The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-12
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CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday the House bill to provide for
safe keeping Of public money intrusted dsbursing
officers passed provides that public money shall
be deposited with Assistant Treasurers OF tho United
States, and prescribes punishment for lending any
money ntrusted 70 . d,sbursing onacer Mr.. Wilson,
from the Military Committee reported the bill to con-
tinue in force the Freedmen's Bureau, with amend
The section confirming the titles to Sea Island
lands under General sherman's order is stricken out
and in lieu Of 1t there is provision by which, under
certain circumstance these lands can be recovered ny
the former owne Several bills reported but no
further acton Of any importance TRANSFERRED.
In the House Mr. Ancona led preamble and reso-
luton declaring the invasion patriotic and proper
and moving the repeal OF the neutrality laws; several
amendments and substitutes offered in connection
with this and the resolution, with an amendment, was
re erred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs The
House proceeded the consideration Of the bill TO
vide for restoring the States to their full political ghts
VIII ch was reported by the Reconstruction Committee.
During the discussion Mr. Grnnell INDUCED in vitupera
tive language towards Mr. Rousseau, and personal col
Ison imminent, when Mr. Banks nterfered by call
to order and Mr. Grnnel admonished by the Chair
that his conduct supplementary.
The House, BY vote OF los yeas to 10 nays passed
resolution declaring that JEFF Davis shall be kept in
tody and tried by the laws Of the land.
Judge Underwood In chambers, at the Attorney Gen.
erals Office yesterday, heard the arguments of Messrs
OConor and Shea why JEFF Davis should be admitted
to bail Attorney General Speed replied the part Of
the government Judge Underwood refused to admit
the prisoner bail the ground that he prisoner
of war.
THE FENIANs
The investigation or the British invasion OF Vermont is
being vigorously pushed forward and tho disclosures so
far leave but little doubt that tn, English troops cap
tured and killed more Fenans, on the soil o.
Verne Mt Mrs. Eccles American lady, and the wife OF
che gentleman at whose no General Spear male his
headquarters shot and killed Sunday night by
Of the British guard stationed around the building
to capture any Fenians who might DO lurking in that
vicinity
The disbandment Of the army Is nearly completed.
General Barry has furnish transportation
to those who win give their parole not to take up
again against nation with which United States Is
peace. Every train from the border carries away
party Of them bound for home. Many Of them arrived
In this city yesterday from the 'front.' and expressed
themselves ready TO start again when ordered
The treatment Of the prisoners their way through
the Canadian towns very rough They iocred and
tainted, and In instance Of them was very
verely matreated by the mob
Commissioner Bstts commenced yesterday the
animation into the charge preferred against Colonel
NJ Groolo6nt br0tnorh00d,
having boon conc rned in tho fitting out OF military
expedition to Canada contrary 70 the neutrality laws Of
the United states. Colonel Roberts cheered on
making his appearance in court Four witnesses
examined for the prosecution which conducted BY
Mr. g. Courtney, United States District Attorney and
Mr. Ethan Allen United States Assistant District Attor
ney. Mr.. John McKcon and Mr. Smyth for the do
feacs. The stands adjourned till this morning
EUROPE
BY the arrival OF the steamship Scotia from Queens
town, we have European adviccs two days later.
Tho German question has assumed phase
Prussia agreed accept the invitation TO the Confer
without conditions Austria Is ready to disarm,
provided security Is gwen that the peace will be pre-
served Tho Conference will this week In Paris.
Tho markct after long q depression,
has assumed much stronger position, aud prices are
advancing
Brcadstans were Inactive, but prices unchanged.
Consols closed At SIX *. Fvetwenties were quoted
at6ShaA.
The Board Of councilmen were in session yesterday
and transacted considerable routine business
luton adopted directing the Committee National
Affairs the probable cost or portrait OF
Lieutenant General Scott to be placed in the Governos
ROOM and also that the committee consider the FEAST
biy OF establishing gallery Of paintings Of distn-
euished Americans The Board concuTcd with tho
Aldermen donating stand OF rcgmcntai coors at the
Of eight hundred dollars each the following regi
mcns:-The Second, Third, Seventh, Seventy ninth,
Ninety NTH and Ninety ninth regiments OF the National
Guard the First and Third giments Of cavalry and the
First regiment OF artillery.
A memorial has been sent 10 the Mayor and Common
Council OF New York, signed by large number Of pas
scnges by the Hoboken ferries complaining Of the in
sufnciant accommodations OF the line.
party composed OF Mr. J. W. Rich, Engineer Of the
w ~ st~
Croton Aqueduct Board; Mr. worbem, Engineer Of
the Board OF Health; DR.. Swnburnc, Health Oficcr,
and Mr. a. W. johnson, counsel 10 tho Quarantine
Commissioner proceeded down the bay yesterday for
the purpose OF making observations TO determine the
feasibility Of erecting Quarantine Buildings West
Bank according 70 act Of tho Legislature passed on
tho 2ist Of April, 1868
Tho Germans engaged In series OF festivities
yesterday The Turner associations, composing the Now
York Turn District, hold district funniest ut Jones'
Wood whore about three four thousand wcre
In attendance number Of German vocal societies
also assembled ~ Hamilton park, whore they engaged In
variety OF musical exercises.
General DuIcc accompanied by his sfe took the four
O'Clock train yesterday afternoon for Philadelphia and
Washington. On his return n h contemplated that
several fees viii DO given in his honor different places
In this city
A preliminary meeting Of the Democratic General
Committee for the Of delegates and officers for
the years lse6e held last evening and after dis.
ssion further proceedings NE matter were postponed
for two weeks
meeting Of tho New York City sunday School and
Missionary Society OF the Methodist Episcopal church
was held last evening In the church Bedford street.
Mr. ". w. coIIcii In the chair. The act Of ncorpors-
sion was passed in April last, and the Grss general
port Of the society read and unanimously adopted
by the meeting.
Twelve cases OF nro-gycerine arrived at this port on
Friday last, and the owner, Professor Baum of Ham.
burg requested permission TO land was stored by
permission Of tho Fire Commissioners In a shanty on
Eighty. third street and Ninth avenue
Mr. Moses Strauss Of l2i Even street, Brooklyn yes