New-York tribune., 1866-05-03
FROM WASHINGTON.
OUR SPECIAL DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS.
Senator Sherman Introduces a New
Finance Bill.
THE PROPOSITIONS OF TIE RECON
STRUCTION COMMITTEE.
Mr.. DIXON OFFERS A SUBSTITUTE.
A DEBATE ON THE QUESTION.
OPINIONS OF SENATOR SUMNER.
THE POST-OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr.. Trumtull's Amendment AdOpted.-l9 TO II.
DEFEAT OF THE ARMY BILL IN THE HOUSE.
The Recent Cabinet Meeting.
TIE POSITION OF SECRETARY STANTON.
rlHCInENTIAL NlMINAIlnNN
The Recent Cabinet Meeting.
TIE POSITION OF SECRETARY STANTON.
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
The Senate Refuse to Confirm Gen. Frank Blair.
WAsHINGTos, "Wednesday. May Q, 1866.

CONFIRM ATl0NS AND REFLECTIONS BY THE SENATE
The Senate had another Executive Session to-day OF an
hours duration. The nomination of Frank Blair as In
tenal Revenue Collector of ST. Louis rejected by
vote Of nearly three 10 only the Democrats votngfor
lin and several of the Republicans who sustain the Pres
dents policy being absent This appointment was con-
sidered having been made in pursuance OF determine
ton to break up the Union party in ST. Louis and was ac
cordingy opposed by both the Senators from Missouri.
r. V. L. Finley Of Baltimore, nominated for an Assessor
pf internal Revenue by the Montgomery Blair influence
was also rejected
THE CABINET MEETING-yIEws OF SECRETARY STAN
TON.
No little comment has been had to-day upon the anoEy
nous account of the cabinet meeting Of yesterday gener
ally circulated here among the Washington papers, and
sent abroad by the Associated Press Here, its
authorship is accredited the President. That portion Of
il audng to the Secretary of War the only portion of
1t that surprises any the least There is doubt
bot that be incorrectly reported Custom has made the
details of what transpired in cabinet meeting confidential
and the account given at late hour last night
is somewhat unusual. The general belief among
members of Congress to-day is that the Secretary Of
War has made no speech in material antagonism
10 the Congressional policy Of Reconstruction or
IN especial support of the President and that the anony
nous mor is afoat induce him to say do some
tnng that would afford for his summary removal
from the Cabinet The day may be far distant when
the curtain NAV be draw aside, and the whole truth un
cquivocally spread before the people In the meantime
the Republicans will need more evidence than any that
has yet been furnished them that Secretary Stanton is in
favor of the immediate admission of the Southern deega
lions and that he is against the restoration plan laid down
by tue Committee Of Fifteen.
MAJOR TURNER NOT MUSTERED OUT.
The recent order mastering ont among other General
officers Breyet Maj Gen. John W. Turner, has been re-
yokel and he will, until further orders, remain in CON-
IDaDd Of the military district of Henrlco, Va.
THE FREEDMEN AT ARLINGTON.
The Sew-York Tract Society has turned over to the
American Missionary Association the control of the loo
eoored people present living the estate at Arlington
WORK OF THE PENSION BUREAU
During the month Of April last the Pension Bureau ad
mited and disposed Of 237l invalid and 800 widows
mothers, end orphans claims.
THE PosT-OFFCE APPROPRIATION BILL.
The Senate acted upon the Posofee Appropriation bill
to-day: Tmmbulls clause 70 prevent men appointed to
Office during the from receiving pay The majority
vas larger in favor than anticipated several
Democrats not present. TheameDdment requiring
all the advertisements Of the Government printed in
Washington to be inserted in the two papers having the
largest bonafde circulation forcrunner of what will
he done in other cities where there disposition to turn
the patronage into an improper course
Mr. sHgRMAS's FINANCE BILL.
The pew finance bill introduced BY Senator Sherman
has been discussed for time and will undoubtedly
,ass both Houses The Secretary says he by this bill
pay of the entire debt in 81 years without csortng to
taxation.
YELLOW FEVER ON THB KEARsAGE.
The Kearsage has been heard from at MADEIRA. six
wadroom officers and several Of the had died Of ye
low fever
A RESIGNATION.
SoIv has
EoUAL SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATIONS.
Ata meeting Of the National Equal Suffrage Association
of city held here last night it resolved 10 send
their Secretary John w. Hasbrouck ESQ., to the Northern
Eastern STATES for the purpose of establishing similar
auxiliary organizations.
THE ARMY BILL
The Army bill was finally lost BY very large majority
in The House as was generally anticipated. 1t hardly
probable thai any Army bill will pass this session.
HOMESTEAD ENTRIES.
Ihe General Land Office has decided that where party
makes hoIncstesdy entry and before the expiration o
years settlement and cultivation the homestead set
dies the widow other representative OF the deceased
Bay complete the title by paying for the land aud taking
the evidence OF purchase in favor the heirs Of the deceased
settler
TREASURY DISBURSEMENTS.
Por the month Of April last the disbursements Of
the Treasury on account Of the War, Navy and Interior
Departments were as follows War, si2 i616ii Navy,
p,7l6,232; Interior, $s2i,iS.
FRACTIONAL CURRENCY
During the mouth of April fractional currency amount
4A 0l5 shipped to the different parts OF the
Union by the Treasury Department. The disbursements
and transfers Of the Department during the same period
~se ts5 i6G2s3.
MILITARY ACCOUNTS.
DunDg the month Of April last military accounts in-
'"Nne ile large amount Of G,fs7G9 we've revised ly
"'ss@lh AaQit9I @ US IFsssuY