Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-01
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FROM WASHINGTON.
The Presidents Opinion of the
Test Oath and Constitutional
Amendments.

| man and State Senator, both from New
| York. In the course of the conversation
the President said that the test oath was
too severe, that many of those that had
participated in the rebellion were good men
to represent the Southern States in Congress,
and that the test oath ought not to be APP
| piled to them. He added, chat a mere oath
to support the Constitution was all that was
neces sary; for man who would take that
oath was loyal man.
AS to the constitutional amendment
changing the basis of representation, the
President said that no constitutional amend
ment ought to be passed until tho public
mind should be quite free from excitement
and the Southern States represented in Con-
! gress.
In consequence of the turbulent disposi-
tlon manifested by some portions of the
people in Washington, 1t has been deemed
necessary to put on an extra police at the
Capitol during the hours of session.
Gen. ComstOck, of Gen. Gant's staff, has
arrived at Washington from Texas, with
important reports for the Lieut. General.
The Lieut.. General reached Washington
yesterday morning, and at once repaired to
his headquarters, where he is now busily
engaged with military officers.
RumOrs Of Cabinet Chan=es-The
Private Soldier Can't be Pro.
mOted.
New YORK, February 2S.-The qerald's
Washington special says: The streets are
full of rumors of Cabinet changes. Gen.
Buffers arrival at this particular juncture
was surmised by some to have been deter
mined by the late break between the Pres
ident and his Cabinet, and not few believe
he confidently expects a place should any
vacancies occur. His real business here is
to defend the Government in one or more
suits brought up from Indiana for doubt
full or illegal exercise OF authority and
power.
Some time ago a board of officers was
appointed to examine applicants for the va
cancies among officers OF the regular army
as it now exists. There were about four
hundred and fifty places for which eight
thousand applications were made. Some
thing like two thousand eight hundred de-
serving soldiers, many of whom have served
years in the army, passed examination be-
tore this board. 1t is stated, however, that
he real nominations for the places have
been made from among candidates present.
ed by Congressman, aud who have not pass
ed the board. These nominations were
sent to the Senate yesterday for contlma-
tiOn.
1t is understood that during the late ex-
cursion of Secretary Seward to the West
Indics he selected harbor in the Island Of
St. Thou as to form rendezvous for our
national vessels, and that negotiations with
the Danish authorities have resulted in Sc
curing us the same, which will be Of i'm
mense value to our Government in case of a
foreign war.
A New Navy BilI-T'he Loan EsiII.
New YORK, February 2S.-The Worlds
Washington special says: A bill, prepared
in accOl dance with suggestions of the Sec
retary of the navy, to regulate the appoint
ment of certain volunteers officers in the
Navy, has been considered. The House
Naval committee agreed to report it to the
House. 1t provides that in time of peace
the number of Rear Admirals of the active
list of the navy shall be reduced whenever
any officer of that grade shall be removed
by death or resignation, or otherwise, anC
such removal shall not create vacancy to
be filled so long as peace continues. Thai
promotion to the grade of Rear Admiral or
the retired list shall be made by the selec-
tiOn, by a Board of Rear Admirds, of three
CommOdores from the retired list, as mos
worthy in point of character, ability and
honorable service, one of whom shall bC
selected by the President and sent to the
Senate tor confirmation. That of the num-
. ber of line officers on the active last, five
| bWCuby lJlCuJtll-
, ants, fifty Masters, and seventy-five En-.
signs, shall be appointed from the officers
who have served in the volunteer nava
service for two years. A board of Officers
is to examine and select the candidates.
| Any officer who has served for two years
has the right to appear before the boarC
and be examined for appointment in the
regular navy.
After the Constitutional amendment il
disposed of fto-day, the House will take VI
theloan bill and will probably pass the sub
stitute offered by Mr.. Stevens for the regu-
lar bill from the Ways and Means commit-
tee. The substitute restricts the discretion
of the Secretary of the Treasury, and Omit'
the foreign loan clause.
CabineG NeetIng-DiGerenc Ot
OpIniOn-TheS 81. LOuis POstmas'
terkhIp.
The Tribune's Washington special alsC
says: There was protracted session of thu
Cabinet yesterday, at which all the mem
bers were present.
RumOrs are in circulation that serious
difference Of opinion exists between tht
Secretary of the Treasury and the Comp
troller Of the currency, both in respect Il
the financial policy and the new politica
phases.
| lie WHICH, HAS BdlUGu
cy that the st. Louis Postmaster was re
fused confirmation on account of an un
friendly feeling toward the President, tina
his rejection was intended as rebuke Il
the President, is untrue. Itwas ascertain
ed that the gentleman nominated for tina
Office was personally hostile to both of th'
, Missouri Senator's, and in accordance witt
! a long established usage of that body, HI
was rejected upon that circumstance.
The Tennessee Senators.
, The Times Washington special says mex
Sunday will complete one year since thu
Senators from Tennessee, Messrs. Fowle
and Patterson, were elected to their seat
in the United States Senate. 1t is hardly
! possible that these gentlemen will be per
mitted to take their seats before their frs
Senatorial year shall have expired. Th
indications are that about three -iourths o
the Senators will vote in favor of admittin!
the Tennessee members when the motion
comes up.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The Ways ant
Means committee have agreed to report ;
bill providing for tax OF five cents
pound on cotton and allowing drawback
.. on manufactured goods exported also
bill exempting from taxation all income
under $1,000, and taxing all above that sun
at uniform rate of per cent. '2
+ The Commercials special says that
! Mr.. Bingham presses the Constitutions
amendment to vote it will be defeated.
Alex. H. Stephens is expected at Wash
.a ington this week.