New-York tribune., 1866-11-24

ESUE-THB PHILADELPHIA srRyEYoRsHP-PER.
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wAsHNGroN Friday, Nov % 1896.
Speculation has been rife here to-day in regard TO
the special Cabinet meeting which was hastily SUM
moned yesterday, and which lasted for several hours
1t is conceded that this meeting wac Of more than
ordinary importance, and all concerned very ret
icent. There is reason 10 believe, however, that
certain new complications in the Mexican business
were under consideration The failure Of Maximilian
to make his escape from Mexico was expected
has somewhat interfered with the programme which
had been arranged, and may delay for short time
the full reinstatement OF the Jnarez Government In
power. ....
The Conservative Army and Navy Union Of this
city held meeting last evening, and adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
States have indicated determination the part Of majority
Of Sf SSS s RSes i HSp o e SS Soun
to franchise relations with the General Government therefore
R>soved That in the Judgment Of this Organization III.
clearly the tn y Of the the SSTsaa osse s e
tend suffrage the negro such qualified basis as may be
PeSod That taxation and representation should go hand
in hand and the enfrRncsement Of the negro wi accom-
united and peaceful Union will give the measure our most
Resoed That while we recognize the progressive spirit ofe
age and would pursue liberal and conservative course OF ae
on in all things earnestly hope the States yet 70 net WI
reject the proposed Constitutional by such decdei
vote will show its ognaors that there can be no prescribed
clnsses in this land OF freedom.
Here is straw which shows which way the Wind
is blowing. This Union is composed OF mea who
served in the army, and is intended as an offset 20 the
Radical organization known as the " Boys IN Blue
Most of the members hold office under the Goyern-
ment and during the late campaign were strong sup
pOrters of the Presidential policy.
The extent of the Endorsement Of the Presidents
policy by Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury Chand-
ler in his speech to the party who serenaded him last
night is shown by the following verbatim report OF
his remarks The statement to that effect in New
York paper of to-day was evidently made without
reference TO what he actually said. Mr.. Chandler
abors Faithfully discharge the aruOus dudes OF his
Office and does not ntrude his political opinions un-
called for upon anybody:
rvrrnS thank YOU for this kind visit and for ,he bean.
u music which you have furnished and Il Is ltto
reception aud more sG6staniial thanks
Tne Secretary of the Treasury 10 cOnversati0
with friend to-day, said that the disturbed condition
OF the New-York money market was rot IN conse-
quence of anything that has been done in relation 10
the finances.
We learn that a number of clerks in the Office Of
the Fourth Auditor have been notified that after the
lst Of the coming month their services will be 10
logger required, owing to decrease in the current
work. 1t is also probable that large number OK
clerks in each of the Departments, whose labor was
enhanced by the war, will be discharged fer tho
same reason The Departments thus affected WIN in
clude the Second, Third and Fourth Addtors Second
Controllers, Pension, Quatermasters, Ordnance,
Adutant-General's, Navy, Paymas,er-Generais and
TTeaSurers.
A meeting of clerks of the Treasury Dspag.meut
was held to-day to prepare memorial to Congress
for an increase of compensation. meeting OF clerks
representing the different bureaus Of the War Depart
ment was held this evening for a similar purpose.
They claim that during the past four years thcy a-'C
worked more hours aud had fewer leaves of absence
than any other clerks. The increased expense Of v-
ing is the chief argument Of these gentlemen for an
increase of salary. ..... -..-........
The amount of Internal Revenue collected for tbs
fiscal year to date exceeds Sl42, 600 600, The lead
ing officers Of the Bureau estimate thH receipts for
the present fiscal year at $3.50 600 OOO $50 OOO0O0
less than for the last year. Had there been fair
crop Of cotton the receipts would have been largely
in excess Of last year. Itsis evident that taxation
may be yet materially reduced without injury to the
credit of the Government and it Is understood that
effort will be made to tighten the burdens Of trade
in this respect at the next session Of Congress.
The Hon. Alexander Ramsay, Senator frem Mime
sota has arrived and is at the National. Should the
weather be pleasant tomorrow, there viii be large
and brilliant attendance at the Washington trottng
park to witness the great race between Dexter and
MagoOser. Gen. Grant and other distinguished
horse-fanciers will be present. tO
1t is said there were Is 20 persistent applicants
for the Office Of Surveyor Of the Port Of Philadelphia
but the President has appointed 10. Leyens, who filed
bis b0pds to-day and will forthwith enter upon his
official duties.
In the examinations By the Retrenchment Commit
Tee Oh Congress- now ID SESSION III Iuo
ing no new facts were elected, and bat one witness
was examined to-day. II is q noticeable fact, how
ever that all the cotton spectators and those in
terested in the frauds are now in this city comparing
notes, aud endeavorng to learn the action OF tho
Committee. -
The Hon W. A. wooiford member of Congress
elect from Georgia has applied to the Boston Tract
Society for 100 Sabbath school libraries 10 be divided
between the white aud black Sabbath schools Of his
District The application has been granted.
The President has directed the remission OF bne
Of $1,000, which was imposed upon Robert v. Clarke
in August 1866, In the United States Court OF the
Northern District Of New-YOrk, upon conviction or
being accessory to smuggling The fine is remitteG
upon the recommendations Of the Hon. Thurlow
Weed and Others. e.. .-.,.. i-.,-.
Treasurer Spinner received to-day letter from q
party signing himself Repentance" nclosing slQO
as being due TO the Government. ......t2
TIE PRESIDENT ABANDONs HIS OPPOSITION
.- TO CONGRESS-.
PaLADnPBIA, Nov. 23.--The following special dis
patch from Washington appears in Tie Banetia this
evening": 11-
WASHINGTON Mo-, n-Ths Cabinet were in ssssOn until
late last evening and resumed their session again this nornrg
The protrscted sessions 10 known. The
President has however after mature deberaoR decided
abandon his opposOn Congress He win set forth very hy
bis Message the which induced him 70 take s
Letters been addressed 20 leading Republicans senator's
and members In regard to the matter
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THE FREEDMEN ........lG