New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-02-24
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THE GETTYSBURG MONUMENT.
Important Circular from Gen. Howard
VARIOUS MATTERS.
WASHINGTON. Friday. Feb. g, 1850.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.

After the expiration of tho morning hour Sen
ator Fessenden called up the concurrent resolution
passed by the House on Tuesday last. Mr.. Sherman
objected TO its immediate confederation on the ground
that after the occurrences OF yesterday senators
might be laboring under unusual excitement II
WAS inferred by some that Mf. Sherman was
opposed TO the resolution, bnt Senator'S who may
be presumed TO he well informed believe that
Mr. Sherman VII vote with the majority
The resolution taken NJ, and Mr. fessenden
delivered magnificent speech 10 favor OF H. giving
also his views On the general subject Of reconstruction
at length While bc speaking Mr. Stevens entered
the Senate Chamber and took bis seat side by side with
Nj Sumner. When the two men who yesterday had
been designated by the President ss his enemies and
by implication accused Of desire OF assassnafing
him. there was general litter In the galleries, and
10 rms evident would have bccn an outbufsf OF
applause had not the Senate just passed resolution
that those who INDUCED in such demonstrations should
be arrested.
THE PRESIDENTS PAUx PAST
Some of The Presidents friends are to-day en-
deayoring TO paiate the Presidents performance yes
erday on the ground that he was nnder the Influence
Of bouor, this however, 10 without foundation; the
President according TO the accounts given by the most
Trustworthy Witnesses, entirely sober when be de-
geTed MS speech Inc dIooey 10 HOt u'i"p!c ia ihIs
instance.
THE HOUSE
was mainly engaged in the special order, The
contested election between voorhees, and Wash
barne. Mr. voorhees, made q speech in bis own de.
fepse, which indicated more ability, than willing.
ness 10 retire. lie announced himself the personal
friend and defender.of President Johnson fact not
unknown to such Ms arc familiar with those most vel.
-, ~ 10. oxf. a. l.. A.
bate and final vote Mr. Washburn appeared before the
Speaker and took the iron.clad oath Of Office.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
Gov. Fenton of New-York, Gov. Cox Of
Ohio, and ex.Gov. Andrew of Massachusetts were on
the floor Of the Senate to-day
GOV. DESSIsON
arrived back here from New York at noon to-day.
CONGRESSIONAL PARTY.
Quite an extensive Congressional party go to
Annapolis TO morrow. to visit the Naval Academy and
enjoy the Lospitstes Of Admiral Porter.
CONCERNING SNUFF.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue to-day
made the following decision concerning snuff: "Snuf
of all descriptions when prepared for use. Is liable TO
Of forty cents per pound. Tho preparation Of the
material may lie made before or after grinding and
may consist of picking. seeming or other processes
The tax aecrues only on the sale, consumption, or
removal for consumption or sale, Of snuff prepared for
use The preparation for whesber before or after
gnnding held TO be essential part Of the manufac
ure and the party preparing the snuff is liable for
manufacturers license uher the 3lst paragraph Of the
18th section, and to pay tax on his enirc product.
RECEIPTS PROM INTERNAL REVENUE
today amounted TO sG9i,7
CUSTOM RECEIPTS.
The receipts from customs at New-York from
the 10th the 18th inst, S. s93o9i at Philadel
phia ell4 Cos; Baltimore, sll70e and at Boston
s7sZo27.
GEN. GRANTS CIRCULAR.
As the impression relative To Gen. Grants
late circular regarding the suppression of disloyal
newspapers seems TO have generally obtained tina. II
applicable to the journals Of the loyal States il Is
but justice 10 the LierenantG TO state that 1t
was Published with view solely to <pe suppression OF
dsloyal ierances IN the lately rebcous States copies
of the circular having been forwarded only the De-
paItment Commanders uow stationed ia the South.
A COSTLY .ANcBoRAGE-
There are 10 anchors weighing 5000 pounds
eacb and one and half Mills OF ehains costing over
$50 OO0 attached 10 the Dictator and New lronsde<.
now anchored at League Island f. preserve them from
the Tremendous power Of the ice.
GOV. PENTON
was at the White House to day. All the members Of
The Cabinet were present except Mr. Seward. who II
had on important public duty elsewhere
GOV. cox
Is al the White Honse this evening.
THE APPREHENSION
INDUCED in by the President. in regard to ossassna'
ep 10 deemed entirely iusfabi, after the ATTEMPT 10