New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-18

The Colorado Question Again Before the Senate,
THE RELIEF OF NAVAL CONTRACTORS.
The Army Bill in the HOuse-Protracted
Debate.
FURTHER PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS.
WASHINGTON Tuesday, April II, lsG6.

REVENUE REVISION.
Commissioner Rollins has been devotDg himself with
commeudabe zeal to revision Of the present revenue
law so as obyate many Of the and unequal
sessments upon manufactured articles, which only
embarrass our business by their multiplied
ties and intTicaces, but source Of constant
vexGtion 10 local Assessors and Collectors as
well as to the Department. lie was before the
Ways and Means Committee to-day to submit such
amendments. The Committee is earnestly engaged in
perfecng the Internal Revenue bill, and hope to be
ready TO report in very short time. Among the other
articles upon which it is understood the tax will be nate
rally modified is that of small castings, such locks and
bolts, and housebuders' hardware generally.
CABINET MEETING.
TIE Cabinet meeting to-day attended by every mem
ber and the session somewhat prolonged Attoney-Gen
e Speed was on the floor OF the House after leaving the
White House.
JRPP. DAVIS AND CLAY.
The Judiciary Committee have determined il is said, to
report bill calling upon the President to high
military court for the immediate trial Of JeG. Davis
Clement c. Clay and others implicated in the assassna-
ton conspiracy. The evidence which has been peused by
many members s said TO be conclusive and Of an astound
ing character.
SALE OF HOSPITAL STORES.
The Government sells tomorrow 90 900 bottles Of hos
pta whisky and $4,000 bottles of wine, with large quan
ties Of aowroo Cocoa arna and other stores 10 longer
needed for the army.
CONNECTICUT MATTERS.
Gov Buckingham Of Connecticut the floor Of the
Senate and House to-day lie is settling the Connecticut
wal claims with the Treasury Department prior to the OK.
Iirsoa Of his term Of Office He and Gn Ferry Of the
Fairfield District recognized here the only probable
contestants with Nh Foster for tie Connecticut Senator
ship
STATUE OF Mr. LINCOLN.
H. j. Elheott, youth Of 49, has executed in plaster
fe-szc statue Of Mr. Lincoln which has been placed IN
the Capitol Rotunda where it attracts much attention.
THE NETWORK coLLECToRsHlP.
The New.York Collectorshp continues to be the theme
Of varied, though generally complimentary remark
Senator stated tonight that Mr. Smyhe would be readily
confrmed but that the Senate would probably postpone
action upon il for some time. True all sides CON-
mend the Presidents courage in breaking clear OF oil mere
partisan pressure and making appointment IN the sole
interest Of the commercial class
SENATOR WILSON AND c. C. CLAY.
The statement that Senator Henry Wilson signed Pc
tton for the release Of Clement C. Clay informed
by him is not correct. lie merely wrote note stating
that be knows Of reason why he should be confined
while all others set at large Had Senator wilson
known Of the evidence against him. fastening beyond the
possibility OF DOUBT Al ~"
madam pos and the GROWING nfamy that murdered the
President it is hardly possible he should have lent the
partial use Of his name The notorious who are now
so busy at work to secure his release They profess to
be sangune Of bis immediate discharge but pending the
Congressional Investigation it is hardly possible that the
President will set him free.
THB RALEIGH TRIAL.
The Military Commission at Raleigh where Major Gee
is on tra for starving and numbering our prisoners at
Salisbury N c. has been dsbanded nor is there any
immediate prospect Of its being done.
SOLDIERS IN VIRGINIA.
There are now less than two hundred soldiers in Viz
ona outside of Fortress Monroe, and next to none In
Washington.
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
The President to-day sent to the Senate the name OF
William F. Johnston to be Collector Of internal Revenue
for the Allegheny District, vice D. n. White, removed;
and Andrew L. Robinson TO be Postmaster Of Allegheny
vice g. Riddle removed. The Assessor will be removed
also and new man substituted in his place. The Hon.
Thomas Williams represents this District, and the men
removed are all warm friends of his, popular and ef
Gent officers are reapponments Of Mr.. Lincoln, and only
owe their removal to Senator Cowan.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate mainly engaged upon the resolution 10
relieve Government contractors. II is thought mat the
proposition to pay percentage upon their losses will u-
nstely pass.
HOUSE BUSINESS.
The House had under consideration the Army bill The
Veteran Reserve Corps feature was retained 81 10 N
Prior to the adjournment M Demng of Connecticut rose
10 make personal explanation and assumed the respon'
llity of being the innocent cause Of the ifeeng e1-
hbted yesterday between Messrs Conklng and Raymond
Of New.York, growing out Of dispatch in The Times
PRIZE AWARDS.
Prize lists for the crews Of the following Union vessels
are now in process of adjustment at the Fourth Auditors
office Of the Treasury Department and Will soon be ready
for distribution: Owasco Hatteras Alabama, st. Law
renee Two Sisters Pursuit Restless, Flag, Mereeda and
PenObsot. E
THE RIEDERPEsT AT PANAMA.
The Secretary Of the Treasury having been notified by
the American Consul at Aspinwa of the appearance OF
cattle disease resembling the European Rinderpos at
Panama has instructed all customs officers TO ADMIT no
cattle into port without first being fully satisfied that they
are free from disease.
INFECTED MONEY DESTROYED.
Treasurer Spinner yesterday received from Fedeai
Surgeon at Bowling Green, Ky the of $l99 in u B.
Currency the property Of small pox patients in the Mil
itay Hospital at that point and which be- he Sugeon)
deemed iDjudcious to allow to go into circulation The
infected money, which securely sealed, was burned
by Gen Spinner, who to-day his responsibility
forwarded the amount In new srserbscks 10 the
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