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

SupIclIc OF u sh' b""t+''i
Jurisdiction met again to-day at the Tempars Asylum.
Among the visiting Inspector Generals were brothers Head
of New-Hampshire and Paige Of Massachusetts. long
por, of brother Rockwell OF Georgia read on the con-
1icug claims OF the two bodies the North each claiming
to be the supreme council Of that Jurisdiction. 1t was
shown tina: under the Constitution Of HS6 neither body
numbered among its original number majority of those
previously recognized by the Northern jurisdiction as
members Of It's suproms coupc AID that consequently
neither is legitimate. reunion Of the legitimate
thiriy-thiIds in each council is recommended as
the only way to heal this difficulty. This evening o
magnificent banquet was given at the Metropolitan Hotel
by Martin Collins of ST. Louis 20 all Of the Thiriythird
Degree in the city, Il splendid affair." and before
its close there display Of masonic friendship BY
brethren from almost every State in the Union, some Of
whom not very long ago opposed to each other IN
arms.
WASHINGTON Tuesday April u, leC6.
INTERNAL REVENUE.
IL sexpected that the Committee Ways and Means
will this week report ameIdaoTy Internal Revenue til
BY which the taxes many articles will be considerably
reduced with view 10 encourage manufactures, while
other articles will be entirely relieved The receipts from
this source Of have largely exceeded the estimates
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.
All the Senators have received special invitations 20
attend the emancipation celebration IN this city next
Thursday The members Of the House have been invited
BY advertisement Coored persons various portions Of
the country will be represented by delegation.
PRSsIoSs,
Ger. van wick 81 New.York has been here for some
days interesting himself with members for the passage Il
bill increasing the pensions of soldiers and widows and
orphans and has peiitioned the House their behalf
CUSTOMS CIRCULARS.
Tie Secretary Of the Treasury has addressed the follow
ing circular 10 the Collectors Of Customs;
TREASURY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON !
Monday, April -. 1900. !
SIR have received through the state Depsrfger.
psss S% n s sa cGs;ni a. 'aS ns 9 Rail
has made lis appearance and considerable number are
diving daily The does 20 regard the disease
as Rihderpe; bat deem II important that great care
SHOULD be used regard to all entries OF hies ron he VICE
tiles named You will admit without being iuy satisfied
they are free from disease.
OFFICERS oP THE NAVY.
The bill Of Senator Grimes relating to the number ana
mode Of selection and promotion OF officers OF the Navy IN
some of its more important aspects OF difference from The
House bill recently passed results from suggestions OF tne
Secretary Of the Navy Tie Secretary deemed
10 increase the number of line officers but not TO the ex
tent Of the number of volunteers added 10 the regular
service by the House bill. He would recommend al In
crease 10 the total amount OF I IN al grades Inc num-
Der allowed by existing awss He considers this num-
Der adequate 10 oil the eXgenees Of the public service on
peace establishment With reference to the provison io
promotion by selection, he says that the law for the
advancement Of officers for conspicuous conduct has been
carried into effect in the promotion Of such heroes
Farragut Rodgers, Rowan, Worden, Winslow and Cush
ing The wisdom Of the law by which such promotions
have been made he thinks cannot be controyer'ed But
there other officers who have done excellent service
whose cannot be reached under the stringent terms
of the law He thinks such selections should be carefully
guarded and that extensive scale of promotions
would not only impair their value but would tend to de-
moralze the service He hopes Congress Will not neglect
the claims of these meorous officers account Of the
difficulties in the way Of the proper recognition OF their
services
EFFECT OF TIE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
The following appears In the Southern papers:
wAsHEo1oS. D. C.. APrii9. ise6
Brsra Major General J. NJ. BRAskAS, hu9hIi0. Ca
OF the Bureau OF KeflRee
Freedmen State ofGeorga having inquired whether
ne predents proclamation removes martial law and stated
that the Department Commander feel authorized to
who have committed ourages on eed people
Union refugees the Secretary War; with the approval Of
does not remove martaaw. or operate 10 eny
mate iurdicon It not eIpedent however to resort to
military tribunals IN any cSse Where justice can 10 aneo
IL. ID. TOWNSEND. Assistant Ad!utantGenerai
MASS MEETING OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
mass meeting of soldiers and sailors took place To-
night at tho Assembly Rooms, which wero densely
will secure the equalization Of 6ounies just pension laws
appointments TO positions under tho government ana
OTTER matters affecting the nights and interests OF INC
soldiers and sailors of the country Gems. Garneid
and Smith of the House Of Representatives,
having made speeches in furtherance OF these
objects Gen. Schenck responded at length TO the reso
tons adopted He said from the hrst un now ne "ouia
NOT COMPROMISE with traitors the Rebels were down. and
he would keep them until they gave some evidence OF
repentance and united in UNFOLDING the nag IN deehSe OF
which there had been much sacrifice of loyal life and
treasure He characterized as miserable ecoundTes those
who had attempted 70 oveT.h:G- the best Gov
eminent on earth. II Jefferson Davis was to be
bered and punished of the leaders Of the Rebeon
he would not forget that class OF traitors who were edu
Gated at West Point and If there was second sour apple
tree he did not see why Robert f. Lee should not meet inc
same fate as the arch traitor OF the socaled Cohiedea'
States These remarks were greeted with applause
Col Mckee of Kentucky member OF the House, sara
there should be no compromise with traitors the test oah
should never be repealed and the Government should Do
kent In the hands Of loyal men. lie did not mean
by LOYAL those who merely obedeDt 10 the Sostu-
ton and the laws but those who throughout the hepenoh
were faithful TO the flag He would never permit inc
traitors who had peured themselves to hold once unue
the United States. He was not WILING 10 .nse ,ue sa
with new oaths Washington would certainly never nave
invited Benedict Arnold TO his deliberations II tne atei
had after his treason taken the oath OF allegiance NC
was not malicious, but be wanted leading keoee pun
shed He wanted the naIne OF traitor To haug 10 leh
until the of Winter covered their graves ana snow
that we were as strong 10 hang traitors as we were strong
enough TO suppress the Rebellion. Col Stlwe OF lndi,
aua and others addressed the meeting the lastnaned
gentleman saying he had no doubt the present Congress
| would equaize the bounties
| MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.
The stockholders of the Manassas Gap Railroad Com.
pany at their recent meetings in Alexandria elected
Edward c. Marshall President, and T. A. Bremis and n.
L. Lambert Directors 10 negotiate loan for 2300OO,
continue and reesiabish the old line from Alexandra TO
Sasburg execute coupon bonds at per cent interest,"
TO be secured by mortgage on the franchise and Toing
| stock.
GRAVES OP THE PATBIOTs
The President approves JOINT esoiuton suthoi'
hing and directing the Secretary " War TO take imme
diAis nsAsaxss 70 pyesae Gsp dssesrDeop No RSvsl