The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-27

lost by disaster At sea or In action with the
enemy were passed The resolution In favor OF pro-
viding provisional governments for the States which en-
gagged in the rebellion then taken up and Mr. Howe,
republican, Of Wisconsin, spoke at length in lis support
He replied TO in opposition by Messr johnson and
Salisbury and Mr. Stewart Of Nevada also participated
In the debate but vote the subject was reached
During his remarks Mr. Howe was interrupted by Mr.
CONFESS republican, Of California, who moved recon
sderaton of the vote by which the Freedmens Bureau
bill passed the previous day After some discus
sion the motion voted on and the reconsideration
was denied The bill 10 guarantee the sights Of the
freedmen debated for short time whom the Senate
went executive session. during which, among oherA
the nominations Of Alexander Cummings a. Governor or
Colorado and Thomas Francis Meagher Secretary Of
Montana were confirmed, and then adjouraed till Mon
day
In the House of Representatives numerously signed
petition presented favor of equalization Of the
bounes of volunteers asking increase OF the pom
sions of disabled soldiers and soldiers widows and
orphans and reminding Congress OF sentiment freely
expressed time In favor OF conscatng rebel lands
for the benefit Of soldiers Majority and minority re-
ports presented from the Committee on Elections
relative 70 the contest between Messrs. Coroth and
Koontz for the representation of the Sixteenth Penn
syivania district but the disposed Of The
Military Committee instructed to report on the ex
pediency of constructing military road with military
posts for the protection Of emgrans from the western
border Of Minnesota 70 the gold fields Of Idaho and
Montana The Ways and Means Committee were directed
TO inquire into the profriety OF legislation to put stop
to the practice Of exporting merchandise from this coi
try to the British provinces in order 70 obtain drawback
Of duties. The remainder of the session was consumed
in continuation of the debate the proposed constu
by the Reconstruction Committee, fixing new basis Of
direct taxation Congressional representation several
members speaking each side OF the question. was
agreed that vote shall be taken on the adoption Of the
resolution on Tuesday The House will be In session
to-day
THE LEGISLATURE
large number of matters received attention in both
Houses of the Legislature yesterday some Of which were
OF important character but many Of them were only
OF private local interest In the Senate the petition
of the State enrolling officers for payment for services in
enrolling the militia in 1892 presented, also
communication from our City Comptroller, giving a
statement of unexpended appropriations for 1855 and
other years Several bills favoraby reported from
committees, among them those for the better pro
lection of scamen in this port requiring AFT
davits and complaints in criminal cases to be
filed, TO amend the Revised Statutes In relation
to limited partnerships, aud Incorporating the American
Exploring and Mining Company. Among those noticed
was to impose tax the passage by the Legisla
ture Of private acts Bills introduced TO make
more stringent the regarding frauds in assessments
for improvements in this city and TO give 10 the Metro
poiitan Police Commissioners the appointment Of cleo
ton inspectors and in tho city OF Brooklyn
The bill exemptng the seamsns Aid Society property
from taxation was passed That relating to contracts
entered into b. city government after being
amended to provide that In OF vacancy In the
Office Of the Recorder the Mayor shall act in his stead
ordered to It's third reading The Senats adjourned
I'll Monday evening.
In the Assembly the Speaker presented the annual ~
port OF the state Comnsary General Of Ordnance and
announced tho Committee Apportionnent Of The
Census aud tho Committee Local General Orders
TO take the place Of the usual Grinding Committee The
Annual Appropriation bill wasreported from committee.
Bills noticed to create Board Of Control in this
city and repeal the act Of 1896 regarding the Court Of
Special Sessions Bills we're introduced to incorporate
the Mutual 0asight Company OF New York, and also
10 authorize several new railroads in this city, among
theSi-the Brooklyn Ferry Railroad and the Broad
way Parallel and tbs Cossown roads. Bib psssel
sppopratng twonty three thousand dollars 10 enable
the Comptroller 70 discharge certain bonds payable
demand. and authorizing survey Of the North river
from tide water to Fort Edward with the object Of
struct.ng ship canal to connect with Lake Champsin.
and had another extended airing The resolution call
Ing for committee 10 Investigate the alleged fraud and
corruption In connection with IT. construction taken
up and Mr. Lyon made speech asserting his belief that
the charges were we'll founded. resolution also
offered and laid calling Supervisors for On
imned report Of al expenditures and other matters
relating 10 said structure.
MIsCxLLANH0vs.
Secretary OF the Interior Harlan sercnsdcd In
Washington last night, and in Response to the comp
meit addressed large asemblage collected the
sioa. He spoke at some length relative to the over
shsdowing question or the reconstruction OF the States
lately in rebellion, and expressed his opinion,
well that Of the President, that the entire matter
should be left to Congress He believed that the frecd
men could long be deprived Of citizenship and would
rather "rst ignorant loyal than wise rebel"
Secretary Seward arrived at Havana Saturday last
on board The steamship De Solo,
1he lower house Of the Kentucky Legislature on
Thursday last again rejected the anti slavery amendment
70 the national constitution and adopted resolution ds.
caring the action already taken ny I, or the matter
aual
Mr. Ferguson Blair, Mr. Browns successor in the Ca.
madam Cabinet In speech which be made on Thursday
announced that intelligence had been received from
Washington that our government would immediately
exempt Canada from the operations OF the lately enacted
law Of Congress prohibiting the importation Of cattle
Notwithstanding The storm OF the previous day
the skating yesterday everywhere excellent There
. fair attendance on the Park akcs and, usual
the FIfth avenue pond throaged- There will be
grand gala time the latter pond to-day The sleigh
ing also very good yesterday, and tho turnouis OF
sleghs In all directions were extensive.
An interesting vrms OF the internal revenue receipts
for three years and three months appears In this
Ins's HsuLD. It Is shown tina. In lse; this city con
tributod thirty seven millions OF dollars toward tho
support Of the general government, exclusive Of about
Ten millions pai for stamps swelling the sun % about