New-York tribune., 1866-04-23
Interview Of N. NOnthOlon with Secretary
Seward
SATURDAYS SESSION OF THE HOUSE.
sEttsbes of YtsNs. Nicholson Of Delaware, lerham
Of Maine, J. L. Thomas Of Maryland, Smith
Of Kentucky, ShGllabaTger Of OhiO
and Hale Of New-YOrk.
WASHINGTON. April %, 1866.

The statement teegTaIAed 10 -NeW-1cIh Oh cd'uI""!
evening that the Reconstruction Committee had
prepared various propositions for report incorrect
There was meeting Of the Committee held yester-
day and more fully attended than usual, and
if is understood that various Constitutional amend
pents and separate measures Of legislation were
proposed and debated hut that no comprehensive com
tete propositions were discussed and certainly nothing
definitely concluded upon to report to the House The
Committee will again at 10 o'clock tomorrow when
the separate propositions submitted by different meBB
may be embodied in forn preparatory TO subsequent re-
pot.
Mr.. sHTLLABARGRR's SPEECH.
The powerful speech Of Judge Sholiabager OF ono
aeyered in the House late Saturday evening, Oh The
subject of National citizenship and tie manner of t for
fiture and the power and right Of the National Govern
hent TO control its resumption after forfeiture
has challenged profound attention among leading think
ing members as any speech yet delivered in Congress He
assumes that citizenship under Constitution, is Of
National, and not State origin. BY mastery exposition
efauthortes of State international oharae
Ger with the uniform practice of civilized nations,
he shows that by participation in tho Rebellion the Rebels
lave lost all night TO participate in the Government and
be further claims and shows BY peeedents that Congress
or the legislative power can absolutely prohibit their re-
sumption Of the night of franchise except upon such terms
o. Congress may determine and that the States lave no
eathoniy over the matter.
SURGEONS APPOINTED.
The following Examining-SurgeOns were yesterday
sppointed by the Commissioner of Pensions Dr. james
Williamson Portsmouth, Va; f. NJ. Bartlett, Louisiana,
Mo; George W. Wright, Canton, H.; George Covan
Dspyine KY, and G. E. Waters, Fenonyille, Mich
THE TEST OATH.
The Judiciary Committee have agreed to report against
eny modification Of the test oath. They will eoncnsvey
answer the objection raised-that its modification is re-
guste order TO proper officials at the South by
showing sufficient Numbers of competent Union residents
10 I'll every required Fcde appointment.
CORRECTION.
The compositor, in setting Saturdays dispatches, does
600 much credit TO Copperhead hberal'y in subscribing
Cor the Presidents speech, by axng dollars to the num-
Der subscribed for they to cost two cents piece and
The largest veDtured by any oLe Of the Presidents
pew friends was $40 for 1000 copies.
EXCURSION TO MOUNT VERNON.
Quite party Of Senators and Members made an exeu-
hon yesterday Mount Vernon, reyivng the question
,f its dedication National Soldiers Home.
ORDER FROM GEN. GRANT.
Gen. Grant Irior to bis departure for Richmond,
Issued special order TO Gen. Foster for the protection Of
tbe Union citizens Of Florida from tie cnetes and H.
Justice paceed upon them under cover OF the State laws
. 7 A RICHMOND DINNER PARTY.
Your correspondent at Richmond states that the Lieu
tenant General his wife, and wfes father COL Badeau.
Mrs Grants brotherin-law, the City Postmaster with
several Others the number twenty sat down dinner
given in honor Of the party by the pyopeors Of the SPOTS
wood House Senator Yates and Ex-Governor Wood, and
Mrs Senator Tumbu Of Illinois there, the guests of
Col Looms Gov. Smith, Of New Hampshire, is also
OF Richmond
GENERALS En- ROUTE
Gens Steedmsn and Fullerton left Norfolk for Newbern
to-day.
SOUTHERN DlGEITARIEs
Robert E. Lee is expected here in few days, and his
secesh friends are making due preparations to show him
marked attention. Mayorelect Monroe, and Alderman
elect Nixon Of New Orleans who have not been permitted
20 exercise their functions account of their connection
with the Rebellion, are here getting Their pardons
MASONIC VISITATION
President Johnson who is a member Of the Masonic
fraternity has invited the Supreme Council of the South
srn Jurisdiction to visit him tomorrow morning.
PREACHING AT THE CAPITOL
President Magoun Of the Iowa University preached to-
day at the Capitol and the Rev. Dr. Bellows preached at
tie Unitarian Church.
THE AFRICAN MgTHoDIsTs.
The Conference Of the African Methodist Church now
in here BshopPayne presiding decided on satur
day to odan white candidate who has for two years
men the Conference opposed TO the candidate on
sccount Of his colos but others hailed happy omen
tbat white should seek ordination from coloed men
"Let u.s. said the Rev. james Reed, "show that
don't titIesPeGt Eae for iss his color"
s<~tpVD - NATIONAL BANKS.
No new NatioEal banks chartered last week; the
total number Of these institutions doing business
throughout the country is 6O the total amount Of their
notes il circulation is SOS, ,02s,9i0.
FINANCIAL.
The disbursements and transfers by the Treasury De-
psrtineDt last week amounted to slO3is077.
CASH IN HAND.
Treasurer Sprler had in bis cash vaults Saturday noon
kgaende notes, fractional currency god silver, and
Other cash, amounting 10 t95, ,9ls,47i.
INTERNAL REVENUE.
Tie receipts from Internal Revenue on Saturday last
$il 4ls 0s and for the ending on that day
43iG,l9i 50.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The amount Of fractional currency shipped last week
sss tlJ6, 600.
The disbursements and transfers Of the Treasury De-
pu,ment during last week amounted TO l0,34s,07 81.
The United States Treasurer at present holds in United
States bonds in trust security for the circulation Of
National Bauks $50 2s $50 and security for deposits
IN desgnaied Government repositories $36, 800.
VI ia, eco in National Bank notes issued by the
Treasury Department for the week ending the 2lst Instant
Ste totsE amount Of circulation issued up date is
$40. The following statement exhibits the
90 Nl