New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-15
THE BILL PAsSED-e9 to so.
CESS PARDoNgD REBELS.
Arrest Of Quantrell, the Guerrilla.
TO REPORT FOR DUTY.

Veteran Reserve Corps TO report to Gen Howard Tor
duty in DE- Freedmens Bureau at the South was to-day
issued ~ the War Department This seems to evince'
ON the tart of the Government desire 10 properly re-
ward those whose shorn limbs give proof OF their
costly sacrifices during the late war
DECISION ABOUT PENSIONS.
The Commissioner of Pensions to-day decided
that under the provision Of law granting pensions TO
mothers wholly or in part dependent on a deceased
son that II must be shown that such dependence was
moi merely prospective but actually existed prior to the
sons death.
PERSECUTION OF QUAKBRs IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Seventy-fve members Of the Society OF
Friends from Randolph County, North Carolina ar
rived here yesterday route to Indiana. and assert
that they were forced to leave their homes from the
persecution Of ex soldiers of the Rebel army They
state that at least $50 of their persuasion bound
for the West, viii arrive here in q few days.
INTERNAL REVENUE.
The receipts from Internal Revenue to-day
were s659,2s4
AFFAIRS on THE GEORGIA SEA ISLANDS.
Brig. Gen. Tilson, Assistant Commissioner for
the State Of Georgia, reports to MajorGeD. o. o. How
ard under date OF Augusta March s. that he has just
returned from tour among the Sea Islands, and Is
srs:fed to state that with but very few unmportant
exceptions all the questions between the Freedmen on
the Islands ard the former white residents have been
amicaby settled. In many instances the former resi-
ents have returned to their homes, being welcomed by
the freed people not having grants Of land. who have
gone to work for good wages and happy aud con.
tented.
The Commissioner also states that saving to the
Government of from 5000 to 5000 ratons per month
las been Effected He states. likewise, that labor is
1arce and commands very high price, and is OF the
opnion that the freedmen would be much better Of at
the end of this or the next year to go to work for
wages, than attempt to cultivate lie lands assigned
them with the inadequate means at their command.
The Commissioner further remarks that the real want
Of the Bureau in the State is sufficient military force
70 insure the prompt arrest Of criminals and such an
organization of the United States Courts as shall
enable the people white and black TO stand on an
equality before the law and to obtain justice.
REGULATIONS FOR FREEDMEN.
Gen. C. II. Howard, Assistant Commissioner
Of the Freemens Bureau for the District Of Columbia
states that acquisitions for large number Of freedmen
are daily being received from all parts OF the Union
These acquisitions Iare being promptly filed by Gen.
Howard, after ascertaining the fact that they will
receive fair wages and good treatment
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
In the House, Mr.. Wilson, from the Judiciary
Committee reported back the Senate bill in reference
70 the Court Of Claims. The Habeas Corpus bill was
then taken up which guarantees protection TO all
limited States officers who have acted officially in mat
tiers Of arrests seizures. and searches during the
progress Of the The bill provides for the transfer
Of all such from State Courts TO the United States
(iycuit Courts Mr. Pike OF Maine unsuccessfnlly de-
tred that sufficient naval force should be forthwith
dspaehed TO the waters OF the British Provinces "a
protect American fishermen.
Mr. Julian introduced bill TO incorporate a coored
Mutual Building Association Of this city. In Commit
tee of the Whole the House took up the Paris E1hibi
ton appropriation. MI Washburne addressed the
House in his usual earnest strain. In reply to Gen
Banks and in strenuous opposition TO the appropria
ton. The debate continued by Messrs Grinnel
and Raymond in favor Of the United States making
oredtable exhibition Of its capabilities at that exhibi
ton. The question continued 10 this even
ings session.
CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
Tie House Committee on Elections TO-DAY
took up the case Of the XXIst Penns ylvania District
Fuller Vi. Dawson. Judge Black appeared and arguoc
that there was no Just ground for any contest
THE NEW MAYNARD.
The House Naval Committee to-day hear
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy Fox. who earnestl
advocated the immediate adoption Of League Island
snaval station He pronounces ii the only availabl
location In the country fit for the purposes aud need
Of the iron-clads. Mr.. Brandageo OF Connecticut wi
repy on Friday and support his preferences for New
London. The Committee are expected to conclude hi
long vsxsd question next week
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
The large number Of app0intees to fill va
esncies In the army, recently nominated from III
various Congressional districts and passed the e,
aiming Board were sent into the Senate to-day. bu
we're not acted upon In executive session. There ar
some two thousand military appointments awaitin
confirmation.
CONTROLLER CLARK's LETTER.
The extraordinary letter of Controller CLAIR
has been the special sensation to-day at the Capitol
throughout the town 1t 10 understood that Secretar
NcCuloch takes the position that he cannot. consist
entity with sefrespect. indulge in public disputatio
With subordinate. and that be will not submit an
reply 10 Mr.. Clark's letter
On the other hand IL Is claimed by gentlemen In big
official positions that the gravity Of the Issue raised
The Controller and the effect ii will be likely to eIcr
before the country, demands an immediate and oficia
Ssfutatioa The explanation given by the Tfeasur