New-York tribune., 1866-04-19
TIE army BILL BEFORE TIE HOTSE.
wAsure1os. wednesday. Apslls, isca.


TIE NAVAL CONTRACTORS.
The prospects Of the unfortunate roncad contractors
for reHdt were arau doomed to disappointment in the
Senate today Tie amendment Of Gen. Nye, while ad-
mtted 10 le lust does not seem to command sufficient
suIrot 10 jusu1e success There very mary claims
before Congress cmiuenty deserving Of payment which
Will fn on account Of the burden Of taxation already
bone by the people.
THE ARMY BILL.
Probably 10 measure Of the session has excited such
rieid criticism as the House Army bill. Il embraces 10
sections and the House has devoted three days 20 the con-
sdeatioI ard passage of the first five. 1t evident from
expressions of leading members that the Senate b as
whole would have been acceptable than the one now
under coLsideaion and it is not improbable mat, after
come DAYS are yet spent in scanning its remaining sections
will finally fail altogether lis friends have been very
confident Of the success main features up TO the sig
neant vote this afternoon, providing for the musterns
out Of al officers Of the Veteran Reserve Corps before
ey can he eligible 20 appointment il the Regular service
The belief is expressed this evening by wcl-iniomed
Congessmen that tie House will not sustain an aggregate
Of more than 2COO or $4,000 the peace footing Of our
standing army.
c. c. CLAY
twas difficult e. make Congressman believe this morn
ing that tie President had released c. G. Gay but when
The statement gained confirmation by dispatch from
FoItre. Monroe announcing Lis release, there seemed to
be but oe opinion as to the proceeding, inasmuch
Congress lad his case at the time under special con-
sderaton, ss was vel known by the President. This
evenings CoasttatoAoI Jaoa supposed to reflect The
Executive opinion has the following concerning Clays
oo-TI.sorer aud Rebel compatriot:
"There high authority for saving that The efforts now be-
heved progress By the Military Bureau Of Justice 10
nborye all such trials being stopped by the proeama
ton President M seward being opposed in toto
10 suCn proceeding
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
yallardeham called on Thad Stevens to-day, and in
course Of conversation stated that if the President did not
Immediately begin 10 appoint Democrats to office he could
not retain tie adherence single Democrat three weeks
longer.
GOVERNMENT AUCTION.
neGovernment auction sale to-day of hospital stores
oil edtles lrougt high prices, while sherry wine sold at
81 to 4Oe per quart and whisky J0c TO '0c. per quart
bottle, and warranted pure.
THE CONSPIRACY AWARDS.
TIE conspiracy awards reported 10 the House to-day
excite very lively comment Many OF the parties in H.
ierest had sold thr claims TO shapeIs and agents or
song while Others had obtained loans runous interest
on their contingent The excitement Of the claim
agency gang and Of the recipients and their friends
very great. The awarding Of the highest sum to Capt
Dougherty Of the 10th New-York Cavalry gives general
satisfaction and is sufficient evidence of the fact that
Judge Holt in his opinion governed strictly by the
jnfexibe rules Of justice in his commendabe decision
BOSTON TRANSACTION.
During the past year smuggling transaction by the
heading wine merchants Of Boston settled by the pay
nent Of $l25OOO. 1t aerwerd became known that the
firms paid $4,000 TO settle the affair, and the Govern
nent is making legal investigation to who received
tie lubrcating s32O 900.
JUDGE UNDERWOOD
most furousy assaled by the reconstructed press and
people Of Virginia be does not tit TO join in the
movement for the release of Jef Davis His action and
decision reference to the peace proclamation Of the
President receives the hearty Endorsement Of the Attorney
General.
INTERNAL REVENUE.
The receipts from Internal Revenue to-day were
t5es ssO5.
LANDS DISPOSED OF
Recent returns received al the General Land Office
from Bonneville No. show the extraordinary disposal
dunng month ofMarch last Of 496 Of the pub
lie domain at one branch Office of that State.
THE CONSCIENCE FUND.
Of the Treasury Department further increased to-day
by the contribution Of tlO forwarded from Wilmington
Del, by au unknown party
INTERVIEWS WITH THE PRESIDENT.
Among the distinguished persons who had interviews
With tie President to-day Senators Dooite Guth
ne, DAVIS, fOmerOy, Gov. Crawford OF Kansas ana the
members Of Congress from Kentucky.
TRAVEL ACROSS The PLAINS
Col +. W. WynkOop, Special Indian Agent stationed
Fort Laramie, Kansas reports to the Commissioner Of
1e Indian Bureau that mail travelling without an escort
across the Plains, attended with no danger; the
Indians along the various routes being peaceaby disposed
lie Agent states that in his opinion if the Government
WI only nlh its pledges, the Indians hitherto hostile
nn continue TO comply with the provisions Of recent
treaties.
THE TEST OATH.
The House Judiciary Committee will report IN favor Of
Continuing the test OATH Ii stated that they fortfy
Their position by numerous quotations from the Presi-
dents speeches affirming that only loyal men should be
Permitted TO take seats in Congress.
PERSONAL
senator Fessenden is Improving slowly He and Gen.
balks viii be in their seats in a few days.
EEwYORK FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS.
The Senate Committee or commerce will tomorrow
fe up the case Of Mr. Smythe, Collector Of New-York.
MI Courtney to-day confirmed United States Dis
"etAitoney for the eastern District Of ofNew-York.
IHsIoasAscES AT TIE WHITE HOUSE.
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