New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-16
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---,,,oo 70 the end that amendments l,s made. But
ho reconsideration being carried Mr. Jenckes declined all
propositions and compromises and insisted upon final
vote This resulted in the loss Of the BILL MI Conking
was appealed TO to move second reconsideration motion
not in order and the Speaker announced that the only
mode Of obtaining the object was 10 introduce anew Tue
subject and have it referred 10 the Committee ms
member of the Committee urged Mr.. Conkng to do and
several members Of the Committee assured Mr. Conkns
and Others that if they could be rposessed of the subject
the obnoxious features should be removed ana 'ueo
upon. as an act OF courtesy 10 the Committee
ond n GIVE the subecf vet another hearing Mr. Conkhng
obtained consent of the House refer the bill again TO the
committee.
For this purpose bill was sent to Mr.. Conkhng and
was sent by him 10 the Clerks desk merely pro tormd II
being Of no consequence which particular form OF bill was
sed for the purpose the only object was to invest the
Committee once more with jurisdiction of the subject The
Iuputaton of The Nsg- York Times upon Mr. Conkling,
and the incorrect idea of the people upon the present status
Of the BILL renders this explanation necessary
coLORED SCHOOLS.
The Rev Mr. Kimbal Of the Freedmens Bureau, Super
ntendcndent Of the Education Of the Coored Children
within the Department of Washington has Just rendered
report to Gen Howard in which shown that thereare
nj present 90 day schools the city with lis teachers and
an average attendance pupils Of the whole num-
Der III attendance 1888 read and 23O4 are able to
write Ia addition to the day schools which are wholly
supported by the contributions of benevolent Northern aid
rociees there are 10 night schools "a Sunday schools,
end industrial Schools all of which well attended
NATIONAL BANKS.
No new National Banks established last week.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEETING.
grand mass meeting of the soldiers and sailors residing
n the District viii be held Tuesday evening, to take
Into consideration the subject Of equalization of bounes,
pensions &C. and other affecting the interests of
soldiers generally The meeting will be addressed by
eminent speakers.
LOCATION OF LANDS.
AT the Denver City Land Office in Colorado Territory
over 6OO acres of the public domain located during
she month of March last with bounty land warrants.
Farm SCHOOL FOR COLORED ORPHANS.
NJ H. de Maries editor of lie Messenger Franeo-Ameri-
,qn has Just established Washington a farm school,
sitter model of similar Institutions in France and Agiers
sor colored orphans of both The institution is
capable of accommodating 200 inmates and will doubtless
b. filed Immediately by the destitute colored orphans Of
Ills city. The thorough cleansing Of colored enement
recently ordered by the AssisanCommissione Of the
Bureau for the District, has almost been completed;
shane have been vhewashed garbage removed chloride
of lime freely used and almost every residence purged of
Us pesbreedng elements.
SOUTHERN LOYALIsTs.
As generally known the commencement OF hostlities
IN 1861, large number of Southern loyaists found
oessay to leave their homes and seek place OF safety north
of the Potomac great many Of this class very naturally
found resngplace and employment in the National Cap
ita where the of them have since remained, not
daring to return teir former homes during the unsettled
condition of affairs throughout the Southern States These
refugees propose organize central association here
with auxiliary societies in the several Southern States the
special object in view being protect their interests
against the exRebels receiving the eountenance
and too frequently the support Of the Government much
~ the injury Of those who remained loyal during the
TEXAS HoMEsTEADs PoR CoLogED SOLDIERS.
The dsoyal and vindotive spirit exhibited in the Texas
Convention excites much comment here, and It Is sug-
ges,ed in legislative circles that Congress appropriate
area Of northern Texas fully equal to the Indian country
Immediately adjacent on the north bank Of the Red River
military reservation for the location Of homeseads by
Die eoored soldiers who have served in the for the
Union.
PRESENTATION.
Dr. n. r. Abbott coored o. S. A.. on leaving for his
home Toronto c. WI Few days since was presented
with very elegant sword sash and belt by the soldiers
and residents Arlington Va, expression of the
kgh regard they entertain for the kindness and skill with
which he discharged his duties surgeon in charge Of
that post.
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-. WASHINGTON April Is 1866.
COLLECTOR FOR EEW-YORB.
II l. probable that the President early this week will
Nominate Collector for the port Of New-NOrk.
JEFF. DAVIS.
Tie House Committee the judiciary are engaged
upon the subject Of resolution recently referred 70 them
Involving the question whether any additional legs-
ation is necessary to procure the ta Of Jefferson Davis
No judicial proceedings will be instituted pending the
consideration Of this matter By Congress.
TUB CONsPIRATORS At KY WEST.
The Supreme Court of the United States having decided
The Indiana Military Commission for the ta OF civilians
- be Illegal and the persons convicted by having con-
Sequence been discharged there is doubt that steps viii
soon be taken 10 procure the release Of Dr. Mudd Arnold
DLOGghin and Spangler convicted Of conspiracy against
the life OF President Lincoln The friends OF these pares
claim the benefit OF that decision and will take action a
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