New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-17

Was before the Senator Fessenden had the hooT
opposing the Northern Pacific Railroad bill When he
finished Henry Wilson called up the FTeedmens Bureau BILL
and the Democrats somewhat atonshed tried to get delay
johnson anded the reading Of the veto and then moved
postponement but it was lost-l3 TO 81.
II was rmored that the President felt Of sixteen votes
TO ensure lis veto; hut they were not on hand
Salisbury wasted assaults upon the BILL going
so far promise the next Presidency TO johnson for veto
ing the bill; and at IN. IT was passed
50 TO 10 In less than three hours after its reception by the
House it had become law.
The House did not reach vote in the RousseauGrnnel
affair Mr. Wilson Of Ohio made strong speech in favor Of
expulsion Tomorrow Dawes Garfield Stevens
and Raymond viii speak the subject The probability is
that both viii be censured.
THE JOHNSON CONVENTION.
Senator Doolittle is engaged in using his frank IN
sending letters to doubtful or conservative Republicans ex
planning the objects the Philadelphia Convention and ask
ing al Endorsement.
Secretary Stanton received of DOoes epistles but
has yet made reply Seward Weles, and Speed have
written answers, bat Stanton remains silent MI Dooite
having still in his memory recollection of views expressed
by Secretary Harlan his letter the Randall Club seren
aiding party weeks ago has not yet written letter
TO thar gentleman
GEN. DIX INDoRSEs THE CONVENTION
Below is the reply of Gen. Dix to letter sent by
Mr.. Doolhe: ,o,s
and others for National Union Convention in Philadelphia
on the 4th Of August 10 its propositions, its rea
sonings and its objects and viii do all In my power to
carry them out long since expressed the
opinion that the States entitled to their
representation in Congress; that their exclusion
was violation Of good and Of the Of the Con
stiuoD and that persistence in such policy must lead to
consequences disastrous TO the peace and prosperity
the country These and other considerations connected with
the present unsatisfactory relations of the States to the Fed
era Government each other render most timely and
proper such meeting you have recommended of the par
Otto and rejecting the Union to consult together for
the general welfare an truly yours, JOHN A DIX
To the Hon. JAS r. Doolitile.
TIE TARIFF BILL
1t is rumored in Congressional circles that some OF
those Congressman who helped defeat the Tariff bin think 1t
probable a bill making per cenago OF from % TO 20 per
cent the present tariff duties will be passed by
Congress before the end Of the session Some Of the Free
Trade Republicans beginning TO see their error in defeat
ing the Toriif bill before Congress.
If the bill could be brought up again this session would in
in all probability be passed
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The Pacific Railroad bill was discussed with con-
siderable eauestness the Seoae to-day Mr. Fessenden
opposed it in telling speech showing that the financial con-
don Of the country such as 10 warrant tie conem
plated outlay of s2O00O0OO0.
THE NEW VICE PRESIDENT.
There is considerable speculation as TO who will be
chosen Vice President pro Of the Senate before the ad
iournmen Senators Pomeroy Wade and Sherman are
toned but conceded that the East should have it, the
President Speaker Of the House both from the West
The question will probably be settled by secret caucus
OFFICES TO BE FILLED.
There are 80 600 Offices throughout the country, TO
which the President wishes 10 make appointments, in
addition to the vacancies in the regiments Of The Regular
L. 1e.Ds,ae one and they hazard ei s SH g. 81 Si2e
chances Of sncees Unrestricted by Congress Offices
can be distributed among the closely contested Con
eressopal districts TO throw The powerful weight
q Government patronage and money against the
Republican interest end in the NJ II Congress ueeh
with the Southern delegation, which johnson has pledged
himself shall be admitted at all events to control the Govern
ment in all Its departments 1t is an evident fact that the
oue is six 10 one In favor Of remaining royd the Senate
shall agree.
The bill for the regulation of the election Of United
States Senators probably be called in the House tomor
row, and the previous question moved
REMOVAL.
The President has removed A. c. Sands, u. s.
Marshal Of the Southern District Of Ohio for political reasons
and appointed lin his stead the recommendation Of Lewis
d. Campbell Col Hckenloper Of Cincinnati
FINANCIAL.
The following is the amount OF public funds in the
various United States repositories the Lot Of May last as
officially furnished the Committee Banking and Cur
rency: In the United States Treasury and subTreasure
el9as2757s; in National Banks, s46.76a@Oi total
$40 5a3 l69 OF the above there was to the
credit Of the United States Treasury sl92,071s'9i
do discussing officers 100 total s24O 500 69 dstrib
uted as follows the Treasury &C. to the credit OF the
Treasurer 7 Go; do TO credit OF Disturbing officers
$50 254 e3 total s93 e257e IN National banks to the
credit Of the Treasurer s $685. in National banks to the
credit Of disbursng officers els 26o 1885, total $40 'o''s
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has decided
that although the OF 10 per cent imposed by the act OF
March 1865 upon banks notes Of State banking asso
Citations paid out BY them after July 1866 Is not actually
repealed until Of July 18th inst takes erect on the
let Of August next yet as it was clearly the intention OF Con
eress TO postpone the until that time and the act OF 1865
does not provide specially for the manner Of Its payment
will not be collected for the current mouth
THE PREEDMgNs BUREAU
Breyet Maior.Gen j. W. sprague, Assistant Com
missioner Of the Freedmens Bureau for Missouri Arkansas
and the Indian Territory estimates the number OF rnon
which will be required for issue in his district during August
as follows To whites, 6O0oO TO freedmen laco'
TREATMENT OF FREEDMEN.
From Helena Arkansas the two following afiida-
Wits in substance have been received by Gen. Howard ana
ndorsed BY the Superintendent OF that District Capt H.
Sweeney thys;
Comnsps Of this description are brought almost daily to
M tyssS,aen tbc whole testimony going to prove
mat no black man can gel Justice him under cTeum
stances al,
~ worse off than when they were slaves Charles Gregory
Of A & powds plantation Coahoma County Miss swears
that bs son Peasants aged IT, hurt dog Of JACK cooper
moor white and awei by threats be Pleasah'sl heu rom 'n
Mo-, With another freedman named Stamford; that the sherh
Of the County captured them both opened cour' OH "o P
Of Mr. Dowds house. and refusing evidence from 'he
sed peasants $50 and Stamford BIC The fnos were PAID oy
nd aver