New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-11-28

WILMINGTON Tuest1y, Nov n. lsbb
In 20 this time there are only q few arrivals OF
Congrssmen. II there enough here by Friday II
~ contemplated 20 have eaucus'Of the Republican
nleuboFs for the purpose Of seeing one another and
comparing notes before The commencement OF the
session on Monday.
The Hon Thaddeus Stevens Is yery busy preparing
himseh for vigorous campaign He intends pressing
Ais Enabling Act before the House at an early date.
aud he also intends presenting TO the House a. soon
va BE- eau get hearing. a new COnhscaton bil not
80 severe IN us details the one be presented last
session
little incident occurred in this city during the
Feoent visit Of John Morrissey worth relating. As
shis gentleman MAS standing 10 the door Of Wiard's
pc was approached aud seuted by the notorious BAu
hickman IN his p0litest tone, who remarked: The
ttoD0rsble Mr.. M0rrissev. Member Of Congress from
sNew'lork' believe" "The same, al your service
600 nAiursdly replied Morrissey. ~ am Beau
hickman, MT Morrissey. I glad 70 see you
Ah. Mr. Hickman" giving him his hand. ''whAt can
90 f0l you" "An introduction fee OF 81 from you,
~ you please, Mr.. MoTissey." The tax was cheer
Tay paid, and the two celebrities eonversed for some
moments upon the state OF the country the policy ol
the frcseent aud Congress. Boaa subsequently, IN
romSSking upon the gentlemauiy manner ot MI.
torssey said that it really appeared to him that the
Soath had got back and the country was safe: m.
very amusing scene occurred to-day IN the Once
OF ten Spinner. the United States Treasurer. zen
Edward johnson. who commanded division oil sol
diers in the Rebel army, visited the office OF ten
Spinner this morning aud presented claim against
1be United States Government for some $lV. ~
asens this amount was due him as a major Of regi-
sent ia the United States service, which position he
deserted aud entered the Rebel army At the breaking
out Of the war. Before leaving the service he pre-
sented his voucher to United States paymaster for
payment. and . draft for the amount sent him;
put before il reached him no had FED and entered
che service OF the Conlederacy. Having received
= pardon from the President, Re now lays
plain 70 the old balance as due him. Af(er Gen.
Spinner had heard his case he sau;ed EKGen. John
hon something in this style. II don't see how Jon
van IN - a oil Van
Government and ever since have been stealing every
thing you could lay your hands on and robbing her
OF hor property. You now make claim Tor back
par. IL ! understand the law, desertion makes
forfeiture Of all pay and allowances due Al the time,
OF what may hereafter become due To this Gen
johnson replied that Mr. Spinner was mistaken, and
&hat be die consider what he did deserton or rob
berry, that he did what be considered ught ana ue-
SnaDded the payment OF his claim. Gen. Spinner
replied second time thai he considered that be
(eOhuson) had been stealing from the United states
&l0vemment for four years, and did not deserve me
amount claimed, and thai he would not pay H. MI;
johnson left silently but evidently chagrined and
crestfalen.
For Inanv years the PoSt-06ice Department has
been sttemptng 10 establish more y steuate srrsnge
ents with England for our foreign mails, bnt have
always failed. Postmaster-Cien. Randall has, bow
ever, nearly completed plan with England thst
wi. allow all letters and papers TO come OF go WIN
ssat prspAyment This VII enable newspapers 10 90
40 iette.bags Postal rates will also be reduced one
- ysN and where "a cents il now paid only ~ viii
bereafer be charged. Each nation will reserve TO
tuelf the revenue thus accrung from ats own Tern,
tory beside an immense saving IN clerical labor ana
An abatement Of intricate accounts. Last year we
vaid 20 England $4,000 in gold, being the balance
iue them under tlo present system. ms ne"
arrangement slso includes mails Tor other countries
passing through Englsnd.
, Ths report of tie Post Offce Department for The
4reaent wear will show that the postal service comes
within two hundred thousand dollars Of beng sen,
sustaining. Its expenses are within MY tholsahd
= 20 ar -
wear while If the business Of this year had been eqla
10 last there wOud have been Q smell surplus. The
decrease in lei,eT-Tr:ng in the Northern STATES SINCE
The eOss OF the war has reduced The receipts through
lai tbe North. Next year. however, II the same u
hoious management Is continued. the Postal Depart
inent viii be more than scf.sustaning. AZ present
me proceeds from me South are light There great
pressure from the South for increased mall icihue',
and also for large contracts.
II de Government printing Office The messages and
reports Of the President and bis Cabinet With me ac-
oupauTiug documents, aud all the printing incident
- 40 approaching session Of Congress. have never
aesa Al his date far in advance as al The present
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue +. A. Rollins
hss consented 70 allow bis name 20 b. used IN the
Nominating Convention for Congress m The Ports
mouth District, v. n.
erie Gen. r. d. SewaIl Inspector General the
siatf 81 Msjor.Gen. q. o. Howard has been ordered
60 proceed on through the States OF North and
tOulA GafyNLa on Aett Az "'eN
affair OF the Bureau.
The Pint National Bank Of Denver, Colorado Terri
feYy heFe being no Treasurer Assistant Treasurer
of Us United States Vt that place, has been specially
Aesgnated for che reception, safe keeping, and dis
Dursenont according 20 law, OF the public funds ia
xruslsd Tor Disbursement 20 any OF all disbursing
sIdicsrS of the. War Department. II has been ~.
plsined BY the War Department. that G. w. Lane OF
Dsnver Colorado being only Treasurer Of the Branch
Mutt and not an Assistant Treasurer within the
yuasDing Of the act Of June H. 1866 Is not deemed
advisable 70 deposit with him the funds Of Disturbing
officer.
The sale Of seaon tickets for RstOns dramatic rep
y.sentations commenced this morning. There was
quite rush for Seats.
TIE POSITION or THE PRESIDENT
,psesal dispatch The BosfOR Adrerfissy says that
On. reeopt interview - Gen. Grsni With the President
ooncsrnne tie amnesty suffrage compromise appears TO
have been 81 wy interesting and significant character
The eusral earnestly opposed the scheme utterly
nss bss Of reconstruction tending 10 restore Rebels 10
haelats o. yer in the reboous section lie urged MT john
- 20 accept and recommend the amendnsntto the Con
stta0n a. fair aud Just plan Of reconstueton, taxing
sas onud that the people had declared for Ia unmis
t1~ns a the elections and that II would be
-. IN disregard their expressed wishes II IL said that
shs PresdeTt listened 70 these opinions without ind
sing his owu views, bot leaving decided Impression
s,ooa lie mind II the General that bs advice would be
sa,~rs-ded II 10 known thai Gen Grant OF TIE opin
$500 IN Mr. johnson would give the anendmeht bis
..,os.,d ID souh Be immediately ratified ~ enough
800 - -,rfes 10 make IL part OF the Constitution