The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-09

but also 10 use IL a means of revenue; for the
latter purpose u had already become exceedingly
been initiated TO use portions for the former purpose,
when the 18th OF August instructions received
10 the effect at abandoned property should be restored
to former when pardoncd Under those instruc
lions the Bureau has ported with the greater portion OF
this property us tenure upon u has been rendered so
uncertain that The steps taken TO aot IL 10 freedmen
have been countermanded In most instances, aud its
revenue has bocn so curtaled that IL is not selfsup
porting institution. Respectfully submitted.
o. o. HOWARD, Major General Commanding
WAsnSGToS Jan. s, 1866
INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICERS IN THE SOUTH AND
TEST OATH.
The Secretary OF the Treasury to-day communicated
the following statement Of one Of his Of the
terna revenue showing the difficulty Of finding officers
who take the test OATH
AssEssoR's OFFICE u s. lvrERSAL REVENUE,
THIRD DISTRICT GEORGIA.
Ell ~f ~. AUGUSTA, Dec 20 1865.
sm-i constrained TO write you in relation the
repeal modification Of the test oath far as
II relates to the internal revenue officers, at
least assessors, in the Southern States. have
labored assduously to hud competent men who
could take the oath for assistants and have report
tha, failed 70 nnd any such except n single instance
populous counties in the State Of Georgia have organ
zed my district BY allowing my assistants TO take the
oath Of Office and Allegiance aud proceed 10 the discharge
their duties trusting to Congress to provide for thor
payment as directed by the Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue. Many OF the much reduced in orcum.
stances by the war aud stand In imperative need OF their
pay in order 10 toydc for their families and indeed.
places IN order to engage In some business that will yield
them ready money which TO live. am sattsed that
nl ss something is done N this matter immediately
shall be unabc T. the tax hoy district II Con
grsss would modify tho OATH Ear 1t rostos OIL
Gers Of the Internal Revenue and Post Ofce Depart
ments down here am sure II would be regarded
everywhere, and prove TO be patriotic measure. ia
which both North and south equally Interested I'm
less thing OF the nd Is Done am oss o know
what we are to.do. Respectfully, J. BOwLEs, 49,
Assessor Third district Of Georgia
Hon BU0n NcCUnocB, Secretary or the Treasury.
RECEPTION nv THE LADIES or TIE WHITE HOUSE
The first reception by the ladies' OF the White House
will take place to morrow TUESDAY evening", from half
past Till O'Clock and The on Friday after
noon from till three O'Clock Receptions on these
days will be continued during the season rnl
III, stpkcrED MUSTER our OF GEsrRA & orvfcEns.
Secretary Stanton IL reported have Ga ID to-day that
"by tomorrow night thsre would be less number
OF bsqadier and major generals drawing pay, ~ from
which n Is Inferred the order mastering them out will be
promulgated tomorrow. ~
USIoUSDrD REPORTS or SECRETARY srAsros's
RESIGNATION.
All reports Of Mr. stsnon's contemplated resignation
would TO he untrue, Mrs siantons
for receptions and parties for The winter have made
usual.
cousTERrEIrNs TREAsuay NOTES AND THE pRo-
POSED PUNISHMENT.
Tho judiciary Comm tee has been instructed to report
bill making the countcrfeiting Of Treasury
crime punishable by death.
sxPESsys oF rHE NAVAL ACADEMY AT AsEAPoLIs.
Tho expenses Of the Naval Academy at Annapolis as
appears rom communication Of the Secretary OF the
Treasury presented 10 tho House to-day,
aggregate OF 81 $40 since year 1s45 The smoun,
expended for lands buildings and appurtenances from
the third quarter OF lssS juno co. 1865 ss9s 76s
nnd for salaries from the nt quarter Of ls4e June 90
1896 s2S2, 0e0.
THE PROHIBITION or yHE IMPORTATION or CATTLE.
The hrst enactment Of the present Congress
fobddng the importation Of cattle from other conntrs
with view prevent the introduction OF the caftis
plAste which Ia devastating Europe. The unexpected
passagc Of prohibory LAW bears hardly individuals
who daily applying 10 tho Secretary the Treasury
for relief person having a load Of cattle, pur-
chased In Canada on the asth ult ask. p.r1nis.
tion 10 bring them into tbe United States. Tho
reply II that such permission would b. in
direct violation Of the law and cannot be granted.
American teams driven into Canada on business snd
kept there few days or weeks have been allowed 70
hack into the United states after strict exsmna-
ton Mr. MccuIloch lac addressed circular 10 col.
iector the Northern fronters sBspeniing for Tie
present. much OF the regulations promulgated
2sd uli may relate 10 the importation Of Canadian
horses and muies This 70 intended 20 include i'm
porstons from other countries through Canada
rRGED BY THE fsHABirASTs TO sErTLE IN rItg
STATE.
An ofhcer, lately provost marshal In Texas has
rived N Washington and the recent accounr
received from that State relating 10 the degrs On the
par OF the inhabonts soldiers nov being mus.
tered out Of the service take their residence anosg
them. 10 also that quite considerable proper
ton of tbe forces thai have been doing duty ,hsro
are making arrangements 10 settle The soclsl con.
drl0n % the country repro sn,sd 10 be quite a.
orderly before the var and scs n lalcssneSs
only doe 10 he dcsrcradoca Who hsYe come there ia
-eanh OF adventure during The lssi summer Il 10
believed by large majority cf The Inhabitants tina,
Of ibe causes why the state has ken ., forward
stu 10 The work restoration iLe rnion many of
her ss,sr sies " because Of tn. Implied hostility of
Provisional Governor Hamilton 10 The Presidential plan.
BY which such resumption q privileges under the
fedsrsl government bfosgAi ~5oaG Tho popaJr
feeling he state u impatient ror r.cchsrac,on ~
snyshere tn the south
rHz rROfOsxp rrHN,U 80 spCCsrfoS
The STATE EaDcaaSnsi Convention " Illinois heIf at
Joliet lac, week, motion Of 'hs STATE superintendent
adopted unanimously sresoaion Of che Baresu
T kducsiion proposed y Mr. Donneiy, aud csi~d upon
ih"'f representatives. IN Congress 70 sustain sBch
mcasns-, and svpointsd ths rr~ssden, Of ,h- sts,s
>"rmA University 70 confer ~th ,be educational COZ.
'esons of ether s&ies Similar resolutions hay, be.s
dcp'ed unanimously tho Educational Conventions Of
Mich san sod Indiana
A Ss,onsi Educational convsnsion. Ia usea Ia ,hi,
city Ia talked cf 70 sshs action IA rereoce 20 popusr
siueatign q The sos,hsfs States
TsK suLoer ON yxssrpsSy Lrscor.
rhs Select conmitsc 70 devass suitable means so tea
ty tts nat snAl rsnss, fw Ne Ne psspidss, unosls