Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-10
FROM WASHINGTON,
WASHINGTON, MAJ

IMMIGRATION.
The annual report of Mr.. CrUger. chief of the Bu-
reau of Immigration, says that the proprey and ad
vantage OF placing the whole subject of immigration
under the charge of the officers of the Government
have been fully indicated by the results. The draft
of bill has been submitted to Congress. in order to
correct abuses and prevent emigrants from being
the victim of sharpers. and who in addition to being
idated with fraudulent contracts
The total number of foreign passengers who arrived
IN the United States during the year ending with
December, 1865, amounted to 2S7 39 of whom 22 932
landed at New York. and $3.50 in California. All
countries were represented: $4,000 from Great Bri
tain, and nearly 1900 from Germany.
TAX ON LEGACIEs.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has issued
circular concerning the assessment of tax on Iega-
cles distrbutve shares and SUGGESTIONS. through
the failure of and assistant assessors TO
erelse due vigilance much revenue which is justly
due Is lost TO the Government. Where the whole
amount OF the personal property of an estate pay
able to egatees or distributed, exceeds the sum of
81 600 i'll actual value, the same subject to duty or
tax without regard TO the amount or value of each
legacy OF share, but when the whole amount does.
not exceed 81, 600 no tax is chargeGbie.
sPESpH MAKING.
Tomorrow is set apart in the House for speech
making only. and Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, is second
on the list to express his views on public questions.
PRIZE CLAIMS.
1t is estimated that the Fourth Auditors Office has
during and since the rebellion, adiudcated prize
claims affecting over l,200 captured vessels. Tie
0uO,GA.
CURRENCY IN THE TREASURY.
$l4,240 900 in five dollar notes Total amount Of all
denomination, $1l0,000,000. The Treasurer will re-
iye eeiye in few days from the Bank Note Company,
$3OOOO0 In ones and twos of the green back issue.
ACCIDENT TO GEN. HITCHCOCK.
We regret the Star says, TO hear of accident that
occurred to MaJor-General Hitchcock this morning,
about l01 o'clock. While crossing the. street near
the War Department in the effort to avoid runaway
horse and buggy; he made misstep and fell upon
the curb crossDgstone, and sustained some bruises
upon his forehead and right cheek and jaw. There
are reports that the runaway horse ran over and
threw him down. tits understood, however from his
own personal statement that he is not aware Of the
horse having struck him. but is of opinion that in the
sudden effort to avoid being over he slipped and
fell. The injuries, though severe and painful, and
the shock to his heavy frame though great are NOT
serious and it is hoped this accomplished officer and
gentleman will soon be restored again his accus
toned duties,
PROPERTY RESTORED.
Brig. Gen. c. II. Howard has issued special order
No II restoring to Mr.; Joseph Forrest his property
in st. Mary's county, Md. All lands belonging to
the said Joseph Forrest held by the Bureau Of Refu-
gees freedmen, &c, in st. Mary's county, Nd, are
restored to his possession, except the Sand Gates
Farm. 90 called. of LOO acres, being nine separate
tracts OF land containing l9l5 acres more or less.
SUBJECT 70 the Provisions Of fcirculars g. Is and co. of
Star.