The New York herald., 1866-02-24

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this that instga,ed Sumner wibon Howe and Trumball
who admonshed him from time time, as he showed
signs of WEAKNESS that the aoor not be yielded
until II grew so adjournment could be moved
with propriey. Mr. Fessenden was thus nude TO con
tinue his remarks until four o'clock, when his party
taskmastcrs relieved him by moving executive ses-
| sion.
The the radicals against the President is
showing itself in various ways Unable TO override his
Veto they have commenced 90 reject his appoint
meuts The senate in executive session to-day rejected
the Postmaster recently appointed by President johnson
| at Cincinnati, Ohio.
| THE RADICALS LOOKING LUGUBRioUs.
The radical countenance and tone of the Senate has
been than usually ugubrious day probably
consequent upon the ratification meeting OF yesterday
There seemed to be general anticipation that
saugh was 10 be made upon the President The galleries
were crowded throughout as much at any time during
the session. Some forty ty members of the other
House present during the debate and though
moned about in hour the other end of
the Capitol invariably returned the that obllga
on was concluded, evidently expecting that the dis
tngushed slaughter of the Executive imminent
The reactionary tide already manifest radical
publican waters and many ''who 10 scon-' will
'remain pray Others again. who talked boldly
week ago, and ridcued the possibility Of Presidential
veoes suddenly rccoecng neglected business and
bctakDg themselves to their homes friends oonstu-
ens till the first fury of the storm expended and
political soundlngs taken
THE INDIANA CONTESTED ELECTION CASE vooR-
HE'S oUsTED.
Tho of washburn against Dan voorhees, for a
seat in Congress decided against the latter at late
hour this afternoon. Nothing else has been accom-
plshcd in the Hodse to-day. Judge Marshall Of IlH-
nos, member Of the Committee Elections, opened
the debate by presenting minority report in favor Of
Voorhees, which he supported in speech perfectly
vincing in Its argument Subsequently, motion OF
Mr.. Dawes OF Massachusetts,, Chairman OF the commit
tee, Mr. Washburn, the contestant, addressed the
House. This young man has been colonel in the vol.
unteer service and may have been very good one but
he makes lcarully weak exhibit a speaker on the
floor of Congress His principal points we're first that
he had run ahead Of President Lincoln IN the same
ticket and second that Voorhees, had yc,rs ago in
the conraband days Of the rebellion, been enlsged in
buying rifles for political organization in the Western
States Dan denied this in his manner, s,d
applauded by the galleries. When Voorhees, sub
mitted his points was evident that he had the sympa
thes OF the galleries. ir not the majority Of the House
He made temperate, eloquent speech in support Of his
evidence that the election in the Seventh district Of
Indiana fair and legal and that he had won IL BY
nve hundred and thirty majority. On the LIST OF
February all the members Of the Election Committee,
committee after the evidence aud debate had been heard
Since then the prcmonlions of earthquake have in
duccd the radicals who compose change their minds
Thad Stevens has issued bull against all the victims
whose fate Congress could control. Baldw In and voor
hees have already been inundated, and Brooks will
follow. The republicans who voted against the con
testant Washburn this afternoon did the ground
that far election had and that II Voorhees,
not entitled TO the seat the contestant certainly not
INSPECTION OF STEAMBOATS,.
large number OF the supervising inspectors OF steam
boats in the United States in the capital to urge
Congress the of few amendments and
a,ions Of the inspection laws that absolutely
sary the safety OF passengers The present laws
subject msconstruction in certain cases and afford
but little security. The ferryboa,s around New York
city, for instance almost wholly exempt from their
provisions II is also considered necessary enforce
semi annual Inspections instead OF annual ones re
quired by the present law. The recommendations of
these practical experts likely have the force
and sanction of law.
GENERAL HowARDs INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSISTANT
COMMISSIONERS or THE FREEpAES's BUREAU.
General O. o Howard has prepared the following cir
cular letter be transmitted each Of the Assistant
Commissioners Of the Freedmens Bureau:
WAn krARrMENT BUREAU 90 FREmNEv,l
RSJGEEs AND AnASDoSEB LANDs,
WAsniSdToN, Feb 70, 1868.
To the ASSISTANT CoMyEsoNER:--
DEAR sIR-Anticpatng the excitement that will neces-
y follow tho acton Of the government with refcr
embarrassed IN the duties devoying upon you under Tic
law and regulations already existing. That you may act
steadily and firmly Va any en- rgcncy, you must bc pre-
pared for any increased hostility the part ri those
who have persisenty hindercd aud troubled you anu
your agents and there may be- increased rcstcssne
amongst the freedmen The President has assured the
tDmTuis he Tegarda the present a.
nuing the existence Of the Bureau least year from
TINS time Please ascertain and report what steps have
been taken your district by the state aud municipal
authorities 10 provide for the absolutely INDECENT aud
suffering refugees and freedmen who have been and
being thrown upon the general gov rnmen Tor support
Continue 10 use every possible eno 10 nnd good homes
Tor orphan minors VINO are dcpcnhent and % reduce,
by means OF employment Offices and accuuuaiiuus Of \
people In tho dilerent cities and VILLAGES aiding the
unemployed 10 md homes and labor You have sue /
oecdcd aaying strife arranging labor and promoting
education in the midst Of great diiicutes Continue /
with your utmost cnos g. pprsuc the ne course o a.
10 demonstrate 10 the pople of your district the good
intentions OF the government and the complete pratca
bility of lie s,seru of free labor Give thorpugb H.
spccton Of every agent for whom you are reEpon.
sbie ImmOralities corruption, neglected duty an
ncapaciiy sometimes complained Of agairt
charges he sustained on Investigation the guilty pefscn
will be at removed whether he be replaced %
You have thus TAR displayed the Commissioner j. pleased
Go express unwayering confidence in your afty 20
cope with any difficulties that may arse au,
very respectfully, your obcdent servant
o o. HOWARD, Major Gcncral Commission"
INTERNAL REvESuE DEcIsoS.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has decided
that snud Of all descriptions when prepares cor us u
liable To tax Of forty cents per pop-a The preIAra
ton Of the material may be mo- oeior" or h'cr g'ha
ing and may consist Of .rckiDs' scenlins N other
processes. the tax so-ang only on the sale consump
ton or REM. al for consumption or sale of snun pre-
,ar.a f.. The preparation for use whether before
n. @er grinding Is held 10 be ESSENTIAL part q the
and The party 20 preparing the snuG s
liable for a manufacturers license and pay bic
entire product
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED By rHg SENATE.
The senate to-day confirmed the appointments of
large number Of brgsdcr brcvct major generals
be major generals or volunters among them Charles
Grimm, George A. Custer Henry Davies James u.
Wilson, Francis G. Barlow Gershom Mott, Judson XII.
patrick, Francis Fessenden, Giles A. Smith and