New Orleans daily crescent., 1866-03-06
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INTERESTING MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
From washlnSton-The President on the
Test Oath, etc.
NEW YoRy, Feb. 2S--The Tribunes Washing
ton special says: The President was called on
last night by a Congressman and State Senator,
both from New York. In the course of the con-
versation the President said that the test oath as
little too severe, that many of those that oar
ticipated in the rebellion were good men to eepre
sent the Southern States in Congress- and the test
oath ought not to apply to them. He F.dded that
a mere oath to support the Constitu'. lion was all
that was necessary, for man who W ould take the
oath was a loyal man. To the constitutional
amendment changing the basis Of representation,
the President said that no con t4ttutional amend.
ment ought to be passed Ill the public mind
should be quite free from excitement and the
Southern States represented in Congress-
In consequence of the turbulent disposition
manifested by some portions of the people in
Washington, it has been deemed necessary to put
on extra police force at the Capitol during the
hours of session.
Gen. Comstock, of Gen. Grants staff, has arrived
at Washington from Texas, with important reports
for the Lieut.. General.
The Lieut.. General reached Washington yester-
day morning and at once repaired to his head
quarters, where he is now busily engaged with mi
litary affairs.
there was protracted session of the Cabinet
yesterday, at which all the members were present.
Rumors are in circulation that serious differ
ence exists between the Secretary Of the Treasury
and the Comptroller of the Currency in respect to
the financial policy and the new political phases
The statement which has gained currency, that
the st. Louis Postmaster was refused confirmation
on account of an unfriendly feeling toward the
President, and that his rejection was intended as a
rebuke to the President, is untrue. 1t was ascer-
tanned that the gentleman nominated for that
office was personally hostile to beth of the Mis-.
souri, Senators, and, in accordance with long
established usage of that body, he was rejected
upon that circumstance, and none other, and the
President was so informed.
The Times Washington special, says next Sun
day, will complete one years service Of the Sena.
tors from Tennessee.
Messrs. Fowler and Patterson, were elected to
their seats in the United States Senate. 1t is
hardly possible that these two gentlemen will be
permitted to take their seats before the first Sena
torial year shall have expired. Indications are
that about fourth of the Senators will vote in
favor of admitting term members, when the ques-
ton comes up.
Lloyd Garrison nsnc%nsss sswa.5 the President and
NEW YORK Feb. 27.-Wm. Lloyd Garrison deliv-
cred an address in Brooklyn last evening. He de-
nounced the Presidents policy in severe terms. He
thought that Secretary Seward might better have
fallen under the hand of the assassin Payne than
to have participated in last Thursday evening s
meeting at the Cooper Institute.
Cabinet RumorA-Beax xt Butler wants Place.
The Herald's Washington special says the
streets are full of rumors of Cabinet changes.
General Buffers arrival at this particular juno
.ure was surmised by some to have been deter
mined by the late break between the President and
Cabinet and not few believe that he could con-
idently expect place should any vacancy occur.
His real BUSINESS here is to defend the government
in one or more suits brought up from 1ndi-
ana for doubtful egai exercise of authority and
power.
Vacancies in the Army.
The Heralds Washington special also says some
time ago board of officers was appointed to eX-
anime applicants for the vacancies among officers
of the regular army. AS it now exists, there are
about 450 places, for which 1000 applications were
made, many of whom had served years in the army,
passed examination before this board. 1t is stated
however, that the real nominations for the places
have been made from among candidates presented
by Congressman and who have not passed the
board These nominations were sent to the Sen
ate yesterday, for confirmation.
Naval Depot in the Gulf:
NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-The Herald's correspond
ent writes that it is understood that during the
late excursion of Secretary Seward to the West
Indies, he selected a harbor in the island of st.
Thomas to form a rendezvous for our national
vessels, and that negotiations with the Danish au-
thorties have resulted in securing the same, which
will be of immense value to our government in
case of a foreign war.
Taxing Bank Deposits.
The Bank Committee have returned from Wash
ington, having accomplished the result of their
mission to the Secretary of the Treasury and the
Treasurer. The average deposits of the banks are
to be taxed after the1 amount of checks drawn
against accounts each day are deducted. The
gross receipts will be returned, and separate
account of uncollected checks be kept placed to
the credit of the banks.
The Morris Insurance Company
New YORK, Feb. 2s.-It is stated in the Evening
Post that the business of the Morris Fire and In
land Insurance Company will not probably be re-
h,t thh off, nF fbn ln
wound up by the payment of outstanding losses
cancellation of policies and division of surplus
among the stockholders
The California Democracy.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 28.-The Democrats held
very large and enthusiastic meeting here last
evening to endorse the Presidents action, also at
Sacramento.
The steamer Thuada arrived from Portland
bringing 1882 ,543 in specie.
Tax Cotton, Etc.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The WAYS and Means
Committee have agreedto report bill providing
for tax of five cents pound on cotton, and al
lowing drawback Of manufactured goods ex
ported; also bill exemptng from taxation all
incomes under Sl0,000 and taxing all above that
sum at a uniform rate of five per cent.
The Commercials special says that if Mr.. Bing-
ham presses the constitutional amendment to a
vote, it will be defeated.
Alexander H. Stevens is expected in Washing. |
ton this week.
Fenlan Demonstration In Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 29-The Fenans had an i'm |
posing torchlight procession tonight and an en-
thusiastic meeting at the courthouse. Some $4,000
were collected. Speeches were made by Messrs.
Daily, Fitzgerald and Brennan
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.--HoUsE.-The House re-
sumed the reconsideration of the proposed consti
tutional amendment.
Mr.. Davis being entitled to the floor, Mr. Stevens
asked him to yield, in order that he might have an
important document read.
Mr.. Rogers rose at the same time to a personal
explanation. He said he was represented by the
Associated 'Press as indorsing, in his speech on
Monday the speech of VIM. II. Seward in New
York. He did not indorse him or his speech, but
Henry j. Raymonds name having been mentioned,
he reporter naturally fell into the mistake. He
lad not yet forgotten the tinkling of Mr.. Stewards
bell, and he should be ashamed to indorse him or
lis speech and let it 60 before his constituents.
Mr.. Stevens-Hefdid not indorse Mr.. Seward
de indorsed me and Mr.. Reynolds. Laughter.
ETERNAL PUNlsHMENT-The New York World
lays: 1t IS gratifying to note that ever since
Henry Ward Beecher made study of the doctrine
't eternal punishment, his views on national affairs
iaye become more conservative. In his green
md salad days. before his judgement rpened, he
vas red hot radical, and given to very eccentric
lotions on morals and theology. But when the
inject of hell fire was presented to him, although
le expressed doubts as to its literalness vet
effected happy change in his politics. He evil
night be no such place as hell, he had better so
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