New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-21

are daily received by Gen. Howard detailing the most
diabocal outrages or the freedmen of the South but
all Of which are forwarded to Congress and tho publ
cation Of which is consequently delayed. a report
just received from the agent OF the Frecdmens Bureau
for Caroline County Va represents the affairs Of the
coored people in comparatively prosperous condition,
but states that feeling of dsrust exists both sides.
The whites With very few exceptions inclined 10
show the freedmen very little favor and only
respect their rights when they cannot help themselves
In instances he finds the freedmen claim that
their contracts read to them or that there was
written in tie contracts than read to them.
and they offer that in many instances as reason Tor
breaking them. Another report received exhibits the
same state of affairs existing in Stafford County. An
agent OF the Bureau in Surrey County reports that the
feeling Of the white citizens Of that county toward the
freedmen is cruel and unjust lie says that the whites
with but very few exceptions are disposed to be ex
ceodingy disloyal and nothing hut the fear OF the
power Of the United States Government prevents out
RACES. The whites have report circulating in that
county that by next December they will have their freed
men again slaves, and act onthis belief. They desire
TO keep the freedmen with them by force pay them Ms
little possible and be INDUCED in the chiyaric prac
tice OF woman whipping murder &c.
CANADIAN sMUGGLERs.
The Collector at Buffalo, n. Y, informs the
Commissioner of Customs Of the recent arrest Of one of
the leading men of smuggling crew that for long
time deied the Revenue officers. andhat great deal
of liquor scgars silks and lace have been seized IN
small quantities. The smuggling trade along the Can
ada frontier is almost daily sustaining mshaps from
the meddesome interference Of the Customs officers,
and what was once pleasant and lucrative calling
has not only become dangerous and unremuneratiye,
but fast losing lis old air OF respecabity among the
residents on both sides Of the border and is growing az
much reproaoh rs professors as connterieiIing
piracy and running the blockade.
DEATH OF AN INDIAN WARRIOR.
Another member of the delegation of Chip
pewa Indians now in this city died yesterday OF the
disease known as black measles. Tho deceased Chip
pewas refused to take the prescriptions OF white ply
sicians using only the remedies Of their OWL medicine
men
gHB FINANCE BILL.
The WAYS and Means Committee did not
take up the Finance bill iris morning as some ofthe
Members shed time to consult with the Secretayofihe
Treasury 1t agreed to takci up tomorrow There
is great reluctance upon the part the Secretary and his
friends to accept OF Mr. Hoopers bill but 1t seems to
be the only way to secure harmonious action upon the
part Of the House and it is not improbable that they
will accep, Of that BIZ which be passed by large
majority.
THB BLAIRs.
Considerable anxiety il manifested by the
Blair family about the confirmation Of Frank Blair as
Collector Of Internal Revenue at 81. Louis His name
will be reported to the senate BY the committee with
out any recommendation pro or lie is opposed by
Senators Brown and Henderson, and has bot little
prospect Of confirmation.
MR.. COMBINES EXEMPTION BILL.
Mr.. Conkling's bill to allow States to tex
money as property when such money in legal tenders
bid fair TO pass without debate. until Thad Stevens
took up the matter and in few minutes speech
aroused such opposition 70 IL that Mr.. Conkling
allowed it TO be recommitted. /, is hardly probable
that 1t can be amended TO pass. strong is the
feeling that nothing shall be done that bears the
slightest appearance Of bordering population Of the
faith of tho Government when It declared Its securities
exempt from State or local taxation.
THE TAX BILL.
From present indications, the Ways and
Means Committee Will not be ready to report the Tax
| bill for several weeks.
| PARTY LINES
were drawn today the passage OF Mr. Cooks bill to
amend the Habeas Corpus act clearly as TO demon
strate lust how many Democrats there remain who con
slider that eaty TO party demands that they should
deny protection TO those officers and who have been
engaged in suppressing the Rebellion, but would con
sign them TO the tender mercies OF Rebels whom they
defeated in the field TO persecute rob- and imprson
for having been engaged in defeating Rebels. Under
the lead Of Andrew Jackson Rogers Of New-Jorsey,
they polled but 81 votes against IL, all Union men
voting for it, giving it ll2 yeas.
| A MEASURE oP Mr.. PooTB
| Ex-Rebel Senator Foots, father-in-law OF
Senator Stewart Of Nevada is conceded TO be the au-
thor OF the Stewart Senate resolves proerng universal
amnesty for universal suffrage The late Senator thinks
the South will accept this measure with alacrity
THE MAYNARD QUESTION.
/ Mr.. Brandagee of Connecticut delivered last
evening an exceedingly able and convincing argument
before the House Naval Committee. the subject OF
proner site for the new ron.clad Navy Yard He re.
viewed at great length and with mastery ability the
whole question Of Congressional legislation on the sub
ect the necessity for such establishment the insur
mouutable objections to League Island and the great
advantages offered by New London.
The argument lasted nearly four hours and was
listened 20 with close attention. 1t shown that at
New. London by peculiar natural formation. lock
can he 40 arranged as to float the largest roncad upon
wavs which shall leave them entirely out Of water when
the winter Is let off, and the iron ship is not In use
This will save an expense in the construction
Of machinery to secure this end which naval experts
now decide as the only snre way to save them from
corrosion.
This morning the Committee heard Judge Kelly in
rcnlv and In favor OF his site at League Island The
question as pat by Judge Kelly s the transfer OF the
or, pbi,aaeIdha ward TO League Island. His effort