The New York herald., 1866-08-01

for saying that MT Stanton will go out between this
aud the 4h Of next March. In the October election in
Pennsylvania II 1t shall be determined that the people
Of thai State desire retain Mr. Cowan in the Senate,
successor to stanton will be Immediately named. The
name of General sieedman Is mentioned in that
contingency, but if Pennsylvania shall dcae u roleve
Mr. cowan from further Senatorial labors, he will on
the 4h of March next the conclusion Of his term, enter
the Cabinet as Secretary of War.
The Radicai. and General ThOmns.
The aldicas have, the Brownlow legislative con-
stitutiona amendment nuddle discovered wonderful
fondness for General Thomas, and in consequence OF
Grants determined adherence to conservative princi-
PIES they have pitched him overheard their military
idol and propose press Thomas their candidate
for Presidential honors.
Military Organizations for Drill and In-truc-
tion Prohibited in Virginia During the Exist
encc of Martini Law.
The following order was to day issued the Military
Department of Virginia
GENERAL oRDERs--No. H.
HEAbQuAErgEs DEPARTMENT VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND, July 30, 1866. =
Military org 'uizaiions associations for the purpose
of drill military instruction, other than militia compa
nies reglm which have been may hereafter be
organized by under authority OF his Excellcncy the
Governor OF this State will not be permitted in this de-
parment during the existence Of martial law by order
Of Major General A. H. TERRY.
CHARLES II. GRAVES Assistant Adiutant General.
The July Statement of the Public Debt.
The publication Of the July statement OF the public
debt will be made until the Sd 4th Of next month
It will show further reduction during the last two
months Of about $o7 0O0 900 OF which was
iiquidated in the month OF june $23 900 Of the
remaining SO 1000 Of certificates OF indebtedness
have redeemed during the last month"; leaving only
$s0 900 st outstanding. The statement also shows
chat seven-thircs rapidly being converted into Ave-
twentiea
Tho disbursements Of the Treasury on account Of the
- y..y..
follows:-war Department, s2,752,7e4 Navy Depart
ment So 679 800; Interior Department. So, 800, l2j.To
tai, So, So, ,24o
Arrival of General Sherman-Iiis Projected
Tour Of Inspection.
General Sherman arrived In the city this morning and
is stopping at the Ebbitt House. He is TO receive his
commission as Lieutenant General from the bands Of
the President O'Clock morning, and cx-
poets TO leave on the following day for St. Louis His
arrangements for inspection tour through New
Mexico which will occupy greater portion of the next
two months. Hc will leave Omaha, Nebraska territory
escorted by a company OF cavalry, the 18th August
Hon John sherman and Governor sprague accompany
him
The New Bounty Law.
There is much talk about the law recently passed In
relation to the equalization Of bountes and doubts arc
expressed whether It's provisions can be carried into
effect without further legislation This point however
will be rendered at early day. Hundreds or appli-
cations have already been made for the bouniies in
question and very the number at the rate they are
coming in, will be increased to thousands.
Widows and heirs OF deceased soldiers eptitlcd
10 bounty under the law must make their ap
pications to Mr. T. q. French, Second Auditor. All
other claims must he sent TO the Paymnsfer
General Second Auditor French estimates that win
require about afty millions Of dollars to pay the boun.
H. Ia. .r.xGl lavxtNl hat Tho
claims Of the widows heirs Of deceased soldiers can
be settled with eighteen millions Of dollars, and he be-
loyes that thirly-two millions will sufce FOR the pay
ment Of the other class OF claims The pay depart
ment on the other band estimates the amount that viii
be required at seventy millions and the number Of
claimants at seven hundred thousand.
The New Tariff.
The now rates OF duties cigars, WOOL spirit com
POUNDS &C. apply only TO such as may be imported on
and after the 10th Of August Goods In bond are not
affected by the new law The ninth section, which
quires the addition of sctua charges and expenses OF
transportation to Of the goods will be enforced
only in regard TO mporations made and after the
above named date II Is undcrstood that the prohbi.
ton relative 20 importation Of cigars in packages Of
less than three thousand will be deemed TO take effect
on and after the 10th Of August u being apparent tha:
this was intended by Congress. the date had been
altered from the original the s clause but neglected
in the second clause Of that act
The Feuians-Clash Of Authority In WASH
iuGton.
Tho City Councils have passed a bill requesting the
ayer II he have the authority to cause the removal
OF the frame building lately used for the Sailors and Sol
dsrs Fair and which had been sncc opened for political
purposes II win be recoected that Congress on Friday
on information that Fenan meeting had been dsrersed
at building hastily passed Joint resolution sanction
ing such a-scmblages and under the authority therein
conferred Speaker Coliax gave permit for the Fenisn
aud anti administration meeting on Saturday night.
The President has signed the joint resolution Of Congress
allowing the Fenians the Of the Fair building.
Interesting TO Loyal Owners Of Enlisted
slaves.
Congress. In the Civil Appropriation law, made pro
vision for payment loyal persons claiming service ~
labor from colorcd volunteers drafted setfsc
tory proof Is TO be furnished that such claimants Ymly
and faithfully maintained adherence and allegiance
the United states during the rebellion. No payment
be msde until the final report of the Commissioner
Political Affairs ip Maryland.
Political Affairs IN Nsyl.ad sxeHing attention ID
this city. and the progress or snars In Baltimore
watched with much interest. Amosg The premiDcn
gentlemen mentioned for nomination BY the Union par.
for the First Congressional district are Henry
Charles Fulion editor Of the Amsros~; Generals Den
son and Kcniy, and Bates Kennard. The Amsy1on m,
s editor being popular with the Union party, Mr. FuIso'
s being urged upon tho Baimoreans who vs the capi
,al a. the recipient Of the honor.
The Hague Mission.
General Dir has not yet signihed his acceptance Of III
mission TO tho Hague, his nomination having been mad
and confirmed without previous consultation with him
The Louisiana Ceiered schools.
DR. Randolph, who has been in the city for the las
few days. advocating the claims OF the Louisian
colorcd schools, and 10 whom tho President grsnte
q confidential Interview Of tvo hours, has met ~u
substantial pecunaTy The President has made
donation Of 81 ,ooo and General Grant Of $780, In aid
the object sought and sr2 500 have been rsssd iron
The general pubic In single day. General 0. o How
ard has nov furnished him With circular letter 10 b
ryund 10 She senssr and religions Of the coun