The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-04-18
THE CAPITAL.
Important Announcement from
the War Department.
Martial Law Declared Not Re-
moved by the Presidents
Late Proclamation.
Clement G. Clay Released from
Confinement.
An Amendatery Internal Revenue Biz
Nearly Perfected.
New Regulations for Differing the Navy
Introduced in tho Senate.
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Further Discussion Of the Army
Dill In the House.
Rejection of the Proposition to Disband
the Veteran Reserve Corps.
60. &C. &c.
An Amendatery Internal Revenue Biz
Nearly Perfected.
New Regulations for Differing the Navy
Introduced in tho Senate.
Further Discussion Of the Army
Dill In the House.
Rejection of the Proposition to Disband
the Veteran Reserve Corps.
60. &c. &c.
WARRINGTON April IL, 1866.
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED STILL IN FORCE IN THE
SOUTH.


SOUTH.
The folio wing appears in the Southern papers,
WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, April Q, 1865.
Brevet Major General J. NJ BRAXNAN, Augusta, Ga =
The Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau Of Refugees
Freedmen, &C. for the State Of Georgia having inquired
whether the Presidents proclamation removes martial
not feel authorized to arrest parties who have committed
outrages freed people Union refugees the Secreta
me to inform you that the Presidents proclamation
does not martial law operate In any way upon
Jurisdiction 1t is not expedient, however, resort
military tribunals in any case where justice can be at
tanned through the medium of civil authority
Z. d. TOWNSEND Assistant Adjutant General
THE NEW INTERNAL REVENUE LAW.
is expected that the Committee of Ways and Means
will this week report amendatory Internal Revenue
bill by which the tax many articles will consider
ably reduced, with view TO encourage manufactures,
while other articles will be entirely relieved The
cepts from this of have largely exceeded
the estimates.
THE INCOME TAX ASSESSMENT.
The following circular has just been issued-
TREASURY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON OFFICE or)
INTERNAL REVENUE, April II, 1885,
Blank forms for the annual assessment for the year
1865 are now being distributed in moderate quantities to
all assessors whether they have ordered them or not
sui lent quantity will be ready for delivery by tho
LIST Of May and those assessors who have not sent in
who have any OF last blanks on hand readily
change them to correspond with the new blanks, and
them In the present assessment II Is Of great inn
por!anco that this assessment be thoroughly and
promptly made, and in those districts where there
days directed request the appentmcnt
OF more assistants Z. II. ROLLINS, Commissioner
ORDER FOR THE RELEASE OF CLEMENT G. CLAY.
The following order has just been issued from the War
Department.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WAsHNGrox, d. C., April IL, 1865
Ordered that Clement Clay, Jr, is hereby released
from confinement, and permitted to return to remain
In the State OF Alabama and to visit such other places
the United States his personal business may render
necessary, upon the following conditions viz That he
takes the oath OF allegiance to the United States and
gives his parole Of honor to conduct himself Loyal
citizen OF the same and to report himself In person at
any time and place TO any charges that may
her after be prepared against him by the United States
BY order OF the President +. ID. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
JUDGE CATRON's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE
RADICALS.
The appointment of Henry Stansbury, of Ohio TO be
Associate Justice OF the Supreme Court Of the United
States generally appauded by outsiders yesterday.
Mr. sansbury known TO have sustained the reputation
Of first class lawyer and jurst In his native State for
years past and IT difficult to believe that single
Senator would oppose his confirmation; but to-day las
revealed different purpose the part Of the Presi-
dents opponents They have resolved TO postpone any
action the appointment Of Mr. Stsnsbury until bill
abolishing Of the judicial districts, and thereby
leaving vacancy 10 be filed, be hurried through
the senate. II will be remembered that such bill
passed the House several weeks ago. and supposed
to have gone to the tomb Of the Capuets. That,
similar one will be revived for the exgencies Of
the occasion and rushed the President for his ap-
proyal. Should he veto II they confident OF their
ability pass his head, the Of the Civil
Rights b and thus prevent the appointment Of another
conservative Judge of the Supreme Court II dct
mined some time since by the radical portion Of tho
republican party 10 defeat at all hazards the conrma
ton OF any but extreme radical To this position.
They intend control the political complexion of that
tribunal and are determined that doubtful parsonage
shall have the vacancy. Had Mr. stansburys antsce-
dents been those Of violent abolition partisan the bill
cssenng tho number Of districts would probably
have been rcsurrccted As is 1t speedily be made
political sulotne II Is 10 be hoped that better
sells will prevail and that sufficient number OF rcpub-
cans will disregard the crack Of the party whip to carry
his confirmation and secure his undsputcd ability and
legal talent for the Supreme Court bench.
NO PROSPECT OF AN EARLY ADJOURNMENT or
CONGRESS.
Several republican members confident that Con-
gress will not adjourn this summer. They assert thai
many things than hot weather" and that
increased disturbance Of the public tranquility by nju.
dicious Presidential appointments would be worse than
hot weather and cholera combined
MASS MEETING or SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
mass meeting Of soldiers and sailors took place
night ct the Assembly Rooms, which were denscly
crowded. The object TO promote such measures -
will secure the equalization Of bounties just pensou
laws appointments TO positions under the government
and other matters affecting the rights and interests %
the soldiers and sailors Of the country. Generals Gar
field and Smith, Of the House Of Representatives having
made speeches In furtherance OF these objects
CATTLE DISEASE ON THE IsrHxus.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has addressed the
following circular to the collectors Of CUSTOMS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, April II, 1900
sm--I have received through the State Department
despatch from the Consul OF The United States ut Aspn.
WALL stating that cattle disease along the line Of tho
Panama Railroad has made Ne appearance, and con-
siderable number dying daily. The writer does noe
70 regard the disease the rindorpcst but deem
important that great should be used In regard 70