The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-03-01
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
Specials to the New York D~iiies.

Specials to the New tork ONuness
New YoRK, Feb. %.
The Tribune's Washington special says the
President was called upon last night by
Congressman and State Senator, both Of
New York In the course of the converse
ton the President said that the test oath was
a little too severe and that many of those that
had participated in the rebellion were good
men 10 represent the Southern States in Con.
gress. That the test oath ought not to be APP
piled to them. He added that mere oath
70 support the Constitution was all that was
necessary, for a man who would take that
oath was loyal man. As to the Constitu.
tional Amendment changing the basis of rep
resentation, the President said that no Con-
ehtntional Amendment ought to be passed
until the public mind should be quiet aud
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 an extra police force at the capitol
during the hours of session.
Gen. Comstock, of Gen. Grants staff, has
arrived at Washington from Texas with i'm
portant reports for the Lit. General.
The 1t. General reached Washington yes
terday morning and once repaired to his head
quarters, where he is now busily engaged with
military affairs
The Tribune's Washington special also
says there was protracted session of the
cabinet yesterday at which all the members
were present.
Rumors are in circulation that serious
difference exists between the Secretary of the
Treasury and the Comptroller of Currency,
both in respect to financial policy and the
new political phase.
The statement which has gained currency
that the ST. Louis postmaster was refused
confirmation on account of an unfnendly feel
ing toward the President and that his rejec-
ton was intended as rebuke to the President
is untrue.
1t was ascertained that the gentleman nom
mated for that Office was personally hostile
to both of the Missouri Senators and in &C
cordance with a long established usage ofthat
body he was rejected upon that circumstance
and none other, and the President was so in.
formed.
Worlds Washington's special says bill
prepared in accordance with suggestions of
the Secretary ofthe Navy, to regulate the ap-
pointment of certain volunteer officers in the
Navy, has been considered.
The House Naval Committee agr eed to repo,t
it to the House. 1t provides that in time Of
peace the number of Rear Admirals of the ac-
tive list of the Navy. shall be reduced when
ever any officer of that grade shall be reno
we'd by death or resignation, or otherwise.
and such removal shall not create "a vacancy
to be filled so long as peace continues that
promotion to the grade of Rear Admiral on
the retired list, shall be made by selection
by boardSof Rear Admirals, of three Com
modores from the retired list. as most worthy
IN point of character, ability, and honorable
service, one of whom shall be selected by the
President, and sent to the Senate for confir-
nation. That of the number of line officers
OF the navy, on the active list FIVE Lieut.
Commanders, 20 Lieutenants, so Masters
and - tnsigns, shall be appointed from those
officers who have served in the volunteer
naval service for two years 4 board of Off
GERS is to examine and select the candidates.
Any officer who has served for two years has
the right to appear before the board and be
examined tor appointment in the regular ma.
Wy, after the constitutional amendment is dis
posed Of
To-day the House will take up the loan
bill, and will probably pass the substitute
offered by Stevens: for the regular bill from
the Ways and Means Committee. The
substitute restricts the discretion of the Score
tary of the Treasury, and omits the foreign
loan clause.
The Times Washington special SAYS ne xt Sun
day will complete one year, since the Senators
from Tennessee, Fowler and Patterson were
elected to their seats in the United States
Senate 1t is hardly possible that these gent
lemen will be permitted to take their seats
before their first senatorial year shall have
expired. The indications are that about
three fourths Of the senators willvote in favor
of admitting the Tennessee members, when
the motion comes up.
The Herald's Washington special says the
streets are full of rumors OF Cabinet changes.
General Buffers arrival at this particular
juncture was surmised BY some TO have been
determined by the late break between the
President and Cabinet, and not a few believe
he confidently expects place should any
vacancies occur. His real business here is to
defend the Government in one or more suits
brought up from Indiana for doubtful or ille-
gal exercise of authority and power.
The lierald's Washington special also saws
some time ago Board of War was appointed
to examine applicants for the vacancies
among officers of the regular army. As it
now exists there were about four hun.
bred and fifty places, for which eight thou
sand applications were made. Something
like $50 deserving soldiers. many in the
army, passed examination before this Board
III is stated, however, that the real nomipa
tons for the places have been made from
among the candidates presented by Congress-
men, and who have not passed the Board.
these nominations were sent to the Senate |
yesterday for confirmation