The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-29

and ne is perfectly free and frank In express
ing his sentiments. He adhcres tenaciously 10
his policy recognizing the Southern States H.
in the Union that the existing State Govern
menta are perfectly legitimate aud valid, ana
that they are entitled 10 representation, but
that none bat perfectly loyal men should be
admitted 10 seats in Congress. He also CON
tinues TO be utterly opposed 10 the imposition
of conditions OF admission or the States
either by amendment Of the Constitution OF
otherwise Washington CJrre8ponie"ce Nl2 lori
Times (gtlcial
A delegation Of influential Pennsylvania
Unionists, embracing n portion of the Con-
Cressional delegation, were accorded m inter
view with the President Wednesday evening
Their object was consultation upon the ques-
ton OF reconstruction, and the conversation
that ensued on both sides was OF the most
frank and generous character. The President
did not hesitate TO re-aBsert, in the clearest
manner, the principles which governed him
upon tha question under consideration, and he
declared that it was his unalterable purpose 10
stand by them. The Representatives OF the
South, he said, should be admitted, and the
action Of the majority In denying them repre-
sentation was dwelt upon rs wrong and dan
gerous. They should have been admitted
he continued, on the presenta-
ton OF their proper credentials. The Prcsi-
dent was, IS usual, very pleasant in the expires
sion OF his opinions, but he was, a. the same
time, as immovable rs Gibraltar II Washington
CurrtSpr,.deuce Philadelphia LsdgeT
rHa PRECEDENT SPEAKS orT--SgGRo srFFRAaE
AND SOUTHERN REPREsESTATIOS.
The President yesterday, in conversation
with the Hon. Mr.. Lawrence, Of Pennsylva-
MIA, asked the following question: Would
You be justified, rs Governor Of Pennsylvania,
or l as Governor of Tennessee, in signing
bill passed by the State Legislature, against
which nine-tenths of the people Of the State
had entered their protest." He then remarked
that he considered himself placed in just the
position he had indicated toward the people Of
! lygtj.uryr f.gy.sj.1uyi,u ,gy0
York Nclc5.
number OF leading Pcnnsylvanians, inclu.
ding seven members OF Congress. had an inter
view with the President last night. II lasted
for two hours, and the prominent political
questions in Congress were discussed. The
interview was very cordial.
The President reiterated his opinion that
Congress should admit the rcbellious States 10
representation. lie thought the passage Of
negro suffrage bill vas untimely, but did not
intimate any purpose TO veto it Washington
Correspondence Ns10 YORK Poat.
SOUTHERN coSGREssNEN RETURNING HONE.
The Southern Congressman cthave become
satisfied that there Is no present intention OF
giving them speedy admission, and are pre-
pairing 10 return 10 their homes. The Louisi-
ana delegation will leave early next week and
DO followed by that of Virginia soon after.
BAD NEws FROM THE soUTT.
4 distinguished loyalist from South Ala
bama arrived in this city Tonight. lie brings
very gloomy accounts Of the conduct OF the
reconstructed rebel aristccracy III that quar-
ter A large number of Union men from that
State will soon be here for the purpose Of pro-
testing against the organization Of the Stat"
militia. Wastinyton Correspondence Nto York
Tribune.
INTERNAL RgvEyCE DEc1s1oS.
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue has
decided thatiniand and domestic bills OF ladIng
are not subject 10 stamp duties rs Such.
Most Of them, however, contain m agree
meut or contract, and when such Is the
case, they require fYe.cent stamp on each
sheet or piece OF paper on which they are writ.
ten When they contain no agreement, and
are simple receipts for the delivery Of the pro-
perty, Il two cent stamp is sufficient. II mas
also been decided that manufacturers VIII not
be held liable 10 an al ul7rt@ tax on the
entire value of the ,atincts which they make
from warps but will be allowed, rs heretofore,
TO doduct the cost or value OF such warp"
before the tax lSasscSeed.
CAPTURED AXD ABANDONED COTTON.
The records of the Treasury Department
show that from March, lSG3, Up 10 August, 1863,
abandoned and captured cotton, valued AT
as IA, 900, was seized by the Government III
The valley of the Mississippi. OF HI, amount
i. 500, COJ' have been paid into III" Department,
the remainder having been transferred 10 lAe
original owners OF the cotton. which 10 that
amount had been improperly seized.
xCrILATISa FCgxITrRs Al THE WHITE HorsE'
To-day three espectahly.dressed V men
We're detected al the Executive manson emp
ping pieces from the curtains. They were
arrested and taken 10 the police Statlon-houS".
Such thefts have been Of such frequent oco' -.
renee that IN officer IL constantly IL attend -uue
10 restrain such l1rcenles.
RELEASED PROM PRISON.
Tie Secretary Of War has ordered that
Thomas Wilkins and Isaac Williams, citizens
OF Virginia, imprisoned n Camp Hamilton
Va, b. released The latter had been con-
ylcted OF holding correspondence win the
enemy, and sentenced to be imprisoned for
three years and pay fine OF one thousand
dollars.
PE0vIsIoSAL GOVERNORS FOR THT sorTH.
It's certainly worthy OF note that the sen
atp was to-day addressed by Mr.. Howe in
favor Of appointing Provisional Governors Tor
the Southern States. II would seem that all
OF Pres lieut's Johnson acts are 10 b. treated
~ utilities. lie ana Mr. Seward have Ger.
tainly recognized the elected Governors.
SMALL NATIONAL BASK DIRECTORS GIVE Eo>b'
Mr. Poland introduced resolution, which
was agreed to- mstruCting the Committee on
Finance 10 iuqnire into the expediency OF pro-
YidiuE by law that directors Of banks, oTga-
nized under the authority OF laws OF the
United States, shall give bonds for the faithful
performance Of their duties "a such directors,
and report by bill or otherwise.
MILITARY COUNCIL.
Lieutenant. General Grant has summoned
the leading Generals 10 Washington for the
purpose OF holding council In addition TO
hearing from them verbal accounts OF affairs
in their several departments, il is said the
Lieutenant General is DESTROYS IF consulting
them in reference 10 the different features OF
the new army bill now before Congress
VOLUNTEERS.
Il Is stated that orders Will be issued In
few days for the mustero Of all volunteer
organizations.
AEPw FINANCE BILL.
Itisstated that the Ways and Means Com.
mittee are now maturing an entirely new bill
in lieu Of Secretary McCulloch' bill.
GOOD ADVISERS.
General Hiram Walbridge, OF New YORK
and Francis +. Blair, Sr., were admitted
10 an audience with the President to-day.
COINAGE.
For the fiscal wear ending June 30th, 1863, the
mint and branch minis Of the United States
coined S32 So 2lS 81 in gold, silver and copper
NEW PosT-oFFGcE ~ VIRGINIA.
A new Office is established at Cherrystone,
county, Va, and Joseph Power
postmaster.
CENTRAL SHERMAN ~ THE SENATE
General sherman appeared on the floor, OF
tho Sonata O.day. and was warmly greeted