The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-14
WASHINGTON.



The case OF Maryland and the Impeachment business
Several witnesses we're examined 10 the republican
form OF governuen OF Maryland but their testimony
was OF particular interest general consultation
was held the subject Of the impeachment testimony
and reports and the committee adjourned 70 meet again
tomorrow.
| RumOred Appointments Of General Nicholas
MS Secretary of War;
IL IS rumored that General George b. Mcclellan has
been or Will be rendered appointment Secretary
OF War by the President
Edward T. Woods Appoiuted Collector fn
Place OF lnilicott.
The President to-day appointed Edward T. Woods 70
DO the Collector OF Internal Revenue for tho Third Dis
trict OF Now York (Brookynl in the place or r. C.
CallicotL
| Proposed Removal OF "a New York Revenue
Collector.
II is said that the Internal Revenue Board In New
York will in day two recommend the removal Of
the Collector OF Internal Revenue the Eighth dis
trict There 10 already number Of applicants for the
place.
The JEFF Davis Trial.
William NJ. Evars r. II. DANA General Wells, csun-
sci for the prosecution and District Attorney Chandler
Of Eastern Virginia. had consultation OF several hours
duration to-day with Attorney General Stanbery, with
regard to the to BIO pursued the trial OF Jeer
son Davis All these gentlemen ready to proceed
with the the 25th inst II is desire OF the
counsel for the defence that Chief Justice Chase shall
preside in conjunction with Judge Underwood In this
they are Influenced by important legal considerations.
The trial will proceed the original Indictment There
to be doubt that jefferson Davis will bc present
in court the tmo required by his bail bond although
IL is known whether The trial will then imme-
diately commence
Chief Justice Chnse in Richmond.
Chief Justice Chase arrived in Richmond this morn
ing and took rooms at the spottswood House He pre-
sided to-day at the opening Of the adjourned term OF
the United States Circuit Court Aessrs. Wall, Hoffman
and Shearer who indicted for perjury in resstra
ton in Frederick county, brought up and baed in
each to appear at The regular term OF the court
on the 25.h inst Colonel Wall formerly
member OF the state Legislature, Mr.. Hoffman
Alderman, and Shearer an alleged mail agent They
did not register but presented Themselves 10 the officers
for that purpose. Tho Chief Justice will remain in
Richmond several days II IS probable that poll
teal movement may result from his visit to Richmond
Petition Of the Citizens Of Botetoart County,
vn., for the Suppression Of Armed negro
Leagues.
The citizens Of Bo,s.ourt county, Va, have addressed
10 General schoheid petition suppress the secret
meetings OF armed negroes in that county, They say
II is Of remark throughout this section Of
country thar every negro y possessed o. arms aud that
/ displaying Thorn q manner very offensive to tho
| whites On tho other hand many OF the wines are
| the strong arm Of power VIC see nothing Tor it
but organization and general armng for the
protect u Of our HON and women and children The
whites in all this country have conducted and
quoting themselves ia quiet, orderly manner, uDder
The minary rule which has been imposed upon and
We only ask that our slaves be required
Tnls for thor good and pro ect we'll as TOR
ipr upon "a IS friends to our race and OF duty 10 our
selves and families that make these statements
| General Grant Az am Ec0no niist-isow He Re.
daces Expenditures In tho Army.
| government Of all concerned with . view 70
| economical sdministssa OF the affairs OF the army
and 70 uniform and systematic method of letting
contracts supplies services required Tho follow
| ing are among tho provisions Of the ORDER
All commanding officers. and especially those Of mill
departments and ds.c,s WAN see tnat early esti-
mates timely made Tor supplies
several pOsts IN their respective commands The duty
Of adver.slns for PROPOSALS ,or supplies sc should %
but commanding officers Will themselves be held respon
sibs for proper performance. or for the punishment
| Of the officer who negIects II.
Al every pos. where It possible fuel and hay shall
commander shall designate the posts Tor wnicn,
dsfauls VI ibis contracts may b made. Contracts
win made a. interior posts unssss specially order
3D. and ordered unless required
be supplied at such interior posts more economically
than cent from other markets or from general depots
No Contract for furnishing supplies or transportation TO
army b. considered force until IL has received
she app oval Of the proper department commander.
/ Tho order concludes as follows
/ War and Interior desires TO impress
| upon all branches of mihlay the necessity
Of creator economy In public expenditures, and OF the
curiamsnt every department OF the service Of the
present expenses whenever the requirements OF the
| service will permit such reduction.
A New Yorker Brcvctted.
James B. KrEer, late captain OF Sixty ninth regiment
Now York State National Guard. just received from
General Grant, by order Of President tho brevs Of
major for faithful and mertorious services while
| nectsd with tho Corcoran Legion.
/ ar a. AT Sal VIo
Have Had Contagious Diseases.
BY direction Of the Secretary Of War grauitous
Issue 70 replace articles Of co.bing as the opin
ION Of the proper medical ocer should DO destroyed TO
prevent con.agion authorised for all soldiers having
| contagious diseases.
serious IiiAess Of Secretary weiies.
Secretary wsss Is still seriously ILL., At noon to-day
there change for the better aud his family aud
friends are now much alarmed at the weakened state
into which the Intermittent fever Of which hc is sur
fering. has thrown him.
| Employment Of Civilians In the Army Order
of General Grant.
Tho following regulations with regard 10 employment
of civil employees army service, issued by command
| Of General Grant, have been promulgated
Fvx-The empoyment of civilians n any branch OF
the ce, cisrks Iaborers guards or for
purpose for which soldiers could be detailed without
manssi injury 10 the service, Is strictly pronlbci;
cept where civilian clerks allowed, by heads
| OF bureaus 10 chiefs OF the staJe Departm snta
Secg,d--rhe authority OF the commanding officer
shall no requisite for the employment of hired labor.
He will the proper stan officer TO report TO him
tho circumstances whicn render the necessary,
and Will pc held strictly responsible that such necessity
| exists
7hrd-Tn all cases where the commanding officer
authorizes the employment Of civilians he will immc
diatsly transmit copies of his order together with
report showing IN necessity 10 the Department Com
mandcr and 20 the head OF the proper bureau OF the
War Department should tho circumstances not justify
expense will be charged the officer who
| gives IL
| F5sush--Chiefs OF bureaus undsr the War Depart
Will examine critically the rolls OF civil employees
retained by their subordnatos aud order immcdists
reduction TO the lowest limit practicable and will also
that steps be taken NJ once execute the shove
orders
Fh-Inspecsors will pay especial attention in their
reports to the manner In which all orders for reduction
| OF expenses In tho army arc being executed.