New-York tribune., 1867-05-17
WASHINGTON.
9ug INrEa aCHMRNT Observation-Disclosures PAR.
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WASHINGTON. Thursday. May lC, 1867.
The Impeachment investigation has been dropped
| for few days by the Judiciary Committee. This Is
owing "a the arrival OF number OF witnesses thai
have been summoned They expected here by the
latter part OF the week whom the investigation will he re-
sumcd Among the witnesses who have been summoned
lately is Gen Burton, the officer who had charge Of Jeh
Davis the time Of his delivery to Judge Underwood
Court He is TO be examined concerning Davis's recent
movements and the orders he received from the Pres
dent on the subject The Committee to-day took mp the
sase he dispute between the corporations Of the Kan
80, branch Of the Union Pacific Railroad. There are two
companies claiming ownership TO the road, and at the last
se, Of Congress II referred to the Judiciary Com
Initrc 20 determine which the legal owners Sew
erh witnesses were examined the subject, and more
will follow tomorrow.
Gen Iurton has been summoned TO appear before the
Judiciary Committee 10 give testimony as to custody
conversations, etc, with JEFF. Davis.
Witnesses were to-day summoned to appear bcIore rue
Judiciary Committee with reference TO the pardon OF
Kohustamm. The letter Of Gov. Fenon recommending
pardon is yet to be proven, and all circumstances
Official and unofficial are to be gwen in evidence ~ iar
a. can disclosed as also the fact that the Government
representative, Gov. Perpont withdrew his opposition
10 the pardon the payment OF the amount CLAIMED ny
the prosecution.
Judge Evans named as successor to Mr.. Wright, late
ToS1, the breaking out OF the Rebellion lie contin
ued a scAdast friend Of the Union and supporter of
the Federal Government throughout the war; and il held
IN sh by United states senators to whom he is
we'll known. Judge Evans would doubtless be confirmed
should The President nominate him. Loyal southern
claim that the South should have this mission as all
the diplomatic corps is now OF the North
The Hon. W. E Chandler. Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury has determined resign his position the
first % next month.
Po.tmaster-General Randall leaves here Sunday
reI, visit friends in New-York, and will be absent
shout a week
The supreme Court adjourned sine die today. aud near
~ an Che Judges have already left for their homes There
are several members of Congress in the city having bus
uess with the Departments
The opinion Of Attorney yGenera stansbeTy ON the Re
construction acts viii, it expected be ready for pro
mitigation this week All the points have been decided
ON aud approved by the President and his Cabinet The
utmost ns have been taken TO render clear ana beyond
doubt the meaning OF the various branches ol the acS
The preparation Of the document has involved an eAani
nation uf the laws Of Southern States in order to
understand precisely what classes Of persons are affected
ly tie Congressional action, and TO afford guide by
which this may be carried into execution with the least
possible degree Of embarrassment to ali parties concerned
Elliot G. Cowdn OF New York has been appointed
Commissioner Of the United States for the Paris Uni
versal Exposition. He is expected to report ON thu
articles exhibited In the first classes Of the products
In the fourth group. Mr.. Cowdn appointed by
unanimous vote of the Commission after they met in
Paris ia accordance with the act Of March, which pro-
des the designation Of not than 90 additional
JIouoraty Commissioners by those originally appointed
Nvho shall serve without compensation.
The Treasury Department having been advised that
1aIge quantities Of peas imported from Canada osen
siby domestic dried peas but which used
seeds the Collectors Of Customs OF all the Lake Ports
9aye instructed TO hereafter regard all whole peas
seeds aud charge upon them the duty Of 90 per cent
ho~o
they are kiln dried and totally unfit for seeding purposes
Eghy five Midshipmen will be graduated at tho ensu-
ing examination Of the Naval Academy. Fifty or sixty
OF them viii be placed the steamship Minnesota. and
months cruise for the purpose OF being in
siricted practically in their duties.
The Commissioner Of Agriculture has appointed John
w. stokes esq, Of Philadelphia, Chef Clerk Of the
Agricultural Department. Mr. stokes formerly filed this
positiuu.
The Board Of Army Officers, Of which Gen. Grant is
1rcsiiout recently appointed to inquire into the best
desirable and most economical material for head
blocks ia the National Cemeteries, and the most appIO
pirate OF the held another meeting
this morning at the QuartermasterGenerars once.
Their report is nearly completed and VIII be submitted
20 the Secretary Of War in few days.
For some time past there has been considerable trouble
in the office of the Controller of the Currency in
ence Of repeated of National Bank notes the loss
f which was discovered at the time OF their receipt by
the d fent banks calling for them and much difficulty
eNpeTonCed IN accounting tit III
packages sent from the Department 10 the banks at DIFF
Seren periods to the extent Of sometimes aud at
Others two or three Of the notes. the value Of which
srvera $50 and 500 Suspicion Of these robberies
3ately rested upon a coored confidential messenger in
ahc Office of the Controller OF the Currency named James
w. Scirman and he to-day arrested OH the charge
Df forgery and larceny Of $1,000 in $50 and 500 notes of
The National Bank OF Jersey City and others.
beside an expensive lot Of stationery, Which had
evidently been purloined from the Department.
Au examination before police magistrate took place TO-
day Distict-AtOney Darlington appearing for the
ecuon. The Hon. ii. R. Hulburd, Controller OF Cur
Iency having testified there had recently
been lost $4,000 fifty and hundred dollar notes on
she first National Bank, NewJerSey. The noes were
genuine impressions, but the signatures were forged
'The result of the examination was the baling OF the
prisoner in the sum of ten thousand dollars 10 appear
,t the Conrt. sehurmans position as confidential mes
gave him TO the vaults He had occupied the
oston IA messenger in the Office Of the Controller OF The
Grency FOR several years The loss OF notes belonging
10 the NewJersey Bank first discovered ON the Sd
snsanf although for long time past other losses com
Iarative;y light have been source OF anxiety 1he
yousc OF the accused searched and several articles
az SOAP stationery &C. similar to those used al the Office
were discovered, but no money found there
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