The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-08
A Bill Supplementary to the Reconstruc'
ton Act introduced in the Senate.
Appointment Of tho Senate and Portion OF
the House Committees.
Go. &c. &C.


OF such solemn import Mr. Ashley evidently intends TO
keep up bis fre sthe at the other end OF the
avenue to-day he uttered antJohnson denunci
alton ercer IL possible than any before Gestculatng
excitedy he remarked that he would say nothing to
tho terrible doubt that oppressed his mind - to
completely with the assassination conspiracy, and
the mysterious connection between death and
treachery The utterance OF this dark insnuation
again created profound sensation among tho specta-
tors assembled in the galleries, including a
liberal representation Of the diplomatic corps The
democratic members alone seemed to take the matter in
unconcerned manner, laughing at Ashley's excited
n,anner and nterrupting him with semiJocose ques-
tons The speech Of Mr. spaldug, who called the i'm.
peachment protect 60 stupsndods folly" and asked il
the policy Of the Cromwell times and the enacted
under Danton, Marat and Robespierre were TO be
peated, made quite an impression. General Butler
piled In characteristic manner 70 Mr. Spading, but
his point was simply the old that President johnson
should be removed all hazards II he stood in the way
Of peace harmony, unity, law and reconstruction.
On this subject Of impeachment 1t is difficult to see
the end The extrome radical element which favors
hotheaded Of suspension seems 70 have met
with check. ! have heard republicans express the
opinion that impeachment Is all humbug, that the
Judiciary Committee failed miscrably sustaining any
serious charges and that there had enough OF the
matter until the end Of Andrew Johnsons term This
savors very much Of backing down from the solemn
position taken by the dominant party last session.
The action Of the Senate caucus to-day in laying on
the table the proposition OF last nights republican
caucus changes suddenly the probabilities that existed
this morning of the adjournment Monday next, the
difficulty presenting itself Of the inability Of one
branch adjourning Congress without the consent
Of tie other It has been made manifest to-day
shatS y,o~> l. roxoc
members an unwilling concurrence with the course de-
termned upon last night but strong hostility
this the part majority Of the Senate that
It Is impossible to carry into effect last nights determ
nation The feeling entertained by majority OF the
Senate that the facts thus far elected by the House Ju
dietary Committee would prove dangerous basis upon
which TO proceed to impeachment will force the House to
TO an adjournment TO October next Senators take
the position that there is any sincerity the move.
ment OF the leading the House should pro-
coed Immediately TO carry out their programme
sent TO an adjournment over the summer months and
thereby virtually acknowledge the abandonment OF the
whole question leading Representative ON being in.
formed to-day Of the action, or want Of &C
ton. Of the Senate caucus, exclaimed, ct
am very glad Of it." Il is claimed by some
Of the pronounced conservatives that many Of those
who voted for the adjournment to May were induced 10
do 50 only through the stimuant Of party dis.
cipiins.
The Receustructien Measures.
Senator Wilson'S bill, offered to-day, Is supplement
70 the act TO provide for . efficient government
OF the rebel States and gives all the powers which are
usually exercised by the Governors Legislatures Of
States In regard to conventions for amending or FORM
ing State constitution 70 the general col mand Of
the military district who. by proclamation and nonaca-
ton, makes all appointments and has the con-
vention held In accordance with and In subordnaton
TO the terms Of the existing act provide for more
efficient government Of the rebel States II also pro-
vdes that the duties therein imposed upon the COM
mandng general Of each district and the powers con-
ferred may, with his consent DO performed and exer-
cised BY the acting Governor Of any State who will
take an oath affirmation faithfully TO perform and
exercise the same The convention is required to
submit the constitution to the vote Of those who
arc authorized by the terms Of the BILL TO which
the present 10 supplementary. and submit the con-
stitution 10 the President who rn turn submits IL TO
Congress-
The Reconstructien Law In virGinia-Pre-
posed Repeal Of tho Act Rctroceding Alex.
andria 70 Virginia.
Judge Underwood and fourteen others have sent me.
mortal to Congress setting forth that the Reconstruction
act has been openly dened by the authorities Of Aexan
dria, Virginia, holding that the distinctly and posi-
s'oy tn8 COOfeu CitixonS OF the FcDel
States and asking relief In the premises also ihst all
rebels should be compelled 10 climb upon the Union
platform before their forfeited political rights restored
TO them
By the unanmity OF the votes the passage in the
House to-day Of the bill for the repeal Of the retro
csdng the county Of Alexandria the State OF Virginia
there Is little doubt Of Its becoming law by the con-
of the Senate the House action This result
long talked about and asked for by many Of tho resi-
dents OF Alexandria precpitatcd ~ the action Of
The Alexandra authorities the election In dis.
the terms OF the reconstruction Law
md encouraging the persecution Of the negroes Pc
ion OF some OF the residents rccng . few Of the
after facts and asking protection read and was the
'ny thing said in favor Of the passage Of the bill
aLs.. Tho National Currency. 'r~N
The bin 70 ;meis the g! u provide national cur.
ency, which offered by Mr. Price, Of Iowa. In the
House yesterday not has been stated By one OF
he New York papers, 70 initiate the currency but 10
nable the comptroller Of the currency, when IL was
eemsd necessary 10 compel bank to reduce lis CAPT.
al or pay up what had been squandered or TO place
cceiver In charge. provision Of this kind is con. |
aimed In . bill which was reported by the Committee
u Banking and Currency, but failed
The New Tariff on Wool.
The Secretary Of the Treasury to-day issued the fol-
owing letter 10 the Collectors OF Customs:-
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March T. 1867
sR:-The preparation and distribution TO the various
Ulcers OF the government Of the distinctive samples OF
he various kinds OF wool or hair provided for in the
ct entitled IAN net 70 provide increased revenue from
imported WOOL and Tor other purposes approved March
|, 1857, VIII necessarily require some time, probably |
everal weeks while the rates OF duty 40 he |
etermined by classification according said distinct.
ve samples are now 10 force. With view to removing
Tar ~ possible the dculties presented, and BY virtue
u the general authority vested the recent act Of The
reasury you are hereby instructed to permit entry OF
and 49,
make returns to you according 70 the cass,icaIons
mentioned in the act The appraiser will retain samples
all wool and hair examined by him, for the purpose
comparing them with the verified sample
hen the same shall be received by him
rom the Department II Is suggested that the
quotation OF all entries OF and hair under the act
question % suspended until the appraiser IL able to
sport 70 you according TO its and provisions The
ppralser WILL In addition those retained for his own
iturs reference secure and samples TO this depart
lent accompanied BY statement showing the name OF
10 importer the vessel by which imported his cassG-
lton thereof and the rate Of duty to which In his
pinion the same Is liable. am, very respectfully &c,
H. MCCULLOUGH. Secretary OF tho Treasury. l