Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-11-23
THE EVENING STAR,
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

IMPRACHNENr.-The report tha. Mr.. Wood
bridge has changed has position on the i'm
parchment question, and that a MINORITY OF
the Judiciary Committee will therefore report
in favGr or Impeachment, seems to have for It's
foundation q statement hat Mr. Woodbridge
was heard 20 express himself, at o New York
hotel, some time since, as pledged for Inpeacn-
nent. This is much too vague and round
about 10 DO countea upon. ana in the opinion
OF those qualified to judge, kr. Woodbridge
- not likely 10 have expressed himself to
hat effect in advance of the meeting of the
committee. 1t is beiteved that there will be
no majority report, and that various me mbers
Of ihe committee will present separate re
pores Mr.. Wilson, chairman, 1t is understood,
will submit an elaborate report, aud the re-
port 10 be submitted by Messrs. Williams
Boutwell,, Thomas and Lawrence is said L,
be yet fuller. Messrs. Eidridge and Marshall.
Democrats, will also offer report. Ii is yet
in doubt whether Messrs. Woodbridge and
Churchill will present yet another report, or
will 60 with the chairman, or with Messrs
Williams. Boutwell, and Lawrence.
p. Sit can be stated positively that no
memb Der of the Committee has intimated in anv
manner what would be done by them, and the
stories to that effect are without any founda-
tion. A great amount of strategy has been re.
sor,ed to in order to draw out certain members,
but in all cases an entire retcence has been
shown by them.
That there will be three reports there is no
doubt, one favorine impeachment, another
censuring the President, and the thIrd sus-
tanning h5n, but which will be the majority re
port is not known, nor can it be at present as
c. cTftained. 1t 10 known that all the reports,
whatever they may be. will be very lengthy.
and consume several hours time in reading u
the House
As soon as the floor can be obt ained on Mon
day, the several reports will be made, and the
members of the House will be immediately
supplied with printed copies of the testimony
taken by the committee.
THE COMMAND OF THE FIFTH MILITARY
DIsTRIcT.-General Hancock was expected TO
arrive at New Orleans last evening and enter
upon the discharge Of bis duty as Commander
of the Fifth Military District. Brevet Major
General j. A. Mower, Colonel 39th Infantry
who has been acting Commander, will be re-
lieyed by General Hancock. Upon Gen. Sher-
idan beng relieved, Gen. Mower was assign.
ed 10 duty according to his brevet rank, In or
der that he might discharge the duties unit the
arrival Of General Hancock. The law requir-
ing that the District Commander must be- of
or above the rank of Brigadier General. Upon
General Hancock taking command General
Mower will be relieved from duty according
TO his orsvet rank, and Immediately return to
his old duties as Commander Of the sub. Dis
trict OF Louisiana. 1t is very probable that
the President will direct that General Mower
be relieved from command Of that sub district
and assigned to some other, or be ord cred to
his regiment.
THE CoTToN TAx.-Judge Kelly, OF Penn
aNl,- fp@p
ton In to the House on Monday, uEder call Of
the States .
"Resolred, That the welfare OF the people,
the maintenance Of the faith and credit OF the
Government require, the repeal Of the tax
imposed by existing laws on cotton and the
productions of mechanical and manufacturing
Industry"
II Is intended to take the sense OF the House
on this resolution. with a view to the passage
of law repeating the tax.
Judge Kelly has made a canvass of the
House, and expresses the opinion that his res.
oiution will pass by considerable maierty.
strong opposition will however be made
TO the repeal OF the cotton tax by the wool in
terest. II will be urged by that interest that
wool is taxed twelve per cent, and that there
is no good reason why discrimination should
be m ade against wool In favor Of the product
of the South.
The CHAIRMANsHIP.-There has been an
animated canvass by their friends respectively
in behalf OF Gen. Garfield and Mr.. Hooper for
The position of chairman o. the House Ways
and Means Comm ittee. We have reason to be-
heve that the question has been settled in IA.
yor Of Gen. Garfield, whs, it is urged, has the
capabilities OF a ready dsbater and skilful tao
tician 10 qualify him for the leadership Of this
important Committee.
THE GARNEHTs and other articles of per-
sonal property worn or possessed by Wash
ington, Jackson, and other historical charac-
ters, are 10 be subjected to treatment under q
patent process, with q view to their preserya-
uon from destruction by time and insects.
THERE are only thirty two persons after the
position of Commissioner of Agriculture.
Among those most warmly urged for the posi-
tion just now, are Mr.. Orange Judd. of the
American AgricuItirolist, and Jno p Reynolds.
Of Illinois.
THE LATEST FASHIONS displayed upon the
Avenue show that the famous Bismarck bro WINS
have had their day, and that the royal puppies
are now the most fashionable colors. both in
silks, velvets. and piushes. Colored velvets
of all tints Of green, purple, and brown, are
the latest novelty for dresses.
SUcH PORTIONS OF the Presidents message
as have been completed were read In Cabinet
meeting yesterday. From present appearances
the message will be an elaborate one. dealing
at length with financial questions. The mes
sage will probably be printed IN pamphlet form
apdkrnAiled to the priucipal ne vyppapa so