Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-12-25

TO close. Ultimate payment was refused
by the Russian Government, on the ground
that written contract was not entered into
The evidence thus far ELECTED by the Ord
nance Investigation committee includes
many startling facts regarding frauds in
contracts to supply the Government with
arms and ammunition. The report of the
committee will not be ready for several
months. EsI "a - - . !
Financial Affairs.
The Tribune's special says: Several
members of the Ways and Means and FL
nance committees have been in consulta-
tion with the Secretary of the Treasury
recently, in regard to financial matters.
Senators Morgan and Sherman have had
long interviews with him, with view of
eliciting his views on the Sherman meas
ure. The Secretary has not indicated his
ideas on the subject fully, but he is known
to favor that portion of the scheme relative
million proposition he has. very grave
doubts, and is not at all convinced of its
advisability at the present time. He is un-
derstood to believe that a law of that1char-
acter would interfere with the banks and
cause large withdrawal of their deposits.
Taxing Bonds.
From conversations of different members
of Congress, it is inferred that a majority
of the House is in favor OF taxing the
bonds, and it may be confidently stated
that; Q bill looking to that object will be in
troduced after the holidays. The PROPOSE
ton meets with general appreciation and
there is no doubt Of the passage of such a
measure.
Internal Revenue Agents-HOw They
are to be Appointed.
A bill will be introduced at an early day
in the House, providing that in the future
all llIappointments of internal revenue
agents at the South shall be confirmed in
the Senate before the nominee enters on
the duties of his office. This is in order to
prevent, as far as. possible, the appoint
ment of unprineipled persons to such i'm
portant positions, where there is so large a
field for speculation.
Internal Revenue Reports.
Internal revenue reports show a gradual
daily increase, and the lowest estimates for
the fiscal year do not fall short of two hun
dred million dollars. Thus far the receipts
amount to over ninety million, and to-day
were about $700, ,000. y -
C0nstituti0nality of the Reconstruc-
tion Laws.
The Herald's special says: A case is pre-
pairing to test the constitutionality of the
reconstruction laws 1t is the case of Col.
McBride, editor of Natchez paper, who
was arrested for censuring Gen. Ord's late
orders.
News received at Department from head
quarters Fourth Military District, state
that Gen. Ord has ordered boards of arbi-
tration to be appointed for the protection
of laborers when asked for. Gen. Ord also
issued instructions for rtheguidanceiof of such
boards in reaching a decision. ''4
Rights of Naturalized Citizens.
CLEVELAND, o., Dec. PA meeting to
consider the rights OF naturalized citizens
was held here last night. The lpfincipal
feature was the speech of A. G. Thurman,
late Democratic candidate for Governor,
who spoke at considerable length, urs ing
the protection of naturalized citizens wher-
ever placed, and denouncing the idea that
all allegiance to one Government survives
naturalization under another. A preamble
and resolutions were adopted looking to-
ward the protection of foreign born citi-
zens of the United States everywhere. and
recommending the subject to the early at
tention of Congress.
Colonel Parker Married.
WASHINGTON, December N.-Col. Parker
was married privately last evening, Gen.
Grant giving away the bride. Thousands
who attended the Church of Epiphany to-
day to witness the public ceremony were
disappointed, 2.TsVIurtl
Alarm In North Carolina.
In the counties OF Craren, Jones and Len
sin, North Carolina, great alarm is expert
enced on account of assaults committed by
armed blacks on unoffending whites, and
prompt measures are necessary to restore
quiet and confidence. reaas % NJ OTIS
Ttti'hs g-aag Discharged.
One ehundred and thirJy-four hands in the
ordinance department of the navy, or hall
the force, were discharged to-day.
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