New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-24

neht and this morning which continued abcnt
fifteen hours in succession the roll of menbers was
called thrty-seycn times on the dilatOry motions.
Leonard Huyck, formerly President of the Mer
chants National Bank was to-day delivered into tho
custody of the United States Marshal he having been
arrested yesterday in New-York, on requisiton OF
the Court in this city. Huyck indicted on Mon
day for the larceny the I'd day of April last OF 10
United States bonds valued at $4,000 the property
of d. r. Memoir, in trust for Mrs. Coye. Ii VIII be
recollected that several months since Huyck was
arrested. charged with fraud &c. in connection with
his management of the bank, but was released on
giving security.
The Secretary of War directs that where deposits
are made to the credit of the Treasurer of the United
States by discussing officers agents, under the
direction of the War Department or its bureaus the
original certificate of deposit should he sent TO the
Secretary of the Treasury through the head of the
bureau and the War Department.
The following information is taken from the De
cember report of Mr.. john Kimball, Superin
of Frcedmens schools for the District of Columbia,
Alexandria and Fairfax County Va, and five coun-
ties in Maryland;
whole number Of scholars 6O3o; number Of Northern
societies employing teachers in this District lG plumber
In NewY DIRK branch, 1857; number Of scholars in Penn
ylyana branch, 7s9; number Of scholars in American
Missionary Association 3S number OF Industrial schools
G. number Of pupils, llG.
A Board of Officers has been ordered to convene in
this city on the }ith inst to examine such persons as
may appear before it, for appointment in the Quar-
termaSters Department. The following officers VIII
constitute said Board: DISQUALIFICATION. Charles
Thomas, Assistant Quartermaster Maior-General
Brevet Brig Gems. Charles H. Hoyt and Marshall j.
Ludingon.
Sc. Charberlin. late of the 25th Ncw-York Caval-
IL. H. H.. -. Hue hae
received an appointment rs First Lieutenant IN the
sih Cavalry, stationed in California.
Major-Gcn Thomas arrived here to-day. He has
been summoned 10 give history of affairs in his de-
partment. Cen Sheridan is expected soon.
Gen Kalercis. expected in Washington as special
Envoy of the King of Greece has been for the last
ten years Greek ambassador in Paris, and is one OF
the most eminent diplomats, OF Greece
The new Chilian Minister, Alberto Il. Yana, ar
rived here this morning He will probably be pre-
scented to the President in day or two.
jeff C.. Davis colonel of 2Sd Infantry, has been
ordered 10 duty according to his brevet rank OF
Maor-Gencral. The following important changes
have taken place in the Freedmens Bureau: Gen. y.
c. Gillem has been appointed Assistant Commissioner
for Mississippi, and Gen. j. r. Lewis has been re-
lieved from duty a. Assistant Commissioner for Ten
nessee, and ordered to duty InspectorGenera for
Georgia.
Pursuant to regulations, Secretary McCulloch has
appointed a Committee to make the annual examina-
tons of the Mint and Assay Offices of the Govern
ment
Prof Agassz win deliver The fifth lecture before
the Young Mems Christian Association in this city
tomorrow evening. Subject Tho Amazon River,
and its Resources"
The hours for business in the War Department will
hereafter be from a. IN. to p. N.
The national convention of tobacco manufacturers
will meet in this city on Wednesday the 9Th Of Feb
uary.
The gay season is fairly inaugurated in Washing
ton. In addition TO the extended entertainment at
the Capitol last night from which little rest was had
to-day there are several receptions aud private par
ties being held here tonight The second reception
Of Con Grant tahes place this evening, and Chief
Justice Chase and Senator Sprague also receiving
their friends. Some private parties are also being
held by Representatives and others
Gen. Grants reception tonight was attended by
a very large number of persons including heads of
Departments foreign Ministers, army and navy
officers Members of Congress, and others holding
official positions. 1t was gay and brilliant scene