The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-25

partment where the State judge had failed to do ht
duty or denied justice to the soldiers, Union men
freedmen which case was IN the State OF Tenuesses
General schoneld could give but case in Virginia,
and General Bard could give but case in Louisiana
MIR. Cooper is unable 10 discover from the ties.
tmony Of any OF these generals that anything more
than an exceptional two has occurred shere the
magistrate or jurors have omitted neglected 10 do
their duties, and that these exceptional cases may be
found In the Northern well In the Southern States
In Short Mr. Cooper contends that the Secretary Of War
advised the Communication of sentence and assumed the
entire responsibility Of the transfer to Fort Delaware,
SO that there be blame justly attached to the
President for any part of the proceedings.
The Fortieth Congress.
The duration OF the coming session OF the Fortieth
Congress- II Is thought by many Of the republican mem
bers will depend upon the action OF the President the
Reconstruction bill before him. Should tho bill fail
10 become Law thought that the radical opinions Of
many members OF the next body will nstgate measures
variance with OF the features Of the
agreed upon that the discussion OF them will consider
ably proong the session. Any action Of the President
that VIII compel this necessity will also probably stimu
late the impeachment prosecution, which is thought
will delay adjournment 70 some day IN the summer
months.
The ngressional Temperance Society.
The second public meeting of the Congressional Tenn.
perance Society held to night in the Hall OF Repre-
sentatlves, which densely crowded, the various
temperance organizations Of Washington beng present
IN strong force. Senators Pomeroy and Wiley and
Representatives Boutwell, Plants, Ross Perham and
Dodge spoke in behalf of the cause The last named
stated that the members Of the Pennsylvania Legislature
were at Harrisburg tonight holding temperance meet
ing thus following the example last Sunday evening
by the members Of Congress- General Howard made the
concluding speech.
The Indians In Washington.
Several Indians attended the Episcopal Church OF the
Epiphany in this city this morning, when
preached on tho subject Of domestic MISSIONS and with
out any previous announcement 81, 200 collected
on the spot for mission purposes The afternoon
vices at the church rendered interesting by
the presence OF large number Of Dakotas Obways
baptised members Of the Church One of the OIibways
who Is ordained deacon, was in the chancel
with his surpce and made a few remarks, in
good English, explaining the condition of bis
tribe followed by remarks from two others their
language choir of twelve sang two hymns very
creditably in their native tongue. and every Indian
present had his Prayer Book translated from the Book
Of Common Prayer. The church crowded to
Personal.
Assistant Secretary J. +. Harty of the Treasury De-
partment who has been confined his house by illness
during the past month"; has far rcganed his health
be able attend his official duties and appeared at
his desk yesterday.
Colonel Mellvane G. Moore yesterday confirmed
by the Senate Paymaster in the army. This gentle
man has been acting Of the Presidents private
secretaries and is deservedy held in high esteem both
for his personal worth aud fine business qualifications
The Illinois Senators Serenaded.
Senator TYumbuli was last night the recipient of
serenade by citizens from Illinois and other friends,
upon his recent reelection to the United States Senate
He made some remarks in acknowledgment OF the
honor Senator Yates afterwards complimented in
. similar manner, and responded by speech.
Secretary McCulloch's Reception.
Tho first evening reception Of Secretary McCulloch
last night or the brilliant select of the
season. large number of the distinguished per-
sonAgss bang present.
Funeral Of Professor Hnche.
TIsneral Of Professor Bache took place this after
noohs was largely attended.