Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-25
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Estimates for the MiIttarv Sc
vice-COrrection.

\ vice-COrrectiOn.
New YORK Nov. 23.-The Times special
tsays: Grants estimates OF appro-
priations the military service for the
fiscal year ending June Both, 1869, is "
millions, and not III millions, as printed
in some papers. The increased estimate
over that of the present year is explained
by the fact that at the beginning of the
last year large amount of expended ap-
propriations was on hand in last years es-
| timate; also provision made for harbor
and river improvements. The present es-
Inmates cover deficiency in appropria-
tions OF lastyear of 13 millions. eJ9.fs
Freedmen's Bureau. eng
Southern loyalists urge Gen. Warren for
the Freedmen's Bureau, in case Howard is
removed. 1t is thought he is too radical to
suit the President. 79 s.1 sr'e'ia'tA
| Military Posts to be Diminished
| 1t has been decided that after the South
ern elections are over the number of mill
| tary posts will be diminished and troops
consolidated with view to economy.
| Legality of the Present Session of
4 Congress Doubted.
! The Herald's special says: A majority
of Senators hesitate as to the legality of tn e
session, and they propose to adjourn from
! day to day until Saturday, ,and then adjourn
! sine die.
The War Office
The Tribun says: Stanton does not de-
. sire to be reinstated in the War Office, but
expects Congress to take action and re-
buke the President for violating the Ten
ure of Office law.
The friends of General Averill are press
ing his name for the War office, and as he
was victim of the late Secretary's ire, he
may get it.
1t is rumored that treaty for the pur-
chase of two Danish West India Islands
has been signed at Copenhagen.
Estimates for the Coming Year.
From the Reports of the heads of the
different Departments it is understood that
the estimates for the coming fiscal year will
be much larger than the appropriations
required last year.
~ The Surratt Case.
Washington specials state that the At
torney General is understood to have ex-
pressed the opinion that Surratt cannot be
legally tried again for completely in the
assassination of Lincoln. A new indict-
ment may be drawn, but it is more likely
the prisoner will be released by congress-
ional direction.
The National Banks,
Specials says creditors of the ten Nation
al Banks which have failed thus far will re-
| alize about 20 per cent, and the total loss
to the public will be nearly one million.
The circulation will of course be paid in
full.
General Mower to be Relieved.
A Washington special says: General
Mowers recent general removals of civil
officers in Louisiana meets with the disap-
proval of the President, who will probably
issue an order relieving him from COM
mand of any kind in the fifth military dis
trict, and assign him to duty elsewhere.
whisky Ordered Released.
New YORK, November 26.-A Washing
ton special says: The Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue is said to have ordered the
release of quantity of whisky owned by
| the Kentucky Bourbon Company of New
York, upon which advances were made by
Louisville banks.
General SchofieId
General Schofield left for Richmond after
| cordial and satisfactory interview with
the President and General Grant. The
President expressed himself pleased with
SchOfield's administration of affairs.
a rms of the Senate
| Friends of Gen. Burbridge, of Kentucky,
are sanguine of securing the position of
Sergeant-at-ArmsO of the Senate for him.
Mr.. Brown has no expectation OF being re-
moved. The subject will be considered in
caucus.
| Division of Texas.
| Thaddeus Stevens bill for the division of
Texas is not yet prepared, but he proposes
to take hold of it as soon as the impeach-
ment question has somewhat abated. @
| Impeachment.
1t is understood the Judiciary committee,
at meeting on Saturday, determined to
report in favor of impeachment.
| -srzi-i ri
| Havana Advices.
NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-The Herald's Ha-
vana specials give news from nearly all