The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-07


The caucus n eleven O'Clock adjourned.
Resolutions to carry the intentions Of the caucus
viii be introduced In the House Tomorrow
The indications Of mis- evenings proceedings are
that the republicans do intend 70 shk the mpsach
men OF the President but 70 prosecute with ell neces
sary vigor and beconng moderation.
The Impeachment Question.
The reply OF the President TO the Committees Who
waited upon him Inform him Of the organization Of
the two houses, shat he had no communication to
make to them this time" regarded as significant
OF b. intended action In the event Of an imme-
date impeachment prosecution II is stated on
excellent authority that be viii decline appear before
the Senate upon an arragunent, assigning reason
that the present body representing fully only twenty
States cannot legally entertain the question This
i,cipates collision the Executive and Congress
members Of the latter already talk of providing
against
Preparatory Arrangements for Putting I'm
Force the Military Reconstructi0n Act.
The subject OF reconsructng the rebel States which
causes so much excitement and comment among the
people large, being considered by the President
and his Cabinet In connection with General Grant and
am informed from high sources that in few days Mr..
johnson viii be ready perform the duty imposed upon
him by the new plan adopted by Congress- Secretary
Stanton and General Grant engaged preparing
assigned 10 the Eve districts by the act
detailed statement OF these instructions would be prema
iure at the present time, nasmuch they not
yet been laid before the President for his official
ton. They will point out The duties Of the respective
generals under the new law, and recommend in all
cases tho adoption Of such a course as win cause
The least possible amount of hardship to the
people Of the late peccans States Moderation and
prudence will be enjoiBed upon the commanders, who
all will be expected 10 avoid conflicts with the
civil law when practicable. The generals VIII continue
perform their duties until such time the people Of
the States affected take eorganze pursuant
the provis of the Congressional programme of re-
construction | am reliably informed that the
military commanders who will have charge of this i'm.
poI,ant work will be Major Generals Thomas Sheridan,
sckies, Schoied and Ord. Mississippi and Arkansas
will be assigned Thomas sheridan sdstnct will com
Prise Louisiana and Texas; Sckles will oe given CON-
mand of North and South Carolina; Georgia, Alabama
and Florida will be given 10 Schoded; and Ord VIII
command Virginia. Another authority gives Hancock
one OF the divisions These various assignments
nots conformity with the provisions OF the bill,
but l have my authority from high source Sheridan
is not here but the other prospective commanders
sickes has quarters the Metropolitan, where LIE
visited by numerous friends.
The Reconstruction md Tenure Of Once
Official publication is made to-day, through the Depart.
OF State of the act to provide for the efficient
government OF the rebel States and the regulating
the Of certain civil Offices both Of which, it viii
be recollected. passed the Presidents veto
The White House Besieged by Office Seekers.
The Executive Mansion was thronged to-day with
members, Senator's office seekers and politicians MANY
after Office there bong aiarge number OF vacancies
caused by the Senate having adjourned without acting
tha Covp
those who sesecsea. seeking ~ he renomiuasd
Nominations Sent 10 rhr Sesate.
An hour after tbe Senate adjourned 70 day the private
secretary Of Me Pscsdsnt broaght the Capitol hge
number sof. Oominsons principally postmasterS .snd
army and pavy ocers for the action OF that body 1t
is ealesa.Sd that three four hundred vacancies under
various branches Of the government be oiled be-
fore the adjournment OF the Senate.
Proposed F~eishs Railway from the Msssis-
sippi so the Atlantic Coast. fts
One Of the important bills introduced into
Congress this msrninc brought and presented by
Senator Harlan OF Iowa. The bill proposes the
ton Of freight railway from the Mississippi river to
Syracuse in New York, and there connecting with the
port of 0s~ego. and going eastward and southeast.
ward from Syracuse, one branch 70 cross the Had-
son At Albany or Troy, and at some commodions
point branching again 70 Boston and New York, tho
southeastern branch to run down through the coal
vicinity Of the Delaware rver branching and connecting
by the respective branches Jersey City and Phadel
phia The following is substantially the plan Of the
road :-Frs1 double track road bed TO be we'll and
substantially laid down. with all the necessary turnouts
wood and watering places depots &c second the poad
to be open 10 free competition in transporta-
lion. any person, company or corporation allowed
10 put trains and run them, paying tolls
therefor to the propretors Of the road bed third. the
adoption of Uniform OF speed for both freight and
travel say miles hour, or less, having due
regard TO the economy Of fuel and the OF e
road and rolling stock The bill proposes that the United
states shall be privileged 10 take stock also the
States and incorporate cities in the aggregate to the
Of thirds and individuals 10 be privileged TO
take the balance Of the stock.
Redemption Of Fractional Currency.
The Treasurer of the United States s daily in receipt
Of large Number Of letters from persons in the South
States inQurng whether the Treasury redeems rsc
tona currency Of the old issues, commonly known -
short currency" u appears that persons, with
. view 10 buying II up at q discount, have spread
the report that this species Of currency 10 repa-
dated by abe Secretary Of the Treasury. The
Treasurer, therefore, desires 70 have tine fact
made public that all fractional currency that
has been issued BY the Treasury Department. redeemed
al par by the anne. except cases where are
the note is given for IL.
Government Omcials Not Permitted 20 Acs ~
Paid Agents af Outside Parties.
Tho Secretary Of tho Treasury has determined 70 put
stop the practice which has prevailed 70 some extent
In that and perhaps in other departments OF persons
connected with The public service becoming the paid
agents Of outse parties tor the Transaction Of public
business The penalties provided by the law Of June
H. 1854, for It's transgrsssion are % follows
Members Of Congress- Heads Of Dcpartments o. OF bu-
rcaux, cerks any other ocer Of The government
who shall directly or indirectly agree 70 receive any
compensation whatsoever for services other than his
Official duties rendered in any department or bureau OF
the United States shall be liable 10 nne OF from
TO $40, 000 and imprisonment for Two years. anaoe m
capacitated thereafter for holding Office
Circular from tho Internal Revenue Commis-
sfOneEs
Tho following circular has just been issued from the
0fhce-of Internal Revenus:-
WASHINGTON, March g, 1867.
The act approved March 2, 1887, amending existing
laws atng TO internal revenue requires the assessments
NJ tar hera lie ho