The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-17

be Afforded them for seeking Congressional relief mo
Commissioner directs that the remainder OF the tracts
10 duly offered for sale n conformity with the proe's
The Meteoric Display.
Professor Harkness o the Nsysl observ story who had
charge OF The obsey atoms Q: the meteorc taken
al Redmond, returned 10 this city this morning He
reports that the spectacle presented by the heavens on
tho morning OF the 18Th was beyond description The
ohserva atoms made here and At Richmond were
Of = very satisfactory character, and sufficient
data have been secured by which very accurate
results viii be reached The professors the obssrvA-
tory are At present engaged IN completing their na,he
malica calculations and scientific conclusions The
Nwonsn theory OF these showers has been very gene
rally supported BY the observations Of The las, and the
present year. general report for the OF science
being prepared. The meteoric has entirely dis
appeared No further observations will be made a. the
observatory.
The Dismal Swnmp Canal.
Hen Butler and party Of gentlemen left to-day for
the Dismal swamp Canal The government 10 half
owner OF that thoroughfare OF trade and about TO
make a sale Of its interest The General is fond OF sx
tsusive schemes; il 10 not known, however That he
designs taking hold OF the project The inference that
there be prospect Of starting successful enterprise
by opening ard repairing the work ne will take hold
oft
From Richmond, Va, tonight learn that the ad.
iourned term Of The Circuit Court 10. day
until the goth, and Judge Chase left for this city
Alleged Violation Of the Revenue Laws.
large dIstiilery and whsksy rccnfying establish
.ment, which seized some time since by tho Col
soor Of Internal Revenue for alleged violation Of the
Internal Revenue laws were turned to-day TO The
United States Marshal
The House Standing Committees.
Aua. ID ssfd xtif pnfnsf cts. M
committees OF the House nrst Mcnday after the
opening OF Congress. II is understood that General
Schenek VIII be ucntnied Chairman OF the Commit
Military Ansrs. The Chairman OF the Committee
Naval Affairs will probably DO other Judge Kelley or
Mr.. Pike, OF Name Mr. Hooper, it thought, will be
the Chairman OF the Committee on Banking and Car
rency. Mr. Insersol Of Illinois. VIII again Do Chairman
Of the Committee on the District OF Columbia and
General Garfield, or Ohio. viii have charge of the Com
mlt,ce 0. Ways and Means.
The Internal Revenue Burenu 10 BE Over.
hanied.
il is reported that soon after Congress meets resolu
win be introduced 10 tho House OF Representatives
appoint seoct committee 10 INQUIRE into tho
sgement 81 the 6ureau OF Internal Revenue. The
miitoe it is said will he instructed investigate,
icularly the administration Of affairs in the city OF New
York. In procuring this smelling committee u 10
limited that the friends Of Er Messnore late Assistant
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, have interested
themselves.
Alleged Frauds in the Pay Department.
The Lincoln committee for the investigation OF alleged
frauds In the Pay Department will not meet until the
goth inst When this committee adjourned last it
10 have the 18th, but Of the members
present except The chairman, and nothing could BE-
done.
Tie Command Of the Fifth Military District.
Some OF the New Orleans papers have announced that
General Sheridan would probably be called upon
10 assume The command Of the Fifth Military District
have grave reasons for knowing that The statement
srroseous. General Grant 10 anxious to see Sheridan
replaced in command Of the district but the President
who has something 70 say the premises, will not con-
10 any such action, and Sheridan will return
New Orleans with President Johnsons acquescsnce.
Fractional and National Bank Currency.
The issue Of fractional currency from the Printing
Bureau Of the Treasury Department for the end
ing date amounted TO $4,000 The shipments dur
ing the same period we're follows:-To the United
states Department as Piusburg, Pa, $40 900; The
Assistant Treasurer a. New York, 500 000 the As
sisans Treasurer Boston, 500 600; Assistant
Treasurer 81 S. Louis 500 0o0 to natons! banks &c
$e4.sA. Total, $S0s,sss
The United States Treasurer holds in trust for The ma
tonal banks At this date, az security circulation,
S34o esq., $780, and security for deposits S3s s50
Total s37s. 200.
The amount OF national bank currency issued during
the week Sis $50 Total TO date, 1904 $50 $751;
From this 10 be deducted the currency returned In.
ciudsg out notes. amounting 70 S. o25 ieav-
ing actual circulation at the date Of $500 62e n
The amount OF fractional currency redeemed and de-
s,royed during tho week was S4o7.e0o.
Members Of Congress Locking for Permanent
Homes.
TIE city s now daily hIed with the members OF Goa.
gress not few Of whom securing permanent &C.
commoistons, As IL looking to protracted session.
Internal Revenue Receipts.
The receipts from internal for the pas week
Maro 81 QSO COO