The New York herald., 1867-12-22
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WASHINGTON, Dec q, 1901, |
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The action OF the National Republican Committee re-
spectng the time Of holding the Presidential NominRt
Ing Convention next spring does not meet with univer
raj favor From the South the radssls express much
dissatisfaction II was hoped that the Southern States
would have been represented IN the Convention The
discrimination Of the Northern radicals as by
themselves Is to secure heye States admission at the
earliest moment probably in course Of several months
The Southern branch, however do feel SO confident
aud interpret the action o. the committee . precon-
cer,ed plan to head of all opposition Grant by max
tng the time short possible II is said
the Southern radicals have taken up tho cause
getting opportunity place his formally be-
fore the republican delegates Of the people. Some
mention Is made Of 10 the event Of exclu-
sion from the Convention Nay next, hold one OF
thsir own composed OF delegates from the Southern
6taiea II is not certain that the action Of such Con-
venon would harmonire with the vewsof the leaders
Of tho North, the former have but the two
extremesthat OF radical republicansm or radical de-
mecracyw whe the latter feel evident concern the
manifest reluctance OF the great Of the Northern
psopls to cooperate in any extreme measures
The Freedmen's Bureau and the Virginia
Convention.
lively debate tho Virginia Convention yester-
day in relation the retention officers lately
tered out Of the Freedmen Bureau and the continu
ance OF the Bureau ITSELF Tho proposition received but
twenty three votes, whe forty-nine given in the
negative. II is well known here that notwithstanding
General Howard's recommendation that the Bureau be
discontinued in July next combined effort is being
made on the part Of the civil employees in this
city and throughout tho South 70 bring an influence
20 bear upon Congress TO have the Bureau continued
for another year. General Grant, however, seems TO
% Of the opinion that the District commanders, with
the force under them, discharge all the duties now
performed by the large Of civilians in the service
Of the Bureau with scarcely additional expense. II
= certainly very significant that body thoroughly
radical the Virginia Convention does not desire the
continuance Of the Bureau.
General Howard has issued circular. and the same
has been approved by General Grant, allowing I'll ocsrs
and agents Of the Foedmens Bureau purchase sub
sistence stores from the Subsistence Department. at
government rates, and the terms such pur-
ehases are made by officers Of the army.
Congress and the Removal Of Secretary
McCuiIoch.
majority Of Congress feel disposed to question the
logic Of Secretary McCullochs financial conclusions in
reference TO the payment OF the national debt. The
general expression Of feeling in reference tho
duct Of finances BY the present incumbent Of the
Treasury u decidedly adverse 10 his present manage
nent and inimisal to his further continuance At The
head Of the important department Of the govern
nent From all that bs gathered reference this
subject doubt prevails that the removal OF Mr. Nc
Cuioch would be endorsed by hreefourhs Of Congress-
Tho Invcstigation by the Ordnance COm.
mittee.
me subcommittee Of the Ordnance Committee OF the
House, composed Of Generals Logan and Butler had
meeting to-day and continued taking testimony respect
ing the Amsterdam projsctls The evidence thus far
secured II Is said, tends 10 important exposures
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pasmsnt during the late rebellion The committee will
take no more Testimony until January 2.
United States Supreme Coart-Connscatien
Cases-sssit Against Ex-Secretary Stanton
for Alleged False Imprisosment.
Two wriA Of error were to-day granted By Justics
wylie In she cases Of DR.. James J. wsrlng and Il H.
Lewis for the rsvcrsa Of the judgments Of conscaton
rendered BY the District Court here IN 1853 Mr. Caleb
Cushing and Messrs Appleby and Edmonston sued out
these wrts. a. also others tho case OF DR.. A Y p
arns for the recovery Of his personal psoperty also
hb residence on Ninth street, now occupied by g. p
Brown. These v N be tried next January BY the
Csurt IN General Term.
To-day the motion made BY The plaintiff In The eass
Of smhson against Stanton for oyer and inspection
before Justice Wys but at the request
counsel the hearing has been postponed for few days
Tho plainti6 Smithson banker In this city, and
during the var arrested by the military authorities
the charge Of sending Information 70 the enemy con-
vctsd By military commission and sentenced 10 the
Albany PeDitsntary from which he was Afterwards
donsd BY President Lincoln. smithson brought suit
against Mr. Stanton for false imprisonment, laying
damages 1t $50 00o and the defendant put special
70 the bill In which reference 10 made 70 number Of
doeunsn, and the plaintiff makes this motion Of
eyer and inspection 70 compel the defendant 70 pro-
duce the documents referred to- TO furnish copies Of
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represented By Judge Hughes Denver and M Peck Of
che Arm Of Hughes, Denver h Peck, and ". D.
pavidgs, Of this city; andsths defendant by Hon H.
ssanbsry Attorney General James I. Brady and Judge
Pisrspont Of New York, and Mr. ". Y. Fendail Of
this city.
Military Orders in the South-A Test Case 20
Be Argued In the Supreme Court.
Mr. j. H Sullivan arrived here yesterday from Louisi-
ana and ID understood to be preparing for argument
70 be heard in the Supreme Court which will
involve al the issues raised by OF the military
srds in the South since 1861. Eminent coanss from
both North and South in communication with him,
and the Issues will be thoroughly examined
Weekly Treasury statemcut.
Ths fractional currency received from the Printing
Bureau Of tho Treasury DEPARTMENT during the week
ending to-day was s53s, 500. The amount forwarded
durIsg the same period follows-To the Assist
ant Treasurer At New York, 100000 70 the Assistant
Treasurer Boston, 500 the Assistant Treasurer
Charleston 000 and national banks and Others
s222, 2,col; total s45so Small notes to the
Of $4,000 also the Assistant Treasurer
Chaslesten.
The United States Treasurer holds In trust FOR the ma
sonal banks 1t this date s37s, $40 5oo Of which
esl $50 Is In government bonds a. security for cir
cusns notes. and Ss7,sI7oso for deposits Of public
noncya
The national bank currency issued during the week
vas s1l5p5o, and the total amount TO date 10
$685. 4ao511. From this is TO be deducted the currency
returned. including worn.out notes, amounting TO
$4,000, COS, leaving in actual circulation this date
s2ee s29,sld
The fractional currency redeemed and destroyed
daring the week was s2e4,o0o.
The receipts from internal for the past week