New-York tribune., 1867-03-29

the Senate tomorrow. 1t is probable that the name
of Controller Collins will be sent in Postmaster,
and Callicott as Collector The latter would be con-
firmed Immediately should he get the nomination.
Collins is likely to be no more successful than were
Roberts and Mcmahon. The nomination of Baker as
Collector of Internal Revenue in the With District,
was rejected to-day.
1t is umored that Mr.. Chandler Assistant-Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, who will soon be relieved from
his position by resignation because of i'll health, Will
be rendered the Austrian Mission in place of Frank
Blair to-day rejected. Senator Foster is also the
slate for the same place
EThe scramble over spoils from Philadelphia still
continues. COwan has recommended one set, and
Buckalcw and Randall have recommended another
set which places the President between the upper and
neither millstones. The President has thus far
fused TO send in the candidates of either party, and
insists that they shall settle the matter between
themselves.
The Senate to-day rejected the nominations of
Cen Frank p Blair Minister to Austria and Gen
Henry w. Slocm as Naval Officer of the Port of
New York
The President is importuned by representatives Of
all the Rebels in New Orleans, with protests against
the action of Gen. Sheridan in removing the Rebel
officers and inquiries are made as to whether not
there can be any appeal from it, Their friends
in this city have also been telegraphed to
tGr the same purpose. The persons selected
for the positions were conspicuous for their
loyalty during the war; and indorsed here by all
the UnOnists who have any knowledge of them
b. L. Lynch, appointed Attorney General in place of
Herron was the Attoncy-Gcneral of the State under
the military control of Butler and Banks. Edward
Heath, appointed Mayor in place of Monroe, was
Controller of the State Finances under Banks, and
w. w. Howe appointed District Judge in place of
Abel was Judge Advocate of the Military Depart
ment under Butler, Banks, and Candy.
It's understood that The Senate Judiciary Commit
tee have agreed TO report in favor of Senator VIII
sons resolution providing that jeff Davis shall he
either tried or released It is doubtful whether it
can be passed through the Senate before the adj
journment. as it will lead to protracted debate.
In reply to letter received by Cen Grant to-day,
i'm regard 10 United States troops being ordered TO
the Canadian frontier, in anticipation of Fcnian
troubles he says In reply to Your inquiry whether
troops have been sent to the Canada frontier have
to say l know of none having been 50 sent"
The United States Supreme Court commences its
next session on Monday ChiefJu Chase is be-
sieged on all sides for appointments nnder the new
law of registers of bankruptcy but he declines TO
consider the applications, and will make no appoint
ments until the Court establishes rules of practice
under the law. There is Republican Southern dele
tiOn of the Bankrupt law i'll many cases, which they
declare will be oppressive i'll the extreme They ask
that the large plantations may be disposed of i'll lots
OF parcels within the of small capitalists and
labOrers in order that they may have an equal chance
with the wealthy purchaser for reasons which VIII
be obvious. Chief-Justice Chase has been applied 10
in the matter, but has thus far given no answer.
The Hon. n G. Taylor the new Commissioner of
Indian Affairs will enter upon the discharge of his
duties Oh Monday. Charles +. Mix, for many years
the Chief Clerk of the Bureau will be retained in
that capacity
The President has approved the bill providing that
from and after Tuesday last wrapping paper made OF
wood cornstalls OF any other material shall be ex-
empt from internal tax; that every National bank
ing association State bank, banker, association
shall pay a tax of 10 per centum Oh the amount of
notes of any town. city, or municipal corporation,
paid out by them after the first day of May, 1861, to
be collected in the mode and manner III which inc
tax on the notes of State banks is collected that
from and after the passage of this act ladders made
wholly of wood shall be exempt from internal tax.
The President has also approved the bill providing
that any object of art imported by any individual OF
association of individuals for presentation as glit
70 the United States Government, or to any State
county OF municipal government, shall be admitted
free of duty. The President has also approved the
ioint resolution that all persons in the Diplomatic
service of the United States are prohibited from
wearing any uniform or official costume not pre-
viously authorized by Congress
The Postmaster General has this day issued al
order giving to all the route agents III the country
whose salary is between 5000 and 81 200 an increase
of 20 per cent over their respective salaries Those
whose pay is 5000 or less are to be known as mes
senger route agents.
Theodore Tilton delivered the eleventh lecture Al
the course before the Young Mems Christian Assocl-
alton of this city tonight, his subject being, lhe
Garner Stone of Reconstruction" The number pres
emf was the largest given TO any lecturer during the
course. and he spoke for an hour and half with
great power and effect. The Lecture Committee
having been denied the use Of three churches, only
for the reason that Theodore Tilton to speak III
Them the lecturer took occasion TO "Teconstruct"
the trustees and he carved and roasted them in the
most thorough manner Speaker ColfaX, after the
lecture was concluded, spoke for half an hour ana
was listened to with great attention.
The Congressional excursion to Dakota, under the
escort of Dr. Bureigh, proposed for the coming Sum
mer is likely to fall through in view of the present
occupancy by hostile Indians of part OF the country
proposed TO be traversed. The prospect of having
their chases and hunts shared in by scalping Sioux
Choctaws. Cherokees, Blackfeet, and other amiable
tribes. is not relished by any of the Senators and
REPRESENTATIVES. and their Summer vacation VIII
probably be spent in more cOngenal latitudcs.
XLTH CONGRESS-FRsT SESSION.
BIT TsLEsRArH TRIBUNE
SENATE. WASHINGTON, March 49, 1867.