The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-14

uuucIstauo bucIo Sto otoeT pepcis WhOu W FIo
duced Of startling character than the private
letter. Tomorrow these papers will DO sent to General
Grant for revision and receive such explanations
the General may deem necessary In view OF the fact
that the Of Mr. Stanton will up for set
eent before the Senate, II be interesting to know
the precise character Of the despatch from General
Baird to the Secretary Of War previous to the New Or
leans riot which suppressed BY Mr. Stanton. The
following is . literal copy
New ORLEANS, La. July 2s, 1866.
Hon. EDWIN NJ STANTON, Secretary of War
A convention has been called with the sanction Of
Governor Wees, TO meet here on Monday. Tho Lieu
tenant Governor and city authorities think II unlawful
propose TO back up by arrestng the delegates
have given orders on the subject but have warned
the parties that could not countenance permit such
action without Instructions 10 that effect from the Pres
dent Please instruct me 1t once by telegraph.
4. BAIRD, Brevet Major General
Memorandum on Despatch.
OfpIcR UNITED STATES MILITARY TELEGRAPH
HEADQUARTERS WAR DEPARTMENT
The following telegram was received At 1920 P n,
July %, 1906
On tho 18th day OF August 1866. the President d.
reced Secretary Stanton to furnish him with copies Of
all dispatches relating 70 the New Orleans riot
tary Stanton over bis official signature certified thai
the foregoing despatch laid before the President be-
tween August l1th and 25th The President states that
this despatch was mot shown 70 him until about the
l7h twenty days assr Its reception at the War De-
parment, and Colonel Moore. his private secretary,
testified before the Jud cary Committee that General
Bards despatch was not received the White house
until after August II, 1865.
In the Executive session OF the Senate to-day the
subject Of the publication Of summary Of the Prssi-
dents reasons for tho removal Of Mr.. Stanton was
brought up and discussed at longh. 1t was generally
agreed that the giving Of such matter to the press while
10 under consideration by the Senate in Executive ses
sion, Is . breach OF good faith. II was not positively
known 10 the Senate who gave out but, all the officers
Of that body discaimng any part in the business It
generally believed that Il came from the White House
committee was appointed to investigate the matter
and make q report to the Senate
The Cnse Of Senator Thomas.
II is understood that the Senate Judiciary Committee
has concluded its Investigation into the case OF Mr.
Thomas Senator elect from Maryland, and that they
will early next week report his favor and recommend
his admission TO the Senate.
Removal of Omcchoaders.
The ofhcial guinotine 10 likely 70 be kept At work
br.sxly here for time 70 coma The disposition
now 10 cut down expenses rather 70 make show
Of 20 dong On the LIST OF January further reduction
In the clerical force will be made.
The Assistant Secretary Of tho Treasury.
The Senate Finance Committee IL Is said, have agreed
10 report uDfavoraby on the nomination OF Edmund
Cooper Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury, and
new appointment therefore will have 70 DO made.
The Indian Peace Comuaissiou.
The Indian Peace Commissioners met last night at
The once Of the Commissioner OF Indian Affairs, and
remained session until quito late engaged In the dis
cussion OF the points to DO embraced in their forhco
ing report The Commission adjourned to meet again
on the 2ssh inst, At the Indian ONCE In this city.
General sherman's Movements.
General Sherman spent some time At General Grants
headquarters this morning After tho business Of tho
Indian Peace Commission has been completed the
General Will give his attention 10 army matters, and
then return to the West In connection with General
sherman's name, often mentioned tho prospective
democratic candidate for the Presidency incident 10
mentioned In covcrsaton between Northern man
and . distinguished Georgian, General Sherman was
alluded 70 the coming The Georgian replied
that he hoped he would not come that way again. The
Georgian doubtless had visions OF shermans bummeTsn
during tho memorable march 10 the sea-
Muster Out OF Volunteer Army OHlccrs.
Special orders No. SIG Just issued BY General Grant,
out hundred and twestyfour officers OF the
Veteran Reserve corps take effect the st Of January
1855, their services being longer required Among
them Bre,et Brigsdcr General Frederick d. Sewsl
Third regiment Brovet Bngadier General b. r. Forrest
Tenth regiment Brevet Bnssdisr General Martin Flood
Fifteenth regiment and Lieutenant Colonel Stephen
Moore Sixteenth regiment In The list there twenty
seven captans Eve brevet Lieutenant eoones twenty
two majors brevet colonies and the others rst and
second lieutenants The officers mustered out are oi
the FRS. Second THIRD. Fnh, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth,
Tenth, Eleventh. Twelfth, Thirteenth, Seventeenth,
Eighteenth. Nineteenth Twentieth Twenty nrs Twen-
sy.second ana Twsnty-s inth rssinenst
Reclamation Of the Commissioner OF Patents.
M T. q. Theaker this morning teodersd his resigna-
ton OF the once Of Commissioned OF Patsuh
The Reconstructios Of the Southern States.
The Committee on Reconstruction viii hold meeting
q the residence Of rhad Stevens Tomorrow morning.
Great schemes foot 10 eonsummas the admission
or The Southern States for political purposes during the
approaching Presidential campaign.
Nominations Construed BY the Senate.
the Senate. In executive session. To- day confirmed the
following nominaticns:-
Captain Theodore p Green, 70 be commodore In The
10 be captain Lieutenant Commander Francis II. Baker,
70 BE- commander; Lieutenant Commander Austin PEN
Hoshiins. 10 be surgeon william & Bowen, Of Rhode
Island Adam Frank OF Pennsylvania and Alfred Grif-
Tn, i.su,snsss william sasires. % Be captain In X:
Marine Corps and Israel II. washburne. 70 DO hrst
lieutenant IN the Marine Corps; William Chandler. 70
be collector 81 Internal revenue for the Fifth district Of
Missouri
Pardon or n Forser.
The fresidsn, to-day signed warrant OF pardon for
Jesse p Floyd, d Maine. Who vas convicted IN May,
1885, Of forgery and sentenced TO two years mprson.
msnA The reason for exercising Executive cismency %
this case was found IN the certificate Of physician thai
Floyd on the verge Of insanity, and ,ha, longer
connssmsns would result 10 his death.
Relief OF Vessels In Distress ON the Coast.
Orders have been issued By she Secretary Of The
Treasury addressed 70 the commanding officers Of
United states revenue vessels stationed between East.
por. No and the capss Of virslns requiring them 20
90 into winter oruisns along shas portion Of The Allan.
TIC cesa This service. which ordered every year at
shs season. for the purpose Of enabling The revenue
vessels 70 afford whatever assistance necessary in all
cases OF distress to vessels board TO ports In the United
States approaching tho coast In crdsr 70 afford this
sssstancs the revenue sfesn ere instructed 10 carry
provisions fuel and water 10 such Quantities can be
conveniently stored. They are also Instructed who
crulsA.s speak ell vessels approaching The which
they may fail 10 with, and anord 70 those requiring sid
or rchaf such assistance az may be adaptet.to their