New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-22
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Senate Inc strongest point against Mr. lnoHlas
seemed to be that he had made efforts to prevent
his son from entering the Rebel service. but had
given him money knowing that he about TO
leave home for that purpose Strong speeches against
his admission were made by Howard of Michigan.
Morton of Indiana and Morrill, Of Maine. Several
Republicans spoke in favor of it.
In the Senate to-day Senator Sumner OF Massa-
chusetts presented petition from citizens OF Texas
complaining that the Federal officers OF that state
non-residents of the State, and opposed TO the
Congressional policy of reconstruction, and asking
that they be not confirmed. Mr.. Henderson OF Mis-
souri, introduced his Finance BILL and it was referred
TO the proper Committee
Leut.-Gen Sherman in reply said, IL was somewhat
embarrassing for him to follow one so skilled in
words. He could only return thanks for the beaut-
full present. He then spoke of the migration of tho
Sherman family to Ohio from Connecticut. His
father who was Judge of the Superior Court.
had left his family poor in land
but rich in friends. lie should hand
these memorials to Thomas Ewing Sherman, who
was named after his grandfather, Thomas Ewing
He was 4 fine boy in his estimation, being twelve
years of age. Laughter and applause] Should
this boy fail him, another still remained, about
a.year old. [LaughterI So if they should neg
lect to appreciate these tokens of friendship. it
would not be the fault of the father and mother
Those who have watched the history of Connecticut
will have to blush for those who have gone
out from that State. He had travelled great deal
over the continent and had found plenty
of Yankees of true Connecticut stock. His
remarks were frequently interrupted by applause
The above is merely notice of the interesting pre-
ceedings. The watch is silver-cased Lepine, with
the date 1895, and is double timer. The plate on tho
box incosng it bears the name of Charles Rowland.
NJ. d., and also that of Roger Sherman with the
monogram of w. I. Sherman. After the ceremonies,
Mr.. Griswold invited the large and distinguished
company to partake of the supper which he had
sumptuously provided
Senator Ferry of Connecticut, during the evening
addressing Leut.-Gen Sherman, said he was deputed
by his friend Dr. Charles Rowland Of
Brooklyn N. Y. to present to him tho
watch owned by Roger Sherman hundred
years ago. and he at the same time deputed by
his friend, Col William S. Rowland, to present to
Gen. Sherman, engraving of Roger Sherman
from an original portrait by Trumbull. Senator
Ferry said he supposed he had been selected
for this pleasant duty because he represented in some
measure the commonwealth of Connecticut, which
Roger Sherman did so much to honor. He then gave
history of the Sherman family of Connecticut. To
which the Northumberland was related, and
which had sustained important part in the reyo-
uionary war. In his daily walks, as he passed tho
old homestead the people pointed to il as associated
| with glorious memories. He then added take
these memorials and transmit them to your children
| and your children's children and when you show
| them remind them that Roger Shermans polar star
was duty to his country, and that during tho
revolution well the last conflict the members of
that family had well performed their duty. The honor
able majors remarks were frequently applauded.
The Committee on Ways and Means to-day had
hot Of into
Tax bill relating so manufactures While it is GER
tain they will recommend that taxes generally be-
taken Off manufactures, there is evidently DISPOSE
tion on the part of the Committee TO keep the
articles of luxury, such ewelry, plate, carriages
and the like, and also on gas and coal OIL there is
| probability that the tax will be removed from raw
cotton. The bill will not be reported for several
| weeks to come.
| The accounts of Col. FOrney. Secretary of the
United States Senate, have been fully adjusted by
his financial officers, and any person DESTROYS OF
information the subject be gratifed
| by calling on the Hon. X. w. Taylor. First Con-
troer Of the Treasury There has always been large
underdrawn appropriation in the Treasury to the
credit of the Secretary of the Senate and the Gov
eminent has never been in the slightest danger of
| losing dollar
| Messrs. Philip and Solomon to-day sold two-thirds
Of the entire number of tickets to the Dickens Read
ing Course, amounting to $1,000 The tickets are -
each for the four readings
IL was mentioned yesterday that John II. Sur
rats second trial was set down for the 94th
of February, that date being fixed by Dis
trict- Attorney Darlington. In an address to,
Judge DIN of the Criminal CouIt of the District
of Columbia. Mr.. Merrick, one of the prisoners
counsel said that be believed that in of the re-
suit with which the first trial had terminated tho
Government would discharge Surratt.
In the United States Supreme Court to-day,
Chief7Justice Chase announced that majority
of the Court being of opinion that the McArdlo
case should be advanced on the calendar, it ia
ordered that 1t be set for hearing on therst Monday
of March next.
BY invitation of the Hon. John A. Griswold Of
WORK, large and select company assembled att
his residence this evening 10 witness the presenta-
ton of the Roger Sherman watch to Lieut. Gen.
sherman. There were present distinguished officers
of the Army, the Secretary and Assistant Secretary
of the Navy, and members of both Houses of Con-
gress. and gentlemen representing the Judiciary and
other departments of the Government.