New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12

the close attention of the Government and that he
would be pleased if the gentlemen would reduce
their arguments to writing. He then asked the Coh
mittee how il would meet the views of the interest
which they represent if a special commission con-
ssting of Messrs. Charles OConOr and James l.
Brady should be sent 10 England 70 examine into the
laws and facts relative TO all American citizens I'LL
prisOned there or undergoing sentence. Inc Ooin
mittee assented, and the President promised thdO
such commission composed of either these OF o'iei
gentlemen, should be sent Immediately to confer
with the English authorities. The committee 'hcn
withdrew A statement embodying the above points
was presented early this morning, and is understood
10 have been considered in the Cabinet meeting To-
day.
Major j. H. Whittessy, who was detailed by the
Secretary of War TO report suitable system OF mill
tary instruction for such colleges and schools as may
choose to adopt it, has prepared draft of bill,
which is before the Military Committee 1t is APP
proved by Gen. Grant, and is TO be considered inn
mediately. This plan does not propose to abolish
West Point but as that institution is not adequate
10 the supply of officers for the army, it is intended
TO supply the deficiency 1t may be said that many
Members of Congress in favor of aboishing West
Point and establishing in its stead in different parts
of the country, a number of schools, with the same
system of instruction, retaining the Academy for a
school of engineers.
Dispatches from Alabama tonight indicate the de-
feat of the Constitution. AS definite nforma-
ton on the subject reaches Congress- immediate
action will be taken the subject and there is high
authority for stating that bill will be introduced
providing either for the admission of the state on
its present status or ordering new election. There
is no doubt whatever, now, of the passage OF that
section of the Reconstruction bill which is pending,
providing that majority Of votes cast shall be suf-
cient for the adoption of the Constitution so that 1t
may apply to cases of other States. The bill Will be
nrsbed 70 voi as soon as Senators can be prevailed
upon to cease their long speeches. strong desire Is
manifested to have the bill ready to meet the eCS;
in the other States but IL cannot be done unless all
speech making is stopped Immediately. II is ex-
pected that the bill will be amended, then 1t must
90 back to the House, and possibly conference COM
mtee may be necessary before il is settled then the
President can keep it ten days before he vetoes it,
Present appearances indicate that it cannot get
through before the 1st Of March:
Some days ago Gen. Hancock issued an order re-
moving nearly all of the present City Councils OF
New. Orleans, most of whom were the appointees Of
Gen. Sheridan. These members and other loyal eti-
gems of New Orleans protested against Gen. Hancocks
action done without just cause and in the interest
of Democratic politicians, who wish 10 defeat the
new Constitution about to be submitted to the people
of Louisiana. Gen. Grant telegaphed Hancock to
suspend this order and reinstate the Councilmen.
Gen. Hancock sent reply this evening that unless
he is allowed to enforce his order he must ask TO be
relieved from command. Grant refuses TO yield, and
the subject has been referred TO the President, who
has sent to Hancock for all the information in his
possession on the subject. 1t is expected that the
President will refuse to relieve Gen. Hancock, and
another conflict OF authority is expected in conse-
quence.
A petition signed by the Acknowledgements of
nearly all the loyal States during the War has been
submitted to the House Military Committee. They
ask Congress TO allow them such sums as will in
addition to the amounts which they have received
from the several States make the pay of each equal
TO that of "a Acknowledgement. 1t is requested on
the ground that their duties for the most part
rendered TO the General Government. The Commit
tee have decided TO report adversely Tor the reason
that, as the duties OF almost al the local oiheeis
request would open the door TO innumerable similar
demands.
IL is asserted on official authority that the Presi
dent rendered the mission to England to GeofgcB.
Mcclellan on receipt of Mr.. Adams resignation,
few ago. The President has been for some days eX-
pectlng reply.
The Board for the Examination of Whisky Meters,
composed of Messrs. Henry. Curly, HillguaId, Poe.
Green, and White, meet tomorrow They are re-
quired to report March 1st
The following cases were disposed Of in the United
States Court to-day: ~,
IL
road Company. appellants, agt. james No 22O-Mnwau
kce and Minnesota Railroad Company agt; Chamberlan
No. 22l-Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company agt
The Same; No. 263-YOse appellant, agt Bronson ct all
No. 4ls-Crawshay ct AL appellants, agt Luther ct al
No. I15-Nose appellant, agtLuher All the above cases
The Lighthouse Board has received official IN
formation from the Department of Marine and Fish
! cries at Ottawa, Canada, that the aforementioned
new lighthouses are to be lghtedon or about the LIST
| of April next:
OF the entrance ST. Marys Bay, Dgby County; VIII
a1o otViu 10 nOl
octacon building Lighthouse Moses Island west side
Of entrance 10 La Have River square white building,
and fixed red light Lighthouse Peggys Point the
east point OF entrance ST. MaIgarets Bay; fixed red
light and square white building standing about forty
yards from shore. Light house northeast end Carrl
bon Island: white revolving light Lighthouse on Pom
ket Island situated at ST. Georges Bay hXed red light
One above Black Rock Point on south sde OF entrance
to Bay Bras dOr, Victoria 70, MOVE Scotia Oh lsanu
OF Cape Breton.
Some of the newspapers err in reporting that the
Supreme Court of the United states has dismissed
the McArdle case. The opinion which was delivered
Yesterday was in support of the order heretofore
made, dismissng for want of political Jurisdiction
the Georgia and Mississippi bills filed at the Deem
Der term of 1896 praying the lnterposltIon OF the
Court to restrain the military authorities from carry
ing into execution certain parts OF the Reconsruc
ton acts The Court has not yet pronounced an
opinion on the motion TO dismiss the McArde case
for want of Jurisdiction Yesterday, after the geor
gia and Mississippi cases bad been disposed of,
Judge Black filed new bill III behalf OF the
State Of Georgia against Gems: Grant, Meade, and
Ringer ct al IT is understood that this bill seeks to
argument, and raises distinctly. question of prop
erty to wit The Treasury OF the State OF Georgia
An Injunction to protect tbss prayed for The time
for hearing the argument is not yet determined
NEW SENSATION.
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following amazing letter which our readers VIII take Tor
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