The New York herald., 1868-01-08
Temporary Repeal OF the
Cotton Tax.
Passage in the House Of q Bill to Pre-
vent Frauds in the Collection
Of tho Whiskey Tax.
Proposed Sale Of Fifty-four Iron-C Clad
Vessels Of the Navy.
Senator Howard's Report on the Removal Of
Secretary Stanton.
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The Protection of American Citizens Abroad.
The Committee Of Foreign Affairs Of tho House will
take under consideration the question Of the rights Of
American citizens abroad Thursday next The bill to
Be considered is the published brief some time
since and prepared by Mr. Orth Of Indiana. The COM
mttee 1t Is said. are favorably disposed towards the
measure and II s anticipated that they will take definite
action after the next meeting.
The Purchase Of Alaska and ST. Thomas.
The House Committee Foreign Affairs or the
House held special session this afternoon In which
Secretary Seward participated The recent purchase
real estate by the Secretary occupied the attention Of
those present. An effort is being made to consummate
the Alaska bargain as speedily as possible. Mr. Seward
also spent some time the floor Of the House in ear
nest conversation with Thad Stevens who is the Chair
man Of the House Committee ON Appropriations The
proraced interview of these two prominent
indicates that the question Of money s now com.
mencing to enter into serious consideration The Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs determined to finish up
the Alaska matter this month. In regard to st. Thomas
and St. John nothing expected be done for several
months.
The Purchase Of Samann.
General Pablo Pujol and his Secretary, Colonel Macias
have been active since they arrived canvassng
tment Of leading here regard the purchase Of
with favorable assurances that the acquisition would be
Secretary Seward has appointed Thursday for o full
consideration of the matter.
The Agricultural Land of Alaska.
General Grant to-day sent to the House OF Repre-
ssntatives . communication from Major General Hal
leck who says it is understood that the best agrcu-
tura land in tho recently acquired Territory of Alaska
to be found in the peninsula OF Kenoy and suggests
shat those lands be surveyed and brought market
- early period as possible General Grant indorscs
this suggestion.
Presentation OF Cane to President johnson.
delegation Of citizens from New York, Connecticut
and several other staes-among whom were Post master
Cleveland, Of Hartford; Mr.. Babcock, Of New Haven
and Aessrs Wheeler, Boitellc and Tillinghast, and
others of New York-caed the President night TO
present him with cane Besides the gentlemen men
toned Justice Field, OF the Supreme Court Robert J.
Walker Judge Sharksy and several other gushed
psrsons were present Mr. Cleveland in presenting the
eans. said
Il gives great pleasure to have prepared for your
acceptance this cane the wood OF which part
OF uscthe Charter Oak-renowned in the history Of
Connecticut Educated In the truth Of the maxim that
s'Resistance TO tyrants is obedience TO God," the
General Assembly Of Connecticut refused obey the
mandate Of the King Of England demanding the sur
number faithful to his trust hid for security in the
hollow OF tho tree from which this cane Is made.
l thought you would appreciate this gif. as
people Tor their lberlies have thought that the
menio would be singulay appropriate gift you, Sir
because ike the trusy agent OF the General Assembly
Of Connecticut, you have cung with tenacious grasp 10
tho constitution Of country at the time Of its great
est danger since the foundation OF the eovernment-a
time OF darkness and gloon resembling that which per-
vaded the General Assembly OF colony In 1867. We
wish you much happiness in all your future life, and
believe that you entertain "malice toward none" but
charty for ALL and that you desire tho speedy coming
OF the good time when our country, irrespective OF
ene generous and comprehensive language q Jefferson,
ave are ali fsderalsts, are all republican,
The PRESIDENT replied folows:-
AR CLEVELAND GEsIxxEs-I feel wholly ncom.
pstent at this moment to make suitable reply 10 the
sentiments you have 30 kindly expressed TO me this
evening know how to appreciate the motives which
confidence . testimonial that my duties have
been well performed Is very gratifying. Evidences
Of thus kind OF sympathy and regard for efforts
honestly directed towards the promotion OF the
general welfare arc gratefully appreciated The
preservation OF the constitution In It's purity, In iis
integrity 80 far as my individual abors could In any
degree Tend TO such result has been the desire OF my
heart not merely during the past four Ave years but
through tho whole period Of my life. The fundamental
principles OF civil liberty whch were extoried from King
John by the barons OF England, a,d which have been
handed down 10 succeeding generations, Il has been
my object faithfully and earnestly 10 maintain 1hey
arc embraced in tho bill OF rights, in tho trial by
jury, and most Of tho leading principles OF
these principles may be transmittsd to our
poserty TO Connecticut and the other States whose sole
ton When we permit ourselves In the pursuit Of any
political object to beyond ns sacred character Of
rights we fall into imminent danger II Connecticut
and the other States succeed In bringing back
country TO It's ancient landmarks TO tho boundaries
marked out by the constitution, they will achieve a
greater victory than was ever won on any neld OF BATTLE
Accept my thanks, gentlemen, for your kindnesa 1
know well how 20 appreciate il AZ this cane has
been taken out Of the Charter Oak which
you your ancient government proud that you have
brought II to my support in these hours OF trial. Ny
tFug m hat vaur udnur haa har,
misplaced.
The Case Of Secretary stanton.
The Senate Capmittse Military Affairs did not
oct definitely oa tAe report OF Senator Howard to-day
n the Stanton case but will the subject 10.
morrow.
Rebel Outrnscs Upon Union Citizens Of Ten
nessee-Correspondence Between General
Thomas aud GeneraisGra
communication from General Grant was sent 10 the
House OF Representatives to-day enclosing report from
Major General Thomas, giving an account OF the pro.
seedlings connected with the military and subse
quent discharge by United States Court OF w. A. MIL
ntin citizen Of Tennessee and parolsd rebel soldier
charged with having violated his parole. Major General
Thomas telegraphed to General Grant in August last as
follews:-
Complaints are constantly made 10 me OF the oppres
returned paroled rebels Am | authorized to arrest
and punish them for violation Of their paroissf
To which General Grant replied
II the civil authorities will not protect Union men
from the violence OF paroed rebels the guilty
&hs violation OF their paroles
General thomas addressed order to the commander
ef the District OF the Tennessee directing him
the paroied rebel soldier who armed with revolver
approached Mr. John Baum in q threatening manner TO
Be- arrested for violation OF his parole and DO confined
In military prison until military commission could
be appointed for his trial. Before this done writ
Of habess corpus was taken out by his friends and he
brought before the United States Court Memphis
Judges Savage and Trisg presiding. Judge Trigs dis
charged the accused ON the ground that ne had not
lated his parole, thereby preventing General Thomas
fays the very action wished for-nameiy, Q trial BY
some competent authority for the crime committed
General Thomss adds
IL is earnestly requested that possible the question
~ issue In this be brought before the Supreme
Court. that u may be decided Dy that tribunal IL this
ts not practcaNe IL recommended that Congressional
action be applied for 1 repeatedly applied to by