The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-06-02
Gen. Stoneman Assigned to Command
in Virginia.
F1NArCIAE EMP osE
The National Typographical Convention

WASHINGTON, June l.-At 10 O'Clock this morn
ing the president conducted Schofed to the war
department. After the president left, General
Grant visited Secretary Schofeld.
The Senate is discussing a resolution thanking
Stanton.
Daylight found the votiag places generally
crowded with negroes. The election is passing
of quietly, with the chances favonng the Demo
Gratis.
Se1ldte-A Joint resolution Of the Ohio legisIa-
ture protesting against tampering with impeach-
ment judges, was referred to the corruption com
mttee.
The resolution thanking Stanton passed-Hen.
derson. Ross and Fowler of the Republicans vo-
ting nay.
The Arkansas admission bill was resumed. and
after very long debate, the bill passed 81 to as
it came from the House. The bill goes to the
president.
Adjourned.
House-Under the regular Monday call the fol-
lowing were introduced:
A bill constructing telegraph and railroad from
Washington TO Cleveland Ohio.
joint resolution by Eggleston, OF Ohio. au-
thoriziDg the secretary OF war TO employ Bing
ham and Butler 10 prosecute Mr.. Davis.
A bill removing from certain Mississippians po
itical disa abilities.
A bill establishing Immigration agencies.
A bill granting lands for telegraph and railroad
from Kansas to Santa Fe.
A bill for the better preservation Of the lives of
passengers by steamers.
A bill restoring the office of commissioner of
public buildings.
A resolution continuing Winnie Ream in her
room was tabled-6l to a.
Van Trump offered a resolution that the commit
tee on military affairs be instructed to negotiate
with the Mount Vernon Association for the histOri-
fiop Tor the use of the capitol turnkey. fhe
House refused TO receive the resolution.
A resolution calling for information of arrests
OF citizens of Columbus, Ca, lies over.
A bill was introduced forbiddlng prosecutions Of
treasury and freedmen's bureau agents for Official
acts
A resolution declaring national bonds taxable
for national purposes.
The House refused to entertain resolution de-
claring il violatiVe of the Constitution to seize
private kilograms and papers.
The House ordered a recess from to here
after, and night sessions to be devoted to the tax
bill.
The tax bill was taken up. Schenck made
long speech. He said Z" / take occasion to say
now that it is not the expectation of the commit
tee that the 81 tax on whisky will be retained. by
the House. Had this reduction been known four
months ago the government would have lost four
millions Of dollars. have come very reluctantly
TO the conclusion that reduction should be
made" ScheDck indicates the probable tax at
IS cents, st which rate, with the additional taxes
on whisky merchants, and capacity tax on dis
tilleries, he estimates the revenues at seventy
millions. Schenck intimated that the increased
tax on cigars would not be insisted upon. Kelly
favored that the tax on whisky be not over forty
cents per gallon.
Adjourned.
The Senate judiciary committee report against
Stanbery's confirmation.
No present change in the subordinate personal
of the war department is contemplated.
ReVerdy johnson is mentioned in connection
with the British mission.
Tne f0llOsing is Grants letter Of acceptance:
"WAsHKGroN, May %, 1858.
Gen. Joseph Hawy, President Of the National Union
Republican Convention
Informally accepting the nomination of the
National Union Republican convention of the 2lst
OF May inst, IL seems proper that some statement
OF views beyond the mere acceptance of the nom
ination. should be expressed. The proceedings of
the convention we're marked With wisdom, moder-
alton and patriotism, and / believe express the
feelings of the great mass Of those who sustained
the country through its recent trials. indorse
their resolutions. II elected 10 the office Of
president OF the United States. il will be
my endeavor to administer all the laws
in good faith, with economy and with
a view Of giving peace, quiet and protection
possible. or AZ least emnently Improper 10 Law
down policy to be adhered to, right or wrong,
through an administration Of four yeas. New po-
liteal issues not foreseen are constantly arising
the views of the public old ones are constantly
changing; purely administrative odicer should
pe lelt ITee 10 execute the VIII OF tneDeO-
pie. have always respected that will and al.
ways shall peace and universal prosperity, its
sequence, with economy of administration will
tighten the burdens OF taxation while it constantly
reduces the national debt. Let us have peace.
With great respect,
'Your obedieut servant, L. s. GRANT,
The president has assigned Gen. StOneman, IN.
der breyet rank, TO command in Virginia.
The radical canvassers are doubtful about the
city acknowledgements more confident of re-
sult Vote close. Betting odds favor the Demo.
Gratis by three 10 five hundred.
Schenck, in his financial expose, to-day, est
mated the total expenditures for the next fiscal
year ct S352O0CO00, and the receipts from all
sources at ss60 900, 600.
The National Typographical convention met to.
day. and elected Robert McKtchie Of New York,
president; Gerard Sith Of New Orleans, 6rst
vice president Geo. W. Mcdonald Of Chicago,
seccDd vice president Jno Collins Of Cincinnati,
recording secretary and treasurer, and VIM. A.
Turner Of Philadelphia, corresponding secretary.
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