New-York tribune., 1868-04-06
WASHINGTON.

81 TALEsShru TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, April 5, 1868.
The Senate held short executive session SatuT
kiay. Nr. Spauldng was confirmed as Collector of
kho Eighth District New-York but the vote was
subsequently reconsidered
Senator Morrill, intends TO call M several of the ap-
preparation bills in the Senate tomorrow, and Will
ask the Senate to act many OF them as possible
before 1t again meets as a court on Thursday. The
Navy and the miscellaneous appropriation bills are
ready to he acted on and they WILL IN all probability
come up first
I The President sent TO the House, yesterday, re-
mort from the Secretary of State in relation 10 the
goatons and treaties with any of the German States
knce the st of January last relating to the nights Of
natuIalzed citizens. In of the letters from Mr..
Bancroft. January 90 he says: -~a--~ ~-- ~---s
, Count Bismarck informs that the British Govern
en has inquired Of him as to the answer Of the Irusan
RiOvernmcnt the subject of naturalization In reply
he informed them of the intention OF this Government 10
understanding with that Of America accord
ing TO request
The remarks of Count Bismarck implied that the
British Government is inclined to follow the example
of Prussia and that the settlement of the question
sro will be virtually a settlement for Great Britain.
Mr.. Seward 80 Mr.. Bancroft, Feb l9, says:
"Ihaye Informally suggested to the British Minister
here that proceeding. In form Of mutual common
Legislation IN the two countries would be more simple
nstarap1tn laws existing between tie United States
aud the tvo Governments respectively, inasnuch as
fnent between tie United states Great Britain be
sides that ~ the conflicting naturazation laws dne
tnclude Of the treaty recently con-
cuded between the United states and the North German
Confederation"
Mr. Bancroft in explaining the history of the nego
fist0n. says:
On the qsestOn Of the right Of expataton there arose
no dlscIssn 1t recognized by the laws Of both coun
tries. On the question OF residence as condition OF
naturalization which the mother country should respect
there ssse no % the %s OF % esGenGG qsrS %"s
absence Of zen years; ours a residence OF hye With
willing To accept the American rule it had received
she sauctoz OF the Administration Of Washington. and
had Xed by the OF than three score
years should the United States see fit for It's
own Pursss as lately IN me act OF July IT, lS92 10 con
TO not impaired hut the meaning OF this treaty
1hst they VII not ask North Germany to recognize such
HaturalzatlOD TIL the adopted citizen shall have com
pleed the sern OF residence now required by the nor
5na laws
The sub Committee on Ways and Means are en-
gagged in maturing entirely new bill for the collec
tion Of te revenue which they expect to report im
nlediately after the Impeachment trial. 1t may be
made known in advance that the report will not re-
commend q reduction of the tax the Committee
think that she tax il stands be collected
The Pacific Railroad Committee held two sessions
last week for the purpose of hearing the statements
OF prominent railroad men relative To Government
aid to the Northern and Southern Pacific Railroad |
lines.
The Reconstruction Committee has decided that |
only one Constitution should be submitted to the |
people of Florida for ratification at the coming cleo
ton and Vill recommend to the House that the |
" Reed Constitution it is called, which was |
adopted By the majority of the Convention, be ac-
cepted ~ the legal organic act OF the State. 1t |
provides fa1 impartial suffrage, in compliance with
tho requirements of the Committee.
Samuel & Courtney, United States District Attor |
1ey for Nesv- York is here in consultation with the
Treasury Department for the purpose of bringing |
about a settlement of the champagne and sherry |
wine cases Mr Courtney is said 10 be anxious that
they nisy be disposed of in some way so that they
may 90 Oft the docket 1t is added that he is also
endeavOrIag to settle number Of cases OF seizure OF
vessels n1,,ter the NonIntercOurse act which have
been in the Courts since 1SG1.
. A movement is on foot here among prominent |
citizens from the Pacific slope TO press the nomna-
ton Of Senator Williams. of Oregon for Vice Presi-
dent on the ticket with Gen. Grant. The claim IS
that California, Oregon and Nevada Will unite on
Senator Williams and instruct their delegates TO
work for h. S nomination
The Mf,eor and all the other elective officers of |
Alexgndrl4 Va, with the exception OF four OF |
the eiehr Aldermen, have been or are 10 be |
snnmone9 TO the office of the Military Commis- /
sioner OF Election and Registration for that |
District 10 answer whether not they can take |
the oath shat they have never given counten-
anoe. council and encouragement to persons engaged
the applicants for the various offices TO be soon made
Eacant arp numerous but that difficulty Will be eX-
teriepc,d 10 filling them from among the whlte |
residents ~ the city who lived here previous TO the
war bectIlse nearly all of that class voted lOr the
Ordinance OF Secession.
In the ezae of certain foreigners who came TO the
United ~ ,aea leaving wives III Europe not heaIq
from for 1tirs remarked here, entered the army ana
were kiIrfe their American families alone are fecOe
Tzed a. sssited to receive the arrears OF pay and
lsunty nee II would be impossible 10 lINesugate
every f0rcI IN case. presented as IL must De- III le
first on er IGTtc evidence as 70 make sure
that franz had not been practlced where the IA !
cilities for 1raud not so numerous aud dlhcut
of detectIa1. ~ n I'll.
Cn,umia,,.ster of Indian Affairs; Thomas MURPHY,
Superiufescldeut Of Indian Affairs; a. ". Boone
Snecia Indian Agent and G.. {. snow Indian agent,
a. a c0na,usSiOn to negotiate with the Great ana
Little Osase Indian tribes. by authority conferred
iIy the acf uf Congress approved February ~ lSoI
, Mr. Clever delegate 10 Congress from Ne"-Me1lco'
called 0ai tle President yesterday morning accom-
panied bv r~o of the Pueblo, New-MeXico, trlDe ol
Indians VINO here. They paid their respects 10
the President and were presented by INN WIN MS /
photograph and gold medal. v.
= Secretsnrr mcCuOch has received the following |
latter incIpsn ng So and pOstmarked Fremont, ONO:
1,eas,,r the United St0teSThe ncOscd 30 belongs
to ths Tured states Treasury. Please credit II 70
Tnon defender, aud apply it on Impeachment OF tho
President - .. .,,,,
,uo1ed bg rbe Presidents counsel in the lmpeach- |
Ma GrI, Hancock has not yet announced the site
of his Headquarters in tins city
THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.
The follawing is the bill which was introduced
-, 1d c1,urchiu of New York. March 80, TO amend