The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-18


plished in Georgia, TO begin again de noco,
becomes every day more evident the indications
of lively contest among the representative
men Of the State ere plainly visible. An unusually
large lobby Of Georgtans u In the city working
with might and main among the members and with
the Reconstruction Committee for and against q
second reorganization Of the State government. 1t
is to be prepared or the full resumption Of military
control Of the State In case OF emergency that Gen.
eral Meade was summoned here.
General q. o. Howard.
BY direction OF the President Major General o. O.
Howard is honorably mustered Of the service OF
the United States as Major General Of Volunteers to
take erect on the lot OF January 1862 General
Howard consequently falls back to his rank OF Brga
dier General in the regular army, to which he was
appointed December n, 1864. He stands number six
on the list Of brigader generals. as shown by the
Army Register. and also holds the rank Of Brevet
Major General In the army, from March 49, 1855.
The President,s Financial Policy Censured.
The democrats In the Senate made gallant effort
yesterday and today to ward Off the passage Of the
resolution censuring the paragraph in the Presidents
Message relative to the payment Of the national debt
To-day Senator Dixon took the floor and argued at
considerable length the ground that the construc
ton put upon the Presidents Message was incorrect
and calculated to misead. He showed the inconsist
ency OF attributing the idea OF reputation to the
President by explaining what the term reputation
meant. Mr.. Dixon was usual eloquent and AMI
mated In his remarks, and was listened to with
much attention. Mr. Whyte OF Maryland, In the
few observations he made on the same side, showed
himself clear-headed and forcible debater. 1t is
believed Senator Wnyte will be returned for the fun
term by the Maryland Legislature a successor to
Reverdy Johnson.
Collector smythe's Prospects Improving.
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chances for confirmation as Minister to Russia has
occurred to-day. 1t is said that nearly forty Sena-
tors have given assurances that they will vote for
Mr.. Smythe whenever his name comes up in execu-
tive session. There is difficulty about obtaining
vote tomorrow, caused by the fact that the House
resolution Thad Stevens death will come up as
the first business in the morning. 1t Is customary
after announcing deaths OF members to adjourn i'm
medately; but the friends Of Mr.. Smythe making
q strong effort to obtain executive session to-
morrow before considering the Stevens resolution.
Should this plan succeed the probability s that Mr..
Smythe will be confirmed by large vote tomorrow.
Report of Special Commissioner Wells.
The report Of Mr.. Wells, Special Commissioner OF
the Revenue, is very nearly completed and will
be sent to the printer some time in the early part OF
next week. The report Is expected to be ready for
issue about the close OF the holidays.
The COIored Member from Louisiana.
Mr.. Menard, colored man, to-day received his
certificate from Governor Warmoth as member elect
from Louisiana. 1t will be presented in the House
tomorrow. Several papers will also be presented
the House in behalf Of Colonel Hunt, who contests
Menard's right to seat.
Revision of the Naturalization Laws.
In the House to-day Mr.. Van Horn, Of New York,
presented petition from Augustus Frank and
thirtyone others. Of warsaw. N Y, asking for the
revision OF the Naturalization laws. in order to pre-
vent frauds in election. Referred to the Committee
on the Revision OF the Laws.
Nominations by the President.
The following nominations were made by the
President today:-Joseph E. Smith, for Collector of
Customs at Wiscasset, Me-; Daniel r. Stanton for
Assessor Of Internal Revenue for the Seventeenth
district OF New York; Hiram Ketchum, for Collector
Of Customs ct Alaska; Moor N. Falls for Collector OF
Internal Revenue for the Third district Of Maryland;
Thomas B. Wade, Of Montana Territory. to be Agent
for the Blackfeet and other neighboring tribes Of
Indians; George s. Gale, Of Ney York. 70 be Pension
Agent OF the Widows Agency atNcw York city, vice
Forbes.
Judge Fullerton nj the White House.
Judge Fullerton had another interview with the
President to-day, and 1t Is understood he in
structed to return to New York and prepare certain
papers necessary before any further steps taken
In the matter Of the alleged completely OF certain
Judge Fullerton is to come back here again in about
a week.
Preparing for Grants Inauguration.
The Soldiers and Sailors National Executive Com
mittee have appointed subcommittee, resident in
Washington to provide quarters for soldiers and
sailors coming to participate in the Inauguration OF
the President elect. This committee met tonight
and organized for the work assigned them Letters
asking Information as to quarters, &C., may be ad-
dressed to Colonel G. W. Taylor. Secretary Wash
ington ID. &.
The Indian Bureau Bill.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs agreed
unanimously to-day to report Senator Henderson's
bill OF last session making the Bureau of Indian
Affairs distinct and independent department OF the
government. Mr.. Henderson VIII report the title OF
the bill on Monday and about the middle Of January
win call 1t up amended and improved form for
the consideration OF the Senate.
The River and Harbor Bill.
The Senate Committee on Commerce had up for
consideration this morning the bill OF last session
for harbor and river Improvements, a scheme OF
some magnitude, involving millions OF dollars. 1t
was agreed to postpone its further consideration
until tomorrow.
Taxes ON Spirits and Tobacco.
The Senate Finance Committee held meeting and
agreed to report q bin to amend the act imposing
taAeS Oh ustlicu SPIRITS anu tOOacCO, changing
date OF Its going into operation from the LIST Of Janu
airy to the 18th OF February.
Bridging the Connecticut River.
The Senate Committee on Post Onlces and Post
Roads had session this morning. at which bill
for constructing railroad bridge across the Con-
necticut river was discussed without definite action
being taken. There Is q lobby here strongly opposed
to the measure.
Supervisor for Iowa and Minnesota.
Willis Drummond has been appointed Supervisor
OF Internal Revenue for the district composed OF the
states OF Iowa. Minnesota and Nebraska and the
Territory OF Dacotah.
Bonds for the Union Pacific Railroad.
Bonds bearing date from the 10th inst. were issued
from the Treasury Department to-day to the Union
Pacific Railroad Company amounting to 100000.
Naval Orders.
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