New-York tribune., 1868-12-24
WASHINGTON.
GEN. GRANTys POLICY.


STATE SENATOR HENDERSON -NEw-YORK
BARGE OFFICE personal.
WASHINGTON Wednesday, Dec. 23 1868.
Senator of the United States called on
Cen. Grant to-day and asked favor which
tic General declined to grant because it was
impossible. The Senator remarked that he
g.s going away, and would not return for
scne weeks The General replied that he was
f9rry he was going, but if lie was in favor of
t1pending any more money from the Govern
rent Treasury to aid Pacific or other railways,
D. hoped that he would 60 and stay away.
Several members of Congress were present, and
q bricf discussion ensued on the subject of
Government subsidies to railroads and other
corro,ations. The President elect spoke with
emphasis against any further aid being given
20 the Pacific Railroads. He said, substantially
II was very apparent to every man in the
country that our finances needed the closest
attention, and that it is vitality important, if
we intend to pay off the national debt and
rehtcn taxation, to practice the most rigid
economy, and the place to begin with is tho bills
fiat are pending in Congress granting further
subsidies to the Pacific and other Railroads.
10 matter what may be said about the pros
pectiye benefit we are to derive from these
roads, it is too long to wait, and we should
make tie best possible use Of our present re-
sources, without increasing the burden of our
debt by incuuing expensive risks which are
hazardous. The Congressman who were at the
Interview wero astOnished at the frank
rsss with which the General expressed
bis views, while they one and all
pledged him their support. The General at
the same time gave his opinion that there
should be an extra session of the XIIst Con-
crcss The existence of the present Congress
is for so short time that there will be just
barely time to pass the appropriation bills,
End it IS doubtful whether the great question
Of our finances can be properly cared for.
Gen. Grant was at lis headquarters during the
forenoon. and received large number Of visitors.
among whom were Senator Morgan Gen. G. c. Augur.
Gen. RaaslOif the Danish Secretary OF War and other
prominent persons.
The Louisiana Senators in consultation with
Gen Grant today concerning affairs in their State.
It's probable the tour of Gems Babcock and Porter
Of tGrants staff will be extended from Arkansas 10
louisiana and all the Southern States.
A rumor comes to your correspondent from a trust
worthy source that the President Will, on Christmas
day publish final proclamation of amnesty to all
persons who any way engaged IN the late Slave
holders Rebellion and who were excluded in his am
resy of the last 4th of July II win include Jefferson
DAVIS, Breckinridge Slidel Mason, and all Of a
Ike kin.
Ii i5 said that the closing day Of the last session
Of Congress, while the President and his Cabinet
wero in the Capitol building. effort uas made ly
members Of the Senate Committee Foreign Al
Girs, 90 have the President change Gen. Rosecrass
appointment from Minister to Mexico TO that OF Minis
tert9 Russia on account Of Gen. RoscTanss religious
belief in Catholicism The attempt however, failed.
A member Of the Committee who went TO rrgo
ibs action upon Mr.. Seward, that that gentleman
uiglt request the President TO make the proposed
thauce had very warm words with him which re-
s1ed in the withdrawal of Senator from the ROOM
Is It was deemed advisable not to permit the MeXi-
tan Mission to remain vacant dming the recess Of
Congress, Rosecrans was confirmed, against the ex-
pressed wishes, however Of several members Of the
Committee on Foreign Relations
Delegations Of Indians from the MANS creeks
Cherokees and other tribes are in this city, seeking
t0secure additions to existing treaties between them
Gsd the Government relative to the cessions OF lands
aud the improvement Of their domestic condition
kome Of the Indians were in consultation at the In
dau BuTeau to-day, but agreement has been
Elected. The understanding Of the Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs is that the Indian Peace Commission
has been dissolved and that any future official pro-
Ceedngs Of the Commission must be authorized by
sci Of Congress. IL is understood, however that
Gen. Sherman and the other members viii assemble
beIe during the coming month.
A delegation from Colorado is here with intent to
press upOn the present Congress the admission OF
that Territory as a State. The delegation profess TO
have figures showing the requisite population ana
enough arguments to show the adyisab!ity of comply
lag with their request.
question involving the capacity Of diNilleries
and the proper allowances to be made them has been
under consideration by tho Internal Revenue bureau
for some time past. On the argument of counsel rep
resenting some of the largest manufacturers OF spirits
in New-York the Commissioner has recently directed
The resurvey Of all the dsteries in that city, giving
instructions to estimate anew their producing capacl
~, and to make proper allowance for any measure
nent, and for the period during which the ieiment-
ing tubs are required by law to remain empty.
The National Intelligence Of to-day contains long
editorial article, Tecitng the services Of Senator Hen
derson to the country, and urging his reelection 10
the Senate by the Legislature of Missouri The Sen
atOr departed for his home to-day
The city is again nearly deserted Cougressmen
having gone home and the Department clerks having
taken their holiday recess. OF course nobody is
doing anything at the Departments.
William y. Ester5roOk has been appointed Super-
intendent of the construction Of the new bargeoce
on the Battery New-YOTk.