The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-19
Speeches on the Alaska Purchase, the In
'drstrial Interests of the Country,
the Finances and the Re-
construction Bill.
THE CHASE POLITICIANS IN COUNCIL.
Tho Seat Of the Mormon Delegate from Utah
Contested by a Gentle.
UbnserVative Movements for Reson-
gtruction.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1853. /
IL 40 O'Clock z. Ia.
Tho Supreme Court Bill.

ii 80 O'Clock +. ii.
Tho Supreme Court Bill.
nothing has yet been done by the Judiciary Com
uittee OF the sensts with the House bill regulating
shal constitute majority Of the Supreme Court.
when Is introduced in committee there is every
TO belevs that long and lively dsc son OF its
merits wi result and from all that be gathered Of
The sentiments Of Senators regarding the matter its
defeat Is fcregone conclusion. The fate, however, OF
she Reconstruction bill may be Different as far as
present appearances CO. SO intent the radicals upon
reconstruc;ing tho Southern States by the present
process, il possible. that whatever msgiv-
ings may be felt to the constitutonalfty
Of their projected measure the absolute necss-
E,y 70 the very life Of radical rule that negro
government shall be put in operation speedily pos
sible in tfss South win, is thought, overcome the
scruplss or moderate minded Senators, and the
bill become saw ~ far, At least Congress s con-
csrncd
Rishss Of American Citizens Abroad.
The COMMITTEES on Foreign Affairs will report about
Thursday next bill In relation 10 the rights OF natural
ized citissna There is a agreement among
she members Of the committee to decide upon such
report win give entire satisfaction to the naturazed
citizens Of tho United States.
THE Utah Contested Election Case.
The defeated candidate Of the Genties in Utah, Mr.
MeGrony has arrived here TO submit evidence 10 the
Committee Elections towards con,esting the of
M Hoop the sitting Delegate from the Territory Of
SAINTS. Mr. NcGroarty claims that the elections
Quoted by the bishops of the Mormon Church. who act
Is judge at the polls, not only unfair but wholly
~ vars Mce with the mode prescribed by United States
aw 'fhs evidence will set forth all the pecuaries Of
the I'd ministration Of civil affairs by tho Mormons.
The Chase Men In Council.
nieetng was held last night by the great lights Of
The idic republican party at tho residence of Chief
Justice Chase. The company was not numerous, but
was very select The subject under consideration
20 ind the shortest cut for MT Chase to the nomination
for the next Presidency What plans laid out for
the coming campaign have not yot ira inspired
Conservative Movements for Recommendations
Tho Southern Registry Lists TO BE Revised.
New Orleans 10 lust now the key Of the conservative
position South. The compulsory resignation Of Governor
Flanders, with other decided movements in pro-
sress. indicates the beginning OF new regime in the
military districts Hancock s to be made tho pioneer
In great flank movement South restore the
presented States Ear the Reconstruction acts
win allow to the basis OF civil Law. This Is
said by persons high in the confidence OF the
Executive 20 be the pelicy determined
The other military commanders will be directed to
follow Hancocks lead, ar failing TO DO 10 win BIO re-
moved. 1t 10 Mr. Johnso ms purpose to have the Re-
construction laws fairly carried out They deemed
outrageous enough they stand, without any forced
radical construction being put upon them. In pursu-
Of this plan IL said That General Hancocks first
will be the following In the State Of Louisiana
there thousand negres the registry OF voters
who born In Africa and have been natural
lied The question never asked OF Q black
"whers were you born'' but every white
quirsd To declare whether hs was born in the United
States not whether be Ia ever boon natlraized
The government Is said TO ibs in possession Of
secret circular issued by Geueri Sheridan Al the
me registration in progress directing the ulcers
whom register and whom These instruc tons
OF the sweeping partisan character Even sexton
the annqua.ed fossils retained around the country
churches for years and who OF cd being Old resi-
dents likely the ratica tcket-are
strued to be ocers Of the eonfed eracy" and dsran
shised Hancock viii iasue commission in every
parish 70 examine the register and strike of the
Of all persons illegally registered ani also to take cog
or all applications for registf alton Improperly
refused and TO put these the Vista One result
or this purging OF the registry wi undoubtedly
be 10 defeat the constitution VIII CHI the back
and convention hs mnering out.
In other military departments the same policy
viii probably have similar rebuilt General
Hanoocks next proceeding will probably be TO con-
the State Legislature; not exactly TO convene
H. either; the Legislature is in existence. II sberi-
dan tAciily recognized it, legality by ssuiny order
pvohbins It's assembling, Hancock will scnd that
order. The Legislature then meet and d, wise
for the financial relief OF the State 20, ernmer
Other movements Of equally conservative character
contemplation; but these will be the nrs carried
The progress OF these and their cepton
ny Congress will Be watched with great interest.
Cnucns Of Democratic CoBgressmcD.
Tho democratic Congressman hold a caucus last ight
d Ia not known what they did, ~ they pledge "a ZEN
solves communicate account Of their proca ed
iEgs TO outside parties.
The Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury.
Edward Cooper, Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
10 expected to return from bis Tennessee TIM
evening A large number Of applicants for appoint3
menl the different branches OF the Treasury Depart
ment here anziousy awaiting tho return OF the
Ass stant Secretary, who left instructions whom he de-
parted that appointments should be made during his
absence.
The Commissionersbip of Patents.
The contest for the Office Of Commissioner Of Patents
81 stn going on. Although At was generally understood
that General Cox would certainly be nominated by the
President IL easy matter to distinguish
which OF the applicants has the 'insde track, s u
10 called in political circles All the candidates have
navy powerful friends that the President doubtless
feels unable 70 decide between them.
.The Weekly Statement Of the Treasury
Department.
The following statement Of the financial transactions
Of The government from the report OF the Treasury
Department for The week ending todsy:-
Amount OF fractional currency issued from
the Printing Bureau o. the Treasury De-
psrtmsni for the week ending to-day !. $500, 500
Amount shipped during the same period 70
the Assistant IRE asurer al New York loo, 0o0
Amount issued to the depository al Baiii-
more. .....-ss.s ..s.sss....s. tViVVV
oSsrs. ''sa0u - ' 2Oi,5ss
The Assistant Treasurer Of the United states
hode In trust for national banss AZ ths
date security for circulation United
stsios bonds amounting to........... 81, 100 200
FOR deposits Of public moneys. ....... oii1O'is0O
fractional currency redeemed and destroyed
during the week. ........... ........... $50 800
National bank notes issued during the week. l5s,s60
Total amount issued 20 date ......... 305 S4e, eel
Prom tbis 10 10 be deducted she following
suuisssd bins retained ............... 6sOs, sos
Hotss OF insolvent banks redeemed and
burned by the United states Treasurer H.. $50, $50
Leaving IN actual circulation AZ this date 200 800 290
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