The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-13
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL, 1858.


Harrisburg, TO attend the reunion OF sherman's
armies. The railroad company assigned to General
Grant and Secretary Schoneld o separate car. Gen.
eral Grant had made arrangements to leave here on
Sunday. but as the greater number OF officers had
determined TO 60 this afternoon the President elect
changed his plans and accompanied them.
Opposition to the Transfer Of the indian
Bureau.
Senator John b. Henderson, chairman Of the Sem
ate Committee on Indian Affairs, arrived here to-day.
meeting OF the committee will be held in the early
part OF next week to consider the House bill trans
ferring the Indian Bureau from the Interior to the
War Department. Several members Of the committee,
among them its chairman, are understood to oppose
the measure, and strong effort viii be made to pre-
vent its being reported favoraby to the Senate
Another effort will be made to have the bill taken
from the Indian Committee and sent to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs. This win be sternly
sisted, not only by the members OF the Indian Com
mittee, but by several other Senators. The matter
promises to give rise to lively discussion, during
which 1t is probable some interesting developments
win be made relative to the management OF Indian
affairs.
The New York Naturalization Frauds.
John Jay and Legrand b. Cannon, who are here
now In regard to the alleged election frauds as
committee OF the Union League Club, to demand
Congressional investigation, have been occupied all
day in revising the memorial which they intend TO
have presented next Monday. They are very vigil
liant lest their elaborate composition obtain prema-
ture publication through the correspondents, and
positively II not nsoently refuse to furnish copy.
They are the guests OF Mr.. John A. Griswold ut pre-
sent IL is expected t.ey will be ready to exhibit
their memorial on Monday morning.
The Fashionable Season Mt Washington.
The indications are that the fashionable season,
Vyhfn fu nj hand
Already large number Of distinguished people from
different parts OF the country have arrived here
to remain during the winter, and the city
once more presents sprghtly appearance. Among
the fashi0nables Is understood that extraordinary
efforts are being made by the more prominent gov
eminent officials and leading citizens to render the
coming season especially attractive. On New Years
day the regular levees OF the President will CON-
mence, but on which nights In each week the evees
will be held has not yet been determined The ladies
OF the Executive mansion have decided to discon-
tinue the old custom Of holding evening receptions
Theywill cause the announcement to be made that
during the season they will be 'at home' on deslg
mated afternoons. This change is made, it ia said
with view OF avoiding the immense crowds that
crush into the White House at these evening recep
lions. The announcement "ar homer In this case Is
intended to signify that visits are expected from
those only who are on visiting terms with the Ex-
ecutive family. Ample opportunity, 1t is supposed,
will be given to the general public to call upon the
President and the ladies at the levecs which will be
given by the President
Senator Drake Universal Amnesty.
Senator Drake Of Missouri has written very
long letter TO MAJOR Ellis member Of the Leglsla
ture Of that State, defining his position universal
suffrage and universal amnesty. He is fercely op-
posed to the latter measure until such time can
be done with perfect safety.
Memorial from ST. Augustine, Fla.
The Secretary OF War has received a petition,
signed by the Mayor, Aldermen and resident physi-
clans OF st. Augustine, Fla, asking that certain
earthworKs in that city, thrown up during the war;
be removed on the ground that they basin
for the accumulation Of stagnant water and the ds-
semination OF maiarial disease.
| Detailed Report Of the Destruction Of Fort
Lafayette.
| The engineer officer in charge OF Fort LAFAYETTE
has submitted to the Secretary OF War detailed re-
port respecting the destruction OF that work. with an
| exhibit OF the loss Of engineer property.
Commissioners Rollins Urged to Withhold His
Resignation.
Quite a pressure Is brought upon Commissioner
Rollins by radical members or Congress to induce
him to withhold his resignation. They urge him not
to ofer his resignation, but to hold on to his Office
and take the risk OF being legisated out 1t is I'M
consider his resolution to resign little longer and
1t Is altogether probable that he will conclude Co
remain.
EuIogies the Death OF Thnd stevens.
On next Thursday the death OF Thad stevens Will
be announced In the House. In the speeches Mr.
Dickcy, who represents Thad's district will lead or
and he followed by about fifteen other republicans
and two three democrats. Robinson OF Brooklyn
will probably be among the democratic speakers.
Carriage Of Petroleum On Passenger Steamers.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has ordered the
Supervising Inspector OF Steamboats, OF the district
in which the recent disaster on the ohio river
occurred to make q rigid examination OF the causes
OF the same.
II Is also understood that Mr.. McCulocn has re-
commended to the House Committee on Commerce
the repeal OF all laws parts OF laws authorizing
the carriage freight OF petroleum on steamers
carrying passengers.
Fractional Currency.
Amount OF fractional currency received from the
Printing Bureau OF the Treasury Department for the
week ending to-day, s447,ooO; shipments to the AS
sistant Treasurer OF New York, 100000; to the AS
sistant Treasurer at Louisville, $4,000; to the ma
tional banks s224,2o7.
Treasurer Spinner holds in trust for the national
banks, security for circulation ssll, 900; and
for public deposits, $685. $50; national bank cur
rency issued during the week, slsl, $50; total to
date, s3ll,l6 73e. Mutilated bills returned,
sl0,39432o. Insolvent bank notes redeemed and
destroyed 5000. 227. Actual circulation az this
date, s2es,s57,lso. Fractional currency redeemed
S344, 00o
Personal.
Collector Smythe, Of New York, has been occupied
all day at the Treasury Department with regard to
matters important to the interests OF New York
chants, especially shippers to California.
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