New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-27
VOL. XVII. ..N0~S,388
WASHINGTON.

JOHNSON RF5ICENT-wHIsKY TAX-lNIER-
ysT OF CILANLERs SPEECH - SECRETARY
STATIONS REoUIsITIoNs
Nv ,n.ueaIra 70 TRSUSG
WASHINGTON, Wednesday Feb. 49, 1863
The CITY has been all day and is tonight very
auiet and though impeachment is still the topic gen.
orally discussed it is no longer regarded as an issue
20 fight over OF as a bone of political contention
The Democrats seem to have lost all interest IN it,
and generally say that they don't how it goes
A prominent Democrat said tonight, What IS
johnson 10 usi We did not elect him, and We have
got very little from him. do not care one cent
whether they put him out or keep him in" Then
nDother-one of the General Committee of Tammany
Hal-said to-day that he did not believe that 5000
men could be found in NewYork to cross the Brook
lyn ferry to save johnson from impeachment. The
Presidents ofnceholders, and those who expect
Offices from him, the only persons mere VINO say
word for him. They of course, regard IL as an OUT
rage. usurpaton and the like and prOphesy that it
will not succeed though when questioned on the
ground on which they base their opinions, they
cannot give very clear or definite answers. On the
ether hand the Republicans everywhere are in favor
of it, and only want TO fair trial. Again there
is q class who say nothing, and who are willing to
follow in the wake of the successful party
A requisiton from the War Department, dated
Feb 25 in favor of Mr.. Martin, for Quartermasters
stores furnished the Government and signed by +.
H. Stanton, Secretary of War. was sent TO the
Treasury Department last evening. This was the
6rst requisition since the order of removal NO &C
ton was taken II last evening and the report was
that it would not be honOred by the Secretary of the
Treasury. 1t was approved, however by the Second
Controller this morning, and Mr.. McCullOch
Immediately afterward signed warrant for the
amount which was paid by Gen. Spinner. This I'M
doUbtedly settles the point far the recognition
of Mr. Stanton by the Secretary of the Treasury is
concerned The Clerks in the War Department
were alarmed lest they should not get their salaries
Al the end of the month"; but warrant was signed
for that purpose to-day for $4,000. Other requi-
sitions were honOred to-day. Adj.-Gen Thomas has
made no demand on the Treasury for money as Sec
rotary of War, and it is thought he will not take
any such action.
The Sub Committee on Impeachment met early
this morning and, it is understood, had long dis
Oassion relative to the basis and the extent of the
charges to be preferred against the President 1t is
generally believed that they will travel a little
outside the removal of Mr. Stanton, and include
some of the strong points which developed in
the former Investigations, well as some matters
which have recently come TO light, revealing the
Presidents movements since the removal The Com
mittee took some very important testimony to-day
tOuehins this subject Among the witnesses who
were examined was Gen. Emory, who commands the
troops in this Department and he testified to certain
essential points connected with one of the intended
specifications. The Committee expect to have their
report ready for presentation tomorrow afternoon,
40 as to get immediate action on it by the House,
and SO that it may be sent to the Senate On Monday
Friday and Saturday are to be devoted to the discus
sion of the report under the rules which were
adopted yesterday and the vote is to be taken at
o'clock on Saturday afternoon.
The Senate was duh and uninteresting to-day.
The morning hour was spent in discussing bill re-
ported by Mr.. Stewart Of Nevada to authorize the
President to surrender persons accused of murder,
arson or robbery in other countries and escaping to
the United States. No action was taken. Mr. How
ard from the Special Committee Of seven appointed
60 take action on the subject of impeachment, re-
reported resolution which was adopted that the
Senate viii take proper order upon the House resolu-
ton of impeachment, of which due notice shall be
given 70 the House Of Representatives. At o'clock
the Reconstruction debate was resumed to allow
Mr. Salisbury to read long and very Democratic
speech to which very few listened. Some miscel
laneous business was then transacted No Executive
Session was held.
In the House to-day most of the time was con-
sumed on the Indian Appropriation bill. Mr. Butler
had charge Of the BILL aud Mr. Chanler of New-YOrk
did most Of the talking. He spoke at length
against certain features of the BILL and his remarks
were so interesting that Democratic member IN the
seat next to him. with his feet his desk his head
hanging on his breast and an unlghted cigar In his
mouth sat Numbering during their delivery. The
Amendatory Reconstruction BILL as passed by the
Senate, was also passed by the House.
The following is the Amendatory Reconstruction
bill as it passed the Senate and House of Represent
atves to-day and goes to the President for his sigma
ture:
AN ACT supplementary provide for the Efficient gov
.run.u, Of n. Rebel States passed and facilitate
theiT restoration.
SECTION That hereafter any election authorized by
the act passed March g. 1867 entitled An Act supple
entary 10 an act TO provide for the efficient gov
eminent Of the Rebel States, passed March O. 1867 and
20 facilitate their restoration. shall be decided by
tory Of the votes actually cast and at the election in
which the question Of the adoption or rejection OF any
constitution submitted any person duly registered in
tho State may vote in the election district where he
Offers TO VOTE when ne has resided therein for the ten
days preceding such election upon presentation Of
his certificate Of registration, his adavt other salts
factory evidence under such regulations the district
commanders may prescribe.
SEC 2 And be Il further enacted, That the Constitu-
tonal Convention Of any of the States mentioned in the
acts 10 which this is amendatory may provide that at
the time Of voting upon the ratification Of the Consttu
Son the registered voters may vote also for members Of
the House Of Representatives Of the United States and
for all elective officers provided for by the said Consttu
ton and at the election the officers who shall make
the return Of the votes cast the ratification or reec
ton of the Constitution shall enumerate and certify the
votes east for members Of Congress
The Ways and Means Committee investigated the
whisky question as affecting the Revenue to-day,
and decided to retain the tax on whisky of g. and
not to reduce it, as was urged to so % cents The
Committee think that high duty be as easily
COLLECTED as low one and will so frame their bill