The New York herald., 1869-01-09

seis IN oareSe ny i9 own Ocers ana crews Tne SUD-
ject was eferred to the Committee the Judiciary.
Charges Against New York Collector.
the chsrges against Collector OCallahan, OF the
Ninth district Of New York, have been received at
the internal Revenue Department. Copies OF the
charges vere furnished to the Secretary OF the
Treasury and TO Fernando Wood the latter having
requesteda copy.
The International Pacific Railroad.
Informaton has been received that the Texas Con-
vertion his passed an ordinance giving the right
of way TO the International Pacific Railroad from
the eastern to the western border OF that State and
q reservation OF twenty miles on each side OF the
road; the Dad to be completed within six years.
This road tsone OF the connecting links OF the Inter-
national lin from Cairo to San Bias on the Pacific
Ocean. ThtTexas Convention Is debating the ques-
tion Of dividing the State.
The New York Naturalization Frauds.
The Roselberg fraudulent naturalization case
which has ben certified from the Circuit OF New
York to the supreme Court Of the United States, will
soon be argued. The select committee examining
into the alleged frauds in the State OF New York has
already takel testimony enough to make 800 printed
octave pages The subcommittee will visit several
parts OF the aate in prosecution Of their inquiries.
Revenue Frauds in louisiana.
Supervisor Creery Of the Louisiana district, is
still In this city engaged in the investigation OF
frauds recently discovered by him in that State. He
will return ina few days to New Orleans.
internal Revenue StoreIxeepers.
Fifty intersal revenue storekeepers were ap-
pointed for New York, who not assigned to duty,
as there is as ret no demand for their services. A
sufficient NUMBER has been appointed for all other
sections throughout the country, excepting the
Fourth Kentudy district. Many OF those who have
haa orvn ntufa foro vvithO inf N dufv
The Freelmcn's Bureau in Kentucky.
Brevet Brigailer General Burbanks has been re-
lieved from duty as Assistant Commissioner Of the
Freedmen's Bureau in the State of Kentucky, ana
Brevet Colonel B. p. Runkle, major Of the Forty
fifth infantry Veteran Reserves, is ordered to that
duty.
Collector OF Georgetown.
John D. Maan, OF Georgetown, who was nomi-
mated yesterda for Customs Collector Of that port,
is backed by many influential parties and will
probably be confirmed.
Hsnorably Discharged.
It was recently stated that Lucius F. Rolfe had
been arrested OF the charge OF presenting fraudu
lent claim against the Treasury Department. He
had hearing today before United States Commits.
sioner Brown, wno honorably discharged him.
The Bridge Across the Connecticut River.
The Senate Committee on Post Ofices and Roads
win hold anothermeetng tomorrow to hear further
argument for and against the construction Of a
bridge Connecticut river which it generally
believed will be reported In favor or
Penny Postage With Great Britain.
cable despat,h states that the system OF a
penny postage setween Great Britain ana this
country is advocated by large number OF the
members OF the new British Parliament that me-
moral signed byhundreds OF the members Of Par
lament has been presented to Reverdy Johnson, re-
auesting him to urge the American government to
adopt system Of fpenny postage between the United
States and Great Britain; that the London Times
prints the mem oril and comments favorably there.
on. This y gretifying " PQstmaster General Ran
dali, who fav6fs cheap rates Of international post
age. In negotiating the present postal convention
with Great Britain which went into operation the 1st
OF January ins the United States ONCE proposed and
urged further reduction Of the international letter
rate Of postage but without success the British once
declining any reduction. Important reductions OF
postage to Great Britain and the countries on the
Continent Of Europe. amounting to about one half
Of the rates previously charged. have been made by
recent post conventions with those countries, and
Postmaster General Randall is ready and anxious to
further reduse the present rates Of postage to the
lowest practicabzs standard. The members of Par.
Lament and the British public who favor this mpor.
tant postal reform should therefore memorabilia
their own government on the subject as the opposi
tion Of the British Post ONCE to cheaper rate Of
postage is the only obstacle to the Accomplishment
OF this object.
Supreme Court Proceedings.
The following motions were disposed OF In the Su-
preme Court To-Day
Nos 800. Davidson ct al. vs. Hereton. No $50.
Same vs.. King. No. 3sl. Same va McMahon Motions
to dismiss were argued.
trict Court OF West Virginia. On motion OF Edwin
N. Stanton the writ OF error was dismissed, without
prejudice TO the plaintiff In error, and to sue out
No. lis. Coyle ct al. vs.. Allen ct al Appeal from
the Supreme Court for the District Of Columbia.
Docketed and dismissed, with COSTS
No. Is. Edmonson es al. VS.. Boundine. Motion ar
gued by Mr.. Stanbery.
No. All. Steamer Union and cargo vs.. United States
United States. No. 41e. The schooner Theresa and
cargo VS.. United States No. 42O. Schooner Jane
Court for the district OF Florida, docketed and dis
missed on motion OF Mr.. Ashton.
No. 18l. Dennison vs. Ping ct al; appeal from Cir.
cult Court OF Louisiana, dismissed.
No. 179. Bark Grapeshot, George Law, claimant,
vs. Masset; motion to dismiss argued In part and
further Na "a to next
hast vs. same; argument of these causes was CON
tinued by John X. Porter Esq.
The argument In the case OF Geo.w. White ct al
an original case in equity-has been fixed by the
supreme Court TOT the nrst day In February. This
suit involves many important questions IN connec.
ton with the disposal OF Texas bonds in that State
during the rebellion.
Personal.
General Frank Blair arrived here yesterday from
New York, and is visiting his father-in-law Admiral
Lee The General expects to leave here Tor St Louis
in the early part Of next week to attend to his duties
as government commissioner OF the Pacific Rail-
road and his visit to the East only for the purpose
Of spending the holidays with his family.
Major General John A. Rawlins has returned tc
the city from Connecticut. The Generals health
seems to be rather better than It was when he went
away before the holidays.
THE F0RTIETH CONGRESS.