New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-16
WASHINGTON.
THE WAsHBURN PARAGUAYAN EXAMINATION
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ILLNESS OF EX-sECRE-
TARY sTANTON-THE NEW CURRENCY-RE-
TRENCHMENT IN THE NAVY DEPARTMENT
CLOSING OF THE CHESAPEAKE CANAL.

CLOSING OF THE CHESAPEAKE CANAL.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSBl
WASHINGTON. Monday, Nov. 10. 1862
The sub Committee of the Foreign Affairs Committee
OF Congress closed the investigation OF the Washburne-
Paraguay matter today They will meet next week to
deliberate prepare report for presentation to Con-
gress. Ex.Mnisers Mcmahon, Wasburne, and Webb
were examined by the Committee. Mcmahon gave his
opinion Of tho present condition Of the Lopez Govern
ment explained his ideas what the interests
of the United States in Paraguay how best served and
the effect Of tho present against Para
quay He also gave further testimony with respect to
the charges OF Washburne Bliss and Mastermann against
Lopez and The point Of this testimony was
statement that Washburne deserted Bliss and Master
man, asking and receiving passports for himself but re-
fusing TO the for the latter gentlemen Gen.
Webb gave history OF his eight years residence
In Brazil and his opinions about in South America
generally Webbs testimony in itself when printed will
fill large sized volume Messrs Washburne and Nc
MahOn allowed to crossexamine each other and. 10
Is stated very spicy and sharp things were said by
both gentlemen, the former the opponent and the
latter champion of Lopez The testimony OF the
Committee very vouminous, and VIII be put into print
Immediately. The cost 10 the Government Of this In
vestgation Will greatly reduce the Contingent Fund OF
Congress.
Secretary stantons health continues matter OF solicit
tude his friends He able to ride out but is not able
to attend to the duties Of his profession.
Of the Treasury Department, returned from New-York
today and delivered Acting Secretary Richardson
official report Of the result OF counting blank sheets and
partly printed money in the American Bank Note Co.'S
possession. The report satisfactory Mr.. Gavn,
President OF that Company accordingly received orders
TO continue the printing Of that portion of the money
allotted the Company &c is advancing under charge OF
Mr.. Guthrie Of Treasurer spnners bureau. 1t Will be
concluded by Thursday next
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal win be closed on Dec.
and the water drawn OF for the purpose Of repairing
the banks.
The S. Garfield. Delegate from Washington Terri
tory delivered lecture this evening in Lincoln Hall be-
fore the Young Mems Christian Association, In relation TO
that Territory Its topography, climate resources popu-
ation and present condition The hall was well filled,
aud Mr.. Garfield, who is nu0nt aud accomplished
speaker commanded the close attention Of his audience
stated many interesting facts, presenting very vivid
picture Of the Territory and its condition. There was
large number OF young men, and the speakers descrip
ton designed encourage emigration 70 the Pacific
Coast and the Territory represented by the lecturer
The Rev. John G. Smith. the pastor OF Presbyterian
Church here the other day voted by his congrega
ton increase ofs 900 year on his salary but he de-
clned to accept increase he satisfied with
the amount now paid him. .
The appropriation for repairs to the Treasury Building
being nearly exhau sted the Supervising Architect was
to-day compelled TO iurlough large number Of artisans
and aborers unt Congress make further appropriations
for the completion Of the work.
Mr. Folger who takes possession OF his Office to-day,
has sgned his intention OF experimenting the counting
OF the bonds gold and other securities IN the SubTeas-
ury as he has to receipt for and verify the same This
he will have done by his clerks and assistants with
some represent Gen. Buteried, the late incum-
bent, as to the correctness OF the count
A commission of the master workmen OF the different
shops 90 the NayyYard here made visit 10 Baltimore
few days since for the purpose OF making inquiries as
TO tho wages paid In tho private shops OF that city
board Of officers has been convened at the Yard 70 make
revision Of the wages paid be based upon the rates
paid by private employers. II is thought number of
changes will De made Work the Government steam
ers Nipslc Kansas Mercury and Fortune is advancing
rapidly. The first VIII DO ready for In short
time. .
An additional argument in favor OF the claim
TO twenty per increased compensation TO Govern
employees found in the closing of the accounts Of
the National Broadway Bank of NewYork which about
TO cease as Government depository During long PEE
Rod immense sums have passed through the bank and
the Treasury aud when the accounts were closed the
other day there mistake OF cent. draft was
drawn by Spinner for the balance in the bank
amounting 10 $sl50 10, which was honored and In the
letter of transmta the bank cashier notified the Treas
ury that there was st duo the Government the Of
one cent An examination OF the ledgers and cash
accounts was instituted, and tho discOv-
| cred. The amount should have been sls.I5O H.
Forthwith Treasurer Spinner notified the Cashier that he
could forward a draft for the amount press copy OF
the letter was made and proper record OF it kept In
due time the bank responded, ncosDg draft for one
cent The Cashier IN transmitting the draft adds that he
is happy to say that the transfer made without dis
turblng financial circles. The letter and draft
ceyed today the necessary records made In half dozen
books the proper Endorsements obtained and the money
drawn deposited TO the credit OF the proper fund
The report OF Commissioner Delano, which has been
finished Ia shortest which has yet been sent 10 Con-
ress from the Revenue Bureau IL covers fifty pages Of
foolseap including figures and tables 1t is known that
he will not recommend any change I'm the whisky tax.
The Hon. Jas F. Wilson Of Iowa left here today for
Boston, for the purpose Of attending meeting Of the
Government Directors the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany
Several squads OF aborers from NewYork and Pennsy
yana have lately passed through here route for Texas
where they are to employed the construction Of the
Southern Pacing RaiigQAd
GENERAL PRESS DfsPATCH1 -,
Geu Simmer United states Treasurer, ~ qnlte SIN,
and his physican, DR.. Blies has requested that no
he kent very quiet. He has been unwen for seVeraI
DAVIS hut had attended 20 his official duties ana devoteu
mich time 10 the preparation of his annual report To-
dav however. he rs confined to his room.
IA Rails haa appointed Assistant Assessor