New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-21
WASHINGTON.

THE COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE
his DECISION TO BE GIVEN THIS WEEK
THE SENATE TO ADJOURN ON THURSDAi-
THE CASE OF GEN. BURBRIDGE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNEl
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April TO- 1862
The most important of the NOMINATIONS hiaue "
he Senate to-day, were those OF James heuey dc
Postmaster. and Thomas McElrath Appraiser OF Ner-
cbandise in New York city, These are both renonina-
tions Two more ex-Congressmen are III Iuck, Ootn
hailine from Tennessee, David A. Mum, ana James
Mullins. members of the House from Tennessee IN
the 4st Congress nominated to Office the former
70 be Minister at Ecuador and the latter an officer of
Internal Revenue in his own State. The nomination
of Mr. Russell of Pennsylvania to be Minister at
Ecuador was to-day withdrawn, it being evident to
all concerned that he could not be confirmed.
The Foreign Relations Committee had another
long session. to-day for the purpose of taking definite
action on all the nominations for foreign missions
now before them for confirmation. Mr.. Piless name
rs Minister TO Brazil taken up, and the Commit
tee instructed Mr. Sumner to make adverse report
in his case, wholly on the ground of unftness The
case Of Garlic was next brought up and an adverse
report agreed upon, not account OF unhtness out
because of his political record since the Rebellion.
Gen Russell Of Pennsylvania, nominated as Minister
TO Ecuador was opposed by Senator Cameron, VINO
informed the Committee that neither be nor his col
league asked for this appointment, and an adverse
ranort vvos.a also made in his case His name, how
ever was. to-day, withdrawn by the President and
that of ex-Congressman Num- of Tennessee sub
stituted. The name of j. Russell Jones' Minister to
Belgium was then brought up. 1t was stated by the
Chairman and other members of the Committee that
President Grant was particularly anxious that his
name should be reported on favorably, which was
accordingly done. The Chairman was then directed
10 report all the remaining Foreign Mnisters-some
10 in number-to the Senate for confirmation. Presi-
dent Grant to-day stated to several Senators that
he did not desire the attendance of the Senate after
Wednesday. That all the nominations that he cared
about sending would be sent in to-day The remain
ing appointments which he desired to make could
Just as well be made after they adjourned.
According to appointment the great tax case, in
volving the liability of the Wall-st. bankers and
brokers to pay tax their call loans under section
no of the Internal Revenue act, argued before
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to-day. The
brokers we're represented by Messrs. John E. Burri,
Clarence A. Seward and r. c. Olcott; and Assessor
Webster was on hand to speak for himself. Besides
Commissioner DelanO, there were present Deputy
Commissioner Douglas and Solicitor Smith, all OF
whom gave close attention to the arguments of coun
sci, and suggested points for debate. The Commits
sioner took the papers and announced that he would
give his decision this week.
Riotte, several days ago nominated Minister
confirmed to the latter mission, being the only dplo
matte appointment confirmed. A lot of postmasters
and revenue officers were also settled. Rx-GOv.
Hartman of New Hampshire was also confirmed as
Naval Officer at Boston,
The Senate was in open session to-day, from noon
until about o'clock. Senator Ross made personal
explanation regarding his interview with the Presi-
dent denying that any improper language was used
by either gentleman. He asserted that wounded
fl1osw X,rr
her sons who had enjoyed the home freside during
the war. appointed in their places. He closed by
promising his adherence to the Republican party.
Senator Pomeroy said. in reply, that the people Of
Kansas would sustain the appointments made in that
State and that he himself sustained them. The ad-
ournment question was then taken up, Mr.. Sumner
and Mr. Pomeroy protesting against adjournment be-
fore Friday, the latter always having eye In
dian matters giving as reason that there was to be
change in the government of the Indians. and Qua
kers were to be nominated to the positions of Indian
Agents and superintendent, &c, and these would
require several days attention. A resolu-
ton to adjourn Thursday was finally
passed. and the Senate went into executive session
when the San Juan boundary treaty came up. 1t
was discussed for some time, when Garrett DAVIS
took the floor to the CONSERVATION OF ALL in favor OF
IN early adjournment. He manifested an unmistok-
able intention of talking the Senators to death. He
was finally chOked oil by q motion 10 postpone the
treaty until tomorrow for the purpose OF tax
ing up such nominations as were unobjec-
tionable, which was carried by an overwhelming
vote The subject will be resumed tomorrow. and
when a vote Is reached. if reached at ALL the treaty
will be laid aside until next session.
In view of the fact that the Senate had decided not
10 adjourn until Thursday. it is believed the Pres
dent will reconsider his determination to send no
more nominations to the present session, and that
list will accordingly be transmitted tomorrow.
The case of Gen. Burbridge. arrested yesterday on
a warrant issued by the authorities of the State of
Missouri charged with enlightenment and fraud. was
heard before one Of the cOurts of this city to-day
Burbridge was discharged, owing to some informal
ity in the papers
In the Over Court to-day, Mrs. Dickson was
amined and testified that Gen. Dyer said to Gov.
Ford. when the Amsterdam contract under dis
cussion that he Dyer was entitled to royalty, but
both her testimony and that Of her husband differ
from that given by them before the Ordinance Com
mittee being less positive TO Gen. Dyers assertion
As to his claim to royalty. Mr.. Field, Gen. Dycrs
counsel moved the Court TO order the prosecution to
put Nolan L. Wizard and II. +. Mann, who were
among the accusers of Gen. Dyer. on the stand. He
wished to cross-examine them. Mr.. Arrick, as
counsel for the accusers resisted the motion, but MIR.
Wizard himself was present, and desired TO be ex-
ahmed The Court, after argument denied the
motion.
The prosecution in the Dyer Court of Inquiry have
not yet finished their case, and nobody knows when
they will The Court is evidently tired of the case,
and have at last begun work in earnest Sessions
are now daily held from 10 until o'clock.
The usual Tuesday Cabinet meeting was held to-
day. Among the callers at the White House were