The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-28
WASHING TON.
Visit Of Virginia Republicans to
the President.
THE PROSPECTS OF VlRGINlA'S ADMISSION

lHs fRUSPECtSUf V!RGINlA'S ADMISSION
WASHINGTON Nov. 81, 1862
Tho Spanish War Vessels Not Going TO New
York.
IL Is stated to-day on good authority that the ex
pected Spanish fleet win not go to New York after
ALL that there will be work for our iron cads
1t appears that application was made for the Vito
ria and two others, all Spanish war vessels to go
into the Brooklyn Navy Yard for repairs But 1t was
found that the docks in that yard are not large
enough TO accommodate the vittoria and other ves-
sells; therefore they WIN not call at New York, but
go to Philadelphia or other navy yards where the
Accommodations are greater.
The Situation in virginia-visif of a Re.
publican Delegation TO the President
The Question or Admission to be Decided
by Congress.
Adelegaton OF yrgnians, composed Of State sena-
tors D. G. Carr and F. W. Massln. and J. Amber
Smith, and X. g. W.Jones (cooredl OF the House
Of Burgesses, called at the Executive Mansion
to-day and were admitted to an audience. These
gentlemen represent the Wickham faction, who
boted and design to represent the administration
view Of affairs in Virginia. The delegation
was cordially received by the President and
explained to him the situation OF affairs IN their
State, politically. They alluded to the purposes of
the opposite faction Of the republicans, headed by
Mattox which is said not to have warmly espoused
the cause OF the party. The President surprised
the delegation with his familiarity with the condi-
ton Of affairs In Virginia. which Indicated that he
has been closely observing the course of leading poll
tclans that state. The President said nothing as
to any action that he might take The inference OF
the delegation was, however, that he favored the
admission OF the State II the officers elect could
comply with the necessary provisions Of the recon-
struction laws. The delegation stated that they
represented the progressive spirit in Virginia. and
they were willing to accept the admission II IL came
under this state Of the case. They do not how
ever desire to oppose the admission. and II Con-
gress be satisfied that the State Is eligible for
admission they will not take issue on
that subject, but will attempt to build
up their interest by various means, as to reor-
ganize the party in order to hold at least powerful
influence in directing the future policy OF the State
government. The President said that ne did not
wish to take any part in the matter but leave IL to
the action OF Congress. The delegation here Is
posed OF gentlemen Of influence and ability, who
representatives of the moderate wing OF the republ
can party. Mi. Carr Is q native OF New York, but
resident in Virginia for twenty years. The oppo-
sition faction Is said to be largely composed of
pet-baggers. The delegation Will leave here In
few days.
The New Secretary oil War.
Secretary Beknap accompanied by some other
officials to-day made tour Of inspection OF few
of the bureaus belonging to the War Department,
and expressed himself pleased with the manner in
which the business was conducted During the
inspection the Secretary met with few old en-
ployes who knew him when he was young man
residing ~ GEORGETOWN.
Spurious Report Of the Navy Department.
RODpa0n no nj ath m pnf
the article which appeared in some of the papers
to-day purportng to be an abstract Of his annual
report Is spurious The Secretary says four ffths Of
what is contained in that synopsis does not appear
In his report, and fournfths OF what will be found
in his report does not appear in the synopsis
There was some little excitement at the Navy De.
partment to-day az 10 where the published state
menls about the report were obtained and who
authorized their publication as the secretary's re-
port. 1t appears they were taken from documents
In the Secretary's once by certain BostOnians who
supposed thenIto be the rough draft Of the Score.
tary's annual report.
The Mctsnrraghnn Land Case Decided.
The famous case OF William McGarraghan against
the Secretary OF the Interior came up to-day m the
Supreme Court OF the District. Mr.. McGarraghan
obtained o judgment on writ Of mandamus against
the Secretary compel him issue patent for his
title TO the rancho OF Panocne Grande, In California
on which Is located the New Idria quicksilver mines.
Several weeks ago the counsel OF Secretary Cox
moved to vRcate the Judgment and quash the writ OF
mandamus The cause was argued by counsel on
both SIDES and submitted to the court to-day J. H.
Ashton, counsel for Secretary Cox, moved TO with
draw the motion to quash the writ Of mandamus,
and set aside the judgment Of the court previously
given, which was granted. This .eav es the indy
ment OF the court given in July last In favor OF Nc
Garraghan In full force The Secretary must, there
fore. obey the writs and issue the patents to Nc
Garraghan. In case Of refusal he is liable to fine
and Imprisonment for contempt OF court.
Ogden the Junction Of the Pacific Railroads.
The President OF the Pacific Railroad to-day in
formed the Secretary Of the Treasury that the COM
pany was ready, ana would to-day take formal pos
session OF the road as far as Ogden the junction
between the two roads, This will the return
10 the company OF the surplus bonds sold by the gov
ernment
Fractional Currency Statement.
The receipts OF fractional currency at the Treasury
Department for the week ending to-day amount TO
$258471.
The following shipments were made TO the As.
sisant Treasurer at New York, $50, ooO to national
banks and Others s26 2Oa; Treasurer spinner holds
In trust for national banks, as security for
circulation, $34o,to265o, and for public de-
posts, $i9,a5s,ooo fractional currency redeemed
and destroyed during the week. s424oOo; national
bank notes burned during the week, 1852 o50 total
amount burned, $1s,O03,S76.
Bank currency issued for bills destroyed during
the week, sll2, 14O total amount issued therefor
$i7,so9, $50; balance due for mutilated notes.
$le4 $780, bank circulation outstanding at this date
1929, 1871
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