The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-23
WASHINGT0
Speech Of Msnard, the Colored Congressman
Elect, Before the Election Committee.
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Bill for the Construction Of an East River
Bridge Introduced in the Senate.
Another Specie Payment Bill
iM the House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1869.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ~, loos
.Tssc Overland Mail Contract.
The Webs Fargo investigating committee had a
number OF witnesses before them to-day but nothing
or Importance was elected Among those examined
was J. O. Easement, of the Union Pacific Railroad.
lie testified that the accumulation OF mail matt er
aIong the route took place when the old contract
with Wells, Fargo Co. expired, and before the new
one was made. Mr. Spaids, the son OF the man who
was the lowest bidder for the contract testified that
himself his father offered to carry the mails for
$500 600 less than Wells Fargo Co., but they could
not get any satisfactory answer to their letter
Mr.. Titop, banker or New YORK, who seems to have
been the hacker OF Mr.. Spaids, corroborated this
statement. The whole thing is very much mixed
Up aud the investigation does not promise much,
except the usual expense 10 the government for wiz:
nesses photographers and printing
Nominations by the President.
The President nominated to the Senate to-day Jo
seph j. stewart OF Maryland, to he Minister 70 Con
stahtinople; Selah Waters, Of Tennessee to be Min
iier Resident at Eucador; Delos Lake TO be United
States Attorney for the district Of California; J. NJ
Grlssom, TO be Pension Agent at ST. Louis.
The Louisiunn Contested Election Case.
Menard, the colored Congressman from Louisiana,
appeared before the Committee Elections to-day
and made an elaborate argument In his own behalf.
lie spoke without any embarrassment, and seemed
to be thoroughly posted about the whole matter The
committee were very favoraby impressed with his
speech. There seems to be general understanding
that, whatever is done in the case. Menard VIII not
get his seat for tine reason that with all the boosted
love the negro expressed by the radical Congress
men they have desire to have HIM occupy a seat
along with them in the House.
The Virginia Conservative Delegation.
Colonel John b. Baldwin, with large delegation
OF conservative citizens or Virginia, before the
Reconstruction Committee to-day representing their
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Old Dominion to representation In Congress- Colonel
Baldwin stated that the portion OF the people OF
Virginia which he represented were DESTROYS only
Of the restoration Of peace and prosperity to the
State. They did not seek official positions, nor were
they anxious 10 obtain control OF the State.
lie said he had never heard anything against
the judges whom the radicals are clamorlng ITO
have removed, except from persons who were
known to be candidates for their places. Governor
Boutwell,, chairman Of the committee, said that
while Congress was disposed to deal fairly with the
people OF the late rebeous States, their experience
proved that when they, the people, obtained control
OF affairs they did not do right by the negroes and
the loyal whites Colonel Baldwin replied that he
could assure him there sueh disposition upon
the part OF the people Of Virginia. He assured hun
that both the negroes and the whites OF all parties
wond receive fun protection. The people OF vir.
Cinla were anxious for emigration from the North,
TO encourage it. Colonel Baldwin is to appear again
before the committee next week.
The Alleged Alaska Frauds.
The famous Colonel Martin before the House
Committee on Public Expenditures to-day, but was
not formally examined account of the investigation
relative to Wells Fargo Co. In conversation with
members OF the committee he stated that all his in
formation as to the supposed Alaska frauds was
derived rom Mr. Tasstro, formerly OF the State
Department.
Government Repositories.
The Treasurer OF the United states has received
applications from the following national banks for
permission TO surrender their privileges as desg-
mated repositories, TO have their accounts balanced
and 10 withdraw their securitles:-'Third National
Bank OF Philadelphia, City National Bank OF Cairo,
H.; New York County National Bank. OF New York
city; Exchange National Bank OF Pittsbnry, Ia;
FIRST National Bank OF Fndley, OHIO; and the South
worcester National Bank, Oseg0 county, n. y.
The Universal Peace Union.
Tie American branch OF the Universal Peace
Union holding Its session In this city. The follow
Ing resolution was passed.
Resolved That all idea OF punishment. both in the
human and Divine government, should be done
present system Of discipline in the family, the school
ana ine prison, founded on tins IDEA, IL unworthy
OF civilization, to say nothing OF Christianity.
Representatives. men and women, are present from
plaHse, that he had learned from Governor Geary
that Hester Vaughn would not be executed, and
That JAY Cooke would pay her passage home.
Tobacco ALsufscsure-s' Convention.
The Tobacco Convention, sitting ia this city, have
appointed executive committee TO present to
Congress their views. They want tax paid goods
relieved from the payment of another tax; stamps
To- he furnished tree for all pai tobacco, snur
md cigars aud that no tobacco. snuT or cigars be
soIy a,e the ~ the law vTauiirv etcb
stamp, unless such tobacco. cigars and snun shall
be properly stamped. that shall be lawful TO allow
retailers 10 sell snnT IN Jars and baddcrs, provided
The same ere duly stamped according to law; that
tie law should he amended not 20 require the
name OF the manuiacturerito appear on the brand
and abel, now required by the government but the
numbering Q! factory, district aud state he re-.
tanned.
Ernhionabic Lire In Washington.
Th.s evening the reception Of speaker ana Mrs.
Colfax tlok place, ara also that OF Secretary and
Ers. hcCalloch. They were each attended by large
numbers OF ladies and gentlemen, including men,
bcrs 81 the Cabinet foreign Ministers, congressman
ana olccla OF tie army aud navy. These receptions
wervmorg the most brilliant Of the season.
The Supreme Court.
The erted States supreme Court adjourned over
from 81 VI rday until Monday, ia order 10 allow the
Judges - Dnsult important questions. including
that iny caing the consiitu,lonailty OF the Legal
Tender &c /, anon which they are engaged to-day.
LOSSES Of Distilled Spirits by Lcakare.
The Conn vssioner Of Internal Revenue has de.
siiod that ssxr The law OF July q 1865 no allow
ancc for loss. " 81 distilled spirits 10y leakage or
otherwise can allowed for the reason that section
twentvfhree OF wid act requires hat al distilled
eplI,s shall be Ora wnarom the rrcivng cstern into
casks, whcn, after tcilg marked aud stamped in
such way as TO nov the contents are TO be i'm.
mcdiatcy removed iuto tse distory warehouse;
ana on the prescribed day inc distiIler mast make
mis- entry for deposit which musfGover all fs spirits
siorcd or deposited during the preceding III
monthly period, land must specify the nuInb,n OF
vine and procf gallons contained In each OF "
casks 50 deposited ana the amount or tar on III,
spirits AT the same time the det.Ier Is required 10