New-York tribune., 1869-01-15


General gave q very full account of his admnistra-
tration since he has been in command there, sus-
tanning his action respecting the line of policy he
has pursued He stated in regard TO the vote on the
Constitution that the Sheriff and other local officers
did all they could to defeat the Reconstruction
measures of Congress-
The Sou hern Militia bill presented to the
President on Tuesday for his consideration.
The following gentlemen constitute the Special
Committee on Ordnance Senators Howard Cam
eron and Drake. Representatives Logan, Butler of
Massachusetts,, and Schenck.
A petition four yards long, signed by members of
the Equal Rights Association, asking suffrage for
the women in the District of Columbia ard the Ter
rtories, was presented in the Senate to-day.
The Washington Chronicle publishes the following
'N''O' SENATE CHAMBER. Dec. 26. 1868.
DEAR SIR: have your letter of the 10th. have no
relations with the present Administration and therefore,
know nothing OF the principles which govern az appoint point
is equal the policy Of preierrng the one who has
served in the army has been sanctioned by tho country
and see believing that soldiers VIII not re-
ceive proper recognition under the next Admnistra-
ton Himself soldier, the Presidenteleet VIII na.uray
be able TO appreciate their claims ana reward ne
ing ,,-,u a. an. ChAtIns Ia,t % . %Tnn rani,
| to the House resolution inqurng why ne had posi-.
poned the time for the dscontlnulng oil the once OF
| Superintendent of Exports and DRAWBACKS aI inc
ports of New-York Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltl.
more after September 1865 He says the question of
dscontinuing these offices was purely practical In
its character viz As 10 whether It would be better
TO conduct the business for definite time III Its OLD
channel with experienced officers in charge for the
sole purpose of closing it up or TO place the unfin-
shed in the hands OF the Collectors OF Exports
| TO whom the business must necessarily be new, and
which would doubtless require good portion OF
their time to organize and become familiar with ITS
operation. Under this state of facts, and for this
reason he determined to postpone the day for the
abolition of this office, and accordingly extended the
time.
elusive, were Boston, SS2l 423; New-York. S225O,-
SS0 Philadelphia, S964 Baltimore, Si6 'S6. Total,
In the Colored National Suffrage Convention. to-
day. Prof Vashon, Chairman of the Committee on
Credentials reported the following from Allegany
City, Penn: The Rev A. Cole, 5: A. Neale, B. f. Bull
puso the Rev. j. w. Devine Miss Harriet &. John
son. and VIM. Peterson. Fields Cook of Virginia OBJ
jected TO admitting women TO a colOred mems conven-
tion and Mr.. MADISON of North Carolina moved that
the report be adopted leaving ont the names of the
ladies. After some debate the report was adopted.
j. b. Murray offered resolution ndorsing the Ma
tiona Equal Rights League, and proyiding that the
delegates organize such league. William Rich OF
Troy, n. Y, and Edward Y: Clark of Virginia were
placed on the roll. and f. NJ Davis was elected an
honorary member. Mr.. BOwens of Pennsylvania
offered resolution that G. T. D0wing John +. Cook,
George B. VashOn, and Carter A. Stewart be ap-
pointed Committee 70 go before Congress. III was
agreed to. Mr., A; NJ. Powell, editor of 1he Aht'-
Slavery Standard then addressed the Convention.
The Mutual Council of the Congregational Church
has passed resolution declaring they had power 10
into all the transactions OF the chufcn tDey
saw proper TO investigate Gen. Howard said that
the dssatlected members desirOus to have the
controversy cease and if the decision was that he
was the disturbing element, then he would leave,
and if they would find another disturbing element,
then that party too should lose their membership.
He denied that they wished the Pastor To be dis
missed, but simply TO put an end to the controversy
and then read letter agreeing 10 submit all the
questions to the council and abide by the decision.
The committee appointed TO confer with the Pastor,
and the Committee of the Church, reported that the
| Church and Pastor desired and agreed that all
matters should be considered, which the church or
| any member should present and that the
council, should, of course be free TO express
its opinion upon all the affairs and relations of the
church. Dr. BOynton said there had been misap
desired 20 prevent Investigation in certain directions
Committee Of the House of Representatives left
for New-York tonight TO accompany the remains of
the Hon. ID. A. Flnney 10 Philadelphia, where on
Saturday morning they Will be temporarily placed
in a vault at Laurel Hill Cemetery The Committee
consists of Messrs. Pettis. Blame Glossbrenner,
Woodward. Randall, and ONelil.
The United States Nice-COnsul at Turks Island
has advised the Department of State Of the wreck.
on the night of the 25th of December last, on the
Birches Lookout reef Providence CaicOs of the brig
| l.. j. Maguire of New-YOTk. Her cargo is total
loss. The master and crew were saved and will be
sent home by the Vice-Consul.
Mr.. StOver Is the dissenting member in the report
on the Missouri election case, he being Of the opinion
that Anderson and not Switzler, is entitled TO the
seat.
Cen Spinner is recovering slowly from his recent
illness, which has been quite severe. He was able
10 take a short ride yesterday and to-day.