New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-19

bellion who had an establishment working about 90
hands He understood to be his way horo 70 secure
the removal OF the embargo his Illicit trade MT MO
Donald reports q fearful state Of decentralization existing
in the Territory and in Western Arkansas and Northern
Texas He says the Federal laws are haoltuay set Mt
defiance in those regions but he represents that tho
courts will ultimately punish the offenders and conhscate
their property.
In the Senate to-day Senator Norton took occasion to
denounce Of Gov Bullock and Gen. Terry, In
the matter OF organizing tho Legislature OF Georgia as
the work OF radical politicians. Mr.. Edmunds promptly
replied that IL what was reported abot those men and
their actions in Georgia true was unconstitutional
and the Republican party was not responsible
OK Garrison, Gen. Ingalls, and other prominent gen
temen from New-York, here to urge upon Congress
the establishment OF American line OF steamships for
passengers and mails 20 foreign ports. The gentlemen
were before the House Committee Of Commerce to-day
70 urge their scheme They desire to purchase certain
vessels belonging the Government, and alter them TO
suit the service.
Julius Cameron Peter r. HoughtalinG. Albert Boger
VIM p Hale Hamn, G. French, Ferdinand Brandiss
and Edwin skidmore to-day appointed Assistant
Assessors in the Ninth NewYork District, to the
increased tax. They will DO continued in Office until
MAY l. James Corona snd job j. Tlllock appointed
Assistant for the Thrtysocond District, New
York
An effort is making by number OF old army officers
and political friends OF Gen. Mcclellan TO have Gen. Fz
John Porter relieved OF the disabilities imposed on nun
by the courtmartia before which he tried, for his
action at the second battle Of Bull Run. West Point in
fuence been brought TO bear the President in
favor Of Mr. Porter and 1t is said that Gen. Sherman viii
recommend clemency.
IMPORTANT DECISION OF COMMISSIONER DE-
LANO-A CONTESTED ELECTION CASE Dr.
CIDED-PRINCE ARTHUR'S RECEPTION.
GENERAL PRBSS DIsPATCHI
Commissioner Deano decides that the tax imposed
upon dividends undistrbuted sums &C. by section 100
OF the Internal Revenue law upon dividends interest
coupons amounts used for construction &c. by section
22 and upon salaries by section l23 did not expire on
the 3ls ult but should hereafter be withheld and paid
as heretofore.
The Committee on Elections to-day agreed upon re-
mort in the contested of Van Wyck against Greene,
giving the former the seat.
The President 70 the Senate to-day the nomination
OF Chester H. hrum 10 be u - Attorney LOT inc EASTERN
District Of Missouri. -
j. Wilson shaiTer OF Illinois has been confirmed by the
Senate Governor OF Utah.
The formal reception by the English Minister to Prince
new Masonic Temple. Mr.. Thornton has engaged the
entire second floor of the building including the banquet
ing hall and parOrs for tho purpose The decorations
will under the direction or Mr. thornton, ana
will he OF the most elegant character. The banquet VIII
be followed by dancing.
The Convention Of Letter Carriers reassembled today
The Committee on Resolutions made report when was
adopted that the letter carriers poorly paid Tor
their arduous duties the members OF the Convention
respectfully request that there be no classification
carriers that the carriers knowing that the Govern
they therefore respectfully ask that Congress order
letter carriers throughout the country 10 10
Increased to 81 POO per The Convention then ad-
journed 10 call on the Postmaster.GeneraL