The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-02-12

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ing Bureaa, and ahens packed tinto boxes
and removed to the navy-yard, where they
we're destroyed IN one Of the suefing fur
rfaces. 1istj't 4!4 -t17ts.ts
The New Tax BilI.
Commissioner Delano was in conference
to-day with the Ways and Means Commit
tee concerning the new tar bill. The Com
missioner informed the committee that he
had had gentleman in his department en-
gagged for several months in making
thorough examination of the workings of
the present tax bill, and that this gentle
man would explain to them the changes
and notifications that were necessary in
arranging the new bill in order that it's
execution might be simplifed and rendered
more practicable.
Nothing was, said to the Commissioner
about any of the mooted questions of re-
ducing the Tux on incomes, taking it off the
gross receipts of railroad or other. compa-
MES, or of extending the time Of taking
whiskey out of bord. These matters will
be determined in their regular order as the
bin is matured. @."-
Alaska.
: A delegate from the Territory of Alaska
has arrived here for the purpose OF urging
upon Congress the organization OF Terri
torial Government. He brings petitions
signed by American residents there asking
that the same protection may be accorded
them that is given to people in other Terri
tories belonging to the United States.
The House Committee on Territories have
already had this subject under considera-
ton, and have made an adverse report
thereon. They will, however, give the dele
gate hearing to see if there is any new
feature presented.
Appointment of Assessors.
N. W. Brooks was. to-day appointed as
sistant assessor for the fourth Virginia dis
trict and Nathan s. Eddy and John W.
Dana assistant assessors for the fifth Vir-
ginia district.
Miscellaneous.
General Tate. late Minister from Hayti
to this Government, called at the White
House to-day in company with Secretary
Fish, and took formal leave Of the Presi-
dent. General Tate leaves for Europe in O
few days, and will shortly return and be-
come q citizen of the United States.
The Secretary of War gives his first re-
ception tomorrow evening in the private
parlors of the Arlington.
Secretary Fish and Speaker Blaine held
their weekly reception this evening, and
as usual the parlors were crowded.
General Terry was at the War Depart
ment this morning receiving instructions
preparatory to leaving for his command in
Georgia, which he purposes to do in few
days.
Preparations to Receive the Monarch.
The United States steamer Santee, the
school-ship OF Annapolis, is to be put in
order to receive the Monarch upon her ar
rival there. Among the pleasant things OF
the visit will be ball of the academy and
o dance on the decks of the mammoth Bri-
fish iron-clad. WALLACE.
Associated Press kilograms.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, February 1r-House.-
The Pensions Committee report was lie
ceiyed.
General Howard was Intercepted abou
the cost of the Ffeedmcn's Bureau since it
organization.
The death Of Mr.. Hopkins was announced
Adjourned.
Senate Sherman introduced q reso
luton that the United States do recogniz
| the existence of war between Cuba an
| Spain, and will observe strict neutrality.
Mr.. Sherman said the people would no
stand the Governments Indifference MIC
longer. There was n deep feeling in til
| West on the subject. The resolution va
referred to the Committee on Foreign Rela
tons.
The consideration Of the abolition of ii
franking privilege was resumed.
4 bill for the sale flands on Sea Islands
in Beaufort county, S. G., was reported.
Mr.. Sherman's resolution asserts tn
| sympathy of the United States with tt
people of Cuba and all American Colonie
in their efforts to secure their indepcnc
ence from European Powers. 1t declare
that the United States recognizes the exis
ence of state of war between the King
dom of Spain and the Colony of Cubs
| waged on the part Of Cuba to establish il
| independence, and the United States vi
observe strict neutrality between the be
ligerent parties, as is their duty under tn
law of nations. The resolution was yer
briefly discussed.
The Mississippi bill was considered br
not disposed Of. A motion to postpone
for one day was defeated by one vote.
Adjourned till Monday.
Various Items.
WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE Bank
ing and Currency Committee are examinin
witnesses relative to the gold panic in Ne,
York.
The New York underwriters have con
suited over the legal-tender decision. Th
impression prevails that the companies mus
demand gold for principal and interest O.
contracts made prior to the net. A com
mittee was appointed for consultation wit
other money institutions.
Messrs. Hill and Miller, the Georgi
senators, are here, ready to present thei
claims at the proper time. Should tn
present Legislature elect other senators
Messrs. Hill and Miller will contest befor
the Senate.
The Treasury balance is sl03, 900, 900, in
Guiding $50, 900, 600 in gold certificates an'
$l2, 100000 in currency.
The Treasury has advices of the seizur
of J. Kinschaffs & Co.'s establishment q
Chicago.
The revenue receipts to-day were s475,
000