The New York herald., 1871-02-04
WASHING on.
The Proposed Reconstruction
G. the Cabinet.
Worthless Decision by Attorney
General Akermap.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Re-
moval.
Ehe. Income Tax Nepeal---congress
at a Deadlock.


unwcrsaly discussed in the national capital to-day.
Certain New York papers, which did not have the
important Information published Id the HERALD
yesterday, have undertaken TO deny the facts
set forth in these dispatches. But the
manner In which the denial is made only confirms
the truth Of the HERALD's statements. One OF the
washington morning journals now comes out with
sort OF denial on authority, but what that autho-
Ffty Is It does not say. Parties at the White House
assume be ignorant OF any intention or necessity
TO reconstruct the Cabinet. Notwithstanding
these disclaimers however, the absolute necessity
and the ultimate intention to make sweeping
change Is reiterated by prominent republicans and
real friends OF the President. WHAT has created SO
mnch astonishment In oficia and public circles is
not so much the fact that reconstruc-
tion OF the Cabinet Is demanded by party
policy, and has been seriously contemplated
as what is regarded as Its premature publication In
the HERALD. The wonder is how the cat was let
OF the bag but, beng out, tue animal is every
where recognized. Whether the proposed reorgani.
zauon be carried ont month hence or not the fact
still remains undisputed that there is strong and
. growing desire that 1t may be speedily consum.
mated and a clear conviction that the success OF
the republican party tie next great political cam
paign viii be seriously imperilled unless there is
change of policy, OF necessity change In the per.
s0nRes, Of the Cabinet
Repeal OF the Income Tnx-Dlsngreement Of
the Conference Committee.
The conference committee on the repeal OF the
income tax met to-day, and after short session
found 1t impossible to como any agreement The
conferees ON the part OF the Senate stood up
squarey for what they conceive TO be the rights ana
privileges OF the Senate In the matter OF originating
and passing such bin as that for the repeal OF The
tax on incomes. The House managers were equally
stubborn as TO what they conceive TO be the pecu-
liar privilege Of tne House. namely, to originate all
bills relating in any way to the revenue. 1t was not
expected that they would come TO any agreement,
for the reason that both cemIartees met with their
minds made up in advance.
Tho Brooklyn Navy Yard Removal.
General Slocum appeared before the House Com
mitree on Naval Affairs to-day and made an argu-
nent TO show that the removal Of the Brooklyn
Navy Yard would not necessarily make the ground
upon which it stands revert to the State OF New
York He endeavored to prove that the title to the
property was vested in the government OF the
United States. The committee agreed TO report
bill for the removal OF the yard, with proyiso that
II shall not be removed until the state OF New York
gives the government a fee simple title to the
ground upon which the navy yard now stands. The
bin viii be vigorously resisted IN the House when it
is reported.
The Pacific Railroad Bonds.
q
session 10 day on the resolution before them rea.
tive to the Pacific Railroad The proposition was
to compel the railroad company to pay the interest
due on their bonds, amounting altogether TO some
SIX millions OF dollars. 1t Will be remembered that
the Attorney General decided that the Secretary OF
the Treasury had the right to refuse TO allow the
roads credit for transportating government ner-
chandse until they paid the back interest due the
government. The committee. after discussing the
whole question, have come to the conclusion that
the opinion OF the Attorney General is not good
law and will not stand the test OF the courts. II Is
understood that this is the opinion OF some of the
best lawyers in and out Of Congress. From this it
would appear that the Attorney General is not as
good lawyer as he should be. The committe will
report a resolution suspending all action on the
matter By the departments until ii Is decided by the
courts.
A Severe Precedent for General Butler.
In the investigation Of the management OF General
Butler OF the National Soldiers Asylum to-day be-
fore the House Military Committee General Farms.
worth, who conducts she prosecution. asked that
General Butler be compelled to bring his bank &C.
count before the committee to be used as evidence
70 show the manner in which Butler used
the money OF the asylums. The com.
mttee refused to do so. The request o
General Parnsworth was not without precedent. Ii
she Lecompton investigation the bank account o.
President Buchanan and other parties was brought
before the committee. More recently the bank &C
count Of President Johnson produced before thu
Impeachment Committee, and General Butler him
SELF had the bank account Of Charles W. WooIleJ
and Others produced before his committee to inves
aagate what means had been used TO defeat mpeach
ment
MsAihcation Of the Internal Revenue Law.
Deputy Commissioner Williams was before the
Committee on Ways and Means yesterday, when the
proposed general modification or the Internal Reve
nue law were thoroughly discussed. 1t is under.
stood that no change Will be made IN the tax on
Tobacco but the committee will rcpor. favorsby on
extending greater facilities TO exporters OF tobacco
and spirits in bond and VIII also recommend an
increase in the number OF bonded warehouses.
Other changes suggested by Commissioner Pleason i.
ton calculated 10 benefit the trade VIII probably
receive the approval Of the committee.
The Dissensions In the West Point Academy.
The subcommittee OF the House Committee on
Military Affairs appointed 10 investigate the
troubles al West Point will not be prepared to re.
port until next week. Cadet Barnes, one Of the
three cadets concerned, having been dismissed
from the Military Academy on account OF deficiency
in his sudies and not from any with the
late AFFAIR, cannot be restored under the law except
upon recommendation OF the Academic Board. The
general opinion among the offlcals OF the War De.
pdrtlept Is lndI Tue discipline OF tue Military ACa
deny has become relaxed, and that too, through
no tauit OF the Officers the academy but in conse.
Guence OF the discordant elements created by the
colored cadet.
Nominations.
The following nominations were sent to the Senate
today
James II. Coygcshall 70 be United States Marshal
for Rhode Island; samuel Il. Harlow, 10 be United
States Marshal for the Eastern district OF New York
EDenezer j. Wells, 10 be Associate Justice or the
supreme Court OF Colorado: Joseph w. Esner, TO
be Associate Justice o. the supreme Court Of Wyom-
ing; Captain Domnick Lynch, on the retired list OF
the navy, TO be captain on the active list; CON-
mander Samuel X. Franklin 10 take his original
position as commander
l. Immisrntion into tho United States.
1T appears by ofIlcsi data that the number OF for
eirl1 passengers who have arrived In this country
durr,a the year ending 3lst Of December last was