The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-20
~ Il VS. BY ELEGR A r III.
HIGHLY INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
Revelations as to the New
Tariff Bill.
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SPEECH OF SENATOR SEWARD
ON THE
VETO MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT.
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REORGANIZATION OF THE NAVY.
Gspniacious Contest in the House on
Personal Matters.
Mike Walsh's Citizenship Contested.
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DREADFUL OUTRACES AZ P0TTsyILLE.
H0rrid TIurders in Massachusetts,
SPEECH OF SENATOR SEWARD
VETO MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT.
REORGANIZATION OF THE NAVY.
Mike Walsh's Citizenship Contested.
DREADFUL oURAcEs AT PoTrsylLLE.
H0rrid Idurders in Massachusetts,
&C.. 6o., &c.
Franaa Washington,


THE NEW TARIFF nnd-THE ADMINISTRATION AND
THE ColiMiTTEE OF WAYS AND MEANs-THE BIG
AND LITTLE ORGANS OUT OF TUNE, ETC.
WASHINGTON, June 10, 1854
The last number of the Union in alluding to
patch OF the ih giving synopsis of the bill which the
Committee OF Ways and Means have directed their chair
man to report for modification Of the tariff says
The attempt of the Washington correspondent of tho
NEW YORK Herald TO place the Committee of Ways and
Means in hostile attitude to the administration sppa
rent enough We speak of what we know when say
that this eort must fall far short of its object for the
Committee of Ways and Means the best possible
terms with the administration of President Pierce, in
cluding the Treasury Department and any effort to pro-
ducea different feeling will result in extreme failure and
Defeat.
1t is evident that our despatch contains some unpala
table truths the organ of the administration would
not be at such trouble to imagine desired place the
committee in hostile attitude to its patrons then to
turn prophet, and assure the public 'efort would
result in scxtreme failure and defeat" What we said
It was evident in the discussions in the committee
that the administration had shifted ground and de-
sirous that action should bs taken, leave
accumulated surplus in the treasury but OF the
members OF the committee determined that the ad-
mnstration should stand square to their
menoaons, and that the matter should be presented
the House. so that the country would be able to judge
what sincerity there is in the cry of economy which
Mr. Guthrie harped upon in his report. 1t is believed
the chairman OF the committee (Mr Houston) is sincere
and that he viii not consent to play second fiddle to the
other end of the Our opinion is that the bill
stands no chance Of passing this session It's introduce
ton will probably kick up very pretty excitement
The Union declares it "speaks what it knows when
it asserts that the committee the best terms with
the administration, including the treasury This may
may not be true but assert what know when
state that information Ia Of the highest character
that gentlemen in the Committee of Ways and Means,
who from their personal relations to the administration
regarded not only by the committee, but by the
House, the personal organs of the government and
af the Treasury Department, threw cold water upon
every occasion upon the effort to decide upon any
for reducitn Of the tariff at this time. We have
high respect for these gencmen and do not desire 10
be compelled 10 them but If the organ continues
60 contradict statements, thus specifically made,
yin give the names, not only Of these gentle
men, but also other facts which will prove beyond
al doubt that Mr. Houston's honest determination
TO do hts duty as chairman Of the committee
has caused him to be regarded with anything but ami
cable feelings certain quarters The evening organ Of
the administration has already attempted to deprcciate
Mr. ouston services in connection with the bill and
we have seen no attempt made by the Union to notice
and correct the injustice.
When the bill is reported it viii be seen whether the
friends of the administration viii rally to its support
and press IT, consideration.
without 4, ,ring to be understood in any way en-
aorsina the erts OF the bill we reterate that but for
The determined exertions Of Mr. Houston and some other
aembers the subject would have been allowed to SUM
ber in commitec ard whilst the Secretary or the Trea
fury would have received the credit of being exceedingly
anxious to lower the tariff, the committee would have
been held oponsbic for its natention to the recon-
rnendaton oi the Treasury Department Meantime the
surplus revenue would continue to increase, notwith-
standing the apparent exertons of the administration
Hthe committee enabled to report, then all this
humDug will be knocked in the head for it will then be
that the administration is not desirous, at
This time OF enconpassipg any which will
&uce the revenue.
wise and impolitic in the extreme at this juncture to
ADOPT any modification of the tariff Whilst European
war ia raging and our relations with Spain and Mexico
are in an unsettled condition. IT is time to experiment
upon the revenue. But we desire there should be no
in the matter Let il be known that the ad
unisraon have shifted ground and are not now desi
rous of carrying ont Mr. Guthrie's recommendations,
mad Mt the OF the session. And let II
also be that Mr. Houstons determination to
hold administration responsible for this failure to ef
feet reduction of the tariff has created feeling towards
him which is any ything but friendly.
INDIAN TREATY RATIFIED.-THE ADJOURNMENT or
CoNGRESS.-THE NAVY BILL.
The Senate to. day executive session ratified Mime
sofa Indian treaty regarding transfer of land
There not the slightest indication the House viii
concur in the Senate resolution for recess nowith
standing the assertion Of the associated press reporter
From present appearances there is probabilit,
that nm adjournment sine die will take place about thu
middle Of August.
Mr. Mallory will press his naval bill in the Senate to