The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-15


fingers into the public purse, or compel them
to observe something like general propristy
Of conduct.
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Feb IA, 1888.
FLARx-UP BETWEEN cONGREssMEN Mo0RHEAD AND
RIDDLB-THE ANrA0oNIsAS or THE FAST AID
WEST, BTC.
Tho proceedings OF tho House to-day had spsoial
interest, with the exception Of personal controversy
between MessM Moorhead Of Pennsylvania and Riddle,
Of Ohis who gave each other the lie plainly tbey
permitted 70 do undor tho rules OF the House. Some
expressions limiting At coffee and pistols were used boz
no approximations Of bioodshed entertained. Con-
gresstoss quarels these days end Pckwickian
plantations belgeronts speaking daggors. but using
none
This qlar1o grow out Of antagonsms Of interest touch
ing the proposed canal enlargement It Is typo Of ths
disorders and commotions that springng up In ths
West which threaten to dofy the counsos Of experience
The republicans here SEQ this, and are wisely shaping
to reprcss popular tumut Thus they
have temporarily abandoned Mr. Stevens bill for enlis
ing army Of negroes which created such intense fee
ing in the House. and that is ermentng tho country.
HEY also seeking 70 adopt some measures OF coAoa-
ton OF the Northwest in tho matter OF improving IL
channels Of water transport 10 the sea-
In Wow Of this baceng down Of tho abohtsoasss h
measures that have reused She indignation Of tho
try considered by the most experienced democrats aa1
hsre that Efforts should be prsatursy
made she shape otherwise until
sobs STATE shsn show disposition cooperate
restoring the Union. Thoy that getting upds-
mocratic II which the rebs scoG aa1
deride plays completely into tho hands Of the repub
and destroys tho Of tho opposition 70 DO eo1
hereafter This feehng here Responded 70 by the moss
responsible custodians II pubAs trusts the North md
the Northwest, and thers aot much prospeot thas
movements i defiance Of It will have any other Ihaa
short lived existence.
Tho views Expressed by the Hs.AID, 70 the reprss
sion Of popuiar outbreaks under - lead a nsophes ~
politics, endorsed fully By tho experienced aad
earnest mon hore.
THE rRIDUNE CHAPS AND Mr.. GwARp.
The two douslsy Washington correspondents Of tAs
Trbrne about the only sssaAants Of the Sscrstav
Ssts both disappointed once seekers the Score
targ's hands Ono wanted 70 be Assayer Or ne Ans.
aod thought Mr. Seward should secure him the piaos
When however the Secretary Of STATE informed him thas
it not his practice 10 Interfere with oDss In othss
departments this dAsnteroed and faithful friend turned
against the Secretary. The other correspondent only
asked for coOsulsAap which be didn't got, and hsnss
the animus Of his frequent squibs.
THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION n WEST VIE.
GINA.
Senator Cars TO- day introduced bill providing that
the Presidents proclamation after the popular rasinos
Of the making West Virginia State. shall AOt -
issued until counties under rebel control have
boon allowed free and fair opportunity for voting upon
such ratiacation-viz: Boone Logan wyoming. Mercer
Mcdowell Pocahontas, Raleigh Greenbrier. Monroe Pea
dlcton, Fayetts, Nicholas and Clay.
Mr. Stewards RECENT LETTER AND Mr. srEyxNs'
SPEECH.
The publication Of Secretary Stewards letter to the
French Minser . sufficient RECITATION OF the charges
nsinuated against him by Mr. 1nsddeus Stevens In ~
tho House II Mr.. Stevens could have known the CON-
fonts OF tho correspondence which was laid bcsofs he
senate tho moment whom no making his saxcassas
spsooa he would have saved himself from conmittnss
great blundcr In the matter.
THE ARMY NOMINATIONS.
Tho President will painfully appreciate the compliment
paid him BY senate In referring back him all hi
nominations Of major generals and brigadien. Having
nominated many generals than tho law allows, b
will be puzzled mako the selections for confirmation,
and tho matter being thus placed hts hands no VIII b
overwhelmed by the advocates Of tho respective caDdi
datos IL ia suggested that he best dispose OF H.
matter by holding tho nominations until the nsxs
session. with Wow to give combinations only 10 such -
shall have earned them BY services In the Gold.
THE PRIZE CASES IN THE SUPREME COURT.
Tho Supreme Court will probably be occupied several
hear Arguments the 4th Of March, although ths
Court viii not formally adjourn on that day.
REDUCTION or THE DUTY ON PAPER.
Mr. Duirees, Public Printer Is actively at work v
procure q reduction OF The duty paper The govern
mont printing Office consumes vastly more paper thaa
any single firm the country, and tho government may
by reduction Of the price Of paper larger sum
than Is collected In duties on foreign paper.
THE M'DowxLL COUNT INQUIRY.
The Court o. Inquiry the Of General Mcdowell
viii render It's decision today and send 10 tho higher
powers for consideration. The latitude Of inquiry which
has been by this court fobds any opinion 70 Ne
results obtained.
RECEPTION At THE WHITE HOUSE.
This reception the white House to-day was unusually
largely attended For two hours tho throog Of
pressed steady current through the parors whore
tine Prcsiden, and Mrs Lincoln receiving The cor
dm manner OF MIR Lincoln, and the charming a1sbity
u the lady Of the White House mado agreeable i'm
preston upon all who were presented.
nsSEa or THE RUSSIAN MINISTER.
Que of the most brilliant dinner parties Of the season
came ~ at the residence Of the Russian hmsasf Baron
stoccs yesterday 1t attended by number OF the
diplomatic corps and sovcrn Cabinet ministers The
onlv military officers present Generals Mcdowell and
Van Allen.
MOVEMENTS or oks. FREMONT.
Gen Fremont visited the Senate 70 day, and Was sand
uicbaa hs,xeca senators Wade and Chandler on sofa
=, Ions time lie was also greeted warmly BY all the
radical Senators.
.no,,suxrSr or SLAVERY IN MARYLAND AND
wRsr VIRGINIA.
nils have been prepared and only await an opportuni
- a. :. rc,or,ed from the Select COMMITTEES Emancl
sppropriasps millions Of dollars for the abcl
.,.,ept o. slavery In Maryland, and one million and
s.f for IVES. virginia, and four hundred and afty thou
ssna fas pslAvSs. fsf simu's pws0sa IA hsss ssa~A