The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 1884.
0AUous OF REPUBLICAN CoN0REssMEN.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 1884.
OAUCus OF REPUBLICAN CoN0REssMEN.
The OF the republican members OF the House Of
Representatives, which was held in the Representatives
Hail at the Capitol this evening" well attended, ninety
members being present. Hon. Justin Merrill, OF Yer
mont presided The proceedings OF rather con-
versationa and informal nature National politics
discussed. but definite action taken, and
finally decided to invite the unconditional Union Senator'S
70 meet with them at adjourned meeting Monday
evening next at which time resolutions will be introduced
and attempt made initiate regular basis for future
political action.
Al present the preponderanco rather in favor OF the
denomination Of President lincoln but tho friends OF Mr.
Chase numerous and active, and are confident OF
their ability to AT least defeat Mr. Lincoln, II they
should not succeed In securing the nomination OF their
favorte as bis successor.
II resolved TO pnss through the amendments TO the
explanatory Confscatop and the amendments TO the
Enrolment act and II possible obtain action upon them
this week. The progress upon the latter has thus far
been 90 slow and there is such diversity Of opinion in
regard TO tho details Of the bill, that 1t Is doubtful
whether be returned 10 the Senate before Tuesday
or Wednesday Of week and the views Of the two
bodies differ widely that il is probable committee Of
conference will be necessary TO reconcile and harmonic
them.
The caucus adjourned about tenP NJ, to meet again
next Monday evening
soUTHERNERs FLYING FROM THE REBEL CONsCRIP-
An unusual number Of refugees from the South are
tering lines order TO escape CONSUMPTION They
state that the night utter the passage or the act
scrptng all persons liable 10 military duty, ninety refu
gees caught by the rebel pckets along the Chcka
hominy. These given pass for thirty DAYS. with
orders TO report the expiration Of that time for duty
Fears entertained Richmond OF insurrecton on
part OF this class and the rebel authorities will not
allow than five hundred conscrpts to accumulate at
the camp Richmond from apprehension Of such an
attempt Bands being organized In many parts Of
the South for the purpose resisting the consumption.
THE ENROLMENT BILL IN THE HOUSE.
The gepera debate the Enrolment act closed TO-
day at three p NJ and the House 10 Committee Of the
Whole proceeded 10 perfect the BILL Great diversity Of
opinion PREVAILS two members agreeing upon the de-
tails Of the bill So far things have been established
indspositlon is manifested by a majority OF the mem
bers 10 the amount Of the communication or 10
limit It's operation 10 tho draft upon which it 10 paid
The democrats almost unanimously in favor Of the
retention OF the Communication clause. II is hoped that
final action upon amendments in the House may be
obtained this week. view Of the urgency OF the case
there is to think that such may be the case.
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED By THE SENATE.
Tho Senate to-day executive session confirmed the
oilowngappontmeDts-
VIII. Fl. Waters, as Receiver OF Public Moneys at No
braska City.
Alexander McCready Receiver Of Public Moneys OF Da
John y. Boyle, Receiver Of Public Moneys at vormil.
lion, ID. T.
Ralph Dorr Receiver Of Public Moneys OF San Fran
cisco.
y. +. Adams, Receiver Of Public Moneys at Humboldt,
Kansas
william A. Merriweaiher, United States Marshal for
Kentucky.
THIRTY.ElGHTH CON GREss.
FIRST SESSION.