The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-07

WARRINGTON, Dec, 8, 1895
THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
The resolution introduced in tho Senate day by Mr.
Sumper indicates that this active in reform has
caught the spirit Of complaints made for some time past
by jealous Washingtonians the that per-
sons Of dsoyal antecedents have succeeded obtain n
employment in the several government departments 1t
will be noted that the resolution question is an in
qury as TO whether all persons employed in the Treasury
Department have taken the oath required by law and
also to the fact of certain Offices therein
not authorized to DO created 1t is altogether probable
shat In so vast a workshop the Treasury De-
partment few hundred out Of the three
thousand employees may represent loyal principals Of
less pretending and bcgsrent than those so
signay espoused by the Massachusetts member The
Senatorial inquiry probably instituted to punish such
portion Of the Treasury clerical forces did not avail
themselves Of the privilege recently extended Of visiting
their respective States for tho candidates or the
radical tickets.
There seemed to be Of onng down in the radical
sentiment Of the House to-day in the division upon
one or two suggestive resolutions the opposition found
itself helped TO majority by respectable reinforcement
from the republican ranks. After looking over the
Presidents Message print and studying it carefully
quite number Of Mr. stevens men. arms have come
70 believe that the President business and their
hearts fail thcm.
Among the resolutions offered to-day tn the House was
enc 70 give the Freedmens Aid Commission permission
hold meeting in the House the night Of January 18th
nex which tabled because the proposition came
from the friends Of freedmen throw cold water upon
all applications Of this nature. Messrs Stevens Ray
mond and Others who It fondly hoped would favor
IT, voted against IT,
Mr. Ingersol, OF Illinois, offered o resolution TO
The effect that IN the completion OF the Washing
Con National Monument honors 10 the memory of
The late President Lincoln should be Incorporated with
those to tho Father Of his Country Whether or not this
was movement in behalf Of the sleepy Nntional Monu-
mont Association did not fully appear the House. and
they tabled IT, although apparently disposed honor
The memory Of martyr President IN any reasonable
way.
Mr. Garfield Of Ohio sent up resolution requesting
shs Prssdent II compatible &C. enlighten the House
In reference 70 decree made by person significantly
tsrmed tho French agent In Mexco," establishing
slavery peonage in that republic The Generals rcso
luton was appropriately referred Having lately sue
eeedsd 30 handsomely In removing tho eyesore OF
slavery peonage from our body polite il Is but
yatara that should wish to removed from those
" our sister republics.
Mr. Fansworth Of Illinois, who lie one Of tho most un-
fortunate with resolutions threw In very wordy one,
calling for amendment of the constitution to establish
COntdlu0u arguments
distinction Of color but fell dead on the House. They
were not prepared for II Just then
Long John Wentworth introduced bill for the relief
ef Mary Lincoln and moved reference TO committee
Of one from each State. Objections were made where
upon Mr. wentworth feelingly explained himself He re-
marked that the house knew his motives he was sure
no objections would be made Inasmuch as the ex.
panation appeared 70 come from the big heart con.
taned in the mammoth body the Chicago member the
objections were withdrawn The disposition Of ne
nations representatives certainly in favor Of consong
xs Lincoln in her widowhood II pecuniary considera
sion do IL.
Thus far the Senatorial boat has toleraby wide
Of the shoals that involve vexed questions Of policy and
privilege For a few moments during this afternoons
session IL appeared Il were about entering upon
rough sea Of debate the pretext therefor arising from
motion OF Senator Doolttle to refer the JultAry
Committee that part Of the Presidents Message touching
upon the admttance OF Southern members and the
construction Of those States Mr. Sumner was quick to
remind the formertha In the event Of the Senate con
curing in tho House resolution 10 appoint a Joint com.
mittee 70 determine the qualifications of Southern
members elect TO hold seats In either branch Of Con-
gres the Presidents views on the subject would mo
suitably refer TO the committee Mr. Dooltle 40 far
from coinciding gave his opinion that the Joint re-
solution introduced by the House should also 20 10 the
Judiciary Committee. and suggested the member from
che Hub" that u matter not TO be disposed Of IN
. day.
THE NEW YORK coLLEcToRsuIp.
Harmony OF action concerning the New York Collec
torship coming 10 be considered essential by Mr. Ray
mond and his friends aud has accordingly been
called at the OF the former this evening agree
n possible, candidate No appointment is likely to
b made this week.
THE HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEES.
Speaker Coax preserves the utmost rctcence concern
ing the construction Of committees, and but little is
likely be known about them until the announcement
10 made In the House.
THE RADICALS AND THE MESSAGE.
Az rule the Presidents Message has been remarkably
we'll received but few radicals and soreheads sti
engaged re-rsadng II In the vain hope Of extracting
Of consolation from perusal, or some quasi
endorsement Of their hercsies from !s cnunciatons
Many Of this cass have abandoned their old habit Of
dogmssizng loudly In Hobbies, and adopted the inqus
1oviai style Of conversation Their chief anxiety 10
70 learn ~ probable effect on parties They are more
anxious 70 be popular than 10 be right and, like true
weather cooks, are varied by every breeze.