The New York herald., 1865-12-15

At the close Of these oraons Senator Fccs resolution
Preference 10 the death OF his colleague was passed.
and the Senate adjourned over until Monday next BY
the terms of the resolutions Senators will wear Grape
upon their arms for the succeeding thirty days.
ADnITIoSAL PAY TO SOLDIERS RE-ENLIsrtNG IN THE
REGULAR AMY.
By recent decision Of the government authorities,
soldiers re-enlit in the regular army within thirty
days after their discharge from the volunteer service
will be entitled to the additional pay Of two dollars pep
month provided By Congressional enactment in 1858,
when taeir service in the army in connection with the
term they have continuously served IA the volunteers
shall amount in the aggregate to hyeyears.
TEE NEW YORK r0LLEcTORsHIP.
Henry A. Smythe, OF New York, had pro-
uacted interview with President johnson m-day in
relation 20 the New York cc,lsctorship FOR which
he is u candidate, and called upon Secretary
Seward this cyening. II " not claimed thst he
received any positive assurances concerning the oice
but his friends sangune Of his appointment The
chances, however, decidedly against the nomination
of any person the place within the next four weeks
and that it will then be gwen to no applicant who is
identified with any poticsi clique faction. No amount
Of caucnsng by interested members Of Congress VIII in
auence Presidential action. Mr. johnson will appoint
the proper at the proper time, and will unquestion
ably bestow the place upon unswcrving friend Of
the adminiltra who aceep. it untrammelled by
party associations.
VISIT or THE HOUSE MILITARY COMMITTEE TO THE
PRESIDENT AND THE WAR OFFICE.
The Military Committee OF the House visited the Presl-
dent Secretary of War and General Grant day. and Is
expected 10 be instrumental in originating bill making
material changes Ia the management OF certain military
bureaus The Qaarerasters department is too conpre-
hensye and unwiedy. Fuin shing shelter and trans
poruion is within its legitimate sphere; buying leather
brnat ibnrs, M he he
gain by division Of the duty.
NEW YORK FIRE COMMISSIONERS IN WASHINGTON.
Three OF thecommissoners for the New York Fire De-
parent have In the city for several days observ
Ing the practical operation OF the system Of the Washing
ton fire alarm telegraph. The whole Fire Department
summoned by teegraphic alarm last night for the
benefit of the Commissioners who confessed themselves
highly pleased with the test they witnessed.
ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE HOUSE.
H. N Carter, OF WestAeld, Mass has been appointed
TO the position Of Assistant Clerk under the Clerk Of the
House OF Representatives
PERSONAL.
Major General Meade and Robert Dale Owen regis
tered at Wizards.
arrived in town to-day.
Captain w. T. lockwood, OF Minnesota, has been ap-
pointed special agent OF the Treasury Department.
and will be serenaded at the National Hotel to night
Leonard Myers member Of Congress from Philadelphia
also serenaded bya delegation Of ourneymen trades
men in favor Of the eight hour system Of daily labor
His remarks were received with enthusiastic applause
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS.
Al mistakes have been made in the publication
the names Of the members Of the Committee Of Eec.
TONS thoy are given again by way Of correction =
Messrs Dawes, of Massachusetts,, chairman; scoeld Of
Pennsylvania; Baxter, Of Vermont; Epson, Of Mich
gan; Marshall OF Illinois; Paine, Of Wisconsin; shclla
barger Of Oho McClurg, Of Missouri Radford, Of New
York.
EXCITING SCENE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT.
There remarkable and exciting scene in the Cir
cunt Court to-day. Mr. Bradley expressed the
hope that tho Court (Judgo OIin) would
not argue certain facts to the jury The
no would not be insul.ed, and would not suffer Mr..
Bradley to state TO tho Court what the latter knew To be
untrue.
know TO be untrue, you are liar and scoundrel
The Court ordered the Marshal to take Mr. Bradley
into custody, and no was removed from the room.
Mr. Bradley, with two members Of the bar, was in the
Criminal Court room few moments afterwards, when
Judge On passed through Mr. Bradley said" Are
you looking for mo' Do you intend send to jail ~
Judge OLrS--Not yet.
Mr. BRlDLgy--f you say to mo what you said on the
bench, that stated what knew to be untrue, i will
thrash you.
Judge OuN-Yoa thrash mel Go awayl
Judge On ordered Yulo TO be served an Mr. Bradley
TO show why he should not be punished for
tempt of court