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

complexion OF the House of which he " trusting
ber gives 1t IA his opinion that several years will eapse
before the southern people get fair show in the egsa
ton Of the country
REIMBURSEMENT OF THE LOYAL STATES.
Punishment OF rebellion and disloyalty is uppermost
In the mind Of the House, evidenced by the way
the majority received resolution TO reimburse the loyal
States for debts contracted in support OF the rebellion
The resolution speedily arrested by the substitution
OF the word Union' for rebellion. The resolution
provides for the repayment OF the States in order
OF bonds-six per cent ten-thirties. This was re-
ferred TO select committee Of seven members
THE PRESIDENTS POLICY AND THE RADICALS.
In the course of the proceedings Mr. Edrdge, Of Wis
consin fguratiyely spoken Of by radicals personal
friend OF JEFF Davis introduced resolution supporting
and endorsing President Johnson's policy. Thad. Ste
vens hoped this legitimate effort to capture the President
would not be pressed and his followers voted the resou
ton down on the dog-inthe-manger principle. They
won't permit TO endorse the President Sd long
they are unwilling do This attempt to steal the
President, though homes. enough, ANONYMOUSLY failed
The status of the House remains about the same.
The democratic phalanx is unbrokcn and hopeful and
there are particular evidences Of wavering among
modest reasonable republicans who were ropcd in at
tho start in the train OF Thad. Stevens
BOUNTY LANDS FOR SOLDIERS.
n VII giving uouHty JANUS 10 sOluSIS WHO seTScu III
the late war for the suppression Of the rebellion intro
duced by the gentleman from New Hampshire, caused
the House to prick up its the honest claims Of
the savors Of the Union and referred tho Com
mittee on Military Affairs with every manifestation Of
commentator II appears 10 be settled that Yankee
soldiers in the late entitled to something more
than Their bare pay.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
The construction Of the committees will probably give
general satisfaction, although complaints made
that Thad Stevens is the only radical chairman of any
important committee The overslaughing Of Mr.. Ray
mond in that connection elcits considerable comment
On his arrival his friends disposed press him for
the Speakership; but, finding Mr. Cofax securely in
trenched in that position they foil back that Of chair
manship OF Ways and Means Foreign Relations; yet,
when Stevens transferred the Committee Appro
prations Morrill, substituted instead Of Raymond
and the craftsmanship of Foreign Relations given to
Banks This efectualy precudes his being in any
leader Of the House. and compels him to take lowy
seat in its deliberations.
CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S.
Tho caucus Of republican Senators met this morning
concerning reconstruction and adjourned few minutes
before noon without arriving at any conclusion Con-
trary to general expectation the Stevens joint resolution
did not como up Senator Dooltle had the floor the
expiration OF the morning hour, when a motion was
made by Sumner to adjourn. The vote was tie, but
President Fostor voted in the affirmative and declared
adjournment The republican members Of the Senate
Immediately went into again upon the joint
luton submitted by the House, and discussed 1t with
much ability and considerable warmth. Senator's Doc
lfttle Trumbull, Fesscndcn and others insisted on q
modification, which Sumner and others opposed. An
amendment was finally submitted by Mr. Howe of Wis
consin, leaving out all after the words with leave
report by bill or Otherwise" &C., and in this form
VIII probably pass the Senate to and be back
to the House As amended the resolution reads as fol-
lows
Resolved, by The Senate and House OF Representatives.
That joint committee OF fifteen shall be appointed
OF whom shall be members Of the House and the
mainder of the Senate who shall inquire into the cond
ton Of the States which formed the called Confederate
States OF America and report whether they, any of
Congress, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
The balance Of the resolution FIRST adopted by the
House, reads
And until such report shall have been made and finally
teu upon by Congress ra""h. ~t'u bs raeairad in
and all papers relating 10 the Representatives OF the said
States shall be referred the sad committee without
debate
The change is important 1t loosens the gag and opens
the matter for discussion. Furthermore, il does
qure final action upon the whole before any State
most remarkable and Objectionable OF the resolution a.
IL gave Congress power declare the Union practically
dissolved by nhbing representation from the Southern
States. Some other changes desireSby conserva-
tives in the caucus but the radical element
strong aud determined the balance conceded The
debate is said TO bave been exceedingly spicy in the be-
ginning, but on the whole Of character 10 fayorably
affect legislation.
RETURN OF GENERAL GRANT.
Lieutenant General Grant arrived in town to-day by
special steamer from City Point
VISIT OF GENERAL LOGAN TO THE HOUSE.
Major General Logan visited the House today with
Hon shelby II. Cullom, and occupied the latter gentle
mans seat during the announcement Of the committees
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION or THE RATIFICATION or
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT By NORTH
CAROLINA.
Official information has been received AZ the Depart.
ment Of State Of the ratification the 4th inst by the
Legislature Of North Carolina OF the proposed amend
ment to the constitution OF the United States upon the
subject OF slavery.
THE INDIAN TROUBLES.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has received a
letter from X. Graves United States special Indian
agent at Fort Iarned. He represents that very little
trouble had been experienced with the hostile bands Of
Indians which infested the plains Little Robe, chief Of
The Cheyennes called at Fort Lsrned and stated that he
and his warriors acknoed ycd their allegiance TO the gov
ernment and expressed their determination to abide by
and strictly observe the treaty made with their tribe
The Indians who committed The recent depredaons be-
long TO the band Of Dog Indians, otherwise known a
Oucasts- The loyal Indians anxious ioiu the gov
eminent forces and assist in eStcrnnating this entire
band They believe the nsxt Of bloodshed will be
on the route between Fort Dodge and Fort f.srned
hostile bands numbering two thousand Indians, are
collecting the route With view destroy The over
land coaches
MIsTnER oGREELEY IN WASHINGTON.
Horace Greeley Is here buttonhong his old confreres
ana urging them TO moderation and 10 support OF the
administration. Precisely what is meant by this express
from the great philosopher is able to deter
mine. His friends assure him they have present in.
tenton Of Opposing The administration that will be
quite time enough to think about that when the admin
istration to oppose them, &c He Is listened