New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
Attack by Mr.. Rousseau of Kentucky on Mr.
GriDnell Of Iowa.
FRBEDMEN'S AFFAIRS IN ALABAMA
General Intelligence Concerning Pubic
Business.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
The French Exposition Bill Discussed in the
Senate.
Proposed Amendments TO the National
Proposed Amendments TO the National
Currency Act.
The Southern Restoration Bill in the House.
LR. RAYMOND HAS THE FLOOR FOR TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON. Thalsloy. June Il, 1850.
ATTACK UPON Mr.. cRlyyELI OF IOWA

ATTACK UPON Mr.. GR1NyELL OF IOWA.
feeble imitation Of the attack Of Preston Brooks upon
Sumner, was enacted by Gen. Rous,,au Of Kentucky,
,pcn MI Grnnel of Iowa, in the eastern porch of the
Iap.ol this afternoons Immediately after the adjourn
mcnt Of the House. Rousseau, surrounded by some
friends seized Grnnen by the back Of biz coat and d
uaodel an apology for words spoken on Monday last
Grnre replied that if any apology due, was one
u himself Rousseau then struck him with light bem-
boo cane several blows the shoulders and face I'll the
.tick was broken in pieces, then retiring MI GrnneD
foiheaance and scfpossosson perhaps, saved him from
, severe and fatal beating. The blows he received
scarcely left trace OF the violence with which tie priv
ce ~ the House were violated and should be reeol
e,ed that the debate TO which the exception is taken,
iook place last Monday and that Rousseau first made an
attack upon Speaker Colfax, who declined to notice HIM
u, then asailed Mr. Grnne. who resented IT, but until
BE- was iDstigated 10 the assault 10y Others he did mot
doom it necessary 10 resent the impeachment Of his char
,ceI Among his hackers who present was Senator
Salisbury who had been awaiting for time the an'ci-
psted assault
The following is the Associated Press account ofthe
transaction alluded to in the foregoing:
The readers Of the Congressional proceedings will reeoee
HAT on Monday an exciting and decidedly unfrcndy ooloquy
occurred between Representative Rousseau Of Kentucky and
Representative Grinne of Iowa which was confined IN the
House words but to-day Immediately alter the sd'
5ournuent while Mr. Grinne his way from the Cap
So on side Of the building TO take the streeear be
was overaken by Mr. Rousseau who putting his hand on
Nj Grnnels shoulder said something about expected
apology for offensive remarks and thereupOn assaulted MI
Gruuen with small rattan cane which was broken 10 this
use q IT, Mr. Grinne made but little If any. resistance
only injury sustained by Mr Crinnel is
scratch his night cheek caused by the iron errue Of the
ooue
FREEDMEN AND CROPS IN ALABAMA.
The Assistant Commissioner of Freedmens Affairs IN
the State of Alabama has written to the Commissioner the
result of his inquiries made IN accordance with the il
rucon of the latter TO report the number of persons
requiring seed and the quantity of land TO be seeded
do that lists Of the persons above mentioned are
being made out but that the result of the collateral In
ques has satisfied him that only is the already
far advanced for any useful cultivation of seed
grown this year, but that such distribution
need he provided for. The grain crop Of this
yeaI will, the General thinks, reach nearly the
average before the war; both in quantity and
quality and if not wholly consumed by immediate neces
city food, WILL doubtless meet all future requirements
for seed That il will not be wholly consumed is inferred
from the sharp experience they have had of the necessity
for seed from the fact that most OF the persons wh'
have grain crops have also little cotton which will aort
them relief before the corn which is their principal crop
II ripe; and from the further fact that Gov Patton vii
leave in few days for St Louis and Chicago where
IL hoped he will be able purchase large supply Of con
with which to supplement food issued by Government.
GEN. scHENCKs MILITIA BILL.
The bill reported this morning By Gen. Schenck for
increase of the army differs from the bill discussed at suel
great length recommitted to the Committee follows
II provides for fifty regiments Of infantry instead Of fifty
eve and six regiments Of cavalry instead Of twelve. TIT
President is authorized however whenever the exgenee
Cf the service require IT, to mount number Of nfantr
tgments not to exceed Some slight reductions ar
made in staff corps TO correspond with tho decrease Of th
lne Of the army Artillery regiments remain the same
s1 altogether The number Of and col
oree troops the in this bill in the old The re
naming changes are comparatively unmportant TIT
Committee in this reduction bave conormed TO the ten
Per Of the House as manifested in considering the forme
tiI.
PRACTICAL RECONSTRUCTION.
Ibe bill reported By Mr. Julian, Chairman of the Public
Land Committee Of the House months ago. extend
ing the Homestead law over public lands Of the Sonth
to-day reported 10 the House and Senate by the Con
ference Committees having it in charge, and passed II
6edicates TO actual settlement, in small homes, somt
~ COO 900 which longer be sold and
u 10 the poor white and black. This regarded as one
of the best practical Of reconstruction yet en-
acted
PUBLIC FUsDs.
The Secretary OF War has issued circular instructDa
pl discussing officers Of the Ordnance Department de-
post the public funds for which they accountable with
Assistant Treasures Of the United States only and special
Govcrnment repositories FUNDS received for the sale
public property excepting the ordinary sales o. ubssencc
tores were without unnecessary delay to be deposited
b. The nearest Of said repositories to the credit Of the
Treasurer q tie United States account OF the appro
Iraons TO which they belong unless they receive pecia
orders from the Ordnance Officer. No transfer OF fund,
from depository 10 another will be made wthouN the
special authority Of the Secretary Of War Public fni dis
oil remain in the depository until needed for disburs.
nent the public creditors and the disbursements ons
iLs IDENTICAL funds received from the depository
THE MEXICAN QUESTION.
The House Committee Foreign Affairs had up the
Mexican question to-day, and concluded TO await future
Developments before taking any action.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS FAIR.
IDere II contest at the Soldiers and Sailors Orphan
}siI q beautiful gold headed cane, which is 10 be
presented 10 che Senator receiving the largest number Of
Ioies. II lies mainly between Senators Harris and Doc
ste The price OF ayote 10 20 cents and not little
1stsing Iesced 70 ID 9dg to keep the fsyeu9 ofetbq