New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-04-24
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL "a, 1866.

sas and Mississippi, If these States are free from
any other imputations, how much more desirable
ID the condition of Louisiana, with laws more
favorable to the colored persons than the statutes
of many Northern States. 1t is almost impossible
to conceive that political organiza ton possessed
the hardihood to present itself before intelligent
constituencies with such preposterous campaign
document Yet am told by prominent members
Of the radical party that the reconstruction evi'
dence is to be their partisan watchword for the
fall elections Of 1866. The bearing of Mr.. Ste
phens throughout his examination was frank, open
and dignifed, but his evidence is to be twisted and
garbled for insertion in the various campaign docu-
ments. Take, for instance, one point on which a
difference Of abstract opinion exists-free trade
versus protection. It is not unusual to hear gen
tleman accused Of treason because he advocates a
low tariff-a commercial system always favored by
the late "rebes," and consequently, in the excited
state of public opinion, assumed to be intended as
| a means Of reducing the customs revenue, and re-
pudiating the national debt If the South s trea.
sonable for believing in the mere abstract right Of
secession, SO, according to these philosophers the
West must be disoyal for adhering to the doctrines
of free trade. But, of course, there is no end to
the political falsehoods which might be engendered
| by such system of inquisitoral suspicion, en-.
conraged and fostered in the highest quarters.
THE CONFERENCE OF THE THIRTY THIRD DEGREE
The meeting Of the delegates from the various
lodges composing this honored order of masonry
has attracted distinguished assemblage from all
parts of the Union. The object of this conference
is to renew the bonds of brotherhood between the
various sections of this noble order, disturbed by
the late war. Nearly every State is represented
| in this august gathering, symbolic of the grand re-
union which will take place in the halls of the
| Capitol, next December, if the people are true to
| their duty. The Southern States have each re-
sponded to the call of their bro her mason through
out the country, by deIegating member of the
degree to attend this meeting. The official repre-
sentative from our own State has been unfortu
ly detained by sickness, but Mr.. E. Salomon, o
New Orleans,,is his temporary substitute. One
of the famous Sorrow Lodges will be held before
the termination Of the conference. 'N" ~
| ID 81 THE CLUE OF QUEER FELLows. -i-
| 1t would readily be conceded that Congress il
fully entitled to this curious appellation, bestowed
by Washington Irving on "a company of literary
hacks, if the proceedings of both Houses on the
18th inst. were faithfully related. The fearfu
monotony of the army bill had induced members
to delay its consideration as long after the morn
ing hour as might be consistent with the busnes
of the day. Personal colloques and single com
bats were welcome variety to the routine o
ordinary legislation. The press was, as usual, the
prime mover when anything sensible or amusin!
is concerned in the Congressional debates. Th
attacks commenced by the reading of an extrac
from the Washington telegram of the New Yor
Times, at the reqest of Mr.. Rogers, the ndustriou
Democratic member from New Jersey. MI
Conkling, one of the ablest but most bitter, Re
publicans from New York, arose to reply to tn
contents of the paragraph, and in the course of hi
remarks threw out some insinuations that his ow
colleague, the editor of the journal in question
was responsible for this particular dispatch
Henry ]. Raymond, who is regarded as deserte
from the Republican ranks, Immediately offered
complete denial to the unfounded hints of b
worthy colleague.
The battle now commenced with vigor-tll
House awakened from its torpor, and instead of
soporifc military lecture on organization or logi:
tics, found itself treated to lively little person
ality. The affair continued for some time. Firs
Mr. Raymond, then his opponent and vice versa
each holding the floor about two or three minutes
The affair was really of little consequence in itse
but by the imputation of Mr.. Conkling, had de
ve1oped itself into personal controversy betwee
two of the ablest men in the House. It is impol
tant as evidence of the anuus maintained by tn
radicals against those who are supporting tn
executive policy. On the part of Mr.. Raymon
the affair was managed with consummate tact
After very short discussion on the pay bill, tn
House returned to the much more agreeable dut
of bandying choice terms from the slang dictioI
ary. Mr.. Ingersoll, in reply to some objection
urged by Mr.. Eldridge against the measure
question, called him contemplate copperheat
Mr., Eldriage returned the compliment. by calln
Mr.. Ingerso!l a miserable traitor. The House VIZ
in mingled state of excitement and laughter du
ing these delectable proceedings, and to cap til
climax, the Speaker declined to decide whether
was in order to call member " follower of Je.
Davis"
,McDouga!l and Conness enjoyed themselves !
the Senate even in more approved style. Charge
of subordination were concluded by declaration
of falsehood. The latest plan is to denounce yor
opponent as a liar, and then call him to order.
is hoped that Caleb Cushing will make note of
for his next edition, and refer to the undoubte
authority of the United States Senate.
l KANGAROO.
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