New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-16
Special Correspondents OF the Creseeut,l
LETTERS FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May Q, 1866

WASHINGTON, May o, 1866.
THE rREEpNEN's BUREAU,
The Investigations into the affairs Of this abnor
mai institution are becoming peculiarly interest
ing in view of its anticipated abolition, The re-
ports of Generals Steadman and Fullerton,
although not yet made public, are replete with
valuable information ON the new system of govern
ment slavery established by the agents of the bu-
reau. In North Carolina particularly it has be-
come customary to mulet the poor negroes in all
manner of fines and to subject them to imposts
for objects Of secondary importance in their pres
emit condition. In addition, we have the very able
special report of Mr.. Trueman, which fayors the
immediate withdrawal of every colored soldier
from the South, AMI the early termination of the
existence of the bureau, He states that in his
opinion the bureau has nearly accomplished the
work for which it was created, and the necessity
that called it into existence is rapidly passing
away. The President does not concur in these
morbid opinions relative to the dangers which the
negroes will be subjected to after the abolition of
the bureau. 1t well known that the ignorance
and incapacity of the officers result in many cases
in grieyous injury to their charges more grevous
than would be incurred under any State juris-
dieton.
WILSON AND TRuMBULL.
During the course of my correspondence with
the CRESCENT, / have had frequent occasion to re-
fer to the career Of the author of the civil rights
bill, Yesterdays debates on this gentleman's
efforts TO curtal the power of the President in the
exercise of his patronage elected sharp contro-
versy with the Senator from Massachusetts,, Henry
Wilson. This gentleman is one Of the oldestmem-
| bers of the Senate, and though devoid of any
brilliant qualities, is recognized as hard-workng
| committee man. This question of the power of
removal has been discussed in previous letter to
the CRESCENT. All the radicals were agreed on the
4 question of principle, but differed as to the adj
visibility of inserting provision of this character
in appropriation bill, Sherman, Wilson, Fessen-
den and Foster voted with the conservatives to de-
feat the proposition of their friend, Judge Trnm-
bull. MIR. Wilson, however, undertook to defend
his course, and drew down on himself the wrath
Of the Illinois Senator Mr., Trumb1ll undertook
to lecture his friend Wilson in good round terms,
and for some time they maintained little tourna-
ment Of elimination and recrmination The least
appearance Of loosening the party ties mmedi-
/ ately excites the apprehensions Of these devoted
gentlemen. Trumbull, not satisfied with the re-
buke which he had received in the previous week
from Mr. Grimes, could notrefrain from exercising
his dictatorial manner. Wilson made two or three
! speeches during the day--a strange occurrence
He generally delivers one harangue, in which he
never omits to mention universal liberty and
then departs from the Senate hall. He committed
one serious indiscretion yesterday, for which
he was afterwards rebuked by Senator
Cowan, in bringing personal matters be-
/ fore the Senate in open session. VIII
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aequaintances. Frank and attractive in appear
ance and manner, he is said to be one of the most
deceitful politicians of his party He is undoubt-
eddy sensual man, and records now in possession
Of army officers could divulge some disereditable
tales ia reference to bis personalpranks ONEIDA
feature in his character is his unwillingness to re-
cognize poor relatives and old friends Of the days
when he was New England cobbler. Sherman
acted in this matter as he has done in several
others during the session-with apparent rnodera-
ton and real yaciliation- total absence Of appre
ciation Of the crisis in which Congress aud the
President are engaged. He still clings to the idea
that reconciliation is possible, and that Andrew
johnson will get out Of his way to save the FEES
sender clique of the Republican party. 1t is use
less 10 state that he is totally mistaken in his
opinion. There is undoubted difficulty in forming
new party organization, but the President is
fully assured that some party, whatever its name
may be, viii carry him Or rather his policy, sue
cessfully through the coming campaign.
DEBATES ON THE RECONSTRUCTION REPORT.
The discussions on the report of the committee
Of fifteen have finally commenced. In the Senate,
Mr.. Doolitte pointed out plainly thatin the pro
posed amendments the radicals had renouaeed the
two grand principles with which they pretended to
commence the campaign negro suffrage and the
exclusion Of the Southern Representatives. Ii the
House there was scarcely larger assemblage
than usual in the galleries. Thad Stevens opened
the debate to an attentive auditory. His remark
in regard to building on solid foundation was
rather facetious, considering that house which
requires thirty-six stancbions for its support ear
not rest very firmly On twenty-five
Immediately after Thaddeus seated himself the
objections to the plan Of the committee commenced
with fun yigor. The clause excluding southerners
who had favored the Confederacy from the privi
lege of the elective franchise until $50, seemed to
excite the most strenuous opposition. Mr. Blaine
one of the ablest supporters of Stevens, objected
that the Executive pardon restored citizen to
the full enjoyment of his rights, which could not
be infringed upon by any congressional enactment
General Garfield supported the same opinion on
other grounds, and regarded the affair as polit-
cal maneuyre. Mr. Niblack, Of indiana, had the
weakness to offer proViso that nothing III the
amendment should be 50 construed as author
izing any interference on the part Of Congress III
the elective franchise in the several States tits
a perfect mockery to invade the rights Of the
States on the question Of suffrage, and declare III
the same breath that it shall mean nothing Of the
kind. KANGAROO.
From Another Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, May 10, 1865.
The radicals are disputing over the clause in the
tarnnnnd a.ntna1dsnnnt a. 4I1n Cnnn4it,Asn.,