New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-12

WAsuvGroN. June c, 1856.

WASHINGTON. June q, 1856,
HIGH COMEDY IN THE SENATE.
We have all heard of that rule which works both
ways, but some of our legislators do not appear
to appreciate it. Mr.. Poland. of Vermont. favored
the radical plan of reconstruction in set speech
because it was prudent, firm and kind meas
ire" When this gentleman was informed that the
second section of the proposed article would re-
duce the representation of his own State to nearly
one half its present amount, he protested most
strenuousy against such an effect.
Some of the Senator's are beginning to discover
that constitutional amendments are double edged
tools, and that while they are preparing to annul
the State laws of the South similar result is pro
duced on their own domestic statutes. The oppor-
tune state paper of Mr.. Doolittle showing the
effect of basing representation on voters, will
strike other minds than that of the Senator from
Vermont. As the amendment embodying this DO.
litical anomaly will doubtless pass the Senate the
Johnson club proposes to publish these statistics
in order to show the people of the North how
their representatives are bartering away essential
rights for the sake of negro equality Stewart, of
Nevada, also supported the committees plan in
one of his feeble speeches. Howe, of Wisconsin
the colleague of Doolittle, renowned his own
tl6Uly vi leIIAlolIdl LOT Lut 0OuJl,
criticised " the despotic course of Andrew John
son in restoring civil liberty to the States of the
Union, and concluded with sarcastic account of
the election of Raphael Semmes.
1t was a very curious thing in moral anatomy to
witness the yirtuous indignation of Mr.. Nye. The
cause of this sentimental revulsion was the oppo-
sition of certain office holders to the action or in
ertness of Congress. 1t was sheer impudeuCe in
these clerks who were drawing their subsistence
from Congress, to abuse it as they did" The
Rocky Mountain Senator is evidently under the i'm
preston that Congress possesses privy purse,
and that the executive department Of the govern,
ment is mere employd of the legislative, serving
for pay.
LOW COMEDY IN THE HOUSE.
The passage of Mr., Schenck's pay bill has ex-
cited the indignation of nearly every military man
in the country. This is the climax Of the teud be-
tween the regular and volunteer oficels-a blow
at the salaries of the former directed by those Of
the latter category now in Congress. The leading
principal of this bill is fixed payment in lieu Of
the old clmmutation system, but with the present
uncertainty of values, there can really be no fixed
and any such attempt must result in
severe injustice. The ten per cent, additional pay
favorable to the old moustaChes." Several pro
visions for the benefit Of volunteer officers have
been inserted in pursuance Of Mr. schenck's we'll.
known intention to secure for his friends more
solid advantages than impalpable glory. There is
little chance OF this measure passing in the Senate
The same radical spirit that is applied in political
questions has reached the consideration of mill
tary affairs To throw down ancient bulwarks and
erect some new fimsy structures IN their stead is
the design of this novel school Of statesmen.
Even debate on the army was a relief from the
repetitions on reconstruction and
then a vote, and the passage of an unpopular bill,
and an increase of the difficulties between the two
Houses, were welcome little incidents II re-
mains to be seen whether the House will recon
slider its vote of yesterday. Having neglected the
army bill which passed the Senate, that body ia
tends to return the compliment in the present case
If military questions fully treated this year in
accordance with General Grants recommendation,
the session will be prolonged until the middle Of
July. Mr.. Rogers, Of New Jersey, is always get.
ting into hot water as the proverb runs but his
to get out is certainly commendable
Yesterday General Rosseau was his antagonist
and all their friends regretted to see two young
md prominent members of the Conservative party
wasting their vital energies in some trivial dispute
schenck had the floor and would not yield, but
,Ir. Rogers must put himself right on the record.
10 the speaker commenced with his mallet and
Ir. Rogers with his stentorian lungs and for sew
raj minutes pretty low comedy was enacted in
which the sergeant alarms promised to play
conspicuous part. The catastrophe was satisfac.
DRY to all parties; the speaker tried to preserve
,rder-an endeavor beyoni the power Of mortal
nan to accomplish and after all, Mr.. Rogers fin.
shed his speech.
rENIANA.
This widespread organization has numerous ad.
lerents in Washington. The headquarters were
ately removed to a larger building, and the sale
If bonds is said to progress with admirable celebrity
seventy recruits left on Monday to join the army
If invasion at the frontier, and last evening an
assembly Of the members was held on
Capitol Hill. For the moment the Fenans form
he principal topic of conversation, and various
opinions are expressed as to the success of the
present movement. The order of the attorney
general, issued this morning, is in correct pursu
lnce of the foreign enlistment act, and an earnest
If international comfy to Great Britain. None of
he Fenians, guilty of political crimes alone can
De surrendered to the British authorities, as they
10 not come within the puryiew of extradition
reates.
LOCAL ITEMS. 4
The warm weather has really begun, and the |
ordinary dullness of the politicians is increased by
he lassitude of summer. The amusements have
lot yet tagged, and seem determined to continue |
With undated vigor until the cholera reaches |
lere. We have already had several false rumors
fits spread in New York but the residents antici