The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-22
The Tariff Bill in the
Senate.
The Gold Bill Passed in the
House.
Discussion on the Reconstruction BilA
Of Thad Stevens.
DC. &c. &C.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, 1897.

days in one paper New York and Washington, and
sat sealed proposals shall be received and the award
made in all cases TO the highest bidder.
-he TariG Bill in the Senate
After the morning hour bad expired in the Senate Mr..
5essenden called up the Tariff bill in the Committee OF
the Whole and II read Al length when amendments
wore made in mary itemh Among others some
wines, spirituous liquors. &c, cigars, embroderes,
carpets in different shapes, nickel from fifteen
thirty per pound sugar OF lead from fifteen
per pound suphate Of ammonia from cent to
three Of per cent per pound and many Others
AL Of which for the benefit Of the manufacturing
classes who appear 70 have everything in accordance
with their wishes just now.
Another Financial Measure.
Mr.. Allison OF Iowa, q member OF the Ways and
Means Committee, has prepared resolution, which he
intends TO offer in the House he can obtain
Tho floor authorizing the issue of 100000 600 in notes
n Of interest Of five per TO take the place OF
the compound interest notes The resolution has been
before the Ways and Means Committee during its recent
sittings but the members unable to agree to it,
Proposed investigation into the Affairs Of the
Treasury Department.
The following the features OF the bill introduced
by Representative Garfield to-day
To provide the appointment Of three citizens
holding any federal Office, with full power TO examine
oil books, letters papers vaults and deposits n the
gess reference to the receipt and disbursement OF the
public money; second, the actual amount Of money in
the Treasury, specifying the amount Of coin, United
States and national bank notes. third the amount
OF public money deposited with designated deposi-
fourth, the amount and description OF bonds
deposited in the Treasury by national banks
bonds and safeguards against duplication and counter
feinng OF coupons sixth the sale Of gold purchase and
sale Of bonds and other securities Of the United States
amounts and rates of purchase and sale amounts Of
missions paid and to whom paid seventh, the engraving
printing and issuing Of national bank notes. United States
eighth the redemption and cancellation OF all United
81 Keeping accounts, auditing claims and issuing
warrants for payment OF money from the Treasury;
ssntb any other suggestion OF affecting
the efficiency and security Of transactions in the
sury Department The examiners empowered to adj
minister oaths TO witnesses and 70 employ STEM
sgrapher
The bill read nrst and second time and referred
% the Committee of Ways and Meana
Reception nt the White House.
The ladies' Of the White House held their usual Mon.
day reception this afternoon which attended by
many prominent officials and distinguished army and
aavy officers with their ladies'
Personal. -
Major Generals Daniel E. Sickles and Q Gilmore
In this city The former is here business Of on
cal character which yet be dvused with pro-
pTiety, but will be given to the public in few days
We may say however, that IL has some connection with
The post which he has Just left General Gilmore has
been ordered by the Adjuant General report to .
board here for examination.
is currently reported here and probably true, that
ssaor Romero. the Mexican Minister is engaged and
will soon DO married TO q widow LADY well known In the
higher circles Of Washington society.
Mise Mary Harrington, daughter Of Mr. George Har-
rngon late Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury and
Minister to Switzerland is at present in Paris
making preparations for her marriage which Ia shortly
70 take place. Her fdncee Italian count and rumor
gives him large share Of this worlds riches
Unfounded Ramon.
We hxve the highest authority for stating that the
in circulation here to-day the effect that Adu-
General Thomas has been placed upon the retired
list and General Townsend named his successor, Is
totally untrue and incorrect 1t is true that such
change was recommended, but the President pOintedy
refused TO countenapee /. saying that General Thomas
js able e Dc hi duty and ganno! consent TO bis retire
msnt while he continues So" = x Do
Rencentrc at Wiiiard's Hotel.
personal rencontre took place this morning 10 Will
Iard's hotel between Z. D. Holbrook, delegate from
Idaho, and q Mr.. Cummings. From the statements Of
those who witnessed the affair appears that Mr. Cum
mings has been using every cndeavor to defeat the
efforts Of Mr. Hobrook to have certain appointments
made for his territory. Happening TO meet this
ing the conversation turned upon the late appointment
Of John NJ Murphy Governor Of Idaho
gentleman asked Mr. Cummings n the statements made
IN two radical papers true, charging that
Mr Murphy had been indicted for mafcasancc In ONCE
snd that the county safe robbed while In his pos
session. Of the stolen money having been found in
Nr Murphy's bed Mr.. Cummings said that the charges
were Mr.. Holbrook then asked Mr. Cummings how
he knew them TO be true when he had been the
Territory. Mr.. Cummings replied that he knew
much Of the matter Mr. Hoibrook did The latter
aben asked Mr.. Cummings, "Do you think I would
commend the President appoint thieves Office 2"
ssd receiving provoking reply Mr. Holorook struck
him with his hand Mr.. Cummings defended himself,
end few blows were struck, when The affair
minated by the interference Of friends
Nominations Sent 10 the Senate.
The President the Senate to day for confirms
Zion nearly one hundred nominations Of Assessors and
Collectors Of Internal Revenue
Treasury Clerks to BE Discharged.
In consequence OF Congress striking out OF the Def
cheney bill the clause sppropnasing $4,000 for tempo
ry clerks In the Treasury Department the Secretary
oil Ds compelled 70 discharge 1--we clerks on or be-
ssre The 18th Of February next The Secretary regrets
vy much throwing disabled soldiers and others out Of
employment during the present inclemcn season, and
especially In view OF the fact that there plenty OF
work for them
Preparations for the Trial or swrruu.
John n Lloyd and David Reid have been before the
Grand Jury in the Of John H. surrats who 10
On mis- way 70 this country and shortly expected 70
arrive The nrst named u win be remembered kept
the surrau Tavern, at surra,tsville where Booth and
Hascld stopped Mr. Reid the conspiracy trial ,ess
BED that he cav young surra in this city on the morn
Ing Of The 18th April presiding the night when the fatal
shot fred
The Colorado and Nebraska Ru,s.
The friends OF Colorado expect a veto Of tho hill, a.
mating that STATE into the Union II is probable that
Echaska will share the The bills ara ak, ex
cepsss IN Colorado the Governor elect Of the state IN
70 call together the Legislature elected under the ccns,,
t~taon within sixty dsys 70 act the condcp Of ad
sssou and IN Nebraska the Territorial Governor calls
che state Legislature together for 4 similar purpose
within thirty days II is ths general impression that
both blls win he parsed over the anticipated Veto
TIVE Csssp Ds~uIss sssapsvsry. rs.
Tbs President today in reply 10 resolution Of the