New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25

YuD BILL-THB CURB ON THE SCfNh"N OV'
PERSONAL
~ rHlEcRAPE TIE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON Thursday, jan "a, 1857
In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. Wade introduced a pllf
10 take the appointment Of United States AaTshals
from the President and give it to the Supreme Court
IL was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Con
Alteration of the Tariff bin resumed ss O'Clock
Mr. Crimes led off in savage attack ON the Protee
tonists and the public journals that advocate this
cause. His idea seemed 10 be that the honest and
hgh-minded people Of the country ara all on his side
and chat those wko disagree with hAn set Of ar
rarA kn6vce, whs win bear watching. This part Of
bis speech was interesting to listen to- and if the Iowa
seuator had closed his portfolio and quietly resumed
his seat usthere and omitted the rest Of his speech he
would not hSve persuaded his audience SO entirely
n he did by pursuing different course, that his
fTete ia not poitioal economy. There was little
uyorTess made on the bill to-day, Three amend
Juents, out of great many that were offered, were
adopted one putting books, maps, and charts, ina
Orted for public colleges and Libraries, on the free
list another increasing the duty on mseed and lin
seed OIL and another allowing drawback ON certain
articles when exported Toward the close of the
days proceedings Mr. Sprague denounced the bill as
exactly the reverse Of what Mr. Grimes had defined
Il. The debate commenced with the declaration of
Mr. Grimes that the bill was robbery of tho people
Tor thebenfit of manufacturers and closed with the
ASSERTION from Mr. Sprague that it was destructive TO
the manufacturers for the benefit of the importers
The House to-day was the scene Of unusual interest
ThemOming papersa nnOunced that Mr.. Stevens was
10 address the House at length his Reconstruction
BILL and vote was to bereached. In accordance with
this announcement crowdsof people visited the Capt.
toll and long before tho hour Of assembling the
galleries were packed Onethird of those present be-
ing ladies. The morning hour was consumed IN de-
batting the question of granting Agricultural College
lands to the States lately in rebellion. During the
debate a couple of exciting scenes occurred. Col.
Stokes Of Tennessee was making brief speech, adyo
eating Tennessee's right to a share of the lands
when Mr.. lie Blond. the funny man of the Jack
Rogers side of the House, interrupted him.
Stokes and cast up to him the Duncan letter" in
which Stokes at the commencement Of the Rebel
Hon called Mr. Lincoln tyTant. Stokes, who is by
no means polished orator, but who speaks with
great eamestness, replied very quickly to lie Blond
that he StOkes) wrote the letter o day before
the Rebels fired the flag and that when that was
done, he Immediately entered the Union army, and
fought two OF more years to purge himself OF the
contents of the letter, and he thought that If Mr..
Ee Blond had done the same thing, he might now
have been purced OF his COpperhead proclivi-
ties. THIS was said in such sarcastic manner
Is to draw forth applause from both those the floor
and in the galleries. This little scene had hardly
Bubsided when, Judge Kelley spoke few moments
on the bil and during his remarks charged President
johnson with usupation of his powers. Col. Cooper
Of Tennessee who for long time occupied the posi-
ton Of Private Secretary to Mr.. Johnson replied to
Judge Kelley, stating that his charge against the
President was false Before Judge Kelley could re-
ply several members obtained the floor, When they
had finished Kelley rose and asked Cooper to repeat
his words. Kelley got mp and said that If he, the
gentleman meaning Kelleyl said the President was
. usurper, he lies~ Kelley then, little ex-
cited, reiterated his charge of usurpation, and
ksld that Mr.. Cooper was a fit man to defend the
President from the charge, for at the time OF the
usurpaton, he COOPER was the Presidents paid
OOnfidant, and party to the usurpatiOn. Cooper
chen told Kelley he lied again if he charged him with
receiving the Presidents money. Kelley again re-
sterated the charge and said it was not Johnson's
poney, but the money of the Government At this
pOint Cooper jumped mp in excited manner, and
was about replying when point Of order was raised
and sustained by the Speaker thus putting an end to
the affair. This matter lasted only short while,
but created intense excitement. Kelley is good
aalker, and uses gentlemanly language. Cooper,
On the other hand, is no talker, but i'm
presses one as being Of the number that
would as lief fight as eat. When these scenes
had ended, Mr.. Stevens Reconstruction bill was
called up, and Mr.. Raymond made an hours speech
on the subject. His remarks were listened to with
attention but as usual were Of sneh nature as not
20 be easily comprehended, and he was generally 50
long In getting to point that he failed to impress
his listeners with the force he might otherwise have
done. He took ground against the BILL and talked
questioning the right of Congress to pass it, Judge
Bhellabarger of Ohio followed Raymond in q most
excellent speech. He made a strong appeal
81 favor of recognition Of the rights Of
che negro, and favored the pending bin, or
rose and to the utter disappointment Of the immense
crowds present, stated he would not make
. speech, as he saw the majority of the
House was against the BILL aud he would
relieve any further delay of legislation by
tomorrow, moving TO lay the bin on the table. II
was Mr. stevenss intention to have made sgeech in
support Of his bill, but he is in such feeble health
that he did not dare venture the fatigue excite
ment 1t is thought that the bill will not be tabled
but viii be passed with some notifications.
The Senate Finance Committee had under cOnsid-
GRAFTON to-day the Gold bill. but without coming to
any conclusion and the bill was postponed until to-
morrow when it viii receive a favorable report.
Randaps bin substituting legal tenders for National
bank notes and establishing sinking fund was again
under consideration to-day by the Committee on
Banking and Currency. The bill having been pre-
sented printed and recommitted to the Commit
zoe, It was carefully considered at length, and Mr.
Randall was authorized to report it to the House.
Mr. Randall intends to move its early consideration
i will give rise to considerable debate as il will be
opposed by large number of members who are favor
able to the present National banking system and
against any change. Two members Of the Commit
zee, who are in favor Of the principle Of the BILL will
probably oppose 1t when It comes up for consideFa-
hon. The vote in Committee was in favor of, and
B-namely, Representatives Ponerov Hooper and