The New York herald., 1868-12-16
NEW YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 49,

Association Of Washington did not, a. has been
stated, address him Q note requesting him not to
present his claim, but the contrary urged him TO
do So He says he was born free In the state of IL
linois. attended the Liberia College In Ohio and
voted for Mr.. Lincoln In 1se0 and sat on jury in
that State. He IS still without q certificate from
Governor Warmoth
The Mississippi Constitution.
The Committee on Reconstruction this morning
examined the Mississippi republican committee,
who presented various arguments, with data to show
why the votes OF seven counties should be thrown
out OF tho count principally the ground Of fraud
irregularities and intimidati0ns With this exclu-
son they say the constitution OF that State has been
ratified by about 800 votes
Defeat Of the Iowa Reimbursement Bill.
Very little business OF much public importance
was transacted In the House to day. The only SUBJ
ject that caused unusual excitement was the bill
ported by Garfield. from the Military Committee,
favorng the reimbursing OF the State of Iowa for
expenses incurred In the suppression OF the
rebellion. Wilson, Allison and Price, OF Iowa.
tried hard TO get it through, but that faith
full and watchful economizer and reformer
EIhu washburne, thundered out objections
In way that evoked the anger Of the entire Iowan
delegation. Little Price at one time gesticuated SO
wildly and excitedy that some Of the people in the
galleries expected every moment to see him hurl an
inkstand or Congressional volume OF some kind at
the Hon. washburne's Uranium. 1t is the first
time Price has been noticed in passion but it had
little effect upon washburne further than to cause
him to outroar and outgesticulate the Iowan orator.
Nobody in the House now, save Butler or Donnelly,
seems TO be anything like match for Wastburne in
tits OF this character. The measure, as shown up
by Fernando Wood, Cullum OF Illinois Washburne,
Boyer OF Pennsylvania and Others certainly smacked
strongly OF special legislation in favor OF Iowa
above all other States. For this reason alone 1t
defeated, notwithstanding the strenuous efforts Of
Garfield and his coworkers.
Disburscments by the War Department.
A communication furnished by the War Depart
ment to the Committee Of Ways and Means shows
that the amount dsbursed by the Pay Department
for military services since June 80, 1865, to June 80,
1855. including pay proper, combinations and all
other disbursements, but excluding bounties and
arrears due prior to June 80 1865, was Sill
This amount win be slightly increased by returns OF
at distant stations, not received In time
10 he included in the report. The disbursements for
the Subsistence Department were 500, $4,000. This
includes o. $4,000 for subsistence to Indians. The
expenditures OF the Quartermaster's Department,
including claims and vouchers not yet examined or
passed, were sis2, 900; the Medical Department,
s2osio the Adjutant Generals once, $l,OO70OO;
the Burean OF Engineers, te,S3aoo0.
Prom the preceding statements the Secretary OF
War says IL win be seen that the military expendi-
lures from July I, lss5. 10 June 60 1885, period OF
three years about te95 00o, ,0oo OF which 1t is
believed that an near can be ascertaned without
long and tedious investigation. nearly 500 $1,000
we're ON account OF liabilities incurred during the
rebellion, leaving siss, 100000 the outlay for the
current expenses during the time named-an average
o. oss.ooo. 600 per annum.
1sas.rrestsss sf Cavpcs-Bas Senators.
I'm the debate wheh arose In the Senate to-day on
the ban 70 repeal the one preventing the enrolment
Of militia at the SOUTH which was ultimately passed
states Of Mississippi Texas and virginia, one OF
the southern sensiors-warner, OF Aiabama-in q
very carpet baggsh kind OF speech spoke OF the loyal
men of the southern states being determined
20 uphold the governments there established,
peaceahy N tney could. forcibly n they
must The latter clause IN his remarks explains the
anxiety for arms and q standing militia composed
of colored men. and gives some Indication OF the
arrogant n not sanguinsry spirit which snimates
the p~aedo southern Representatives In Congress.
The cool and experienced heads Of the senate seem
TO grow nervous when any Of the recent importa-
tons &C, on their legs 10 speak a. the least mention
W NNt ~NNhN ~ aNft W MItfC tucm tHc uIOaucst
inaiscrstlons Of legislative counsel. The offensive
epishet Of rebel a. applied 10 al democrats, was
gradually becoming obsolete IN the Senate but these
superexceeni 10y alIsss Determined on retain
ING u In their vocabulary.
Change y she Nickel Coinage.
bil hes been prepared. which win probably be
introduced IN Congress IN day OF two, having In
view the adoption Of change In the nickel coinage
Of the government The biil viii make provision
for the redemption OF the present nickel coinage at
the oces of the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers
of the United sssses--its place 20 be supplied by
new series Of the small coin IN circulation.
Delegates ~ IsAlass IN Wassingssn.
Keokuk, the chief Of the secs and Foxes together
with their friends called the Secretary Of the In.
terror this afternoon 10 represent their grievances
growing out OF the conduct OF the Indian Agent
The Secretary assured them that their complaint
should receive consideration, but told them they
must pay the expenses Of their trip TO Washington
~ they had come without permission-
a Neble CsssrSbssiss frsu California.
Information has been received at the Department
OF state from the Minister Of the United states at
Lima OF the receipt by him Of blll OF exchange for
$4,000 sterling contributed by citizens OF san Fran
cisco and California for the aeviafion OF suernas
caused by the recent earthquakes IN Peru and OF It's
delivery By him 20 the Minister OF Foreign Afairs Of
that country on the % Of November, 1865.
Affairs Of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs met to-day
for the purpose Of hearing the report Of the subcom
mIttee appointed 10 investigate the regularity and
legality Of the action Of the chief engineer Of the
Philadelphia Navy Yard " purchasing tools and
machinery for the use OF the yard The subcom.
mittee consisted of W. y. Kelley. OF Pennsylvania
Ferry, Of xithigAn, and stevens of New Hampshire
Their .cport covers $50 pages Of fcolscap besides
icrre amount Of testimony attached. u rcnecs very
severely on the conduct no, only of the esSipecr of
the Philadelphia Navy yard,.bui Of TIE engineerin
chief of the navy. also ccnsures sstra engineers OF
the navy VINO were appointed commission by Engi-
necr Sherwood 10 examine ne conduct of engineer
zelier. OF the Philadelphia Navy Yard and reported
favorably thereon. The report recommends that
these engineers be dismissed The service. There
was considerable discussion In the committee TO
day over the report Mcs@ers. stewart u New
York and starkyeafher. OF Cunnectlcut are of