New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
WASHINGTON.

TUp INDIAN BUREAU CONTROVERSY -
r,,ucF BUsrEED's ACCUsERs DO NOT APPEAR
EGFORGIA- NEw-YORK ELECTION FRAUDS
-IorIsIANA's COLORED MEMBER - GEN.
uEADE-THE ELECTORAL VOTES.
WASHINGTON, Thursday. Dec. Il, 1868
IN the Senate. to-day. Mr.. Sherman said that the
FY,apce Committee had reported in favor of abling
Afr Edmundss resolution in regard to the payment OF
the Public Debt, and that the Committee had not re-
ported fayOrably, as enormously reported yes
lerlay Mr. McCreery presented resolutions propos-
ng amendments to the Constitution designed, as he
Processes to protect the rights OF minortles' Inc
House bills extending the time for atliXing stamps
on tobacco. and repeating the prohibition OF
militia organizations in the Southern States,
we're passed. BY this latter bill, Viz
gina. Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas are ex-
eluded from the repeal. Several bills removing
political disabilities introduced, and the House
bill removing disabilities from sundry citizens of
South Carolina was passed with amendments. The
Iont resolution expressing the sympathy OF the
United States with the people of Spain was debated,
but no conclusion was arrived at Several Senators
desired to recommend to Spain the establishment OF
srepubican a form of governments but Messrs Sum-
uer aud Fcssenden informed the Senate that the
Committee on Foreign Relations unanimously
held that any official expression by the United
States on this point would be unbecOming.
Inc I'ttlNkIOu CtuSNIlHS luo AAOoiuOhS ""o
next taken up, and Mr. Dixon took the floor
In opposition, making long speech and branching
of into the discussion Of reconstruction The resolu-
ton was further ably debated by Messrs. Howard Cor
Sett and Ferry. The Maryland Senators distinctly
repudiated the Presidents repudiating doctrines
bet the old leaven would not permit them to vote
for the resolution. 1t was finally passed with
but seven negative votes, even Mr. Dixon recording
his name in the affirmative. 1t was late when the
vote was reached yet Mr.. Edmunds asked the SEN
ate 20 take up his resolution, noted above; but
although he has strong supporters, the Senate was
ndisposed at so late hour to enter upon the dis
casson that this bill will inevitably call forth and
on adjournment was therefore carried. There is now
no prospect that Mr.. Edmunds will get his bill be-
fore the Senate until after the recess
Senator Ferry is confident that his Amnesty bill
will pass the Senate by small majority but he fears
that nc may not carry two thirds vote, the Southern
Senators beinCat present almost unanimous aganstlt.
Senator Kellogg of Louisiana, in connection with
Gen. Longstreet has prepared bill for the rebuild
ing of the levees on the Mississippi, which he will
introduce after the holidays.
The Senate Committee Commerce had under
consideration to-day the bill which passed the House
last session for the improvement Of rivers and har
bors 1t approprates three four millions for that
purpose Aud is TO be reported to the Senate in few
days, with few reductions.
The House Postal Committee had under considera-
tor to-day the question of what action ought TO be
taken to prevent the abuse of the frankng privilege
The Committee doubted whether they could carry the
total abolition of this measure, and they therefore
Instructed their Chairman, Gen. Farnsworth, to pre-
parc bill limiting the of the fIanking privilege
by members of Congress to the time of actual ses-
sion. They also recommend that the stanp-machinc
which members use so extensively shall not be used
- 10 OGsoo q Conuliftoa had mn
bill ratifying the action of the Connecticut Legis
ture. oharterng 12Ofoot span bridges across the
mouth Of the Connecticut River.
The Committee on Public Expenditures continued
the investigation of the Alaska scandal. Only two
witnesses were examined, namely Messrs Rob
ert J. Walker and W. w. Worden, Private
Secretary to the President. Mr Walker testi-
fed in substance that in May last
Baron Stoecll, the Russian Minister here, sent for
him and expressed a desire that he should give hls
ard in securing the appropriation for the purchase OF
Alaska. The Baron at the time seemed frightened
and despondent Of ever receiving any money for his
icebergs Mr. Walker refused 10 enter his service in
the capacity of lobbyist, bat agreed to act as conn
ssl. Stoech accepted lis proposition and agreedto
make his fee s20,OCO. MrWakerimmedatolyp prepared
a pamphlet on the merits Of Alaska, and distributed
il broadcast among Congressman and the newspaper
press of the country. He also closely watched the
bin while pendingin Congress, and wrote almOstdaily
communications on the subject which The ChTORiae
and TRtligeHcer of this city very kindly published
when the bill for The appropriation fairly came be-
fore Congress, Baron StOeckl voluntarily increased
the amount Of Mr. Walkers fec ID $4,000. After the
appropriation had been secured Mr.. Walker was
paid $4,000 in gold certificates. Out Of this sum,
ihc only money hc paid was 5000 in greenhacks TO
Nj Z. p. Stanton, his associate counsel. short
time afterward, he called on Stoech, and said to
him that The Chronicle newspaper had been very
obligng and kind in printing his communications
and commenting editorially thereon and he thought
II should be given some little present recon-
pe,se Stoeckl was OF like opinion, and gayo Walker
5000 for the purpose. Walker alterward called on
Col. Fomey, but that gentleman said that he had
nothing to with the matter and refused to take the
money. Mr. Walker then sought Dir. d. G. forney,
the publisher Of The Chronicle and paid him for 1he
Chronicle the amount. Mr.. Worden testified that he
knew nothing of the purchase except what had come
10 his knowledge as journalistic correspondent,
which he published in the newspapers with which he
Ia connected.
The House Rotrenchment Committee held a meet
ing to-day. before which Commissioner Rollins ap-
peared and made elaborate statement in regard to
the alleged frauds in his Bureau and the charges of
conspiracy against the Commissioner and other oiii-
GERS of the Revenue Bureau. explaining, Also the
sniuus Of the charges and the character OF the per
sons who preferred them. With this testimony
closes the investigation far relates 20 the pro
oeedings against Air Rollins and tho Committee
will close their report and submit the same to the
House this week.
Tie Senate Committee on Indian Affairs had pro-
treted session. today the purpose being TO consider
sha N up fhe Hurplu