The New York herald., 1868-06-10
The Squabble Among the Mu-
nicipal Officials.
THE TAX BILL in THE HOUSE.
Probable POstpOnement
Until December.

wAsHIN aToN, June Q, 1858.
MOvements Of the Chi neve Rmba ..v.
After leaving the hall Of tha House Of Representa-
ves the Chinese Embassy retired to the Speak ker,s
room, where they received "a large number Of ladies
and gentlemen. Sun Tsjen and Chih Taien mt on
their immense spectacles with philosophic dignity
equal to the occasion. and booked more wise than
ever. THESE digntar:Rs were the centre of observa
ton and upon their Introduction to the ladies seized
saef heads with vigorous grip and bowed most
proioundly. These two officials seemed to expert
ence an intenstYof inward delight which was mani
tested IN broad and prolonged grin.
During their presence in the Speakers room, In
IN addition to- receiving the courtesies of the crowd
number OF persons took occasion to secure the
Autograghsof the members Of the Embassy. Sun
Ta)en and Chh Tajen, after the first press of the
crowd mad passed over, were the recipients of
nvely series OF questions from number Of curious
ladies Both of the philosophers, possessing very
limited acquaintance with the language Of the
American answered each interrogatory in the af-
nrmative, accompanying each attempt at foreign
articulation with deferental bow, restoring their
persons to perpendicular and putting on an afrable
grin.
From the Speakers room, under the direction
~ the Sergeant at Arms of the House Committee
the Embassy visited several OF the House COM
mittee rooms and were informed Of their USES
Thence they proceeded to the r0tunda examining
1ts 1mmense proportions and the historical and ale
g0r1cal paintings with which 1t is adorned The
Congressional Library was next visited. Here
Nhe Chinese representatives Of the Embassy
seemed to be more particularly interested. The
Iron shelves were a special object of curiosity.
Mr. SpoFord, the Librarian, explained all the
prominent features Of the library. The Embassy
now spent some time in the west balcony Of
the Capitol, overlooking the city, the majestic
course OF the Potomac and the distant hills Of
Vhginia The day could not have been better
adapted to the purpose Of good Neutrality-suspicious.
avenue crowded with vehicles, the massive piles Of
marble and granite making up the Treasury, Post
once and Interior buildings the casteated and
picturesque outlines Of the Smithsonian Institute,
tho unfinished monument to washington and the
general beauties Of the city were in turn admired.
several 1eld glasses were supplied for the purpose
0f taking in more minutely the distant landscape of
Virginia and the Potomac. The party were next es-
Corted to the Electric Department and explained the
uses Of the immense and numerous jars in which
che electricity for the lighting of the dome is gene
Ested. As it was feared the embassy would be
tired before they could all points Of interest
in the Capitol 1t was determined to stop here and
make another visit before their departure. The
Embassy therefore returned to their carriages and
drove to the hotel During the reception in the
House Of Representatives Mr.. Hooper, Delegate
lrom Utah. introduced to of the interpreters
Teh. "Utahp' said Teh, mechanically bringing his
hands together; "Utah Heap OF wives p The re-
mark gave rise to universal laugh In the vicinity
and indicated singular familiarity with American
.afiairs.
1t ia understood that the President will make the
letter addressed to him by the Emperor OF China and
the communications In relation thereto made by Mr.
BurNngame and the Chinese Ambassadors the sub
ject Of message to Congress. The President is said
to be deeply interested in the mission of the EN-
bassy, and is deslrous that every thing that be
done to enlarge and strengthen the relations between
China and the United States may be accomplished
without delay.
State Dinner to the Embassy.
The Chinese Embassy visited the Executive Man :
sion this evening in compliance with an invitation
from the President to participate in a state dinner
given out OF compliment to Mr.. BurIingame and his
associates. The table was elegantly decorated with
flowers, and choice vands spread before the guests
were In striking contrast with the novelties OF a
celestial lnrder After dinner the party retired
TO the East Room, where a lively and pro-
tracted conversation was had. The following dis
tnguished personages were present:-The President
Mr.. and Mrs. Burlingame. Secretary Seward and
lady, Mrs. Patterson, Sun Tajen, Cbih Tajen,
General Hancock, Mr.. Brown, Secretary OF the
Embassy; Commodore Shubrick, General Schofed,
Secretary Of War; Secretary McCulloch, Reverdy
johnson, Secretary Randall, Secretary Browning
General Banks Secretary welles, Mr.. De Champs
Baron Stoeek, Mr.. Thornton, the English Minister;
Mr.. Berthemy the French Minister, and also the in.
terpreters o.the Embassy. About ten O'Clock the
party broke up, evidently having highly enjoyed the
entertainment.
The House Committee and the Utah Delegate
Contested Seat.
The House Committee. OF which Mr. Dawes, OF
Massachusetts, s chairman to investigate the claims
OF Mr.. william McGrorty to the seat now occupied
by Mr.. Hooper, delegate from Utah, it Is thought,
viii to morrow or the day after report to the House
In reference to the right Of Mr.. Hooper to represent
the Territory In Congress- The prevailing belief is
that the committee will report adversely to Mr..
Hooper, Enough nothing Of a definite character ak
to the nst.re the report has TRANSFERRED The com
mttee have been lingering over this portion OF their
aahors for three months and have yet to investigate
and report upon the claim Of Mr.. McGrory to repre-
sent the Territory Of Utah on the strength OF the
Gentle votes that were cast for him.
The Impeachment Managers still at Work.
The impeachment committee will soon conclude
1ts investigation and furnish the record OF the tes
tinony TO the Senate Select Committee heretofore
appointed to inquire into matters connected with the
subject and affecting the character of that body. 1t
is not known that the senate COMMITTEES has yet
entered upon its investigation. The Impeachment
Committee had before 1t to-day Mr.. Charles II. Shell
ley, whose testimony was In part similar to his am
davit published this morning. Of the locking up Of
over $1,000 belonging to Mr. wooley In the safe OF
the Metropolitan Hotel Of this city, OF which he is
part proprietor. The money in question was pro-
dHced In evidence. Mr.. Van volkenburgh was also
present before the committee.
Ruwors About the Assistant secretaryship OF
the Treasury.
Rumors have been circulating here among the
knowing ones that the question as to who will sue
ceed Mr. Chandler in the ONCE Of Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury has been decided in the mind of the
President, and that Colonel Edward Cooper-who
has been once rejected for the ONCE and who has
been dischsrgipR the duties Of Assistant Secretary