New-York tribune., 1868-05-02
y W4SHINGTON.
SPICY DEBATE on ALTA yELA-GFN. glr1vp
CLEARS THE MANAGERS sKIgTs-THE TAX.
\ TELEGRAPH
of virtue.

SPICY DEBATE on ALTA yELA--GEN. BurLpp
CLEARS THE MANAGERS skIgTs-THE TAX.
BY TELEGRAPH
WASHINGTON, Friday, May 1. las
The House met to-day Immediately after adjourpmen,
Of the Impeachment Court at O'Clock. After seyeror
amendments to the Navy bill had been passed Mr.
Brooks called up his resolution OF yesterday proyldps
for the appointment Of Committee 10 investigate th
Alta Vela ease Mr.. Brooks led OFF In an iron,.e
speech to the effect that the honor Of the honorable
Managers and the dignity Of the House Of Representa-
tives required that the charges should be inyesti
gated, and that the character Of the Managers
should be cleared OF all imputation. Mr.. Wash.
burne OF Illinois offered amendment that the
Managers and such Of the members may desire be al
lowed explain The House refused to order the pre-
vous question, and debate was In order. DIR. Marshall
OF Illinois, said that the letter evidently intended 10
reach the President, and influence the President Mr.
Logan replied denying the right of the House TO invest
gate the subject. 1t was the mere letter and
opinion Of a member of Congress- for which Ia
could not be called TO account by the House
He characterized the attack "yillalnousy
for which he was called to order but he allowed 10
reract Continuing still in his excited remarks. he said
that the charge was untrue, and that he (Eldndgt
knew it," For this again he called to order but was
again permitted TO retraet Gen. Butler followed. and
made direct assault upon Mr. Brooks He detailed the
history OF the Alta Nela and satisfactorily cleared
himself Of any icgtimate connection with IT, He OBJ
served that he had made n rule never to touch ease In
his practice lawyer where he could possibly be led INTO
any personal dispute where he had any personal feeling
with any OF the parties concerned As an instance oi
tls, he cited the case OF Clarke against one Erastus
Brooks who Of the pfopretoIs OF penny allne
sheet in New York to compel him and one James Brooks
the other proprietor tO settle an account involving the
partnership OF that paper In reference 10 the Prcsi
dents trial he alluded to Mr. Eyarts as
pseudo Republican. who had stolen the
livery of Heaven in which TO serve the Devil"
Mr. Eldrdge again made attack upon Mr. Logan, for
which he called TO ORDER but Air Logan was inclined
let pass rcmarkng, sOtO voice, that much could
be expected from backguard. Gen. Garfield then made
a short disnfed explanation giving the history OF the
signing Of the paper, and clearing his own skirts
OF the charges and insnuatons that mad been
present. seemed anxious 10 say something
but was unable to get opportunity aud had TO sit
passive listener. Mr. Brooks again TO the attack
lie opened on Gen Butler in fierce strain O inyectiye,
saying that Butler had pursued him renorsely and never
omitted opportunity to attack him Cen Butler
asked Did you call me bold robber on this floor
when / was in the service Of my eomtryF Brooks
replied that he justified in doing so. He brought
up the oft-tod tale OF New-Orleans and alluded 10
Fort Fisher and 10000 which under the decision of
New-Oreans merchant Mr. Brooks was called 10 order
for applying the eXpetlve "Biulhgsgaie 10 Ar. put
lers remarks. At length the whole subject wac laid on
the table To come up again tomorrow, ana at Io ad'
The Ways and Means Committee are holding daily
sions and making rapid progress with the bill They
expect 10 have IL ready 10 report as soon as Imptach
ment is disposed Of They have adopted an important
amendment, imposing tax Of 5000 on foreign CONNER:
cial brokers. The Committee are In possession Of
Information showing that these brokers do
ing a very extensive business, aud that under
the present Revenue laws the Government de-
riyes no benefit theTefrom. The bill provides
that where this class pay the special tax they 10 he
exempt. The penalties are very heavy IN case OF Viola
tion OF the law proposition submitted to-day TO
restore the advalOrem brokers sales on stocks
bonds and securities Sold from the fact that It w give
the Government several millions additional revenue
IL will probably be adopted. This tax does not Dear
either upon industrial or commercial interests
The American Medical Association, composed Of dele
gates every university, hospital medical society.
Of the profession in tie United States w meet
4 Tuesday MaV 3. a.
main in session several days.
IL said the Public Debt exhibit for the month Of
April which 70 be officially promulgated in few day
will show decrease Of from - 100000 TO SlO0OOO0 IN the
Public Debt
Ad-interIm Thomas attended the Cabinet meeting
day. Only routine business was transacted.
The receipts from customs last week at Boston were
s3Ts 264; New York, S225T0o0 at Philadelphia, S6,g75
at Baltimore, $:77si, and at NewOrlcans. $Z24,4ls
X. V. Whaley, who recently confirmed by the SEN
filed his bond and received his commission Mr Mhaey
will start in "A few days for his post.