The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-27

nomnau0n ana would certainly 20 back cr the re-
publicans. 1t was even alleged, AZ an evidence Oh
his unsoundne5s, and with view 10 bring nm into
disrepute with the radical Senators, that ne hao
started . prominent copperhead paper In NC"
York, which had been persistentiy engaged III
abusing General Grant and the radical parry gen.
orally. The friends of wsewel, Burbridge ana other
| candidates each had his theory that Cummings was
the right man. II was limited about that he was
Camerons man. and would certainly go through.
Every Senator who showed himself IN the iopDy' lor
| whatever purpose, was instantly Duttohhoieo py
| dozen of the anxious inquirers and eagerly ques-
| toned as to what was going on. General Jefries,
who had hosts of friends last night, stood almost
| alone tonight The adventurous leeches who make
| n business OF hanging round with view to picking
M what they can get doubtless had come TO
the conclusion that nothing was to be had from him.
and 80 they let him alone. During the evening It
was rumored around that the Senate Finance Com
mittee had agreed to report adversely upon the
nomination Of Cummings. At a late hour, however,
IL was learned that no report whatever had been
made in the case.
The Funding Bill.
The committee Of conference on the Funding bill
have agreed upon a report
The Indian Treaties.
Shortly after nine O'Clock the Senate went into
executive session, and proceeded to the considera-
ton OF the Indian treaties which have been pending
for some time. The nature OF these treaties is
already known and the action Of the House in re-
quesng their rejection gave rise to thorough ven-
tlation OF the schemes resorted to under that
in order to deprive the government Of tracts of
public lands without any suitable return
Postponement of Bills Now Before Congress.
The Senate bill for the reduction of the military
peace establishment containing provisions for the
distribution Of arms in the South, and the House
Texas, Mississippi and Virginia Provisional Govern
ment bin will fail to pass both houses before the
recess, and will consequently be postponed until
Congress shall meet again.
Senator Henderson Explains His Course ON
impeachment.
Senator Henderson tonight took occasion to make
personal explanation in regard to the attacks that
were made upon him in consequence of his action
upon impeachment. His observations upon the re-
port as q malicious Justification of facts were q
powerful commentary upon the gross nature Of that
document. In regard TO Ben Butler, the Senator
appeared at loss to find expressions for the con-
tempt he had of that person. The remarks Of the
Senator were very attentively listened to and evil
IDENTITY had great weight in clearing up the aspersions
cast upon his official character and at the same time
gave deserved expose Of the infamy attending the
whole proceeding Of the investigation.
The Chinese Embassy.
Having contaminated his treaty with the United
States and commemorated the occasion in due form
by brilliant reception last night, Minister Burlin-
game with his associates Of the Chinese Embassy
will make their final departure from this city on
Tuesday or Wednesday next. The presence OF the
Embassy here has been attended with many cour-
teses; and the midst Of their diplomatic and other
of1cal duties the Chinese Of the party have not
failed to inform themselves to our Institutions
society and forms Of governmental administration.
Two months have scarcely elapsed since the arrival
Of the Embassy 1t Is expected that the treaty ratin
cations Will be exchanged tomorrow.
Publication Of the Laws Of Congress.
In pursuance Of authority given in the second Sec
ton Of the Legislative Appropriation act, approved
July 20, the Clerk OF the House Of Representatives
has selected the Ndttona, Republican newspaper in
Washington for the printing Of the laws and official
advertising.
Stationery Contract.
The contract for supplying stationery to the on
OF the Internal Revenue throughout the United
States for the ensuing year has been awarded to
Messrs. Estee Smith, Of New York city.