The New York herald., 1868-05-15
Proceedings of the House oi
Representatives.
RESTORATION OF SOUTHERN STATES.
Passage Of the Dill Admitting North
and South Carolina, louisiana,
Georgia and Alabama.
Vigorous Speech of Old
Thad Stevens.

RencOntre Between Jack Hamilton and u
Congressman.
fashionable restaurant in this city was this even
ing the scene of lively exhibition OF pugilism In
high life. 1t appears that Jack Hamilton OF Texas,
and Senator were engaged In conversation over
dinner. in which the usual accessories were not
the least important feature. The conversation,
which had become quite animated was sud-
denly arrested by q member Of Congress-
Mr.. Randall, OF Pennsylvania, stepping up and ask
ing one Of the parties whether his name was Hamil
ton. The reply being in the affirmative, the member
Of Congress is alleged to have responded somewhat
emphatically calling Hamilton a id scoundre.
This observation arOusing Jacks bellcose propen-
sties Jack in turn responded by addressing
vehement whack with the head of his
cane to Randall's Congressional pate. Jack,
showing further indications Of an incorrigible
temper, was caught by two individuals near
by and firmly secured. Hereupon Randall's
knuckles lodged themselves with considerable
emphasis upon Hamilton's phiz, draping one
peeper in mourning. Hamilton roared out to the
Senator interrogatng him whether he would stand
by and see him treated in that manner. This ap-
peal unlOosed the rlgors Of Senatorial dignity, and
simultaneously cane was seen to flourish high in
the air. At this Indication of reinforcements the
prisoner Hamilton was released. Now came the
tug Of battle Hamilton, it is stated, darted at
Randall furiousy, and in moment had him foored.
At this stage OF the conflict Randal's friends gath
cred around and separated the contestants. The
latter was conducted home In a defaced condition,
while the former, who came in for his share Of pun
shment was left behind master Of the situation. It
Is said the AFFAIR was quite animated for time,
though conducted without the usual ceremonies at
tending such incidents.
A. r. Stewart and General Grant.
rumor Is now in circulation that A. 7. Stewart
Of New York, in the several interviews had with
General Grant within the past day or two advised
the latter not to permit his name to go before the
Chicago Convention as a candidate for the Presi-
dency and that the General had agreed to follow the
advice given. This announcement has started
fresh now Of gossip about the COM
ing nominations, and has set the political
schemers to speculating anew upon the probable
results Of existing complications. Those who are
in o position to be well informed Of the move
ments OF Grant unhesitatingy scout the idea that he
will at this late day offer any hindrance to his name
being used as q candidate for nomination on the
Presidential ticket. careful investigation Of all
the rumors in relation to the voluntary withdrawal
Of Grant from the Presidential contest confirms the
views taken by the well informed indi-
viduals before mentioned. and the statements that
Grant and Stewart have agreed that the former
Convention, or that II the President is acquitted
Grant has said he would decline the nomination II
rendered. or that certain Grant clubs had informed
the General that the President should be convicted
they would cease to give him their support are en-
phattcally denied by those who best know
the Generals views and intentions. Whatever
might have been the course that Grant
thought proper to be adopted when the
question Of running him for the Presidency
was first agtaed 1t is said that he feels 1t to be his
duty to his political friends not to interfere with
their present plans. He will continue to follow up
his silent policy and act with promptness In making
known his intentions when the proper moment
arrives for him to speak out. There need be no
doubt that General Grant will say nothing to prevent
his nomination. and there is less reason to doubt
that he will accept the nomination II rendered to
him.
Revenue Troubles I'm the South.
The revenue agent for the Third Alabama district
calls the attention Of the department to the fact that
there must he some cooperation with the revenue
officers in Tennessee, adjoining the Alabama line,
before the illegal traffic In whiskey now going on
there can be efIectually broken up. Many deal
ers are taking advantage OF the State line to evade
the law. The inspector was satisfied that empty
branded barrels in Tennessee are bought up, relled
and brought to the Alabama market He asks the
of cavalry to aid the revenue, officers on the Ten
nessee and Georgia lines. Commissioner Rollins Is
taking prompt measures to have the infractions OF
law dealt with and towards the suppressing Of fur
ther violations.
Relieved from Duty In the Bureau.
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel W. +. Lynch, Captain
Forty-second infantry, veteran Reserves, has been
relieved from duty in the Bureau OF Freedmen and
Abandoned Lands IN the State Of Louisiana, and or
dered to report to the Assistant Commissioner In
Virginia for duty.
Report Of Mr.. McCulloch on Judgments OF the
Court Of Claims.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has sent to the
House Of Representatives q statement of the judg-
ments of the Court Of Claims, the payment Of which
has been directed to be made out Of the proceeds OF
the sales of captured abandoned cotton In whose
favor and to whom paid. The total amount is $685.
1888, paid to thrty-thre claimants The highest sum
is S1140oo, to Randolph L. Mott; the next highest
$Ss 900, to B. Garther; $4,000 to John and James
LYNCH $32, 900 to Paul B. Baringer Amounts rang
ing from $303 to $4,000 were paid TO other parties
Conference Of Instructors Of the Deaf and
Dumb.
Yesterday afternoon the conference Of American
Instructors Of the Deaf and Dumb visited the Capitol
and afterwards the government Insane Hospital,
where they were very Hospitality entertained by DR..
Nichols, the superintendent This morning valuable
papers were read by Mr.. Gillett of Illinois;
Mr.. Talbot of Iowa. and Mr.. Gallaudet Of Washing
ton. The subjects were The Discipline Of Insttu.
tions" .The Proper Age for the Admission Of Pu-
pils and 'The Defects in the Present System Of In
structionn The whole afternoon was devoted to the
discussion Of the subject Of articulation. Resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted recommending the
teaching of articulation In our institutions in
Ali caaes where it was likely to be profitable.
THE FORTIETH CONGRESS.