New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-05

WASHINGTON Thursday, June 4, 1863
The Board of Managers were not IN session to-uay'
and consequently no additional testimony was taken
in the impeachment investigation. IL is gwen out
that the evidence the possession OF the Committee
jsreay startling and goes to sustain that which mas
been published. Upward of a dozen witnesses are in
che eitv awaiting examination. Mr.. Herrck. Audi
Tor of the New-York Custom-House, has ar
rived for that purpose, and will prob
ably be before the Committee tomorrow.
Your correspondent caught a glimpse to-day OF
what the COpperhead journals style the " Bastille
cell A" of Wooley. nice BRUSSELS carpet is on the
floor and the apartment is supplied with parlor and
bedroom furniture to match. 1t is neatly arranged
While your reporter was in the room waiter from
one of tho Capitol restaurants entered with
strawberries and cream, cigars and wine, and the
"nOisome dungeon" seemed far more comfortable,
and even luxurious than most of the parlOrs of our
6rst-class hetes. No one, however is permitted to
have to the prisoner except his counsel, who
were in consultation with him long time to-day.
The Republican members of the Senate held
caucus this morning, the purpose being to decide on
the election of a Secretary of the Senate vice D. W.
Forney resigned. Nearly all the Senators partici-
pated. George c. GOTham of California, Cen Bur
bridge, Sam. WilkesOn, Frank Moore of The Rebel
lion Record and Ben Perley Poore the principal
candidates Mr.. Wilkesons name was withdrawn
by his friends early in the morning. On the irst
ballot Mr.. Gorham had 20 votes and Gen. Burbridge
49, At 70 o'clock the Senate met in open session, ana
the Secretaryship was taken up Mr.. Anthony
moved the acceptance of Mr.. FOmey's resignation,
and the proposition of Mr.. CONFESS TO suspend the
rule recurring the election to be by ballot agreed
TO- Mr. Gorham was then elected UiUa yOcC, Senator
NcCreery alone dissenting Mr.. Buckaew then an
bounced the death of eX-President Buchanan, and
after reoitng brief review of his public life, moved
an adjournment as a mark of respect. Senator Cam
eron seconded it, and then the Senate adjourned.
Mr. Gorham was the unsuccessful candidate on the
Republican ticket against H. H. Eaight for the Gov
srnorship of California The adjourned until
next Monday when it viii consider the proposed
Senate officers.
The Reconstruction Committee reported back the
Arkansas BILL to-day with amendments to the Sen
ate amendment. Committee Of Conference of the
two Houses was ordered. The Internal Tax bill was
debated during the remainder of the days session,
Messrs Allison and Maynard of the Ways and Means
Committee delivered speeches, which were re-
eeived with marked attention. Not more than
third IF the Democratic members in their seats
during the day. Mr.. Buchanans funeral having taken
most Of them to Wheatland.
The suppositOn that tic Oregon election ncces-
sarily unseats Senator Williams is erroneous.
Mr.. Williamss term does not expire until 1871, and
ton The Legislature just elected viii not meet un
Ill September, when it will remain in session only
about six weeks and will not again convene unless
called together by the Governor On the 1st of june
1870 another election is to be held for Governor and
Legislature, which body will elect United States
Senator Tho term of Mr. COTbett, the other Oregon
Senator, does not expire until 1873
The Chinese ambassadors, mandarins.. students. |
and retnue are still. under The order of Mr. Seward, |
who will act as master of ceremonies on the Occa-
sion of their presentation to the President tenor
row, after which event they viii 90 wither they |
list so far as visiting and sightseeing are |
concerned. They remained at their rooms to-day. !
but in the evening four five drove out in carriages
They witnessed the opera Of Fra Diavao tonight
cupyng two or three boxes. and were apparently
very well pleased with the performance. Mr.. Sc
ward accompanied them. and they attracted as much
attention as the Italian brigand.
At the meeting Of the National Typographical Con-
ventlOn this morning, the Committee on Returns
reported that during the year AIS members had been
initiated 22Ol admitted by cards. Is rejected 1886
withdrawn by card III suspended 282 expelled, 2l7
Isinstated, 3 deceased, COZ u coed standing, 69o9
members S2 $50 s. received. $5l7 80 per capita tax
hr. Cavis presented a communication from Mr.. j. c.
c. Whaley, President Of the international Labor
Congress to be held in NewYork City on the third |
Monday OF september next, inviting the lypOgraphl-
cal Union to send delegates. The invitation was
accepted and Mr.. McKechnie of NewYOrk and Mr..
Troupe Of Boston were elected delegates.
The COpperhead journals are making such n howl |
a few drunken street brawls arising out of the
recent municipal election, magnifying them into |
riots and possible massacres, that il may be as well
10 remark that the city presents its usual quiet
aspect; that martial law has not been proclaimed;
that Gideon Welless marines are not under arms |
and that there is not the least alarm felt anywhere
or by anybody. The thcaters are open, the stores
are doing their usual business the streets are as
much frcqucnted as ever, the parks and pleasure
grounds are thronged. and no evidence of disturb
ance is visible anywhere except in the columns Of
Democratic journals.
The Board of Directors of the National Asylums for
Soldiers and Sailors met to-day, and Messrs. Gen.
Butler; Schofeld Martindae of New-York Cav
ender Of Missouri Smyth fNew- Hampshire; Gunckle
Of Ohio, and Walcott of Wisconsin, were present.
The principal business the passage of appropra-
tons for the rebuilding of the Asylum at Augusta,
Me-, and for the erection Of at Milwaukee, Wis.
J. Ross Browne took a train to-day for New-York,
on his way to China. Last night Minister Browne
and Minister Burlineame had long interview
The fire extinguisher was subjected to-day to a
severe test before the Committee on Commerce The
principal experiment was a small frame house
filled with nfammable materials which was SET ON
fire.. With two machines the flames were extin-
guished IN one minute. The Committee il il said
will make a favorable report of the trial TO the
House. in which Mr. Stewards bill for passenger YES
sells to carry such eXtinguishers is pending.
The Secretary of the Treasury has decided TO make
no more appointments ~ the clerical force of fine
Department. Al the end of this month $4,000 will
be due salaIilF, for which there is approDrla.
ton, exclusive OF the $4,000 due TO Bounty Law