New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-11

, 1tpsvY-THH GREEK MIssION-GEORGE
"a MCCLELLAN FOR THE COURT OF ST. JAMES
JUDGE FIELD
m ureslrH 70
WASHINGTON, Monday, Feb TO- 1893.
The presdents rejoinder to Gen. Grant accompa-
MED by statements of members of the Cabinet, was
delivered to Gen Grant at noon to-day. Copies are
70 he sent TO the House tomorrow in response to the
resolution of Mr.. Brooks adopted this afternoon
In The Senate to-day two resolutions were offered
directing inquiry to be made concerning the rights
Of colored persons on the Washington and Alexan-
dria Railroad 1t appears that Saturday last
mulatto woman. who has charge of the ladies' wait
ingroOm of the Senate gallery, went to Alexandra
on this road. She entered the ladies' car unchal-
lenged and travelled in it to her journeys end. he
turning she was in company with a colored man.
and then and not till then she was aScertaned TO Dc
anegro She and her escort were denied admttance
car and compelled to ride in the smoking
ear. Hence the resolutions of Messrs. Sumner and
Morrill, of Maine this morning. The Reconstruction
debate came up at one o'clock. Messrs Harlan ana
linton made strong speeches in favor of the Con-
eressonal plan GarTet Davis has the floor for to-
morrow.
The House. during the first three hours Of the ses-
sion to-day. was a scene of confusion, and reminded
one of the assembling of new Congress. This was
caused by the resolution passed last week providing
for new drawing for seats. 1t was about o'clock
when the drawing began, and nearly whole hour
was consumed before It was ended. The drawing of
seats Is always looked upon as eminently the time
for a few hours of fun-a time when every member is
expected to be in good humor To-day was ex-
ception to the rule An effort made by those &C.
eupying the choice seats in the Hall TO rescind the
resolution but it was defeated by only few votes.
Numerous funny resolutions were proposed, amid
laughter and the witty sayings of individual men,
al.1,
tons, and in striving to maintain order he almost
destroyed gave in pounding members down. This
excitement after while became exhaustive,
aud the drawing was begun. Poland the first
name called, and the gentleman greeted with
laughter and hurTahing This was caused by the
fact that he the of the resolution prOyid-
ing for the change of seats. Many changes were
made. The Democrats had an easy matter Of it, as
the demand for seats their side of the House was
by no means in excess of the supply and they had
many choices. About 80 Republicans were com
PEELED to take seats with the Democracy, the Re
publican side having been filed up before their
names were called. After the drawing Of seats had
been completed the galleries, which crowded to
excess soon became almost deserted and the House
resumed business resolution which was introduced,
calling upon the State Department for certain mat
tiers connected with the purchase of Alaska, which
was considered favorable to the purchase, met
with cries of objection from all parts of the House.
This is looked upon as a straw that shows which way
the wind is blowing. Mr.. Stevenss resolution direct
ing the Judiciary Committee TO turn over to the
Committeeon Reconstruction all the evidence taken
by said Committee in the impeachment investigation
is considered very significant of what that committee
is doing. In the Grant-Johnson matter, the resolu-
ton was passed unanimously. The last hour and
half Of the session was occupied in Committee of the
Whole ON the Executive and Legislative Appro-
priation bill. During the debate on this
BILL Nj. Latin, the able Chairman of the Print |
ing Committee of the House, submitted a tell |
ing exhibit of the expense of the public printing
II fell like bomb-shell among the Democracy. |
The judiciary Committee to-day again took up the
investigation of the alleged conversation of Judge
Field on the constitutionalty of the Reconstruction
laws The editor Of the newspaper in which the
statement was published again declined to disclose
the name of the author The Committee adjourned
without taking any action. The rctccnt editor viii
undoubtedly be locked up and kept in prison until
he agrees to speak
delegation Of leading railroad men were before
the Committee on POst-Offices and Post Roads to-
day. requesting that compensation be allowed the
different companies for the additional mail cars
which have been put the principal lines through
ont the country. The delegation intimated to the
Committee that unless the railroads are granted
Chairman appointed a sub Committee to consult with
the Postmaster-Cieneral on the subject.
The House Committee Appropriations reconsd-
cred their action Onthe Consular and Diplomatic BILL
and to-day resolved TO report it substantially as it
passed last year. The appropriation for the Greek
mission has been stricken ont but it is understood
that Cen Butler. when the bill reaches the House,
will move TO substitute Greece for Ecuador The Com
mttee win offer opposition, and il is thought that
it will pass
The subcommittee Oh Reconstruction held two
sessions to-day and continued the taking of evidence
In regard to the Grant demonstration correspond
ence. j. B. j., the newspaper correspondent who was
before The Committee on Saturday was recalled to-
day. lie was the only witness examined. 1t is I'M
derstcod that his testimony amounts to nothing,
except that it establishes the fact that the President
used him as amedum through which to make public
his stories about Gen. Grant. A summons was served
upon Gen Grant and he viii probably appear before
the Committee tomorrow. The greatest interest is
manifested by Congressman and Others in the pro-
ceediugs OF this Committee. Numerous stories are
told concerning what the Committee has done and
will do Nothing definite is known. however. Out
side, the Republican members OF Congress are
pondering over and discussing matters quietly
IN anticipation of iuality. Correspondents not in
the confidence Of the dominant party Of Congress
sending Of all sorts of stories on the subject,
which. it is unnecessary to say, cannot be trusted.
Intelligence received by mail tonight together
with news by telegraph, would seem to indicate that
the Constitution has been defeated in Alabama
Prominent Republicans have received letters written
during the first two days of the election. which give
very gloomy accounts of the condition of affairs all
over the State, and indicate probable defeat They
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