New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

can be taken up at any time, and VIII probably
be passed by Saturday in some shape agreeable to
both Houses, so that now it is not at all likely
that the day of adjournment will be extended
Senator Sprague, having for two successive days
advertised in the Senate that he designed making
speech upon the fearful condition of affairs now in
existence, great crowd was attracted to the Senate
galleries to-day in anticipation of something rich
rare and racy"i The ladies turned out in large num-
bers When / o'clock arrived. and the Supplement-
airy Tax bill was taken up the auditors OF course
expected Mr. Sprague to begin with his little speech,
being perfectly we'll aware that it did not matter to
him whether what he said was relevant to the sub
ject under discussion or not AS the minutes wore
on and he did not obtain the floor, the spectators.
particularly the female portion, began to grow I'M
patient. and TO ask what was the matter with Mr..
Sprague, and he going to disappoint them
But Mr. Sprague had no idea of dis
amounting them, and sat in his seat
very cOmplacently, looking at those whose curiosity
had drawn them to hear him. After making his
preparations, the Senator from Rhode Island COM
menced his promised address, He began by soundly
beratng the Senate for its arrogance and usurpaon,
pretty much in the strain in which he has here
tofore indulged. 1t seemed for some time, however,
as if he must have exhausted his ideas in his pre-
vous efforts as for an hour he brought forth nothing
been led to expect and many got up and left the
galleries in evident disappointment. This seemed to
put him to his metal, and he delivered an in
vocation to the press, which brought down
the house, his illusions to the dlapi-
dated condition Of the Representatives of
the fourth estate in this city, ecitng the sympa-
thies of everyone He remarked that he had no idea
of running a newspaper, some one had given out.
After ndulging in a lot of extracts from English and
Spanish history, he treated the Senate to second
edition of his vast business resources and enterprise,
and occupied fully one hour in pitching into great
family" in Rhode Island manufacturing rivals of his
house. and also attacked his colleague Mr. Anthony
and his paper The Pr0ridence Journal which, he said,
stabbed him in the dark. He euogized his own gal
lantry in the war, charging cowardice upon Gen.
Burnside, and showing up the great Brown family"
generally in fine style. He concluded, after speak
ing nearly three hours, having at that time almost
emptied the galleries. There were some truths in
what Mr.. Sprague said to-day but great deal of
chaff If it had not been for his occupying much
time, the Tax bill would probably have passed.
When he concluded the Senate went into Execu-
tive session, and afterward took recess until u
o'clock p m.
At the evening session of the Senate good progress
was made. The amendatory Tax bill was passed,
and sent over to the House. The River and HarbOr
Appropriation bill was also passed. The repert of
the Conference Committee on the Indian Appropria-
ton bill concurred in and, it having been pre-
viously adopted by the House, the bill now goes to
the President. The bill to amend the judicial sys-
TEN has now passed both Houses and also goes to the
President. Mr.. Anthony made neat and effective
reply to the structures of his erratic colleague.
The House Pacific Railroad Committee, at their
meeting to-day, had under consideration the ques-
ton as to what action should be taken, during tho
recess relative to the investigation of the fraudulent
issue of bonds to the Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany A portion of the Committee favor the appoint
ment of a subcommittee to take testimony and
make a general examination of the affairs of both
the Union and Central Pacific Railroad Companies,
and report at the next session Of Congress. No
decision was reached, however and the subject was
postponed until tomorrow.
The sub Committee of the Finance Committee, to
whom were referred the charges made against
Messrs. Bailey, Darling and Treadwell, recently
nominated 10 be Collectors of Internal Revenue in
New-York City, met to-day and finished their inves-
tigation. In tho opinion of tho Committee, the
charges were not sufficient 20 warrant an unfavor-
able report. Accordingly, Gov. Fenton, member
of the Committee was ordered to report the names
of the above-named gentlemen TO the Senate for con-
frmation. The opponents Of Bailey are very deter
mined and persistent, and say that If
Bailey is confirmed they will pursue their charges
against him through the President and Commissioner
of Internal Revenue. Among the nominations sent
to the Senate to-day there wero only three for the
State of New-York viz: Mr. Aaron Archer Assessor
of Internal Revenue for the Twenty fourth District
and f. NJ French Collector of Internal Revenue for
the Twenty-sixth District. and o. j. Holley Col
lector of Customs at Buffalo. Ex-Congressmen seem
to be in luck in receiving appointments. Two more
were added TO the already large list-John L. Thomas
IT, ex-member from Maryland, TO be Collector OF the
Port of Baltimore. and j. G. S. Stoyer, ex-member
from Missouri, to be Collector of Customs at St.
Louis. This makes abOut dozen who have received
positions from the President,
Mr. John JAY has returned here and his friends are
still hopeful Of his appointment to the English ms
sion Mr. Motley, his competitor, was on the floor OF
the Senate during most of the day. The point is
made against Motley that his State has now two
members Of the Cabinet and the chairmanship OF the
Foreign Affairs Committee of the two Houses OF
Congress and it would be unjust to other sections of
the country to give that State the first OF our foreign
missions. 1t is further argued that Ncw-York is
more deeply interested in tho settlement of the Ala
hama claims and commercial intercourse with En-
gland than any other section of the country and for
that reason our representative to England should be
selected from that State
The correspondence between our Government ana
its Ministers at London and between the English
Government and the United States in relation TO the
Alabama claims, some time ago called for by the
Senate. was to-day sent to that body by President
Grant Other documents relating to the subject ac-
eompanIed the correspondence. The Committee on
Foreign Relations will have a sufficient stock OF
cheerful reading for the Summer months, as the
manuscript transmitted, closely packed and pressed,
would fill an ordnary-slzed wheelbarrow, and weigh
at least 100 pounds OF course, an order will be
given TO have this immense budget printed. and
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