The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-05

RK HERALD, FRIDAY, /
navy and a host of prominent citizens, with the
most brilliant array OF fashionable bellies ever
brought together on any occasion, until after the
midnight hour.
The Delegate from Idaho Censured.
Mr.. Holbrook the delegate from Idaho, having
used grossly insulting language towards Mr.. Butler
IN the discussion OF the Indian Appropriation bill,
was brought before the bar OF the House In charge
OF the Sergeantat-Arms, and was severely censured
by the Speaker.
The Air Line Railroad.
The Air Line Railroad to New York was up in the
House again to-day An arrangement was made
whereby the unlimited debate which 1t would mani
testify call forth will be terminated and the previous
question called on Tuesday next. The railroads be
tween this city and New York represented the
Capitol by large lobby, which Is hard at work to
defeat the bill, but the chances are that it win go
through the House, though Its success in the senate
ID not 90 certain.
Lesalizins Gold Contracts.
The Ways and Means Committee has agreed to re-
port schencks bill to pay the bonds Of the United
States In gold, or such Of them as are provided by
law to De paid in gold, and also to egaize gold
tracts. 1t wiz soon be reported to the House and
put on its passage.
Interest Paid ON Pacific Railroad Bonds.
The interest paid BY the United States on all bonds
issued TO the Union Pacific Railway Company East
dvision) including December 81 $685. is $685. 305
Fifty per cent Of the earnings from government bus
ness returned to the Treasurer by the company, as
provided by law, is s5le.7s5.
Bill 70 Strengthen the Public Credit.
The Committee on Ways and Means have agreed to
report to the House the bill introduced by Mr..
Schenck on the goth January to strengthen the pub
lie credit and relating to contracts for the payment
OF coin pledgng the faith Of the United States to
the payment OF bonds In coin.
The Ch0ctnw Indian Job.
1t Is reported that Mr. Thomas A. Scott Vice Presi-
dent OF the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company
has an interest in the Choctaw net proceeds claim OF
$1,s325oo, now being nursed into life by the Joint
committees on Indian Affairs.
sss- C6iaaIs Recognized.
The President has recognized Ernst Boyer as
Consul Of the North German Union at Mobile, Ala;
H. Cosser as Consul OF the North German Union at
Boston; Emilio de las Casas as Consul Of Venezuela
ut New York; Edward F. Davidson as Consul Gen.
eral Il Argentine republic for the United States.
e Indictment for NInlpractice.
The Grand Jury has found q true bill for man.
slaughter against man, who, without ssnowledge q
sa.l In medicine, administered ten grains OF sui
plate Of morphine 70 woman who, it is alleged,
died in cQnsesgsaee. s
srrgs DR.. Mudd 10 be Pardoned.
The President has directed the ATTORNEY General
to make report IN the case Of DR.. Mudd as prelim
nary to pardon. The friends OF DR.. Mudd say they
have no doubt but that he viii soon be set at
liberty. This belief is based upon what the Pres
dent told them.
~" Mississippi Reconstruction.
The Reconstruction Committee met to-day for the
purpose OF agreeing to report concerning the State
Of Mississippi The chairman OF the committee re-
ceived despatch this morning from Governor
Brown, OF Mississippi, saying that he and some
other officials were about to start for Washington
for the purpose of appearing before the committee
relative to affairs In Mississippi. In order to hear
Governor Browns statements the committee post
poncd further action until his arrival.
Protection Of the Alaska Fur Trade.
The House Commerce Committee were en-
gagged again to-day in considering the bill
to provide against the indiscrmnate de-
struction Of the fur seals Of Alaska. The
committee agreed to make the time for the lease OF
the bids giving the right to kill seals i've years. and
to put the royalty to the government at two dollars
for each skin. Those who are engaged in the FUR
seal business say this, should 1t become law, would
render the trade so improbable tnat no one would
invest his capital in It.
Prize Money Ready for Payment.
The prize money due the officers and seamen OF
the United States steamer J. L. Davis, for the cap
ture Of the Isabella, will soon be ready for payment
by the Fourth Auditor Of the Treasury.
Health Of Il. b. Washburnc.
Hon. z. B. washburne who has been detained at
home by severe sickness for several days. SO far
recovered that he expects soon to resume his seat
in the House OF Representatives.
The Supreme Court.
The following cases were disposed OF in the SUI
preme Court to-day
Brown vs.. Howson and the Phoenix Insurance
Company Vs. The Same.-Appeals from the Circuit
Court for the Northern District OF New YORK
ng the DEGREES OF the District Court In Of col
lision. The cases were submitted.
Inge, Administrator de bonis non, va. Jones'
Continued to next term.
Hays, Appellant, VI. Hussey. -Continued to next
term.
slim VS.. Ladd ct al.--Controversy concerning GER
tain lands In oregon. Cause argued.
Marshall vs.. Ladd ct a--Controverey same as In
last above mentioned Submitted.