The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-15

NJ, MADISON. ~ Chair suggested that .
v6mans c6nvention was about to be held.
After some further debate the report was
adopted J. B. Murray offered resolution en-
dorsing the National Equal Rights League and pro-
viding that the delegates organize such aieague.
William Rich, OF Troy, N. Y, and Edward '. Clark,
Of Virginia, were placed ON the roll and =. N. Davis
was elected an honorary member. Mr.. Bowens, OF
Pennsylvania offered resolution that ct. Downing,
John r. Cook. George b. vashon and Carter A.
Stewart be appointed committee TO 60 before Con-
gress 1t was agreed to. Mr.. A. NJ. Powell, editor
Of the Anti-.SlaUevv Standard, then addressed the
Convention.
The Congregational Church Controversy.
The mutual council Of the Congregational Church
has passed q resolution declaring they had power
to inquire into all the transactions Of the church
they saw proper to investigate. General Howard
said that the disanected members were DESTROYS 10
have the controversy cease, and II the decision was
that he was the disturbing element then he would
leave, and II they would md another disturbing
element then that party, too, should lose his men,
bership. He denied that they wished the pastor to
be dismissed but simply TO put an end TO the con-
troversy, and then read letter agreeing TO sub
INIT all the questions to the council and
abide by the decision. The committee APP
pointed to confer with the pastor and the commit
tee OF the church, reported that the church and
pastor desired and agreed that all matters should be
considered which the church or any member should
present. and that the council should, Of course be
free to express Its opinions upon all the AFFAIRS and
relations Of the church. Dr. Boynton said there had
been misrepresentation OF his position in the sup
position that he desired to prevent investigation In
certain directions. On the contrary he desired and
wished to insist upon the fullest possible nvestga
tion Of all matters concerning all the affairs Of the
church. BY Q vote OF the council the church and
pastor were requested to proceed with such pre-
sentation Of the case as they deemed proper The
church then, through the pastor presented various
questions for the consideration Of the council 1t Is
probable that 1t VIII continue in session several
days.
Supcrinrendents Of Exports and Drawbacks.
The Secretary Of the Treasury to-day sent reply to
the House resolution inqurng why he had postponed
the time for the disseminating Of the Office OF SUPER
intendent Of Exports and Drawbacks at the ports OF
New YORK, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore after
September, 1858. He says the question Of
disseminating these ofices was purely practical
in its character, viz, as to whether 1t would be
better to conduct the business for definite time in
Its old channel with experienced oficers in charge
for the sole purpose Of closing It up to place the
unfinished in the hands OF the collectors Of
ports, to whom the business must necessarily be
new. and which would, doubtless, require good
portion Of their time to organize and become ia
mfliar with its operations Under this state Of facts
and for this reason he determined to postpone the
dny for the abolition OF this ONCE and accordingly
extended the time.
Meeting Of Senate Committees.
The Senate Committees on Public Lands and Con-
tngent Expenses meet tomorrow for the first time.
There is q great deal of business before
the former committee and as retrenchment
and economy appear to be the order Of
the day In Congress 1t IL hoped some Of these
schemes for plundering the public domain win re-
ceive little attention. The Senate Committee on
Post On1ces and Post Roads had meeting this
morning on the subject Of nominations which have
been for some time before them. They agreed to
port favorably on the nomination Of postmaster
named Hamilton, for Memphis, Tenn. Senator
Ramsey, the chairman being absent In Minnesota,
no other matters received consideration.
Tho River and Harb0r Appropriation bill.
The Senate Committee on Commerce had meet
ing to-day, at which the bill, passed by the House at
the last session. making appropriations for the Inn
provements Of rivers and harbors, was discussed.
They decided to amend 1t by striking out all appro
priations except those recommended by the Secre-
tary Of War, and to reduce the amount appropriated
by the last Congress for the improvement Of rivers
and harbors $l5oo,Ooo BY retaining only the appro
priations recommended by tie Secretary Of War the
sum total Of the bill will be largely reduced.
Protection OF the Alaska Fur Interests.
There are two bills before the House Committee on
Commerce relating to the protection from discrimi
nate destination OF the seal FUR bearing animals OF
Alaska. One OF them was introduced by Mr.. Cole in
the Senate, and the other by Mr.. Eliot In the House.
The committee had q meeting to-day, at which both
bills were considered. II is probable that the two
bills will be merged in one. which will embody the
best features OF both, and In this shape viii be
ported to the House.
Interview with the President.
The delegates to the National Bricklayers' Union,
now In session in this city introduced to the Pres
dent this afternoon Hon. Samuel Cary performed the
ceremony Of introduction in few pertinent remarks.
The President In response expressed himself pleased
at the compliment OF their visit, and said, without
making speech, he would simply refer to his record
for illustration Of his respect for labor and indus
trial interests. The delegates then individually
introduced to Mr.. johnson.
The Claim of Miss Murphy, Of Alabama.
Further discussion OF the Sue Murphy case will
cease tomorrow and motion VIII be adopted re-
committing the subject to the Claims Committee,
from which It is understood It win be reported for
passage, guarded by such provisions as will insure
1t from being made a precedent for payment Of the
ten thousa ID other claims which the Senate Is ap
prehensive might be 4 to follow.
Rciusbur SIM ..n Army Contractor.
The senate Committee on Claims had meeting this
morning and discussed bill long ago introduced by
Senator Foster to reimburse a New Jersey con-
tractor for army cloth which he furnished the gov
eminent towards the end of the war, but which
happened not to be wanted, and was thrown back
on his hands, which necesstated his selling it at a