The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-22
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY a. ees-TRPLE SHEET

Pennsylvania IA the House. nc the resiqehce OF II. ,.
MorreI member from tine Jonnstown district me
members were severally introduced to Mr. Scott by
Senator Cameron, and afterwards the entire party
partook OF a collation. gotten up by MT. Morreh.
The Louisiana Contested Election Cases.
The Committee ON Elections commenced to-day
the investigation OF the contested election case from
Louisiana in which the negro Menard Is interested.
The case comes up as between Jones and Mann. The
latter, who was the sitting member, and democrat
is now deceased. Judge Pascall OF Texas MADE an
argument on behalf Of Mr. Jones, his CHIEF point
being that Mann, who was from the North, was not
o citizen OF Louisiana at the time OF his election.
Should the committee decide in favor OF Jones and
against Manu. OF course this throws Menard out OF
the question, as he was elected to serve out Manns
unexpired term. Menard, however, proposes TO
appear before the committee tomorrow and make
an argument in his own behalf.
state Dinner NJ the White House.
On Tuesday evening next the President viii hold
his nrst State dinner Of the season at the White
House. 1t is expected that the members Of the
Cabinet Foreign Ministers and Justices OF the Su-
preme Court will be the guests invited. On the
Tuesday evening following the President and his
daughters win hold their second reception at the
Executive Mansion.
Secretary Welles' Reception.
The reception of Secretary and Mrs. Welles this
evening first Of their series-was attended by
large number OF ladies and gentlemen including
many OF high public position.
Receptions at Wizards Hotel.
Mrs. Senator Henderson and Mrs. Senator Freling
huysen received their friends to-day at Wizards
HOTEL Their parlo.s were thronged from two
O'Clock until five with the elite Of Washington.
The Senate Naval Committee.
The Senate Naval Committee held meeting this
morning and transacted good deal OF private bust
ness. Few matters Of any importance are before
this committee now, as the navy Is gradually dwnd-
ling less dimensions than 1t held before the
war;
National Woman's Rights Convention.
The National womans Ri1hts Convention, which
has been in IN this city for the past few days.
has adjourned sine die. Among the resolutions
passed were the following
Resolved, That in demanding the ballot for the dis
franchised classes we do not overlook the logical fct
OF right to be voted for and we know no reason why
the colored man should be excluded from seat In
Congress-or any woman etller-who possesses the
suitable capabilities and has been duly elected.
Resolved, That we demand OF the government, and
public also, that women and cOlored people shall
choose their own occupations and be paid always
equally with men for equal work.
Resolved, That We demand, as the only assurance
of national prosperity and peace, well as inca
sure OF Justice and right that in the reconstruction
OF the government suffrage shall be based loyalty
and intelligence, and nowhere be limited by odious
distinctions on ace punt OF color. people or sex.
Severai women who spoke said that after they
become voters they would not Droil a stove and
wear themselves out IN kitchens, and they were
going to sit In Congress. committee APP
pointed to prepare an address to Congress and one
to the people OF the United States
The Alaska Bribery Investigation.
1t has already been stated in these dispatches
that Martin, who processes to know a great deal
about the Alaska matter, had expressed his readi-
Committee on Public Expenditures, but they have
80 far declined to examine him. There seems to be
some hitch about the matter. The Sergeant at
Arms of the House declared that he could not ind
Martin to serve subpoena upon him. 1t is surmised
that he did not make much effort TO find l4m,
because Mr. Martin has been in this city all
the time. At the meeting OF the committee
to-day, Mr. Getz, of Pennsylvania called attention
TO the matter, and handed the acting chairman,
Broomal, OF Pennsylvania, Mr.. Martins address.
The Sergeantat- Arms was directed to summon Mr.
Martin TO appear tomorrow.
The st. Thomas Purchase.
The Senate Committee Foreign Relations has
appointed halfpast ten O'Clock next Tuesday to hear
General Raaslon, Danish Envoy Extraordinary, on
question OF the sale Of st. Thomas The General
is in rather feeble health. and the committee have
resolved to postpone other important business to
hear the Generals eloquent plea In favor OF the pur-
chase They feel disposed to extend him every pos
sibe courtesy as he is a gentleman OF very fine
manners and accomplishments and OF exceedingly
persuasive address. He has made very favorable
impression on the chairman OF the committee MI
Sumner and in fact on all the members with whom
he has come in contact. The treaty 1t is expected
win be favorably reported to the Senate.
Tobacco Dealers In Convention.
A number OF leading tobacco manufacturers and
dealers, from all parts OF the country, now in
this city. They come here to consult in regard to
proposed changes in the Internal Revenue law and
unite their influence securing some modinca-
tons. The held an informal private meeting at the
| st. James Hotel tins morning and tomorrow will
formally organize. The Convention is the largest OF
| the kind ever held in this city.
The Duty on Barley.
Frederick Lauer. Of Reading, Pa. president OF
| the United States Brewers Congress- left
here last night for Reading. He has been
| here urging upon Congress the advisability
Of removing the duty on barley. He argues that the
price Of barley rates higher now than wheat and no
injury be done to agricultural interests by taking
the duty on barley or altogether.
Western Mining Operations.
| Mr.. Rossiter Raymond, Special Commissioner on
Statistics Of Mines and Mining, and successor TO j.
Ross Browne has just submitted to the Secretary OF
the Treasury his report on mines and mining opera
| tions west Of the Rocky Mountains. The report is
| quite voluminous, and was to-day transmitted by
| the secretary to Congress.
New Cavalry Tactics.
| The board OF cavalry officers. which has been In
session in this city for some time past engaged in
| examining system Of cavalry tactics has left
here for the West for the purpose OF putting the
new tactics to practical test.
Customs Receipts.
| The receipts from customs from January II to 49,
| inclusive, were a. follows:--
Boston ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4412Ie
New York ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25lg, 60s
Philadelphia OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. los 7ls
Ia tmore .............. ................. 24754e
San Francisco iron Dec. Fl TO Dec. 2o).. Sp,618
s3,377 FOG
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