The New York herald., 1870-01-13
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The New York Gold Panic
Investigation.
Attempts to Defeat Minister SickleS'
Confirmation.
Text Of Senator Summers FL
nance Bill.
Exciting Debate on the Admission
of Virginia.
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Radical Injustice to the
Old Dominion.
virginians Protesting Against Me-
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Text Of Senator Summers FL
nance Bill.
Exciting Debate on the Admission
of Virginia.
Radical Injustice to the
Old Dominion.
virginians Protesting Against Me
construction.

virginians Protesting Against Re-
construction.
WASHINGTON Dec. IL, 1870
The Fifteenth Amendment and the New York
Legislature.
The joint resolution OF the Legislature OF New
York, repeating and resembling the resolution pre-
viously adopted giving the assent OF New York to
the ratification OF the fifteenth amendment to the
constitution, which was presented by Fernando
Wood In the House to-day, was received with the
utmost GOODNESS by the republicans who, like
Toots regard 1t as matter Of "no consequence
whatever. Mr.. Eldrldge, noisy democrat from
Wisconsin, was disposed to make the most OF it, and
demanded to have the resolution read for the benefit
OF the other side OF the House. The republicans
smiled good naturedy, but nothing said to indi-
cate their views. 1t is known, however, that they
do not regard this action OF the New York Leglsa-
ture as having any effect upon the question OF the
ratification OF the amendment They hold that
State having once ratified an amendment to the
constitution cannot again withdraw its consent.
The Gold Punic-Investignrion to be Conn
menced.
The House Committee on Banking and Currency
charged with the investigation of the Wall street
gold speculation Of last September VIII begin work
on Saturday. A large number Of witnesses have
been summoned and are expected here on Friday
1t is stated that the first witness called will be James
Fisk Jr., and the next his partner, Jay Gould. The
committee expect to learn from these gen.
temen the personnel OF the corner or
"rlng" that originated and arterward con-
troiled the movement for an advance in
the gold premium A. r. Corbin win probably be
examined Immediately after Fisk and Gould,
though it may be that the revelations OF the latter
viii lead to the summoning OF more important wit
nesses. There is rumor at the Capitol that Fisk
has announced his determination to refuse to an.
swer any 'impertnentn questions that may be put
to him by the committee. The committee, however,
is clothed with full powers by the House. ana any
thing like refusal to testify will meet with prompt
punishment.
Minister Sickles' Chances for Confiruntion-
Persistent Efforts to Secure His Rejection
by tho Senate.
a personal friend OF General Sickles, who has
made careful canvass Of the Senators to their
disposition about Sickles' confirmation, says when-
ever his nomination comes up he will be confirmed
by large majority The enemies Of the Minister to
Madrid have not been idle in opposing his contrma
tion. The flies Of the Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations are full OF protests, statements and all
OF stories and rumors about the Generals pri
yate character all intended to damage MIN before
ever, that most OF them are old scandals which
have been partially forgotten by the public and the
remainder not credited except by the most vru-
lent OF Sickles personal enemies. majority OF the
committee Will report favorably on the nomination
and 1t is thought Sickles will be confirmed ct an
early day. ~
The st. Domingo Treaty-The Public Lands
in Possession Of the Dominican Govern.
nlent.
prominent member Of the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations remarked today in speaking Of
the Dominican negotiations that the treaty very
lnjudiciously drawn up. He spoke Of that part
which provides 'that In case the obligations
to be assumed by the United States shall exceed
the sum OF $1,5Oo,o 900 the public lands of st. Do
mngo are pledged to,tAe security Of the excess.n
He in favor OF the measure, but was opposed to
IL In this FORM as allowed latitude for specula-
tion which would embarrass the government and
Improperly increase the expense attending the ac-
quistion. The Senator also expressed doubt as to
whether the government owned any public lands
A concession was made by BaeZ some time ago to
surveying company to make complete survey OF
the island, allowing them one-nfth of the lands so
surveyed they being allowed to make their seec
tcn Of lands At least nine OF the lands Of the
island are in state Of nature but whether any por
ton OF them belong to the government is not sats
factorily known 1t is probable, however, the old
Spanish grants in possession Of the descendants OF
the early Spanish settlers sequestered by the
Dominican government when it came into power
upon the overthrow Of Spanish power.
General Banks and the Cuban Question.
General N. P. Banks, chairman of the House Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, arrived here to-day
and was warmly greeted by his fellow members
OF both parties. His arrival has once more
cheered up the spirits Of the Cuban agents
here. They regard Banks as their ablest
and most Jealous champion. ana anticipate now
favorable change in the Congressional and Execu-
tive policy as regards their country. General Banks
himself thinks that the cause OF Cuba Is not yet
hnneIess and he cannot believe the free American
people vni permit themselves to be prostrated 9.
the foot Of European despotism. 80.
The yirginin Reconstruction f3ill-A split in
the Reconstruction Committee.
The debate on the Virginia bill was inaugurated
In the House to-day by General Farnsworth, senior
member Of the Reconstruction Committee, who
reported the bill yesterday. AS was expected,
Fafnswor;h went back on the BILL OF
which conduct Paine OF Wisconsin, bitterly
complained, saying the measure had been entrusted
TO Farnsworth's care, and he had endeavored to
strange IT, There was an understanding, however,
10 the committee that no member should be pledged
TO support the bill when 1t came before the House.
Pane read from printed slips an elaborate defence
of the policy Of imposing tests on all the States not
yet admitted to general representation. General
gutler, chairman Of the Reconstruction Com
mittee, has written letter here complain
ing Of the action OF the committee IN taking
up the Virginia question during his absence.
He is especially severe upon Judge Bingham for
taking advantage OF Buffers absence to take snap
Judgment" by introducing resolution for the ad
mission of Virginia without conditions 1t Is pro-
babe that Butler will take occasion early to settle
the score with Bingham for his temerty in presum-
Ing to act when the leader OF the House absent.
The Texas Election.
rhe following telegram was received at the War
Department on Sunday
HEADQUARTERS, AUSTIN Texas, Jan. s, 1870.
ADJuTANT GENERAL UNITED STATES ARMY, wash
ington:-
The law Of April 10 and the proclamation Of July
Is, 1859, have been complied with In the state Oh
Texas. The constitution is adopted almost unanl-
mously, aud the following persons elected state offi.
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