New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-24

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the unfinished business to-day and the Funding bill the
specal order and as soon morning hour was over
| Mr. Chandler and Mr. Sherman were getting ready iora
fight as to whose bill should have the precedence wheh
their contest cut short by Mr. Wilson rising 10
| privileged question, and presenting the creueh'
tials OF Mr.. Revels, the colored Senator eject from
Mississippi This the signal for the closing up ana
pipIng TO action Of the small Democratic column The
light artillery was first brought into play, SALISBURY
making objection to the reception OF the credentials on
technical grounds The Senate disposed OF TINS IN shorI
order by voting that force in the objection
that the credentials should be received The small
guns were then withdrawn and the heavy artillery
brought into action. Mr.. Stockton offered resolution
referring the credentials OF Messrs Reyos and Ames to
the Judiciary Committee TO inquire whether they are
citizens OF Mississippi and whether Gen. Ames was egi
bic the time OF his election This was an endeaVor 10
compcate the two cases. as the credentials OF Gen.
Ames had presented. Mr. Stockton then advo-
Gated his motion, principally speaking OF Gen. Ames de-
clarng his nonresdence, and animadvertng upon his
being q military officer. Garrett Davis then took
the floor, and consumed two hours in abusing the
black race and in reading extracts from tho old
slave codes OF the NewEngland and other States
The Republican Senators did not say much, but what
they did say effective and TO the point sweeping
away all tho hmsy arguments Of the Democrats, and
showing cOnclusyely that tho real objection to Mr.
Reyels the color OF his skim During the discussion
Mr. Reyes occupied seat at end Of the chamber and
Gen. Ames at the other. Secretaries Boutwell, and Robe
son and Attorney General Hoar also on the floor
portion Of the time. At o'clock the Senate adjourned
and there several Senators yet desiring to speak
on the subject matter will doubtless occupy all Of to-
| morrow.
Mr. Bowen Of The Independent appeared before the
House Postal Committee today and made argument
IN favor OF reducing the letter postage to cent He
presented statistics concerning this matter,
whereby a large reduction OF the expense for car
ryiug the Post Office Department be secured.
s also stated that there were capitalists In Newfork
City representing 800 900 GEO. who ready to perform
the service Of carrying the letters at the reduced rate Of
postage provided the Government is willing TO abandon
this branch of the service.
The House Naval Committee to day appointed Sub
Committee composed OF Messrs schodeld Stevens, aud
Archer prepare bill fixing the pay OF officers OF the
Navy Ia the same manner as provided In Cen Logans
Army bill They have addressed letter TO the Secretary
Of the Navy requesting him to furnish tho humber OF OH
GERS required the different grades The new bill. which
they maturing gives positive instead Of assimilated
rank
To-day by appointment, COMMITTEE representing tho
Mediterranean and Oriental steam Navigation Company
Of New York called on the President Among the mum
Der c. J.. Burrus OF North Carolina, George h.
Lorrug Of Massachusetts,, Commissioners A G. Stevens.
Engncern Chief Manager Jcwett, and Messrs. Gilbert
webb CLARK and Mallory OF NewYork; Bassett Of Salem.
and Lamb OF Norfolk. The interview cordial, aud
the President said he fully impressed with the I'M
portance Of reyiyng the shipping interest OF the coun-
try and 10 MS language, no whatever cost, 40
as 10 citizens the profits OF our own trade
rather than permit 10 into the hands Of foreigners
and that he ready 10 cooperate with Congress In
legitimate legislation the subject. Capt Jcwctt pre-
,cnted sundry documents memorials. aud resolution,
cmanatng from various Boards OF Trade. Conventions,
&C, and stated briefly tho plans Of the Company.
The President expressed himself deeply Interested In
the subject saying he would carefully examine them IN
connection with the bill which had already been placed
before him. Mr. Clark briefly explained the plans Of the
Company In its relation other companle that was
not antaeuuca but sought 10 open trade with Southern
Europe aud bring emigrauts thence into the United
state who now for want OF direct transit went TO Az
rca South America and Australia that by such emgra'
ton the exports OF the South would be increased 50 rs 10
require large OF ships and thereby stimulate
our shippers interests, and without prejudice 20 the
North bringing the South into joint participation Of the
advantages Of emigration. Tie President made some
inquiries, which answered. nanlfestng bis Interest
In the subject Mr. stuart stated that there was great
Interest IN Austria Italy and other European countries
IN tho establishment Of the Companys Line,
and that liberal offers Of patronage and support
had been preferred and that there growing desire
on their part TO open direct trade with the United
states through the Mediterranean Mr.. Stevens, the
Engineer Of the Company remarked that the construction
OF the Compauys ships would be such that they would
not only subseryo the convenience OF trade and the
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efficient and readily converted. whenever required.
into effective ships for the use OF the Government
CAM Jewett and others response the remarks OF
the President made brief explanations On the whole,
the Interview such to satisfy all present that the
President has only fully considered this great national
subject Of American shipping and American commerce.
but was most that the honor and prosperity OF
the country should be protected and INDICATED by proper
legislation on the part OF Congress Before the delega
ton left the President said ho would like TO have further
conversation on the subject and It arranged that Dr.
Iorrng Mr. Clark INF Jevett, and Mr. Stevens should
| call on the President again at 1880 on Thursday.
| There is unquesuonaby very strong opposition In
both Houses against Mr. Walker holding the office Of su
| perintendent OF Census by some MISREPRESENTATION
he was nominated for the office by the President before
the new law proposed disposed Of aud IN advance OF
authority 10 mako such nomination. tho President had
indicated him. Many members not only take exception
To the manner In which the appointment was made but
are violently opposed to the individual selected while
others are disappointed that what they deem approved
| experience and qualification have been ignored.
The Post. Ofce Department will receive bids until the
Doth OF March for about 1850 contracts for carrying the
mails ia tho Western States aud Territories. The con-
| tracts will run for four years.
Republican clerk ~ the Treasury from OHIO, who mas
resided here his family for nine years having once
voted In Ohio during that time. refused tho ballot at
the Presidential election OF 1860 by Democratic judges
He brought action against them on tho ground that
his official residence here temporary, and that he
always Intended return TO Ohio. iie won the case
| with $500 costs.
King in charge OF the Bureau OF steam
Engineering OF the Navy Department, has addressed a
letter TO Mr. starkweather member OF the Naval Com.
mteo OF the House. recommending strongly the propo.
sitlon for removal Of the Brooklyn NavyYard. He
says the yard Brooklyn DO sold for $4,000 o-a
sum sufficient to build such yards the
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