The New York herald., 1870-02-03

WASHING GTON
The Negro Senator from
Mississippi.
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Radicals Fratcrnizlng with the African
Legislator.
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The Currency Bill Passed in the
Senate.
House Resolution Extending Belligerent
Rights to Cuba.
senatorial sympathy for the Revo.
lutionists.

Sesss SSsA@A 0yAAAPStAy AVA SaAV A~SsO-
lutionists.
WASHINGTON. Feb. Q, 1a7o.
Novel Scene in the Senate Chamber-Thc Ne
gro Senator from mississippi Fra-
ternixing with tho Sable LEGISLATOR.
laeves, the Mississippi Senator, the frst repre-
sentative OF his and color chosen to I'LL seat
IN the upper branch OF the national legislature,
made his appearance again to-day on the floor OF
the Senate. Reveis was dressed In black SUIT OF
nne cloth, coat very long and clerical like, and pants
and vest Of corresponding proportions. He wore
dark gloves also, and carried muattO c0lored
stick The distinguished darky made quite
sensation. The moment he came into the
Senate Chamber and took his seat on one
OF the luxurious lounges, several Senators
hurried over to him. shook him warmly by
the hand and welcomed him to Ills new field OF labor
Charles Sumner was among the first offer, IN very
hearty style smiling all over and saving quantity
ofvery pretty Things, when the coiored Senator
heard with genuine pleasure IL was q spectacle
worth looking at to see Sumner and Revels thus
practically illustrating the idea Of political and
social equality. Thayer, Chandler, Howard, Came.
ron, Warner, Spencer Drake, Lewis, Howe and
other Senators paid their respects. Cameron had
quite talk with Revels Spencer, or Alabama sat
down with Reves, and, while making his congratu-
latlons. took full survey OF the lad les
In the gallery, who were looking down upon
the scene. some with pleasure anu others with
astonishment and horror. Spencer, you must know,
ID great fav0rte with the ladies. An effort was
made to get fiery little Garrett Davis to allow HIM.
self to be LED into The presence OF Revels for intro
duction but the live Kentuckian could not see it;
neither could the fascinating McCreery, colleague Of
Davis, VINO cllngs to the old time prejudices with
true ante bellunt tenaclty. Revels, during all this
time, conducted himself IN manner that left no
room for adverse criticism. He was digni1ed,
polite, courteous and not near 30 proud as Sumner
himself, whose humility Is generally recognized
DRec0nstruction in Georgia and Mississippi.
The Committee on Reconstruction have before
them bills relative to Georgia and Mississippi; also
bill to enforce the thirteenth and fourteenth articles
OF the constitution Of the United States. Nothing
definite on these subjects viii be done until the
return OF General Butler. The Senate Committee on
the Judiciary we're to-day unable to consider the
subject Of Mississippi in connection with represen-
taton In Congress- owing to the non receipt OF
cf,clsl papers, but will hold . special meeting as
soon as they arrive.
Senatorial Sympathy for Cuba.
Senator Howe, OF Wisconsin, called up mis- bill
to-day for the repeal OF certain features Of the
Taiity avs and delivered speech urging It's ad0p-
on. the bill Is favorable to the Cubans, and Howe
Ia his speech made some good ponIs their favor.
Senator Carpenter has prepared y speeca on the
same side. 1t is understood that the bill Will be op-
posed by Sumner. The debate Is likely TO continue
for some days.
Protection Of American Citizens Abroad
Naturalizcd Citizens In BritiAh Prisons.
The House Foreign Anairs Committee reported q
resolution to-day calling upon the President for
- ~hotav Inf hN hna tn iha
prsonment Of naturalized American citizens ny
Great Britain. The resolution is in substance The
same as that introduced by s. 8. Cox early IN the
session. the only difference being that one purely
Of inquiry and leaves out the question OF sympathy
with the Fenians entirely II was reported by
Governor Swami, OF Maryland member OF the
committee, who made q short speech wherein
he eulogized the Irish in this connry as
'tne pioneers Of progress" He denounced
the conduct OF Great Britain towards Ire
land as 0ppr esslve, and expressed the opinion
that under the same circumstances any part OF the
Anglo-Saxon race would revolt. Governor Swami
is not in favor Of interfering IN the affairs OF other
nations but he thinks the government OF the United
States should extend protection its citizens in all
countries Mr.. Willard, o new member from Yer.
mont who also belongs to the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee, denounced the Fenans as mlscnier makers
and violators OF the United States neutrality laws.
He thought their object was to involve the United
States In war with Great Britain and that they de.
served the censure rather than the sympathy o:
the American people. S. s. Cox, OF New York. took
the same view Of the case as Governor Swami. He
understood that the President had some late lnfor-
nation on this subject which ought % be given to
the people, and he wanted the resolution adopted.
While IN Europe he had seen something OF tae treat
ment OF these prisoners, and he could testify to the
cruelty OF the British government. While resol-
tion was under debate the morning hour expired
and it went over.
The Gold Investigating Committee-Bout-
WELLS Message to General ButterReld.
The Gold Investigating Committee have gone to
work to trace the progress OF the telegraphic
despatch sent by Boutwell, to Butterleld from Wash
ington to New York, relative to the sale OF gold,
which is said TO have broken the back Of the Wall
street Speculators Mr. Boutwell's private secre.
rary his messenger and the telegraph operator who
sent the despatch were all before the committee to-
day to tell what they knew about it. There Is no
evidence as yet to show that the wires were tapped
or that The despatch leaked out prematurely. Tne
operator who received the message at New York, to-
Getner with the messenger VINO delivered 1t to Cen
eral Buttcrneld will be before the committee TO-
morrow.
The House Census Bill-Its Defeat by the
It was expected tnaJ the merits OF the House Cen
bill would be discussed in the Senate to-day but
Mr. ConSling, chairman Of the Senate committee,
courteously waived its consideration until tomorrow
10 enable Mr.. Howe. OF Wisconsin, to get of speech
another subject 1t seems to be admitted tnat the
House Census bill Will not bear close Inspection ana
must be rejected by the Senate result leaving the
Census law OF 1850 in full force. Under these ci cum
stances 1t Is presumed that no one who has actively
participated in Efforts for the abrogation OF the law
of 1850 would consent to superlntend lis execution
The premature nomination OF the President OF Su-
pcrintepdent OF Census was referred TO the senate
committee having charge OF the House bill, from
whom report on the subject is anticipated with
Interest
Indian Department Commissioner.
The President has appointed John D. Lang, Of Vas.
scarborough Me- to be one OF the ten commissioners OF
the indian Department appointed under the act ap.
proved April TO- 1860, making the appropriation for