New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
WASHINGTON.
THE VIRGINIA BILL PASSED BY THE HOUSE
THE REVISED TARIFF-A FIFTEENTH
AMENDMENT JUBILEE-THE PROPOSED RE-
DUCTI0N OF THE ARMY.
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WASHINGTON. Monday Jan. a. 1870
The House sat for five hours to-day and presented
lively from the beginning TO the end The galleries
crowded when the proceedings began, and re-
manned until the passage OF the Virginia bill was In
sured Monday being the day apart for the nroduc
ton OF resolutions and bills for reference TO Committees
unusually large number presented and referred
Mr.. Washburne introduced bill providing for his pet
scheme, postal telegraph, and after determined fight
had 1t referred to Special Committee OF seven Here
tofore bills OF such character have been sent to the
Post-Ofce Committee, but Mr. Washburne charged that
II his bill sent to that Committee il would be smoth
ered and, beside, majority Of the Committee were on
record as opposed to tina measure. bill to protect
miners their occupation OF mining so as to avoid mere
after such the Avondae disaster was IN
troduced and referred TO the Committee on Mines and
Mining. This Committee will meet during the present
week to consider the subject. Prince Arthur and his
suite entered the hall about 2 andtook seats in the d.
pomatio Gallery where they remained for about half an
hour During that time lively debate sprans up be-
tween Gen. Butler the part of the Republican side OF
the house. and Brooks Morgan, Cox, and voorhees, on
the part Of the Democracy the question under discussion
being communication from Gen. Sherman in regard to
the action of Terry and the Legislature OF Georgia
Butler made an able defense Of Terrys and the
Endorsement OF the same by the Administration His
sharp and odd replies to the Interruptions OF his Demo
cratic opponents seemed to afford great amusement to
the young Prince. The Virginia bill was taken up at 81,
and after hour had been spent in some sharp and Dr.
ter personalities between Bingham, Butler and Farms
worth 1t was passed. all the Republican members pres
ent excepting Deweese OF North Carolina and HAWKINS
Of Tennessee voting for the bill.
In the Senate to-day, great piles OF memorials against
the further continuance Of the Thanking privilege were
presented Mr. Stewart attempted but failed to get the
floor for the purpose Of dsputng the right OF Senator
Sumner to announce himself as the author OF the pro-
vision incorporating colored suffrage in the Reconstruc
ton acts OF Congress- The Senate seemed to have had
enough of these personal matters and refused TO allow
the regular business be interrupted and Mr. Stewart
will have to seek another opportunity Mr. wilson
brought in bill giving Mrs. Lincoln pension OF 5000
to date from the day Of the late Presidents DEATH The
great objection to the bill OF last session was that II ap
propriaed too much $4,000, and Mr. Wilson has hopes OF
being able to carry the present bill resolution OF MI
Norton nstructng the Judiciary Committed to inquire
by what authority Gen. Terry has instituted military
commission to determine the eligibility OF members OF
the Georgia legislature went over under the objection
OF Mr.. sumner, but will give rise TO considerable
debated when again !called up. ME- sherman
called up and briefly explained the merits OF
the bill proposing an increase of si5,OOOOOO Of the
bank circulation to be distributed between the West and
the South and to provide for national currency of coin
notes Mr. Howe followed. with long essay on the
finances There was but little manifested In the
proceedings to-day. the galleries being almost deserted
Minister Thornton escorted Prince Arthur into the dpo
matte gallery where they sat for few minutes but the
Prince found Mr. Howe's political economy too a0struse
for his comprehension and after looking around itte
he nudged Mr. Thornton, and told him 1t was deuced
dull and suggested that they over TO the House slde
as he had heard that pretty lively place. They ac-
cordingly left, and followed by most Of the few
curious people who sat In the galleries When Mt Howe
concluded Mr.. Sumner expressed the opinion that the
whole bill of the Finance Committee defective, and
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substitute The Senate spent the rest OF the day In Ex-
ecutve session, large number of nominations having
accumulated during the Virginia debate
The Ways and Means Committee today decided
several important matters connected with the tariff In
regard to manufactured steel, instead OF arranging
graduated SCALE they fixed the duty at 81 cents per
pound specific duty imposed lumber, instead OF
an ad raore duty. On all leading articles in the bill
thus far matured the duties will be slightly higher than
in the present tariff law except tea. sugar. coffee,
molasses cocoa. Spices &c. The free list OF course Is
pretty large they articles which do not come into
competition with those produced in this country
The National Executive Committee, appointed by the
National Convention OF Colored Men, met the other
evening and passed resolutions requesting all the coored
people in the various States and Territories prepare
for a grand National and State jubilee on the occa-
sion Of the ratification and proclamation oy the
President OF the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constu-
on and to return thanks to Almighty God and the good
people he used instruments in bringing about such
glorious event George T. Downing of Rhode Island is
Charm H. and j. G. Barbados of Massachusetts, secre
ary Of the Committee and among the members present
wero r. B. sorren Of Maryland, VIM. Hesbtt of Penn
sylvania Collin Cursor, District OF Columbia aud j. G.
Martin of Wyoming
Both the Senate and House Military Committees con-
dered the question Of the red ucton Of the Army The
sentiments Of both Committees favorable to reduc
tion but the question to the best mode OF accom-
pshingi special meeting is TO be had on Thursday
for the purpose OF determining and settling the question
Commissioner Delano expresses himself much graft
fed az the action the Kentucky dsters IN their recent
convention lexington in giving so hearty an indorse-
ment 70 his official action The Cincinnati dstlers are
much dissatisfied with the enforcement OF the As hour
period for fermentation but the reports to the Depart
ment from various parts OF the country of such
character satisfy the Commissioner OF the practca
bility and wisdom Of this regulation.
The House Judiciary Committee at their meeting to-
day. had under consideration the resolution OF Mr.
Loughrdgc denying the right OF the Senate to annex
territory without the consent OF Congress This Is re-
garded as an important measure. IN connection Win the
fact that there several treaties before
the Senate which 'rcyide for the anuexa-
ton OF territory. and 10 Is the intention
OF the Committee to bring this question speedily
before the House. and urge It's immediate passage belore
any action is taken by the Senate on the treaties now
under consideration by that body The bill TO establish
the boundaries for the circuits Of the L. g. judges was
also discussed by the Committee, but was postponed until
the next meeting In order TO give Judge Davis an oppor
tunty OF examining into the matter before final action Is
taken.
Gen sherman tonight received an official telegram
from Gen. Ames, announcing the ratification OF the
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments by the Legisa
ture OF Mississippi and the election OF u D. SENATORS
can Ames alan asked leave absence. with permission
10 visit Washington He will probably not return to his
command remain here TO take his seat IN the Senate
Gen. sherman replied. granting his request