New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-18

and that friend of the bill shonld the debate Mr.
Washmrne's attack was most vigorous and convincing
one He showed that the island was worth so'o"cV'
and In case Of war, almost indispensable ~ the
Government. He thought as the Company had aHeaoy
received ss 600 from the Government they ought to
he satisfied when the vote was taken the Dill was ue
feated by two votes-sO to subsequently motion
was made 10 reconsider and the matter rests. the
rest the day spent the District OF columbia
business and the hill providing for the pavement OF
Pennsyvana-ave was lost by adjournment
The sentiment of the is undoubtedly in favor OF
the admission Of whitemOre of South Carolina to MS
seat. He not expelled, but resolution was passed
declaring him TO be unworthy in the House, but
he had resigned before the resolution passed HIS
credentials will be referred 10 the Election Committee
| The House Committee on the Howard investigation
have final meeting 20 hear argument on Tuesday next
1t appears records in the Treasury Department
that the Hon. j. Duva u. g. Judge for the western
District Of Texas, holding court at the time OF
the breaking out of the war; and escaped through the
lines, and TO Washington, after remaining III inc
Confederacy years On his arrival here he presented
claim for salary during the period Of his absence III
| ing the iron clad oath with his application. ON
the recommendation of Judge Holt, Secretary Seward,
and Others President Lincoln ordered the payment OF his
claim. 1t is claimed by gentlemen from Texas now
here who have certain records of the late Confederacy
that Judge Duvan took the oath Of allegiance TO the
Rebel Government and drew his salary Judge OF their
tne ReDel treasury. IL therefore proposed
TO prefer charges against him, and ask for his mpeach
ment by Congress.
The Senate Committee TO investigate the facts
ing the imprisonment Of Hatch closed the testimony to-
day, and will meet tomorrow for consultation, and de
eide upon report. Although it is conclusvely proven
that Hatch treated with great cruelty and oppres
sion by President Baez, nothing has been elected of
trustworthy character to mpcate Gen. Babcock, any
United States officer, in any improper proceedings
Dected herewith. 1t also shown before the Com
mittee that the State Department took positive and
rigorous measures 10 protect Mr. Hatch and that he
released through the demands of our Government
Commissioner DelanO has ordered that automatic
meters in use in diseTies unnecessarily expensive
that hereafter the Tce sample meter the automatic
meter adapted a sample meter shall be used exclu
svey that each dstfery shall be obliged TO have but
one and that dster shall the meters, the
which Is thus discontinued within 90 days, and IN the
time furnish of the prescribed pattern az the
expense Of the dstier. This order does not apply to
diStlers of apples peaches, grapes, exclusively.
The following POStnastcrs were appOlntedln New YORK
| State during the week ending June II, 1870:
Cortland Village Herkmer County Horace Jarvis Fnner Madison
X MONTGOMERY County Charles W
Webster Fort COugon, Franklin County Henry G. COngdeL Rich
vile Lawrence County Charles walker South Bradford Sieuen
County, John DoTmsn MhitestoHn, Oneida County Bills Ellis
The financial bankruptcy Of the City of Washington be-
apparent day. the affairs of the late
municipal administration find the light. In response TO
the request OF the District Committee, who want
Oner Of the First Ward reports that the Corporation
indebted 10 the abOTers of that Ward in the Of
O99 l6 the superintendent of Sewers reports that the
city owes contracts for building sewers l 1923 0 the
Commissioner of the Fifth Ward finds that he owes his
laorcrs <l9sG6 20; Third Commissioners reports
that his pdyrOls for labor in arrears S4,7Sj IS.