New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-13

| THROUGH THE HOUSE.
| lBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Thursday, May 70, 1870.
| Mr.. BOwles, Partisan banker, made an argyll
ment to-day before the Ways and Means Committee In
favor Of long four per cent bond. He demonstrated
clearly to the Committee that bond of that character
could be successfully negotiated He stated that nc had
given this subject careful consideration and had CON
erred with leading bankers in Europe, and from the In
formation he had derived from them and others he mad
| no doubt that the bond could be easily hoated
He was ready and willing to undertake 1t, ana
give all tho necessary guarantees for its early
accomplishment. The Committee were deeply impressed
with his statement seemed to be in accordance with
the views Of several its members They have about
agreed branch Of the Funding bill, and will report
in favor OF long consolidated four per cent bond in
stead Of the three classes Of bonds provided in the senate
| Funding bin.
The Georgia investigation will be closed soon as the
testimony OF Gov Bullock he taken but that gentle
man. although summoned several days ago. has not made
his appearance and his return here Is daily looked Tor
what has already become known of the testimony
elected in this inquiry it judged to be one OF the live
lest investigations undertaken by committee OF
Congress, and although actual case OF bribery has
vet been discovered, the fact is fully established
| that enormous sums of money have been gotten
rid Of by certain Georgia politicians For instance
The Chronicle has been paid several thousand
| dollars for alleged advertisements and jOb-work
and Mr Forncy, under examination found 1t difficult TO
satisfy the Committee that he only received the Gus
toInary prices work performed. II shown that
he paid extravagant price for publishlng the
speeches of Senator Norton Representatives, White
more and Others and the argument of Gov Bullock be-
fore Committee the subject Of Georgia reconstruc
ton. The testimony yesterday, OF Mr. Murtagh OF Ihe
Republican and Mr. Bay OF The GLOBE, showed that, in
comparison Chronicle had charged unheardo prices
for all manner Of service which had rendered the Bull
lock party. 1t is probable that there Will be majority
and minority reports the investigation from the
Judiciary Committee, and that the minority report VIII
not be signed by more than two members.
In the Senate, to-day, the Committee on Commerce re-
ported without recommendation Mr. Saulsburys bill to
give 100000 Of the public lands to Delaware ran
road. The bill placed on the calendar, ana MI
Salisbury has assured Of the support Of number
OF Senator's Some of the Western representatives arc
sufficiently magnanimous declare that while they are
helping themselves largely to the lands belonging to
the whole country they do not object to little gener
osy toward the East To obge Mr.. Wilson, who desires
go home the Appropriation bill was laid aside and his
Army bill was proceeded with. The Senate refused to
strike out the section proposing reduction of the army
but the maximum number placed at $4,000 instead
OF $4,000 Almost the entire day WAS spent In a
discussion the propriety Of permitting army 0cers
to hold civil positions, during the course OF which the
opinion was expressed that COL Parker Commissioner OF
Indian AaiIs Col Porter Secretary to the PRESIDENT
and other high officers of the army are now holding cvi
positions in violation of existing laws; and Gen. sickes
said to be holding his diplomatic appointment under
authority Of years leave Of absence which expires In
June and that he will then have to resign or come home
number Of Senators desired to allow retired officers
this privilege but the general sentiment seemed to be
that contrary TO the spirit OF institutions and
the section finally adopted In the shape
in which it passed the House, vacating imme-
diatcly the positions Of all officers, whether
active or retired accept civil appointments. 1t is
said that this will not only affect the officers mentioned,
but also Badeau, who has just been confirmed ~
TO London and also 20 or co officers
who are holding appointments connected with the In
dian service On the 18th section which provides fixed
paw without allowances for the officers, there quite
an extended discussion 1t seems there is great di-
versy opinion in regard to this Section the Chairman
Of the House Military Committee stating that 1t VIII be
great saving the old STEM while Mr. Wilson declares
that 1t will cost several hundred thousand dollars per
annum more After amending as to leave untouched
the present pay Of the General Lieutenant General,
Major and Brgadier- G eneras, the whole section
stricken out When this was done, there wac barely
quorum present. The bill subjected to much criti-
cism but the remained in session until after
o'clock and passed it to please Mr. Wilson, who may be
absent weeks That it is far from meeting general
approval is evidenced by the fact that motion OF Mr.
Thurman to recommt lost by only two votes The
whole subject will probably so TO committee OF
conference.
In the House to-day, Mr. Lynch's bil from the Com
mitee on the Decline Of American Commerce, occupied
the morning hour two Missouri members making
speeches on the subject The Tariff bill afterward
taken m, in Committee of the Whole and nearly two
pages were disposed of before effected and
this too notwithstanding 1t became necessary to twice
call the roll to quorum. The singular part OF
this business the fact that the second rocal was
made not than fifteen twenty minutes AFTER the
first. There are a large number Of members-among
them many whose stand prominently before the
countrywide give little attention to the discussion
OF the Tariff BILL but take advantage OF the rule that
prevents the Yeas Nays being taken in Committee OF
the Whole and spend their time in the committee rooms
on their private business Their absence enDarrasses
the House, is seen every day, Wheh
il becomes necessary to waste lnuch valuable
time in calling the roll They, however escape having
their names placed the record absentees, through
the vigilance of the doorkeepers and pages who notify
them when rollca is ordered in which event they go
into the House. to their names, and then return
IN their committee This is one OF the chief causes
o the DELAY in the business Of the House. To-day brass
bronze pewter nickel, German silver zinc, Tin lead, old
type goat and sheep skin mats grain, vegetables, herbs,
tropical fruits and live animals, were disposed or The
proposition fixing duty Of two cents pound odtypc
was struck out Tomorrow lumber will be reached and
Il propises to give IA much trouble did pig iron and
steel rails During the debate to-day Gen schenck made
the statement that the bill would he disposed Of he
thought in about four days. II the debate was fairly
Quoted.
Notwithstanding the fact that Gen. Schenck has been
appealed to lay aside the Tariff bin, and report the In
terna Revenue BILL he expresses his determination to
push the Tariff BILL and pass ii If possible. He has been
repeatedly told Senators that they would not consider
IL this session. II they decline 10 pass the RESPONSE
| bility will rest with them
The question Of granting land subsidy TO aid Cyrus
W. Field to lay cable from California to China was dis
cussed at great length to day by the Senate Foreign Re
laons Committee. They regard this one OF the most
important measures presented to Congress. ana