The New York herald., 1870-02-27
The lrrepressible Benjamin Nominated
for the Presidency.
General Garfield's Report on the
Gold Conspiracy.
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH BILL.
A1r. Hubbard's Reply to the Mono
poly's Agent.

The Butler Demonssration-The Essex states
man Nominated for the Presidcncy-Bufler
serenaded-A Disagreeabie Hint for the
DariSies.
In accordance with the published notice, meet
ing Of the friends OF Geaeral B. f. Butler was neld
At Union League Hall tonight. Remarks were made
the orators speaking in eulogstic terms OF that gen
teman and as having, by a company Of Massachu
Hetts troops hitherto, at the beginning OF the war;
saved the government. One OF them remarked that
though but few persons were there present. this was
only the beginning OF movement to elect Mr.. But
isr 70 the ProBldency. Another SAID, while he ad-
mrcd Mr.. Butter, he thought this movement prema
ture, ana would do him more narm than good. A
lew colorcd persons present, and band OF the
same race played during the intervals of the speak
ing. resolution was adopted rendering thanks 10
Mr.. Butler for his services IN the army and out OF
the army, IN Congress- and out OF Congress.
Later IN the evening the colored band which sup
pied dscordant music ar the meeting left The hall,
led by the chairman ana the orators OF occasion,
aud marched through the atree,s until they arrived
at the Butler palace, OF Fifteenth and streets
The main object was 10 1urnlsh screnade to the
Essex statesman. The windows OF rho house were
brilliantly lit up, as IL party was in progress. The
serenaders TOOK favorable position In front OF the
stoop and commenced blowing their trumpets and
the very dead. Rev. Dr. Dennlson, Captain ].
Arnes The man who nominated Butter for tne presi-
dency, and DR.. Snodgrass, all white, went Oh the
stoop and boldly rang the bell but 1t was some time
before the summons was responded to. Ladies
looked out from the second story windows to
see what was the matter, ana coorcd servant
came out 10 light up the stoop lamps, which had
been extlnguishei by the blowing trumpe,s anu
another servant attended to the ringers. The three
white men told the servant lhat they wanted TO
General Butler. They were invited inside ana found
the General in full evening dress and much aston
isbec. He inquired the object OF the visit, and was
told Dv the stalwart Ames thar his coored brethren
desired to serenade him. General Butler professed
his surprise ana went out on the sIoop with his
vlsilors. The moment he appeared trumpets ceased,
drums were silent, and the human voice alone was
heard IN grand chorus OF cheers. Zen bowed his
thanks and prepared to speak. He sald:-
GENTLEMEN-I know not to wha, cause can attrl-
butte TINS visit from fellow cuzens. ,iurrahs.) But
am muCn pleased To see you all. More hurrahs.)
am informed that have the honor OF addressing
gallant soldiers and sailors OF the army Of the
always glad to see these soldiers and sailors who
toucnt for their country. (Great cheers) am their
for which you fought has been accomplished.
The fifteenth amendment ls practically ratned; the
~ .. a ras oven 1a ~.
The Otner colcred andtOrs,-and thar grand
spectacle Which y the consulanarlon OF the
work Of the fifteenth amendment has been
just Witnessed In the admission Of negro
rs Senator OF the United States. Gentlemen, t1at
10 the crOwnlng act OF the great and nODie II
may be allowed 10 say 1t there Is Dut one other
thing left 10 be done, and that Is to secure equal
must have their share Of the burden. erne lanorer
must be protected In his rignts-tcneersl--but the
capitalist also must nave his interest secured. TO
enect this al must be willing to bear share OF the
burdens. Gentlemen. l an glad 10 see you all.
thank You again for the honor you have paid me by
this visit Land now have The hOnOr, in conclusion tU
bid you al very good night.
The General then turned suddenly upon his heels,
went into his house and the door was shut. "Why
the deuce don't he ask 'em infn said wicked white
man; but the darKy serenaders made no answer to
the query. The band resumed lis music and soon
after marched OF.
General Gnrfield's Report on tho Gold Couspi-
racy Inve esiiguiioD--A Minority Report in
Readiness.
General Garfield finished the reading OF his report
on the gold panic investigation to-day before the
Committee on Banking and Currency. A long DIS.
cussion followed on the adoption or the report,
which involved the question as to whether some
blame should be cast upon the President and The
members Of his household. The minority took eX-
ceptons to many points IN the report, and notified
General Garfield OF their intention to prepare
nority report. General Garfed's report is TO under
60 some notifications OF the committee before i: is
reported 10 the House.
Cheap Newspaper Possage-Thc p0sta! Tele-
graph scheme-Mr. HMbIard's LicpIy TO
Mr.. Orton.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 1870
The senate Committee post oiIces and post
roads had an important meeting to-day. Mr..
Brown, proprietor OF weekly newspaper In New
YORK. took occasion to ventiate his views on the
subject OF cheap newspaper postage, advocating
general reduction weeklIes issued and published
to ten cents per yea and on papers mailed by pur
chasers TO the uniform rate Of one cent per py,
and on circulars to one cent on each enclosure.
The committee next turned their attention to a
further consideration OF the postal telegraph bill.
Mr. Orton completed his remarks In the interest of
the monopoly, and was succeeied by Nj. Hubbard,
one OF the prime movers in the scheme. Dir.
Hubbard said:-
There are two telegraph systems In operation--the
governmental and the corporatc-tlle latter III Amer
Ica the former In Europe. comparison OF the Two
exhibits tue following resultS:ln tweutyone States
0f Europe 3g 1853 miles or wire have cost SAL 3O0597
gold SAT- 900 currency. In this country lO4
miles OF wire have cost the Western Union Telegraph
nenlal system cost no more than one mile under the
corporate. In twenty-oDe States In Europe
29, 900 messages were transmitted at cost or
SlI 500 900 GOLD, or $13, 30U currency. In this
country 8400 ITO messages Sent for S. 735 627
Average rates abroad fOrty.fve cents in this coui-
sry seventyOne cents per message. the business IN
Europe Is done at profit, where the rates are the