New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-07
WASHINGTON.
PASSAGE OF THE TAX BILL IN THE HOUSE
THE AMENDED TARIFF BILL ADOPTED AS AN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PAY FOR THE CEN
sUS ENUMERATORS-THE BELGIUM TELE-
GRAPH CABLE BILL.
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WASHINGTON, Monday, June G, 1870.
The proceedings in the House. to-day, were OF an ex
ceedingy interesting and important character The
most important accomplished the passage of the
bill reducing internal taxation, with the amended Tariff
bill annexed. The Democrats fought the measure at
every point but finally compelled TO give up, the
bill being passed with only 50 negative votes-all Demo
Gratis. bill reduces about s6O00000 annu-
ally IL was thought would dare the record
opposed TO the measure; but S5 Democrats did 80
without hesitation. There much rejoicing at the
result the House feeling that 1t had got rid OF most
resome question. The Funding bill was reported read
and recommtted, with leave granted Gen. Sehenck 10
call il up at any time IL is hardly probable tha IL VIII
brought up for action during the present week, AZ
the time has already been assigned for other special
orders Gen Gared's Currency bill will occupy tomorrow
and Wednesday, and 1t is expected will be disposed OF on
Thursday. Gen. Banks had Tuesday OF next week SET
down for his report and resolutions Cuban affairs In
his remarks to-day he repudiated what pported 10 De
his report printed in NewYork newspaper last week.
Mr. Dawes reported the River and HarbOr and the Msce
laneous or Omnibus Appropriation bills These are the
last Of the series for this session. The PostOce Appro
pration bill finished and passed, after an hours de-
bate. The only material amendment one increasing
the for salaries for letter carriers s500 res
outon requiring the Ways and Means Committee to re-
port bi repeating all duty coal and placing that ar
tce the free list adopted. Gen. Butler tired 10
have salt included but failed An evening session was
held for the purpose of allowing Mr.. ATnell to make
speech the of the Union About dozen members
were present.
In the Senate today Mr.. Stewart gave notice OF his In
tenon to press TO speedy passage bill designed to
prevent the importation of coolies into this country The
bill provides in brief that no labor contract made with
Chnaman coming 10 this country shall he wand Tor
longer period than six months Mr. Wiamss resolution
providing increase Of compensation TO ennerators
Of census passed. after being restricted In its OPP
Grafton to sparsely settled districts During
the discussion 1t was stated that in the densey
settled districts the Assistant Marshals made as much as
$50 per day. and it was then provided that in case
shall the compensation exceed 81 per day. exclusive OF
mileage. The Indian Appropriation bill, which has been
five days under discussion, considered all the AFTER
noon A long debate ensued on an amendment to Issue
$4,000 in bonds the Choctaw Indians il being said
that the money had already been paid and that the
Chocaws had aided the Rebels. 1t finally lost by one
vote.
Al the evening session of the Senate after the disposal
of some private bills and the indefinite pOsponement OF
the House resolution granting right Of way to the Mem
phs Ell Paso and Pacific Railroad, the bill 10 pay loyal
claimants in the South for quartermaster and commits
sary taken by army during the Rebellion was
taken up. A long debate ensued In which IT was held
by the opponents Of the bill that II was the opening
wedge 70 series Of claims from South which woud
bankrupt the Treasury At 1918 p. NJ The Senate adj
Ourned without action.
The bill now before the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons relative cable between the United states and
Belgium authorizes TO persons 10 organize company,
with power to construct land maintain and operate one
or more teegaphic lines cables, in and over the
waters reefs islands, shores, and lands within the juris
dicton OF the United States, from the shores OF the
United States the States Of Maine and Georgia,
to Begum the most eligible route, subject, however,
TO any rights property and State Jurisdiction in and
over same and subject further 10 all rules and reg
lations which Congress may from time 10 time establish
for the government Of international Geographic lines
cables No subsidy is asked for the company only de-
string permission 10 lay the cable.
The House Judiciary Committee, at their meeting to-
day. had under consideration the question Of requiring
the Southern railroads TO pay about 100000 due to The
Government materials sold TO said roads. Judge
Mercur who is a member of the Committee prepared a
bill authorizing the Government to proceed against the
delinquent railroads, with view OF requiring them TO
make immediate settlement, but a majority of the Com
mittee decided to refer the matter 10 commission for
settlement Gen. Butler called mp the question Of
curing contumacOus witnesses to answer questions
concerning the Cuban bond investigation Considerable
opposition manifested against any further nvestiga
ton OF the matter.
Secretary Boutwell, to-day received letter from DR..
Martin Of Boston, asking leave 10 import from France,
free Of duty four heifers for the purpose Of obtaining
virus for vaccine purposes, on the ground that virus
from heifers in this country is impure. The request was
granted. As smallpox is increasing in this country the
question Of obtaining pure virus an important one
Gen Sherman and ViceAdmra Porter are still absent
from the city, The Secretary Of War West Point
tomorrow The President refused 10 receive visitors to-
day except Cabinet officers
Commissioner Deano has decided that the absence of
stamp prima 6aee evidence Of the nOnpaymen OF the
tax on boxes or bales of tobacco but If this Is rebutted
by positive evidence that proper revenue stamp had
been affixed seizure should be made, and the person
should be allowed TO sell.
Grand Chaplain Collin of the q. A. r. returning from
the Decoration ceremonies at Andersonville, Ga states
that much surprised at the state of feeling ex-
listing there with regard TO the proposed legislation for
Georgia He went there prejudiced against Gov. Bull
lock but SAYS his visit and the conversations he had
with prominent throughout the State have con-
WINGED him that Republicans of Georgia regard Gov
Bullock as the exponent OF their wishes and FEAR
the result OF any legislation which might appear to bear
the idea of condemnation by Congress Oh 6oN BULLOCK
and his political course
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCHl
The Committee on Reconstruction has resolved, as
rule not to remove the political usaD,es Ti any c
recommendations OF friends or high 0cias are MOI re-
spected. Those desiring relief must petition lor thein
selves az each case is considered upon It's merits
This morning the marriage OF the Count maXimllan
Eserhazy of the Austrian Legation at Wsshingon 10
Mrs Sally Carroll Griffin, widow OF Gen irlinh was cele
bracd by the II. Is. Coskcry Vicar General ana Adj
mnistraor OF the Archbishopric OF Baltimore a the resi-
dence Of the brides mother Mrs William T. carroll IN
this cty presence the President OF the United
states and Mrs. Grant the Secretary OF State and MIS-
Fish the Austrian Minister, the French Minister the
snansh Minister Gov Swami. Counts Turenne and Colo
bano and Of Mr.. Freeman Of the British legation.
Armed the nomination Of Drake DE Kay Of NewJersey
10 he Consul to Magdaen, Mexico, and John Lngafet
10 be Postmaster at Holldaysburg, rem.
THE NEW FUNDING BILL.
WASHINGTON, June 6.-The following is the
Funding biz reported from the Ways and Means Com
mttec to-day: ,,
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