New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-19
WASHINGTON.


NANCE CoMMITTEE-THE GOLD PANIC IN
VESTiGATION - OPPOSITION TO THE SAN
DOMINGO TREATIES - THE COLONIZATION
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIBuNEl
WASHINGTON, Tuesday. Jan 49, 1870
In tho Senate to-day nothing of particular interest was
transacted during the morning hour Mr. Hamln moved
the indefinite pOsponement OF Mr. Coles resolution rela
tive 20 the late liquor seizure San Francisco but 10
vote reached Reverdy johnson made his first ap'
pearanco on the floor since his farewell speech on his
resignation 20 take tho Mission to England. lie was
welcomed very cordially by the Republican senator's
and had quite long and cheerful chat with
Mr.. sumner He. however, never approached MT
Creery. the stawart Kentuckian, who gave
tho Solitary vote in favor Of his Alabama
treaty Mr.. Hamlln wps appointed by the Nice-Pres
dent 20 nm vacancy in the Board of Regents OF the
Smithsonian Institute. occasioned by the death OF MT
Fesseudtn. At o'clock the Virginia bill was taken up
and debated by Messrs. Thayer. Drake, Stewart Nyo
and others Mr. Sumner read extracts from newspaper
reports Of the campaign speeches OF Gov walker anu
argued that they evidenced a dsOyal spirit ana that
such man not to be trusted MI norton
made rambling and confused speech the
point OF which neither himself nor any one
else could see. Before concluding he gave
way 70 Mr. Thayor, who moved an adjournment Mr.
Stewart pdeayored 20 make arrangement by winch
vote could be taken tomorrow at deslSnated nouF,
but Messrs Sumner Wilson, and others positively refused
20 make any agreement and Mr. TurnDul then Appeared
fight it out the Senate was evidently tired OF the
stale and prosy speeches that had been made and Mr.
Thayers motion carried by u vote OF "a to q.
The opinion this evening regarding the Virginia bill is
that the Senate will be forced to vote tomorrow, and
the Bingham bill, with the Wiley amendment. will be
adopted This amendment provides that the State shall
be admitted to representation Immediately after the bill
shall have become law, and that the officers both Ma
tona and state, chosen at the last election shall qualify
under the provisions Of the Fourteenth Amendment
Gen Butler processes have canvassed the House, and
asserts that the bill again reaches that body Will
mover get through without serious amendment
The proceedings in the House to day were opened with
most extraordinary speech from Mr. Dawes, giving an
insight workings and intentions Of the Committee
Appropriations. He obtained the floor on the bill TO
the NavyYard at Philadelphia TO League Island
created a sensation by making direct attack on the
extravaganza OF the various departments Of the EXecu-
tive in their estimates for appropriations. He was
especially severe the Navy and PostOhice Depart
ments, giving facts and figures IN support
Of his statements. 1t appears that Mr.
Dawes, in his capacity OF Chairman OF the
Committee on Appropriations is determined
TO watchful Of the expenditure Of the public money
as was his predecessor Mr.. Washburne. He has been
visiting tie various departments conversing with the
officials charge scrutimzng the accounts, examining
their workings. and making himself perfectly familiar
with an their details, tnat he fully understand the
appropriations asked for by the different secretaries and
present tho same TO the House their character
Judds AppOrtionment bill occupied the attention of the
House O'clock After several speeches had been
made it was laid the table by very large majority
Secretary Boutwell, in conference with the Senate
Financial Committee to-day for long time, when the
subject OF a new funding bill was discussed at length.
The Secretary is of the opinion that the measure
pared by him infinitely better than that have been
reported from either House Of Congress- and allowed
legislation asked for he will be able 10 carry through
successfully the financial difficulties which have hereto
"a off NJ n
interest Ho is decidedly opposed to the scheme sub
mittod by senator Sumner. The Committee have great
faith in the opinions and judgment OF secretary Bout
well on THIS particular subject, and will undoubtedly
report a measure which will meet his approval
The attention Of the Controller Of the Currency has
frequently been called the provisions Of the National
Banking law certain banks have been in the habit
taking usuriOus rate Of interest The Banking law
provided any officer knowingly receives charges
rate OF interest greater than is allowed by the state
where the bank located he shall be held and adudged
che forfeiture of the entire interest which the note or
other evidence OF debt which has been agreed paid
thereon aud bank is liable TO forfeiture Of it's char
having been made out the Solicitor of the
Treasury rendered opinion that the bank which
engaged taking usurous interest has forfeited
ats The has been referred to the Attor
neyGenera and the officers and bank will be proceeded
against for violation Of the provisions Of the law II is
asoertaned chat it is uncommon thing for National
banks charge 70 B and even IS per cent discount on
notes and other evidences Of Indebtedness.
1t understood that James Fisk jr and his partner,
Jay Gould. will attempt TO make little cheap noorety
by refusing 60 obey the TO appear before the
Banking aud Currency Committee OF the House. and give
Testimony regarding the September gold conspiracy.
leter was received from them today in answer 10 the
subpoena which has been served ton them, asking
postponeeut of their examination until next Saturday,
and gying a for this request the urgency OF
their railroad business The strike Of the Erie employees
IS undoubtedly the cause Of this urgency.
The San Domingo treaties were discussed today of
meeting ~ the Senate Committee Foreign Relations.
The temper of the discussion in opposition to hasty
the matter The TREATIES seem TO have numer-
GUS opponents who say that Gen. Grant has been i'm
posed upon and ts their intention 20 so convince the
Senate THEY further say they to be put off by
the cry Of bIackma" lobbyists" "jo0bers," &c The
tone OF both Houses Congress to be in opposi
ton to the scheme ,ou oppose annexation on gem
ersl grounds which have and again been published.
Whole subject considered Of very import
promises occupy the'cose attention Of Con-
gress whoH fairly brought before that body
The House Naval Committee to-day considered the
question d the rank Of line and staff officers of the navy
The bill presented by Representative Stevens was dis.
oussed. but conclusion reached They determined
20 postpoue definite action until the Secretary Of the
Navy communicates TO them the report this subject,
which was called for some weeks ago
Samuel Sheabarger, after less thanla years service
Minister 10 Portugal, returned here today and has
signcdhs commission His purpose to return had been
previously communicated officially to the state Depart
uent and for several months he has been convinced
that the climate Lisbon would his health.
He says tired Of the Punishment which the office
imposes and since his health not benefited he had
no incentive 90 remain. formidable candidate for the
has been already presented in the person OF