The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-06

taking "a back seat.- When the Vice President
called the Senate to order he interrupted the tte-i-
tete OF what appeared 70 be very happy company
In the House matters presented q moro boisterous
aspect There was an air OF abandon about every
thng that was entirely absent in The Senate. The
masses roamed around with less restraint. They
were In some instances extensively familiar with the
members. They sat in their seats, tossed their let
ters and papers about and behaved generally ~ II
they felt perfectly ut home The members them
selves reminded you OF so many schoolboys after the
expiration Of the summer holidays There was less
OF the dignity and decorum OF the Senate. Members
slapped each other on the shoulder dd itbttunt and
SAID, "Old boy how DO you dor" more frequently
than anything else. The few who were successful
In the late campaign congratulated each other and
laughed and talked over the scenes of the canvass.
Tnose VINO were defeated-and they were In tho
majorlty-condoled with eacn other and came 70
the sage conclusion that Congressional life
Ii bore. The democrats surrounded
James Brooks and specuated upon the chances or
making combination IN the next Congress with
the revenue reform republicans. General Schenck
seemed to BIO the magnate among the republicans.
Many were the inquiries about his defeat by Lew
Campbell ANA the connection of MIS- name with the
English mission. General Banks was quiet and
dignhcd AZ usual. but seemed animated by the
spirit OF the occasion. sam Cox was here and
there ana everywhere laughing, talking and acting
all nj once. Fernando Wood sat gravey In his seat
discussing the late campaign with Judge Woodward,
OF pennsylvania. Logan was target for innumera-
bic inquiries about the prospect or the Senatorship
In Illinois, ana every member seemed to have his
specially. Nobody was out OF temper. There was
feeling OF general gennlity pervadng the our
which made the most irritable and nervous feel quiet
and happy.
In the Senate, when the hour for opening the pro-
ceedings had arrived there was large representa-
ton OF Senators on the floor, and when Vice Presi-
dent Coliax appeared in the Speakers chair they
speedily took taelr respective seats. The galleries
were crowded with spectators. the ladies' gallery
especially presenting q brilliant appearance. Mrs.
Grant occupied seat in the gallery reserved for
the members or the diplomatic corps ana their
families. Precisely at twelve O'Clock the Vice Pres-
dent called the Senate 10 order ana ITS chaplain
the Rev. DIR. Newman. offered beautiful, appropri
ate and Impressive prayer. Alter this had been
concluded tue Senate immediately proceeded to the
transaction OF pubic business. Senator Wndham
presented his Credentials as senator from Mime
sofa, IN place OF Norton, deceased, and
he was sworn In by the Vice President.
Then the usual resolutions for the appointment
OF committees to inform the House ana that
The Senate was organized and ready TO proceed TO
DuSlncSo WeIb presented lLu auUpIeu. several
bills We're Introduced ana mouons made which
are given In detail IN the regular rcpert OF tho
proceedings. AT the suggestion OF Senator Sumner.
resolution proposed by Senator Fent0n calling
for copies OF all the correspondence TO the
State Department concerning the war between
France and Prussia, postponed uot after
the reception and reading OF the Presidents Mes.
sage and Senator Fenton introduced il just pre-.
yious 10 Adjournment. After the Senate had been
In session short time IL took q recess
To await the arrival OF the Message. when
the document arrived, at twenty minutes
to Two O'Clock. the Senators resumed
their seats and listened to the reading OF IL with
marked attention ana impressive interest. The Pre-
saeDts closing expression, applied TO voting .Just
once created universal laughter, which was the
only demonstration OF any Kind Witnessed In the
Senate. and afterwards that body adjourned
TIL to morrow in the best OF numOr.
The House was called to order promptly at twelve
O'Clock. Tho members seemed 10 be nearly all pres
en and the result Of the roll call showed that no
| more than twenty were absent. The openin
prayer OF the chaplain produced a lu,l, who
seemed striking contrast TO the noise aud cor
| fusion OF the preceding hour; but the cain
| vas OF snort DURATION While the roll was beng
called tue CONFUSION became great at times tina
the Clerk could not hear the responses, aud the
Speakercalne down with MS gavei upon his desk
like uiphammer upon an anyil The roll cal was
completed. when Ben Butler appeared upon the
scene. Everybody had been inquiring FOL
him, and az he walked IN there was q
buzz IN the galleries OF There comes Bullcrr The
begerent Ben took more notice OF the galleries
than il they had been filed with Blue Moves and
Britisners Deposinng his hat and coat In the
cloak room ne went directly TO MS seat.
Ne was hardly settled there. however
before he esped his beloved friend cling
ham, aud he darted toward tnat gentleman 8
seat. The meeting was observed by the whole House
or course. 1t was characteristic. Butler embraced
Bingham and Bingham in turn embraced Butler
Tue good feeling was contagious. Bingham sits OF
the democratic Side OF the House. Hi
neighDors are Sam Cox EldrIdge Randall
Woodward, Niblack and other well known demo
Gratis When the. fraternal meeting with Bingham
was Butler grasped Cox warmly by the hand
The same operation was repeated with thu
other democrats have named Connor
! OF Texas, who. IL viii be remembered
| denounced Butler as circus clown when he made
| his DEBIT IN the House, happened to be standing
| near him. The era OF good feeling great tina
he, too came in for shake OF the hand Of the Essc,
| statesman.
After calling OF the ron several members, elected
|
| sworn IN. Schenck, as the ieade
o! the House, presented the customar
| resolutions appointing committee To wait upol
| the President, and then a recess OF an hour wa
taken. The House reassembed at quarter 0
Two O'Clock, and the reading OF tho Messag
was commenced by the Clerk of the House
| Its reading occupied precisely one hour
| The members gave IL the closest attention, an,
when 1t was concluded there was applaus
| on The republican side or the House. The member
sailed at that part OF the message in which IN
President discusses the acquisition OF 81. Domingo
| Tie democrats seemed to think IL good Joke
and some Of them made comments tn
| Clerk proceeded. There was a loud laugh at tn
Presidents hit at the revenue reormers. The tarii
| men were jubilant at the recommendations IN fayo
OF protection, while the free traders seemed consd
eraby disappointed and depressed. Judge Kelle
called Logan's attention to this part and grinned al
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