The New York herald., 1871-03-17

house came down with rounds OF applause. which
were always started In the neghborhood OF where he
spoke by Garfield, Dawes and others. The demo-
Gratis, who hate Butler a. they do poison,
began 10 get worked up at the fearful
denunctatlon OF Blaine. There seemed to
DO an understanding among them that they
should take no Part In the fight, but It was hard
to restrain Sam Cox Eldrldge, Brooks Holman and
others who regard all fights free, ana are ready
to take a hand In tnem As It was there were re-
sponses at intervals such as one hears In Methodist
revival meeting. Sam Cox was heard to say 'Tnats
it' when Blaine hit Butler on the sore spot about
the Charleston Convention, and Eldridge chimed In
"Gtve him ano herr when something was said
about trickery In politics.
Blaine's speech was full OF language that's
plain, but 1t Is generally conceded that 1t did not
cOmport with the dignity Of the Speaker Of tho
House. Some members even go so far as to say
that Blaine should not have left the chair to reply
TO Butler, but there Is difference OF opinion
this. When Blaine finished the Speaker pro tenn.
recognized Butler. AS he arose TO speak his man.
ner was unusually cool for him, especially IN view
OF the extraordinary circumstances.
lie soon warmed up to his work. however, and.
from his well known readiness and ability, members
expected that Blaine would not have 1t all his own
way. Buffers enuncation Is not good. ana so the
democrats crowded little nearer until finally
they were all In the area In front OF the
Speakers desk. Butler was not worn out by
the Deaborlng he had received from Kelley and
Dawes, nor did he seem to be particularly affected
by the pounding OF Blaine. He had not proceeded
far before he quoted the speech which the HERALD
OF to-day said he would have made yesterday, had
he obtained the floor. Instead OF giving the words
of the poem he made parody upon 1t, as follows:-
For ways that dark and tricks that vain,
name the Speaker and that dare to maintain.
This was equal to his famous "Shoo hy" on sam
Cox, and the House went or INTO ut Of laughter
which lasted long enough to give Butter breathing
time. II had the effect, too OF gaining him a cer-
tain amount OF sympathy, for In the House OF Rep
resentatives, as elsewhere, there Is nothing
cessul as success.
When the laughter had subsidized Butler was ready
10 start out afresh. The recognition Of the House
seemed to encourage him. and he went for Blaine,
as the boxers say, without gloves. He told the
story OF his private interview with Blaine on the
floor OF the House yesterday, and again convulsed
the house with laughter by repeating his reply
to Blaine when the latter askea him
to be chairman OF the special committee under
the resolution. Said Butler, 81 said IN be Id
II will. will have nothing to do with it," This
was another point which brought him into favor
with the House. When Butler accused Blaine OF
going over to the democratic side OF the house Tor
the purpose of compromising the resolution, and
charged that Blaine was the owner OF rich coal
fields, the Speaker could not restrain himself and IN
terrupted to say that he was in favor OF the repeal
OF the coal tariff.
al say, again." said Butler,
"For ways that dark and tricks that vain
l will name Speaker ---, and that rise to explain"
Every repetition OF his parody from the "Ieathen
Chlnee" seemed to start the members OF In fresh
fit OF laughter, which, or course, told In But
lers favor. The telling points OF Buffers
speech were made toward the close, where
he accused Blaine Of being interested in the Land
Grab bills which passed at the last session. and
where he then thanked God that he knew nothing OF
parliamentary law, because he saw how it affected
mans mind who made it q study. The spectacle
In the House Is generally regretted by tie republic
cans It is regarded by the democrats fresh
evidence Of the disintegration OF the republican
party but 1t Is really nothing more than an ebul-
lon or personal feeling among rival leaders Of the
dominant party.
Senatorial Caueus--Discussion OF Southern
Afiairs--No General Legislation This Scs-
sion.
| There were two caucus meetings of the republican
Senators to-day, the first lasting from ten A. NJ till
noon and the second from the time Of the adjourn
ment Of the Senate shortly after one O'Clock until
nearly six O'Clock In the evening. The subjects un-
der discussion were rbe same tnat nave been de-
bated by the caucus at such length during
a number OF recent sessions, namely the con-
ditlon OF affairs In The South and the advisbillty
OF agreeing to legslate at the present time
with view 70 their Improvement The debate
to-day was characterized by great animation and
earnestness and occasionally also by confusion and
excitement as many as eight or ten Senator'S being
frequently on the floor at one time. Messrs Nor
ton, Chandler, Wilson, Sherman, Pool, Ames and
others urged the necessity for many reasons de.
laying adjournment and enactlng some stringent
measures for the protection OF LIE and property In
the Southern States while Messrs. Trumbull,
Conkling, Hamlla, Morrill,, Buckingham, Sawyer,
Robertson, Kellogg, Hill and others as earnestly
contended that the attempt to enter upon this spe
cIes Of legislation would be productive Of much
| more harm than good, and was not In fact, re.
qured by the necessities Of the case. The questions
of the consttuionality OF the proposed methods OF
suppressng the alleged disorders ana the practical
dinculties which would attend the enforcement OF
SUCH measures, II adopted, were discussed at great
length. Finally votes were taken with the following
| RESULT
First-It was agreed that tomorrow In the session
OF the Senate the House concurrent resolution for
| an adjournment next Monday shall be laid on the
| table.
Second--That joint resolution shall be introduced
| by Mr.. Anthony, supported by the republican ma
jorlty providing for the appointment Of JOINT COM
! mttee oil five Senators and seven members OF tho
House to take testimony in regard to the condition
| OF affairs In the South.
Thtrd-That resolution shall be adopted instruct
ing the Senate Judiciary Committee to report bill
for the suppression OF unlawful organizations ana
the better protection OF life and property in the
Southern States and finally that no other legislation
shall be considered or enacted during the present
session. ,7--.-- 1T - :. i.
Another Republican Tempest Brewinx-Om-
cinl Heads in Danger-yew List OF Party
FeaIty.
In addition to the troubles heaped upon the repub.
lcan organization by the deposition OF Mr. Sumner
from the Craftsmanship OF the Committee on Foreign
Relations and the Blaine-Buter controversy In the
House to-day 1t Is stated that there viii be addi.
tional rrbulation among the government officials in