The New York herald., 1871-03-07
The Early Adjournment Of Congress
Opposed by the President.
Important Measures for Senatorial
Consideration.
The President Taking Care of
His Friends.
WASHINGTON, March Q, 1871.


Senatorial Consideration.
The Senators and members took advantage OF the
recess to-day to call upon the President and the
heads OF departments. The reception rooms OF the
Executive Mansion were thrOnged all day, and q
very large number OF Congressman had audience
with the President Among the callers were many
new members who merely wished to pay their
respects and to get the views Of the President on
adjournment. The President did not hesitate
to say that in hrs opinion Congress should
not adjourn immediately, as proposed by
the House resolution. He intimated that he would
probably send message to Congress this week
Calling its attention to the condition OF affairs at the
South and recommending that such legislation be
had as will secure better protection to life and
property that section. 1t is thought by some that
this message Will be forthcoming tomorrow. or
1t will have important effect upon members
as regards adjournment. The impression prevailed
on Saturday that Grant was In favor of an immediate
adjournment, and this no doubt Influenced members
to vote In favor Of the Dawes resolution. Many OF
the new members now regret their action and as
sert that an opportunity offers they will vote TO re-
scnd the resolution. This opportunity Will probably
be presented tomorrow, for 1t Is understood Gen.
eral Butler Will make motion to rescnd the reso-
luton Of adjournment.
The republican Senatorial caucus has been
postponed until tomorrow, at eleven O'Clock.
The chief question to be considered IS
the adjournment and 1t Is probable that
the whole time will be taken up in discussing this,
and that the Encouragement OF the Senate commit
tees will be postponed until a future caucus. The
republican Senators are divided on the question OF
a,,,,,.. and the matter IS likely to give rise tc
an an,mate, ,, ,..A :" caucus. senator Norton end
other prominent friends OF the Preslaen, 49,.
ing at the matter in a purely party light,
are convinced that without Congressional
action the South will be hopeessly demo-
cratic in 1872, and will make vigorous fight
for session long enough to finish up the investlga.
ton Of the Ku Klux. Men like Trumbull who are
disposed to be conservative and who think It best
to let the South alone viii favor immediate adjourn
ment What influence the President will have with
the republican Senators remains to be seen Should
Congress decide to adjourn at an early day 1t Is
pretty certain that the Senate will be called IN extra
session for the consideration Of executive business
within six weeks or two months. Besides
the report OF the St. Domingo Commissioners, the
President Will be anxious to submit to the Senate,
at the earliest time possible the result OF the de-
liberatons Of the Joint High Commission. While
there may not be any haste about the Alabama
claims branch Of the commissions labors, 1t is
garded as very important that the fishing question
should be completely adjusted before the opening OF
the fishing season in the British North Ameri-
can waters. Otherwise the troubles Of the
last season will be revived, and may re-
suit in endangering the peaceable relations
OF the two governments. The st. Domingo
question is to be met and disposed OF, one way or
the other, as soon as the report OF the Commission
ers Is received This is conceded by all, except the
bitter opponents OF annexation, who have an idea
that they can carry their point by procrastnation.
The Senator's therefore, have nothing TO gain by ad
ournng now, as they ore certain to be brought back
here again by the President within very short
time.
Providing for Repudintcd Senators.
1t Is understood that the President win soon nomi
nate to the Senate q number or Senators and mem.
bers whose terms expired on the Sth instant to i'm.
portant Offices at home and abroad. There Is quite
o list Of these gentlemen, nearly all Of whom
expect the President to provide for them. Most OF
them are anxious to go abroad, and, as q conse.
0uence, several recalls of persons now deemng
themselves secure are expected.
Not Relieved OF Their Disabilities.
Among the bills which failed to pass the House
during the late session was from the Senate re-
lieving between 900 and 5000 Southern citizens,
mentioned by name, from the legal and political
disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment
TO the constitution OF the United States.
The Treasury Department has been advised Of the
following subscriptions to the national loan:-Henry
Clews g. Co.. s1,oOO,ooo; First National Bank Of
New York, LOOT, 900; Second National Bank, New
haven, $60OOO0; Jay Cooke Co.. s10O, 900, in coin;
Martin, Baldwin Co., 100000, in coin; Sludenning,
Davis & Amory, $25o000; Mutual Currency Bank
New York, $250,o00; Muncie National Bank In
DIANA $l7o 900; Jefferson ntyiNational Bank Wa
tertown N. Y, $4,000; First National Bank, New
Haven, $293, 900; National Bank Of North America,
Boston, $272, 500; W. Z. Barker, New York. 500 o00
Senator John Sherman 200. The last named has
to the first bond and No. will be issued
to him. The total amount thus far known TO the
Secretary OF the Treasury subscribed is S41515oO
No information has been received yet OF the amounts
subscribed at the various agencies throughout the
country.
Senator ChundIer,s Reception -Distine euished
Persons Present.
Senator Chandler gave grand reception this
evening at his residence. There were present
President Grant, Vice President Colfax, Speaker
Blaine all the members OF the Joint High
Commission, Judges OF the Supreme Court
OF the United States all the members
OF the Cabinet, Baron Gerolt, II. Catecazy,
the Russian Minister; various Senators and Repre-
sentatives, Horace Greeley, General Butler General
Pleasonton Generals Porter and Babcock and others.
The best possible feeling prevailed and public
questions were incidentally discussed by various
groups mere agreeable company never assem-
bled. The distinguished Engllshmen and their &C.
companying countrymen were noticed for their easy
ana friendly intercourse with our countrymen on
thH OCCASION. The hospitality of the host was
literally dispensed the tables being supplied
with the choicest supplies OF the caterer, adorned
with a penuful supply Of magnificent flowers.
The Lincoln Monument Association
today re. elected all its officers On motion OF Gen.
eral Spinner resolu ion was adopted authorizing
the president and vice president to employ addi-
tional artists II necessary, to aid in the work. The
agencies viii also be reorganized.
British Consnis Recognized.
The President has recognized the following named
persons as consular officers OF her Britannia Majesty
yz:-Edward Mortimer Archibald, Consul General
for the States of New York, Delaware, New Jersey,