The New York herald., 1871-01-22
Amicable Adjustment of the
Fishery Question.
MSMANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL ASYLUMS.
Investigation of Alleged Frauds In the
Indian Bureau.
The National Debs ing Society in
Session.
Investigation of Affairs in the south.
WASHINGTON, Jan. u, 1871.

investigation of Affairs in the south.
The special committee authorized by the resolu-
uon OF Governor Morton investigate the condition
OF affairs In the South met to-day organized for
business They will commence their sessions
Monday. A number OF witnesses have been SUBJ
poenaed 10 appear and testify 10 the condition of
aIairs IN the Southern States. The committee VIII,
first OF all, take the OF North Carolina which
is more Immediately referred TO IN Morion's resolu-
ton and IN the Presidents reply thereto. Senators
Abbott aud Pool with Governor Holden and
several other prominent republicans Of North
Carolina, VIII be called before the commit
tee. Ex-Governor Vance, with other dis
ttnguished gentlemen OF the democratic party
win represent The other side OF the
question. he terms of Senator Mortons resolution
are comprehensive and VIII take in nearly every
Southern State. The object Of the committee is to
uncover the purposes and ramIhcaons OF the secret
Organizations at the South. Ii is probable tina,
report VIII be made the Senate before the close Of
the present session.
Settlement of the Fishery Question.
The visit 10 the United states OF Sir John Rose OF
England and Mr.. Ryan, OF Canada, is reported in
diplomatic circles to relate the settlement Of the
fishery question. These gentlemen are not author
tied 10 enter into any arrangement on this subject
between the two countries but 1t Is believed that
their object is TO feel the public pulse Of the United
States on this important question. Both SIR John
Rose and Mr.. Ryan have had frequent consultations
with the members OF the Committees on Foreign
Affairs OF the two houses. OF course these have
been Informal, but the discussion has invariably
hinged 6Pon the -a~nery question There is no
doubt, from the tone of the conversation OF these
gentlemen, that both Great Britain and Canada are
anxious for speedy adjustment OF the question of
the fisheries.
Dali Day in Both Houses-Disappoured Poli-
ticiaps.
The House met to-day for debate only. The
Senate adjourned over, and majority OF the men,
bers OF the House availed themselves of the oppor-
tunity look after the business OF their constituents
at the Executive Mansion and at the departments.
There were large number of visitors at the White
House early in the morning, mostly Senators and
members. They were Informed that the President
had gone out for walk, and, consequence,
they were unable to see him. As might be expected,
there were good many curses, not loud, but deep,
at the absence OF the Executive The gentlemen in
waiting argued that OF the purposes OF Congress
In adlourning over from Friday to Monday was TO
allow the Senators and members the opportunity OF
Iransacting their business with the Executive and
the heads OF departments.
The House Dill for the Protection of Iunrii-
grants.
Representive Finkenburg viii endeavor Mon
day, by moving suspension OF the rules, to intro
dnce the bill prepared by the Committee on Com
merce and to have the same set for discussion next
week.
The olll creates bureau OF mmigration but places
the whole matter under the control OF the Secretary
OF the Treasury with a Superintendent at The port
OF New York, and making The United States CCllec-
tors al all other ports er-o1fco superintendents OF
emigration; and also all commutation money; and
provides for great reforms In transportation by sea
and land, and ample protection after arrival In this
country.
hnid Upon Illicit Distilleres in Tennessee.
raid with mounted troops just made in the
mountain region OF Tennessee resulted in the de-
structlon OF seven Illicit distieres and about $1,000
gallons OF mash Eleven other stills were
found put as they were not running they could not
be molested. Supervisor Emory and detective
Gayett conducted the raid, which occupied eight
days.
Territorial Government for the District Of
Columbia.
The bill providing for Territorial government
for the District OF Columbia. which passed the
yesterday and which goes the Senate for concur.
renee Is receiving serious consideration from many
Senators, who doubt the consttutionality Of the
measure. The question at seems to be
whether or not Congress has the power
to delegate TO another party the rights
and duties vested IN it by the constitution.
With regard to the government OF the District 1t is
held by scme that the constitution is explicit SET
Un8 IOTtn Inal S1all nave exclusive Jur1S
dicuon OF the territory, ten miles square, in which
the capital shall be located 1t is feared that the
bi passed by the House will not stand the test Of
the Supreme Court OF the United States The bill is
likely to create considerable discussion In the
Senate.
Arizonn Indians Coming TO Terms-The Apa-
ches Suing for Peace.
While active preparations going on In Cal1for-
MIA and Arizona to punish the Apache Indians for the
many outrages that tribe has committed on the
whites, seems that peace with those savages is
about to be secured. The history OF the movements
which have led to this peaceful prospect are as fol
lows:-0ne Of the or the bitter
hostility felt by the Apaches to the whites
Is the bad treatment or Cochlse, the head chief
OF the tribe, by an officer Of the army, about
years ago Since that time the Apaches nave waged
relentless against the whites. A few months
ago the Apaches heard OF the kind treatment OF Red
Cloud and his hostile bands by the government and
believing that the Great Father would be equally
lenient and generous with them Cochise sent his
head brave Loco, 20 Canada Alamosa, near Fort
McRae Arizona, TO have talk with Mr. Hennessy
the agent, and to say TO him that the
Apaches wanted peace on the same terms as were
granted Red Clouds people. The secretary OF the
Board OF Indian Commissioners was at Fort Win
gate, New Mexico, about a year ago, and was
anxious TO 90 ard confer with the Apache chiefs
but General Getty would not permit any white men
TO trust themselves In the Apache country, because
he could not spare an escort large enough to
protect Them Since the return OF the
Secretary the Commission has learned that
about eight hundred ABaches, including Cochise HAD
come la 70 CaEada Aamesa and made propositions
OF peace In person. Coe7ise left again in few
days, saying that he would return In nye moons
and hear what his Great Father had to say to him.
The eight hundred lodges OF his people, however,
Sun remain near Fcrt McRae. An effort has been
made to feed these people, and f1e order from the
President to supply them from the stores OF the