The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-07
WASHINGTON.
Another Republican Quarrel
Brewing.
The Fight Over the New York Gus.
tom House Spells.
Opposition to the Removal Of
Grinnell and Palmer.
MI. Shellabarger'S Ku Klux Biz
Passed In the House.

Excitement in the Executive Session Of the
senate Over the New York Appointments
MIR. Griunelps Services to the RepubIican
Party-Anothcr set Back for the Adminis-
trutiOn.
There was an executive session of two hours In
the Senate to-day over the New York nominations,
but no vote was reached. Senator Fenton depre-
Gated the course OF the Presidene In removing capa
BILE officers and good republicans but he wished It
understood that he had nothing personally against
the gentlemen who were nominated to succeed
Messrs. Grinnell and Palmer He did not think the
policy which the administration had inaugurated
with regard to the distribution Of the federal patron
age in New York was wise, did he believe that
1t would contribute to the strength or harmony OF
the party in New York. Both the officers whom IL
was intended to remove had proved themselves
ellcient and trustworthy. There were no charges
preferred against them either OF an official or polit
cal character On the contrary, there was evidence
to show that both Mr.. Grinnell and General
Palmer had given ample satisfaction to the
several departments under which they were ap-
pointed. Senator Fenton here referred to a letter
written by Governor Boutwell, speaking In high
terms or General Palmer as an officer
Senator Conkling took the ground that the Presi-
dent the custodian and distributor OF the pub
lie patronage, and that he ought to be the best
Judge Of the men TO be selected The President was
directly responsible for their conduct; be-
sides, 1t was to be presumed that the
President knew who supported his administration
and who did not. 1t could not be expected that ho
would shower his fayors upon his opponents and
neglect his friends This would be suicidal. Tic
had no doubt that Mr.. Grinnell and General Palmer
were good and efficient officers, but the President
undoubtedly had cause for making change. He
thought 1t the duty of the friends OF the administra
by the President except there objections as to
fitness against the persons nominated.
Speeches against thel course OF the President in
removing Grinnell and Palmer were made by Sena-
tors Patterson, Wilson, Schurz and others. 1t Is
stated that had the Senate reached a vote to-day
the nominations would have been rejected. All the
democrats would have voted with Fenton and sum-
cent number OF republicans who look with disfavor
upon the action OF the President would PROBABLY have
joined them to produce the result. At all
events, Conkling did not press vote, and
the indications were so unpromising that he
moved an adjournment. There was paper
exhibited in executive session showing that In 1888
Grnne raised $780, for the election OF Grant ana
Cofax. This was put In as proof OF Grinnelps de-
voton to the party. 1t Is headed by GrnneI,
himself and then follows list OF gentle
men who subscribed at his solicitation, with
the sum which each man subscribed set
opposite his name. In addition to this there was
another paper showing what Grnne!l had person
ally given the party and the administration. 1t
amounts TO sum equal to all that Grnncll has ever
received as Collector of Customs and Naval
Oficer,' In the way OF salaries. The impression ID
that Conkling secured the adjournment so as TO
gain time for aboring among his brother republican
Senators, who showed signs OF weakness to-day.
Passage Oi the Ku Kiux Biil-An UnwelcOme
Pill for the Democracy.
The Ku Klux bill 1t finally passed the House
stronger than the most radical among the republi.
cans expected to 1t confers upon the Presi-
dent ample power TO use the military and to sus-
pend the operation OF the writ OF habeas corpus
when he deems 1t expedient and necessary.
When the democrats saw that they
being hedged In by strong measure
some OF them attempted to break the agree
ment made at the outstart, to wit, that after
fun debate there should be no 1llbustering. e.
bridge. OF Wisconsin, led in this ana made a motion
to adjourn Just as the final vote was taken. The
Speaker, however, IN view OF the compact entered
into by both SIDES, refused to recognize HIM. On
the final vote the republicans marched solidly even
those who had during the debate spoken against
certain features OF the bill voting for 1t. when
the passage OF the Dill was finally announced
the republicans set up triumphant shout
OF applause, and 1t was with diIiculty that the
Speaker restored order. The democracy are greatly
demoraized. but even with their increased numbers
they were powerless to prevent the preparation OF
what they deem the latest radical outrage. The bill
now goes to the Senate, where 1t Will probably pass
In It's present shape IL Is thought both houses Will
adjourn on Friday week.
General Batfcr's New Amnesty Bill.
General Butler has prepared an Amnesty bil lib
eral in It's provisions, which will relieve nearly all
from political disabilities. Two or three classes
only will be excepted. There are now, 1t ls esma-
tel about 10000 persons in the South disqualified
from holding Office under the fourteenth amend
ment to the constitution. 1t Is probable the bill Will
be introduced on Monday next.
The Herald ms standard Authority In the
senate.
The HERALD is becoming standard authority
In the Senate. short time ago Senator Harlan
quoted from 1t 10 snow that Sumner and Schurz
were making for the democratic camp, and that st.
Domingo was demorallzing the radical party. To-
day Senator Davis, OF Kentucky had read by the
Secretary OF the Senate the HERALps account OF
the personal difficulty between himself and Ben
Butler. THIS he made the text or personal expla.
nation, which proved 10 be new ASSAULT upon But
Ter. Carrot corroDorated the HERALD's report In
all Its essential features. He did not think Butler
called him "a damned Old fool,i' as stated by the
HERALD, but he might not have heard him. All the
parties to the AFFAIR agree that Butler spoke TO Car
ret In the manner stated by the HERALD
Assignments in the Revenue Marine Seryicc.
The Secretary OF the Treasury Las made the
following assignments OF Second Lieuienants OF
the United States revenue mariue:-
Lieutenant Walton OF the Resolite to the Bronx,
at New YORK: Lieutenant Rodgers. OF the Bronx. to
the Reliance, at PORT Townsend Lieutenant Slau-
son, OF the Relief, TO the Nigant Eastport, Me;
Lieutenant Mackntire VINO has been waiting orders,
to the Resouie. at Key West; Lieutenant OTIS who
has been waiting orders, TO the Relief, Lieutenant
Howard OF the Nansemoni, to the Noltlerner, at
BaltImore Lieutenant Sturris, VI the Norrhener,
to tue Campbell, at New Ltndon Lieutenant Bars
tow. 90 the Nansemond; Lieutenant AigoTe oil the
Campbell, placed on waiting orders.
UsATa or WILLIAM j. RISE. THE JlusSilST.