New-York tribune., 1871-01-12


THE APPoRTloNMENT BILL - FAREWELL
DINNER TO GEN. sCHENCK.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBUEBl
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Jan. IL, 1871.
The San Domingo resolutions, having passed the sen-
ate at n o'clock operative. The President was
informed of the fact Of He has already chosen
the Commissioners and it Is understood that they have
sgnied their intention to accept In the resOu-
tions passed. They Benj F. Wade, Bishop simp-
son, and ex-Congressman WIN. E. Dodge Of New-York.
Mr.. Wade and Mr. Dodge are already In the city, and
Bishop Simpson is expected tomorrow. Full nstruc-
tons VIII at be prepared and they will sail as soon
possible probably Monday next. 1t is understood
they will be absent 30 40 days The Secretary OF tie
Commission has not yet been decided on, 50 far as
known but 1t now doubtful that Caleb Gushing
VIII accompany the Commission
There is no truth In the report that the President has
intimated his intention of removing Mr. Grlnnel from
the Naval Office in NewYorll City, and appointing Mr..
Latin. The President made snch statement, aud
has no intention of making change In that office.
The Special Committee on Decay OF American tunnage
met this morning Messrs. Lynch, Bunnton, MorrclI,
Cakins, Holman and Wells present The general
biz offered by Mr. Lynch, at tho beginning OF the ses-
son considered adopted by the Committee, ordered
reported to the House. and its adoption asked. This
bill provides that on imported materials used
7 in the construction OF vessels engaged in
the foreign trade drawback should DO allowed
equivalent bounty. If American materials are used.
hstGres and fuel to be allowed to be shipped for
use free from import duty internal tax The Commit
tee we're unanimous in reporting this hseb MI Holman
reservng the right to the striking out of the
bounty American materials, and MI Wells that inter
dieting coas.iue, river and lake vessels from
the benefits of the measure. Dir. Lynch proposed
that Committee be appointed to confer with tho Com
mtee on Commerce and obtain their concurrence In the
proposed bills, suggesting that, II that Committee
desired they should take charge OF the matter before tho
House. Mr. Holman and Others objected TO the latter
proposition unnecessary, and the Committee finally
directed Mr.. Lynch 10 act as Committee
of Conference with the Committee on Commerce. Mr.
Wells WAS authorized 10 report the bill incorporating the
New Orleans and Mexican Steamship Company, which
PROPOSES to pay subsidy OF $4,000 for GENT
monthly service The bill requires that the ships EN-
ployed shall be at the call OF the Government in case OF
public danger The mail service embraces all the Gufpors
and Havana II is supported by the Mississippi Na.ey
and Gulf States delegations The other steamship subsidy
bills before the Committee the Chairman was instructed
10 report bac 10 the House. ask their reference TO The
Committee on Commerce. TO which all such rropostohs
are now sent Mexican bill WIS acted upon i"vof-
ably by The Committee during the IaS' Ses9ioh pu ~
opportunity for report was bad
There a conflict TO the jurisdiction over the sub
feet OF the Apporonment bill between the Committee on
the Judiciary and the Census Committee. Tho former
Committee had the subject under discussion, ana Il Diu
framed before the Census Committee were aware OF
what was occurring. Inasnuch as the appOrtionineht
is direct result and object of the Census Col Stokes,
Chairman of e Census Committee claims that the SUD-
feet properly belongs to his Committee, and intends to
assert his right present the legislation required The
Committee met this morning ard took some preliminary
steps toward framing bil
The farewell dinner given to Gen. schcnck previous 10
his departure for England Minister, one Of the
ycest and peasantcst entertainments known to wash
iDgton during the present season. There were bright
speecles complimentary toasts, and lavish outlay OF
wit and good feeling during the entire evening beere
tary Boutwell,, Senator Sumner, Chairman OF the
Senate Foreign Committee; Gen. Banks, Chairman
Of tho House Foreign Committee; the entire
Finance Committee Of tho Senate, md the Ways and
Means Committee Of the House were prescnt-n all, 20
ess The close Of the festivities at midnight was joy
ful and all united in singing "Auld Lang Syne."
pleasa,t dinnerparty also given this evening by
senator Edmunds President Grant and wife, Secretary
Fish and wife sprcker Blaine and wife, Senator Conk
ling and witc and Secretary Robson were present
Mr. Julian Chairman OF the House Committee on Pub
lie Lands has prepared report taking strong GROUNDS
against all propositions for granting land bounes to
ediers and showing by facts and figures the objection
able character Of legislation Mr. Julian wasauthor
lied By the Committee. this morning. TO report his ol
rodfying the omestead law in behalf Of the soldier 80
that h term OF service in the late war; whether long or
short shall be counted part of the five years seteepl
nre c.ibed by law. The Committee is not likely to be
will have TO by unanimous consent OF by suspension
Of the rules.
The House Committee on Military Affairs has agreed o
report bill to sell 2JO acres OF the fresidio
Military Reservation, near san francisco' Inc
City OF San Francisco has asked Tor the whoe rc'er
yation containing 1,54o acres, for puphc palA,
lint it value for military purposes Will not admit OF Tie
disposing than the portion proposed
TO be sold which is supposed to be worth about s2O" an
The Uonse Committee on Indian affairs directed Gen.
sbans TO report back bill drectng the sale OF certain
Indian lands and timber belonging TO the mehomohee
Indians in Wisconsin, The lands, which are covered
with valuable pine to be appraised advertiser ior
oday and then public sale in lots Of 40 acres eaeh
similar bill passed the Senate last session, and Is now
nm the Sneaker table Ia September last an order was
ssued y the Interior Department directing the private
sale OF these lands In tracts OF 100 acres, seVca 'oW
sbs having no sectional survey being ordered sold In
bulk Sealed bids to be sent here accompanied ny
onc.tenth OF amount bid, guarantee This poicy
could have been spOiliaion OF the Indian Senator
Howe came op laid the matter before the President and
rr,cnred a revocation Of the order. The majority
and minority reports on the HEaIy Vi 'i0
sale Of the Cherokee neutral lands 10 MI
low were read and considered. Mr. Armstrong repor''
affirming the legality of sale was adopted ana uen
shapks was allowed to make minority report ueh9ls
its legal character. The Senate resolution suspend
n, tbc ,.suinc Of patents for the Miami Indians Kan
sa,o Land was considered by the Committee Dep
ghanks was directed to report thereon.
The Senate Finance Committee have Instructed Sch"'
for Williams TO report bill increasing the compensation
Of all heads OF Bureaus to $500 perannn Ihl' cuueS
the Auditors and Controllers Of the Treasury, the AS
,so,, Generals and the Commissioners o
n,e General Land Office, Pensions, and Patents
The War Department has still large quantity OF r'cu
muskets for SALE and offered 100000 to prVa'o per
sons who are understood to he purchasing them Tor inc
French Government sl2 each These arms are m"zZe
loading. and OF the Springfield pattern lho poi'o'
ake he ID