The New York herald., 1871-03-18
WASHINCT ON.
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Republicans in a Snarl Con-
cerning Southern Affairs.
Ben Butler Rampant Over His Ku
KluX Bill.
Proposed Scheme for a Self-Ad-
justing Currency.
Bill for the Reinstatement of Dis
charged Army Officers.

WASHINGTON. March III 1871.
Aepxbiicans sadly Dcmoralixea-Protection
az Southern I.0ynlists.
The Senate engaged most OF the day In con-
siaering an appropriation bill and Senator Sher-
did not therefore o1er his resolution, agreed to
BY the republican caucus, concerning tine prepare
tion OF bill for the protection of life and property
at the South. The understanding ,is that ne will in
sroduoe il tomorrow or Monday. 1t will probably
be discussed by the democrats for day or two. In
the meantime the judiciary Committee viii perfect
and report a bDl, according to The caucus arrange
ment There seems still 10 be great diversity OF
opinion, even among republicans on this sub
lect. Those who participated In the Senate
caucus not appear TO be quite agreed as 10 what
action viii be taken. Some of them hold that the
Senate caucus is not binding In legislative matters,
but only regards nominations for officers OF the
Senate. AT all events, men ike Morton and Sher-
man are determined to make a fight in favor OF the
passage OF some measure for the South. The demo-i
Gratis assert tonight that many republicans who
attended the caucus do not intend to pass any
bill, and that a majority OF the members
of the Senate judiciary Committee are
opposed 10 reporting any bill. There is evl-
IDENTITY o good deal OF Generalization IN the
republican ranks, but u Is believed that both houses
VIII stay here long enough to discuss the condition
OF the South. even should they be unable to pass
a bin 10 remedy it,
Ben Buffers Ku Klux Bill.
The House did little or nothing and Adjourned
shortly after TWO o'clock. General Butler made
fresh attempt TO bring his ku Klux bill before the
House and have 1t printed. Objection, however,
came from the democratic side, whereupen Butler
persisted IN objecting to everything. no matter
whether 1t came from the democratic or the re-
publican side Under this condition Of affairs the
majority thought it best TO adjourn Butler Is stu
tent upon pressing his biil and Dawes, Garfield and
others on the republican side are as ready 80 oppose
-H every point rot to speak OF the opposition 1t
rs certain 10 meet from the democrats.
Democratic Can ms An Investigation Into
Southern Affairs Supported.
After the adjournment OF the House to-day the
democratic members held caucus IN the Hall OF
Representatives remaining session about three
hours. Mr.. Wood presided. There was general
discussion on the Senate JOINT resolution for CON-
mittee to investigate affairs IN the South, it being
suspected by several OF the speakers that the words
therein, ito report at any tme,n might be con-
strued by the majority OF The committee as author
ixinc them TO report at the present session, and
that they might do SO briefly and introduce bn
relative TO Southern affairs. A copy OF the Senate
resolution having been procured, it argued by
other gentlemen that The language was not suscepti-
bic OF sSch construction.
Mr.. Cox offered resolution that the caucus agree
10 vote for the Senate JOINT resolution.
MIR. Campbell offered amendment, to concur in
u
Zee shall not report before next December.
Mr.. Cox accepted the amendment.
MIR. Young moved that the resolution be rejected,
but the motion was disagreed to and Mr.. Cox's re-
solution then passed.
II the joint resolution shall not be SO amended by
she House the democrats VIII be considered tree 10
vote for or against it in its original FORM
Acjcurnnent of Congress.
There seems to be an increasing disposition on
Of fha
the democrats being sure TO help them In 50 doing.
Interes, on Legal Tenders.
A large number Of banks and bankers OF New
York, representing two hundred millions Of capital,
have recently in formal manner requested the
Secretary OF the Treasury submit Tor the consider
alton OF the present Congress plan for the redemp-
on or conversion Of the present legal tender notes
by Issuing therefor, at the option Of the holders,
bonds OF the denomination Of s1ooo and Its multi.
pie TO be made payable on demand in said legal
tender notes. which shall lie held for the purpose OF
such reconversion the bonds bear interest at the
rate OF 365-looths per cent per annum, and also
that permission be granted TO the national hanks to
count said bonds In the reserve required to lie kept
by law. This proposition lnclules the Substance OF
General Batler's bill.
United States Financial Bis.ory.
IThe financial history OF the United States from
1774 to July 1871 including all the transactions Of
have never been published is nearly finished, and
the first sheets will be given to the printer in few
days. This work is being prepared at the Treasury
Department under the superintendent Of the Chief
CLERK, Mi. ,. II. ss,s.7e.
Petition Of Ex-Cficers OF the Army for
Redress.
the officers OF the army who have been mustered
ont under the act OF Congress passed last
July feeling themselves injured in consequence, are
making combined effort to such legislation
viii give them redress. Private meetings Of that class
OF officers have been held here 10 determine what
course shall be pursued. If Congress does not ad.
tourn very soon they hope to obtain the speedy
passage OF a bill to meet their case With that end
In view a number OF the officers, on behalf OF all
those who have been mustered out, as stated have
prepared the following memorial, In which they
present their case to Congress:-
D9hsd States under The provisions o. making appro
Sa.Sps se ne support OF The army for the year ending
1870. feeling unius!y treated and assrisved
and earnestly meporiai1s your hOnora6e Sods.
1aoa Of ys @ eT % @ :
, S h s syss who hsys the
forty and many who their on he
received IL the Florida war on he
We nf @ se ea aS dn @
isIes gIy.,iSn, which have been shared By
sSs nS nG samssS
anew. Many OF us have been officially informed that sega
lions against u.s. and IN many requests from
oaoer. for sns lime being our COMMANDERS effected
quests have been entertained acted upon with.
out mauy Of US being that such allegations
existed without having opportunity 10 sci forth
our unbiemished record The mpres
abroad IN the and among that
hundred and thirty officers have been found
worthy hold commissions In the therefore a
imperative upon duty which and our
(aInes well those who procured these commisson,
Ter make every effort for redress. know Con
Kress when the act above alluded became law never
ntepded that private snmestles III feeling should
Of dehargs from the service OF good and faithful
ahAi many Who have served Tor q long term
or years without TRIALS by courts maral reprmAnd,
have victims OF I'll will the OF
command. while acknowledge that some have Justly
fallen the provisions Of the law do feel that
just for AL 70 share the dsgrace or that the In