The New York herald., 1871-02-23

terms OF Baez and so much OF the country as no
had seen. Dr. Howe thinks the Commissioners Will
be able TO present u report that VIII satisfy the
country
Republican Caucus-Omcers Of the Next Com
Rress.
The republican members OF the House OF Repre-
sentatves for the Forty Congress will hold
caucus the I'd OF March for the purpose Of noin-
mating candidates for officers Of the new House. SO
far there very few OF the members elect IN town.
that -, outside OF those who are members OF the
present Congress and have been reelected. The
indications are that Speaker Blaine the Clerk OF the
House, Mr.. Mcpherson, and the Doorkeeper, Captain
Buxton, viii all be reelected without opposition.
There are no candidates now In the ield against
them. The oflce OF Sergeant-at-A Arms has several
competitors. Colonel Ordway, the present incum.
bent il u candidate. He VIII be opposed by General
nerron, or Louisiana, Colonel Stokes and several
others. The candidates for Postmaster OF the House
are Colonel King. Of New York; Captain SHERWOOD,
of Michigan, and Coonei Hawkins, OF One. The
democrats win probably nominate Sam Cox, OF New
York, AZ their candidate for Speaker Thisis COM
pliment dearly priced by democrats In these days.
when they hold few positions under the national
government.
Forwarding business in tho senate.
a republican Senatorial caucus was held this
morning for the purpose Of arranging and deciding
The order Of business before the Senate 1t appears
that there are quite a number OF measures which
have been reported from the different committees
and are before the Senate for acticn The Senator's
having these matters In charge make an effort
nearly every morning to bring them before the Sem
ate, good deal OF time is wasted In a iruitless
effort give these various measures precedent 1t
was, therefore, deemed advisable that caucus
should be held and an understanding had to arrange
The order OF business. II was finally decided that
the appropriation bills should have precedent over
all other matters of legislation, and they are TO be
continued untl disposed Of IL was decided that the
Enforcement BIN, which passed the House some
days aeo, and which has important political bear
mgs, should be taken up Friday next and passed.
After that and the appropriation bills are disposed
OF any other really important measures will have
consideration. The impression is that very little OF
the large amount or business before the Senate VIII
be acted or az the present session.
The Feninn ESiies Formally Received by the
President.
Tie President gave .he Irish exi,es formal re-
ceptiou at the White House this morning. General
Burke, accompanied by his comrades--Dr Edward
Power, Captain JOHN Mcclure, John Dewey. Or.
Dennis Downing Mulcaby, Pagan, oLeary, captain
Harry = Muileda. f. Ellsworth, ST. Clair, Patrick
Welsh ana William +. Rountree-were intro
duced TO President Grant by Councilman
John F. Murray, of the Washington munlc!-
pa! government. Clarence &. Barton, Of
Washington: Michael Ryan, William F. Mcclure, OF
New York; Hugh Murray, OF Washington; NJ. E.
Liell and Thomas E. Urell. OF Brooklyn, ac-
compapied The exiles and al! were introduced 10
the President who shook the hands of The delega.
ton III q hearty manner. General Burke then
briefly addressed the President, stating that several
OF his comrades were still IN English prisons
and suffering great tortures rom their
jaors, who Were merely obeylng the brutal
orders of their superiors, which orders were dis
graceful in the nineteenth century, carried ont, as
they were. TO the EXTREMIST point. Burke spoke
in very feeling manner. The President asked If
there were any American citizens stl confined in
British dungeons and General Burke stated that
Colonel Richard Burke and Captain Patrick
Cend0n We're yet in the hands OF the
British government and were both American clti-
zens. General Grant stated that he would like to
have report OF the suerlngs Of the American citi-
zens written by General Burke and sent to him for
examination. He also added that nc would do
everything possible and in his power TO assist the
Irish Americans still confined prison. The exiles
and their friends then bade the President good day
and left the Executive Mansion.
The southern Pacific Railroad Bill.
The Senate Pacific Railroad Committee propose
holding meeting on Friday TO consider the House
amendments TO the Southern Pacific Railroad bill
1t Is understood that q majority OF the committee
the bill amended by the House, and there IS
disposition TO take ii up ana pass 1t at once The
opposition comes from parties interested in the side
roads, which are cur OF by the bill IN the House
Payment or the March Interest.
Secretary Boutwell, has ordered the payment of
the March interest Friday. the oath inst, without
rebate.
Patent 0ffice Report Illustrations.
The Congressional printer has Withdrawn the adver-
tsement for iithographing. &C., and for illustrating
patents consequently bills will be received and
opened on the 25th inst; but advertisement VIII
be issued calling for future bs for this work.
Amendment the ApporiiOnnscnt Bill.
lhe House Committee on the judiciary to-day
agreed upon The amendment OF the Apportionment
BILL which provides that those States which elect
their entire Legislature this year shall make the ap-
porlionment and those who do not elect thelLegis-
lature this year may postpone the apporonment till
next year.
FORTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.
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