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.

senate Over the New York Appointments
MIR. Grinnelps Services to the Republican
Party-AnOther Set Back for tho Adminis-
tration.
There was an executive session Of two hours In
the Senate to-day over the New York nominations,
hut no vote was reached. Senator Fenton depre-
Gated the course OF the PresidenC In removing capa-
BILE officers and good republicans, but he wished It
that he had nothing personally against
the gentlemen who were nominated to succeed
Messrs. Grinnel 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, nor dd 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
efficient and trustworthy. There were charges
preferred against them, either Of an official p0nt-
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 letter
written by Governor Boutwell,, speaking In high
terms or General Palmer officer.
Senator Conkling took the ground that the Presi-
dent was the custodian and distributor OF the pub
lie patronage, and that he ought to be the best
Judge of the 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 he
would shower his fayors upon his opponents and
neglect his friends This would be suicidal. He
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 adminisra
ton IN the Senate to support the nominations made
by the President except there were objections as to
fitness against the persons nominated.
Speeches against thel course OF the President In
removing Grlnnell and Palmer were made by Sena-
tors Patterson, Wilson, Schurz and Others. 1t Ia
stated that had the Senate reached q 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 q vote, and
the indications were so unpromising that he
moved an adjournment. There was paper
exhibited in executive session showing that In 1858
Grnnell raised 900 for the election OF Grant and
Cofax. This was put In as proof OF Grinnelps de-
vOton to the party. 1t Is headed by Grinnell,
himself and then follows list OF gentle
men who subscribed at his solicitation, with
the sum which each man subscribed set
another paper showing what Grnne!l had person
ally given the party and the administration. It
amounts to sum equal to all that Grinncll has
received as Collector OF Customs and as Naval
0ficer,' In the way OF salaries. The impression Ii
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 Of the Ku Kiux Biil-An Unwelcome
Pill for the Democracy.
The Ku Kux bill as 1t finally passed the House
to-day Is regarded as q very strong measure much
stronger than the most radical among the erubli-
expected to secure. 1t confers upon the Presi-
dent ample power 70 use the military and to
pend the operation OF the writ OF habeas corpus
when he deems 1t expedient ana necessary.
When the democrats saw that they were
being hedged IN by strong measure
some Of them attempted to break the agree
ment made at the outstart, to Wit, that after
full debate there should be no 1libusiering. FL
dridRe OF Wisconsin, led in this and made motion
to adjourn just 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,
those who had during the debate spoken against
certain features OF the bill voting for 1t. When
the passage OF the bill was finally announced
the republicans set up triumphant shout
Speaker restored order. The democracy are greatly
demorazed 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. II Is thought both Will
adjourn on Friday week.
General Bnticr's New Amnesty Bill.
General Butler has prepared an Amnesty bill lib
eral In Its provisions, which will relieve nearly all
from political disabilities. Two or three classes
only VIII be excepted. There are now, 1t Is estima-
TEL about 100000 persons in the South disqualified
from holding oflice under the fourteenth amend
ment to the constitution. IL Is probable the bill Will
be introduced on Monday next.
The Herald ms IA 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 dcmorallzing the radical party. To-
day Senator Davis, OF Kentucky had read by the
Secretary of the Senate the HERALD's account OF
the personal difficulty between himself and Ben
Butler. THIS he made the text or personal expla-
nation, which proved to be new assault upon But
Ter. Carrot corroborated the HERALDs report In
all Its essential features. He did not think Butler
called him "a damned Old fool" as stated by the
HERALD, put ne might not nave heard hln All the
parties to the aair agree that Butler spoke 10 Gar
ret In the manner stated by the HERALD.
Assignments in the Revenue Marine Service.
Tue Secretary OF the Treasury Las made the
following assignments OF Second Lieutenants OF
the United States revenue marine:--
Lieutenant Walton OF the Resoll,e, 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 Vigant, Eastport Me;
Lieutenant Mackntirc VINO has been waiting orders.
to the Resouie. nc Key Wess Lieutenant OTIS who
mas been waiting orders, TO the RELIEF, Lieutenant
Howard OF the Nansemoni, to the Noltlerner, at
Baltimore; Lieutenant Sturrls, u the Northensr,
to the Campbell, at New London; Lieutenant Bars
tow, 60 the Sanseinond; Lieutenant AigoTe, oil the
Campbell, placed on waiting orders.
DEATH or WILLIAM j. RISE. The JOURNALIST