The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-04
WASHINGTON.
The Presidents War on Sen
at0r FentGn.
hanges in the New York Custom House-The
Joint High Commission Gastronomic Diplo-
macy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Decision in
the United States Supreme Court
WAsBINGroN, April 3, 1871.
Another Aasi-i<u kiux Bill.

WASHINGTON, April 3, 1871.
Another Aa;i-<m Ixiux Bill.
There was considerable private consultation to-
day among republican members OF the House in re-
gard to amendments TO the pending bill to enforce
the fourteenth amendment TO the constitution OF the
United States. Representative Bingham has pre-.
pared q substitute for the bill, on the basis OF that
heretofore introduced In the Senate by Mr.. Wilson,
for the protection OF persons resident within the
United States against unlawful combinations. II
provides that II two or more persons shall aid or
conspire, attempt by force to subvert or resist
the authority Of the constitution and laws OF the
United States or by force attempt to prevent or
abrdgc the due execution thereof; or II any
person attempt by force or Intimidation to
prevent or hinder any person In the free exercise
and enjoyment OF any right OF privilege granted
secred By the constitution Of the United States, or
shall injurc wound any person because OF the ex-
ercisc or enjoyment OF such right or privilege, or
destroy his property such person or persons shall
be held guilty of felony, ana on conviction shall be
sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one
year or more than twenty years, and subject to a
fine OF not less than $1,000 nor more than $4,000.
In a case Of killing the offender or offenders shall
suffer death. Whenever, in consequence of unlaw-
iul combinations or consplraces, it shall, In
the Judgment OF the President become i'm
practicable to enforce by the ordinary course of
judicial proceedings the provisions of this act, it
shall be lawful for the President to make procama.
ton theveOf and call for the militia Of such State in
which combinations exist, and also employ naval
and military force to suppress them. No person
shall be a grand or petit Juror In any court of
the United States, upon al inquiry, hearing or trial
under this act who cannot take the oath that he has
never, directly or indirectly counseed, ADVISED or
voluntarily aided such combination or conspiracy
talc ,o1I
pans and penalties declared against that crime.
substitute Is now in course of preparation,
which meets with the appreciation OF the Southern
republicans, prOposing:-First, that any State on
whose duty 1t is to afford equal protection TO
citizens shall. when he refuses or wrongfuliy
ncglects TO do so, lie liable in damages; second,
such officer Is also crimnally liable for the same
offence; third, any citizen or person who aids. adj
vses procures the neglect of such officer is liable
10 civil and criminal prosecution; fourth, the mar
sinai, in the execution OF the process or Wits. is
authorized 10 call on the posse cOnstdtus. II re-
sistance he made then apply to the President for
the calling ont Of the militia ana for the of the
army and navy. The prosecutions are to be In
United States Courts
Senator Blair'e Speech on Southern Affairs.
Senator Frank Blair, of Missouri, made speech
occupying four hours to-day in the Senate IN reply to
the speeches OF several republican Senators on the
condition Of the South. For some reason or other
Blair seems to be regarded by the republicans the
most important and formidable man on the demo-
cratic side. When lie speaks there seems to be
general desire TO answer MIN on the spot. Pro-
badly his distinction arises from the fact that
he was the democratic candidate for the Vice Presl.
dency IN 1868. At all events Blair always attracts
attention. His speech to-day was an arrangement Of
the Stale governments Of the South which have
been reconstructed under radical rule. 1t was cool,
calm and deliberate, and when the republicans at
tackled Blair OIL his Brodiead letter of 1868 he gave
notice that he was not the democratic party, but
that he spoke for himself. 1t Is understood that
Governor Morton will reply to Blair tomorrow
The President Declares War Against senator
Eenton-ChunGes In the New York Custom
House.
oiicer at New York, IN place OF Moses n. Grnncll,
and william A. Darling to he Appraiser OF Mcrchan-
disc. In place Of General Palmer, has created good
deal OF comment here among the kenton men. IL is
stated on good authority that the removal OF General
Palmer was consummated without consulting Secre-
tary Boutwell,, who regarded Palmer as one of the
ablest men under him. This is another blow ut
Fcnton but Il is set forth that the nominations were
made IN the interests or the harmony OF the repub
can party in New York. IL Is stated that
Fenton was notified that he must either
democratic party and have all his friends removed
from onlce. Fcuton refused TO capitulale; hence
the slaughter Of Ills friends. The federal patronage
OF the state mas now been turned over 10 Conkling
with the understanding that he Will manipulate the
New York delegation TO the National Republican
Convention IN 1872 in the interests Of Grant.
The Report Of the IT. Domingo Commits
sioncrs
is not vet ready TO be sent to Congress. SO ar from
pressing the question OF anncxation as asserted in
some newspapers, the President will, In u briei
message transmitting the report TO Congress- recon-
mend that no action be taken DUNG the present
session.
H.. Health of the Pre- sident.
TIE President was slightly indisposed to-day. He
obliged TO suspend the transaction Of business
and he limited his interviews to Ben Wade, Judge
Burton and Commissioner Pleasonton.
Hurrying Up the Reports from Internal
Revenue Oficers.
As the Secretary Of the Treasury deems the statis
teal information Of the cost OF collecting the inter-
nal revenue important to Congress in shaping future
legislation at the next session, the Filth Auditor,
VINO has the settlement OF this class OF accounts has
issued circular OF instructions in which he says
In order 10 secure the adjustment or accounts OF
officers of The internal revenue In time to have the
books posted and table OF expenses made up and
printed in the regular annual report OF the Filth
Auditor, revenue officers are notified OF the neces
slty Of giving spccai aitentiOh 10 forwarding their
accounts for the quarter ending June 80 1871 to the
Commissioner OF Internal revenue Immediately alter
The close OF thelpresent fiscal year. The delay here
tofore IN promptly forwarding these accounts has
rendered 1t impossible for the Secretary to furnish
Congress with this statistical information.
The cost Of collecting the income tax Will he ex-
hbited in the tabular statement In his next annual
report
The Joint High Commission Goius Ia Work
In Earnest.
The Joint High Commission were In session to-day
at the State Department for several hours ADJOURN
Ing about four O'Clock. IL has been the custom OF
Earl lie Grey to give two or three dinners every
week since The Engsh Commissioners arrIycd In