New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
THE ADJOURNMENT QUEsTION-CLAIM BILLS
PASSED BY THE HOUSE-NEW UNITED STATES
BONDS FOR THOSE DEFACED OR DESTROYED
"A "JoBp PASSED THROUGH THE SENATE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNRI

A "JoBn PASSED THROUGH THE SENATE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNRI
WASHINGTON, May 49, 1872.
Mr. Sherman called up in the Senate, on Saturday
morning. his resolution introduced the day before,
quesng the House of Representatives to return to the
Senate the resolution passed JAM &C. relative to the ad
iournment OF Congress Mr.. Sherman gave his reason
for pressing this resolution that he did not wish to have
dscordan resolutions OF the two Houses upon the sub
ject OF adjournment and that soon as he was sure OF
the passage of the bill to reduce taxes, he should be
willing to pass the House resolutions Opposition was
made by Messrs. Blair. Casserly, aud TruInbul, the
| last OF whom explained why he was opposed to the
resolution Of adjournment when 1t was passed and why
he was in favor OF standing by 1t nOw He called aten-
ton TO unlucky expression made by Mr. Sherman on
Friday that matter Of course the Senate ought TO
have control of the question OF adjournment. Why,"
he said matter Of course that the Senate should
have control Of the question Of adjournment any more
than the Housei Are we anything more than
coordinate branch Of tho Legislative DepartmentP
Mr.. Morton disclaimed that he had any
partisan purpose introducing this resolution early in
the session. in desiring its return at this nne lie
said that was not done upon consultation with any
member of the Senate; so far as he remembered nc
offered il on his own judgment, because he was unWi
unc 70 have Congress sit here during the Sum-
mer It may be remembered that, notwithstand-
ing Mr. Morton's assertions, it was currently
reported at the Capitol as early the first or second
week of the session. that he intended 10 introduce such
n resolution and that when IL finally before the
senate there was a tacit agreement among the Admin
istraton Senator'S only to vote against amendments
Of every kind which might offered the resolution,
Int not to debate il at an Themselves The resolution
was finally adopted, all the Liberal RepuDncans ana
Democrats voting against IT. When 1t went TO the
House objection was made TO acting upon 1t at once,
and il was therefore laid upon the table untl tO-
morrow. The Army Appropriation Dill was nhaly
nassed in the Senate yesterday. The only debate OF much
interest was amendments offered by dlHerent Seua-
tors for the purpose of securing TO the United states inc
navment of soe the overdue interest on the racine
Railroad bonds. These amendments W. were n,rth h
section Of the Army Appropriation bill OF last
year; another TO forbid the secretary, Oh c tne
Treasury to pay any railroad compensation Tor GOV
ernInent transportation As long as any interest on ts
bonds in arrears Al these d obap and MERE
either defeated or laid on the table Last weeks eA
perience seems show that at least two OF the greas
about twothrds OF the Senate Oh any proposition ney
may bring forward.
s,turday,s session in the House was devoted to bust
ness reported from the Committee on Claims number
Of bills for the benefit of private claimants were passed.
the most important which one providing for pay
men OF claims allowed by what known as the Southern
Claims Commission for quartermaster ana commlssary
stores furnished to the Union army by loyal persons
residing i'm the South The entire amount appropriated
NV the bill was about s35OOO Tho Senate bill for the
relief of Dr. j. Milton Best OF Paducah, Ky was passed.
after considerable debate. Dr. Bests case Is proDap
tho best known of any private claim that has
been before Congress for many years. de
was a physician living in Padueah, OF most
devoted LOYALTY, and rendered important service
IN the Union cause He owned fine house III the OUT
skirts OF the city, which destroyed by order OF the
commander of the Union forces when the place was a'
tackled by the Rebels under Forrest In order 10 get
%, rho euns OF the fortihcatons and to prevent the
Rebels taxing shelter in the building Since the close OF
the war DR. Best has made constant effort to obtain com
nensaton for his property The case mas come up IN
IA on he d
the session expired an hour or two 100 soon q.
time bill actually passed 6oth Ssnt SI Nv msaRs
to the President for his approval Inc amount Oh Jam
ages proved was over I but Ine poDposed
lest 10 would open the door to ~ multtuae on Claims
OF & iess nd pTobby still more, feeling that
treated with ngratitude and injustice Dy tne DoFeLn
ment broke down Dr. Bests health ana spirits he has
Of late held some small appointment IN Washington ana
his carewOrn Dut patient face has long Deeh W
freGuenters OF the galleries OF Congress Mr Dawes
intends 10 ask the House allow hour tomorrow for
explanation Of the internal revenue portion OF Tue an
and TaI bl and sit until the bill is completed tneTe
will be an effort made reduce the tobacco tax 10 10
cents per pound and the provisions for aboshing the
strongly opposed. None of the other feaures OF the
bill are expected to call forth much opposition o9ie &
srae Yea and Nay votes are demanded IN IN tne Oart
upon many of the amendments made TO the tarn par
of the bin in Committee OF the Wnoe @ ~ no, -, ihe bill
tomorrow; another day might finish It, however.
hill OF considerable Importance TO persons who nave
lost bonds by fire other means was passed ih .e son
ate Yesterday It provides that whenever IL snail
10 the Secretary OF the Treasury by clear ana
uneguvocal proof, that any United sIates Donu has nas
without bad faith upon the part OF tIe owner oeeh
desroyed wholly part, or so deIaeeu as 10 impair
its value TO the holder the secretary sn, uaer Ger
tain restrictions issue duplicate Oh sueh poho Vi 'ne
same date ~
Abl that has all the appearance OF Job was qui-
etly slipped through the Senate last week. II pro-
ydes for the appointment OF Board OF Commits
TO ascertain the damage suffered by the settlers
who went upon Land granted 10 the state OF
- o., ,n,.,naI mproyeueIts. Ia The belief that the