The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-06
WASHING on.
Cameron Springing a Mine on the
"SOrehead" Faction.
The French Arms Inquiry Com
mittee Balloted For.
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THE DEFICIENCY BILL.
How a COlOred Congressman Knocked
Cox Into a Cooked Hat.
RAINEY Of SOUTH CAR0LINA'S SPEECH.
The Goat Island Job on the Horns
of Opposition.
JJNSOPHlSTTCA TED OECTCE.SCEKERS
RAINEY OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S SPEECH.
UNsOPHlSTTCATED OFFICE-SEEKERS.
The New York Central Taxable Scrip QueS-
ton Settled.

WASHINGTON, March s, 1872.
Tho French Arm Snlcs Commit ee- JumerOn's
spring Gum.
The only special feature In the proceedings OF the
Senate to-day was the selection OF the special COM
mttce TO Investigate the sale OF the Old guns OF the
Ordnance Department A resolution for the selec-
tiOi Of this committee was introduced last week,
with Mr. Sumner as chairman. Mr.. Sumner re-
fused to serve, and the Trumbul rlpton-Schurz
faction made a demand for the placing OF Schurz
ON the committee. This the administration
senators absolutely refused to do. Ihey could trust
Mr. Sumner and were Wiling to abide by the de-
csion Of so strong an anti-administraton man as
General Logan. hut, rather than take Schurz or
Upton, they would prefer committee composed
entirely Of democrats. The refusal OF Mr. Sumner
and Mr.. Sherman to serve rendered 1t necessary
that careful selection be made to fill the vacan-
ces ana to this end the resolution was laid the
table temporarily.
To-day Senator Cameron suddenly rose and
moved that the Senate proceed In The legal way 10
select the committee. THIS meant that the commit
tee should be CHOSEN by ballot. The TrumDull-
Tipton-Schurz crowd didn't seem to understand the
motion, and showed signs OF launching into another
long debate, but the rules prevented such
lamity. ana The balloting was proceeded WITH The
administration Senators had their nckct ready, con-
sisting OF Hamin, Carpenter, Sawyer Logan,
Ames Harlan and Stevenson. The other side were
all at sea rs TO ticket, but Trumbull called
Casserly and had MIN tell his democratic col
leagues to make sure OF Schurz and Logan. The
result was the selection the administration ticket
as given above. Logan pOed the highest vote. and
Stevenson, the democratic member came next ON
the lsr. Alter the commit ee was announced, Ste.
vcnson asked to De excused and that Schurz be
given his place. the democratic Senators being per.
fectly willing TO trust the fortunes OF their party
with the Missouri Senator. The request was voted
down and Mr. Schurz remains or the committee.
The result il bitter disappointment 10
Mr.. Trumbu. lie had speech prepared
at which he would make such charges
as would browbeat and force the majority
70 give way 10 the demand for Schurz; but the sly
Old wirepuller Cameron was too sharp for him and
spoiled ms little game. Under the rules the COM
mrtee win choose its own CHAIRMAN. Senator Ham.
lin viii undoubtedly be the man.
The Central Pacific Land Grant I'm San Fran.
cisco HardOr-A stubborn Fight Expected
The iIembcr from south Cardinals sensa.
ti0n.
There was another land grant railroad job excite
mentin the House to-day over bill reported from
the Committee on Pacific Railroads. by Mr. Wheeler,
or New York, giving to the Central Pacific Railroad
0ne-haif Of Yerba Buena, or Goat Island, in the
harbor OF San Francisco. Enough discussion
was had upon thus measure to bring out
the fact that 1t is strongly supported, and
also that 1t will meet with strong opposition
There Is strong lobby behind It,. managed
mostly by Dick Francnott, and is one Of the big
gest jobs Of the session. The bill proposes to give
away 100 acres OF land for the benefit Of this com.
pany, and vet the supporters OF the measure de.
clare there Is no grant OF land In It,
Mr. CODurn, OF Indiana offered an amendment
that the land should be surveyed by Typographical
engineers OF the government, reservng such por.
tons decided Dy such survey to be necessary
for military forfcatlons, and put the rest OF the
land into the market, giving All opportunity
for fair play to all railroad companies wishing to
purchase. BY an arrangement between the friends
and opponents Of the bill 1t went until OInor-
row, wnen the discussion will be limited to three
hours and the previous question called at the ex.
plraton OF that time. Tne job includes not only the
possession OF the island, to the PROBABLE deiriment
or the harDOr, but 1t Is attempt OF two great cor
p0ratIons, was shown by Mr.. Cox. 10 control the
Pacific trade, to the detriment OF the whole country.
Decidedly the greatest sensation Of tile season
was created to-day by speech OF MIR. Ralney, the
coOred member IRON South Carolina. Mr.. Duke,
OF Virginia. offered dn amendment to the Deficiency
bill. striking out the appropriation TO carry out the
provisions or the Ku Klux act, upon The merits OF
which the usual discussion arose. MIR. Cox, OF New
York, III remarks intended 10 be complimentary to
the coored members, complained that their voices
had not been heard for the deverance OF
CUBA nor had they assisted him In gaining
amnesty. In the course OF his remarks he
criticised severely the course Of the blacks in
South Carolina Mr.. Rainey saw the opportunity
for few well chosen sentences, and was quick to
avail himself OF IT. The member from south Caro-
lima is a ineooKing almost handsome man.
When he rose to speak quiet followed the confusion
and noise consequent upon the effort Of several
members to get the floor, and for fifteen minutes or
more Mr.. Ralney, the representative " a race who
ten years ago were not allowed within the walls OF
the Capitol, except IN the capacity OF servants,
spoke In vndcati0n or his race against the asper-
sions of the member from New York. His manner
was dignilcd, his words were well chosen,
and his points exceedingly well made. lie re-
minded Mr.. Cox OF the Way his party had voted on
all the great questions which had been up from
time 10 time for enfrancn sement OF the coiored
people, and asked, with emphasis, how the democ-
racy would vote on the question Of civil rights
when 1t comes up for action In the House. ''You
will then," SAID he. shave an opportunity TO snow
whether you are our friends or notn He was sew.
eral times applauded by members on the floor ana
visitors in the galleries, and evidently won the
sympathy and respect CT both sides OF the House by
his manly, temperate anu able effort When Mr.
Ralney closed he was warmly congratulated by
many members, and he received these expressions
oil approval modestly, while his lace wore pleased
expression.
The hour OF half.past four having peen provided
Tor yesterday as the time for the until eleven
O'Clock on Wednesday, the time appointed for the
reception by the House OF the japanese Embassy