The New York herald., 1872-05-24
THREATENED BOLT AT BALTIMORE
The Last Of the General Appropriation
Bills Passed by the House.
Prospects of Further Tariff
Reduction.
WASHINGTON, May %, 1872.
GTeekcy and tho Observation-Disclosures
bolt mt BALTIMORE

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The democracy, judging from its representative in
Congress- was never before subjected TO such yari-
ancc OF opinion. II is split up beyond recognition
Even the raying cry, which 1t is acknowledged Is
in the mouths OF the majority, 'Wat for the decI-
sion OF the Baltimore Convention" does not as
suage the wrath OF the minority, who are vio-
lently opposed to Greeley as to threaten TO
bolt the ticket If his nomination is ratified. 1t
Is true that mis- letter OF acceptance has
created diversion in his favor, and has
made decided impression on the minds OF some
OF the Southern members OF tho party Ii Ia
safe TO say that he has reganed some OF the
strength which was leaving him IN that section,
and a number OF Southerners who hesltated before
are now moro pronounced In his favor. Not the
least among these is Representative Soss active
Alabama POLITICIAN who formerly denounced the
Cincinnati Convention rs a humbug, and who now
declares 1t to he his purpose to advocate Greeey's
nomination at Baltimore. He qualities this declara-
tion, however, by the assertion that, being demo-
crat, he Will abide by the result OF the Convention
OF MS party, whatever 1T may be. representative
J. J. Davis, of West Virginia, who few days ago
authorized the announcement of his unequlvocal
and uncompromising opposition to Greeley is
now, with Pierce, M. b. Young of Georgia,
and several Others of equally earnst democratic
proclivties, engaged in efforts to organize sul
threatened bolt IL their desires are not needed.
On the other hand, all the stories about General
Grants withdrawal, or the substitution of some
died out, and the only question of difference in the
republican ranksis regarding the selection TO be
made for Vice President. II Is acknowledged on this
point that Mr. Colfax will show tho greatest
strength on the first ballot, but 1t Is agreed chat II
he is not then nominated Mr.. Wilson, who is the
second choice OF quite a number OF delegations viii
develop sufficient strength to make him formd-
able candidate.
Rosy Republican Forecasts for Virginia
and Illinois.
Among the visitors at the Executive Mansion
to-day were Senator Lewis OF Virginia, accom-
panied by Mr.. Senna Of Fredericksburg, a delegate
to the Philadelphia Convention. Political topics
were discussed, and Mr.. SIENNA said that between
the nominee OF the Philadelphia Convention and
Mr.. Greeley he was sure Virginia would 90 for the
regular republican ticket by 10000 majority The
President remarked that Virginia OF the
States not counted in the republican list and II
gained would certainly assure the success OF the
party at the next election.
The President received to-day telegram from
Springfield. to the effect that Illinois would give
5O0O0 majority for the Philadelphia nominee. IL also
stated that the State Convention held yesterday
was the largest In the number Of delegates that
was ever held in Illinois Trumbull's influence was
nowhere. "a
The Tariff Bill.
The Senate Finance Committee has so far COM
pleted its consideration of the House Tarin bill
as to make it almost certain that it will be re-
ported tomorrow. Numerous changes have been
made in the direction OF further reduction, which
will occasion much debate, and the subject WILL as
usual find itself committed TO the tender merces
of a conference committee.
Secretary Boutwell, was before the Committee to-
day In consultation on the tariff and revenue.
The sundry Civil Appropriation Bill
Passed by the HOuse-The Adjourn
ment.
The proceedings In the House to-day were with
out interest most of the time being consumed by
the consideration OF the Sundry Civil Appropriation
bill In Committee OF the Whole, which was finally
reported and passed under suspension OF the
rules. Some time was wasted In talk about re-
moval from an insignificant cerkship, and General
Farnsworth made personal explanation in regard
to the charges against Supervising Architect Null
lett. Outside OF these minor matters nothing was
done, and the business Of the session does not seem
to be progressing as rapidly as the approaching ad-
journmcnt makes desirable. IL Is now believed
that the session Will DO extended Till the Sd OF
June, the business in both houses seeming to make
this necessity.
Income Tax on Railroad Dividends.
The House Committee on Ways and Means has
postponed until the next session OF Congress any
action on the bill TO refn9b to railroad and other
corporations the amount collected from them
under the Income Tax law About s5,00o,0o0 are
said to be involved in the question.
Making Uniform the Election Law.
The President has approved the act amendatory
OF the Election law. 1t provides that all votes for
representatives in Congress shall hereafter be by
written printed ballot, any law OF any State to
the contrary notwithstanding. This section Is not
TO apply to any State voting otherwise whose cleo
tons for such representatives shall occur previous
to the regular meeting Of its Legislature next after
the approval Of this act.
The Kansas Scnotorships.
The committee which has had under considera-
ton the charges against Senator'S Pomeroy and
Caldwell, OF Kansas, has decided to report unani-
mously that the allegations against Senator Pome-
roy are entirely unsustained by any proof In his
case the report is made up ana signed By the mem
bers OF the committee SO far as the investigation
has progressed In Caldwell's case a ike result Is
anticipated.
The Northwestern Boundary.
Archibald Campbell late OF the Northwestern
Boundary Commission, has been appointed United
States Commissioner to run, In conjunction with
Brltlsh Olnccls, tue northern boundary OF the
United states from Lake Superior to the Lake oil
the Woods. The scientific duties Of the Boundary
Commission will, under the act providing for the
survey of the boundary, be entrusted to several
engineer officers Of the army.
Presidential Nominations.
The President sent the following nominations TO
the Senate to-day
Henry p. Harvey, TO be assistant surgeon In the
navy: Lieutenant Commander George Dewey, 70
be commander; Masters u. Il. Ingersoll ana kooers
NJ u. Brown TO be cutenants and large nuAiDe'
oil cnsigns to be masters In the navy
Presidential Approvais.
The President to-day signed the Naval Approprla-
tlon Bill also an act defining and inniuhs tho ap'
preparation OF certain moneys lot ,ne pep'a
tion. issue and reissue OF unlted states
so,nr,,ios. an net to provide fer tho hold.
ina of United states circnit Court
in the city OF Toledo; an act making appropra'
,Ions for the support OF the United states Military
Academy for the next fiscal year; an act to estab-
I rf fiff Anl IN