The New York herald., 1873-12-20
NEW SATURDAY SUPPLEMENT-

win II is anticipated, create quite discussion as
to the obligations Of the Pacific railroads and the
management OF them. It is said that an invcst-
cation into the analrs OF the Central Pacific Rail-
road would produce some very startling dis-
closures. Its directors from being men OF CON-
paratively moderate means, have all become enor-
mousy wealthy and its political influence, IL Is
alleged, has been so great as virtually ior some
years past to control the Legislature OF California
and its Senators and Congressional Representa-
tives.
HOwArd's Case In Cor tttce-Ihe White-
wash Not Yet Mixed.
The House Committee on Military Affairs to-day
heard what Secretary Beiknap had TO say why
General O. O. Howard should not be investigated
by the War Department. An hour was passed IN
listening TO Mr. Beknap's opinions, and In the alb
sence OF Mr.. Coburn, the committee, by vote OF
| TO 4 agreed 20 report resolution TO tne
| House. requesting the President to appoint court
OF inquiry, consisting OF i've Officers OF the army,
| TO examine the charges made against General
| howard. When Mr.. Coburn heard OF the
| action OF his military force he waxed
wrathy, but reported the resolution and
asked that it might be recommitted, as it did
not suit his views. He said he had not been able
TO mix the whitewash to proper consistency. or
words 10 that effect Ben r. Butler thought that
at least there should be three orgader generals IN
the Court who had served with colored troops. The
House ordered this resolution TO be recommitted
to the Military committee, where 1t Will probably
be stranged to death by the defenders OF Christian
statesmen and CHRISTIAN soldiers
An Investigating Committee to Take
Testimony mt New Orleans in the Durell
Case.
The House Committee on the judiciary named
Messrs. J. NJ. Wilson, Frey and Eldridge as sub
committee to proceed to New Orleans and take
testimony in the OF Judge Duren, who is
charged with gross violations OF law, and whose
impeachment is demanded. This investigation
seriously affects the interests OF one Pinchback,
whose ambition is be United States Senator, and
whose pre- vious record malicious people are dis
posed to say should entitle him to instant admis-
sion into the Senate Senator'S are a little choice
about their associates and prefer to choose their
company deliberately. 1t is understood that Mr..
Wilson opjected to any blackmailers accompanying
the committee, that business having been discred-
itably carried on by parties who visited New Or
leans with the Scoheld Committee two years ago.
and who successfully 'bled," on the plea Of indu-
ence. prominent federal and State officials
Tom Scott's Present Little Railroad
Schemc-The Change in the Times
Makes 1t Hard Work for Him.
Tom Scott and staff were floating about the
lobby Of the House to-day, cathechizing members
as to the prospect of getting bill through guar
anteeing the interest on the bonds OF the Texas
Pacific Railroad. goody number OF members
have been seen. The Congressional Dictator is
not disposed to swamp his scheme, and does not
seem to be very sanguine OF success. 1t takes
more time to see 290 members than it did when
the House was not so large by 90 Besides prom
ises to pay do not appear as potent as checks and
harps' on the woodbine and sit down on the Cap
itol steps and sigh for victory.
Buffers Civil Rights Bill and the Choir
penning Claim.
The two principal measures before the House to-
day were Buffers Civil Rights bill and the Chor.
penning claim. Mr. Beck, oil Kentucky-who, it is
claimed, was formerly slave overseer-attacked
the Civil Rights bill in vigorous manner, and said
all manner of evil against the negro. Mr. Rainey,
Of South Carolina-formery siave-replied to MI.
Beck in calm yet iorcible manner. The bill goes
over until alter the holidays when Alexander II.
stephens proposes TO say something on the SUBJ
ject. The old claim of Chorpennng was presented
by Mr.. Cessna in behalf OF the leading citizens OF
Somerset county, Pennsylvania, where the peti-
tioner lives. Mr. Cessna did not hesitate to say
1 that when the claim was last presented Mr.. Dawes
! did not act squarely. OF course. Mr.. Dawes was
| highly indignant and made one OF has usual de.
clamatory replies. Mr.. Beck joined in the discus
son. which lively while IL lasted. The matter
was referred TO the Judiciary Committee, and after
tile holiday recess Mr.. Cessna proposes to have
justice done If it takes all summer.
The Bankruptcy Bill.
The Senate Committee on the judiciary to-day
considered the House Bankrupt bill.
The Ways and Means Committee Discuss
the Financial Difficulty.
The Ways and Means Committee this morning
had some talk about Mr.. Kelley's resolution, and
also considered the bill for the relief of Treasurer
Hllhouse, OF New York, but took no action, and
Will do nothing further until after the holidays.
United Action for Cheap Transporta-
tion.
call is being numerously signed by members OF
Congress, headed by Representative McNuta, OF
Illinois, and Representative Harris, OF Virginia,
looking to q union Of the members OF the North
west and the South, for the purpose or uniting
those sections on the question OF cheap transporta
ton from the West to the Atlantic seaboard.
Representatives on the first Saturday alter the
cess.
A Warning from the Secretary OF the
Interior to His Subalterns.
The following was issIel to-day
STATE DEPARTMENT, I
WASHINGTON. Dec. 19 1873.
From and after the lst OF January, 1874, the
other oficer under the controi OF this department.
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