The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-23
relation to returns Of savings banks ana inssi,u-

BE II enacted, &C., That the returns required by
law OF deposts OF associations or COMPANIES known
funds or savings institutions Tor the six months
next preceding the LIST day OF January. 1873 shall
mon such deposits Tor said period o. six months
shall be the same as II the act entitled "Act to re-
duce duties on imports and TO reduce internal taxes
had. except where otherwise therein provided
taken effect on the 1t day OF July, 1872
Both these bills and number OF others, merely
duplicates. are before the Ways and Means Com
mittee, which as yet has not considered them.
The Fight for the Congressional Report
ing and Printing
The Printing Committees OF the two houses met
in joint session to-day to discuss who shall report
and print the debates for the coming three con-
crosses. Government Printer Clapp who Is one Of
Fenton's proteges wants to carry this great job to
his establishment as it will give him the employ
ment OF dity or sixty hands as patronage where
with to secure his retention in ONCE. But 1t is
well known here that II this Is done the expense
will be enormous while the work cannot be SO
faithfully executed as by private persons. WI.
Murtagh proprietor Of the Republican, Is the
lowest bona Lde bidder, and Is backed by Mr.. Shep-
perd, Governor Cooke and other rich men. Mean
while, Bailey q Rives want to extend their con-
tract and go on with the work.
The Cotton Tax.
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postponed the subject ofrefunding the cotton tax
until after Mr. Becks bill Is printed This bill EN-
bodies the views OF the subcommittee appointed
by the Ways and Means Committee to consider the
subject. ta uD
The United States md Venexueln Steam
ship Subsidy.
The Senate Committee on Commerce gave
special hearing today to parties interested in the
United States and Venezuela Steamship Company
bill. providing for subsidy Of 100000 per year.
Samuel II. Randall, Of New York, attorney for the
company, addressed the committee. furnishing
statistics in reference to our commerce with Vene-
zuela and the adjoining republics.
The Title to the st. Mary's Canal.
The Senate Committee on Commerce to-day
voted to report bill providing for q transfer Of
the title to the st. Marys Fall Canal from the State
OF Michigan to the United States as soon as the
tolls of the said canal shall have reimbursed the
State for its expenditures thereon. 1t is under
stood to be the purpose Of the government to
enlarge and otherwise improve this canal alter
acquiring possession.
The Louisiana Investig alton.
In the Committee on Privileges and Elections
the Investigation into the Louisiana contested Sem
atorshp commenced. Mr.. Ray was sworn and ex-
amined by the committee and was cross examined
by Mr. Mcmillan as to- the manner and date Of
Messrs. Ray and Mcmillan will consult friends re-
spectivey and name representatives tomorrow.
The committee then adjourned until eleven
O'Clock tomorrow.
The Geneva Award.
The House Judiciary Committee to-day consid-
cred General Buffers bill to distribute the Geneva
award, and agreed upon the principal features
thereof. The bill will be reported to the House
now by General Butler, who will ask that 1t be
recommtted to the committee to be perfected.
Acts OF Congress Signed by the President.
The President to-day signed the following acts
of Congress An act authorizing the First National
Bank Of Newman, Georgia, to change its name and
location; an act authorizing the removal OF restrc-
tons upon the alienation Of the Miami Indian
lands in the State OF Kansas; an act regulating the
compensation Of the members and officers OF the
legislative assemblies Of the several Territories Of
the United States and limiting the duration OF the
session OF said assemblies; act providing for the
payment of loyal citizens of Loudon county, vir-
ginia, herein named, for their property taken by
the military authorities Of the United States.
C.. X. Garrison and His Opinion Of Com
gressiOnal Virtue.
The statement in these columns few days ago,
to the effect that c. K. Garrison in his testimony
before Poand's committee had asserted that he
believed every other Congressman was scoundreb
is calculated to misrepresent the testimony OF that
gentleman. In justice to him it should be said,
that when Poland asked him what was his opinion,
he merely remarked, 'Well, gentlemen, you know
cannot give opinion in the matter, for 1 know
nothing about it, except from hearsay or what is
in the newspapers, and If should believe half that
appears In the newspapers would have to believe
one-half OF you gentlemen to be scoundrels" This
remark was made in playful way, and places his
| statement in very different light
Lighthouse Keepers To BE Appointed by
/ the Board Hereafter.
| Secretary Boutwell, to-day. informed the Secre-
! tary OF the Lighthouse Board that hereafter the
| Board should have control Of the appointment Of
| lighthouse keepers. These appointments have been
controlled by political influence
Burnside and III. Australian Line Of
-,r-,a..,s,. q, 49, steamsrs.
General burnside appeared to-day before the
| Senate Postal Committee and opened his batteries
| suuarely on the Webb line Of steamers, between
San Francisco, Honolulu, Australia and New Zea-
| land II is understood that Colonel Tom Scott is
| allied with Burnside, and the two make o strong
team. -,Ay
| A Hint for the Marine Insurance COM
| panies.
| why don't the insurance companies who lost by
| the depredations of the Aabams. and other Con-
| federate cruisers send confidential man here to
retain as counsel some OF thosc legal Congressman
who are now making o show Of fight against
awarding those Companies anything? why not
retain them 60 Once
Gil%ers <onsring to Blow "t the In"u-
gurauon h"''
Patrick Sarsfeld Gilmore, having blown out Bos-
/ ton at his grand Coliseum festivals, now wants TO
bring his band here and furnish the music for the
inauguration ball. which the local toot horns don't
fancy and against which they protest
The Albany Burgess Corps at the White
| House.
A delegation of the Albany Burgess Corps was In
this city to-day and paid its respects to Presi
dent Grant and Governor Cooke. This military
organization will take active part in the forth
coming Presidential Inauguration exercises.
| Visitors at the White House.