The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-25
J. Bancroft Davis Appointed Assistant Secrc-
tary Of State, vice Hale
BEN BUTLER AND BUCKINGHAM.
The Little Claim the Pious Bowen Has and How
Ramsay Tried to Get 1t Settled for Him
Representative Roosevelt's Raps at
the District Government-MoreI In
vestigation Into the Pacific
Railroad Management.

WASHINGTON Jan. "a, 1873.
COIfax Absent from the Scnate-The
Fight Over the Pacific Naturalization
Butler and Buckinghmm-s'SO Much for
Buckinxha m?'-XVhO Is the Next Vic
tim OF Tiger Ames.
The smiling features OF COliaX did not grace the
Senate chamber to-day, and it was well for him
that he staid away as the whole afternoon was &C.
rupied in rehashes of the same Old statements about
the retention of the earnings Of the Pacific Rail-
roads for the transportation OF government pas
sengers and freight, to be applied to the pay
ment OF the interest their guaranteed
bonds. Trumbull was the only one of
the old champions OF the Union Pacific
who stood up in it's behalf, but Stewart fought
bravely for the Pacific Central Edmunds particu-
larry took the ground that the government has
been swindled, and should keep every copper it
can get hold OF, giving the companies the right TO
sue If they feel themselves aggrieved. The rail-
road advocates want to get their pay and let the
government sue them for 1t II the question Is to be
tested in the courts Had vote been taken the
railroads would have been beaten badly even had
Wilson. Harlan and Patterson voted for their
benefactors. But tonight lobby squad is at
work and no one can predict what the
result will be tomorrow. Meanwhile, misery
loves company, these Senators and their presiding
officer who have been the recipients Of Credit
Moblier stock and dividends rejoicing that
other Senator's names are freely mentioned
cipients OF the bounty of Ames and the advice of
Alley.
'Why does your House trouble Senators sou
asked the indignant Buckingham of Butler the
Bombardier.
my dear SENATOR blandly replied Benjamin f..
''f q Representative did open faro bank, you
should have kept your verdant Senators in their
own Chamber and not have permitted them to go
to the other end of the Capitol to fight the tiger"
Calling old Ames tiger was good. He hurried over
his victims last FALL but when they began to i'm
pose on him and try to make him scapegoat he
began to hit them with his paws, and the marks OF
his claws are deep. Who is the next victim Can
his name begin with John and end with sherman,
or end with Logan and begin with John? lmpos-
sIble. And yet everything is possible in Congress.
Let'the tiger trOt out fresh victims. Blood is de-
manded. and Poland II the rampage.
Bowen and DE Large, the south Caro-
lima Contestant Sent Adrift by the
H0use-The nagemeMt Of the Disc
trlct-PassaEe OF the Naval Appropriate
Jion Bill-The Sioux City Alleged
Frauds.
The report Of the Committee on Elections in the
case Of Bowen and De Large was up in the House
to-day, when thirty minutes was given TO c. c.
Bowen to state his case. Bowen Is man of middle
size, sallow complexion, black hair and
eyes, with regular and well cut features, and
a sharp, keen look. His voice is rather shrilI, with
= slightly nasal twang, and he commenced his
speech with the most perfect self-pOssessiOn, and
with no little dramatic effect. He had his papers
and books of reference the desk before him. and
when he got the moor he stopped Tor few mo-
ments and lOOked around the House. with an air
ehat said as plainly words Gentlemen,
1re you al! ready to hear the great
Bowen But very few members seemed
10 nay the slightest attention to him from the com
mcncemcnt to the close oil his speech. Notorious
congressman are becoming so plenty nowadays
that the notorious Bowen could even excite the
curiosity Of the delegate from Idaho. The only por-
ton OF BOwen's speech which attracted any atten-
ton was where he showed very clearly that the
Committee on Elections could nave reported this
case to the House last Spring just as well as now,
ana saved the $4,000 drawn as salary by
DE Large. Al the conclusion OF his speech a
sharp debate occurred between Hoar, Butler
and Rainey, the colored member who had the
hardwood to "go for' :. :. Cox last session
Rainey was not as fortunate in his defence OF his
cOOred brother as in his attack upon the funny
man OF the House. At the close the House upan,-
mOusly agreed to the report Of the committee de-
claring that neither Bowen nor De Large was en-.
titled to the seat.
TWO O'CLOCK to-day Delng set down Tor the
sderaton OF the affairs of this District, attempt
was made to postpone their consideration for
week, but Mr.. r. f. Roosevelt stoutly protested
against any further postponcment, declaring that
the most stupendous frauds had been practised
upon the people OF the District and insisting
up0n hearing, Ehich was finally granted,
when he proceeded TO pitch into the Board
81 Public Works in very practical and damaging
manner No reply was attempted to his charges,
though several questions put during his re.
marks.
Alter the passage OF some uninportant bills con
nccted with the District, the House resolved Itself
into Committee OF the Whole for the consideration
Of the Naval Appropriation bill, which was passed
without much discussion. save the clause extend.
ing the appointment to the Naval Academy to six
years instead OF four, as already exists. Mr. Hale
favored six years on the ground Of economy: and
Nj. Coburn opposed II, believing that the country
wonid need all our skilled sailors IN time. Con
grcssmen were not disposed to part with the privi-
legc OF appointing evOy four years, and Mr. Hale's
amendment was voted down. An amendment was
also offered instructing the Secretary of the Navy
to direct soundings TO be taken OF the route be-
tween san Francisco and Japan, with view TO
laying cable. THIS was opposed by William r.
Roberts, unless an amendment was admitted that
the work would not involve any expenditure This
was agreed TO, and The Naval Appropriation bill
was passed
The combined resolution offered yesterday by
stevenson and Randall, IN relation TO certain
northwestern railroads, was divided to-day, Steven
son somewhat modifying his and referring it 10
Po'and's Committee, and Randall ordering his 10
tue wilson Committee. 1t is understood that a
resolution will be offered ON Monday next ordering
an investigation into the Sioux City branch of the
Union Pacific, when 1t is confidently expected that
ain further Developments will be made OF n
character similar to that OF the Credit Mobiicr. II
y believed that several Congressional ipDocents