The New York herald., 1873-12-12


cordance with the feeling Of the country. Mr. Dun
nell, OF Minnesota, said he had been directed 10
vote for law repeating ali increase made last ses-
ion; therefore he should sustain the minority BILL
Mr.. Grassland, OF Kentucky, wac the next man
who amused the House by his observations. He
boldly declared that the great CRY raised about the
grab was made by those who wanted our seats.
He took the incre ased pay and couldn't return IL II
ne would and, SO help him God, he wouldn't II ne
could, which asser t0n was received with shouts OF
laughter. He paid his respects to Mr. Cox, wnom
he designated as his friend Dew Drop" After
stating that Cunset mad been the author OF great
deal OF wise and good legislation In Congress
he said he would read one OF the bills OF which the
gentleman was the author. He then quoted an
order introduced by Mr.. Cox changing the name OF
the ship "Industry'' to civilian H. Tweed" This
was the sign for general uproar, which continued
for many minutes. Was this the ship, he asked, that
was to transport our "Dew Drop to Europe last
spring. When Mr.. Crossland's time had expired
the desire to have the fun continue was 80
great that he was allowed to proceed, say
ing to Mr. Hale that he never had addressed
the House before and never would again II tha3
gentleman would give way. And 30 he rambled on
in a disconnected manner until he came TO con-
slider the case OF the economical gentleman from
Ohio, who not only had his likeness placed In the
New York election frauds report, but had nice
ram kept at the Agricultural Department. the
whole Of one winter at the expense oil the govern
menL and also had its picture engraved and
bound in the agricultural report Of that year. Mr.,
Grassland held up the report in question, and the
House fairly roared with laughter.
Mr.. Hale here arose to call the previous question.
but rave way to Mr.. Maynard to offer few re-
marks about the law relating to the pay OF de-
ceased members and to Mr.. Lawrence, OF Ohio,
who wished to extricate himself from his unfor-
tunate dilemma. The Judge read written ex-
PLANTATION OF his position, claiming that he had
been misrepresented. He said that che gov
ernment did not pay for the likeness shown
to the House on Tuesday by Mr.. Lamison and
that it was only bound In Q lew copies OF the re-
port in question. He lodged the ram matter by
saying that it was presented by friend, who n-
sisted that the picture should be placed In the re-
port with the other engravings. He excused his
taking back pay in 1866 by declaring that the peo-
pie did not oppose 1t then but do at the present
time. The Judge was laughed at a good deal by
the members, who evidently thought that his ex-
PLANTATION was little thin.
Judge Orth then offered q substitute providing
that the bill should be recommitted ard amended
80 as to repeal the whole OF the salary act, lar
as the constitution would permit, and practically
place the salary at $4,000. The previous question
being demanded the House refused to second the
demand, and, after much parliamentary sparring,
the question was postponed by adjournment until
tomorrow.
The Senate Committee ON Transporta-
tion Routes to the Soaboard.
During the last recess OF Congress the Senate
Committee on Transportation Routes to the Sea-
board travelled together, or as sub-committees an
aggregate for one person OF over 10000 miles and
were engaged in the collection OF statistics &C.,
an aggregate for one person Of over 365 days. The
total expenditures OF the committee for travelling,
hotel bills and all other personal expenses have
amounted to $4,459 rs. The purpose OF the appli-
cation for leave to hold sessions and travel during
the coming recess, which was asked by the
chairman (Mr. Windom) and unanimously granted
by the Senate to-day is to enable the committee to
visit New orleans and other points in the South,
in iurtherance OF the work for which 1t was
created. The committee viii leave Washington as
soon the holiday recess commences.
The Senate Judiciary Committee to Re.
port Favorably for Mr.. williams.
Mt the next executive session OF the Senate, the
Committee on Judiciary will make favorable re-
port on the nomination OF George II. Williams to
he Chief Justice.
The Civil Rights Convention.
In the National Civil Rights Convention to-day,
Mr.. Melord Of Virginia, said that there was class
of colored men in this city who are not willing to
accord to coored men the same rights as are ac-
corded by white men. He was opp sed TO any
measure offered by man who Is unwilling to ac-
cord such rights t. ALL Proprietors OF barber
shops and saloons in Washington, run by colored
men, do not allow colored men to enter their
places OF business He wanted the right, when he
felt like going into barroom to take a drink, 20
do it, and not to be told by the barkeeper that he
has no liquor.
The Civil Rights Committee Recommend
Mr.. summers Bill.
The Committee on Civil Rights submitted re-
port tonight recommending the passage or Mr..
Summers bill, or Its equivalent. Debate on the
report was commenced by Colonel Robert Harlan,
OF Ohio who advocated the passage Of the Civil
Rights bill, but questioned the propriety OF asking
special privileges. The session was remarkably
quiet and orderly.
Deieg cations to the Civil Rights Conven-
tion Visit the President.
The Missouri delegation attending the Civil
Rights Convention and headed by Representative
Stannard, the Mississippi delegation headed by
Representative Lynch, and the Virginia and other
coored delegations, called in separate bodies to-
day upon the President and had interviews with
him. Alter leaving the Presidents oflce they
expressed themselves as well satisfied with what
he said TO them.
The New York Delegates 10 the Colored
Convention ON . Round OF Visits.
The New York delegation Of the National Civil
Rights Convention, now In session here, headed by
Professor Reason, called on Senators Conkling and
Fenton to-day. Petitions were placed in the hands
Of Senator Conkling, who promised to present
them. Both Senators gave the delegation assur-
ance that they are favorable to the passage OF a
supplementary civil rirhts bill
The delegation also waited on several Represent
atives in the House, and received satisfactory
promises from them.
The Effects OF the Lost Captain Briggs
and Family.
the Treasury Department is advised that the
Collector OF Customs at New York has received
from Gibraltar sixteen packages containing the
effects OF B. s. Briggs, master OF the missing brig
Mary Celeste, and or his wife and child II will be
remembered that the vessel was found dcrelict on
the high seas, uninjured and with the effects Of all