New-York tribune., 1873-02-17
WASHINGTON NOTES.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE !

WAsHNGToN, Feb 16, 1873.
The report in the Caldwell case Will not probably he
postponed after The general character Of Il
has already several times foreshad0wed, and there
is little new to say about it, There will be but re-
port but this Messrs Carpenter, Anthony aud Logan
will probably refuse 10 sign. IL will either declare Mr.
Caldwells seat vacant, will recommend his expulsion
If the former taken there is doubt that the
report will he agreed to, as such resolution requires
only majority vote II expulsion should he recon-
mended MIR. Caldwell would 10 doubt escape. for there
than 25 Senators ON boh sdes OF the Cbabef
who from sympathy doubt as to the right Of the
Senate. would vote against such resolution. Proml-
nenT among those OF the Republicans who hold this
ground is Mr. COnkng, who docs not believe II 20 be
bribery buy off opposing candidates in Senatorial
canvass IL has been reported that Mr.. Caldwell will
sign tomorrow before the report OF the Committee Is
made, hut the report is not credited.
Pomeroy Committee is expected to begin its work
tomorrow.
Mr. Beatty, Chairman of the Printing Commit
tee does not to permit The Congressional Giobt
contract to for another two years by the
failure of Congress TO provide for making q con
tract with the lowest bidder for the work lie
brought in bill, on Saturday, directing the Public
Printer to contract with VIM. j. Murtagh Of Wash
ineton whose bid the lowest, for the publication Of
the debates after the expiration Of the Congress
He said that one-haf Of the money paid 10 The GLOBE
publishers clear profit II this is they must he
making more money for the capital invested than any
daily newspaper III the country and this without
pecuniary risk the employment Of any talent beyond
that necessary for doing routine mechanical work Mr.
In the Congress account OF the additional mem
bers ia the House. according to the Committees esti
mates the saving 20 the Government by contracting
with Mr. Murtagh instead OF renewing The Globe con
tract would he s227 The House adjourned without
acting the bill, and 1t will come up again Monday
Tuesday.
Mr.. Logan made an important discovery yesterday
during the debate the Navy bill He said he had
known for years that officers of the army would manage
In every way TO dodge all restrictions Of law and get as
much money out OF the Government possible. The
law Of 1870 passed expressly for the purpose Of abo
isbing all extra allowances III the army An increase OF
pay was fixed, and the salary TO everything
except fuel and quarters in kind which might be fur
nished to the officer, and 10 nobody else Now the Off
GERS Of the marine corps ask allowance for servants
quarters, and base their demand decision by the
Acknowledgement that the law Of 1870 makes such
allowance TO officers OF the army. The amendment did
pass but stirred up Mr. Logan who said that he
sorry TO find that In tho face OF law plain any
will induce officers 10 violate IL for their benefit, and
promised TO "gO for these officers with sharp stick
when the Army bill comes before the Senate.
The Banking and Currency Committee have a batch Of
bills ready report the results OF the sessions work.
but they will probably have opportunity bring any
of them before the House. Little will be done the
few days remaining OF the session beside completing
appropriation bills, and many bills which have been
prepared with great labor by committees will never
the light.