New-York tribune., 1874-03-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON Tuesday, March II, 1874
The House Committee Invalid Pensions to-day
agreed an amendment TO Section OF the Pension act
OF g. 1879 extend the time to July 1876, for
State militiamen prosecute the claims TO success
full ISSUE they had only year file applications
10 aud prosecute. which time they tthe COmmittee)
think too short owing to the necessary delay III pro-
curing the record evidence from the War Department
also the fact that the have to wat long for
examination by the Pension Office. A memorial was
to Congress to-day representing the great in
justice done thousands OF deserving claimants by the
general Limitation Of fees in pension cases
The bill for Improving the mouth Of the Mississippi on
the Jetg system, proposed by Capt Eads of St. Louis,
was reported to-ay from the Committee on Railways
and Canals and put the calendar OF the Committee
OF the Whole where there many bills ahead OF it
that will De long time before lt Win be reached The
fact that the bill opposed by the Louisiana members
ought TO know something about the best way for
making the river accessible TO vessels of heavy dealt
makes is passage doubtful The large expenditure 1t
involves another obstacle the way OF its success
Minister schenck was upon the floor Of the House for
to-day, and the recipient Of cordial greet
ing from great number Of members He will remain
in Washington for about week, and will then go 70 his
old home In Dayton, Ohio, where he will spend the
greater part OF his vacation returning here short time
before goes back England The report that he is
be offered the Secretaryshp OF the Treasury appears
to have other foundation than the general desire felt
among prominent Republicans " nave cnange made
in that Office.
Drector-General GoshOrn, John Welsh OF Pbiladel-
phia Gen. Hawley OF Connecticut and other friends Of
the Centennial project appeared before the Senate Com
miteeon Appropriations yesterday and made arguments
in support OF the Centennial bill. Henry Petnt, an
architect OF Philadelphia, explained the plan for the
construction OF the buildings and the estimated cost Of
the work Messrs Sargent OF California and Stevenson
OF Kentucky, who opposed 10 the BILL being absent
attending Mr.. Summers funeral, the Committee took no
action.
committee from Nevorleans to-day presented to
President Grant a picture Of himself heroic size,
horseback work OF Mr. PiersOn. but purchased Of
him by Dr. Casio. Italian OF that city, for this pur
pose. Senator West made the presentation speech III
the presence of the Cabinet aud the Presidents house
hold; and subsequently they all partook OF lunch
with the President The frame OF the picture iS native
cypress, heavily gllded.
There is at least some prospect OF action in the Ju
dietary Committee the Geneva award question. the
subject being assigned for consideration Friday. The
opinion has been gaining ground In the House of late
OF the bills before them for the distribution Of the award
in fact to take any action this session upon the ques
uon
The House Committee on Patents had before them to-
day application for the extension Of Aiken and Felt
hausens Sc g-nachine patent but to conclu
sion The Comnittee adopted rule that all applicants
notified by the clerk to present their
in writing or print III TINS Is not doue IN Gen days
the cases viii be considered as abandoned.
The House Committee on Appropriations had before
them to-day the Deficiency bill. DR.. Lnderman Diree
tor OF Mint made interesting statements relative to
nant, the Warrant Clerk OF the Treasury Department,
was also present 10 give explanations
In the Howard to-day the examination was cont
tnued with regard TO the regulations concerning dis
bursements OF public funds. Adj.-Gen. Townsend, Pay
master-Gen Ayord and LeutCoi. Forbes Of the Corps
OF Engineers were examined.
The sub Committee Of the House Committee on the
Judiciary yet reported Judge DurePs case,
and the friends Of that extraordinary official appear
think that he has safely tided over the danger OF I'M
peachment
The Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds WILL
at their meeting act the report OF the subCOm
ynitt ttaa ho yUpn 4 10
cerning the Eight-hour law controversy
Eor Regular Report Proodn0s See Second Page