The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-14
Senatorial Apathy on the
Louisiana Question.
A TRUCE TO FINANCE.
Reformation of the System of
Collecting Customs.
The Mormon Judgment Day at
Hand.

LouisiaMa-Opposition or Purely sec-
tional Statesmen.
In the Senate the slow Flooding on OF the bin Tor
the regulation OF railroad companies in the Terri
tories, which has characterized the advocacy of It
since the reference in these dispatches TO the
supposed nature and Intention OF the legislation
1t sought Tor, was to day concluded. Since atten-
ton has been called by them to the possible bad
workings OF the BILL 1t has been altered By amend
ment after amendment until 1t can be fairly said
now TO be different BILL The interests OF the
Indians are in a measure preserved from the
rapacity OF Western adventurous Another set OF
ghosts was, however, intruded upon the Indian
scene, aud Louisiana was suddenly brought up
with train OF Banquo-like personages, who
were passed In review under the inclination or
the Senatorial scene shifter, and murder, en-
couraged by lawlessness with back ground OF
armed military horrors, together with final ex-
position VI the existing state OF things In LOUISE
ana, was brought to cap the climax OF the drama
of a State nominally in the Union, according to
the constitution but really with usurpers at her
throat in the name OF law. Senator Carpenter
gave notice to-day that he would move to take up
the consideration OF his bill to secure to the State
OF Louisiana republican form OF government. 1t
occasioned considerable debate. Senator Sher-
man led or In his opposition to anything
OF affairs, contending that everything now
was satisfactory there and that the people
acquiesced in the existing order of things.
Senator Carpenter, who had in compact
form given clear and succinct statement OF the
shocking history OF the illegal State government
set up by the federal troops, behind whom he said
the President Stood backed up by .'the soiled er-
mine OF a federal Judge" brought up again the
terrible possibilities which might result nom this
order OF things. senators Morton and West fol-
lowed, maintaining that the present State gov
eminent should not be interfered VITA 1t was
emphatically stated that both republicans and
democrats were satisfied as things were, and that
the GubernatOrial administration OF Affairs con-
frmed by the Legislature, had greatly i'm
proved. Senators salisbury and Upton were
prompt and emphauc In their arrangement
OF the clique who had struck down the liberty OF
the people OF Louisiana, and the former closed by
saying that The very stones would cry out against
the Senators OF the United States II they remained
SILENT" while the latter pictured the possibility OF
such Things happening in his own State OF Ne
braska II they were suffered to be originated as in
this case, by the establishment OF collector in the
Custom House. United States Marshal IN the
State House, man at Shreveport and United
States Senator. He hurled his condemnation at
the whole thing. The motion was passed without
opposition to renew consideration OF the ques-
ton after the morning hour, tomorrow. and the
Railroad bill for the Territories was resumed.
There was an almost immediate emptying or the
galleries on the male side when the announcement
was made that the Louisiana case would not be
taken up.
The Utah Contested Election-Polygamy
Rendering Delegate Cannon's Election
Ilegal-Usurpation OF Power by the
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Doom at Hand.
The never-ending Utah question ID again before
Congress and is deeply Interesting two different
committees, as well as q large number OF members
who have hitherto had occasion TO know some
thing about the Territory and Its dlsloyal poyga-
nous Inhabitants Something Will undoubtedly
be done this session, II Brigham Youngs craft and
peculiar arguments, favorably known to some old
members, do not again slave or action. Before
the Committee on Elections the counsel OF General
George R. Maxwell, contestant, and Of George Q.
Cannon, sitting Delegate, have been heard at
length on the contested case and 1t is understood
will report at an early day. General Maxwell, who
represents the American or Gentle element,
claims, and has proven, that Apostle Cannon the
Mormon Delegate, is living IN open and notorious
polygamy with not less than four wives, with an
other about to be sealedn to him. IN open violation
qualify Cannon, because he is guilty OF q felony,
and he is likely to be sent back to his numerous
families, to tell his people that Congress repudi-
ates pOlygamsts and law de1ers. The friends OF
the Mormon saint are earnestly endeavoring, in
oil sorts Of ways and by every MEANS to stave or
report from the committee until Atne last OF the
session, but 1t is believed the attempts will fail.
Maxwell Claims the seat because Cannon was well
known TO be living In pOlygamy when the Nor
mons voted for him, and consequently, their vores
were thrown away, and he received the only legal
ones. That question is still being discussed IN
committee. with no result as yet Before the Ju-
dietary Committee United States District Attorney
Carey and others are urging bill to free the
wheels OF justice in Utah, blocked for the past
three years. A bill will be reported
giving the desired relief which will
readily pass both houses. registry law
is also demanded, but Congress appears Indifferent
to the political situation in Utah, and will prob
ably put the matter Off until some startling out
break in that distant region calls their attention
to Its pressing need. The President is known to
be extremely anxious for legislation OF broad
ana effective character. and unless something Is
done soon special message on the subject may
be looked for. He desires to see the "twin relic OF
barbarism'' removed during his term OF ONCE.
Whether he can bring Congress TO carry out his
wishes remains 10 be seen. Finally 1t is reported
conndentialy that the Supreme Court has decided
unanimously that the Mormon Probate Courts,
outside OF probate business, are illegal. The de-
cision Is withheld for legislative action, to confirm
the proceedings OF these courts which have re.
suited in hanging and shooting men and imprison-
ing and flning others for alleged crimes Ii Con-
gress does not give this the Mormon Judges are
liable to prosecution FOR the gravest crimes, a
situation OF affairs they DO not contemplate with
comfort. Altogether Utah affairs promise to DC
prominent enough before Congress adjourns.
A Financial Truce-Passage OF the
Newspaper Free Distribution BILL by
the House.
Before the House was called to order to-day the
Speaker was besieged with applications from
members TO recognize them, SO that they could
oner this and that resolution. IL also appeared
that there was an unusual amount OF business to
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