New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-17
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON, Thursda

WASHINGTON, Thursday, Dee. 10, 1875.
There was debate Of several hours duration In thc
Senate to-day over the nomination OF d. Madison "'hs
to be Surveyor of the Port of NewOrleans IL was ~
length confirmed by strict party vote except mat n MT
Cnristiancy Rep) OF Michigan voted Nay MI i no
Qnd) Of California voted Yea" and MI faduoch ''op'
of Nebraska refraiued from voting.
The representatives Of several cities and dueteh'
political beginning very active canvass
relative to the place where the Republican Natohai
Convention shall be held Some of the Eastern cald
10 Chicago II ia known that OF the members Oh
the National Republican Committee strongly favor
Chicago
The following summary OF the work Of the session
thus far in the House: Referred to committees since the
session began 10 House and IA joint resolutions; zoi
bills; 80 miscellaneous, and 30 Executive documents III
cudng the Presdents Message; an unlimited ni .i
of petitiOn and an unusual number Of contested election
cases. Three bills have passed the Rouse rtinoNiS
political disabilities aud senate bill became aia"'
The Massachusetts, delegation In Congress hold meet
ing this morning make arrangements FOR the forna
OF the death Of the Vice-President neha
tors Boutwell, and Dawes, and Representatives Hoar,
Warren, and Pierce appointed subcommittee 70
hX the day etc. IL ~ probable that the announse'e'
will made both Houses about week after tDe non
day Eulogies will be delivered by boih senators
and by Messr Hoar and Warren and also by others no'
yet designated -
Senator Mitchell made argument before the Senate
Committee Territories to-day in support OF his Dill 10
provide civil government for Alaska b. attaching II to
Washington Territory q county He argued that inu-
tary rule has proved oppressive persons arrested 10.
trial by the Cali ODa aud Oregon courts nave Tor want
OF transportation aud other reasons, been kept III prison
for months instead of tive days authorized by law;
and tie requirements of the treaty that all RUSSIAN
American Cuzcns should enjoy ali the rights OF other
citizens stl unulhlej. lie said there Las been con,
siderable immie alton oi tate for mining purposes ana
snow that his bill would afford civil government AT
very small expense He stated that II recOmnlehun
by Gen. Howard, commanding the de apartment.
For the second time thus far IN his present Senatorial
term senator Spencer appears before Mr. Mor0ns Com
nIttee on Privileges and Elections 10 be Investigated
Al the opening of the last congress the question raised
was the legality Of the legislative body hat sent MN
here and, after long inquiry, the Committee reported
and the senate agreed that the Courthouse Legis+
turc was legal Now the question Is entirely
different committee OF the present legislative major
ty, winch Be were his political opponents Law
been during the Summer aud nave dlscO'
cred 80 IL IL asserted Mr. speneers election by Ee
RUM" body obtained by fIaud. 1he investigation
by this COMMITTEE mas been nom ntiy secret oel some
testimony taken 10y has leaked out and more OF te
same startling character Will accompany the report oi
Committee to the Legislature at lis meeting mex
monCn. Although Committee IA authorized 10 sil
during recess hardly do much until after tEc non
days, indictment Will DC contained III the lctis
,tive report and to ty In tJat Will be the principal
duty of the Committee.
For regular report Of Congressional PrOcedgs "< ~ pdgeI