The New York herald., 1876-01-13


up to view, by Of answer the crippled Union sol
der who had been so often paraded discharged
from the subordinate Offices Of the House, but here he
was met by statement from the democrats that the
union soldiers employed numbered twenty
| SIX, against only eighteen by the repuO-
ican House OF last year. The democrats
crowed once more, but their exultaton was
shortlived Mr. Garfield showing a moment that the
statement did not include the Post ONCE, whore nine
Union soldiers had been displaced to make for an
equal number Of rebel soldiers that Of the thrtecn
employees Of this department only two could take the
| ironclad oath
In conclusion Mr.. Garfield expressed himself as
averse TO pardonng any OF the yet rebels
unless they willing take the oath Of allegiance
in other words, he indorsed iuly the position OF Mr.
Blanes substitute requiring oath OF allegiance from
all who should wish TO avail themselves Of general
amnesty.
After a conciliaory address by Mr. Seelye OF Massa
chusetts, Mr. Randall moved the previous question
but gave notice that before insisting upon the Speaker
putting it he would allow Mr.. Blaine to speak for an
hour. Mr. Blaine refused to accept the privilege in
this way, declaring that under tho rules he was ent
tied 10 close the debate but in this he ovcrrued
by the Speaker, whose decision supported by ex
Speaker Banks and by appeal to Mr. Barclay author
Of the Digest. This matter out Of the way, Mr. Randall
proposed and Mr.. Blaine accepted an agreement by
which the latter has one hour in the morning and will
at the end thereof call the previous question on tho
motion to reconsider If tho motion prevails which
it of will Mr. Randall will have the door for an
hour but will occupy only part of the time address,
ing the House At tho end Of the hour he will demand
the previous question again the final passage OF the
bill, which, before, requires two-thrds vote 10
pass In this final hour the democrats either will
move an amendment in the OF that part OF Mr.
Rlaiues suh
allegiance precedent to the confermen of amnesty
will accept all OF Mr. Baines substitute except tho
portion excluding Jen DAVIS, and pass the bill IN that
shape.
There be doubt that Mr. Hill was entirely mis-
led IN his statement that the rebel prisoners at Emra
nhumanly treated. During the debate Mr.
Plat, of New York, road despatch from General
Tracy denying in toto the charges made by Mr. Hill
yesterday, and Mr.. 9. c. B. Walker, democrat repre-
senting the Elmira district and residing within seven
teen miles Of that city, rose and said he ndorsed every
word OF Tracy's despatch, and declared that the
rebel prisoners had the same fare and treatment
as the Union soldiers Mr.. Walker was in charge of
the post Emira during the war, and knows whereof
he adirms. His remarks were received with applause
amid cries of "Good good 10
THE PROPOSED INVESTIGATION OF SENATOR
DAVIS INTO THE ALLEGED DISCREPANCIES IN
MENT-wHAT HE EXPECTS TO SHOW.
The long mooted question whether there is any con-
ceaed deficit Uncle SANS last is likely to be
settled this session of Congress Senator Davis says in
regard his resolution offered the Senate to-day fer
the appointment Of committee of FIVE TO investigate
alleged discrepancies the figures of the Treasury De-
partment changes made in tho books in accounts
and entries, that he is perfectly well of what he
is at, and that he has q solid basis to 70
upon in the way OF reliable information, which he
feels is sufficient to prove the truth Of the implied
allegations in his resolution. He expects to demon
strate that there large amounts unaccounted for
in the Pension Bureau and in the War Department
and Navy Department disbursements. He satisfied
that these deficits will amount to millions AS the
time comprehended in the application OF his resolu
ton the years 1860 1872 covers period
of Senator Boutwel's administration Secretary OF
the Treasury Senator Davis felt called upon, as a
matter OF courtesy due brother Senator notify the
former of his intention and the purport of his resou
ton He informed Senator Boutwell, that he expected
to prove that figures had been altered in the
books kept in the Treasury Department and
that, in other cases, the books themselves
containing the accounts had oeen changed
and records substituted for old He believes
that OF the irregularities be explained while
others, amounting to vast sums, cannot he thinks be
has been sulk But for whose benefit into whose
pocket has gone he is entirely unable say But he
proposes II the committee is ordered by the senate to
90 to the bottom Of everything and to show up the
guilty parties He has given Mr. Boutwell, many
points as he consistently could to defend himself
The interview between Senators Boutwell, and Davis
was animated but extremely courteous both parties
maniesting considerable their sides Of the
question Senator Davis says unless this case is made
extraordinary exception he has hope that nc
will be enabled to the investigation as he has
been years vainy trying TO get through rcsou.
ton to have the names OF government
defauters TO the United States Treasury
reported Senator Davis says he is in consultation
with several gentlemen familiar with the internal work
lngs the Treasury Department who are posting him
thoroughly upon all the different departments compre-
hending mainly the Treasurcr's Registers and Audit.
or's Offices Senator Davis denies having any feeling in
the premises to assal any personally, and he pro.
poses to deal with Mr. Boatwell as Senator but
with the Official OF the Secretary OF the Treasury
He processes the warmest regards for Secretary Brs
tow with whom, he says he is friendly terms as
he well be with with whom he differs politi.
cally Senator Davis will speak at length to his resou-
tou tomorrow, and has another measure to propose
looking to the proof great extravaganza in the ex
pendtures OF the government by the Treasury Depart
ment The following is the text OF the resolution Of
Senator Davis:-
Whereas there appear be material alterations and
discrepancies in the official finance reports Of the
Treasury Department TO the annual expenditures
and receipts OF the government and particularly In the
reports OF 1850 and 1863 10 1872 inclusive which dis
crepancies changes and alterations involve large
amounts and no satisfactory explanation appears on
the face Of said reports for the sane therefore be
Resolved That committee OF Eve be appointed TO
investigate the condition Of the books and accounts Of
the Treasury Department particularly with reference
TO discrepancies and alterations and figures
that have been made IN them especially In the annual
statements Of the expenditures OF the the
revenue collected and the public debt contained In said
reports and any such discrepancies and alterations
be found to exist TO report the and the extent
and nature thereof the years wherein they occur by
what authority made II any the reasons that induced
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