The New York herald., 1877-11-01
FROM OUR REGULAR CORES EsPoMDENT.

FROM OUR REGULAR CORES PONDENI
wAsMIseroS, Oct. 81, 1877.
TIE TEST VOTE ON THE REPEAL or THE RE-
SUMPTION AcT-A SECTIONAL AND PoLIrI-
CAL ANALYSIS.
The contest to-day tho repeal OF the pon
clause in the act OF 1875 the preliminary skirmsh
between tho hard and soft money men in the Forty
fifth Congress. 1t perhaps more than skirmish,
but could hardly be called q battle. 1t was what the
war reports used to style ian affair.", something
between the two. BY the complex,ty of parliamentary
practice the positions Of tho parties reversed in
tho roll call, SO that the yeas, speaking in q general
way, the votes OF the resumptionists, and tho
nays those OF the rcpeaers.
An analysis Of the vote shows two general facts
namely that the Eastern States stand by tho Resump
tion act whilo the Wost and Soutk favor the repeal
and that tho democrats repeaers are more numer-
than the republicans.
Looking at tho vote in It's geographical features New
England Is nearly solid column TOR resumption, tho
exceptional opponents being two only-namely,
Messrs Butler, OF Massachusetts, and Phelps OF Con-
nect,cut Coming TO Now York the resumptonists
still present almost unbroken front SO
far MS tho actual voting goes, only one mega
tive being recorded, that Of Mr.. Sunset Cox. But
eleven New Workers failed TO 10 their names,
some OF whom are believed to havo gone homo to take
part the election New Jersey also recorded
its vote sodly for resumption, but Pennsy lvana
the repealers nrs appear in force, constituting
thirds OF tho States ent,ro representation Running
southwark along tho coast and then westward along
the gulf tho repeal movement gets nearly
every vote change OF sentiment from hard money 10
implied soft money principles since tho voice of tho
South heard In tho Forty fourth Congress which
greatly surprised everybody and Is accounted for
partly By tho belief that in the reversal Of the propo
sition contained In the motion It put before
House many Of tho Southern members became con-
fused and voted 'No" when they meant '.Ycr."
Going West from Pennsylvania tho is equally
divided In Ohio and Illinois, bat IN Indiana
unanimous Tor repeal and nearly go In
Missouri. Iowa and Wisconsin fall into
line with Tho rcsumptonists again. Tho former
is State without debt, and wherever the West IS
divided noteworthy that tho deb-laden
for repeal Passing TO Nevada, tho anomaly is pro-
sentcd OF orc-producing State voting for resum p
tion.
The political complexion Of the vote shows, as be-
fore said that the democrats far outnumber the re.
publicans repcaiers or tho 116 who voted yea 95
are republicans and only 21 democrats, while OF the
13s rcpcalers 81 arc republicans and l07 demo-
Gratis. Tho total number OF apscntees aud non-vocrs
wns SO.
THE ANrI-REsuMpTIoN BILL IN COMMITTEE
THE SILVER BILL THE NEXT IN ORDER.
At the meeting of tho Banking and Currency Com
mttee to-day mcmbors opposed to legislation affecting
the Specie Resumption act declared that the country
was not prepared this Tor agitation OF the pro-
posed repeal, and that such proceeding would havc
disastrous OBJECT upon business everywhere. The
advocates OF tho repeal measure defended their
action with the assertion that tho sooner tho
country knew tho sentiment OF Congress tn 0
subject tho better It would be for all parties With
this understanding the chairman instructed to
port the bill ropeang the third section OF the Re.
sumption act, and the committee proceeded to the
consideration OF the rcmonotiz ,tion OF silver. when
Mr. Chttcndcn mado tho point that IL after twelve
o'clock, and the House being in session. tho committee
not authorized TO transact business. The committee
then adjourned until tomorrow at ten O'Clock when
the silver bill will perfected on tho basis OF illlmit-
able coinage aud authorizing deposits OF silver in tho
subtreasurics Tor which certificates may be issued
done for gold deposits the to be received
in all business transactions rs spccio Tho measure
proposed substantially revival Of the old act OF
1887
EXPENDITURES IN THE NAvY-Ex-sECR ETARY
RoBEsoNs ADMINISTRATION TO BE INvEsTI-
GATED.
Tho House Committee on Expenditures in the Navy
Department.. Of which Mr Willis OF New York, is
chairman, mot this morning and resolved to proceed
Immediately with investigate OF The Official con-
duct OF tho lato Secretary Robson. II appears that
existing rules givo this committee plcnary
power in the investigation OF tho conduct OF
officials OF tho navy, and that special
luton is necessary TO enable The committee
,bo
ihis committee is in perfect accord with the Naval
Committee, and far tho public interests are con-
ccrncd both committees Will work together The de-
hciencics, the transfer OF funds illegally whether value
has been received for the money expended and
whether thero arc unnecessary officials or excessive
salaries will all b. Investigated. The committee will
also report what legislation is neccs ssary punish do
linquens and to enforce responsibility.
COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS THROWS UP HIS Of
FIcE-cBJECrIoN TO BrISG scALpEp.
Tho Collector Of Customs at Stka, who recently re-
ported to the Treasury his return San francisco in
tho same steamer that took him TO his post in
forms tho Secretary OF tho Treasury, by telegraph
1t IS understood that his objection grows
out OF dislike being scalpco by tho Alaska Indians
The government actually had to advance money TO
ship collector to this remote port, anu the present
man the position Treasury officials say that tho
port nad better be closed, especially his sincerity
would seem TO be vouched Tor by the fact that hc
throws up an olcc worth 81, 500 year.
GENERAL BUFFERS rLAN 10 IMPROVE THE
VENTILATION OF THE HALL OF THE HOUSE
The resolution offered in the House to-day by Con-
eral Butler for tho appointment Of special CON-
m,cc OF to look after tho Improvement of the
hall nj tho House coptemplatcs the removal of tno
wall on the eouth side OF tho Chamber, throwing
the space now occupied by tho Speakers
room and members reception room, with
the gallery and corridors, into the present
hail. 20 as TO allow sunlight 10 penetrate tho chamber.
Tho theory is that all tho pumping and purifying ap
paraius Will mover give healthy atmosphere TO mem