The New York herald., 1878-12-31


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GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 80, 1873.
THE BLAINE INVESTIGATION FUNDS MADE
MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE CoaiSuTTEE-A
SUBCOMMITTEE TO GO TO LOUISIANA.
The acting Attorney General having decided that
the appropriation of $1,000 heretofore made could
be used by the Blaine investigating committee, the
Secretary of the Senate this morning made roquisi
ton upon the Secretary of the Treasury for $4,000
of the money The requsition pushed through
without delay and the money delivered to
the Secretary to be by him dsbursed upon vouchers
approved by Mr.. Teller who is chairman Of this
special committee.
The committee met this morning. pursuant
to Saturdays adjournment. There pres
ent the Chairman. Mr.. Teller and sena-
tors Cameron. of Wisconsin, Kirkwood, Bailey
and Garland The chairman. having laid before the
committee the opinion Of the acting Attorney Gen.
eral that the 100000 appropriation of last June
available. and announced that Comptroller Porter
win approve q requisition to place il to the
credit Of the contingent fund of the Senate,
subject to the draft of this committee, Senators
Bailey and Garland raised the point that the committee
should decide for itself whether not 1t legally
use the money. They (Messrs. Garland and Bailey
agree with the opinion expressed bv the Comp
troller and although another officer Of the govern
ment had given different construction to the stat
ute the committee which is to create the liabilities
should be guided by its conscientious Judgment
as to the propriety of sanctionng construction that
majority of its members might believe to be wholly
erroneous.
Senator Kirkwood remarked that he has never had
any doubt that the Comptruller's opinion is wrong,
but however this might be, he insisted that there
necessity for the committee to 60 behind the ad
mtted fact that the financial officer of the Senate
has the money.
Messrs. Teller and Cameron expressed similar
opinions and the subject was dropped.
On motion Of Mr.. Cameron . resolution was then
adopted that subcommittee of five be appointed to
20 to New Orleans Charleston and such other points
as it the subcommittee may determine to take tes-
timony and report to the full committee.
Tho chairman thereupon appointed the above
named five members who were present to constitute
this subcommittee.
In response to inquiry OF Mr.. Bailey to when
the majority proposed that the sub-commt-
tee should start. Mr.. Teller said he would
be ready to start in two hours aud
Mr.. Kirkwood remarked that he also wouN then be
ready provided he could pack his shirts by that
time. Q4aughte-.) Messrs. Bailey and Gar
land said they had other committee
work. &C.. on hand which would occupy
them during the recess. and there
also some matters to which they should give atten-
ton for short time after the reassembling. He
therefore suggested that the departure of the sub
committee be deferred until few days after Con-
gress meets
Messrs Teller and Cameron urged that the work OF
investigation should be promptly begun in order to
complete it before the 4th of March.
The democratic Senator's rejoined that they also
were desirous that the investigation should be
prompt and thorough. and they wished TO
finish up their other official work here be-
fore their departure, because after that time
they and the other members Of the committee
would doubtless be occupied all the rest of the
sion by this investigation in the Southern and North
ern states, ranging from Louisiana through Missis-
sippi South Carolina. Virginia, Pennsylvania, New
York and Massachusetts, all Of which had been men,
toned.
Mr.. Teller to Mr.. Bailcy-And perhaps also in Ten
nessee.
Mr. Bailey-Probably also in your State. Colorado.
Iaughter.)
Mr.. Kirkwood inquired II anybody had yet sug-
eestcd Iowa additional field for investigation.
(I.cnewed lat1hter.)
motion submitted by Mr.. Garland that the sub
committee leave Washington the 9th proxno
was defeated by party vote of against q and after
some further colloquy it was finally agreed unani-
mously that IL shall start for New Orleans next
Thursday. II was also understood that other SUBJ
committees shall be appointed hereafter.
on motion OF yr. Garland resolution adopted
requesting the President and the Attorney Gen
cral to furnish to the committee all in
formation in their possession relative to vic.
lations Of rights of citizens in the States
named in the Presidents Message and the Attorney
General annual report, far in their judgment
may be compatible with the public interests and the
committee then adjourned subject to the call OF the
chairman.
SECRETARY SHERMAN ON THE COMING REsUMP-
TroS--No GREAT CONFUSION ANTICIPATED.
The Secretary OF the Treasury, in conversation
to-day, laughed the repeated publications
to the effect that he is TO be in New
York city on Thursday next to witness
ths effects OF specie resumption. oil OF which ho
denied az he has no further business requiring his
presence In that city.
why" said he, 20 good many persons think
that there IL TO be violent commotion
on that day. have no doubt that II win be one Of
the most quiet days New York has ever experienced
There may be some few persons attracted by curl
osty and others to obtain attle for their notes.
| but there will be no excitement"
| PRACTICAL RESUMPTION.
| There were paid out OF the Treasury to-day
ssoe,2a In currency TO persons who preferred legal
tender notes 10 gold.
PURCHASE or GOLD BULLION.
/ n. n. Harrison, Assayer OF the Mint at Helena,
NJ IT,. has left for that place. On his arrival, he
| will make arrangements FOR the purchase by
| the Treasury Department Of gold directly
] from the mines. and from others who