Year: 1868

bill and passed. and that the remainder OF il 60 over
1 until the next session


| The ManaSers' Stale Prisoner-How Wooley
Takes His Cenanenent-He Promises 20
"Stick."


The guest OF the House OF Representatives Mr.
Wooley yesterday received the expression OF condo
lence of small number Of friends who succeeded in
obtaining the necessary permission to visit his quar-
tiers. He appeared cheerful and remarked that he
never rested better than he did last night in the
sumptuous apartments which have been placed at
his disposal-or rather at the disposal of
the Sergeant-at-Arms-for his accommodation.
The room now occupied by Mr.. wooley
is that set apart for the deliberations Of
the Committee on Foreign AfIairs 1t is located in
the northeast corner OF the House wing Of the Capitol
on the upper story, and commands an excellent view
OF the plaza In front and the refreshing green OF the
trees and lawns OF Washington park beyond. Within


the room fitted up with all the elegance which taste
and comfort could suggest. Carpets Of the richest
Brussels, rosewood tables desks, chairs and book
cases OF the most finished workmanship constitute
the furniture Of the main room. Adjoining
is lesser apartment. with all the aduncts to q COM
plee suit so that is necessary only for the
pant to leave for his meals The sleeping arrange
ments Of the prisoner comprise a bed, which was
secured for his from the hotel and in the even





removed to that adjacent This morning the prisoner
expressed himself as very comfortable in his
quarters, and remarked that he 'never rested
better in his le." His meals are either
brought to him, or in the custody OF the
Sergeant-atArms or an officer OF the Capitol police
he is conducted to the refectory in the basement Of
the Capitol, where he is permitted to enjoy the best
that Downing's larder will Afford 1t is generally
the custom for the House to bear the expenses Of
living for those partakng Of its hospitality In the
present instance however, the guest pursues the in
dependent course Of paying for his own meals.
With the exception Of these periodical visitations
to the refectory the prisoner is kept In
close confinement. Outside OF the door
of the committee room three or four policemen and
others are in constant attendance 1t would appear
from this formidable array OF force and the vigilance
displayed in cutting or any communication from
without that the Board Of Managers propose to try
how bluff will operate upon the mind of
the obdurate individual now under their orders.
The determination displayed by Mr.. Wooey
to hold out against the inquisitorial &C.
ton Of his prosecutors is already becoming
a subject of concern to the committee OF inqusition
of the House. No sooner have they disburdened
themselves OF the abOrs of their late high old court
than they cOnsummate their grand farce by taking
up an elephant. Some threats were put out yester-





sOner in solitary confinement II he did not soon
yield. To these indications OF the high dudgeon into
which Butler and his friends have fallen the prisoner
responds with a smile, and, in the words
of the intellectual automaton of Massachusetts, will
''stick.n


1t is known that his present confinement cannot
extend beyond the present Congress- and in event of
their adjournment sine die in the course of month";
he can be held no longer. In event Of taking
recess he can be held until the 4th day of March next
when the present Congress expires This limitation
is due to the fact that Congress has control
matters of personal character connected with
another. In case Of the party held IN custody
under the orders Of the House of Repre-
sentatives being accused OF a crime at the
termination Of Congress the next proceeding would
be to turn him over to the civil authorities. Mr..
wooleys wife and family arrived in this city yeser
day and were allowed to visit him for brief period
last evening.


At the request Of Mr. Wooey 1t is asserted that all
visitors to the apartments OF the prisoner, except
those having business connected with his case, were
to-day excluded. 1t would appear from some
marks made by Mr.. Wooey to-day that he has no in
tention of yielding to his prosecutors. After the
prisoner had to-day finished his dinner in the refec
tory OF the Capitol. having first complimented the
person who presides that culinary department





satisfied. l think you may count me as one
of your regular boarders for some time to
comcn The gentleman seemed to think light
of the dreary prospect before him. and, from
all appearances, has the true grit. Under
the impression that the prisoner will persevere in his
objection to answering the questions which have
occasloned all the trouble 1t is proposed to fit
up rooms in the basement Of the Capitol. oppo-
site the room occupied by the Court Of Claims, for
his accommodation.


This gross abuse of the rights and liberties OF an
American citizen and particularly by one OF the
powers presumed to be the guardian OF the liberties
OF the people, is beginning to meet with severe CON-
ment It has been truly remarked If one branch Of
the government is to have the undisputed power OF
depressing its own subjects it is not difficult to FORE
tell the end.


A Lively Tilt In the House About Mr.. WOOley.


The House of Representatives had lively tilt this
evening over the resolution introduced by Mr. Bng-
ham, OF Ohio in relation TO the setting apart OF two
rooms for the of the Capitol police It was known
that the ulteror object was to apply them TO the
accommodation OF Mr. Wooey. The democrats
fought or the resolution by all the arts OF parlia-
mentary strategy, which lasted until ten O'Clock this
evening being siege OF six hours, when the last
OF the opposition was exhausted and the
luton was carried. On the second resolution by
general understanding the fight was reserved for
tomorrow when we may expect another exhibition
OF the hlibustering skill OF the minority.
Nominations Confirmed by the Senate.
The Senate in executive session to-day confirmed
the following nominations:-


A. Huggan, Attorney for Idaho.
Thomas g. Plants, Attorney for Southern District
Of Florida.


W. w. Thatcher, Assessor OF Internal Revenue for
Eighth district OF Tennessee.


K X. Osborn, Collector OF Internal Revenue, Fifth
district of Wisconsin.


Franklin Haven, Jr., Assistant Treasurer at Bos-
ton, in place OF 5. p. Chandler, whose commission
has expired.


Nominations Rejected by the senate.
The Senate rejected the following nominations:-
Thomas Sim, as Marshal for South Carolina.
Joel II. McCamant, Assessor Internal Revenue for
Tenth district Of Pennsylvania.
James b. Hubble Collector OF Internal Revenue for
Montana.


solomon P. Mccurdy, Associate Justice OF Supreme
Court OF Utah.