Year: 1870

all the charges made against him in the newspapers m
connection with the pension frauds, and he
himself ready disprove them when the hrst oppor"
nifty offers He says that he is the object or the h"s
malicious persecution not only IN the cadotshp s'dat
but also in connection with the pension frauds And thas
his enemies from e1 Secretary Cox and Commissioner
Van Aernam down 10 the village politicians In TeIneS-
see are pursuing him relentlessly He says they talked
OF arresting him. when his prosecutors well knew that no


was ready 10 come TO Washington Whenever he was s~t
for and he says there is the most positive refuta-


ton OF the charges made against him now on MO IN the
department sworn TO and properly authenticated ana
he arms that this evidence has been there for months


He adds that he did not disappear nor secrete bmse
but remained at homo all the time the charges we're
making He has no knowledge that any proceedings are
awaiting him here nor has he had any papers served
upon him. He has with him affdayts Of the persons
whom It s alleged he defrauded OF pensions and bounty
and be says he determined pursue the subject befos
Congress and elsewhere until he is vindlcated


The Republican Senators met in caucus today and ap
pointed Committee to report at future meeting on the
subject Of revising the Senate Committees The session
lasted nearly an hour. and interesting discussion
arose on resolution introduced by Senator Cameron
providing for the appointment OF Committee 10 IN
quire whether any action was necessary 10 pro
mote the interests Of the Republican party
The resolution is understood TO have reference
to the dsafection Of several Senators, their





President and their OF fealty to tho party. hr
Wilson opposed the resolution the ground that 1t was
unnecessary, and he counseled harmony and reconca'
tlon in quiet manner, without parade or show. Mr.
Trumbu also opposed It mischeyous, but Mr. Sumner
rather favored II, and Mr.. Cameron advocated %
strongly. The resolution finally laid over for fnturc
action, and it is thought the next caucus will
be an exciting Senator Hamin, on account
OF his long service In the Senate has asked 10 DE relieved
from further service on Committees and his Will
be stricken from the lists He is Chairman Of the Dis
trlct Committee, and his place will probably be filed by
Senator Patterson Senator Cole. Senator schurz
participated in the caucus and Of attempt
made to exclude him. Another caucus will be held
Thursday but 1t is thought few changes viii be made in
the Committees.


There is no longer any doubt among Senators and
Members that the rank Of Admiral Of the Navy win be-
speedily abolished partly because the Office is useless
and partly relieve the President from the embarrass
ment o. deciding whether to nominate Admiral Porter or
not All the Senators and Members who have expressed
opinions faycr the abolition Of the Office. The President
has not resumed friendly relations with Admiral Porter
and he manests much disappointment and chagrin at
Porters course The original letter OF Porter to secre
tary Wees is now at the White House. and is exhibited
to Congressman who are curious to view IL.


The Revenue Reformers," or " Revenue Tariff Men,"
they prefer TO be called emphatic a2d unanimous
in their assertions third party movement is con-
tempaed but they declare that they determined 10
be represented on the Committees Of the next House
as to enable them TO exert the influence legislation to
which they hold their numbers will entitle Them and
they say they will not be satisfied with indefinite promises
from candidates for the speakershp. They think that
the President is trying get both sides Of the Tariff
question at once and declare that he will have TO come
out squarely on their side if lie gets any votes FROM Ito
West for denomination.


The Hon. ]. H. Rainey, the colored member elected
from South Carolina in place OF Whittemore The Cadet
broker expected here two three days to take his
seat He is member OF the State Senate OF South Caro-
lna and has waited for the election OF T. s. Senator,
which was have taken place to-day, before resgnng
his seat.


The Queen Of Holland has written autograph letter
TO ex-Minister Motley rendering him the use Of her
splendid mansion the Hague while he is engaged In


finishing his history OF the Netherlands Mr.. Motley, in


letter to friend here, says that he has accepted the


atterng invitation, and viii proceed TO the Hague as
soon as he can turn his affairs TO Mr. Moran, first
Secretary OF Legation.


The President said 10 Senator yesterday that he had
not yet decided appointment for the English mis-
sion No Cabinet officer Senator, member has yet
been found who anything Of the subject and 1t IL
believed the President has kept his own counsel
throughout Senators think there for haste
that there need for Minister until the Adminisra
tion is prepared to give definite instructions the
Alabama claims and that this cannot be done until the
sentiment Of Congress Is developed The President Is
also said 10 have remarked that he is in no hurry 10
appoint Commissioner OF Internal Reyenue that he u
satisfied with the conduct Of Mr.. Douglas and that
harm follow delay.