The New York Herald Newspaper, May 29, 1868, Page 3

WASHINGTON SPLIT IN THE REPUBLICAN RANKS The Radical Senators Refuse to Recog- nize Their Anti-Impeach- ment Colleagues. Passage in the House of a Bill to Regu- late the Appraisement and In- spection of Imports. A Resolution Introduced in the Senate Pro- viding for the Reduction of the In- terest on the Public Debt. The Smelling Committee and Their Prisoner. WASHINGTON, May 28, 1868, Split in the Republic: Ranke=The Seven Anti-Impeachment Senators Ruled Out of the Party—Insult to Them at a C Yes. terday. ‘There is no disguising the fact that a serious breach has been made in the ranks of the repub- ican party since the advent of impeachment, and every day since the famous vote was recorded on the eleventh article things have been conspiring to render that breach irreparable. Fessenden, Trum- bull and the rest are now only radicals in name, for they have been practically read outof the party. Among the impeachers there is a tacit under- standing that “the recreants’” shall be treated as outcasts, and in the spirit of this implied agree- ment the leading radicals at a caucus held this Morning quitted the room and refused to take part m the proceedings because of the presence of six of the anti-impeachment brethren. This is the first and very significant overt act of the impeachment element of the radical Senators against their dis- senting associates, and it needs no prophet to Doretell that the policy of non-intercourse thus imaugurated will drive such men as Fessenden and the others to seek companionship amid a more congenial fraternity. Wade has been angry and explosive since the first vote on the verdict was taken, and to-day he was one of the first to exhibit his aversion to sit in counsel with any of those who eontributed to deprive him of the chance of enjoying free lodgings at the White House. Cattell and Chandier followed in his wake, and several others deemed themselves grieved in being favored with the presence of the men on the immortal roll of eeven. Another little incident showing the antagonism between Senators has come to my knowledge to- ight. After the vote on Tuesday, it ig said, Fessen- den and Nye met in one of the city cars. The con- versation was short, sharp and decisive. Nye made some remark about the vote, which Fessenden answered in an angry tone by saying:—“Yes, sir, you had not the pluck todo as you thought right. ‘You had not the courage to act conscientiously, and Jeft seven of us to bear the whole brunt of the odium. It was a mean trick.” Nye is said to have met this by replying that whatever might have been his motive at least he had not been animated by a malignant spirit and jealousy. More About the Rumored Cabinet Changes. The rumored Cabinet changes are as much in a muddle as ever; one hardly knows what to believe on the subject. The President, when interrogated, shakes his head and declares “there is no authority for such statement,” but at the same time neither denies nor admits that Cabi- met changes are contemplated. He maintains @ rigid secresy on the gubject, and, if he intends a reorganization, is determined not to di- vuige his plan till the last moment, If one may credit pretty reliable authority, however, Seward, Randall, McCulloch and Browning will retire at no distant day, but precisely when or why is not stated. Randall himself denies he has requested the Presi- @ent to accept his resignation lately, though ad- mitting his readiness to leave whenever invited to do so. On the other hand, it is said Randaf no later than yesterday made directly the eontrary statement. So it 18 with other members of the Cabinet. Mr. Seward, before leaving, would prefer to consummate some of his real estate trans- actions, but it is said he would surrender upon the “politest hint.” The other members of the Cabinet . are more inclined to ‘stick’? than the two last mamed; but, should the President resolve upon a reconstruction, they will promptly surrender their portfolios at his suggestion, Debate in the Senate on the Nomination of General Schofield, ‘The Senate was engaged during several hours this afternoon discussing the nomination of General Scho- field. The debate was principally confined to the phraseology of the President’s message, in which it ‘was aid that General Schofield has been nominated as Secretary of War “in the place of E. M. Stanton, removed.” It will be recollected that this nomin: tion was sent to the Senate soon after the commenc: ment of the trial of the President on the ar- ticles of impeachment. It had remained un- noticed by the Senate until yesterday, but was discussed for the first time to-day. The @iMculty with the majority of that body is they de- elared that the President had no power to remove Mr. Stanton and designate Adjutant General Thomas to perform the duties of the office ad interim, and therefore to vote for the confirmation with the lan- gnage of the nomination would be to stultify them- selves and admit that the President does possess that power. The consideration of the nomination will be resumed to-morrow. Senators say that there is no doubt that it wiil ultimately be confirmed, with, per- bape, an explanatory appendage. The confirmation ‘will be acceptable to the President, inasmuch as the choice was based upon the General's qualifications, irrespective of his political sentiments. The Presi- dent covets peace between himself and the bellige- rent department of the government, and he feels confident that the General will not be offensive to dis oficial associates, by avoiding the contumacious example of his disagreeably illustrious predecessor, The War Department on a Peace Footing Again. Visitors to the War Department this morning were surprised to see that it has been reorganized on a peace basis once more. The guard has been reduced tothe minimum number, and its instructions are 90 far modified as to render the sentries on post more an ornament than a protection. The key of the rear door, which has been lost ever since the nitro-glyce- rine scare, was found this morning, and visitors to the department again enjoy the privilege of a short walk through the public grounds. ‘The affairs at the War Department are unchanged. General Townsend Is still in possession of the office and there fs no Secretary present. General Thomas ‘was at the department during the forenoon, but did not engage in the transaction of any business. The door of the eastern entrance to the building, which has been closed for several weeks past by order of MP. Stanton, was wolocked this morning. The Secretaryship of the Senate, The republican members of the Senate held.a caucus this morning for the purpose of selecting a new Secretary in place of Forney, resigned. No con- clusion was reached, and the caucus adjourned to meet next Monday. Among the prominent names mentioned in connection with the Secretaryship are ex-Senator Cresswell, of Maryland; Fogg, of New Hampeliire, and General Burbridge, of Kentucky. The Tax Bill in the House. ‘The republicans of the House met in caucus this evening to consult about the adjournment and as to ‘what shall be done with the Tax bill. So much of the session has been frittered away in impeachment that it seems probable that the Tax bill wil) Dot be pageed thie kession, The Senate je NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, 29, 1868.—TRIPLE SHEET. very anxious to get away early, and it is understood 80 is a majority of the House. It is suggested that those sections of the Tax bill relating te whiskey, tobacco and petroleum be detached from the origina} bill and passed, and that the remainder of it go over until the next session. ‘The Managers’ State Prisener—How Wooley Takes His Cenfzemeat—He Promises to “Stick.” The guest of the House of Representatives, Mr. Wooley, yesterday received the expression of condo- lence of a small number of friends who succeeded in obtaining the necessary permission to visit his quar- ters. 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. Woolley is that set apart for the deliberations of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It 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 is 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 a lesser apartment, with all the adjuncts to a com- plete suit, so that itis mecessary only for the occu- pant to leave for his meals. The sleeping arrange- ments of the prisoner comprise a bed, which was secured for his use from the hotel, and in the even- ing is set up in the large room, but during the day is 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 iife.” His meals are either brought to him, or in the custody of the Sergeant-at-Arms or an officer of the Capitol police he is conducted to the refectory in the basement of the Capito), where he is permitted to enjoy the best that Downing’s larder will afford, It is generally the custom for the House to bear the expenses of living for those partaking 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 tie refectory the prisoner is kept in close confinement. Outside of the door of the committee room three or four policemé@n and others are in constant attendance. It would appear from this formidable array of force and the vigilance displayed in cutting off 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. Wooley to hold out against the inquisitorial ac- tion of his persecutors is already becoming a subject of concern to the committee of inquisition of the House. No sooner have they disburdened themselves of the labors of their late high old court than they consummate their grand farce by taking up an elephant. Some threats were put out yester- day by the inquisitors that they would put the pri- soner in solitary confinement if 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.” It is known that his present confinement cannot extend beyond the present Congress; and in event of their adjournment sine die in the course of a month, he can be held no longer. In event of taking a 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 one Congress has no control over matters of a personal character connected with another, In case of the party held m custody under the orders of the House of Kepre- sentatives being accused of a crime at the termination of Congress the next proceeding would be to turn him over tothe civil authorities, Mr. Wooley’s wife and family arrived in this city yester- day and were allowed to visit him for a brief period last evening. At the request of Mr. Wooley it is asserted that all visitors to the apartments of the prisoner, except those having business connected with his case, were to-day excluded. It would appear from some re- marks made by Mr. Wooley to-day that he has no in- tention of yielding to his persecutors. After the prisoner had to-day finished his dinner in the refec- tory of the Capitol, having first complimented the person who presides over that culinary department upon his fine cooking, he added, “I am very well satisfied, I think you may count me as one of your regular boarders for some time to come.” 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 wii! persevere in his objection to answering the questions which have occasioned ail the trouble, it is now proposed to fit up two 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 com- ment. It has been truly remarked if one branch of the government is to have the undisputed power of oppressing its own subjects it 18 not difficult to fore- tell the end. ‘ A Lively Tilt in the House About Mr. Wooley. The House of Representatives had a lively tiit this evening over the resolution introduced by Mr. Bing- ham, of Ohio, in relation to the setting apart of two rooms for the use of the Capitol police. {t was known that the ulterior object was to apply them to the accommodation of Mr. Wooley. The democrats fought off the resolution by all the arts of parlia- mentary strategy, which lasted until ten o’clock this evening, being a siege of six hours, when the last resort of the opposition was exhausted and the reso- lution was carried. On the second resolution by general understanding the fight was reserved for to-morrow, when we may expect another exhibition of the filibustering 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 5 ij 2 district of Tennessee, . K, Osborn, Collector of Internal Revenue, Fifth district of Wisconsin. Franklin Haven, Jr., Assistant Treasurer at Bos- ton, in place of 8. P. Chaudier, whose commission has expired. Nominations Rejected by the Senate. The Senate rejected the following nominations:— Thomas Sim, as Marshal for South Carolina. Joel B. McCamant, Assessor Internal Revenue for Tenth district of Pennsylvania. James B. Hubbie, Collector of Internal Revenue for Montana. Solomon P. McCurdy, Associate Justice of Supreme Court of Utah. First Lieutenant Frank Barr, as captain in the revenue service. Caucus of Radical Representatives te Decide upon Adjournment, A republican caucus of the members of the House ‘was called yesterday for to-night week. The purpose of the caucus is to consult with reference to settin, a time for the adjournment of the session and arrang- ing public business to that end. The Amended City Charter of Washington Become a Law. It was expected that the President would to-day return to the Senate with his objections the bill amendatory of the city charter and extending It for one year; bnt this he has not done, nor has he hotified the Senate that he has approved the bill. It, however, ‘became a law to-day by virtue of the ten days’ constitutional limitation. It takes from the Mayor the appointment of Corporation subordinate officers, and vests it in the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council in joint convention, to be presided over by the Mayor; and it also abolishes the property qualification, and algo the former distinction of “white” in connection with election to office. The Total Registration of Votes in Wash- ington City. The result of the registration of votes in this city is, Whites 12,011, colored 7,996—showing a majority of whites of 4,086. Last year the white registered majority waa not quite sixteen hundred, The judges of election bave stricken of the names of about one hundred and fifty persons which were placed on the list, on oaths taken to meet the requirements of the Amnesty proclamation. ‘The reagon for this course is that the proclamation and the instractions of Secretary Seward require the originals to be filed in the State Department, regis- tered there and certificates of the facts given, aa other certificates are issued. This course was not followed in these particular cases, ~ Continaation of Extra Pay for Officers Asked For. ‘The House Committee on Military Affairs is receiv- ing a multitude of letters from officers of the army asking that the extra pay of thirty-three and a third per cent be continued and assigning very excellent reasons for the request. The law authorizing the increase of pay in question to all officers below the grade of major general expires on the 1st of July next. The committes, it is said, is somewhat in favor of recommending the continuance of the meesure, Receipts for Customs. The receipts for customs from May 16 to 23, in- clusive, at the ports below mentioned were as fol- lows:— Boston..... $281,643 New York. 2,161,857 Philadelphia. 253,024 Baltimore. . 124,645 OID cen vancees $21,169 Conscience Money. ‘The acquittal of the President has doubtless con- vinced a great many people that the government and the constitution are still safe and likely to be perpetuated, and has induced a few more of those who have been secretly borrowing from the public treasury to believe that the time has not yet arrived for a general scramble after the spoils. The Secretary of the Treasury received to-day another anony- mous letter, the postmark of which is illegible, enclosing the sum of $980, with the brief explana- ton, ‘Place to the credit of the United States.” The Secretary has also received a letter postmarked Hart- ford, Conn., containing $100, which the writer, who signs himself ‘‘A Friend to the Government,” says he contributes to help pay the public debt. Naval Bulletin. Surgeon George Maulsby has been detached from the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia, and is waiting orders. Acting Master Alexander McIntosh has been de- tached from the New York Navy Yard, and granted leave prior to an honorable discharge. Surgeon William F. Bishop has been ordered to the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia, Lieutenant Commander G, C. Wiltse has been or- dered to the Navy Yard at New York. First Assistant Engineer Henry Brown has been ordered to temporary duty connected with the trial of the machinery of the Ammonoosuck. THE FORTIETH CONGRESS. Second Session. SENATE. WASHINGTON, Mag 28, 1868, COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED CHARGES OF CORRUPTION IN THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. Before the reading of the journal the Chair ap- pointed as the select committee called for by Mr. Rose’ resolution, passed yesterday, for the investiga- tions into the allegations of the use of improper in- fuences in the impeachment trial, Messrs. Buck- alew, Morrill, of Me., Stewart, Chandler and Thayer. THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL. On motion of Mr. MORRILL, (rep.) of Me., the Senate insisted upon the amendment of the army appropri- ation bill, and asked a comnittee of conference, PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS. Mr. DOOLITTLE, (rep.) of Wis,, presented a memo- rial from the conservatives of South Carolina against the adoption of the new constitution of that State, Mr. CAMERON, (rep.) of Pa., presented a petition from’ the merchants, underwriters and Board of ‘Trade of Philadelphia in regard to the coast survey; also of the latter praying for the reduction of the whiskey tax; also of the citizens of Philadelphia pro- testing against the passage of the copyright law. THE NAVY YARD BRIDGE. directing the Com! Grounds to make a survey of the lower bridge across the Anacosta, known as the Navy Yard bridge, with a view to theerection of a bridge, with a railroad pig and footpath, and to make an estimate of the cost. REGISTER OF DEEDS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Mr. HARLAN, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, reported a bill to provide for the ap- apeiney of a register of deeds in the District of ‘olnmbia, and for other purposes, which was placed on the calendar. THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD OF CALIFORNIA, Mr. Conness, (rep.) of Cal., introduced a bill to extend the time for the construction of the Southern Pacific railroad of California, which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands, THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD—THE POSTAL TREATY WITH GREAT BRIT Mr. RAMSEY, (rep.) Of “Minn., introduced a joint resolution to extend the time for the completion of the Northern Pacific Kailroad Company's Pacific railroad; also @ resolution requesting the President to communicate to the Senate copies of any corres- Beare recently had with the authorities of Grea ritain i relation to anew postal treaty, which were adopted, ROSS BROWN'S REPORT. Mr. Stewart, (rep.) of Nevada, offered ap amend- ment to the resolution to print.Ross Brown's authorizing the furnishing him of one thous. ditional copies and grauting him the stereotype plates for a time after th rinting, was referred to the Committe Pp REDUCTION OF INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT. Mr. Morgan, (rep.) of N. Y., introduced a joint resolution to provide for @ reduction of the interest on the public debt, which was referred to the Com- mittee on Finance. It authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue coupon or registered bonds of the United States, in such form and of such denominations as he may | rote redeemable in coin at the pleasure of the Jnited States after twenty, thirty and iorty years respectively, e of t wh and bearing the following rates of imierest, payable semi-annually in coin, viz.:—The issue of bonds ialing due in twenty years shall bear interest at five per cent per annum; those payable in thirty years at tour and a half per cent, and the forty year vonds at four per cent. All these bonds shall be ex- empt from taxation tn any form, by or under State, municipal or local authority, and, with the interest thereon and income therefrom, sitall be exempt from the payment of all duties or taxes to the United States other than such income tax as may be as sessed upon other incomes. The bonds are to be exclusively used for the redemption of the principal by exchange, or in payment at par, at the opuon of the holder thereof, for any of the present interest bearing debt of the United States other than the existing five per cent bonds and the three per cent certificates, and may be issued to an amount sufficient in the aggregate to cover all the principal of all outstanding obligations, as limited herein, and no more; but not to exceed one-third part of the whole sum shali be of the issue redeemable in tweaty years. PROPOSED THANKS TO FX-SECRETARY STANTON. Mr. EDMUNDS, (rep.) of Vt., offered the following concurrent resolution :— Resoived by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the thanks of Con, are due and are hereby tendered t Edwin M. Stanton for the great uirity aad Hdeilty to the country with which he has discharged the duties of Seere tary of War, as well amid the open danger of a great lion as in the later period, when assaile: inspired by hostility to the pacification measures Congress for the restoration of a real and perman i Mr. HeNpRicKs, (dem.) of Ind., objected and the resolution went over. DIPLOMATIC UNIFORM. Mr. ANTHONY, (rep.) of R. 1, introdticed a resolu- tion, which was adopted, requesting the President to communicate to the Senate copies 0s ali correspond ence with Unto in the diplomagte service of the United States relative to the iaw prohibiting the wear- ing of any uniform or ofMcial costume not previousiy authorized by Congress. LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED TO MR. DAVIS. At the instance of Mr. McCREERY, (dem.) of an indefinite leave of absence was granted to his colleague, Mr. Davis, because of illness in his family. DISTRICT JALL. Mr. FRSSENDEN, (rep.) of Me., called up the bili to amend an act for the construction of a jail in the District of Columbia, being an elaborate substitute for the former bill. It was finally amended and passed after considerable discussion. BUTLER’S SMELLING COMMITTEE INVESTIGATION. Mr. Ross, (rep.) of Kansas, introduced the follow- ing resolution:— Resolved, That the House of to furnish fo the Senate, for the appointed fgr the investigation of the charges of corruption in connectidh with the trial of impeachment of the Presi dent, all the testimony in relation thereto which has been taken by the Managers of Iinpeachment on the part of the House. Mr. CoNNess said it was improper to make the re- west until all that testimony ia taken, and that doubtless it will then be sent to the Seuate. Mr. SUMNER, (fep.) Of Mass., objected, and the re solution went over. enentatives be requested wwe of the Senate Committee NSAS RESTORATION BILL. The special order—the bill to adinit Arkansas— ‘was then taken up, The question was on the amend- mem of Mr. Ferry, to strike out all conditions. Mr. DRAKE, (rep.) of Mo., said that, having be- come satisfied in the course of the debate that amendment should be further modified, and the con- stitutional amendment, known as article fourteen, having made the adoption of that amendment by those States @ condition precedent to their admis- sion, he would offer a substitute for the bill as an amendment when it was in order. It was read as followe:. That when the foniemenial conditions bereinafter ¢g- pressed shall have been com ith the State of Arkansas, 1868, shal) be entitied to be admitted to representation in - ment ia would Mr, Feery, of Conn., replied that it was in | what class of women the gentleman from [iinois exact contra nine all Senicccoumenetion laws of | associated when he visited Santa Fe—(iaughter)— Congress and with the of Congress that on | but he himeelf had never seen a lady decorated with with ce conditions these States | anything that manifested any great liking for an In- be admitted. He considered that the bill ag | dian. ( ter). on House violates that pledge and is con- ‘The committee rose at four o’clock without having to the principles of republican government in | finished the bill. forbidding those States for all time to alter or amend } BUTLER’3 SMELLING COMMITTEE — QUARTERS FOR their conetitutions, CONTUMACIOUS WITNESSES—CALL OF THE HOUSE. Mr. DRAKE repeated that one of the requirements of the act of March 2, 1867, was, that the amendment known as article 14 should have become a part of | questions relative to alle the constitution. Mr. Ferny said Arkansas had ratified that amendment. Mr. DRAKE reiterated that it has not become @ part of the constitution, He said the people of the coun- try would not be convinced that it was rightly done until twenty-eight States have ratified it. The country had nothing to gain by pushing these States back into the place out of which they have pushed Semeaers, with rebellion pervading them from end to end. The republican party had existed without those States for seven months longer without them. Mr. MORTON, (rep.) of Ind., inquired what is to | xecution. be gained by keeping out Arkansas until all can come in together? and argued that the State govern- ment nee now tn the hands of enemies, it is advisa~ ble to admit those States lene td as soon as they have formed legal constitutions, e condition in regard to the fourteenth amendment was that it should | Py trick or device, to defeat the administration of have become a part of the constitution of those States, and consequently they could make no further ratification unless first admitted, and therefore that amendment could not be ratified otherwise except on the doctrine of Mr. Sumner, that it has already become so, the lately rebellious States having ceased to be States, Mr. McCreery read a speech on the general ser- vices of reconstruction and negro suffrage, drawing a gloomy picture of the results of radical supremacy. At three o'clock, without action on the amend- ment, the Senate went into executive session, The Senate continued in executive session several hours, and eoeaieely after the doors were opened ad- jJourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WASHINGTON, May 28, 1868. PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE DUTIES, Mr. MILLER, (rep.) of Pa., presented petitions from the citizens and persons employed in the iron, steel and cotton manufactures in the couties of Perry and Dauphin, and at Cholosky and Harrisburg, Pa., com- plaining of the depression of industry and praying for additional protective duties, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. THE PENSION AND BOUNTY LAWS. PAINE, (rep.) of Wis., introduced a bill to con- Mr. ears, and could live seven persons: ordered into the custody of the Sergeant-at- that tine Was self-sustaining and capable of taking care of » CLEAVER, Delegate from New Mex denied pe are self-sustaini junder- tes. Citizens of New Mexico ‘have now & E 3 Mr. Cleaver whether not wear at the theatre, re, — oe acre, Portions of Indian of Ohio, from the select com- corru, p the following reso- Mr. BINGHAM, rep.) mittee appoint ter of the impeachment, reported t! Juuions:— Resolved, That the rooms 4 and B, opposite the room of the Solicitok of the Court of Claims, inthe Capitol, be and are hereby asal room and office of ‘the Capi ed as guard tol poilee Fe for that purpose placed under charj the Berges dae, with p Arms of the ower to Gt the same up purpose specified. Mr. BiNGHAM, in offering the resolution, said:—I desire to say that there are no rooms at present assigned by order of the House in which to detain rms. There is such an order now in process of Mr. Charles W. Wooley is at nt detained in the room of the Committee on ven ffairs, Reasons have transpired which satisfy the committee that a room ought to be assigned to the Sergeant-at-Arms so that this witness may be de- tained beyond the power or possibility of any person, justice. The reasons which have moved the com- mittee to take this step will more fully appear in another resolution which I shall offer after the House shall have disposed of this one, and in which the House and country will be informed by the sworn testimony of this witness himself and of one of his associates that he has trifled with justice in the presence of the House of Representatives and in detlance of the settled law of the country. Hav- ing thrown down the gauntlet, I for one want to test the power of the people. through their representa- tives, to determine whether a recusant witness of this charaeter shall defy a whole people and the law as it has been solemnly ruled and settled and unchal- lenged. 1 move the previous question. Tr. BROOKS, (dem) of N. Y., appealed to Mr, Bing- ham not to move the previous question. Mr. Binauam insisted upon it. Mr. ELDRIDGE, (dem.) of Wis., inquired why the gentleman from Onio persisted in cutting off debate? (Calls of “order.”’) The porann question was seconded. Mr. Woop, idem.) of N. Y., called for the yeas and nays on ordering the main question. ‘The yeas and nays were ordered. Dilatory motions that the House do now adjourn, and that when it adjourn {t adjourn to meet on mon nay next, were made and voted down by yeas and nays. Mr. ELDRIDGE renéwed the motion to adjourn. The SPEAKER declined to entertain the motion on the strength of a resolution adopted on the 25th of February that on resolutions reported by the strue certain acts relating to pensions and to the law | Managers of Impeachment there should be no dila- giving additional bounties, which was referred. REMOVAL OF CAUSES FROM STATE TO UNITED STATES couR’ Mr. POLSLEY, (rep.) of W. Va., introduced a bill to provide for the removal of certain suits from the tate courts to the United States Circuit Court, which was referred to the Judiciary Committee. IMPROVEMENT OF PORTLAND CHANNEL, The morning hour having commenced, Mr. WASH- BURNE, (rep.) of Ill, from the Committee on Cot merce, reported a joint resolution to allow the unex- pended balance of the appropriation for the break- tory motions allowed, and because the House on Tuesday last had clothed the Managers, as a com- mittee, with all the powers and rights conferred by the present House resolutions. Mr. ELDRIDGE made the question of order that the Managers had no power except as an ordinary com- mittee, They had certainly no impeachment to manage. The SPEAKER repeated his ruling, and read the resolutions on which it was founded, LDRIDGE appealed from that portion of the decision which recognized in the Managers the same powers which they had when the impeach- water at Portland, Me., to be expended in excavat- | ment was in progress. He did so, he said, without ing the middle ground and otherwise protecting the | channel from injury by filling and improving the | same; which was p: PROPOSED ADJOURNMENT OVER SATURDAY. Mr. BROMWELL, (rep.) of Il, asked unaui consent to offer a resolution to adjourn from Friday until Monday, on account of Saturday being set apart for decorating the graves of Union soldicrs, ‘Mr. BLAINE, (rep.) of Me., objected. THE COLLECTION DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA, Mr. O'NEILL, (rep.) of Pa., from the Committee on Commerce, reported a bill to extend the boundaries of the Collection District of Philadelphia, 80 as to include the whole consolidated city of Philadelphia, which was passed. He also reported adversely a bill to change the name of the ship Golconda, which was laid on the table. APPRAISKMENT AND INSPECTION OF IMPORTS. Mr. EGGLESTON, (rep.) of Ohio, from the same com- mittee, reported a bill to regulate the appraisement. and inspection of imports in certain cases, The bill, having m read, elicited an animated discussion as to the eifects which it was likely to pro- duce, Messrs. Eggleston, O'Neill, Myers and Judd ad- vocating it, and Messrs. Hooper and Boutwell oppos- ing it, Mr. Hooper, (rep.) of Mass., moved to amend the bill by excepting from its provisions distilled spirits and wines. Mr. EGGLESTON accepted the amendment, and it was adopted, Mr. ALLISON, (rep.) of Lowa, endeavored to get in an amendment to include Dubuque, Iqwa, as one of the places where an appraiser of imported merchan- dise shall be appointed; but Mr. Eggleston declined to allow the amendment to be offered, and, after some debate, insisted on the previous question. ‘The previous question was sustained and the bill was passed—yeas 66, nays 64. The bill is as fol- Jows:— Be itenacted, &c., That whenever any merchandise other than distilled spirits and wines shall be imported into any | ort of entry of the United States, and. it shall appenr by the fv nee and bill of lading, or either of them, and the manifest, that such merchandise is consigned to and destined for an- other port of entry in the interfor, the collector at the port of arrival shall permit the owner, agent or consignee | h merchandise to make entry for warehouse and rtation, and on the execution of "a bond, wal for transportation, In a sum ¢ amount tn the invoice valie of such merchandise, the a shall be delivered to the owner or consignee, to be transported to the port of its destination ; and such mérehan. dise sail not be subject to examinadon or appraisement at the port in which {twas landed, but the same examination and app’ ment shall be required and bad at the portot | handiee had been entered for ¢ idatthe port in which it first ar- mous | prion Fived and was landed, Src. 2. And be itfurther enacted, That such merchandise shail be forwarded only by established transportation com- hall become responsible to the United States as livery of such merchandise to the destination, and any person who fere to prevent or delay the delivery o mer- Jise oF any part thereof shail be linble to’ a fine equiva: lent to double the value of such merchandise and imprison- ment at hard labor for not less than one year or not more tive years Src. 8 And be it further enacted, That the transportation bond required by the firat section of” this act may be executed the port of destination before the collector of customs thereat, who will certify to the sufficiency of the sureties for the amount of the penalties therein, and who shall transmit te said bond and justification to the collector of the port of original importation; that said bond aball be executed by two or more sureties, who eball testify by aiidavi tached (o said bond, in at least doudie the amou: aity of the bond; and the Secretary of the Treasury Autborized and instructed to make such rules and reg aa may be necessary and not inconsistent with law to into effect this act. ‘She. 4. And be it further enacted, That the State of Missouri shall be one collection district, to’ be called the District of Missouri, of which the elty of St. Louis shall be the sole port ‘of entry, and a collector shall be appointed to reside at maid port of entry. PoSrc. 5. And be it further enacted, That all that portion of the State of Objo bordering on the Waters and shores of the Ohio river shail be one collection district, to be eailed the District of Ohio, of which the city of Cincinnati shall be the sole port of entry, and a collector shail be appointed to re- any disrespect to the Chair. Mr. BoTLek moved to lay the appeai on the table, which was agreed to—yeas 84, nays 22. ‘The SPEAKER, having procured a copy of the Con- gressional Globe, fortified his decision by quoting what had taken place in the House on the subject of the resolution forbidding him to entertain dilatory motions on resolutions reported .by the Managers. ‘The language was, ‘During the pendency of resolu- tions in the House relative to impeachment.” ‘This resolution was relative to impeachment. It came from a committee that had no power whatever except to consider a question relative to impeachinent. le had already allowed a motion to adjourn over and a motion to adjourn to be made, and he could not, under the order of the House, entertain any other dilatory motions, ‘The main question was ordered. Mr, ELDRIDGE again moved that journ. he SPEAKER declined to entertain the motion, Mr. KERR, (dem.) of Ind., appealed from the deci- sion of the Speaker. ‘The SPEAKER declined to entertain the appeal, as the House had just decided that precise question on the House ‘appeal. Mr. BuRR, (dem.) of Il, moved to dy the resotu- tion on the table. ‘The vote resulted—yeas 4, nays82. No quorum. Mr. BUTLER, at half-past five, moved that the House adjourn, . rule prohibiting him. Mr. BROOMALL, (rep.) Of Pa. House, which was agreed to. Mr. WARD, (rep.) of N. Y., suggested that there was a quorum present, but that some members did not answer, and he asked the Speaker what remedy there was for that. The SrEAKEK replied that a member present re- fusing to vote was in contempt of the House, and was: subject, of course, to the action of the House. ‘The roli was called and 113 members—inore than a quorum—answered to their names, Mr. BROOMALL moved that all further proceedings under the call be dispensed with Mr. ELpRINGE demanded t ee were ordered. r. INGERSOLL, (rep.) of Ill, suggested a recess, ut objections were made and the vote was taken by yeas and nays and resulted—yeas 20 and nays 61. While the vote was being taken negotiations were going on between Messrs. Brooks, Eldridge, Woods and other democrats on the one side, and Messrs, Bingham, Butler and other republicans on the other side, as to the terms on which all factious opposition would be withdrawn, the terms asked by the demo- crats being that the matter should go over until to- morrow, and that two hours should be allowed for debate, the democrats to be allowed three-fourths of the time, At one time the terms appeared to find favor with the republican members, but subsequently there was a change of opinion and the republicans changed their votes from aye to no and the call of the House was proceeded with. ‘The SvEAKER directed the doorkeeper to have all the doors of the hal! closed, and the Clerk proceeded to call the names of absentees for excuses. Many of the absentees were absent by leave of the House, and that fact Was stated by one of their colleagues as their names were called. The name of Mr. Hubbard, of lowa, having been called, Mr. Dodge moved that he be excused on account of illness, Mr. ELDRIDGR objected. The SvEAKER put the question to the House, and Mr. Eldridge demanded the yeas and nays. As this opportunity for dilatory motions became apparent Mr. Dodge withdrew the motion, and then the republicans indulged in a laugh of triamph over their adversaries. The jatter, however, saw their advantage, and determined to hoid on tort. One of their number (Mr. Burr) renewed the motion that Mr. Hubbard, of Jowa, be excused. Mr. ELDRIDGE again went through the form of ob- jecting, and on the Speaker's putting the question to the House the yeas and bays were demanded, and , moved a call of the eas and nays, and d of entry. Sro. 6. An rther enacted, That an appraiser of im- ported merehai all be appointed to reside at each of tie ports of ‘aod Ciocionati, who shall be cago, St. Lo paid a salary of $5,000 per annum, Also at aby other port bf entry. where in the judgment of the Secretary such a praler shail be needed, with such salary no. exceeding $1,000 per anguim, as he may éstablieh. ‘See. 7. And be ft further enacted, That the salary of each of the collectors for the ports of Chicago, St. Louis and Cin- Cinnatl aball be $2,000 per armum, fees and commissions not exceeding 19 all a tuaxi and that ail fees ed, exceeding the compensation of said collectors afore- said shail be paid into the Treasury for the use of the United Staen, THE ONO BRIDGE AT LOUISVILLE. Mr. EGGLESTON, from the Committee on Commerce, reported the joint resolution (introduced some time since by Mr. Kerr) directing the Secretary of War to have a@ scientife examination made as to location, &c., of the Louisville bridge across the Ohio, which was passed. THE CIGAR TAX. ‘The morning hour having expired, Mr. Kercuam, (rep.) of N. Y., presented a remonstrance of L. Higby and eigh' ven other cigar manufacturers and dealers in N. Y., against the pro- posed increase of the tax on cigs My MILL facturers, THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BI ‘The House then, at half-past one o'clock, went into Comunittee of the Whole on the State of the Union, Mr. Blaine tn the chair, and resumed consideration of the Indian Appropriation bill. Mr, SCHENCK, (rep.) of Ohio, moved that the Indian Appropriation bill be laid aside and that the Tax bill be taken up and proceeded with, Mr. BUTLER, (rep.) of Mass., opposed the proposi- of cigar manu- nthe question was put and the motion was re- ted. sete committee then proceeded with the details of the Indian Appropriation bill. In the discussion of one of the items of the bill Mr. CAVANAUGH, Of Montana Territory, gave bis opinion as to the red man and the policy that ought to be pursued towards him, The present policy, he said, Was all wrong, offering, as it did, a premium to rascality. He had seen some good Indians, but only when they were dead. He liked an Indian dead bet- ter than an Indian living. He believed in the Indian oliey that was taught by the great chieftain of Massachusetts long ago—the policy which exterml- nated the Indians, Which drives them outside of civilization—because you cannot civilize them, Gentlemen might consider this harsh language, but they would not do so if one had witnessed the acenes of Indian atrocities which he had witnessed ordered. Mr. HUNTER, (rep.) of Ind., called the attention of the Speaker to the fact that @ democratic member, who paired of with hit colleague, Mr. Washburn, Was voting. ‘The SPEAKER remarked that it had been repeatedly ruled that the House could take no cognizanze of the violation of a pair. It depended on a member's own sense of honor. Mr. SCHENCK—Name bin. The name was not mentioned. ‘The vote on excusing Mr. Hubbard was taken by ‘ond Days, and agreeed to. Mr. Keke moved to dispense with further proceed- Inge under the call. . ELpripar demanded the yeas and nays, and they were ordered. Mr. Hioey, (rep.) of Cal., made the point of order that this was a dilatory motion, ‘The Speake ruled that it was nota dilatory mo- tion, inasmuch ae in no other way could the House relieve itseifexcept by dispensing with further pro- ceedings under the call. me pripos remarked that Mr. Bingham had made a proposition which was perfectly satisfactory to his (Mr. Eldridge’s) side of the House, and that they were not struggling merely for the purpose of staying in the hall. r. BinauaM rose to make a remark. LOGAN, (rep.) Of Ill, and others objected to any explanations. ir. ScH@NCA remnarked—We are all in healtn now, aud we may as Weill go through with it. The CLERK Went on to call the yeas and nays on the motion to diepense with further proceedings under the call. The vote resuited—yeas 58, nays 53. Mr. BROOMALL gave notice that he would introduce a resolution of censure on Mr. Eldridge for refusing to vote on the last two vo he being within the hall and the Speaker having announced that it was the duty of ail me 4 to vote. Mr. ELDRipor aud been engaged in reading the papers in the case, and did not Kaow Whether he had voted or not. The name of Mr, Marshall having been called, Mr. Kerr stated that Mr. Marshal had left the hall indis- posed, and be asked that he be excused, Mr. BERK objected, and The SPEAKER put the question fothe House, where- on the yeas and nays were demanied by Mr. Bldridge, Mr. Higby raised the question of order that this was a dilatory motion, The Spzaken—The gentieman from California states that in his opinion this is a dilatory motion, in Montana—the aiinost living babe ripped from ite | The Chair will submit the question to the House of mother’s womb; the child, with its young heart pal- itating, nailed to the window sili; women scalped, disfigured and outraged, aud was on the wi An item for debate, Mr. CHANLEH, Of N. Y., arauine that Navajo Indians gave rise to much } pro (dem) ~ res for its decision. ir. FLpRtpar—Has not the Chair already roiled on ali because the Indian | that point? The SPeauBn—The ©! has entertained several ir) of the minor the rightful of ie Bisel! doubia, ‘Fhe Chait’ is doubtful ‘The SPRAKER declined to entertain the motion, the whether he should have entertained the motion of the gentleman from [linois & Burr) to lay the re- solution on the table. The Chair thinks that under the circumstances it was @ dilatory motion. The other proposition made by him excuse the gentleman from lowa (Mr. Hubbard) waa not & bona lon, because the jemand eas ays excuse of each absentee, as they would have & to do if the motion is entertained by the House, no call could reach its final culmination probably for days, at least for aday, and the question would be whether the constitutional right of a solnoriey to compel the attendance of absent members would not thereby be defeated. That question the Chair will submit to the House of Representatives. After some further discussion of the point involved the House, by a vote of 84 to 17, sustained the point of order made by Mr. Higby, and the motion to ex- Cuse was therefore declined to be entertained as a dilatory motion, id ‘The Sreaker remarked that the question now was BAL action should be taken in regard to the ab- Mr. PILE, (rep.) of Mo., moved that the Sergeant-at- Arms be directed to summon the absentees. Mr. ELDRIDGE objected to that as a violation of the rule, which requires absentees to be called for excuse, ‘The SPEAKER Overruled the objection, Mr, Pile’s motion was agreed to—yeas and the Sergeant-at-Arms was (at s for the absentees. While he Was absent on that duty the business of the House was suspended, and many members took the opportunity to obtain some luncheon from the re- fectory of the House. A quarter of an hour afterwards the Sergeant-at- Arms presented at the bar of the House haifa dozen of the absentees, Who were, On motion of Mr. PiL vote by yeas and nays, permitted to taki subject to the further orders of the House. Mr. Woop inquired whether it was in order to Move that they be committed to the same bastile occupled by Mr. Wooley. (Laughter.) The SPEAKER doubted whether that would be in order. Mr. Woop, at half-past seven o'clock, moved that at pee proceedings under the call be dispensed with. Mr. BuTLER asked whether that would open the can to allow the gentlemen on the other side to go ome, The SPEAKER said it would. Mr. BUTLER hoped, then, that further proceedings wonld not be dispensed with. ‘The vote was taken by yeas and nays, ahd resulted yeas 6, nays 104, Mr. MorGAN, (dem.) of Ohio, asked Mr. Bingham to state whether Wooley had been refused the privi- lege of consulting with counsel. ir. BINGHAM declined to answer the question until he should have the leave of his colleagues. Subse quently, at half-past eight o'clock, after various other votes by yeas and nays, Mr. Bingham said he was in- structed by a majority of the committee lo make an answer to the interrogations of his volieague. ‘The bags os was whether the committee had resolved — ir. MORGAN, interrupting—I beg tie gentieman'’s pardon, that was not the inquiry. Mr. BINGHAM—What was itt Mr. MorGaN—I did not ask what the committee had resolved, but whether Mr. Wovley had not been denied communication with his counsel, Mr. BINGHAM—By whom? : Mr. MoRGAN—By the committee, directly or indl- rectly, or by some member of the cominittee. Mr. BINGHAM—I cannot answer about some one of them; but, so far as I kuow, no member of the com- mittee made any such denial except as L shall state hereafter, nor did the committee make any such de- nial except this, that when the witness was brought before the committee under the order of the House to answe ne interrogations put to him he de- clined and insisted that he shouid not answer ques- tions wnt his counsel Was brought into the presence of the committee and consultation had with them, So far objection was made; but then there was no denial of his communicating with counsel at his own chamber, where he was in custody, nor was there any action of the committee to that etfect. I understood from what little was said by the witness ‘that he had an interview with his counsel, and that the evasive answer which he made was given under the instructions of his counsel. Mr. MILLER—Who was the counsel ? Mr. BingHamM—TI believe the witness named Mr. Merrick. The SPEAKER remarked that he had been consnited by the Sergeant-at-Arms as to whether the order of clase coutinement would prevent witness having access to his counsel, and had answered in the neg- ative, and had directed that he should have the right to confer with his counsel at any time. Mr. Brooks desired to make 4 statement. Mr. HiGpy objected, declaring the {House had had enough of that farce and tomfoolery. Mr. SCHENCK asked unanimous consent to state that four members—Messrs. Pike, Ross, Blaine and Chanler—had left the House after answering to their names. ‘The SPEAKER thought that by unanimous consent their names could be mentioned. (Laughter.) Mr. BinaHaM, alter some further ceedings, asked to have the vote taken on the resolution before the House and to have the other resoiution offered (understood to be to commit Mr. Wooly to close confinement), and let it be printed and go over until to-morrow, Mr. HigBy objected and persisted in his objection in spite of the remonstrances of the republican meim- bers, who urged tat there was no condition em- braced tn the propesition. Mr. BurLeR desired to make a statement, but Mr. Van Auken objected. ‘Three or four times during the last two hours the Sergeant-at-Arms appeared with smi! squads of members repot as absentees, ani wno were allowed to take their seats, The object of the republican members was under- stood to be to procure the attendance of suiicient members on their side to constitute a quorum, even though all the democrats should retrain from voting; and the object of the latter in flilbustering was understood to be an objection to the character of the room to which it was proposed to consign witness (Wooley). Mr. BROOMALL, at half-past nine o'clock, oifered a resolution directing the sergeaut-at-Arins to being the absent members to the bar of the House to-mox- row at ten o'clock, to abide the order of the House, and to dispense with all further proceedings ander the eall. Mr. BUTLER desired to state that there was now a quorum of the friends of good order in the hall, and he hoped they would stay. - The resolution was adopted—yeas 9, nays 2: So further proceedings under the call were dis- pensed with, and the doorkeeper was directed to open the doors. ‘The question recurred on Mr, Burr's motion to lay Mr. Bingham’s resolution on the table. Negatived— yeas 2s, nays 96. The resojution was then adopted without the yeas and nays. Mr. bIxaHamM then, at ten o'clock, proposed to offer the second resolution, in order Uhat it night be passed pro forma, a motion to reconsider entered and discussed to-morrow, the vote io be laken at two o’cloch. ‘The resolution was read. put to Wooley and his ¢ grams quoted had no rei dent’s impeacnment; the questions put to Sheri- dan Shook and his answers thereto are alleged con- tradictory statements of Woviey In reference to plac- ing $16,000 or $17,000 in his hands; declaring that his refusal to answer Was a contempt of the orderof the House and einbarrassing to public justice; and resolv- ing that, for his repeated contempt of the authority of the House, he be kept in close confinement in the guard room of the Capitol police until be shall fully answer; and that meanwhile no person shall commu- nicate with Wooley in writing or verbally, except by order of the House, The proposition of Mr. Bingham was agreed to, and the House, at @ quarter past ten o’ciock, ad journed. , nays 24— clock) sent ven It recites the questions THE PEABODY NATIONAL MEDAL. (From the Washington Star, May 23.) It will be remembered that at the last session of the Thirty-ninth Kee Singhs President of the United States was author to present to Mr. George Pea- body a gold medal, in consideration of his beneficent gift of over a mtilion dollars to the South for educa- 3 just been completed and received the State Department, and is decidedly the hand- somest and most unique affair ever made tn this country, and as a work of art far surpasses medal ever presented by our government heretofore. It is three inches “in diameter and a half inch thick; on thé front is the profile of Mr. Peabody in alto relievo, and on whe re- verse the following inscription:—"The people of the United States to George Peabody, in acknowl. edgment of his beneficent promotion of universal education.” it is mounted on @ base, and to the right of the medal are two palmetto trees in gold, six inches high, around which is twined the ivy, the em. blem of friendsiip. To the left of the medal is the fAgure of benevolence, with one hand resting upon tie medal, holding in itt a spray or laurel, and with the other pointing to Mr. Peabody. Under the \- metto trees are two children, one ro} resenting s white child and the other a black, the white child point to benevolence and the black one to himself, as saying, “Arm I, too, to be educated?" The base is six inches long, three-fourths of an inch thick and one and one-quarter inches high, and the whole work is of solid gold. In the rear of the medal, rest- ing upon the base, is a ‘fect globe, which revolves, aud around this are KS and various in- struments representing the progress of civilization and education, On the frant of the base isgour national shield, executed in enamel, , The medal ts enclosed in a handsome cabinet of ebony and bird's eye maple, lined with purple velvet, the top of which revolves When the inetal is placed upon it, thus exhibiting it without placing the hand upon it to change its position. ‘the entire work was made with too!s and not strack from a die, It is a most beautiful piece of workmanship, aud is greatly admired by all Who have seen tt, On fuesday it will be exhibited to the Cabinet, after which it will be Paced on éxhibition in the Capitol. ESCAPE OF A PRISONER FACM SING SING, Povaningarste, May . 1868 A prisoner, whose name 1 did bot ascertain, encaped from Sing Sing last night. He mounted a horse and his absence was not discovered Ul some time after le was goue, When OMicers with feet horses wet iv pursuil.