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enone nnn ee Le é 4 ‘The Reconstruction System in Virginia. NO JUDGES NOR CLERKS IN THE STATE. Election of Officers in the Senate. Senatorial €aucus on the 'Fenure of Office Act, PROPOSED REMODELLING OF THE BILL, La The ‘Adjournment Ques- tion in the House. ‘WASHINGTON, March 22, 1869. Caucus of Republican Senators on the Tenure ef Office Bill—Stormy Debate—Senators Morton, Grimes and Sprague Refuse to be Beund by Caucus Resolutions—The Bill Finally Referred Back to the Judiciary Committee—Probable Modification of the Bill. The republicans of the Senate, fifty-six in number, convened this morning at ten o’clock in caucus in response to a call made by Senators Edmunds, Wil- Nama and Howard. Senator Anthony occupied the chair, Senator Edmunds offered a resolution de- Ciaring that the repeal of the law called the Tenure of Office act onght not to be made, and pro- ~~ “ceeded to support his position by saying that Senators should be in no hurry to surrender a Material element of the constitutional power; that this law had been found eminently useful ‘and supplied the defect long complained of, but never remedied until the 2d of March, 1867, and that if it was repealed now occasion might yet arise when it would be sorely needed; but its re-enactment might then be entirely beyond their control. Senator ‘Williams offered an amendment that the law be sus- pended until the 4th of March, 1873, and that all re- Movals made by the President during the recess of Oongress be reported to the Senate within twenty Gays after it assembles, with all the reasons set forth for each removal. On this amendment the debate of the morning hinged, and occasionally grew as warm as the propricties of a caucus debate, ‘Which were never very stringent, could admit, Senator Williams held that too much time had already been expended by Senators in discussing the subject. He had taken an active part in secur- tng the passage of the origina) bill, and feeling now as he did then that necessity existed for it, he would be sorry to stultify himself by voting for its repeal. ‘The Senate had no more power with it than withoat &, but it had a safeguard against undue power on the part of the Executive. Abolish the law and the offices of the country to the number of 60,000 ‘are laid at the feet of the President, conferring a patron- ‘age dangerous from its very temptation to misdirec- tion and abuse. Senator Conkling spoke im favor of the proposi- tion to suspend for four years, and thought it would be as satisfactory to General Grant as it was to him. He did not understand why there should be such a @isposition among certain Senators to reject all com- Promise and modification, and insist so obstinately on repeal, It had been dinned into his ears that the State Legislature of New York had instructed him to vote for repeal; but he rejected the claim of any Legislature, or of any man to become the keeper of his honor and conscience. He should vote as he ‘honght proper, not as the State of New York thonght, or the Senator from Indiana, or any other mean. Senator Warner, of Alabama, said he was aston- ished to find so many Senators of high standing and reputation upholding the retention of a law which ‘Was unquestionably partisan in tts character. He , had as great a respect for the proposition to retam the law because it was good as he had for the pro- position to repeal it because it was bad; but he conid not sce the logic of those who held that the Jaw was a wise ove, and yet proposed to suspend it for General Grant. This seemed to him to smack more of subserviency to the will of the Ex- ecutive than the proposal to repeal. Besides this suspension would be regarded by the country, and justly too, as a mere matter of partisanship—as suspending a great principle ac- cording to whether the President was a repubdiican ora democrat. Believing that the law was evil in its effect and an unwise restraint on the Executive, he was for its total repeal, but was willing to pro- ‘Vide that the Presidggt should not nominate a per- son who had been once rejected, and that he should send to the Senate for confirmation within ten days after the meeting of Congress all appointments made uring recess. These things a good President would Observe and a bad President should be made to ob- eervethem. General Grant had the confidence.of the country, and the country expected us to trust him, Johnson was impeached, and, he thought, rightly, mot because he violated a good or a bad law, but be- cause he violated a law which was on the statute book and tn force. Senator Sherman made a few brief remarks pro- testing against further dallying with the subject and calling for a decisive expression on one side or the other. It was ashame, he thought, to keep General Grant standing in ,the White House for over two ‘weeks with his hands full of nominations and unable to send in a solitary one of any importance, with this useless and obnoxious law blocking up the way. Senator Morton declared himself entirely opposed to the caucus being held for tne purpose designed, ‘This was no time to be coming together in secret ‘and binding men to vote a certain way when some of ‘these same men may have already committed them- @elves in open session to a contrary line of action. He thought it no more nor Jess than an out- rage on the indepéndence of Senators, and he indig- Rantly repudiated the right of any caucus to bind him. Senator Grimes supported the same view of ‘the case, and so did Senator Sprague. Senator Edmunds said if gentiemen held such an Opinion of the caucus they ougnt to withdraw from it. Senator Grimes replied that he certainly had no @isposition to stay. He attended before on a call of Senator Conkling some weeks ago and found nothing but empty wrangling over the same question that Drought them together to-day. ‘Then it was a cail for a caucns, which Senator Conkling ostentatiously announced was to settle finally and forever the Tenure of Office law. Senator Conkling disclaimed having made so san- guine a statement. Senator Grimes continued that as he had already, @ome twelve months ago, given a very emphatic ex- pression of his opinion in regard to the Civil Tenure Jaw, no caucus resolution could at this late hour alter his convictions. Here the three Senators— Morton, Grimes and Sprague—quitted the caucas in evident disgust. Senator Morrill, of Vermont, twitted the members ‘who voted for impeachment on the change of posi- tion between themselves and the anti-impeachment Senators. Last year the famous and unfortunate #evem were thrown into limbo; but since then they have not only come out of it, but put those in who consigned them there. The anti-impeachers, after all, had their revenge as ample as men ever had it. At thie stage the cancus adjourned till two o'clock §n the afternoon. At that hour it reassembied, and Senator Morton proceeded to make a speech against ‘the propriety of calling a caucus to decide a question ‘which had already been under debate for over a ‘week, and upon which he and other Senators had spoken very definitely in open session, He was afraid this precedent would be found to be ex- ‘tremely dangerous and calculated to provoke dissen- pion, if not division, ia the party. He was as anxious dor harmony a8 any man, but he was unable to re- Prose his diagust with the style of proceeding some Séfiators Monght Mt to adopt to carry thelr objec He would remind them that this action would un- dergo a sort of criticism anything but agreeable to honorable Senators. Senator Bomunds and sald he was unable to comprehend the motive of al! this excite- ment. The remedy for the Senator waseasy. He could quit the caucas if he wanted to, and take away ‘&@ good deal of trouble with him, Senator Morton replied that the source of trouble was on the other side. Senator Conkting, im & sarcastically appealing tone, asked why the Senator from Indiana did not, in a8 spirit of Christian charity come into the caucus and instruct his fellows what to do. Senator Corbett here jumped up and protested against being included among ‘‘the fellows’? that wanted instruction from the Senator of Indiana. (Great laughter in the caucus at the simple ver- dancy of Corbett.) Mr. Corbett continued, and con- tended that he was no “fellow.” Mr. Nye said he might be a “fellow” of a college, which was a big honor, Mr. Corbett replied’ thet ne could see no honor in it and utterly refused to be included in Conxitng’s generalization, Good humor being re- stored, through the innocent agency of Corbett, the debate went along as before, Mr. Sherman taking another hand in and using much the game arguments employed in his speech in open session. Senator Scott was in favor of repeal with amend- ments as follows:—First, that the President might send in any name during vacation and that he should hold on until his successor was confirmed; second, that the President should gend in all nominations made during the recess within thirty days after the meeting of Congress; third, that the President shall not sendin the name of apy man twice. Senator Scott made a brief argument on these heads. Senator Trumbull counselled conciliation, modera- tion and harmony, and requested that the subject be referred back to the Committee on Judiciary, where he was satisfied an arrangement would be made agreeable to all parties, Mr, Trumbnil spoke at con- siderable length on this point, and finally his sug- gestion prevailed, the unanimous conclusion being to recommit the subject to the Judiciary Committee, with the understanding that the first and second sections of the Civil Tenure act be stricken out and & bill reported embracing the least objectionable feature in the third section. No Appointments by the President. ‘The President sent no nominations to the Senate Increased Crowd of Office Hunters. ‘The charge of the office seekers shows no abate- ment. The President and all the heads of depart- ments, as well as Commissioner Delano, are em- ployed during most of the time devoted to official business in listening to conversations of candidates and their supporters. Notwithstanding the dead- lock in the appointment department caused by the obstinate tenure of the Tenure of Office law, the army of place hunters receives daily reinforcements. Each train that arrives brings a few more, and few desire to leave unsatisfied. Every man feels that he is neg- lecting his own interests if he does not call at the White House daily. There they find that nothing can be done except Me papers until the Senate clears away the obstructions, Then follows the reactive pressure on Senators, urging them to come to some definite conclusion. If the weight of importunity continues to incres.se as ft has been doing something must snap. The Cuban Question and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The House Committee on Foreign Affairs had a protracted session to-day over the resofutions rela- tive to the independence of Cuba. No new facts were elicited, and it was finally agreed to postpone the matter until the arrival of the agent of the revo- lutionary party, who is expected here tn a few days. He will appear before the committee and give a statement of the actual prospects and resources of the insurgents, when ® will be determined what shall be done with the resolution, Frobabilities of an Early Adjournment of Congress. The action of the House to-day in refusing to recall from the Senate the joint resojution providing for an adjournment of Congress@p Friday is considered ag an indication of an early adjournment of both houses, It is not thought, however, that the resohu- tion to adjourn on Friday will be adopted by the Senate, but probably some day two weeks or so bead will be inserted as an amendment, and in this ‘shape it will come back to the House for concur- rence, The friends of a long session, although lead by such a man as Ben Butler, are neither numerous nor influential, They could not muster enough strength to-day to call the yeas and naye. This not only settles the question of the reconstruction of Virginia, Texas and Mississippi, but also the fate of a large number of private schemes before Congress. The Army Appropriation Bill. The statement publisued in several papers to the effect that an amendment to the Army Appropria- tion bill withholding further payments from Dr, Dun- bar for instructions in his art of treating horses, was omitted in the enrolment of the bill, is notin ac- cordance with the fact. The amendment was not adopted last session, and therefore its omission could not have taken place in the enrolment. Claims for Damages During the War. The Board convened by special order No, 143, is- sued from the Adjutant General's office June 16, 1868, and consisting of Brevet Maior J. A. Hardie, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Dewitt Clinton and Brevet Lieutenant George Gibson, bave been tn session at Washington about eight months. The Board was convened for the purpose of examining into all cases where spplication is to be made to the War Depart- ment for damages to property and losses sustained during the war, to examine into the merits of the same and report the result to the Secretary of War. Numerous applications have come before the Board, about two-thirds of them being from parties in the Southern States, the consideration of which ts ex- cluded by act of Congress of July 4, 1864. A great many of the claims have been acted upon and the mumber on fie is constantly increasing. United States Supreme Court. The following gentlemen were admitted to prac- tuce as attorneys and counsellors of this court to- day:—Mesars. E. Bliss, of Texas; Henry Sherman, of Connecticut, and John Winslow, of New York. The following cases were before the court to-day:— No. 101.—Charies F, Stanbury, appellant, va. The United States.—A) from the Court of Claims.— Mr. Justice Davis delivered the opinion of the court amrming the decree of the said Court of Claims in this cause. No. 118.—The United States ex rel. Samuel C. Mor- gan, plaintif’ in error, vs. Egbert Gates, Town Clerk Of Beloit, in error to the Cireuit Court of the United States for the district of Wisconsin.—Mr. Justice Swayne delivered the opinion of the Court reversing the judgment of the said Circuit Court in this cause with costs, and remanding the cause, after further proceeding in conformity to the opinion of this court. No. 281,—Samuel ©. Morgan, appellant, ve. The Town of Beloit.—Appeal from the Rircutt Court of the United States for the district of Wisconsin. Mr. Justice Sway delivered the opinion of the court, reversing the decree of the sald Circuit Court im this cause With costa, and remanding the cause for fur- ther proceedings, in conformity with the opimion of this court. No. 91.—The town of Beloit, appeliant, vs. Samuel ©. Morgan.—Appeal from the Circuit Court of United States ior the district of Wisconsin. M. Justice Swayne delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the decree of the said Circuit in this cause, Nos. 25, 26, 27, 28, 20, 90, 33, 34, 85.—The United States, appeilai vs. The Steamships Eleanor, Lelia, Countess, An Peret, Frolic, T. 8. Conneliy, Virgo, J. M. Sharp and Nina Semmes. Appeals from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Mr. Justice Clifford delivered tne opinion of the court, dismissing the several ap- peals fi these cases, Nos. 40, 44, 46, 48, 68, 64.—The steamers Trent, General Beauregard, Louis D'Or, Capitol, Texas, I. D. Hone, appellants, vs. The United States. Appeals from the Circuit Court of the United Stat for the Hastern District of Louisiana, Mr. Justice Clifford delivered the opinion of the court reversing the sev- eral decrees in these cases per stipulation of costs and remanding the causes to the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Louisiana for fur- ther preceedings, in conformity to the opinion of this court, No. 100,—Enoch va. Thomas F. Baker. Ap- ai from the Circuit Court of the United States tor ‘he Southern District of Ohio, Mr. Justice Grier de- livered the opinion of the court aMrming the decree of tie said Circuit Court in this cause, with costs, No, 98.-—William W, Whitely, et appellant, va. William A. Kirby, et al.—Aappeai from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of Ohio. Mr, Justice Nelson delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the decree of the said Circuit Court in this cause, with costs and interest. No, 00.—William W, Waitely, appellant, vs, William Swayne,—Appeal from the Circutt Court of the United States for the Southern District of Onto, Mr. Justice Nelson delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the decree of the Circuit, Court in this cause with costa, No, 108,—Samuel ©. Morgan, appellant, vs, The Peat ore eet aah Chin caees be anetinnea oe thon of ronords in tee cane the ‘States. further argument at the beginning of the next term | Referred to tue Committee on . of this court upon points specified by the court, THE INTERIOR DRPARTMENT. Now, doh he Parsous plait in error, Mr. PESSENDEN, (rep.) of Me., from the Committee Charles 8. Harvey, in error, the Circuit Court of | on peneenes: 9 Sots, eeaatelon. the United States for the Northern District of Uli. Ine Rectetary of, the Interior 10 rent & nols. The Chuef Justice announced the decision of building for use of the Departwent. ‘NO. 114, Dennis Mulligan, plaintiff in error, v8. , FESSENDEN reported a resolution to authorize John Corbin.—Tbe argument of this cause was com- re, Counsel for defendant in error. gis » "| Yo relmbutee to tbe United ‘Sisies the salaries of The Chief Justice announced that next Friday omen dd being Good Friday, the court will not sit on that day, visio having been ta pied by th houses he Hi- ne Lagied cubiaaensiietial felt bound to say ie had, adopted without ‘Mrs. Grant to-day completed her selection oF orna- ments for the Executive Mansion, from a large num- ber brought hither by Messrs. Brown & Spaulding, of New York, at her request. Those which have been placed in the Hast Room and the Green and Blue rooms represent among others statuettes of “Night and Morning” and ‘The Union,” a large malachite clock, with side ornaments, and a clock of the style of Louis XVI., solid onyx and ormolu gilt, and crystal vases, mounted with real bronze, all of exquisite pattern and elaborate workmanship. ‘The last named were awarded a@ prize at the Paris Exhibiuon. Personal. Mr. Frederick Seward and his whfe left here last evening for Montrose, on the Hudson river, their place of residence, Mr. Seward remains here toship his father’s furniture to Auburn and settle some un- finished business. General Tompkins, of the Quartermaster General’s Department, has been ordered to Alaska for duty, and is making preparations for his departure, Assistant Secretary of State, Sidney Webster, son-in-law of Secretary Fish, is mentioned as likely to be appointed Assistant Secre- tary cf State. Indignation of Maimed Soldiers on Being Mustered Out of the Service. ‘The Pay Department was surrounded to-day by a large number of maimed solaiersof the Forty-fourth infantry, who are being paid off on their discharges in compliance with the late consolidation orders. Many of them are highly indignant at being turned out to shift for themselves and threaten to organize & procession, with appropriate banners and trans- parencies, and march down Pennsylvania avenue from Army Headquarters to the Capitol. Settlement of Europeans in Virginia. It appears from the Richmond Whig of to-day that several Austrians Will arrive next week to settle a few miles below Richmond. A large infux of Eng- lishmen will arrive at Norfolk in April, and arrange- ments have been made for an extensive importa- tion of Germans, Letters received from the Nether- lands, Russia and other European States show that z there will soon be @ large immigration to Virginia. Northern men are aiso prospecting for settlement, Revenue Stamps for Tobacco, The Ways and Means Committee were engaged to-day in considering some new legislation recom- mended by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue relative to stamps fortobacco. The object aimed at is to secure stamps less Mable to be counterfeited than those now in use. President Grant’s Views on the Repeal ef the Tenure of Office Act. {Washington (March 22), correspondence of the Boston Advertiser.) President Grant speaks freely enough about the Tenure of Office act to persons who ask his views. Some gentlemen who were with him three or four days ago furnish the foitowing, which is believed to be a substantially correct report of the interview. He said:—‘I shall try to execute all the laws made by Congress, and I mean to be just as faithful in executing those I do not like as those I do like. 1 should like to have the Tenure of Office law repealed, for it stands in the way of several reforms We want to make, but if Congress does not re} it I shall execute it the same as if.] had signed it.” One of the gentlemen asked him if the law was considered bi when the Senate was in session, to which the President ts reported as answering:—‘‘Certainly; there is nothing in it which Says it shall be in effect a part of the year and not in effect the other part. It does not say that office- holders be removed at the pleasure of the executive during the time Ser eed ia in session, while a strong cause ts required for their suspension during the time Congress is not in session. As a citizen the law 1s of no more consequence to me than to any other person, but as President it will prevent me from removing many persons I think ought to be removed.” ie President then mentioned by name the head of one of the bureaus in Washington, and continued: “} do not think he is a fit man for the place, and yet eyed lcould not make out a case agai im. if 1 knew as much about his doings as he himself does, 1 think I could; but as it 1s, if I were to aay to the Senate, ‘I believe he ought to be removed,’ he and his friends—and he has a good many—would begin directly © show why he ought not to be re- moved, and I do not know but the Senate would de- cide in his favor. I haven’t anything in the worid against him personally, but I um strong in the con- viction that I could puta deal better man in his place, and if I’m to be hela responsible for the conduct of that bureau I want a man there whom I know I can trust.” There was some further talk about this particular bureau, and then one of the gentiemen present remarked that he hoped a certain person at the head of a bureau in another depart- ment would be removed. The President smiled and said, “Well, now; only yesterday | had some gentie- men here who me to Keep him in. I know him well, and never heard but that he was a good citizen; but I am convineed, and the head of that de- pee is convinced, that the public interest would benefited by putting a man there who is not mixed up with things Mr. Jobnson’s administra- tion. Some peovié say that he is honest, and some he is not. I am inclined to think he is, but ff I undertake to put him out and pnt somebody else in he'll rally against me all kinds of opposition. He and his friends would work among the Senators and might convince some of them that I’m a very bad man because | don't think he’s @ very good man for the place he’s got.” This remark caused some laughter, during which the gentiernen rose to leave, one of them asking as he did #0, if any nominations would be sent in that day. “Nothing of consequence,” said the President; “I’m gang to wait a few days and see what Co! doea, If hep Ais oo oad Ttoreane ras good many nominations. 'y don’t repeal must go Very carefully. Ishall wantto make some changes, but tf I’m liable to be called in every case a it we for charges and specificadons and lence, i shall have to Jook Over the feid thoro ly fore 1 - THE FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS First Session. SENATE. WASHINGTON, March 22, 1860. SPCRET SALES OF GOLD. Mr. FENTON, (rep.) of N. Y., presented a resolution of the New York Chamber of Commerce in reference to secret sales of gold and government bonds by the Treasury Department. MIDLAND PACIFIC RAILROAD. Mr. Pomeroy, (rep.) of Kansas, reported from the CommNtee on Public Lands a bill granting the right of way to the Miiland Pacific Railroad. Several ments recommended by the committee were agreed to, and the bill was passed. KLECTION OF OFFICERS. ‘rhe Senate then elected the following offcers:— Arms, Join R. French, of North Caro- itive Clerk, Join M, Morris, of South ‘olina; Congressional Printer, Almon M. Clapp, of Buttalo, TAKING THE NINTH CENSUS. Mr. Annorr, (rep.) of N.C, introduced a joint Tesolution relative to taking the ninth census, + THR PORTLAND RAILROAD. Mr. WiLttams, {EP of Oregon, from the Com- Mittee on Public Lands, reported favorably a bill amendatory of the act to ald in the construction of a ratiroad trom the Central Pacific line in California to Portland, Oregon. It allows any company heretofore designated by the Legisiature to file ifs assent to said act within one year. ACCOUNTS OF WILLIAM J. PA Mr. Con rep.) of Cah, imtroduce Jntion directing the Secretary of ine ‘Treasur, lit and settle the accounts of William J. Pi te Collector of Internal Revenue of the Firat dis- trict of California, Referred to the Committee on Finanee, SACRAMENTO CANAL COMPABY. PLF introduced a bill granting Jands in aid of Sacramento Irrigation and Navigation Canal Company in California, Referred to the Committee on Public Lands, PACIFIC CENTRAL GRANT RAILROAD. Mr. Ketvoga, jaced @ bill, Which was referred to the ¢ ittee on the Paciie Kallroad, to aid im the construction of the Paciic Central Grant Railroad from some point on the Kio Grande to the Pacific coast, AMENDMENT OF THE NATURALIZATION LAWS. Mr. SUMNER, (rep.) of Mage., invroduced @ bill to amend the several acta of C relative to natu- raligation. Referred to the Committee on the Judi- clary. PREARRVATION OF COURT RECORDS. Mr. Orvoun, irep.) of Pia., introduced @ bill to THE NATIONAL JUNCTION RAILWAY. The bill to repeal the Tenure of (Office act came ‘Up at one o'clock as business; tion of Mr. PATTERSON it was aie og and the bill the National Junction Railway Com- pany was taken Several amendisents were made and the bill was . TRUMBI rep, . u of the United Mr. DRakg, (rep.) of Mo., offered an amendment atril all first section and substituting ed, he said, to de- erent, The oe he ate had been oder be ip years ago e, after censul tion with several other judges, and be believed it to present a much better eae of reo! jon than di jiary Committee. thout aetion upon the bili the Senate, at two P. M., adjourned. peopdieosinere HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: WasHINGTON, March 22, 1869. BILLS AND JOWT RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED, Under the caf of States bills and joint resolutions were introduced and appropriately referred, as fol- lowax— By Mx. Lywon, (rep.) of Me.—To provide for @ gradual resumption of specie payment; algo to pro- vide against undue expansions and contractions of the currency. By Mr. BLAND, (rep.) of Vt.—To provide for a uni- form aysvem of naturalization. ir. KELSEY, (rep.) of N. Y.—To prohibit secret gold or bonds for the government. By Mr. Davis, (rep.) of N. Y.—To amend the judt- inited States; also to establish the office of assistant Judge for the Eastern District of Texas. By Mr. BENNETT, (rep.) of N. Y.—To provide the lights to be carried by steam vessels on the lakes; also for the better protection of the northern ‘and ee Wine wack N. Y.—To repeal the act in r. D, .—To re} e act relation to the certification of checks by national banks; also to alter the computation of foreign money for government purposes. By Mr. CALKIN, (dem.) of N. Y.—To remove ob- structions from East river, New York harbor. By Mr. MORRBLL, (rep.) of Pa.—To authorize the construction of @ railroad and telegraph line from Washington city to Cleveland, Ohio, or to Erie, Pa., by the nearest route, By Mr. O'NEILL, (rep.) of Pa.—Relative to the use of boliers on steam vessels other than those made of charcoal Dietee ent Wrought iron. Also giving the consent of the United States to the erection of a bridge across the Delaware river bevween Philadel- phia and Camden. $ By Mr. BINGHAM, (rep.) of Ohio—In reference to. claims of contractors for machinery for steam wi vessels. By Mr. Lawrenop, (rep.) of Ohio (without endors- ing is incorporate the Washington and Cincin- nati National Kallroad Company. By Mr. Winans, (rep.) of Ohio—For the election of a ae in Congress from the District of Columbia. By Mr. INGERSOLL, (rep.) of Ill.—In relation to bridges across the Ohio river. By Mr. Logan, (rep.) of 1ll.—For the appointing of @ supervising surgeon of the marine hospitals of the United States; also to aid in the construction of the International Pacific Railroad from Cairo, IIL, to the Rio Grande, &c, zy Mr. Cook, (rep.) of I.—To authorize the. con- Bt nee of a railroad from Davenport, Iowa, to To- pel an. By Mr. ASPER, (rep.) of Mo.—To divide the State of Texas; to organize that portion lying south and west of the Colorado river into the State of Lincoln, and to provide for the continuance of a provisional oy Mr, HA ha of I1l.—Maki ria. ir. HAWLEY, (rep.) —) - tions for the improvement of the isang’ and Des Moines rapids in the ere also to supply condemned ~ ce to the Soldiers’ Monument Committee of i By Mr. WELLS, «lem.) of Mo.—To reguiate the in- spectioa and appraisement of imports in certain By Mr. Bowes, (rep.) of Ark.—In reference to charges of desertion in cases of soldiers honorably disc! 3 also making 1 of lands for a rail- road from the junction of the Mississippi and Mis- souri rivers to the Rio Grande; also granting time to the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad for the completion of the first section of its road. By Mr. CONGER, (rep) of Mich.—To repeal the law for the sale of the Fort Gratiot Military Reservation in Michigan, Also joint resoiutions of the Michigan Legislature in reference to railroad grants. iy Mr. STOUGHTON, (rep.) of Mich.—For holding terme of the United States Court at Kalamazoo, By Mr. Hopkins, (rep.) of Wis.—To grant certain tands to Wisconsin as swamp lands. By Mr. SAWYER, (rep.) of Wis.—Legalizing certain locations of agricultural scrip. Also for the improve- ment of rivers and harbors. By Mr. WasBaurN, (rep.) of Wis.—A memorial of the Wisconsin Legisiature for the establishment of a port of entry at Superior City, Wis. by Mr. Jonnsox, (dem.) of Cal.—Changing the Mmits of a land district in California; also to provide better security for the lives of passengers on steam- boats. By Mr. Smurs, (dem.) of Min gen the coilec- tion and permanent location of the Snake Indians in nn. By Mr. CLARK, (rep.) of Kan.—In relation to trea- ties with Indisn tribes. By Mr. TavrE, (rep.) of Neb.—In relation to agri- cultural coll scrip; also provide for the sub- sistence of indians on the Upper Piatte Cy; also for a railroad grant from Lincoln, Neb to Den- , Colorado. By Mr. CoBE, ) of Wis.—For the relief of cer- tain houorably discharged soldiers. Memorials trom their severai Legislatures in refer- ence to various subjects were presented by the a from Utah, Colorado, Dakotah, Arizona and Idano. By Mr. Kerr, (dem.) of Ind.—To provide a uniforia rule of naturalization, By Mr. MAYNARD, (rep.) of Tenn.—To incorporate the Southern Express Company. By Mr. Wit.anp, (rev) of Vt.—In reference to a examination of impure and diluted wines and iquols. sy Mr. Haran, (dem.) of N. J.—Joint resolution of the New Jemey ature relative to the naviga- “— ¢ hg Delaware a a ou a y Mr. WINANS, (rep.) of Ohio—Granting the of way to the Memphis, Ei Paso and Pacific Ratireed Company from Ei Paso to the Pacific Ocean, moved the previous question pt Some The previous question was and the bill passed. By Mr. WasaBURN, Of Wis.—Extending the time to construct the railroad from St. Croix river to the west end of Lake Superior and to eld. Mr. PAYNE, (rep.) of Wis., moved rules for the iatroduction and ado) tion providing that in all con’ = a to ar ee . Elections in wi L any bps A to the or member of the jouse that either iaimant is unable to take the test oath, it shall be the duty of the committee to ascertain whether such disability exists, and if found to exist the committee shall so rej to the House, and shail not further consider the claim of the person s¢ disqualified without further order of the House, ant no com ation shall be allowed to any claimant who shall have been ineligibie to the office of Representative at the time of the election, and whose disability shall not have been removed by act of Congress. Mr. Woop nquired whether the design was that in such case the contestant should have the seat? Mr. Paine said that this resolution would not have that effert, but that he should in due time in- troduce a bill to accomplish that purpose, The rules were suspended and the resolution was offered and sdopted, by a vote of 109 to 48—a strict party vote. BILL# INTRODUCED AND REFERRED, Bills were tatroduced and referred as follows:— by Mr. Witson, (rep.) of Ubio—To cede to the State of OMo, the unsold lands in the Virginia Mili- tary District n Onto. By Mr. SSR, (rep.) of Tenn.—To incorporate the Howard laodustrial Institution; also to procure a suitable sight for the Nashville Custom House, By Mr. Jutcan, (rep.) of Ind.—To confirm the claim to the Yosemite Valley, Cal.; also to amend the naturalization laws. ‘The total number of bills introduced and referred under the cal, of States exceeded a hundred. ELECTION OF ERS OF CONGRESS, Mr. Paine Moved to suspend the rules for the in- troduction and passage 8 bill providing that at any election fr members or delegates to Congress all votes cast for _ Person ineligible to office under the fourteentt article of the amendment of the con- stitution shail te null and votd, and that the person having the highest number of votes cast for persons el le to om all be the representative or dele. rs He staced that the bill had the approvai of the Committee on Electtona, Mr. Evprrper, (dem.) of Wis., asked Mr. Paine whether he intended to force that bill through the House without any discusston. Mr. Paine said that under the motion he was not at Hverty to discass it. " Lad Lng 4d moved that the Honse adjourn Negatived— yeas 38, ni 112, ‘as ip and made the order Wednesday next. CONFERENCE COMMITTER ON RETRENCH MENT. Mr, WELKER, GED.) Of Ohio, from the conference © ed @ joint resoiution providing the oe oti frcnaroge| the last Army Aj royale of the of ropria- tion bill shall be exempted fi vi ns of that act in relation to the je of officers. After ageanea: Lagaa’ and Garfield the ENCOURAGEMENT OF AMBRICAN MARITIME INTERESTS. Mr. LyNcH moved to sus offering and adoption of a resolution creating a select committee of nine to inquire into and report the great reduction of American tonnage e: in the foreign carry- ing trade, and the great depression in the naviga- tion interests of the country. Also to report what measures are necessary to increase our ocean ton- nage, revive our navigation interests, and regain for our country the reiative position which it once held among nations as a great maritime Power. The rules were suspended, and the resolution was offered and adopted, LIMITING PUBLIC EXPENDITORES. Mr. LAWRENCE introdued a bill to limit public ex- penditures. PAYMENT OF TREASURY EMPLOYES. Mr. Dawes, (rep.) of Mass., from the Cominittée on Appropriations, reported a resolution calling on the Secretary of the Treasury to communicate informa- on as to extra payment of employés in that depart- ment. Adopted. . Also a like resolution as to the Navy Department. Adopted, . THE RIGHT HOUR LAW. Mr, LAWRENCE offered a resolution instructing the Judiciary Committee to inquire whether any legis. tion is necessary to secure government employés uniformity of compensation under the Eight Hour law, and an tration of the game according to its true Intent. HOSPITALS AND CONDEMNED SUPPIJES IN THE DIS- TRICT OF COLUMBIA. Mr. LAWRENCE also introduced a resolution calling on the Secretaries of War and the Navy to report withont delay the number and | mn Of hospital buildings, barracks, and and the present and contemp! use of the same ; amount of condemned or unused ordinance, food possesston of the Surgeon General, the Commissary ion of the Surgeon General, mi and Quartermaster General, the Freedmen’s Bureau of other bureaus of their 1esxcctive departments, located within the District of Columbta, or in the adjoining counties of Marylund and Virginia, which was adopted. ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. Mr. LAWRENCE offered a resolution providing that the concurrent resolution by which the final adjourn- ment of Congress wasefixed for Friday next, and which is now pending before the Senate, be recalled for further consideration, and that a message Senate esting the return of the same. roceeded to state that the bills now before the struction Committee are bills that ought to be acted on at the present ses- sion. The reconstruction of Mississippi, Texas and Virginia and some legisiation for Georgia were un- Bololare Brain fs and it would be impossible to perfect that legislation if Congress were to adjourn next Friday. re Were other matters of import- ance before Congress which ought to be attended to within that time. Mr. BUTLER, (rep.) of Mass., desired to give an- other reason why the resolution should be recalled. He said the Senate had adjourned to-day without taking any vote on the question of the Tenure of Omice bill. The might at any moment act upon the concurrent resolution for adjournment, and then this Congress would adjourn without any bail or main prize or without any body to hinder it next Friday. Suppose the Senate did pass a resoin- tion to suspend the Tenure of Office act and then urn on Friday, before the House could consider it, the whole question would fall to the ground be- tween the two houses. Therefore he desired, for one, that the House should have contro! of the matur in its own hands, Mr. FARNSWORTH, (rep.) of Ilh, said that between this and Friday next there were four business days, and that during the last three or four days of the last seaston there was much more business transacted than there was now pending before the two houses and likely to be discussed before adjournment. The yn the Indian Appropriation bill and would undoubtedly act ey ‘Tenure of Of- fice bill, either by passing a bill to repeal it or tosus- pend H, between the and Friday next. So far as legislation was concerned , there iced by the dozen, but would be far that Congress shoud Daiigie sa ved and not act upon m. If the Senate saw fit to take up the concurrent resolution for adjournment after passing the Indian eae bill and the Tenure of Omice act he was in favor of eee and he thought the country would be very giad of it. Mr. Dawks, chairman of the Committee on Appro- priations, ¢aid:—I hope this resolution will not pre- vail. It seems to me we are making ents in this way for a long session which will run us into the hot months of the summer. I do not sup) the Senate will agree to the resotutions without an amenament | pgerie the day for final ad- journment for a few days; but if we recail the concurrent resolution and enter upon general legislation we will not only have to sit here for months, but, in my opinion, we will commence a career of legislation which will be fraught with anything but good. | think it-were better for us that we had not met at all on the 4th of March. I thimk it were better for us that we had adjourned at the end of the first week of this seasion rather than adjoera next Friday. But I think it worse than all ifwe pa off the day of final adjourn- ment. There is nothing in the way of our adjourn- ment next Friday if we will address ourseives to such legislation as is absolutely necessary, and finish it off before next Friday. For my Ee. Mr. Speaker, I prefer that the concurrent reso- ution for adjournment shall remain with the Senate rather than that we should recall it, and in that way invite ourselves to general legislation at this time [had supposed that if anything were understood by the House, and by the and by the country, It was that we should do very little more than or- ganize this (ol at this time. It was certainly not intended that we should enter into such general — as should confine us here beyond the last Friday of the month of March, and I should regret exceedingly if the House should recall that resoin- tion and put no limit on this session. 1 do entreat the House not to indicate @ disposition of that kind at this time. No more unfortunate thing, in my opinion, could occur to this administration at the beginning of it than to have this Congress here legislating at the outstart. rs ir. Brooks, (dem.) of N. Y., agreed with the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations. It seemed to him that it would be wise for the House to leave the concurrent resolution with the Senate, and if that body fixed another day for adjournment to acquiesce im the action and fet the country ac- commodate its business thereto. Mr. BuTLeR replied to the objections against re- considering the adjournment resoiution, argul that it were better had not met at al rather than adjourn without legis: for the restoration of peace and order in the unrecon- structed States. Mr. Dawes inquired whether the offices in the un- reconstructed States were not to be filled by the commanding generals, and whether it was not just as well to hold those States under military rule as to the manner and ‘that the mistake then was in making too much haste, and bad his colleague feit that the country could not exist unless Congress continued in perpetual session Mr. BUTLER agreed with his colleague that in the matter of Georgia Congress should have made haste slowly; but the difficulty was that Georgia was now in and was no longer under military rule, except mensureably. It was not the question of vffice, it juestion of life and death to the republicans, to the Union man in the South. Wha wouid not say that the urnment of Congress now would be a desertion of them and a turning of them over to their enemies? _ Besides, if Congress were to adjourn now the Senaté would remain in session as it did Jast and the effect then was, that no sooner had the House turned ite back than Alaska was thrast upon the country. He thi s, therefore, ot cone ali the’circunstances, it was the duty of the House to rematn in session, ‘ Mr. Dawks—And take care of the Senate. Mr. BuTLER—Take care of everybody that the people’s interest requires to be taken care of. No man frightens me by saying ‘Take care of the Senate.” I desire to keep within pariiamentary language, and therefore I say we should take care of everybody that wants takin, re of. (Laugnter.» The power ts putin our hands; all the representa- tives of the people are entrusted with it; we are paid for doing it, and we are false to our duty if we go away from here aday in advance of the time we should leave. Mr. Lawrence—The objection made by the gén- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Dawes) ts that, if this resolution be adopted, we will embark in gene- ral schemes of legisiation. I undertake to say that it does not by anv means follow that if the concur- rent resolution for adjournment be reconsidered we will necessarily embark in general schemes of leg lation. It will be competent for the two houses determine how soon they will adjourn, and they will be as competent to determine it next week or the week after as they were competent to determine it last week. Mr, Lawrence went on to say there was an Indian treaty before the Senate which would take out of the Treasury fifteen millions in one single year, as he learned from the Naw York Hrea.p of the 22d of February last. y were indebted to that and to others for giving to the bv | informa in reference to ¢ treaties whic! were made in secret, were negotiated in secret, and were considered and ratified im secret. ‘The SPEAKRK reminded Mr. Lawrence that his ar- gument was not parliamentary or in order, aa it in- valved @ reflection oo the Senate, and proceeded to show ip the saraconmpated remain in session; he though! the business which the interests of the country de- manded tobe done and then adjourn. He se Previous question on the adoption of the resolu- woe Previous question was not seconded, vote 22 On motion of Mr. GARFIELD, (rep.) of Ohio, the resolution was laid on the table without a division, there being only fourteen members to demand the yeas and nays, CLERK TO THE CENSUS COMMITTEE. ‘MI, Sroxex, (rep,) of Tenn., offered a resolution for the iy nye of @ clerk to the Census Com- mittee. ferred to the Committee on Accounts, THE FIVTRENTH AMENDMENT. Mr. JOHNSON moved to suspend the rules that might offer a resolution declaring that in the resolution for the fifteenth amendment to the constitution the House never intended that Chinese or M should become vocers. The rules were not suspended—yeas 42, nays 108—a strict ry vote, Mr. SCHENCK, (rep.) of Ohio, from the Commit of Ways and Means, reported a authorizing the Secretary of the free of duty any picture, statue or work of fine art from @ foreign country for free exhibiuen in the United States, on satisfactory bond that the same shall be re-exported within @ year, and on the fur- ‘ther condition that ite owner may, witim that time,” enter it for payment of duty, when tie bond shail be cancelled, The bill was passed. COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE WITH THE DOMINION OP CANADA, Mr. SCHENCK, also from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported the resolution adopted at the last session in reference to the reciprocity dec! that while the House does not admit any right in the Execu- tive or treaty making power to continue a treaty or conveution with any foreign goveru ment, bi import duties are matually it ts, erect, of the opinion and recommends to the President tha negotiations with the government of Great Britain shall be renewed and pressed if possible to a definite conclusion regarding commercial intercourse and securing to American citizens the ts claimed by them in the fisheries on the coast of British Pro- vinees in America and for the navigation of the St. Lawrence river from its source to the sea. Ado) ‘The House then, at four o’clock, adjourned. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. x SENATE. ° ALBANY, March 22, 1869, BILLS REPORTED. Amending the €xcise taws of the State. Incorpo- rating the Irish Brigade Association. For a free brkige ever the Chemung river at Chemung. REPORTS. ‘The President presented the second annual report of the Board of Stave Commissioners on public el BILLS INTRODUCED. By Mr. FoLGEK—In relation to the State Board of Commissioners of Charities. It authorises the Gov- ernor to appoint three additional commussioners at large and confers additional powers. By Mr. PARKER—To amen the law remo. © the recording of wills so that may be recol the same as conveyances of real estate. bill amending the Metropoiltan Excise law, ‘The bill amending A which had been taken from the hands of the com- mitte and committed to the Committee of the Whole, ‘was, on motion lee ‘Van PETEN, cule of hand committee to w was original: - committed to such committee and ordered to a third reading. ‘Auihoriding the 125th Street Railroad. ASSEMBLY ALBANY, March 22, 1869. BILLS PASSED. Extending Clove Branch Railroad; Conferring cer- tain powers on the Syracuse Board of Education; Amending the laws relative to wills and the appoint- ment of guardians; aiso to amend the chaster of the German Savings Bank; To send Kings county prison- ers whose term is under five years to the Peniten- tary. : > REPORT. The SPRAKER presented the annual report on ertminal statistics, also report on quarantine juris- diction. BILLS INTRODUCED. " Mr. Hassrovck, repealing the charter of the United States contracting cor Ye MISCELLANE@US. Mr. HARTMAN called up his resolution structing the Sait Committee to report within thirty days what legislation 1s necessary to secure & reduction In the price of salt, Adopt Mr. HassRovck’s resolution calling for a special committee to investigate the affairs of the cattle yards at West Albany, im connection with the Oen- tral Railroad, was adopted. EXHIBITION. POULTRY Fair of the New York State Poultry Socicty— Splendid Specimens of Poultry frem All Parts of the World. Those who were accustomed wo the features and appearance of the Empire City Skating Rink, on Third avenue and Sixty-third street, during the height of the skating season last winter, will hardly know that it is the same place when they enter any time, day or evening, In the course of the pre- sent week. Though the shape, the outward form, the contour of the buliding is {he same, the inner ar- rangement ts quite changed. Instead of the glasey, treacherous surface of ice, there is a solid, comforta- bie floor, on which even gouty, mortals may walk about with ease, and instead of the ‘‘broad expanse”? of the skating surface the immense rink or hall is filled on all sides and in the centre and in the wings, in fact everywhere, with innumerable hen- coops, and where formerly resounded the merry laugh of maidens and their beaux, of men and women, and boys and giris, all gliding hither and thither, in angles and circies, lustily on their skates, now the air is filled with the crowing of hundreds of roosters in various tunes, the cackling of hens, the quacking of ducks, intermingled with the loud barking and fierce whining of dogs, to whose ears the sweet strains of the orchestra are anything but pleasant. In fact, the skating rink nas, at tne bid of the New Yorx State Pouitry Society, been suddenly transformed into a gigantic barn yard, where fowls of every descrip- tion, of every country and of every clime are exhib. ited, for the purpose of encouraging the improve- ment in this country of the breeding of poultry. That this is a very laudable undertaking no one will gainsay, and the society propose to effect it by, as one of the means adopted, importing some of the best specimens of thoroughbred poultry irom other lands for introduction and gradual domestication here. A visit to the rivk last night proved that even for this first effort of the society they have succee ded admirably: Immediately on entering one perceived a circular array of coops containing numerous speci- mens of three of the best breeds of French chickens, all imported, the — Creve Coeur and La Fieche, all of which are splendid representatives of their species, and some of which, a of How were honored with the first premium at the Paris exhibi- tion in 1867, They are known as thoug' non-sitters, and are at the same an excellent table bird. And in this lies their ity. for all other species of non-setters make but = dishes for the table. Distributed throughout the hall are numerous other species. There can be seen silver gray Dorkings, a trio of brown Leghorns, with im- Inense combs, quite a curiosity even to look at; butt and dark Brahuas, Nankin bantams, Cochins of im- mense size, good ii and 3. partridge Cochins,” a trio of buff Cochins that took the first prize at the fair at Lotng ham, Eng- land, only last fall; white Dorkings, black Javas, an entirely new species tn this country; Japanese frizzied chickens, making a vi “outlandish” ap- pearance, with their white frizziea plumage, ana said to be very good layers; gold and eiiver pencilled Hamburgs. ere are also fowls for ornament, such a8 peacocks and ann completely white peafowis from England, gold and stiver Peay and many other varieties. Of game fowla there is a very great number of various breeds exhibited, as the Duck~ wing game; the Earl Derby game bantams, from the Eart’s own breeding yard; gold and Lebright game bantams, One set of these, all imported, is of the smallest size, one in particular weighing under fif- teen and a half ounces. Of ducks, geese, pigeons, even carrier pigeons, every Variety can here be seen, Especiatly in the “duck line” there are several very fine imported specimens like the Pleo gO the Roneau, the white Muscovy and topknot duck One set of coops, overhung with the green flag of Erin, contains chcikens received only last Saturday from Limerick, among which is a trio of bull Cochina of tremendous size, and another trio of Sultans, the immediate descendants of! 4. pair presented by the Sultan of Turkey, as a very valuable and highly to be appreciated bird, to Queen Victoria, and ably the only specimens in and outside the Sultan's own poultry yard, there are dogs and cats and lap ear rabbits, and a varied display of other animals of household use. ‘The arrangements for the exhibition were not yet complete jast mght. The contributions from ‘all parts of the State and from Europe were so unex- pectediy full and numerous that there were not coops enough on hand for their proper ‘notation to the public. An additional supply will be received this morning and the formal 9) ing Will therefore take place to- it. A at may not be amise here. An immediate in the name of the so- ciety would not be at all improper. As that name now reads, New York try ry might be mi society of Now York