Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-03-09
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE STANDARD.
WAsH1NaroN, March 8. 1859.

J WASHINGTON, March 5, 1852
The thirty fifth Congress expired yesterday at
noon without having passed the Post-ofice appre-
priation bill Its failure was attributable to an
amendment made to it by the Senate, advancing the
rates of postage from three to five cents which
ton was resisted by the House on the ground that
the Senate had exceeded its powers as the postage
proposition was revenue measure which could only
originate in the House of Representatives. This the
Senate regarded trenchng upon their rights, and
sooner than yield the point Tooinbs and others pur
posely consumed the few remaining moments of the
session in ranting harangues, thus preventing any
action on this necessary appropriation bill. The ag-
gregate amount embraced in this bill is some $751;
100000, and its failure, it is feared, will make an
extra session necessary. [ scarcely think it prob
able that the President will call the Congress
together, however, as the mail service is provided
for until the Goth of June ensuing, and after that
time Ipresume there will be no difficulty in arran-
ging with contractors to continue the service their
pay being contingent upon future appropriations.
The treasury note bill, providing for reissue of
eighteen millions finally passed the House by eleven
majority and was soon after signed by the Presi-
dent. The tariff men labored theoretically to de-
feat it. and resorted to every expedient to induce
some action for increasing the rates of the present
tariff After fierce exciting contest they were de-
feated on every proposition, and the Treasury Note
bill was passed. The Navy bill was largely reduced,
and all appropriations for public buildings were
pruned down to the lowest possible figure. The
following bills were passed, viz: The Indian appro-
priation BILL s1,797,S6s; Military Academy, $l79,-
$685. for the naval service, $1O,5O0,00O; for the
army, $3.50 900; for consular and diplomatic ex-
penses of the government 81 ,047, 745, &C., &c.
Among those bills rejected not finally acted upon
were the Cuba acquisition, the soldiers pension,
Pacific railroad the French spoation and the Home
stead bills The miscellaneous bill, or "Omnibus
bill" as it is sometimes apty termed, was burdened
with amendments making appropriations for every
object which had before failed to be provided for.
One amendment of the Senate, abolishing the frank
ing privilege, defeated in the House by small
majority. The bill for carrying into effect a treaty
| with the Dakotah and Towananda Indians
amended by adding appropriation for complying
with the existing contracts for mail service oia Pan
anna and Tehuantepec to California.
1t would require too much space to notice all that
occurred in both Houses during the last hours of the
session. A vote of thanks to the Speaker was pas
sed with some thirty dissenting votes. The Speak
er rising few minutes before 10, m delivered an
appropriate and feeling valedictory which was loud
ly applauded from every part of the immense hall.
Heretofore the close of Congress has been charac-
terized by indecent brawls, and disgracefu fights,
such as bad temper, nursed grievances, and execra
BILE whiskey could alone incte, but the orderly man.
ner in which the closing business of this session
conducted and the absence of any manifestations Of
ill-feeling even under circumstances calculated to
excite it, is commended in the highest terms by
every one.
A few moments after the adjournment of the Sen
ate the new members of that body were sworn in.
Senator Bragg, Of N. c., was present and took his
seat Gov. Reid's successor. The Hon. James
Grimes, of Iowa, black Republican, succeeds Gen.
Jones, Democrat; H. B. Anthony, of R. l., black
Republican, takes the place of Allen Democrat; L.
Powell of KY, Democrat takes the place of Senator
Thompson, K N. Wing Much regret is felt and
expressed at the loss of Gen. Jones, of Iowa, and
the Senator'S leare-taking of him was marked by
much feeling
A rumor was afoat yesterday that the PostMas-
ter General who is i'll of pneumonia, dying; but
upon nquiring find that his physicians think him
out of DANGER and that with proper care he will
soon recover. regret however to state the death
of John Marion, Esq, third assistant Post-Maste,
General, from neuralgia of the heart Mr.. Marion
was by birth an lrishman, and received his appoint
ment under the government as citizen of Georgia
in which State he was reared. He leaves large
family and host ofattached friends to regret his loss
He some years since clerk in the Post Office
Department and by attention to his duties and pecu
liar fitness he worked his way up, grade by grade
until he received the appointment of third assistant
Post Master General.
, The President has appointed Robert Ould, Esq.
District Attorney for District of Columbia. This
position was filled by P. Barton Key who was re
Gently killed by the Hon. D E. Sickles. The tria
of the last named gentleman will be entered upor
. Wednesday next; he appears perfectly calm ant
sclfposscssed, and expresses conviction that hi
, will be acquainted His wife is still in this city
quite i'll, and has written him, since his imprison
ment, several touching letters, making piteous ap
peals for forgiveness She is entirely deserted BY
the aattering lady friends who recently flocked abou
her. and felt honored in being present at her recep
tons. Such is fashionable lite.
The Annual Commencement of the National Med
hold o. fho C,oifh
: on Thursday evening last. The following nance
gentlemen from North Carolina graduated, viz: A
e N Williamson, of Cumberland county; j. A. Drake
J., of Nash and F. G. Jones, Of Pitt. The exercise
were interrupted by DR.. Jordan, formerly connect
u ed with the Georgetown Medical College, who evi
IDENTIFY intended to create disturbance to gratf
his spite against this rival institution. He inter
rupted Dr. Holston who was delivering the valedic
# tory with impertnent questions, and on an attemp
. being made to remove him, he drew revolver AM
warned every one "to stand off" He seize
from behind, his armes pnioned and the pistol wres
ed from him. After his election he brandished
stiletto, threateningly, when he was knocked dow
II by Dr. Grow; this proceeding rather checked tn
n pugnacious fellow and he Immediately left tn
I grounds, when he arrested by the officers.
:. On Friday night there occurred "a bit of row" a
Wizards west end Hotel which soon drew an i'm
e mense throng to the spot 1t appeared that MI
n Magraw, the superintendent of one of the militar
% wagon roads, was engaged in apparently friendly cor
versation with Col Lander of Mass, when suddenl
y they dropped words and adopted more strikin
r. mode of enforcing argument with fists, &C. Co
e. Lander was smartly beaten the head with whs
appeared to those near to be the butt of pistol bu
e was really something like a billy. The billigerer
n gentleman were taken in charge by friends VIII
re carried them off to repair damages.
N Mr.. Fuller of North Carolina has entered upo
e his duties as an Auditor of the Treasury.
n Sarfipes iS soon to leave WASHINGTON ha,
/ ing been recalled by his government at his own
!e quest 1t is said that Vicomte DeSerre will SUI
IL coed him.
'e Hon. H. NJ. Shaw left on Friday for his home, an
Re the other members Of the delegation with the e,
ception of the two Senator'S expect to depart Satu
r day or Sunday. The new Senator from North Car
u lima, Gov: Bragg, has made highly favorable in