The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-10
TELEGRAPHIC MEMS.

Washington, March 9.-Hoase. bill
to secure civil rights to all persons without re-
gard to color, in all the States, was the subject
Of debate Referred back to the Judiciary
Committee.
SeRdte.-The House resolutions in regard to
the constitutional amendment, apportonirg
representatives among States, was discussed.
Mr.. Henderson offered a substitute for the
resolutions, that no State, in prescribing quail
fications for voters, shall discriminate on &C
count of color or race He said his own State,
Missouri, will give the negro the right of suf-
frage, and the South would be compelled, in
FIVE years, to do the same Disagreed to, by
q vote of 81 to 10.
The House resolution was rejected by vote
of rs to %; Sumner and other radicals voting
against it, because of the absence of provi-
sion for negro voters. a.ss ...t
A two-thirds vote was required to secure ito
passage" -l - ~ 2oa aa
Washington, March s.--The Kentucky del
egation, in their interview and address to the
President to-day, expressed admiration ard
confidence touching his general policy, but
complained of the suspension of the writ of
habe0s corpus, the continuation of the Freed
mems Bureau, and the garrisoning of the
State by the military, The President, in re-
ply, did not touch upon these points, but stat
ed simply that he should take no step back
ward in his policy ~
To prevent litigation, it is ordered by Major
General Augur, commanding the Department
of Washington, that persons who have ac-
quired titled to real estate aud other property
sold by the government as confiscated shall
mr. no St1 nod ku MTG it,a Gtata
nicipal court, but such suits shall be brought
only in the federal courts InIthe District of
Columbia all the courts are federal courts; but
adjacent parts of Virginia and the city of Al
exandria.
..Neso York, March 9--The steamer Jura has
arrived from Liverpool, with adyices to the
23d utimo.
An American banquet was given in London
on the 22d, in honor Of Washington's birth
day. 1t was attended by about 200 ladies and
gentlemen. The usual toasts and sentiments
were drank. Mr.. Adams confined his speech
to brief expression of thanks and patriotic
aspirations.
A dowry of 10000 to the Princess Helena,
and 9l5,000 year to the Prince Alfred, and
the erection of monument to Lord Palmers-
ton in Westminster Abbey, have been voted
by Parliament.
Montreal March The call for ten thou
sand Canadian militia for active duty, made
last Wednesday evening, was enthusiastically
responded to, and on Thursday morning the
news was received from all parts of the couu-
try that their quota was really for active ser
vice at moment notice. The whole volun-
teer force Of this city patrol!ed last evening,
and strong guards were posted around the ar
mories. Patrols were kept moving through the
city all night. Every precaution is being made
to guard against surprise. i>'.,-~.1 Ia,
Toronto, March 9-The response yesterday
for volunteers from all parts Of the country
was very enthusiastic.
The Globe Of to-day has a report that the
plot Of the Fenians is for a body of them to
cross into Canada to take part in public pro-
eessions on st. Patrick's day, and disturb the
peace, and distract the attention, while the
armed Fenian bands will make raid on the
border.
7itlsoiue, Pa. March ga block of fifteen
buildings, including the Manor House, with
stores and liyerNStables was burned last night
Loss 100000 Insurance $4,000.
Winchester, "a, March S.-The residence OF
jacob Baker, at this place was destroyed by
fire this morning Loss estimated at $4,000,
partially insured.
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