The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-14
TEIEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Washington, March 1S.-Seaote. Mr.. Sher-
man introduced q joint resolution that the ag-
greeate outstanding United States notes not
bearing interest," including the fractional cur
rency shall not be diminished below four hum
dred and twelve millions, and that all the sur
plus in the treasury. exceeding forty millions
in coin and forty millions of currency shall I've
promptly applied to the payment of the ac-
crning indebtedness, aud to the purchase and
payment of the Understanding debt t the
United States; but the amount If interest
bearing legal tendersnotes shall not be c-
unfinished by payment or conversion, at a rate
exceeding five millions per month. 49,
The second section provides that this joint
resolution shall remain in force one year after
lis passage Referred to the Committee on
Finance. rla 4si5' 49, ....i r.-- 80,
A bill for the admission of Colorado was
then taken up, and, after debate, the Senate,
by vote of % against, and fourteen for, re-
fused to admit it. Colorado excludes negro suf-
rage. 5r s..s3lt sad e.I,y s@e.iJ .s g. J..
The House, by a vote of 100 for, and 80
against, passed the Senate bill, with amends
mslts, that all persons born in the United
States, and nctlsubject to any foreign power,
excluding Indians not taxed, are. hereby de-
clared to be citizens of the United States: and
such citizens, of every race and color, with
out regard toany previous condition of slavery
or involuntary servitude, except as a punish
ment for crime, shall have equal rights and
privileges, and be subject to all the penalties
prescribed bylaw. 80 ISIS q sag : -
The penal section of the bill is retained -
Tue right of appeal to the Supreme Court
is provided for and nothing IN the act shall
hs. al 20 IF "a IF
State concerning the right of suffrage, Etg
The Seuate will doubtless concur in the
amendments, after which, it will be submitted
to the President for his approval. n. ~ ~ /,
|. The House passed the ratification bill, in
which is an item of thirty thousand dollars for
Fortress Monroe.
/ Boston, March 12.--An immense meeting of
t.ie Roberts wing Of the Fenian Brotherhood
was held at Music Hall tonight, and thousands
were disappointed in not gaining adn1ittanee.
President Roberts and General Sweeney were
escorted from their hotel by the Fortieth En-
attached Company NJ. VIM. Columbian Guard,
Ito the Hail. Gen. Robert Cowdin presided at
the meeting, which was addressed by President
Roberts, Gen. Sweeney, and the Fenian Sem
ator Morrison, of Kansas. The speeches were
animated, and the Brotherhood were called
.apou to rise in their might and with General
Sweeney strike on Canada. At the close of the
meeting upward of $4,000 ia cash contribu-
tons were collected
F. z Washington, March lathe Supreme
Court decided to-day that savings banks are
liable to monthly tax Of one twenty-fourth
Of one per cent upon money received, inves-
ted Or loaned by them. In this connection il
may be tated that a great many petitions are
now being received in, Congress asking the
Establishment Of the tax on deposits. 555
Ns,c Orleans, March 1s.-John s. Monroe,
the National Democratic candidatefor Mayor,
is elected over Moore, the National Union cam
diaate, by -8fs majority. Fhreeof the four Be-
corders elected are National Democrats. vi
.Msog- I0s6, March ,l3.-- Flour declined Toe
per Dbl. Wheat declined and &c per bushel,
and Corn 1@2c. Pork heavy a.. 26@28; lard
firm. Cotton dull, and declined l@2c-saies
Of 1000 bales at 40@41c. Gold 295,