The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-01
LATEST NEWS.

Washington Feb. 2S.-lhe DEBATE on the
proposed constitutional amendment was post
poned until the second Tuesday in April The
vote for the postponement was 10; against it
81. Even the Republicans themselves were
disagreed as to the effect of the amendment.
During the debate, Mr.. Bingham caused to
be read an article in the Norfolk Post, saying
that the veto was the greatest triumph since
the first battle of Bull Run, aud that President
johnson was a more efficient ally Of the South
than Lee or jackson.
Mr.. Marshall in vain explained that the edi-
tor wrote ironically.
Mr. Bingham replied, whether the article
was written ironically, or as an expression OF
| the views of the secesSionists, it affords view
| of the feeling of the South; and he suggested
that, at no distant day. testimony would be
adduced to show to every honest man who
wishes well to his country, that there is con-
spiracy extending through every State lately
in instruction, under the invitation to kill the
fatted calf, to swear them all loyal, and take
possession of the legislative powers of our
country, and accomplish by false and corrupt
legislation what they had failed to accomplish
by the force of arms.
The Senate debated the concurrent resolu-
tons until the hour of adjournment.
Washington Feb 28.-Several delegations
of Congressman have had consultations with
the President yesterday and to-day, during
which he expressed tbs earnest desire that the
two Houses of Congress would proceed imme-
diately with the consideration Of the claims Of
Southern members, and admit, without delay,
all whose sentiments We're known to be tho
roughly loyal. He further said that he was
opposed to Constitutional amendments being
proposed until the Southern members We're
admitted to their seats. ea sas
The radicals are amazed and discounted by
the iIdomitable frinness and honesty of a
man who resisted the splendid bride offered
him in the Freedmen's Bureau bill, which
would have placed at his disposal an enormous
patronage, and absolute power over the
Southern States.
Harrisburg, Pa, Feb PA terrific ex-
plosion occurred last evening at the furnace
Of j. & H j. Nelly, in Middetown, result
ing in the complete destruction of the fur
mace, the death of five men and the woundlng
Of six Others Eight b Tiers were in the fur
mace. One was raised through the building
carried five hundred yards and lodged ia the
PENNSYLVANIA Canal, The other boilers were
scattered in various directions, some Of them
passing through houses. A portion of one
boiler was hurled through room, in which
two women were lying sick, but missed them
The bridge over the Union Canal was carried
away Many of the dwellings in the vicinity
were more or less shattered by the fragments,
and the whole town shaken The loss ex-
ceeds $4,000. The owners will rebuild i'm
medately, and wo,kmen are already employed
in removing debris.
Washiagton, Feb. 28---The indications are
that the Committee on Reconstruction will
soon make report in favor of the admission
Of the Tennessee representatives,
Neso York, Feb. 2s.-The Spanish Minister
has made a representation to our Govern
ment concerning the shipment Of goods con-
traband of war, to Chilli and tie Custom
House authorities have been enjoined to strict
ly enforce the neutrality Laws. The Spanish
Minister mentions some suspicious facts, but
nothing OF a positive nature.
Richmond, Feb. 28.--The Senate has pass
ed the House bill providing that all testimony
given 10y colored persons shall be oral.
The House bill giving validity to the va
ros acts contracts and proceedings of the
Legislature, during the late war, not incon-
sstent with the Constitution of the United
States, was also passed by the Senate.
/,
Neso Orleans Feb. 27.-1n lie Texas Con-
vention, at Galveston, the article Of the Con-
stitution, ordered to be engrussed, abolish
ing involuntary servitude except for crime,
protecting African descendants in tie rights
of property, and allowing them to testify
} in the courts, was passed by vote of 6G
t. &c.
albany, Feb, Is, The speaker introduced
In the Assembly resolution endorsing Con-
gress aud the President, urging Cancellation
forbearance and concession, and urging the
) harmonzing of all differences between the
two.
Nep York, Feb. 2s--Cotton still declining
} 900 bales sold at 43c. Flour has advanced
DC. p barrel; Southern firm at So roc so
Wheat advanced l@2c. Corn quiet Pork
heavy at 2Ss Lard steady. Whiskey firm
Sugars more active. Freights lower Cotton
7l6. Gold $l36a