Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-04-13

LION. "A. u. STEvENs.-From a Washington
dlsrhtch OF Tie 4th instant, we learn that Hon
A. IL. Stevens is in Washington, and that he
speaks calmly but eocouragiugly Of the condi-
,tion of society aud the tone Of public opinion
Of that State. The labor question is fnst nd
justng ITSELF and lsss amimosity exists between
blacks and whites than Northern people gen
orally suppose. AS an evidence Of this lie
cites the fact that the Georgia Legislature
passed an net providing, in few words, that
freedmen shall have the righ, to contract and
TO enforce contracts, to sue and be sued, TO les
tify in courts and to be submitted to tho same
punsihments for like offences rs whites the
tine statutes aplLy TO blacks and whites, and
the same courts take cognizancc Of the offonses
No distinction is made on account of race or
Beyond this, however, Mr.. Stevens asserts that
the people Of Gcorgi desire nothing so much
rs their practical rest Grafton to the Union. and
that they honestly intended TO adapt them
selves to the new condition to which thew are
surrounded, and make good ,lrelr professions Of
sincerity.
TIE NEro.--The Baltimore Sun says That 1t
is stated with confidence. upon careful can.
vass OF t,,e present men bcrs of the United
Safes Senate, that scv vent-en Senators will vote
to sustain the Presidents veto on the Civ,
Rights bill This number, as the Senate con-
tains but forty eight members, is more than
one-third. The filling of tho two vacancies
from New Jersey and Vermont with Senators
opposed 10 the Presil,nt. therefore cannot
change the result. In the canvass made, Scna.
tors Lane and Wiley arc counted among the
seventeen, aud Senator Stewart of Nevada, ia
understood TO he classed with III. opponents of
the veto. 1t is also stated. with confidence
that if the veto is ever brought up in the
House of Representatives, more than one
third Of the members will sustain the Presi-
dent. The veto, however, cannot 90 10 the
House. unless two.hirds os the Senate succeed
in PASSING the Civil Rights bill. We give this
upon apparently auth hentic information. but
cannot vouch tor its accuracy, rs the course of
members of Congress is Liable to constant
change.
Tue CIVIL RIours BILL OVER TIE PREs1-
Dents FETo. - Washington, April f-Tbe
passage Of the Civil Rights Bill over the Pros
id-nts veto, yesterday, was hailed with up.
roarous demonstrations of delight by the Re.
publicans present.
When Morgan announced his vote, he was
greeted with applause and congratulated by
many Senators and members Of the House.
Wiley. of West Virginia, voted in favor of
the Till.
semmcs was released yesterday afternoon,
by order Of the President, on his original 10.
role given under the johnson Sherman Con
vention. lie left Marine Barracks for BaIti-
more on the evening train.
WAsH!SoToS, April l.-Mr. ]. D. DeBow
who was formerly superintendent of tn, cen.
ans. and has recently made tour through the
Southern States, wns examined last Thursday
before the Committee on Reconstruction. in
reference to the political condition and indus.
trial prospects of the eleven States now exclu.
ded from representation. His statements and
views were given at some length, and will
prove to he OF interest.
WASHINGTON. April 4-The President to-
duy sent to the House of Representatives a
communication from the Governor of Ala
bama. asking that the State he allowe ed 10 as
sumo and pay in State bond, the tax DOW due
from her. or TINT delay of payment may be
authorized. until the State, by the sale of
bonds. or 10y taxation, shall make provisions for
it.
BAITlMoRE, April 4.-In the case of General
Brasiey Johnson, late OF the Confederate
Army, recently held 10 this city 10 answer an
Indictment for treason, the President has inter.
posed, aud ordered its abandonment.
ALBANY n. J.. ....April +.-The Senate. to day,
passed resolution expressing regret at the
veto.