The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
WASHINGTON ITEMS.


A correspondent of the N. Y. Herald says:
"The Radicals are noticeably niorese and scowl-
ing. and the general inference is that the unex-
pected somerset of Senator Stewart is already
bearing more uupalatablc fruit than any one of
them expected. His resolutions are understood
to embody the views of bis father-in- law, II. S.
Foote, aud Governor Sharkey, of Mississippi,
and are such as Radical, with the slightest
regard for consistency, dare oppose. Vote for
them they must Their fears now are that when
such men as Governor Sharkey favor them, the
majority of the Southern people may also be
induced to do so, as the speediest means of end
ing their troubles and gaining admission for
their delegations. 1t is also feared by many
that negro suffrage in the South would turn the
political ashes On the lips of its Northern advo-
Gates, and that it would in fact only serve to
strengthen the influence of Southern leaders
and increase Southern representation. 1t would
also settle forever the :|negro question, and de-
prive them of their principal stock in trade.
Nothing but financial questions would be left
for party issues, and upon them the old Demo-
cratic doctrines would everywhere prevail
Should Stewards resolutions pass Congress and
be adopted by the Southern States, the farsee
ing members of the Republican party admit to-
day that Democracy would inevitably come into
power at the next Presidential election. The
intention of the Radicals is to keep the Southern
States from any participation in this, and it will
not be surprising if many of them oppose their
own teachings by voting against tie Stewart
resolutions"
The Republican of Washington City of re-
cent date says, in relation to pardons:
"The President some time in November last,
stopped the work Of pardoning, except in few
Uh tho Io6
by the most positive evidence of good intentions
towards the government. From among those
who have applied for pardon the President has
reserved for trial about fOe hundred of the mill
tary and political leaders of the rebel govern
ment-a sufficient number 20 beg lin with, at
least, This number, as classified by the Pres-
dent, we published by permission sometime
since"
Will the Republican do US the favor to send
us copy of its issue containing this list Z?
Senator &oc1ton's seat-It appears that the
Republican Senators have had an informal con-
ference, relative to allowing the sitting Senator
from New Jersey, MIR" Stockton, to bold his
seat. Several of the radicals have stated that
they should not regard the report Of the com.
mlttee binding, and intended to vote him out
at all hazards. 1t is Of the highest importance
to secure two-thirds of that body, and thereby
pass any measure they please over the Presi-
dents veto They assert that they have secur-
ed Stewart, of Nevada, and one other Senator,
and by turning out Stockton, they will have
things their own way. 1t remains to be seen
whether the Judiciary Committee, after unani-
mousIy deciding that he was clearly entitled to
his seat, will, for party purposes, sultify them
selves by voting him out.
Decision Of the Supreme Court-It is cur
rently rumored that the rnconstitutionalty of
the test oath has been declared by the Supreme
Court of the United States, and that the dicis-
ion will soon be officially an nounced to the pub
lie. If the rumor prove to be true, one would
suppose that the greatest barrier to the admis-
sion of the Southern members to their seats in
Congress would be removed; but the radical,
revolutionary body, who framed the test, are
daily enacting laws and assuming powers just
as unconstitutional. So that the decisions of
the Supreme Court, however legal and lust, will
have bnt little effect with this factious and ar
bitrary clique.
The Government does not seem to be appre-
hensive that the Fenians will attempt an inva-
sion OF the British Provinces, nor is the British
Minister seriously alarmed on the subject
Nothing is known how to justify the belief that
the Feniaus have as yet gone beyond holding
meetings, and making collections of money in
aid of their cause. Certainly nothing has been
done of belligerent character to authorize Gov
ernmental interference