Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-03

bnOuiu De no eXclGcmenb over Jlll8 mhfCer,
but they should calmly discuss the subject
like men. ~
Mr.. Freeman moved that the matter he
postponed until the 10Th of January.
Mr.. DOster, of Autanga, hoped there
would be no postponement, aud that they
would settle the question now with all
calmness and consideration. Itwas Ques-
ton not only affecting the present, but fu-
ture generations, and should be looked
squarely in the face. 1t would have to go
to the people any way, and before they
would be called upon TO vote for 1t ample
opportunity would be had for discussing
Its merits. L n,,
Mr.. Grant, Of Mobile, moved to postpone
further consideration of the bill until the
10th of January: .,s,..-.f-.-. ,,,nl. an
The speaker said the question was not on
the merits of the bill; neither was this the
time to offer amendments. bar ieH
The amendment to postpone until the
18th of January was withdrawn, and vote
was then taken on the question to Law on
the table and print one hundred and thirty
three copies. Lost-2l in favor and 60
against. i'I
Mr.. Thrasher mOvedto lay the bill on
the table. Carried by vote Ofl69 to Is. y
Several members wished to explain their
votes, and leave. being accorded them,
about dozen took the floor. One OF them
moved to lav the bin on the table because
1t disqualified white men and soldiers;
another because 1t elevated the negro to the
political equality of the white man, ad
Mr.. Morse voted against laying on the
table because he wanted the bill TO be dis
cussed upon its merits. He waslOppOsed
to the measure, but he thOughtits summary
treatment was decidedly impolitic and un-
wise, considering the relation between
Alabama and the United States Govern
ment. -a-4s.
MIR. Brooks, the author of the bill,) was
one of the original secessionists, served in
the Confederate army with distinction, and
sacrificed ALL worldly goods in the lost
cause. He Is now convinced that the only
way to redeem the State from Its present
prostrated condition, and restore peace and
haTmonyto the country,is to give the black
man a chance to vote. ~
The Legislature will takea recess on the
7th inst, until the 10Th of January, when
the subject will no doubt be reviewed, and,
in all probability, meet with more favor
able reception.
From san Francisco. '''
SAN Francisco, Dec. 1.-The British
brig Alert brings dates from YokOmah,
Japan, to Oct. 81. Distress in Yeddo con-
tinues. A great meeting had been held at
YOkomah to devise a remedy for the evils
arising by the Mexican dollars becoming
uncurrent in settlement. There are many
rumors from the seat of war, but none re-
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| The Dutch brig Duodecimo was lost in
Van Dieman's Straits, with seventy people
on board. Only three Japanese and no
Europeans were saved.
L 81 enI Nou
| York yesterday with'26 1856 sacks of wheat
Among the passengers departing by
steamer Golden City to-day is Hon. A. w
Corbett, United States Senator elect from
| Oregon. r . .r.e.fr. ........
| james stephens in Boston.
New York. Dec. 2,-It was stated at the
Fenian headquarters in this city yesterday
that Head Center Stephens has not left the
country, he having been seen in Boston.
Large orders tor breech-loading rife'
have recently been given to manufacturer
OF arms in Boston, rhe arms being ostensi
bly, intended for the Emperor of China.
Counting the Gold. ......
The Herald's Washington special say
that Secretary McCulloch has been quietl.
counting the Treasury gold for severa
days, and that the matter will be subjec
for Congressional discussion. .s-,f.r..
From Montreal.
MONTREAL, G. E., Dec. 1.-The rumoT
from Quebec about the Fenian gathering
at Highgate and st. Albans are untrue
Parties who have just arrived from thos
places say there are no appearance Of sue
! gatherings. OF
A force of militia have been ordered
be quartered in Sweetsburg and vicinit
during the Fenian trials, portion to b
selected from Montreal and the remainde
from the Bedford battalion, which nov
. numbers eight companies, the whole to b
under the command of Lieutenant Colont
O'Smith. EE - E ~ q
From Washington. w. A-'.-
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The CongressionS
committee to investigate cotton and suga
frauds in the New York and other CustOI
Houses, will on Monday ask leave to re
move the seal Of secrecy from their pro
ceedings. 1t is rumored that their repoI
will involve a number of high officials.
By orders from the War Department jus
promulgated, Maj. Gen.. .Dares Billson, AZ
sistant Commissioner of Freedmen for Ga
and Mai. Gen. Scott, Assistant Commission
er for South Carolina, who were to hav
been mustered out to-day, Dec. l. are to
retained in service until further orders. /,
Brevet Lieut.. Colonel JAS. A. Bates an
Capt.N. b. Bladen, of the 9th regiment v
r. c.. have been honorably mustered out {
service. - E-ws
There was received at the treasury thi
week from the printers, fractional currenc
amounting to $425,000. Therewas shippe
during the same time to National bank
$12S667 .O7; to the United States depart
ment at Chicago $4,000; total $17S,667. .0
The receipts OF the Internal Revenue tC