The New York herald., 1866-07-20
xhe Office Of Minister Resident to
Portugal Abolished.
RESleNATl0N OF GENERAL ROUSSEAU
90. &c. 20.
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1869.

Restoration Of Tennessee.
he Secretary Of the Senate this afternoon received
Sane1am from Governor Brownlow, dated 70 day say
Ag-"Battle fought and won. Constitutional amend
ent carried in the Houseforty three against eleven
He adds that Of the members present refused TO
vetA This intelligence spread among the members
Of both branches Of Congress- and evidently produced
znuch delight At . subsequent part Of the day Repre-
ssasaiive Bingham called up . molution heretofore
made 70 rscommn 70 the Committee on Reconstruction
shs bill reported several months ago declaring
Tsnnasses 70 be one AZ tho United Statas. pro
viAed she assents 70 certain specified conditions
Hs sbect 70 Immediately bring the matter 70 vote
- the House. Representative Stevens Intellectually en-
asayored to thwa this purpose The republicans were
divided the issue, some Of them positively saying
sAaa the telegram purporting to come from Governor
1rownlow might be incorrect fabrcation-in other
wsrds they we're satisfied Of the reliability Of the
Information The democrats BY voting with portion
ef tho republicans defeated several motions TO adjourn
end did all they could BY their votes 10 second the efforts
ee Mr.. Bingham One Of them remarked In playful
way that they TO admit Tennessee before they
adjourned Finally Mr. Bingham succeeded in offering
Sse the bill Of the Committee Reconstruction substi
dispensing with the conditions precedent and de-
cang Tennessee restored to her former proper practical
relations Union. and admitting her Senators and
Representatives their seats, provided they take
che prescribed oahs The subject having been squarey
placed before the House, and the question will come
up determination among the ars business tomorrow,
- adjournment was carried. proposition for like
object introduced in the Senate The prospects are
thas both houses will agree TO restore Times
sss 70 ney former proper practical relations 70 tho Union
Governor Brownlows telegram stimulated or superin.
Auced these legislative movements
Visitors mt the White House.
The President to-day received 3 few persons inthe
library. Secretary Stanton had Qite long interview
with the President this morning. and Lieutenant General
Grant was engaged with him for considerable time this
afsSsnoon.
Judge stansbury Closcted with the President.
Henry stsnsbury arrived by the evening train, drove
- the white House ssr and cioscted with tho
President till nearly O'Clock Senators cowan, Nor
gan Doolts and Norton, Secretary weliss and others
were waiting IN the ante room.
The Rebel General Forrest Denied Au-
diencc with she President.
1hs rsbsa General Forrest called II the White House
sAis morning 80 the RJssident but did NOS succeed
m ebsalnins e audsn6A -I~.z4..-4s-.-. --.-,
Uspspularify or Governor Fcnten with His
,- Radical Friends.
Some Of the radicals already speaking ominously
Of Governor Fenion's growing unpopularity In New
York, and throwing out intimstions that u may be
necessary 70 place other name al the head OF the
ticket His denomination 10 likely 70 BE- closely con-
Radical Dodge 20 Obtain the Votes Of the
Feuiaus.
General Banks Of the Committee on Foreign Ansirs
will probably before the adjournment report PROPOSE
oa 70 repeal the existing Neutrality laws Of this ooun
Try and substitute therefor The existing laws Of Gres
Britain she subject This will be intended a.
trap catch The Fsnian vote: but viii be proposed
with no intention Of M adoption by Congress, being
shsf for artlon Inv
The National Union Convention.
Responses to the call for tho National Union Conven
t,on at Philadelphia coming In from al quarters
North South East and west. and from influential mci
representing all shades Of political opinion These let
sers all breathe the same spirit Of attach men for tn
uaion Of oil the states and the constitutional rights
zach Conventions have either beon called or already
he'd for appointing delegates BY majority Of all IN
ssaies and everything indicates . full attendance o
wise and patriotic
Personal.
Secretary Seward len the city last evening ratbe
quietly and no clue to place Of his visit has
pired He is expected back Tomorrow.
James Foster former Lieutenant Colonel Of the Hud
soa regiment the newly appointed Collector Of Gus
toms Al wilmington, n C., and no, john Foster, as na
been generally reported
General oumby is In the city.
Resssustiss 81 General Rousseau.
General Rous~saa to-day sIegraphsd his resignation
Che Governor Of Kentucky.
s~veu-Thirsies and Flve-Tvvenfies.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has authorized the -
cepanse of seven thires from any holders In crchsng
FOR avstwsniy bonds Of 1888 upon equal terms n r.
spsc prsepa the interest beng adjusted according
che amount due on each security The Assistant Treas
srcr in New York hes been making The exchange 70
some days past, but in consequence Of the prsssn, his
pssoe Of ssven thrcs not many demands ere rscsvsd
There % Iule advantage In favor Of The svstveniie
q present that holders Of small amounts of seven
thirses do nos hnd 70 their Interest 70 Avail shsmsslve
- the opportunity offered 10 change them
ne Rpoy, ibss . lwes spppsr Of evssvsoy fos,