The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-20
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.


Washington, March 19-Mr. Fessenden
rose to personal explanation. He found in
the National Inteuigencer, of the 18th instant,
a letter from William A. Graham, claimant
for seat in the Senate from North Carolina,
in reply to his (Fessenden's) remarks few
days ago, concerning the nature of the investi-
CATION carried on by the Committee of Fifteen.
This letter of Graham's was intended to con-
vey the impression that the Investigations
were not impartial. Mr.. Graham had writ
ten to him, (Fessenden, making requests-one
that the witnesses suggested by him (Graham)
should be examined, and another, that the
Representatives and Senators from these
States be allowed to be present to cross-exam-
inc the witnesses. The last request was not
complied with, because it was not, customary
in cases of an investigation by committee,
and because the proceedings of the committee
were not in the nature of criminal investiga-
| tons, where cross examinations were necessa-
ry. Mr.. Fessenden did not regard the lately
rebellious States in the light of criminals on
trial, nor was he acting in the character of
prosecutor Another error of Mr.. Graham
was his belief that the testimony had closed,
because it had been ordered to be printed. 1t
had not been closed except in the ease of Ten
nessee In reference to North Carolina, no
testimony had yet been printed it all being in
the hands of Mr.. Howard, of Michigan, now
absent on account of domestic affection.
Mr. Davis, in reply to Mr.. Fessenden, adj
vocated the right of the claimants for seats as
Southern Senators and Representatives, to be
present and cross-examine witnesses. Mr.. Da-
Wis proceeded to read Mr.. Grahams statement
in the hteltigsneer. Having read for half an
hour, he was called to order by Mr.. Chandler,
who insisted that there was no question be-
| fore the Senate. f.-..
| Mr. Fessenden said he had yielded to Mr..
Davis for him to read Mr.. Grahams letter, but
it was evident now that he was reading the
editorials and news columns of the paper.
Mr. Davis said he was reading an expana-
ton of the case by Major Lawrence.
At the conclusion of the reading by Mr.. Da-
Wis. Mr.. Fessenden was understood to say, if
Mr.. Graham desired to introduce further tes-
timony in the case of North Carolina, he could
do so. s4r s95-
In the House, Mr.. Dawson, of Pa, intro
duced resolutions declaring that the U. States
cannot guarantee the bonds of Mexico, or any
principle of avoiding 'entangling alliances"
The House having refused to second the de-
mand for the previous question, the resolution
went over under the rule.
Mr.. Ancona, of Pa, offered joint resolu-
ton providing for adjournment of Congress on
the - day of May, 1866. The resolution was
agreed to-.
Mr.. Cullom, of Del, offered a joint resolu-
ton making an amendment to the Constitu-
ton, which provides that no person except a
citizen of the United States, who has at all
| times borne true allegiance thereto, shall
| ever hold Office under the United States Gov
eminent.
The resolution was referred to the Recon-
struction Committee. 4-f 3F
The House reconsidered the vote by which
the loan bill was rejected, and recommitted it
to the Committee of Ways and Means.
Toronto, March 18.-Dispatches from the
! principal towns in the Province, received last
night show that no outbreak has occurred
anywhere. Loyal speeches were made at the
various celebrations, and general readiness
manifested to nip any Fenian demonstration
in the bud in the shortest possible time.
Washington, March 19.-It is not at all
probable that the President will interfere with
the election Of Mr.. Monroe, the Mayor of New
Orleans. ..s
NeO York, March 1o.-Cotton has de-
cining tendency sales of 900 bales at 400
Ale. Flour dull at 10000. per barrel low
er-sales of 5000 barrels States Southern I'M
changed and heavy. Wheat dull, and 203c
lower. Corn 2@3c. per bushel lower Pork
firm at 2ec. Lard heavy at 17@1sac.-
Whiskey dull at 1926. Sugar, coffee and
naval stores dull. Turpentine s99c. Freights,
quiet. Gold $1.28s