The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-06-27
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Washington News


Washington News.
WASHINGTON, June 26.-The precise position oc-
cupied BY the Democratic members Of Congress
in reference to the Union Convention, called at
Philadelphia, is thus stated: They are fayorably
disposed towards such Convention, believing
that the representation of the Southern States in
Congress is not only right, but necessary to the
harmony and prosperity of the country. They
are willing, therefore, to cooperate with the
Union Convention for that purpose. But if it
shall be perverted from its original and patriotic
design, for the formation of new party, they pre-
fer clinging to their own. At present the Demo-
Gratis seem inclined to further the movement.
Charges affecting the private character of Gen.
KMpATR1oK, the Minister to Chill, are said to have
been presented to the State Department. If true,
it will no doubt cause his speedy return.
It is thought that the House will adhere to its
tax of five cents per pound on cotton, which will
cause a conference committee. The action of that
committee will probably be q compromise on the
Senate amendment, which will fix the tax at two
and half cents.
D. N. STRoTHER, of West Virginia, has been con-
frmed as Consul to Buenos Ayres.
The Secretary Of the Treasury will redeem oil
certificates OF indebtedness falling due after Au-
gust 31st with accrued interest thereon, II pre-
sented for redemption in or before July.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, June 26.-The Freedmen's Bureau
bill passed the Senate to-day, with an amend
ment to the House bill which peremptorily con-
frrned the negroes in the possession OF lana un-
nho Qono
that the negroes shall surrender all the sea ISL
and lands to the owners, except those sofa 1or
taxes The bill is to continue in force three years.
It goes back to the House. Congress has passed
the House bill amendatory Of the act to organize
Washington Territory. It makes the sessions OF
the Territorial Legislature biennial instead OF an
nual, and increases the compensation OF members
from % to $6p per day. The President has approved
the bill for the disposal Of the public lands for
homesteads TO actual settlers in the States OF Ala
bauaa, Mississippi Louisiana, Arkansas and Flor
ida Nothing Of interest in the House.
Constitutional Amendment I'm Ma1neo.
AUGUSTA, Me-, June 26-(iovernor CoRRY mani
tests desire to call together the Legislature, to
confirm the Constitutional Amendment, if suf-
ficient number of States concur in the same ac-
tion to accomplish the purpose.
Union Conventions.
WARRINGTON, June 26.-AM the Democrats IN
Congress, with, perhaps, the exception OF HARRIS,
Of Maryland. endorse the call for a Union ConYen-
ton at Philadelphia. The restoration OF the South
ern States to representation is considered by them
az paramount TO ali other political ideas.
Catholic Orphan Asylum.
NEW Yoaz, June 26-Bishop LYNoH, Of Charles
Con. has received contribution Of So 900 from the
Committee Of the War Prisoners Association, for
the purpose Of rebuilding the Catholic Orphan
Asylum in that city.
Fonian Prisoners.
WASHINGTON, June 26.-The President is endea-
yorng to obtain the release of all American citi-
zens now held as Fenian prisoners in Canada. 1t
Is thought that his intercess0n will meet with
favorable response from the British Government.
Destructive Fire I'm Schenectady.
SCHENECTADY, N. Y, June 26.-The extensive
locomotive works in this place have been Destroy
ed by FIRE. Loss 100000 Five hundred hands
have been thrown out Of employment.
Arrival OF the Quaker City.
New YoRK, June 26.-The steamship Quaker
City has arrived from Charleston.
New York Market.
New YORK, June 26-12 M-Cotton drmer at
99 to 400. 0o.== =z-
Gold 5b3 Exchange 104.
Wool frmer at 20 to CSC.
slcoND DISPATCH.
New YORK, June 26-Cotton firm at SO to 800.
Flour declined 5 to 15c sales 600 barrels OF State
: at s16; $50 barrels Of Ohio at SO so to $18; rs
barrels of Southern at $40 so to SIT. Wheat dull;
quotations nominal. Corn declined to cents +;
sales $4,000 bushels at 80 to 81 cts. Beef arm
Pork heavy Gales 10000 barrels at $31 to $32
Lard unchanged. Whiskey dull. Sugar firm !;
sales 1900 bags Of Muacovado at IL cents Hs-
vana 1874 cts. Coffee dull at 18 CENTS Naval
Stores dull. Freights steady.
Euening.- -Twenties 1889; seven-Thirties
1O22; Gold IS to So.
New Orleans Marfet.
New ORLEANS, June 26.-Sales of 700 bales of
Cotton at 35@96c. Stock on hand $4,000 bales.
Gold 81. Bank Sterling 81. New York Exchange
f8 cent. discount.
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