The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-12
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not in session yesterday. The House de-
voted the day to- speech making only.
Among the orators was MIR. Hogan, Of
Missouri, who defended the President, and,
among other things, said that he believed
slavery to be wrong, and was therefore
glad it no longer existed in this country;
but, in reviewing the history of the black
race in America, he concluded that moro
had been done by the institution Of slavery
in the South to christianize the negro
than had ever beer effected by all the Pro-
testant missionaries that had been sent to
convert Pagan nations.
Mr.. Wilson, OF Iowa, said he would give
notice now, that Oh Monday next, immedi-
ately after the expiration Of the morning
hour, he would call for the reading OF the
message of the President vetoing the civil
rights bill, and that Immediately after the
reading of the message was concluded, he
would demand the previous question on
the passage of the bill
Mr.. Eldridge, of Wisconsin, said he
trusted the gentleman from lows would
not press subject OF such Importance to
a vote, under the operation OF the previ-
GUS question, thus shutting off all oppor-
tunity for discussing the motion. Tho
message had not been treated in this man
ner by the Senate, and he trusted it would
not be treated SO here. 1t would be n dis
grace to the House if the bill was hurried
to vote without any chance being given
for discussion of it's merits.
Mr.. Wilson replied that it was for the
House to decide whether immediate action
on the bill would disgrace it or not. For
his part, he thought that the bill had been
very fully discussed already, and he intend
ed, IN any event, to demand the previous
question after the morning hour ON Mon
day.. The House might sustain him or not
as it thought proper. daughter on the
Republican side.l
The President has issued the following
circular to the heads OF departments in
reference to appointments to office:
1t Is eminently right and proper that the
Government of the United States give
earnest and substantial evidence of its
just appreciation of the services of the
patriotic men who, when the life Of the
nation was imperilled, entered the army
and navy to preserve the integrity of the
Union, defend the Government, and main
tam and perpetuate unimpaired it's free
institutions.
1t is, therefore, directed: LIST. That in
appointments to Office in the several Exc
| cutivc departments OF the General Govern
ment, and the various branches of the
public service connected with said depart
ments, preference shall be given to such
merltorious or honorably discharged SOL
diers and saiiors-particularly those who
have been disabled by wounds received or
disease contracted in the line of dutv-as
may possess the proper qualifications. I'd.
That in all promotions in said departments.
and the several departments of the Co
vernment connected Herewith, such per-
| sons shall have preference, when EQUALLY
eligible and qualified, over tn osc wLc have
not faithfully or honorably served in the
land Gf naval service of the United States.
tSigned,) ANDREW JOHNSON.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, April Z, 1866
The proposition of the Secretary Of the
treasury, looking to a delay in the pay
ment OF direct taxes due from the South
ern States until they can place themselves
IN proper position to do SO, will be adopt
ed.-Cor. Philadelphia Ledqe,.
Alexander Stephens has been sending
his cards to those whom he once knew
here, and to others whose acquaintance he
would IKE to have. He has had many
callers at his rooms, and is lionized to no
little extent. To-day, he had a very long
| interview with the President. and pro,
nounces himself thoroughly satisfied with
the President and his policy. He expects
to have his seat in the Senate at an early
day.
! distinguished military chieftain has
within the last few days been sounded by
Two noted politicians, one Of whom was in
the army, to see to what extent he could be
rehed upon to favor coup detat by which
the southern representatives are to be
placed In both Houses of Congress. No
encouragement was given, but the project
has not been abandoned
Inc Ndtt0ndt I'afPu1Jencer, in comment
| ing upon the above statement. saws that
| the distinguished military chieftain in uues-
tion was consulted as to project directly
the reverse of the ono stated by the Til
O.ne-namely, coup d'etdt, "by which the
Government Of the United States is to be
| overthrown by revolutionary Junto of
radical demagogues." It adds: eve vii!
vouch for every word Of it, and so could
the Tribune correspondent, If he is well
enough informed to speak on this subject -
| A good deal Of amusement has been ex-
cited by what proves to be a thorough h
break between the Johnson Democrats. led
by Montgomery Blair, and the Johnson
Republicans.
So says Forney, but this ''break" is not
very thorough" we opine.
There is pretty good authority for saw
ing that there will be no further sales of
gold by the Treasury, Just at present. and
perhaps no. for long while to come. The
policy Will be rather to hoard, and to leave
the gold market to its own inclinations and
developments.
Protracted interview WAS held, to-day.
between Mrs. Davis and A. Fl. Stephens.
the nature OF which is unknown, though
common report says it had reference to the
probable fate of JEFF. himself, who. there
arc renewed rnmors, is to be released i'm a
short time on parole
fPhHadelpl,ia Ledger.
The Sfdr, of Saturday, SAYS Mrs. Davis
had not reached Washington
Inc rumors OF an amnesty proclamation
gam force, and are very prevalent. to- dav.
The friends of the Executive are said to
have advised him to this course. and the
Indications are that the deed will be done