The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-03-25
From Washington.

From Nvnshingtom.
There is no probability that the Se-
nate will concur in the proposition of
the House to adjourn in May, or at
any other time, until the political and
financial condition of the country
shall be settled in some manner in
accordance with their views.
The Senate is behind the House in
the extent of its radical power. But
the Senate hopes to regain the two
thirds majority which it has, for the
present, lost. They lack but one
vote, it is said, to enable them to
carry MI. Broomall's constitutional
amendment fixing the basis of repre-
sentatlon. Some scheme OF repre-
sentation they are determined to ijass
before the termination of the session.
and possibly they may effect it.
The Committee on Ways and Means
have had no meeting since the loan
bill was recommitted to them. It is
supposed that they may favor the
proposition of Mr.. Hooper. which
was referred to them yesterday; but
the opponents of the defeated bill
will object that it gives power to the
Secretary Of the Treasury, and that
that power will be used to contract
the paper currency.
The friends and supporters of a
conservative financial policy in the
House OF Representative are not dis
couraged by the votes of yesterday.
They will not yield ground, and will
go before the people upon the issue
offered
Cor. Baltimore SIN, Mla.ch 2OM.
The Government does not seem to
be apprehensive that the Fenians will
attempt an invasion of the British
Provinces, nor is the British Minister
seriously alarmed on the subject.
Nothing is known here to Justify the
belief that the Fenians have as vet
gone beyond holding meetings, and
making collections OF money in aid of
their cause. Nothing Of belligerent
character has been done, thus far, to
authorize direct Governmental inter
ference.
The case of Senator Stockton comes
up tomorrow. Although the Judi
ciary Committee has reported in his
favor, there is but little doubt that
the majority of the Senate will oust
him. Votes are needed to override
Presidential vetoes, and the radicals
have determined, if possible, to have
them, without regard to Justice or
precedent. a Republican Senator
will be returned by the present New
Jersey Legislature, and Senator
Stewart having gone over, vote OF
two more will be all they need.
Correspondence Baltimore Sun.
The President has approved the
act in relation to the Court of Claims.
It allows money to be paid out of tue
Treasury for any claim passed upon
by the Court, either party to appeal
to the Supreme Court of the United
States FROM any final Judgment or
decree which may hereafter be ren-
dered in any case wherein thesamount
in controversy exceeds $4,000. AL
lows an appeal at any time within
ninety days, excepting in cases where
the amounts found due by the Court
have been paid at the Treasury.
Astute politicians in position think
that the Stewart resolution will not
amount to anything in legislation or
in public opinion. I was astounded
to find that they are the work of
Foote, of Missippi
The conservative Republicans in
Congress have organized national
committee, with headquarters, from
which documents are to be sent to
the country. Associate clubs are to
he established throughout the Union.
ALPHA.