The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-28
LATEST NEWS.


Washington, Feb. 7.-Housc-The con-
stitutional amendment granting equal rights
and privileges, was debated to-day during the
entire session. No vote was arrived at.
Senate-Mr Wilson, from the Military
Committee, reported bill to provide for a
uniform system of militia in the United States,
with amendments.
Mr.. Sumner introduced a resolution calling
upon the President for information relating to
the appointment of Provisional Governors in
the South and under what law the appoin-
tees had beel paid whether they took the
oath of office, &C. The resolution was pass
ed.
Mr.. Dixon made speech on the concurrent
| resolutions from the House, relative to the adj
mission of the Southern States, in which be
defended the policy aud acts of the admins
tration. LEE
Mr. Trumbull replied, taking strong grounds
in favor of the resolutions.
Senator Doolittle has caused the govern
ment advertising to be transferred from the
Milwaukee Sentinel, radical, to the Wisconsin,
conservative.
Washington, Feb. 2G.-Secretary Seward
arrived here this morning, and had long pri-
vate interview with the President this after
noon. He was telegraphed for, in order that
the President might consult him in regard to
the formation of the new Cabinet The an
| nouncement of the new Cabinet may be looked
for formally; and if the present Cabinet meets
tomorrow, it will probably be for the last
time
Secretary Harlan has already resigned, and
it is reported that Mr. Speeds resignation is in
the Presidents lands. Mr.. Stanton has not re-
signed, and his friends say he will not; but
that will not delay the appointment of his
successor.
Louisville, Feb PA writ of ha6eas cor
pas was issued to-day by Judge Ballard, for
the bodies of Capt. Reed and Lennon, who
were lately tried and committed to Jail in
Campbell county, for protecting the polls at
the last election. The case is one of great
importance, and will present the whole sub
ect of the powers of the military where mar
tial law prevails. aa
Neac York, Feb. 27.-Gen. Grant was acct
dentally shot in the hand yesterday, by the
explosion of new rifle, which he was exam
ming. The wound did not prevent his at
tending the reception at Brooklyn, given in
honor of him in that city last evening The
wound is not considered serious
Albany, Feb 27-Resolutions were intro
duced in the Senate in favor of the Freed
mems Bureau bi |, against the Presidents veto,
and requesting our congressman not to vote
for the admission of members from any of the
late rebellious States
Richmond. Feb. 27.-The House of Dele
gates to-day reconsidered the vote passing the
Senate bill amending the usury law
The bill was then rejected aa4"
Philadelphia, Feb 26.-The great eontro-
versy between the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company and the Atlantic aud Great Vest
ern Railroad, and the Catawissa aud Reading
roads, was this morning decided by Justice
Read of the Supreme Court in favor of the
Pennsylvania railroad, the injunction prayed
for being granted
Claaks6urg. Feb PA large meeting of
unconditional Union men was held in this
place to-day. James P. Bartlett Esq. presi--
ded. An address was delivered by Gen. R.
S. Northcott, in favor of the Presidents poll
cy. Resolutions were adopted unanimously
in support of the President
Raleigh, Feb. 26.-The bill generally known
as the negro bill passed third reading i'll the
House of Commons to-day. Tue vote was 81
to so. The ninth section allows negroes to
testify i'll courts where they are concerned in
person and property. A jeint resolution was
passed to adjourn on the 18th of March
Boston, Feb. 28-Resolutions were intro
duced in the Massachusetts, Legislature to-day,
and referred to the committee on Federal rea-
tons severely denouucing the recent attack Of
the President ON Senator Summer.
MIR. Burlingame Minister to China, sailed
hence to-day
Philadelphia, Fehy ga destructive fire
occurred here this evening, on Third street
above Race The fire originated in Robertss
hardware store, and thence communicated to
James, kents Santee's extensive dry goods
warehouse. The upper stories of the latter
building were destroyed Roberts, store was
entirely destroyed; four fremen were killed,
and others are reported killed or injured by
the falling of the roof and sidewalks.
The loss amounts to over $4,000. George
II. Rohertss loss is estimated at $40, 900
Thomas & Bros, 500 00O James, Kents &
Santee We're one of the largest firms in the
State. They occupied three stores, and had
heavy stock, valued at 100000, which was
totally destroyed. The drug store of George R.
Smith was also burned. Loss 1926 900 One
member of the Columbia Hose Company was
killed. and several others are reported kille d,
and number injured
nALEIGH & q SVAN R " CO II