The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-11-22
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PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS, ETC.

Mr.. Edmonds introduced resolution that tn
nnt,,;c debt unless expressly otherwise stated, L
payable in coin.
The Senate adjourned till Monday
INr HOUSE, the credentials Of MIR. Butler, o
Tennessee. we're referred to tine OredenGal Com
mittee. Pending the report MIR. Butler was e1
cluded. The same proposition was made regard
ing Stokes and Mullen, but defeated. AL OF tc
Tennessee delegation except Butler were sworn In
Mr.. Blaine renewed his resolution OF inquiry re
ssrding the repeal Of the Cotton Tax, which wa
adopted. It is generally believed here that tn
Cotton Tax will be repealed
The Hon. David A. Willis, Commissioner Of tn
Revenue has prepared report favoring repea
of the Cotton Tax.
Mr.. Wilson announced in the House that tn
Committee would be ready on MONDAY 10 repor
on impeachment.
A discussion, on referring the whole question o
the Tennessee delegation to the Committee, whci
WAS sprung BY the Democrats, elected an angr.
debate.
Mr. Robinson, of New York, introduceda resolu
ton impeaching Minister Adams for neglect
duty in failing to protect Innocent American
charged with Fenianism in England
The House adjourned 10 Monuay.
General Gregory has been mustered out ant
enlv Gsneral Howard remains of the Voluntee
Gsnerais.
Attrrney-Generd Chandler knows no reason
vhy the Davis trial cannot proceed .,.,.
The Prs ddent has Grants reports. Chase con
siders the United States Bonds payable in specie
+. ia stated that Stevens viii support Seward
uro.l T,d;a ,,urchases --.. 1850. '.
wsf7s repndiates the remarks attributed to hin
in Grants dispsragement.
pone's registration expenses to October Is
amount to $175svOo. as W
Tn. Rayenne receipts amount to $685., 900. From
Cnstoms on the week ending November IT, 81
$4,000.
Special Treasury Agent Randall departs to In
spect ports of entry in TexSs.
Mr.. Davis leaves Canada today, and goes ron
New York to Richmond by steamer, arriving at tne
latter place on the 24th inst d
The Election In North Carolina.
Wnxsoro,g. November 21.-The election re.
turns are very meagre, but enough has been re,
csyed to establish the fact that the Convention is
called by large majority, and that the Radicals
have elected majority Of the delegates. There
are very few negroes elected, but number OF e1'
treme white Radicals. The Conservatives lost
msuy counties in their control by apathy end In
difference.
RALEIGH. November N.-The election, returns
show e19 majority for the Radicals IN the CITY, ano
from Speagre returns in the country it is certain
that the najority will be swelled to sOO The Con-
venHon is carried iu the country by over 1000
votss. Jas. q. Harris, 3 negro, leads the Radical
tiokst. Returps from other parts Of the State are
coming in slowly, but oil indicate that the East has
gone Radical by q large vote, and the West SO II
many instances.
Orange County elects the Conservative ticket
By handsome majority. Professor HendricRs
was one of the Radical candidstes for that County
and was beaten. -, c,..,, . sr
The Alabama Conve ption'
MONTGOMERY, November N.-The following II
ths article on tb /, elective franchise - nnan!
adoul ed by the Reconstruction Conyens III Is
part Of the new Constitution
Anrr. 1r-SEcr1oN 1. Every male per iborn II
the Unfn I'd States, and every male person VINO ma
been natrrs allied, or who has legally declared his
teoton TO ecome citizen oithe United States, ant
beinr TWEEN A'-one years old or upwards, who shal
have reside IN this State six months next preoe
ding the elee aion, Or three months IN the county
which he res ideu, except as hereinafter PROVIDED
shall be deola red elsctor, provided that no soi
der, sailor, Oh marine in the military or naval SCI
vice of the Uni ted States shall hereafter acquire
residence by re ason Of being stationed on duty
this State.
SECTION 2. It shall be the duty of the Geners
Assembly to r pvide, from time to tlFae' lor IN
registration Of all electors, but the roi'oWln
classes Of persons shall not be permitted 10 regli
ter. vote or hold. Office: ist Those who during IN
late rebellion inflicted, or caused to be lnnctee
any cruel or unus ual punishment upon any so'oie'
.ailor or marine, employee citizen OF the unite
statss or who in nv other way violated The rule
of civilized warfare. I'd. Those who are, OF ina
be. disfranchised by the proposed constltutioh'
amendment, known as the 14th article, the Ac'
Congress- passed March z, 1857, except sucn Pc
sons az have aided the cause OF reconstrucuio
proposed by Congress and accept the pohac'
equality Of all men before the law, provided sh
General Assembly shall have power to remove u
disabilities incurred under this last clause. sc
Those who shall have been convicted OF treason
embezzlement OF the public funds, mafeasance
Office, crime punishable with imprisonment IN u
penitentiary, and bribery. 4th. No IDIOT or insan
person shall be permitted to vote in this State.
SECTION 8. All persons, before registering, mus
take and subscribe the following oatn :
'"I, -, do solemnly swear OF affirm that vi
support and maintain the Constitution and laws
the United States, and the Constitution and Law
of the State Of Alabama; that am not exclude
from registration by any of the clauses in Sectio
2of this Article; that I will never oountenance {
aid in the secession Of this State from the Unite
States: and that I accept the civil and polite
equality Of all men, and agree not to attempt
deprive any person or persons, on account OF rae
color or previous condition, of any political
civil right privilege or immunity enjoyed by al
other class of men; and furthermore, that W
not iniure or ccuntenance in others, any atttem
to injure any person or persons ON account
their past or present support OF the Governme
oS the United States the laws OF the United Stat'
or the principle Of the political and elVn equal
OF all men, or of aahation vi tn any political part.
Resolutions were adopted expressing entire 81
isfacton with the military administration or Ma!
General John Pope, and tende ring him the tnan
of the people OF Alabama for t he tirm snd mp
tisl course which he has puruued. Inree 'o'
were nagainss these resolut ions.
Several clauses Of the Constitution were cons
cred and adopted, involving unini iPortant cnahe
IN the old Constitution, except the creation OIL
office Of Leutenant-G Governor. 1che Convenu
will probably complete its work this week.
News from California.
Cav Fp,rorsoo November M.-1ohe tea sh
msnts from here are 100000 pounds IN eAe'
ofthoss of lRst year.
Mr.. Burden, otNew Yolk murder otorlety Il
rlsintf IN divorce su.S.