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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.
In the Supreme Court Of the Dia1io Of
Columbis to-day Ar. Bradlsy read 1taae>
meut inanswse 70 . rule Of the Courttoe him
to show cause why be should not be excluded
from the Bar - : practcing attorney, owing
TO bic dieicalty with Judge Fisher.
Hon. Robt. J. Walker made an argument
/ in Mr.. Bfadley's behalf, when the full Court,
through Chief Justice Carter, sustained the
order Of Judge Fisher heretofore made, sus-
pending Mr.. Bradley ~ practitioner at the
his remarks, said it WAS q painful duty, but
it was necessary that the Court should sustain
its dignity and punish the contempt.
Mr.. Bradley thanked the Court for the
delicate manner in which it had announced
its decision, and said he had long ago con-
templsted retiring altogether from the Bar,
but that the present manner Of seyeriuS his
connection with the Court rendered the sep.
aration the more unpleasant.
Three Of the Judges were present namely:
Carter, Olin and Wylie. Judge Fisher was
absent.
The amount Of fractional currency printed
for the week was $8l7, 100; shipped 1885,.
952; National bank notes issued $50, $50;
fractional currency redeemed $4l6, ,403.
The President will be serenaded Wednes.
uh1 ef0OiH8, unuef l0e AuepfceB OF the COn.
servative Army and Navy Union. Other or.
Receipts from Internal Revenue for the
week was $4,081 900.
General Grant has decided that no leave
Of absence for army officers will be granted
or even considered unless applied for through
the regular channels, and that the ap.
phcations from outside parties will not
be needed. This is designed to put an.
end to that abuse of political influence by
which certain officers are permitted to stay
away from their command, and denied leaves
they ought to have.
The Post Master General has appointed
81. Ray Myers Assistant Special Agent of the
Post Office Department, at pay of 81, GOO
per annum and 81 per diem, to take effect
November 8, 1867.
General Grant has issued a circular pros
hiblting all clerks and employees Of the War
Department from holding communication on
business of their office during office hours
with persons not connected with War De.
partnent business.
CHICAGO, Nov. 0.
The Posss Washington special says 1t is
understood that large portion of the Presi.
dents forthcoming message will be devoted
to the consideration of the national finances
In conversation few evenings ago with a
gentleman Mr.. johnson said that he re-
garded the financial question as the most i'm.
portant one before the country He has no
sy npatby with the views recently set forth by
either Cutler or Pendleton on the subject, but
agrees with the opinions Of Secretary McCul.
loch, and believes in the contraction of the
currency and speedy return to specie pay
ments.
The Journals Washington special says:
The Presidents organ to day has leading
editorial in which IL threatens to arrest Ger.
tain prominent Republicans in and out of
Congress, who, it alleges, are engaged in
conspiracy to overthrow the Government. It
quotes from both the Constitution and the
laws of Congress to prove that their acts are
reasonable. Its appearance has caused much
comment in political circles. 1t is said to be
inspired by the President.
The Chambers of Commerce Of all the
principal cities of the Northwest have united
in strong letter urging Secretary McCul-
loch 10 recommend to Congress the repeal Of
the cotton tax.
A large number of leading rebels have ar
rived here within the last twenty.four hours.
Many Of them were in conference with the
President to day. They are strong in the
hope that the recent elections will have the
effect to defeat reconstruction.
New YORK, Nov. Q.
The Express Washington special says:
The friends of Senator Wilson, Chairman of
the Judiciary Committee assert that he will
kill the impeachment project by his casting
vote.