The Van Buren press., 1867-04-19
Prom Washington.

RATIFICATION OF THE RUSSIAN AMERICAN
CEssIoS.
The Senate to day held long execu
tive session and finally confirmed the
Russian cession treaty, without amend
ment BY vote Of 81 to 3. Messrs. Yates
and Fessenden were the negative votes.
The debate is represented as being very
interesting, and it has been regretted that
it did not take place in open session.
Every book, map and document relating
to Russia and her possessions in the Con-
gressional and Smithsonian libraries were
on the desks of Senator'S and members
for reference.
Mr.. Sumner made another speech in
favor Of the treaty, and Mr. Fessenden
spoke at some length against it. One Of
his principal arguments was that the con
di,ion Of our national finances did not
warrant the large appropriation in gold
required to effect the purchase,
The treaty will be at once officially pro
mulgated by the State Department, unless
it le decided to annul the appropriation
of seven aud half millions Of dollars,
which must originate in the House before
it can pass the Senate RAE ~
The State Department officials are
much rejoiced over the ratification of the
treaty, for the contest in its behalf has
been during the last two days excited and
close. ...
The Senate agreed to day to adjourn
on Friday next, and notified the President
to that effect.
WASHINGTON, April ii.
The Chronicle Of to day says that more
than nine thousand dollars have been sub
scribed by Senator'S and members for the
distribution of political documents
throughout the South.
THE SABRE" ACT IN THE SUPREME COURT.
1t is intimated to night that the Su-
preme Court will render decision in the
Mississippi injunction case to restrain
the enforcement of the reconstruction act
the moment the argument closes, in which
the application will be dismissed, on the
ground that the Court has no original
Jurisdiction in the premises. The prin-
cipal precedent for the decision is that
made by the Supreme Court in the case
of Dorr in the Rhode Island rebellion
The Court has been in possession in
formally of the printed proofs and argu-
mcnt in the case for more than week.
The same course will be followed in the
Georgia case This application, however,
which will be filed tomorrow, is directed
against Stanton, Grant and Ord Judge
Black, Charles O'Connor and Edgar
Gowan, eX Senator, are the counsel.
NEW YoRK, April Q.
The Herolds Charleston special says
the conference between Gen Sckles and
the Governors Of his district, North and
South Carolina, has resulted in an ami
cable agreement. The Governors will
continue to appoint officers to fill vacan-
cies which have heretofore been filed by
&ln"Bes lGsld" 1T present and registration
Of voters will proceed.
WILMINGTON, DEL, April 8.
Gov. Salisbury has appointed Jno. O.
Bayard, Of Wilmington, L. S. Senator to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Senator Riddel; he will take his seat at
once. Senator Salisbury passed through
this city last night on his way home Ii
he resigns he will probably be succeeded
by his brother, now Governor.
SPRINGFIELD, April Q.
The city election passed off quietly to
day. A heavier vote than usual was
polled 1t was q clear party fight, both
parties contesting the ground inch by
inch.
The Mayor and the whole Democratic
ticket was elected by majorities varying
from 200 to 260, with the exception OF
Clerk
This is an increase over last year of
about two hundred The Capitol ofIlli-
nois greets Connecticut.
- Hartford, April 5.
The Democrats carried the municipal
election by GOO majority to day. Gain
1870 since last Monday They elect foul
of the six Aldermen, and 16 of the "a
Councilmcn.
ALBANY, April o.
The charter election resulted in the
election Of the Democratic city ticket by
l,600 to LOO majority. The Democrats
elected six out Of ten Aldermen, and sever
out Of ten Supervisors.
LONDON, April S--P.
The feeling Of distrust has increased
to war panic. The Government has
sent several ships of war to Cadiz, to en-
force the British claims arising out OF
the seizure of the Tornado.
An uncertainty in regard TO the future
action of Napoleon, and fears that he will
adopt warlike policy, created a wide.
spread distrust among business men, and
great depression in consequence in CON.
mercial and financial circles, both in this
city and Paris,
CHARLESTON, s, c., April s.
Gov. Worth, of North Carolina, and
Gov. Orr have been in consultation with
Gen Sicklcs here for a few days past,