Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-15
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FROM WASHINGTON.
RadICaIIsm In Virginia.

New YORK, Feb. l4.-The Herald's spe-
cial says: A dispatch received at Washing
ton from-R Richmond, Virginia, states that
o very strong feeling Of radical Republi-
canism Is developing itself In the south.
western portion. of Virginia, particularly
in the counties bordering on North Caro-
lima. In Carroll county the organization
known as Red Strings recently held ameet-
ing at Hlllsville, which was addressed by
an ex-rebel officer. He proclaimed. their
affiliation to the Radical party at the North,
denounced the present legislature as dis
loyal, and advocated the adoption Of the
Constitutional Amendment. He demanded
that they should have reprCsentativesw who
would adopt that documents and was par
ticularly severe in his structures upon
the President, who he said should
be impeached and removed before
there could be any security for Union men.
They then paraded through the streets,
numbering about five hundred, carrying
United States nag, and were very express
sive in their demonstrations Of loyalty to
the present Congress. They adopted reso-
lutions calling for large meeting Of the
organization at future day, when they
will take measures to make known their
grievances to Congress, with view to'pro-
cure immediate action for their protection
and relief.
Report Denied.
The report chat Gen. Dix is receiving the
salaries Of Naval Officer and Minister to
France is denied on the best authority.
The mexicnn Loan Question.
The Tribune's special says: The fifty
million Mexican loan proposition was up
before the committee on Foreign Affairs
yesterday, but as there was no prospect of
getting security, owing to the unsettled
affairs in that country, the committee unan-
imously decided that it was inexpedient to
extend the aid asked.
Not Interested.
Gov. Parsons, of Ala, has nothing to do
with the cotton claim for 1,440,000, nor has
the claim been granted as stated.
Rewards for the Capture Of Jeff.
Davis 10 be raid.
The Worlds special says: The Finance
committee of the Senate have agreed TO
pay the rewards offered for the capture OF
JEFF. Davis.
A Proposition from the Sioux Indians.
The Sioux Indians have made PROPOSE
tion to guarantee the safety of travel
through their county, and also the from
tier settlements, provided Government will
authorize the organization of not less than
$50 men belonging to their bands, under an
officer satisfactory to themselves, they to
fix the compensation at sixty dollars per
month and rations for themselves, families
and horses. They will furnish their own
arms, ammunition, horses, transportation,
&c. eYf I.t t1a
FIXTURE Nominations.
The Posts Washington special says: The
President stated yesterday that his nOmin-
ations in the future would be such as he
could expect the Senate to confirm.
Tariff Bill. y4t E.
The Ways and Means committee adhere
to the Senate Tariff bill as regards iron and
steel. The rates on cutlery are those OF the
old House bill. .,..
the President Anxious TO Meet Con
gress Half Way.
Several Conservative Republicans had an
| interview with the President last evening
The President seemed anxious to meet Con.
hgress half way, but no plan was suggested
which both parties could indoIse. -If. +
Miscellaneous Items. p
| The Times special says: Members Of the
| Ways and Means committee are greatly
displeased at the announcement that they
would hear no further delegations on the
tariff. The disposition to keep the tariff
up still prevails. IF
There Is scarcely probability that the
amendatory bank bill will be reached IN
the House, and Randall's anti-bank bill
certainly will not be. .i...o,. !,
General Sheridan started for New Or
leans yesterday via Cincinnati, where, h'
will halt and visit his home near there.
Hon. George Bancroft has declined the
nomination of Collector of Customs at Bos
ton. Hon. d. w. Gooch and Mr.. Clifford
are strongly urged for the position.
The HeTald's special says: 1t Is believed
Eliot's Louisiana government bill will pas
the Senate before the close of the, week.
The whole amount, principal and inter
est of compound interest notes outstand
ing, Is $l70.8 .826. 561. Principal and inteIes
falling due in 1861 :$1l9 O05,l22.f Z iB No
The Commercials Washington specia
says: Leading Republicans manifest dis
position to apply the principles of th,
Louisiana bill to all Southern States, ant
thus supercede the general Reconstruction
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