The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-07-06
CONGRESSIONAL.

WAszmGroH, July 81 I'm the Senate aresolution
was subnnitasd that Legislation be confined to re-
construction, and bills relating TO it only be acted
upon. A long debate ensued, during which it
transpired that thirteen Senator's in caucus voted
in favor Of universal suffrage. The resolution re
strictin8 legislatjons was finally passed ayes ID,
nays 8, VIZ: Buckalew, Drake, Fowler, Howe, Ross,
Sumner, Thayer, Upton, Wade: Wilson stated In
legisiafion regarding the Judiciary. but needed
money to support reconstruction. The Senate
then adjourned until Monday.
Z In the Aouse the Speaker presented . memorial
from GreeneN. Adams against the admission OF
Beck, from Kentucky; which was referred to the
Committee ON Elections. MIR. Payne moved to
suspend the rules 40 that he might Introduce o
joint resolution rendering the thanks Of Congress
to Major General Philip Il. Sheridan for the able
the Military District Of Texas and Louisiana. The
roles were suspended by vote Of 40 against 18,
and the resolution was passed.
Additional papers regarding the Kentucky dele
gaHon, and protest fom The members ,whose seats
are not contestsd were referred 70 the Committee
TSs joins resolutions of thanks to Generals
Gickles, Pope and schodeld, were adopted
Mr.. Schenck offered q resolution OF thanks to
bery. for maintaining the Presidents policy.
Pending The question Of its reception. the House
E u l Senate, Mr. Upton argued II favor Of a
reward Government for Indian scalps.
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R1cHnosp, Jnly Returns from Danyihe show
that the negroes have registered three to one over
the whites. Ono Of, the oolored 9th Of May voters
was convicted IN tis city 10 day and fined S.. The
thermometsr hare Is 96 to-day. .4i1
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NEW Yonx, July The Rising Star brings
$S17, 600 OF treasure. - jf,gi. ~ -..r-
Three persons are reported killed, many casual
ties and twenty fires, resulting from the celeora-
ton. III ff<a CT
A pleasure boat was run down by the steamer
-NorMalk. while returning from Coney Island. Five
or six passengers were drowned.
NS.sS S-L>eA =
: From Canada.
ToRoaTo, July 4-The Government, apprehend-
R az ssYerl Ts points. Nothing an1saai Occurred.
EsoM Georgia
AuausrA. July 5.-Business was generally sus-
pended yesterday. A national salute WIS fired.
At noon IN the park, the freedmen and soldiers
had had aoS sD Which st 70 prove serious
Cotton sales TODAY Ia bales; middling 224a23c.
Ihe Republican State Convention met In Atlanta
yestefC-y.. There were delegates present nom II
County, was elected President. A resolution was
adopted that the loyal men Of Georgia desire tho
harmony OF the country, declaring the Republican
party Oh the State in alliance with the National Re-
publican party, pledgins it. hearty support to the
Teoonstruction measures o. Congress, declaring the
ingmen, and pledging their encouragement and
support to protect the rights Of all and to abide by
the presented terms Of restoration, in electng to
Office men Who can comply n al Isspests with the the
Convention were appointed without regard to
color A mass meeting was held, the number