Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-12-18
Washington City Gossip.


The action Of Congress on financial meas
ures, as evinced in the bills referred to the
Finance Committee in the Senate, and the
vote In the House against further contrac-
ton, is a guarantee to the public of sincere
interest and honest intention. No class of
questions require more careful handling than
those of finance, aud it is assuring to see the
representatives of the people approach them
SO judiciousiy, and with an evident desire to
legisiate for the good Of the business inter
ests OF the country, and not merely for the
furtherance of partisan aims.
The Republican Senator'S held a caucus
on the 18th, on the subject of a new elec-
ton of officers Of that body, but adjourned
without even taking ballot, the conclusion
being that such changes at this time are not
demanded.
The Evening Express says that it is gen
orally believed that the Senate Finance Com
mittee will not agree to the House bill sus
pending the power Of the Secretary of the
Treasury to retire or cancel United States
notes Secretary McCuIIoch Is opposed to
it in its present shape, and the better opin-
ion is that the Committee coincide with him,
and therefore it is likely to be so amended
as to leave with the Secretary the power to
contract in his discretion a certain amount of
legal tenders each month, not exceeding,
perhaps, one or two millions instead Of four
millions as now provided by law.
Senator Wilson has received several anony-
nous letters from the South recently, threat
ening him with assassination if he does not
moderate his views Il little.
Congress has by decisive vote stricken
the word white from all the laws and char
ters Of the District of Columbia. Men Of
any color can now hold Office and sit on ju-
ries in Washington and Georgetown. I'm
partialjustice is thus declared al the capital
by the representatives of the nation. Mr.
johnson will probably render this national
profession or belief in the Declaration of In
dependence more emphatic by having it
passed over his veto.
The Committee on the subject of National
parks and a new White House have deter
mined On the selection of :, 900 acres in the
northwest portion ofthe city behind Colum-
bia College. This tract embraces Rock
creek and the most beautiful scenery around
Washington. 1t is expected the lands near
est the city will cost about $40, 600 per acre,
that on the boundary Of the District can be
bought for $500 per acre.
The President communication giving his
reasons for Secretary Stanton's removal has
been sent to the Government printing Office
Mr.. Stanton's friends are fearful of the re-
suit. and are Wiling 10 promise that he VIII
Immediately resign if the Senate will rein
state him. As matters stand the Senate
cannot reinstate Alr. Stanton without max
ing an issue with Gen. Grant, as the form
er says the latter took the place against his
(Stanton's) wish.
Gen. Harvey had an interview with the
President, during which the Indian question
was discussed, Gen. Harvey gave the Pres
ident much valuable information in relation
to his recent interview with the various
tribes. He asserts that the prospects for
continued peace is very good.
About ten inches Of snow mas fallen here
since Friday night. The sleighing is the
finest known here for years
The Calvary Baptist Church of this city
took fire early this morning, 18th, and was
nearly destroyed. It was worth 5IO0, $50,
of which Amos Kendall had contributed
$S0,O0O.
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