American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-03-09
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Memphis Metropolitan Police bill,
which has passed it's second reading,
creates intense excitement. The citi-
zens of Memphis protest boldly. The
ArGldnche deties BrOwnlOw.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Re
publican caucus has been stormy in
the extreme. The impeachers are de-
feated, the investigation is recOmmit-
ted to the judiciary Committee. A
resolution to meet every three days
until the impeachment was ready,
was defeated. A resolution was
adopted to adjourn on Monday and
meet on the 8th Of May.
1t is authoritatively stated that
Sherman, Meade, Mcdowell, Hancock
and Schofeld will command the
! Southern Districts.
CHATTANOOGA, March Tt has
been raining four days-country over
INSTRUMENTATION interrupted
North and East.
WASHINGTON, March 2.-The tax
bill as finally settled fixes the cotton
tax at % cents per pound.
Senate passed indemnity BILL
Among other things it forbids the
Civil, Federal, State or Territorial
courts from hearing prosecutions for
acts done under proclamatiOns or
military orders.
The Judiciary Committee report
that while impugning the motives of
certain officers, they are constrained
to say that they did exercise due dill
igence in arresting Surratt.
The judiciary Committee present
ed a report upon the charges for i'm
parchment.
Ashley submitted facts supporting
the charges.
The committee has worked without
intermission. The investigation COW
ers broad grounds and has not yet
approached completion. The evil
dence has been placed with the clerk
for the use Of the committee in the
next Congress. Sufficient evidence
has been found to Justify and demand
further investigation. ..
Rogers, in minority report, says
the evidence has been carefully eX-
amined, and nothing found to sustain
the charges. He deprecates further
investigation and thinks that it will
tend to needlessly excite the country.
Gen. Dix has been confirmed as
minister to Paris. Hugh Ewing, as
minister to Hague.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-HOuse
proceeded to the election of officers.
Republicans nominated COltaX, who
received 1877 votes. Democrats nom
mated S. S. Marshall, who received
80 votes. 800
Brooks referred to the fact that
seventeen States were unrepresented,
Of which seven were of the original
thirteen. He presented a protest in
the name Of tie Democratic members
against further proceedings.
The clerk refused to receive the
protest.
Colfax resumed his seat.
The members were sworn.
Colfax announced that the Presi-
dent had signed, within legal time,
all bills passed within ten days, eX-
cept that appropriating $4,000 for
the Paris Exposition.
A protest, to the following effect,
accompanied the army appropriate
ton bill: There are provisions in
the act to which the attention Of the
House is directed. Second section
contains provisions virtually depriv-
ing the President Of his constitutional
functions as communicative chief of
the army. SiXtieth section denies
certain States Of the Union their con
stitutiOnal righttO protect themselves
by means Of their own militia.
The rules Of last House adopted,
except during this week it shall be
in order to suspend them.
In the Senate Forney was elected |
secretary.
1t is not probable that the Presi-
dent will address a formal message |
to Con9r SIS.
Increased tariff on wool includes
all wooden fabrics.
Bankrupt bill is law.
AUGUSTA, March A meeting
has been held to consider Browns
The press is divid-
ed, three or four rapers favoring its
adoption, while the majority strongly
oppose it.
ATLANTA, March A large pub
lie meetingwas held last night. Res
OlutionS were offered approving the
terms of Sherman's bill, and the
course recommended by Governor
Brown, which were rejected, and the
then divided. The minority
then held a meeting. Tonight the
recognized and passed res
recommending a quiet sub
characterizing the bill as
harsh and unjust, and approving the
noble course taken by the President.
Also that the Southern people should
not barter their manhood and honor
by accepting the terms of the bill,
and recommending to the governors
of the Southern States to try the
constitutionality of the bill.