, 1867-11-29
EASTERN NEWS.
COMPLIED FROM THE DAILY oREGoNIAN.
Dates to November 22d.
WASHINGTON NEWS /.

Washington, Nov, 2l.-The Senate met at
noon. Forty-two Senators were present.
Sumner endeavored to introduce bill to Sc,
cure equal rights in the District of Columbia
being the same bill that passed last session, and
was pocketed by the Presiednt. 1t was objects
ed to by Edmunds, who offered a resolution
which was printed, declaring that the faith of
the nation is pledged to pay the debt in gold,
except where it was otherwise specially provid-
ed.
Adjourned till Mondey.
The House met at noon. The galleries were
crowded. After preliminary proceedings the
members elect from Tennessee were called by
the Speaker; they took the oath. Eldridge OBJ
jected to administering it to Stokes, on the
ground of disloyalty. 1t was moved to refer his
credentials to the committee on Elections.
Brooks (Democrat) objected to the oath being
administered to any of the Tennessee members
on the ground that the State had not Republi-
can form of government; also, two of the mems
bers elect had taken the oath of allegiance to
the Confederate Government. Brooks deuoun-
ced the franchise law of Tennessee and the man.
ner of holding elections, and was specially op-
posed to the admission of Butler and Mullens,
on the ground that both had given proof during
the rebellion of disloyalty to the Government,
by giving aid to the rebellion.
Eldridge brought up against Stokes his letter
to Duncan, when a long debate ensued and vari.
ons motions were made and lost; finally all the
Tennessee members were sworn except Butler,
whose credentials were not proper.
The credentials of a delegate from New Mexi-
co were referred to the committee
The delegates from Montana and Washington
Territories were sworn in.
The Speaker said the next business in order
was the report of the progress made since July
Goth, by the Judiciary Committee, on the ques-
tion of impeachment. Their report might be
made Immediately. Wilson, chairman of the
committee, said the report would be ready on
Monday, whereupon the House postponed the
execution of the order
Robinson, of New York, introduced question
of privilege in the charges against Minister
Adams, for negecting to do his duty in failing
to protect the rights ofOAmerican citizens in
| Ireland, demanding Investigation in order to
present articles ofimpeacbment if the charges
are true. Also to request the President to order
| Adams recall
| 1t is generally conceded that Congress will
! repeal the cotton tax.
The Judiciary Committee is preparing report
on impeachment to be submitted on Monday
Wilson, of Iowa, chairman, has written an
elaborate report. EIdridge and Marshall (Demo>
crats) have reduced their views to writing.
Boutwell,, Williams and Lawrence, have pre-
pared separate papers, which will probably be
harmonized before the majority report The
result cannot be com jectured.
Washington, Nov. 22.-Grauts report on the
estimates of the expenses of the War Depart.
ment for next year is $50 900, 900; the strength
OF the regular army will 54 ,OOO The report is
silent regarding the continuance ofthe freedoms
Bureau, but indorses all the military comman>
ders in eDforcing reconstruction. 1t says Sher-
man is of opinion that peace with the Indians
is firmly established
JOHNSON PROMISES TO TURN SOME OF HIS
THIEVING FRIENDS OUT OF OFFICE.
The Herald's special says the President propo.
ses to recommend to Congress the reorganization
of all the executive departments, with view to
secure more efficient management of business
in each.
E~.UIDnrI Da,IS AND HIS COUNSEL.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 23-Jef. Davis has ar
rived. JEFF. Davis counsel will object to Cnder,
wood trying the case, charging that he has
shown bitter prejudice against the prisoner.
Ihey Will also object TO negro jury as illegal
and incompetent, and if the COurtOverrule these
objections the counsel will abandon the case.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT
Cincinnati, Nov. 2l.-A terrible accident oc-
CURED on the Hamilton and Dayton railroad this
evening. The freight train ran into the rear of
the express passenger train waiting at the sta
ton, and four ladies and one man were burned
TO death. Nearly all the train was burned. The
rear car was sleeping car.
REMOVALS IN LOUISIANA.
New Orleans, Nov. 21.-Geu Mower has re-
moved Lieut.. Governor VOORHEES,, and appointed
Jacob Hawkins his successor also, P. H.
Hardy, Secretary of State. J. G. Petgren is a p--
pointed bis successor. All the other officers are
removed.
WESTON THE PEDESTRIAN.
Cleveland, Nov. 22.-Weston, the pedestrian,
expects to reach Toledo to. night The roupbs
tried to jump on him at Fremont, but were pre-
vented by the police. Use enthusiasm about his
feat is increasing.
NORTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
Wilmington, N. c., Nov. 2l.-The Convention
has undoubtedly been carried. The radicals
have large majority, and few negroes are
elected. The conservatives lost several counties
by indifference.
FIRES IN MISSOURI.
st. Louis, Nov. 22.-Great fires are raqiup-in
all directions, and great deal of property has
oeen destroyed In the swamps of Southeastern
Missouri.
ALABAMA CONVENTION.
chicago, Nov. 22-The Alabama Recoustruc,
tion Convention has finally adopted the franchise
clause of the Constitution. The following per
sons are dsfranchised Those VIOLATING the
rules Of civilized warfare in the late rebellion, or
wno inflicted cruel and unusual punishment on
the uuited States soldiers. Second-Those dis
iranchlsed by the proposed amendment TO the
Feueral Constitution, except those who aid the
reconstruction policy of Congress, aud accept
tne equality of all men before the law; it is pro-
tioeG mat the General Assembly may remove
tuis DISABILITY, Third-Those convicted of trea.
son. or crime punishable by mprisonment-who
must take the oath required for registration
eject 10 support the Constitution and laws, and
the CIVIL and political equality of men,
SAN FRANCISCO DISPATCH.
" San Francisco, Nov. 22.-Gold closed in New
York last evening at l39a.
dnll. W.
lis "
FIour-Oregon extra brands are selling in
small lots at 81 25@7 so. City brands, super
nne NJ half sacks, per 1876 TBS, Sc 1901; or sacks,
S1(97 % extra half sacks, 81 5O@7 rs; Or
sacks, 81 756s.
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