Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-22
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FRIDAY EVENINGS, NOVEMBER q. ills
A meeting Of, cotton and woollen manufac-
turers Was held in Philadelphia on Wednesday
evening. Resolutions were adopted declaring
that the present taxation on manufactures
should Be- reduced to the actual wants of an
economical administrator that as the revenue
under existing is estimated at$l50, 600, 900
more pei; year than the Government requires,
therefore THE taxes on all manufactures and
productions of the country, except Injuries,
should be removed; that the payment of the
public debt should not be made until all of the
States are 10 acondition to pay theirdue share
and thep it should be; done gradually, ,increas
insItha amount with the increase of prosperity.
A memorial to Congress, asking for the repeal
OF the Internal tax on cotton aud all kinds of
textile cotton and woollen fabrics and products,
except Injuries, was adopted, XIX 49,. 49, -
The Conservatives in the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes, no longer stand upon the defensive
only. They boldly and properly attacked their
sdxersaries; and, at the very opening of the
session, have thrown "a bombshel into the
esmp"3-touching the newly elected ''loyal"
Representative" from Tennessee, two of
whom, as the National Intelligencer. says, it
was shown had been arrant rebels. and that
the rest of them had abolt as much right to
represent Tennessee as they had the Kingdom
Of 'Soudan, in Africa But they will all be
samitted-being Radicals now!s ..g.
We are pleased to see that the press of Vir-
sinis, is, on all hands, advising the Conserva:
tive Convention about to assemble in this
State to pursue prudent course, to
disoountenance mere talking, to act with
moderation as we'll as unanimity--to confne
itself strictly to Conservative organization,
and to do nothing which can be made handle
of by the Radicals, for another turn of the
screw of oppression and tyranny.
Gen. Mower, the military commander, in
Louisiana, is removing the impediments y
right and left turning out of office the Lieut..
Governor, the Secretary Of State, Auditor, tax
Collectors, Coroners, &c &c.
The accounts Of the terrible calamity which
has visited Porto Rico caused profound sen
sation in Spain The Government is fitting
out an expedition at .Cadiz for the immediate
relief of the inhabitants
Gea. Grant it is said denies having used any
such expression as that attributed to him by
CoLtsHillyer, and published 10 a Cincinnati
paper recently, relative to this being "a white
mans government, &c.
Both Houses of Congress have adjourned over
until next Monday. go
CONGRESS. The Senate and House Of Rep
resentati YES reassembled at noon yesterday, in
continuation of the first session Of the Fortieth
Congress In the Senate, Mr. Sumner asked
permission to introduce bill for the better Sc.
eurity Of equal rights in the District of Column
bia,, It strikes out the word white in all laws
Of the District affecting the rights of any elector
to hold Office or serve as juror The bill
passed both Houses in July last, but was "pock
eted' by the President Mr. Davis Directing to
Mr.. Summers motion, the bill lies over under
tho rules. Mr.. Edmunds offered joint resolu-
tion declaring &C that the public debt of the
U.s.. Except in the cases where, in the law
authorizing the same, other provision was ex-
pres.ly made) is owing in coin or it's equivalent,
and that the faith OF the U. S. is hereby
pledged 10 payment accordingly" He said
that he would call it up at an early day, when
he hoped that it would pass without q dissen-
ing vote On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the Sec
relary of the Treasury was directed to commu-
picate to the Senate any facts or reports in pos
session Of his Department relating to the repeal
OF theta ON cotton. The Senate then adjourned
until Monday.
In the House Of Representatives Messrs !
Brooks. Eldridge and other Democratic mem
bers objected to the administering of the oath |
to Colonel Stokes and his seven associates Of
the Tennessee delegation. 1t was alleged that
Nr Butler, one of the members elect, had been
member of the Rebel Legislature Of Tennes-
see, and had voted as such for measures prov
Ing his disloyalty to the United States. Reso-
lutions were offered to refer all the credentials
to the Committee on Elections then referring
Aessrs. Stokes and Buffers alone. when,after
debate, all were sworn and admitted to their
seats except Mr.. Butler, whose case was refer
red A letter was read from the Secretary OF
the Territory of New Mexico, stating that he
was forced to sign the certificate of the election
of :Ceaver as delegate, but that his apparent
majority was made. up by frauds, and that |
Chayes was fairly elected by majority of elev-
ed hundred and three votes The papers we're
referred to. the Committee on Elections, and |
neither claimant was swore in as delegate
NJ. Wilson, Chairman Of the Judiciary Com
mittee, stated by direction of that committee,
It's report in reference to the proposed impeach-
ment of the President was not yet complete,
but would be by Monday next, at which time
the committee designed to submit to the House
. report, together with the evidence, and views
Of the minority. In making this statement, he
said he represented the views of of every mem