New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-10-30

ERN EDIrOR-rHE CASE OF j. II. BRADLEY,
SRA DECISION UNDER THE CoNfIsCATiON
q LseRipu TO TEE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Oct ~. 1867.
The Washington Chronicle and The Philadelphia
Press will tomorrow contain elaborate address
from The Hon. Thaddeus Stevens expressing bis
views on public affairs. Mr.. Stevens takes this
method of speaking to his countrymen fearing less
IN his greatly enfeebled condition he might not be
able to speak in the next session of Congress.
The election in Georgia takes place to day, to-nor-
row. and next day. The election in Arkansas occurs
ON Nov. 9; in Mississippi Nov. ); in Florida Now il.
H. and l6; in North and South Carolina Nov ~ and
DO The time for the election in Texas has not yet
been fixed The registration in that State has been
DELAYED on account of the yellow fever and from
other causes Cen Pope has allowed three days for
the election in Georgia and Florida because the vo-
ing there is be done at the county seats This ar
rangement was made because the General thought
he could protect the cOlored and preserve order
better than if they voted at the precincts in other
States Georgia it is anticipated, will give large
majority in favor of Convention.
The Agent of the Associated Press is authorized by
Dr. Sam. Bard editor of The atlanta Daily Ne,c Bra,
to state that the publication of the reported
sation between Gen. Grant and himself was totally
unauthorized by him, and is erroneous in several
particulars.
The Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia in
its General Term had before it to-day the subject Of
the difficulty between Joseph II. Bradley, ST., and
Judge Fisher, which took place during the SurrGt
trial. and which resulted at its close by Dir. Bradleys
name being stricken from the roll Of practcing at
torneys of that Court, by order of Judge Fisher.
The recorded history of the affair reced by the
Supreme Court which remarked that the conduct
and language of Mr. Bradley required investigation;
and it was therefore ordered that he show cause Cd
or before the 4th day OF November next why he
should not be punished for contempt of this Court,
by reason of said offensive conduct and language to-
ward one of its members aud relating 10 the official
act of said Justice and il is further ordered that nm.
til the final disposition of this order the said Joseph
H. Bradley shall continue suspended from practice
in this Court
The case of property owner here who went Sonth
at the breaking out OF the war and whose property
was seized confscated and sold by the Government
to the Hon. j. ID. Detrees heard in the Supreme
Court Of the District to-day, coming mp from lower
court on appeal The court sustained the decision
of the lower court rendering the ConscatiOn act Of
Congress constitutional, and securing the present
holders of confscated property life estate IN the
same This decision applies TO numbers of similar
| cases. --
Gen. Grant returned to the city this morning from
his visit to West Point and attending 10 his du-
ties at the War Department prior to the meeting Of
| the Cabinet. .r I. ... ..t
Atameeting of the Soldiers and Sailors Union
here last evening, committee disappointed to nom
mate candidate for next President of the United
! States The Committee is TO report at the meeting
| TO be held next week.
| The Retrenchment Committee was in session at the
Treasury Department to-day, but no witnesses were
| examined They have taken the testimony of one
or two witnesses relative TO the early history OF the
| Printing Division, their plan being TO commence at
| the organization of the Division and examine into
the affairs there mp to the present day This morn
! ing Senators Edmunds and Buckalew, members OF
the Committee, had an interview with the President
! The Hon. Francis Thomas's subcommittee OF the
| Judiciary Committee Of the House Of Representa-
| tves, engaged in the investigation of MARYLAND
affairs, adjourned yesterday until the 18th OF No
| vember
| The Committee appointed by the Secretary of the
Interior to examine bids for the Jail, will make
their report to Secretary Browning tomorrow, and
if the same is accepted the contract will be awarded
Immediately.
At an early hour yesterday morning the rain com
menced to fall in torrents and the wind blew almost
a hurricane. Throughout yesterday and last night
rain and wind continued in undated fury, This
morning the heavy clouds still hung over this neigh
borhood. The damage reported has not been rs
severe as was feared. In various parts OF the city
trees ard fences awnings and hanging signs, were
demolished Along the river front great many
vessels were broken loose from their mOorings. The
river was up to the highwater mark on Long Bridge
and did not commence recede until about IL o'clock
! this morning The various wharyes were submerged
and business almost entirely suspended Norkmen
were kept busy at the various landings and wharVes
preventing the wood and lumber from floating OH.
The Acquia Creek boat had not reached her wharf at
/ o'clock to-day being doubtless detained by me
heavy storm which prevailed down the river. 1t
hogan raining again this evening but not with as
much severity as last night.