The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-03-12
THE NEW CONGRESS.

March 4.-The House proceeded to the cleo
ton of officers, and the Republicans nominated
Schuyler Colfax, who received l27 votes. The
Democrats nominated s. S. Marshall, who re-
ceived 80 votes.
MI Brooks, of New York, referred to the fact
that II States were unrepresented, of which
were among the old thirteen. lie presented
the protest of the Democrats against further
proceedings The Clerk of the House refused
to receive the protest. Mr. Colfax resumed his
seat and the new members were sworn in.
Mr. Cofax announced that the President had
signed, within the legal time, all bills passed
within the last ten day Us, exec pit that appropra.
ting $50, 900 for the Paris exposition, which
not engrossed. A protest from the Pres-
dent accompanied the army appropriation bill
to the following effect: That the second Sec
ton contains provisions virtually in certain
cases depriving the President of bis Constitu-
tioGai functions as Commander in Chief of the
army. The sixth section denies the States of
the Union the Constitutional right to protect
themselves by means of their own militia
These provisions are out of place in an appro
priation bill, but the President is compelled to
defeat the necessary appropriation if he with
holds his signature He therefore signs i: with
a protest against these provisions
The tax bill as fnally passed fixes the cotton
tax at two and half cents per pound. The
bankrupt bill is law.
Mr. Wade was elected President Of the SEN
ate, and the Senate then adjourned.
March In the House, Mr. Kelly, of Penn
sylvania, introduced a resolution, directing the
judiciary committee to report bill, declaring
who shall call Conventions and reorganze the
Southern States, and providing for the registra-
ton of voters, etc. Passed, ia to So
resolution passed, directing the Judi
ciary committee to pursue the Impeachment in
vestigation.
WAsn1SGroN, MARCH 1.-The Republican eau
Gus last night stormy. The extreme advo-
Gates of impeachment were defeated and the
investigation recommtted to the judiciary Com
mttee A resolution to meet in caucus, until the
irnpe achment is ready, every three days, was de-
feated. resolution to adjourn Congress to
re.assemble on the 9Th Of MAY, was defeated.
HA- correspondent, giving an account Of
the great Will case recently tried at Edenton,
thus alludes to some of the lawyers engaged in
the contest.
"In the examination of witnesses, Mr. Bragg
proved himself match for Mr. Moore and some
times an over-match. Gov Vance conducted the
highly interesting examination of lady witness
OF great importance, win The most admrao.e
precision and GOODNESS, and at the same time with
perfect courtesy. lie seems equal to any occasion
and unless l am greatly mistaken, has swayed
the minds of the jury more than any of the coun-
sci employed; to judge from the effect he pro-
duces upon Court and spectators whenever he
spoke. Up to the time of my departure, be had
not spoken often, but whenever he stood up,
everybody seemed to prepare for something good
or at any rate something amusing. He was evil
IDENTIFY the popular idol; and his reputation is not
nerel y founded upon his power of ridicue or
sarcasm his wit or humour; but he rises, upon
occasion, to lofty flights of eloquence, and has
power-a prerogative of true genius-to govern
the passions as we'll as the minds of men,"
B1sHoP SeULE DEAD.-Bishop Soule, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, died near
Nashville, Tenn, on the 9th inst, aged 50 years