Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-03-13


Total debt bt.................s;2,G 500, 5S7 ,2S9 10
AMOUNT IN THE TREASURY.
Coin. lOl ,21l ,O3l IL
Currency. 81, 552 3GS q
l50,s23, 800. 80
Amount Of debt less cash
in the Treasury $50, 7G3, $3.50
The foregoing is correct statement of the
public debt, as appears from the books and
treasurcvs returns in the Department, on
the lst of March, 1867.
(Signed) HuGH McCULLocH,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
THE CROWD AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The Executive Mansion was throngcd to-.
day with members, Senators, office seekers
and politicians, the crowd being very large,
and all waiting to see the President. Many
were after office, there being large number
of vacancies caused by the Senate having
adjourned without acting on the nomina-
tions, and not few Of the visitors were
those who were rejected, seeking to be re-.
nominated. The President was receiving
them, but number had not gained an nu.
diencc late this afternoon.
Washington, .Murch I.
In pursuance of the programme adopted
by the Radical caucus last evening" Mr..
Ashley introduced Il resolution in the House
to-day, referring the impeachment question
to the Judiciary Committee and authorizing
said committee to sit during the session. or
recess of Congress The proposition gave
rise to some spirited debate. Ashley opened
the discussion with a rchash of his old
speech, charging the President with all
sorts of crimes and misdcmeanors. Ills col
league, Judge Spalling Radieal, denounced
the whole scheme Of impeachment as con-
sumlnatc folly, and made a strong appeal to
his party friends to pause and consider the
Importance OF the movement they are seek.
ing to inaugurate, declaring chat for him.
self he would resist it SO long as he held Il
seat on the floor of the House. General
B. f. Butler was the next speaker lie, Of
course, favored impeachment, whether the
evidence would justify it or not. lie put it
upon the high ground of pa,ty necessiy
After he had concluded, Ashley proposed to
take vote without allowing any further de-
bate but some of the Radicals around him
objected, and Mr.. Brooks, of New York.
was recognized and spoke for half an hour
in reply 20 Ashley and Butler. His speech
was listened to with profound attention, and
was, withal. very able and instructive. He
yielded to bis colleague, Mr.. Wood, who, in
a few remarks, stated that he had some evil
dcn:e concerning Ashley motive in intro
ducng the resolution, and at the proper
time he would give it to the House and the
country. After brief remarks by Messrs.
Pruyn and Chanler, of New York, the qucs-
tion was taken, and Ashlcy's resolution di-
rccting further prosecution Of the investi-
cation was agreed to.
MORE USURPATION.
The House adopted resolution this al.
ternoon, proposed by Judge Kelley, instruct
ing the Judiciary Committee to report bill
declaring who shall call conventions in the
unrepresented States and regulating the
elective franchise in said States, at all clec-
tions prior to the ratification of their re-
spective Constitutions by Congress This is
a step in advance of the Sherman-Shclla-
barser bill, and so it will 90 on for years.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Mr.. Henderson introduced joint resolu-
tion to amend the Constitution by providing
that 10 State shall prohibit any of its cti-
zens from voting or holding Office on account
OF color.
Mr.. Salisbury raised the point of order
that, as the Constitution of the United
States had been blottedi iout Of existence, it
could not be amended.
The resolution was referred to the Judi
ciary Committee.
Washington. March s.
PRESIDENTIAL AspIRANTs.
Radical party managers have talked quite
freely of late concerning their several known
candidates for the next Presidency. Some
prefer Grant, but the leaders say that he i.
not sufficiently inoculated with Radical ideas
and, therefore, must not be pressed for the
nomination. Chase is also talked of, but
don't seem to be popular, and Wade and
Coltax appear TO be the tavorites. The lat.
ter is very popular with his party, and til,
impression among the leaders is that he
would make strong candidate. lie ha.
been bidding for the position for some time
and being a wire pullcr," will no loub
give the other candidates hard run.
NOMINATIONS.
Inc TCSluCIlt Has TcHuuIl1dVcu lION
Edgar Cowan as Minister to Austria. ans
the probabilities are that he will be confirmed
lie has also sent into the Senate the names
Of number Of persons whose nomination
were not acted on at the late session of the
Senate, and the understanding is that al
such will be again returned for confirmation
or rejection. A small army of ohice-scckcr,
are now in this city, daily besieging the
President and the heads of departments tol
appointment.
MARYLAND SENATORIAL CONTEST.
1t is reported to-day that Hon. Montgom
cry Blair will be strongly supported for thu
Maryland Senatorship. His friends are Wig
orously at work, and since the repeal of thu
law requiring Senators to be elected alter
nately from the Eastern and Western shores
his nomination is not considered improba
bic.
Washington, March 10.
THE MILITARY GOVERNORS.
1t is expected that the President will
within day or two, announce the command
ers for the districts created at the South b,
the military government act. 1t is general!
believed that Schoicld, Thomas and Han
cock will be among the number selected
The other two have not been finally agreed
on. There are rumors that Meade will bt
assigned-to the command Of one of the dis
trictS