Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-08

sumed, Blain opposed tho bill as
such Judgment which ought not 10
he taken when those States are un-
represented in Congress, Julian
explained that forfeiture did not
apply to completed roads. Julian
/ added. that when tho States come
back in the Union, as they would
in few weeks, he would favor re-
newing the grants,
Amendments were proposed cS-
copting from tho operations Of tho
bill tie Nashville and Decatur
Company and tho Alabama and
Tennessee Company, Without COM
ing to vote adjourned,
SENATE.-Several memorials from
tho reconstruction conventions were
presented.
A bill was introduced granting
lands to the Port Royal Railroad in
Alabama and Georgia.
Tho reconsideration of the Re-
construction bill was resumed.
Tho President has nominated
Rossbrown minister to China; VIM.
d, Bishop, of Cincinnati, Commits
sioner of Patents; Thos. Price, of
n. j., Consul General to Havana.
The bill regulating impeachment
provides that two thirds of the SEN
ate may suspend the accused during
trial. .....
Cabinet full to-day except STAN
ton.
The following being preliminary
to relieving Gov, Patton of his dis
ability illustrates the feeling in the
Senate: Davis bitterly opposed the
/ bill "This Gov. Patton was an or
| iginal traitor and ought to have a
halter around his neck, instead of
having this congressional favor be-
slowed upon him, which would not
make him any less a traitor than
he had ever been" When Davis
sat down several came over and
shook hands with him. Stewart
said: "Governor Patton had been
pardoncd by the President" Da-
Wis replied. "Does that make him
any better ?" Stewart said: That
docs not make him any better, but
he is sorry for what he has done
and is trying to do better" lie
was in favor of extending mercy to
any rebel who would come forward
and show signs of repentance and
become good citizens.
Hendricks was in favor of elem
ency to all the Southern people, but
was not in favor of singling out ms
special mark Of favor man who
had taken IN oath to support the
Constitution of the Government OF
the United States and then gone in
to the rebellion.
Mr.. Hendricks was here inter
rupted by voice in the gallery
with "thats so, my lad and upon
the doorkeoper trying to eject the
party he resisted so violently that
he had to be carried out bodily,
causing considerable disturbance
and suspension of business for
some moments.
Mr.. Hendricks continued. He
was in favor of pardoning Gov. Pat
ton, but not of singing him out.
He did not believe in the doctrine of
the Senator from Nevada, Mr.. Stew
art, of only pardoning those who
politically agreed with him. Many
of the greatest Radicals in the
South had formerly been the great
est rebels. The bill was then pass
ed.
Cary's bill to establish a uniform
currency, provides for the issue OF
treasury certificates as legal ten
der for all purposes, the calling in
and cancelling of national bank
currency, and of United States leg
al tenders, also for the issue OF bonds
drawing three per cent interest;
all outstanding bonds, except when
payable in gold, to be paid when
due, redeemable in treasury
certificates. or three per cent. con.
vertible bonds, at the pleasure OF
the holder, the treasurer's certlh-
Gates to be convertible into bonds,
and vice versa. a
stevens suffrage bill gives the
right of voting in all presidential
elections, and on all national ques-
tions, to every citizen of the UNI
ted States over 81 years of age who
shall have resided ten days in the
district.
VIoKsBURG, Jan. 2S.-Sergeant
Gilbert IL. Bales, of Wisconsin,
who made a bet to carry tn Stars
and Stripes from Vicksbnrg to
Washington, unarmed and without
money, started hence at eleven A. NJ.
An immense crowd, headed oy the
MAYOR and council and many prom
inent citizens with a brass band,
accompanied him as far as the
Grant and Pemberton monument,
where they bade him farewell with
good wishes.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 2S.-Steamer
Indiana from Louisville for New
Orleans, ran aground on Monday
at Island Hundred and Ten, forty
miles above Yicksburg, and lies in a
precarious condition, the cargo being
thrown overheard Ninety thousand
bushels of bulk grain arrived yes
terday. Large quantities OF grain in
bulk for fereign shipment are arriv-
ing. Tonnage scarce, freights rul-
ing higher.
: The Convention is still at a stand
on the disfranchisement question.
In the debate yesterday the lie was
passed. No apparent prospect OF
Immediate settlement of this ques'
ton.
The steamer Emerald has sunk
: Is miles below the mouth OF Red
: River Saturday last. DR. Richard,
{ son and lady, the chambernaid and
: an unknown lady are lost. Inc
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