The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-21
Reassembling of Congress
The House Called to Order
"A Senatorial Caucus.
hsurrectiOn in Spain-A Revolt
Among the Soldiery -Ru-
mOred AbdicatiOn of
Queen Isabella.
Financial and Commercial
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Gathering I'm the House of Repre-
sentatives.

sentatiVes.
Despatch to the Associated Press.
WAsHNGToN, Sept H.-As the hour of noon
approaches, the gathering of members in the
Hall gives promise that when the roll Is called
there will not be found any lack of a quorum.
The feelings amongst the Republicans are of the
most friendly and pleasant character.
All the leading members on the Republican
side are present; but no Democrat has as yet
(11'45 A. M made his appearance in the Hall.
The galleries are pretty well filled with specta-
tors, except the diplomatic gallery, where there
is but one solitary person seated.
The Call to Order.
Precisely at noon the Speakers gavel raped
to order, and the Chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Boynton,
opened the proceedings with prayer.
A Senatorial Caucus.
The Republican Senators, in caucus to-day,
agreed tina. the adjournment should be to Octo-
ber 18th, and then by the Speaker and President
pro tenn. to November 10th, from which time the
adjournment should be to the first Monday In
December, unless, at either time, 1t should be
determined to transact business.
The Surratt Trial-The Case Called Up.
Despatch TO the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The Surratt case was
called up in the Criminal Court before Judge
Wylie to-day, this being the first day Of the
special term, set aside in May last for the trial.
The counsel on both sides remain as they were
at the last term, Surratt being accompanied by
Messrs. Bradley, Sr. and Jr., the former as advi-
sorry counsel, and Mr.. Merrck; while Mr.. Car
ringon, assisted by Messrs Riddle and Wilson,
were present on the part of Government.
The District Attorney stated his readiness to
proceed with the trial on the second Indictment
charging conspiracy, having decided to enter
nolle prosequi, If it met with the appreciation of
the Court on the first, charging Surratt with
murder. He eflsd letter from acting Attorney
General Browning. In vindication of his course
in this respect the communication presenting
no advice in the premises, but leaving it to the
discretion of the District Attorney.
The court allowed the motion of nolle prosequi,
which was accordingly entered, and the case
was then called on the second indictment, when
the defense stated their surprise al the motion
which had been entered to not prosecute the
first charge, as they came into court fully pre-
pared to try 1t.
A POstpOnement.
They requested postponement until to-mor-
row in order to make a special plea, setting
forth the Amnesty proclamation of July 4th last
in defense. Surratt did, on the former occasion,
plead not guilty to the conspiracy Indictment,
but it was at time when his counsel had re-
presented their unwillingness to engage upon q
trial under the new charge. as that of murder
was still held. He was then, they assert acting
without counsel, and they now desire to with
draw that plea, and enter final plea tomorrow.
After short argument, the Court said the
request was reasonable and they would grant It.
There were but few spectators in Court.