Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-02-08

OVERLAND DISPATCHES
WASHINGTON Ncws.


WASHINGTON, February G.-The Re-
construction Committee have appointed
n subcommittee to consider whether
there is my evidence Of an intention on
the part Of the President to evade or
violate acts of Congress, and report ac-
cordingly.
Nxw YORK, February 6.-The Worlds
Montgomery special says all the returns
indicate q defeat Of the new Constitu-
ton. There are hardly any white votes
except the candidates for Office. The
heaviest part of the vote has been polled.
The Worlds special confidently ex-
poets that the President will soon send
n special message to Congress, giving
his views in regard to the proper action
| to be taken on the subject Of the Ala
bama claims and the unlawful imprison-
ment Of American citizens in England.
The Tribme's special says the Recon-
struction Committee has taken the
Grant-Johnsor correspondence into con-
sideration with u view to ascertain if
the President laid himself liable to i'm
parchment.
The Herald's special says the Presi-
dent will make public his reply to
Grant, supported by the statements OF
various members Of the Cabinet, con-
6rmatory-o of the Presidents version OF
the late difficulty.
The Times Washington special says
private kilograms from Alabama state
that the election is progressing quietly,
and that the adoption Of the Constitu-
ton is assured by IN overwhelming ma
jori,y.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, February G.-In the
Republican State Convention to-day,
Chas. II. Van Wyck WAS made perma-
pent President. After an acrimonious
debate, the Radical delegation from New
York City was admitted. The Conserv-
atives were invited to seats on the floor.
The President made u long speech in
support Of the Congressional policy OF
reconstruction, and denounced the
course Of President johnson. He al
luded to Stanton as one of the puresl
American patriots and ablest statesmen
The resolutions were brief, and declare
u preference for Grant for President ant
Feuton for Vice President. Delegate:
at large to the National Convention
Gen. Sicklcs, Lyman Tremaine, Chas
Andrews and D. S. Brown.
CHARLESTON, February Gin the Con
~veutiou the Bill Of Rights was road frs
time. 1t is liberal in its provisions
The right Of suffrage was asserted with
out qualification. The Constitution
provides for a school system Of compul
sorry attendance for twenty-four months
for all children between six and sixteen
All the schools and colleges are to b
supported out Of a public fund, to b
open to all, without regard to color.
JACKSON, February 6.-The COnren
ton has adjourned, to give way to thu
Republican Nominating Convention. b
B. Ecgleston, President Of the Recon
s,ruction Convention, has been nomina
ted Governor.
MONTGOMERY, February 6.-Elever
hundred votes were polled to-day ; only
six whites voted, four of them were can
didates for Office.
ATLANTA, February 6.-The Conven'
ton has passed the relief clause. tide,
mics Jurisdiction to the Courts over al
debts contracted prior to the surrender.
aud leaves it discretionary with the
Legislature to confer jurisdiction in al
cases, except the purchase of slaves.
MonILE, February 6.-The total vote
Of two days is thirty-ive hundred col
ored, thirty.six whites.
miscellaneous.
HAvRE DE GRACE, February 5.-One
of the most terrific storms ever known
in Newfoundland was experienced with.
in tho last three days. It is reported
that thirty persons persisted from cold
and in the snow.
MEMPHIS, February 6.-The Gayoso
Savings Institute, the oldest Bank in
the city, has suspended I; liabilities hall
o million.
ST. PAUL, February 6.-The House
passed a bill making eight hours a legal
DAYS work for female children under Is,
WASHINGTON, February 6.-Among
the combinations yesterday was William
F. Turner, Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court Of Arizona.
New YORK, February 6.--Rev. B. II.
Paddock, of Detroit, has been elected
Missionary Episcopal Bishop of Oregon,
The report of the Frecdmen's Com
missioner of North Carolina shows q
considerable suffering among the freed
mon nm account of the non-paymcnt oil