The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-06-10
luding Alabcm., and sheuld vote for The amend.

Guiding Alabcma, and should vote for The amend
ment.,,,.,; ,-g5, II; q, 4ss.-. 80 49, +.
The debate was scattering mostly confined to
the record of opposing Senators on negro capac-
ity. Without avote on the Amendment, the Ben.
ate adjourned. f5it;1I al fs,..fs ~ y,
The conference report regarding Arkansas,
was received and after Executive session, ad-
journed w sd ~ h3 fa .t5a'i
HoUsE.-After unimportant business, the Tax
Bill was resumed, and considerable progress
made, but the attendance was slim snd all i'm
portunt points were held in allegiance.
The Conference committee ON Arkansas re-
ported. but on u motion to table the report, no
quorum was voted and the House adjourned to
Monday. i,
WASHINGTON, June 8, M.-The new City Coun-
Gil is organizing in secret but stormy session A
row of some kind occurred inside, causing half
dozen policemen to obtrude on the secrecy of
the session, by jumping into the,windows. It is
impossible to obtain details of the trouble. 16H
LATER.-The Register, on an oath of some
Judges that illegal votes were cast in the Fifth
Ward, gave certificates of election to the Radi.
cal candidates-giving majority to that party.
Mayor Wallach gave certificates to the Demo-
Gratis.
| Each party elected presiding officers of each
Board, and when the Council met in Joint ses-
sion,-the two Presidents being present, amid
| intense excitement, the Radical President de-
clared Brown elected, and he was sworn in under
| noisy protests from the Conservative President
and members. @ dlf
Wallach has locked the office of Mayor and
matters are progressing very noisily.
WASHINGTON, June 8, P. M.-SENArE-A
joint resolution, removing the Harper's Ferry
suit from Jefferson county, Virginia, to the Uni
ted States Circuit Court, passed. Mr.. Wiley
maintained that it was impossible to obtain a
tair trial in Jefferson county, on account of the
hostility of the people to the United States.
The omnibus admission bill was resumed, and
the amendment restoring Alabama to the list
was discussed all day, without vote Adjourned.
| HoUsE.-Fhe Judiciary Committee was direct
ed to enquire why Mr.. Davis trial was delayed.
bill appropriating money for the Captors of
Mr.. Davis was referred to the Appropriation
| Committee.
A bill for inaugurating the Southern State off,
GERS, and convening the Legislatures, was refer
red to the Reconstruction Committee.
bill taxing United States Bonds for Nation
oil purposes was considered. motion to table
was lost, by Is to 100. Referred to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means, by SO to a.
| A resolution, receiving the Chinese Embassy,
] tomorrow, at II o'clock, was adopted.
| The 81 eaker announced petition frrm Mr.
Woolley
| Mr. Butler moved its reference to the Corrup-
ton Committee. @ ~
The Democrats objected, because only two of
the Committee were in the city.
After discussion, the petition was referred,
without being read Ga to 81.
Mr.. Edridge moved 10 suspend the rules to
receive the purgation of Mr.. Woolley. Mega
| lived.
A resolution bringing Mr.. Woollev to the bar
of the Honse was adopted, when after hearing
questions somewhat indefinitely stated and with
an understanding that it was by order of the
House, Mr.. Woolley declared willingness to
answer.
The Conference report on the admission OF
Arkansas was adopted. Having been adopted by
both Houses, it now goes to the President.
Recess taken. rs
Mr.. Wooley remains in custody, waiting the
| Committees convenience. ...-T
Shortly after being sworn, Bowen, with the aid
| of a lock-smith, took possession of the Mayors
| office.
The Republican Aldermen adjourned to noon
| tomorrow. 'e- 30. ..-.-7r r
! The Conservatives have issued protest against
Bowen. .a.
Mayor Wallack has issued proclamation, &C.
knowledging the returns which give the Con.
servatives majority on joint ballot. The Re-
publicans have possession of the original vote
| and the Conservatives have the certified copy.
| The Republican wing of the lower board adj
journed to Monday, and the Conservative wing
adjourned to eleven, tomorrow.
No damage was done at the City Hall; violence
was confined to snatching papers and pushing
each other from positions. The populace are
kept from the Hall by ropes. t
The Post Office Committee agreed unanimous.
ly to report adversely to the BILL building gov
eminent telegraph hence to New-York. e..
|
LANCASTER, PEEN June s. MN. Buchan-
ans funeral was very imposing. There were
many delegations from abroad. The Masons as.
sisted throughout, and their funeral ceremonies
accompanied the religious rites. .a. .s.
On the Saturday previous to his decease, while
giving directions to his Executor regarding his
funeral, Mr.. Buchanan said: The principles OF
the Christian religion were instilled into my
mind in my youth, and from all have observed
and experienced, in the long life Providence has
vouchsafed to me, have only become more
strengthened in my conviction of the Divine
character of the Savior, and the power of Atone.
ment, through His redeeming grace and mercy
Responding to the expressed hope that he
might live to see the country fully restored, Mr..
Buchanan said: 81 have no fear of the future
Posterity will do me full justice. I have always
felt and still feel that discharged every public
duty imposed upon me conscientiously. have
no regret forany public act of my life and history
will vindicate my memory from every unjust as
persion." ,s-.... r y. + -
His last words were: "Oh! God Almighty, as
Thou wilt!' .l3r
From Canada.
MONTREAL June5, P. M.-The Fenian scare IL
increasing.
A flying column, of four companies of regu
lars and two Battallions OF Volunteers, are here
under orders to move at moments notice
Quebec Volunteers are prepared in every respect
for the campaign.
A large force of Regulars 60 to Prescott nex
week. ......-.f. +. .ii.,r, ,.,. ....s
|
At Athlone, Canada, the Fenian sympattizers
| ox,ix xasifx, hafore thf