The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-03-11
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From Washington.

Washington March 9-The Chronicle says
Vickers credentials will be referred to the judi
ciary committee upon information furnished by
Schenck, ofsome acts during the rebellion
The impeachment managers are examining res
idcnts, and have sent for distant Reporters OF
Johnson's speeches.
The impression prevails that the President will
appear personally.
1t seems conceded that Thursday and Fridays
proceedings without further effect on part of the
defence have dcbarrcd Senator Wade's vote
Mr.. Chascs rights in Court excites angry ar
gument in Republican newspapers. Mr.. Chase
claims the right to argue all questions and vote
on all but the verdict. Mr.. Chase refused Satur-
day to sign summons until the verbage of the
writ conformed to his ideas.
Mr. Sumner objected to vickers-made speech,
but withdrew his objection, Vickers sworn in.
Washington, March 9.-Thc Georgia case will
be heard on Friday, only however, on behalf OF
the complainant
In the House, under regular call, the bill to re-
duce naval expenses and extend bounty act, was
discussed.
The Judiciary committee were directed to en-
Quire into the status of Texas, relative to
transfer of certain powers when Texas changed
from the government, and also to enquire into
the validity finer acts during the rebellion.
resolution was introduced that sound policy
requires gradual substitution of greenbacks for
interest bearing bonds The motion to table fall
cd by vote OF SO to Ga. Referred to the COM
mittee of ways and means, after failure of second
to the previous question. =.
Gen. Grant was called on for Alabama election
returns.
The Ways and Means committee reported
bill repeating sections 81 and 95 on tax on man
utactures, excepting gas, mineral, oils, wines,
snuff, and all other manufactured tobacco, to
take effect after the first OF May. Ordered 70 be
printed, and the House adjourned.
In the Senate, memorial from one hundred
and fifty colored people Of Carolina and Georgia,
stating ability, hut unwilingness to work for
sixty dollars year, but are such victims of per-
secution that they desire one hundred dollars to
| go to Liberia. Referred to the judiciary com.
| mittee.
| Joseph Segar asks compensation for his lands
taken by the government near Fortress Monroe.
| Mr. Vicker's credentials were presented. Mr.
Summer moved that they be referred to the judi
ciary committee because the colored people of
| Maryland did not vote, whereby the Maryland
| government was not republican. The motion
was withdrawn and Mr.. Vickers was seated.
From Charleston.
| Charleston, March 9-The Convention adopted
an ordinance compelling all WHO vote for the
Constitution to support the regular nominees Of
the party.
The Convention refused to adopt the report OF
committee on franchise, providing that after
1875, every person coming of age be compelled
TO read and write. 1t was agreed, however that
| no person now disqualified shall hold office, and
that the Legislature shall not rea,ovo disabilities.
From Atlanta.
atlanta, March 9th.4TD,day the Convention
adopted by vote of 70 over 46, a resolution re-
quiring voters, on the question of ratification, to
swear that they have not attempted to dissuadc
any one from voting on that subject
Gen. Grant and Mr.. Blodgett were nominated
for President and Vice President.
An anti-Bullock caucus will be held tonight.
There is disposition on the part of moderate
Republicans and Democrats to compromise Old q
| Conservative man for Governor
Ben Hill speaks to night.
| From Augusta.
Augustd, March "a dispatch from Atlanta
to the Republican says. the nominating Convcn-
ton unanimously recommended Gen. Grant for
President. No person for Vice President
| Eighteen delegates ereappointcdto the Chicago
| Convention.
! A resolution was unanimously passed endors-
ing the action OF Congress impeaching President
| Johnson
From St. Louis.
! 81. Louis, March 9th.-Heayy rains Northwest.
Many Missouri bridges washed away. The Mis-
souri, has risen three feet at st. Joseph.
| Markets.
| Ba1:snore, March 9.-Cotton 251<. Provisions
quiet and unchanged.
| Ne,c- York, March 9-Cotton fair. Bnsineas
rather quiet. Sales 600 bales OF 2S@9a Tur-
penline 49,. Rosin 80; sterling dull and low
er at 91E. Gold 40H.
Liverpool, March Ok o.ton active, buoyanA
sharp upward turn. Uplands on the spot l0A::
sales q, 600 bales. Brcadstuffs Grm- Corn high
J e.. Gold 40H. - s., -,