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WASHINGTON, juno 27.-In the Senate,
Sherman's amendment to the Appropriation
bill was adopted, by which the reporting of the
debates in both Houses now performed by the
Congressional Globe is to be executed at the
Government Printing Office.
Yates introduced bill for the more eco
nomical government of the Territories, which
was referred. e
HarIan's bill to grant right of way to the
Central Pacific Railroad, through certain pub
lie lands, was referred.
COnness offered an amendment to the bill for
the protection Of American citizens abroad, by
which, in case of Outrage by any Foreign Pow
er upon their rights, during recess of Congress,
the President shall suspend commercial rela-
der the arrest and detention of any citizen Of
such Power in the United States, except Am
bassadors, &c, to be held as hostage No ac-
tiOn was taken on the bill.
In the House the tax bill was considered
The tax on imported cigars was raised from
81 to 81 SO per 900 The clause to tax banks
and bankers was adopted, and finally the whole
bill passed. Under the bill. special revenue
agents are abolished, and Supervisor Of In
ternaf Revenue is appointed in each Judicial
District. Revenue Collectors are confined ex-
cnsively to their own districts. A drawback
of 50 cents per gallon is allowed OH all whiskey
imported. All liquors in bond must pay S4 per
barrel extra, and be withdrawn within six
months, or forfeited to the United States
June 29.-ln the Senate, Yates called up the
bill to admit Colorado as State. 1t provides
that the people must first ratify the l4th Con-
stitut,opal Amendment The Legislature Is
authorized to declare for or against admission,
and to choose U. S. Senators in case of being
made q State.
The Judiciary Committee reported favOra-
bly, on Edmunds' bill, providing that the States
not represented in Congress shall not be per-
mitted TO participate in the coming Presiden-
tial election.
The Senate confirmed the nomination of
Gen McMahon as Minister to Paraguay, and
rejected Mulford for Collector of Internal Rev
enuc of the Richmond District
The Senate Committee will likely make
amendments to the House tax bill, but will not
alter the tax on Wbiskey.
In the House q large number of private bills
were passed.
Brooks introduced bill to amend the Act
exempting certain manufactures from tax.
Referred.
Banks gave notice that he would ask the
House, on next Tuesday, to consider the Alas
ka appropriation bill.
The Senate amendments to the Legislative
Appropriation bill were referred.
The President has nominated H A. Smythe
Collector of New York, to be Minister t.
Austria.
Senator Henderson was married to-day t.
Miss Mary Foote. daughter of one of the Elk
amining Clerks in the Patent Office Depart
ment. large number of members of Con
gress, and several other prominent off cials
were present.
New YORK, June Ex-Governor Seymour
addressed tho Jackson Central Association
He said that all over the country were proofs
of the widespread change in political feeling
He counselled harmony and forbearance the
July Convention, and the union of all on the
single determination to drive the present party
from power.
The California and Oregon delegates have
opened their headquarters ut the Worth House
and are working hard for field They may be
more successful in their efforts to get Haight
rs the second name on the ticket.
A Washington dispatch says the Investigat-
ing Committee has discovered that u clerk in
the second Auditors office, in defiance OF law,
paid out nearly Il million of dollars to parties
claiming to represent negroes mustered into
service. 1t is said the parties were generally
the owners of the said negroes ut the time
they were mustered into service.
The Herald's special says that Ward Il. La
mon has been suWnoned before the lmpeach-
ment Investigating Committee.
Several master masOns have conceded the
terms demanded by the bricklayers. The
strike will thus become useless ....
|. CHICAGO, June 2S.-Thc New York Iri-
bune's special says that the fact has just been
discovered that Seymour is candidate for the
Democratic nomination. The twO.third rule
is sure to be adopted. Neither Seymour nor
Pcndleton can get two-thirds. Chase's chances
are improving. The pressure from Washing
ton in his favor is immense. He may get two
thirds on the first ballot, if not, Hendricks
will get the nomination.. The real fight is now
between Chase and Hendricks
BOSTON, June 28.-An unsuccessful attempt
was made near Hartford last night to throw
the train from the track, which had over six
tons of coin aboard for the sub-treasury here.
NEW ORLEANS, June 2S.-Gen. Buchanan
yesterday received an order from Grant, di-
recting the removal of Gov Baker and Lleut.
Gov. VOORHEES,, and tho appointment OF War
mouth and Dunn to their respective places, to
take effect on Sunday.
Galveston news says the question of the di-
vision OF the State comes up in Conventions to-
day. Mr.. Smith cndeavored to have the bOun-
daries arranged SO that Galveston should have
entire control Of the hnrbex. For this pur-
pose it is proposed to gra the line due south
from South Trinity river to the Gulf. yl.t
WASHINGTON, Jane 29.--AmOng the items
in the Appropriation bill is one Of $50, 600 for
q Branch Mint in Carson City, Nerada. hsaf
i In tho HSuse, the resolution to tax ten per