The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-06-09
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, June 8, P M.-SENATE-A
joint resolution, removing the Harpers Ferry
suit from Jefferson county, Virginia, to the Uni
ted States Circuit Court, passed. Mr. Wiley
maintained that it was impossible to obtain a
fair 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.-The 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.
bill for inaugurating the Southern State Off
GERS, and converting the Legislatures, was refer
red to the Reconstruction Committee.
bill taxing United States Bonds for Nation
al purposes was considered. A motion to table
was lost, by Is to 100. Referred to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means, by 80 to 81.
resolution, receiving the Chinese Embassy,
tomorrow, at II o'clock, was adopted.
The s. eaker announced petition from Mr.
Woolley.
Mr. Butler moved it's reference to the Corrup-
tion Committee.
The Democrats objected, because only two of
the Committee were in the city.
After discussion, the petition was referred,
without being read "a to 81.
Mr.. Eldridge moved 10 suspend the rules to
receive the purgation of Mr.. Woolley. Mega
lived.
A resolution bringing Mr.. WoolIev to the bar
of the Honse was adopted, when after hearing
uestions somewhat indefinitely stated, and with
an understanding that it was by order of the
House, Mr.. Woolley declared willingness to
answer.
The Conference report the admission of
Arkansas was adopted. Having been adopted by
both Houses, it now goes to the President.
Recess taken.
Mr. Wooley remains in custody, waiting the
Committees convenience
Shortly after being sworn, Bowen, with the aid
of lock smith, took possession of the Mayors
office.
The Republican Aldermen adjourned to noon
tomorrow.
The Conservatives have issued protest against
Bowen.
Mayor Wallack has issued q proclamation, ac-
knowledging the returns which give the Con-
servatives a 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.
The Post Office Committee agreed unanimous
ly to report adversely to the bill building gov
eminent telegraph hence to New-York.
From, Pichmnnd
RICHMOND, June s, P. M.-Chief Justice Chase
in a case, to-day, changed the jury to the effect
that bonds, drafts, notes &c drawn during the
war, in the "Rebel" States, payable in the loyal
States are illegal aud cannot be recovered at law
The State Auditor writes a letter, to-day, an
nounci ng that there will not be money in the
Treasury to pay the July interest on the State
bonds.
In respect to ex-President Buchanan, to-day,
the military offices were closed, and guns were
fired every half hour, and national salute a
shutdown.
Markets.
NEw-YoRK, June 8, P. M.-Cotton dull and a
shade lower. Sales of 800 bales at 3O@3O19.-
Turpentine 1905. Rosin 234@7. Gold 1391S.
BALTIMORE, June 8, P. M.-Cotton firm at 81.
Flour dull and in demand.