The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-05-20
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tainly that Senators Henderson, Grimes, Trum-
bull, Fessenden, Van Wrinkle and Fowler are for
acquittal: Senators Anthony, Ross, Wiley, FREE
linghysen and Spraguc, still doubtful Van
Wrinkle and Fowler are not fully committed for
acquittal. ~ vnfs-s - 81
The Southern Republicans organized last night
for concert of action. Mr.. Humphreys, of Ala
baina, was President, and Col. Deweese, of
North Carolina, Secretary. ss.3 s, ~. flel
The case of John Surratt was called up in the
criminal court, to-day, and, at the suggestion of
the counsel for the defence, it. was continued
until next Term. The motion TO discharge him
on bail will be argued tomorrow. ~ III
The court Of impeachment has adjourned until
Saturday, on account of the Illness of Senator
Howard nc rnoSg9Qti rt}da bue lsdte ,r+a
No vote was taken Immediately after the ad-
journment Of the court, the Senate proceeded 10
legislative business, but adjourned without doing
anything. .-1'''io''e ~ hHg
The House is in session, transacting business.
Nothing important has transpired.
- WASHINGTON, May 10, P. M.-HoUsE.
Speaker laid before the House a communication
from the General of the Army, submitting q
statement showing the votes cast for or against
Constitutions, as follows: p E.;9 ;'h'
~ North Carolina-For the Constitution $4,000;
against II $50. ,'saf lsaaL / ao,.
south-C arolina-For 70, 75S; against, 27,2Ss.
Georgia For, SO, COZ; against, n 800. q
Z Louisiana For, &C. 15s; against, 9,7S9. s.lt
Alabama-For, 69.sO7; against, 10,005 Be- ,
Referred to the Commute on Reconstruction.
!. Mr.. Schenck reported an internal tax bill,
which was ordered to be printed. area i4i,
Y Mr. Schenck announced that he would bring
up the bill soon after the recess, and push it to
avote. iu b tIqg ldt g. los Il lrIa lll
Pacific Railroad matters was discussed and the
House went into committee OF the whole. The
House then adjourned. ~
sENRTE.-After adjournment of the Court, the
Senate passed bill extending the city charter.
On motion to adjourn, Mr.. Drake said that he
made the motion to adjourn over because he be-
lieved that the Senators we're not in condition
to attend to business. a.s--- ,..r
Mr.. Conkling asked what was the matter?
Mr.. Drake said if the Senators could not see
what was the matter it was useless for him to tell
them. The whole country now was trembling
in an agony of suspense If in view of the
throes in which the country was now suffering
there were Senators here who were possessed of
such composure as to be insensible to it, then
he envied them. After further unimportant bus
mess the Senate adjourned to the usual hour
The Court of claims adjourned to the first
Monday in June. In the meantime Judge Chas.
C. Mott of the Court is empowered to proceed to
Charleston and Savannah to verify dispositions in
latter cases. "a 51-I 3D. rsg. r..
The Court announced its determination in
these cases to take every precaution to secure
the Government against frauds. -5.
The tax bill presented in the House to-day,
abolishes offices of the Revenue Agents and In
spectors of the Revenue Department. It pro-
vides for appointment of Supervisor for each
Judicial District of the country. The sole pow
er of appointment and all officers of the Revenue
Department are given to Commissioner indie
pendent of the President or Senate.
Whisky is taxed two dollars the same as now.
Tobacco tax unchanged. Cigars ten dollars per
thousand. Special taxes are considerably in
creased. Legacy taxes and distribution shares
UNI remain unchanged. At ports of entry the
Commissioner designates collector who has the
whole charge of export warehouses. Tax on
distilleries is very slightly increased.
The Managers, this morning, claimed MAORI
ty of one, but Mr.. Towards sickness continued.
The Republican caucus held ct II o'clock, de-
termined to postpone, should Mr.. Howard not
recover. $500
The Managers express themselves still conf
dent Of conviction, BY Mr. Wadcs vote. ~
No doubtful Senators have given public indi-
cations since yesterday. it'
Col John W. Folney has resigned the Score.
taryship of the Senate. tiA I.'
Full Cabinet to-day, including Mr.. Thomas.
The White House was crowded with visitors.
WASHINGTON, May 13, P. Mn the House,
this morning, Mr. Schenck made personal ex-
PLANTATION, denying that the Ways and Means
Committee had employed secret Detective.
The Secretary of War and Gen. Grant were cal
led on for all documents relating to the election
in the Southern States. LIDO.
The bill admitting Arkansas is up. &c..
The -Presidents friends are tranquil, under the
certainty of acquittal.
Mr.. Howard is still very sick. .."..
There is little probability of vote on Impeach-
ment until after the Chicago recess.
Justice Carter, to-day, refused to admit Sur
raft to bail, on the ground that the prosecution
were ready and that it was at the instance of the
Counsel for the prisoner that the case was con.
tinuec.
The Conservatives have nominated Jno. T.
Given tor Mayor of the City.
WASHINGTON, May 13 P. M-SENATE.-A
communication from Gen. Grant covering vol
luminous information from the Southern States,
was referred to the Military Committee -'A-.
The Chair presented the Constitution of South
Carolina, which was referred to the Committee
on Territories. %, .---..t .,--..--4
A joint resolution of the Ohio Legislature,
looking into the preservation of life on inland
waters, was referred to Committee on Com
merce., De 55-f ,.... ...s. .,..
Mr. Sherman presented resolutions from the
Ohio Legislature, protesting against the Recon-
struction Acts and instructing its Senators and
requesting the Representatives to vote for their
repeal. Also protesting against a bill limiting
Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Mr.. Sherman
regarded this as extraordinary and at his in
stance it was tabled ......l .HE
Mr.. Forney's resignation was laid on the table
against Mr.. Camerons motion that it be accep-
ted Immediately. d4ol ~ f. Z lia- = ~
The bill admitting Arkansas after an effort to
pass it at once, was referred to the Judiciary
Committee with instructions to report on Satur-
day SO that the Senate could act on it Monday.
adjourned to Saturday. '.,ai A..i1
HoUsE.-A bill admitting several Southern
States was taken up. Mr.. Stevens offered the