The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-03-18
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from Washington,

From Washington.
Washington, March l4th.-Gen. Grant decides
that the reconstruction laws do not authorize
military commanders to change election days
fixed by Conventions.
Gen. Grant received dispatch from General
Thomas saying, in effect, that enemies to the
present government of Tennessee were organi-
zing for resistance to the laws, and to get con-
troll of the State.
Gen. Grant replied ordering Gen. Thomas to
use all forces at his command, to preserve peace,
and protect the State authorities in the execu-
ton of the laws, and to report if more troops
were needed
Persons conversant with Senatorial feeling say
real danger to the President has narrowed down
to the fact ofappointing General Thomas dd in
term Secretary of War.
| Mr.. Stantons removal is doubted by many
| Senators.
Joseph B. Bradley has filed petition for
naandamus to compel the District Supreme Court
| TO restore him to the bar.
| Secretary Browning divides attention between
Interior Department and the Attorney Generals
| Office
Revenue to-day, $4,000.
| There was no session of the Senate to-day.
The House was devoted to speeches.
Washington, March 16.-The rules may be sus-
| pended at any time during impeachment for the
| consideration of business pertaining Herewith.
The bill relieving certain parties from political
disabilities was resumed Several names were
added including John A. Gilmer, as a reward for
having opposed the Lecompton Swindle. Dur
| ing the debate it was shown that the bill does
not remove disabilities imposed by the fourteenth
article. Mr.. Beck made the point that under the
Gualand case the Supreme Court decided that
general amnesty did the work proposed by this
BILL
Mr.. Bingham said that the Supreme Court
could only decide cases which came before it.
but could make no decision which would oper-
ate on the House or the Senate.
| Without action the house adjourned
sENATE-The Georgia Convention asks loan
| of one hundred Thousand dollars.
The South Carolina Convention asks the repeal
of the duty on rice.
| The committee on Commerce reported an
amendment to the house tax bill retaining tax on
turpentine, sugar, refneries, candies and confec-
! tioneries.
| The Senate then adjourned.
| In the Supreme Court the city of Nashville vs.
| Cooper from the circuit court of Middle Tennes-
see, judgment reversed.
There was no proceedings in the McCardle
| case.
The new Georgia bill filed by leave of court in
| case from Nevada court, decided that the State
has no right to levy capitation tax on passen-
gers. This decision affects Maryland and New
Jersey taxation on Railroad passengers.
Revenue to-day $4,000.
Hon. A. H. Stephens visited the President.
Alabama's admission not mentioned in the
House to-day.
| From Charleston.
| Charleston, March 16-The attempt in the Con-
vention to-day to remove all the disability of all
persons in the State. The ordinance was incor-
porated in the Constitution invaldating contracts
based on slave property; also opening public
| schools and colleges to both races
From Richmond.
Richmond, March 16.-The Convention was en-
| gagged in discussing the money question and the
| question of electing certain Judges by the PEG.
pie. No final action was taken on either.
From Augusta.
| augusta, March Interpretations are being
made by both parties for a thorough canvass du-
ring the approaching election.
| 1t is not yet ascertained if Judge Reese will
accept the Democratic nomination for Governor,
but it is presumed that he will. The main fight
will be for Federal and State officers, it is be-
| lieved that the relief and homestead ordinances
will carry the reconstruction constitution.
From Albany.
ALBANY, N. Y, March 16.-A thousand Cen
trail Railroad workmcn struck because there was
ten hours work demanded.
| From Savannah.
| SAVANNAH, March 16-There was q meeting
to-day of the Republicans. 1t commenced at II
NJ, and adjourned at S 80 P. NJ. All is quiet.
R.. b Bullock was nominated for Governor,
j. W. Celift was nominated for Congress for the
first District, and Chas. H. Hopkins for Mayor
Of the City.
| From Havana.
4, Havana, March l4-Public meeting to be held
at the Capitol OF Porti Rico, LIST of April author
ICES merchants to petition the government to de-
clare Sampson free port with same privileges
as St. Thomas.
| The Markets.
| Baltimore, March 16.-Cotton firmer at 2419@
| 25 Provisions firmer.
Baltimore, March 14-Cotton dull. Nominal
241z.
| Nec- York. March 16.-Cotton opened very firm,
| and closed dull and shade lower at 2514@251lz.
Sales 1880 bales. Groceries quiet. Turpentine
! g.. Rosn 315 Freights steady. Gold little
weaker at 800.
New- York, March 14th.-Cotton very FIRM
Sales 1900 bales at 25 Groceries firm and quiet
Freights dull and unchanged.
London, March 6.-Consols a2T. Bonds TS]s
@72H.
Liverpool, March 16.-Cotton easier and closed
frmer. Uplands 10]8 on spot.