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the minority, and deposed its officers, eIecte,
new ones, and passed a resolution declarin.
the Convention has power to compel atten
dance of ahsentees.
Washington, Feb yI2-senate-Sherma
introduced bill declaring that Alabama ha
adopted Constitution by n majority of thos'
voting, and declaring that State entitled q
be restored TO representation in Congress. Re
feTed to the Judiciary Committee.
Yates, from Committee on Territories, re
ported bill for admission of Colorado, anC
gave notice that be would call it up at ar
Morrell called up a resolution of inquiry
into the forcible election of colored employ
ees from the cars on the Alexandria and
Georgetown Railroad.
dIate consideration of the rights of Ameri-
cans abroad complained of delay by Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs, in acting on his
resolution introduced last month. Sumner
said the Committee were giving the ubject
careful and constant attention, and its action
would be soon known.
A resolution was passed for q bill for pro-
mitigating the laws of Congress. Sen
ate went Into executive session and adj ourned.
House-Wilson, of IOWA, introduced a bill
for the surrender of Persons convicted of GER
tain crimes. The bill provides that no per-
son duly convicted of murder, piracy, asssssi-
nation, arson, robbery, or forgery, be allow
ed to enter or remain in the United States,
and authorizes the President upon satisfactory
proof to cause such person to be sent back to
the country from which he came.
The bill drafted by the Secretary of State
concerning the rights of American citizens,
came up. after some remarks. Banks moved
the previous question, to cut off further
amendments The House refused to sustain
the demand for the previous question, by de-
cided majority. Jencks offered an amend
ment in the nature of n substitute for the bill,
declaring theright of expa triation and the nat
uralization part of the public laws of the United
States, directing the President to insist upon
the recognition of such rights by other Gov
srnments- A number of other amendments
were offered.
The morning hour having expired, the
House went into Committee of the Whole up
on the general appropriation bill. No new
points were developed. Without disposing of
the bill, the Committee rose and the House
adjourned.
London, Feb. 12.-American papers con-
tanning Congressional proceedings, in the
matter of allegiance and citizenship. receiv-
ed. The pres here generally comment ia
VOrably on the views expressed by Congress.
The speech of Banks was especially COM
mended-
New York, Feb. I2-The papers all com
ment on the Grant and johnson correSpon-
dence. The Tribune snys Grant has utterly
oveTthrown the charge of insubordination.
to strike.
The Herald declares for Grant for President,
and says Grant may have been hasty and in
considerate in giving the President to under
stand he would aid in keeping Stanton cut,
but there is no doubt of the propriety of his
final action.
The World says Grant is convicted of du-
plicity, and has pursued a tOrturous and un-
manly course.
The New York Sun says, the net wherein
= L r L.
enSnare Grant. Is utterly destroyed. The
Post says: "The President merely plays
scold."
The Commercial thinks both the President |
and Grant acted foolishly. and deems the con- |
fict as one of the miserable relics of radical |
ism
Columbus, Feb. I2.@Secretary Stewards re-
ply to Gov. Hayes, for the return of all pa
pers certifying to the ratification of the con-
stiutional amendment by the Ohio Legisla-
ture, says there Is no law permitting the |
of any documents from the De-
partment at the request of individuals or
States, therefore the resolution ratifying the
and resembling it, both remain In
full force. f.-lr
Paris, Feb. 12.-The La France insists that
Bismarck asked permission to resign
Felix Bally, French railroad contractor,
in Central America, has been sentenced to pay
a heavy fine for Publishing a slanderous article
-
Berlin, Beb. 1.-THE North German Ga
zette, generally regarded as Bismarck's organ,
ends fault with his policy with Austria Min
ister Baron Beust declares he is pursuing a
dangerous course, in too zealouslY befrIend-
ing exiled princes.
London, Feb. 12.-Important dispatches
received from AbySinia. Gen. Napier is at
the front, pushing forward his advance. The
hostile forces are drawing nearer each other.
- had rhndA llv Rnv al
mishing had already occurred with King
Theodore's forces. No particulars are given.
Napier's official dispatches are anxiously 7
awaited.
Nashville, Feb. 1.-THE Lower House
adopted a resolution declaring Grant the
choice of Tennessee, for President.
Washington, Feb. I2.-The bill admitting
declares the act TO take effect with
he fundamental and perpetual condition,
hat within the State of Colorado, there shall
be no abridgment OF denial of the exercise of
elective franchise, or any other right, to any
indians not taxed. Neither this condition
sor the law of Congress In force In the Terri
,orv of Colorado, shall be abrogated set
side. ANYTHING in the Constitution OF laws of .
aid State to the contrary Notwithstanding. :
The time for holding election for members !
If the Legislature and State ofaeers, snan nos
70 later than sixty days from the passage OF {
he bill; the Legislature to meet within thfr-
y days after the election /,
The Senate confirmed Noah L. Jefreys Of
Maryland, Register of the Treasury. Thad
stevens is preparing articles of impeachment
lgainst the President, and says he win push
hem through the COMMITTEES on reconstrue-
ion
Albany, N. Y, Feb. 1.-THE Governor ao-
,ointed j. B. McKean, Auditor Of the Canal
Ia place of U. S. Benton, pres
Mt incumbent. !,
New York. Feb. 1.-THE steamer Kear-
arEe, conquersr of the Alabama, left Boston
Or the Pacific K
New York, Feb. 13.-The Atlanta conven- !
,n expelled Bradley by unanimous vote
ne amendment of the franchise section Is
dopted, dizfranchising only those eonxicted ,
+ frsssop- ambezslement of public funds,