The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-06-02
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, June L, NAT III O'Clock this
morning, the President conducted Gen. Schofeld
to the War Department.
After the President left, Gen. Grant visited
Secretary Schoticld.
James Buchanan died this morning at Lancas-
ter. He was n years of age.
WASHINGTON June P. M.-SENATE.-A joint
resolution from the Ohio Legislature, protesting
against tampe,ing with the Impeachment Judge,
was referred to the Corruption Committee.
Aresolution thanking Stanton, passed. Messrs.
Henderson, Ross and Fowler, of the Republi-
cans, voted nay.
The Arkansas bill resumed, and, after
very long debate, passed-34 to S-as it comes
from the House. The bill goes to the President.
Adjourned.
Householder the regular call the following
were introduced:
A bill constructing Telegraph and Railroad
from Washington to Cleaveland, Ohio;
A Joint Resolution, by Mr.. Eggleston, of Ohio,
authorizing the Secretary of War to employ Mr..
Bingham and Butler to prosecute Mr.. Davis.
Bill removing certain Mississippians' political
disabilities, sc.
A Resolution continuing Winnie Ream in her
room was tubed-6l to At.
Mr.. Van Trump offered resolution, that the
Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to
negotiate with the Mt. Vernon Association for
the historical key of the French Bastilc, now in
their possession, for the of the Capitol turn
key. The House refused to receive the resolution.
A Resolution, calling for Information as to the
arrest of citizens Of Columbus, Ga, lies over.
A Bill was introduced, forbidding prosecutions
of Treasury and Freedmen's Bureau Agents for
official acts.
The House refused to entertain the resolution,
declaring it violation of the Constitution to
seize private kilograms and papers.
The tax bill taken up. Schenck made a
long speech. He said
{" take this occasion to say, now, that it is
not the expectation of the committee that two
dollars tax on whskey will be retained by the
House. Had this reduction been known four
months ago, the Government would have lost
four millions have come very reluctantly to
the conclusion that reduction should be made"
Mr.. Schenck intinates the probable tax at
seventy five CENTS at which rate, with additional
taxes on whisky merchants Il" d capacity tax on
dstieries, he estimatee the revenue at Seventy
millions.
Adjourned
the Senate Judiciary Committee report against
Stanberys confirmation.
No present change i'm the subordinate aeysoael
of the war department is contemplated.
Reverdy johnson is mentioned in connection
with the British mission.
The following is Grants letter of acceptance
WASHINGTON, May %, 1868.
Gen. Ja~ph R. Haaoley, President National Union
Republican Convention
In formally accepting the nomination of the
| National Union Republican Convention, of the
| 2lst of May inst, it seems proper that some
statement of views, beyond the mere acceptance
of the nomination, should be expressed.
The proceedings of the Convention were mark.
! ed with wisdom, moderation and patriotism, and
| believe express the feelings of the great mass
| of those who sustained the country through its
recent trials 1 endorse their resolutions II
| elected to the Office of President of the United
| States, it will be my endeavor to administer all
the laws in good faith. with economy and with q
view of giving peace, quiet and protection every
| where.
At times like the present, it is impossible, or,
at least, eminently improper, to lay down poll
| cy to be adhered to, right or wrong, through al
| administration of four years.
New political issues, not toreseen, are con
| stantly arising. The views of the public on ole
ones constantly changing, and purely ad
illustrative officer should always be left free tc
execute the will of the people. have Away
| respected that will, and always shall.
Peace, and universal prosperity, its sequence
with economy of administration, will Tighten thu
burden of taxation, while it constantly reduces
the national debt. Let us have peace!
| With great respect
Your obedent servant,
| U. S. GRANT"
From California.
| SAN FRANCISCO, June L, M-Thcre were two
shocks of earthquakes here on Saturday night
| They extended throughout Nevada. At Virgins
| City the buildings rocked and the people