The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-06-10
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Frelinghuysen maintained that Congre.
could not impose constitutions, nor coul
II withdraw assent to amendment, col
tended the 14th article was adopted
Wilson took the same view.
Doolittle characterised the Arkanss
constitution as anti Christian and anti-R
nubliean Trumbull did not believe in il
fundamental conditions, bat would vot
for them to save the bill Ferry's hi
striking ont was lost by 20 to 20.
Several motions to adjourn failed, unit
Drake commenced a written speech. Et
mnnd's amendment, reported yestcrda,
was defeated without division.
Hoass-Butler offered resolution fo
bidding written communications reachin
Wooley until the Speaker had opened an
read them. The Speaker declined openin
sealed letters or tclegramS even if ordere
nv the House. Finally, Blaine, maintain
inc it would be subversive Of the honor 6
the speakership to make jailor of til
Sneaker, it was ordered that Wooley's con
mnnications reach him through the Sci
gpant-at-Arms, but his family, counsel am
nbysicians were allowed free access AM
private interviews.
Indian appropriations resumed, and ad
joarned
Departments are closed, allowing EN-
plovees to assist decorating graves.
~ Discussing admission of the Southern
States, Senator CONFESS said he woult
frankly say that he wanted these States il
tbe Union, because he wanted their. vote
for the national candidate for President.
WASHINGTON, May 30.-Exeeutive ses
sion unimportant. The workmen ar,
placing additional securities to the door;
and windows of the capitol prison.
Revenue for the week A,7l4,000
The following is the telegram which lee
to the restrictions on Wooley's correspon
dence
aMETRopoL17AS HorEL, New York.
80 CIV. Woody, Washington
"Citizen and sovereign, imprisoned By
the order of tyrants and towards in tht
eapitol stand firm. Every man in the lane
with blood in his veins will stand by you
1t is the last feather that breaks the camef<
back.
"tsignedl GEO, Q. JONES.
Dispatches show the decoration of Tn
Ion soldiers graves throughout the North
Blaine aud Poland used strong term;
to-day in denouncing the machinery pro
posed for Wooley's punishment. The ex
puIsion of Winnie Ream from her studen
in the capitol excites condensation
Several partly finished mooels en- which
she has labored two years will be rainedb,
removal. Replying to an appeal, on thi;
account, in her behalf, Butler said if thu
statue Of Lincoln were broken, lie woulc
be very glad oft, for he though it was ;
thing which would do honor neither to MIR
Lincoln nor,the country.
President nominated VIM. l.. Howard
receiver of public moneys for public lands
subject to sale at Mobile;
Edmund Cooper has retired from his as
sistaut treasury secretaryship, his ad inter
i'm term having expired.
tits stated Schofeld takes charges Of the
War office Monday though it is not posi-
lively known that he will accept.
Gen. Morgan, Of Ohio, said the desire Of
furnishing Mr.. Wooley was not the only
object the managers had IN view in report.
ing these resolution. Another reason was
that they might thus eject Miss Winnie
Ream, who was supposed to be the friend
Of Senator Ross. A member oftb House
he continued, went to the studio of Miss
Ream, and told her that she was charged
with having used her Influence in favor of
The acquittal of the President She re-
piled that she had not. The member
again said, You oueltto use your influence
in5ayor of bis conviction. Miss Realn re-
Piled that she could not take any part one
way or the other. The member then told
her that if she did not, it would be the
worse for her.
And now comes the magnanimous manly
act Of vengeance [Cries Of, name him I
Morgan would, if the gentleman desired it.
Name the State !! Morgan said--Indiana!
After several Indiana members had asked
and received negative replies to, Does the
member abide TO me-? Julian arose, when
Morgan said have alludedto the honora-
bic gentleman, Mr.. Julian. / make the
statement on the authority of Miss Ream--
q lady than whom there is no phrer lady
in this land, nor one more entitled to res
pect, and | hurl defiance at him who dares
to say word against her! Laughter.
WASHINGTON, Juue1 Senate judiciary
Committee report against Stanbery's con-
firmation. No change in the subordinate
personnel of the War Department contem-
plated.
Reverdy johnson is mentioned in con-
neetion with the British mission.
The following is Grants letter of accep-
lance:
WASHINGTON. May 90, 1868.
:" Gen. Joseph r. Hawley, President Nation
al Union Republican Convention:
"In formally accepting the nomination
ofthe National Union Republican Conven-
tion of the 2Ist May, inst, itseems proper
that some statement of my views beyond
the mere acceptance of the nomination
should be expressed. The proceedings of
the convention was marked with wisdom,
moderation and patriotism, and, believe,
express the feeling of the great mass of
those who sustained the country through
its recent trials / endorse their resolu-
ton. Ii elected to the Office of President
OF the United States, it will be my endeav-
or to administer all the laws in good faith,
witheconomy and with a view of giving
peace quiet and protection everywhere.
At a time like the present it is impossible,
or, at least eminently improper to lay
down a policy to be adhered to, right or
wrong, through an administration Of four
years. New political issues not foreseeu
are constantly arising. The views of the
public on old ones are constantly chang
Ing Apurely administrative officer should
always be left free to execute the will
the people. ] have always respected that
will, and always shall. Peace and univer-
sal prosperity, it's sequence, with econo-
my Of administration, viii tighten The bur-
den oftaxation, while it constantly reduces
the national debt. Let us have peace
" With great respect your obedient serv't,
U. S. GRANT,
The President has assigned Gen. Stone
man. under breret rank, to the command
of Virginia.