New-York tribune., 1868-05-05
WASHINGTON.

-,r SENATE AFTER MIR. BINGHAM CLoSEs-THE
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rNcr-wOMEN's RIGHTS.
49, .ss.rH 10 TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON. Monday. May 4, 1868.
..,ll,. ,lrJer.tood tonight that the greater
- ,l.. senator's intend 20 present written opin-
49,, ,5srce ON the trial Of the President, with a
~ sendi uc them 20 the country II Is sald that MI
,..,dep has prepared such an opinion proposition
.,,tr,itted today by Western senator 10 some oi
a. N.v England Senators, that after MI bDsn"ni ar
,nopt the Court should hold conference "" oN'i"H'
an the whole subject, and it is supposed lha' TWO
a. W, m he required for this purpose several
- ara ,reparing opinions, but u'er tenor Is
~, ,o,vr convection is, however, thought certain
40, s,ry visited the Executive Mansion tins morn
"a had an interview with the President NUMBER
Of ,isitors called during the u"S' many ' '''' ~
tnltted 10 the President
r. t,,,s.. went into session, and the Washburne
,,,rrouy scandal again came up. Mr.. Window Mr.
Tpery,s colleague. introduced resolution that the
committee be appointed 10 investigate the whole subject
and that Mr. Washburne be required TO prove the truth
:, M. cba-res Mr DOnnelly opened the debate, and
made ehanded apology for his disrepuable language
Judge spaulding said that he not present or he
,r,pd have eudcayored TO prevent it. Mr. Dawes apo
ged 10 the House and country that he was present
aud ala not object Saturday, he was called
40 order for using the words degrading Ian
mage but the Speaker decided that In the sense
I'M which they were used they were not unpar-
gamentary Mr.. Dawes, who consumed most Of
the time that was wasted in the debate, and who
lost his temper because ne was allowed more tme
was evidently friendly to Mr.. Washbume and was
opposed 10 Mr. WINDOWS proposition. Mr.. Woodbridge
70, the floor and said that II Congressman would behave
a. gentlemen such dsgraceful would not occura
sentiment in which the country will generally concur
H.
oaug several points Of order. One Of the points made
,v Mr. Mullins was that the words "peculation and
robbery" applied 10 a member, were unparliamentary.
Another that members should Sian whang' one
another; and third, that he Woodbridge did not
,0nfne himself 20 the question. MI Woodbridge, who
was making long speech about nothing finally cut
)f by MI Window, who moved the previous question;
out before the taken, Mr. Washburne to
speak Mr. Mungen Of Ohio made objection, but subse
luently withdrew it. Mr. Washburnc apOlogzed 10
the House but did not however the charges He
yielded the floor Mr Dawes who had been deprived Of
q by Mr. WyndOm but Mr. Dawes declined to speak
further He subsequently, changed his mind, and insisted
upon reading Of the filthy language Of saturday
Mr. Robinson S. y tried TO get resolution, but the
speaker declined TO entertain it, motion TO lay on the
table made but did not prevail and the Committee
was appointed Mr. spauding Ohio moved strike from
the record the Objectionable language This drew debate
all quarters Of the House. Mr Wilson Of Iowa held
Il
It could Mr. schenck was opposed 10 it on
the ground that the House might want 10 refer 10 the
debate and that the reports sent ont 10 the country by
those not having official connection with the House
had been exaggerated Mr. Schenck seemed TO think an
official connection with the House very desirable thing
but he is little mistaken, not only in that but IN the as
seOn thar tie reports were exaggerated The report
10 the Tribune not half dsgracefl that which
appeared in the official organ OF Congress and il there was
any garbng" about IT, it the advantage OF Con
gess MI DOnDely requested that certain Objectionable
portions OF his speech he stricken OUT whereupOn Mr.
Washburne retracted his charges. Mr.. DOnnely sug
gested that they should do Thomas and Stanton did
Blt Mr. Edrdge objected 10 the honorable gentleman
taking drink unless he was included which the House
thought very funny, and which there immodegate
laughter.
4 duel was fought this morning. Bladensburg be-
tween Gen Lawrence, United States Minister TO Costa
Ra and Baron KusserOw Secretary Of the Prussian e
CATION The difficulty arose from some tas is aAegcd)
Objectionable remarks that had made by the latter
Mrs Lawrence whose husband resented them by chal
longing the Prussan Secretary TO mortal combat, which
resulted however in nobody being hurt Mrs. Lawrence
was probably not aware of the incident. she was
among the spectators during Mr.. Bngham's spce' and
left Capitol escorted by the Secretary Of the Peruvian
legation The agreement was that the first fire should
be distance Of Is feet, and should II not prove effect
i've then the distance be decreased TO ten and if
difference was amicably settled.
Tbs General Conference Of the African Methodist Epis
,opaI Church assembled Israel Church in this city
today the senior Bishop, VIM. Paul Quinn, presiding
assisted by Bishops j. p Campbell and A. W. Wayman
The Conference appointed the Rev Messrs B. T. Tanner
sud H. 8 sankford temporary Secretaries. The usual
committees were named far the roll Of members
present would admit Bishop D. A Payne who has been
absent on mission to Europe in behalf Of the Wber-
force University theological institute Of this connection
Xenia Ohio has not arrived The attendance large
members and delegates being here from all parts OF the
country.
On Saturday evening last the Universal Franchise As
,ocatou OF tins city met in Harmonia Hall and discussed
the question Ought Congress TO make provision IN the
new charter Of this District allowing to vote and
hold Officer Mr. James Crane presided and addresses
were made in the affirmative by Mrs. Jane Griffin and
nessrs stebbins and Wilcox; Mr. Pnney Of Iowa made
dissenting argument. No conclusion was reached and
Is probable that after further debate Congress may be
eft 70 do as 1t pleases.
The Democratic City Convention, 20 nominate candl
late for Mayor was held tonight but adjournment 10
oext Thursday was effected, without a nomination
Mdshipman Emory, who recently won high distinction
In Japan il a son OF Gen. Emory Of this city.
Gen Grant returned 10 the city this morning from his
recent visit 10 Philadelphia and was at his Office today
Mayor Pedie and party Of Newark y j. who have been
ou southern tour took train hence to-day for home
The Speaker OF the House will tomorrow announce
he select Committee to investigate Mr. Washburnes
charges against Mr Donnelly, who Will press thorough
investigation.
Nth CONGRESS-SECOSD SESSION.
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