, 1868-01-31
EAsTERN NRWs.

House bill to prevent further contraction OF the
currency was taken up and discussed in commit
tee of the whole Shefman's amendment was
inserted, that the amount of such notes row ex-
listing shall not be further reduced till Congress
otherwise provides.
Conkling offered an amendment adding the
words 'or increased" which was debated at
great length.
After the expiration of the morning hour the
House resumed the consideration of the Recon-
struction bill. Woods addressed the House on
the bill, and denounced other measures just
adopted by Congress, such as the bill to degrade
Gen. Hancock and the Reinstatement of Stan
ton, and the Supreme Court bill. He declared
the presen: bill a monstrosity, and the most in>
famous of the many Infamous measures of this
infamous Congress. Bingham made a question
of order on the last expression. The Speaker
sustained the question of order, aud said that
Wood had an opportunity to- explain:' Wood
said he had no explanation to give. The Speak
er said that Wood could only proceed by cons
sent and then put the question whether Wood
should be allowed to proceed. The House en-
phatically refused permission. Dawes then Of
fered a resolution of censure, directing the
Speaker to pronounce censure at the bar of the
House. 1t was adopted by strict party vote.
The speaker then proceeded to pronounce censure
upon Wood, who then asked permission to pros
cesd with his remarks. The House again res
fused.
Beck argued against the bill. Farnsworth
spoke in its support. In the course of his re-
marks, speaking of Hancock be said that who>
ever commended himself to the rebel element,
also commended himself to his rebel bretheren
on this floor. Morgan made a point of order
egainst the last words The speaker decided the
words not proper to be used in reference to
members of this House, After an attempt to
impeach Farnsworth by the democratic members
he withdrew the words ''ou this floor" aud was
allowed to proceed. After further discussion
the House proceeded to adjourn.
St. Thomas adYces state that the Haytien
Government needs funds to put down the rebel
lon and will make liberal offers for the sale of
Samana.
Official advices from Crete state that the Chris
taius reject all overtures of Turkey. The news
from Greece is cheering
Washington, Jan. l4-Much interest is felt
| respecting the Presidents action in the case of
Stanton. The Presidents friends say that Johns
son had an understanding with Grant that the
I latter would give him notice before from the
| office. Grant, however, retired Immediately on
receiving notice of the official action of the Sen,
| ate. .'
! Reports from Paris show the relations between
France and Italy to be very disquietng. 1t is
| said the Garbadians are concentrating at Aque-
pondents, and Papai reinfOrcements have been
sent to the frontier to repel invasion.
London dispatch says additional steamers
are being buried to Bombay to transport more
troops. The Government learns that more force
will be necessary to release the Abyssinuian
captives ...a... .-
! New Orleans, Jan. 1.-THE republican con-
vention has nominated Ii. e. Yarmouth for
Governor, Dnnas (colored) for Lieutenant Gov.
ernor, and BOEee Tor Secretary State
| New York, Jan. l3.-Gen. McClernard will be
appointed Minister to Mexico.
| The Tribane's special says the draft of the new
whisky bill will be completed in a few days
The indications are that the tax will be greatly
reduced. .----
| Chicago, Jan. l6 "A Washington special saws
that Secretary McCuloch has forbidden the
heads of Bureaus to recognize Stanton as Scores
tary of war until his status in that department is
settled. 1t is said that similar orders have been
issued to the executive departments 1t is also
said tLs~t the FI--;-i...t - -
lamation forbidding officers of the army to hold
any communications with Stanton as Secretary
OF War, and not to obey any orders that he may
ISSUE The Impeachment ut of Johnson is strong
ly talked of by the House should he refuse to
recognize Sh;nton. Congress never exhibited
sucn determination to stand squarely to the
position assumed.
The Senate last night passed the ant>eontrac-
Hartford, (Conn. Jan. l6.-The republican
state convention has nOminl lted Marshal Lewett
for Governor. Wv
| Washington, Jan. l5.-The bill to reneaI tho
cotton tax was discussed without a aciion. and the
senate went into executive session anu adiourn>
| ed till Monday.
| 10 the House the bill extending the time for
the completion of the Daquque and Sioux Civ
| rallroad was taken up and discussed and finally
passed. ''
Washington, Jan. H.-There are no deyelop.
ments In the Stanton case. He expresses a d..
| termination TO hold on 10 the Office Ii is NOT
/ he Enh Nh.Ns a.,
osile'ee lnql the President wall resort. " sx>
.Adlspatch from Santiago de Cuba to the Sec.
renry Of State says s-the people of st. Thomas
and ST. Johns have voted TOR aanexation to the
United States. ~ 'ne
Riehmond, Jan. 14.-In Convention. Judos
Underwood leaving his chair for that nurnneo
ohered resolution in favor of giving the fran,
eniSe anu tue rlght to hold office to every white
male citizen. He made speech in favor of The
resolution. VI 'ne
JACKSON, MISS, Jan. IA resolution was
oHereu 10 the Convention that all persons are
ehtited TO equal, civil and political rights and
loroldding property dsqualifcations and forey-
zenship. f'''''se Vi ciu-
Montgomery, Jan. l7.--A meeting of ,ho
CONSERVATIVE citizens of Alabama, has been in
session here two days. 1t Recommended the
peopie 70 ABSTAIN from voting at the election ON
the 4th and 9th of February N'0O- :"
Boston, Jan. l6.-The four hundred inmates
o. o. me Deer Island Institution have been sudden.
~ taken Ill from the effects of poison supnosed
70 nave been administered by unknown parties
In teelr food or water 1t is believed all will re-
cover except one matron.
"oouVhlei Miss, Jan. l0.--The Republican
says there is neither meal nor breadstnIfs in
mlklnson county to feed the whites, nor apy
money to buy more
havana, Jan. l7-Advices from st. DOMINGO
state that after bloody attack. Gen. Oven5o
LOOK the town of osena and established a provi,
sional government at Porto Plata The reyolu.
pUaais surrendered after sanguinary combat
.ne treasury empty. Bsizen is in field in person
anu expects to take the capital by fre and |
oanta Anna was very busily occupied. Some
curious Developments with regard to his in. |
trigues are expected 'N-
a., r9,ladeiPhia, Jan. 1.-THE Grand Army of |
T, sne republic are holding National Conyeption'
lney nave elected General Logan Commander.
En>oniei, and. passed resolutions in favor of