Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-24

Effort OF great power and ability, and was
delivered before the largest s1di,nce, perhaps,
of the session, including many members Of the
House.
In consequ' nce OF paralysis Of the lower
limbs, Mr.. Morton was compelled ~ deliver his
speech in a sitting position and thc fact Of as
effectiveness as an oratoricll effort, deli yered
under this draw back. was something remark
able. On the conclusion of his speech there
was quite q rush Of Senator's 10 his seat 70
offer ueir congratulations on the ability
Of his effort, his political cpponents, in
cluding Messrs. Doolittie, Hendricks, and
others joining heartily in the demonstration
The ovation created quite a buzz in the Cham
her, causing Mr.. Nys, who followed, to sus-
pend HE remarks, and Vice President Wade to
rap vigorously tor order. MT. Nye remarked
pleasantly that the demonstration was quite
natural, and he should like TO take part in il
himself.
AT THE MEETING OF The Senate Committee on
Territories, this morning, the subject of admit
ting Colorado as a State into the Union was
under consideration. Messrs. Chafee and
Evans, the Senators-eIect from Colorado. ap-
peared before the committee, and were exam
ined AT some length to the present resources
of that Territory, the condition of affairs there,
and her fitness TO become a State From the
evidence ELECTED, il appears that the popuIation
in Colorado has increased several thou usand
since the bill admitting her was vetoed by the
President, and not passed by Congress over tho
veto by the requisite two-thirds vote. Parties
here favorable TO her admission expect to have
the subject brough hit before Congress at an early
day, and it is thought that the former bill can
be passed by two-thirds vote, even if il should
again be vetoed
IN THE SUPIEsE Court to-day, the Texas
bond question was broug ght up, in the shape Of
a motion to dissolve a temporary Injunction
granted by the Supreme Court some time ago
on behalf of the State of Texas against certain
defendants who sought To negotiate the bonds
unlawfully. Judge Hughes, of Indiana, who
appeared for the defendants took the ground
that according TO the acts of Congress the State
OF Texas is not a legal State in the Union, and
has therefore no standing in the Supreme Court
OF the United States The defendants rest their
case on this argument. and the Court will be
compelled 10 decide the point before the case
can proceed.
BARON GEgoLT, the Prussian Minister, this
morning visited the Executive Mansion. ac-
companied by Secretary Seward and present ed
his credentials To represent the new provinces
recently annexed TO Prussia
ALENGTuY SESSION of the Ways and Means
Committee Was held this morning, al which the
general features of the proposed new Internal
Revenue bill We're discussed, but nothing def
nite was accomplished. From the character Of
the discussion il may be inferred that the chief
object of the Committee is 10 modify the present
law so a to put the burden of taxa ation on what
Is termed luXuries Of life. and as far as posi-
BILE relieve Industrial productions, especially
such a enter into daily and universal con
sumption.
NOT ExACTLy-The New York Nal says:
The newspaper correspondents of Washing
ton are delighted with Dolby and Dickens
Reason why-they were complimented with
free tickets
Not so. Newspaper Row. is IN fernent.
from being slighted by both dickens and Dolby.
We saw the correspondent Of leading New
York paper plank down SIS yesterday for six
tickets. and explosive was his wrath thereat
HONORABLY DISCHARGED Acting Third
Assistant Engineer J. n. Clements, of tn.
Navy, has been nonorably discharged
THK FURTHER CONSIDERATION Of the cas- OF
Isaac l.. Gibbs, nominated as Governor of
Idaho Territory, was postponed to-day by the
Senate Territory Committee until Monday
next
NATIONAL BANK NOTES.-The Senate to-day
passed a bill. reported from the Financ c. Com
mittee, authorizing the Comptroller OF the Cur
rency TO issue new blank National Bank Notes
In lieu of those which have been mutiIated or
otherwise defaced, and providing for the de-
strustion OF the latter in manner now pro-
vided for legal tender notes.
THE WHITE HoUsE.-The regular meeting of
the Cabinet was held to-day, all the members
present except Mr.. Stanton. This forenoon
Senator Doo2ittle had a long interview with
the President.
burn, OF Ill., rose to-day TO a personal explana-
uon in regard TO the statement in a Pittsburgh
paper that he had lodged voting on the recon-
siruction bill that lately passed the Heuse H.
stated that he gave his vote in the Affirmative on
that occasion.
Hon. EDWIN NJ. STANTON was visited at the
War Department this morning by Ex-Governor
Smith, of VT, ex General Foster, Senator Cat
tell and large number of Representatives.
SoLoN ROBINSON has entirely retired from
active duties on the New York Tribune. He is
the oldest agricultural and cattle reporter in the
country.
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS writes the articles
on American politics in the London Star
INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts frcp, this
source to-day were s3O7, ,726.sO.
FoPeiSu Rews nv GuhI.