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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-06
Our washington Dispatches.

PROGRESS OF THE PRESIDENTS TRIAL-THE CASE
CLOSED FOB THE PRosECUTIoN-THE HIGH
co1;Rr ApJoURNs TILL THURsDAI-BUTLERs
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SUSPECTED.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-The House merely met
and proceeded to the trial. The Senate met at
II clock, and the question OF admission to
the galleries was considered. The abolition Oh
the ticket system meets with opposition. Mr..
Conness said rebellion was as RTE as ever Id
Washington, and free admission was danger
ous. The question was postponed.
The Senate went into executive session to
remove secrecy from executive documents
which the impeachment managers wanted.
Imueachment was resumed. Reporters were
examined relative to the Presidents st. Louis
speech, and copy admitted as evidence. Mr..
Chew. chief clerk of the State Department,
was examined relative to the Presidents haT-
ing confo rmed to the Tenure-of-ofhce act.
letter from the President to the Secretary
Of the Treasury, advising him of Stantons re-
moyal, in conformity with the Tenure-of-othce
act, was admitted.
The correspondence between President
Adams and Mr.. Pickering, and Adams mes
sage to the Senate announcing Pickerinss sus-
pension, in 1909, were admitted.
Mr.. Butler announced that the managers
had closed the case except cumulative evi-
dence.
The defence asked an adjournment until
Thursday to prepare and arraL.. q evidence.
Mr.. CONFESS moved the court adjourn to
Wednesday. [Cries Of SHAME" and give
them the other day.l
MIR. johnson moved to amend sy adjourn
ing to Thursday. Carried with but two mega
tives.
The yeas and nays were demanded, but
MIR. Conness accepted Mr.. Johnson's amend
ment when the final vote was taken on the ad-
;onrnment to Thursday, and adopted by thirty
seven to ten.
The Senate immediately adjourned to Mon
day.
The closing of the prosecution to-day caused
oston;sbnent. It seems admitted on all hands
that Buffers management OF the case has MOI
strengthened impeachment. Some claim that
Bnt,er rave undue importance to his own ar
t;cle-tbe tenth, Others insinuate that HntleI
is playing false, and that he Intentionally madt
the proceedings farcical. 1t seems certain the
defence will now hurry the case to 6 conciu
sisn.
Revenue to-day, s65S 600; for the week
s5,s5s. 900; for the year, SAT, 100000.
Government expenditures this month, s92
100000.
Customs for the week ending march 31st
s5,OONOOO.
The House adjourned yesterday to Wednes
day. There is not q quorum in the city.
Affairs in tho Unreconstructed States
go VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, April 4.-Gen. Henry Fl. Wells
of Alexandria, wcs this morning appointed
Governor of vir;i. a, by Gen. soholeld. Hs
has been residing In Virginia since lsd2-iS
from Michigan, and was brevet brleaoiei
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Trouble in Ark ansas.

MEMPHIS, April 4.-General Gillem's official
report is required to determine whether the
Arkansas Constitution has been adopted. The
members Of the new Legislature entered the
State House at night, and ordered the arrest oi
the superintendent, who refused to give them
the KEYS. General Gillem decides that the
State officers have no right to exclude the
Legislature from the capitol. There is one
negro in the Senate, and there are five in the
House.
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General in the United States army. He enters
nnon the duties of the Office at once.

General in the United States army. He enters
upon the duties of the Office at once.
In convention a communication was received
from Gen. schofeld approving the ordinance
for the issue of certificates of Indebtedness to
nav the expenses of the convention; but the
approval extends only to April 9Th, and the
time for redemption is to be fixed hereafter by
the General. The convention will probably
have to levy tax if its session is continued.
Gen. Schofeld o-day made new appoint
ments to the city council. Among them are
Collector Milford, Alex. Sharp, Postmaster
Horace L. Kent, Vim. C. Allen, George Sml'n
and q. C. Clinton, all prominent citizens.
The United States Grand Jury has found
true bills against thirty revenue officers for
fraud.
Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts,, visited the
convention to-day. He addressed the colored
people on temperance tonight.
GEORGIA.
ATLANTA, April 4.-General Meade has de-
clared Judge Irwin ineligible. Gen. John B.
Gordon will probably be nominated, having
been recommended for Governor by large
majority of the Central Democratic Executive
Committee. Gen. Meade decides that Gordon
is eligible. Gen. Gordon was Major General
in the Confederate army.
ARKANSAS.
LITTLE ROCK, April 4.-The entire Republi-
can State ticket has been elected by three
thousand majority.
The Legislature, under the new constitution,
assembled and organized yesterday.
TEXAS.
GALVESTON, April 4.-Special agent Stonaker
has arrested r. B, Staff tor warehouse frauds.
Later developments fix completely on mer-
chants and others. Staff gives $4,000 bond.
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A Governor Wanted.

ATLANTA, april 4.-Gen. Meade declares that
MIR. Irwin is ineligible for Governor, and the
latter declines to run.
The Democratic Central Executive Commit
tee recommends Gen. Gordon. but Gen. Meade
says that he also is ineligible.
There was an immense meeting here to-
night, at which Gen. Gordon spoke. There is
great enthusiasm among the Democrats.
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Our Havana Dispatches.
IBY CUBA CABLE.

= IBY CUBA cABtE'I
HAVANA, April 4.-Molasses, clayed, 42a5;
Muscovado 5as Money sla4. Freights sitter
and suitable craft scarce. Sugar in boxes ssa
9 rs. Hoesheads, 50 25a2 so. Hoops GO per 1000
for long shaved, and 50 for short. Lard 17al73
Cans 1ssa1s. Potatoes .s5 50a6O 90. Beeswax
abundant. Tallow 11aa12a. Beans 81 5Oa2 70.
Exchange, Federal Gold, premium.
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POLITICS IN THE STATS.

MEETINGS, SPEECHES, NOMINATIONS. RESo-
LCTIONS.
CONSERVATISM N FAIRFIELD AND GEORGETOWN
THE PROSPECT IN PIcKENs-RAD1cALIsM IN
ABBEv1I1E AND aREENvILLE--MEET1Nas-
REGISTRATION.
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Affairs in tho Unreconstructed States.
go VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, April 4.-Gen. Henry E. Wells,
of Alexandria, wcs this morning appointed
Governor Of vir, II "a, by Gen. Sohofield. He
has been residing In Virginia since lss2-is
from Michigan, and was brevet Brlgadier
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-29
Washinrton Paraqraphs.

WASHINGTON, February 26 = Two
colored men have arrived here to day
from South Carolina as a committee to
inquire if colored Representatives to
Congress would be objected to in the
first election in that State under the
reconstruction act.
At the Democratic caucus last night
Representative Niblsck presided. The
particular object Of the meeting was to
perfect an organization for the coming
campaign, A congressional committee
Of seven members was organized, con-
sisting Of Senators Doolittle and Bucka-
lew, and Representatives Randall, Hum
phrey, L. S. Trimble, Lewis Ross and
w. II. Barnum. This committee was
authorized to appoint an Executive
Committee and resident committee in
this city to take charge Of the distribu-
ton Of campaign documents.
At q meeting Of the Committee on
Ways and Means to-day, The whisky tax
was discussed at length, and the Commit
tee, by a majority Of one vote, agreed 10
keep the tax at two dollars per gallon.
The Committee voted on fifty cents and
seventy-6ve cents as the rate, but in each
instance there were from one 10 two votes
against il. For the two-dollar tax The
vote stood: Messrs. Schenck, hogan,
Moorhead, Maynard and Hooper. For
seventy-hve cents: Aessrs. Allison,
Brooks, Niblaek and GrisEold. The
feeling in the House seems to favor q
reduction OF The tax.
] Gen Cary, member from the second
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Affirming the truth Of bis return, whicl
oath shall DO made part Of the record
X. The person impsachsd, II appear
lug In person, or by attorney. or in cas-
Of his non-appearauce, the fact shall b
recorded.
XII. At half past twelve Of the day o
trial the House shall be notified the Sen
ate is ready, and prepared with accom-
modations for the reception OF the mem
| bers of the House of Representatives
XII. The hour Of daily sitting OF thu
| court should be twelve M, unless other
wise ordered. While the court Is In SEES
sion the business Of the Senate should b'
suspended, but it shall not operate al
amendment thereof et.
XIII. The proceedings shall be re-
corded in the same manner as Legislative
proceedings $1,000
XIV. Counsel for parties shall be adj
mitted to appear, and be as party on i'm
parchment
XIV. Motions, by parties or counsel
shall be committed to writing. when re-
quired, and addressed to the presiding
officer.
XVI. The witnesses examined and
cross-examined.
XVII. Senators who are witnesses
shall be sworn.
XVIII. Senators may put questions In
writing through the presiding officer.
XIX. The doors of the Senate shall be
open, unless while celebrating on deci-
sions.
Xxx. Preliminary questions shall be
argued by one person only, and not more
than one hour, unless with permission.
XXI. The FINAL arguments may be
made by two persons on each side, and
the House of Representatives shall open
and close.
XXI. If the impeachment shall not
be sustained by two.thirds vote of the
court present and voting, adjournment
and acquittal shall be entered. But if
conviction by such two-thirds shall be
had, the presiding officer shall pro-
,ounce judgment, and the same placed
IN record.
XIII. All the orders and decisions
hall be by yeas and nays and without
Iebate, except when the doors shall be
losed for elaboration.
XIV. Witnesses to be sworn by the
secretary in usual form, and to be sub
enaed in usual form. The forms of
,rits and service prescribed, with the
aths to presiding officer, secretary, ETC.,
nd summons to the person impeached,
nth precept thereon, etc. ara
XIV. If the Senate shall fail to sit as
uch Court on any day named, the Senate
lay fix day.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, February 2s.-Senate-
Williams, from the Committee on Re-
trenehment, reported joint resolution
TO abolish the Bureau of Statistics, and
transfer its duties to the Special Com
mission on Revenue.
A bill reqoiring persons applying for
an extension or renewal Of patents to
give public notice thereof was passed.
The resolution to convey into the
Treasury the proceeds Of captured and
abandoned property then came up, and
Edmonds' amendment, which was pend
ing at the adjournment yesterday, was
agreed to by 20 against Is.
The whole question then came up in the
Senate, on the above named amendment,
and was adopted by vote of23 to ID.
House .-BlaiD, from the Committee on
Appropriations, reported the Postoffice
Appropriation BILL which was made the
special order for Monday. 1t appropri
ates 800, 699, 900.
Several private bills were passed, and
adverse reports on private claims
adopted.
The House receded from its amend
ment to the Senate bill for the temporary
relief of the destitute people in the Dis.
trict of Columbia. The amendment pro-
vided for its distribution conformity by
the Bureau and Aid Societies.
Eggleston introduced a bill providing
for the completion of the Louisville and
Portland canal. Referred to Committee
on Commerce.
Butler, from the Committee on Appro.
priations, reported bill for the regula-
ton, custody and expenditures of the
public moneys. The first section repeals
all laws authorizing the President or the
Secretary of any Department to transfer
the moneys appropriated for one, to
another branch of the same Department.
The second section applies to the money
or property obtained from the sale Of
property of the United States, and the
payment of dues, and requires it to be
| paid into the Treasury, and served to the
account of surplus funds. The third Sec
| ton prescribes the penalties for viola-
ton of the act, which are Imprisonment
and ineligibility to hold Office under the
| Government.
After an explanation by Butler, the
bill passed.
The Speaker presented resolution Of
the Mississippi Convention, adopted yes
terday and forwarded by telegraph, APP
proving the action of Congress in the
impeachment of the President. Referred
to the Committee on Impeachment.
Miller presented petition from the
soldiers and widows of soldiers of the
war of 1912, asking for pensions.
The House then went into Commit
tee of the Whole, on the state OF the
| Union.
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WASHINGTON.

New YORK, February 29.-The World s
Washington dispatch states that in the
executive session ofthe Senate yesterday
an important resolution by Mr. Sumner
was principally under discussion. 1t
proposed that the Senate should hold no
intercourse with the President, in view
Of the fact that the House Of Represen-
tatives had declared in favor of his i'm.
parchment After considerable discus
sion, the resolution was voted down.
The Times Washington dispatch says
Ex-Governor Thomas Ford, of Ohio, who
has been dangerously ill for several
weeks past, is now convalescent, and
hopes are entertained of his full recovery
to health.
The amount to be paid into the treasury
from the sales of confiscated and captured
cotton, by the provisions of the bill which
will pass the Senate tomorrow, is nearly
$30,00O,O00. The final passage of the bill
will prove n severe check on claimants,
who, to be succ essful, must pass severe
ordeal, as to their position and record
during the war, before the Court of Claims
will entertain their cases.
The President has nominated Joseph
II. Rowland Marshal for the Western
District of Arkansas.
The Stanton Thomas case in the Dis.
trict Court will rot come up till April.
In the Supreme Court yesterday, Da-
vid Dudley Field moved for leave to file
bill of injunction upon Grant, Meade,
Ruger and Rockwell. The argument in
the case is set for next Friday. The
McCardle case comes up next Monday.
The Worlds Washington special says
yesterday noon double guard was placed
at all the entrances to the War Depart
ment. Two commissioned officers were
stationed inside the building last night,
and double line of troops encircled the
building
WASHINGTON, February 29-I In the
House yesterday, Mr.. Lawrence moved
for an appropriation of $4,000 for a
national arsenal at Columbus, Ohio,
which was agreed to-
In the Senate, Mr.. McCreery from Ken
lucky, appeared, took the oath, and was
admitted to his seat.
The Military Academy Appropriation
bill was called up by Mr.. Morrill,, of
Maine. The amendment was concurred
in, and the bill PASSED.
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was intended TO conceal thoughts; and,
he might have added. figures TO conceal
facts. Borrowed memorandum checks
are used to swell (" dues" from other
banks; assets look formidable 10 round
numbers. but the aggregate not unire-
quently comprises masses Of odds aud
ends in the shape Of worthless stocks,
quoted dollar for dollar; discounted
notes whose drawers and endorsers are
bankrupt, and various other things that
wonld not look well itemized, but which
paradedin long linesof figures, bssoken
rare financial health.
While our banking laws. remain I'M
changed, such disagreeable episodes as
the failures Of banking institutions may
be anticipated with almost the same de-
gree Of regularity as the advent Of the
seasons. Thackery has forcibly shown
up the perils of irresponsible bankisg
In the rise, progress and failure Of the
wonderful Bundlecund Bank which
distracted and ruined poor Tom New
oembe. The Bundlecund was not o
whit less responsible than IL operated
under the stock banking laws Of Tennes-
see. The laws should be so amended as
TO render individual property liable TO
Il
the last cent for the debts of bank
Then depositors will have some assurance
beyond the mere question Of the capacity
of few officials, who, after oil, may be
the veriest Of financial blunderers. Bank
officers, conscious that their individual
means are responsible, will not rush into
reckless ventures. Responsibility gives
birth to care and deliberaiion, and hon
est bankers should net object to being
held to it Until the laws are changed,
iepositors are simply at the mercy Of
,lunderers or rogues. We can make out
10 better case under the present system
# banking. And the sooner it is GER
ected the better for all concerned.
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district Of Ohio, received letter TO day
from one Of the most influential leaders
Of the working mems organization OF
Pennsylvania. and Republican, In
which Is this sentence; Ten thousand
thanks for your vote against this great
wrong-impeAehment"
A telegram TO the President from Cairo,
tonight, announces that at the charter
election 10 day there was Democratic
gain Of over one hundred.
Another from Holyoke. Massachusetts,,
says: Hang to the Constitution, and
you will be sustained by thirty thousand
men OF Massachusetts" Signed by n
number Of citizens.
Another, from Terre Haute, Indiana,
says: "Stand firm TO your position, and
in defense Of the Constitution and the
Executive Department. Indiana will
sustain you with one hundred thousand
brave, stalwart, and tried men,
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For Constables-l4h District.
J. p. BOUGHNER,
JOHN NORTON.
For MaOistrate-l4th District,
JACK HALSTEAD.
THE NEWS.

The New Orleans City Council last night
adopted an ordinance for issuing four millions
twenty-year bonds to fund the city currency.
Grants order, reinstating the members OF the
City Council removed by General Hancock has
unsettled the puplic confidence in the city
finances, and the city notes declined to-day
from three to five per cent.
In the Louisiana Convention yesterday,
resolution of thanks to Congress and Grant for
their efforts to arrive at reconstruction was
laid over.
The substitute for article 90 Of the Constitution
was adopted. This restores all to suffrage ex-
eept those who held office under the Confed-
eracy for one year or more, registered enemies.
the sieners of and voters for the secession ord-
nance in any State, editors and proprietors Of
newspapers advocating secession. and all who
preached secession sermons.
In the jackson tMiss.) Convention on a
proposition to abolish capital punishment,
Jacobs. negro preacher. said it was well
known that many had been hung in this State
simply for saying they wanted to be free. He
wanted thejuries that convicted them hunted
up and be made to suffer for it. He stood here
TO vote for the death penalty.
In the Tennessee House on Thursday reso-
luton was introduced authorizing the Cover
nor 10 call out the militia ostensibly to pre-
serve the peace, but really to intimidate the
voters in the coming March election.
Gov. Brownlow has nominated the following
list Of papers. under the bill directing the pub
Hcation of legal notices, to be supported at the
public expense; the confirmation to be made
the 9TH of March next; Jonesboro Flag, Green
Vile New Era, Knoxville Wing, Kingston East
Tennesseean. Athens Post. McMinnville En-
terprise. shelbyville Republican, GAINESVILLE
Patriot. Nashville Press and Times. Memphis
Pest, and the Nashville Stats Zeitung.
Thomas Waters has been elected for Claim
Commissioner. under the Indemnity bill Of the
Legislature. on joint ballot, BY 50 to IS.
In the House. a motion was entered to recon
slider the vote cOneurring in Senate amend
ment to the bill known as the Mechanics Lien
Law.
A bill to renunerate eerain tax payers
passed second reading.
AbIll to change and sx the time fer eleeting
Representatives to CONGRESS passed second
heading.
Senate bill 10 lssAliEs certain acts Of the Gov
ernor. Passed.
A bill to regulate the distribution Of prop
srty Of fsmmes covert dying intessats was
paused.
A Senate bill 10 authorize Commissioner Of
Registration to open and hold elections was
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MASSACHUSETTS.

WORCESTER, MASS, February 90
Joseph Clark, keeper of a gambling
place, was robbed and murdered last
evening in his room. When found his
head was split open, with his brains
protruding, and rope tightly twisted
around his neck. Kerosene oil had been
poured over his head and body, and his
bed had been set on FIRE.
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FOREIGN.

LONDON, February 2s.-The roys
assent has been given to the bill for the
suspension of the writ of habeas corpus
in Ireland.
G. W. Hunt will be appointed Chan
cellor THE Exchequer.
LIVERPOOL, February 29.-Cotton dull.
Sales, 1000 bales. Uplands, 9Bd.; Or
leans. 93d.
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PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, February 29.--0n
Monday the Mayor will take possession
of the gas works heretofore managed by
trustees. Hereafter the works will be
managed as q department Of the city
government. II is reported that the trus-
tees will resist the seizure by force,
having already filed a bill in court
.r.;nsf
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We are requested BY Mr. J. c. La
nier TO state that it is impossible for him
TO secure for publication at present q
statement Of the condition Of the Affairs
Of The Gsyoso Bank. All the books and
ACCOUNTS are in the Receivers hands,
Who alone has accsss TO them, and who
is nov preparing full lists for the
Chancery Court Under the circum-
stances fkir statement Is bat justice to
Mr.. Lanier, =ho zsEurss Ne hat a. The
earliest moment possible be viii plsc'
the aGairs Of the bank before the pablo
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U. s. INTERNAL REVENUE SALE
CoLLEoToR's OFFICE, SrH DIsT: TENN.,l

CoLLEoroR's OFFICE, srH DIsT. TENN.,l
MEMPHIS. February "a, 1868.
ON. THE llrH OF MARCH, 1858. AT II
" o'clock am, 1 will sell at l60 Poplar street.
the following property fn-. aff
Bar and Fixtures;
Lot Jugs and Demijohns
Ground Tables
Chairs
Stove and Pipe;
with lot of Liquors and Ales. Levied on and
United States license on their business. as re-
tail liquor dealers, at 100 Poplar street. Said
sale positive, unless said license with all penal
ties and costs are paid previous TO- the hour OF
sale. ROLFE s. SAUNDERS,
Collector Int. Rev., 8th Dist Tenn. !.
By JOHN MARTIN, Deputy Collector. l53-td
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AUGUSTA, GA.

AuGusTA, February 29.-Gen. Meade
has issued an order that in the case Of
the municipal authorities Of Savannah,
the charges Of mal-administration not
being sustained before the Military Com
mission by sufficient evidence, the cSse
be dismissed. .
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Proposed Presidential Gag Bill.
Stanton Again Double-Guarded
Foul Murder in Massachusetts,.
NEW YORK.
Gold and Cotton Reports.

Special TO tho PUBLIC LEporR.l
NEW York, February 20, IL m,-
Gold opened at l4ll; at 1925 am, was
l4ls; at l0;40 am. was l4ls, and is row
l4ls.
Exchange 9i@l0b.
Cotton market dull and prices un-
changed. Middling, 22c. Low middling,
dc.
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US. INTERNAL REVENUE SALE.

Coli EcToR's OFFICE, srH DIST. TENS.l
MEMPHIS, February q. 1858. )
ON MARCH II, 1858. AT II O'CLOCK A.
~ M, will SELL at l72 Poplar street.. a lot
Of shelving and queensware table, levied on
and distrained as the property Of w. ii. Eest-
land, on his business as retail dealer at 172
Poplar street, for the year ending the LIST Of
May, 1868. Said sale positive. unless said
license. with penalties and cost, are paid pre-
vious to the hour Of sale:
R0LFE s. SAUNDERS,
Collector Int. Rev. 9Th Dist. Tenn.
By JOHN MARTIN. Dep. Col. etc. 153. It'd
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BOSTON.

BosroS, February 29.-In message
to the House yesterday afternoon, the
liquor license bill was refused on its
third reading by a vote Of l52 to 81.
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PITTsBURG.

PITTsBUEG, February 2s.-Tbe river
is six feet in the channel and falling.
Wea.h.. cloudy. Thermometer, 27'.