The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-07
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cal disabilities was considered. The com
mittee, after some discussion, agreed to re-
port bill to remove the disabilities o.
several hundred persons.
WASHINGTON, March eo.-The Pres;
dents strong opposition to the proposed
bill for the fursher reconstruction of Geor
gia is likely to defeat it
The ONCE seekers are going home dis
Outraged a6 the delays and disappoint
ments which have weared them ont.
A determined effort is being made to de-
feat the confirmation of Jules Ennemose,
as assessor of Internal Revenue for the
Third District, Louisiana.
The special envoy, sent by the Danish
Government to consummate the sale OF
St. Thomas, has returned to Copenhagen
satisfied that the treaty of safe will not be
ratified. s'' -
WASHINGTON, March 3l.-A private dis.
patch from Macon, Ga, received here, says
that Alex. Ii. Stephens, who was badly in.
jured short time since by a gate falling
upon him, is not expected to live.
WASHINGTON. March 31.-The President
tonight, ordered the removal of ecu. Stone
man from command in Virginia. Brevet
Brig. Gen. Granger mot Gordon) succeeds
to the command. The Radicals demanded
the change.
Lieut. Gov. Dunn, Of Louisiana, is here
looking after appointment for that State.
The Mississippi bill met with o virtual
defeat in the House to-day, and new bill
will be reported, giving the military CON-
mander, instead of the carpet-baegers, con-
troll of the State
The House Election Committee finally
decided to-day to give Sheldon, of LOuisi-
ana, the seat he claimed,
~ The final disposition which was made
OF the tenure of Office law, to-day, causes
great dissatisfaction. The shape in which
1T was adopted is construed differently by
members of each House, and an attempt
will be made to influence the President to
veto it. Butler is charged with trickery in
getting. the conference report through.
Eli Parker, who resigned from the army,
has been appointed Commissioners of In
dian Affairs.
W AsnISGToN, March 31.-SESATE--
Discussing the proposed adjournment,
Sumner said it was wrong TO discuss it
until the Georgia, question, in all it's
branches, was settled. Howe retorted that
Congress had had plenty of time, and that,
in addition to congressional action and
had coma to the conclusion to let Georgia
take care of herself. He didn't think it
necessary to do anything for Virginia
Texas or Mississippi this session. Those
States don't seem willing to come in, and
be don't think Congress can help it.
Sumner supposed then Anthony pro
posed abandoning those States. Anthony
replied "Only SO far as ] proposed aban-
l. I'll
other States" fi1k y @~a,
Warner was unwilling to go home until
the status of the excluded States was set
tied.
Robinson wanted to do something for
loyal Southerners before going home.
The conference report on the tenure of
elhee repeal was adopted. Executive ses-
sion. Adjourned.
HOUSE,. -Whittemore introduced Joint
resolution postponing the Texas election.
Referred to the Reconstruction Commit
tee.
The Committee on Ways aud Means
was instructed to inquire into the .expedien-
cy ofreviying aud enforcing direct tax in
the lately rebellious States. s,e.,say..f
The Conference report on the tenure of
Office question was adopted, and goes to
the President.
The Committee on Elections reported
resolution seating Sheldon from the Second
Louisiana District. Burr presented
minority report.
Butler presented bill removing political
disabilities from loyal people. Answering
aquestion in regard to it, Butler replied
that it applied to everybody, to every loyal
man. Ordered printed and referred to the
Reconstruction Committee. The bill re-
1uires petition to the United States Courts,
appellant admitting that he believes the
Confederate and States Governments re-
bellious and reasonable, and that he truly
repents acts done in maintenance thereof.
The Mississippi bill was discussed at
great length. Farnsworth, Schenck and
Dawes gingpostponment. Adjourned.
WAsH1sGroN, April 1.-Another fierce
debate occurred to-day in executive ses-
sion of the Senate upon the confirmation
OF Longstreet. Senators Williams, Came
ron, Scott and Brownlow were strongly in
opposition. No vote was reached, but the
probabilities are in favor of Longstreet's
confirmation.
Lieut.. Gov. Dunn was on the floor of
the Senate. and held quite reception dur
ing the session. Most of the Radical Sen
ators were particular in their greetings and
attentions. and it was observed that Fen
Ton was even obsequious in his polite
ness The galleries enjoyed the scene with
gusto.
II. mmor prevails tonight that Secretary
rish intends to resign, in order to accept |
lae mission to England.
sion.
The modified tenure of Office bill was
Mrsented to the President tonight for his
gnatnre. A delegation of Radical Sena-
sS.s and members of the House waited on
a1'a and pressed him to veto the bill.
~ Inc President is ayerse to recognizing
me ING independence of Cuba at this time,
aal gave additional instructions to u. s.
, ,sassnals, collectors and district attorneys
s II ;sSerciss special vigilance in preventing
a ',;s OF urms and the sailing of expe-
~aons destined for Cuba.
y AsHIseros, April LII executive