, 1869-03-19

number OF bills were reported from the com.
mittee and introduced, including the follow>
ing: To reorRanize the Navy Department
granting two million acres of public lands for
the benefit of the public schools Of The Dis
trict OF Columbia, and to establish Depart
ment of Indian Affairs.
A resolution was offered BY Cole, request>
ing the President to inform the Senate
whether the Government of Venezuela had
paid the hrst instslment dle to American
citizens BY the award of the mixed commits
sion.
The Senate took up the bill to strengthen
the public credit.
Sumner moved to strike out the second
section, legalizing gold contracts, on the
ground that late decision of the Supreme
Court made it unnecessary.
Sherman and Williams opposed striking
out.
Cole and Howard favored the motion.
During the discussion the President sent
in executive nominations, whereupon the
Senate went into executive session.
Upon resuming their legislative session the
debate on Summers motion was continued
aud the section was finally stricken out
ayes 27, nays IA.
Morton offered a verbal amendment to
the first section, upon which lengthy dis
cussion ensued, terminating in the rejection
of the amendment
Without disposing,of the bill the Senate
adjourned to Monday.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Washington, March IA delegation Of
members Of the Georgia Legislature, headed
by Foster Blodgett, waited on the President
to day, setting forth their grievances and
sufferings and asking that the reconstruction
acts be literally complied with. The Presi
dent inquired what action the Legislature
will probably take in regard to the fifteenth
amendment He was answered that il
would certainly pass it. President Grant
then expressed his qualification at the pros,
pect of so easy settlement of the vexed
question.
The crowd of visitors at the Executive
mansion is greater than on any previous day.
Commissioner Delano is completely overrun
with visitors.
There is great contest over the Office of
commissioner Vi GeuSlOOs.
The Di plomatic corps called on the Presi.
dent to-day and wereApresented by Secretary
Washburne. The attendance and general
interview were very agreeable.
Baron Gerolt, of Prussia, in behalf of the
delegation, presented their congratulations
and hopes for Continuance of the friendly
relations now existing. The President re>
sponded briefly, thanking the gentlemen for
their kind wishes and declaring it should be
his constant endeavor to maintain the pres
ent relations of peace aud friendship.
President Grant in reply to Washburne's
letter of resignation, says he accepts it and
regrets that fris health will not permit him
| (WaShburne) to remain in the Cabinet. He
says, Oar personal relations since the break
ing out of the rebellion, have been such that
no other idea presented itself stronger, on the
first news of my election to the Presidency
than that 1 should continue to have your
advice and assistance. He concludes with
expressions of continued confidence and
hopes for an early restoration of Washburne's
health.
Chicago, March 12-The TriJunes spec
al says that Gen G. A. Campbell, of Scho>
fields staff, will be appointed Governor ol
Wyoming.
Attorney General Hoare has resigned his
Office of Superior Judge of Massachusetts,.
Cays resignation OF the Russian Ministry
has been received.
A New York special says the appointment
of Hamilton Fish is not generally satisfac.
tory to New York politicians. Bets are be
ing made that another change 10 the Cabiue
will occur within week.
The Times special says it is settled tha
Col. Parker is not to be Commissioner o
Indian Affairs.
In the contest between General Sanborr
and General Connor, General Sherman favor
the former.
There is excellent authority for belief tina
the nomination of Horace Greeley as Minis
ter to England will be sent in on Monday
Greeley will decline.
Coles bill to encourage telegraph COM
muncatou, grants three sections of land 70
every mile of China cable and connectin,
American land liLes.
The movement for ousting Collector Mil
Ter and Superintendent Swain has beef
checkmated so far.
, Judge Southland makes strong fight 70
District Attorney, but Pixley will win. Felil
A. Matthews, of Martinez, will probably b.
! Consul General at AIgers.
Corbeit has introduced bill authorizinl
additional banks, with executive gold note
secured by Government bonds.
3 CONGRESSIONAL.
, Washington, March lo-In the Senate
3 the House joint-resolution for the appoint
. ment ola retrenchment committee was tabled
/ umner presented petition from the re
publican State Council of Virginia, stating
r that the Commanding General does Lot pa.
proper attention to the application of coloret
t men for Office, and asking that they ma.
have due share in the State Offices. Re
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
Bayard introduced bill for the relief o
the daughter Of General G. F. Smith, deceas
ed Referred.
Elmunds offered resolution directing tn
le1 a. inf