The New York herald., 1869-02-11
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Europe.
The cable kilograms are dated February 10.
The conservatives are preparing for vigorous
campaign In the forthcoming session Of the British
Parliament. Mr.. Gladstone proposes to abolish the
University tests.
The Spanish navy Ia 10 be remodeled. general
order to that effect has been issued by Admiral
Topete The CortAs win assemble for organization
to-day. One of the persons implicated In the
sination OF the Governor Of Burgos has been
sentenced to death.
M. walewski has lsfs Athens. He Is the bearer Of
. peaceful reply 70 the proposals Of the Paris Con-
ference.
The Berlin Gazette or the BoTse regards the pro-
posed establishment OF an American financial agency
in London AZ guarantee against reputation and o
promise OF development Of European commerce
with the United states
The insurgents have possession OF the town Of
Enunciyado, on the railroad between villa Clara and
Cienfucgos and body OF them have appeared IN
tne neighborhood Of Sagua Ia Grande. Quesada, at
the head OF seven regiments, Ii threatening villa
Clara Outbreaks are reported ut Cienfucgos Sancta
spiritu and Trinidad, and momentarily expected
in the immediate nsighborhood Of Havana The
tnsurgent chiefs refuse TO treat for surrender.
Aranjo Is now reported TO have been murdered by
Spanish troops 10 breach Of truce. The government
organs in Havana favor war OF determination and
the enforcement OF loans II necessary. Two com.
panes OF regulars had left Matanzas for Managua.
Recruiting for the volunteer service continues
briskiy. Arrests are still made In Havana and the
police continue to search houses.
Congress.
The business OF the day was mainly carried on in
Joint session IN the Hall OF Representatives, the
electoral votes OF the States for President and vice
President being counted The galleries were crowded
with spectators. The senate fled in at one O'Clock:
Vice President Wade took the Speakers chair, Mr..
Coliax sat next TO him. and the reading OF votes was
Immediately commenced, New Hampshire beng the
nrst electoral vote opened. Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island, Vermont New York, New Jersey came
IN succession and others followed until Louis
lana was reached when Representative Mullins OBJ
jected to the reading Mr. Wade directed the senate
TO proceed TO its chamber under the Joint rules for
deliberation, although lively debate ensued ON the
application OF the rule In the Senate chamber
another debate ensued and 1t was resolved that the
vote should be counted. In the House Speaker Col
fax resumed the chair on the withdrawal or the
Senate and the question being put without debate
It was decided that the vote OF Louisiana shoula h
counted. The Senate then, at two O'Clock. returned
TO the hail. when Georgia was called Mr.. Butler
objected on the ground OF irregularity in
the holding OF the Electoral College, and
that Georgia was not represented in the
Union. A special rule having been adopted In the
case OF Georgia, Vice President Wade fou nd hmsel
somewhat confused In his ruling, and ordered
another withdrawal. In the Senate Chamber another
discussion ensued, and finally It was decided tina,
Mr.. Buffers objection was not In order. In the
House, however, the vote was taken on the direct
question, and II decided that the vote OF Georgia
should NOT be counted. on the reasscmbling Of the
houses IN Joint session Vice President Wade directed
that the vote or Georgia should be counted. Mr. But
Ter rose and said that the Asgse was not II be oyer
ruled by the Senate A y6fy exciting Scene enslied
Mr.. Butler talking impetuously at the presiding
onicer, who impertur5aby persisted in ordering the
teers TO count the vote. Great confusion ensued
Mr.. Butler refusing to be put down by The presiding
oficer who finally called uDon the Sergeant Arms
Quiet then prevailed, the vote OF Georgia was
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