The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-03-20
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WASHINGTON, March 12.-In the House
10 resolution for a joint committee on Indi.
affairs was debated. After considerable
iscussion the resolution was agreed to, %
o AZ.
Bingham moved q joint resolution fixing
he day for final adjournment on tho last
friday in March, 25th adopted, lis to Ia.
Banks introduced resolution to recognize
he independence of Cuba, when republi-
an form of government shall have been es
:ablished also resolution to open negotia
lions for the annexation of st. Domingo to
the United States referred to the Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
A resolution was adopted instrueting the
Judiciary Committee to report bill on the
subject of the naturalization laws, so as to
prevent frauds.
Schenck introduced his bill to strengthen
the public credit and legalize gold contracts.
Allison moved to strike out the second
section; agreed to, sc to 81. The bill was
then passed.
The Speaker presented the resignation of
Boutwell,. He also stated that he would an
nounce the standing Committees on Monday
adjourned to Monday.
WASHINGTON, March l2.-Chas. Wallace,
editor of the Warrenton, Georgia, Gdzette,
was shot and instantly killed by DR.. Darden.
The latter had blackballed Wallace who had
applied for admission into Masonic Lodge.
Wallace thereupon attacked Darden in his
paper, denouncing him as liar and villain.
Darden shot him with rifle, from the win
dow of his Office.
WASHINGTON, March l2.-Boutwell for.
mally entered on the duties of his new Of
fee Of Secretary of the Treasury to-day. He
was met at the Department by q large num-
Der of of6ce-seekers.
The officers of the navy, stationed around
Washington, proceeded in n body to the Of
fee of Secretary Bowie to-day, where they
were presented by Admiral Dahlgren. The
Secretary received them in the most cordial
manner. The entire body then proceeded to
the White House, where Gen. Grant receiv-
ed them IN the cast room. Among those
present were Admirals Porter, Smith, Shu,
brick, Goldsborough, Dahlgren, Poor, How
ard and Powell. While the naval officers
were exchanging salutations, the officers of
the army, headed by Generals Sherman and
Schofeld, entered. Generals Grant and
Sherman shook hands warmly, the latter in
trodueed the officers In turn, all Of whom
professed congratulations. Among those
present were Generals Harney, Emery,
Meigs, Terry. Barnes, Thomas, Hardie,
Heintzleman and Eli.
The rush of visitors to the White House
was very great day. 4 delegation of the
Loyal League of Alexandria, Va, including
several eol0red men, called on the President
this afternoon. The chairman read short
address complimentary to the President
Grant replied that he was glad 70 meet them,
and hoped and beloved before the end OF
the year Virginia would be restored to self
government and representation in Congress.
A delegation Of Irish Republicans from
vi IL Il. D.
rendered their congratulations, and pledged
the sapport of the Irish Republicans Oi
America to his administration There was
no speech. making.
Commissioner Delau0 has issued directions
10 the Supervisors, that hereafter all Collect
Ors who sell liquor stamps after receiving
notice not 70 do so shall be considered 20 have
given cause for suspension. The Law pro.
vides that the Collector shall issue stamps in
book to gaugers, who shall put them on
the casks.
The Supervisors of Currency Of the Lou
isiana Revenue District has left Washington
with Instructions to vigorously prosecute the
cases commenced, and rigidly to enforce the
laws.
Secretary Bowie has issued orders reYokine
the sentence of Captain Collins, convicted oI
negligence, whereby the steamer Sacramento
was lost, in consequence Of his good conduci
during the rebellion. The pay of Captain
Collins, forfeited by the same sentence, is
restored to him. He has also revoked the
sentence and restored the pay to Lieutenant
Commander Backes.
Senator Morton has consented 10 deliver
an address at the dedication of tho Gettys.
burg National Monument on the Ist of July,
1869. Bayard Taylor will deliver an orig
inal poem, and Henry Ward Beecher will be
chaplain on the occasion.