The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-03-03

suit would have been finally Just the same
in effect as that which was to-day cast.
A report is in circulation, and believed
by many Congressman and oterLs, that
President johnson has said that, az the
Senate will not act on his nominations, he
as retaiiatory, will not sign. any more bills
passed by Congress. There is not one
word of truth in this report. Mr.. johnson
will not only consider and sign such bills
as may meet his approval, but will con-
tlndal TO. nominate officers in cases where
necessary, and perform all the duties of the
Executive that may be presented for his
consideration up to the closing hour of his
administration
Whether the Senate deems it proper to
postpone action upon nominations or not
will not effect the course of the President,
who proposes to discharge his duties with
out reference to what other officials may or
may not do.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The usual crowd
of visitors attended at army headquarters
this morning. A few Congressman and
officers had interviews with General Grant,
but the greater portion of the visitors were
strangers, calling to pay their respects.
1t is said that General Grant has COM
menced the preparation of his inaugural
address. This report is probably without
foundation in fact. The General is doubt.
less meditating an inaugural, but those best
qualified to judge are of the opinion that
but little time will be required to write his
address, as it will be unusually brief and
directly to the point.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Conference
Committee on the Constitutional Amend
ment on Suffrage had meeting TODAY.
without definite conclusion. Another
meeting is suggested for the evening, but
the indications are that the committee can.
not agree.
Thu Controller of the Currency yesterday
received information in regard to the con-
dItioh OF the Fourth National Bank OF
Philadelphia, which has been compelled to
suspend on account of the defalcation OF
its cashier.
According to this information, the Off
Ger of the bank are in homes that it will he
able to make o satisfactory arrangement
and reopen for business, and give the as
surance that every sent of the deposits
shall be made good. This bank withdrew
Its securities as Government depository
early last month.
WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-Noon-The Sen.
ate repealed the bill requiring the eener-
al OF che army to have his headquarters
at Washington, and orders frem the presi
dent to issue through the general.
The conference committee on the suf.
frage amendment have agreed, but the
points have not TRANSFERRED. .1-
The reconstruction committee is still en-
gagged in considering disabilities, and will
report tomorrow.
House--ls engaged on the coinage bill.
Senate-Engaged on private bills, with
q perpetual struggle for precedence.
The resolution of the Senate judiciary
committee to consider no more political
disabilities this session, does not effect bills
pending, of which there are three, with
however many points of disagreement be-
tween the two houses.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25-Evening.-I
House.-The bill authorizing the coinase
Of nickel cents passed.
The report of the conference committee
on the consular bill was considered It |
provides for commission at small salaries. /
Butler advocated the report warmly, but |
it was defeated; As to 1O2. A new confer |
ence was asked for.
The conference on the sugraga amend |
lnent reported that the House recedes from |
Its amendments and agrees to the Senate !
Adopted, yeas 143, nays 43
The following is the resolution: 1.-THE !
riget OF the citizens Of the United States
to vote shall not be denied or abridged by |
the United States or by any State, on &C
count of race color or previous condition |
Of servitude."
The legislative appropriation was con-
sldered to recess. -.t[ F.. EH
Senate-.The bill relieving manufacture
ers of naval machinery for the government |
from taxation passed.
A joint resolution that Congress shall |
meet at o'clock P. NJ, instead Of noon, on
March 4th, passed.
The army appropriation bill was consid
cred to recess.
n Florida for the construction of railroad
rom Pensacola to Louisville.
: Customs receipts for the week ending
10Th, So, 100000.
The president nominated E. D. Townsend
ldjutant general, vice Thomas, retired and
quite a number of military promotions
Dawes has written letter to Blaine,
from the contest for the
peakership.
Both parties have issued calls for eau
MS regarding the organization on Tuesday.
Carolina and Alabama practically the best
of the Southern States.
Both houses are in session. The House
S considering the deficiency bill.
Senate.-Private bills under considera-
iOn. n.e.' t.,Ls. tA a.ssIsttAA
The conference report on the suffrage
was made the special order Of
he day for one O'Clock tomorrow. aa.a
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The amendment
nade by the Finance Committee to-day to
'chenek's bill strike out the words "inter-
ct bearing" making it read: "All the OBJ
igations Of the United States shall be re-
leemed in gold or its equivalent" This
makes the language broader than when it
anne from the House. They also strike
ut the proyiso in the frst section.
Gen Shenck and majority of the Ways
md Means Committee accept the altera.
ions of the Senate as it makes the meas
ire, in their judgment, stronger: there is
10 doubt OF its passage but its fate with
he President is problematieal.
The baking bill, with Coleman's amend
nent, is hanging between the two Houses.
f the House still refuses to have confer
nee committee on the Senate amendments.
A movement will be made in the Senate
0 pass the House bill, as it was defeated
" but one vote. 49, 1t n
The Ways aud Means Committee, having
,laced in the hands of Messrs. Hoofer and
Nilsson, as subcommittee, the supplement
al bill reported last summer, and authori
ed the subcommittee to push it through