The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-03

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FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The following important
cooquy occurred in the Senate to-day: Senator Stew
art from the Judiciary Committee called up the bill
for removal of political disabilities. ConnrSs moved
to strike out the name of ASA Rogers, of Virginia.
Stewart said there to be great difference of
opinion in relation to the motives of Mr. Rogers and
he would not fail to oppose the motion to strike out.
Trumbull opposed the notion and asked Mr.. Conness
his Tor it. Cohness said it because Mr..
Rogers rebel, unfit to have privileges OF
citizenship. Howard said the man has been elected
second auditor Of Nirgini, and merely sought relief
to he enabled to hold the Office without claiming
to be ii Union man. Irumbull said that each of the
persons named in the bill had made written application
for relief, in which he had expressed bis Intention
obey the laws and support the government Mr..
Rogers had done this aud that not consistent with
the statement of Mr. Howard Wiley unable to
give any information about Mr. Rogers action during
the war, his present attitude toward the govern
ment but he knew his reputation before tbs to
have been that of gentleman Of high character and
standing in the community. Howard read letter en-
closing resolutions of the Grant and Colfax club of
Richmond, earnestly protesting against the removal Of
disabilities OF several Office holders in Virginia. among
them Rogers. Terry hoped the name Of Rogers would
not be stricken out he had once said that whenever
any man holding office at the South applied for relief
OF his political disabilities, that there always
enough OF Ills neig .bors who wanted the office for
themselves to get up remonstrance. Trumbull
mented Oh the fact that the Grant and Coax club of
Richmond gave reason against relieving Mr.. Rogers,
except that they, the club, earnestly protested against
it, and if the Senate of the United States to be
merely II body TO register the DEGREES of Grant and
Cofax clubs of Richmold and elsewhere in the South,
it was tine that fact was known. This Grant aud Col
fax club protest against the relief of certain Office
holders WIS, p'obahiy because they wanted the Office
themselves. Tipton-Iley have right to them
acknowledgements the people don't wart to elect
them, have they right to the Offices? loward-lhey
have, if the people rebels. Trunbull asked Tip
ton whether he would like tohave the majority Of the
people Of Nebraska treated in that way. Upton said
that nothing would please him better if the majority
OF the people of Nebraska rebels. C0kliug was
not III favor of an indscrimilate removal Of dslbil
ties, but thought that Mr. Rogers in consideration OF
bis personal character and personal position WAS bet
ter entitled to removal OF his disabilities than many
who bad theirs removed Sawyer thought the idea
that at the South should have his disabilities
removed, unless it was recommended by Republicans
III his community was narrow, short sighted and rad
oaly wrong. Whenever man of good character ap-
piled to have his disabilities removed it would be the
best policy of the government 10 remove them, and
thereby win the support of conservative and inuen
tal men of the South. Nye said he had satisfactory
information that the opposition the relief Of Rogers
arose out OF the TACT that, Auditor of the State he
stood in the way Of the Governors scheme to sell to
outside parties internal improvements of Virginia. !
Frelinehuysen read papers in the case of Mr. Rogers
no "a nf
arowed bis attention to support the governments and
that the removal Of his disabilities had been recon-
mended by Gen. Schoeld Gen. Stoneman and lead
ing members of the Republican party in Virginia. Mr.
Conness, in view of Mr.. Frelinghuysen's statement
withdrew his motion to strike out the name of Rogers
The morning hour having expired the bill went over
Nothing vii! be done this session, but the indications
are sure, unless something ultoward occurs that DO
htlcal disabilities will be removed after the Inaugural
ton as rapidly applications are made The spirit of
Congress points directly to this policy.
House tonight considered army appropriation BILL
contest being over rider allowing Massachusetts in
terest on money spent i'll the suppression Of the rebel
lion
The President pardoned counterfeiter Nathaniel
Oakley. Pardon recommended by leading officials
Bosros, March l.-Ship Henry Bluff, from Cadiz for
Boston, oundered off Nantucket. Crew saved, ex-
cept two drowned and two frozen to death. All more
or less frost bitten
WASHINGTON, March 2-Last night in the House
Schenck desired to suspend the rules consider SEN
ate amendments to bill Strengthening the public credit
Butler objected, when the following occurred
schenck-Very well want it understood by the
country that 1T is on the objection Of the gentlemen
from Massachusetts that we cannot get at that BILL and
want it understood by the country that the gentle
man from Ohio cannot get at that swndiing brokers'
bill ian objection from the gentleman from Massachu-
sets, and aughter) Miscellaneous appropriations re-
sumed and amendment appropriatiug seven thousand
dollars for repairing and preserving Washington's
house rejected. Another appropriation of three thous-
and dollars for Lincolns portrait was adopted Gre
denals of representatives from Georgia defective by
omission OF the Congress for which elected. Louisiana
certificates detective in emitting to state candidates
duly elected These blunders will deprive Geor-
gia and Louisiana from voice in the organisation of
the House.
Sheridan will not 60 to Louisiana. Gen, Thomas
will remain in his present position, but sweeping
changes are contemplated in military districts
Reconstruction Committee have no more meetings
this session.
Adjutant General Townsend refuses to surrender
Gen. Beauresads papers and letters
In the Senate Nye said he had received letter from
Virginia Auditor Rogers, stating Governor Wells was
his friend Nye thereupon withdrew bis speech of
yesterday regarding Virginia i'm improvements
Cen Joseph 1. Reynolds, who will probably succeed
Candy in Texas, says dismemberment of the State
would be folly
o-', NA"i|h -.--eepitHlS 10 urgent SuggeS
tons OF Southern Radicals, who called in body on
him, Grant, on Monday that he should make room in
his cabinet Tor Southern loyast, Grant replied
" GU have had Southern loyalist for President for
three years that ought to satisfy YOU At dinner on
Sunday, Grant, on toerabe authority is reported to
have said that reconstruction and these minor perulex
tiles will soon be swallowed up by greater events
growing out of the recognition of Cuba and contest
over the Alabama claims. Immense crowd at the
Presidents last reception.
Justice Miller of the Supreme Court, Judge Stafford
OF the Mississippi Supreme Court and Gen, Ames, pro-
vlsonal governor of Mississippi visited Grant to-day
Press OF visitors at headquarters prevents pointed CON
versations Col Wolfey and Mr. Creecv, supervisor
OF revenue for Louisiana, arrived to-day Revenue
to-day SIS, 100.
A. L. Stuart, of New York, is here Gov. Wells
and Col. Mosby, of Virginia, are here to-day Dele
CATION headed by Jack Hamilton, and an Alabama del
egation headed by Senator Warner, at Grants head.
quarters, Conversation confined to COURTESY
Sol Smith left hundred and seven thousand dol
lars.
There is runner that Gen. Stednan is imprisoned
in Cuba.
Both parties caueusing tonight Cofax will resign
the speakefsIip to morrow.
Pardons Tor spangler and Arnold momentarily ex-
pected at Attorney Generals Office, when the Pres-
dent will sign them. Seward leaves on Friday for
Auburn.
Lieut.. Braines pardon has been ordered, and will
probably be signed Tomorrow