The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-12-08
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Of the Committee OF CommeS19 hkine
hostile to the measure.
John III. Surratt has written an inter-
esting lectpre, copfessing his plan for
abd9oting Lincoln, but denying 9hati the
Confederate Government had any know
ledge of the scheme. BE did not credit
the first reports of the assassination,
which reached him at Elmira, and was
amazed when he heard Booths name
connected with it, as the assassination
had formed no part of their plan, and
it was never spoken of.
In the House, bills were introduced
authorizing the Cincinnati Southern
Rallroad to build bridges over navigable
streams, upon plans approved by the
Secretary of War. and abolishing the
freedmen 8 Bureau. A resolution, call
ing for information regarding the seizure
of fishing vessels, was adopted. A reso.
luton, declaring the attempt to possess
the Bay of Samana by any European
power, an unfriondly act and violative
OF the Monroe doctrine, was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Relations
resolution declaring that the late
elections showed that the people favor
lower tariff, and directing the Com
mittee of Ways and Means to prepare
bill reducing the duty on tea, coffee
and sugar to Is per cent. dd vaiorun,,
and to construct general bill for such
purposes only, was referred to the Com
mittee Of Ways and Means. A revision
OF postage laws occupied the balance of
the day.
AUGUSTA, December7.- The municipal
election took place to-day, and passed off
quietly. The Democrats elect the Mayor
by about 800 majority, with full
Council. Troops were sent from At
lanta and stationed near the polls, but
did not interfere with the election.
There is great rejoicing and iluminations
tonight.
MOBILE, December Tho election
for Mayor, Councilman and Aldermen
passed off quietly. The greatest enthu-
siasm prevailed. Business was partially
suspended. Martin Horst, an old and
much respected citizen and Democrat,
was elected by about 1,50O majority
defeating Harrington, the Radical car
pet-bag candidate, who was appointed
by Smith, the Governor.
KALE1GH, N. c., December Tt is
confidently expected that within two
days, resolution will pass the House,
sending messenger to the bar of the
Senate, to demand the impeachment of
Governor Holden.
BUFFALO. December THE third ses-
sion of the National Board of Trade
convened to-day. Sixty members nre in
attendance. Baltimore, Charleston and
st. Louis are repl esented. Letters were
read from the Richmond and Norfolk
boards. Fred. Fraley was elected Presi-
dent.
MONTGOMERY, December 7.-Yestcr-
day, the House seated Forester and un-
seated Davis, the sitting member-For-
ester having n certificate of election
Forester is q Republican and Davis a
Democrat. Davis will probably remain
III his sent by contest, as he received a
majority of the votes cast in the county.
To-day, IN joint convention for election
of Senator, Goldthwaite (Democrat) was
elected. Goldthwaite has been Judge
OF the Circuit and Supreme Courts; is an
able lawyer, and citizen of Montgomery
for over forty years. The people are
greatly rejoiced.
This morning, in tho Circuit Court,
Judge Smith (Republican) summoned
". II. Smith, who still holds the Execu-
tive chamber, to appear before him this
afternoon, and show cause for withhold
ing books, papers and other State docu
ments from Lindsay, who formally de-
manded them.