Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-06-07
Letter from Washington.
WASHINGTON. MAY %. 1870.

/ ASdINGlON, MAY %, 1o1U'
The late Fenian farce on the borders of
Johnny Bulls dominion, has hardly Great
cd a ripple among the nations law makers
and the Executive at the National Capitol. |
| At the issuing Of his proclamation, the !
President did not conceive of a possible ne
cessity of providing the border States with
any additional military force to back it up,
and hence the delay for which England
feels justified in censuring the honor of
the Administration. From information
hourly received by the government, we are
warranted in concluding that the move
ment was not endorsed generally by the
different Fenian organizations throughout
the country, but was principally inaugu-
rated by few would be Fenian officers of
fame, and supported by the hard earnings
| Of the Irish servant girls.
The discussion in both Houses of Con-
gress during the last week have been warm
and exciting. The fifteenth amendment
enforcement bill occupied more time in the
Senate than was anticipated. The demo-
Gratis contested its passage to the last
| That stringent section of the bill which
provides severe fines and penalties on all
persons who in any way prevent colored
men from voting at election, and providing
military aid, if necessary, to enforce this
act, was looked upon by the democrats as
monstrously alarming and subversive of
republican institutions. Yet, notwithstand-
ing its asserted mOnstrOcity by the demo-
Gratis, it passed the House yesterday by
strict party vote and has been sent to the
President today for his approval.
Judging from the railroad lobbyists stir
ring about the Capitol for the past few
weeks, and more especially during the past
ten days, one would be inclined to think
that the ali important legislation to be
done was for railroads As soon as it was
about that the Pacific Railroad Committee
had agreed to report land grant bill for
Fremont's road, the friends of the North
ern Pacific almost besieged the Committee
with entreaties to report back their bill to
the House for action, which was according
Nv COMPLIED with and passed without am.
cndment. There have been remonstrances
drawn up by prominent persons for en-
dorsement. and will he sent 70 tbo Presi-
dent berriDr him in the interest Of iustica
and humanity TO consider we'll before sion
inc # the object and effect Of this land
GRANT ,v.tom and the manner in which
thew are secured. calling especiaI attention
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