Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-01-01

wise 10 luSiSt upou IUtiuSoIlou 0Sdiu.
Morton modified his amendment, leaving
out the condition Of ratifying the 14th
Amendment. Edmunds asked why the
Senator from Indiana did not move to in
sert clause directing the military conf
mauder in Georgia to declare the 18th
Amendment adopted without the formality
Of vote. Sherman and Thurman had a
dispute as to whether the people of Ohio
endorsed the 18th and 18th Amendments
10 the late elections. A lengthy discuss.
ion followed as to whether it was in the
power of Congress to dictate to any State
whatever whereby said action might be
held invalid and constitutional ameud.
ment thus ratified held nugatory.
In the House, among the bills introduced
were the following: By Williamson rela-
ton to the constitutional power Of Congress
to regulate and limit the tariff on railroad
companies extending through two or more
States and for the protection Of the produc-
lag Estates ofthe west. BY Hay, to distribute
the number and rank OF Government en-
ployes among the several States and Terri
tories. BY Shafer, to set aside certain
proceeds Of internal revenue for the ercc-
ton Of capitol buildings in Arizona. Dako-
ia, Idaho, Montana, Washington and Wy
oming Territories. BY Cox, declaring
evils arising from the late currency, and
that it is Que of the highest duties Of Gov
erument to secure citizens medium of ex-
change of fixed and unvailiug value, that
implies return to specie basis. BY Moore,
instructiny the CJpmittee on Territories
to inquire what further legislation is nee
esssry to suppress polygamy in Utah ;
adopted.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 22--The President
has signed the Georgia reconstruction bill,
and Governor Bullock has issued a pro-
clamation converting the Legislature on
the 10th of January, in accordance with
that act.
CHICAGO, Dec 22.-The Tribune's
Washington special says the debate in the
Senate on the nomination Of Judge Hoar
was one of the most singular ever heard,
and at times bitterly personal. Trunibull
was the only member Of the judiciary COM
mittee who spoke in favor Of confirmation.
1t is understood that the nomination will
be Withdrawn. An effort was made to in.
duce the President to appointa Southern
man.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, Dec 22.-The State
Temperance Convention yesterday inau-
gurated new party, to be called the New
York Anti.Dram Shop party.
..@. George Peabody's Politics.
NEW YORK, Dec 20-Thurlow Weed
publishes letter indicating the course of
George Peabody during the rebellion. lie
gives an account Of an interview with Mr..
Peabody the first year Of the war. Mr..
Peabody said he had been LED to regard the
extremists Of both sections as enemies OF
the Union, but added, that his devotion to
the rights of our Government and Union
was so strong that painful as was-a thought
of war with brethren, he would do what
ever he could do then and there for the
Union cause. The letter further says,
that in the attempts Of Confederate sym
pathizersin Parliament to induce recogni-
ton of the rebel government, Mr.. Peabody
manifested his devotion to the North. He
never directly nor indirectly gave aid, com-
fort or encouragement to the representative
or in lividual rebels.
Lease or the Bay or SANTANA.
New York, Dec. 20-Dctails of the ex
petition Of the steam frigate albany carry.
ing Gcncrls Babcock, ingalls, and Sackctt
for negotiation with Baez, for lease OF
the bay Of SANTANA, are received. Over
q week was consumed in negotiations
before the final ratification was effected. All
the ordnance aboard the Albany beside
1000 bteach-loading maske:s and several
thousand stand of small arms and large
amount of ammunition, were turned over to
Baez. These, with $4,000, or $lOO, 900
in gold, to be paid to the Dominican author
titles, December, 1869. The U. S. flag was
hoisted on the island at Carcnero, in the
bay of SANTANA, amidst general joy. The
lease is made for City years at 100000 OF
$4,000 gold yearly.
Earthquake at Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Dec.-A shock of earthquake
was felt here at two o'clock this morning,
lasting several seconds.
Troops Wanted in Florida.
WASHINGTON, Dec lS.-A delegation
from Florida called on the President this
morning for the purpose Of getting troops
semitic Florida to aid the authorities in ex-
ecutiug the laws and protecting the lives
and citizens. The party complain that a
large number Of assasinations have occurred
ed lately 3 =. fEf. = - 81
The President stated that he would con-
fer with the Secretary Of War on the sub.
ject Of the means to BE- taken to e1sctaa!ly
carry out, the laws.
Negroes Going South to Work.
RICHMOND, Dec. 22.-Oyer four humid
red colored men left this city, last
week, to go to work in Louisiana and Mis-.
sissippi. 1t is estimated that two thous.
and have left 1.-The State the last month for
the South.
PORTLAND, (Me.,) Dec. Ex-Governor
Chamberlain has issued an order detailing
the State militia as an escort to the remains
nfEnnrpa poohodv whoo thov .rr;va