The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-04
the General on his reply to Senator Wilson,
and said he endorsed the portion he (sher-
man) had taken, and would sustain him.

the denerRi Oh nls reply 10 Senator WILSON,
and said he endorsed the petition he (Sher-
NAM had taken, and would sustain him.
The Howard Institute.
Scandal is rolling under its tongue d
sweet morsel, understood to apply to the
Howard Institute for colored persons. which
runs as follows: Quite m excitement has
been aroused by the discovery that n num-
| b,r of the female students Of IN educa-
tional institution on the outskirts Of the
city are in m interesting situation, and
will soon have maternal added to Their
other cares. The discovery was made seve-
ral days ago, when the services Of on &C.
coucheur had to be called in, resulting in
| the birth of hearty fourteen-pound In
FAINT. In view of the immediate proba-
bility Of several similar emergencies, the
services of the doctor were engaged for the
season, and temporary lying-in hospital
! is said to be arranged for the benefit of the
other patients. This institution numbers
students of both sexes, who mingle promis-
cucusly, and are put under but few con-
ventional restraints.
A ,sociated Press kilograms.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Senate.-Thc
Senate is not in session.
House.-Thc morning hour was spent i'll
| the consideration of private bills.
A bill authorizing the city of Buffalo to
construct tunnel under Niagara river.
Mr.. Butler introduced q bill to collect
debts from southern railroads.
The tariff bill was resumed. Mr.. Schenck,
in answer to o question, said n revenue
bill would be reported reducing the revenue
by $50, 1000, 900, but declined giving parti-
| culars. The tariff on tea was fixed al
twenty cents a pound, and that on coffee al
| five cents pound. The question of sugar
was reached, when, without action, the
committee rose and the House adjourned.
Importance of a Question of Date.
Legality Of Cotton Seizures.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-An important
question is pending in the Court of Claims
as to when the Presidents proclamation
dated June 9th, 1865, regarding COM
| mercial intercourse, removing restrictions
in certain portions of the South, took effect.
The 24th of June of that year fell on
Saturday, but the proclamation bearing that
date was not promulgated until the Tues
day following. In the mean time, however,
the Treasury agents made many important
seizures. The intention is to appeal the
question to the Supreme Court in order
definitely to determine when the proclama-
| Snpl- offn u,
9th Of the month. If the court decides
in favor of the oath, the proceeds of the
cotton will be restored to its owners which
was seized after that date in the districts
mentioned in the proclamation.
| The Proposed Annexation Of San
Domingo.
WASHINGTON, April ~. G. Sally, of
| Admiral Poor's staff, arrived here ycster-
day with dispatches from San Domingo,
| with Mr.. Cohn, commissioner for the ex-
! change of treaties. The latter says that the
| vote on annexation was conducted in the
most peaceable manner al over the coun-
try, and that in the agricultural districts
| the vote was almost unanimous for annexa-
ton. The question of annexation to Spain,
which was discussed during two years, was
carried by only 1000 votes. Cabral's cleo
| ton in 1866 was effected through universal
suffrage by majority of 4,300 votes, but
the votc in favor Of annexation to the United
States. which was taken in less than n fort
night, without any kind of interference on
| the part Of the Government or the presence
of single soldier, and vas decided by a
majority of 5000, with an opposition OF
only . per cent. Everything was quiet
when the commissioner left San Domingo,
and merchants we're awaiting with anxiety
| the decision of the United States.
Various TteIrs.
WASHINGTOS, April 2.-Thcrc is ire
mcndous pressure from the West against
the seventh section Of the funding bill.
1t is raining steady here.
The revenue receipts to-day were over
81 600, 900.
Applications for office receive no atten-
ton when addressed to occupants Of the
White House.
President Grant, Secretary Bclknap,
and General Sherman, will attend the cele-
bration Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
at Philadelphia on Saturday night next.
The Treasury disbursements during
! llafcn were GlO;3Uo,ooo, cASlusiNc VI Tie
interest on the new public debt.
Governor Scnter of Tennessee will be here
OH Tuesday next.
Senator Summers position in favor Of
mixed schools, amended last night, does
not meet with favor in the eyes OF many Of
the negroes. His proposition for compul-
sorry attendance OH night schools meets
little sympathy.
The best opinion is that the recent legal
tender decision by the Supreme Court will
be reversed.
The French Government has withdrawn
its monopoly regarding the cable MS far rs
the United States is concerned, and full re-
ciprocity has been officially announced.