The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-28
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Washington News.
WASHINGTON, january 27.-Senators
Carpenter, Edmunds and Ferry are con-
sidering Georgia; they will favor u new
election throughout the State, or the
reinstallation of General Ruyer as Pro-
visional Governor. Both new election
and reinstallation seem probable. Much
dissatisfaction and difference of opinion
exists in Congress about Georgia.
In the Senate, resolution nullifying
the decisions of revenue officers, regard
ing whiskey seizures, was indefinitely
postponed. This action releases ST, ,OOO,-
600 worth Of California whiskey.
In the Senate, joint resolutions for
bidding assessments from subordinntes
for presents to superior officials, passed
and goes to the President.
Senator Lewis, from Virginia, was
qualified. The bill making Omaha a
port of entry, PASSED. The currency
bill was resumed and discussed to ad-
journment.
In the House, bill establishing GER
tain steamship lines, was introduced.
The Secretary was asked why he allows
the collection of certain habeas corpus
fees in New York after the Supreme
Court declares them illegal. 4 bill
allowing Virginians, who have consci-
entious scruples, to affirm, passed. Por-
ter, after prolonged debate, was seated.
The Speaker announced special COM
mittee on the postal telegraph, consist
ing of Wnshburn, of Wisconsin; Law.
renee, Dawes, Davis, Palmer, Wood
ward and Beck. The bill abolishing the
franking privilege was passed-174 to II.
It repeals all laws and parts of laws Civ
ing to any officer or department of the
Government, or other persons the right
either to send or receive through the
mails, free of postage, any letter, docu-
ment or other mailable matter. Dawes
made n successful defence against But
ler's attack on him, regarding cxtrava-
gance. Among other statements, Dawes
said, after visiting the departments and
demonstrating against estimates, he
visited the President, who said he knew
little of any other than estimates of the
War Department, which, he was satisfi-
ed, could not be cut down.
Porter announced the approval of tho
Virginia bill. Platt, Ridgeway and Mil
ner were seated. The House voted to
seat Porter, but lie. with Hare and Glib
son, were not present, but will be seated
upon appearing at the bar Of the House.
Booker, Mcknight and Segar are held by
the Election Committee for further con-
sideration.
Internal revenue receipts to-day,
$679,OO
The President has nominated John
Eaton, formerly editor of the Memphis
Post, as Commissioner of Education, rice
Barnard.
Corbin, the Presidents brother-in-
law, was before the Gold Panic Commit
tee to-day.
Lewis, Senator from Virginia, was
seated to-day. Porter, after a struggle,
was seated.
The President, replying to Mayor
Bowen and Others regarding Washing
ton, denied any intention OF recommend
ing appropriations for the Improvement
of Washington now. Such recommend
alton would be disregarded. Western
members were especially tenacious on
this subject; but the year closing March
Sd would show great reduction in the
public debt and less taxation; and Con-
gress, by that time, might see the neces,
sity. OF improving the capital. He had
no doubt the time would come when tho
Cabinet and ministers would be furnished
with houses, free of rent, by the Govern
ment. To suppose that men represent.
ing the nation could, on the pittance OF
$4,000 year, give grand dinners and
receptions, was simply ridiculous.
There is no probability OF the Senate
passing the bill abolishing the frankina
privilege.
Dawes speech, to-day, is considered q
complete vindication.
Gen. Terry officially communicates to
the War Department the organization oil
the Georgia House of Representatives
After careful examination of the law,
Terry says he is convinced that no au
thority exists for giving the seats of in
eligible members to those receiving the
next highest vote. Members from newl,
restored seats get no back documents
they having heretofore been distributed
Domestic News.
RICHMOND, January 27.-Gen. Canby.