The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-28
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
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WASHINGTON, April q.
The Richmond nisas,

Special kilograms TO the Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, April q.
The Richmond Disaster.
The terrible accident at Richmond to-day
has caused profound sorrow in all circles In
this city, and the greatest anxiety is mani
tested tonight to learn the particulars ana
the names of the dead and wounded. The
feeling in the House this afternoon upon
reading of the private dispatch to MIR. Platt
mentioning the occurrence was intensely
sad, and some members suggested immediate
adjournment of the House, but q majority
thought they had better 60 on with the
business.
Up to a late hour tonight the newspaper
offices were besieged by anxious inqulrers
after details of the sad catastrophe, but the
accounts thus far received are meagre and
conflicting. General Sherman sent an or
der to Richmond directing soldiers there
to give every aid in their power in caring
for the wounded and in relief OF the dis
tressed.
The Disability Bill.
The following is copy of an amnesty oil
adopted by the Committee on Removal OF
Disabilities, which will be introduced in the
Senate tomorrow
"Bett enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States in Con-
gress assembled, taoo-thirds Of both Houses
concurrtng, That all persons, except as
hereinafter excepted, subject to any disa-
bility imposed by the Fourteenth Amend
ment Of the Constitution of the United
States, are hereby relieved from such disa-
bility. Prouided, nevertheless, that the fol-
lowing classes of persons are excepted from
the provisions of this act-that is to say:
First. All persons who being members
Of the Congress of the United States with
drew from their seats and aided the rebel
lion. Second, All persons who being off,
GERS Of the army or navy Of the United
States left said army or navy and aided the
rebellion. Third, All persons who were
members of State Convention which adopt
cd pretended ordinances of secession"
appointment of q Postmtstress.
PoStmaster-GeneralC reswell has appoint
ted Miss Jennie Snowden postmistress at
Cottonwood, Va, about three miles from
Alexandria, on the Potomac river. She is
sister of Captain Snowden, who it is al
legged was so badly treated at Libby prison.
Personal.
Lord Walter Campbell, son of the Duke
of Argyle, accompanied by Mr.. Cyrus w.
Field, Of New York, visited the Executive
mansion to-day. The President leaves for
New York tomorrow morning. He will
probably visit West Point and return to
Washington on Monday.
Mrs. Lincoln.
A good deal of testimony has been taken
by the Senate Committee on Pensions in
reference to the claim of Mrs. Lincoln for a
pension, and it is discovered that together
with aid given by others and property left
her by Mr.. Lincoln she is we'll enough of
in worldly goods, and the committee has
decided to report adversely on her claim.
Patents.
Senator Sumner announced to-day that he
would shortly introduce a bill to allow the
United States the use, free of cost, OF any
patent that may be Of service to the Govern
ment. WALLACE.
Associated Press kilograms.
The Richmond Disaster North
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Intense excite
ment has prevailed here since the reception
of the first dispatch announcing the terri.
BILE calamity in Richmond, and orders are
coming from all quarters for full particulars
of the calamity. Partial accounts were
read in both Houses of Congress this morn.
ing.
Congressional.
Hoasc.-The Reconstruction Committee
reported Il bill removing the disabilities
| from the officers Of the state Of Texas,
which was passed.
The Committee on Elections reported {
resolution declaring that there had been Il
| lawful election in the fifth district of Ten
nes>ce, and that neither McCrorie, Nancy.
nor Kennedy were entitled to seats. The
| bill will be taken up tomorrow afternoon
The bill to establish the department o
| Justice WAS discussed during the morning
hour, and the tariff bill occupied the re-
mainder of the day.
,Sendte.-A conference committee was ap'
pointed on the Arkansas Hot Springs Re-
seryatiOn bill.
Mr.. Plutt advocated the payment of com
pensation to loyal owners Of property taker
or destroyed bv the Government, and Nc
Gully spoke in favor of the amendment tc
extend the compensation to every one.
without distinction.
Judge Fieid-NOminati0n
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Judge Field, Of
the Supreme Court, is sick.
No further nominations were made to.
day.