Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-02-19
WASHINGTON.
The west point Resolutions.

NEw YORK, Feb. 1S.-A special dis
patch from Washington states that a
wrong impression prevails regarding the
Tesolu ion on the West Point troubles.
The resolution does not % to the Senate.
1t is not joint resolution, but only an
expression of opinion by the House as to
the course which ought to be pursued by
the Secretary of War, having none OF the
binding effects of law.
Threats TO RecOnstruct North Caro-
lima.
A special committee ON Southern
outrages are occupied daily in taking
testimony relative TO North Caro-
lima. The operations of tie Ku-
Klux in thai Sta e, and other matters in
yOvIng the safety of the freedmen in
elections and their personal liberty, will
occupy the committee until the close of
The session, allowing only time sufficient
10 make report. II is claimed this is
necessary, as the testimony involves the
validity of the present Legislature, ard
consequently the United States Senator
ship which it elected, and the Governors
office. The commit ee refuse 10 make
any testimony public, saying it involves
the safety of the witnesses. Members of
the committee say the testimony generally
is startling and viii warrant and demand
stringent repressive Legislation.
The Carnival TO-T orrOW md Tues
day
There are more strangers in Washing
ton than ever before since the Inaugural
ton of President Grant. The approach
I-sv,gv, l1,g h.a
majority are attracted by the approach
ing end of the session and the round of
parties, receptions, and other sOcial diver
siCns and gGieIies.
The great carnival arch over PenDsyl-
vania avenue, at Sixteenth street, was
blown down by the high wind this after
noon.
Appropriations.
The House Committee on Appropria-
lions, sre engaged upon appropriations
for public buildings throughout the couu-
try. Thus far they have agreed 10 Te-
commend S942, $40 to continue the work
on the Boston custOmhOuse; $lOO. 600
for the new pOstoffice and courthouse al
Hartford; $3.50 new pOstOfiiCe a. Al
banv, and ST, 600 for new customhouse
81 New Orleans.
The army appropriation bill under con-
sideration in the House, approprIates
$27, 475, 600.
Buffers ku-kIuN Bill.
Gen. Buffers bill to prevent and pun
ISL outrages upon loyal citizens Of the
South and taking and preserving evidence
of claims Of such citizens for property
taken during the war by tue army, is
freely criticized. More than $50 com
missioncrs are authorized by the bill, one
for each county in the twelve States, and |
one for each city OF over 20, 600 inhabit |
ants. These officers Sre 10 be paid only |
by fees, and will naturally endeavOT 10 !
create business for their own profit. This |
they can do only by encouraging the peO-
pie TO prefer claims against the United |
States, or BY arresting persons suspected
Of Ku KluX Offenses or stftnltic7, and
binding them over to the United States
Distnct Court for trial. The result would
be an enormous amount of claims and
more criminal business for tie District
Courts than could be dispatched in ten
years. The bill also viTtusly takes from
tae State courts all jurisdiction over
criminal offenses. Gen. Butler announces
his determination to push the bill TO a
vote next week.
Serious sickness of Senator Summer.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator sum
ncr has lust had an attack of angina pee
toris, which yielded to prompt and active
treatment by Lis doctor. He is now set
ting up. AL company are forbidden, but
he may be regarded a. out of danger.
ThIers Mt the Hsad of France.
Secretary Fish received this afternoon
the followisg important dispatch by cable:
Theirs, this moment, has been chosen
by the NauOnsl = emily Chef Gu POu-
voir Execute de Ia Republic Franchise,
with power 20 choose his Council over
which he will preside. Jules Favre will
continue Minister of Foreign Affairs.
READ, Consul.
Quarters FOR the Commission.
Sir Edward Thornton has rented the
clcraDt residence of Franklin Phelps on
Franklin Square for the United States and
British Commissioners, who are expected
TO arrive here Friday.