Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-15
WASHINGTON.
our EngIIsh Guests.

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| conversation.
Lord Tenterden- on behalf of The Brit
ish Commissioners has addressed lette
to James Il. K. Wilcox thanking tn,
Universal Peace Union for the friendl,
sentiments of their letter and expressing
regret that the Commissioners engage
ments viii prevent their accepting tn,
ovation rendered by the Union in Phila
delphia. g. Er ws
This evening, dinner at Secretary
Robeson's residence, street, was at
tended by all the British Commissioners,
Lord Tenterdeu, their Secretary, and
Senators Anthony, Thurman and Bayard.
Hon. Francis Lawley, correspondent
of the London Times, who was in this
country during the rebellion, and wrote
letters from the South, has arrived, an6
will remain in Washington until the joint
High Commission has concluded its
labors.
PrOlOnging the Misery - Cameron
Will Resign TO make Place for
Morton.
NEW YORK, March 14.-The Heraldis
Washington special says, it is understood
that Senator Cameron will to-day resign
his position as Chairman of the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations, on the ground
that his health will not permit him to as
sumo such laborious duties. Mr.. Gamer
on is anxious to be Chairman Of. the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections, which
MIR. Sumner declines. Senator Harlan is
the next man to Mr.. Cameron on
Foreign Relations, but as he is Chairman
of the Committee on Indian Affairs,
he cannot take the position. 1t is proba-
bic that Mr.. Morton, the third member of
the committee, will be made chairman.
Nominations.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-The follow
ing nominations were sent to the Senate
to-day: Walter n. Smith, Assistant At
torney General of the United States, W.
NJ. McMichael, Solicitor of Internal Reve.
nue., d. Davidson, Collector of Internal
Revenue for the sixth district of Tennes-
see.
Buffers Ku-KIux Bill Adopted I'm
Caucus.
The committee appointed by the Sen
ate Republican caucus 10 form bill for
the better protection of life and property
in the South reported at meeting held
this afternoon, recommending substan-
tally the adoption by the caucus of what
is known as the Butler bill. The report
gave rise TO discussion of nearly three
hours, strong opposition being mani
Tested to both the Judicial and military
features of the bill and finally the caucus
adjourned without action till l P. NJ. to-
morrow. 1t is the general impression
that the majority of the caucus will then
direct that the bill be introduced for pass
age in the Senate without material modi-
fication.
LATRR.-House Committee of the Re-
publican caucus reported to an adjourned
meeting to night, "a members present.
After long discussion it was agreed to
report the bill agreed upon by the joint
caucus of the Senate and House, with an
understanding that there should be dis
cussiOn in the House, and the bill be
open TO amendments.
Mexico and Maximilian.
In the United States and Mexican Com>
mission in the case of Charles ]. larsen
VS.. Mexico, the commissioners recently
decided the broad principle that no re-
clamation lies against the Republic of
Mexico for wrongs inflicted by the Maxi
milan interventionists.
The San Domingo Job.
Special to the Louisville Ledger.
The return Of the San Domingo Com
which may be expected in about
eight or ten days, is being discussed in
Senatorial circles, and the idea is enter
tanned that the Administration has COM
PEELED their return in order TO get the mat
ter before Congress prior to its adjourn
ment. II is supposed that the report will
be hurried up and sent into Congress i'm
medistely, and that the President will use
every appliance TO accomplish this pet
measure of his Administration. Senators
speak of this as an act of egregious folly
and defiance of public opinion. 1t is be-
lieved that no joint resolution for annexa-
ton can pass the present House of Repre-
sentstives, as only sixteen Republicans
are necessary to defeat it, and more than
twice that number of members are
supposed to be against it. The pros
pect of ratlfying a treaty in the Senate is
deemed very ''blue, indeed. 1t requires
two-t thirds. The full Senate is seventy
four, but there are now four vacancies
from the States of Georgia, Virginia,
Mississippi, and Arkansas, thus leaving
seventy members. A careful canvass OF
the Senate on this question, made by
Senators themselves, discloses the fact
that there are thirteen Democrats and
twenty-three Republicans inflexibly op
posed to the scheme Of annexation, thus
making an actual majority of the Senate
in the negative. The count embraces
Senators who are friendly to Grant, but
who don't care to sacrifice their whole
political future to please him. In addi-
ton To this vote OF SO Senators, there are
five Republicans who have also expressed
themselves as opposed to annexation, but
who are not counted on as certain to re-
sist the persuasions and pressure of the
Administration. Judge Johnson, who
will soon be elected from Virginia, will
vote against annexation, and the job is
considered by leading Senators of both
parties as dead beyond recovery or resur-
rectiOn. Mr.. Sumner is rather pleased
at Grants obstinate stupidity in pressing
this unpopular measure.
An Interesting Case.
A case is now being argued before the
Supreme Court of the United States,
which excites very general interest, par
ticularly among Presbyterian people. 1t
is the case of Watson and others VS..
Avery, etc., on appeal from the United
States Circuit Court for the Kentucky
District. The property in contest is the
church property of the Walnut Street
Presbyterian Church of Louisville; but
the questions involved concern the whole
Presbyterian denomination. The Genera
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church il
the United States of America felt so much
interest in the case that they made al
appropriation to meet the expense:
of litigation and employ counsel. II
1865 the Presbyterians of Louisville put
forth document called the Declaration
and Testimony, which arraigned the Gen
eral Assembly for its deliverances during
the war in reference to doc rine, 10y atty
and freedom. In 1866 the Assembly ar