The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-02-27
washington News and Gossip.
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q WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.
In the House to-day the bill to bridge the
Mississippi at st. Louis for railroad purposes
passed ,by q vote of 100 to 80. The discussion
of the sundry appropriation bill was resumed,
but no action affecting the South is pending.
In the Senate Robertson, Of South Carolina,
introduced resolution of the South Carolina
Legislature thai the withdrawal Of the Federal
troops from South Carolina would endanger the
peace of the State Referred to the military
committe. Edwards objected to the removal
of r. T. NJ. Hunters disabilities. The discus
sion of the postofice appropriation bill was
resumed. Among the amendments reported
by the committee is one to- prohibit the trans
mission of any free mail matter. The provis-
ion to prevent the transmission of obscene
matter was adopted.
| The judiciary committe will report unfavora-
bly on the impeachment articles against Colfax
in the Credit Mobilier business.
It was determined in the cabinet, to-day, to
call an extra session of the Senate for noon on
the fourth of March, and proclamation for
that purpose will be announced tomorrow.
After due consideration of the requirements
of public business, the President. has deter
mined TO postpone his contemplated Southern
tour.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %.
There was q full attendance at cabinet
meeting Yesterday, and considerable routine
business disposed Of Among other matters, it
was decided to close all government departments
at noon to-day, in respect to the memory OF
George Washington. -.
The President has decided to give up his
contemplated Southern tour, at least for the
present. This conclusion was arrived at after
general conversation on the subject in cabi-
net meeting yesterday, the President being of
the opinion that the great amount of important
business to be transacted Immediately after the
adiournment of Congress would not justify him
in absenting' himself from Washington at the
time fixed for his trip. The determination of
the President no doubt, proves to be great
| disappointment to the mass of Southern people,
who, ever since having received the news of the
Presidents tour, have been giving vent to
desire to see him among them and learn the
condition of affairs in that section.
The execution session of the Senate, now
determined upon Immediately after the 4th OF
March, it is thought will not consume more
than week from present indications, as re-
This would still allow ten days in the event OF
the Presidents departure at the time originally
fixed; but it is believed that e-.disOrdered
condition of the government of Louisiana and
Alabama, and the dissensions prevailing among
the rival political factions in those States, has
in a measure influenced this change. of pro-
gramme, the President beliving inappropriate it
for him to visit those States under the present
| condition of affairs.
It is asserted that three Democrats and two
Republicans of the judiciary Committee favor
a report impeaching Colfax.. This constitutes
majority of the committee.
- WASHINGTON, Feb. "a.
It has been officially decided by the postofhce
department" thar c. NJ Wilder, postmaster at
Columbia. South, Carolina, cannot during his
incumbency of that Office, hold his seat as a
member of the board of aldermen of that city,
under the executive order forbidding the joint
holding of State and Federal Offices, (which
takes effect on the 4th:of March next.
W. L. Scruggs, of Georgia has been appoint.
ed resident Minister 70 The United Un.I States OF
Columbia at Bogota. ~ '''"
I had an interview with the Committee on Priv
ileges and Elections. 1t is said he urged action
to relieve him of the responsibility for Loulsl-
ana. He made, 1t is said, no suggestions, but
simply urged legislation - 4'i.' -. !l
The President sent q message TO Congress
urging legislation ON the fishery matters. .,l
SEAATE.-D. c. DeJarnette's, disabilities
have been removed Hill presented Gordon's
credentials. III 10 nifR *'ifi'iH' -
During the discussion oyer Caldwells case
and the proposition to postpone, Carpenter
said, "But the case Of Louisiana did demand
Legislation, and if not acted upon atthis ses.
sion; there was imminent danger of. a civil
war and bloodshed in that State.Y; In view;
therefore, of the very brief time left of the
session.. he thought that it was best to let this
Caldwell matter go over until after March 4th.
The case of Caldwell was postponed. The
Agricultural College bill was discussed.
HousE.-Ihe judiciary. Committee sreport.
that they have no jurisdiction ;in the case Of
Colf,x, Ames and Brooks connection with the
Credit Mobilier. because the former was mot
Vice President, nor Ames nor Brooks members
of the present Congress, when questionable
transactions occurred.