The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-05

aass ssisEa, aud aIsy. Wit IA
"a aapecified period been srsfIbrmed a.
distance frem the seat Of government
i establ by law, Sc. II have never hesf-
! tateds and shall not hesitate, to communicate
/ 70 Congress and to either branch thereof all
4 the information which the Constitution
! makes tt the duty OF the President to give,
1 orWhich my Judgment may suggest to me,
II OF request nom either House may indicate
70 me, Viii be useful in the discharge Of the
i however, to find 3 In the CONSTITUTIONS
4 OF h the United States the authority
4 given to the House OF Representatives, one
i branch OF the Congress in which Is vested
the legislative power OF the Government, to
4 require OF the Executive-an independent
branch OF the Government, coordinate with
the Senate and House OF Representatives
an account Of his discharge Of his ap-
propriate and partly executive offices,
acts, and duties, either us to when,
where, or how performed. What
| the House OF Representatives may require
/ as q right in its demand upon the Executive
Tor information is limited to what is neces-
sary for the proper discharge of its
powers OF legislation or OF impeach-
ment. The inquiry in the resolu-
ecutive acts, &C., have within the last seven
years been performed, and at what distance
from any particular spot, or for how long q
period at any one time, &c., does not neces-
,lsarily belong to the province OF legislation.
1t does not profess to be asked for that OBJ
ject. II this Information be sought through
an inquiry OF the President as to his execu-
tive acts, in view or in aid Of the power OF
impeachment vested in the House, it is
askedin derogation OF an inherent natural
right recognized in this country by a con-
stitutional guarantee which protects any
citizen-the best as well rs the humblest in
the iand-from being made witness against
himself. =
s:sIn the maintenance of the rights secured
by the Constitution to the executive branch
of the Government, / am compelled to de-
cline any specific or detailed answer to the
inquiry OF the House for information as to
any executive offices, acts, or duties, and
If any, what, have been performed at dis
lance from the seat Of Government estab-
lished by law, &C."
The President proceeds at length to set
forth his constitutional right, and under
probable circumstances his duty to exercise
his functions elsewhere than Of the seat OF
government. Accompanying the message
is memorandum OF absences OF the PreSi-
dents Of the United States from the national
capital during each OF the several admins
trations, and Of public and executive acts
performed during the terms OF such abb
Sences.
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION GRANTED.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE motion on
behalf Of the State Of South Carolina
for a preliminary Injunction against the
Secretary of War to stop the, obstruc-
ton at the cross tides Of the Savannah
river, now in process Of erection by The
engineer department Of the army, was
heard this morning by Mr.. Associate-Jus-
tee Bradley, Mr.. Prescott and Mr.. Phillips
arguing the motion on behalf OF the State,
and MIR. Solicitor General Phillips contra.
The judge, while expressly declining to ex-
press any opinion on the merits Of the case,
held that the questions raised were so grave
as to require full and thorough considera-
ton by the whole court, and that it was the
obvious interest Of all parties that the work
1 should not be continued when the question
Of the rights and interests OF the parties
concerned were unsettled. He would there
fore grant the preliminary Injunction, cX
pecting the court to take the necessary or.
ders to fix the earliest time for final hear
ing, and to take such testimony as might be
necessary.
A WASHINGTON CHEvALIER DTNDUSTRIF
ARRESTED FOR A ROBBERY PERPETRATEL
IN RICHMOND.
WASHINGTON, May A few days since
Mr.. A. B. Snow, agent for Owens d Co..
jewellers OF New York, was robbed Of
| $1,000 worth of.sample iewelry at the St.
James Hotel, Richmond. The thief wa:
this morning arrested in this city, ant
proved to be George Sheckles alias Broken.
Nose George, who, with Neddy Miller alias
Snyder, on Sunday the 9th Of June, 1875
robbed the store of Perry IL Brother, ii
this city, OF s., 200 worth of silks. Broken
Nose George escaped, but Neddy was ar
rested and subsequently released on straw
bail.
WASHINGTON RACES
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Faughabalagh wor
in the 2:42 class-race to-day; Oscar second
Lady Cheatham third. Time: $780,, 2:373
2:9st.
In the 2:20 class-race Joe Brown won
Bolivar second, Bonny Kelly third. Time
2:274, 2:254, 2:29.
WASHINGTON ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Miss Sweet, pen
sion agent at Chicago, has been called before
the Civil-Servicc Committee on the charge
of having divided her salary Win benIauiiil
Ell. Campbell, marshal Of the northern dis
trict Of Illinois.
Ex-Governor Wise concluded his argu,
ment to-day before the subcommittee on
Elections in the Plat rs. Goode case MIR
Goode speaks in his own behalf tomorrow
The Mary Merritt investigation has closed
with the eXoneration Of Secretary Bristow.
The evidence int the Emma mine investl-
CATION has closed.
Senator Morton is not seriously ILL.
In the closing of the Schenck investigation
Parke said he could bring witness to prove
that Lyon was not to be believed on oath,
and Lyon said he could bring witnesses to
prove that Parke was not to be believed on
oath. t. ..
The Attorney-G General has returned.
The impeachment trial attracted but q
slim crowd. -, .
Secretary Chandler declines to furnish
the papers regarding w. NJ. McMichim as
! Survey orr General OF Washington Terrific
ry-frst, on account of an executive order
second, he is investigating McMichim him
self. - -.
Private dispatches report that the Oregon
delegation is for Blaine.
The Judiciary Committee has appointed
NIessrs. Hutton, Ashe, and Lawrence sub
committee to Investigate Blaine.
Mr.. Cheever's testimony before the Naval