Evening Star Newspaper, May 29, 1868, Page 1

| >” ——— EVENING STAR. Whe office longer than paid for. @orning— «ne Dollar and a Half « Year. | SS ST Stat, NE. 4,750. Ty ‘The WEEKLY STAR published on Friday | * XXXI. 5 WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY. MAY 29, 1868. ———_ ——_—____— ae + PUBLISHED DAILY—SUNDAY EXCEPTED ~ aT THE STAR BUILDING, { S. W. Corner Pa. avenue and Lith street | - } oe eateries | Ne neni ay nena | ‘The STAR is served by the carriers te their ’ becribers in the City and District at Tex | e” Ours ree WEEx. rae counter, with Cuwre each ths, Three Dollars; | The Act Providing for | Friecta Dar AKTMENT OF STATE, W asutnaton, a4 = — Information has been received at this De- ‘Ttiment from Mr Geerce P. Brogdon, the Véce Uonsul of the United States at Guayaquil Eenaor, of the death, on the — of May, ine7, at Gualaceo, Guayaquil, of John Edwards. ‘The legal representatives of the deceased can ‘obtain further informa ion by making applica- on to this Department THE EVENING STAR Washington News and Gossip. Tue SENATE AND THE WAR DEPARTMENT }IFFICULTY —The debate in the executive ses- sion of the Senate yesterday was principally confined to the phraseology of the President's message, in which he says that General Scho- field bas been nominated as Secretary of hates “in the place of E. M Stanton, removed.” It Jremwent from Mr. NA. MeDoeald, the Vee | SPIRES Aedrew: Stewart BS: Simpson will bh racollecied that this Shentaeton Was ‘ ousal of the United States at Banehok Stere, | meer Chen; bekering Chant Remsen ie sent to the Senate soon after the commencement of the death, on the 2at of February inst, ai | sisnDy B. Bton. b B: Sher of the trial of the President om the articles of Bangkok, of Mr. J. C. Campbell, az American | : impeachment. The difficulty with the majority <iizen, temporarily residing at that place. in the Senate is, that they declared that the President had no power to remove Mr. Stanton and designate Adjatant General Thomas to perform the duties of the office ad interim, and Patrick; Rice Simon; Rupp Baynond Master Willie C, Albert; Ai DEPARTMENT OF STaTR, Wasuivowex, May 26, Ine } hen DerartMest oF State, Wasernctox, May 2, 186% Teformation has been received at this De- | yertment from Mr. F. ih JG; Stow Hon J fers Joseph, Smith Jar A, Serle; . Sauliner, the Ceasul ¥ —; Sprigg | therefore to yote for the confirmation with the Of the United Staves at Vera Cruz, of the death, ; Sgmjin Thor Janguage of the nomination would be to stultify Be y, themselves and admit that the President does possess the power. The consideration of the nomination will be resumed to-day. Senators say that there is nodoubt that it will ultimately be confirmed, with perhaps an explanatory ap- pendage, gn the JOth of April last, at Vera Craz, f Geo. W. Brown, of Puladelphin, WS: Btewart Waiter. Ww. Wits B; Smith Wm A,2: Scheid : ; Thompson DM; Thomes E mpeon .torbutt ames B. 2: Tracy HR; Taylor M: 8. Thompson Capt SE; Taylor(M BST: jon Botkeles Mr, Vaaghn OD: Van Kirk J Ht) in > Va m; Vaughan Vernon He Van Horn & Ver Whitcomb Charies E: an Kd; Wip- LIST OF LETTERS 3 Remaining ta Washington City Pest Office, Friday, May 29, 1565, ‘hit BT To obtain any of thoes letters the applicant | TD whit Ee. wi 4 SPL SG Oe * Acvertiond Lectors," giving the date | Wendey Re wotkerill Ger Dn ete anes Wake prem 4 ~ thington HF: Wiggins J M; Williams Jacob, col; ST If not called for within one mouth they will be 5 ‘Bo; Wilson’. Wi jas. SAEs to the Bead Lettor Ofice, ite ? Wands BW Tue Cavcrs of Republican members ot the House—postponed last night on aceount of the late session on the Woolley case—will, when held, probably decide upon the question of the taxon whisky. The belief is entertained that it will be reducted to twenty-five cents per gallon, though © compromise may be had at fifty cents. Many Republicans who have hitherto opposed any reduction, now tayor it, saying that the recent investigation shows that the “Whisky Ring” is too strong for the Goy- ernment, and must be got mdof in the only possible way. = THE SENATE SECRETARYSHIP.—Among the candidates for the position of Secretary of the Senate is Judge D. N. Cooley, late Commis- sioner of Indian Affairs. The contest seems to lay between him and Ex-Senator Creswell, with the chances in favor of the latter. @A statement has been made that Mr. Forney has been disposed to withdraw his resigna- tion, but our information is that he imsisted Upon its acceptance, and that it was by the re- quest of Mr. F. that Mr. Sumner moved that the resignation be accepted. it Walter W: Wheat ‘Wilson Wm; Wheeler Wm, col: White Weech W T L. 2. am 1 poss Sy LADIES’ LIST. ndersor Eliza, Ac. = ade mbrose Moe: Asmond Maria Mre, Adame Nel! Anderson Nettie; Adlale Misceiaxrors. ette Mrs: Ballard Byron Mrs: | J Barks David Mrs: Baylies Bilen M Sra, Bell KM ceintheexes. re tt M Bi Li of Franklin ~ Pioneer kentinel; ;, Brosman urleigh Kliz Mrs, . . ackburn Henry Mre. Josephine: Brown 8. J. BOWEN, P.M. iy. gol. Baoks Martha, Helle Mary Es Dols is enian Sose Ae | TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. : Dispatche: om An! ‘Davis Ca role —_—— ‘arolive B; De Forrest = Dicksou dizsie Mrs. Davis MC bre. | FROM EUROPE TO-DAY, BY CABLE. Polly Mra, Daley Rachel Ann. BERLIK, May 29.—The (government of North ; Bvams Btta: Eaten Fannie; | Germany has abolished imprisonment for debi. Ellis Lines, Everett Mrs; Emer: | Loxpox, May 2.—Dispatches from Berlin repeat the rumors of a Polish insurrection on rriet Mire: Djemine daa We ithe Pe ueles: Folk | the Galician frontier. At Vienna, however, lier Sarah; Fletcher Win H Mrs ‘“* | the story is discredited in well-informed cir- Gideon Ciara; Graystone Elizabeth; Garner | cles. raham Mrs, Grey M R Mrs; Goldeclimidt Loxpow, May 29.—Ferenoon—Consols firm. u ; Eries #7}. Ulinots Centrai k Jennie Mr AN ALLEY-GaTIoN —A New York correspon- 2 . dent of the Springfield Republican tells a story Se ee Te we (which we don’t believe) about an ex-member Mirando eg, Mise: Hen Panis, May 2%.—The Bank of France has | (Wich we don believe) about an ex-member Ho mee Maria Mrs. Hore Mree Hort Neouy ie: | increased its specie twenty ‘millions five hun. | Of Congress frot P assa. Mrs; Heard Rose; Haart dred thousand france. Virgins Ls reer | ““LIvERPOOL, May 29—F orenoon—Cotton firm: Pea) eee Eilzs Mra: Jef | sales of the day, 9,00 bales: sales of the week, re; Judd Juliette Mrs, Joh: » eckson Mary. Juhsson Mré: Jorden | 2200) bales, of which 6.000 bales were for e chusetts, to the effect that he left the Capitol at Washington just before 12 m. on the 3d of B: Sere Harr! J —Job March, when the Thirty-ninth Congress passed ‘a into history and the Fortieth Congress came port, and 4,00 for speculation. Stock on hand, 4 May 5 Mrs; tocksoe Se ohpsou Salons Key | 620,00 bales. Otber markets unchanged. Into existence. without seeing the ceremonies . Loxvox, May 29—Afternoon.—Consols % \a | of the occasion, in order to save the six cents ie HLetche ‘akes: Larey Hanora, Lockwood | 63 for money. U.S 5-20's 77hasd,. Bo fiat we baw Stee le src go Selie: Lawrence Kate: Lacy Lissie Cchee ma | phtvzR" oot, May 29.— Cotton firm aiid eteady. | Se -dend nead,” alter chat hows he could wet The stock of American cotion amounts to bie Mires Lyle seca gpstene Mars; Lambert | 93.000 bales: stock afloat, SIZ. 400 bales, of which Be iis ood in 9.000 bales are American. The shipments trom i bare: Meteor Biinabete eee Bair | Geenhey to the Son te apenas reyort, or Ly Manning Mary M. Marke | amount to 5,0 bales. Breadstuffs dull and i tilda; Marks Mary Mre, Martin Mary E, Mid declining. = ae eR ad oes to Pe pee Ta; Moran Michel Mrs; Mave ; May RA Mrs: Marsson Sallie Mrs. Miller Sere AFFAIRS IN GEORGIA rs. B Mrs, MeLoid Jennie, McConnell | re olling Hellen: Ne = TA, Ga.. May 20.—Six citizens of Ham- ‘Mrs Hemet 18>) Lave, scat Canale, wasn een Yesterday me Annie Vi Owen A; | for refusing to allow, the freedmen to hold a i a aes | political meeting in ‘pion church in that ee Penne Bree Bere nize’ Mrs: Page | Lown. ‘They are to be tried before e military 5 ; | commission at Aiken to-day, by order of Gen. | Canby. Bice L: | "Mayor Watkius, of Columbus, and all the Resuemere M | Aldermen. have been removed from office by ory Dr Ricks Marthe Hie: | Gen. Meade, and Captain Mills, of the United ton Mary H hire: Herve Nathan Mts; Bieta Fer | Stites army, has been appointed Mayor. sie; Bniter Virginia M : —__________. linen Belle Chas Mre: Spencer | DESTRUCTIVE FIRES. (epee y i) | CENCINWATI, May 29.—The slaughter house OrriciaL Notiricarion To GRANT AND CoLrax.—The officers of the Chicago Conven- tion will wait on General Grant and Speaker Colfax this evening, at the residence of General Grant, on I street, where Mr. Coltax will unite with the General in receiving them. General Grant's letter of acceptance will be read to the committee in answer to their address, Allow! Freed- Mayor and Aldermen of ReEMoveD.—Mr. D. M. Kelsey, of the First Auditor's office, snd a exndidate on the Radi- cal ticket in the Second Ward, was this mora- ing removed from office by Assistant Secretary Cooper, as it is stated, for language used in a recent meeting of the Second Ward Ciub, charging treachery at the White House. Tne Wak DerantMenT.—Affairs at the Wi Department remain as usual, the Secretary's office still being locked, and the key m pozses- sion of General Townsend, General Thomas baving made no demand for the same. ; Stoel L q att of H. Witte, on Wade street, took fire this fer Mre: Shea Mai 4 Mary morning, and was almost entirely destroyed, together with a large quantity of pork and ice | The loss is estimated at $*\0); insured. The establishment contained over two hundred live hogs and seven horses, which were saved. The property was to have been sold at auction to- p Edwd Mrs: Thomas Thomes | day. @ origin of the fire is unknown. Bon Mra: Yaslor Mary HMrs:Tewley Mary; Trot. | “Sr. Lovie May 25 Grane Bone paper oe 2 RI rad Whiteley | Warehouse was burned last night, and the stock Andrew Mrs. Witte Aun Mre, Wright © ¥ Mec, | totally destroyed. Insured for $51,000. Jer Emma J, Williams Ellen Mra. W cy Flora: Ee Mre; Walton Kath 7 : fssom Ries wees Tan wee Conta SE OG ARES HEY EE, ‘Walker Mies. Watkins Macy Moe. feacy New York, May 27.—The Herald's special ;Mbithier NE Miss: Weil Rachel, Worthington | telegrams to the 26th inst.. state that « con- Kk Mise; Wilkins 8 H Mrs; WrightSarab & firs; | scription of five hundred men by Saluave bas ‘Waters W G Mrs. been ordered. Delaine, bis Minister, bad be ,¥—Young Alice C; Young Miss; Young Nore | come frightened. ‘Tht foreign. consuls still ate: hold out against the demands of Sainave for the ene eaten SR AS EF: | nttton ai sha vetigues in at eee Salnaye’s adherents had Tecaptured the for- tress om the south side of Port au Prince which was recently taken by the rebels. The aphabitante living in the country adjoining are fleeing in every direction MISSOU DEMOCRATIC nar hiey 5 The Del ites SM: Angbintwugh Wan a OWING tothe late session of the House last evening, the Republican caucus to consider the subjects of the internal revenue tax bill and the Adjournment of Congress was not held. NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE To- Day.—Henry Stanbery to be attorney General ofthe United States, to fill a vacancy caused by resignation. Thaddeus P. Mott, of New York, to be Min- ister Resident of the United States to Costa Rica, in the place of Albert Gallatin Lawrence, Tecalled. H. G. Worthington, of Nevada, to be Minister Resident of the United States to the Argentine ablic. ar Admiral John A. Dahlgren to be Chief of the Bureau of Ordnanee, vice Capt. Henry A. Wise, resigned. Commodore Thomas Turner to be a Rear Ad- mira) in the Navy, on the active list, from the 27th of May, 186=. Captain Alexander M. Pennock, tobeaCom- modore in the Navy, on theactive list, from the 6th of May, 186s. ohn L. Worden to be a Commo- dore in the , on the active list, from the 27th of May, 1s6=. Tue NATIONAL CURRENCY—AN IMPORTANT MeasvRE—The amendments to the bill re- ferred to the Senate Committee of Finance, March 16th, supplementary to the National Currency act of June 3, 1563, reported from the committee by Mr. Sherman to-day, pro- vide that the maximum limit of national cir- culation fixed by said act shall be increased twenty millions, (which amount is to be issued only wo banking associations organized in States or Territories having a less circulation than five dollars for each inhabitant, and so as to equalize the circulation in such States aud Territories in proportion tp a= lution): that banks in liquidation m be required to take mp, their bonds within ninety days after the date of notice td go into lig uidation; in default of which they are to be sold at auction in New York meet epee = plied to —— of their outstanding circula- tion; also, that any association which has here- tofore gone into liquidation under the pro- visions of the section now amended shall take up its bonds within thirty days from the pas sage of this bill, unless jt» liquidation be for Purpose ef consolidation with another bank. CONFIRMATIONS AND REsECTIONS.—The Senate in executive session yesterday made the followmg confirmations :—A. Huggan, to be U.S. Attorney for Utah; Homer G. Plantz, U. 8. Attorney tor Southern District of Flerida; ‘W.W. Thatcher, Assessor Internal Revenue, Sth district of Tennessee; A. K. Osborne, Uol- le mternal Revenue, 5th district of Wis- contin: Franklin Haven, Jr., Assistant Treas- urer, Boston, Mass. The following were rejected -—Thomas Sim, to be U. S. Marshal, South Carolina; Joel B. McCamant, Assessor Internal Revenue, 1th district ‘ivania; Jas. B. Hubble, Collec- tor Internal Hevenue, Montana; Solomon P. McCurdy, Justice Supreme Court Utah; First Lieut. Frank Barr, revenve service, to be Cap- tain in same. Arguy ORDERe.—First Lieutenant S. C, Plummer, 26th U.S. Infantry, has been ordered to report to the Chief Signal officer of the army for assignment to duty. Brevet Col. Ji R. Smit! m, has been granted a leave of absence for thirty days. POLITICAL —The Cincinnati Gazette rans up the Union Republican flag to the masthead ‘with the names of the Chicago nominees em- look A—Abrams B; Arneid B H; Andrews Christo Anderson C A. Ale: rc ams Ca- here EU; A ¥ : Ainsw: INVENTION Faver of Pendicton. St. Lovis, May 29—The Democratic Con- vention assembled here yesterday, and perma- nently organized by the election of Judge Wm. Hall, President. The delegates to the National Convertion were not instructed. A majority of them are known to favor Pendiet on. A large Democratic meeting is being held at the Uonrt-House. —$<—______. THE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION IN BOSTON tan fad M; Adame Bathaniel: § Andenon 6B, A H. Breman Trows LA: Bates Noses Jf, Brow ay Bors “3 Natt fs Brows BB: Ber: Bostom, May 29,—The various offices in the pPatinn ‘aeess Col Retene Bek ear: | Siase Hove Onty Hall eal Oetea een Samuel’ Bailey WH. Babcock Wm J; Bowie | be closed to-morrow at noon, in order to allow Baum Wm . @ general participation in the patriotic duty of thas, Carney Chas G Got, abrenes: Sexten 4 5. | Strewing flowers on the soldiers’ graves. Ex- rot; street G W Coliara Geo W; Coesady H. fensive Preparations for that purpose have y. Clotin J C; Clayton Jno: Gund in J been effected. Coaklin Jno; Coleman Jno; Curtin ‘3; Clari GRAND paves on ef GooD TEMP- ABS. oy JB. ont. ol I Patrick Cook, asec las Cabell Sami J; Ch Rickwoxmp, Ixpiawa, May 20th._The Tclagectt Vache” * ™ | Seal adeceseeas. eerenions Cospeeen Ret aC bi Be Owsie Alvin Domau A 8: Davie A E; Dun. | countevanced and the deleguies salted. "Ei c i ea Dey Dr Dodge Capt “ next meeting will be held at Oswego. A "Dic nsom Frank; Davie Diemore Jas K.'Downs Lawrence W: Devas Darnesi Philip. Donoh ‘yMan Btevernage!. Den: Wm, Dade ——_<_______. Te ASSEM- ALBANY, N. Y., May 29.—The Presbyterian General Assembly, Old School, reassembled this morning. It was determined by ar em- phatic majority that the yote upon the ques- | tion of reunion shall be taken at half-past eight | o'clock this evening. SEIZURE OF A TOBACCO FACTORY. St. Louis, May 20.—The tobacco factory of C. N. Colt & Co. was seized to-day by the rev- enue officers for the nou-payment of the tax, and a large quantity of tobacco was taken pos- session of by the officers. A ‘hold G “ ‘Glibert @ ‘Geos ‘Gleason Jobs F, Gordo Gorrie Jno k; Golden Lu- Peter; Gol be: a CHE b . Bacon) wa on ¥ BROWN, THE CHILD MURDERER is Kew 29. Richd, is ” in ie ‘a ert Lym] ex-Gov. Levi Lincoln died at bis residence in ; Jones Edwin + Johnston | ear: Es ‘gain fon du Tue Micuican Democratic State Con- Ss Chas | VENTION.—This Convention, in session at De- cents | troit, yesterday waawe the following dele- to the National Convention: Rob- 7 8 i GRANT NOTIFIED NATION BY THE so: DIERS AND SAILO! LOCAL NEWS. The Menici, APPOINTMENT OF CLERKS OF ELECTION NEW COMMISBIONERS QUALIFIED. The following Clerks to the Commissioners of Election have been appointed, aud taken the oath of allegiance,as prescribed: W. W. Lewis, and George W. Lanphere. the Senate woula go on the Arkansas bill would fier it the bill for the admis— which were now be triken up, and ai sion of the six other States ready to come in. The reconstraction was of tar greater importance than an: fore Congress. It was due to of those States to relieve them from the rel dominations and the rebel officials who now hold sway over them. Mr. Morton thought the District of Cotumbia had had its share and could wait until reco; struction was disposed of. Mr. Buckalew ‘The committee of the National Soldiers and Sailors’ Convention, recently held in Cnicago, appointed to notify General Grant of his nom- ination for the Presidency by that Convention, waited upon General Grant this afternoon at one o'clock, at his headquarters on 17th street, for the purpose of discharging the daty as. signed to them. The committee was composed of the following-named gentlemen :—Col. H C. Alleman, (chairmai Gen. Jonn A. Logan, Gen. Alfred Pleasanton, Gen. Jos. B. Hawley, Gen. E. W. Rice, Col W. B. Stokes, Capt. A. Grant, and W. A. Short. Gen. D. E. Sickles, Gen. John R. Har tranft, and Gen. L. Fairchild, members of the committee, were unable to be present. The committee was received by General Grant and baving been introduced, Col. the chairman, spoke as follows : General: The soldier and sailor citizens who assisted in disarming treason, by their repre- sentativesin National Convent made a proclamation of political principles, and adeciaration of Presidential preference. ‘We are a committer delegated 1 present you an authenticated copy first precinct Firsi F. Bronaugh and Charles A. Fivet- Wood, third precinct fiith precinct First Ward; John W. Cu fourth precinct Second Ward.W recinct Fourth W sired with unanimous con- sent to submit a resolution calling on the Gen- supplementary report relative to affairs in Arkansas. He understood that this.document wasin the War Depart- ment, and that it was very importan' cessary that the Senate should have it. Mr. Trumbull would like to know what this paper was. They had now before them the constitution of Arkansas and the record of the votes, and what more did great question of reconstruction before them for three ) Gen. W. M. Gregg cinet Fourth fifth precinct third preemet etal of tbe Army for George H. Maynard, Ward, Damel Callagh: Fifth Ward; James R recinet Sixth W V.H.Wright, third prec Ward, T. E. Jacobs, fifth precinct Six Williams and Lewis ©. Mili The followin, have qualitied: . G. Calvert, Piret Ward, titth precinct, James Ennis, Second Ward, ‘fitch precinct; George H. Boston, Third Ward, fourth recinct; G. W. Hatton, in liew of E. Lewis, ‘ard, third precinct; F. D Stuart,First H. Barron years, and should be set. tled. The Senator from Kentucky (Mr. M. Creery) bad yesterday deplored the evil effects of mili now let the Senator from Kentucky and all other Senators unite and relieve these States from military rule. They had complied with all the conditions im) ry there was no excuse for Congress in delayin, to fulfil ite own conditions. He truly ho that this bill would not be put over at the sug- gestion of the Senator for some paper that he Anted, Without tue Senator stated specifically what be did want. Mr. Buckalew eaid it was of course impos- sible for him to state precisely the nature of the paper. The report of General Gillem did not state that the Constitution had been adopted, but merely submitted all the papers which he had received to that date. Atter further debate, the question was taken on the motion of Mr. Harlan, to Arkansas bill, and proceed wi Solumbia business: which was The Chair then laid before the Senate an imvi- tation from the Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, extending an invitation to the Senate to visit Mount Vernon on in a two hours’ s; mn assembled, Sever - Wilkinson, Sew }s fourth precinct. of their platform of ‘The pinciples enunciated are can- did, precise. and expressive, quivocal in their desiguated choice, emphatic tone. and decided in ther character. They breathe the pure spirit of loyalty,of liver- ty, and of equality before the law. . form to the preachings of the fathers of Republic, and never lose sight of the God-like truth “That all men are created equal.’ They recognize no poliucal distinction between the naturalized and the native born and demand Govermental protection to ali citizens of the country, whether at home or abroad. They admit no discrimination in legal Tights of race or caste, aud make loyalty, only, the debt of political privileges. They are tir in their denunciations of apostacy, im thunder tones against the rec Yirlded to temptation. The leading resolution mes you as the only and unanimous choice of the survivors of the war, for the Chiet Mag- istracy of the nation. The tree-will offering of a Presidential nomi- nation, which promises certainly of success, is the highest compliment which can be paid to an American citizen. That distinguished com- pliment has been tendered you in its most un- Selfish, most acceptable and mo=t exalted form. The act was voluntary, the choice of uuprece- — springing affectionately your tellow-comrades, anit seconded by the grittitude of the loyal millions General Confer A M.E. Zion They are une- we Fighteenth Day.—After the usual religious ex- eTcises, under the direction of Bishop Clinton, presiding, Mr. George F. Neidham, of this city: was introduced to the Conference, and deliv- ered a brief address iv advocacy of colored education throngh the agency of the Church. The subject in regard to the resignation of Bishop Brooks was taken up asd, without coming to any conclusion, was laid on the ta- ble; as was, also, the matter con; delegates to the annual Conference The delegate from the M. E. General Con- ference having arrived, was received and made rt, Which was Tead and gave great sat- istaction on the subject of union between the two denominations. The report was, on mo- tion, received and adopted. A resolution of thanks was tendered Bishop Jones forthe able mannerin which he had Tepresented the A. M. the General Conference of the M. E. Church, at Chicago, IN. After the passage of votes ot thanks to the colored citizens ot Washington for the hospital- ity shown the members of the Conference, dur- ing their protracted sojourn here; also, to the Zion Church for the House oF REPRESENTATIVES. (O.,) rising to a question of privi preamble and resolution reciting that it has al- ways been the practice of all political bodirs, ‘when the personal liberty of the citizen was in- volved by the repert of a committee, that both political parties should be represented on that committee; that it would be unjust te deprive an American citizen of his libert partisan committee; and, in order to relieve the House of the charge of taking such parti- sun action: therefore, Kesolved, That the Speaker be instructed to add two members of the opposition party of this House to the committee charged with the investigation of the case of Chas. W. Woolley. The Speaker ruled that this would be ordi- & question of privilege, but it could not entertained, as a similar resolution, of- fered day betore yesterday by Mr. Boyer,(Pa.,) had been rejected by the Mr. Morgan modified bis resolution to make it three members. The Speaker raled that the resolution as modified was a question of pri Mich.) raised th: pTrsent consideration of the resolution Mr. Morgan asked if a question of privilege could not be considered at any time. The Speaker had tae rule read, showing that member had a right to raise the question of consideration, Mr. Morgan.—I can well understand wh the majority does not consider this resolut A nuinber of Republicans here indicated a Purpose to vote for the resolution, and Mr. In- gercoll, Mr. Poland, Mr. Lawrence, (Pa.,) and others asked Mr. order that the preamble might be stricken out. ‘Dr. Morgan agreed to this, and struck out the preamble, and the House then refused to consider the resolution by a yote of 53 yeas to The House proceeded to the consideration of the resolution offered yesterday from Roard of Managers, to put C. W. Woolley in close confinement in the guard room, to be fit- ted up im the basement of the Capitol Mr. Bingham said it was a matter of regret to himself, and it must be a matter of regret to all members of the House, that the witnesses had £0 acted as to impose upon the House the neees- sity of resorting to imprisonment to compel an By the testimony of Thurlow Weed and other witnesses before the committee that on the 4th or 5th day of May, Woolley and Sheridan Shook were in Weed’s room in New York. to arrange how to raise money for the votes im the . Zion Conference in lege, offered a Trustees of the A. M. use of their church in which to hold sessions, and to other parties and institutions, the Con: ference adjourned sine di dented unaninit from the hearts o; brought the returned soldiers stone Commonwealth into State Conveution, when the Speaker introduced a Proposing you as the Soldiors’ choice for the highest post in the gift of the people. That res- olution was received with the most rapturous enthusiasm, and its sentiment was speedily and gratetully echoed from ocean to ocean, and from the chain of laxes in the North to the great Gulfin the South. The feeling was sincere: the enthusiasm unbounded: culminating in tae ex- pressed gratitude, the expressed love, and the expressed confidence of your companions in anmns for their beloved commander. comrades honor you because th because you have been true to the Go which fostered you; true to the rights of hu- true to the interests of loyalt; ciples of justice and equality, to your honor as a soldier. country during the rebellion what Washington was to the patriots of the Revolution, «First in and first in the’ hearts of of the Key. —— SUSPICION OF MCRDER—Coroner's Inyucst.— Wednesday night, an old German lady named Mary Arnold, died at the reaidence of ber son- Jaw, Charles Hohman, N | the elective franchise im the District of Colw pert, at 6 7th street, between L and trom which place she was removed on Wed- nesday morning, and there having been a dis- turbance at Mr. Rupert's house that morning, and there being bruises upon the deseased there was some suspicion concerning her Justice Marper empannelled a jur; o'clock to-day, and inquest upon the body: exmined and testified that he lived next door to Mr. Rupert on 7th street; day before yester- yelock be beard a disturbance xt Mr. Rupert's house, after awhile he saw Mr. Rupert come ont of the house bleeding, be said his mothersfn-law had tried to whip him. Mr. Rupert went mto the house again, and after- wards saw thew take the old Indy from the house in a buggy; he beard Mr. Ruj great deal of noje when the distu: lace, butdid not hear the voice of a female. je did not see any marks upon she walked to the revious disturbances at Mr. Rupert's Mr. Rupert was inebriated: the deceased died yesterday morning; the deceased lett Mr. Rupert's house bet o’clock, she rode in the buggy alone. George Schultz testified to the same facts as the preceding witness, and said they had « talk about the cuton Mr. Rupert's tace: he said he did not know how it came there, but supposed his wife had hit him. The deceased moved trom Mr. Rupert's house in a hurry, and was helped into the buggy by her daughter: be did not see the de York avenne; he did not hear any words pass between Mr. Rupert and his mother-in-law, but between him and his wife; there is nothing the matter with the tumily when Mr. Rupert is Dr. A. J. Borland testified that he was sum- moned to see the deceased on Wednesday, and found her to be in a paralyzed state; found two bruisesen her face, and the ear. He examined the wounds: found them slight, but came to the conclusion that the de- from paralysis, to which she ee. question of the “gerne on Emanuel S. Just was 0 You were to your war, first in peac your countrymen.” The Republican Convention, in the fullness ofits love for the soldier, with one voice and one heart, declared for you, “Well done geod and faithful servant, thou bast been mindfal over a few things, we will make thee ruler over many.” They rewarded merit with their highest honor: they paid their happiest compli- ment to the defenders of the Government by accepung our choice for the Presideacy, and making our nomination ther unanimous rati- Our council of war has ended, and You will find tne | on thy Morgan to m the deceased; | Said list as regards the rn | persons, a1 you are our chosen chiet. volunteer army in good fighting trim; the ranks filled to their maximum; the commands well officered, and the supplies both ample and ex- erllent. ‘The troops are in the highest state of line. There was some defection; but it i been remedied by the promptness and) gMiciency of a -druw-head court-martial.” Tung bitter anguish from every ving sighs of ardent hope, and breathing silent but fervent prayers to the throne of Almighty God, that we should “never look upon its like again.” We are m ever—more courageous and more determined. We have taken our position: we have posted our pickets; we have formed rotected our flanks, and by millions of militia. at their head. At your commard “forward,” we will “move ou the enemy's works.” Here is our £0 imto 2% New purchase of 5 impeachment. a fact—a fact pany iP rte been challenged, There is another fact that Woolley started out mm Washington here and raised 820,00 for the urpose of using it to influence the votes of nators, and he declines to tell the committee to what use he put that money. He says he gave $16,000 to a certain party to be con- our lines: we have are ably suppo with Schuyler Colfax ceased was dyin, ‘Was subject. W! Extens lidications ef Electors and On ders. ‘The foliowme 48 the act for the extention of barter, which has now become a law without the Presideat 4 sguatare A iit toextend the Charter of Washington Ay. Miso, to Fegulate the selection of offtorrs, aud tor other pur; featenected, &e, That an act entitled sa Sct to continue, alwr, and amend the Charter of the cxty of Wastington,” approved May 1, Mt, and the several amendments thereof now {8 toree, are hereby continued in force for the of one year from the date therwot, of until | Covgrees shail Ly ta determine other wi 2 Andbest. wrenacted. That i shalt be the duty of tk: mayor of the city of Wash ington, District ©. Columbia, the Board of Al- dermen, and the Board of Commoa Council theTrot, to assemble in jount conven¥on at the City Hall in said city on the firet Tuesday of July, Is6e and proceed to select by ballot all officers whose xppoiutmens, nation of the OF act of ordinar c= of anid hereafter be suthoriaed therehy, who sha! hold their offices, respectiy and until asucorssor » app. eame day of the month in each year therentuer the joint convention shall proceed to a new se lechon Proved, T ot elective by the of the city, or change the duties connectyd therewith,er the compensation thereef, as they may deem prop- *T oF necessary for the mterests of said cy: And provid further, That no person sbalt Treated ae uicompeient to bold any of saad of- tices, or be disqualified therefor, who is ® qual- fied elector in said District See. 3. Amd be it further enacted, That & the meetings of the Mayor of the city of Wash- ington and of the Boards of Aldermes and Common Council for the purposes mentioned in the first sectson of this act, the or the President of either of said boards shal and the secretaries of said boards shail act as tellers, and keep a record of the . and the Mayor, or any me: of eitber of said boards may nominate one or more for the offices fequired to be filled and the baving the Lighest number Of votes shall be pabic ly declared selected. and a certificate of ts election shall within five days be made oat and signed by the presiding #fflcer and secre- taries, and be tramsmitied to the person select ed, who sball within ten days thereafter enter on the discharge of the duties of bis oMfice, which sball be immediately vacated by any person then holding the same. Sec. 4. And be at further enacted, That all questions arising in the joimt convention au- thorized by this act shall be determined by Majority Of the votes of the members thereot Present at any of its meetings, and it shall have power toadjourn from time to time until ali | the duties imposed upon it shall be completed, and to tequire of the persons selected tor any office such security as way be deemed neces- sary. And in theevent ef any vacancy from disability, death, or resygnation, it shall be the duty of the Mayor to calla meeting of the jornt convention to select & successor for the unex - pired term of service. Dec. 5. dnd be at further enacted, That when the Mayor, Board of Aldermen aud Common Council shall be assembled in joint conventio: &s provided for in this various moneys of the city of Washington shail be deposited, and they shall make such regu- Jauons in relation to the mode in which such funds shall be kept and paid out as shall be deemed advisable to the interests of the city; And within five days after such demgaation a certificate of the bank selected shall be made out and placed in the bands of the president or cashier thereof, and thereafter it shall not be lawtul to retain or deposit the funds of the city, or any part thereef in any other bank or place unless by order of the board. Sec. 6. And le it further enacted, That the first section of the act entitied “An act to regal bis,” passed January 5, INST, be and the same as hereby amended so as to require electors in the city of Wasbington to reside in the ward or election precinct ip which they shall offer w Vote fifteen duys prior to the day of any elec ton, instead of three months: Provided. Ti suid set ot be constraed as con: Ting the franchise in said city on sop commissioned officers, soldiers, sailors, Fines im the regular service ‘of the States stationed or on duty in said city, exce: such as may have become actual residen With their families im said city for ome year revieus to any election bat no person. clai citien shail be re shall tbr name of any st Of voters, Without the production ot turalization papers or duly certified | copies thereof, or satistactory proof of th? loss of the ssme>and for the yor toed of correcting joresaid classes of Ball other reepects, the judges of ciection shall meet in some proper place io Fis sity between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m. d7 o'clock p.m., on three days instead of two days, as now required: Promided, further, ‘That all the original lists of voters boil bef-re and sfter their correction shall remain in the custody of the member of the board of judges first-named in their appointment by the Sa- preme Court of the District of Columbia; and, im the event of bis removal or resignation, in eid judges: Provide. ‘urtvr, That no property qualifications l be required ler spy of the officers of said city, amd that three days prior to any election Sppotnt two clerks to mevist in repeeattonat a point two clerks to assist in Skmes of vovers in their Tespechiye eleton precincts, and in making returns of the elec- tions, Who shall be sworn before the clerk of the Supreme Court of said District traty and faithfully to perform their duties, and for any misconduct in office be subject to the same lan of battle, e will “fight it nd send the en- be saw her she was insen- sible to what was going on about her; death was fast doing its work; he was Mr Ruppert’s son; the marks ceased might have been produced or & fall; be was told that on Tuesday night she fell eut ‘of bed, and was found iyi floor in the morning. which fall bruises; be bad been attending the deceased for some time: she had been suffering from de- Tangement of the a and liver, aed was id that she died fi Francis Rupert was sworn, and testified that morning he was in his father's er was intoxicated; he did not see the difficulty between the deceased and his ther: he drove the deceased in a buggy from bis tather’s house to 20 New York avenue; she buggy by his mother: he call Teresa (his mother) when he was in the store on Wednesda: Tan up stairs, and met father coming dewn; YVeyed to New York, and be cannot or will not state what he did with the other $4,000. He says he gave the 96,000 to Shook sate-keeping, Again he claims that his telegraph message Was a communication between lawyer and Tivileged. Now, who denies that it was be. (presenting the resolations.} out on this line all summer,” emy “whirling down the ¥. in front, storm ‘their breast- ik their stroug- summoned by cbarge them works, pierce their centr and take them inthe rear, where we will have repeated the familiar summons from our Chmmander-in-Chief, “1 demand an uncondi- Our victorious General shall then mount the pinnacle of Fame, twice ‘Washington, twice honored by our ‘e have the honor, sir, to submit the pian of battle. General Grant replied as follow: Gentlemen of the Committee of Soldiers and ; 1 will say that it was never a desire of mine to be a candidate for any political office. It is a source of gratification to me to feel that I have the support of those who sustained me through the great rebellion which we have passed. If I did not feel { had the support of those, I would never have consented to*be a candidate, It was nota matter of choice with me, but I hope, as I have accepted, that I will have your sid and support, from now until November, as I had it during the rebellion. The General then conversed pleasantly with the members of the Committee; after which they withdrew. At half-past two o'clock the Committee visi- ted Speaker Colfax at his residence, opposite Lafayette Square. RESIGNATION AccerTE: of Edwin J. Stanton, clerk in the War De- partment, has been accepted by the Uhief Clerk, and he has retired from the Department. FORTIETH CONGRESS. This Afternoon’s Proceedings Fripay, May 28. Wilson ited memorial removal of the Capital of that State from Mil- as now contemplated in the new constitution. Referred to on Judiciary. clerk, aud therefore ‘was that client! Shoo! Besides, how did Wooliey know that the trial ‘Was to result in the acquittal of the Presideat t Four hours before the verdict was rendered he telegraphed to parties in New York that the ist Episcopal Church job was deaa, and prachment bad been killed and sent . How did he know that to be the result of the trial 7 mean by telegra ceded that Woolley York and in Washi ave that mone: 18 client repu tional surrender.” on Wednesda: ‘Agail ing that the “five” and The committee has shown nj yas raising money in New | bis 4 nelped in the to his client, heard the deceased tes him, and now we de- mand of the House to exercise its undoubt- ed right and power, and imprison this wit- ness, and prevent communication with any to answer the ques- As to the pow- ler he contended ut to bim by the Honee to pass this ord that it hadan undoubted righ: under the Con- sted authorities to show that House on the subject was ab- ressed the House, stitution, and it be never knew him to strike gotoutof the buggy on New tobi gen oy she walked to the house with the York avenue, assistance of her mother. ceased years and 4 months old. He did not know where bis father was: he left home this morn- ing about 7 o'clock. After farther pe serans 01 object was to create a dungeon in this Capitol; and also that the par- Was lo get rid of Mise Minnie Ream, who studio in the rooms which it was Toposed to take for this bastile. rv All this was done be- —The resignation ig that Mr. Butler was in his ive and insulting. remarks and examination very Mr. Buuler objected to the and Mr. Brooks was n R Mr. Eldridge (Wis.) denied that Mr. Wooliey in contempt of the House, for a refusal to ansWer an improper ‘witness in contempt of the Hi couree was for the Commi Tae River Frorr, -—The schooner Cherub, from Philadelphia on the 27th for this wharf with a cargo of coal for Clark & Given. SENATE.—Mr, louse. The proper report tutional Con: it the ick of cal 7 g! penalties to which said commissioners are now Subject: And prided furteer, That it shall be the auty of the judges of election to make any regulations and give apy notices which may be Proper or necessary to carry out any of the Provisions of this section. Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That all acte and ordinances, Or parts thereof, or pare of the charter of the city of Washington incon- sistent herewith, be, and the same are hereby, repealed. preeeibiieean Views of Mr. Bowen the Eight-Heer Question. Yesterday a delegation of mechanics and laboring men from the navy yard called on Mr. Bowen, the Republican candidate tor Mayor, to ascertain his views on the eubject of making eight hours « legal day's work. The members of the delegation were severally in- troduced to Mr Bowen by Joseph S. Martin, ie who alluded to the object of their visit. and addressed Mr. Bowen, saying :—It having been intimated that due consideration had no: been given to the interests of the workingme: and that the im ut question of “eight hours” ss sufficient for a day's work, had not been considered in the nominations, we have called on you, sir, this evening, to ascertain your views and opinions on this question. A!- ier further explaini sition of ‘the workingmen. be bey - = Mr. Bowe! lied to the delegation (George Cunn: Chas. Champion, Geo. Langley. Josiah , Walter Nicholson, jr, and Jos. S. Martin,) by stating that he was during the early period of his lite a laboring man, that he bad down to the time be came to Wasbiagtou a if ul t Hl i i H ise i | i . f i i eB if 38 i