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Telegraph and Messenger. MAY 24 1870. General News. • MA s Suffrage—One little fact mentioned , q eW York Tribune illustrates the ground- W 01 0 j the talk and excitement abont Fe- le Tsnff»g« : A s P ocial canvass was made in •ct of **•»*. Vermont, to ascertain the ni3 0 f the women themselves upon the 8,511 . whole number of votes, 82; wanted f lnffrage, 1* i did want it, 53; indiffer- jj. n ot at home, 1. We have no doubt r ^ iUon presents, in this vote, an exaggeration ^tte real strength of woman suffrage among jtjoen. . p a 0F the New Yoek Election.—The • York Radical papers are very sick and so- *** ver the election on Tuesday. The Tribune f<r . jns that 200,000 Radicals staid away from ^nolls, which reminds ns of the Tribune’s The Commercial Advertiser '-is B?°a terrible wail that all 1b lost The ^difference of the people shows a terrible pop- “L disgust with the “Republicans at Washing- j Albany,” which clearly indicates that 'va djrs of the party aro over. It is effete '"dearsJjzed. Nothing can save it but new ^ a and new measures. The World declares the Republican party is virtually annihi lated in New York. Korxu Caeoiisa.—'The failure of the North * Iiaa xudical Convention to combust in favor , ^ r enomination of Grant and the acquisi- »os or St Domingo, is charged to the intrigues {Holden. The contest waxed hot, there was C B ch verbal thunder, pistols were produced, but L Holden triumphed and a “big yaller negro” fan sew Hampshire, the leading friend of Grmt was lodged in the calaboose. Xegbo Vote in New York—The Commercial Advertiser says; The colored vote was almost unanimously thrown for the Republican ticket, and the bold xMcin who ventured to vote for Tammany was scorned by his sablo confreres. It was pleas- to see the black voters around the polls, and iTsote the joyous gleam of teeth and eyes as tberrose to the full majesty of American citi zenship, and felt that their right to exercise the franchise was folly established. A pleasant sight, no doubt, but the Radicals took nothing by it. Smxrxo of Sumxer’s Bill, the Journal of Coamerce says Mr. Sumner cannot frame a bill to cut out of human nature, white or black, tho fchag of social incompatibility that now sep- itstes, in this country, tho two races. The tversion to the free social fraternizing of the ta> races, is not on the white side alone. It is <pat« as marked on the black side. Whatever Sdike or prejudice bars them from each other, it mutually entertained. When Mr. Sumner hu crowded his biU through Congress, let him oot flitter himself that he can sit back in his euy chair and enjoy tho delightful spectacle of black and white hobnobbing together on the itat/orm of social equality. They will be as Hie disposed to fly into each other’s arms as rer. Cose Home.—The Commercial Advertiser (adical) is getting very tired of Congress, and M: “Now we submit that it would be bet- tefor themselves, better for their party, and liter for the whole country if the Republicans could adjourn both Houses at once. The longer they remain in session, the more demoralized they rill become, and the less disposed to agree upon measures brought before them. Eesisteation in Richmond, Va.,“preparatory to the election for Mayor and other municipal offlws next week, closed Taesday with these {gsres: Whites, G,8C8; negroes, G,220, leaving a white majority of CIS. The whites have a majority in every ward except one—Monroe wri-where the negro majority is 127. Tax East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad rill have earned, for the year ending Jnne 15tb, iver a trillion and a quarter dollars. The Inoxville Press and Herald says tha ospectsfor the coming crops in East Tennes- ' were tever better. Sculiern Presbyterian General Assenbiy. T- bod.met in LonisviUe at 11 a. m. Thurs day, .a ws opened with an able sermon by Rav. 4ar\ tobinson, D. D., Moderator of the list Gtera',Assembly, from tho text, “I am not Asham&of fe Gospel of Christ” After tjgbe Rev. R. L. Dabney, D. D., of Cnion Tt>(,i.j oa i Seminary, Virginia, was e ected Moemr, and Rev. James B-. NaU, of Georgia, teLpqjy clerk. A large nuub 0 f the most eminent divines of the South aro-esont, and questions of great inportar.ee will lm e befor the Assembly.— Among the emine gentlemen present are Rev. Dr. Dabney and B T. H. Rutherford, of Vir- puta; ltev. Dr. Pnan and Bav. Dr. W* O. Dunlap, of Louisia ; R e v. Dr. Ross, C. A. Stillman, D. D., Re Dr. J. H. MiUer and Rev. A. King, of Texafftev. J. H. Lyon, of Mis sissippi; Rev. H. 1 Hopkins and Rev. Dr. Stuart Robinson, of entucky; and Rev. Allen Wright, from the Ch<aw Nation. Growing Oates.—lat captivating little fern- Mrs. Oates, who ndto pack Ralston’s haU l»st winter with snob awds of enthusiastic ap- i’laudere, has won a w.lth of laurels of New York city. The Worldays of her that “she is cot a blonde, is not a actress, and has not been puffed,” but hat made her audiences “from parquette to topiost private box roar rith laughter.” The Htald 6ays “she has the firat requisite for a succtsfnl burlesque actress —beauty of face and figne. She is active and painstaking and of most optivating manner.— Her very laugh is contagion and her voice me lodious in tho extreme. Jf her singing we can speak in the highest praie.” We hope all this wontipoil the little woman, and that she will not bo ibove making Macon audiences “show their ivories” again and again text winter. Georgia Agricultural Society. Washington, D. 0., May 18, 1870. Editors Telegraph and Messenger: It is with feelings of gratitude that I acknowledge the manner in which you presented my name to the consideration of the Georgia State Agricultural Society, for tho ofBco of Secretary, but which I would now respectfully decline; and in’doing bo, while I have the utmost confidence and re spect for the several distinguished candidates now before the Society for the offioe of Secre tary. urge upon my many friends, who by let ter, have signified their desire to see me elected to unite upon tho Rev. G. W. Howard, and by their votes and influence secure his election. The personal fitness, as well as the 0 j Mr. Howard, are too well known to the mem bers of the Society to need any recommenda tion at my hands. In extenuation of this withdrawal of my name, yon will permit me to say that I think I can be of more servioe to the people of Georgia in the position which I occupy here in the pros ecution of their many jost claims against the government for cottons and other property un justly seized and appropriated by Federal an- thority than I could in the capacity of Secretary of their Agricultural Society; besides, there aro others claiming your votes, whose erudition and knowledge of Agriculture justly entitle bhem to your most favorable consideration. With many thanks to my friends for their kind expressions of personal regard, I have the honor to be, sir, Most respectfully, your obedient servant, 0. P. Culveb. Btjt They Would Not Steal.—Don Fiatt (Bid.,) says when the Soith ruled at Washing ton “was a time of Virginia abstractions, Dem ocratic contradictions, and, comparatively spaa king, a period when onr civil affairs were honestly administered. These Southern rulers were beastly aristocrats, and whipped no end of profit from the backs of .their slaves. But they not steal And what a blessed dispensa- f! *n that appears to vs now." A Bio Lawsuit.—The first step in the suit brought by the Campbell heirs, who claim over one-half the city of Louisville—three thousand Acres—valued at seventy million dollars—was token on Friday : tho Chancellor granting an ^junction preventing the city from tearing flown some buildings on property purchased by Ihe city for wharf purposes. AH back rents for a term of years will be sued for, so that toe suit will be for fully one hundred million flollars. Tho defendants number over two thousand. The suit is creating much excite ment Dos Piatt says old “Pig Iron’ Kelley, M. G-, from Philadelphia, recently got a lot of preachers in that city, to call on him in a body, ft mfl thank him for his speeches. “When tocy had all filed into the parlor the crnelfeUow tad the doors locked, and he took aspeech ont °f his pocket and read it at them for four hours.” Rains are reported in Coiambus night before toil; &Uo in Eafanla and some twenty miles op Hie load, T. , Tlie Memphis Conference. Correspondence Tdegraph and Messenger. j Memphis, Mat 17,1870. It is evident from the advancement made, and the disposition of some of the leading subjects, that tho Conference is approaching its close. The establishment of district meetings has already been accomplished, leaving large dis cretion to annual Conferences in their arrange ment and government. The pastoral term, which many regarded as the most perplexing problem to be solved, has been disposed of by indefinite postponement Of the whole subject. This action leaves the mat ter just as it has been for four years past; that is, a minister may be retained for four success' ive years, if, in the judgment of the Bishop, it is thought best. Tha education of young men in the ministry, and the establishment of a theological institute, has claimed a great deal of attention. But a vote was reached yesterday on the subject which declares against the establishment of an institate proper, and commits the edneation of yonng ministers to the Biblical Chairs estab lished in connection with onr literary institu tions. Thus three of the most important sub jects have been disposed of. The remaining points of interest are the bonndaiy questions, the removal of the pub lishing house, change of name, and the election of bishops, should any more be deemed neces sary. Itisthonght, however, that there may not be any bishops called for. It will be a great disappointment, doubtless, to some who have been desirous of walking up to greatness. I shonld also have said that the negro ques tion has been settled. A committee was asked for by them and also appointed by the General Conference, consisting of Dr. J. E. Evans, of Ga., Rev. S. Watson, of Tenn., Dr. E. N. Se- hon, of Ky., Hon. Thos. Whitehead, of Va., and Judge R. J. Morgan, of Memphis, to meet with the colored delegation at Jackson, Tenn., on the 14th of December next, to constitute a colored General Conference of the M. E. Church, South, which alsoimpHes an election of a colored bish op. There is also a proposition to unite the For eign and domestic missionary boards, and trans act aU business through one Secretary. This will simplify the machinery and remove some difficulties which have been developed daring the past four years. A long, as well as a useless discussion was had upon the propriety of holding a Sunday School Convention, embracing the whole church terri tory. After adjournment several members of the Conference, and ladies from a distance, took a trip up the river as far &3 Monnd City, some eight miles above Memphis, on the Arkansas side. We had a pleasant trip, and it afforded many the privilege of a ride upon the “Father of Waters,” who never had so much as the pleasure of seeing the Mississippi before. This is a gay season in Memphis. Wo have a pic-nic, of some kind, almost every day. The Confederate pic-nic comes off next Saturday. It is under the auspices of .the Confederate His torical Society. Ex-President Davis is on the committee of reception. Many distinguished visitors are expected. There will be a tre mendous crowd in attendance. It is extremely dry, dusty and disagreeably hot. The city is being paved with the Nichol son pavement, which relieves Ihe dost some what in certain portions; bnt on some of tho back streets it is intolerable. LeBeve. Value of New k'ork Newspaper Stock. New York Correspondence Chicago Republican.] The shares of the Evening Post have, I un derstand, advanced from 20 to 25 per cent dar ing the last fonr years. The Journal of Commerce, which belongs rather to the past than to tho present generation holds its shares at the same price it did fifteen or twenty years ago. The paper is very valua ble, and being a close corporation, none of the stock is to be had. The Times' shares, since Raymond’s death, have declined, it is said, 15 to 20 per cent.— Those who ought to know say the Times’ circn- culation is not much above 15,000, which is lit tle more than the issue of the first number. The Son, whose stock could be had a year ago at par, is now worth 200, and hardly any to be bad at that rate. Who says unscrupulous jour nalism and blackguardism do not pay, when the Morning Muck-Heap, as the Sun may well be called, has doubled its value in twelve months? The Tribune shares rnled, four years ago, at §GOOO a share. A few months ago several shares were sold at $8000 apiece, and they are now held at $10,000. No daily in New York has prospered more since the war the war than the Tribnne. While the Herald has hardly held its own, and the Times has sadly fallen off, the Tribnne has steadily and rapidly gained in em ulation, influence, and edvortiaing patronage. C’oloretl Postmaster. The Postmaster General yesterday appointed John O. Bnsb, colored, to the office of post master at Allen’s Fresh, in Charles county, Maryland. This is the first instance of the ap pointment of n colored postmaster in the State of Maryland, and the appointment will be es pecially distasteful to the people of Charles county, which was noted for its secession sym pathies during the war.— Washington Special to Forney's Press, ISth. Yea, and that is th9 reason the appointment was made. YVhat a miserably mean and petty piecs of spite on tho part of what claims to be the greatest government in tho world. Is it any wonder that these who are thus needlessly insulted should loathe end despise its ropre- sentetives who are guilty of such smaU-souled, contemptible meanness ? Where in.e Monet Came From. The omis sion of tho word “probably” yesterday, in an editorial, made ns assert roundly that the whole expense of Gov. Bullock’s onslaught against the State of Georgia came out of the pockets of the tax payers. That is onr suspicion, bnt as we havo no legal evidence to back it, we did not mean 10 make the charge. Tut. Festiniog Railway in Wales, thirteen miles long and only two feet in width of guage, has some grades as steep as one foot insixty, or eighty feet to thb mile, and curves cf only two chains radius. The whole cost of line, work shops, aud rolling stock, has been but $30,000 a mile, and more than half of this has been paid ont of profits, which have been 80 per cent, on the original investment The plan at tracts great attention in England, as likely to be applicable on many routes where more ex pensive roads cannot he built Sixteen million bottles of champagne were i ' • h ' d ot her matters, copies of the paper, no ” —--—■» Congressional. Washington, May 19.—House—Connor, of Texas, introduced a resolution instructing the Committee on Foreign Affairs to inquire and report what meas ures are necessary to force Mexico to observe the treaty stipulations to prevent her harboring Ameri can outlaws. It was referred. The Committee on Military Affairs reported a bill for the sale or certain United States property, In cluding that at Fayetteville, North Carolina, Mount Vernon, Alabama, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, and also certain captured property at Shreveport, Louisiana, Marshall and Jefferson, Texas, and in Marion and Davis counties, Texas, which was passed. The decline of American commerce was resumed. Senate—The President was requested to open negotiations with England with a view to the an nexation of Canada to the United States. The res' olution was placed on the calendar. The enforcement of the Fifteenth Amendment was resumed. In the House very bitter discussion upon tho ap propriation bill, in the feature providing for Minis ter to Rome. Religion entered very strongly into the discussion. A sharp passage occurred between Bingham and Voorhees, each claiming the other was playing for Catholic votes. Banka made personal explanation defending the San Domingo treaty, and holding that our safety depended upon tho acquistion of the neighboring Ielanda Senate.—A memorial was presented represent ing that naturalized citizens of Rhode Island can not vote unless they are worth one hundred and thirty-four dollars in real estate, and asking a remedy therefor. A bfll to appoint an appraiser of Merchandise at Mobile, and to reduce taxation, was reported on favorably. The Fifteenth Amendment bill was considered. Hamilton, of Maryland, said it would practically repeal aU registration laws, and that if passed, no one would be safe in talkidg to a negro before an election, because he was to have the right, upon his unsupported affidavit, to cause the arrest of any man he might charge with sup posed interference with his rights. Schurz admit ted the truth of the demoralized charge, that his party had revolutionized the Constitution by the Fifteenth and other amendments, and argued that the change in the Governmental policy, caused by war, was a revolution that procured individual rights in tho State. Pool took the position that Congress could constitutionally enter a State and deal directly with the rights of electiors, and that the franchise of citizenship could not safely be left to the caprice of States. Howaid said tho right of the black man to vote in the South would, for half a centuiy yet, be the only eafeguard for peace and national authority. If rebel leaders ever came into power again, the war would have to be fought over. The South had lost their property and their boasting spirit, but for five generations yet to come, wonld not lose their unchangeable hatred of Northern society and North ern government. In case of a foreign war, we wonld see a disposition at tho Sonth to join tho en emy so as to put down this government they so hated. He wonld never agree to universal amnes ty, for then Jefferson Davis and tho rebel ringlead ers, would come back to repatch and revivify the lost cause. Personal prido would never allow him to see his namo on the same list of yeas and nays with perjured traitors and enemies of his country. The Judiciary Committee presented a report on the inquiry as to corrupt means used to influence votes on the Georgia bUL The testimony is volu minous. The Committeeon Judiciary, who were instructed to inquire and report whether any corrupt and im- pioper moans have been used or attempted to in- fluence Senators in the Georgia question, made their report this afternoon. They experienced much difficulty in ascertaining tho fact, and the ex amination was protracted by the unwilliogneBS of witnesses who were in a position to know the troth. They first examined Hon. Jas. Hughes, from In diana, who testified that a gentleman named Porter called upon him on the evening of tho 21at of March laet. |He was not positive abont the date.] He (Porter) asked him whether he could control the vote of Senator Carpenter? Haghes replied he didn’t think he could, bnt had no doubt he could ascertain how he was going to vote on any question of importance. Porter said that $10,000, in rail road bonds, endorsed by the State of Georgia, or the Governor of Georgia, could be put up to secure his vote against the Bingham amendment Hughes told Porter he could not approach Senator Carpen ter with any proposition of that sort, but he was satisfied, in his own mind, that he wonld vote for the amendment. Before Porter left the room he made the same remark, to the effect that the $10,- 000 were to be divided between Porter and himself, case of its being done. The Committee next examined Porter, who denied on oath haviug knowledge of an attempt on the part of any one to influence a vote on the Georgia queetion, or that he had talked with any one ex cepting Judge Hughes. It was not until after a protracted examination that ho testified he had con versations with different persons on the Georgia question, and had asked Judge Hughes as to Senator Carpenter’s vote. Ho then asked to bo allowed to take legal evidence.’ Ho wanted to employ Judgo Haghes as an attorney in tho matter. Ho told Hughes he could have a fee provided, ho could do good. Ho talked about $5,000, but there was no positive arrange ment for this five thousand dollars. Hughes was to look tho question over and ascertain tho eituv lion, and render such aid as he could. Mr. Avory, connected with a railroad in Geor gia, was in communication with tho witness, and bad $10,000 worth or bonds. Avery was a director in the Brunswick and Albany Rail road Company, and admitted having gone to see Porter, who was an active politician in tho Repub lican party. Avery admitted that he went to Now York to obtain people to write letters to Senators, and had asked twenty men to write to Senators Cockling and Fonton, and that had cost money. It appears from all the testimony of Henry M. Atkin son, eon-in-law of Senator Tipton, that he was ap proached by J. L. Gibbs, an old citizen of Nebraska, and Gibbs said he would rather givo a thousand dollars, or would rather than a thousand dollars, Tipton wonld vote against the Bingham amend ment, which the witness said he construed as an offer of a thousand dollars to induce Tipton to vote against the amendment. Hughes told him ho could hava nothing to do with such a transaction. Mr. Hughes subsequently met Carpenter, who said ho would vote for the amend ment and against the bilL Hughes then mentioned to him the matter, and suggested that perhaps it was due to himself that he should bring it to the attention of tho Senate. He laughed, and replied that bo had done nothing in the matter and did not so propose. That in the present state of public feeling he did not deciro the notoriety of having it known that oven any person had held him so cheap as to suppose that his voto could bo bought. He aftorwards told Porter that Carpenter said he would vote for tho amendment and against tho bill. ThiB was tho end or the matter. The name is LewiB Porter, who is tho financial clerk of the post-office. It also appears from Atkinson's testimony that Gibbs manifested great anxiety as to how Tipton would voto. Isaac L. Gibbs, in his testimony de nied ha ever said he any authoiity to offer money. Itwa3 only a figure of speech. The Committee think it will be a matter of eurpriso to tho reader oi the testimony, why the man Gibbs, wbo protended to 1-now so little about Goorgia, should hava so deep an interest in the Georgia question. _ W. O. Dostor, of Riggs & Co.'s bank, testified that the bank had cashed a draft drawn by Gov. Bullock, in favor of Sykes, Chadwick & Co., on the Goorgia National Dank, amounting to between ten and eleven thou sand dollars. John Kerr, cashier of- the hotel kept by Sykes, Chadwick A Co, testified that after paying Bul lock’s hotel bill $3,569 were placed in the Govern- 0r ^y| 1 g_ Huntington, cashier of tho First National Bank, testified that between March 18 and April 21, 1870, they paid $3,508 75 to D. C. Forney on a draft drawn by Governor Bullock on tho Georgia National Bank, payable to said Fomev. and endorsed by him. D. O. Forney, publisher of the Daily Chronicle, testified that all his transactions with Bullock were purely of a business character, and exhibited hie book showing that in the transaction between them *4,159 wore paid for printing pamphlets, publishing publisher during tho present session of Congress, and every item relates to the Georgia question.— Whether the charges are reasonable or whether another consideration than the printing and the papers and pamphlets furnished may not-have in duced Bullock to pay such prices, it will sot be dif ficult for the impartial reader of the testimony to understand. Geo. A. Briley, one of the publishers of the Congressional Globe, B. O. Polkinhom, a practical printer, of twenty years standing, and W. J. Mur- tagb, the publisher of the National Republican severally testified as to the very liberal prices paid to D. C. Forney, from which the Committee draw the conclusion that one-third of the sum of $4,228 paid to Forney by Bullock, ostensibly for printing, and copies of his paper, wonld have been a liberal compensation. It appears, from Gov. Bullock’s testimony, that there was no special agreement with the publisher of the Chronicle for the work done. He sent the matter to him for publication without fixing on the price. Gov. Bollock, in his testimony, said he thought it important for the colored members of the Georgia Legislature to make some formal expression of their wishes with regard to “the Bingham amendment, and come to Washington forthwith for that purpose, aud he telegraphed them accordingly. Eleven of the S3 or 34 members came to Washington as the representatives of the whole of them, and two came who were not members cf the Legislature. He lent them from $1,200 to $1,500 to pay their expenses, and only a small portion of the money was refunded. The amount of money made use of by him from the 5th of March to the 21st of April was $14,500, and of this amount $4,003 was paid to Forney, ana $505 to tho Globe. A man named G00. D. Chapman said he could in fluence tho vote of Senator Pomeroy. The com mittee had not thought it advisably to delay this report by sending for Chapman, who, from the tea timony before it, assumed he could control a Sen ators vote by corrupt means, bnt having called the attention of Senator Pomeroy to his conversation, as testified to by Gov. Bullock, Senator Pomeroy came before the committee aud showed that Chap man waa unknown to him save by introduction, and not exceeding ten minutee conversation and not in any manner connected with any of the matters through which Chapman assumed he could control his vote, and that the pretext of Chapman being able to influence him, one way or the other, was without a shadow of foundation. Tho committee feel constrained to say, from the evidence before them, that such means had been used and attempted. However unwilling some of the witnesses impli cated in tho transaction had shown themselves to disclose the whole truth, enough has come out to satisfy the Committee that H. J. Avery both at tempted and used improper meanB to influence Senators to vote against the Bingham amendment, and that Lewis Porter, an officor of the Govern ment, acted improperly in undertaking for pay to aid him in his purpose. B. B. Bullock, in paying D. G. Forney, publisher of the Chronicle, having the patronage of the Government, triple prices for printing pamphlets and inserting in his paper arti cles and speeches on the Georgia question, and the said D. O. Forney in publishing said articles and speeches, with editorials concealing the fact that he was paid for the same, double and triple prices, did use improper means to influence the votes of Senators on the Georgia question. There is no ev idence that any Senator was influenced, bnt it is not unreasonable to suppose that a newspaper in the position of the Chronicle, enjoying to some extent the confidence of the administration and dominant party in Congress wonld have an influence with Senators while assuming to act independently and from a sense of duty which it would not possess if were known that the insertion of many of the ar ticles it pnblisbed, bearing on a pending question, wore paid for at extravagant prices by a person hav ing an incereBt to produco a particular result. As there is no law for pnniBhing such attempts these must bo left, and perhaps it is beBt they should be left, to the judgment of the enlightened and jost pnblic sentiment, which will not fail to visit with its condemnation every attempt of improper means to influence the vote of a legislative body. The report is signed by Senators Trumbull, Ed munds, Conkling, Carpenter and Thurman. Senators Stewart and Bice, in the views presented by them, said that it ic disclosed by the testimony that many things undoubtedly occurred not credita ble to the parties concerned. The investigation has been mainly directed to the conduct of those opposed to the adoption of the Brngham amendment, it was impossible in the lim? tied timo allowed to give the subject such consider ation as it deserved, or to inquire in regard to the conduct of the parties in favor of that amendment, except as to the conduct of Chapman, which was incidentally inquired into. The report of the majority, so far as Aveiy and Forter aro concerned, is fully sustained by the evi dence. There is no evidence to connect any Senator Gov. Bullock with tho conduct or purpose of these men. They cannot concur in the report of the majority wherein they attach blame to Gov. Bullock for money paid to the Chronicle, ae there was not in the matter published anything that there would be any object in concealing from publication. There is no evidence that Gov. Bollock had any connection with the editorial, he simply paid the bills, asking no questions. The dissenting Sena tors agree that the pricee were extravagant, and the charges for tho reading matter were hardly justifi able in a paper occupying the position of the Chronicle. In conclusion, they say Gov. Bullock acted honorably and fairly throughout the whole controversy. In other respects they concur in the report. YYabhington, May 20.—The Senate Pacific Rail road bill will be placed on the calender next to the bill reduciog taxation. The Senate is fillibuatering over adjournment. House private bills. The House Committee on the Pacific Railroad considered the trans-Continen tal railroad with no result. The clerk of the Com mittee say they are fighting among themselves and tho resnlt will be they will get no road at all. Tho hill to compensate tho officers and crew of the Kearsage, for tho destruction of the Alabama, appropriating $190,000 therefor out of the Japanese indemnity funds, passed. The Louisiana cent ested case of Neweham against Byan was taken up anddieenesed up to two o’clock, when tho Houso proceeded with the busineas of the District of Columbia. A message from tho Senate was received announ cing that tho Senato had amended the House reso lution of adjournment by inserting July 15th, in stead of the 4th. The amendment was immediately agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table, thus making 1h8 matter deflnito and final. Senate.—The entire day was devoted to the bill enforcing tho 15th amendment. Washington, Hay 21.—Tho Senate at'/ o’clock this morning passed a bill enforcing the Fifteenth Amendment. Many new and more stringent clauses were added. It goee to tho Houso for concurrence. The final votes was 42 to 8. A motion denying fees to informers was lost by to 23. On motion of Morton, a section was inserted mak ing it criminal for all attempts to enforce tho votes of colored persons by depriving them or occupation ejecting them from houses, lands or other proper ty, refusing to renew leases, etc., and imposing a fine of $500 and imprisonment for not less than one year for such offences. An additional section by Poole, was adopted mak- irg organization of two or more persons to violate the provisiona of tho act, felonies and punishable by a fine not more than $500 and imprisonment not exceeding ten years—tho offender to be thereafter ineligible to office under tho United States. Carpenter moved and amendment that any per son'deprived of on office, except Congressmen 0: members of the State Legislature by reason of viola tions of the act or by the denial of the right to voto io any citizen on account of race or color, etc., shall be entitled to hold such office and receive posses sion of it by writ of quo warranto, or other appro priate preceding in any United States District Court tor the proper district or in any State Court hav ing j urisdiction, was adopted by 24 to 22. The House is eDgnged on the decline of American Commerce. After the disposal of tha routine of burineas, the House resumed the Louisiana contested caso— Newaham against Byan—one of the. points in the case turning on the alleged diiloy&lity of Sir. Byan. Banks, who, as commander of the Bed River expe dition, had his house and grounds at Alexandria bore testimony to the reputation of Byan, as being opposed to the session and in faver of the United States Government. The debate beiDg closed, the House proceeded to vote on the resolution. The resolution offered by Kerr, aa the report of the minority declaring Byan entitled to a seat, waa rejected without devision. The first reeolation re ported by Bardett,on behalf of the majority, declar ing Byan not entitled to a 'seat, was adopted by division. The vote on the resolution of the major- ty declaring NewBham entitled to-the aeat, was taken by yeas a nays at the close of the roll call There was a majority of 6 or 7 against the resolu tion, but several Republican members then voted changing the result to yeas 78, nays 72. AU thedem- ocrats voted in the negative. Among the Republi cans voting in the negative were the following Ambler, Asher, Beamen, Beatiy, Bingham, Blur, Buffingham, Borchard, Cook, Davis, Darves, Farns worth, Hale, Ketcbum, Orth, Feiers, Strong, Wash- borne, Blair, Mass and Willard. Aldridge moved to reconsider the vote for the purpose of offering a resolution declaring the seat vacant. Cox said he would prefer a vacancy to a usurpa tion. Morgan moved that the House adjourn, which was negatived, ae there were signs of fillibustering. Butler, of Massachusetts, rose and proposed that there should not be any farther obetrnction of pub lic business, but that by agreement the vote shonld be taken at two o'clock on Monday, when the House wonld be full, and that the House go on now and finish the Consular and Diplomatic bills. Mercur objected. A motion to adjourn was 'pnt and carried amid much excitement, and the Honseat 3:40 adjourned From Wasblnston. Washington, May 19.—Senators Bevels and Har ris attended the wedding of the Capital caterer and Downing’s daughter. The reporters who were for tunate enough to get access report an entire absence of the black element. It was a yellow affair. Revenue to-day $678,000. Commissioner Delano is expected hereon Satur day. Gov. Geary, of Pennsylvania, interviewed the President to-day. The War Department places the army at the dis posal of census marshals. The Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate discussed the cables this morning; but took no ao- tion. The revenue assessments of North and Sonth Carolina show an increase of 22 per cent, over last year. Washington, May 20.—Revenue to-day, $97,000. Supervisor Bridgland, of Texas, reports that the Grand Jury of that State have found fifty-four ix> dictments against parties there for revenue frauds. Several Executive officers are among those indicted. Congress will adjourn July 15th. Jacobs has been confirmed Attorney for Southern Mississippi. Tho commissioner of internal revenue has writ ten a very sharp official letter to a party in Albany who it seems has recently brought a charge against the merchants of that city, of violations of inter nal revenue laws, which upon investigation proved groundless. Tho letter takes the ground.that these self-appointed detectives and voluntary spies, wbo make it a business to bring charges against honest men for trivial violations of the laws, have no claim to be considered other than as disreputable per sonages, and administers a very severe rebnke to the party in queetion. Washington, May 21.—Revenue receipts to-day, 6720,000. Hereafter the House meets at 11 and adjourns at o’clock. General Jordan was at the Capitol to-day. Coin in the Treasury $108,000,000, including $36,- 750 in gold certificates, and nearly $10,000,000 in currency. Kate Y. Jennings, a quadroon, has been appoint ed to a clerkship in the 4ta Auditor’s office. The official report of the raid at the western end of the Kansas Railroad says five hundred Indians were engaged. They killed eight men aud captured three hundred cattle. They moved towards the Platto River. There are thirty suits against ox-revenue collec tors, which amounts to $3,000,000. Major J. H. Burnham has been ordered to the Department of the Sonth as Judge Advocate. rvft WS ■ — --- —. Foreign News. Havana, May 19.—It ie stated that the brothers of General Arango, who abandoned the revolution, were imprisoned by the insurgents. Other accounts say they were executed. Arango, at the head of a column of troops, has gone to see abont the matter. London, May 19.—Tho Times has a remarkably bitter editorial article on the alleged mismanage ment of tho Erie Railway affairs, and the course pursued in relation to shares in the stock market. The writer states that the standard of commercial morals is lower in the city of New York than any where else in the world. What here in England wonld bo deemed crimes, are there regarded master pieces of finaniceriDg. It concerns the American people to purge themselves of this reproach, though it will bo a task equal iu difficulty to the abolition of slavery. There is no schooner in England, probably, that can sail with the American yacht Sappho, which, throughout the match, was handled by an English captain and crew under his personal direction. The Daily News explains that the telegram pub lished on Taesday morning, by the Central Press Association, announcing the award of the prize to the Sappho, was premature. It waa late yesterday afternoon when the Sappho was pronounced win ner. The judges arrived at this conclusion from the Cambria having disregarded official instructions regulating the race; but which were faithfully obeyed by the Sappho. The Telegraph has a sensational paragraph giving the strength and plans of the Fenian organizations this country. London, May 19—The news from Spain, to-day important, though conflicting. Dispatches re ceived from Madrid report that the council of min isters has determined to confer upon Serrano the royal attribute, if no candidate for the throne is found within a reasonably short timo. On the other hand, some of the continental newB agencies have just forwarded telegrams to the effect that the regency will thrust the crown upon Espartera. In default of any other eolation of the situation, it is believed in some quarters that his resolution to de cline the crown is not absolutely final. David Hill, the Scottish .landscape painter, is dead. Accounts from Hong Kong via Bombay give flat tering accounts of the prospects of tea and silk crops, which are said to promise largely above their average yields. Pabis, May 19—The police made several new ar rests to-day of persona believed to be connected with the regicide plot. Some houses were search ed, and more bombs found. Bullion is thirteen million francs greater than it was last Thursday. The Emperor will address the Corps Legislate on Saturday, upon announcement of the vote upon the plebiecitum. The Emperor will express his grati tude to tho people, and promise to fulfill all their jberal aspirations. A11 the dignitaries of the Em pire will be present. , j: . . j It is reported that tho Italian hanker, Comrusb, will not receive permission to return to France. Tobonto, May 19—The Globe and Telegraph have strong articles in favor of building a oanal on British ground around Sault St. Marie, aud that the privileges now enjoyed by American vessels in Can adian canals shall cease until the queetion at issue id adjusted. Maubid via. Pabis, May 19.—Montpensier haa re turned to Madrid. His oldest son had-a long con ference to-day with Regent Serrano. It is rumored that the Unionist party consent to tho proposition that tho Regent be invested with royal attributes, and are intriguing to bring about this result Car or Mexico, May 19—Trinidad Garda, the revolutionary commander, has been turned over to tho courts for trial. »::t . ’jjoi The revolution is neaily ended. The followers of Pcdro Martinez, 5q0 strong^ have abandoned him. The bandit Bravo is still in the field with 6C0 fol lowers. . at tho- There was a heavy earthquake here to-day—no particulars. Havana, May 20 Do Rod as has published an or der that all slaves belonging to the insurgente in the field in foreign countries, or who have taken up arms or served as guides to the Spanish troop*, or ’ - j ZZn'i?* IJW* Jm , . .rivtotaerfft performed any other service foe the national cause, are henceforth free. Insurgent Capt. Meatrfl, and some of his follow ers, have surrendered to the Spanish authorities at Puerto Principe. Madrid, May 20—Another deputation waited on Espartero yesterday, hoping to prevail upon him to accept the throne. It is reported that he persisted In his refusal. Flobenck, May 20—Three Italian frigates are cruizing around the Island of Caprero to prevent the escape of Gen. Garibaldi to Naples. The Gov- eminent takes this action because it is known that the sons of Garibaldi are with the insurgents in Southern Italy. London, May 20.—The following details.of the insurrection in Portugal are published to-day. General Saldanha, having taken the castle of St. George, after a sharp fight, wherein seven were killed and eighty wounded, entered the palace, and immediately resigned his command into tho King’s hands, who authorized him to form a new ministry. This coup d’etat was participated in or sympathized with by the people of Lisbon, Oporto, and other cities. The people took little part in the Portuguese coup d'etat. Bev. Chas. Kingsley has been appointed Dean of Rochester. Pabis, May 29.—The editors of the Rappel news paper, fonr in number, have been sentenced to five years imprisonment. London May 20-—The House of Commons, by a majority of four, defeated a hill allowing a husband to many a deceased wife’s sister. London, May 21—The Times ridicules the Por tugese revolution, characterizing that nation pros trate before an octogenarian General as a grot sqca spectacle. The Times is urging an intervention in the affairs of Greece by the great powers of Europe. Mad bid, May 21—Espartero has accepted the crown. Madbid, May 21.—It is unofficially reported that Espartero will accept tha crown. The excitement over the unsettled state of affairs is stiU un abated IN mEHORIAK. “Leaves bare their time to fall, And flowers to wither in the North wind’s breath; And suns and stars their time to,rise and set, botraU, Thou hast all seasons for thine own; Oh! death.” How oft, alas; in onr pilgrimage on earth are ws called to moron over the loss of some loved oae. suddenly and unexpectedly summoned from time to eternity. After a brief but painful illness, Mrs. Millie Hust departed this life April 25th, 1870, at the residence of her husband, Thomas P. Hunt, in Houston county, Ga. Her exit was calm and peaceful, without a mur mur or dread. Mrs. Mitj.te Hunt was of an amiable, affectionate and pleasant disposition, kind and gentle to all, thus endearing herself to those with whom ahe be came acquainted. In the home circle, she waa the guiding star. Domestic and frpgal, 8 he was indeed a helpmate to her idolized husband. But the beat of all she was a Chris tain, having been a member of the Methodist Church for a number of years. . Dearest sister, thou bast left us. How thy loss we deeply feel, But ’Us God that hath bereft ns, He can all our sorrows heal. A Fbiend. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. (General News. Boston, May 20—Gilmore’s shoe factory at North Rayham was burned to-day with a loss of sixty thousand dollars—attributed to incendiarylsm. New Yobe, May 20.—Lydia Thompson won thousand dollars In a match against 2:34. George Patchen also won a thousand dollars in a match against 2:44. Louisville, May 20.—-The race between Amber and Asteroid yesterday, mile heats, was awarded to Amber. It is rumored that the rider of Asteroid was bribed. Cincinnati,May 20—General Synod of the Reform ed Presbyterian Chnrch of North America yesterday elected Bev. Dr. McLeod, of New York, Moderator, Bev. Dr. Steele, of Philadelphia, Secretary, Bev. Woodaide, of Brooklyn Assistant Secretary. On taking the chair the Bev. Dr. McLeod made a short address alluding to his connection with the Synod as stated clerk forty-five years. He looked upon this as a crisis in the history of the Reform Presby terian church and hoped the Synod would not be governed by a partisan spirit in its deliberations.— The reports of Presbyteries were received. All those that referred to the subject of union with the uni ted Presbyterian chnrch favored it except a portion of the Phiiadelpia Presbyteries which were opposed to a union. The Ohio and Chicago Presbyteries did not refer to the subject. Philadelphia, May 20.—In the Presbyterian As sembly, this morning, the moderator read a con gratulatory despatch addressed to the Assembly by the venerable Dr. Elliott, who waa moderator of the General Assembly of 1838, at which the memor able schism occurred. Txleb, Texas, May 20—In the United States Dis trict Court, to-day, the grand jury found fifty true bills, for Internal Revenue frauds, against Horace Boughton, ex-assessor, and Thos. Browning and George B. Spalding, ex-assistants. Philadelphia, May 21 The Assembly consid ered the boundaries to-day. The report recom mends the enlargement of both the Presbyteries and Synods. Columbia, S. O., May 21—An injunction waa granted to-day which released the State from en dorsing the Blue Ridge Railroad bonds. Hardy Solomon has been elected President of the Sonth Carolina Banking and Trust Company. Memphis, May 21 In Conference, Dr. Hamilton, of Mobile, proposed two new Bishops. Drs. Monroe, of Missouri, Lerva and Marshall, of Mississippi, and Binkley, of Texas, favored the proposition. On tho additional bishop the vote resulted: J. O. Keene, of Louisiana, 57; J. A. Duncan, of Virginia, 50; McFerrin, of Tennessee, 77; scattering, 89. No choice. HARRIED, At 'Whitesville on the 15th instant, by the Bev. ThOB. B. Lanier, Mr. A. M. Ernest, of Bibb, to Miss Lauba Aver Toole, of Effingham county, youngest daughter of the late Dr. J. Toole. At Christ Church, May 19th, by the Bt. Bev. J* W. Beckwith, Chas. T. Holmes, of Columbus, Ga., to Auousta, daughter of Col. J. D. Watkins of this city. In YineviUe, on the evening of the 15th instant, at the residence of the bride’s ptrxnts, by Rev. Mr. Reese, Hr. Rudolph C. Denicee and Miss Amelia M. deBebuft, both of YineviUe, Ga, Augusta papers please copy. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. Well’s Lodge, No. 197, F. A. M. At a called meeting of this Lodge, the foUowing preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopt ed: Whereas, Death has again entered our Lodge, and removed from onr midst out beloved brother John H. Sanders, after a protracted and painfal illness of several months, and whose moital re mains were interred with Masonic honors— Therefore resolved. We deplore the death of onr brother, who was highly esteemed os a citizen, that we mourn his loss as a Christian, for he was a Mo del Deacon of the Baptist church—truly honest in his dealings with all men—a worthy Mason walking by frith and squaring bis actions by the square of virtue and morality- He was not afraid to die, but fell asleep with the ChristianVhope of a blissful immortality. Beeolved, That we tender our sympathy to the widow and orphans of our deceased brother, in their ead bereavement, and implore divine protection for them. Resolved, That a blank page be dedicated to his memory. And that these resolutions be spread up on the minutes of this Lodge, and a copy of the same be furnished by the Secretary to the family of our deceased brother, and also a copy to the Tele graph and Messenger, and Monroe Advertiser for publication. EdenTatlob, 1 A. M. Locekt, I B. F. Howard, - D. B. Searcey. J Well’s Lodge, No. 197, F. A. M. . At a called meeting of this Lodge, the foUowing preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopt ed: Whereas, It has pleased God, “whose ways are past finding ont,” to suddenly remove from our midst, our beloved brother Edward C. Jabbett, in the vigor of promising manhood. Be it therefore resolved, That in this sad dispen sation, we, as a Lodge recognize the corrective hand Him, wbo “Chastheneth whom He loveth.” Beeolved. That in the death of brother Janett, the community has loet an unassuming and honor- citizen—the family circle a most devoted and self-sacrificing hunsband and father, and tire cause of Christ an humble follower. Resolved, That we tender tho bereaved widow and orphans our sincere eympatny, and implore Heaven’s blessings upon them.' ...... .. . Resolved, That a blank page be dedicated to his memory, and that these resolutions be spread upon our minutee, and a copy of the same be furnished the family of our deceased brother; and also a copy be sent to the Telegraph and Messenger, and Mon- roa Advertiser for publication:.. } *dfhn K. H. 8m, ] ’I*-*® 1 Kotsh a-—*. -Fai nr*. ■ D. B. Searcey. J Daily Review of the market. OFFICE TELEGRAPH AND MESSENGER,! Mat 21—Evening, 1879. j Cotton. — Receipts to-day, 9 bales; sale* 64; shipped 33. We have no change to note in the tone of the market. The demand is good, but holders offer very little. The market closed this evening at 20>£ @20% for middlings—only, the best bringing the latter figures. MACON COTTON STATEMENT. Stock on hand Sept. 1,1869—bales.. 179 Receipts to-day. 9 Received previously 78,352—78,361 78,540* Shipped to-day. 33 Shipped previously 70,648—70,081 Stock on band this evening. 7,859 EXCHANGE ON NEW TORE. Baying % dia. Selling par. EXCHANGE ON SAVANNAH. Buying .J^dis. Selling par. UNITED STATES CURRENCY—LOANS. Per month.... 1%@2 percent GOLD AND SERVER. Baying rates for Gold...: .$112 Selling 1 15 Buying rates for Silver 1 10 Selling 112 Trade continues dull, and mostly confined to pro visions. Com and Bacon very firm at the foUowing rates: BACON—Clear Sides (smoked).... $ 18%@ 19 Clear Bib Sides (smoked)... 18%@ 18% Shoulders 15 @ 15% Hams (sugar-cured! 25 @ BULK MEATS—Clear Sides 17%@ Clear Bib Sides a 17%@ Shoulders / 14 @ sines 4 j 1 RAIN AfB HAT. 18 }7% 14% GRAIN CORN—YeUow, Mixed and White. 1 55 MEAL 1 60 GBITS 1 75 OATS 95 WHEAT—Per bushel 1 40 FIELD PEAS 3 00 HAY-Northern 190 Tennesse Timothy Herds Grass 2 00 Tennessee 2 00 @ 1 60 @ 1 65 @ 2 00 Q 1 25 @170 @325 @200 200 LATEST MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH. Domestic Markets. New York, May 21, noon—Stocks strong. Money 4@5. Exchange, long 9%; short 10%. Gold 14%. Bonds 12. Tennessee ex-coupons 60%: new 56.— Virginia ex-coupons 69%; new 69; Missouria 94. Lonisianas, old, 75%. Levee 6s 74%; 8s 92. Ala bama 8s 101%; 5s 76. Georgia 6s 87; 7s 95%. North Carolinas, old, 43%; new. 24%. Sonth Carolinas, old 90; new, 84. Cotton dull at 23% for middling uplands; Orleans 23%; Haled 900 bales. Flour dull and drooping. Wheat quiet and heavy. Com quiet and unchanged. Pork quiet; mess 29 37. Lard dull at 16 for steam. Tarpentine steady at 40. BoBin firm at 215 for strained. Freights dim. New York, May 21—evening.—Cotton doll; sale* 1,000 bales; middling uplands 23; Orleans 23%. Floor 5c lower. Wheat dnll and declining. Com firm; new mixed Western 1 06@ 112. Pork 29 50. Beef steady. Lard and Groceries steady. Naval stores steady. Freights doll. Money easy at 3@5. Bank statement favorable. Exchange, 9%. Gold 14%@14%. Governments quiet and firm. Southerns dull and steady. Loans increase over $1,500,000; circulation in crease a trifle; deposits increase over $4,000,000; legal tenders increase over $1,000,000. Exports for the week, $716,000. Baltimore, May 21.—Flour duU and weak; Howard Street superfine 5 50. Wheat dull; Mary- and red 145@150. Com duU for white at 116@ 117; for yellow 1 12@113. Oats 65. Bye 110@ 116. Provisions firm and unchanged. Whisky, more Bailers than buyers, 108@1 09%. Cotton qniet and firm; middlings 22%; receipts coastwise 99 bales; exports coastwise 70; stock on hand 3345 bales* Savannah, May 21.—Cotton in good demand, bnt with no offering; middlings 21%: sales 200; net receipts 718; exports to Great Britain 3292; Stock on hand 34,690 bales. Mobile, May 91—Cotton qniet but firm; mid* * tilings 21%@21%; sales 500; receipts 500; exports to Liverpool 4956; to New Orleans 81; stock on hand 39,710 bales. Boston, May 21—Cotton dnll and nominal; mid dlings 23%; sales 150; net receipts 290; coastwise 200; total 490; stock 5000. Norfolk, May 21. —Cotton qniet and weak; low middlings 21; receipts 472: exports coastwise 478; to Liverpool 647; stock 28S2. Charleston, May 21.—Cotton qniet; middlings 22; sales 100; net receipts 339; exports coastwise 180; stock on band 7260 bales. New Obleans, May 21—Cotton demand is mod erate, and prices firm; middlings 22%; sales 2,600 bales; net receipts 710: coastwise 87; total 797; ex ports 621 to New York; stock on hand 124,147. Foreign Markets, London, May 21, noon—Consols 94%. Bonds 89%. Liverpool, May 21, noon.—Cotton opened steady; uplands 10%(311; Orleans 11%. Bed Western wheat 8s. Liverpool, May 21, evening.—Cotton closed steady; sales 10,000 bales; epeojlstion and export 2000. Corn 2s. Pork 202s Gd. Paris. May 21, noon— Bourse opened quiet. Rentes 74f90c. FRUIT JARS! FRUIT JARS!! «r STUDY YOUB INTERESTS and read the ad vertise: paper. jttsmd r...’.-. 0 nd street. BOMIff mw msj, 1 ?4T Orders from my customers for the celebrated Mason and Hartel & Letchworth Fruit Jars, will meet with prompt attention. Directions accompany each Jar. Don’t fail to h * ve J on r J«s in time for the' berry and fruit crop. 23. 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