Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-09-02
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by the China aro filled with comments cou-
ecrnng the Atlantic Gable,
HrAars CoSTENT Aug, III, via Aspoy
| Bay, 1.-THE British war steamers Terrible
and Galatin, arrived at st. Johns, n. f., at
, o'clock tonight.
The Great Eastern rRrcturncd to shannon on
the llth. The Captain reports that the Ca
bic parted on the 2nd, in 1880 iathoms Of
water. II was grNppled for three several
times, and raised $50 fNthoms respectively.
| The graphing broke, but the cable remained
unbrokcn. The Great Eastern returned for
stronger aud better gear. One hundred
miles cast Of the break, where the water is
one hundred and fifty tathoms, the buoy
rides we'll, being fastened with pieces OF
condemned cable.
Sr. LOUIS, Aug. II, r.M.--A slight shock
of earthquake was felt here this morning,
also at Cairo. No damage however, was
suffered thercfrom at either place.
The Indian Commissioners from the East
en- route for Fort Smith, arrived here this
evening.
WILMIHGTON, Aug. l7.-Thc Herald of
the 10th says the negroes Of Fayetteville,
N. c., have been cruelty treated by the civil
authorities, and troops have been sent to
put stop to such proceeding.
New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE New York
Herald's Quebec correspondent says the
| Canadian debt exceeds STj, ,OOO,OOO, and
| political affairs are in u very ticklish con-
| lition.
The Times special says the Washington
sccesh object to the establishment Of col
ored schools They are petitioning Gen.
! Howard TO have them removed and allegc,
among other reasons, that they Will cause q
/ depreciation in real estate.
The Herald says all the soldiers now in
| the field, except those in ShCrnan's Militia
" Division, have been paid W to the 18th
Of June last
A number Of citizens of Richmond have
| been here several days TO call on the Prcsi-
dent with delegation, concerning pardons
and self constituted committee visited the
| White House yesterday and were address
cd in n friendly way by the President, who
! inquired where they were from. y member
of the delegation, in a pompous style, re-
| piled: awe are proud to say we are from
the City Of Richmond
The President remarked he did net gee
any occasion for pride in that fact, and
/ turning his hack devoted his attention to
other business, thus ended the interview.
FoHTREss MONROE, Aug. 17,-Thc most
intense excitement was caused by the cX-
, pl0siou OF a magazine containing large
/ quantity Of powder The ammunition was
tho property of the late rebel Government,
slowed in q small wooden house known as
the Trcdccar Armory. Fragments Of shell
were thrown for miles around, and persons
near Oregon Hill had to fec for their lives.
JACKSON lIIas., Aug. 1.-The convention
met to day according to adjournment. The
Constitutional Committee reported that such
change be made in the Constitution as here
after to prevent slavery or involuntary
servitudc, except upon legal conviction Of
party for crime, striking out all portions
of the old Constitution relating to slavery
in any manner whatever.
An ordinance was also presented tOr
elections of congressman, Governors Mem
bers of the Legislature, and all State, dis
trict and county officers, to be held on the
first Monday in October. Congressman,
Governor, Legislators and other State officers
to hold Office for two years from the day oi
election.
Judicial and ministerial officers are tC
hold office for the remainder Of the unez-
pircd terms of their predecessors, which
will leave all elections as before secession
The second committee presented an ordi-
nance ratifying all Legislative, executive
judicial and ministerial acts of officers Of
States not made in aid of the recent war
and not inconsistent with the Constitution
of the United States, or that of the State
Of Mississippi. Beth reports viii he Hdop
ted.
A resolution was passed requiring thC
committee on the State Constitution to in
quire into the cxpcdiency of increasing tht
jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace to tht
trial of cases involving one hundred dollars
on account, and two hOundred and fifty dol
lars on notes.
An ordinance offered, furnishing Will
death grand larceny, robbery, rape, arsol
and burglary passed its first reading anc
will become law.
An ordinance ratifying all judicial pro
ceedings, in all courts, marriages, judg
ments decrecs, contracts, sales, deeds, in
dictments and State laws during the war
together with an ordinance prohibiting th'
Legislature passing any law imposing any
civil disability or punishment, or forfeiture
of estate upon any citizen engaged in tht
late war with the United States, or for hi
political opinions occasioned thereby pass
cd the first reading, and will become law
A memorial requesting the President no
to garrison the State with negro troops wa
referred to Gen. 0stcrhaus, commanding
United States forces.
The committee on the Constitution re
, ported as telegraphed this morning.
An ordinance was introduced refusing {
ratify the acts of the Legislature authoriz
ing railroads TO pay their Indebtedness {
the State of Mississippi on account Of th
Chickasaw school fund. This will compC
f the roads to pay back about one million q
dollars.
Maj. McCardle presented a memorial {
the convention praying that they take STEP
, in behalf Of President Davis and Governor
, late General, Clark, of Mississippi.
, Generals Writ Adams and Humphrey
late Of the C. S. A, were invited to scat
within the bar Of the convention.
JACKSON, Aug. 1.-THE effects Of =
earthquake were sensibly fcltabout o'cloc
I this morning, at Memphis, Lagrange, lIoll
Syringe, Oxford and Grenada. At Men
phis the shock was severe enough to caua
people TO run out Of their hoases.
Z TeIegruphed to the Daily Ssps
! GALVESTON, August 22d, 1865.
= En-. NEws-Ihe government transIoi
] Daniel Webster arrived to-day, with n. I
papers 10 the 18th inst.
In the Mississippi Convention, Mr.. BoitC
> offered a substitute for the emancipaiio
! ordinance TO the effect that slavery has NJ