The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-01

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an upward tendency. sales 5000 y Quotations
unchanged. Gold 1495.
WASHINGTON July 26-Sendte = Sumner moved
credentials OF Patterson of Tennessee, be referred
the Judiciary committee, with instructions to inquire
whether he could take the oath. Sumner stated that
Patterson was Judge under the Confederate govern
ment, and therefore disqualified. After considerable
discussion the motion was adopted. Sherman was,
confirmed lieutenant general, vice Grant, promoted
and Porter vice-adnira vice Farragut, promoted
Ho,&e-Presidents message received, enclosing com
munication from secretary Seward in reference APP
pcaon to the British government for the release of
Fenans and the discharge of those indicted in the
United States whose have been referred to TIE
attorney general 1t is probable they will be prose
cuted
railroad from Missouri and Kansas to the Pacific coast
about the line of the 59th parallel. Banks resolution
modifying the neutrality laws passed unanimously
The great railroad bridge over the Susquehanna at
Havre de Grace destroyed by tornado last night.
Loss 81, 100000.
Gems Gibson, Sprague and Gregory have been ap-
pointed to revise regulations for the government of
the freedmen'S bureau for two years
Secretary Seward gave a dinner party to day to ten
delegates, amongst whom Cows. Sharkey and
Parsons.
The building for the national convention at Phila-
delphia is being constructed at the of Broad
and Wallace streets. 1t is to be of monstrous size.
New York, July 81 noon Cotton firm. Gold
1909.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-Secretary Harlan has re-
signed. The senate passed bill admitting Nebraska
Also joint resolution modifying the OATH so to
permit Patterson of Tennessee to take his seat but
the house refused to concur. The senate passed
amendment to the appropriation bill appropriating
one and half million of dollars for repairing evees
on the Mississippi. The proposition to increase the
salaries of congressman from three to five thousand
dollars voted down.
New York, July 81, evenng.-Cotton unchanged.
Sales 100 bales. Gold 1919.
New ORLEANS, July 27.-Cotton firm. Low mid
ding 32@34c. Sales 1900 bales. Receipts for -four
days 1913 bales; exports GG53 bales. Stock 81, 600
bales.
WASHINGTON, July 28.-Both houses remained in
session all night. Senate confirmed Q. H. Browning
as secretary of the interior vice Harlan resigned.
Patterson was admitted to lis seat having taken the
prescribed OATH
The house refused to modify the oath for the admis
sion of Patterson Stevens made speech the bill
lately introduced by him for the restoration of the
south to her proper relations in the UniOn He reit-
Grated his former principles of equal rights, and de-
clared in favor of giving negroes the privileges
whites Bill for the admission of Nebraska passed
NEW York, July IS, noon-Cotton steady. Gold
1904.
FARTHER PolxT, July 2S-The steamship Peruvian,
from Liverpool the 10TH via Londonderry the goth,
passed this point to-day.
The military position unchanged. Large forces
being concentrated by both sides before Vienna
1t is reported that armstice has been agreed upon
and again contradicted
Cotton in Liverpool had dcclind ID on the week
Sales for the week II 600 bales; estimated sales for
Friday , 600 bales, the market closing steady. Mid
ding Orleans, ltd; uplands 1891. Consos for
money SS4@SS4 5-20s, 10. The bullion in the
bank of England had decreased f3f7 900 sterling.
The Preston banking company of England has failed,
Liabilities unknown
NEW YORK, July 29.-The Great Eastern reached
Hearts Content yesterday. The cable is laid. and is
working perfectly and continuously through Ireland
There have been riots in London on account of gov
eminent having forbidden the holding Of reform meet
ings in Hyde park.
The London Times of the 28th Oast Saturday, says
the telegraph is the great work and glory of the age
The Times, of the same date says treaty of peace
has been signed between Austria and Prussia. \
previous telegram states that the final armstice
menced at on the 23d There more fighting
on the 22d in which the Austriaus claimed the vie
tory. There had also been naval engagement on
the 2oth in which the Austrians run down one and
sunk three other Italian iron clads.
THE BURNING or COLuMBGA.-The following en-
phatic correspondence has lately been published
General Sherman will have to call witnesses to sustain
his side of the issue of veraciy In this part of the
world Bcauregard and Hampton need none. Their
words are as good as their bonds
APRH p, IS6G.-Genera Sherman having charged
me- in his official report with the destruction of Co
Iumba, and having reiterated the same falsehood in
recent letter to Benjamin Rawls of that city, may
beg you such facts in reference to this matter
as are in your possession. If you recollect advised
you the morning the yankees came in not to burn
the cotton it would endanger the town. l stated
that as they had destroyed the raroad4hey could
remove the cotton. Upon this representation you d.
rccted to issue order that the cotton should not
be burned This | did at once, and not bale on
fire when the yankees came into town. You saw the
cotton as You left the city and you state that
was on fire. Very respectfully yours,
WADE HAMPTON.
To Gen. G. l.. Beauregard.