Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-01-13

In the senate, Mr.. sumner mRdea speech
on the bill to maintain the freedom OF the
inhabitants Of the states lately in rebellion
and read a number of letters, public and
private, to show that the spirit Of rebellion
still existed,
Mr.. Salisbury replied, saying there we're
indications Of split In the Republican
party. lie further stated that II the Pres
ident would stand by the principles Of his
special message, he would promise him the
support Of two millions who did not vote
for him.
Mr.. Cowan also replied to Sumner, say
ing that the statements he made were all
based on an anonymous letter
In the House. Mr.. Stevens INTRODUCED n
bill to double the pensions Of those who
were made pensioners by the casualties of
the late war, to pay the damage done to
loyal men by the rebel government and
rebel raiders, and enforce the confscation
laws so us TO pay the same out Of confiscat-
cd property of the enemy.
Both Houses Of Congress have agreed to
adjourn tomorrow till the 9th of January.
Mr.. Trumbull gave notice of bill to en-
large the powers of the Frcedmen's Bureau
so as 10 secure the Freedmen and all persons
in the United States, and protect every in
diyidual in the full enjoyment Of his rights
person and property, and furnish him the
means Of vindication.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent relative to the condition of affairs in
the South, in which he says;
"From all information in my possession,
and from which have recently received
A al all n,;ly Il In
duced to cherish the belief that sectional
animcsity is secretly and rapidly merging
itself into nationality, and that represcn-
tation, connected with properly adjusted
system of taxation, will result in an har-
monious relation of the States. There is
unusual acquiesccnce of authority to the
General Government throughout the coun-
try visited by Gen. Grant. The mere pres
cnce of n military force, without regard to
numbers, is sufficient to maintain order"
The President says the good of the coun-
try and economy require that this force
should be white troops.
A resolution was adopted in the House
by more thon two thirds majority to submit
to the Legislature of the several States an
amendment to the Constitution providing
for the non-assumption of the Confederate
debt.
The President yesterday nominated Lew
is d. Campbell, of Ohio, Minister to Next
CO, vice Gen. Logan resigned.
Gen. Bigelow has been nominated rs
Minister 10 France.
The Secretary of State has addressed
similar letters to the Governor and late
Governor of South Carolina to
4 dol 10 1oI
CIycINNArI, Dec. 22.-The Commercials
Washington dispatch says the Southern
to Congress elect have decided to
return homo, leaving one from each State to
represent them before the Committee of
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-In the Senate,
Mr.. Stewartcalled theb to secure freedom
in the States recently in rebellion. In re-
plying to Mr.. Sumner he remarked that the
Southern States were never out Of the I'm
ion, and the North was not justified in
forcing negro suffrage upon the South
while they withheld political rights from
the negroes in the Northern States.
Mr.. Wilson replied at length in favor of
the bill.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.--The proclamation
from Secretary Seward announces the adop-
ton of the constitutional amendment by
the vote of thenty-eight States.
GALVESTON, Dec. 80, 1865.
The Government steamship St. Mary has
arrived, with New Orleans papers to the
28th, one day later
Secretary McCulloch has borrowed one
hundred millions of the National Banks to
reduce the floating debt.
1t is said the Reconstruction Committee
of Congress will ask for power to send
sub-oommi tees through the South to re-
port upon our condition, and thereby delay
our admission.
There was riot in Alexandria between
whites add negroes-four whites killed and
others wounded.
Gov. Sharkey has been relieved, and Gov.
Humphreys recognized as the Governor
elect of Mississippi.
1t is said the leading Fenians have decid-
ed on Canadian war Immediately. I'm
portant dispatches have been received by
the Head Centre. .s--., ~.
1t is reported that Gen. Grant is to sail,
Immediately after the holidays to the Rio
Grande. Commodore Winslow has already
sailed. ~
A compromise is going on among the
Fenians.
Late orders by General Weitzcl show that
it is the determination of our Government
not to recognize Macmillan.
GALVESTON, Dec. 91st 1865.
The steamship Magnolia has arrived with
New Orleans papers of the Doth, one day
later. The following are the only dispatch
es.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-At meeting Of
the Southern Representatives it has been
decided to make no appeal by letter to the
people or theirconstituents, but to await the
action Of the Joint Committee to which
their actions have been referred. Many of
the Representatives will return to their
homes to meet here again on the 4th of
March, unless sooner called back.
In New Orleans Middling cotton so "a
51o; Inferior qualities rather declined.,-
Gold depressed l45@146.
From the Houston Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2Sth.-Secretary
McCulloch reports the receipts from the in
terAal revenue for the week ending Dec. 23d
at 81, 100000. The total amount since the
first of July, sums up Sill, 100000.
DEC. 29.-Admiral Raphael Semmes has
arrived, and is under arrest at the Navy
Yard.
NEW YORK, Dec 2e.-vera Cruz advices
say the Imperial troops have again occupied
the city of Chihuahua and also Piedras Ne
gras.
The cholera is raging with considerable
severity on the Island Of Guadalupe.
Spain has decreed the Island Of Porto Ri
- oiosoI oooinof imuorfa