Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-06-16

WhifH Ihtttu NV llNNH' N'H'NH' I'"'ft
ions to- M extort day on cotton 81 per
cent, on each pound.
The State Department learn, from I've
| United states Minister at Paris that oil
unnaturalllod citizens FROM this country
are liable 10 eonscripllgn Ia France but "
their nationality isftp0riod 10 the notary
Of the district In which their names are en-.
rolled, aud II proper evidence Is produced
of their naturalization as citizens OF lho
| United States, their names viii probaDly
be erased when requested.
AnpointmeDts OF Assessors OF tho In
ternai Revenue: Alex. II. Hall, for Missis'
sIppi, Charles c. Iiaseall, for Charleston,
s q. Horace Brougton, for Marshall, Texas
Lueius j. Burnsl, Tor Little Rock Arkan-
sns, William II. IL. Watson, for Atlanta
Georaia; Richard l.. Watkins, for the third
District, Russelyillc, Alabamai Awkward La
Croix, for tile second district of Alabama.
J. D. G. Stiih, of Louisiana, has been ap-
pointed consul to Athens, Greece.
The reeonslruction resolution was con-
! siderod. Mr.. johnson made motion to
strike out the third section, which disirnn-
chiscs the Contederates until 1870. THIS
section was stricken out by unanimous
vote of 90 yeas. Several amendments were
offered embodying views OF kepuo iean
caucus. They exclude from Federal ana
stnto Offices those who have been members
of Congress, and legislative or judicial Of
fcers who took part in the instruction, or
who gave aid and comfort thereto ooh-
eress, however, may remove such disability
BY vote oftwo-ihirds.
HousE.-The bill to continue in force
and amend the Ftcedmens Bureau bill
passed by yeas 90; nays 80.
FORTRESS MONROE, May 2s..-Charles
! OConper and Geo. Shea, counsels for JEFF
ferson Davis, left for New York this eve
ming. They were in consultation with Mr..
Davis most of yesterday. They say they
| found him in better health than they an
ticipated, and although worn out from long
confinement, he was in possession OF ms
keenast faculties, and fully awe 10 inc I'M
portant issues involved in his trial. They
said they only obtained permission 10 Visit
him after many futile attempts during inc
past year. ~
WAsnrsGroy, May, 30.-NIrs. Davis has
left to rejoin her husband at Fortress Mon
roe. Her departure was hastcned by advi'
ces from DR.. Cooper, that Mr.. Davis was re-
dnced to such physical prostration that ne
is unable to take his daily walks across the
plat of the Fortress without laying down to
rest several times.
The State Department learns that no
Austrians have been sent to Mexico, ana
that none will be sent. .
The clerical force Of the treasury is en-
gagged in receiving transfers OF deposits
made by discussing officers from the Nation
al Banks to the United States Treasury and
Sub Treasury. -a1 ,sa ~. rs
SENATE--The reconstruction resolutions
were taken upand various attempts made
by the minority to modify the different
sections, but every one was voted down.
Pending the considers tons of the third
section the Senate adjourned. There seems
to be no doubt, from the unanimity of the
Republicans to-day, that it will pass by
two thirds vote in the shape reported from
the Republican caucus.
HoUsE-The bill restoring the States
lately in instruction to their political
rights was taken up, and several speeches
were made, but no final action was adopted.
Both Houses have instructed their militia
tary committees to consider suitable meas
ures for testifying respect for Gen. Scott.
An official order respecting the death OF
Gen. Scott and the honors to be paid to his
memory, has been issued by the Depart
menis. A large number Of the most dis
tinguished officers in the service have been
detailed to attend the funeral at West
Point, on Friday. The departments, the
customhouses, etc, will all be closed that
day as mark Of respect to the memory OF
the deceased.
Gen. Grant announces the death OF Gen.
Scott in q general order, in which he says:
As the vigor of his life, whether in peace
or war, had been devoted to the SO vice OF
the country he loved so we'll in his age his
country gave him in return that veneration
reverence and esteem which is the highest
reward nation can give. His memory
will never fade from the minds of those
who have reverenced him 80 long. AS q
mark Of respect, the officers will wear
badge Of mourning for six months on the
left arm and on the hilt of the sword
The act to continue the Freedmen's Bu-
reau bill in force VIVA received from the
House. and referred to the Military Com
inittee. f %
The reconstruction resolution question
bearing on the amendments offered yester
day, was called up Mr.. Doolitte moved
to amend the first section by inserting the
ring the discussion Mr. Doolittle said the
words proposed were in the Civil Rights
bill declaring who were citizens. The Re-
construction Committee fearing this deca-
ration by Congress was without validity,
unless enforced by constitutional amend
ment, report this amendment. 1A
Mr.. Doolittles amendment was rejected.
The second section passed with some verbal
alterations. i
In the debate upon the third section Mr..
Hendricks proposed an amendment so as 10
make it apply to those whose term OF Office
had not expired at the commencement or
during the war, contending that the oath
was binding only during that time.
MIR. Guthrie opposed the third section be-
cause of the prescription. He supported
MIR. Hendricks amendments because it was
less proscriptive.
Mr. Sherman inquired If Mr.. Hendricks
amendment would have the effect to ex-
clude those who resigned to take position
under Gen. Lee. Mr.. Hendricks replied,
"No, resignation was not an expiration of
the time"
Mr.. Sherman said he believed, under the
proposed alteration, those who resigned and
entered the rebel service would be relieved
from the section. The amendment was
disagreed to by yeas s, nays "a.
Mr.. johnson moved TO amend to strike
out the words DOR members OF State Legis-
iatures, executive or judicial officers
which was rejected by yeas 10, nays 3D.
Another amendment was proposed by
Mr.. johnson, so as to make the section APP
ply to those who had sworn to support the
Constitution within ten years previous to
January, 1851, which vas disagreed to-
In reply to an inquiry, Mr.. Howard said
the last clause Of the section made it dis
cretionary with Congress TO remove disa-
ability generally, or in individual cases.
Mr.. Salisbury moved the removal ofsuch
disability to be within the scope Of the
Presidents exercise Of the pardoning pow
er, which was disagreed to by yeas 10, nays
80.