Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-04-21
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recognized lgad1fa Williams ~ the Consul
Of spain Al New Orleans
IN the senate, Joint resolution va
I passed directing the Secretary Of War ~
| take steps 10 preserve the graves Of un'on
soldiers from destruction
The civil rights bill was taken up, and
Mr. Trumbull Is speaking In its defence,
HousG.-Afier the consideration OF pri
| yaie bills this body resumed The contested
election case Of Messrs, Dodge aud Brooks
Mr.. Marshall Of Illinois, concluded his ar
gument thereon,
The House has passed the bill transfer
ring the mithsonian Library to the Con
grsssional Library.
NEw York, April i-The President hp'
! ordered the consolidation Of the Clarksylll'
and Huntsville land Offices
New YORK, April 5,-It is reported here
that the Fenian expedition has sailed
some say for Bermuda, others for Campo
Bello.
The House Committee on Freedmcn's AZ
fairs considered the new bill this morning
and there is prospects ofan attempt to pass
| it through the House.
HARTFORD, CT, April ALI the towns
except four give Gov, EIawley 594 majority
| on total vote of 81 1872.
CHARLESTON, April 6.-An extensive con-
migration took place this morning, de-
stroying the seven brick buildings, with
heavy stocks Of goods, known rs Robbs on
| King street The loss IL estimated at Sl65,
900, insured mostly in agencies of Northern
companies.
New YORK, April 5.-The World says
several small squads have gone to Machias
ha, hup L Nav "a rlF
Killan leads the expedition, supported by
Downing and others.
New YORK, March 5.-Thc Herald gives
a rumor that two expeditions, one of three
iron-clad steamers with 5000 men, and the
other Of two steamers, with 300 soldiers,
are reported to have sailed for Bermuda 10
take possession and use it MS base for the
final expc lition against Ireland. Other
vessels are reported 10 have sailed from va
rous ports Of the United States, all bound
for Bermuda.
wAsHIyoToN, April T.. The Senate has
passed the Civil Rights bill over the Presi-
dents veto by 33 against Is. There was
applause from the gal cries.
In the House motion to reconsider the
vote rejecting the Bankrupt bill is liked
for Monday.
NEW April i.-lHe CoTico-
pondent of the Journal of Commerce, writ
ing under date of March 2, says reports
prevail that Duke de Persigny is attempt
ing to force himself ngsin into Office as
Minister of the Interior, in order to in tro-
duce reactionary measures.
The Emperor was very badly received
few nights ago at the Odeon Theatre, and
by the crowds in. the Streets, which uttered
many offensive shouts. Matters look un
comfortable both at home and abroad, and
more public uneasiness prevails than for
some time past.
The Fenian expedition has sailed from
New York, but its destination is unknown.
The World says on Wednesday evening
number of Fenians left for the purpose of
attacking the British provinces il the d.
rection of New Brunswick. If this project
should fail it was intended to make diver
sion on Halifax.
The reported movement on Bermuda was
simply made to bewilder the Coleman au-
thorities.
WASHINGTON, April THE Washington
Inteliigencer says Capt. Raphael Semmcs
has been released under his original parole
WASHINGTON, April THE House was
in Committee Of the Whole on the Presi-
dents annual message.
New YORK, April The Upper House
of the Provincial Parliament of New
Brunswick yesterday adopted resolutions
urging confederation according to the Que
beo scheme.
ST. LOUIS, April IA most disastrous
fire took place this morning, which destroy
ed completely the steamers Fanny Ogden,
Nevada, Alexander Majors and Etie Deans.
Fortunately, there were no lives lost. The
origin Of the fir, is unknown.
New YORK, April Cotton closed dull
and heavy at 39c. Gold 1877 /.
The Miantonomah, the feetest, most
powerful, anu most seaworthy of our iron
clads, has been ordered by the Navy De-
partment oget ready for cruise off the fish
ing banks of Newfoundland, to protect the
interests OF American fishermen there.
Another part of her business it is reported,
will be to look after Fenian fishing expe-
ditions, which are known to be fitting out
at certain ports on the Atlantic coast and
10 prevent any violation of the neutrality
laws.
There is report in circulation here to-
day, which comes by telegraph from New
Jersey, to the effect that Mr.. Scovill of the
Senate of that State, has sold out for $780,
900 TO the friends of Stockton, thus defeat
ing an immediate election by the Legisla-
ture, of successor to Stockton in the SEN
ste of the United States. Scovill has the
casting vote in the State Senare, and when
here few days since, expressed his deter
mination TO vote for Cattell, the Union can
didate, for the successorship.