The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-30
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prrIapErrHr4, May 19.--The Academy
jitfusic was crowded Tonight to its full
u = eyteI,t. by an enthusiastic audience of
,sd;es and Eentleruen, to listen to speeches
~ Senators C6wan and DoOlittle, in sup
art president johnson. Henry semoli,
Eeo,, occupied the chair.
g Senator Doolittle, after treating the sub
,,sf Of the rebellion and the present issue
Safore the country, declared the man who
seniss the union of the States under the
lGonstitnticn is himself disuniorist / Ell
thusiastic applause. HE refuted the many
esalnmrliess that had been raised against
sSs nersopal character Of tley President.
and expressed his firm belief that no man
i;vino was more assiduously andconscient-
inuslg engaged in the discharge of his duty
IN his country than Andrew Johnson
lLoud applause, ..e a
RE illustrated the policy of President
lincoln in the recommendation of Louisi-
ma and Arkansas to admission into the
Ifhion, which policy had been Endorsed at
me Baltimore convention, and by n major
twin both houses Of Congress year ago,
a. show the policy of President johnson
vas not O. new one, bnt that it was in ODE
deuce to the wishes of the Union party
Instead of the President proving false, the
men who were now leading the Union par
" were perverting its grand objects and
intentions, the restoration of the Union
and enforcement of the laws.
Senator C0war followed in an eloquent
argument, in defense Of sustaining the
law, by virtue of which the rebellion had
been crushsd.Y The Presidents plan of re-
construction relies alone upon the authori-
~ of the Constitution--fhe law of the
land ICheers. If the Southern people
had not forgotten their obedience to the
Constitution, there would have been no re.
bellion. He was opposed to any amend
ment ofthe Constitution at the present
time. fGreat and continued applause. L
As indoisers Of the Presidents policy. he
would mention Seward, Stanton, Welles,
Grant, Sherman, Meade, Hancock and 9th.
ers tFociferous cheering ,r
On the ether hand, in opposition he
placed the Names of Stevens, BntIer and
others. mingled Kisses and slight an
plause. In conclusion, Mr.. Cowan said
bis hope was in the virtue and INTEGRITY OF
the people both North and South. The
Southern people had suffered severely, and
now was the time to extend mercy, after
they had surrendered to the law. -; " (
After other speeches by distinguished
gentlemen the meeting adjourned.
z "a WASHINGTON, May 1.-The serenade ia
the President and the speeches delivered
have elected many comments Messrs.
McCulloch and Dennison cordially Endorsed
the President Mr. Stanton Considered
the. reconstruction section disaualifying
the Southefners derlorable, and without
Justice Or wisdom. Messrs. Speed and Har-
2 Ian declined to speak in letters respective
ly disconTteous and tart. a'2a7e- 'ss19. 1is
Forney aenonnces Secretary McCullech's
speech as brutal, and as the Endorsement
ola tyrant by asupercillious official at the
direction Of theYP President. n r1@ g,a
The departments of North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama are
discontinued. The Carolinas form one de-
partment, commanded by General Sickles.
- Colonel Whittlesey is relieved Of the
charge Of the Ffeedmen's Bureau, and His
Sisuccessors are5 Generals Anger and T.. j.
Scott. Sfg5if3 g9E
2, Georgia and Alaba1na compose the other
department, commanded by General c.. II.
Woods, with Tiison and Wayne in charge
Of the Freedmen's Bureau. a3,aa a.,rgy i
John Philips has been confirmed United
States District Attorney for Charleston.
New York. May 2-The Times SAYS
Che trial Of Jefferson Davis will commence
at Richmond III two weeks.
Z His counsel are Charles O'Conner, James
T. Brady and George Shea of New York.
w D. Readof Philadelphia, Mr.. Brown Of
Baltimore, and Nh. Pugh Of Ohio.
Reports are alloat contradicting the
death of Senator Wright of New jersey.
From q report prepared by the Chamber
OF Commerce itappears the total number
Of vessels captured by the Confederate
privateers was 233, their tonnage being
l32,3W. The estimated value of the yes
sells and cargoes was $25, $780, 600. Some of
these were bonded and released, leaving
sec, 0s5, 600 as tho valua of the property ac-
fua1ly destroyed. aI5- nY9
WASHINGTON, May 25--SEsArE,---The
bill fixing the bounties has passed. The
Senate adjourned at an early hour. The
republicans are endeavoring to reconcile
tue conflicting opinions OH the reconstruc-
zion amendment.
The House has passed the bin excluding
from West Point those who served in the
Confederate. army. e,sa y9y
FoRTREss MONROE, May 25.-Instruc-
tons from Washington parole Jefferson
Davis to the Foot during the day, to retire
to Carroll Hall at night Messrs. Shea and
0Conner, his counsel, have been allowed
access to him.
BALTIMORE. May 25.--Judee Giles, of
Z the U. 8. District Court, declined the case
Of Bradley, Boston negro, who applied
for an injunction against railway com
pany for refusing him transit. The Judge
said 1t presented no case for equitable ac-
ton. The csse was dismissed. The col
ored people generally protest against the
course OF Bradley in their behalf as uncall-
ed for.
e BosToN, May 25.-Dr. Bodwitch has
beed muleted $1,000 damages for branding
. man with the letter d while examining
him during the war. G4{
sNj THE WITNESSES AGAINST Hon JEFF. D4-
vIs.-The Baltimore Gazette publishes the