The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-01
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number Of killed is estimated 6oall negroes DR..
Dose mortally wounded John Henderson, Jr., dam
gerously wounded; Michael Hahn wounded and
rested Convention scattered Richard, only child
Of DR.. Cenas, accidentally killed while passing out
from college
WASHINGTON, July So Congratulatory messages
have passed between the queen Of England and the
president of the United States on the completion of
the cable
NEW York, July SO, evening.-Cotton lie. higher,
Sales to-day 1900 bales Middling Orleans 39c. Gold
47f. There have been seven hundred and fifty deaths
this week. There deaths from cholera in New
York and Brooklyn on Saturday and Sunday.
/ New ORLEANS July 80, eyening-Cotton advanced
&c, Sales to-day 1900 bales; receipts for two days
roo bales. Low midding 34036c
Gen. Baird has issued orders proclaming martial
law in the city Gen Koutz is military governor, and
all civil funetonares will report at once to him and
be instructed to the duties they may hereafter be
required to perform.
The city is now quiet Every citizen at home.
New ORLEANS, July 81, noon.-Tbe convention
prisoners arrested yesterday were released last night
by general Baird The casualties sum up thirty ne
groes killed. and several whites, including number
Of policemen, dangerously wounded. Dr.. Dose re-
ceiyed three shots in the head one in the back and
was stabbed three times and is dead The city is still
under martial law and is now quiet
LoNDoN, July IS, evening reports from the
seat Of state that the prelminares between the
contendng forces progressing but no details have
yet been received Consols closed at S8l; fve-twen
ties, 693
LIVERPOOL July IS, eyening.-Cotton market firm
Mddling upland l4ld..
The New York Herald had the following special
telegram
LONDON, July 28.-An ar1nisticc of four weeks from
yesterday has been signed by Pruss Austria Bavaria
and the other German States. The propositions en-
brace terms that likely to secure peace over the
whole continent.
NEW YORK. July 81, nOon,-Cotton firm and IN
changed. Gold 40.
NEw ORLEANS, July 81, cyening.--Thc following
telegram was received dated
"WASufNGroy, July 3o.-An executive order is now
being made out addressed attorney general IIcrrou
investing him with authority to put down all disturb
ance arrest all persons assuming to set up new gov
ernmcut, and to call the military if necessary to
execute his orders"
Signed W. II. c. KING.
At Gen. Heron, Lt.Gov. Yoories and mayor Monroe
laid before the senate board to-day the presidents
dispatch, whereupon it was agreed that the mayor
should continue his usual functions, the military gov
ernor to occupy separate room in the city hail. and
in case Of further roting direct the movement of the
troops.
1t is supposed martial law will be rescinded on the
receipt of dispatch from Washington.
A lot Of negroes Victory street about midnight,
shot at several passing citizens, and were arrested
One negro badly shot through the body.
HALIFAX, July SO.-The steamship China arrived
to-day, bringing dates Of the 22d. Cotton is quoted
at from 3D. higher Sales Saturday 90, 600 bales.
adding upland is quoedat l4@ HID; consos 8S8c;
U. S. fve-twenties 7o4@7l.
The Chiuas news Of an armisticc was anticipated by
the cable. The announcement that Austria had accep.
ted the proposals for armistce caused great buoy
the Germans is that peace is almost certain to be con
Guided and consequently no resumption of hostilitics
The Paris Brouse much excited. The Observer
says the British parliament will be required at almost
the last moments of its session. to give its concurrence
to the confederation Of the North American provinces
New YoRS, July 8O.-Cotton higher .Middling
86@39c but the effects Of the European news were
not fully developed Gold 1474
FROM EXTRAS
NEW YORK July "a, evening.--God 1904 Cotton
steady aud unchanged Sales for the week, Is, 900
bales Receipts for the week at all ports, 1909 bales
exports 1000 bales
The board of health report only two cases of cholc
ra to-day and three in Brooklyn, two Of which were
fatal. -Four cases reported at Philadelphia by the
board Of health
WASHINGTON, July 24.-Tbe president has signed
the joint resolution admitting Tennessee
The house committee on elections reported favorn.
bly, on credentials Of the Tennessee members, who
were called forward. Maynard, Taylor and Stokes APP
pcarcd, and took their seats.
Senate adopted Amendment to miscellaneous ap-
preparation bill, increasing salaries of members of
congress to 5000 per annum.
New ORLEANS, July 24.-An immense meeting of
the democracy OF the State held tonight and
ratified the nominations Of the State committee Res
outons adopted deprecating the motives of the
of 1864 and declaring it the duty of
law officers of the State to act so as to save Louis
lana from the anarchy which is threatened because of
the reckless misconduct of unworthy citizens and pre-
tended patriots Resolutions pledged Louisiana to
honest support Of president Johnson's policy, and
fully endorse the Philadelphia convention Speakers
were very radicals, secession denounced
and tile emancipation Of slaves fully accepted
Some few cases Of Sickness believed to be cholera
are reported among troops recently arrived but they
have been removed from the city.
NEW York, July %, noon.-Cotton steady and I'M
changed. Gold 1903.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-The senate last night passed
bill aPpropriating million and half dollars for
the repair of the Mississippi evees.
New York, July 25, evening.-Cottoa dull and I'M
changed. Sales to-day 800 bales. Gold $50.
Cholera decreasing under influence of the weather
WASHINGTON, July 25.-Senate agreed to adjourn ,
on Saturday next.
The president having signed the bill renewing the
grade of general nominated Grant for same; also
Farragut admiral. Both Of these nominations and
Randalls, as postmaster general, were confirmed /
The house coucurred in resolution to adjourn on
Saturday. The Tennessee members, on motion of
stevens allowed pay from the commencement of
he session Bill amendatory to currency bill post
1oned to next session Stevens presented series of
,esolutons prolessedy for restoring the southern
States which lay over one day. Committee on for
ign affairs reported bill, and recommend a modica-
ion of the neutrality laws repeating most of the !
stringent provisions, and modifying penalties for VIC
atoms It also provides that the law shall not be
construed prohibit sales of vessels or material
md munitions Of war Of the growth product of this
country government citizens of any government
lot at war with the United States Postponed till to-
morrow The act Of 1872 establishing judicial courts