Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-02-03

WARRINGTON Jhhs io'-Hvhsf- ih'' ""'y
to-day passed the bill granting suffrage "a
negroes In the District Of Columbia, by liz
against ~.
Ssnais-A joint resolution was reported
and passed, distributing the writings OIL
Madison among the States.
The bill for the admission Of Colorado a.
n State in the Union was reported MT
Nesmiih, Of Oregon, favored the recon-
struction policy, was opposed to negro sur
frape and advocated a generous policy 10
wards the South. Mr.. Wade, OF OHIO, fol'
lowed at length, arguing against the nd.
mission of Southern States at present, and
endorsing the theory of equal rights TO all
man bcfore the law. Mr.. Stewart Of Neva'
dn, took the floor In reply.
On the passage Of bill extending suf-
fracc unquilifelly in the District Of Co
lunbia, the applause from the galleries was
almost deafening.
Doolittle's argument Of Yesterday In sup
port Of the policy Of tho President, is fol-
lowed to-day by plain, sensible speech by
Senator Nesmith, of Oregon, who also nd
vocatcs the Presidents policy.
The advocates Of Provisional State Gov
ernmenis are discouraged.
Secretary Seward had not reached Ha-
vana on the 18Th. Our war steamers were
ready for sea, il any CHILEAN privateers
should make their appearance from Havana
The Worlds Washington special says a
curious rumor prevails that the outbreak
on the Rio Grandc was precipitated by the
belief that nm understanding had been
reached between our Government and that
Of MAMMALIAN, involving the Withdrawal
Of the French troops. Report saysthc raid
was made TO prevent such results.
The Hcralds Washington special says
the President was considerably indisposed
last evening, though no fears are enter
tanned of serious illness.
The Secretary OF War reports Al Major
Generals and l47 Brigndier Generals in
the service, of whom II of the former and
l02 of the latter are to be mustered out.
Admiral Raphael Semmes is held in close
confinement NJ the marine barracks. lie is
in good health and spirits and confident OF
being able to justify himself.
BALTIMORE, Jan. l8.-The House Of del
egates has passed resolutions endorsing
Gen. Grants recent letter opposing the
withdrawal Of Federal troops from the late
insurrectionary districts, and against arm.
ing the militia in those States.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. lS.-The Kansas State
Senate has passed resolutions favoring the
trial, conviction and hanging Of Mr.. Davis
and other leaders Of the rebellion equally
guilty Of treason.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 18.-Thc Ohio Legis-
lnture has elected John Sherman United
States Senator.
Texas Associated Press.
In
Washington, Jan. %. In the Senate Mr..
Fessenden, from the Joint Committee on
the condition of States recently in rebel
tioning representative and direct taxation,
according to the respective numbers Of the
population Of each State, including In
dams not taxed, but providing that when
ever, OH account of race or color; any per-
sons are excluded from citizenship, such
persons sha II be excluded from the basis of
representation.
[This dispatch comes to us somewhat OBJ
scure. We make the above out Of it, but
may have Inexperienced the Dispatch
Ed. TEL.
Mr.. Sumner, In the Senate, presented a
memorial from the Boston Board of Trade,
asking for the passage of q law exempting
suiio,s from the operation of Southern
stay-laws long enough to enable them TO
collect their demands.
New YORK, Jan. 23-Cotton to-day is
ominul at 40 cents for Middling. Coli
1879.
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 23.-News meagre
and uniuteresting.
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. "a.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. PA resolution has
been introduced into the Kentucky Legisla-
ture, requesting Green Clay Smith to re-
sign as member of Congress on account of
his radical republicanism.
Nearly all the white troops have been
withdrawn from Kentucky. That State is
now garrisoncd with negro troops.
NASHVILLE, Jan. 24.-The negro testi-
mony bill passed to its second reading in
the House by vote of SO to SO.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-In the Senate to-
day Mr.. salisbury spoke in opposition to
the enlargement of the powers of the freed
mems bureau. Mr.. Fessenden, replying
said that war would never nave occurred
but for the encouragement given by the
democratic party to Southern aggressions.
Pending this discussion, Henderson Of
fered a joint resolution to amend the con-
stitution prohibiting any State from with
drawing Withholding y elective franchise
ON account of color.
Mr.. Brooks, of New York, caused to be
read petition from Susan d. Anthony,
asking tn the right of suffrage be given
10 women. Mr.. Stevens asked Mr.. Brooks
if he was in favor of that2 Mr.. Brooks re-
piled, ayes, If niggers were permitted to
vote, as he preferred his own color and
white women above the Niger" applause
from the galleries.)
A series of resolutions were referred to
the committee on reconstruction opposing
the State rights doctrine, ard the right Of
secession, and advocating the setting apart
Of all territory of Texas for the use Of the
colored people, in order to separate the two
races.
TRENTON, Jan. 24.-The New Jersey Sem
ate passed the Unconstitutional amendment by
vote of IL to8.