Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-11-24
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WAsnisoros, Nov ~ Tho
French Miaislor has received notice
10 leave here ~ iiio 10th Of becem
Der. lUr hn new position ~ Minis
ter ~ Portugal Ills successor VII
be here ut that time.
The Mississippi Commissioners
who are urging the release oi Jcif
Davis, will remain until they have
had another interview with the
President
Secretary Stanton has, through
his counsel, entered plea Of not
guilty in the suit for trcspass.
brought against him in the Circuit
Court hy w. @, Smilhson, a banker
here, who was imprisoned during
the war.
The following was telegraphed to
the New York Times, by special
correspondent from this city;
Chief Justice Chase called ut the
White House this evening, and was
clos ted with tho President for
about an hour. Before his dcpar-
turc, Mr.. Seward, Gov, Randall, Mr..
McCullbch, and Mr.. Browning, ar
rived and remained in consultation
with the President until one o'clock
It is believed this meeting was
for consultation upon most iwp"r-
tant sabiccts based upon an cfl"r,
now making by leading men at all
parties to induce the President, in
consideration of general amnesty
to induce the people Of the South
to accept universal suffrage, with
qualification, either of property or
intelligence. Prominent gentlemen
are cooperating with the Republic
cans and Democrats in this effort.
The Horse Fair viii commence
on Monday next-prizcs amount to
$4,000. Many noted horses will be
present, including Dexter, the ceIe-
/, brated PAGER.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov 16-Jei-
fersOn Davis has b en- removec
from the classmates to more commo-
dious apartment In the Carroll
Hall.
a LOUISVILLE. Nov. 12-The re.
mains of ex. Confederate Gen r B
Hanson were inferred at Lexington
yesterday, after appropriate ceremo-
nies., There was no disturbance.
BALTIMORE. Nov 13--Judge
Bartol has Just rendered his deci-
sion on the habeas corpus case, suS-
tanning the power of Gov Swami to
remove the Commissioners
Great cheering in the court room
by the friends of Gov Swami and
the new Commissioners.
Gov. Wells has appointed the 9th
inst, as day OF thanksgiving.
BALTMoRE, Nov. l3.-Judye Bar
tol having decided the Hebeas Cor
pus case in favor of the new Police
Commissioners, they at once enter
ed upon the discharge of their, du-
ties. and it is expected they will
Immediately renew their demand
upon the old Commissioners for the
surrender of the police stations
On entering their office, they were
cheered by large crowd congrega-
ted in the vicinity.
QUEBEC, Nov. 13.-The commit.
tee appointed to receive and dis
tribute contributions to sufferers by
the late fire. have decided to give
ten dollars to each of three thou
sand families, in view Of the ap
proach of winter.
MONTREAL, Nov. 13 The Fen
ian trials t. take place at Bedford
will be conducted by w. Ramsey.
assisted by Buchanan and Lancillot.
Mr.. Develier has been engaged in
defense Justice Johnson will pre-
side
WAsuINGroN Nov. l3.-Delrgates
sent by the Mississippi Legislature.
Messrs IIillyer and Lowry, to ash;
for pardon of Jefferson Davis. have
not had an interview yet with the
President, but have sent him the
resolutions of the Mississippi Legis
lature, and will Tomorrow mora
ing call upon the President, inform.
ally. to pay their respects
r. NJ II Hunter, Of Va. and
Com Forrest. late Of Confederate
Navy, were at the Presidents house
to day, urging their applications for
pardon.
1t is understood that Gen Grant
has addressed letter to Sheridan
not strictly to enforce the order, No
Al, issued last July. which requires
the arrest Of persons charged with
crimes and offences against officers,
agents and citizens Of the United
States and confinement in military
custody until the courts are ready
to try them. The object of Gen.
Grant isto avoid cause Of com
plants that the Civil Rights bill is
: in force, and judicial tribunal open
ed to all complainants. The order
has not as yet been repealed by
Gen. Grant or the President or
Secretary of War.
AUSTIN, Nov. 18TH
The Legislature adjourned sine
die today.
Mr.. Speaker Burford in his Fare
6well remarks said he was now and
forever opposed to negro suffrage
He could make no distinction as 10
qualification. If 1T were granted TO
Fred. Douglas he would favor the
same privilege for the dullest Cuffce
in the cotton field. He said tue
present Legislature had done every
thing that justice required for the
negro.
The Governor is busy signing
bills.
Colonel Ashbcl Smith has left for
Houston.
BALTIMORE. Nov. 11.-There is