The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-06
GanaraI Intallirenca.

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picous of the change of views Of the defeated rebels
and their support OF the presidents pohcy lie, from
tn first respected the idea that the change was accom-
plished For reasonable usurpers Reconstruction IS
not needed because the country constructed long
since and has not been destroyed What IS needed Is
reconstruction between the senator's OF the UnteQ states
now acting aud those who being loyal have been or
may be elected hereafter from the southern people n
who could Justly be accepted as teoWcltlzens. me
southern States have for the last four years been mere
v disorgansed, and nothing IS needed but the consul
Grafton Of the presidents plan Of reconstruction that
so far and fast the uurepresented southern states
present themselves ia loyal attitude by representa-
tives unquestioEably loyal they are emitted TO repre-
senation; this plan is practicable; no plan proposed
bv congress so far is Immediately pracucaele he was
aware there difference between the president an
congress, but hoped the difference would not cause e
Union party to lose its great influence OF introducing
the country into perfect harmony. -.-.. -.
New YORK, May 24.-The q. > commissioners nave
discharged Otto Burnbinder declaring he should not
be held as he was net personally engaged III shipping
nitro-gvcerne to San Francisco.
Ben Butler has been appointed major general oil the
Massachusetts militia.
The Herald SAYS the government has lately lost
$40 600 GOO to S30,000000 in gold to keep down the
price, but the effort was disastrous Speculation Is
The Times says the trial of jefferson Davis will con-
mence at Richmond in two weeks,
+ His counsel are Chas. 0'Conner, Jas T. Brady ana
Geo Shea Of New York; ". b. Read, OF PhlladeI-
phia Mr.. Brown of Baltimore and Mr., Pugh, OF Ono.
Reports aaoat conradictng the death OF senator
/ Wright of New Jersey.
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it appears the total number of vessels captured by the
Confederate privateers 283 their tonnage beng
49,, 3QT. The estimated value OF the vessels anu car,
goes was S25 $4,000 Some of these were bonded ana
released leaving S2oS80J0 as the value OF the pro
perty actually destroyed.
LL~NEp YoRK Nav 25.-The Hudson river railway
freight depot destroyed by fire to-day, causing the
f loss of S25Q,0 0e.
Cen Fremont has purchased the western Pacific rail
road of Missouri for SI,5000O9. The terms OF pay
ment are one-tourth cash, and the balance IN four
equal annual payments. The road to be finished to
Springfield in two years and half and to the State
line in three wears. 1t is ultimately designed to form
4 link with the great southern Pacific railroad.
A large amount of 52os was bought to-day for ship
ment to Europe.
/ NEW YORK Nav 21-The Tennessee legislature hay
ing passed the civil rights BILL all the freedmen courts
in the State are abolished.
The specie shipments on Saturday nearly S. 0Qo,
O00 and on Wednesday 100000. The total
shinments for the week were ST 600 600 This is the
largest for one week in the history of the port.
Providence (R IL advices state that the sale OF print
cloth during the week comprised $4,000 pieces at an
Tr y6pE go Nav Congress hall Saratoga
was entirely destroyed by fire this morning Only a
small portion of the furniture was saved Loss $780,
600 No other hotel was injured.
The controversy between the Fcnian leaders con
tnues President Roberts bad an interview with Ste
phens TODAY The latter requested HIM to discontinue
his movements against Canada, Roberts replied that
he was determined to persist as he meant fighting The
leaders openly opposed to each other. -
1t is stated the counsel for Jefferson DAVIS VIII de-
rnand his immediate trial or If government ask post
noncment, which possibly they will, demand FOR his
release bail viii be made. They are ready to give
bail to the amount Of SIo,0Oo4Go.
New York Nav So 2:3O p Motion is duh at 80
to 42c Cold 1887. Sterling exchange 1919 to 1928
1 Sight Iii.
BosroN, Nay 25.-Dr BowditcIi was mulcted $1,000
damages for branding man with the letter D, while
examining fi%n during the war.
! HARTFORD CoNN, May 25.-The senate has passed &
resolution which favors the immediate admission OF
Tennessee to representation in congress.
+ NEWARK n. j., Nav 25.-SeuatOr Wright has been
stricken with paralysis physically, but remains IN full
/ possession of bis mental faculties.
WAsHfSGTov May 23.--In compliance with the presi-
dents instructions, Dr. Cooper, u s. A., reports the
condition of Mr. Davis Heis considerably emaciated
the fatty tissue having almost disappeared leaving his
skin sbriyeled: lis muscles are small, haccid very
soft, and he has but little muscular strength; he is
weak and debiitaed consequently lis gait is uneven
and irregular; his digestive organs at present IN
comparatively good condition. bat become quickly de
ranged under anything but most carefully prepared
food; with diet diSagrecing with him, dyspepc symp
toms promptly make their appearance, followed by yer
tgo, facial and crdula neuralgia eTyspelas, III
ammatiOn OF poseror scalp and right side of the nose
which quickly affects the right eye the only sound one
he has, and extends through the interior Of his nose
his nervous system is greatly deranged, being much
Frustrated and excessively irritable slight noises
which are scarcely pcrcepble robust health cause
him great pain the description of this sensation Is
that of one fayed, and having every essential nerve
exposed to the waves of sound want OF sleep has
been great and has been almost the principal cause OF
his nervous eScitabity.
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boots of the sentnels post and those who parade
around the prison room, which almost invariably
awakens him. Mr. Davis states that he has scarcely
enjoyed over two hours uubroken steep at one time
since his confinement. Means have been taken-by
placing mating the floors for the seutinels TO walk
upouto alleviate this source Of disturbance with only
partial success. His vital condition is low and he has
but little recGperatye force Should he be attacked by
any of the forms of disease to which the tide
regions Of Virginia subject surgeon Cooper
entertaus serious fears for the result.
The president and different members of the cabinet
were sereuaded by the National Union club. In re-
Spouse to their compliments the president said he ten
dered his thanks for the demonstration. Such appro-
baton peculiarly gratifying lie said all that will
be necessary is to persist III the support and mante-
nance of correct principles. The American people will
satisfy you that the good work You have commenced is
right. 1t will prove in the end MessEs. Welles,
Stanton McCulloch and Frederick Seward approved OF
the policy Of the administration. MeSSrS. Speed and
Harlan were absent.
| WAsuIxCToN Nav 2A-Thc serenade to the presi
dent and the speeches delivered have elected many
comments. Messrs McCulloch and Dennison cordially
Endorsed the president. Mr.. Stanton considered the
reconstruction aection disquaying the southerners
deplorabe, without justice wisdom. Messrs Speed
aud Harlan declined to speak in letters respectively
dlscOuTteous and tart.
Former denounces secretary McCulloch's speech as
brutal and as the Endorsement of tyrant by super
cous official at the direction Of the president.
The departments of North Carolina South Carolina,
Georgia and Alabama are discontinued The Carolinas
form one department. commanded by Gen Sickles.
Col Whittlesey is relieved of the charge Of the freed
r. J. Scott. Georgia and Alabama comprise the other
department, commanded by Gen. c. r. Woods, with
Tilson and SWayne in command of the freedmens bu-
| reau.
1t is stated delegation has arrived from Newbern,
n c. mission to break down the effect Of the ex-
posures made by Gems. Fullerton and Steadman as to
the management of freedmen affairs in that State At
davits rejecting upon he private conduct of of
the presidents commissioners, while at Newbern have
already been forwarded, and their publication is anx-
iousy looked for and it is believed stone will be
left unturned to crush the who have been nstru-
mental in exposing the nefarous transactions of the
treedmen's bureau agents.
Mrs Jefferson Davis is in the city. the guest of the
Etfet house
In default of action by congress for the prompt re-
demption of the currency by the national banks, the
secretary of the treasury contcmpaes establishing
at the treasury department the system of sorting and
forwarding to the banks fer redemption Eeir national
bank issue.
WASHINGTON, May 20 Interest in the reconstruction
measures is manfestlY diminishing. There hardly
half dozen senators present with small audience.
Some of the eastern banks will be called upon
to redeem the amount Of currency now held by them,
in order to extend banking privileges TO other States
where the facilities are badly needed.
The military commission engaged in the preliminary
examination Of the conduct of Lieut.. Col. Paulding
after full and thorough hearing of all the facts Of
the opinion that he ought to be tried by military court
for dsobedence of orders in placing government funds
in the Merchants national bank and have accordingly