The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-12
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N1H OIledHss May Os-tOLIUus VI
binary, 27028c.; Good Ordinary,
30031c., Low Middling, 32034c.;
Middling, 35036c.
New York, May 4.-One new case Of
cholera and five cases Of varioloid are
reported at quarantine.
Memphis, May 2.-The negroes in
South Memphis fred on citizen,
wounding him, and assaulted white
woman, this morning. The sherif's
posse attempted to disarm all negroes
They fled to Fort Pickering, firing as
they ran. They were driven from the
fort this evening and sought the woods
During the excitement seven negroes
and one citizen were killed, and a few
houses were burned. The military
have been under arms all day. All is
quiet to night.
Fears are entertained that the ne :
groes will attempt to burn the city, but
they are, in all probability, groundless.
Up to the present time, fifteen blacks
and four whites have been killed.
Memphis, May 2, P. M.-Firea
are raging in South Memphis, among
the negro quarters. Several men are
reported killed. No effort is being
made to quench the fires.
Memphis, May 4.-One negro man
was killed in front ofthe Gayoso House
last night. At / o'clock this morning
a house on Gayoso street was burned.
The city has since been quiet, and it is
hoped law and order have been fully
restored.
New York, May 4, IL Motion
steady at 81 to SOC. Gold 1879.
New York, May 4.-The Times
special says the President is preparing
an answer to the House resolution,
giving the names Of those granted ann
nesty, and particular statement of all
confiscated property that is restored to
the original owners. The value of the
property is not stated. The number Of
pardons exceed seven thousand. With
few exceptions the persons pardoned
are private citizens.
New York, May 4.-The Worlds
Washington special says the grand
Jury, which meets at New York on
Monday, will bring in true bill against
Jefferson Davis for treason. The gov
eminent will probably be ready for the
trial within the next ten days, provided
Congress throws no obstacle 10 the
way.
Washington, May lin view Of
the approaching hot, sickly season,
rooms are being fitted up for the Pres
ident and his family at the Continental
Hotel, Long Branch, whittier Instantly
will shortly repair, leaving the Presi.
dent to follow on the adjournment Of
Congress.
The public debt statement to be
issued in day or two will show de-
crease Of about So. 0o0, 600 during the
month Of April.
New York, May 1.-The CONNER
IciaPs Washington special says it is
fnmored that the President advocates
the calling of national convention, to
settle the issues now pending.
The large appropriations already
made and proposed by Congress alarm
the Finance Committee.
The Herald's Fortress Monroe cor.
respondent says Mr.. Davis is very anx-
ious for bis trial. His health has per-
ceptibly failed, and he cannot live
through the summer in prison.
Washington, May 1.-The House
has passed the Appropriation Bill for
the Freedmen's Bureau.
New York, May Cotton closed
dull and unsettled at 80 to 34c. Flour
declined loo. Whisky 50 264. Coffee
inactive. Sugar l04 to lie. Molasses
steady at 45 to 75c. Mess pork $27
621. Money rather more active at S
per cent. Sterling exchange 1854.
Gold 1863.
Liverpool, April 22.-(TeIegraphed
to Queenstown.) 1.-THE cotton market
closed steady yesterday at fridays
improvement. The sales were TO- 600
bales. Middling uplands l4I TO 148d.,
an advance of ! to Id.
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