Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-12-29

Petitioners represent tho present
organization rs anti. Republican, be-
cause n majority Of the citizens are
DISTINGUISHED, and because loyal cit
izcns are not adequately protected
That large majority Of the voters
are still rebels, That murders and
persecution OF loyal men are in
crcasing in frequency and turpitude,
and lives, liberty and property are
endangered. This petition is sign.
ed by Gov. Wells, Chief Justice Hy-
mer, Associate Justice Howell, Geo.
W. Kendall, and several hundred
others.
Mr.. Julian offered a bill this
morning of great longth for the
purpose of reorganizing the rebel
States and restoring them to the
Union. Referred to Committee on
Reconstruction.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. l4,-GOv.
Wells says he signed the memorial
from Louisiana, iavoring Provision
al Government, reluctantly and
against his better judgment, but did
so to please his friends.
a letter from the city of Mexico
of the 23d ult,, confirms reported
subscription of the clergy for Max,
imiIian but it would seem no settled
definite policy had been agreed mp.
on as Bazine said he had sent to
Napoleon and he awaited events
Maximiian and Ministers were still
in council at Orizaba.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.--The Sn-
preme Court has refused to open
the test oath case and allow Sher
wood, Hamilton and others to dis
cuSs.
The House passed the suffrage bill
without debate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-Southern
loyalists reinforced by EX- Governor
Pease and Judge Paschal, Of Texas.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. l4.--Stcvcns'
bill for North Carolina dispIeascs
the Southern loyalists, EyGov.
Pease speaking o.day to Senator
Roberts Of Texas, assured him with
seeming triumph, that when Con
gress acted it would be radical far
beyond Mr.. Stevens proposition AT
least you and friends will think so.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.--Thc Chap
lain of the House thanked God there
was one spot under Federal control
where suffrage WAS unrestricted by
color.
Mr. Shellaber "er's Territorializing
petition was referred to New Or
leans Riot Committee.
Message was taken up and dis
cusscd to adjournment till Monday,
The Senate deficiency bill passed.
Mr. Poland gave way with his
Bankrupt bill for Wade's, admitting
Nebraska. Mr.. Sumner opposed the
bill because the Constitution did not
recognize negroes. Tho bill was
taken up, several votes had indi-
eating its certain passage, when
Senate, after Executive session, ad-
iourncd to Monday.
WAsHINGToN, Dec, l4.-Julian's
bill proclaiming civil government
Tor districts lately in revolt and for
restoration to their forfeited rights
as States in the Union is in sub
stance as follows:
Whereas, the people Of districts
late in revolt against the United
States by act oftreason and rebellion
against the same have destroyed
civil government within their bor-
dcrs and have no power to restore
such government without intervcn-
ton of Congress and whereas, the
government inaugurated in said
districts by the President be detdcto
and Provisional only, having no
validity whatever save inacquience
of Congress; and whereas restric-
ton Of civil government in said dis
tricts is just in principle and by au-
thority, and is imperatively demand
cd by the lawless disposition fthesc
people and the best interest Of the
whole country.
Section l provides that North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida, Alabama, Mississippi.
Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and
Virginia be, and are created into
temporary Territorial Governments
under names which have heretofore
been known as States.
The second section vests executive
power in each of said Territories in
the Governor, who shall hold office
until his successor is appointed and
qualified unless sooner relieved by
the President. Governors Of Ter
ritories to reside within the bounda-
ries OF the same; be commander Of
the militia thereof, and exercise
generally all powers Of Governors
of Territories including pardoning
and veto pawer.
Section Sd provides for the ap-
pointmcnt of Secretary for each
Territory with usual duties and au-
thority.
Section 4 provides that Legisla-
tive power be vested in Government.
and Legislative assembly to consist
ofa Senate and House of ReprCsen-
tativcs. members of which shall
possess the qualifications prescribed
for voters previous to first election.
The Government shall cause a cen
sus Of the inhabitants TO be taken /;
fix time and place Of election. The
Legislature to meet within ninety
davs after first election.
Section 5. Provides that Senators
and Representatives shall be electcd
by loyal male citizens Of the United
States over Il years Of age and res
idents of the county, parish OF ward
in which they offer to vote. WHO
shall take the oath ofallegiaBce pre-
scribed BY Congress ofJuly %, 1862;
but no person who has held OF ex-
e.rcisad the duties rf Office. civil or