Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-20
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MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES
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hICHMOND, DtCcuuci IL. VuubS any,
edith, of the Circuit Court Of Richmond,
issued writ of habeas corpus to-day,
for DIR. James l.. Watson. Gen. Scho'
field declined to produce DR.. Watson,
assigning his reason, in writing, to the
effect that the act of Congress of July
l6, 1866, requires the Commissioners OF
the Freedmen Bureau to exercise mill
tary jurisdiction over all cases involving
the right to equal benefit of the laws at
fectiug the personal security of all citi-
zens, without respect to race or color,
the act having been published to the ar
my by the President, through the War
Department. Gen. Schofeld says it is
his duty, as an officer of the United
States army and Commissioner of the
Freedmen's Bureau, to decline comply
ing with the request of the honorable
Court.
WASHINGTON, December 10. - The
North Carolina Commissioners had a
long interview with the President to-day,
who communicated his decision regard
ing Sickles' order, and also as to the in
reference oft Freedmen's Bureau Off
cials in annulling the indentures of col
ored children. He decided that the Off
GERS we're in error in both cases. Secre-
tary Stanton has ordered Sickles to
rescind his order prohibiting Judicial
punishment. General Howard has also
issued an order instructing his subor-
dinates to cease their interference with
the laws of North Carolina, where they
bear equally upon whites and blacks.
Governor Worth, armed with these doc
uments, leaves for home tonight
The Texas Senators, and most of the
other excluded members of Congress,
leave in day or two for home, as a
longer sojourn at the capital promises no
good to their constituents.
Hon. c. V. Culver, who was in Jail at
Oil City, on civil suit, arrived here to-
night in custody of an officer of the
House. The Judiciary Committee will
investigate whether his Imprisonment is
not a violation of privilege.
New ORLEANS, December l9-Busi-
ness on the leyce to-day was rather more
brisk under the influence of fair weather.
The W. K. Arthur, from St Louis, ar
rived. The Clara Dolsen, Lexington and
Silver Moon, departed for St Louis, and
the S6utherner for Memphis.
Judge Durell, of the District Court, stated
to-day, that when the Supreme Court
decided on the test oath, he will raise his
hand against their decree, as that court
did not desire to be further posted on
that subject.
Mexican adyices say that there APP
pears to be no concord Of action be-
tween Macmillan and Bazaine. The !
latter has issued manifesto that since
the Emperor has determined to remain,
the French will remain neutral, and fight |
only when attacked. He has sent q
to the United States to
negotiate with Ortega.
TIE French troops, excepting few
hundred, are now said to be concentra-
ting at Vera Cruz.
CINCINNATI, December l9-The bag
gage car on the Cincinnati and Chicago
express train ran off the track today,
killing J. W. Thomas, the American EI-
press messenger, and severely wounding
several others.
The steamer Petrol was burned at the
wharf this morning. Loss, $4,000
LOUISVILLE, December ia large
detachment Of recruits for the 9th U. S.
cavalry, enlisted by Gen. J. S. Brisbin,
left to-day on the steamer David White
for New Orleans
PHILADELPHIA, December IA fire
occurred at 227 North Broad street To-
day, by which Allen & Davis, S. W. Neal
and James Ralston we're burned out
Loss, $4,000. 1t is feared Mr.. Ralston
persisted in the flames.
NEw IoKk, December l9.-The jury in |
the case of W. Cover VS.. the First Ma
tional Bank at New Orleans, returned q
verdict to-day in favor Of the Bank.
Frederick J. Peet, one Of the Oldest
merchants Of this city, died on Monday
Nav HAVEN, CT., December l9.-The
Democratic State Committee has issued
a call for a State Convention at New
Haven on the sth of January, for the
purpose Of considering the revolutionary
acts Of the Radical Congress They say |
this Convention viii also determine upon
the propriety Of making nominations for
State officers, and Of recommending to
the people of the thiriy-six States the
necessity for a national convention to
adopt such measures as will thwart the
schemes of the traitors who are endeavor-
ing to subvert the Constitution Of our
fathers.
On CRY, Pa, December i9-The ex-
press train from Ironton to Oil City was |
thrown from the track by a broken rail |
to-day, and the smoking car was thrown