The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-03
General Intelligenee.

WASHINGTON Sept. 2G.-I am authorised to state pos
lively that there ruthin the report that the pres
ident will modify his policy He maintains that under
the 9Th article of the constitution amendments cannot
be legally proposed while any State that desires repre-
sentaton in congress remains unrepresented.
Amendments having been illegally proposed, it wouid
be in violation of his oath to support them.
lie also contends as firmly ever for the constltu-
tional rights of the southern States to representation
and says that there is not power enough earth to
move him from these positions.
The relevancy of these suggestions IS apparent at
this time because of efforts making to induce the be-
lief that the president about to abandon his poc
WAsHISGToN, Sept 25.-The president to-day made
the following appointments
Gen. John A Dix, minister to France Gen. Hugh
Ewing minister resident at Hague.
The committee appointed to present the proceedings
OF the Cleveland convention waited on the president
to-day Gen. Granger, in the course of his remarks,
referred to the congratulatory dispatch sent by Cen
Forrest to the convention and said that the true spirit
of southern men was there exhibited and no one had
right to doubt the honesty and sincerity OF their ae
clarations The president replied concluding as fo-
lows God being willing, WILL with your help, pursue
the course have been pursuing, in the effort to save
our government. | know it has been said that the
founders of the government entitled to the most
conspicuous places in history but my opinion is that
its preserers should occupy the most important pages
MEMPHIS, Sept 26.-Thlrty three new cases OF chole
within the past twenty four hours reported
There nine deaths. The weather is delightful 1t
is believed the disease will shortly disappear.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 24.-Eleven and four deaths
from cholera yesterday.
NASHVILLE, Sept 24.-Fifty cholera deaths in the q
hours ending yesterday. Every body that is able IS
leaving town.
PIrrsBURG, Sept. 27-The proceedings of the con-
vention yesterday animated Several amusing
songs, ridlculng the president listened to with
favor
Resolutions were passed hostile to the president.
Gen. Butler made characteristic speech, and Gen.
Which denounced the Cleaveland convention nude
up from straggers of the army.
A Dispatch was received from Gen. Fremont, which
/ elected three cheers for him.
/ Butler was the lion of the convention. Among the
l,tip nv
congress to direct the president to from the late
rebel States all the and munitions of war not
needed for the present use there, which adopted
with one vote IN the negative, the first and only one OF
the character cast IN the convention and which created
a sensation.
The resolutions also ndorse the constitutional amend
ment and assert its propositions the ildest terms
granted to subdued rebestha the president has
right to policy as against the Legislative depart
ment Of the government that his acts have coyered
the conquered rebels INTO lnpudent claimants to rights
which they have forfeited and places they deSecrated
that the right Of the conqueror to egisate for the
quered is the public law Of all civilisod nations
I Gen. Butler, in his remarks said, these
communities have shown desire to be received in an
humble thanktulness for the cemency melted out to
them because it is for who have erred to be hum
ble when they acknowledge their mistake they should
be received but not until then. Mr.. Davis is perhaps,
by means the worst in the southern contedcr-
acy but he chose TO have the place of representative
in man, lie played for EMPIRE and staked his life
the result, and let him pay the forfeit applause
example for all time that shall plot treason in
the halls of the congress of the United States Gap
plause. Gen Lee left the army of the United States
aud went into Virginia and at the head of the rebel
forces of Virginia before his State seeded and carried
her out at the point of the bayonet Now have had
on Arnold and he escaped punishment but he did not
remain here. We have, as it seems to be, equally
guilty traitor and the question to be decided in this
country is whether his surrender prisoner of
when he captured shall avail him against the de-
seron ohis flag to take service in the armies of the
enemies of his country. (Cres of no. no y | there
FORE again say that would make an example Of this
tIntt bara ha
desert the flag of his country. Good and cheers -
Now then fellow soldiers, what shall be done with the
soldier who deserts his flag and takes with him the
crets OF his commander. Ceres OF hang him. y
Shooting is good for him who deserts for the pur
pose of taking command in the armies of the
/ of his country.
WAsu1xGrox, Sept Pa delegation of prominent
southern business men, mostly cotton factors and plan
ters, are IN the city, seeking modification Of existing
rules and regulations under which cotton is transported
to market the revenue tax paid and final Shipment of
it made to domestic ports The delegation consists of
mayor Withers, of Mobile; Col Feowes and Judge
Pnckard Of New Orleans, and Mr.. Cunningham of
Cincinnati, representing large Ohio cotton interests in
the south and others
They present the memorial Of the chambers of com
Of New Orleans and Mobile which set forth the
very serious drawbacks attending the marketing and
shipment of the cotton under the present regulations
The payment of the three per cent. tax before the
cotton leaves the plantation they assert works great
injury to the planter compelling him to make serious
sacrifices in order to comply with the laws The reg-
ations attending the shipment to domestic ports also
operate IN such manner, 1t Is asserted
erally favor direct shipment to foreign ports which,
they think it to the interest Of northern merchants
to prevent
This delegation have had an interview with the sec
rotary Of the treasury the subject and that officer
expresses his willingness modify the present regua-
tons so far the existing law gives him any discre
ton in the matter but he has doubts if the law war
rants any change.
The delegation therefore, waited on the president to-
day, to ask that the question OF the secrearys power
under the law be referred to the attorney general for
his opinion, which request was granted.
These gentlemen do not hesitate to affirm that under
the existing regulations it would require more than
year to bring the limited crop of the present season into
market.
WAsu1xGroN Sept. 22-The president has decided
that in consequence Of the pressure public business
he will hereafter be obliged to decline receiving any
committees delegations whose principal object is to
present programmes for removals and appointments to
office. All such business must necessarily be referred
to the appropriate departments OF the government for
attention
MEMPHIS, Sept 24-AdoIph Bernam, the ticket agent
Of the Memphis and Charleston railroad, who alb
seconded with near $4,000 of the company's money
was followed to Chicago by detectives, brought back,
and to-day committed for trial before the criminal court
He pleads wine ard women the cause
BosToN, Mass, Sept. 24.-Wendell Phillips declines
the nomination of the working men for congress. and
says he them better of congress than in it.
LOUISVILLE, Sept eleven OF cholera have
occurred since noon three whereof have proved fatal
all in one locality, near the of Green and Tenth
street.
NASHVILLE, Sept 20-Twenty-nine deaths by chol-
BosToN, MASS, Sept. 19.--Wendell Phillips has been
nominated for congress BY the workngmen of the third
district.
FoRrRrss MONROE. Sept 21-The visit of bishop
Green and Bev Mr. Kelly to Mr.. Davis strictly of
private and social character, and in it they expressed
to Mr.. Davis the universal and intense desire prevail
ing throughout the entire land that he should be re-
leased in the event of trial not being granted him at
the next term of the United States court which meets
in Richmond in October. Mr.. Davis speaks rather de-
spOndingy upon the subject of his trial taking place in
October but hopefully anticipated speedy release by
president johnson if the court decided taking no
action this term upon his and the charges now
pending against him. In answer to the inquiries Of
ais visitors respecting an interposition by his friends
With president Johnson and particularly to their de-
sire to proceed to Washington for the purpose of hav
NC personal Interview with the president and to OBJ
ain parole upon the grounds of health. Mr.. Da-
lis replied that any further efforts would be entirely
utile His counsel, Messrs. 0'Connor and Reed and
,ther and influential friends had visited the pres
dent with the object but Notwithstanding their
nreaties and representations the president expressed
lis inability to the responsibility of parong
im averrng that under the charges entertained in the
ill of indictment brought by the grand jury of Er-
.nia for treason, and the evidence adduced by the
congressional committee, respecting his completely
With the assassination OF president Lincoln rendering
i'm amcnable to trial, both by civil and military au-
hortes. Until after the adjournment of the coming
of the circuit court he commended that all action
n his case should be suspended by his friends.