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

from OfiIaha, u not an anheunssmsnt 0f
nnquailhed discrimination 10 coniinus The
Empire, bat . mere declaration that Al the
solicitation " promlneni tstiIsns he had
resumed his authority and had determined
10 call q Congress Of the people, on whose
deliberations his failure actions would de-
pend. A. present hsrsgards himself merely
a Provisional Emperor.
sAS PHAseisoo, Dec. l2.-furiher Merl
can rdviees say that Coriina qad received Q
commission as Commander In Chief Of
Western Mexico,
Il Is rumored In Guaymas that Cortlner
has raised the standard u revolt In favor
Of Santa Anna,
The arrival Of Lieut., Gen, Sherman and
Minister Campbell and the approach Of
Major Gen. Sheridan, is regarded as I'M
favorable by the natives, who desire TO be
let alone.
The condition OF affairs In Western Mex
leo, Is as bad now, as when held by the
French. Plumber and robbery are rife,
The mail steamer Twilight at Maratlan,
carried away u large amount Of treasure.
British war ship Albert took half million
Of dollars. The British steamer Scout had
received two million five hundred thousand
dollars from Atlanta and 0uaymas. IT,
steamers Continental aud Ia mama were
hc..a seized al .aaratlan by the Liberals
The Former was released and arrived here
last night. The Panama was 10 remain at
anchor till JuareEs decision can be OBJ
tanned.
An American citizen, named Schleiden,
had been arrested, charged with carrying
communications for the lmperialisls. Capt.
Schirly, U. s. steamer Suwanee; demanded
his release, which was refused, on the ground
that Schleidsn was citizen Of Mexico, born
at Vera Cruz.
New OcLR.Ss, Dec, l3,-Thc frigate sus-
quehannah is expected a. any moment at
the mouth Of the river, with Gen. Sherman
and Minister Campbell. Gen. Sheridan has
sent dispatch.boat to the Passes 10 meet
and bring them up to the city.
WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.-Judge Grier is
preparing the majority opinion on the IN
constitutionslity Of the test oath Us affecting
lawyers.
The Southern Republican Association
have prepared memorial to Congress sug.
costing the enfranchisement Of Union men
who were formerly refugees from conscrip
tion by Confederate officers, and submitted
the question Of the Acknowledgement Of
ex-rebels to Congress and to Congressional
wisdom.
In the Conovsr case Judge Fisher decides
favorable to the Congressional committee
powers, and makes false swearsng before
them perjury. Conover has been recon-
mitted to Jail, and his attorney has ap-
pealed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l0.--Thnd. Stevens
hoped yesterday that one Of the Maryland
members would ask Congress to guarantee
Republican government 70 .ist State,
It 10 stated :hhat Francis Thomas has pre-
pared bill providing for convention Of
me members to be voted for by all citizens,
regardless Of color; the constitution to be
submitted to Congress, and II approved,
shall BE- the fundamental law Of Maryland.
The Judioirry committee reported the
House bill fixing the time Of the meeting Of
Congress.
Mr.. Ross, introduced q joint resolution
relative to the government in states lately
in rebellion, tabled.
The committee On Foreign Relations, in
structed to enquire into the expediency of
prohibiting the importation of Chinese.
The Nebraska bill was taken up; in ar
gument. Mr.. Howard took the ground that
the committee on Reconstruction did not
understand that States should be admitted
on the adoption of the amendment.
HOUSE. -Upsell introduced bill increas-
ing pensions Of revolutionary soldiers.
Maynard of.Tennesssc, made personal
.,nlonat;on 10 m. effect that he hsi the
authority NJ Gov Brounlow for .mskinp
statements. the character Of which was
disputed by the Governor Of North Caro-
linn
The committee Of Wayp and Means was
instructed N ;nou;re into The expediency of
amending the tax law, so as to dispense
with the tax on gross receipts.
W.ntvorth in troduced A resolution calling
for inflammation possessed by the President,
revarding George 81. Leeer Grenfel, charged
with completely in the attempt to release
Camp Donplas prisoners.
Julian introduced resolution which was
agreed to-instructipp the Public Lands
committee to INQUIRE into the exped iency of
amending the Homestead Bill, SO as to re-
ouire applicants to make oath that they had
given M aid and comfort TO the Confederacy
Tbs House then vent into a committee of
the Whole on the Appropriation Bill. The
annronrintion to nav the Pardon Clerk was
stricken out.
The North Carolina commissioners had a
long interview with the President, who
communicated his decision both Regarding
Sick lea order and the interference Of officials
of the Freedmen's Buresu in annuling
indentu1e, os co ored children. The Pres
ident decided that the officers we're in error
in both cases. Stanton has ordered Sickles
to rec;nd his order prohibiting judicial
nvnishmnntg. General Howard also issued
orders in,trnctinu his subordinates in case
Of interference with the laws of North Car
alma vbere thew hear equally upon whites
ana h,.cks
Gov. Worth, armed with these documents
leaves for homo tonight.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-Charles o. Conor
10 here, looking after the interests Of Mr..
Davis. He had consultation with Judge
Black to-day regsrdinfi the case.
The Texas Senators and most Of the other
excluded members Of Congress leave in
dsy or two, as Q longer sojourn ct the
capital promises no good 10 their constitu-
ents.
New HAVEN. Dec. 19.-The democratic