Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-15
TELEGRAMS. Ae

met in Hartford yesterday. II Is the largest
ablest and most unanimous held for many
years. The delegates numbered 400, COM
prlslng a large number of the leading men of
the State. Colonel Dexter1R. Wright, OF New
Haven, was elected president OF the conyen
ton. The first ballot for Governor resulted in
General J; X. Hawley, 0f Hartford. receiving
e. Scranton, of New Haven, 20; scattering 20
General Hawley was then nominated by accla-
nation. F.s Winchester, of New Haven, was
then nominated for Lieutenant Governor; g.
i. Pease, of Somers, for Secretary of State
Henry G.. Saniton, of Hampton, for Treasurer
Robbins Rattle, of Norfolk, for Comptroller
asa s IN @e
making short but stirring speech. Patriotic
resolutions were passed, among them one ex-
pressing confidence in Andrew johnson, and
pledging him their hearty support in his labor
for Just, complete, and permanent restoration
OF the Union. Another expressing confidence
In the wisdom and patriotism Of the Union
majority in Congress. A resolution was
passed heartily approving the action of Major
General Terry, in protecting the freedmen of
Virginia against the tyranical legislation of
that State.
The following resolutions were introduced
into the House branch of the Maine Legislature,
Tuesday, by General Shipley, of Portland, in
relation TO equality of civil and political rights:
Resolred, That the grand result of a truly re-
publican government can never be fully at
tanned until equality of civil and political
rights be permanently secured irrespective of
differences of race and color.
ReS0tued, That so long as the elective fran
chise shall be denied or abridged in any State,
on account Of race or color, none therein of
such race or color, should be included in the
basis of representation of such State in the
Congress of the United States: and we approve
of the efforts of the Senators and Representa-
tives from this State, in the Congress of the
United States, TO secure such an amendment to
the Constitution as would effect this result
believing that the tendency, and hoping that
the ultimate effect of the amendment, if
adopted, will be to secure equality OF political
as well as civil rights for all.
The Committee on Federal Relations, to
which was referred a resolution in relation to
the crime of treason and punishment of traitors,
have reported that as, in their opinion, no ex-
preston Of the views of this Legislature is
required to hasten the action of the executive
authorities of the United States upon the sub
iect of the resolution, it ought not to pass. The
report was accepted.
The Texas State Con nyeTtion organized on
Saturday. The convention voted 81 to IL that all
the members should support the Constitution
of the United States. A resolution that all who
had not hitherto done so should take the am
nesty oath was reconsidered. The constitu-
tional oath was administered TO the members of
convention en- mdsse by Judge Everett, the
members standing Governor Hamilton was
notified OF the organization Of the convention,
and sent message, among other things re-
pudiating the rebel State debt. A resolution
declaring that no person coming within the
nation is entitled to ii seat, and a substitute TO
refer all credentials Of delegates to the Com
mlttee on Elections, We're referred to that COM
mittee. Resolutions to adjust the debts con-
tracted on the basis of Confederate money, to
inquire after the records, library, and furni-
ture of the Supreme Court, to extend relief to
parties owing debts prior to the war; and to
establish separate criminal court were all
referred TO appropriate committees.
The Boston Post says:-A little-if not more
light is beginning TO break into the famous
Concord Bank robbery. One hundred and
nlnety-sIx thousand dollars have already been
what is equally gratifying, so il is limited,
there is good prospect OF recovering nearly the
whole amount.
The resolution recently passed by the Mary
land Legislature, endorsing the position OF the
President, will be presented by a committee
from that body next week. The President has
in reply to letter signitying that intention
directed a reply to be made stating that he will
be pleased 10 see them, if possible, about mex
Thursday.
Captain Burnett, an ex-Confederate officer,
was sentenced at Nashville, Ten, to three
years imprisonment in the penitennary for the
killing OF Sergeant Pollard, of the 10Sth Ohio
regiment, at Shelmound on the 4th of July last.
Pollard and Burnett fired simultaneously at
each other, and were both wounded at the first
fire. Burnetts wound was slight.
An affIay took place at the Spotswood Hotel
in Richmond yesterday afternoon, between Dr.
Stewart, the correspondent of the New York
Herald, and Colonel Garnett, late of the South
erd army. No weapons were used, and the
parties were quietly separated.
The river is rising and pouring through all
the plantations near Baton Rouge, La. The
great levee building there, under the States
management, has not been finished, and great
loss is anticipated.
General Coolbaugh, Of Mexican notoriety,
has arrived at New York, from St. Louis in
custody. He will be examined today ON the
charge of swindling.
The Governor of Louisiana has vetoed the
the parochial election bill. 1t is doubtful if
there will be enough ofInembeTs TO pass it over
the veto.