The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-04-14
TELEGRAPHIG NEWS.

IBuBUhAI hIO NE VI d -.
N6w Orleans, April 1S.--Advices from
Mexico via Havana, states that Corsa is be-
sieging Mazatlan. He has also the possession
of the Sinaloa mines, and is coming money
on his own account.
The commerce of Mazatlan, Guaymas and
other Pacific ports represented to be broken
up.
The French subjects continue to be sub
jected to forced loans and other expressions,
and the whole coast Is in the hands Of the
Liberals.
The news from Havana is unimportant.
Washington, April 1s.-Senate. Mr.. Nor
rill gave notice that he would at an early day
bring in bill to establish negro suffrage iii
the District Of Columbia.
The House adopted a resolution instructing
the Committee on Commerce to inquire and
report what legislation is necessary to pre-
vent the introduction of cholera into the
po1ts.of the United States.
The bill for the reorganization of the
army was discussed, but no vote was taken.
The President has officially informed the
House that naval force will he sent to pre-
tect the fishermen, now that the reciprocity
treaty between the British Provinces and the
J United States has been abrogated,
Nashville, April 11.-Daniel Williams,
postmaster at Franklin, Tennessee, has been
committed to jail by the United States Com
missioner, charged with abstracting letters
with money Enclosures, addressed to parties
at Philadelphia.
The Legislature met to-day, but there be-
ing no quorum, the body adjourned.
Henry Burners trial has been postponed
until Monday. .98 tf#,T FL
Lafayette, Ind, April ia colored man
named Barnes brought suit against promi
nent citizen this morning. to enforce a contract.
The defendant for answer sets up that ID, ne
| gro came into the State in violation of the 18th
article of the COZ stituton of the State of lnoh-
ana, which, under pains and penalties, prohi-
bits negroes from coming into the State, and
debars them from all rights of enforcing con-
tracts, &c.
The plaintiff demurs to the answer, main
tanning that the 18th article is void and of no
effect, because: l. 1t is in contravention Of the
letter and spirit Of the constitution ofithe Uni
ted States. 2. 1t is in direct conflict with the
constitutional amendment abolishing slavery.
8. 1t is void under the LIST section Of the civil
rights bill, which gives to all persons born in
the United States full right to make and en-
force contracts, any law, statute, ordinance,
regulation or custom to the contrary notwith-
standing.
The court sustained the demurrer, and the
defendant appealed to the circuit court, which
is now in session. eEa.
Tie case was submitted to-day, and after
argument of counsel it was taken under adj
visement. Judge Gest will probably render
decision tomorrow. Under the I'd section of
the civil rights bill he can only decide in favor
OF the negro, for the reason that an adverse
decision would subject him TO the penalty Of
$1,000, fine and imprisonment.
Esser junction, w., April ia railroad
accident occurred this morning near Willes-
ton, caused by the Express train being pitch
ed down a gap, the bridge which spanned it
| having been burned One man was instantly
killed and several others severely wounded.
Harrisburg, April 13.-The Legislature
adjourned sine die to-day, after the unani-
nous adoption of resolution of thanks, on
behalf of the State, to Governor Curtin, for
his fidelity to the interests Of the country dur
ing the rebellion.
Philadelphia, April ia party was ar
rested here this morning, who confesses hav-
ing murdered the bearing family. He says
that he was assisted by an accompiice, whose
description is given.
Neo York, April 13.-Daniel S. Dickinson
died last night at the residence of S. &.
| Courtney, his brother-in-law, of strangulated
hernia. lie was down town yesterday, at
| tending to business.
Washington, April Is in commemoration
| OF the event of the assassination of President
Lincoln, tomorrow being the anniversary of
that day, all public offices will be closed
Toronto, Ap'l acknowledgement Fenan
arrest Was made this morning The excitement
has somewhat abated.
AeV York, April 18.-Cotton heavy, with
sales Of 800 bales at 279c Flour S501O-
better State S 49, Southern frner Wheat
advancing. Corn, declining tendency, with
sales of $4,000 bushels at s0@85c. Pork
heavy, at $25 65 Lard buoyant. Whiskey,
Sugar, and Coffee dull. Turpentine Heavy
Rosin firm. Gold 1861
Baltimore, April 13-- Wheat very firm.
Corn active; white 2@3c. higher yellow 100
SOC. Oats firm at soc. Flour firm; high
grades advanced 25c. Provisions dull. Groce-
ries steudy.