The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1867-01-17

Q them from the consequences of offence, an
} makes the citizen in view of the law wha
: he was before it was committed. III
: 1t followed that the prayer of the pet
TONER must be granted, and also the praye
; of Mr.. Marr. The rule which requires al
> torneys to take the test oath must be rescir
ded and the order is made accordingly.
, Associate Justice Miller for himself, Chic
Justice Chase and Associate Swayne an,
, Davis read dissenting opinion.
The committee on territories have instruct
cd Ashley to report his amendment to tn
bill to establish civil government in Nortl
Carolina as substitute for Stevens now be
fore the House. 50
i, A House bill was introduced and referre
to the committee on ways and means to re
peal so much of the internal revenue act a
imposes tax on manufactured cotton.
Mr.. Coon of Missouri, delivered speecl
on Kelseos resolution to impeach the Presi
dent in which he made the usual charge o
usurpation, ETC., indulged in by radical ora
tors Mr. Cook of ILL.,, reported from the
Judiciary committee, bill amending that
portion of the law, approved February oath
1864, which authorized the Secretary OF
War to appoint commissioners in each OF
the loyal slave States to award compensation
to owners of colored volunteers SO as to sus-
pend the powers and compensation of said
commissioners-the bill was passeds
A resolution was adopted declaring it to
be the duty of the government in giving
effect to the manifest wish of the nation, by
declaring against the further importation of
Coolies in this hemisphere or in the adjacent
islands.
The Nebraska bill was taken up and dis
cussed at length-the vote will be taken to-
morrow. Tie Senate was engaged in the
discussion of a bin to regulate the tenure of
office. Adjourned without vote
New York, Jan. 14.-Cotton less active
sales 600 bales middling uplands at 344035.
PARIS, Jan. 14.-There is vague rumor
but not confirmed, that a desperate plot to
assassiuate the Emperor Napoleon has been
discovered and frustrated by the officials.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 14.-The Govern
ment of Russia has ordered general amnes-
ty for all offense committed by the news
paper press of Europe.
LIVERPOOL, Jan A.--Cotton opened Quiet
and steady-sales estimated at 1000 bales.
Middling uplands still quoted at 14ad.
The Thos. Humphrey which cleared from
this port for New York was lost at sea near
Holy Head, Wales, a few days ago : all on
board perished except the Captain and one
man. =
MADRID, Jan. 14.-A revolutionary Juno
having its headquarters here has just issued
strong and stringent order to the people.
FLORENCE, Jan. 14.-The difficulty be-
tween Italy aud Turkey in relation to the
italian steamer which was fred upon by the
forces of the Porte have been amicably ad-
iusted.
LIVERPOOL. Jan. 4.-The cotton market
closed very dull and the days sales did not
even reach the noon estimate. The total
sales reached about 5000 bales. Middling
uplands remain firm at l4ad.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 14-Superfne -four 1915
prime red corn, lower-shelled 68, ear 60;
Oats 62; Mess pork, 2O,50; Lard in tierces,
124; shoulders, IL clear sides 1871; bulk
shoulders 8, clear sides, III $, Orleans sugar
nominal; Cotton 81 for middling; Rio Coffee
fair "a; raw Whisky 90.
New YORK, Jan. 15-Cotton quiet at 344
OBS for middling uplands. Gold 34s.
PARIS, Jan. 15.-The United States steam
er Meontonmah with other vessels of the
squadron are now at Barcelona Spain
Great crowds of people are visiting them.
The last of the transports for Vera Cruz to
bring home the French troops from Mexico
left Stockton late last evening.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 15.-COtton opens heavy
though prices are unchanged, sales viii prob
ably foot up 5000 bales to-day; middling up
lands lag.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Jan. ia bill has been
introduced in the House to strike out the
word white from the constitution. Also
resolution requesting Senator Norton to re-
sign.
NEW YORK, JAN ia Nashville special
to the Tribune says the Legislature will un-
doubtedly pass at an early day a law extend
ing suffrage to the freedmen. ae3
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 15.-It is reported that
Gov. Fletcher has again stationed two COM
panies of militia in Lafayette county, to the
displeasure Of the conservatives.
HARRISBURG, JAN 15.-Governor Geary
was inaugurated with imposing ceremonies
to-day. His inaugural is entirely radical
and applauds Congress.
NEW York, Jan. 15.-It is stated on Fe-
nian authority that Stephens sailed for Eu-
rope on Saturday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The New Orleans
Riot Committee will resume their investiga-
ton in Washington, calling before them
Gen. Baird, in command at New Orleans at
the time of the-riot.
Missouri has submitted her bill of expenses
for calling out and eluipping State troops
during the war. It amounts to 81 ,O00, 900, or
81, 100000 less than was first claimed.
SENATE-Mr. Wiley presented memorial
for the constitutional amendment, abolishing
all inequality in political rights on accdAnt
of race and color Referred.
In the House, on motion of Mr.. Cobb, the
committee on Claims was instructed to as
certain and report the facts connected with
the capture of Jefferson Davis and the
connection of the fourth Michigan and first
Wisconsin regiments with it. The commit
tee has power to send for persons and papers
WASHINGTON, Jan. l5.-SENATE.-The