The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-16

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i change, sixty davs, I0a1G7I09a Cotton quiet at34
tI35e fer laddiiHg UglaAds
NEW YORK, January I4 evening Cotton less d
tive; sales coo bales; nddling uplan5s 8Agas5
The demand for money il little more active t0-da
but oil first class borrow ers are supplied at per cen
on call There vas the street to-day tllt
the Government was soon to pay off composed note
with greenbacks which would certainly cause create
i ease IN money. The Treasury will tomorrow com
nence to dlsburse nine millions interest on 1905
Gold advanced to 1917 at the close Transactions a
the boards to-day have been very heavy; mining share
| have been frrner. - - 49,
New YORK, January 10, noon:-God 1919 Co
| ton quiet at 3tt @35c. for middling upanlS.
NEW YORK, january IS, evening.-Cotton dull
and shade lower; sales 900 bales; uplands SHE
receipts for the week 10 600 bales; exports for tn
: same PERIOD II, 900 bales; stock on hand and on sh
board not cleared, $4,000 bales receipts all port
since September list, $4,000 bales against SIC 90
bales same period last year. Gold 1885, United State
5-2O's of 1862, 1914, of 1864 1863, Of 1865, 1859
new issue, 1911; 1O-4Os 994; zoos lO41; Missopr
6's, SO.
New ORLEANS January l4.-Sugar nominal. Cot
ton Sic. for low middng Rio coffee in fair demand
at 24c.; raw whisky 50 so
NEW ORLEANS, January Is, evening-Cotton firm
sales 800 bales; low middling 81 Q131 &c; middn!
! 32@32!; receipts during the last four DAYS Is 50
bales against 800 bales for the four days prevo
exports 1860 bales; sugar active demand fair, a
&c. y 1b.; molasses in good demand common coo
Csc; prime to choice 66@72c p gallon sterling ex
change 46; New York exchange ie discount freights
New York, II by sail; II by steamer; Liverpool. to
ll-lod Havre 15c.; freight on gold II.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, January .14.-,Senate-Mr Ramsey
presented petition asking for an appropriation fo
the improvement of the Mississippi river. Referred
to the Committee Commerce.
The following were presented: bill declaring the
forfeiture OF certain privileges and citizenship for acts
of rebellion against the United States and providing
tor the restoration Of these privileges in certain cases
Referred to the Judiciary Committee Also bill to
establish civil governments in the States lately in
rebellion. Referred te the Committee on Reconstruct
ton.
Housc.-The Committee Territories have instruc-
TED Ashley to report his amendment to the bill
tabllsh civil government in North Carolina as sub
sttute for Stevens, now before the House
bill was introduced and referred to the Committee
Ways and Means, to repeal SO much of the inter-
nal revenue act as imposes tax on unmanufacturcd
cotton.
Mr.. Sloan, Of Missouri delivered speech on Keso 5
resolution to lmpcach the President, in which he made
the usual charge Of usurpatou INDUCED in by radical
orators.
Mr.. Cook of Illinois, reported from the judiciary
Committee Il bill amending that portion Of the law
approved February 9th, 1864 which authorised the
Secretary OF War to appoint commissioners in each Of
the loyal slave States to award compensation owners
OF colored volunteers, to suspend the powers
and compensation Of said commissioners The bill
passed.
resolution was adopted declaring it to be the
duty OF the Government to give effect to the manifest
wish OF the nation by declaring against the further
importation of coolies into this hemisphere or the
adj acent islands,
The Nebraska bill was taken up and discussed at
length. vote will be taken tomorrow.
The Senate was engaged in the discussion of the
Dill to regulate the tenure Of office. Adjourned with
out Vote
WAsuINGGoN January 5.-SenaIs-Senator VIII
ley presented a memorial for the constitutional amend
nent abolshing all inequality in political rights on
account OF race color Referred to the Franchise
Committee.
WASHINGTON, January l5.-Senate-Thc chair laid
before the Senate communication from the Governor
Of South Carolina transmitting the certificate of cleo
ion OF James B. Campbell. Laid On the table
Mr. Howard called up the resolution heretofore in
reduced by him. nsructing the committee on foreign
citations to inquire into the present clatiors between
rance, Mexico and the United States as to the posi-
'iy of the withdrawal of the French troops, and As
0 the ability of Naximilians maintaining himself &c
1r' HcWArd SAID our trade and commerce had been |
much injured by the carried on for several wears
he country wanted to know the exact status: the
Snlty and interests Of this nation require that this
government should take such measures as will secure
W immediate restoration of peace, and the reinstate
lent of the republican government.
1be RESOLUTION was laid aside tor the bill regulating
he tenure of office. Pending the discussion of the
liter the Scna tie adjourned.
Ho"Se.-Oa motion of Mr.. Cobb, the Committee on
lalIns was instructed to ascertain and report the
cts connected with the capture Of Jefers0a Davis
nd the connection of the fourth Michigan and first |
flsconsln cavalry regiments herewith. The com
nttee nave power to send for persons and papers.
The House then proceeded 10 the consideration of
Ie Nebraska bill, and general debate followed. 4
ote will be taken at three O'clock
The House took up the bill for the admission of
ebraska into the Union. The Senate had inserted
cnndiiin ler mission, chat ti7 uo,
her constitution should not discriminate AGAINST
Jzens on account OF race color. Mr. Boutwell,
owed to amend by substituting as a condition precn
mt that the Nebraska Legislature should give suf
age to all, without distinction of race or color Dur
6 the debate, MIR. Davis, of New York, wished to [
low II Congress had right to impose conditions
ION new State and enforce those conditions without
consent OF the people? Mr.. Farnsworth said that a
ngresS clearly had that right it was simply GRANTING
Territory charter to become State and there was
much authority to impose condition as to iDlnose
condition on Territory while it is Territory. Mr.
Sc, of Kentucky, and others opposed the bill. 1t
IS passed, with BoutweIs amendment, by vote of .
) against SIS. ID
ihe bill for the admission Of Colorado with simor t.
ndltlons precedent, passed by vote of 10 against
dourned. .
Miscellaneous. p
WASHINGTON. January l3-The opinion of the S,,