The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-06
PC.LITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

T,osRs REruRyEp-A letter in the Augusta tGa CON-
tutionalist written at Washington, Ca says;-"Kooer
Toombs has returned 10 his home In inns village TINS
evening. Let the past be buried.
LOYALTY TO DAyrs-The same le;ter-writer devoes a
paragraph TO rejoicing that such efforts are being made
ito raise funds the comfortable support OF our beloved
Davis and family II is move which should nave oeeh
inaugurated long ago. but better late than never
think every city, town. village, hamlet ana precncs "a
the Southern States should vie with each other ID en-
deayoring to testify by liberal offerings their anging,
undying love for noble leader Now thai be IS the
victim of outrage langushing under the ignomnious
cruelty Of dastardly power II should be esteemed
holy privilege be permitted offer at his shrine tan
gbie proofs Of our sympathy. do not know what they
intend dong for the here but doubt something
will be DONE for there many loyal spirits here
PASIc COLUMBUS. The Columbus ga Enquirer says
report then that the United States Marshal
had list Of all the $4,000 in Muscogee county,
and that proceedings would be commenced for the
conhscaon Of their property. is believed, however
that the has directed such measures and
that the report is really part of plot TO invegle
into party organization least. other
parts of the State warrant such suspicion 1t is said
that such reports in the counties in the upper part of the
State have been followed by the insdious suggestion
made to the parties interested that there way TO
save their property, and It by Joining a "Loyal
League association
Why CALVERT WAS CALLED For All the quidnuncs in
Richmond were agog the summons Of their state
Treasurer before the Senate committed II was sup
posed he to dvulge something about the specie Of
the Richmond banks 1t turned that he was inter-
rogated to whether Governor and would be Senator
swami had any time taken the oath of allegiance to
the Southern confederacy enable him 10 draw interest
on certain Virginia bonds Mr.. Calvert had no informa
on this subject either way another and upon
stating and referring the committee the Second
Auditor OF Virginia the proper Of such ntel
| sence, he politely discharged.
| How THE s.CHATrEts CEIEnRArr.-In Memphis on the
Goth ut the coloed people, in spite of threats vio
cnce had large and enthusiastic meeting in cele.
bration OF their emancipation. After a number Of
| speeches, resolutions reported by committee.
thanking all who had labored for their emancipation,
and more recently for their full reimbursement, and
rendering especial gratitude TO Governor Brownlow.
The second resolution promises that they will
else the limited privilege granted them impress all
with OF their manhood and Of the injustice OF
denying them, class the enjoyment of unrestricted
political freedom and citizenship"
PATrIonc CoycrRS-The Lynchburg Tirginidn and
other Southern journals distressing themselves with
the question whether the Fortieth Congress will be
legal body when il March with no represent
ativcs from five Of the loyal States.
USEND AILusioNs.-The T;lgiaida quotes the Worlds
suggestion about the propey Of armed resistance to
the legislation Of Congress II II could only be successful
and says has indsnct recollection Of similar AID
and comfort promised six years ago by people who after
wards fought against instead of for the South. And
.does hesitate to say that but for the encouragement
given by democratic journals and politicians North the
Southern people would not have resored secession
remedy FOR The undoub,ed wrongs they then suf
feriDr in the Onion"
IarEsA.-.The Indiana House of Representatives has
passed bill protect army officers from suits 0r
performed in discharge OF their duty. The democrats
opposed It bitterly to the hast
TEE PAy HANDLE RECONSTRUCTION Brooke
and Hancock counties OF West Virginia. constituting the
'pan Handle, which reaches mp between the border
Pennsylvania and the Ohio river petltoning for
nexat.on 10 the Keystone State expecting thereby
tighten hcl and increase the value of their
A PxoTEsr.--Vn the evening Of the 9th ut
members Of the 81. Louis bar assembled passed
outions protesting against the impeachment Of Judge
Moody for the causes alleged, and ccmplmenting him
for bis ability and integrity.
No GorsNro.--The Kentucky Senate has favored
Law prohibiting the marriage Of first cousins, in order
prevent the increase of idocy.
CossEEvIrvE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. The Nashville
Banner OF the 18th says:-"Wc have received from the
Hon. Thaddcus stevens copy OF his remarks lately
made 10 ine House of Representatives. We confess
selves liged the courtesy than the contents
OF the envelope bearing the frank OF the great RADICAL
No CONSTITUTIONAL. CONVENTION IiLSois--The Leg
isaturs Of Illinois has concluded not to call
ton FOR amendment of the State constitution The
House on saturday passed resolution recommending
the people TO vote at the next general election the
question Of calling such a convention.
THE Posr OFFICES IN MIcuIGAy.-Tho Detroit Post
finds that III removals have been made among post
masters in Michigan, all but seventeen for political
reasons.