The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-11

The President was called on Tor the Teeo'u " 49,
trial of Albert Lusk in New Orleans, ior the
Of negro boy Vase
Mr. HOOPER moved to suspend the rules TO pass resi-
nons that taxes shall not exceed three hundred mn,
lops-made speech in favor-but the House iV useu
to suspend the rules. Several new fnanciai oil' a"u
resolutions were introduced; and adjourned
WASHINGTON December 9.-The President nomh;''-
ed DanI. Dennet Collector of Customs IN the lethe
District of Louisiana; VIM. L. Stanford, Local APP
praiaer of Merchandise New Orleans. Both TO Ill va
cancies.
Mr.. Wilson's list for restoration to political rights in
cludes Gov. Patton and Gen. Longstreet.
Mercantile and shipping intrests press the senate u
confirm Stewards treaty for the West India Islands
One hundred and twenty-sx farms, comprising hearls
eight thousand acres have been added to the Produc
tive force of Florida during November -
WASHINGTON, December 7.-Senate-No session.
In the House, after unimportant business, llnpe"G
nent was resumed with fllibusterng, led by Sir. 10
can Finally Mr. Wilson withdrew his motion TO table
and the vote was taken the majority resoiutoh u.
dernr impeachment, which was lost-5| TO loo-"o-
sent 81 motion to reconsider and lay on 'ne '"0''
prevailed and thus impeachment ends. r.
Resolution suspendng the power OF the 2ec,e', 20
of the Treasury to contract the currency pre7aeol
to 50. pan.
| House went into committee on the message
ding debate the Reconstruction Committee, u "iIeh
Stevens requested several points OF the message " "
referred was denounced as obstruction TO recon-
rnction Stevens struggles against the turning tue
excite admiration and pity No one needs the FlnclC-
tive utterances of the WORKOUT leader Without iHr
Their business the House adjourned
WAsHINGT0N December l0.-SsnGs.-1 co''''.'
nication from the Secretary OF the lfe"su'
that Cooper occupied the Assistant oecreta'ysip q"-
5r the ort of 1915 was referred to the Committee on
Thp memorial from the n Y Chamber of Commerce
relative to the resumption OF specie payments WAS re-
fcrred to the Committee on Finance 49,
Mr. Wilson introduced his bill removing PoHdcai
disability from 24S Alabamlans
House-After receipt of executive communications
of little general importance, the Speaker announced
the Reconstruction Committee, resusctated by YcsteT-
DAYS action, viz: Stevens Boutwell,, Bingham, Farms
worth, Hail. Bard, Beaman, Paine Brooks and Beck
but two Democrats.
The Sergeant-at- Arms asks an investigation Of the
charge of his having furnished cigars and wines to
the committee at the public expense.
Mr.Stevenss corfscotion bill of last session came
up. Several speeches made in opposition and
it was postponed to DIST January.
The concurrent resolution was adopted to adjourn
from the 20th inst to the 9Th of january Adjourned.
Miscellaneous.
MONTGOMERY December "a large and enthusiastic
Conservative meeting was held here last night It
addressed by Hon. Juo Forsyth, Of Mobile. Other
distinguished speakers present. -Four members
of the Convention who voted and protested against
the Constitution made speeches. pledging their hearty
cooperation in the effort defeat the Constitution
The Conservative State Executive Committee re-
commends the organisation of Conservative clubs
throughout the State and active efforts being taken
to defeat the Constitution. Protesting members Of
the Convention declare that they believe any govern
ment framed in accordance with the provisions OF the
Constitution adopted by the Convention will entail
upon the people of the State greater evils than any
which threaten them.
The Convention, to-day, adopted memorial to
Congress- requesting alteration Or amendment OF the
reconstruction laws to require only majority OF
the registered voters voting the question to deter
mine fer or against the adoption Of the Constitution.
An ordinance passed to protect electors. 1t
provides for the punishment of persons who lntlml-
date voters, deceive them as to the day OF elections
and the candidates to be voted for.
An ordinance passed, declaring all debts made
for the purchase Of slaves absolutely void setting aside
all judgments AID DEGREES of any Of tie State courts
since January II, 1851, upon all evide"cc OF debt
based upon sales or purchase of slaves The ordl-
declares null and void at option OF either party,
all contracts tor the sale Of land made between Junua.
ry llh, 1861, and May 9th, 1865, where the purchase
money is unpaid title deeds remain unexecuted, I'M
less paid for, contracted to be paid for in United
States currency, or property other than slaves All
notes other evidences Of debt outstanding and I'M
paid given for Or in consideration OF Confederate cur
Tency bonds declared null and void.
The President of the Convention who is the Radical
nominee for Supreme Court Judge opposed the ordi-
nance, declaring it could not be sustained in the
courts.
The Constitution, enrolled On parchment, was signed
by sixty-foGr members
An ordinance, to suspend all State courts except
the Supreme, Probate and Criminal Courts, was de-
Ieated by tie vote. 4 memorial to Congress in favor
Of extension of time for the completion of railroads
in this State defeated by Bingham and the ex-
TenSts, who desire Congress to revoke grants lands
made to Southern railroads and appropriate them to
the education of freedmen.
A good deal of legislation by the Convention this
week, looking to the maintenance of the Radical par
ty in political power The Convention adjourned at
II o'clock, subject to the call Of the President Mill
taFy Commander, if reconvened before anuary lst,
1869.
The Radicals are holding grand mass meeting at
the Capitol tonight to enlighen the freedmen touch
ing their rights under the Constitution.
R!CllMoND December 6.--Thc Reconstruction Con
Vention to day, appointed committee to report the
best practicable plan of forming Constitution.
The Committee on Education ordered to inquire
into the cxpedency of establishing system of schools
which will education all classes Of youth.
The Committee Elections was instructed inquire
and report if any members Of the Convention dis
tranchised by the reconstruction acts, and who they
are.
General Schofed and staff were invited to accept
the privilege of the floor.
4 resolution favorng the repeal of the cotton tax on
this years crop, laid on the table. Adjourned till
Monday.
LIST, and hereafter, provided by the Legislature |
taxes will be fully equal to all drafts the Treasury,
including the expense Of the Reconstruction Conven- |
ton.
Gen. Schofeld said, to-day, in conversation with
State officers that the credit of the State as well as the
peace of the commonwealth should be sustained as
long as he has control Of the State.
WASHINGTON, December 6.-Mexican kilograms via |
Havana, state that demand is about being made on
Guatemala fer injuries sustained by the invasion of
Cheapas.
Escobedo is reported to have said that fifteen tbous
md men could seize on Cuba.
Ortega is still prisoner
The enbalmer OF MaXmilian's remains has been pros
ecuted for selling relics of the Prince
Some of the members of Congress are in prison.
kilograms from Havana contain further news from
st. Thomas aud other West India Islands,
More earthquake shocks are reported Everybody
vas trying to emigrate.
The Danish Commissioner had arrived to deliver the .
Stand OF st. Thomas to the United States
The Austrian fgate Alva left Havana with Mazimil-
ans remains for Trieste
NAsHlNGToN December 6.-The Senatorial caucus
ecded to retain Forney as secretary, and Brown as
ergeantat-arms
Revenue from spirits during the fiscal year end
ng June last, $28, 250, 600
Gen. Grants corrected estimates for the army re-
luce the same to S37 ,000, 900.
Inc Cabinet continued in session until roll caafter