The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-27

New ORLEANS, November 22.-Gen. Mower, this
evening issued special order No l93 saspendng those
portions of orders 81 and 1872 of the 10th and 2lst
inst, removing judicial and State officers
The Times has special saying Gen. Grant has Oh
rected Gen. Mower to suspend his orders making re-
moyas until Gen. Hancock's arrival We are informed
that although Dr. Avery, the newly appointed sherlh,
has not given the required bond military guard was
sent the shers Office this afternoon ejectlns the
occupants and installing Avery.
Gen. Hancock is expected here to night Head
quarter band and detachment of negro troops are
on the levee escort.
The City Council last night, adopted the Mayors
recommendation that city notes of the denominations
of so and $40 be stamped, to bear $40 per cent.
interest from December i.
A meeting of citizens is being held IN Latay-
cite Square, in pursuance to CALL to consider the city
finances. Lengthy preamble and resolutions adopted,
one of which is that committee OF eleven citizens be
appointed by the meeting to communicate with Gen.
Hancock, upon his arrival, and explain to him the
needless and demoraisng burdens imposed upon the
people by the circulation of city notes money; and
that he be asked to relieve them from the monsr0us
evil either by removing the present City Council or
by compelling the municipal authorities to fulfill their
engagements and suggest the enforcement of the con-
dtons upon which the greater portion of the money
was issued and that it be not reIssued when received
back into the treasury. {
HAVANA, November 2l.-A 13-inch gun has been
landed.
The Prussian Consul gave picnic yesterday in
honor of Baron Magnius, Monsieur Eiain, Prince and
Princess SalmSalm, and the commander OF the Aus
TRAN steam gunboat Elizabeth, Capt. Groeller. The
Elizabeth sailed to-day for Austria via the Bermudas.
New sugar expected in market in twenty days.
The wife Of Mr. Jordan, American Consul at Porto
Rico, died on the passage out from New York, on the
steamer Columbia
The duty on agricultural implements, apparatus and
machinery under the Spanish flag, has been decided
to be one per cent ad valorem under forc flag it
is onc-ffth more. Royal ordinances published for
Cuba are now to extend to Puerto Rico, with but
slight notifications
CINCINNATI, November 22-Thc remains of the
Misses Morgan have been removed to Spring Grove
and placed in a vault to await the orders Of friends
Coroner's inquest progressing.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON November 2l.-Scaeate-Severa pc
titions including one from negroes in the District Of
Columbia complaining of discharge on account of vot
ing and praying relief, were received.
The Secretary was ordered to communicate docu-
mcnts and reports bearing On the repeal OF the cot
ton tax.
Sumner introduced bill striking " white" from the
District of Columbia laws and ordinances.
Edmunds introduced resolution that debt, unless
expressly otherwise stated is payable in coin.
Senate adjourned to Monday.
House-The credentials of Butler, of Tennessee,
were referred to the Election Committee. Pending
the report Butler is excluded. Same proposition re-
garding Stokes and Mullens defeated All the
Tennessee delegates except Butler were sworn in.
Robinson of New York, introduced resolution
impcaching Minister Adams, for neglect of duty in
falling to protect innocent Americans, charged with
Fenianism in England.
House ad ourned to Monday.