The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-06-06

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this evenings train. He was welcomed at the
depot by large concourse Of white and coored
citizens. The Mayor, on his arrival at the hotel,
extended a cordial welcome with q few appro-
PIRATE remarks, to which Chase responded, thank
ing hin for the hospitality, saying that he
was glad the time had come when all stood In On
equal light to the law, irrespective OF color or pre-
vicus condition His speech received enthusias-
tic applause.
New Orleans News.
NEW ORLEANS, June 5.-Thomas ]. Durant has,
by telegraph to Gen. Sheridan, absolutely declined
the Goyernorship Of Louisiana.
New ORLEANS, June 5.-The Board OF Levee
Commissioners appointed by Gov. Wells met to-
day and perfected their organization, electing
Robt. B. Steele President, e. Il. Anguarde Chief
Engineer, and N. G. Swethan Secretary. The
selections are excellent giving much satisfaction,
and thus assure the immediate rebuilding and re-
pairing Of the leyees.
:; Gen. Longstreet publishes letter In this morn
ings Republican, containing the following para
graph: .arhe Military Bill and the Constitutional
Amendment are peace Offering; We should accept
them ss such, and place ourselves upon them as
The starting point from which to meet future poht-
Gov. Wells publishes letter addressed to the
President protesting against his removal. Ano-
ther very caustc letter Is advanced to Sheridan, In
which he says there is not word of truth in ie
Oh rge that he has impeded the execution of the
laws of Congress- t
Republican Convention In Alabama,
MONTGOMERY, june 5.-The Union Republican
after two days session. The proceedings OF the
first day were COZ fined chiefly to perfecting the
organization. VIM. Il. Smith, of Randolph, former
lya Colo in the Federal army was elected Pres
ident. with thirteen vfce-Presidents and four Sec
retaries. Officers and Committees without dis
tinction Of color. Forty odd counties we're repre-
sented by about one hundred and seventy dele
gates. To-day the Committee on the Platform
e-Its sol, oly
adopted: ssWhersas loyal people of Alabama
desire the earliest practicable settlement Of the
disturbed condition OF the country; whereas, we
believe the establishment OF Justice is essential to
exalted as virtue, and that it is the duty Of the
State to cherish all her peoples and whereas, those
who assert these principles are, throughout the
Union, called Republicans /: -. stsl
1st. Resolved, That the Republican Union party
of Alabama declares itself part OF and in alliance
with the National Republican party OF the Union,
and is the unconditional friend of the Union Of the
States.
2d. Resolued, That We endorse the action Of
Congress on the question OF reconstruction, ara
will heartily endeayor to carry out the same to its
conclusion.
Dd. Resolued, That we wiu endeavor to secure,
by the amendment to the Constitution and laws OF
the United States and OF this State, the equal
Of citizenship, without distinction on account OF
4th. Resolved, That we are the friends and advo-
Gates Of feo speech, free press, freo schools, and
the most liberal provision by the States for the
purpose of educating the people therein; and
henceforth there is no distinction to be made be-
tween the inhabitants OF the State in civil and
political rights, on account OF color or previous
condition.
5th. Resolped That We discountenance all al.
tempt to stir up strife aud contention among the
people, believing such course to be IN every way
injurious to the country. =,
9Th. Resotred That those men who stood trm
to the cause Of the Union entitled to the con-
fidence which is the reward Of patriotism and
fidelity in every land.
7th. Resolved, That we pledge our endeavors to
effect the removal Of the tax on cotton, and the
State Poll tai and to establish lule in the
State, that the tax paid by every man shall be ex-
actly in proportion to the value Of the property
and none other.
9Th, Resolutd, That we recommend to the people
the South that they manifest their determination
to abide by the prescribed terms Of restoration by
electing to Office those men who can comply in all
respects with the requirements OF the Acts OF the
Congress Of the United States, and to support for
office only such men as are true to the Unlon and
who prefer the Government OF the United States
to any other that could be formed.
eth. Resotued That oil men have cordial well
come to political equality upon this base.
Can. pope ON the Freedom OF the Press. ?
AUGUSTA, JUNE 5.-General Pope has issued the
following order:
HEADQUARTERS THIRD MILITARY DISTRICT,
ATLANTA, GA, June 8, 1867. !
I. The interference. of the Post Commander al
MOBILE with newspaper Of that city is unauthorl,
zed and entirely uisapproyed. He will at once un'
do whatever action he has taken.
II. It is the duty of the mill ary authorities In
this District to secure to the people the utmost
freedom of speech and of the press consistent
With law; not to restrict either,
No satisfactory execution OF the late acts OF Con;
gress is prachcable unless MS freedom ID secured
and its execcise protected by the usual lega
means. 80
III. No officer or soldier in this command will
hereafter interfere with newspapers or speakers Oh
any pretext whatever. :,
necessary precautions to preserve the peace will be
tasea in the manner and through the agencies
prescribed in General Orders No. Is, from these
Headquarters,
mate exercise Of freedom Of discussion, but even
in snch cases @hatever action is taken must be by
direct orders from these Headquarters, and not b.
any subordinate authority.
BY commaM Of Brevet Maj9rGe@S;n s@nSR1dS SSRS p9pe'
I c4t. ssd U: $; Infantry, 4. a. A: Gen.
The Pacific Railroad,
OMAHA, June 5-The earnings Ct the Union Pa
cific Railroad, now running to North Platte, ar.
oficialy reported at $261 7S2 for May. The tract
laying is progressing rapidly Westward.
From Havana.
HAVANA, June 1.-One of Maxinilian's war yes
sells has arrived with prize captured on fucatan
Captain Geteral Manzano and NJ. Hoffman, Juare2
Consular Agent.
1he Bishop of Havana is about seuding the Pop
$4,000, received as contributions.
The Cuban sugar crop is expected TO fall shor
fully 10 per fent -
Marine Intelligence. -,
BosToN, June 5.-The Cuba has sailed Will
$21O,O in specie, and tho Peruvian has arrived
. with 705 passengers.
NEW YoRE, June 5.-Arrived, the Manhattan
and oouder. from Charleston, and the Bremen ant
HelyetiR from verpool.
Domestic Markets.
NOON DISPATCH,
NEW YORK. June 5-Noon.-Stocks heavy
Money 7 per cent. Sterling unchanged. Gold 36l
'62 oouponss 81; Virginia is, 67a70; Tennessee 6s
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