The New York herald., 1867-06-21

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that they win proceeded against ia the courts or the
MANY LOYAL CITIZENS OF VIRGINIA.
Il will be seen that thsre IL grounds for appre.
henson that this document may have more decided
influence than might be supposed at rst glance. mas
much the Alexandra constitution was adopted with
out material modification by the late General Assembly
in session here the organic law OF the state. This
was done as an inducement to Congress to admit the
State, when President Johnsons plan OF reconstruc-
tion was IN vogue, but With signal failure.
The Attorney General Is also doubtful the
Of Virginia, in his recent opinion under the recon-
sruciion act he exceps this state among the tent
is supposed account Of the DISTINGUISHING clause in
the Alexandria constitution These trivial
as they may appear have been thoroughly canvassed
to-day and grave conclusions that danger exists have
been arrived at
In this connection 1t is stated thar General scnoaed
when about Issuing his orders To registrars for their
instruction. had this DISTINGUISHING CLAD SO
under bis consideration, but be did not regard
rate IL has caused much uneaness he and Il lie feared
new set OF Instructions may be issued to registrars in
consequence. Some consider II nothing more than q
political dodge OF the radicals to keep many white
citizens as poss BILE from the polls ~ w
large mass meeting OF whites is being addressed
by several distinguished lawyers the importance Of
registering
Arrests for Illegal Registrntion at Richm m0nd.
RICHMOND, Va, June 20 1867
Mark Downey and Thomas d. White, two we'll known
citizens, we're arragned before the United States Com
missioner this morning charged with perjury in having
taken the registration oath yesterday. Tha Unitod
States District Attorney said that In The rst case the
prosecution would be on The ground that the State
stitution adopted by the Convention at Alexandria dis
franchised all persons who aided the rebellion after
April 1854 This constitution 1t Ia claimed, s not sct
aside by the reconstruction BILL About nins-tenths OF
tire whites In the State will be disfranchised II the Dts
trlct Attorney ground Is sustained Both cases we're
eonHlled uppi tonorrOw There is great interest man.
ifested BY all classes OF citizens in the cases. rM
street Shooting DiGicuIty-A Fighting Editor
ShOt-Poiitics the Cause-Arrrcst of the Par
ties-Thc Wounded Man RecOvering. t Il.
LyscnBuRG, Va, June H. 1857.
The dull monotony Of this quiet city was to-day
lieved, rather envensd, by street shooting affair
between editor and the sons OF tobacco inspector
here The origin Of the difficulty was an editorial in the
Republican, written BY Mr.. Glass, commenting ON the
delegates appointed to the republican
Richmond, in which he speaks Of Mr. David E. Booker
follows--
Mr. David f. Booker was ranting war man during
the war; and boascd how much he did for the aud
He has taken the 'ron-clad.n the recipient of
fat federal Office and lives lamb and peas every day
Bully for our ancient democratic friend Booker.
The fat Office alluded by Glass is that Of tobacco
inspector, which Booker has held since the Internal
Revenue Department was established here On yes
terday morning Glass was informed by friend
that the two sons OF Booker, who had taken
exceptions to his remarks, were waiting for him
the steps Of the Presbyterian church. with the nten
ton Of attacking him. Glass then armed himself and
when going down the street shortly afterwards
tered the Bookers OF them demanding, s.Why don't
you shoosY" to which Glass replied Il do not seek
difficulty, but can defend myself" No attack then
took place. and Glass passed on, but when about twenty
five yards down the street, the opposite side both the
Bookers opened upon him. firing in quick succession.
Glass immsda ely turned drew his pistol and fired once
and about to return the second shot, when he
struck in the ere BY ball from the pistol of one OF the
Booksrs entirely destroying that organ and lodging in
the head The Bookers then arrested and commit
ted TO jail to await examination on Monday, oath
inst. Glass speedily removed to his of1ce where
necessary medical attendance was procured.