Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1867-01-12

ntO on IhufHdhy next, III hln1 no
said on the best authority that the
statements heretofore Published,
purporting TO give the substance OF
this report, arc wholly false aud
very far wide Of the Glcts. Tho ro'
port cant be styled a free trade re-
port, as IL recommends an increase
Of tho tariff wherever il can be
borne. II is simply a plain, lucid,
common sense statement OF tho re-
suits of patient and intelligent in
vestigation into the condition ofour
industrial affairs, tho reasons for
imposition OF tariff, and the effect of
certain rates Of tariff upon certain
classes of commodities.
The Arkansas Commissioners,
consisting of II. S. Gnatt, John II,
Williams, John II. Eakin, Andrew
Hunter, IL, +, Thompson, II. o.
Newton, l.. G, Gauz, A, A, Watkins
and S. =. Hughes, arrived late this
afternoon, but too late for action
Tho gentlemen composing the
Commission arc well. iD
AUGUSTA, Jan 1.-The celebration
was confined to n negro parade.
CHARLESTON, Jan, 1.-The negro
parade was unmolcstod.
RALEIGH, Jan. 1.-There was an
orderly celebration of the omanci-
patton anniversary here TO day. Ad-
dresses were delivered by Gov.
Worth and others. VI
MEMPHIS, Jan. 1.-Bittcr cold,
Negro parade being quiet.
RICHMOND, Jan. 1.-The snow
prevents the running of the street
cars. Tho negroes celebrated the
anniversary Of the Lincoln enamel
patton. Tho Rev. Mr.. Hunnicut
spoke, denouncing Pierponts State
legislature, and said Congress was
the Frcedmon's only chance. The
celebration was unmolested.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26,-Letters
have been received here from Rich
mond, written by gentlemen in high
position, utterly denying the truth
of Col. Segar's statements in this
city, that the Legislature of Virgin
ia are ready to adopt the constitu-
tional amendment, if they can have
the assurance of Congress that this
shall be the ultimatum, and that the
loyal Senators and Representatives
Of Virginia shall be admitted with.
out delay. @c
Cows, Dec. 3O.-Yestcrday three
yachts, Henrietta, Fleetwing and
Vesta, upon invitation of the Queen
sailed up Osborne Bay. Her Males.
ty came down to the beach to spend
some time in witnessing various
maneuvres of the yachts. AS the
winner of the great race, the Hen
rietta, passed by the stand, it was
greeted with waving of handker.
chiefs. AT the grand banquet given
by the citizens of Cowes, last
evening, the hall was profusely dec
Grated with the flags of Great Britain
and the United States, and with
pictures of contending yachts, while
the walls were hung round with
friendly notices. Sir John Simon
M. p, presided at the entertainment
and the greatest international feel
ing prevailed among the guests
Toasts were drank amidst great en-
thusiasm to the Queen, President
armies and navies Of the United
States and Great Britain, peace and
prosperity to the United States and
Old England, and New York yacht
squadron, health Of Mr.. J. G.. Ben.
nett, Jr., and hosts of other toasts
of friendly character. Major Gen
Seymour, by command ofthe Queen
expressed her Majesty's interest in
the race, and thanks fer compliments
of display. During the afternoon
at the dinner given by Lord Lensox
III. P. IT,, Duke of Edinburgh, ac-
cepted the challenge of Mr.. ]. G.
Bennett, Jr., and agrees to sail
around the Isle of Wight, next Au.
gust for a prize of one hundred
pounds. The Duke will sail his own
yacht. This announcement created
great sensation in yachting circles.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81 The Chair.
man of the House Committee on
Territories has prepared a bill to be
introduced on the assembling Oh
Congress, providing for the recon
struction Of the Southern States.
The particulars have not yet tran.
spired. The bill does not, however
propose to reduce the Southern
States to q territorial condition.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 2.-The United
States steamer Don leaves Annapolis
on secret mission, having on board
Admiral Porter and Hon. Frederick
Seward, Assistant Secretary Of
State. Their destination is sup
posed to be to establish United
States authority on some island late
| " discovered, as it is understood
the vessel will not be heard from
until she returns home. 1t is not
true that Gen. Grant accompanies
tho mission.
The firm ground taken by the
Supreme Court has increased the
anger of the Radicals against that
body. They have information thai
the Supreme Court has determined
10 pronounce other acts of Congress
unconstitutional besides the test
oath; and to prevent this, Radical
leaders are preparing measures &c
be presented ut an early day
Thad. Stevens is said to have pre-.
pared a bill providing for the ratifi.
cation of the constitutional amend
ment by three-fourths of twenty-siS
States and another declaring that
the result of the war to invest the
North with all the powers of con
queror, and all the rights Of con