The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1867-02-09

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ablest constitutional lawyers regard this
as the only way to settle the rcconstruc-
ton question, and say that if contested
the Supreme Court would not take jaris-
diction in the matter.
Wheeling, Jan. 29.-At the municipal
election yesterday, the Democratic ticket
was elected by a decided majority.
London, Jan. 2G.-The Times Wash
correspondent says that in conversation
with the President, tho latter strongly
justified himself on the subject Of recon
struction, and violently assaulted Congress
accusing it OF unsurpation Of the Execu-
tive aud judicial powers.
Paris, Jan. 22.-The Swatara, with
Surrat on board, has arrived at Port Ma
hon recently, coaled, and then sailed for
the United States.
Galveston, Jan. 16th-Thc remains of
Gen. Albert Sydney johnson, removed to
Houston this morning, were foil wed to
the depot by a large procession. General
Sheridan previously refused to permit
civil honors. The ladies' ear, attached to
the special train, was thrown from the
track and a number of ladies' injured.
Washington, January 30.-IIigh He
publican authority here is emphatic in de-
claring that the impeachment furore will
amount to nothing. The Democrats say,
however, that the impeachment is sure to
take place.
1t is believed that Campbell will soon be
able to reside in the Mexican capital as
Minister to the Mexican Republic.
The credentials Of Fl. w. Corbett, Of
Oregon, were presented aud filed.
The Nebraska Veto Message was or
dered printed.
Liverpool, Jan. 20.-The Great Eastern
was safely placed on the gridiron at Berk-
head. On examination it was proved
that she was in good order, and she will
positively sail for America on the goth Of
March.
Count Bismark has boon put in nomi-
nation for the German Parliament.
Berlin dispatches states that the Cretan
war has been Tenewed-the the terms Of
the Sublime Porte being scorufully re-
jected. 4 battle has been fought, but
the result is rot stated. Much cnthusi-
asm is manifested on both aides, and the
war is spreading TO the ~neighboring Is.
lands.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 30.-Additional
failures are reported in Wall street, one
firm, Murray d Burch, having large liza
biIities.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 30.-A correspon-
dent from Boston says Charles 4. Dana
will shorty commence the publication Of
the New York Daily Republican, an in
tensely Radical paper, favoring the i'm.
peachment ofthe President aud ballot for
the negro. Geo. Wilkes will be on the
editorial staff.
LOUISVILLE Jan. 30th.-Garrett Davis
has been elected United States Senate.
by the Democrats and Conservatives. re.
ceiying rs votes 10 IL for Dir. Barstow,
Radical.
NEW YORK, February 2.-Mr. Mes.
NTH offered = resolution that the commit
tee on nj enquire INTO the expedi-
ency of appropriatipg $4,000 for the
willamette river.
A Joint Resolution authorising ocean
mail service of three trips per mouth be-
tween San Francisco aud Portland, Ore
gon, at a cost not exceeding $4,000 per
annum was passed.
The Times. Washington special says
tho House Judiciary Committee have be-
come satisfied from the evidence, iuclud-
ing that ofGeu. Butler hat there is sufi.
cient ground to warrant a trial ofimpeach-
ment against the President. This is
based on testimony yet unheard on be-
half of the President, and when this is of.
fered it may materially change the merits
of the case.
The Tribune says Mr.. Ashley is very
busy working up the impeachment mat.
ter. He has just eome in possession OF
very important facts which ore exceed
ingly damaging to the President.