The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-12

MONTREAL, June 3-The small steamer Admiral
Porter, from New York, bound west was seized by
the custom house officers suspected OF Fenlanism
but the fact is the freedom of the ST. Lawrence ceased
with the abrogaon of the reciprocity treaty. and for
egn vessels cannot further than Quebec without
special permit from the United States.
A New York Herald special, dated Rio Ianeiro,
April 90, via London, June l says the mediation OF
the United States has been declined by Brazil and
newed preparations making TO prosecute the war
to an end. Gen. Urgisea, it was reported had re-
yolted against the allies, taking with him thou
sand men. There had been no further fighting.
Cholera ragged in the allied camp. The revolt in the
Argentine province is reported ended.
| WASHINGTON June 3.-Rues and forms in bank
ruptcy have been delayed by repeated alterations,
over which the Justices have been consulted by mail
| 1t is now stated they will be issued about the 10th
inst.
| New York, June 3-A:rived, Henry Chauncey,
from Aspnwall with nearly four million IN treasure
A proclamation was issued declaring the steamer
Raino alias Taylor Colombian property.
| NEW ORLEANS, June 3.-Jacob Barker proposes TO
the creditors of the Bank of Commerce to form joint
stock company, with capital of S50oOoO, to build
houses and stores the stock to be paid for In checks
on the Bank of Commerce. He proposes to turn
over to the company all his real estate and personal
property as well as the assets of the bank
A telegram from Galveston says letter from Que
retaro date not given, says Macmillan and his prln-
cipal officers gave up their swords Escobedo him
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were surrendered. The following chiefs surrendered
with Macmillan: Mea, Castillo, Corona, Gayon, MORT
no, Alvara, Maxine, Comp6s and Miramon Inc latter
was captured in the streets OF the city shortly alter
the surrender Mendez alone is missing Over two
hundred subaltern officers also captured. Max
ino and Compos were reported by private letter as
having been shot on the 10th. Maxmili"u had Sc
we're attack of dysenterv the evening o the 10Th
Escobedo sent him physician. Private correspon-
dence from San Luis says he was recovering and Is
expected in that city and probably crossed over INTO
the United States on his return to Austria. The rl
mored losses at Fort LaCruz were three thousand,
which is denied by official reports from Escobedo,
who announces the death of Col. Louis Cavillo, of
Tabuca, and Col. Miguel, of Jalcopalcoso.
WAsHlNGToN June 3.-The election is progressing
quietly.
The judiciary Committee are investigating the cir
cumstances in connection with the pardon Of the Ala
bama lawyer, Gayle, who offered a million dollars Tor
Lincolns assassination.
RICHMOND, June 3-President johnson aud party
left for Raleigh this morning between and o'clock.
On their arrival at Petersburg they were met by the
Mayor of the city and Gen. Stoneman. The Mayor
expressed the pleasure of the citizens in having the
party as their guests, and said to the President that
they would be much gfatided If the party on Their
return would try to remain longer in Petersburg than
they had done on this occasion, in order that they
might be an extension of hosptities. The President
expressed his thanks for the kind reception and hoped
he nigh. in future be able to reclprocate. weldon
was reached at 10 JAM
RALEIGH, June 3.-The President was met by the
following named officers: State Treasurer Battle, Sec
retary of State, Comptroller, United States Marshal
Goodooe, and also by committee OF the city coun-
c Mr. Battle addressing the President, said: Mr.
Presdent-In behalf Of the people of North Carolina,
it is my grateful province to welcome you to our
State. Born and raised to manhood on our sol, you
forty years ago left borders to battle with the dit
cuities and strive for the rewards of the great est
After being crowned with the most distinguished hon.
ors YOU have by the aid of the people Of the United
States, marched to the highest point which human
ambition can attain We believe you have, with SIN
gular ntrepidity used the power of your great office
with sincere desire heal the wounds and advance
the prosperity of our common country. On this your
return to revisit the scenes of your early days, we ex
tend to you cordial greeting as our President, ouI
fellow-citizen and friend.n The President replied
" have language adequate to express my feelings
and emotions on this occasion. shall not now recul
to the scenes of my early life for has not been my
intention or desire to make any general remarks or
this tour but simply to acknowledge and express my
sincere thanks for the manifestations of the respect o
nv fellow citizens. acknowledge to you aud those
whom you represent my gratitude tor the welcome
which YOU have thus given me. must leave you ano
others to infer what ought to have said had ven
tured upon full reply to the remarks which you have
) made. Again, sincerely and heartily thank you.
Mr. Battle then said: :" Mr. Secretary OF State and
Mr. Postmaster General Randall, here at the thresh
,
embarrassment at finding the Secretary of State OF the
United States overshadowed by the Secretary Of North
Carolina" This produced laughter in the crowd owing
to the marked contrast in weight and stature between
the two secretaries the North Carolina secretary be-
ing six feet four inches high and heavy in proportion
Seward resumed: " hope my respected and esteemed
associate Will not meet with similar embarrassment
willie travelling through this State leone here with
the President with pride and satisfaction IN this Vis
bis native State because be has honored me VIII
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fed because can bear testimony before The people
, among whom lie was born, and always cheeriuly dt
before the people of my own native State che peo
pie Of our common country avoWed that his only oo
ects are restoration peace harmony and prosperity
throughout the Union and am satisfied the more
because believe his conduct of public affairs has
been not only patriotic, but wise and benevolent.
thank you fo- this cordial welcome in the name o.
North Carolina. The world knows that we OF the ad
mnistration hold all federal States closely within thel
proper constitutional spheres, and it becomes US while
, we remain here to show as trust we SHALL respect
for all the proper rights of North Carolina with loyalty
and submission to the constitutional authorities OF m
ancient and time-honored commonwealth" Postmas
ter General Randall remarked: 81 also return my
thanks l have much pride in visiting North Caro-
lima, and am proud because come to visit the oirth
place of the honorable President of this great nation
proud because the office of President is higher thar
any place occupied by any potenate OF the old world
and because all may set the most permanent who re
present the power and institutions of the people, ant
because he, after the trbulaons through which VT
have passed. has earnest hope that prosperity may
in all it's fullness follow the peace which now prevails
throughout the land, and that may in all respects
be united people, speaking with one voice for the
glory and prosperity Of the nation | know tins L
the feeling which anmates the President, as well al
the great mass of the American people Their hope
and prayer being that may have one body ant
that sound one fath and that strong one, for hs
glory of the republic" The ceremonies having closed
the party resumed their journey At the several stop
ping places on the way to Raleigh many persons
white and black, approached tue car to shake hands
with President and converse with him. Among the
incidents was that of old negro woman rushing
through the guard at Warren Depot and seizng the
Presidents hand, exelaimng, Bress de lord lst
been prayin day and mite for dis day to cum round
, dat / mite see de Presdent!' genuine black mar
cane up and introduced himself as Caesar johnson
$ saying, OATS Il good name" The President pleas
antiy replied, Yes, think SO; it will not disgrae
you if you do not disgrace it,
RALEIGH June 3.-The presidential party arrives
at4:15. A large crowd wasin waiting. The Presl
dent was cheered on landing. Gems. Sickles, Burn
t and Miles were at the depot. Repeated cheers wer
given in honor of the President. Mayor Howard ad
dressed the President as follows ALLOW me, sir, il
behalf of the city council and citizens in general
tender to you cordial welcome to the hosptalitles
Tho o;t nf Ra1aioh trust the visit YOU nov