Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-03-29
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LlvxrpooI, March 25.-Cotton Mar.
ket for cotton bouyant and active; closed
firm; middling uplands l3lc; Orleans / 32G
sales = 1000 bales.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-The President
has been urged by prominent Republicans
aud others to release JEFF. Davis upon his
own recognizance, because there is no pros-
pect of Chief Justice Chase holding a court
in Virginia SO long as that State Is under the
control of the military authority, he deem
ing it beneath the dignity of Judge of the |
Supreme Court to preside in district un-
der such control. There is good reason for
saying that within the next ten DAYS Davis |
will be released upon his own recognaance
to answer vixen called upon.
There is a large and rapidly increas-
ing party in the Senate who will be unwill- |
ing to vote for the admission. Of any rebel
State that does not provide for the education
of its people.
The Southern turfmen have cut Wilkes
Spirit for its ultra radcalism, and the Turf
Field and Farm is now the recognized organ.
It is, besides, more reliable aud readable
journal than the Spirit.
Senator Wilson, in letter to John NJ.
Waskom, Of Texas, relative 10 the Recon-
struction law says;
In reply to your question, "Does the law
as il now exists diSiranchise, the rank and
file of soldiers who had taken an oath TO sup.
port the Constitution of the United States ~
have to shy that it does not disfranchise
them. The Constitutional amendment dis.
qualities from holding Office certain persons
who had taken an oath to support the U. s.,
and then engaged in the rebellion or gave
aid and comfort to il. This class OF persons
are entitled TO vote.
Parties who wave recently conversed with
Alexander II. Stephens say he advises that
the wisest course for the South is to remain
quiet and await the issue Of events, and that
nothing the Southern people may do will in
fluence the policy Of the dominant party at
Washington.
PORTLAND, March, 25.-The steamer Vic
toria from Liverpool the l4th and London
| derry the 8 has arrived.
The Pail Mall Gazette says VIC have rea-
son to believe that some recent overtures of
Sir Frederick Bruce in behalf of his govern
ment in the matter of arbitration on the AL.
ALBANIA claims, have not been received in q
conciliatory spirit by Mr.. Seward We Go
not understand that the offer of the British
representative has been directly refused, but
at two interviews the subject has been
evsded.
NEw YoRK, March 26.-Gov. Patton; Of
Alabama, has published long letter in which
he advises the people TO accept the terms pro-
posed by Congress for reconstruction cheer
fully, and carry out the law faithfully.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-The Senate Ju-
dietary Committee will probably report in fa-
vor of Senator Wilson's resolution for the
trial or release of JEFF. Davis. 1t is expected
that Congress will adopt the resolution and
Mr.. Davis will be released in a week on his
personal recognizance.
LIVERPOOL, March 2S.-Cotton-A Quiet
sales 1000 bales at opening prices as follows;
Middling uplands l32d; Orleans l3sd.
WASHINGTON, March 26.--It is stated on
good authority that the causes which induced
the Senate 10 recall its resolution for adjourn.
ment until December, and which likewise
shaped the action of the House day on the
subject, were intimations from Gen Grant
aud Secretary Stanton that it might be inju-
rious to the progress of reconstruction under
the military bill for Congress to adjourn I'M
til December without provision for coming
together in the meantime If necessary.
MEMPHIS March 26.--The levee at Lacona
Circle Ark, broke few days since, and the
inhabitants generally came here, being CON-
PEELED to leave.
The city authorities have chartered the
Northwest to carry supplies 10 the sufferers
along the river.
The Chamber of Commerce have appoint
ed committee TO collect supplies.
PHILADELPHIA, March ia meeting wa.
held at the Board of Trade rooms this fore.
noon to inaagurute measures to relieve thu
suffering in the South. Mayor McMichae
presided.
Resolutions were adopted expressing sym
patty with the destitute people of the South
and committee was appointed to collec
money, supplies, and superin!end the distri.
button.
Information from North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana
Florida, Alabama, Arkansas and Texas, a.
well as Virginia, is TO the effect that the ne.
gro vote will undoubtedly be on the Rebe
side under this bill.