Des Arc citizen., 1867-02-02
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iHOItOn DI NIT. StOkcS, the Postmaster General was requested to report the amount necessary to be paid to contrac- tors in Tennessee for the performance of contracts up te Jan. 8, 1861.
 Stevens reconstruction bill was up to-day Julian was in favor of the ter ritorial theory and keeping rebel States from representation in Congress for an indefinite period. Stevens modified his bill, canceling the sixth section, which provides that any States abroga- ting provisions of the bill should for felt its representation.
 Stevens asked Bingham to withdraw his motion to refer the bill, as reference would killit. A sharp colloquy ensued between Bingham and Stevens, the Speaker saying Stevens remarks were out of order. The bill was referred, SS against 6, the Democrats all voting affirmatively.
 LONDON, Jan. 29.--It is reported that the Greek hero, Kauares, intended to go to America to thank the people of the United States for their sympathy, and ask the Government to send fleet fmonitors to assist him at Crctans.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Geu. Thomas NJOD2ItSSIOIlUI committee appointed to investigate the south Carolina murders, that in the military department under his con- fhand, oHtrages committed upon freed menby white men are not punished, and there is no prospect for justice for blacks before the courts. When asked what remedy he would propose, he re- piled, q superyisionary military power.
 There is no @athority for the state ment that the President would veto the Niagara Ship Canalbill. He has never expressed himself against the measure.
 NEW ORLEANS. Jannary 2S.-The weather is clear and the thermometer at forty eight degrees.
 Business on the landing is active, and the receipts of cotton are Euusilally large.
 ST. LOUIS, January 2S-The old Reg ulators announce that the desperadocs in that territory shall be extcrminated.
 The Salt Lake Nidette says the min CTS supposed to have been murdered by the Indians have returned to the settle ment, reporting new discoveries of rich gold deposits.
 LOUISVILLE, January 2S.-Navigation is wholly suspended. Underwriters have withdrawn all insurance. The river is falling fast and full of heavy ice. Five feet eight inches in the ca nal.
 The Clifton arrived from Cincinnati. No departures.
 It is showing this evening. Mercury. 22 barometer, 29.S0
 FRANKFORT, KY, January 28.-A bal lot for United States Senator to-day stood: Powell, 35; Harden, 45; Bris- tow, 37.
 NASHVILLE, January 28.-I'hc river is falling, with four feet on the shoals.
 Weather clear and cold.
 Cotton fiat. Sales 56 bales at 22@ 291%c. Receipts, 220 bales.
 LIVERPOOL, January 26.-Cotton firm and unchanged.
 LONDON, January 26.-Cotton has de- clined 14d. 5-20s are unchanged, 72sI :; consols, 9l for money.
 The Times contains letter from Washington saying that the President strongly iustifies himself in his position on reconstruction, and violently assails Congress for usurping judicial and ex- ecutiyc powers.
 PARIS, January 26.-Minister Dix has urged the French Government to aban- don the search of strangers baggage.
 IfoNDoN, January 26.-Austria is strongly increasing her power on the Russian and Turkish frontiers.
 PARIS, January 26.-I'hc semi-offi- cial journal deny that Maximilian will be candidate for the Presidency of Mexico.
 LONDON, January 26-Evening Con sols advanced l-l6, closing at 90 1-l6 j; 20s, 721s.
 LIVERPOOL, January 26-p M.-Cot- ton firm and more active uplands, Had Breadstufls generally dull. Mix ed western corn, 42@42s Sd.
 ST. PETERSBURG, January 27-Ad- vices received from Bcherings Straits, state that the American portion of the Russia American Telegraph had been completed, and the straits surveyed for the purpose of finding suitable places for laying the submarine cables. The Russian portion of this great enterprise is expected to be finished by next au- tumn.
 CoNsTANTINoPLE, January 27.-A United States man-of-war has left the to take the Cretan fu9itives on board and transport them to Greece. .BERNE, January 27.-The Government of Austria has made oycrtures to the Federal authorities, with view of com negotiations for commercial treaty between the two countries.
 LONDON, January 27.-The two clip per ships, Louis Walsh and Charlotte White, which sailed from Calao on q race to Europe, have reached Gibraltar, having made the trip in l04 days. The Walsh won the race by only two min- utes.
 FLORENCE, January 2S.-The Pope is iEcliHed to grant the ecclesiastical de- mahds of Italy.
 LONDON, January S.-Five-twenties have advanced l-6d Erie declined lad; others unchanged.
 LIVERPOOL. January 2S-P. M.-Cot- ton firmer and quite active; sales to- day reached l0,00Q bales; prices un- changed.
 SAN FRANCISCO, January 2S.-The Walnut Flouring Mills at Falsom, the largest in California, were destroyed by fire Saturday night.
 A telegram from Idaho says. General Crook has returned to Camp Dain with 100 prisoners and thirty-siX horses cap- turcd. The number of Indians killed is not reported. A big fight is expect ed soon.