Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-05-30
FROM THE EAST.
Dates to May 18th.
From the Union Vedette.l

Richmond Wing to-day says the me-
groes in the neighborhood ofCarlow Hill
Pits, rendered the land proprietors and
other citizens uneasy by their threats of
confscation, in accordance with their idea
of the Legislation of Congress. Those
threatened have appealed to the militia
ry for protection.
New York, May 18.-The Heralds
Orleans special says, fears are entertained
that there will be riot on the occasion
of the freedmens festival. Sheridan has
telegraphed from Galveston to General
Hartsutf to have troops in readiness to
suppress the riot, and if necessary to call
on the naval commander of the place.
and have him place his ships opposite
the foot Of Canal street.
Annapolis, May lin MARYLAND,
the constitutional Convention met today.
The committee reported a bill of rights,
which provides for the adoption of negro
testimony in the courts of the State. The
bill was made the special order for We'd
nesday next.
New York, May 18.-The Herald's
special says, Gen. Ord has arrived at Lit
tie Rock, to complete the arrangements
of the appointment of boards Of registra-
tion in different counties. The Boards
are already appointed in six counties.
There will probably be delay of two or
three weeks before the registration com.
mences. Everything looks favorable for
the general registration of those entitled
to it.
AT special meeting of the board of
Aldermen, yesterday, the usual report of
the Comptroller shows the actual debt of
that city to be s22,142,2 45. Receipts
last year 1928, 10000. Expenditures
for the same time was $21 ,642,000.
The Times special says the long ex-
pected opinion of Atty. Gen. Stanberry,
regarding the extent Of the disfranchis.
ing clause of the military reconstruction
bill, will be made public next week.
The Worlds special says, dovelope-
ments to-day leave no doubt that radicals
are determined if possible to secure Ju-
y session Of Congress. They added to
impeachment, the additional plea that
the financial situation demands legisla-
ton.
Judge Spaulding, of Ohio, who will be
remembered as violently opposed to the
summer session, is now claimed as bav-
ing been convinced that one is needed.
New Orleans special says, troops are in
readiness for action. A gunboat is aaoat
Oft Canal Street, ready to Operate. Gen.
Mower addressed a mob Of negroes, and
told them if they did not behave. he
would pour grape aud canister into them.
The mob Immediately dispersed.
Cincinnati, May 1S.-Frank Woodall,
cashier Of Adams q Co., who absconded
Feb. 18th with 100000, was arrested
at Washington, and committed to Jail for
grand larceny.
D. II. Taylor, auditor of the Atlanta
and Chattanooga Railroads, blew out his
brains on Sunday. He left note which
stated that he feared insanity.
Fox, the billiardist, is supposed to
have committed suicide on account of
loss of the championship, and his distrust
In meeting Dion in the match pending.
st. Louis, May 1S.-An Omaha dis
patch says, large number of Indians
were near Forts Sedgwick, Saunders,
Phil. Kearney and Laramie, with hostile |
intentions. Troops are constantly being
sent to these points,
Berlin, May l7.-There was meet
ing OF Americans to-day, in honor of the
memory OF Minister Wright. Over one
hundred persons were present Mr.. Fay |
presided, and Gov. Curtain delivered the |
aulogy.
FIRE MEET1NG,-At meeting of the cit
liens of this place held at Sommercamn's
saloon on Monday night, after much discus
sion, it was resolved to appoint committee
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