The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-01
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WAsanaroa, March S0-Noon. lit is stated that
the President has in no way interferred with the
commanders Of districts since their appointment
4 New Orleans dispatch states the police are
to be composed of q mixture OF blacks and
whites. ......: "a: tss,ssst e.. ~.
Col sYpHER, late Of the eleventh colored artillery,
will be chief Of police. zt:'
Congress met this morning at 10 o'clock
Gongre esq has adjourned.
Removing his protest, the President has ap-
proved the appropriation Of half q million for the
q enforcement for the Sherman and Supplemental
Bills. r 1i - T.. '>;fz
General srEzDAAx has been confirmed as Col
lector Of Internal Relanue for the first district OF
Louisiana. tzA 80 =. =. ~ ,-.-..
The Senate convenes an extra session at noon OF
Monday.
The President submitted to the Senate treaty
with Russia granting the sovereignty Of the BUS
sian-Amarican possessions anu the adjacent
islands to- the United States. Price, seven million:
This acquisition almost excludes England from
the Pacific, and includes valuable fisheries
Mrs: JETrsRsoN DAVIS is in Baltimore. Il :. :.
It is supposed that the Senate will continue IN
executive session for two weeks. Many Represen-
tatives remain to watch the appointments.
The President in signing the acts giving Brown
Low 10000 arms and accoutrements and suspend
ing the payment Of enlisted slaves causes much
comment. -iat - - = - G :.
The Chronicle concludes paragraph, on this
tonic thus 1--WE have almost begun to beive that
the President is dspoaed to let alone, snd
like good citizen to obey his superic-s and to
teach others to do likewise. " 80,
The Lincoln Memorial Association. has organ
lied. The Hon, BURT VAN HoRN S-rd Fred. Iloug-
lass. Managers for New York, and NATHANIEL G.
TAE1os, for Tennessee. :: - 80, M -.
The appropriation for Lighting the street lamps
of the Capital failed in the House.
REyEaDY JOHNSON places himself squarely against
the Maryland Constitutional Convention as ordered
by the Maryland Legislature. -.
The oesson Of Russian America creates consider
able excitement and aduladon among Californlans
and others from the far West. It is regarded as
heavy blow to the dominion Of Canada. This ac-
uuisition had it's origin in petition from the
Legislative Assembly Of Washington Territory,
praying the Government to secure from Russia
such rights as will enable our fishing vessels to
visit ports and harbors Of it's possessions for pro-
visions and repairs, and as q place Of refuge for
sick and disabled fishermen. The memorial is
dated January 10, 1866.
JOSHUA BLAoKBuRN, editor CT the Homer Loutsi-
ana IEiad, leaves tomorrow with an order IN his
pocket to publish the laws and treaties.
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From New York. ~. ..5,isg;-a..
on ha nj
specie amount to s1ss, ,000..
The Union American Fenian organizations seem
impracticable.
PHILLIP HENR1oT, an alleged Prussian forger.
arrested in Fon du Lac, Wisconsin, has been
brought here and claimed under the exhadition
treaty. :.
A swinder succeeded in Tictimizng the Custom
House to-day to tie amount Of $500, by forged
nav rolls of clerks The Governmentis loser.
A large cabinet factory and ten other buildings
on Sixth Avenue and Forty-second streets, was
burned. Loss, $4,000. The falling walls buried
a steam fire engine No lives were lost.
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Latest from Mexico.
New YORK, March 81.-Havana dates of the 23o
state that Mexican advices say that the young
Prince ITuRBDE left here IN charge Of his fathers
remains, en- route for New York.
Revolution In Spain.
NEW YORK, March 31.-Havana papers OF the 23e
state that a revolutionary proclamation signed b!
MANY prominent persons has been received from
Spain calling all classes to arms to overthrow th'
Queen and establish republic.
Latest frcrl Cuba.
New YoaK, March 31.-The small po1 has disap
peared from Matanzas.
Sterling Exchange fell to 2a3 on Tuesday.
There was another revolution in Hayti, headee
by Prospero Ellie and son, who was killed and th'
revolution subsidized. Another report says tina
Clifford was defeated, aud fed to o French vessel
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From the Pacific.
SAN FRANCISCO, March S0.-The Japanese Com
for New York to-day.
Marine News.
New YoRK, March s0.-Arriyed- Steamer None
ka, from Charleston.
NEW YORK, March s1.-The steamer Franci
Wr,qht for Key West, is ashore in the harbor, ant
must discharge her cargo. She subsequently go
of and proceeded on her route.
Domestic Markers.
New YORK, March Noon.-stocks steady; g
coupons, 1921. Money, per cent. Exchange d
days, Q; at sight, 81. Gold, 1874.
Flour dull and dropping. Corn dull and droop
ing. Mess Pork s24a24 10. Lard quiet; barrels