Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-07-20

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OVERLAND DISPATCHES
Opposition 10 Reconstruction In GEORGIA.
AUGUSTA, Ca, July l7.-Ex-Senator
Halls speech at Atlanta yesterday took
decided ground against reconstruction
under the Military bills and advises the
people to reject the terms.
New York Constitutional Convention.
ALBANY July l7.-In the Constitu-
tional Convention, to-day, M%urphy's
amendment to the suffrage ~clause-im-
posing a property qualification and
three years residence on negroes-was
rejected
Specials TO the Prcss.
New YORK, July ls.-The Herdld's
Washington correspondent says that
the entire fllibustering movements
throughout the United States ostensi-
sib " for the purpose Of avenging Maxi
milian's death are really movements for
the Inauguration Of a new rebellion.
The RerQkd's special saysthat France,
Austria and Prussia will make war on
Mexico in the event Of refusal by the
Liberal Government to deliver up the
body Of Macmillan.
The Times special says letters from
New Orleans state that Sheridan will
soon issue an order removing the entire
body of o~fice-holders in Texas, with
the exception Of a few who hold posi-.
lions of minor importance. Judge Pas
cal will probably be appointed Govern
or in place of Throckmorton, the pres
ent incumbent.
WASHINGTON, July ls.-Gen. Grant
and Colonel Hillyer were examined by
the Impeachment Committee this after
noon.
Tho Surrntr Trial.
WASHINGTON, July ls.-In the Surratt
trial John Green Taylor, of Montreal,
testified that Surratt, the prisoner, was
in his store in April, 1865, previous to
the Goth. n.
The Letter of Booth Written before the
Assassination.
WASHINGTON, July lS.-Johu Mathews,
the actor to whom Booth gave the let
ter for publication IN the National In
~teikigsneer, published a card to-day. He
says the letter Booth gave him was writ
ten on commercial note paper. The
first two pages were written in the spirit
and style Of the Philadelphia letter.
The concluding page is in these words:
''For u long time have devoted my
energies and money to the accomplish
ment of certain ends. | have been dis
appointed. The moment has now come
when l must change my plans. Many
will blame me for what | am about to
do; but posterity, | am sure, will justi-
fy me-men who love country better
than gold or life" Signed by J. W.
Booth, Payne, Harold and Atzerott.
Boiler Explosion-Loss of Life.
DETROIT, July ls.-The tug johnson
exploded her boiler in the Saginaw
river to-day. The Captain and three
men were killed. The boat is n total
loss.
Grand Larceny on Wheeler & Wilson.
NEW YORK, July ls.-Wheeler i Will
son have recently discovered that within
Eve years $4,000 worth Of Particles have
been stolen from,their factory by oper-
atives. Nearly sixty workmen have con-
fessed. Only one has been arrested.
R%eslsrrnIion Concluded at Mobile.
MOBILE, July lS.-Registration has
closed. The total number in the city is
2,349 whites and 1896 blacks.
Congregational.
WASHINGTON, July lS.-In the Senate,
Mr.. Ramsay introduced a join, resolu-
ton authorizing IN extension Of the mail
steamship service between the United
States and China. Referred.
Mr.. Chandler called up the resolution
directing the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations to inquire into Maximilian's de-
cree of July, 1865, and ascertain how
many Mexican officers and soldiers were
executed under it. Agreed TO.
Adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Schofeld offered a
resolution directing the Secretary Of the
Treasury to withhold the payment Of
three millions o dollars for cotton claims
under a decision Of the Cour, Of Claims.
Kelly presented . communication ad
dressed to the Thirty-ninth and Fortieth
Congresses by the citizens Of Decatur,
Ala, offering the thanks of the suffering
poor Of Northern Alabama for supplies
furnished through General Howard.
Tabled and ordered printed.
Morgan, from the Committee on South
eru Railroads, offered a resolution au-
thorizing the committee to proceed BY
subcommittee, which was adopted.
Terry offered a%joint resolution author
izing a change of stopping place of the
mail steamers to Japan from Yokohama
to Esacks. Passed.
Broomsll offered a resolution direct
ing the Committee on Foreign Affairs TO
report by what action this Government
can best manifest the sympathy Of the
American people for the heroic Cretans,
and in what way, consistent with our
duties as a neutral and friendly power,
the good Offices Of this Government may
be successfully %interposed to secure for
the people Of Gambia the blessings Of
peace and the amelioration Of their polit-
zeal condition. Unanimously adopted.
Schenck introduced a bill transferring
the Indian Bureau from the Interior to
the Wal Department. Referred to the
Committee on Military Affairs.
Logan offered q resolution asking the
President to issue a proclamation to
prevent the departure to Mexico of I'M
lawful organizations. Adopted.
Ross asked leave to offer a resolution
directing the Judiciary Committee to
report and have printed the testimony
10 the impeachment case. General OBJ
jections on the Republican side.
Wilson, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported back M amendment to
Senate bill securing equal rights in the
District Of Columbia. The amendment
was agreed to and the bill passed.
Adjourned.