The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-24

ing adjournment, in which the President was de
nounced as contumatious and Mr.. Chandler sait
there was sort of hybrid concern in the Senate
called conservative Tepublicansm. Fessenden tool
further remarks oil Chandler personal, and said ht
had but one thing to say the Senator from Mich
gan says what is not true! Chandler hurled back
Mr. Fessendens contempt with scorn when the amiable
controversy was interrupted by motion to go into
executive session.
Senate adopted the report of the committee on con
| ference to adjourn to 21st November.
The President nominated Horace Greeley for The
Austrian mission, but objection being made unde
rule of the Senate that nominations cannot be consid
cred on the samesda of nomination, it goes over.
The Senate took action on Capron's nomiaa
ton to DE commissonership Of agriculture.
john Netherland of Texas, was confirmed Minister
to Bolivia, and John A. McCernand as Minister tt
Mexico. Edward Bogner confirmed postmaster
at Gonzales Texas.
The following were rejected Hugh 7. Waddell, fo
receiver of public moneys Natchitoches, Louisiana
Alexander L. Field ditto, New Orleans
House-Resolution ordering $500 copies Of the re
port photographic survey Of the Mississippi river
passed.
Bill carrying into effect the Venezuela convention
passed.
Indian BILL as passed by the Senate, was amended
and passed.
The judiciary Committee was authorised to sent
for persons and papers the question to whether
hentucky, MafylanQ anu DelaWare nave TepuDNCaI
constitutions.
Preamble and resolutions ordering the sergeant-at
to bring L. G. Baker before the barof the House
for contempt, in refusing to appear before the Jadici
ary Committee, passed.
Resolution ordering the Judiciary Committee to re
port evidence taken in the impeachment passed
by 81 to 45. This result was applauded
The conference committee reported on adjourn
ment, iron, O'Clock to 2lst November Agreed to-
yeas 81, nays DC.
/ Wilson about reporting evidence on impeach-
ment when the Speakers hammer fell, Adjourned.
Miscellaneous.
| WASHINGTON July l6.-In the Snrratt trial large
amount Of evidence offered by the defense, but
was ruled out. Stephen Cameron, chaplain to Con
federate (Maryland) regiment testified contradicting
in many respects the testimony OF DR.. McMulen sur
geon the ship in which Surratt crossed the
It appears from Camerons evidence that the commits
sions by which the lives Of several of the ST. Alban
raiders saved, dated back The evidence
showing Surratts business in Richmond was excluded
Lewis J. Garland testified that Weichman told him he
was troubled about his evidences tnat if he had been
let alone it would have been different with Mrs Sur
raft. Jas. G. Clifford heard officer say to WEIGH
man that unless he to more, he would hang him
The actor Matthews gave testimony regarding Booths
letter. similar to that before given to the Judiciary
Committee.
Receipts from internal revenue to-day 1886, 600.
Late Arizona adviees say the Colorado river flooded
The quartermaster's warehouse at Fort Yuma de-
stroyed by fire. Loss 100000 An Arizona mail
carrier was killed by Indians.
C,as G.. Harris presented his credentials to-day as
Minister from the Sandwich Islands,
By official advices received, the port of Tampico
has been opened to trade by decree Of Juarez.
AUGUSTA, July 16.-Ex-Gov. johnson has written a
letter. in which he advises the people Of Georgia not
accept the of the military reconstruction bills
After reviewing the situation and terms proposed for
the reconstruction of the Southern States, he says:
's never will approve and consent to, or accept the
poisoned chalice offered our lives; nor will advise
my fellow citizens to do So If permitted to take
choice i'll view of two evils, should register and
hope every in Georgia, who can, will do so, with
the view of defeating the scheme for degradation
and the overthrow of republican government"
New ORLEANS, July 16.-The steamer Heroine, two
and half days from Tanpico, arrived this morning,
in charge of acting master Bcrtwill, U. S. NJ which
was seized by the United States authorities and awaits
orders from the Treasury Department.
The officers of the Heroine report that Gomez has
issued proclamation declaring Tamaupas sovcr-
eign State. Gomez and Sarabaudo Cauales raising
troops to capture Tampico They utterly ignore Juarez
and will proclaim either for themselves for Ortega
The officers of the Heroine further report that Santa
Anna was taken out of the Virginia, but Mexican
officer placed his sword under the American flag and
caused the General to walk under instead of it.,
as reported.
The city currency in New Orleans is the absorbing
topic. All seem to agree as to its eventual redemp
ton by the city, Various schemes being devised
to bring it back to par value. 1t is rumored, evidently
for speculative purposes, that Gen. Sheridan would
issue order regarding it, The General disclaims
any intention OF interfering with it.
| WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE veto message will prob
ably be delayed Instead of formal veto and protest
the grounds already argued in elaborate and
| fully prepared state papers.
/ New YORK. July II, noon.--A fire commenced this
morning North Point Jersey City and is still raging,
but not so fercelv. Entire loss now $500, 900.
/ This morning the steamer Silver Stream, from Har-
Ian, struck rock, and soon sunk. All on board were
saved
WAsHlNGroS July 17.-Persons here to secure re-
| lief on the levee question are much discouraged.
/ 1t is understood that the cotton cases. involving
clamation by loyal owners decided against the Gov
ernment by the Court of Claims, viii be appealed.
4 Amount involved three millions dollars.
/ The deaths the island of Mauritius two hun
dred daily. Quinne seventy five dollars an ounce.
New ORLEANS, July l7.-The Consul at Santiago
de Cuba writes Collector Kellogg there is no epidemic,
contagious infectious diseases in any port of his
Consular district.
Generals Rousseau and Ord i'll this city, the for
mer on visit to bis friends.
| The Common Council has adopted an ordinance pro-
viding for school education of colored chill
dren, appropriating $4,000 for the maintenance Of
the same. joint meeting Of the City Council will be
held tomorrow night for tile purpose Of taking steps
nominations of city notes
WASHINGTON, July 17.--In the Surratt trial Mat
thews evidence regarding Booths letter ruled
Nothing very pointed has transpred to-day, The de-
Tense gave notice they would close their evidence to-
morrow.
Gold in the treasury $50, ,OOo0 ,0oo.
NEW YoRK, July 17.-Teddy Burns and Charley
Cummings fought prize fight this morning near Hud
son City Teddy won in twenty rounds.
BINGHAMFroN, n. Y, July 1.-THE suit against the
New York Central railroad for cxtortion, in demanding
gold for fare has been decided against the company
New YORK, July 17.-At the Commencement OF
Harvard College, to-day, George Peabody of London,
and Benz Pierce received the degrees Of Doctors OF
! Law
i WASHINGTON, July 1s.-Matthcws, the actor, pub
fishes the concluding sentences Of Booths letter
'For a long time | have devoted my energies, my
time and money to the accomplishment of certain
end. ! have been. disappointed. The moment has
now arrived when must change my plans. Many
will blame for what am about to do, but poster
ty, am sure, will justify me-men who love theil
country better than gold or life
slSIgned) JOHN w. BOOTH.
PAYNE.
HAROLD.
/ ArzERoDr."
| The Inteigencer publishes parallel between Bar
rere and Logan in which the following paragraph oc