The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-02-04


entitled to full credence, it seems
there is another side to the Chevas
plantation outrages in South Carolina
than that presented by the Associated
Press report. The following is the
extract from the letter referred to
The trouble on the Savannah River
was early settled by Gen. Scott, com
mander of the freedmen. Some off
GERS sent a squad of soldiers to a
plantation under the charge of an ex-
rebel officer, and the negroes took
exceptions to being ruled by United
States soldiers under rebel officer.
Day before yesterday young fellow
rode up and down Kings Street, in
Charleston, in full Confederate uni
form, with at least four dozen brass
buttons on him.
Colored orderlies were beaten IN
one day this week while carrying
orders from Gen. Scots headquar-
ters down town. They now carry
their muskets wherever they go. The
assailants have both been arrested by
the Commissioner of Freedmen.
The Times Washington special
says: The House Judiciary Commit
tee have become satisfied that the
testimony already adduced, including
that of Gen. Butler, is sufficient to
warrant articles of impeachment
against the President. This conclu-
sion is based upon the testimony of
Radicals only. There has been nc
testimony yet heard in behalf of the
President, and when this is offered it
may entirely change the minds of the
Committee. fa8 1a
The Times special says the strong
vote given in the House, on the pro-
visions in the tenure of Office bill, that
the Cabinet shall not be removed ex-
cept by and with the consent of the
Senate, was brought ont by the state.
ment privately made, that in no other
way could Secretary Stanton be re.
tanned in his place, and it is reported
that Senator Salisbury has determin.
ed to resign.
The author of the letter to Mr.
Seward, concerning Mr.. Motley, is 8
man of wealth, making a tour o.
pleasure throughout Europe. Hi:
name will probably be communicated
to the Senate. in response to Sumner:
resolution. Ka
The Tribune's special says Gen
Ashley has just come into possession
of some very important facts, exceed.
ingly damaging t. the President.
The Judiciary Committee are al
work on the examination of the al,
legged Implication of JEFF. Davis in the
assassination.
The Postal Committee to-day de-
cided to recommend the repeal Of the
law prohibiting the carrying of books
and newspapers in the overland mail
country uniform.
| Ex-Governor Washington Hun
died at A. NJ. to-day.
1t is believed the appointment Of &
Naval officer for New York will no
be made.
The World says there is formed &
plan for restoration. The Presiden
has asked the view of leading South
erners, and he will submit to thu
! F&tieth Congress in his message tn,
basis which is thought will recon
mend itself to the liberal elements Of
the Republican party.
New YORK, Feb. 2-The Western
Union Telegraph Company is nov
paying its January dividend at thu
office Of the company 145 Broadway
instead of sending out checks to the
stockholders, as has been done here
tofore. Payment is made on their or
ders, or draft through banks or other
wise upon the treasurer Of the com
pany. a
! New YORK, Feb. 2.-The interna
revenue collected inNew York city
for 1866, is $35, 100000; and for foul
years, $100,000,000.
The steamer r. r. Cuyler, recently
reported sold to the Columbian Gov
ernment, has been seized under order,
of Collector Smithe, on the charge Of
having been fitted out as privateel
for the Chilian or Peruvian service
| She had armament of six guns aboard
a SSrge quantity Of small arms and
ammunition, and was manned by sixt,
cx-rebels. s9 EHs
A meeting of the shareholders o
the Sun Mutual Insurance Compan,
was held to-day IN consequence Of tn,
reports relative to its financial condi
ton, and committee was appointct
to examine the books