Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-05-11
Latest News by Telegraph.
Dates to May 4.


telegraphic news, extracted from the latest California
and Oregon papers, which does not appear in the
Salt Lake City Vedette.-ED.l
New York, May la Washington special
says Butler intends taking political tour in
the South.
The Governor of Louisiana and the Mayor
of New Orleans have invited Senators Nye and
Kelly to visit that city.
Howard University at Washington opens
Wednesday, and is designed to fit cOlored men
for teachers.
At Columbia, S. c., Governor Orr addressed
meeting, urging the negroes not to attach
themselves to any political party. He prom
Used that, if the negroes did their duty, the
SOutherners would see them educated and pro-
tected in their privileges A platform was
adopted providing for free schools and revi-
sion of State laws. The Reverend Mr.. Turner,
cOlored man, made speech, in which he said
he was satisfied that Southern gentlemen were
the warmest friends of the negroes.
The citizens of Halifax, Va, are to give the
negroes complimentary dinner this week.
The citizens of Danville, Virginia, have sub
scribed enough to furnish chapel for negroes.
| The HerGld's special says Sharkey and his
cOadjutOrs are confident that they will gain an
Injunction against the President to restrain the
execution of the reconstruction act, and de-
clare that five Supreme Judges favor impeach-
ment in the Muligan case. 1t is intimated
that the President anticipates and desires such
decision.
The Worlds special dispatch says the long
unknown grave of Johnson's father has been
discovered, and the President will witness the
erection of monument. He will be accom-
panied by Seward, taking the Richmond route,
and will visit the other towns if possible and
address the people,
DR.. Blackburn, who attempted to introduce
infected clothing into the North during the war,
has petitioned the Attorney General from Can
ada for permission to return to Kentucky and
take his trial.
Gen. Rousseau desires to be assigned to the
command of the Department of the Columbia.
Sheridan will remain in Louisiana. General
Grant declines interfering.
The Tribune learns with deep regret that
Seward has decided to continue the mission to
Rome in defiance of the vote Of Congress.
Chase, in the Supreme Court, has decided
the Massachusetts, liquor law, affirming the de-
cision of the State Courts. This settles the
cause against liquor interest, as an appeal was
taken on the ground that having paid the In.
ternal Revenue tax, their shops were virtually
licensed to sell, and the State had no right TO
interfere With 6uch sale.
Jack Ryan and Martin BrOderick fought at
st. Louis yesterday. Thepolice interfered and
the parties went FIVE miles farther out and re-
sumed the fight. Broderick was victorious af-
ter ffty-ive rounds No stakes were fought
for. Several women were present.
The Times has a report OF sharp agitation
among capitalists of the Red River country,
northwest of Lake Superior, for independence
al hbo
thorities The local paper says the movement
is important. The territory is at present con-
trOlled by the Hudson Bay Company. The In
dians have forwarded an invitation written ON
birch bark, to the Prince of Wales, to visit
their homes and hunting grounds
About 5000 emigrants have arrived here
within the past three days.
A special dispatch to the Herald, dated Lon
don, say the prize fight between WOrmwald and
Baldwin was prevented by the failure of the
latter to appear on the ground. WOrmwald took
the stakes. The fancy were disgusted.
RICHMOND, April 28.-A call for State
Convention of Unionists, to meet at CharlOttes-
vile, May 29th. is circulated here. The bill
appropriating S0,000 for the education of the
white and black children has passed the Leg
islature.
New ORLEANS, April 29.-The town of
Bread, in Texas, was nearly destroyed by fire
on the 18th inst.
WASHINGTON, May 2-The following dis
patch came to the Mexican Minister here -
!" New Orleans, April BON. ROmero-Mira-
mon dead Imperialist forces disbanded; Mar
quero completely defeated; Queretaro taken
Maximilian hidden. (Signed,) r. S. Diaz."
The japanese Commissioners presented their
credentials at the State Department to-day,
and were received by Secretary Seward. On
Friday they will wait upon the President.
The Criminal Court adjourned yesterday, to
meet again, May 9th, when Surratt's trial
will take place.
jeff Davis has determined to reconsider his
declaration that he would not apply for pardon,
and if he is not arraigned at the May term of
the Court at Richmond will file his papers for
pardon, in accordance with the conditions of
President JohnsOns proclamation. So say his
friends here.
Attorney General Stansbery's opinion en- the
registration clause is very liberal, and will
enable nearly all those prohibited from regis
tering by General Sheridan to become voters.
NEW YORK, May 2-The working men Of
ST. Louis had grand demonstration yesterday
in favor of the Eight Hour law. Over 10000
were in procession. They assembled In Lucas
Place and were addressed by Hon. j. Hogan,
j. j. Mcbride, and several mechanics. Strong
resolutions were adopted.
Late arrivals from Havana report the Gov
ernor-General very i'll.
The workingmen's trade demonstration IN
Chicago, yesterday, was very imposing. There
were d. 600 in procession The employers are