The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-26


counsel who refused to serve saying be would see
him damned
Flakes (tfalyeston) Bulletin has returns from II
Paso ana other cnstom houses the Bio Grande, by
which it appears the export of cotton to Nesico this
| wear is about ten thousand bales A bonded
house IS to be established at San Antonio the trade
with the interior Of Mexico now expected to be large
RICHMOND, June Is.-Judge Wm. FL Lyon of the
Hastings Court died to-day.
The registration in the city to-day shows the whites
ahead at the county court house Twenty nine whites
registered and only one black.
| AUGUSTA June ls-Registration in the 18th sena-
toral district commenced day. In precinct on
the outskirts of this city, 1853 registered-I5S blacks
and 10 whites.
WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The crosse examination did
not shake Dyer's testimony materially, though some
inconsistencies exist between that given before the
court and that before the military commission.
black woman servant in Mrs surratt,s house testified
to having Surrat at home tile night of the as
sassinaton. sporting gentleman testified to having
seen him on the afternoon of that day Pennsylya-
MIA avenue. 1t is in proof that under the name OF
John Harrison, Snrratt left Montreal the afternoon
4 of the 12th and returned the 18th. This would
/ give him four Days to make the trip and do his work
HARTFORD, June l5-Both houses Of the Legisa-
! tnre unanimously passed resolution welcoming Pres
ident johnson guest of the State English ana
staff to receive him, and that he be invited to visit
the Legislature.
NEW ORLEANS, June 1S.-The following is from,
Galveston under date of the llth: We have dates
from Iluefetar0 OF Lne oG ana Monterey OI tle
A letter from San Luis Of the Sd says telegram of
the date OF the Sd has been received from Queretaro
which that the trial of Maxmilian lad not been
concluded. Sixty ladies' clad in mourning, residing IL
San Luis, had called on Juarez, and prayed for the
lives of the prisoners at Queretaro The President
said be would do all he could, compatible with ustics
and his duty lie stated that many Liberals had been
! shot, and they had not interceded.
4 Two engagements lately came off in front Of the
capital which resulted in favor Of the Republicans
The advised Marcnpy q surrender
ing to protect him in bis retreat.
WASHINGTON June l9-The Cabinet was in session
/ to-day, making the third day.
New ORLEANS, June Ia paper published at
Guadaloupe thus concludes an article en Europe;
Heretofore she threatened US; now she impores
Before she looked on US with contempt, now she il
on her knees before us
The heads Of Maximilian and his generals are i'm
4 peratveY demanded by the Mexicans. The Mexican
press congratulating themselves that European
power will be able hereafter coerce them to
pay debts
New YORK, June 19.-The Express says i ilss pri-
vate though authentic advices, from JuaFez Tie
forces were severely repulsed Tampice. The gar
rison's battle cry Viva Santa Annal viva Re-
publc!n
WASHINGTON June 1a.-Judge Fisher aeefie6 inst
the prosecution need not furnish list of WnaRsestc 10
the Defense and might retain witnesses fer
animation at any time during trial. Chas. H. Baiae
testified that two men, Of whom left aaf1dksF-
chief marked J. Fl. Surratt, slept on benches tie
18th of April Carroll Hobert, conductor on the Gems
tral Road carried the men, OF whoHl looked
like the prisoner toward Canada. Counse argued 20
admit railroad timetable evidence Jno Isinlets
heard conversation between Mrs Surratt and pyis
oner. Heard Mrs. Snrratt say she would give ans
one thousand dollars to hill the PresiaeRt tie
thought he heard the prisoner, when there was Tn
ion victory, curse the Union army. The 5eienss OBJ
iected, but the prosecution wanting to show malice
the evidence was admitted. Further eyideHee, ia
tended to confirm the impression ofsnrratt presence
here on the night os the assassination heaea but
nothing striking was developed. Adjourned.
RICHMOND, June 2O.-hark Downey an Thomas
B. White, two well known citizens, were arfaignee
before the United States Commissioner this morning
charged with perjury, in having taken thelesiztataR
OATH
Yesterday the United States District Attorns4 sad
thati in the first the prosecution would ba The
ground that the State constitution adopted BIZ Ee cons
Vention at Alexandria dsfranchised all psrsGas Wia
aided rebellion after April, 1861 This Constitution
it is claimed, is set aside by the Reconstruction
BILL About nine tenhso the whites in the State Wall
be dsfranchsed if the district attorneys ground ID
tanned Both continued till saaaBrroH.
There is greatnerest by all clssses Of cisi#ea II the
case
WASHINGTON, June 20.--Adyance copies of tae AZ
torney Generals opinion Wsre foFf7E fGeE 20
certain newspapers By himself the matter being m bis
exclusive control and conducted by him Independently
of the press agency.
New Yogg, June a0.-The Herald has n special
from Hearts Content, that the broken cable A#a been
ispliced and communication reestablished
PHILADELPHIA, June 2o.-Varieties Tleatfe 40taI5
burned. Audience, fortunately small escaped WIZ
some bruises in crowding out. Subsequent aiAugM
walls killed six certainly, and there praoa5ly m4fa
in the ruins. Fanny Stewart of the pr0pfesorss
is missing.
WASHINGTON, June 2o.-Tne conclusions If tie
President and Cabinet in reference to the 1terPreta
ton of the military reconstruction laws ssated IL
the following proceedings, which pubished BY er
mission from the proper authority:
In CABINET, June IS, 1867.-Presen.. Tile Ffasb
dent, Secretary of State, Secretary Of the reaFarr
Secretary of War, Secretary Of the Navy, PosE.
master General, tile Attorney General aad siie aets
ing Secretary Of the Interior. The Presideat aa.
nounced that be had under consideration tae sRs
opinions from the Attorney General as to llEe lege
questions arising upon the acts of Congress eanmonIF
known the reconstruction acts, hats giew pf
the subject and of the various nterssta inTpsd he
deemed it proper to haves it considered faY ia ta
Cabinet, and to avail himself Of all the iight 9aaeh
could be afforded by the opinions and advice g .he
members Of his cabinet to enable him te theF5
laws faithfully ezecnted and to decide what oTdersan&
instructions necessary and expedient 10 be g7ep
to the military commanders. The President said FIR
her, that the Branch OF the subject atseened to him
first iii order fer consideration tbeiustrus
tons to be sent to military commanders for Gae5r gu
dance and for the guidance OF persons offering ar
gisration The Instructions prepared by the AgGr
ney General set forth in the summary eaHsihed III
his last opinion will therefore be now eonsideEed.
The summary then read at conclusion ri whie4
each section then considered, discussed aa8 voted
, upon follows: -
: l. The oath prescribed IN the Supplement- aes
defines all qualifications required, and every IeTon
who take that oath is entitled to hays hi4 Haa
entered the list of voters. All voted aSa eSeai
the Secretary of War, who voted nay
2. The board of registration has authority tn ads
minister any other cath to the person appTIgg tVf
registration titan this prescribed oath, aanpi+
isterany oath to any person touching te aasliaea
tons Of the applicant tile fasty of the 9th ~
ken by him. No provision is made for siRleAgiTsg
the qualifications of the applicant enefitg apuh
trial investigation Of his qualification, tber ag
witnesses or any other form Of proof Al Fot4a rye
except the Secretary of War, who voted nay.
8. As citizenship and residence, the fer
. registration must be citizen OF the State Ra3 of The
United States, and must be resident Of IL g54etF
parish included in the election district, he rag t
gistered if he has been such citizen for aiad III
8 mot less than months at the time b. aFgttfS Eoe
registrat1on but he cannot vote anyeeNa EAless
his citizenship has then extended 10 the a lesfa af
one year. As to such person. the exacs lansstS O.
:, mis- citizenship should be noted opposite n8ae ~