The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-23

21fl majority the Radicals escape with bare IS
orty at the recent elections, while IN the 9Th dlstrcl
the majority was reduced from So to 626. In the
I'd district the Radical candidate defeated BY
nearly 1000 votes General Carry, his successful op
ponent although personally i'll favor OF negro suffrage
is opposed forcing it upon any State, and pledgeo
himself to the Democracy to oppose any measure LOOK
ing to the passage Of the bill by Congress entranchis
ing the blacks either in the North or South lie may
be regarded as an opponent OF the pom
cy of reconstruction. The most significant feature
about these districts is the revolution in the 10th
This district is represented by Mr.. J. NJ. Ashley the
member of Congress who brought In articles OF I'M
parchment against the President As will be seen the
Republican loss is Poll, giving the Democrats ma
jority of "a in the district.
WASHINGTON, October 14.-The Treasury Depart
ment has advices of the death of D. B. Bontoey, re-
Gently suspended from the collectorsbip of the 4th
district of Texas. Judge L. Evans, recently ap-
pointed collector ad interim, will succeed him.
A number of prominent Southern railroad men are
here seeking extension of the time for the payment
due the Government for rolling stock.
Special dispatches claim Hayes election IN ONO by
5000 majority
Internal revenue receipts to-day $4,000.
New York, October 14-This evenings Commercial
SAYS the failure of N. J. Roco cotton broker in Lon
don and Liverpool, with branch here, following that
of Colin Campbell & Co., creates much uneaslness
among foreign bankers. There is want OF confidence
in Liverpool firms. It appears that many have to o.
viate efforts open insolvency to make private settle
mepts with bankers on favorable terms with the TN
Outstanding that the banks should continue to support
them. In this way the price of cotton has been sup
ported A further slight decline would bring Gown
the whole cotton trade of Liverpool ana rum 'ic
bankers connected with that interest.
A combination of capitalists, have recently appro-
priated million dollars margin tor the purchase
of cotton.
RICHMOND, October 14.-City Republican Conyen-
ton met at Capitol Square at II O'clock ana was or
canised by the election of james Hayes (whlte) as
president The names of the candidates nominated at
the meeting on Saturday night were j. W. Hunnlcut,
Judge John NJ. Underwood and James Sis (whtes)
secretary and Lewis Lindsey and James Cox (baeks)
were separately announced and voted upon. Inc re-
suit their unanimous nomination as delegates TO
the Constitutional Convention. The meeting was the
largest ever held in the Square, and the greater por
ton were of the coored population. Tobacco and
other establishments, where large numbers OF negroes
are employed, had to close for the day to give them
an opportunity to attend. Each candidate was called
upon and signified acceptance, except Underwood,
who was absent from the city. Speeches made
of proscriptive order. Morrissey, Irshman de-
clared that he would vote in convention to disranchse
ayerv foreigner that aided the rebellion. Hunnlcut
favors not only DISTINGUISHING all that Congress has
DISTINGUISHED but all ministers of the gospel and edi-
tors who ever advocated secession or rebellion. 1t
has been gala day with the blacks and their wives
Charles Irving old resident and late major in the
First Virginia cavalry, has been nominated for the
convention by the conservatives of Amelia county, and
John G. Woodward and Jacob N. Leggtt, prominent
members of the bar, conservatives III Rockingham
county
Gen schofield returned yesterday. His visit to the
capitol will not change the plan OF reconstruction IN
this State.
A card will be published in the morning by mode
Republicans cautoning parties against pledging
themselves to support the ticket nominated oday, as
intelligent and respectable candidates. 1t will be
nounced that the Conservatives intend holding meet
ngs to organise and nominate tickets for the city and
county during this week.
PHILADELPHIA, October 1.-THE Morning Post has
special Washington dispatch which says letters have
been received here from Thad. Stevens in which be
declares his intention to urge upon Congress as soon
it meets in November, two great measures essential
to the safety of the country. The first is general
impeachment law defining offenses upon which an
officer may be mpeached, and expressly declaring
that no officer shall continue to exercise the power OF
his office during his trial. The eecond law which Mr.
Stevens intends to urge, will provide that under au
horty of the constitution and upon the principles of
,he declaration of independence, State shall have
power to prohibit citizens of the United States, what
ever their race, color condition, from voting for
President Congressman. This law will establish
impartial suffrage throughout the Union. Leading
Republicans affirm that Mr.. Stevens will be sustained
" Congress-
WASHINGTON, October l5-There are one hundred |
md thirty military, naval and Treasury officers here
md elsewhere waiting subsistence of the yellow fever,
o proceed to duty in the Fifth Military District.
Resolutions were introduced in the Tennessee Leg
Stature favorng Gen Grants nomination, and abo !
ition of the cotton tax.
The Democrats gain three State Senators in Iowa
md 10000 votes. The Republican majority is |
&c, 900.
There will be no Cabinet changes unless the Secre
aries resign peremptory, which is improbable, until
fter the New York election.
The Trbune's special says the largest cotton claim
mt is former New York bank president, who went
south at the beginning of the rebellion with large
um Of money. He claims 900 bales of cotton cap
ured by Sherman at Savannah, which She Treasury
efuses to pay for.
RICHMOND, October l7.-The Congressional Com
ntee investigate the affairs of Southern railroads.
ave arrived and taken rooms at the Spotswood
HOTEL
The political excitement is on the increase.
Conservatives working with much energy, and
everything indicates that there will be an exciting
lection and that full white vote will be polled for
delegates, and against the convention. The ticket
eaded by Marmaduke Johnson will be voted for by
he Conservatives to q The moderate Republ-
ans are frightened, and it is now certain that they
7i!l join the Radicals under Hunnicut There will be
My two tickets election day.
Gov. Wise's speech will be published in pamphlet
OFt IL IcOheu upon US tle greatest elOTt Oh Ms
fe.
The Norfolk journal of the 18th, concludes an arti-
lie on the Taylor farm difficulty follows: "There
las no difficulty at all, being simple meeting, in
'hch the subject was discussed in all its parts IF
ny difficulty exists at this time it is unknown to the
reedman's Bureau"
In the secret session of the Radical Convention to-
ay, Epping, the United States Marshal offered Sc
les of resolutions (moderate), which were adopted,
18th the exception of five votes. Subsequently violent
peeches made by Boman, Wright, Elliott and
)elord, supported by Pilsbury and Mackay.
They frightened delegates from their position Re
onsderaton thereupon ordered and resolutions were
eeated.
Epping abandoned the Convention in disgust salts
ed that its schemes of the widest character and
NIT to be supported by any respectable white or
oored person. Wright, who opposed the resolutions
lost rehemently, is coal black African, who, at
primer convention introduced a resolution insisting
TAT the next EicePresdent Of the United States should
negro.
New ORLEANS, October 17.-Yellow fever inter-
orning 81.
SAN FEAScIsco, October 17.-Democratic majority
400.
New York, October 17.-Time beat ''Kentuckv"
e made miles in 7 minutes and 81 seconds Was
ooked to do it i'll minutes and 90 seconds He had
TUT horses to run with him at different points, On
re last half and quarter mile the weight he carried
cyan to tell on him. He perceptbly shortened his
ride. The horse was the taVorlte by hundred to
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