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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-23
MISSISSIPPI.
THE RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTION.

JACKSON. Miss, Jan. 22.-In the Constitutional
Convention to-day the rules suspended to receive
the reports OF the Standing and Special Committees and
also the report Of the Committee appointed to confer
with General Commanding To request him 10 suspend
the collection Of the taxes for 1861 from all persons not
allowed representation.
The Committee on the Memorial to Congress, request
ing the removal of State officers made majority report,
recitng that the loyal people of Mississippi require in
mediate aid from Congress to remove the ODstrnctOns
impeding the action OF their representatives in Conven
ton assembled that the State Government Is admins
tered by Rebels not merely in name but in heart head
policy and indeed in all respects save open hos hat
the great OF the Southern people manifest absolute
faithful Union and lOyasts have met prescription
with calm defiance and unfaerng devotion 10 the eoun
sentiments have eliminated the floor OF this Conven
ton in members report TO this body ayerrng that the
constitutional law OF Congress. and has there.
fore, no legal or binding power In the state OF
The officials administering the Provisional Government
OF the state, whose terms of Office have expired bat
who have been continued In office by the forbearance on
Congress- have neglected protect the life and property
Of loyal nen;'h used and VIII continue 10 use their
the restoration OF peace and order; at least
ther action or non-aetlon may result greatly
S the work Of reeonstracon Wherefore, IN the name
and behalf OF the loyal people OF Mississippi IN inc nan9
of justice, liberty. and humanity we most earnestly and
respectfully petition your honorable bodies 10 authorize
this Convention declare the civil Offices Of the state
true loyal men, who we believe will greatly contribute
TO the success Of the Congressional plan OF Reconsruc
minority OF the same Committee reported that a.
Congress had cOnded the State affairs 20 the Military
Commander OF the District. the bill pending be-
fore Congress in all probability will soon pass giving Gen
Grant superyisIOnary power over all the Military Dis
tricts. thus securing more Just ana eticIenb
government in this and all other South
ern States; Congress recently defeated the
resolution to vacate Offices and to empower the
Convention to MI them; and, probably the speedy
change Military Civil Government VIII be esiab
lshed by the vote OF the people therefore it is deemed
xpedent 10 thus memoralze Congress the subject
No action was taken on either report
Adjourned,
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THE PACIFIC COAST.

THE CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILkOAD-LARGE
FORCE AT wORK-SN0w-sTOR IN IDAHO
MINING NEWS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22.-The Central Pacific
Railroad Company propose to push forward the line
across the Plains energetcaly the present year, and
have organized force OF 10000 TO carry the work
through Humboldt County. The Central Company also
of engineers surveying tie route between
san Francisco and Sacramento, intending 10 complete
the connection OF the two cities soon as possible
10 Is the intention OF the California and Oregon Com
pany 10 commence work on their road early III the
Spring.
The san Jose Company expect TO complete the eNten
sion their road GilrOy before the next harvest
other roads been surveyed through the Russian
River country The work is TO be commenced in the Spring
Late Idaho adviccs give news OF terrible snow storn
which passed the country about the first OfJanufy
The indians are tired OF warfare and express their
willingness 20 the reservation. one hundred nave
recently settled the reservation at Camp McDermOtt
The Yellow Jacket Mining Company has levied an as
sessmont OF S1j per share ON denquents payable FEB
ruary n.
Arved-ships Premier Baltimore and Costa Rcs London Cleared
Beatrice Liverpool with 10 900 sacks wheat sAle-Shps
Santa Lucia Derby and Ihoma. SLOW. for Liverpool
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MEXICO.
SENIOR ROMERO rendered POSITION IN THE
CABINET

SENIOR ROMERO rendered POSIllON Nv AiAH
CABINET.
HAVANA, Jan. pa telegraphic dispatch
dated City of Mexico 49, says President Juarez has
rendered to Senior Romero, late Minister to Washington
position in the Cabinet as Minister OF Finance. There
Is doubt but that seor Romero will accept the office
turn TO washington FOR a short time. Gov. Auza has
been appointed Minister Of the Interior.
THE REVOLUTION IN YUCATAN = LANDING OF
GOVERNMENT TROOPS.
HAVANA Jan. GA Mexican fleet, consisting
of the steamers Georgia and Tobascc two brgs and two
schooners arrived before Campeachy the 18th inst and
dlsembarked 1000 troops under the command OF Cen
Alatorre and Col Foster They would immediately aie
march upon Sise to suppress the revolution ana restore
Gov. Cepeda The steamer Georgia OF this neet "nieh
arrived at % GSay Sns n ;ae
Washington, Is a passenger on board the Georgia
THE YUCUTAN TROUBLES = MOVEMENTS OF
TRooPs-THE BRITISH LEGATION AND BRIT
ISL CLAIMS. ..... .. ..'
From Our Special Correspondent -
For the last two days large bodies of troops
have been brought down by the Mexican Railroad from
the upper country TO this city, destined for fucatan
Three four thousand have already arrived Gen. P0rl
fro Dlaz on the ist inst, and had very enthusi
reception. His object is merely TO supernend the
embarkaton Of the expedition, which will be commanded
by Gen. AlatOrre. The Government anticipates
speedy and peaceful settlement OF the difficulties in
that State Both parties there acknowledge the central
government OF Juarez, and the dispute Is purely local
The strength OF the expedition the ygOr shown III hur
rying the by rail- and the attitude OF Gen az
in sustaining the Government have produced the nap
pest effect. and calmed down all apprehension OF re-
ncwed civil war
The late British ation to Macmillan arrived here
the I'd, and Will for NewY0rk In the British war
steamer Jason to-day. The archives OF the Legation
placed on board the steamer yesterday.
Intelligence from the City OF Mexico is that the Next
Government has not only annulled the Convention
made many years ago for the payment OF British
CLAIMS but also seized, the hands OF Barron Forbes
d Co., money paid by tho Macmillan Government
under that Convention and on deposit at that banking
house
Gen. Porrio Daz visited yesterday the British war
Jason, and received with all the honos or
his rank COMMANDMENTS hicf OF the Mexican army
This courtesy has had the most happy effect in aaying
the excitement growing OF the removal or British
archives, and producing concilatory feeling toward
Bgitlsh Interests III Mexico.
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FLORIDA.
OF THE RECONSTRUCTION con-
VENTION

PROCEEDINGS OF THE RECONSTRUCTION CON
YENTI0N.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Jan. Elm the Conven-
ton to-day resolution prescribing the oath OF Office for
members and officers passed. resolution was
adopted to telegraph Gen. Meade informing him that
the Convention ready TO receive any communication he
NAV have 10 make: also 10 Col. sprague, commanding
the District OF Florida inviting him 10 seat IN the Con-
ventlon. report of the Committee on ORGANIZATION
passed authorizing the President OF the Convention 10
appoint such number OF each as may be necessary The
mics az tina House of Representatives, with slight alter
ton were adopted. Gov: Walker aud the State officers
were invited 10 seats IN the convention committees on
Fnance Relief and Printing were appointed Ordinances
for fhe relief of the people, prohibiting the sale OF any
nropery on an execution and for the collection Of taxes
nd ordering the release of all persons imprisoned
for the non-payment OF taxes were passed.
TALLAHAssEE. Fla, Jan. 22The Convention assembled
at the usual hour. but business OF importance
transacted except the appointment OF standing Commit
tees W. H. Chrisy resigned, and D. ConaDt (wbtc) was
elected 10 his place.
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THE SOUTHERN STATES.
VIRGINIA..

TIE CHALLENGE TO GEN. BUTLER.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT VIRGINIA AND NoRrH)
CAROLINA, ARMY OF THE JAMES, IN TIE FIELD,
VIRGINIA, NOV. Is, 1867
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 3.-David b. White,
late Major OF the NewYOk Volunteers who has left the
service he elected suter in this department
Field officers leaving the service voluntarily cannot take
the place OF bootbacks here. they have no more
spect The service they have left they VIII find that
officers here have. David 3. White will at once leave
this department BY command Of
MAJOR-GES. BUTLER.
Edward W. Smith, Assistant Acknowledgement
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 22-The Convention
to-day adopted the proposed article In the Bill OF Rights
declaring Virginia coequal with the other States Bishop
Mclvaine made brief address TO the Convention.
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MAINE.
-,,,aR,PE TO THE rnIRrxz

M rILfGR,PH TO rHE TRIBuXE.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 22.-The following gem
temen were elected this evening by the Legislature as
delegates at large to the National Republican Convention
at Chicago Samuel L. Spring of Portland, Thos A. ID.
Fessenden OF AubuEn Harris NJ Plasted OF Bangor.
Eugene Hale OF ELLSWORTH. AltcrnateS-Wm. Macarthur
OF Limington, A G. Hewey OF Bath Isaac T. HoDson OF
Wiscasset, Ehcn Woodbury. OF Houlton
The following resolution was unanimously adopted:
adopt logic Of events in indicating Pres
81 the States m tho hearts Of the American
gallant soldier who led sy victory aud maintained the Union
all Us integrity bnt also the wise Statesman AIM TO dsee We
expenditures 10 the material prosperity OF the
y while he stands edged his recorded sentiments snd sorn ae-
Republic tbs bss Of impartial e Aha
political rgh,a . Li.NQ IIaIHI.I.
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RUSSIA.

THE GOVERNMENT DENIES SENDING TROOPS TO
THE SOUTHERN FRONTIER.
LONDON, Jan. 22.-The report which has been ex-
tensivey circulated that the Russian Government was
sending troops to the Southern frontier to be
untrue. That Government, in an official note. has
denied the rumor
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTION

CHARLESTON, S. c., JAN. 22.-The Conyen-
ton to-day dull, and but little was DONE Resou-
lions adopted referring TO the divisions Of the dis
trcts OF the State to establish penal code and reform
school, and to reOrganze the Supreme and inferior Courts
OF the State Some opposition was manifested 10 tho
measures for relief but the vast majority favor them.
The question will probably be decided tomorrow.
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MAss MEETING or rrN1ANs

BUFFALO, Jan. 22.-An immense mass meet
ing OF native and adopted citizens was held at st. Jamess
Hall tonight to consider the protection dne American
citizens in foreign countries. Gen. W. f. Rogers, Mayor
Of the city, presided and speeches were made by Messrs
4. c. Robbins. A. NJ Clapp, Dr. r. G. Brunk, James Glib
bOns, and others Strong resolutions were adopted and
committee appointed 10 proceed to Washington and
preseDJ the Aame ~ the President and Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-23

LECTURE on THE SCIENCE OF MUsIC.-Prof.
Eugene Tasour dc varano Is to delivers course OF lee
lures this subject in the chapel of the University The
opening lecture is to be given Tonight and is to be
Illustrated by orchestral music under the direction OF
is capable OF making his subject very pteresting and
such compl hands as those Of Mr.. Dpdwortb In
perfection Of that portion Of the entertainments
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PRICE FOUR CENTS.
EUROPE.
GREAT BRITAIN.
DISCUSSION OF THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.

DISCUSSION OF THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
= rxLEaRAPH
LONDON, Jan. 22-The discussion of the Alabama
claims has recently been revived the English jour
nails Lord Hobart has written two able letters 10
The Times in which he sustains the position taken by
the American Government on the subject. The cele-
brated writer "Historicus" in a communication. and
The London Times editorially reply to Lord Hobarts
arguments The tone of these replies is moderate and
conciatOry.
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GEORGIA..
THE RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTION.

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 22.-The time of the Con-
yention largely taken up in the discussion Of the al
legged Misrepresentation by reporters FOR the press
Committee OF five was appointed 10 investigate such
charges. Another Committee appointed 10 ascertain
Of the delegates had been IN the penitenary
Three additional sections OF the Bill OF Rights
adopted, essentially as in the old Constitution.
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LOUISIANA.
ruE RECONSTRUCTION CONYENrInN.

THE RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTION.
NEw-ORLEANS, Jan. 22.-In the Convention
to-day Article 80 Of the Constitution providing for the
election OF sher and for the parish OF
Orleans, adopted one sheriff is the officer OF the
Criminal Court, aud the other OF the Civil Courts. Ar
cles "a TO 90, inclusive defining the powers Of lmpeac
men aud prescribing the process thereof were adopted
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NORTH CAROLINA.
TIE RECONSTRUCTION COZ

THE RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTION.
RALEIGH, n. c., Jan. 22.-The Convention
spent TODAY in fixing the per diem and mileage and also
resolved TO have reporter for the Convention The per
diem fixed NJ s. for members aud 81 for the Presi
dent and the mileage at 30 cents.
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R.fILROAD ACCIDENTS.
TIE FATAL ACCIDENT on GRAnAM-AvE.

TlfE IATAL ACCIDENT ON GkANAN-ANE,
Coroner Smith commenced an inquest yester-
day In the ease OF Mrs. Catherine Lnzner who killed
10y being by street at the intersection Of
Graham-avc and Powersst., Williamsburch The testi
lnOny showed that the was being rapidly driven
AT the time ~ the accident The driver and conductor OF
the testified that u usual 10 drive rapidly when
nearing the depot To give the drivers and conductors
an opportunity their meals before gong ont again.
~ the rules OF the railroad company allow time for
meals The examination is to be continued to-day.
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RESIGNATION OF A JUDGE-DELTA CHI CONVEX
TION

PROVIDENCE, r. J., Jan. 22.-The Hon. Chas
g Bradley ChiefJustice Of the Supreme Court, has
signed his Office. 49, - -
e annual Of the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity
will be held this under the auspices OF the Chapter
located In Browns University at the Astor House, IN
New. York City, Jan "a and|
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

GLASGOW, Jan. 22-1:2O p m.-The Anchor line
steamship Iowa, Capt. Craig, from New-York, has
arrived here.
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THE MAN KILLED NEAR NEWARK

The German who was Killed ON The New Jcr
sey Railroad near Newark. Monday has been ideutl-
fed as Ernst Streicker, Of Prussia He years ~
age and had been but "A short time In this country.
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CHINA.
THE TEA TRADE.

LONDON, Jan. 22.-Late aavicos received here from
China state that the tea trade very dull and that
the exports of the crop up to the LIST of January
amounted to one hundred millions OF pounds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-10-28
Personal aud Political.


Inc demonstration OF Boys IN Blue in
'o''Gn' on 'ue zo'h instant promises to sur
H. ,' =, i'.'''Del' ana Drlllancy anything Of
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our ends. rough hew Them a. we wi1
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win be registered to yot, In Now yorl eity
ut tha coming election.
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shire though hot noisy. +. sp active one
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choir arms. and are ready For action an any
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-10-28

'alu 10 MIN Ell, what ls the prospect of
your party now?' THE meeting. done.
he replied, and. Elder, you may as well
pronounce the benediction."
The great torchlight procession in Bos-
ton, planned for next Wednesday evening.
will probably eclipse all such demonstrations
ever witnessed in that city. Arrangement,
have been made to bring thirty-dye hundred
from Maine alone,
toy. Seymour is to favor the Democrats
Of Cleveland, Chicago, indianapolis, CoIum-
bus, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia with adj
dresses during the stamping tour upou which
he has just entered.
The Bridgeport Fqrmer says The
radicals are roosting lower" That will do, as
Democracy has gone up higher than kite
The need Of the Democratic party may
be thus briefly stated Wanted--A Demo
cratic candidate for President. No Demo.
crat need apply
toy. Seymour urges that it elected be
could not do much harm with both branches
Of Congress opposed TO him, but the people
have Andrew johnson before their eyes, and
prefer to have President in harmony with
"A census taker recently asked servant
girl n the vicinity of Boston. how many rcp-
ular steady boarders there were in the house.
She informed him that there were L. board.
ef' DO ail' hm " not moren four OF 'cm Is
steady tine rest is Dimmecrts =.
Seymour announces that he will open tbs
campaign at Buffalo. lie may do that 10
MeClelln's style. but General Grant win
close 1t alter the Appomattox fashion
The Oregon Legislature has adopted
resolution Withdrawing the consent ofthc State
to the passage Of the l4th amendment TO tbe
Constitution of the United States.
The advice of the World to change the
Democratic ticket. is called BY the Buffalo
Commerciai Adoertisa, the mammoth cave"
General Fairchilds now Governor Of Wis.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-10-28

An Appeal TO tho Union soldier, aud sailors.
THE following has been issued by the com-
mtte TO tas member, of ih. organization
throughout tha country
NEmoDEru- SaluuBs t>p ~,i.oa-
NtIu>tL BUTBLICtN ENs iouulfrl.
tl6 zach So. Washington, D. g., Oot. lg
Coayada- ) ON met the enemy DO Maine
and Vermont aud struck him telling blow
Again m Ohio Pennsylvania, Indiana and
Nebraska, after an unprecedented struggle
victory inclino- DO your favor. Rest not upon
your Iaurcls
Your work Is mot complete until the last
ye,tigc of treason and secession is tramped
ont Dismayed, demomlized and broken, the
enemy waits but your eagar advance all along
the l,uc 10 surrender 40 discretion On your
succes, now depends the future standing of
the loyal veteran soldiers and sailors of the
widows and orphans Of your dead comrades
Bold riders Of Sheridan Wilson, Fitzpatrick
and pcasautou, your old commanders sum-
mon YOU again 10 the charge Veterans of
the Tennessee, the Cumberland the Potomac,
the james, the Gulf and the Trans-Nlississip-
pi gallant tars who sailed under Foote, Por-
ter, Dahlgeon and Farragut, repeat your
victories Letno vacant place be found in
your ranks on the Sd of November. The war
record Of the Democracy clings to it like the
shirt Of Nessus it must be its shroud. But
seventeen days for earnest effective work re-
main. Relax not your efforts and never again
shall the hated flag Of treason, secession and
national dishonor confront you. Dress your
lines advance your colors let the buges
sound the charge Push things An over
wheming victory awaits you.
BY order Of the committee.
II. 4. BARNUM, Chairman
\. j. CmrMAN, Secretary
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II. 4. BARNUM, Chairman
\. j. CupMAN, Secretary.
W. \. SuoRT, ,.-;...,. So,.,,an;o.
JAMES II. SMITH, ''9'''' ''' ''''

A tree of immense proportions--a bass or
white wood tree, has been found on the south
end Of Snake Mountain, which measures twen-
ty-one feet in circumference.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-10-28

-" Common sense" says DIR. Emmons
is the most uncommon kind of sense"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-29
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Relation Of the Planters to the
Freedmen's Bureau-The Veto
Power in LOuisiana-Rail-
road Disaster near
Richmond.
Advices from the Plains.
ETC., Etc., Etc, EIc.. Etc, Etc,
FROM WASHINGTON.

indebtedness TO the Freedmen's Bureau
Despatch TO the associated Press
WASHINGTON, Sept. pa Freedmen's Bureau
order issued at New Orleans, September oath
says:-With desire to relieve the planter who
so desires, and TO avoid the necessity of his OBJ.
tanning advances from factor to liquidate his
Indebtedness to the Bureau, and to secure the
freedmen for advances and labor, he will be re-
quired to ship sufficient amount of his crop to
the Bureau at New Orleans to cover the same
the amount so shipped to be forwarded as soon
as 1T is put in marketable condition. Any
amount in excess of this Indebtedness will be
cold to the best advantage, and the proceeds
held subject to the shippers order. Until they
can realize from their crops, supplies will con-
tinue to be advanced by the commissary of the
Bureau.