The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-01

nent dispatch Under the rules of the Senate sitting
for the trial of impeachment it is noticed Wade don't
vote.
| WASHINGTON, March 25.-About fifty German emf
grants, of both sexes brought to Baltimore by the
new Bremen line, passed here for homes in Vir-
gna They are to be followed by some ten thousand,
who will seek homes South
The Canadian government will apply, through Eng
land, TOR damages including loss of life caused by Fe
| nan raids. This movement complicates the Alabama
claims
The House amendment to the tax bill is very strin-
gent in its penalties for illicit dstilatlons 1t makes
sales below the tax price prima ace evidence Of fraud
and directs prompt proceedings, including the suspen-
sion of revenue officers.
WASHINGTON, March 2O-In his veto message the
President says: Reasons which lead the President to
approve the first section compel his approval of the
second The first section protects the rights OF pro-
perty from erroneous decisions by inferior tribunals,
and provides uniformity by appeals to the Supreme
Court. The second section gives this protection here
tofore enjoyed, in questions involving life and liberty.
lie cannot assent to which proposes to de-
pTlve any persons restrained of his her liberty in
violation of the Constitution of any treaty or law
OF the United States, from the right of appeal the
highest judicial authority known to our Government.
To the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our
posterity of the declared objects Of the Federal
Constitution He objects strongly to the retraction
features Of the second section, main tanning that it is
inharmonious with the spirit of the Constitution and
speaks of the Supreme Court combining wisdom
and impartiaity to greater degree than any other
thorty known under the Constitution Any act which
may be construed into an attempt to prevent Or eyade
its decisions will be held by large portion of the
people admission Of the unconstitutionality Of
act in which Judgment may be forbidden or fore
stalled, and check the willing acquescence
sary to harmonious execution Of law The President
apologies for brevty, which want of time compes.
Republican Congressional Executive Committee in
S6pth
Revenue to-day, $4,000.
| Confirmed as revenue collectors-Morse and Footc
| for Alabama; W. W. Miller, for Mississippi.
In Supreme Court-Armstrong Foundry VS.. United
States, and St. Louis Foundry United States-botl
from New Orleans. Judgments reversed and new trials
ordered. These cases in which machinery was
condemned for making Confederate material
WAsHINGToN March 26.-Gen. Schofeld sent an
officer after Samuel Strong arrested on requsition
from the Governor of Virginia, but released by Judge
Fisher the ground that Virginia no State
Judge Carter has issued order for Strongs ar
rest This interesting complication will decide wheth-
the District Commanders absolute authority extends
beyond his district.
New ORLEANS, March 26.-Arrved-Lizzie Hop
kins from Jefferson, and Lizzie Tate from Minden.
Departed-Era No. 8, J. NJ Sharp and Monsoon.
Judge Emmerson Of the Third District Court, has
decided that the signature of Gov Flanders the act
passed by the Legislature while Wells Governor
and not signed by Wells, is constitutional approval
by the Executive, and that the act is law
Under the auspices of the Prussen Consul and other
prominent Germans, funds being raised for the re-
lief of the people of East Prussia reported reduced to
| state of famine by failure of crops.
Rev. Dr. Beckwith, elected Bishop of Georgia, left
to-day for his diocese.
In the case of Gov. Baker, charged with perjury
the defense closed the evidence and asked for dis
charge. Commissioner Shannon stated lie should ad-
ourn the court until Wednesday next when it would
be opened for rebuttng testimony the part of the
United States. Counsel for defense demurred on the
ground that further delay would result to the prrju
dice Of tie State and preferred the case once be
sent before the United States District Court, which
reference was given the case, and the inves CATION
ended.
Fifty thousand dollars were stolen from the Canal
Bank this morning. package was made up contain
ing that amount for express, marked to NJ. Morgans
Sons, New York. and placed the desk, while the
book-keeper turned to enter the remittance. In this
moment of time the package was, stolen. No clue to
the thief. The Bank publishes the numbers of the
bills, which were all Of the denomination Of $1,000.
Ten thousand dollars reward is offered for the recovc-
ry of the money and arrest of the thief
WASHINGTON, March 26.-Van Winkle commits
stoned to-day as Marshal of Virginia.
The Senate ratified the Prussan naturalization
treaty.
JACKSON MISS, March 26.-Prelminary trial of
Miles Gibbons accused of the assassination of Capt
Estelle, has occupied the court two days. Not yet
closed. All the evidence thus far points to his guilt
The Jail where he is confined is guarded by United
States soldiers.
san Francisco, March 26.-Oregon Republican con-
yentsOn endorses Grant
WASHINGTON, March 27.-Stevcns' universal suf:
frage amendment all the States but penalty for
infringement applies only to Alabama. Its defeat is
regarded certain as it would give Alabama to the
Democrats but the passage Of the bill as reported
which vadates the constitution and nauguraes State
officials recently voted for, is apprehended. Violent
purposes exist, however, and this afternoons
proceedings speculated upon at every corner.
Impeachment speculatons rife, but actors in the
play retccnt. Nothing reliable, indicative Or sug
gcstve transpired.
MACON, GA, March 27.-The Democratic Central
Executive Committee adjourned this morning. The
following resolutions comprise the material part of
their action:
Resolred, That for reasons founded alike in the lille
gitmacy of its origin and in its odous character,
urge upon friends throughout the State sternly to
oppose by all lawful means, on the hustings and at
the polls, ratification of the instrument recently pro-
mulgated at Atlanta constitution for Georgia.
But whereas, the Atlanta Constitution may be i'm
posed upon US, notwithstanding opposition there
to- and in that event it will he Of vital Importance to
all the people of Georgia to have good and sound men
to administer the State government under it and
Whereas the Hon. Augustus Reese has declined the
candidacy for Governor Of Georgia, rendered him by
this committee and it is deemed mpracticable from
want of time, to hold nominating convention in
which all parts of the State shall be fairly and fully
represented and whereas, owing to dsfranchsement
and other causes, numerous and serious embrrass-
ments surround the question of strict party nonna-
ton for Governor at this time; for these reasons,
Resolved That the State Central Committee Of the
Demo cratic party deem it unadvisable to make any
nomination for Governor at the approaching election
and advise and urge the Democrats and Conservatives
cast their unit for the independent candi
date now in the fcd-the Hon. David Irwin. Weare
satisfied that he holds no views inimca the honor
and welfare of Georgia, and confde in his ability
Integrity and in these have guarantee that if elected
he will administer the government solely in the utter
ests of the people.
Rexolva, That our friends throughout the State are
urged to bring into the field in every county and
atoria district good and true for the Legislature
in every selecting candidates who registered
voters, as advised that none other will be al
lowed to take their seats.
New ORLEANS, March 27.-The Monsoon, J. ".
sued an order for an election in Louisiana, for mem
bers Of the House Of Representatives of the United
States and such State judiciary, parish and municipal
officers as provided for by the Constitution to be sub
mtted at this election be in all respects part of the
election heretofore ordered in special orders dated
March l. subject only to such notifications may be
required by the act Of Congress under which it is
dered. Ballots for against the constitution shall
have on them the of the several officers voted
for, and returns of election to be made to the COM
ma C.anaraI