The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-25

ported bill admitting Alabama to representation Bill
somewhat similar to recommtted Yesterday.
Farnsworth notified the House he would ask
morrow. Adjourned. -.=..
seaate-Tax bill discussed No other important
action. E@g% " -s s 5-..-
! WAsHIseToS, March 19.-Senats-Bill removing
buffers disabilities, representative from tennessee,
discussed During discussion it transpired that the
Senate Judiciary Committee are considering bill
ering persons who have been loyal since 1862; also
that Senators don't consider l4h artclespart of the
Constitution. Matter postponed.
Tax bill resumed and reduced to its original shape
after struggle to retain the tax refined sugar and
its products and turpentine 1t was stated during de-
bate that turpentine yielded nearly half million
enue. Sherman, discussing the matter, insinuated
that the repeal of the would RESULT deficit but
feared public economy could only be enforced by de-
fcency of means. Bill finally passed. 1t requires
concurrence of the House in the reduction of tax on
petroleum and bituminous substance one-ha and for
bidding drawback expectation of articles exempted
after April lst, and onefth of per cent sales
of untaxed articles above ten thousand dollars. Ad
journed. ~ zs-7- z.a,tar II -r~zt:.-.-z..s
House-Dawes introduced bill constructing railroad
and telegraph from Mobile to New Orleans, La Re-
ferred to Committee on Post Roads. l..~s
| Postmaster General called on for list of compensa-
ton of special agents and list of complimentary COM
missions, and why issued. s -
Bill providing for vacancy in Chief Justiceship
passed. 27 ta'5' -5"s"+@ '~"0 .@#~
/ i Freedmens' bureau extension resumed.
Maynard said he had received threatening intima-
tons from the K. K. K, of Tennessee.
1t was denied during debate positively and ndig-
nanty, that Gen. Howard ANAL gamationist
Gen. Howard's wealth denied Wood said he
could prove some of these things on Howard Motion
to table bill defeated by 100 to 81. The bill passed
by 96 to S7-srict party vote. The bill continues the
bureau one year from May next, and auhorises its
establishment in Kentucky and Maryland ~
The appropriation bill was resumed and discussed to
adjournment. ..0
| WASHINGTON, March 2o.-House-Resolution adop-
ted that during the session Of the impeachment court
the House would attend in committee of the whole.
Bill establishing mail, passenger and emigran line
Of steamers between New York and one or more Eu-
ropean ports, referred to Postofice Committee.
| Senate's amendments to tax bill referred to Ways
and Means Committee. ..2,s ..- ~s f. .'H
Civil appropriation bill passed, including 1890 900
for public buildings at Cairo Ill.
Pacific railroad discussed 1t is stated the vice
president of one of the companies had charged half
million spent in confidential way in Washington,
curing the passage of the bill in 1864. Washburne
claimed that at present rate of progress and expend
ture, when the road was completed, passage from
Omaha to San Francisco would cost 5000, and a car
load of freight $4,000. With this action, adjourned.
Seuate-Petitions from Delaware complaining of
political rights referred to Judiciary with instructions
to investigate the genuineness of the signatures.
Drake offered new impeachment rule, that during
session of court, Chase be called Mr. President, and
the court shall be addressed as the Senate. Drake
marked the Presidents counsel studously addressed
Chase as Mr.. Chief Justice, aud alluded to the Senate
as the court. They had distinct purpose in this
which would be developed during the trial. johnson
objected to immediate consideration, and order went
over to executive session. Adjourned.
Miscellaneous
| LOUISVILLE, March 1.-THE 5 PM. train of yester-
day, from Nashville, ran against fallen tree near
Brooks station, smashing the engine, tender express
and baggage cars. Thomas McMurray, fireman, and
Thomas Hburn, engineer, were killed, and William
| Taylor, conductor, slightly in ured.
| CINcINNATG, March l7-The train on the 1ndianap-
oils and Cincinnati road was blown off the track and
wrecked. All aboard injured but none seriously.
| CHICAGO, March 17-During the storm frame
dwelling was demolished and woman killed.
! BELvILLE, CANADA, March 1.-THE gorge swept
away the iron bridge and inundated the town. Worst
flood yet.
ALBANY, March 17-Whole body of ice for twenty
miles south moving. Still firm at Schenectady. Hud-
son River railroad submerged at Castlcton. Water
high throughout the Central road.
WASHINGTON, March l7.-Alexander H. Stephens
started for Charlottesville, Ga.
John Hancock nominated Collector of Internal Rev
cnue at New Orleans
| Gen. Hancocks visit has no general political sign
fcaton. The President merely desires to consult him
personally regarding the possibility OF relieving him
| from his present post.
Commander Bddles sword, valued at SIC, 900, sto-
| len from Patent Office.
1t transpred to-day that Stevens has opposed Ala
bama admission under the recent election, and that
he Cling for suffrage only restricted by convic
ton of crime.
MONROE MICH. March 1S.-Fire destroyed the ho-
tel, Episcopal church, post Office and other buildings
Loss 100000. .r
LASs1NGroS, N. Y, March ls.-The acqueduct at
Crescent with thirty canal boats, and bridges at Sche
| nectady and Waterford washed away.
Tor1crurE Nv March -Wahas sl av flooded
| New YORK, March lS.-Subtreesury balance $685.,
| 600, 900.
WASHINGTON March 1s-It is stated the impeach-
ment managers are examining the Presidents witnesses,
with view to shortening the trial, by admitting any
points he may desire and be able to prove.
The McCardle opinion, it is said, is prepared. Miller
and Swayne dissenting. The opinion is said to be
strongly adverse to the constutonaity of the
structon acts but it is doubtful whether it will be pro-
mulgated before the bill forbdding it becomes law.
Judgment cannot be rendered alter the act removing
jurisdiction becomes a law.
| HAVANA, March 1s-The bishop of Havana ordered
curates throughout the Island not to ring bells during
Lersundi's passage in consequence of Lersundis per-
mission to Rstori play Teresa," against the bish
ops protest Lersundi ordered the bishop to leave
the island for insubordnatlon. 81
WASHINGTON March lS.-The President is engaged
with his counsel Few visitors admitted.
Browlow telegraphs that he don't want Federal
assistance.
l. Revenue to-day s247,oOO.
Considerable opposition to paying for Alaska devel-
oped in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
McCulloch designs locking up greenbacks or pur-
chasing 73Os The Attorney General protests against
a reduction of appropriations for that department.
The celebrated cotton cases from Springfield, ILL.,,
were argued in the Supreme Court to-day. The cot
ton was captured in Ouachita by Porers fleet and in
wolves half million.
The Alabama Legislature is to meet thirty days after
the passage of the new act. The second section OF
the old bill is omitted in the
ALBANY, n. Y. March 19.-No trains running over
the Hudson River and Central roads account of the
floods.
WASHINGTON March 1S.-Consul at Belize, Hondu
ras reports the State Department that cholera has
ceased.
New ORLEANS, March 1S.-The examination OF Gov
Baker, on the charge of perjury, preferred by freed
man, commenced before the United States Commis-
sioner this morning
Alderman Joubert (colored has brought suit for ten
thousand dollars against the Convent of the Sacred
Heart, for denying members Of his family admission
to its privileges - .:s 49,
RIcHMoSD March lS.-Convention adopted an ordi-
nance levyng a tax of three cents on the dollar on
real and personal property, to be collected by sher
to pay the expenses Of the convention proposition
to petition Congress for the money voted down.
Gen. Schofeld has issued order, explaining that
his order suspending sales under deeds of trust does
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