The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-30

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 90, noon.-Dispa tehes, ju
received announce the safety of the Grand Duke. Th
;. crew also will probably be saved. =--z4s -
e Miscellaneous.
ct JERSEY CRY, New JERSEY, Sept. 2a.-Richards an
Verpamks Oil refinery exploded, fatally injuring two
IT. WASHINGTON, Sept 22,-Full cabinet except Brown
ing Howard has returned the report of the Camill
It riot which he communicated to the Secretary Of War
. subsequently Schofeld had prolonged interview wit
the President on the subject. Details transpred
/ Butler Yesterday fled papers in House regarding
Kimberly suit claiming was breach of his privilege
: as member OF the House. Revenue to-day $l7I 900
Special plea in Surratt case argued all day. and will
|; be renewed to morrow
Lieut. Henry Cutler 18th infantry detailedto Bureat
duty in Florida Col E. J. Stang relieves Capt. Hoy
/ as Quartermaster at New Orleans
Rollins was before the committee of Retrenehment
] to-day, explaining the hitch in supervisorships
4 WASHINGTON, Sept. 23,-Argument on special plea
IN surratt case still progressing Riddle for the pros.
ecutlon argues that the of Congress of January 9th
1867, nullifes Presidents amnestyine power and
urther that proclamation is potent Surratt is within
= its exception T@s
/ San Francisco, Sept. 23-The Japanese Commis
soners who purchased the Stonewan returned in the
Republic for safety the southern faction threatened
to behead them. They will remain in the United States
until the Japanese troubles are settled
| Tidal wave occurred in Yokohoma August 18th
/ twenty-tour hours after its occurrence in South
America. -.
| WASHINGTON, Sept 23-Nothing official from Maine.
Result will not vary much from is, 800 Republican ma
Ijority.
| WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Judge Wylie sustained the
potency OF Presidents amnesty proclamation sbut re-
ected the special plea saying it does not appear from
te record that the prisoner adhered to the enemy or
that ne committed treason and therefore he does not
come within the proclamation. The offence is mis-
demeanor and Is not covered by terms of the procla-
tnaton he, Tor these reasons sustained the demurrer
asked leave to amend their plea and the court
adjourned.
Gen. Meade is here and had an interview with the
PRESIDENT schoted instructed Meade to proceed at
once to his headquarters. Meade departs this evening
zen. Reynolds reports from Austin Texas that
detachment of the 9th cavalry from Fort Davis over
took 200 Indians, killed 80, wounded so and rescued
two capves, captured 200 animals DESTROYED Indians
camp and winter supplies
oen Hatch, Bureau Commissioner for Louisiana. is
here and had an interview with Schotied and Howard
Revenue to-day $263 600
BALTIMORE, Sept. 22.-Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows +
elected Edward Fransworth of Nashville Grand Sire
Fred D. Stewart of the District of Columbia Denptv
Grand Sire James L<Rdgley, Secretary, Joshua Van
Zundt Treasurer ,
FORTRESS MONROE Sept. 22-Arrived, steamer I,
Charleston from New York. for Charleston, bucket of
wheel broke sails to. o.morrow
FoRT WALLACE, Sept. 24.-Col FORSYTH with fftv
men are hemmed in by a large number of Indians !
ninety miles north of this place. Col FORSYTH wound
ed in the leg and hip Lieut.. Beecher fatally wounded
Dr. Moore shot in the head while dressing Forsyth's
SOUNDS. AT last accounts, the party had sixty-fve
ROUNDS OF ammunition and were fortifyng and eating
horses. Troops were moving to their rescue. II
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24=-PoItes was not discussed 7
D cabinet meeting Tuesday. The President bayinp t
1ad no notification of Mondays session. will not rec
egnlze IT. consequently appointments made during re.
,ess still hold good. It
Surratt pleading the statute oflmtation 1899
argument progressing. .- a
Latef-Last plea patent. Surratt is free. Il
Llncoln's son, Robert was married to Senator Har o
and's daughter, this evening. s-- c
Evarts gone to New York for few DAYS. Il
Court OF Claims met, but having no quorum. ad D
burned to December =
Revenue assessors entitled to fees for
1g tobacco dealers or manufacturers bonds tt
Customs from the 18th to 10th inst inclusive 81 h
l. 900. Revenue to-day $2S9, 900. o.
The Administration will take no new action in Geor +
ia matters. Meade will be governed by previous m
riders. q,
Prominent gentlemen here from Virginia are consult ii
3 Win hlh parties regarding the electoral ticket ir OF
lrglnla They answered that the constitution M
oVdes tor and that there is law ofcongress against
~ State choosing electors r. hi
Lieut.. Beecher, who was killed by the Indians ia
u of Henry Ward Beecfer. = fe
superElsorshp unchanged No prospect of an early wi
ton. - ~
Secretary Schofed does not feel authorized to nub e
u ten Hatehs letter which his recent order to an
IN Buchanan vas based wi
Suit has been commenced in New York against Mr.. pa
ard builder OF the privateer Alabama by one of the w
'ners OF vessel which she destroyed 1t is claimed gal
at she was fitted out in violation of law and Tins o
r owners and builders are liable for damages s1s col
ned at her hands, It is understood that Laird had tbi
nds in this country, which have been attached and
heid liable for whatever he may be held to pay au
e claim is for hundred and nineteen Thousand thf
lars os
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 24.-Heavy easerly storm an
syails; large fleet coming in for harbor. out
" HAsHINGTos, Sept 25.-A delegation of the Ala cat
ma Legislature, headed by the Governor are here to
Il of order in that State. otb
Jtical adViees received of the Indian fight in Kan
state that Lieut. Beeeher is dead and Col FORSYTH ba
unded. DR.. Moore is mortally wounded Sheridan fro,
orts party alright although surrounded by Indians the
can hold out having plenty of ammunition Several ha
umns are moving to the scene and il thought the
Ians will be severely punished s+| cise
jahine meeting and all present except Evars and Thi
'wning, Indians affairs discussed : 3s@ one
SEw 4oRR, Sept. 25.-The ship Jacob A. Stamler. SO
h the crew and passengers of the steamer Mea psit
ch burned at sea, has arrived. con
he Lighthouse Board gives notice of reightne in sale
ooer, the Station at Wolf Stand Ga which with inte
eto Island light are for range in crossing Doley of
:. egi
'ELA~ARE, WATER GAP, PA.-Thes Branard House ton
this place was robbed this morning Thomas Brood A
d, proprietor and his brother Theodore pursued gall
came up on the robbers, Theodore was shot and sht
I'd; Thomas was badly wounded. The Inhabitants fect
led out and captured the criminals who barely es the
ed lynehing. They are now in custody of the was
,f. -. - ''o deb,
FAsHiNGToN, Sept 26.-The delegation from the whis
oama Legislature having neglected to bring an do a
'enticated copy of the resolution under which thew gallo
acting and will have wait its arrival before Off but
visiting the President. Gov Smith is with the auct
by request Of the Legislature to advise and prise
'ort the delegation He has official functions to from
orm here in connection with the application for late
ps He is of the opinion however that the action No
Legislature, though unusual in FORM meets the can
feneht OF the in the matter of secur cont
Federal aid for Alabama. He does not fully SYM Mt
ze With the Legislature in its call for additional tors
ps ana expresses his confidence in his own ability they
gil machinery to maintain the peace of the State scare
people desire peace and he has assurance from Th
OF both partes osupport in his efforts to that ers
There is some disorder on the line of the Ten oppo
ee river and north of Mobile, but elsewhere as to
nghout the State there are no indications of dis TIL
ance and no disposition resist the law, and in by til
therportion of the State has any officer been re- impo
nthe performance of bis duties The Governor tiller
prehensive that during the excitement of the fixing
ng election, impTudent parties may commit acts mer,
will lead to serious disturbances unless restrain fused