The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-09-26

MI. stephens mission mere IL W /
obtain access to Confederate arch
ives, held by the government, to
aid him in writing the history of |
the war, which he is now writing. |
His success is probable.
The Attorney General is con-
sidering whether the Quartermas- |
ter General can allow pay for
steamboats, pressed by the Federal |
Government during the war and
lost in the Confederate States
Both these questions were submit
ted by the Secretary of War
Claims for premises occupied by
the Federals for hospitals or other
purpose haze already been decid-
ed adversely. Same principles
will apply to crafts, respecting
wear and tear; but where impress
ments resulted in total loss, still
held for consideration. gPhe prin-
ciples also apply to location Of
property used, without regard to
whether the. owners were North
or South during the war.
Washington, Septs1 Clarence
Tendall, for fifteen years attached
to the coast survey, is deads q
Omaha, Sept. IA party of
Government Surveyors on South
Fork, Republican River, were
surprised by Indians; one killed,
the, rest escaped, with the loss of
instruments and supplies, and one
team. ,-sassssges = sggEsNss
! Washington, Sept, 21, noon
Both houses have agreed to ad-
journ from to-day to the 10th of
October, from that to the 10th of
November and from that to first
Monday in December. .n9si g
The Japanese complications in
creasing. Anti foreign feelings arg
growing. Another Imperial de-
cree against Christians has been
issued.
Washington, Sept. 21.-In tue
! nolle prosequi entered on the muir
der indictment of Surratt's, the
counsel made special plea that the
second indictment by eamnesty
proclamation subsequently to
which it was found. Adjourned.
| Washington, Sept. 2L.--There
was no Democratic members of
the House present. The adjourn
ing resolution was sent in at noon
and passed withouta call Of yeas
and mays. Subsequent proceed
ings showed that there was less
] thanla quorum present, but the
previous action wasregarded bind
ing..' ~.
1 Washington, Sept. 20.-Capt.
1 E. B. Armistead, disbursing agent
! OF the Post Office Department alb
seconded, bis accounts is short from
sixty to one hundred thousand
| dollars. Snrratt conspiracy trial
commences tomorrow. NoHe pros
equi will be entered on the murder
I Indictment. Sixty members OF
the House and eighteen Senators
present. Itis thought the early
trains tomorrow will bring aquo-
rum-Southern members nearly
all present. Gen. Howard has re-
turned. The President is reply
! ing to A. Costa the Columbian
Minister, said |'I trust that at last
1 it has been made to appear clearly
4 to all men that the United States
| do not cOvet the absorption con-
! quest or protectorate of the Span
1 ish American Republics.p
4 Washington; Sept. 81. Gable
| Sampsary.-Naval force off Cadiz
reYolted. The Generals who re-
Gently were banished have returns
ed and joined in the revolt, which
Marshal de la Tore heads and
leaders of the.old O'Donnell party
sustain. Several towns have Join
| ed in the instruction. Intense
panic atGourk Troops have been
sent southwark under Gen. Couch.
| A rumor is prevalent in Paris
| that Queen Isabella had abdicat.
ed. The war feeling is quieter.
4 The ambiguity of Napoleon is
causing a growing Indignation,
| all other rulers are known to de
| sire peace.
j The Hungarian Diet proposes
universal religious federation. 80
The Catholic clergy in Galway
oppose candidates who don't sup.
port Gladstone's resolution.
A rising is reported in Andalu.
sia, Spain. Nj s3l-tl MI,
i In the Senate Mr.. Buckalew
carried the adjourning resolution
by voting; his voice making 9
quorum present. Mr.. Buckalew
moved, an investigation TO see
whether there was quorum pres.
ent in the House when the reso
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