New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-06
THE SOUTHERN CONVENTIONS.
Observation-Disclosures SoMI
NATION

URNMENT--REPUBLICAN NOMI-
NATION.
JACKSON, Miss, Feb. j.-The Convention add
Sg Ceaye1o There is fan attendance Of the latter
body b. b. Esgeson. the President OF the Reconstrne
ton Convention has been nominated for Governor The
Convention 10 still In session.
MISUNDERSTANDING on THE EXECUTIVE.
RICHMOND, Feb. 5.-Tbe fifth section of the
ment requiring OF two-thirds OF the members
OF the Legislature 10 call I'll extra session.
GEORGIA-RELIEF-RICHA
ATLANTk, Feb 5.-The Convention passed
Relief clause today by vote Of ~ TO A. IL denies uris
dton TO the courts all debts prior TO the
surrender but leaves n discretionary with majority Of
the Legislature confer Jurisdiction In ali except
AS TO the purchase OF slaves Richardson, member OF
the Convention, who shot by simmony on the sd
inst II thought by his physicians, will not
The ball passed through the right lung.
NORTH CAROLINA - THE RELIEF MEASURE
PASSED.
RALEIGH Feb. J.-The relief measure passed
to-day after considerable opposition nearly n reported
10y the Committee
CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION IN NORTH CARO-
RALEIGH, Feb. 5.-The Conservative Con-
vention met at fuckers Hall to-day. About 80
Il. FL, smith. esq of Halifax was chosen tempo
rary chairman The Hon ". A. Graham OF Orange
~ Vice Presidents The several editors in attendance
many OF the ablest mon in the State are present.
SOUTH CARoLINA-THE BILL OF RIGHTS.
CHARLESTON, Feb. j.-The Bill of Rights was
read the first time. II IL liberal IN It's pro
ont qualification. The Judiciary, with few
ceptOns, are 10 be elected by the people, 10
ranging from 10 four years The
tire judicial system changed the expense
OF legal machinery being greatly increased new penal
code is be prepared. and revised dicennally The
Constitution provides FOR school system, making com
pulsory attendance OF "a months for all chill
dren between the OF SIX ana sixteen. RefOrma-
tory school and Agricultural College are to be estab
sed and all schools and colleges are to be supported by
public funds. There will be no exclusion of scholars by
reason OF race or color
Observation-Disclosures WITH JOHNSON.
LITTLE Rock, Feb. 5.--The Committee on the
Pententiary made report, which, among other things
snnoss with the President thus squander:
whites and negroes Messrs Phillips NThite) and Mason
negro) OF the Committee wanted time make minority
report as they could not subscribe with reference 70
the treatment OF prisoners Mr. Can't also
under the contractor prisoners had been whipped
10 death The report was accordingly made the special
resolution that the Convention is opposed 10
the amaeamation OF races and instructing the next
legislature to make laws prohibiting It; After
ylrious amendments tending TO bring the Rbdi
eli, to vote making IL a clause the
Constitutions and now refer IL 10 the legislature winch
were voted down the resolution adopted by party
vote, showing that IL Was hot ohefed III gOod inth but
for political effect.
NEw-ORLEANs. Feb. 5.-The Louisiana
Reconstruction Convention to-day appointed a
and report what changes are necessary
THE vote Yesterday the question OF mixed schools
aMlItia," were adopted to-day Citizens disiranchlsed
BY Reconstruction or the Constitution are
MT liable to militia duty. Militia oilcers to
take the oath prescribed for United States Army officers
and state officers Article ito prescribing method for
Amending the Constitution calls for u majority Of
voters TO rstiy tho Alnendmens