The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1868-06-11
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At noon to day, Conway, the elect
ca mayor, presented himself at the
City Han and presented Mayor Heath
with copy of Gen. Buchanan order
announcing the formers election to tho
office of Mayor. '-e
Heath replied he knew of no law an
thorizing the election in question and
furthermore did not acknowledge the
authority of Gen. Buchanan to Issue
said order.
Conway replied he called in obedi-
dehce to orders to assume the dnties
OF the office, and if Heath did not ar.
knoWledge its authority be should he
under the necessity of REPORTING the
lact 10 the commanding General
Heath replied, decline to give up
the office.
conway proceeded to headquarters
at half past two. Conway accompa-
med by Capt. De Russey, of General
Buchanan's staff proceeded to the CITY
Hall and informed Heath he had come
TO execute the order, which he pre-
sented, which directed Capt. De Rus
sey,. gned by the Adjt General, di-
rectlng him to proceed to the CITY
Hall and install Mr. Conway Mayor.
Heath replied that he was duly ap
pointed Mayor of the city of New Or
leans; that this appointment was con
tlrmed by Congress that he knew of
no election, which was legal, of a sue
cessor to fill his place, therefore he
did not recognize the authority of
Gen. Buchanan to remove him.
Capt. DeRussey retired, procured a
squad Of police, placed Heath under
arrest, and ordered him to deliver the
keys and books of the office to Con
way.
Heath refused to comply without a
written order, which was given him.
Conway took charge of the Mayors
office, and announced his Secretary,
John w Overall.
While writing the orders mention
ed, Judge Whitaker informed Capt.
DeRussey that a writ of quo warranto
had been issued by Judge Duplantier,
of the 9th district court upon Conway.
DeRussey replied that Conway was
installed, and the writ would take its
proper course, but could not interfere
with the duties he was then discharg-
ing.
Heath having turned over the keys
and books was released upon parole
Before sending Captain DeRussey
to install Mr.. Conway, Gen. Buchan-
an sent communication to Heath de-
string his presence at headquarters at
his earliest convenience
Heath replied that he was officially
engaged, but would call at the earliest
opportunity compatible with,ihis du-
ties.
Heath received a letter containing
the single word stick purporting to
have been signed by 5000 Republican
friends.
Considerable excitement prevailing
throughout the city, a strong body of
police is at the city hall
Becker and Massisoit, recorders
elect from the first and third districts
have qualified.
The incumbent of the recordership
of the third district refuses to give up
the office as it might prejudice the
contest of election which he is now
engaged in.
From Washington,
WASHINGTON, June 10.-The COM
plication of Municipal affairs is I'M
changed Owen remains in posses
sion of the Mayors office, and still
holds on to the City Posmastership.
The City Council proceedings indi-
cate final organization, with Conser-
natives in the majority, on Joint SEES
sion.
Omnibus admission resumed.
Notification of the Georgia relief
clauses confirmed by the Senate.
Omnibus admission was adopted.
The Georgia relief clauses were con-
firmed by large majority; and the
amendment permitting relief clauses
to operate for the benefit of loyal per
sons, by an equally large vote
The amendment ordering the lnau-
ouration of State officers, without I'M
necessary delay, and declaring elected
officers excluded by Federal laws OF
the provisions of the 14th amend
menG lnCIIOlDlS, wis dlOI)bcd'
This amendment caused consider
able debate, from which it appears
that its operation will vacate all offices
to which incompetent persons have
been elected, but that all elected, who
accord with Congress, will be render
ed competent in ample time, by the
removal of their disabilities.
Butler has several Ohioans before
him. Peter Schwab, of Hamilton,
Ohio, had very easy examination
Yesterday but is represented as being
mnch disturbed to day when Butler
asked him to explain the following
kilograms
What can you do toward saving the
country, signed Wooley-
Twenty thousand in the bank, and
as much more as may be needed
signed Schwab.
GroesbecK is considering letter
from President johnson, rendering