The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-10

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of the STILL Covode said he had a telegram from tn
collector of his district saving there were one niIio
'ine hundred thousand gallons spirits in bonded ware
houses in his district, on which the owners could no
pay the tax spirits selling on the street at on
dollar and half After further discussion, indcatin.
wide diversity of views regarding Details but wthou
indication of opposition to reduction of the whisk,
tax, the House took recess to o'clock
| WASHINGTON. June 6.-ln executive session Senat,
rejected Mcclellan Minister to England; confirmed
Alfred T. Lacy Collector of the first revenue district
of Louisiana Conference committee Oh Arkansa
agree to the original House bill, with the addtiona
stipulation that any alteration in said constitution pro
scriptive in s effects may be made in regard to ths
time and place of residence of voters The confer
ence committees report on the Arkansas admission
will certainly be adopted in the House on Monday
But little interest taken in tax BILL from positive
opinion that it will pass this session. though spe
cial bill reducing whisky and modifying tobacco tax is
regarded certain. Scheuck's BILL which he regarded
AS complete machine, one section depending OH
another, and imperative unless adopted whole is
already to pieces Its consideration will probaby
end by striking out the enacng clause
Senate-Gorham sworn in as Secretary. Omnibus
admission bill resumed. Amendment including Ala
bama discussed all day Morton said he had changed
his mind about the danger of defeat Of the bill by n
Guiding Alabama and should for the amendment.
Debate scattering, and mostly confined to the
record Of opposing Senator on negro capacity.
Without vote amendment Senate adopted confer.
report regarding Arkansas and after executive
session adj nurned
House After unimportant business, tax bill resumed
and considerable progress made but attendance slim
and all the important points held in nbeyance
Conference committee on Arkansas reported but on
motion to table report no quorum voted, and House
adjourned to Monday.
Miscellaneous.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-Cotax, in his letter accept
iprr tho op1.t
without any implied reservation.
Abyssinian advces represent that civil war and an
archy reigned all over the territory lately ruled by
Theodore. The ROYAL nominee Of England was repu-
dated by the chiefs, who armed against him, and
severe lighting ensued. A queen in power at
Magdala. The Egyptians to enter the territory
when Napiers troops had fully evacuated.
A Montreal dispatch says Fenar, tack is menaced
at Prescott and Cornwall apd is certain to take place
this month. Government has called for more troops
and pay of volunteers has been doubled.
Great excitement existed in Honduras and Nicara-
qua, according dispatches dated May 3D. account
of renewal of pretensions 10 ownership of Mousquee
territory. The United States expected to inter-
fere.
dispatch states chief of police Rufin will swear
he offered thousand dollars by Coburns friends
to arrest McCoole.
Stanberys rejection is regarded as very small bust
ness. Vote not transpired beyond that Sherman aud
Van Wrinkle voted for confirmation.
The Departments are to be draped in honor of Bu-
chananS tu eral
HAVANA, June l.-Cuban journals assert President
Sanave forced his way out of the lines drawn around
the capital aud went south. His minister, Delorme
followed
RICHMOND Va, June 2-Gen Stoneman issued his
order taking command He directs all orders hereto
fore issued to be strictly observed, and all military and
civil officers to continue in the performance of their
duties.
Chief Justice Chase arrived to day, and is the guest
of Judge II G. Bond He will preside to morrow,
and probably reman until after the trial of some i'm
portant The Davis trial will be postponed till
October, by agreement, as already stated OF counsel
Among the witnesses summoned in the
Gems Harrauft, Wilcox and Sharp, of the Union
army and Gems Firz Lee, Cooper and Gordon, of the
Confederate army. Burton N. Harrison, private Sec
retary of Davis, is also the witness list.
WASHINGTON, June 3.-The Judiciary Committees
amendments the House omnibus admission bill adds
Ford, and excludes Alabama. The fundamental con-
dtons that there shall never be abridegment Of
the right of ffrage account of race color. In
Georgias case in addition to the modification Of the
first and third subdivisions of section II of the 5h
article of the constitution, except the provso the
first subdivision the legislature may be convened
within thirty days after the passage of this act by the
Governor elect Prerequisite that State legislatures
adopt the fourteenth amendment, which fact is the
duty of the President proclaim within ten days af
ter official notification.
SAN Francisco June 3.-Oregon election resulted
in Democratic triumph. Democratic congressman
elected by one thousand majority Legislature and
county officers nearly all Democratic.
WASHINGTON, June 3.-WhIte man killed last night
by negro, who escaped.
RICHMOND, June 3.-United States Court met this
Chief Justice Chase and Judge Underwood
presiding. Chief Justice called the of Mr.. Davis
when Mr. Anderson, OF Mississippi, one of the
sci for the defense, read agreement for postpone
mpnt till October signed by Evarts and O'Connor.
Chief Justice then asked if counsel ready for
trial, independent of this stipulation. Gov. Weles,
for prosecution replied that in view of the absence of
the district attorney, whose wife is in dying cond
ton the ab>e OF the prisoner caused by this stpu
laon, and the absence of Mr.. Esarts, who stood in
the position of directly representing the Attor
ney General, the could not well be gone with
He suggested some day of this in October when
Chief Justice could attend Counsel for defense moved
for postponement till next tern which the Chief jus
tice granted, saying at the time that, had the
trial taken place in May year ago. or last fall, or
now it would have been convenient for him, As
he ready to try it. He would however, attend
next term fposSibe in view of his other duties Wit
Iesses including Gen. R. E. Lee, recog Used to
appear the fourth Monday in November, and prison
ers bail bond renewed.
MONTGOMERY, June 3.-The Alabama Democratic
State convention met in this city today. Hon. h. w.
Crenshaw, of Butler, elected president. committee
OF thirteen was appointed to report resolutions ana
business for the convention. The feeling ls very
strong in favor of sending delegates to the National
Democratic convention in New York on the fourth OF
July Two hundred and sixts four delegates pres
ent and great enthusiasm prevails.
WASHINGTON, June 3.-Negroes very disorderly last
night. A youth named Hendley was terribly hacked
with razors shot and left for dead. The murder re-
ported at noon committed with razors. Several
houses were stoned. People much exasperated. Fur
her demonstrations threatened tonight and serious
apprehended until the people were as
,ured that the military and police would prevent un
professions.
WAYS and Means Committee have agreed to post
oone action on tariff until session. except special
his session.
Printers Union called the President, who, among
,ther things, said: "And consider it nobler dis
inction to upon my garments the tnge of the
shop AID the dust of the field than all the that
nav attach from victories the fields, numbered
with crushed and bleeding humanity. The arstocracy
IF labor is true Democracy, and to that astocracy
oelo"g." .--
WAsHrNGroN, June ga telegram in the New York
Herald protesting org ginate with person ENJOYING
intimate relations with Chase represents that Chase
would only accept nomination when the ratlon was IN
The utmost peril and not then the sacrifice Of his
honest convictions; he admits that the Radical party
and himself differ widely, and parties now or
ganised that he is with the Democratic party he diff
fers from them only one point, that Of universal
manhood suffrage but agrees with them on all other
great issues and if elected by that party would GER
IN that the dpnInrahle