The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-29
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inquire into the truth talSv Of the charges agans
portion of the people OF the State, contained il.
Gov. Humphreys proclamation reported that they
were satisfied the charges untounded and believed
the Governor had been mised 4 letter from Gov.
Humphreys submitted with the report denies that the
Cou venon has auv power, Snch 10 INQUIRE into l5
official acts but informs them that the proclamation
issued at the instance of Gen. Ord that the letters
to the Governor from citizens he subject were re-
ferred to General Ord and that all the evidence had
been at Ords disposal and the committee are referred
to him for further information. Report recomniased
for further action.
Finance bill taken up at 9TH section, considered by
sections and adopted as whole. In addition the
two dollars and half provided in the first section tho
bill levies special tax upon many branches of COM
merce, industry and art, and upon all railroads ex-
press companies elegrap companies telegraph Offices,
etc. and provides for the election by the Convention,
of the necessary number of collectors not to exceed
one in each county; collectors to take the oath OF
office provided for officers of the United States by act
of Congress of July 2, 1862 and receive compensa
ton of FIVE per cent. OH all moneys collected In de-
fault of payment, the collector shall have power to
levy npon and sell sufficient amount of personal
property to pay the amount Of tax, cost of levy and
sale; and shall haze power to administer an oath to
any person the amoaat of sales during 1861 to
examine all books and papers of merchants and other
persons paying tax under this ordinance, who sbat
receive from the collector receipt for the amount.
which receipt shall hereafter be received By sheriff
other collector when presented for all taxes due
that may become due hercatter and such receipt
shall be transferable aud receivable from any person
who shall hold the same A treasurer is to be ap-
pointed by the Convention carry the provisions
of this ordinance In addition to the State tax
assessed upon the real and movable property of the
State for the year 1867, special tax Of 335 and
third per cent. is levied for that year, and sherifs
shall add this per cent. the rolls Of 1867,
and collect the same with said tax Warrants issued
by the Convention and all rcce pts of collectors,
authorised shall be received by sheid3 in payment of
this tax and all other due the State. Tax
collected by Serifs under this ordinance will be re-
ceived bv the State Treasurer who shall pay the same
oty hpon warrants issued By this Convention until
the meeting Of the first Legislature after the adoption
of the constitution, and no warrants, except those
herein provided for shall be receTed By sierlts in
payment OF this tax.
New ORLEANS January 24-The time of the Con-
veulon, to-day, consumed in discussing article SO
of the constitution and amendments and substitutes
therefor. This article forever dsirrncses all persons
convicted of treason, perjury, forgery, bribery or
other crime punishable with hare! labor, all officers
leaders Of guerilla bands during the late war; and dis
lranchisng until 1878 those dsnnchised by the re-
co ,struction Pending discussion adjourned.
New YORK, January 24.-Sab-treasury balances
SlS7,00 900.
WAsnINGroN JANUARY 2s.--The situation OF tho
Dominican republic is reported deporahe. The in
surgents moving onward War vessels have been
dispatched neghborng portSor provisions prevent
imminent starvation. Shocks OF earthquake were felt
on the l7tl and 18th. The Coco rel els coutnued
attack the national troops the northern frontier Of
Iayti.
Congressional.
WAsH;vd7oN January 22.--Rotss s-Deiciegcy bill
resumed. Maynard, Of Tennessee proposed that the
matter of stationery be left to the honor of members
Stevens objected, that under the old rule members
made stationery pantalnons and shirts Ross
proposed an amendments suspending the payment of
members while travelling in Europe. Bill finally passed
the removal OF political disabilities l.ou reFtatn C
Zes presented.
The Postoffice Committee was drctt4d 70 inquire
into the expedency OF aboll hing tho aulsig pFjyl-
ege.
The Committee on Education and Labor aas dizased
to inquire into the expediencv of Frovjuga gsserai
system of cduclton in rebrlom, cdlcata5 cHesy
child between and years of age,
Bill Forfetng lands granted to rc1e Staaes tar rail
road purposes resumed. Durine discussion Mr.
Chandler called Julian co~ard Speaker ruled cH
| words unIarliamentrry. Chandler gcraetpi, Ger
tanly not il he is onr.' Julian retor.e! Chandler
cond test his cowardce any time" Chandler replied,
Very well, sir I'll take early opportunity" Bill
went over
| Death CT Thomrs Z. NoeI was announced appro-
pirate proceedings and adjourned.
Senate -Rrc'sl ructon bill read Dooiittle objected
to second rcoding and it went under the rules.
| Conference committees report antcontracton
bill adopted.
Amendment to cotton tax rcaGirmed by Senate By
25 to 49, Committee will probably agree disagree
and the bill will fail.
Maryland Union League petition for extensive re-
construction acts over Maryland
Senator Thomas RESUMED when the Senate
adjourned in honor of Mr.. NuelI.
WASHINGTON, Janlary 23.-Ho'tss,-B relative to
additional bountie< passed.
Bill selling arsenal grounds S.. Louis and LIBERTY
Missouri, passed. Among other provisions, the Secre
tary OF War is authorised to establish arsenal at jeff
Rurrh O or p n
arms cost not exceeding 520t,oO0.
! The deHth OF Hamilton, Of Ohio, was announced,
aud ad ourned.
Seuats.-The reconstruction bill read second time
Doolitte spoke in rppOStog, when morning hour ex-
pred. Doostt!e allowed to proceed by 81 to +.
Cotton tax Conference committee reported agreeing
to the House bill, with amendment excepting cotton
from impos duties after April 1> Senate cOtcurred.
Doolift!e resumed During his speech lie snd, "Wfen
LatiuT a Roman province, revolted aud the revolt
suppressed, the qIesot, in the RpmIn Sen
ate what shall be done with aiium and the p'ope OF
Ltum? There were some who cFird disfranchise
them; others said con~crte their property. There
were none who said subject them gg yaszaag@ E9aHer
slaves; but old Canl!lus III thar p~ec.i hgiaTs.ea5ea
his greatness and made lis IHu3stlI sail, 'SnI-
ators make them your fellow citizens aid thus adj 10
the power and glory Of Rome D9oiiLre #Gdgj. in
this high piave-n this Senata Of the great Republic
Of the word-the ongrowth ri ;t!le Obligation al all
ages, cannot We Senator's rise to the h j4hs zsa
great afgument?' Trumbuli to9sea vi f1a Seil-
ate adjourned in honor of Hamilton. Of g-so
! The Reconstruction Committee this WJrHiag agreed
| 10 report the following bill
Bet enacted, DC, That the appalis5re Jurisdiction
Of the Supreme Court Of tae Eajsod =Ates sstF
extend to any act DONE which shall be- done or any
| proceedings had Which shall be had under and by
virtue of the act entitled, IAN provide Tor the
more efficient Of the rebel States approved
March 2 1867, or OF the several aGTs supplementary
thereto and all suc pendiG IL said court,
either by appeal otherwise from anv proceedings
had i'll the premises in any district circuit of
the United States shall be dismissed BY said Supreme
! Conrt, and no record Of any proceedings had, or
which might be had under either Of the district
larsders under either Of the acts shall be removed to
or reviewed in any other tribunal either upon haig-as
corpas, quo warranto in any other what
ever.
| The vote upon the biIl is understood to be-
Yeas-Sievens. Bingham, Paine, Boutwell, and Bow
man, Republican,; nag--fIHFiburt, Republican, and
Brooks and Beck, Democrats.
| the Presidents message the Senate declares the
bill striking white" from the District ordinances
failed for reason Of the adjournment Of Congress
WAsH1ysTos, JANUARY 2t.-Houss. -BIi forbdding
certain payments TO Southern claimants discussed and
postponed
| House disagreed to conference committees report
On cotton tax, ard appointed Ii new committee
| The death of Dir. Hi=e was announced and the
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