The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-04

OF tdAaLlOn unQer Wncn the enLlre industry of the
country is suffering, are lending their united efforts to
involve the country in the vortex of civil war; in the
opinion of the Assembly of California aud have
proved themselves unworthy alike of the high posi-
tons they now occupy and of the confidence of the
people.
WASHINGTON, February 27.-It is stated on tolera-
bic authority that Stanton is about quashing military
proceedings in the McCarde case thus removing the
case from the Supreme Court
| WASHINGTON, February 2S.-Impeachment Commit
tee hope to be able to submit articles to House this
afternoon.
| The New York Herald's Washington special saws
impeachment cannot pass the Senate Trumbull Fes-
senden Anthony, sprague, Upton, Van Wrinkle, Will
ley and Sherman will vote against it,
! NEW ORLEANS, February 2S-City Council last
night adopted ordinance providing for issuance of
four million five per cent 2Oyear bonds for the pur-
pose OF funding the present city currency
Grants order reInstating the members of the CITY
Council removed by Gen. Hancock has unsettled pub
| lie confidence in the city finances. City notes de-
cined to-day to per cent.
| In convention resolution of thanks to Congress
and Gen. Grant for their efforts to arrive at recon-
structon. Laid Substitute for article es adopted
which restores all to suffrage except those who held
office under the Contederacy for one year or more:
all registered enemies sgners of and voters for seces
sion in any State editors and propretors of newspa-
pers advocating secession and all who preached seces-
sion sermons. Constitution adopted to article 1872
WASHINGTON, February 2S.-Procedure in mpeach-
solve itself into court. quorum of the Senate con-
stitutes quorum of the court, aud after the trial
commences the court will sit daily. Legislation will
proceed during recess of court Final argument by
two each side, House having the opening and clos
ing speeches. All orders and decisions will be made
by its yeas and nays, without debate on the part of
the Senator's Judge Chase presides. The President
need not appear in person. Oath Of Senator that in
all things apperaining to the pending impeachment
~ will do impartial justice according to the Consti-
tutoh and laws so help me Cod Court compes the
attendance and Furnishes contempts and may call the
army und navy to its support. Court sits with open
doors.
Stanton answers the warrant for false imprisonment
and will attend by attorney.
Leading Alabama Radicals were before the Recon-
structon Committee yesterday. Democratic members
of the committee urge the Immediate presence of lead
ing men from different parts of Alabama to explain
facts regarding the late elections and call for aida
Wits, also, regarding fraudulent voting.
ATLANTA, GA, February 2S.-Section three of the
Judiciary Department. adopted to-day provides that
until the general assembly shall otherwise direct there
shall be district judge and district attorney for each
senatorial district in the Sate said court to deter
mine all affairs not punishable with death or imprson-
ment in the penitentiary Paragraph l. section s,
provides that judges in the supreme superior and dis
trct courts the attorney general and district attorneys
shall be appointed by the governor majority of the
senate consenting O@e justice Of the peace to each
district to be elected by the people; term four years
New YORK, February 2S.-Sub-treasury balance
slO7, 900 600.
WASHINGTON, February Ex-senator McCreery, of
Kentucky, sworn in.
impeachment Committee had another meeting to-
day and considered further various drafts of articles
of impeachment which have been submitted It is
found very difficult to come to any agreement. There
is so much difference of opinion among various mem-
bers on the committee as to the character of the ar
cles to be reported to the House. 1t is understood
however, that majority Of the committee is in favor
Of conining the articles few distinct charges so
as to dispense with long array Of witnesses and
tedious trial.
Full cabinet to-day except the Secretary of War.
Gen. Thomas had an interview with the President
and several members of the Cabinet to-day He will
make no further personal demands on Stanton to va
cate Quo warranto not applied for to-day though the
papers prepared.
The following is given doubtful authority as the
charges against the President: First for violation of
the provisions Of the Constitution in that the laws on
acted under it have been disregarded: second viola.
ton of the tenure of Office act third entering into
conspiracy to defeat the action of Congress; fourth
the removal OF Stanton and fh bribery in that the
President attempted to induce officers by promotion
to second his attempt to disregard the laws.
WASHINGTON, February 29.-Great curiosity about
articles of impeachment, but excitemcnHD
NEW oRK, February 29.-Immense antimpeach-
men. meeting last night
PE1IEADEI PHIA, February 29-The chemical works
IF Powers Il Whightman burned Reported several
iilled.
WASHINGTON, February 29.-Q Quo ararranto papers
withheld for further examination of the law but will
'e certainly filed early next week. Under present
'uling Stanton will have month to prepare his an
Wer.
MONTGOMERY, February 29.-The Executive Com
nittee of the State of Alabama in this city to-day
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resotue6, First That convention of the white peo-
Die OF Alabama, without distinction of old political par
les, opposed to negro dominion and Radical misrue
hp He'd t0 f,o &c
Montgomery the first Monday of June for the pur-
,ose OF taking measures to sustain and cooperate with
he National Democratic party of the Union, in the ap
'roachlRg election for President and Vice President
1t the United States. Second, That if in the opinion
# the Conservative State Executive Committee, events
hould transpre to render it expedent necessary
hat said State convention be called at earlier day,
shall have power convoke it. and that FIVE citizens
re appointed to repair to Washington, and to remain
here as long necessary, to represent the political
interests of this people and keep friends of the
orth advised of the state of affairs in Alabama Fourth
hat the friends of the earnestly advised to
1antan an active political organisation in every town
nd county of the State with the view to be ready to
upport a white supremacy and constitutional govern
tent, under whatever contingencies may arise.
Peter NJ Dox, Of Madison, J. J. Cries. of Morgan
:. E. Parson, of Taadega, F. Randle, of Dallas and
no. Forsyth, Of Mobile, appointed committee
nder the third resolution.
WASHINGTON, February 29.-Impeachment articles
irst-Removal Of Stanton, with intention to violate
constitution and laws. Second-Appoinment to the
Var Secretaryshp, with like intent, one Lorenzo
homas, and others, unknown, to hinder Stanton, by
Intimidation and threats from executing bis office.
ourth-Conspracy with Thomas and others to pre-
ent and hinder tie execution of the tenure Of Office
i'll. Fifth-Appointment of Thomas while the Senate
as in session. Sixth-Conspiracy with Thomas to
9Ze property of the United States contrary to act Of
uly, 1861. Seventh-Conspiracy with Thomas and
hers to eject Stanton from the War Office. Eighth
onspiracy to take possession of property of the Uni
d States in the War Office. Nnth-Giving letter
Thomas authorsing him to take possession Of the
'ar office. Notwithstanding Gen. Emory that the
W requiring orders from the President and Secretary
War should come through the General Of the Ar
les.
The House reserves the privilege Of presenting other
larges to sustain impeachment and replying to the
residents to the above ten charges Nine of
e charges simply ring changes Stantons removal.
he tenth applies to Emory's interview, wherein he
ked: cam to understand that the President Of the
nited States not give order but through the
eneral-inchief, or Gen Gran?' After saying Eyes"
nory withdrew.
The Maryland Legislature after protesting against
e rejection of Thomas, resolved to meet Monday to
ect all acceptable Senator in his stead
It is stated Stanton has restored the freedmens bu-
au to Kentucky. Stanton remains in the office
instantly.