New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-13
PROCEEOINGs Of SOUTHERN cONYENTl0Ns.
Latest Sow fro1n Isurol,e.
INTERESTING M1sOEIIlNBoUg VIEWS,
dispatches to the Associated PIess.i
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tions that the chiefs of the freedmeu,s bu.
reau favor such social and civil relations
between the races as appr0ximates to ANAL
gamation, is anxiously discussed by moder-
ate Republicans who have been favorable to
the bureaus continuance.
Tennessee railroads hold several millions
of dollars of claims, and the Southern rail
road committee propose repudiating the
Tennessee delegation, who are making an
effort to except Tennessee roads from the
proposed legislation.
B, B. French, an eminent Masonic digni-
tary, and formerlyscommissioner Of public
buildings, has been appointed to q clerkship
in the treasury department.
General Mcclellan is mentioned in con-
nection with the mission to England.
The whisky metre commission is in
session, Professor Henry, president.
The following is Shermsn's bill, which
was introduced to-day, and referred to the
committee on the judiciary:
WHEREAS, The people OF the state of Ala
bama have in strict compliance with the
fifth section of the act Of March 2, 1867,
entitled IAN act to provide for the more
efficient goVerement Of the rebel states,"
formed q constitution of government in con-
formity with the constitution Of the United
States, framed by convention Of delegates
in compliance with said act and
Whereas, Said constitution has been ratl-
fed by majority Of the qualified persons
voting on the question of ratification, and
said constitution contains all the qualities
required by said act; therefore
Be It enacted and declared by the senate
and house of representatives, etc, That the
state of Alabama is entitled to representa-
ten in congress, anG senators and repre-
sentatives shah be admitted therefrom on
their taking the oath prescribed by law.
The noon dispatches regarding Grant and
Hancock's correspondence are substantially
correct Further details are inaccessible.
Grant and Stanton had prolonged inter
view to-day.
The Arkansas constitution enfranchises
females and negroes, and makes them com
petent as jurors, and disfranehises those
disfranchised by the reconstruction acts,
and those voting against the adoption of the
constitution.
Congressional IsrooeedAnGa.
WASHINGTON, February r. House. After
unimportant business the rights OF Ameri.
can citizens abroad was resumed, Mr..
Banks refusing all substitutes and amend
ments, moved the previous question, which
was not seconded, and several amendments
and substitutes were rushed in, and the bill
was postponed.
The appropriation bill was resumed, when
the house adjourned.
WASHINGTON, February l2-Seadts.
Sherman introduced bill declaring Ala
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ton. Referred TO the judiciary committee.
The senate then discussed the refusal oi
railroads coming into the District of Co
lumbia giving equal rights to negroes IL
their cars.
without further business the senate wen
into executive session, and adjourned.
The Florida Convention,
TALLAHASSEE, February Convention
Nineteenth Day-A resolution was presented
asking congress to repeal the cotton tax
Adopted.
the minority members that the convention
was in regular session, and that their at
tendance is required.
Only three Of the minority party have
taken their seats since the return of the
majority.
Il is understood that General Mead,
leaves the subject of eligibilities to the con
vention.
A resolution was adopted calling for al
| investigation into the conduct of coloreC
delegate, charged with making an incen
| diary speech az q mass meeting on the 8tl
| instant, in which he inaugurated riot0ul
| proceedings against three delegates who haC
\ gone with the absent majority, proposing Il
I tar and feather, or hang and burn them
The convention went into secret session tC
consider the matter.
Governor Walker and Judge Kendall were
] called a. witnesses to the prnceedings.
Some of the minority say they intend
meeting on Saturday next, and resume bust
ness pursuant to their adjournment, but il
is not considered likely that they will do so
AzisslssiPpI Convention.
JACKSON, February 12.-The convention
treasurer reported that many collectors re
| ported themselves powerless to collect tn
| tax, and requested that resolution b
| passed asking General Gillem to issue 81
| order compelling the payment of the tax. 4
resolution to that effect was introduced.
member stated that General Gillem had tols
him he would not support it unless it b
changed. Whereupon an amendment wa!
| offered requesting General Gillem to repl,
to the convention at once what he would do
| The resolution was adopted with an amend
ment, and member ordered to carry it Il
Generol Gillem.
North Carolina cOnVentIOR.
RALEIGH, February l2-General Canb,
and staff, who arrived In this city yesteI
day, visited the convention to-day.
| In committee of the whole the convention
discussed the question Of abolishing all dis
/ tinctions between TIE courts of law AM
equity. Decided In favor Of 80 doing, an
| instructed committee accordingly.
The convention has now been In sessioi
month, at a cost to the people of owe
/ $4,000, and no article of the constitution
has been perfected. One or two have hat
| two readings.
Governor Worth in council yesterday ad
vised the appointment OF Colonel 9: a, elt
ley, Of Caldwell, late Of the DATED statet
army, to ill the vacancy in the superior
| court bench, oecasiOned BY TIC resignation
of Judge Fowler.
From Gesrgia-
ATLANTA. February l2,--ln the oonyen
tion Aaron Alparia Bradley, negro member
was bv a unaninl0us vote expeieu to-cAa
Tor arass insults offered the conVentions
the third section of the franchise com
najttee,s report, which proposed to dissran
ehise until January, lSG9 AL who can no
register under the sherman Hill, was dc
feated by the adoption cE iliefs substitute
which disfranchises only those convicted o
treason, enabegslemeat Of public funds
mRlfeaaance In asico crime punished b.
law with Imprisonment IN The pesitentiafy
or bribery, idiots and insane persons, yea
/ H. fe, foAr.fftha Of the negroes votinI
| in the afllFinative.
Ereza Elehzaend.
RscanosB, February i2.--In she congeE
ton natraRrhment waa the order Of the day
a resolution was adopted discaarEire q
taa con aHli4tee clerks. Also isl ensing wit
atsnogranhsc reporters Of debates aft6r ea
uraay, Il having been shown 70 lave COS
ever 5000 &C date.
n{r. ScAefaid, q brother Qf She genOre
has been appointed city asGesspr,
Bsnm Nsutnwess Pnaa.
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