Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-01

beers OF the NhllnNNl HtlNNflhllN
Committee, from tholr respective
States, have notified the committee
thnt they will bo present NJ IL next
meeting; John Wilson aud VIM,
Aiken, of South Carolina VIM. L.
Sharkley Of Mississippi J, $ llous'
ton, of Alabama John Hancock, of
Texas; A, II, Chappell, OF Georgia
Judge Warner, of Florida; \, u
Greenwood, of Arkansas Col, Il,
Cooper, of Tennessee,
WASHINGTON, Jan, 2i,-Suprome
Court, State of Texas, vs., White
ct, al. This Is on motion TO dis
solve an INJUNCTION heretofore grant
cd, restraining defendants FRO m
disposing of certain lands, Tho de-
PENDANTS rest their case upon argn-
mcnt that Texas is not n State in
the Union, aud that therefore she
is not entitled to appear here, This
point must he decided before case
can proceed,
The Western Virginia Legislature
passed resolution ordering Scna-
tors to vote for the House Supreme
Court bill.
A large meeting in Jersey City
passed resolutions dcnouncing the
Supreme Courts aud the new recon
structiOn bill.
IousE.-A bill forbidding certain
payments of Southern claimants,
has been discussed, and postponed.
The House disagreed TO the Con
ference Committees report on the
cotton tax, and appointed new
committee. The death Of Mr.. lliso
was announced when the House adj
iourncd.
SENATE.-Edmunns and johnson
took issue with the Presidents op
inion. the bill striking "whitc' from
the district ordinances died during
the recess. Tho message was ro-
ferrcd to he Judiciary Committee.
The Senate adhered to its amend
mcnt to the deficiency bill forbiding
the appropriation for Quarter Mas.
ter's Departments being expended
for reconstruction or any other pur-
pose.
Reconstruction bill resumed.
Morton spoke, Nyc will follow argu-
ment. Probably lost. Ten days
adjournment.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Jan. 2l.-The
Bersen Zcitung published here, calls
attention editorially to the fact that
the new Frcuch army bill material
" increases the power Of Louis Ma.
pollen, and is surcd to prompt him
to assume Il higher stand and a Dol
der tone in regard to European pol
itics.
PARIS, Jan. 24.-The semi official
La Papatric, in an editorial article,
observes that Russia is the only pow
er not now in harmony with all the
rest of Europe. Efforts of this
character to tranquilize the public
mind, and give assurance ofprolong-
ed peace, are singularly antagoniz-
ed by that fact that ever power in
Europe is actively engaged in arm
ing itself for an anticipated war.
PApIs, Jan. 24.-It is said that a
new French loan to the amount OF
seven hundred and fifty millions Of
francs will surely be put upon the
market soon.
LONDON, Jan. 24-Charles Kean,
the tragedian, died aged fifty-seven.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-SENATE-
No session. HoUsE-To-day's ses-
sion was devoted entirely to spread
eagle speeches. Sixty thousand dol
lars fractional currency were sent
to Charleston during the week.
National Bank circulation two hun
dred & ninety-nine and a half mil
lions dollors. Revenue receipts to-
day five hundred and sixty nine
thousand dollars. For the week, two
and a half million dollars. For the
wear. one hundred and twelve and
a quarter million dollars.
LONDON, Jan. 25.-!he Fenian
excitement continues. The author
tiles are exceedingly watchful. Dali
" arrests occur. Thomas Simon,
sherieff, and Island Aldernmy, have
been arrested.
LONDON, Jan. 25.-A rumor is
current on the continent that Prus-
STA has secured the use of the Unit
ed States navy in case Of war.
Abyssinian news has been receiv-
ed to the effect that Theodor is con-
fronted by native rebles, and that a
fight is imminent
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 25.-The
Convention is still discussing dis
franchisement. No definite action
yet taken.
The bonded warehouse of J. A.
Matterson & Co., was destroyed by
fire last night Loss about 100000
ATLANTA, Jan. 22.-The time Of
the convention was largely taken
up in the discussion of alleged mis-
representation by reporters of the
press, and committee of five was
appointed to investigate such char
ges.
Another committee was appoint
ed to ascertain ifone of the delegates
had ever been in the penitentiary
Three additional section of the
bell of rights were adopted--essen-
tally as in the old constitution.
A call was issued to day by the
radical State committee tor a con-
vention at this point, on the 18th of
February next, to transact such
business as may be brought before
denomination of governor, State
ticket, etc, at the election which is
to be ordered at the same time as the
vote on the ratification of the new
constitution.
AGUsTA, Jan. 21.-Thc Commits
sion appointed by Gen. Meade to
examine into alleged maladminis-
trater on the part of the City Coun-