The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-29

Porfirio DiaZ remained at Vera Cruz, where he was
engaged in recognising the government of the city
and State and making efforts to purchase steam
ers for Mexican navy project was on foot for the
building of twentyour figates, one to be furnished
by each State of the republic.
The alliance between Mexico, Peru, Chilli and Boil
via was nearly concluded
An attempt at revolution at Morda was frustrated
Petitions sent to Mexican Congress for increase OF
duty on foreign cotton and general protection of ma
tional products.
Congress passed resolution permitting Lerdo de
Teado and Senor Bocorcle to remain in the cabinet
Ministers OF interior and treasury still vacant Internal
condition of Mexico very bad Stages stopped every
where on public roads, and passengers robbed. AT
San Luis Potosi soldiers were robbing the people.
Bandits defeated troops sent against them at Coarna
vaca.
Revolution at Acapulco unsuccessful Alvarez found
but few adherents and was compelled to ily.
New YORK, January 22.-lce in harbor increasing
in Quantity and thickness so much that Igatlon
at times is almost suspended.
WORCESTER, Mass january 22.-The convention OF
Manufacturers OF New England assembled ut noon and
organised by choosing Hon. Wm. Gray, Of Boston,
president.
JACKSON Miss, January 23-Mr. Orr, from the
committee to confer with Gen. Gillem, said Glliem
stated verbally that he would sustain nolegsoton ex
cppt the framing of constitution and civil govern
mcnt for the State. Resolution adopted to send the
majority report Oh memorial to Congress, tecgraphed
Yesterday the president of the United States scn-
ate and speaker of the House. Report from committee
on general provisions adopted, as follows
Article first. The general assembly Of the State OF
Mississippi shall never or have any power to as
sumo or pay any debt obligation contracted or in
cured in aid Of rebellion. Second. The general as
seniblv of Mississippi shall have no power to make
compensation for emancipatcd slaves Third. General
assembly of the State of Mississippi shall have power
to claim from the Uni ed States compensation for slaves
emancpated or liberated i'll any manner.
rtnI tifrnn tn
I'D and adopted by sections The first section imposes
special tax of two dollars and fifty cents per thousand
upon gross receipts from sales Of merchandise tor the
year 1861
WASHINGTON, January 23.-Hon. Leslie Coomhs is
nominated United States Marshal for Kentucky, vice
Mc1riw ether, whose term is about to expire.
Receipts of for the week ending 18th, two
millions.
The Pennsylvania legislature has passed strong res
ou'ons regarding the imprisonment of American cit
izpns in Great Britain.
The President nominated John NJ. johnson, Mar
sha for Virginia. ard H. j. Latze, collector of Gus,
toms for Georgetown, D. g.
The following gentlemen, members OF the National
Democratic Committee from their respective States,
have notified the committee they will be present at
its next meeting: Wm. L. SharkeY, Of Mississippi,
John MiIsor, OF Virginia. VIM. Aiken, Of South Car
oina, Geo. s. Houston, Alabama, John Hancock, of
Texas, A. Il. CnHppe!, of Georgia. Judge Marvin, of
Florida A. B. Greenwood, of Arkansas, and Col b..
Cooper, OF Tennesser.
ATLANTA, Ga January 23.-Conventon spent its
entire session day in discussion OF the section de-
fnng treason, without reasillng "A vote.
An order has appeared from Gen. Ringer, the army
officer detailed as Governor of Georgia, resembling
Gov Jenkins order SrSpendng the coilectio OF taxes
III this State. The army officer detailed as Controller
General orders collectors to Immediately collect
and forward to the State treasury all unpaid taxes OF
last year.
New ORLEANS, january 23.--Convcntion under head
O. general provisions, adopted article ninety en- of
| the constitution, which provides that every citizen OF
the United STATES resident of the State one year and
parist sky days shall be deemed elector, except
iistranchiscd by this constitution under interdctl:n n,
| MILLEDGEvlLLE GA, January 23.-Ten thousand
dollars advance from the State, have been received
| and taken to Atlanta by Captain Rockwell, military
| treasurer, for payment to the convenon
| RICHMOND, January 23.-Among resolutions refer
red, was one for law compelling children to attend
school, and prohibiting special privileges to any
| company engaged in bringing emgrants to Virginia
Dr. Sears, agent of the Peabody fund, addressed
the convention the subject OF education Ten
thousand copies Of the address were ordered to be
printed Bill OF rights occupied the RESI- Of the day
Gen Grant returned TO Washington to-day. R. =
Booker sentenced TO fine and imprisonment tor shoot
ing R. H. Glass, editor of the Lyhciburg Republican
/ was plrdoued by the Governor TO day.
| TALLAHASSEE, Fla January 23.-ConTe1tion met at
| 10 An. and adjourned at noon. NO business OF I'M
D0rhrce was lile otliie ~
in discussing points OF order and hour i'll secret
session.
| CHARLESTON, SC, January 23.-Convention to-day
/ engaged chiefly in the discussion Of the propfety OF
adopting relief measures for debtors, on the resolution
asking Candy suspend the sale of property three
months. Negroes bitter against land dholdcrs and far
mers The rich said one in speech, he would make
sell their lands if they could be secured no other
| No results to report Negroes growing more excited.
| WASHINGTON, January 23-Tne President has nom
mated Andrew Sigef, of Indiana register of the land
Office at Natchtoches, La. It-is understood among
kenUckans here that Mr. Guthrie Will not ROW come
! to Wash gton.
| WASHINGTON, January 24.-The Supreme Court, in
the case of the State of Texas White ct al, on mo-
ton dissolve injunction heretofore granted, re-
<traing defendants from dsposng OF certain bonds,
defendants their upon the argument that Texas
is not State in the Union, and that, therefore, she is
not entitled to appear here. This point must be de-
| cided before the case can proceed.
| The Vest Virginia legislature has passed rcsou
ton ordering her senators 10 for the House Su
preme Court bill
Large meeting at Jersey City. Resolutions denounce
| the Supreme Court and new reconstruction bills.
| The grand division of the New York Sons of Tenn
perance, in session at Albany passed resolutions cx
| Guiding negro representatives.
| Todays cabinet meeting full, except Stanton.
| Baron Won Gerat Prussan Minister, was presented
to tie President to day.
New ORLEANS January 2i.-The assistant commits
soner of the trecdmens bureau at DonaiIsonve, for
wards Gen. Buchanan, commanding louisiana, COM
plant that the freedmen on the Baena Vista pltnta-
ton have not been paid their wages and making APP
piication for remedy, inasmuch there will not be
another session Of the district until the first on
| dav in May The matter laid before Gen. II u-
cock who in reply, says these parties not remedl
less for they apply to the judge of the court who,
by law Of this State is authorised to hold adjourned
or special terms and that the court can best deter
mine the rights OF all parties concerned The Major
General commanding therefore directs that 'ou instruct
the bureau agent DonaldsOnviIie to call upon the
Judge of the district court Of The parish at once TO hold
special OF his for the trial OF these cases
| complained OF, and in of fanre or refusal TO
hold said term the said bureau agent will make
as may be requisite the freedmen III their just
| dues.
| ATLANTA Jauuray 24-An Intellectual effort was
made in the convention have TWO sessions daily
! A resolution asking the Federal Government to ad
its per diem and expenses to the convention was
introduced. Convention refused TO table by l0l 10 81
! aud was referred TO special conmitte, TO report
| tomorrow. A resolution that the finance committee
ascert4n on what the convention could negotiate
a loan of from fifty to hundred thousand dollars
was adopted. resolution to adjourn until pay coulc
be obtained up to date, tabled. The convention:
financial agent reported he had received thousand
dollars from the military State treasurer, which he heit
subject to the Instructions Of the convention. res
| oIuton Immediately offered 10 pay each menlbe
fifty dollars, which not acted The usual trea