New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-26
THE SOUTHERN STATES.


RICHMOND, Nov. 95.-Chief-Justice Chase, in his
order to-day dispensing with the Test oath for Grand
Jurors explained that it is the additional oath pre-
scrbed by Congress which is to be taken unless the
Court in its discretonIdirect otherwise. He added.
Scrupes at taking it, expressed by some Of the
Grand Jurors known to be among those
best qualified for the responsible duties OF
their position, have induced us to inquire
whether the public interests now demand that the
taking of 1t be required We are satisfied that while
the matters affirmed in it are proper cause Of chal-
lenge in particular cases, the ends of justice will be
hindered and defeated, rather than promoted. 1t is
not required to be administered unless some special
occasion shall demand it. No such special occasion
now exists, and inasmuch as the required number OF
Grand Jurors have not yet been sworn, we will order
that those who have been sworn be discharged, and
the Marshal will summon another Grand jury III the
| usual manner.
In his charge to the Grand Jury, he spoke "a fol-
| lows of revenue frauds: I'VE admonish you, Cen
tlemen, to exercise your utmost vigilance on the
subject. Frauds on the revenue an evil which
the land cries out upOn and frauds upon the revenue
are frauds upon the whole body of taxpayers. and
who eats drinks wears, or is sheltered under
any roof, however humble, now escapes taxation
Whatever the dishonest avoid paying their worthier
fellow citizens must make up. Investigate thoroughly
therefore and spare nobody least of all those in the
highest and most responsible positions. Those who
are worthy will welcome inquiry, which must turn
TO their praise"
PROBABLE FAILURE OF TIE IMPEACHMENT OF
THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA.
TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 25.-In the Supreme
Court this morning Lieut-Goy Gleason was granted
further time, until p. m, 10 show cause why writ
should not be Issued Immediately after which the Court
adjourned til 10 o. tomorrow out oiirespect to Gen
Waddy Thompson and to allow the members Of the
bench and bar 10 attend his funeral Advisory opinions
delivered this morning on the questions submitted
by Gov. Reed some days Tho opinions are unani-
nous yolumnous ana well fortified by prccedents aud
authorities and sustain Gov. Reeds position They de-
eide that no Legislature assembled under Gov Reeds
proclamation for special session, and that II there had
been a legal assembly the form OF impeachment waslr
regular and not IN accordance with law or precedent
They furthermore declare that tho mere passage OF reso
lutions OF Impeachment does not impeach colofed
Senator says that when the articles OF impeachment were
presented TO the quorum OF tho members IN
attendance at tho session in the Senate Chamber
Little doubts exists that the Governor will get writ OF
qo cd'rano; but arguments for and against under the
rule nis be begun tomorrow and may be eoniin
ued several days.
MARTIAL LAW ~ ARKANSAS MPRONED BY IllE
LEGISLATURE.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Nov. 2j-The Legisla-
ture has at last quorum, and the Governors message
has beon read IL gives an account Of tho KuKuK
sinaons murders aud other outrages during tDo last
three months Martial law has been proclaimed IL scy'
eTal counties OF the State. and troops have been
sent there 10 protect the loyal men, and punish the
Ku.Klux The Governor Intends 20 use tho military
until peace security. and obedience 90 the laws prevail
f1te IL IA
State debt The Legislature has passed law approving
the Governors declaration Of martial law Ia the eo'eh
countieS alluded 20 in his message.
REMARKABLE LEGISLATION IN TESSEssEE'
NASHVILLE, Nov. ga bill was introduced
in good faith yesterday for the benoh OF Mrs GfanVo
Lindsay and others. supulang first, that sald srS
Lindsay shall receive s75 annually. In eonsidera-
ton OF recently giving birth to three children at one
time and, secondly, providing for Ike annuity 10 al
other Tennessee who shall In future Do equally
prolific A hill passed, providing that no lawyers
except those who gain the they may be engaged H.
shall be entitled 10 receive any fees whatever lh' 10
Oh It's third reading in the House.
MARRIAGE OF DEAF MUTEs IL MEMPHIS.
The Nemphts Araianche of Thursday says:
Yesterday witnessed. tho Second Presbyterian Church.
the marriage of Mr. Henry J. Haght OF Now.fork CIV
10 Miss Monle L. Church. daughter OF Capt ard Mrs &
b. Church Of this city tho groom ana the pltS eUs
Language by the Rev. Dr. Gaiaudet Rector OF 81 Ahhu
/
Tic bride rested the OF her father, snd Mfs.
Church on the arm Of the bridegroom Inc Aead OF ihe
aisle was spanned by beautiful arohway OF MOVERS anu
the sacred desk and candcahra either eide were TASTE
fully dressed in wTcatlS Of evergreen ana rare noNea
When AN were Ina their places, the Rev. Dr. balauuet
began read tho marriage service Az nc 0onel"iu
az each section no repeated tho same Ia tho sg au
Ouage OF the mutos a the responses were nauo III lac
manner. The ceremony was Httle longer lhhh usual
The groom bride departed Tor bida tOuf 70 NoW
orleans Thence they 80 10 Hew-YoIk TO i've perina-
neutly.
THE L. 8. COURT IN ALABAMA AWAITING JUDGE
/ BUsTEED's PLEASURE.
| MONTGOMERY, Nov. 25.-Ihe United states
Court WAS 10 convene aFt Monday but Judge Bus
reed has not arrived from York large number Oh
LAWYERS aud other persons interested In tho Court from
day waiiug his arrival 10 Is now thought that no VII
moi hold this term OF Court las the charges against h
NAV require his presence In Washington curing ho seS
| sion OF Congress.
! TIE STAY LAW
| NoNTooNFnY Nov. 25.-Ihe Legislature IL
dscnssing bill 10 stay tho collection OF doDta Two
idges nave already decided the stay law now IN lVIvo
io he unconditional bill fixing the time Oh the eloo
linn for Members Of the XLst Congress IL uhder CON
si1cratIon SOME favor the election IN February eu
otbers not until September Ihe PHI lOf supPessh
Tor saturday Both houses have adjourned over unui
Friday 10 observe tomorrow as day OF thanksgiving
| PIE NEW ORLEANS RACES.
| Nr,y-ORIEANs Nov. 2j.-All the horses Tor
tbc state most stake Of Saturday have broken down
Pat WaIoy broke down yesterday, aud sundoWh 10 10 DO
s,hs,ItntSd 10 represent Missouri. fAnhp IntalnHm
viii reuresen Alabama substitute Tor NOOulOiu ior
/ Louisiana has not been named.