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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

REPEAL OF THE COTTON TAx-It is under
stood at the Capitol to-day that the House will
agree to the report of the Conference Committee
on 'he Cotton Tax. The report repeals the
existing tax entirely, and takes the duty off
foreign cotton alter the ist of November next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

THE LADIES OF the National Hotel gave a
private party last evening. The invitations
were confined principally to the guests of the
House, and IN exceedingly pleasant evening
was passed. Among those present were the
Misses Boughter, Van Winkie, Hotchkfss,
Cole, Washington, Benson, Morgan, Foote and
Evans. ~ t- sf4..l no -f.fs -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES.
have now on hand a complete stock Of
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES

have now on hand a complete stock Of
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES.
/ name in part pure Imperial, Gunpowder Oolo o
and japan TEAS; Mocha, Old Government Java
MsriSaibO, Laguayra and RIO COFFEES; Brown
and White SUGARS, all grades; WEIGH, Ray and
other superior brands of
FAMILY AND EXTRA FLOUR.
MARYLAND Sugar-cured HAMS. BREAKFAST
BACON and SMOKED BEEF, REFTNED LEAF
Shore MACK EkEL, Georges Bank COD. FISH
Family Roe HERRING. pure Spices, Pickles Jel-
lies Spanish Olives, Oiye Oil, Sauces, Ssrdinss.
Maccaronf, Vermacelli, Farina, Oorn Starch l.
Bakers Cocoa and Chocolate, Raisins, Almonds
Filberts. Brazil Nuts, English Walnuts,
CAN NNED GOODS
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE,
And in fact all other GOODS which are usually
Kept ina a..
FIRST CLASS GROCERY,
Together with fine assortment OF
WINES AND LIQUORS,
suitable for medicinal purposes, all Of which in.
tend selling at the very lowest market prices, and
would respectfully ask an examination of my stoc
before purchasing elsewhere. -. m
C. \. PERgIE,
Ja2s 5tN corner Ninth and streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

- DErAcHED.-Lieut.J J. B. Coghlan has been
detached from The South Atlantic Squadron
and placed ON walting orders. is3
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N01
the Boston Board OF Trade, was before the
Postal Committee of the House to-day, urging
that subsidies should be granted lines of mail
STEAMERS running to Europe from Boston, New
York, Philadelphia or Baltimore. 1t was
stated, as mortifying fact, that AT the present
time not single ocean steamer bears the Ame-
rican flag. .s..r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

GOVERNMENT or THE DIsrRIcr.-Mr Thayer
presented in the Senate to-day petition,
signed by j. e. Lewis, John Little, W. c. Lips.
comb, Isaac Bond, 5. H. Goodman, Edward
Seymour, and about twenty Others. raspectfuIIv
requesting of the Senate and House Of Repre-.
sentatives some form Of government that shall
give them equal rights with other citizens of
the United States; that they may not be taxed
without their consent; that they may have a
Dlegate or Representative in Congress: and
mat officers generally be elected by ballot Of ths
lesai voters OF the District; and they further
more especially desire if Congress will grant
nothing more, that the members of the Lew
Court may be chosen by the legal voters, rs
before named The petition was referred to the
District Committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

SIR EDWARD THORNTON, the new British
Minister was not presented to the President to.
day. At three o'clock yesterday afternoon he
visited the State Department and had AN inter.
view with Secretary Seward.
INTERNAL RHvENuE.-The receipts from this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

@his medicine increases the power OF di eestion,
sEt cites the sbsOrbeats into healthy action by
~skktte water calcerous Positions and al
s-Ia'Ursl eaiargsnents are reduced. 40 well as
ssir o. in ANN alton, and IL taken by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

THE House MILITARY COMMITTEE at a
meeting this morning, decided to report bill
authorizing the Secretary of War to establish a
military arsenal at Fort David Gibson, I'm Da.
coiah Territory, near Cheyenne City, at cost
not exceeding fifty thousand dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

HE STORY in regard TO remarks alleged to
have been made by Judge Fields, Of the United
States Supreme Court, in regard 20 the recon.
struction measures of Congress, is likely TO
prove huge sell at the expense OF
the newpaper men using it. As we
are informed, it is case of MISTAKEN
identity; gentleman who bears considerable
personal resemblance to Judge Fields, having
been taken for him al a social gathering held In
this city some two weeks ago, and remarks
made BIRTHS party having thus been attributed
to Judre p <ofsHs.1 2 = - "a y ''''-'->-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

II Is THOUGHT that the President will NOT
veto the contraction bill, but that il will be-
come law without his signature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-31

Up TO p. N. no nomination was received by
the Senate for Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue in place of Commissioner L. A. Rollins
There seems to be no doubt, however, that the
President has, within twenty -four hours, ex-
pressed determination to remove Mr.. Rol-
lins, and the choice for his successor seems to
lie between Perry Fuller, Of New York, and
Col. N. A. Wisewen
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03
HON. O w. LOWELL.

The Hon. Charles W. Lowell who has
just been elected Speaker of the House Of
Representatives Of the General Assembly
of this State, was born at Harrington,
Maine, in the year 1884.
He was educated at Bowdoin College,
and afterward entered upon the study and
practice of the profession Of law in the
town of Foxcraft. In 1S61-62 he served in
the Legislature of Maine.
In February, 1868, he was commissioned
as a Captain in General Ullman's brigade,
United States volunteers, and with that
command shortly ,afterward came to this
State, where he served until March, 1867,
when he was mustered out of service, bear
ing rank as Major and Brevet Colonel.
Since that time he has resided in the parish
of Caddo, which he now represents in our
General Assembly. G
Colonel Lowell is gentleman of fine
presence, easy address, and possessed of
much more than ordinary ability. He is
open to the objection of being an extreme
Radical, but the present House seems to
bear such Affections with becoming resig-
nation.
The experience of yesterday leads us to
believe that wise selection of Speaker
has been made, and that the efficiency Of
the incumbent will do much to expedite
the business of the House.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03
Outrnea tn MissIsaIppI.

The Associated Press made the statement
a day or two since that no case of violence
had been reported in Mississippi since the
election commenced. This narration of
facts from the Vicksburg Republican d.
rectly contradicts the Associated Press as
sertion:
From Yazoo county we have intelligence
that the most outrageous Intimidation and
fraud have been practiced to an alarming
extent in the lower part of the county. A
perfect reign of terror has been organized
there. Two weeks ago a cOlored man. said
to have been engaged in distributing Re-
publican tickets, was arrested and held in
prison during the daytime, but at night was
let out, and soon afterward killed. Shots
were heard near where his body was found
in the river-when taken out it was
cut and his hands tied behind
him. The inquest that was hel /
resulted in the finding that he came to his
death by some means UDbnolgR. This case
was well known all over that part of the
county, and when the coloTed men came to
the polls they came trembling with tear.
They were promptly met by the white
rebels, who first argued with them, then
threatened them with dismissal from work,
and finally, when all other means failed,
they were told that if they voted the Repub-
lican ticket their days were numbered. The
result of all this was that many colored men
voted the Democratic ticket to escape q
worse fate; others refused to vote at all.
This is only one of hundreds of outrages
perpetrated by the rebels of Mississippi
during the election. We could fill columns
with reports of similar nature.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03
TIE SOUTHERN BLBOTORAI VOTE,

A bill is now pending before the United
States Senate having for It's object the ex-
cluslon fromthe Electorate College Of thevote
Of some Of the Southern States. The object
Of the author of the bill is to exclude the
yete Of those States not represented in
Congress on the day Of the Presidential
election. But fFem the debate on the oues-
ton in the Senate On Wednesday we infer
that the bill is wanting IN olearness On
terms. II was considered by Senator
Trumbull necessary to amend It BY excsbt-
ing Arkansas and Florida from its opera
TONS Before the bin becomes a law there
viii no donbt be several other States ia the
same condition as Arkansas and Florida
that Is, with Representatives in Congress.
Provision shcuId be made BY which such
States may alsO be excepted. II isa now
probable that all the States VIII be recon-
structed before the trst Of Nsysmbar, ax-
cept Texas, Virginia, and Mississippi, ana
as It Is not intended to deprive any pfop-
erly represented State ofitslelectoraI vote,
an amendment should Be inserted which
viii shape the bill 50 as 70 insure the result
aimed at.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03
E.nulea.ne.n q -.


The War Department has received from
General Reynolds, commanding Ia Texas,
letters showing that there IL great deal
Of crime in that State. and also an order he
has issued in the matter. of which the fol
lowing is the material part:
Reliable information received al these
headquarters shows that in many counties
In Texas organized bands Of 1aWless men
are committing murders, and otherwise
violating the laws and disturbing the peace
Of the country. II Is therefore ordered that
all civil officers use increased diligence to
arrest parties 80 offending. For this pur-
pose military aid VIII be rendered On april.
cation to any post commander In this State,
Information with regard 70 offenders Il re-
quested from American citizens. Such In.
formation mEy be sent directt0 these head
quarters, or 20 the most coneententmflitarY
post. when civil. officers fail e discharge
their duty. Evidence 10 this effect Is Re.
quested, to the end that proper steps may
Be taxed IN the premises. M $500 .s
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03
THE REMoYAL OF eENERAI MCDOWELL

THE REMOVAL OF GENERAL MCDOWELL
President johnson no doubt finds he
committed blunder when he appointed
General Mcdowell to an important com
mand with the expectation that he would
be controlled by the Executive policy rath-
er than by the laws of Congress. For
some reason the President had been led to
suppose that General Mcdowell was Cop
perhead in politics, and therefore proper
man to carry out his rebel sympsthizing
policy in Mississippi. 1t became evident,
however, shortly after the General assumed
command, that mistake had been made.
The President discovered to his chagrin
that Mcdowell was no Hancock, but was
disposed to regard unrepentant rebels as
enemies to his flag and government. The
recent removal of Governor Humphreys,
an ex-General in the Confederate army,
and of the Attorney General of Mississippi,
afforded Mr.. johnson an occasion for get
ting rid Of a faithful officer. General
Mcdowell was at once relieved, and
ordered to report to the War Department.
1t is gratifying to know, however, that re-
lieving the General will not restore the
decapitated Governor to office. The re-
moYal ana appointment of civil officers is
vested in the district commanders, subject
alone to the supervision of General Grant,
who is authorized to exercise paramount
jurisdiction in ease he deems it necessary.
Governor Humphreys can not, therefore, be
reinstated without the approval of the
General of the Army, and we hardly sup
pose such approval can be obtained.
General Giilem, who succeeds to the
command of the Fourth District, gave gen
eraI satisfaction to the Union people OF
Mississippi during the time he held the
command temporarily. We can not see,
therefore, that the President, by this act,
has accomplished sagtAiag h,stkes .AAs.s
qualification of his feelings. lis mere
private revenge, and viii not result in any
advantage TO bis policy. ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03

prove profitable this year; and what is OF
much greater importance, sugar cane is ID
a very forward and excellent state. Esti-
mates for the yield next year by those
who give careful study to the subject are
placed gratifyingly in advance of the
figures which indicate the amount of
recent yearly productions, and we have
heard Of none SO far that fall below
seventy thousand hogsteads, Calcu-
lations have been made which reach
eighty thousand hogsheads, but this is too
high we feel assured.
The figures set down as the number Of
bales of cottoa to be picked this summer
take an equally wide range, say from two
million FIVE hundred thousand TO three
million three hundred thousand. OF course
these computations are based upon the ex.
pectation that the remainder of the season
will prove as suspicious in all respects as
the opening months which have now
gone by, and that the much dreaded
and destructive army worm will not "put
in an appearance in any great numbers.
It will give an immense impetus to the
South should even the lowest of the above
estimates be realized for there can
scarcely be a doubt that fair prices will
prevail and planters must greatly feel the
benefits Of the removal of the onerOus tax
of last year.
In this connection we would caution
those who may desire to ship their staple
to market prior to the first of September
next, that it will be prudent to send with
the cotton evidence that it is of this
years growth. By taking such precau-
tons much trouble and annoyance may be
spared pla nters and shippers, for expert
enee has demonstrated that the tax gather
ers are not over scrupulous when there is
even a decent pretext for taking lot Of
cotton into their own possession.
In conclusion, we think it safe to con-
graduate our fellow CT liens that the polit
ieal ard material regeneration Of Louisiana
promise to go hand in hand /; and that soon,
with just laws, mutual forbearance, and
moderate oouncilse, very cloud which eb-
scures the path of her people to peace and
prosperity will have disappeared as a
morning mist fades under the rays of our
genial Southern sun.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03

In the morning issues Of the Democratic
press we were informed yesterday that
from three to FIVE thousand white men, with
lowering brows and stern determination
stamped upon their faces, had assembled in
the neighbOrheod OF the State House on the
day previous for the purpose of enforcing
admission to their seats in the Legislature
Of the Democratic members elect.
In the evening issues, by some mysterious
freak Of nature, these crowds which
thrOnged Mechanics Institute and the
streets adjacent, were all classified as "ne-
groes, who evidently had NO duties drawing
them there"
This is very weak invention of an enc
my which had planned an assault for a
designated hour, that had men detailed
for beginning the onslaught in the Legis-
lative halls, and were deferred only by a
force Of soldiery and police whose arrange
ments entirely disconnected their previous
ly arranged plans.
We again thank an All-wise Providence
for avertiDg collision. 1t would have
been a sad day for New Orleans and Lou
isiana, but more especially the instigators
of the hellish plot, had the programme
marked out been fairly inaugurated.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03
The r.oni,innn fnnatiIntinn.

The Chicago Times does not like the
Louisiana constitution. Neither do the
rebels whose organ it is. 1t was framed to
be especially dIsliked by them. The clause
which furnishes our contemporary with an
editorial subject is the one requiring all
persons, before they can enter upon the
discharge of the duties of any civil office,
to swear that they ''acceptth the civil and pc.
litical equality of all men, and agree not to
attempt to deprive any person on account of
race, color, or previous condition, of any
political or civil right, privilege, or immu.
nifty enjoyed by any other class of men,"
Upon this provision the Times oracularly
remarks: "a negro may have intelligence
enough to vote, with some understanding of
the effect of his vote and the principles
hethereby indorses; but this fact does not
prove that the races are equal as regards
natural or acquired mental qualities.r Who
said it did? Nobody asserts the mental,
moral, or physical equality of the negro and
white man as reason for impartial suf-
frage. The Louisiana constitution does not
assert it. 1t simply requires that as natural
and acquired mental Inequalities in white
men do not constitute bar to the exercise
of political privileges, the mere accident of
complexion shall not constitute a bar to the
exercise of the same privileges in black
men. The Times has unwittingly taken the
Republican view of the question: Chicago
Post.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03

Judging from an editorial item of the
Houma Civic Guard there must be several
ex-sOldiers of the Union army in Terre-
bonnie parish who vote the Republican
ticket, and ask their colored fellow citizens
to do likewise. 1t terms such conduct
devilment," and concludes its argument
with The following mild and persuasive
expressions, which are well calculated to
induce immigration to Louisiana. We
quote ea a.. ..#s
To these white men who are thus continu-
ally putting devilment into the heads of the
freedmen we have. a word to say. Go on, If
you will, with your devilment until you
finally succeed In bringing on war of
races; but you will be sure to be the first
Victims. You are spotted, and nothing will
save your polluted souls from perdition and
your hated carcatses from the birds of the
air but peace.
Is it necessary to add that the very next
paragraph records the murder Of cSlored
man ... l--,. -t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03

being of more aggravating character
than the others. For this the Monitor has
been suppressed.
We frequently see in our exchanges ar
ticles for which the paper deserves the exc
Grafton of all good citizensi but it is an
act of doubtful propriety to forcibly sup
press a newspaper, however bad it may be.
In such cases all the worst adherents of
the editor are loud in their clamors, while
the better portion Of the community.
although rejoiced at the abatement of a
nuisance, are less demoDstrative, and the
erroneous idea obtains that the editor is
sustained by the voice of the community.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03

There is such general an d anEious il.
the committee ef Congress which examined
him with regard to the proper treatment Of
tho rebels, President Johnsona h6tioLb, b X
eWn saggeatioRss etc., that we reprint ft in
toll this morning. etrauge e Il may ap,
pear. there are some voters who have not
read sha4 teesim0nY--a Circumstances not
more ftFange than deplofaDIe. We urge
every zaau1I % lend this paper TO e1V
testimony. asking him 70 read and ponder
e. II there be sill voters who fancy Gem
eFaI Grant ne1a soldier and no sfafasaan
they need The Hight which this testimony
Nii A4pre. Let u ho eFarEgAa gro read,
and General Grant mitl every.
WheIa loved aud rqnadaa III. Speed rs
q eEPzy pstrIoS halne and leiStsl
1lelD 8efk a1Ise.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03
An :, S..s e ana Z. Es &. e ssss 3 blue

Had Byron lived to see the great prom
enade of a city like New Orleans deserted
by the sex whose praise he loved to sing,
as Canal street was on Wednesday last, he
might have realized how gratifying relief
the "eye Of beauty" might become. Beau
tyis presence there would have been har-
biDger of peace; and the delight with
which the temperance Of the bellies Of
the Crescent City was yesterday received
gave evidence that, whether black or
blue,n their flashing glanees were in great
request. May they never have oause again
to absent themselves from their fayUrite
resort. ai
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03

Monthly Advertisements, inserted every other Gay,
TO be charged two-thIrds the above rates.
Second page monthly advertise ments each square
920per month , q A..
transient advertisements, having tho run OF the
f,aper first insertion 81 30 per square: each subse
nentinsert1on seventy five cents per square.
Second page transient advertisements, eaeh inser
ti0n 81 so per square .. -
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at intervals to be charged
Gs new each insertion. ~,
Regular advertisers who advertise largely, viii be
Allowed such discount from above named transient
rates as may be agreed upon provided, tnat IN no
sase shall such discount exceed twenty-five per
cent . a.. -
CHARGED twenty cents per line each insertion.
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN
Il m blished every Saturday morning, bupscrlp-
6sot, 81 per snnum in advance; half yearly and quar-
fsrly same rates Single copies ten cents.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03
EBWgPAPEg pIFFTonITIEs n LIARlnA

- - - = aAAAA AAfS ~ AA41-4AAAA1i
The military authofidesia Alabama have
found u necessary 70 suppress newspaper
ef strong rebel pEoclIvitIes, which was pub.
lished in Tuacaloosa b. a man named Ry-
land Randolph. The editor has once be-
fore been trisdE " 3 militssY cOmnisulon,
sitting q Selma, bywhioh he was acquitted.
Subsequently he grew more obnoxious
thap syes. having probably acquired r.
nerity frpm immunity Fre4 aur SOURCES
Of infofmatien AZ hand W ean. sBtaia osly
very inadeqBase idea Of ne pleriEs Of DE
Case % thes iabama pap6rs cons thalr
aeeqnnta almost ezeinalteiy u ceasdriug
The eiacer who Suppressed the papaf.
They eyiaansly pr0esea on the idsa thaa
~ blae az slz1aotsr d Randslphs
antagonists they VII improye bis own By
coAeat Ud6t TING snmoIsnsly obsiouss
RAada publ ho obnsSisas a.
li1lss b salar, "a af,', i,,s,., az
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03

On the twenty fourth ultimo Mrs., Bovd
Mercer, Of Mansfeid, Ohio, received what
purported 70 be a Geographic dispatch nom
1ieWiokly, Penney iysnla, Informing her Of
the death of her brother. She went 70
I.eEickly the next day and found her
brothe- alive and we'll On returning home
Saturday evening she found that during
her absence her private room, which she
Of many articles 81 value, including one
hundred and forty dollers in specie, one
hundred dollars ia erecnba6kz, SIX drsssea.
etc. The dispatch was, Of course, bogus
one. Orc f..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03
THB PROgPB0Tg.

Should the abandAat promise Of rain in
tAis vicinity during the past few days
pEsaage heavy showers ia the Agricultural
districts Of the State, We shall have cause
Scr much rejoicing. Encouraging as ha We
been The prospects up to this time for "a
s1eellsnt yield Of an oar principal staples,
ahses Gao be no longer donbs that much
sTiavona disappointment awaits Cur piant.
sSs should The severe drouth continue.
Complaints that The cora has already sni-
5s1aa Dot a,iitile. aud that cotton is begin
sing . slow the bAa easca 81 TIE extend !.
e. dEy period reaaA "a Fom All sides; and
vlaAsat relief eohas soon very sarious IN
jury maai result. oar affIenIsafisss daf.
lpg ire seReRal past disaaraus seasons had
hDc0me stolidly accustomad Is enisirlsy.
ga almost sxpss 1t b &; but hos s.
xaaa n = eKabaraal issh under fIaht
Ee tllls gesf pre- sea. ana It nssla
6Eele cruel bloH, ma shodld
ipaAoua be destroyed lssz 81 ram
oit ~
Ne nag na reasonably rest
Nfea a auGasient ca
ptlf ts vas
e ss al 40
aa Ms vaA ufon 81
ether bI8
aInea Rieaaad idsases VA