The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-19

the / tn state the Cocos within twenty miles of
Cape Haytien, and had captured thirty Of sanave's
followers, including general, several of whom were
shot. Salnave's fall is regarded certain British
nlanofwar had gone 70 the bay of Panama to watch
the federal proceedings there.
| NEW ORLEANS, February l4.--Convention yesterday
adopted resolution asking for the appointment Of
Gen Mower to command the 9TH district in case of
| Hancock's removal. Amendment to substitute Gen
Sheridan for Mower. To-day the sixty fourth day
of the session. Another resolution abolislng the adj
ditlonal 80 per cent per diem failed. Committee on
style reported that the constitution, as revised had
been sent to the printer; and would be ready for the
action Of the convention Monday, together with sus-
gestions of the committee amendments proposed.
Adjourned until Monday.
dispatch from Galveston says the convention is
undoubtedly carried No general returns yet received
| WASHINGTON, February l4-Government is pushing
claims against Confederate agents abroad. Some
$1,000 900 of property has been attached in France
Claims against Mr.. McRea approximate sl2 ooO, ,oOO
He also sold wentysix ships various parties against
whom suits are about being instituted.
| Treasury Department suggests that $50 bonds due
18th June and July amounting to 5000, 900 600. be
promptly forwarded, otherwise there will be delay in
returning $40 bonds, into which 1905 are con
vertibe.
President pardoned Commodore Faran, who COM
mandeG Pensacola navy yard but resigned to join the
Confederacy.
Whisky tax from 1868 to 1867 has averaged ssT.
900, 900 per annum.
Ethan Allen, collector Of customs Teche district, La
Albert Il. Gridlev, general appraiser of merchandise
for the South, ard E. J, Morgansh surveyor Of Gus
| toms, Selma, Alabama, confirmed.
Official proclamation to-day creating new military
division of the Atlantic, comprising Department of the
lakes East and Washington, commanded by GEN
sherman, with headquarters at Washington. Pres-
dent orders Grant to assign Sheridan to temporary
command of the division of Missouri
Revenue to-day S2l5, ,0O0.
| Gen, Lorenzo Thomas il aesonnd in dptv Ad;u-
tant General of the army, relieving Gen. Townsend
who has been acting since 1852
Covode presented communication supported by
aidavits regarding alleged whisky frauds in New Or
leans Papers quite youminous 1t alleges each dis
tller pays the whisky ring one thousand dollars per
month, revenue officers getting portion Of the money.
indications are strong OF Gen Thomas rejection.
TALLAHASSEE, February H.-Excitement among
delegates has been intense for the past four hours and
there is serious apprehension of collision between
the Billings faction and the majority of the conven-
ton. Another negro meeting tonight, though the
civil authorities and military protecting the capi.
tol from possibility ofvioent demonstration Conven.
ton had tweny.egh members present to-day. Bill
of rights adopted declaring equal rights of all men, -
cooperating provision Of the Vermont and Missouri
constitutions Legislative judicial and administrative
articles adopted All judges appointed; Supreme
court for life and good behavior; circuit Judges eight
years. county sherifs and clerks three, court ap-
pointing; constabes to he elected by the people;
confirmed by the Senate and consists Of Secretary Of
State, Attorney General Superintendent of Education,
Adutant General, Controller Treasurer, Surveyor
General and Commissioner of immigration. Bill Of
rights declares the State shall remain member of
the Union Ordinance passed to repeal unequal taxa
ton respecting school tax freedmen. Butler was
admitted as delegate from the first district and Geo.
Walker declared ineligible because he was Judge Of
election It. was declared in the of Butler that
the convention~as full penary powers and is absolute
nm in ind If itI4ti ppFf
members. Minority generally absent themselves fron
the proceedings, and it is understood here there is but
little confidence in the prospect Of the acceptance Of
the constitution by Gen. Meade.
AUGUSTA, GA, February IA special to the Ma.
con Telegraph, dated Rome February 18Th says Ex.
Controller General Barnes arrested 10 day br ot--
der OF Gen Meade, and is confined in the bar
racks for refusing deliver the records Of bis office
New YORK, February l4.-SubtreaSury balance
SlO2, $50, 900.
committee report in favor of cxempting property
the value Of $l2 900 from seizure for debts contracted
after the ratification Of the constitution. resolution
prohibiting ministers, bank officers and prosecuting
torneys from being members Of legislature tablea
The oyster tax was discussed the rest of the day.
Schofeld has issued order vacatng ali tobacco
inspectors Offices the ls of March, where the oecu-
pants cannot take the oath Of Office He has also adj
dressed letter to the Of magistrates asking Why
certain inspectors allowed to qualify without tag
ing the test oath.
Commodore Il. n. Boutwell, late of the United
States navy has been appointed Commissioner Of Rev
cnue of this city.
MEMPHIS, February l5.-A negro shot a soldier for
insulting his wife.
The Arkansas convention adjourned, subject to the
call of its president
GALVESTON, February 15.-Last evening the wife
OF Col. G. H. Glddings was killed by jumping from
carriage while the horses were running away, The
Colonel and three little children escaped unhurt
WASHINGTON, February 15.-Grauts last letter to
Hancock says: eff your order removing the City
Council has been executed and the appontees are
inangnrated, you need not suspend the order di-
recied." The removed comprise two white and
colored members.
Revenue to day i06 010 for the week So 900 goo;
for the year sl23, ,25O, 600.
partial examination of the war Office indicates
building is weak and unsafe
Anew line of steamers has been organised between
New York and New Orleans, to leave every Saturday
1t is stated Gen Sherman tcegraphed regretting bis
nomination and deprecang confirmation as hreyes
General, aud expressing disnclinatIOn to assume
command Of The new division, with headquarters
Washington.
HAVANA, February 15.--The revolution in the south
ern part of I1ayt has become general General s.
mon, present minister to European courts, has beed
proclaimed president vice Salnave.
New YORK, February l5.-SQb-treasury balance
$lC4, 90, 900.
HAVANA, February 15.-Whalins schooner " Tar-
ans assisted the mutineers.
Congressional.
WAsuINoToy February 12.--Hoa8e After unim-
portant business, rights Of American citizens abroad
resumed. Banks refusing all amendments and substi.
tutes, moved the previous question, which
conded, when several substitutes and amendments
were rushed in. Bill postponed. Appropriation bill
resumed and adjourned. T.. @
,Ssnate-Sherman introduced bill declaring Ala
bama restored to her rights of representation. Re-
ferred to Judiciary Committee Senate discussed tHe
refusal of railroads coming into the District to give
equal rights to negroes in cars, and without further
business, executive session, and adjourned.
WASHINGTON, February 13.-House-- fter unimpor,
tan matters, rights Of American citizens abroad 70.
sumed. Speaker announced, by regular order this
bill would occupy the morning hour for the week, and
the whole matter referred to Cofcmtee on For
egn Affairs. Communication received from Secretary
of the Treasury ncosng draft of bill regulating trade
with Spain. Referred to Committee Commerce.
Case of j. Y. Brown resumed. Brown plead his o@n
case. He rejected by 107 to 43 Adjourned
tSenats-Bil passed authorsing lish Iouse board to
place warnings Instructions at entrance Of bays
and sounds Bill declaring bridges O. the New Ode
ans Mobile and Chattanooga railroad post road passed
Case of Thomas, Maryland Senator, resumed aud dis
cu<sed to adjournment
WASHINGTON, February IL Uouse--f5fabt was fi.