Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-07
THE NEWS.

In an official interview between the Presi-
dent and Colonel D eanc, member OF Governor
Warmouih's staff. tho legitimacy Of the Louis
lana government was not called in question by
Mr.. johnson. without giving Governor War
mouths messenger any official assurances. the
President expressed the opinion that the
course he hal pursued in regard to Tennessee
would be adopted in Louisiana and the other
Southern States, viz: That upon proper appli-
cation the Federal troops. of which there are a
sufficient number in the South. would be used.
under Federal orders, for the suppression OF
disorders. The documents presented by Col.
Deaue were referred to the War Department,
and the matter will remain in allegiance until
General SchoHeld returns on Saturday.
Panama adyices state that no collisions have
vet taken place between the government troops
and the revolutionists. though preparations
were active. There is prospect of an amicable
arrangement.
John Burnside. a negro, indicted for larceny.
was yesterday placed on trial in the Criminal
Court, in Nashville. Hon. John H. Smith
presiding, and at his request negro jury was
impanneled-the first jury of the kind In the
State. The trial attracted much attention.
The attendance at the Saratoga races yester-
day was large and fashionable, and the racing
highly exciting. The three favorites were
beaten and immensc sums Of money lost.
The coroner's jury returned verdict that
Gen. HaIpine ("Miles 0'Reilly y died from
congestion of the brain, and spinal cord. caused
by the accidental use Of ehloroform.
Eighteen hundred and ffty-seven fire
escapes have been erected in New York.
A Washington special says the resolution of
the Louisiana Legislature, Endorsed by Gov
Yarmouth, requesting Federal troops 10 be
placed at the disposal of the Governor, was
given to the President yesterday.
Two more Democratic members of the Loui-
siana House have been unseated aud their
Radical opponents permitted to take their
seats. The seats of those busted were orig
inally contested. on the ground Of ineligibility.
but that ground was abandoned and fraud sub
stituted. Among tho published evidence in
the case are two sfidavits proving that the
u k.I nd
than was charged against the Democrats, out
the Radicals we're allowed to take the seats by
a vote of4S to IS.
The presiding officers of the Democratic
clubs denounce the statements that their or
CARNATIONS. protesting to be political, are
really military. as unmitieated falsehoods.
In the Alabama Senate bill was presented
providing for the Legislature to cast the cleo
toral vote Of the State. which was met with
such opposition that ii was postponed. The
Speaker caused to be read a number Of letters
from the Ku-Klux Kian. and lively discus
sion ensued. In the House the Senate bill re-
moving all the political disabilities from the
citizens was called up and postponed.
Jefferson Davis arrived at Liverpool BY
steamer last night.
Dispatches from various parts Of Spain rep
resent that the whole country is in a state Of
disquies. and the utmost efforts Of the Govern
nent are required to prevent outbreaks. Spain
has declined to assume the protoctOrate of San
Domipro.