The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-03

Miscellaneous,

| RICHMOND, Va, May 26.-Chief Justice Chase hav
ing assented to June Sd the day of the commence
ment OF Mr.. Davis trial, if impeachment had been n
ished by the last named time, it is understood to-da
trial will certainly TAX place then.
/ HAVANA, May 26.-By arrival ofthe Spanish steame
Marcella, from Sisai and Vera Cruz we have advice
from the capital of Mexico to the 9th April.
| The pronunciamento of Gen. Aureliano Rivera wa
giving the general government good deal of trouble
Rivera however, was officially dsowned by Mende
and some others of the maleontents
The Presidents family had to leave Chapultepet
hurriedly. Around Puebla the insurgents had posses
sion of the mountains and proclaimed Gen. Marquee
as head of regency The States of San Luis Potosi
Tabasco, ,Queretaro and Mexico were at the mercy o.
the insurgents.
Railway and telegraph projects favorably cousid
| cred by the general government.
An Englshman had been murdered near Vera Cruz
American Consul has telegraphed here to Washing
ton for help for Minister Holster at Portau-Prnce
Hay fugitive leaders of the rebellion in Senaoa cap
tured and sent to the capital.
Typhus fever rag ging terribly at Vera Cruz Nu.
merous arrests at Vera Cruz and the city OF
Mexico. Gems Jimerez Ocana and Romero have been
sentenced to imprisonment for life.
New YORK May 26.-Edward Deeon formerly Con.
federate agent in Europe has sued the Citizen news
paper for balance due for writing series of articles
on secret Confederate diplomacy abroad.
ALBANY, N Y, May 26.-The Court of Appeals and
State Senate met jointly to-day court of impeach-
ment to try Robert G. Dorm Canal Commissioner.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The case of Charles W.
Wooley and the corruption committee is the main
topic of conversation tonight. Habeas corpus will
probably issue in the morning
Wooey is grandson of old Wickfe, of Kentucky,
known as the old Duke" Wooley's bearing at the
bar of the House to-day excited the admiration of all
parties He was firm and selfpossessed, but modest
and respectful, ard his personal explanations, when
occasion required him to speak, were appropriate and
pointed. His friends insist that he will fight it out.
The point issue is Wooeys protest. in which he has
sworn that his money not used to influence i'm
peaChment and he invokes the Constitution and ap-
peals to the House to protect him in the sanctity of
his private affairs but under protest. expresses will
ngness to answer any questions which the House may
see fit to order claiming the right to appeal from the
committee to the House.
The managers, the other hand, claim the COM
mittee has final discretion and authority. In this the
majority of the House concur, and the present posi-
ton of Wooey to be that he isin close confne-
ment, at the discretion of the committee, through
which he must purge himself of contempt by answer
ing any questions they may PROFOUND
As the situation is now, it is understood Wcoleys
case can only come before the House again through
the committee which is composed of the impeachment
managers. The Democrats combatted this decision,
claiming among other things, that the committee did
not represent the House, could it rightully
else the authority of the House when contrary par
lamentary usage, the minority was not represented
III the committee.
Stanton has resigned q! the Office, leaving
erything in charge Of Gen. Townsend.
The President has private reception tonight
WASHINGTON, May 27.-Stanton vacated the War
office yesterday. Parties complying with the amnesty
procatation of September registered yesterday
This concession adds considerably to the white vote
CINCINNATI, May 27.-McCoole is in custody at
Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Fight postponed
w Mav Senate
in unmportant routine. The efficacy of habeas
pus in the Wooley is doubted, the weight opin
ion being that the Hou2e of Representatives is too
high to be disturbed in its deliberations by this writ.
New ORLEANS, May 27.-The Picayune is out in
editorial advocating the issue of general amnesty
proclamation by President Johnson 1t says now is
the time until the ban of political vassalage is
moved from the thousands of her best citizens pro-
scribed by the exceptions in the amnesty proclamation
there be political reconstruction nor no resto
ration of the peace, good will, civil order and material
SO vital to the success and perpetuaon OF
the republic.
Gen. Buchanan yesterday appointed another Of the
lately elected assistant aldermen to the vacancy
stoned by resignation. Four of those elected now
have seats.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-Keys of the War Office still
with Gen. Townsend. Half the guards have been
moved.
Wooley was before the corruption committee to-day,
but refusing to how he spent his money, was
recommitted.
1t is stated Grant favors schofeld's confirmation.
No executive session. Senate referred Schofelds
nomination to committee.
Revenue to-day SSS9,O0o.
Plenty rumors of Cabinet resgning, but nothing re-
liable Senate tabled the nomination of Phillip touk
for naval agent at New Orleans. This action contn-
ues Sullivan in that Office.
SAVANNAH, GA, May 27.-Great enthusiasm mani
tested by all classes of people here receipt of the
al 6ofoa nf fha imD hpa RaOnh-
can Office, Metropolitan Firemens Home and large
number of public buildings and private residences
were Illuminated in honor of the overthrow of impeach
nent. Fireworks will be displayed and numbers of
serenades tonight.
New YORK, May 27.-The Baptist Home Missionary
Society continues its meeting. Proceedings marked
by the most cordial feeling Report in favor of the
admission of Southern delegates adopted. DR.. Man
ey OF South Carolina, made important conciliatory
speech.
RICHMOND, May 27.-Offical circles excited
to- day by street assault by Hon. Jos. Segar Mr..
Van Wrinkle, United States Marshal of this district.
The fight stopped by the Mayor before any serious
damage was done.
WASHINGTON, May 2S, noon.-Regstration shows
four thousand aud fifteen white majority. Many
stricken from the lists account OF defective amnesty
papers, applicants presenting the amnesty oath instead
of certificate from the State Department where that
path was filed as the law required Persons holding
personal pardons from the President or proper am
lesty papers, found no difficulty The proper routine
8 to mail the original oath to Seward who retaining
he original oath, will return proper certificate.
Replying to Townsends application to be relieved
rom War office perple2ities, the President said he
lad no new orders to issuehe had issued orders
months since. Business of War Office stopped.
ST.. LOUIS May 2s.-The Benton statue unveiled by
Mrs. Fremont. Francis P. Blair spoke One gun fred
'or each of Bentons thirty years in the Senate.
NEW ORLEANS, May 2s.-Dstrict court, Jadge Du-
ell has decided United States Marshal liable for prop
srty seized by him and destroyed while in his posses
sion. Judgment rendered against Marshal Heron
or amount of liabilities steamboat. Southerner,
burned while in the Marshai's possession. b.
The committee of investigation <in the charges OF
he presence of twentyeght colored children IN white
schools in the third district, reported to the school
board last evening Twelve of the scholars reported
IS colored have been withdrawn from school, nine
proved white two refused and six neglected to fur
fish the evidence Of descent required. Matter re-
erred back to investigating committee with power to
lct All children of known mixed blood will be re-
,ured to attend schools provided for coored children.
CINCINNATI, May 28.-River still on the decline.
Accounts from above favor rise.
LOUISVILLE, May 28.-Rver on stand, with seven
eet four inches in the canal. Weather clear and
7ery warm.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Senate rejected Thomas
,ims for Marshal of South Carolina Discussed Scho
ieds appointment The difficulty lies in the verbage
If his nomination. which reads vice Stanton removed
Affairs of the War Office unchanged Brakes move
nent, opposing Arkansas immediate admission, Gre
ties astonishment. Not known who will follow his
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