New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-24
NUMBER 235.

or obligation contracted or incurred in aid
of the rebellion.
Seeond-The general assembly of the
state of Mississippi shall have no power
TO make compensation for emancipated
slaves.
Third-The general assembly of the state
Of Mississippi shall have no power to claim
from the United States compensation for
slaves emancipated, or liberated in any
manner. R
The ordinance reported by the finance
committee was then taken mp, and adopted
by sections. The first section imposes a
special tax OF two dollars and fifty cents per
one thousand dollars upon the gross re-
ceipts from sales of merchandise for the
year 1868.
From Richmond
RICHMOND, January 23.-Convention-
Among the resolutions referred was one for
compelling children to attend school, and
one presenting special privileges to any
company engaged in bringing immigrants
to Virginia
DR.. Sears, general agent of the Peabody
fund, addressed the convention on the sub
iect of education. Ten thousand copies Of
the address were ordered printed.
The bill Of rights under consideration or.
cupied the rest of the day. -
General Grant returned TO Washingtg
this morning.
r. S. Booker, sentenced to fine sandJfn-
Prisonment for shooting r. H. Glass. ttoy
OF the Lynchburg Republican, was par]Pne
by the governor to-day.
Florida Convention.
TALLAHASSEE, January 23.-The canven-
ton met at 10 A. NJ. and adjourned at IL
M. No business of Importance was trans
aafn6 hniu in
discussion ofpoints of order, and one hour
in secret session.
Money to Pay Georgia Convention.
MLLEDGEvTLLE, January 23.--Ten thou
sand dollars, advanced by the state road,
was received and taken by Captain Rock
well to Atlanta to pay the convention.
South Carolina Convention.
CHARLESTON, January 23.-The conven-
ton to-day was engaged chiefly in discuss
ing the propriety of adopting relief meas
ures for debtors, and on the resolution ask
ing General Candy to suspend sales of
property under execution three months.
The negroes were bitter against the land
holders and former wealthy men. One said
in his speech that he would make them sell
land if it could be secured in no other
way. No results reached Negroes are
growing more excited.
From Europe.
PARIS, January 23.-It is reported on
good authority that the emperor has for
bidden the publication of Prince Ma
poleon's pamphlet on the subject of the
foreign and domestic affairs Of France.
The appearance of this work has been
looked forward to with great interest, and
consequently there is much popular disap-
pointment at this unexpected decision Of
the emperor.
The United States feet, under command
of Admiral Farragut, will remain at Toulon
during the rest of the winter.
MADRID, January 23.--The bill for fur
nishing improved breech-loading arms to
the army has passed the cortes, and is now
law.
FLORENCE, January 23.--The bill impos-
ing tax on incomes in certain cases has
been adopted by both houses of parlia-
ment.
From Yesterday Afternoons Dispatehesl
HAVANA, January 22.-Captain General
Lersundi has determined to prevent the
organizing or departure from Cuba of ex-
| peditions to 1ucatan, in consequence OK
which the followers of Santa Anna are
much depressed.
Perifiro Diaz was, according to latest ac-
counts at Vera Cruz, where he was engaged
in recognizing the government Of the city
and state and making some effort to pur-
chase steamers for the Mexican navy. A
project was on foot for the building Of
twenty-four frigates, one to be furnished by
each state Of the republic.
The treaty Of alliance between Mexico,
Peru, Chill, and Bolivia is nearly con-
cluded.
An attempt at revolution at Moreha was
frustrated by the prompt action of the
government.
A petition has been sent to the Mexican
congress asking for an increase of tho duty
on foreign cotton, and general protection Of
national products.
Congress has passed resolutions permit
sing Lerdo de Teiada and Senior Bocarcel
to remain in the cabinet.
The ministries of the interior and treas
ury are still vacant.
The internal condition of Mexico is rep
resented as being very bad. Stages are
stopped almost everywhere on the public
roads, and the passengers robbed.
At San Luis Potosi the soldiers were
robbing the people.
The bandits defeated the troops sent
against them at Cuernavaca.
RICHMOND, January 23.-Grant will leave
I for Washington tomorrow. SehOfeld gives
an entertainment TO the Peabody trustees
tonight.
Some opposition was manifested to sug-
gested measures Of relief, but vast ma
jority of members favor them. The ques-
ton will probably be decided tomorrow.
Bishop McIlvaine Of Ohio, made brief
address to the convention to day.
In convention the proposed article in the
bill of rights declaring Virginia coequal
with the other states was defeated.
RICHMOND January z2.-At the meeting
ofthe trustees Of the Peabody fund to-day,
General Grant offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted
Rssolued, That in view Of The present
destitution prevailing in the Southern and
Southwestern states, it Is, in the opinion Of
this hoard, eXpedient that the executive
committee and the general agent be author
lied, in conformity with the permission
| granted by Mr. Peabody, to expend forty
per cent Of the principal of the fund; and
that as large a portion of said sum, not ex-
| eeeding 100000, be expended during the
current year as in their judgment can be
advantageously, in promoting the object of
the trust, and the authority Of the board il
hereby given to such appropriation.
Another resolution was adopted, giving
the general agent authority to increase
sums already promised for education, and
to make payments quarterly or semi-an-
nually.
The board then adjourned, to meet in
| New York city on the third Thursday Of