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The New York herald., 1868-01-28

The Army Bill In Eeaerai Disfuvsr-Ro-
ports Of the Prefccts-The Financial situ-
nGion-A New Lean.

Tho Army Bill In aseneraI Di.fuvsr-Ro-
ports Of the Prefcct.-The Financial sit.-
naien-A New LOaa.
LONDON. jan 2T, 1868
Letters from Paris that the reports OF the Projects
Of the Departments In regard 10 the state Of public
ing on the Army bill are quite unfavorabe they gene
rally concur in stating that announcement Of shs
adoption Of tho bill was received with anfsstat ons Of
disfavor and that tue measure Is decidedly unpopular
in the Departments
The Monasw to-day publishes the report OF n Pierrs
hagne. the recently appointed Minister or Finance ON
tho financial condntion and necessities Of the Empire
NJ hagne says that the increased military preparations
caused by the Lnxemburg dispute imposed an un-
expected burden upon the resources OF the coun-
try; and though these preparations were long
since abandoned with the termination Of the dispute
still they had created heavy deficit in the estimates OF
the past year. Among other eyentualties tho report
in guarded manner admits that France may be held
liable 10 pay the bonds Of the Mexican empire which
we're guaranteed by the government To meet these
extraordinary demands upon thofnsnciA OF
the country the Minister declares that loan 10
necessary Tho report then gives the details Of the
loan. Toe amount proposed 440 900 900 francs which
10 to be taken by public subscription.
NJ Msgne concludes his report by IN appeal 70 tho
pairiotsm Of the French people. saying that though
heavy sacrifice required Of thAm its object 10 70
SECURE for France enduring peace which Is the great
aim Of the Emperor's policy
IncBoS. Jan, 2!-P. u
II Ia now assorted that the new French loan or
7b0 600 900 francs will DO placed market o-norow
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THE PACIFIC COAST.

News from Oregon, WnshinRtcn TERRITORY
and Aiaska-Arrival Of Princess B1aksannoa n
i'm san Fraaciscp.
SAN FRASursco. Jan 81, 1883.
Late adyices from the northern coast give Of
An unusually severe winter Coinmunication inter-
ruptod with Oregon.
Delegates be sent 10 state Convention TO bs
held a; Portland March 10.
The Legislature OF Washington Territory bad adopted
resolution removing the proscnt Council and enrolling
clerk.
Floods had caused an immense destruction Of prop.
srty throughout the Territory Such rainy winter
nsver before experienced 10 that country.
Several vessels had sailed for SitkA with Lumber and
ARMY stores from Port Townsend.
IL was thought Alaska would hereafter be good mar
kel for the productions OF the Territory.
The United Statos steamer Resaca from Sltka Janu-
ary l9 has arrived. Princess haksannon, wife Of
the late Governor - passenger
Tho Resaca left Ia port tho United States steamer
jamestown Ali on board were we'll.
Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat nrm at 81 so .
81 20; the stock 10 tho city available for purchase Ia
estimated at 3 900 to 900 tons Legal tenders, 72h
Arrived, ships Industry and Guardian, from New
York; bark Conquest, from Boston; ship viscoa from
Liverpool; Cotopaxi, from Glasgow: Canadionne from
Bordeaux; venage, from Malaga
sailed, ships Carolus Magnus, for New York Cleo.
patra for Liverpool.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
MISSOURI.

Tho Grant Clsb-Rcasons for His Eiectios %
the Presidency.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. A. 1903
The committee appointed By the Central Grant Club
have published an address to the republicans OF Nus
souri, which they give. among other why Cen
Grant should bs nominated BY the Republican National
Convention for the Presidency THAT no honest and
hss proved himself 70 b patriot He is man Of the
people, sprung from their ranks He 70 devoted 70 their
Interests of those qualities necessary
in Chief Magistrate amidst the present political com
pIicstions Because Of his practical common sense
unninching determination Of purpose he viii
practically enforce rigid economy in every de-
partment OF the government Because his views
on the question OF reconstruction harmony with
those Of CoAgress hs viii meta out equal and exact
Justice without reference 10 conditions Of color or
tonaity. Because he Is maennnmous and will admin
lister the government the liberal progressive princ-
pies OF the republican party Because he can place our
financial system solid basis and vilass our CON-
merce n home and abroad Because he will give weight
TO our nationality among the naona He viii settle the
Alabama claims by moving Immediately upon the works
Of the enemy. Because bs will our Gag respected
by oil nations however powerful sud will protect nat
uraiized citizens whenever and wherever their rights
NAV be assailcd liberty abridged Because General
Grant s the first choice Of overwhelming majority or
the American people Tor the neyt Chief Magistrate or the
nation. Grant clubs In ovcry town and
eay recon nded.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

Order Of Election for the Ratification st the
New Consultation.
MONTGOMERY. Jan. "a, 1ses
The Following important order was issued today
HvaporARyrRs DrsvRcr ov ArARAHAl
MosruosBRv, Ala, Jan. a, 1s6a +
Pursuant N General Orders No. 10. current seriea,
from hsadauarers Of the Third Military District at the
sectoa 10 bo hold in the State Of Alabama In accord
sncs with General Orders No. 1ol series or 1857 the
polls sha be opened - more than three precincts
each county the State, and said polls shall b kept
opcr and votss received thsrsas FOR four days
instead OF two days, anything in General Orders
Ito barrooms, saloons and ohcr placts for the sale
OF liquors the county seats and ali other places whore
the polls shall be opened will be closed from sx O'Clock
in the evening OF tbc I'd day Of February ell sir O'Clock
in the morsins Of The sch dag OF FsbrsAry. iSe6 BY
''N'' v Brvva Brigade, a,asrI JULIUS uAvpsM
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
TELEGRAPHIC ALWS
FR ON
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
MEXICO.
sFtclAL TELEGRAM TO TINE HERALD.


stormy Weather of the Mcxicnp Ceast-Prs'
rcodings Of Congress Minister Romero Ap-
pointed TO the Treasury.
HAVANA, Jan. "a, 1868.
The French mail steamer Guyane has arrived
from Vera Cruz. She sailed from that port on the
18th inst, but, owing TO storm, was obliged to
put back on Sunday, the 18th INST. she ieit again
for this port on "Wednesday last.
The Guyane brings adyices from the capital Of
Mexico TO the 10th inst.
The Mexican Con. .ress had passed q resolution
authorizing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lerdo
lie Tejada, and the Minister Of the Interior,
Balcareel, TO retain both their portfolios and their
seats in Congress. Senior Matias Romero had
bean appointed to the Ministry Of the Treasury,
vice jose NJ. Iglesias, who resigned to take his
seat in Congress.
Senior Romero, in his explanation to Congress,
stated that during his mission to the United States
he had received $50 600 as part payment Of the
salaries Of his legation. The other appointments
10 the Cabinet had not as yet been determined.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs advises Con-
gress to repeal the prohibitory law against foreign
products.
The bill restoring the concession to Mr.. Whiting
Tor the construction Of railroad from Paso del
Norte to Guaymas had been referred to a COM
mittee Of Congress.
bill had been passed admitting machinery for
a cotton factory at Oajaca free Of duty.
More discoveries Of gold at Oajaca were an
nounced. Specimens of the ore were exhibited
st the capital.
Tho German residents Of Mexico expected that
Marcus Otterbourg would be sent rs Minister to
the United States.
The Legislature Of the State of Vera Cruz had
organized for business and passed q new inland
tariff on cotton in transit.
Senior Ochoa had been sentenced to six months
imprisonment and to pay fine of 5000 for his COM
plicity in the cause Of the late empire.
The steamer Sonora, which arrived at Vera Cruz
on Tuesday, January Il, from New Orleans, re-
ported that the curr Mt had driven tho bark Adde
Decker. Captain Woodsde, from that port for
Vera Cruz, laden with cotton and lumber. ashore
-on the Blanquila reefs, three miles from Vera
Cruz. The vessel would probably prove total
loss but part Of the cargo might be saved, although
IN damaged condition.
revolt had taken place in the district OF
Aamos, Sonora. The leader in the disturbance
wns a fellow named Jaranquez
The famous General Leonard Marquee nick
named the :. Mexican Leopard" is in Cuba, under
the assumed Italian name of Leonicio Marchett.
The Mexican Congress is to close its session on
March z. The committee appointed to investi.
gate the concession made to the English company
f6r the completion of the railway from Mexico to
Vera Cruz reported that the affair was jobbing
speculation, and recommended that the concession
be annulled.
senores Loanco, Montiel. Mancera, zamacona,
the vacant portfolios in President Juarezs Cabinet
There was also rumor that Governor Anza, OF
Zacatecas, had been offered the Ministry of JUS
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

Tho Convenff0n-Proposed Change in the
state System Of Governmens-The state
Treasurer Declines Pay the Per Diem ef
the CoaventiOnists.
RAIxIGa. Jan. q, 1868
The Convention occupied the most OF to-day in dis
oussing In Committee OF the Whole tho report OF ths
Committee ON Governor and other necessary state
omcers Il propoaes to add 10 the present officers
lieutenant governor, superintendent OF public works
ana superintendent OF public instruction, all 10
elected Tor two years by the people. Heretofore the
people have elected Governor and the Legislature has
elected Secretary OF State, Comptroller Auditor and
Public Treasurer
Mr.. Battle, Public Treasurer sent IN communication
giving his reasons Why ho could not comply with ths
oIuer OF The Convention 10 paw the per diem &C. which
Candy.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

Opinion Of tho Attorney General Regarding
the Negro Apprenticeship Laws.
AssAroLs, Jan, 81, 1863.
Attorney General Jones has furnished Governor Bwaun
With an opinion directly eooncting with the decision
made By Chief Justice Chase IN the United States
Circuit Court In October last. The Attorney Cen.
erai says ths Civil Rights law IL unconstitu-
tionai; the Negro Apprenticeship laws Of Maryland
constitutiona and the United Sates Circuit Court
had Jurisdiction in the which Chief Justice
Chase gave the decision declaring that the apprentice
ship OF colored children under the laws OF Maryland
slavery or Involuntary servtude in violation OF
the thiresnth amondment. and therefore null and
void. and rstarnng them all to tho custody Of their
UarsntA
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Convention-The Pay Questiou-Assnnls
ou an Editor.
CHARIxsros. Jan. q, 1868
me Convention was engaged to-day the considera-
son OF the report Of the Finance Committee. which
recommends the levyng Of special tax to defray the
expenses OF the Convention and preserve the credit OF
the state The committee recommended that tho pay
Oh members bs 80 per day and twenty cents mileage
payab'o In bills receivable of the State
Considerable excitement followed adjournment OF
the Convention growing out or assault upon q re-
porter OF the Mercury by of Collector Mackey,
PRESIDENT or the Convention, account OF abusive
article in to days Mercury
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
ENGLAND.

The Fenian Burke in Disclaimer.
LoSDoN Jan. 2T, 1858.
Tho papers thiS morning publish letter from the
Fenian prisoner Burke who was confined in the House
Of Detention, In Csrkenwell 1 tho time Of the sxpo.
sion.
Burke denies In the most positive terms that he had
any previous knowledge OF the conspiracy. and declares
that if the attempt was made to afford him tho opportu
nifty Of making his escape ntimaton Of such pur-
pose ever conveyed 70 him.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

LONDON Jan. 2T--Evening
Tho trai Of Sir Culng Eardley for tho crime Of
bgamy which has excited great interest here con-
cluded to-day The testimony given showed shat the
accused married Miss Emily Florence Aagee tho oity
OF New York In the year 1859; thai he subsequently.
in the year 1857. married Miss Elizabeth Allan in 81
Georges church. Hanover square, London and that tho
second marriage took place while the first wife was
living The court called upon decide the legiti
macy Of the marriage In New York, and declared Il
legal and valid contract Tho finally given to
the jury, who brought in verdict Of guilty To-day
the prisoner was brought into court and the judge pro-
nounced his sentence which Ia Imprisonment Tor eIgh-
teen months at hard labor.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
ARKANSAS.

Proreedsnas Of tho Convcntion--The Use OF
the Convention Hall rendered 60 tho Use
0i the Democratic State Convention.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 2y, 1858
despatch from Little Rock to-day says tho Conven.
tcn engaged in the discussion the contested case OF
Ashley County without coming to any definite conciu-
sion. On motion OF Mr. Mcclure tho use of the Hall
rendered 10 the Democratic state Conventio
meets to-day when the Convention adjourned till
Wednesday.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
SCOTLAND.

Severe and Fatal storm mt EdiRbmrs.
EDrBUaG, Jan. 2T, 1868.
very heavy gale passsd over the southern counties
Of Scotland yesterday. Houses unroofed. blown
down, &c, aud much damage done. kilograms report
tha loss OF several lives Tho storm very heavy
this city and in Glasgow 1t 10 thought that tho ship.
ping must have suffered terribly, though adyces OF
disaster have ret como to hand.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

Tho Reconstruction Convention.

Tho Keconstruction Convention.
TAILAHAssKx, Jan. 81, 1903
Tho Convention met to-day at ten o'clock The Com
mittee Privileges and Elections made majority and
minority reports the consideration OF which aftor a
short discussion postponed to the Esd Of February
next
A Committee on boundaries Of the State location OF
the capital and miscellaneous matters appointed
Invitations we're extended co Scion Robinson Of New
York Colonel O. Is Hart Harrison Reede and o.hcrs 10
address the COnye yenton.
Alter general discussion the Convention I'D, ,auraed
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
IRELAND.
A 6unshop Robbed by tho Fenians.

A GsunshOp Robbed by tho Fenians.
DUBLIN, Jan. 2T. 1858.
gunshop in this city entered by party of men,
who succeeded carrying away nearly half ton or
powder.
The police immediately got upon the track Of tho rob-
bers and have sine arrested twelve persons susp-
cion Of being connected with the affair.
All the men arrested are Fenians
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Schr Gee Washington. Peck. Stamford
Schr Evelyn, Burger. stamford.
knDtN- A.
Ai,RIN AIS.
rerorrrn nv r,,r upp.rn -

Altt,if AID.
REroRTED BY rHG HERALD STEAM YAcnf>.
Steamship sleeria ,sr hooAl' ldyerpool Jan " snd
Jan 20 lat As 90 Ion ~ ~ 10 AM pissed Bremen snip i'e
steamship Tiie, Partridge Galveston Jan H. via Key
West. with @a.c 20 chas Mallory Go Ian .,
mdse and PASSENGERS, 70 Henry Morgan 90 Jan ~
@ Star. has'er sm hds ~ asss
stS Pm, q miles Of Hateras exchanged signals wn
Pm passed Steamship Montgomery hence for sayan9ah .,
. Pa 81 miles il ef Cape Lookout srsSanSed signals
81 lon "a a. passed sieanshpa Montgomery sna san
steamship VIM + cvde. Powell, Wilmington, NC. with
mdse and passengers, g, 70 Jas Hand -. -,
seassrs To rS5ar kecr.ads S1f' N0'''' WIN ' anu W
Steamship Somerset chids, Baltimore with mdse TO
Steamship Chesapeake, johnson, Portland, with mdse
steamship Nspsups baker. Boston, with mdse and
HsIS Marie sydasS susm rrsa..sn wAamp., n Sep,
Of sra
raIisosd from 70 BOYD hiastsn strong and NV
D. ssss ~. 1ssS ssy aa
s ss &C. oasaHs o Seha e. pss s' IS
M s"rwesn ship
mar from Cardiff for bombay. r
Win and . Wash Carver: Jan ~ =
from Machlas Cienfuegos 2d on Hateras spoke brig
of and for Boston from Mobile, with loss o. fore
and manopma. foremast head and everything attached
Brig Union (Br), Hil ST Domingo City, ~ days. with
coffee &c 70 Simpson Clapp Had ne weather up e Ia m
spoke brig Orion OF and from st john NB for Natsnxas
10Th, lat q Ion 2s passed bark Hawthorne OF Ken
nebunk Me, steering w.
Drg Welsford lBr). Candy. Windsor Ms with plaster, TO
Crsndall Umphray .
schr Rich Bryant Fortune BAY NF. II days with
herring, TO Chas Shearer. -
schr Ratter, Bearse Long Harbor. MI. Is days. with
schr Queen Of the west Beatty New Orleans 10 days.
Schr Kate Mclean. Concklin, Rewbern.
Schr Sarah A Hammond Paine, Richmond, days
Schr Wave, Madison, Virginia,
Schr Hickory, ScoGold, Elizabothp0rt
Schr Stephen Marshall, Cochran Boston Tor Philsie.
phia.
Schr San Juan, Brockett New Haven.
Schr Santos, Caldwell, New Haven.
Schr samuel Goodwin, Waterbury, STANFORD.
Schr Roslyn. Johnson Stamfofd.
Schr Aim "a Smith. N0rihport.
Schr Elizabeth Brown, Northpor..
Schr Ez, Rowland, Northp0rt.
Schr Sarah Smith. Wilson. Southport
Schr jackson, Eaton, Roslyn.
Schr Warren, Warren, Cold Spring
Soop John Beyerdao, Moran, Elzabclbport.
Soop North America, Ten Eycs, Elzabeshport.
Steamtug America. Virden. PhiladCphia
Wind at sunset NNE.
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PORTO RICO.


Ssassnoss Of Exilcs Commuted-Spanish Man.
sf.War Observation-Disclosures Enterprise.
HAVANA, Jan. %, 1868.
Several Porto Rican exiles have had their sen.
tences Of Punishment commuted by the Queen of
spain.
The Spanish war steamer yasco was disabled
recently in hurricane at sea.
telegraph was TO be put In operation between
the capital Of the island and Fajardo.
Slight oscillations Of earthquake were felt At
Caguas. There had been four hundred and forty
altogether since November.
A fatal disease had attacked tue sheep on the
island. II killed them in few hours. The nature
oi the disease was unknown.
The American bark Fanny Ealer put ints Santa
60 do Cuba, and not Kingston, Jamaica.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

aeaerai Beatty Eiected to Congress from the
Eighth District.
CoLunsus, Jan. ~, 1868.
The election Tor Congressman Ia the Eighth district
10 an the vacancy caused by the death Of Mr. Hamilton
resulted In the eisc,on OF General John Be atty BY over
one thousand majority.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

Fire In Worcester.

WoRcEsrsn, Jan 26 1858.
= X. Haywood Co.'s boot manufactory, corner Of
Lincoln square and Main street. partially destroyed
By Are this morning The loss IL estimated NJ 5000
rhe property Is insured for $1,000 In the Security In
sarAnce, OF New York: $1,000 In the Home, o, New
Haven and 81, 600 IN the Peoples of Worcester.
fenniI0an Harrington, grocers In adI Joining
ouilding, we're damaged by water, but are fully in.
sarcd The origin Of the fire Is Gnknown
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
THE PRESS TELEGRAM.

HAVANA, jan y, 1858.
The famous imperial General Marquez arrived here
yesterday from New Orleans. He escaped from Mexico
in disguise board South American weasel, and
reached New Orleans weeks ago He la stopping
here incog7o Hotel Europa, and accidentally
vecoguised Dy ex-Minstcr Lacunza and others.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
LOUISIANA.
sinking Of q mississippi

Sinking Of q Nississippi Steamer.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. q, 1868.
Tho steamer Emerald, hence Cor Cincinnati, sank at
Tunica bend Saturday evening. Three lives arc re-
ported lost The cargo consisting principally OF he
nvc hundred and six hundred OF sugar
and tho boat . total loss.
nothing Of importance ranspired in the Convention
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
CANADA,


Large, Fire In Streutsvsiie.
srxoursvnLs. Jaa ~. 1895.
rns extensive linen mills owned By Messrs Godorhsms
wcr,s wsrs destroyed by nrs o, Saturday last Los
6i:csans on American lay,IsS tor shs xsax ,rsa.r.
sGht per oe0A
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
Destructive Fire In sedalia.

SkDAiiA, jan ~, 1888
nre occurred this morning which destroyed the
buildings occupied BY Msssn. 'Hirscnsm, dry goods
dealers; Msssbergsr Co, liquors. Miner sisbs stoves
and tin wnrs; Bard Co., Wolf Bro. and Levy Bro,
zach iry goods houscs The three Hrst named sasab.
lishmsnts lost pretty much everything the others
saved portion OF their stock The loss IL estimated
$4,000 Insurance small
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
GEORGIA.

Relief Question in tho Convention.
ArLAsrA, Jan ~, 1893.
10 the Reconstruction Convention ~ members we're
engaged In discussing tho question Of relief during she
entire days session without coming 10 any result
The New York herald., 1868-01-28


TO THE DEBlLtiAIRD AND TUE DECRLPlT
For general debility and erhau ,tion of the
ture whether occssioncd by ckness, fast living constt
decay old other pysic or mental Gauss.
thing noedful aud indirprnsahle HOSIkTrtR'S
cEIEBhiTFD S.OMACH u ffEnS. When the or
life be absolutely dying out In the System aai tho
mind syma with the body. Is reduced almost 10
state OF inLecity. this mighty restorative IT vers
m the sufferer out Of tue slough OF srond and recruit
and renvigorae the frame aud the Intellect An old
farmer In Of the Monongshea writos thus to DR.
IIostetter:"I the OF Bi,ttrs
nolhug but the effect OF rain after Along dry
spell tho fall OF The The rain falling ON The ni~s-
dows crop OF grass and oirpno
med cine started sccoud OF lite and
spirits me- this truly the effect 81 this grstch
aud powerful preparation Ladies Of constitution,
strength been impaired BY sickness or age nf
delightful tonic, and - sdmnis-
with great In nara-mus or wasting Of ~.
nesh to young chiidreo In fac II ia mrh safer ann
surer than anything advertised
rslly tor that purpose York Office. % Dey street
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO the HEnALu.

The Report About Chsicra Officially C"s-
sradictcd.
HAVANA. Jan. ~, 1865.
The Spanish Consul at st. Thomas has scns an
Official despatch to this city stating that there 10
cholera In that island.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
SHIPPING NEW S.
PORT OF NEW yoak, ytsIsRN ~, 1865.
Gle

tIEAItIU.
Steamship Etna tBF> Bsitgen,an. Liycrposi--Joha q
Dale
steamship Germsaa (Iisul. srhwensea Hamburz-katS
hsrdt & ca
ship Arnold Boanver (Prlla, sseenken philadelphia
BARK lroy1Iore Blanchard uassna--J Philips 4 sous
well 4 Co
Brlg Nash. Long Gardeuas-Drett, Son Go.
schr Elia tBrl, Traston, - John EB. Psftand-f
Neyius 4 sons
schrJ W haig, Hickman. rhilaieipss--NE 4 accseady 4
schr Gee Washington Peck, Stamford.
Schr Evelyn, Burger. stamford
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
NEW YORK.

The Cole. e.IIiscock Murder Trial mt Albany.
ALaASr. jan 21 1868.
There largo attendance at the Circuit Court and
Court Of Oyer and Tcrmincr to-day, in consequences Of
the expectation thai the case OF General George W.
Cole, indicted for the murder OF L. II Hscock, would
DO taken up No action was taken. 'however, beyond
the nng BY Mr.. Hadiey counsel for the defence Of
Of csyfioTay allowed BY Mr. Justice Wells on tho
23d OF January, the effect OF which 10 70 remove the
case from the Oyer and rsrmner the Supreme Court
District Attorney Smith will tomorrow morning move
the trial Of the cause IN the Circuit Court
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

Posse Of COnstables Wayiaid by n Gang
or Negro Marnuders--TwO Whites Killed
and Six Severely Wounded.
JACKSON, Jan. q, 1868.
The Clarion mas particulars Of outrage committed
in Jasper county, Miss, the 25th and Goth inst
squad OF freedmen, who had been stealing hogs way.
laid the constables posse OF whom searching for
were killed MORALLY wounded and Ave severely
But one negro was wounded and arrested. Several
parties are ia search of the perpetrators.
Tho first semi centennial Masonic celebration of the
state was held at Natchez last week and largely
attended. Professor Thomas c. Gatraight was Aectod
Grand Master tor the ensuing year.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
MISSISSIPPI,

Tho ConventiOn-The Bill Of Rfghts--Compcn.
satio0 Of the Mcmbcrs.
JACKSON, Jan. q, 1868.
The Reconstruction Convention to-day after the re-
ports OF committees. went into Committee Of the
Whole and further considered the Bill Of Righta
Four sections acted upon, when the committee
rose
The bill will be reported whom completed
me majority report Vt the Committee on Compensa-
uoD which, with the minority report, telegraphed
when submitted, was adopted by 48 yeas to 2T nays
An afternoon session was hold 10 compee the list OF
collectors OF special taxes