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

Wllits races SiDitG
ing a3iIiation with the Democratic party.
NEW Y0RE, February 16-The schooner Hanna
Grant eight Of whose crew were captured by Indian
on the coast of Venezuela, had arrived at jamaica
distress The American consul has sent to Aspinwa
for ofwar to compel the release of the captives
WASHINGTON, February 16.-MeGlellan has bee
rendered the British Ministershp by the cable. H
has not answered yet. Adams resignation taxes eHec
+ LIST April.
SAN Francisco, February 17.-Revolution in japan
in consequence of the opening Of port Mikano. Tn
ministers ut c making powers have pledse(
neutrality The ports are opened but there Is Ilut
trade and settlers dissatisfied with their location
| New York, February l7.-The steamer Santiago d.
Cuba has arrived, from Panama the 18th. Cholera rag
ing terribly at Buenos Ayres there being $50 victim
daily. Citizens flying. At Villamera 2l0 out of 27l
railroad laborers died. Wheat crop of South Austria
| liza failure.
| WASHINGTON, February l7.-Supreme Court to-da.
overrued the motion heretofore made to dismiss the
appeal in the McCardle for want Of jurisdiction
| The case will therefore up for argument on it
merits, previously arranged, on the first Monday
March.
| MONTGOMERY, ALA, February 17.-sergeant Bates
carrying the United States flag, reached this city to
day. He was met by large number OF citizens III car
riages decorated with United States flags and with
band of music. Six thousand people turned out &c
hear the reception speeches and to welcome him. Inc
Ola nag was enthusiastically CilecIcd. VI
ladies from windows balconies and verandahs, on the
principal street. waved their handkerchefs to him as
he marched along. He was escorted to one OF the
leading hotels and is the guest OF the city as long az
he remains All the speakers and marshals OF the day
were once Confederate soldiers.
GALVESTON, February l7.-From the Bureau OF Mex
lean Intelligence, Brownsville, have news to the
10th. The legislature of San Luis have imposed a
heavy tax on merchants and retailers, and asks the
Government tc impose fine of $500 and imprisonment
six months for evasion Col. Grasdes q. Colice Cast
had pronounced against Rubin, the governor.
Gen. Regues offered his resi- gnation to the governor,
and sent congress the names of 1870 towns revolving
against Alvarez Intrgues, revolutions and pronun-
ciamentos are plenty. Troops at Matamoros drilling
for active service.
Official returns of election for convention in this
city are as follows whites 202, coored SIS. Smith
and Ruby are elected Federal and Supreme courts.
In convention today, Judge Watrous presiding, a
resolution offered that convention adjourn sine
die next Thursday. 1t tabled instantly, and
another offered that after the 18th February no
member shall receive any per diem, which also was
instantly tabled
JACKSON, Miss, February 1.-THE regular course of
business in the con vention day was interrupted by
personal affair, which threw everything into great
confusion. Such epithets liar, dog coward, were
heard. One member standing in the middle aisle, an
nounced his readiness to give satisfaction to any party
aggrieved Quiet was finally restored without actual
hostiltes. The trouble grew out Of resolution of
censure.
WASHINGTON, February 17.-Gen steadman has re-
signed the New Orleans Internal Revenue collector
ship, to take effect 10Th May ==t -s-...
Sumner presented petition from citizens Of Massa-
chusetts praying the abolition of the presidential office
as dangerous to the republic
Trumbus bill, introduced to-day is in effect,
follows: 1t provides that all courts of the United
States shall be bound by the act of Congress polit
ca questions that it rests with Congress to deter
mine what government is the established one in any
State and it is declared that no civil State govern
ments exist in the excluded States Of the South and
socacd civil State governments in such States shall
be recognised by either the Executive Judicial power
of the United States until Congress shall provide
until such State is represented in the Congress of the
United States; the reconstruction acts are declared
political in their character the propricty validity of
which judicial tribunal is competent to question;
and the Supreme Court of the United States is hereby
prohibited from taking jurisdiction of any case grow
ing out of the execution Of said acts in either of said
States until such State shall be represented and such
pending before that shall be dismissed
and all acts authorising appeal by writ of error ha
beas corpus or other proceeding to bring before said
court for review any case civil criminal arising out
of the execution of said reconstruction acts are hereby
repealed.
President nominated Jas. W McDonough, postmas-
ter at Galveston.
Senator Sherman says the General will not accept
new district, and if the President declines to relieve
him from the latter he will promptly tender bis resis-
nation.
Revenue to-day $3.50 900
RICHMOND, February 17.-In the convention the
proprcy OF prohibiting counties and cities from sub
scrblDG to Improvements to their corporate capacity
was discussed to-day. No definite action.
TALLAHASSEE, February l7.-In convention to-day
twenty eight members present. No important action
The Billings faction offer to compromise if Billings be
nominated for Congress, which the majority refuse
The Billings party is making heavy efforts get add-
tlonal signers to their constitution.
Gen. Meade arrived to-day The factions are re-
organising to elect president, and expunge all
records since February 3D.. Gen. Meade is the guest
Of D. S. Walker, acting Governor.
WASHINGTON February 1.-THE House Committee
on FIeedmens Affairs agreed to report bill giving
aid to members of the St. Louis railroad company for
the construction of evee and road from Cape Girar-
ieau to the mouth Of the St. Francis river in Arkansas
Bond to be sgned by this road protect large extent
Of country now continually liable to overflow. The
subject comes before this committee because, if the
aid asked is granted, the railroad company binds it.
self to employ large number of freedmen and sell
hem small tracts of land along this line at very rea-
'Onable rates for Aomesteads.
WASHINGTON February lS.-The Kentucky Legis-
allure elects Gutlrie's successor to day. Dr. n Green
prominent in telegraph matters is among the favorite
candidates.
he President had received no communication from |
zen. Gherman in regard to his nomination as Breyet
General or signment command department of the
Atlantic.
Senate Military Committee passed a resolution re-
pectfully returning Shermans brevet nomination.
With disapproval of the proposed grade.
Arkansas votes five days, commencing the 18th of
Iarcl.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, February lS.-Oficial returns
rom fortytwo counties have been received at head
quarters, but under general order from Meade publ
alton of them is withheld. The whole vote of the i
ate on the question of ratification, it is estimated,
rom partial returns, will be about 81, 900; the white
nss than 5000. Half the registration is $4,000.
New YoEK, February 18.-The tug Jas A. Wright
EXPLODED and burned Four persons, including Capt.
ilas Dayton lost -
HARTFORD Conn, February ls-Mueh distress.
cup houses opened but means thus far inadequate
0 full relief.
ST.. LOUIS February 1S.--Ice broken and river clear
evera miles above and below the city. Several boats
oading. No damage done to shipping.
WASHINGTON, February S.-Reconstructon Com
littec agreed to report resolution allowing Butler of
to take his seat without taking the IRON
lad oath. Brooks moved to extend the same privi
ge to John Young Brown, which was rejected, only
rooks and Brent voting affirmatvely
Bill removing political disabilities will not be re-
ortedimmedatey. Stevens favored further invest-
alton. a
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