Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-07-11

} executive OF tho State. In conclu
sion he expresses the hope that al
era OF good f,elig has been inaugu
ratod and that the martial Valor @
south Carolina so justly renowne,
will hereafter be displayed in sup
porting the dag Ofour common eoun
try,
Nav ORLEANS, juno 29,-MoRi
/ FlLHusrERs ARRTsTEn.-Anothel
sqGad Of supposed iillibustcrs, mum,
berlng about 80 were captured neat
Fort Livingston, La, and brought
10 Fort Jackson. There were but
two among thom apparently cSer,
oising any authority, aud the major,
/ ity ofthom were Mexicans. A small
buggy loaded with provisions, was
also captured but no arms except
n single Colts revolver, Tho pris-
oncrs assert they ARE pcacoable citi-
sens, intcntupon Legitimate object,
CoNVESING or THE LEGISLATURE.
Tho Louisiana Legislature con.
voncd to-day. The Senate was call.
cd to order ut noon by Lieut., Gov.
Dunn, and the temporary Secretary
was ordered TO read Gen. Buchanan 5
order promulgating Grants order
for the removal Of Barker and Voor-
hics, and the appointment of War
moth and Dunn, Provisional Gov
crnor and Lieutenant Governor in
their stead, aud Warmoth's order
convening tho Legislature. The
roll was called from Gen. Buchanan's =
order announcing the names ofthosc
elected. Thirty.iour members an
swcrcd. Grants order to Buchan-
an, approving tho action of tho lat.
ter in relation to municipal affairs,
and suggesting that only the oath
prescribed by the new constitution
be required ofnewly elected officers;
also read by the Secretary. Dunn
announced that no was not prcpar-
cd to comply with Grants suggss-
tion, but would require the test oath
to bo taken. The Democrats ap-
pealcd, and argued that the prosid-
ing officer had no authority to pre-
scribe any oath whatever; that the
Legislature was convened under the
new constitution, and no other oath
than that therein specified could be
demanded. 1t was moved to refer
the matter to the Commanding
General. Dunn ruled that until the
members had qualified, no appcla
could be taken. A motion was Of
fered, when Dunn ordered the roll
called, and who could do so come
forward to take test oath, as their
names were called. The democratic
members entered protest, and re-
fused to take tho oath, several as
serting their ability to do so, but
denying the right to demand it,
Nineteen, u bare quorum, took the
test oath, after which the constitu-
tional oath administered. Tho Com
mittco on Cedentials and elections
were appointed.
Several contests for seats were
referred. Adjourned till tomorrow.
After adjournment, largo num-
Der Of negroes crowded around the
black presiding officer to offer con-
gratulations. Four of the Senators
are full negroes and several Of mixed
blood, all of whom are radicals.
The House was called to order
by Batcheldor, of Gen. Buchanan's
staff, who called the roll. r.. III.
Isabelle, negro, was elected tenn
temporary chairman, who took the
test oath on taking his scat, and
announced in reply to protest that
no member who could not take the
test, oath could take his seat. Fif-
ty-three, quorum, took the requir-
ed oath, the majority of tho demo-
Gratis withdrawing. A Committee
on Elections was appointed. Ad
journed til noon tomorrow.
Mr.. Wilson, republican, entered
a protest against the recognition of
the authority of Gen, Buchanan to
interfere in the organization of the
House, and concluded his remarks
as follows: "And when this House
is once organized, then | desire to
to Col. Batcheldor, and
to Gen. Buchanan commanding, and
to the United States army at largo,
if necessary, that all interference
on the part of the army must cease"
The proportion of negroes in the
House is greater than in the Senate.
The Supreme Conclave Of the Or
der of Seven Wise Men, being the
highest tribunal of that order, is
now holding its annual session in
this city, and is largely attended.
The session will be prolonged.
IMPORTANT FROM JApAN.-SAN
June 29.-The China ar
rived from Japan. The Tycoon had
Akohawa to the Mika-
do, with half of his private territory
and navy, and as a token of fhumili-
ty left on foot for Mito.
The British minister had present
ed his credentials to the Mikado,
but the troubles are not over.
Tho Tycoon's navy decreed the
surrender. The High Priest warns
the Mikado that he is interfering
too much with temporal affairs, and
unless hcrcstrains himsclfthepricst
hood will call on him to abdicate.
Fighting continues within a. few
miles of lokahoma.
Tie King of the Sandwich Islands
threatens to hoist the British flag If
the United States disturbs his do
IMPEACHMENT.-Mr Thad Stevens
has fully completed his new articles
of impeachment, and was expected