Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-02-10
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OVERLAND DISPATCHES
washington Intelligence.

uU SOuobikublou VIA HASSS
feated anyhow.
Minister Van valkenburg, of Japan,
informs the people of the United States
that an arrangement has been concluded
by which tho city of Yeddo, town of
Nepato and harbor of Ebismuta are to
be opened for trade and residence in
pursuance of the treaty of April LIST.
New YORK, February 1.-THE Tri6une's
special from Atlanta says since the
removal of General Swaync, the efforts
OF the military authorities of Alabama
nppear intended to defeat tho Constitu-
ton. A new Board of Registration has
been appointed hostile to reconstruc-
ton. lie says in many places the
voting polls were in charge of rebel
Judges, and The election was q perfect
farce. In Chambers county there was
no election whatever. Hundreds Of
| disqualified persons are registered in
| North Alabama. No blame is attached
to General Meade, whose instructions
are liberal and proper.
WASHINGTON, February THE new
| British Minister was presented to-day.
| Seward refused to allow tho reporters
to be present. He furnishes for publi-
| cation tho following, rs occurring in tho
Presidents reply to tho pleasant ad-
dress of Thornton. Tho President said:
"The people of tho United States will
believe her Majesty entirely sincere in
the kindly message, which, under her
| command, you havo delivered, and this
belief will encourage them to hope for
The speedy and amicablc adjustment of
| the matters in difference between the
two Governments"
Tho following is the public debt state
mcnt of February lst, less cash in the
treasury: So, 52T ,3l5,373 10.
A motion to dismiss tho McArdle case
was argued in the Supreme Court to-
day. Trumbull made o long argument
in behalf Of the Government and IN
favor Of the motion. The Court re-
served its decision
A movement is being made in Gin
cinnati for n National Convention, to
represent the producing industries Of
the country, with the view to place the
Government under the control Of their
interests.
| Moctlny OF tho Omcers of the Army Of the
Cumberland.
C%rycISSATI, February 6.-Thc officers
Of tho Army Of the Cumberland met in
reunion this morning. The attendance
was large. General Thomas was pres
eut, and WINS greeted with vociferous
applause. The Constitution and rules
of membership were adopted, and off,
GERS for the ensuing year elected. Cen
eral Thomas was elected President.
They will have Q grand banquet Mt the
Burnett House tomorrow night.
The Bunk Excitement In McmphIa-Tho
Convention Ia Arkansas.
MEMPHIS, February 6.-Tho excite
ment 10 regard to the closing Of the
| Gayoso Bank continues, rs IL was the
depository of tho working classes, and
last night n party went to tho house of
the Cashier for the purpose of hanging
| him, but failed to find him.
The appeals Little Rock special says
the Franchise Committee in the Con-
v~entiou has reported an ordinance which
DISTINGUISHES nearly all the respectable
people in the State. A minority report
was mado, but voted down.
The committee reported q memorial
asking Congress to sell the Hot Springs,
that the proceeds may be invested in
Government bonds for the benefit Of the
Peoples Fund.
Gunall said the Convention had no
business to ask Congress to sell private
property. They might as we'll petition
Congress to take q mans pocket book.
Tho previous question was ordered
and the bill carried by q strict party
vote.
The Convention In Richmond.
RICHMOND, February G.-The Conyen-
ton adopted a clause requiring that the
Governor shall be a citizen Of the coun-
try ten years and of Virginia three
years. An amendment declaring ineli-
gible to office any person who aided in
the rebellion was defeated by n decided
majority. An amendment to insert the
word "white" was defeated.
North Carolina Convention.
RALEIGH, February 6.-The Conycn-
ton passed q resolution requesting Gen.
cral Candy to issue orders prohibiting
the sale or sacrifice of property under
execution.
South Carolina Convention.
CHARLESTON, February 6.-Tho Con-
vention occupied the day in discussing
the Bill of Rights. Seven sections were
adopted: First-That NIL men are born
free and equal second-that slavery is
forever prohibited third-vests all
power in the people and bestows the
right to modify the form of government;
fourth-dcclares that citizens owe para
mount allegiance to the Government Of
the United States fifth-says future at
tempts to dissolve the Union shall be
resisted with all the power of tho State;
sixth-guarantees tho right Of FREQ
speech and liberty of tho press.
Tho Florida Convention.
TALLAHASSEE, February G.-The Con-
vention has completed the Constitution,
and will probably adjourn tomorrow.
The Commercial Convention In Boston.
BosroS, February.7.-Tho CONNER
cial Convention has agreed upon o plan
to establish a National Board of Trade
for the purpose Of harmonizing tho COM
mercial and industrial interests of the
country. Each Board of Trade is to be
entitled to one member, and one addi-
tioual for every Board having over a
hundred mombers, md three additional
for over a thousand members. The re-
port of the Committee is in favor Of the
GENITAL system Of weight, and measures.
A barrel of flour shall consist Of two
hundred pounds. They ask Congress
to pass a law to that effect. This reso-
luton was unanimously adopted. A
long debate occurred over the resolu-
ton asking Congress to loan SEC,
900 to the Southern planters. IL was
finally referred TO q special Committee.
Riot In T~cunessce.
NASHVILLE, February IA riot oc-
Cured at Fairvillc on Monday last. 1t
lasted several hours. Ono man was
killed and a number wounded.
Foolish AND FATAL USE OF KEROSENE.
On ths 10Th of January, n Young lawyer