The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-18

that the business the motion to postpone Wade's
swearing until the others sworn. Dixon COM
menced speaking. Drake called him to order under
procedure rules. Chase decided that procedure rules
could only apply after the court was organised Drake
opposed, when Chase sustained. Applause fol-
loweu' We %hich was promptly suppressed.
Inc oeoate proceeded, when Hendricks withdrew
ns oo)ecton anu W Wade was in and the organi-
form the managers
Chase said: Before putting that question to the
Senate the Chief Justice thinks it his duty to submit
to the Senate the rules of procedure In the Judg-
ment of the Chief Justice the Senate is now organised
distinct body from the Senate sitting in its legs
lative capacity; it performs distinct Junction. the
members under different oath, and the presiding
officer not the president tempore but the Chief JUS
ce of the United States. Under these circumstances,
the chair that the rules adopted by the Senate
in its legislative capacity not rules for the govern
ment Of the Senate sitting for the trial of impeach
ment, unless they be also adopted by that body. In
this judgment of the chair if it be erroneous he de-
sres to be corrected by the Judgment of the court
Therefore, if it be permitted he will take the sense Of
the House on this queson-whether the rules adopted
the second of March shall be considered as the rules
for the proceedings of this body"
The Senate responded "aye," and Chase said "Then
those rules will be considered the rules of this body
The managers then entered and at their instance,
on notion summons was issued to the President re-
turnabe on Friday, the 18th inst, to which day the
court adjourned.
| Wade then took the chair, and after short legisa-
tive session the Senate into executive session and
| adjourned to Monday.
Vickers, elected Senator from Maryland, was an off,
Ger in the Union army.
WASHINGTON, March 11.-Postotice Department to-
day restored the mails from Baltimore and Washing
ton to New Orleans to the Lynchburg Knoxville and
Chattanooga route the roads having submitted to the
new schedule and promised sure connection. The New
York and Philadelphia mails continue via Louisville
until reforms via Knoxville are fully tested.
Efforts are making to secure Montanas admission
She claims 65, 900 inhabitants.
No signs of veto of the bill making majority ratify
constitutions. Tomorrow is the last day
| PHILADELPHIA, March l1.-Republican State con-
venton endorses Grant and Curtin. Among resolu-
tions is this: That we earnestly call on the United
States Senate, sitting court of impeachment, to
proceed without fear, favor Affection and that the
people of Pennsylvania will stand by and maintain just
judgment
Nothing further from New Hampshire. Republican
ma jority estimated at 2, 500.
ATLANTA, March ll.-Convention ordered five thou
sand copies of the constitution and fifteen hundred Of
the journals printed. Congress requested to pass
such laws will remove political disabilities from all
the citizens of Georgia. Yeas lO2, nays 26. All Off
of the convention voted extra pay for their
services. A motion to adopt the constitution as
whole was carried, yeas 112, nays IA. About fifteen
| members neutral.
Farrow made speech before the delegates, endors-
ing the constitution and the Radical nomination for
Governor, Bullock, (of the express company This
unes the respective friends of the two Radical aspi
rants. Farrow, upon leaving the stand offered his
hand to his cousin Col Carey, of the Alabama News,
who refused to accept it and denounced Farrow The
conservative Republicans of the convention are pre-
pairing to nominate candidate of their for Gov
ernor. Judge Irwin, delegate elect, who refused to
sit in the convention will probably be their nominee.
After day of great confusion and excitement, the
| noet tho
AUGUSTA, GA, March 1l.-sergeant Bates arrived
this afternoon. Ovation all along the route to the
city Received here by citizens and welcomed to the
inequalities of the city by Liet Ellis. He is stopping
at the Planters Hotel for a few days.
New YORK March ll.-Sub- treasury balance S1O3,-
0OOO 900
The steamer Rising Star, from Aspinwa the oath
ult, arrived. A fight took place between fremen and
Sailors the steamer Fulton of the opposition ne
at Aspnwall, in which knives freely used. Capt.
Merry and Crank first officers, and McDermott, in at
tempting to stop the fight were considerably bruised
in the face. Two men cut one probably fatally.
f. E. Farrell, correspondent of the New York Her.
ald was shot dangerously by Jos. Pardcs, under cir
cumstances showing clear attempt at assassination
Inhabitants of Buenos Ayres denounce the cowardly
physicians and continue to fly to the country.
Rosario was bombarded the 9th January by steamer
Guardia National, without notice. Foreign consuls
protested against the act. Gen. Balta will be presiden-
ial candidate.
In Peru another revolution is on the tapls.
New YORK. March ll.-The Democratic State con-
vention at Albany, to-day nominated .su delegation
to the National conventicn with Horatio Seymour,
Saml. J. Tilden, Sanford E. Church, and Henry C.
Murphy delegates at large. Seymour made long
speech, advocating payment of bonds according to
their face.
WASHINGTON, March 12.-stanbery's resignation ac-
cepted. He defends the President.
Bill making majority of votes cast ratify consttu
ons, and allowing registered persons anywhere in the
State after ten days. residence on certificate, alda
Wit other evidence, to vote, is law by lapse of ten
days.
Republican majority i'll New Hampshire $500 to
$500. Total vote 1000. Each party carries five
counties
1t was Lieut. Col Sykes instead of Sckles ordered
to report to Hancock forduty.
1t is stated Chase favors allowing the President |
twenty days to prepare his case. Chase will insist on |
reasonable time. Impeachment managers busy taking
evidence. Thirty additional Senate doorkeepers are
employed.
President remitted the sentence Of military commits
sion at Vicksburg, May 81, whereby Abel WALL cit
zen, sentenced to years hard labor in the
Arkansas penitentary; also Richard Fitzgerald, of
Pamela county, Mississippi. These remssions are is
sued in general orders, signed by Grant, the Pres
dents order
Revenue receipts today $59SOO
Special cabinet meeting to-day. All present. The
Star says there is good for saying no decision
days. 1t is stated, should the amendment to the judi
eiary bill passed to-day, become law, it will throw
McCardle out of court.
PHILADELPHIA, March IA falling WALL to-day,
killed one fireman and wounded several.
WASHINGTON, March l2.-Confrmed--Col Lewis
Wodey collector of internal revenue first district of
Louisiana; Charles Van Wrinkle, marshal first district
Of Virginia, and 7. W Scott consul at Matamoros.
RICHMOND, March 12.-Gen. Schofeld to-day issued
orders suspendng sales of property under deeds of
rust when the sales would result in unnecessary
,ce where payment of interest in reasonable time,
without such sacrifice, can be made.
New YORK, March l2-Sub-treasury balance s1OS,
$50, 900.
BURLINGTON, VI, March 12.-Rev. Mr. Bissell rec
or of Trinity Church, Geneva, New York, is elected
Bishop of Vermont.
WASHINGTON, March 12.-Col. Moore, Presidents
private secretary, before the impeachment mana
sers to-day and subjected to long examination.
Entire cabinet opposed Stanbery's resignation.
Applications for tickets to Senate galleries coming
" mail.
WASHINGTON, March 13.-The Massachusetts, Repub-
lean State convention declared for Grant and Wilson.
New Georgia bill was offered in the Supreme Court
his morning. Mr.. Carpenter, on behalf of the Secre
ary of War and Others objected on the ground that
10 one was authorised to appear here behalf of
Ieorgia. jenkins was not the government of Geor-
ia. The court took the bill and objection under ad-
isement, and will probably decide on Monday at IL