The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-16

sells. Randall asks the Attorney General whether
endorsement is mandatory by law, otherwise, he wo
endorse them 49,. ~
Five hundred thousand bounty and back pay clai
were adjusted during the past two years, involsi
le nearly thirty y-seyen millions. -@
7f The following is published here -. {.
an -. s'NEw ORLEANS Sept 9, 1868.
ID To ] L. Tullock, Secretary of National Union Go
- mittee
IL ssMy home in ST. Francisyie was mobbed by arm
~ democrats on the 29th Of August They said til
~ wanted to wash their hands in my blood and won
have my life. They eveled their guns at my wife al
10 threw burning tosches upon my gallery. was not
: the house at the time.
: sfSigned4 j. p. NEwsHAM N. c."
81 WASHINGTON, Sept. 10-A committee from theTe
nesseee legislature is here preparing address to tt
9 President, which they will deliver tonight. They 81
, the militia bill is sure to pass but will be dead lett
i if the President sends troops enough to Tennesse
- Revenue to day 266,aG0 Average this week alarm
:. . ingly small
! After Monday next, seven hires must be sent d
rect to the U. s Treasurer, at Washington for redeml
: ton.
: A bonded warehouse has been opened in Boston,
: which tobacco can be Shipped for export.
: Revenue solicitor, Buckley returned this mornin
but did not report to Rollins He is engaged on a
official report of his proceedingsin New York.
u CHICAGO Sept. 10-The propeller Hcppercampus
with OF twenty ard thirty passengers was toun
in the lake bottom up. She had nine thousand basket
MONTREAL, Sept. 1o.--Bishop Mumford, Of Angli
can Church, is dead.
NASHVILLE, Sept. 1O.-The militia BILL in its pres
ent shape requires a certificate of the loyal citizens
who are freeholders, approved by Judge, sheriff. at
torney general member of the Legislature, decar.
ing necessity before militia will be sent to any county
said county bearing the expenses. This bill, thus
amended, will probably pass g. -
BosroN, Sept. 1O.-Tie Republicans have nomina-
ted VIM. Clahn for Governor and Joseph Tuckerfor
Lieutenant Governor.
1 New York Sept. 1o-The Tribune has 4 snec;aI
| from Denver. announcing the election of Bradford,
(Republcan) Congressional delegate, and Republican
gains in Colorado.
New HAVEN, CoNN., Sept. 1o---A procession of
Boys in Blue were attacked with stones and several Of
1 them were hurt; three dangerously.
| WASHINGTON, Sept lo.-The President is enga ged
tonight matters which prevents an interview with
the Tennessee delegation.
! WASHINGTON, Sept. II, noon.--The Tennessee del
egation had an interview with the President to-day
but the details are suppressed. They are to have
another ineryew, the result Of which they will telc-
graph to the Legislature themselves. The delegation
express themselves satisfied with the progress of
events thus far. In their address to the President
they urge the immediate reinforcement Ct Federal
troops to act with the civil authorities in the preserva
ton of order the enforcement of the laws and the
prosecution of criminals
WASHINGTON, Sept. l1.-Co. James Marr nomna-
ted by Rollins, and strongly recommended by leading
men oil bbh parties, was appointed Dy MeCulloch Su-
pervisor FOR Missouri.
Commissioner Mix has advices that the Indian
troubles 1T Fort Scarab Arkansas originated with two
drunken indians and lying wagon master. A quiet
t-E .zs =
Acting Attorney General Ashton decides that th e
Qnartermaster General, under existing law has au
thority to allow compensation for premises used for
army purposes in the South during the war. The test
case was that Of Elliott, of Tennessee whose premises
were used for hospital Under this ruling similar
claims, aggregating thirty millions, file in the War
Department, are ignored. - 49,,
Solicitor Bincley presented the report Of his pro-
ceedngs at New Y York to the President to-day
Full Cabinet except Rre~.aines= ard EEarts. ~
Report of the Tennessee Legislature delegation is
published The burden of it is appeal for aid /
against the Ku-Knx-Kan, whose exploits narrated
at great length. The delegation think the State gov
ernmcnt could protect ITSELF but Federal soldiers hav
ing no local preudices would better maintain peace
\ Fort " aace special says the Indians dashed into
the town of Sheridan. Afterwards they captured sew
eral Mexican trains and killed three men.
Colorado advces report five hundred head of cattle
stolen and twenty citizens scalped. The fight near
Fort Lyon resulted in the death of two soldiers and
four Indians -
CoSooRD, N. H., Sept l1-Pierce is better this
morning.
NASHVILLE, Sept. 12.-The Legislature remained
n session until midnight, and passed the modified
militia bill which law. Before the militia can
De sent to any county application must be made to the
Governor by ten unconditional union men, or three
ustiees of the peace belonging to said county, based
lpon allegations that the civil law cannot be enforced
without military aid
ween the Tennessee legislative committee and the
President the latter stated that he had given their ap
)lcaton mature consideration and concluded to in =
sruct Gen. Thomas furnish whatever troops neces
AIRY maintain peace and sustain the present govern
nent. Gen. Thomas can call on the Secretary of War
"A Al uho
fterwards visited Gen. Schofeld {
The following is the dispatch OF the committee to the f
legislature The President will sustain the civil au
hortes orders have been issued to the department
to sustain and aid the civil authorities Ia
nd sufficient force will be furnished to accomplish
uch purpose" !
One million two hundred and eighty thousand dollars
bonds issued to day to the Central Pacific Railroad
Gems. Thomas, Hancock and Terry, constitute
ourt of inquiry to try Gen. Dyer, chief of ordnance,
n charges brought BY congressional committee. The
ourt convenes here October fifth
Revenue to-day S243 900 ..A- = t
PORTLAND, MAINE, Sept. l2--The Republican state t
ommittee, through Congressman James G. Blaine, f
fter Of every township, estimate the Radi-
al majority over q 900. La
Bank statemert-Loans increased 1924 900; specie
ecreased s664 o0o circulation decreased $4,000 de
osts decreased 52,3650o0 legal tender decreased f
2 555 00O ~S@s .#L t
NEw ORLEANS, Sept. t.~12.-peparted for Red river S
e!este and Enterprise. a. E--.r-z- ! t
WASHINGTON, Sept. i2-noon.--Later Colorado ad. T
ices elect Democratic delegate to Congress instead Of
Republican as reported yesterday. - i
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. Fraudulent cheeks 5
urportng to be drawn by Philadelphia firms on Sec
nd National Philadelphia Bank, are coming from the U
Test: These fraudulent checks are Autographed, t
ccorling to the imprint by Mayer& Co., Fulton street,
lew York, in pale red ink, entirely different from
hecks used by many customers. 4 t
New YORK; Sept. 12-ncon. .--Pheian and COLLEEN "
ers billiard factory burned; loss 100000 Two hun
red workmen displaced A gang ofroughs attached t
IyngtoE base ball club, attacked the Aansie club
hich had triumphed over 1ryington. Several shock
.gy beaten with clubs cut with knives amoug whom
nlkley and McGoningel, members of Brooklyn As t
smbly, probably fatally. No arrests. * n. If
ST. LOUIS, Sept. l2-Preparations forthe reception il
the Knight Templars next week are completed. t il
Eight prominent gambling houses were simultane- u
usly raided last night many persons and much prop
,ty captured. ~ -~-=- t
New York, Septy2 THE Times says the election +
Vermont demonstrates the popularity of Grant, and il
lows the power OF Republican principles. : e
The Herald says the Republican victory in Vermont
owing partly to the unWise course of Southern fire.
.tEg orators procaimng their devotion to the rebel
az, and the Nermonters went to the ballotbox if
kpecting to fight the old battles over again ii
t,r,W ovid tt,oD