The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-10

Der in Virginia will be several Thousand Only small
! portion OF these vacancies can possibly be hed b.
persons possessing the necessary qualifications ncud
ing ability to take the oath Gen. Schofeld adds: 6
have already appointed in Virginia nearly i've hun
dred officers, and would have appointed more if quail
fed persons could be found" He concludes, "Wher
the amendment is adopted, large number of Office
must remain vacant until Congress gives some relief
The whisky tax will not be over Is cents nor ess
than 50, with probability of compromise at 60
The tax on cigars will remain at 81 This statement
Is gathered from source deemed certainly reliable.
Troops IN the city under arms, by order of Genera
Hancock, to keep the peace.
SAVANNAH, June 3.-A duel occurred to-day be
tween two coored men, in which was killed Fire
last night on the bay Loss $40, 900. Fully insured
WASHINGTON. June 3.-The President has recog.
nsed Ramon S. Daz Consul of Mexico at New Or
leans.
City entirely quiet scarcely negro the streets
Large crowd around the 1ntelligencer Office, which
threatened, but no danger now apprehended. One OF
the saloons sacked last night belonged to Radical
who was heaten the head will, bottles.
New YORK, June 3.-Sub-treasury balance $685.
OOO, 900.
Venezuela dates to 18th May. Compromise effected
between b-llgerents by which the existing govern
ment is acknowledged, and the commander of the rev.
olutionary forces, Gen Roas is command the forces
in the field, with which he is undertake the pacf-
cation of the country. Falcon still missing. Tee-
graphic dispatches state chat he had fed to the Dutch
Island of Oruha, and that RnaS had entered Caracas
Danish Commissioner Carsenstein had sailed from
St Thomas for Washington to treat With the United
States Government for the sale Of the remaining Dan
ish POSSESSIONS in the Vest Indies
Governor Walker, who recently left Barbadoes was
so unpopular that guard necessary to save him
from mob violence while he going to the vessel.
Later from Hayti state seveal reports are cur
rent; one that Sanave had been aSsasSinated by his
troops, and another that British gunboat was at
Portan Prince. Gen. Lupron, with 5000 men, is in
the northern part St. Domingo heading revolution
against Baez and in the interest Of Cabra
RICHMOND, Va, June 3.-The understanding in the
court to-day seemed to be that the Davis trial will,
without doubt, take place term. The Chief JUS
tce in answer to question Of counsel said he would
attend at that time, and remain as long possible
consistent with his duties in the Supreme Court.
Capt. John Hoe, chief of police, in view of recent
removals from the force by the Mayor has written to
the General COMMANDING asking Integrity of the force
be preserved or he be also removed.
Judge Meredith, of the Circuit Court is summoned
to appear tomorrow before Gen. Granger and answer
complaint made against him of having allowed for
egners to be naturalised in his court without proper
qualifications.
WASHINGTON, June 4.-Negroes gathering in squads
in remote parts OF the city, but prevented from
making functions by the police. white man killed
another last ight. Cause, drunkenness.
WASHINGTON, June 4. 4.-Departments all closed
City perfectly quiet.
two thousand
WASHINGTON, June 4.-Mr. Calvert Conservative
Judge of election in the first ward received the fol-
lowing:
Sir-You hereby notified to leave the city in
twenty flour hours We are on the track of one more
"(Signed) A DETERMINED RADICAL"
1t is stated others have received similar missves.
New YORK, June Flags in the shipping at half
mast. National salute fred in honor of Buchanan.
New ORLEANS June 4. In reply to request
from of the defeated candidates for permission
examine the election returns tor he purpose Of
testing the seat of his opponent, Gen Buchanan
certified abtra ct will be furnished the Secretary of
State it can be made by the 10th nst who
will furnish all information required Generally be-
leved forthcoming order relative to municipal elec
tions will install all those elected who take test
oath, which order will probably take effect about the
10th.
RICHMOND, June 4-Chief Justice Chase is engaged
trying civil docket He remains about days. Many
prominent citizens have paid their respects to him.
New YORK, June 4.-The Chamber OF Commerce
to-day endorsed and adopted resolution of the St.
Louis Board of TtraGe in favor Of reducing the whisky
fifty cents and making reduction in the to-
bdcrO
WAsHINGToN June 4-The Printers Union passed
a resolution opposing international copyright.
New YORK June 4.-Masonic Grand Lodge elected
James Gibson Master, and John w. Ant|on, Deputy.
MONTGOMERY ALA, June 4.--The Alabama Demo-
cratic State convention adjourned this evening The
convention adopted resolutions in favor of sending
delegates to the National Democratic convention on
the 4'h of July, under the following restriction:
RESOLVED, That, not representing any recognised
vote in the electoral college, it is the deliberate
of this convention with the present lights before it,
our delegates to that convention should in the
choice OF candidates, but having full confidence in
their prudence patriotism aud Judgment, this conven
ton leave them untrammeled by Instructions
WASHINGTON, June 5.--Frst section of tax bill
amended that commissioner neither be removed
nor suspended except by advice and consent OF the
Senate. Commissioners salary $4,000. Will have
restricted control Of 4l09 officials whose salaries will
aggregate six and half millions and who handle two
hundred million dollars per aunum. Garfield moving
to strike out the section denounced the proposition
as awtully monsrous.
LANCASTER, Pa, June 5.-Mr. Buchanan's funeral
from abroad. The Masons assisted throughout, and
their funeral ceremonies accompanied the religious
rites. On Saturday previous to his decease, while CIV
ing directions to his executor regarding his funeral
Mr.. Buchanan said: "The principles of the Christian
religion were instilled into my mind in my youth, and
from all have observed and experienced in the long
life Providence has vouchsafed to me, have only be-
strengthened in my conviction of the divine
character OF the Saviour aud the power of aonement
through his redeeming grace and mercy" Respond
ing the expressed hope that he mi ght live to
the country fully restored, Mr. Buchanan said: " l
have no fear of the future Posterity will do full
Justice. have always felt and will feel that | dis
charged every public duty imposed upon me consci
entiously. have regret for any public act of my
life, and history will vindicate my memory from ev
cry unjust asperson." His last words were, Oh God
Almighty, thou wilt !"
WASHINGTON, June 5.-The President received Mr..
Burlngame and the Chinese mission this morning.
Full cabinet to-day. President nominated John II.
Mllson United States Attorney for Virginia. Capt.
John L. Worden, of Monitor notoriety, confirmed
Commodore. Commodore Thomas Turner confirmed
as rear Admiral.
New YoRk, June 5-Ocean Queen arrived, with
million two hundred thousand in treasure. Yellow
fever kills two hundred daily al Lima. Business sus
pended. Capt. Bakry, inventor of the Blakely gun
his wife and several prominent merchants among
the victims.
MONTREAL, June 5.-Fenian scare increasing. Flying
column of lour companies of regulars and two battal
ions of volunteers here under orders to move at mo-
nent's warning. At Quebec volunteers are prepared
in every respect for campaign Large force of reg
llars go to Prescott next week. At Athone, Canada,
Fenian sympathisers jnbiant. They expect invaso"
before the 2uth inst. Two men arrested at Sweets
burg with maps and papers duplicating them as Fe-
lians
MALONE, N. Y, June 5.-Fenian fairs are to be got
EN- up here and at St. Albans to cover movement OF
Fenians Large quantities of arms arriving here and
elsewhere Prominent Fenians say within this month
hey will have large force and sure footing in Canada
OTTAWA, June 5,-Authentc information received
lere to transfer Fenian from ST. Albans to points
long the frontier. Order transferring three compa