The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-22


becoming more doubtful in the minds of those who
watch events most closely Senators regarded doubt
ful give no indications to hang hope fear upon.
Norton of Indiana voted almost always with the lib
erals So does Sumner; however, his final vote is
garded certain for conviction.
Hoalse-Without business, adjourned
WASHINGTON, April 1s-House-Colfax took the
chair informally before the hour of meeting and such
members as were present accompanied the managers
to the court.
Senate-Discussion resumed on the question of the
admission of cabinet proceedings in evidence Wilson
reading his speech Curtis followed. Chase decided
that the evidence admissible, and the vote being
taken resulted in its being excluded The vote stood
20 to 26.
WASHINGTON, April 1S.-hnpeachnae
ment of elegraphed at followed by general
rising in Senate After ten minutes counsel announced
they ready to resume, when sufficient quiet was
restored. Chase raped probably FIVE times before
succeeding in restoring order This is the first time
during the trial these irregularities have occurred and
the Importance of the may be inferred therefrom
There was no applause or wild demonstrations; sim
ply rising from seats. Every seemed inclined to
ask his neighbor what he thought now. Vote as fol-
lows: Yeas-Anthony, Bayard, Buckaew Davis,
Dixon, Doolitte, Fessenden, Fowler Grimes, Hender-
son. Hendricks, johnson, McCreery, Patterson, of
Tennessee, Ross Salisbury, Trumbul Van Winkle,
Vickers and Willey-2O. Nays-Cameron, Conness,
Chandler Cole, Conkling, Cattel, Corbett, Cragen,
Drake, Edmunds, Terry, Frelinghuysen, Harlan, How
ard, Howe, Morgan, Morrill, of Maine, Morrill,, of Yer
mont, Patterson, of New Hampshire, Pomeroy Ram
say, Sherman and Yates-29. This question involved
the support of the President by the cabinet in view of
the violation of the Constitution in removing Stanton
and appointing Thomas. Next question stated fol-
lows We offer to prove that at the meeting of the
cabinet Mr. Stanton being present when the tenure Of
office bill came up for consideration the question
asked and the opinion expressed that Mr.. Stanton
and the other cabinet officers appointed by Mr. Lin
coin did not under its restrictions. Chase again
decided evidence admissible. Drake appealed, Ap-
peal sustained by % to 26. On this vote Sprague and
Sherman voted with the minority. Next question was
whether cabinet argued injury to service by Stantons
continuance. Senate refused to hear evidence by 10
to 81. On this vote Wiley voted with the majority.
Welles then subjected to severe cross-examina-
tion but nothing new elected. Postmaster General
next called Bodgett was suspended from the Augusta
postofice without the knowledge of consultation
with the President Randall knew of no appointments
of persons in his department who could not take the
OATH and Blodgett suspended because of his in
dctmen for getting office by perjury Defense closed,
reservng the right to call other witnesses in the case.
Stanbery who knew most of the matter, but being
sick, it was though best the court be adjourned.
House-Returned, but did no business.
Miscellaneous
SAN Francisco, April l3.-Mning news weary ia
yorable In shooting affray at Silver City, Ida
friends of each party barrcaded themselves. com
pany of soldiers queled the riot. The Indians raded
on Fort McDermott and ran off the stock. Pursuing
party of ten, and three horses killed.
New YORK, April l5.-Sixteen miles west of Fort
Jervis broken rail threw the cars down twenty
feet embankment. Thirteen dead and tfty-two
wounded Seven burned beyond recognition Partial
lists of the killed and wounded show Southerners.
WASHINGTON, April 15-President johnson un-
veiIed the statue of the Lincoln monument. Grant
was on the side walk having declined to appear on the
stand.
The Presidents counsel had it pretty much their
own way this afternoon. The impeachers show papa-
BILE signs of discomfort.
New ORLEANS, April 14-Gen. Buchanan to-day
issued proclamation cautionng all parties against in
tererng with voters at the coming election The pro-
clamation rectes that it has been reported to head
quarters that evil disposed persons IN various parts OF
the State of Louisiana preparing to cause dstur-
Dances and riots the po and states the laws must
and shall be enforced. Special orders 7e of to-day
forbds the carrying of firearms, and prohibits polt-
ical professions at night until after the election
Gen Buchanan has appointed June 18th for the as
semblng of the Texas constitutional convention at
Austin.
The late registration in Louisiana shows large pre-
ponderance of whites registered.
WASHINGTON April l5.-Dedcaton of the Lincoln
took place this afternoon in front of City
Hail. The monument consists OF Turn pillar thirty
five feet high surmounted by colossal statue OF Lin
coin, of white marble, all of which was procured by
voluntary contributions of citizens of Washington,
costing $1,000. One thousand spectators present. in
Guiding Masonic order Sons of Temperance and other
civil ORGANISATIONS On the stand among others, were
the President of the United States Gen. Hancock and
other military and naval officers connected with Ex-
ecutive departments, members of Congress and large
of foreign countries Gen. Grant and
Howard we're near but not the stand. During pro-
ceedines alternate rain and sunshine. After prayer
and pa wing the dirge by the bands, Maj French de-
yered an address on the life and services of A. Lin
coln At the conclusion the band played Rams des
Vocbes. and Col Almstead recited poem, when the
President of the United States conducted to the
front platform, and the pulling at halliards unveiled
the statue Shout after shout was given by the dense
assembly, The band meantime played an air while
The star spanged banner was waved on the PLATFORM
After introduction Of and pronouncng the benedctlon
The ceremonies ended.
New YORK, April l6.-The train on the Erie road,
which left Buffalo 2:2O yesterday afternoon in charge
Of conductor Judd and Chas. Manglas, superintendent
Of the DIVISION consisting of an engine, TENDER three
sleennp two first class and second class, two bag
gage and one postal car, proceeded on time, making
the usual stoppages until in the evening, when the
passengers we're in the sleeping car tor the nght'
About o'clock this morning Mrs Ames and Mr. Hor-
ton. of the general posoice in charge of the postal
car saw bell rope straght out and break III TWO,
when Mr. Judd Immediately remarked to one OF the
officers he had lost his rear They ran out on the
oatorm of the rear car when the four cars were
seen running down precpice 75 to 100 feet high
The scene of accident is thirteen miles beyond Fort
Jarvis. on the Delaware division OF the road: Inc
sides of the precipce formed OF Jagged rocks An
The descent the cars were broken to pieces.
New ORLEANS April l6-An attempt was MADE py
A negro last night to murder Judge Ogden, formerly
IF the Supreme bench of Louisiana.
Plates of city currency destroyed this morning.
tpril -IameS HJl1S
renresent the Little Rock district Of Arkansas filed his
credentials to-day. -,
1t is understood the Committee on Commerce will
report favoraby for the improvement OF Western rlV
ers and harbors.
Revenue to-day $293,0O0.
New YoRK, April 16.-Peter Cooper, president OF
the American Industrial League, has issued CIRCULAR
inviting conference of the friends OF American indus
trv to be held here the 2Sth inst. Important mat
tiers connected with the revision of tariff and the en-
forcement of economy and integrity in administering
the public revenues will be considered.
JACKSON, MISS, April l6.-The following ordinance
passed second reading in the convention to-day: NO
person shall be eligible to any Office Of profit or trust
civil or military in this State who member OF the
legislature voted for the call of the convention that
nassed the ordinance of secession, WHO as dele
gate to auv convention voted for or signed any ordl-
nance of secession or who gave voluntary ald coun-
counsel encouragement to persons engaged
in armed hostility to the Government Of the United
States or who accepted or attempted to exercise the
functions of any Office civil or military, under any
authority or pretended Government authority, power
no p;ta hostile