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New Orleans Affairs

NEW ORLEANS, April An order was
issued some days ago by Chief of Police
Williamson to one of his Lieutenanis, re-
lative to the disposition of the police force
suspended by Mayor Heath. Williamson
protested, in a caustic letter, closing as fol-
lows: If those who are personally inter
ested in the great political contest now
pending, desire to manipulate portion or
all of the police force of this city for their
own purposes, they will find an insurmount-
able obstacle in their way in the determi-
nation of this Office to confine the opera
tons of the police force to its legitimate
functions, and it is believed that not only
the law but the will Of the people will sus-
tain this action.
Mayor Heath preferred charges of dis
obedience of orders and insolence to his
superior officer, and conduct unbecoming
an officer and gentleman.
AT an extra meeting of the Board of
Police Commissioners Saturday evening,
a summons was issued to Williamson to
answer on the 9th of April, and he was
suspended from exercising the duties of
the Office until further orders. Gen. Bu-
ehanan has set aside this suspension. and
ordered that Williamson continue in the
discharge of the duties of Chief of Police
until further orders from the headquar-
tiers of the 9Th military district. Both
Heath and Williamson were appointed by
General Sheridan.
AT the Democratic Parichial Convention
Saturday night, full parish and munich
pal ticket was nominated. Resolutions
were adopted requesting the State Central
Committee again to place before the peo-
pie nominees for State officers lately re-
tired by the committee, and fill vacancies
from declension and other causes; and
also resolution requiring all candidates
to pledge Themselves to oppose the Consti-
tuition.
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Ii lightens all along the Northern sky,
and peal after peal of popular thunder
crashes ia tones of condemnation around
the impeaching revolutionists at WASH
ington. From Long Island Sound to
Lake Michigan it IS one unceasing roar
ofrebuke to them. Spectators in Grant
stock stand aghast at the intelligence !;
and The advocates of negro suffrage are
pierced with the conviction that they are
several centuries in advance of the age
and refuse to be comforted. These are
the doings Of the storm Of Monday.
The result Of the election in Connecti-
cut, where the popularity of impeaehs
ment was PUT to the test by its friends,
may reasonably be expected to have an
influence ON the decision of the Senate.
Already, failing from its own weak
ness, this emphatic disapprOval of the
scheme in a State in which the Jacobins
confidently expected its Endorsement,
and where Grants gunpowder popularity
was invoked so strongly to sustain it, will
brace up the nerves Of Radical Senators
who never liked it The rejection OF the
negro constitution in Michigan is a sig
nifcant blow at the pet crotchet of
Radiealism, and viii stun the party into
generalization These Democratic vics
tories, State and municipal, may drive
the leaders to desperation, but if they
push madly on in their nofarious work,
their speedy downfall is certain in any
event
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A POINTED PARALLEL.

An "old line Wing" through the col
ums of the National IRtelHqencer, insti-
tutes a forcible parallel between the
fierce rawlings of the ,Iacobin leaders,
Marat, DantOn, Robespierre and st Just,
in the French National Convention of
1892, against Louis, the King, whose de-
capitation they melted, and the reckless
utterances of our modern American
Jacobins led on by that decrepid in
carnation of political hate-old Thad
Stevens-against President Johnson He
describes the gradual means by which
the moderate men of the French Assem-
bly, were led to place themselves in an
attitude from which it was dangerous to
retreat, and cites the appeal of Robes
pierre to their fears, in this language
"Oae party" said he, must be clearly
guilty-e;:her the king, or the convention
who have ratified the acts Of the insurgent
people. IL You have dethroned an inno-
cent and legal monarch, what are YOU bat
AfHlAuIHs W nv SIT NOu HNAN my uOl
hasten 10 the temple, set Louis at liberty,
install him again in the Tuileries, and beg
on your knees for a pardon you have not
meriied? But il YOU have, in the great
popular act which you have ratified, only
approved Of the despotism Of tyrant,
bring him 70 the bar and demand reck-
ouing for his crimes."
lie then quotes Stevens hectoring
menace to the timid Radicals in these
words
"Let me see the recreant who dares tread
back upon his steps and vote on the other
side Now, then, let him who can expect
10 get out on the only ground left, il my
article is adopted. Let him hope, who
dares 10 hope, that 40 high body as that
Senate will betray its trust, will forget its
own act, will tread back its own action,
will disgrace itself in the face of the nation.
Point me out one who dares do il, and yon
show me one who dares be regarded as in
famous by posierity. What chanee, then,
has Andrew Johnson with an article in
which was lefi out TO give him loop-hole
Yon say how fair We are. What chance
has Andrew johnson il that article be in
serted2 Unfortunate man, thus surround
ed, hampered, tangled in the msshes of his
own wickednessl Unfortunate, unhappy
man, behold your doom y
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Charter Elections.

SANDUsKY, April AT the municipal
and township election held here yesterday
the entire Democratic ticket was elected
by an average majority of 200.
CLEVELAND, April AT the city elee.
ton yesterday the Republicans gain about
1000 Nineteen ont Of thirty Councilmen
Republican.
CINCINNATI, April THE total vote
poIled here yesterday was 1852, against
2S,S04 last October. The Republicans
elected the Judge of the Superior Court,
Clerk of Police Court, Trustee of Water
works, and Director of City Iniirmary.
The Democrats elected the City Commits
sioner and Wharfmaster. The highest
Republican majority was 1897; the lowest
Sc. The Democratic majorities were 1S7
and Dos. The two Democratic candidates
elected were supported by the Working
mems party. The Workingmen's ticket
received an average vote of about 600.
The Republicans have a majority of eight
in the City Council. The Republican ma
jority in the city last October was 2l3S.
EVANSVILLE IND, April THE city
election yesterday resulted in the choice
of Demo ratio Mayor and majority of
the Common Council, and all the city
ticket except Clerk. The city has for sew
eral years past gone Republican. The
contest was an exciting one, but turned
mainly on local questions.
SANDUsKY, O., April AT the mu-
n;cipal and township election held here
yesterday the entire Democratic ticket was
elected by an average majority of 200.
CLEVELAND, o., April The charter
election in Cleveland yesterday resulted in
nothing decisive as regards public senti-
ment, the issues being local and the ticket
badly split. The returns indicate about
the same majorities as last fall, with the
exception of a smaller vote cast
ST. LOUIS, April 7.-Incomplete returns
of the city election to-day, Indicates the
following result: Out of nine School Di-
rectors the Democrats have FIVE; of twelve
Aldermen the Democrats elected six !;
Radicals Eve, tied one. The general ticket
for Street Railroad Commissioner the
Democrats elected their candidate by from
two hundred to three hundred majority.
In the council six Radicals and four Demo-
Gratis were held over. The board will
stand; Radicals eleven, Democrats ten,
tied one; vote light.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kansas, April Tt is
conceded Morehead, Democrat, was elected
Mayor by from four to seven hundred ma
jority.
MILWAUKEE, April THE returns in
dictate the election Of l.. S. Dixon, Repub-
lican, for Chief Justice, and Byron Paine
for Associate Justice, by between three and
four thousand majority.
Milwaukee elects a Democratic Mayor
by $500 majority. Lacrosse is also Demo-
cratic. Madison gave Republican ma
jority.
ST. PAUL, MINI, April DIR. ]. II.
Stewart, Republican, is elected Mayor by
800 majority. The first Republican Mayor
in seven years.
MILwAUKEE, April Midnight The
complete returns of this city, with one
ward estimated, gives ONeil 2200 majority
The Republicans lose three Aldermen and
five Councilmen, and elects but one MEM
Der of the Common Council out of twenty
seven. The meagre returns received from
the various parts of the State up to this
hour do not materially change the result.
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New YORK, April An Ottawa special
says: The excitement is increasing AT a
private meeting of the Ministers, held in
connection with some of the leading men,
bers of the two Houses it is intimated that
facts were presented, showing the existence
of a secret society of desperadoes who are
sworn to summarily put out Of the way all
the members of Parliament.
Mr.. Bradley, anti-Fenian in sentiment,
says that information is also in the posses
sion of the members that grand Fenian
outbreak throughout the Dominion is i'm
minent. 1t is stated that in addition to
the Fenians that will be engaged, there are
many Canadians, who are dissatisfied with
the government on general grounds, that
will join them.
1t has been ascertained by the aulhori-
ties that the murderer Of MCGEE il a Fs-
MAN, detailed by a secret society for the
purpose, the duty having been decided by
drawing lots.
It's rumored that a French revolution
airy society in the Lower Province is acting
in concert with the FeniaEs. Threats of
retaliation upon all known Fenians are
openly made by members of the British
party, and it is feared other assassinations
will follow.
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There was quite scene 10 the United
States Supreme Court on the 9th inst, and
.upon hearing the decision in Mrs. Gaines
case a number Of her female friends wepi
and laughed alternately over the joyful re-
suit. Thus, after thirty years litigation,
lhis plucky lady has established her rights,
and triumphed over obstacles which would
have appalled, the stoutest hearts. The de-
cision is so broad and comprehensive as to
preclude any further attempt to deprive
her Of those just rights she has 80 brayely
earned.
Rev. Mr.. Sunderland offered a prayer
Sunday night al Ole Bulls concert to aid
the Lincoln monument association in
Washington, which would be absurd if it
were not blasphemous. He thought the
opportunity a favorable one to call upon
the Lord and Saviour Of the world to
strengthen the hands of His servants now
sitting in council, that their verdict on on
the question before them may bring COM
fort and JOY TO the loyal hearts Of the
nation. In other words, that the Almighty
may help the Senate to remove the Presi-
dent. He prayed also that the Almighty
would forever deprive the Democraiicparty
OF power. The audience cheered the prayer.
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THE Radicals in Memphis are about
to have a nice little family quarrel
Some time since Judge Hunter, of the
Criminal Court, sent Col NJ C. Galloway
and Mr. J. NJ Campbell, of the Memphis
Ae0lanche, to Jail for contempt of court
Application was made to Judge Waldron,
of the Municipal Court, for a writ OF
habedS corpus in behalf Of Galloway and
Campbell, and they were brought before
him, and pending the hearing of the APP
plication, were discharged on their own
recognizance On Monday Judge Wal>
dron decided that he had no jurisdiction
in the case, and remanded the parties to
jail, but afterwards allowed time for the
attorneys to take the case to the Supreme
Court on writs of certiorari and super.
sedas Monday afternoon Judge Hunter
issued an attachment for Judge Wal,
drons arrest for interfering with the
process Of his court 1t is reported that
WaldEon intends also issuing an attach-
ment for Hunters arrest. Hunter has
not only made himself and the court over
which he presides ridiculous, but has be-
come nuisance and disgrace to the
bench, and if Governor Brownlow had
any respect for the Judiciary, he would
tear the ermine off him.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
N o T I c. E.

R. II. THOMPSON, Al Cher
ry street, has received all
the latest Spring Style Hats.
The following are among the
leading fashions: Broadway,
Lancaster, Boz, Dickens,
Bismark, Dress Silk; also, a
large assortment of black
and light colored Felt for
Men and Boys.
Our stock of Neck Dress is
the largest and finest selec-
ton ever offered in this city.
The following are a few of
the latest styles: Fifth Ave-
nue., La Grande Duchesse,
Shakespeare, Tycoon, Boule-
ward, Paris Bow, Prince I'M
perial, with rings, very styl-
ish, Windsor, Richelieu, Wa
terfan and Chassepot.
Perfect fitting Shirts, IN
derwear of every deserip-
ton, Gloves, Suspenders,
Trunks, Valises, Bags, Toilet
Articles, Perfumery, etc.
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ASSASSINATION or n. nnrcv McCna-

OTTAWA, April THE assassination of
L. Darcy MCGEE excited universal horror
throughout the country. The authorities
have taken every means in their power to
secure the murderer, and number of ar
rests have been made, but as yet no definite
clue has been obtained. An inquest was
opened at 10 o'clock this morning, but adj
journed without taking evidence until 7
o'clock this evening. The jurymen in the
meantime attended the House Of Commons
in body to hear eulOgies on the deceased.
The government of Canada offer $4,000.
the governments of Ontario and Quebec
$4,000, and the Mayor of Ottawa $4,000 re-
ward for the apprehension of the guilty
parties. The authorities at all points are
directed TO use their best endeayors to hunt
up the murderer, and to arrest all suspi-
cious persons.
Business is almost entirely suspended.
and flags are flying at halfmast. Prepa-
rations are making TO remove the body to
Montreal tomorrow.
All the members Of the Cabinet are
taking deep interest in the matter. Great
crowds are in the streets, and expressions
of sympathy with the deceased are loud
and frequent. In the House last night,
couple of hours before the assassination,
Mr.. McGee delivered an able speech on
the position of Nova Scotia, which is said
to have been the most eloquent effort Of
his whole life. The House Of Commons
met at three o'clock to-day. On opening
the doors, Sir John A. Mcdonald arose
and moved an adjournment for the Easter
recess, and alluded to the recent dreadful
assassination by which a member of the
House had been cut down in the zenith Of
his reputation.
Sir John MeDonsIds voice was scarcely
audible from emotion as he warmly eulo-
gized the deceased, and spoke Of the legacy
left by him 10 his country in his widow
and family.
Mr.. Mckenzie followed in a very elo-
quent address, in which he paid high tri
butte 10 the deceased.
Hon. Mr.. Carter also paid hasty and
eloquent tribute to the deceased statesman.
Other members address ed the House in
the same strain. An adjournment then took
place at o'clock, until Thursday next.
The galleries were densely thronged, and
members and spectators alike were fire.
qnently affected 10 tears.
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Gov. Wells in the virginia Couren,ion

RICHMOND, April After Governor
Wells had taken the oath of office to-day,
he accepted an invitation to visit the Con-
vention. Judge Underwood introduced
him, and endorsed his political views.
Gov Wells made short address. He said
for the short time he would hold the Office
he would endeavor to promote the prosper
ity of the people, and try to promote har-
mony in the Republican party, as the only
organization through which that prosper
ity conld ever come.
A resolution was offered by n colored
member prohibiting the Legislature from
establishing any system Of separate schools
for the two races. The resolution was dis
cussed all day. The black delegates urged
il with zeal, one or two threatening TO OF
pose the adoption Of the Constitution if
this was not incorporated
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
CONGRESSIONAL PRocEEDIxGs.
Senate.

RtAhattts
WASHINGTON, April 7.-Mr. johnson
presented petition, signed by two or three
thousand colored citizens of South Carolina,
Georgia and Alabama, asking the govern
ment to aid them in emigrating to Libe-
ria. He said that some six thousand more
had authorized their signatures, and the
petition set forth that they could not hope
to overcome the social inequality insepara-
bic from their condition, and that they
therefore desired to go TO republic of their
own race, fairly established, and promising
great prosperity and all the advantages of
civilization in suitable climate. Referred
TO the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Ramsay offered resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Pensions to bring in
a bill to 80 amend the pension laws that
the marriage of deceased soldiers widow
shall no longer work a forfeiture of her
pension. Adopted.
Mr.. Harlan called up the bill in relation
to the charter of the city of Washington.
Mr.. Sumner offered an amendment as an
additional section, making it the duty of
the Board of Aldermen and Councilmen TO
meet in convention on the first of the
month after its passage and select, by bal
lot, all officers now appointed by the
Mayor, who are to hold their Office for one
year. Agreed to by vote of 29 10 l6, and
the bill passed, So too.
On motion of Mr.. Trumbull the bill to re-
move the political disabilities from r. F.
Butler, of Tennessee, was recommitted TO
Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Morrill,, of Maine, called up the navy
appropriation, and the debate on the pro-
priety of a reduction of the navy was con-
tinued.
Mr.. Morrill,, from the Appropriation
Committee, reported an amendment to the
bill making appropriations for the contin-
gent expenses of the Senate, amounting
to $4,000, and including $4,000 for the
expenses of the impeachment trial.
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ST. LoUIs, April Lewis V. Bogy, a
prominent Democrat Of this city and late
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, in letter
responding TO an invitation 10 address the
Democrats Of Galloway county, advocated
the nomination Of General Frank Z. Blair.
Jr., for President and JnO. +. Hoffman, Of
New York, for Vice President Mr.. Bogy
argues that az the Radicals will rely upon
the regular army for candidate, the De
mocracy must look 10 the volunteer force,
not only for leader but for assistance in
combating Radicalism in the coming cleo
ton. lie also urges that the same policy
be carried out in this State, and that men
identified with the army or known TO be
supporters Of the var, be nominated for
State offices.
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Cable D,xna,ehs.

LONDON, April 7.-Three days later
dates were, received. from Montivedo via
RIO de Janerio. The report Of the assassi-
nation Of Gen. Flornz, President of Uru-
quay, is confirmed. He was murdered in
Montivedo shortly after his return from
the allied camp on Rio Parani. His sue
cessor took hisseat without opposition, and
the city aud State remain tranquil.
FLORENCE, April Admiral Farragut
has arrived at Messina.
brennan, April THE tide of emigra-
tion the present spring for the Uaited
States has commenced with increased vol
ume. 1t is estimated that upwards of 1000
emigrants left Germany during the past
week for American ports.
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WHITE HOUSE CoNVERsArIoNs.


The biographer Of Dr. Samuel johnson
made for the literary public a peculiar
and, in some respects, a remarkable
book-a remarkably good book, and a
good one because ithad so many faults of
taste, aud so many vicious features But
in noting down all the unreserved talk of
the great conversationalst and describing
in the simple sincerity of his admiration
for him, all his peculiarities, his foribles,
as well as his excellences, he produced n
rare and readable book. The Doctor 5
namcsake, Andrew johnson, has Bos-
well in "Mack" of the Commercial, and
his letter published on our first page this
morning, will be found as racy as the
best pages in the journal Of Tour to
the Hebrides
In this letter We get an explanation
of Emory's bug-a-boo about the Nary
land gray-coats, and life picture of old
lad INTERN" Thomas eestatified over his
elevation to the War Office until he lost
his wits, glimpse at scenes in Swing
ing round the circle" and an exposure
of the frequent Toodleized condition of
the General Of our armies that are as
good as a play. Then comes Billy Stokes,
with nose as sharp. and eyes as keen,
As if goblin damned he'd seen,"
prophesying great gouts of blood to
flow in Tennessee unless the President is
impeached, and chit. chatting with Sum
ner, whose back was limbered by Brook 5
cane, about the necessity of stifening
poor Joe Fowler's spinal column. OH
these be rare talks that "Mack" writes
up so deity.
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Information i'm u. =. Circuit
Court, Mid. Dis. Tenn.
APRIL TERM, ls6

M mn AisiAAAf A'fI-
NO. I322-tfnited States vs.. two barrels and
one Keg Whisky
WHEREAS. X. Mop. SMITH, ESQ, AT
w torney Of the United States for said Dis
tret. has filed his information in said Court, on
behalf Of the United States and of all persons
concerned. against two barrels and one key
Whisky. John Read, reputed owner.) alleging,
among other things, that said spirits was seized
as forfeited to the United States for the causes
in said information alleged.
Now, therefore, in obedience to the monition
of said Court 10 mo directed and delivered, 1
do hereby give public notice 10 all persons
claiming said property, or knowing or having
anything 10 say why the same should not be
CONDEMNED as forfeited. and that they be and ap-
pear at said Circuit Court to be holden IN tho
Federal Court Room, in the CaLitAl AZ Nash
vile, Tennessee, en- the Goth siay Qf april,
1868. at 10 O'Clock :. NJ. then andthss . inter
pose their claims.
f.. r. GLASC6LK,
apr3 lat NJ. NJ. b. r.
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Connecticut Election.

NV York, April THE Worlds
latest special from New Haven says the
majority for Governor English will probae
bly, be over 2200. The Senate will proba-
bly, stand Is Radicals to Democrats, but
the 10th district is still uncertain. The
Radical majority in the House will be
about 81.
The Worlds Richmond special says the
riot at Coalfeld was quelled without she'd
ding much blood. Maj. Brown thinks the
blacks to blame. Four ringleaders, of des-
perate character, we're lodged in the Libby
tonight.
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CAPTAIN SHERBURN, Of the ship Game
cock, arrived at Boston from Manila, re-
ports that, in approaching the coast, he az.
oerlained by accurate observations, that
the inner edge Of the GnIf stream is now
one hundred miles east Of its former drif.
along the land. A Boston paper attributes
the intense cold OF the past winter 10 this
change in the location Of the warm current
Of the great ocean river.
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THE Louisville Courier of Tuesday
says "The general impression of those
best informed is that the peaches, cher
ries, plums, and some other fruits in this
region were all killed by the freeze of
Sunday morning. There are, however,
some doubling Jacobs, and we only hope
their doubts may be realized The i'm
preston here is that the fruit suffered
terribly by the freeze Of Sunday morning
and the frost of Sunday night