The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-05-02
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tuition is undoubtedly defeated and nothing
can change the result except such frauds as
will be too gross not To be ~palpable for that
such frauds DIRE not to be expected.
The defeat Of the Constitution is clear by q
large majority. General Gordon has been
elected Governor Of Georgia by n surprisingly
large minority. Those counties which have
the largest majoritics have all gone Demo-
WASHINGTON, April 23.-Boutwell, for
the Managers, concluded his remarks, which
were not finished yesterday, when the Sen
ate took n recess.
Upon re.asscmbling, Nelson, Of the Pres.
idcnt's counsel, took tho floor and delivered
an extempore address. Hc said he should
consider many points which, though not
rightly belonging to the case, required at
t%ention, because they were introduced by
the Managers. lie referred to the charge Of
evil nature, wickedness and detestable prac.
tice, which had been brought against the
President. Mr.. johnson was accused of be.
ing everything, from a political criminal to q
common blank. These accusations, stig.
mas and aspersions, he intended TO examine.
Nelson proceeded to sketch tho Presidents
early career. lilo passed n high encomium
upon his patriotism md public services. He
did not address tho Senate as politicians, but
as Judges. lie referred to the immense out.
side pressure which unworthy persons and
journals sought 70 bring ~ bear upon them.
IIe said he was confident they would repel it
with indignation. If he could believe that
the result Of the trial was Il foregone conclu.
sion, he would scorn to address them. lie
then proceeded 10 review Johnson's policy at
some length. aud said tho Senate was clear.
ty "A en.tNF .pbnn trytpS sNa naasbpnnn
lie denounced the statement advanced by the
Managers, that the Senate is bound by no
common or statute law, but was a law unto
itself, and that common fame was sufficient
evidence and ground for its action, rs a start.
ling declaration fraught with danger TO the
country. He said the various acts taken by
the members Of the Court showed they were
bound by laws. lie then discussed the
meaning Of the terms treason, bribery,
crimes aud misdemcanors. lie claimed thai
no ofFensc il Improbable that il not d mis-.
deuleanor equal in class to bribery. At this
point the Court adjourned till 10. morrow.
The Senate adjourned after Il brief ses
sion.
Sr. LOUIS, April ga fir. this morning
burned the large Wholesale drug store Of
Blowhnrd d CO., North Main street, Grums
ley & Co., clothing merchants, s.. Peek 4
Co, fancy goods merchants, II. p. Studley
& Co., job printers, and other establishment
adjoining. The loss is Mt least one million
dollars. An explosion Of chemicals occurred
totally destroying the walls of the building
II is the most destructive FIRE since the burn
ing Of the Lindell Hotel.
WAsHIsGTos, April 23.-0aicial account
from the Indian country confirm the state
mcnt that Indian hostilities has renewed il
this summer. Gen. Sherman who left Wash
ington with the intention Of proceeding di
rcctly to the Indian country, will doubtless
report Immediately the exact prospects 70
peace or war with the various tribes.
The argument fled by Manager Logan yes
to-day makes twenty three columns in to
days Globe.
LoxDox, April &c. .-Dispa.ches from Abys
sinia state that n battle was fought on Coos
Friday before Magdalla. King Theodor,
commanded in person, and was defeated
lie retreated into town. Their loss wa
heavy. On Monday following Gen. Napier
ordered an assault upon Magdalla. Tn
town and citadel was carried by storm, an,
Theodore was slain, and II large number o.
his warriors killed, wounded or taken prise
ncrs. The capital remains in possession o
the British. The loss Of the British via
small. The British captives were found il
the city, alive and well, and were set free
Napier's immediate return TO the sen coas
is expected.
LoxDox, April 27.-Still later advice
from Abyssinia, dated April Is, represen
that only 1900 native troops have lai,
down their arms. Theodore had 5000 sol
dicrs killed, and 1900 wounded in the lat
battle. Adviccs from Napier's headquar
ters, at Magdalla, state that the European
which have been held captives there, includ
ing sixty souls, including men, women an
children, are already en- route to Toulabar
for home. The entire force Of Theodore
army has been killed, wounded, or captured
Napier takes by his victory the 2S larg
guns, just used against him, 5000 stand 0
small arms, 10000 shields such as are use,
in battle in open field by the Abyssinians
10000 spears aud many other articles of wa
and equipments. After tho works wer
completely taken, king Theodore was foun,
dead by the soldiers on entering his strong
hold. He was shot through the head. Som
persons say he was killed during one of tn
battles ; others arc inclined to the Opinion
that he committed suicide when he found tn
fortunes of the day were against him. TIL
King was recognized to-day among the kille
and wounded by the British captives whel
they were released. Theodore's two sol
were taken prisoners. The a4terior of IL
fortress at MaSAa1a presented a splendi
sighA..~ fho place glowed with barbar
s~plendor. The British troops p~lundered
at once. They found four royal crown
) made of solid gold, $780, 900 in silver, 10
900 silver plates, several lots of rich jewel
and other articles of great value.
Startling intelligence has just been r
ceived from Australia. Prince Alfred, wi
is visiting Sydney, was shot and dangerou
ly wounded by an unknown person. II
, would.b be assassin, who is said to be a Fee
ian, was promptly arrested. The Primo
according to last advices, was slowly reco
! ering.
LONDON, April 25.-Particulars of Il
; attempted assassination of Prince Alfr'
' state that the the culprit is an .Irishm'
} named Farrell, known to be connected wi
r the Fenian organization, who shot the Prin
on the 18th Of March. The ball was not Q
= tracted for two days. The wound is DANCE
+ Gus and painful, but the Prince is doil
! well, though his recovery will necessarily
: slow. Under medical advice he had sail
: for England.
! Gladstone has published q card in &
Times denying a host of personal charg
, against him.
: The attempted assassination of Prin
!, Alfred has caused a profound exciteme
throughout the nation. The press teer
with denunciations of the assassination.
| The trial of the C~lerkenwell prisoners b
been resumed. The evidence is now close
and the Attorney General has summed
g the case for the prosecution. 1t is argu
that the proof against the prisoners is {
? tablished beyond a doubt, although it is a