The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, JAN l2-The Columbian Guide
newspaper published at the county site of Shelby.
county in this State, says Judge Pelham of the Cir
cult Court coming before him from the Pro-
bate Court OF this county, decided that the present
Legislature is an illegal body and Gov Smith an un-
lawful officer. Judge Pelham is prominent member,
OF the Republican party and elected to his office,
at the same time the Legislature and Governor was
chosen.
AUGUSTA Ga, Jan. 12.-Legislature meets to-mor-.
row. 1t IS thought the question Of negro eligibility
may be submitted to the Supreme Court for decision
Two Democratic papers suggest this be adopted
by the Legislature.
TALLAHAssEE, Fla, Jan. 12.-In the Senate Gam
bia, Northern negro, was elected reading clerk
/ Resolution by Walls, coored Republican, requesting
the Senate to call on Senator Osborn to repair to
Washington and attend to senatorial duties or resign
was tabled by one majority A similar resolution Of
ered in the House by Scott coIored, was withdraw.
Senator Osborn and representative left for Washing
ton this afternoon. Impeachers seem to be losing
ground.
New YORK, Jan. I2.-Steyenson cotton case, in
volving million dollars, decided against the Govern
ment.
ST. Louis, Jan. 3.-Tom Allen whipped Bill Davis
| in forty.two rounds
New YoRK, Jan. l3.-The Henry Chauncey brings
a quarter OF million in treasure. Affairs of Bogota
gloomy. City crowded with soldiers. Reported ey-
tensve gold mines discovered in Santa Rosa, Chilli.
Earthquakes continued along the Peruvian coast
| New YORK Jan. l4.-The Hermann took $2oa,O01
in specie. Sub-Treasnry balance ssl 10000,
Defendants in the whisky case known as Baisdell,
Rekell and MeLearen, motion of the DSttict At
torney, were committed to close confinement
| ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. l5.-House and Senate re-
assembled and the message of Gov. Bullock was re-
ceived and read. He commences by announcing, that
on the 9TH December, he addressed communication
to Congress- setting forth that the reconstruction laws
had not been fully executed in Georgia He then pro-
ceeds to state that the remarkable Of the legislature
at its last session. had induced careful examination
OF the laws and of the manner of their execution to
ascertain how it was possible that sucL extraordinary
results could occur He argues that strict adherence
to the letter of the reconstruction acts would have pre-
vented the overthrow Of them, which has been ac
comp'shed in Georgia Congress, he says is the sole
interpreter of the true nents and meaning of the re-
construction measures and final arbter upon the nues
ton of their execution
In the body of the message, the following occurs:
The fact that there is not in Georgia adequate pro-
lection far lille and property and the free expression
OF political opinion is too well known and understood
to need argument or presentation of evidence which
has reached me from many portions of the State In
fact it is hoped that it nany become necessary
to make public information which would so severely re-
fleet upon us as people. ." He says Congress will un-
doubtedy regard the action in expelling the eolored
members as revelation and overthrow of government
Instituted by its acts, and will take its own hands
adjustment of difficulty unless effective measures
are at once adopted here to repair the injury It is
not decided says the Governor that treason shall be-
punished but 1t IS demanded that loyalty shall be re-
speced, and, ii necessary protected. The Governor
recommends the General Assembly to take the iua-
tive TOR settlement, by excluding members ineligible
under the 18th amendment and restoring colored mem
bcrs to seats and it is not deemed wise to take
this course, then to adjourn and leave the whole
matter to Congress, where, in any event. the matter
must finally be disposed Of
lie further remarks that may be well assured that
Congress wlnot pause iii the great work of reeenera-
ton until we fully acquesce in the great fact that our
late slaves men, entitled to all the rights prvi-
leges and lmmulities OF other men before the law.
that until the same freedom from prescription which
is row granted the most arrogant opponent of Con-
Sress is secured to the hnmbest Union man and friend
oil the Government we cannot have perfect peace or
prosperity. He closes with congratulations upon the
satisfactory condition Of State finances and results OBJ.
tained by agriculture.
ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 15.-The Sefate on tile read
ing OF the Governors message, passed resolution
referring that portion relative to State relations to
the general government to a committee of five; also
resolution calling on the government to show facts
wherein ne states there is protection for life prop
erty aud the maintenance OF peace and good order.
also the evils and disorders which he refers or the
existence Of organised resistance to- law extent and
character Of the same and that desire
and unwavering determination Of Ills bpaysto COPPER
ate in all proper measures with 1hesflher depart
ments Of the government in Offering full and ample
protection Tor life and property and in the establish
ient OF peace and good order throughout the State
securing to all classes aud conditions of the people free
expression OF political opinions and etfeeting faithful
execution Of the laws of the State aud the United
States The House passed resolutions referring that
portion of the Governors message relative to recon
strnction to special committee Of ten.