The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-02-03

called on Bullock, and also the State Treasurer for
further particulars regarding the expenditures of money
not accounted torto the Treasurer Bullock says the
Tfeasurer's report IS extraordinary in insnuaons
against the Integrity of the Executive and conspiracy
III favor ofmpeaehment because he wanted to put the
government under military rule. Bullock says the
money advanced to insure the completion of the
Opera House for the capitol and accuses the Treasurer
OF dupcity in diserediting the integrity of the Execu
tive and of advancing the political movement in op-
position othe present administration. Says the credit
OF Georgia is better than any Southern State but cam
not be maintained BY permitting subordinate officers
TO make invidlous attacks the integrity Of the Ex
ecu;irc.
The treasurer reports to the committee that large
amounts were drawn involving tue government in un-
lawful use OF State funds. The amounts were drawn
from Washington and Fifth Avenue Hotel aud used
without authority of law. Accuses the executive de-
partment OF extravaganza unlawful expenditure of
funds of the State, employment of three times as ma
ny clerks as the law Allows and under full and extra
pay when absent half their time. Governor had made
several trips North, saying anything about the
seventeen thousand dollars until he found out the
treasurer had gone New York to Investigate the
matter. The Governors pretended Albion speech ex-
pioded through Summers battery at Washington, and
it was poor way to excite the sympathy of the re-
publican party by resort to the weak subterfuge of
assaultng subordnate, and that the rupture between
/ Grant and Bullock is thorough.
Reported that the Legislature will elect commits.
sioners to go to Naghingon on reconstruction mes-
sures of Congress.
AEGusTa, Ga, Jan, 27.-Ex Gov Piekens, formerly
Munster tost Petersburg, died at his residence in Edge
/ field, Monday.
COLUMBIA Jan. 27-Joint resolution passed the Lee.
sistureauhorising the Governorto employ armed force
for the preservation of peace and to the Cover
nor for approval. House also passed bill to enforce
civil rights bin of Congress-
TALLAHASSEE TLA Jan u Resolution nassed Tho
House to-day declaring the evidence submitted hy the
investigating committee insufficient to substantiate
charges against Reed of high crimes and misdemea-
nors, by vote of 45 to 5. After adjournment of
morning session, majority of the House repaired to the
/ executive Office to congratulate the Governor aud
raised him on their shoulders and for some min
utes cheering and singing was in order Colored
portion of the Assembly serenaded and were most
prominent in the demonstration, though all opponents
/ OF impeachment took active parts.
/ New YoRK, Jan. 27.-Bishop Littleiohn conseerat-
ed Bishop of Long Island o-day
Judge Henry Wallbrdge ofIthaea New York. aged
80, was ran over by cars and killed.
Sailors strike ended by the shipping masters acqui-
4 esciEg in higher scale Of prices
Book printers strike ended with an advance of three
cents per thousand ems.
| Col A. w. Treadwc charged with sale Of fraudu-
lent naturalization papers, is on trial at Trenton
i New YoRK, Jan. 2s.-Alaska arrived with $4,000
treasure. Frequent earthquakes in Guatemala. War
probable between Salvador and Honduras. Unsue.
cessul attempt poison President Guezeman of Mica
ragua Nothing from Cushing's mission.
ATLANTA GA, JAN 28-Joint committee of both
houses appointed to inquire whether any money had
been drawn on Executive warrants for which there
no authority OF law. Committee enter at their
duties, with power TO send for persons and papers, and
report result to general assembly.
Committee of one from the Senate and two from the
House appointed to visit sections where it is reported
bodies of awless and reckless roaming at
night, threatening the lives of both whites and blacks,
searching for obnoxious individuals, and disturb
ling the peace and tranquility Of the community; that
the civil authority of the State is sufficient preserve
order and protect individuals and property, and if the
committee find the reports Of awlessness to be true,
report to the general assembly, Speaker of the House
in favor of appointing special committee to go to
Washington to consult with Congress the status of
the State Committee spoken of consists of II. '.
johnson, A. H. Stephensand other distinguished Geor-
gians.
KEY WEST, JAN 27.-Many refugees arrived here
this morning from Havana. Stated more coming.
MEMPHIS jan 29.-Gov. Clayton says State militia
eqmaa os.r"es ell ) ay other militia
Many outrages committed by marauders following
representing themselves militia Officers instructed
citizens to shoot down all pretended militia. He
determined to cure evil for all time to come, making
his work sharp short and decisive Several counties
still under martial law.
r. MONTREAL, Jan. 39--Dion beat Foster in match
game al billiards.
ATLANTA, Ga, JAM 29.-In House, resolution to
take into consideration extension of the right of su
fage to females of this State and that Mrs Stowe be
seEt for to instruct the committee Amendment offer
ed that Horace Greeley be requested to come before
the committee on the state Of the republic and adj
dress them OH the subject of female suffrage. Reso
luton lost
RALEIGH, n. q, Jan. ee-No decision yet in the
Injunction against the Chatham railroad. Rumor
points to-day to decision sustaining tho injunction.
I # SO, all similar appropriations will fall. The Will
Emington, Charlotte and Rutherford, and Western
North Carolina roads are among the only ones which
would be untainted. In the Senate to-day corruption
matter discussed. Senator Sweet made long speech,
impating corruption to leading parties. Adjourned
without action.
I AUGUSTA Ca, jan 30 Superintendent johnson
has published card in which he says the reported out
rage by Ku-hln1 in taking possession of train at
Barreon Ga, the night of January 27 published
in tie Washington Chronicle and Philadelphia Press,
base fabrcaons, such occurrence having taken
EEplace
New YonK, Jan. 2a-sailors, strike continues, but
having neither organisation nor funds, many ship
ping. W syf0 Is "s
J. Wallron, alias Babb author of the recent heavy
bank rob',eries in Brooklyn has been arrested.
Major Marble has purchased the other interest, and
is sole owner of the World. Fourth of the stock
sold for 100000, exclusive of any real estate.
/ Riot between whites and blacks in Broekyn which
resulted in morta'ly wounding one white. Many en-
gagged and riot with difficult stopped by police.
ToEoSro, Jan. 29.-Mr Howe and Sir John A. Nc
Donald have settled the Nova Scotia question. Un-
dersood settlement involves increase of money anpro-
pration to Nova Scotia and change in tariffs. New
arrangement requires parliamentary sanction.
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j. B. Lewis, No. Texas street, is in receipt Of one
of the largest and finest stocks of boots shoes and hats
ever brought to this city, which he is selling at New
Orleans prices.
/ Arkansas LEGlsLAruaE.--We copy as follows from