The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-08-21
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Trial of Pratt.

the prisoner, Pratt, in spite of the State |
Court, and protect himself from arrest |
It is rumored that Judge MeCann has di |
rected the Sheriff to summon posse if |
necessary to force his order discharging |
Pratt, also that the Sixty-ninth Regiment
be ordered under arms, to enforce the
Sheriffs authority McCann will endeav-
or to avoid breach Of the peace, but will
sustain the dignity of his Court. Bar
low is confident he. has sufficient force to
resist any attempt to rescue the prisoner.
Retrenehment Committee Coming,
The Congressional Committee Of Re-
trenchment, together with Senator Nor
rill and Cattell, of Finance Committee,
and ID. +. Murphy, of the Senate, are
reported to have left last night for San
Francisco. Several ladies' will aeeompa-
ny the party.
Judge MeCann has adjourned the pro-
eeedings in the Pratt case, to await the
action of the u. s. Commissioner. BY
this action the danger of collision will
be avoided. The soldiers still remain in
the u. S. Court room.
Marshall Barlow does not apprehend
any attempt at arrest, but he is deter
mined not to be caught mapping. He
went home to Staten Island to-day, guard
ed by soldiers to the ferry
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 13.-A Denver dis
patch says that Gov. Mitchell, of New
Mexico, has issued proclamation de-
.clariug all Nayajoe, Gila and Arapahoe
Indians found outside their reservations
outlaws, aud authorizes citizens to kill all
such.
That RaiIroad Case.
ALBANY, Aug. 13.-The hearing of
an order by Judge Perham on what is
known as the Omnibus Complaint, made
by the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad
to-day, by agreement of counsel, was post
poned to August 30th. Judge Perham
granted the order, which was excepted to
By the counsel of the Erie party, contin.
uing the injunction aud staying the pro-
eceedings under Judge Barnard's order.
A motion was made TO set aside the order
Of Judge Barnard for hearing at the
special term in his district, which or3er,
appointing Pruyu receiver. should not be
vacated. After argument on the admis
.sibility Of the afidavits. Judge Perham
decided they could not be received. The
Erie counsel excepting to granting the
order setting aside so much of Barnard:
order as conflicting with the one issued
by him, aud leaving in force the remain
der, which relates TO leaving the cause OF
It's merits. The Sheriff of the Peunsyl
Tauia Railroad arrived this morning, Will
perempt3ry non-bailable writs of attach
sment, issued by Judge Barnard. Busi
ness on the road has been resumed.-
Banks is in charge, with McQuade as Su
.perintendent.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The Wa
and Navy Departments have transferred
TO the Treasury the power to contract fo
the recovery of all vessels, whether Fed
eeral or rebel, sunk during the late re
@bellion.
Riot In Virginia
Information has been received her
that on Wednesday last a difficulty oc
Cured at Heathsville, Northumberland
county, Virginia, between some whit,
and eolored persons, during the progres
of which one of the latter was killed an.
several wounded. The riot is suppressed
Senatorial Contest in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Aug. 13.-The election
of United States Senator is exciting
general interest. Ridge and johnson
are the most prominent prospective can
didates, though Cooper has some sup
porters. The BaHaer will strongly op
pose johnson.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 13.-The cotton pros
poets are less favorable. 1t is calculated
that the yield will not be larger in thi
vicinity than it was last year.
RICHMOND, Aug. l4.-Gen. Canby hai
sent detachment of troops to Heaths
vile where the riot occurred between
the blacks aud whites.
CHICAGO, Aug. 14.-In the case O
Pratt, the rioter, it is believed the Secre
tary of War viii sustain the United State
Commissioner and insist that be shall con
clude the trial and not be prevented b
the State Courts.
The President told the Texas politi
clans that the Administration will no
give It's influence to aid the people to fu
restoration until they elect men who ca
take the test oath, and choose Legisls
ture which will ratify the 14th and l5t
amendments, and make other laws secul
ing most complete equality before tn
law and the protection of all citizen
lie has not expressed preference fc
either Banks or Hamilton for Governor.
From Cuba.
HAVANA, Aug. 13.-Count Valme,
da captured, near Ramancagua, reb
convoy, Gen. Jordon commanding, whic
was moving towards Holquin. The rel
els, after a short fight, took to fieh
Their commander escaped This is col
sidered the most important capture of I'll
war.
The authorities Of Santo Espiritu r.
port rebel plot to poison the brea
used by the Inhabitants on certain da
It was discovered, and a number of su
pected parties have been arrested.
Adyices report that the Captain Gel
eral has sent the ironclad Victoria to D,
mara to attempt the capture of the PER-
Wan monitors.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-Cuban a,
vices are to the 9th inst. General 10
dan had commenced active preparation
for campaign. Several points on II
coast are in possession Of the Cubans. wit
power to hold them against any Ian
force that can be brought against ther
The Cuban leaders state thae Ifbellige
ent rights are granted them by the Unite
States the effect In Cuba will be sue
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