The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-04-06
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i MISCELLANEOUS.
New YORK, March 29.-General PHssants, after
taking the oath of office, received dated letter from
his predecessor, exchanging his subordnates None
knew anything of the matter except Childs, who de-
rived DO money from the transaction.
Deputy Collector Coop has been released from
Ludlow Jail
Martin Frank has been convicted of counterfeiting
tobacco stamps and sentenced to five wears in the pen
itcntiary
Excitement the Tammany quarrel continues
intense notwithstanding the return of the politicians
to Albany.
Sheriff o'Brien withdraws his opposition to the
Sweeney charter, which Te-inroduced in the as
semby in nearly the original shape last night and says
the young Democracy will vote it down, while they
will get up in the interest of the people.
Albany dispatches however, say the charter is
:. pass.
AUGUSTA, Ga, March 39.-Gen. Lee is expected to
arrive here o-night from Charlotte.
| PHILADELPHIA, March 30.-A prominent shipping
and commission house has suspended to-day, causing
surprise They have large connections in New York
and the South.
RICHMOND, VA, March 3o.-The argument in the
injunction of Cahoon against Ellison rival Mayor
closed in the United States Court to-day ex Gov Wise
making the closing speech for Cahoon. He repudated
in strong terms any affilation with the Black Repub
lican party, and claimed to be still an unrepentant
rebel and did not want his position misunderstood be-
he appeared counsel for the Republican claim
ant Cahoon's counsel claimed that the court has ju-
rsdction because Cahoon as provisional appontee is
a United States officer not to go out of office until
a regular election by the people. Eison's counsel
claimed that the admission of the State terminated the
powers of all provisional officers The decision affects
all offices in the State, which nearly all filled by
military appointees, who remain in until July if the
decision is given in favor of Cahoon
SAN FRANCISCO, March 31-The steamship Fledta
is at San Diego with the Captain, missing crew and
eight hundred thousand from the wreck of the
steamer Golden City.
New ORLEANS March 31.-The steamer Camilla
rived with thirteen persons from disabled steamer
Venzuela from Liverpool for Aspinwa leaving forty
six aboard to work the disabled steamer port Rough
weather following it is feared that the vessel
down.
SALT LAKE, March 31.-Meetings against Cullom's
anti poygamy bill continues.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 3l.-The Methodist
Episcopal Convention postponed Mrs. Van Coke's ap
plication for admission to the Conference one year.
The sentiment of the Conference is against her ad-
mission. The resolution complimentary of Mrs. Van
Coke tabled without debate
RICHMOND, March 31.-Judge Underwood granted
an injunction restraining Mayor Ellison from acting as
Mayor. He also refused appeal on the ground that
the injunction was temporarily to continue only till
the term. Elson's counsel have given notice of their
intention to disobey the order of the court in order to
cause the arrest of Ellison and then bring I'D the case
before the Supreme Court writ of habeas corpus.
Ihe Judge IN bis decision, declares that the enabling
act passed by the Legislature unconstitutional which
decision affects nearly all the offices in the State
LATER-The injunction granted this forenoon was
served this afternoon to Ellison the City Council and
police, but they went with such affairs as usual
Cahoon issued proclamation this afternoon saving
that his police will promptly reorganize and request
ing persons appointed by Ellison to retire to their
homes peacefully, that other breach of the peace
may occur. 1t is supposed that when Ellison holds
court tomorrow the United States authorities will ar
rest him, when his counsel hope, by habeas corpus to
get the case before the Supreme Court Eison's Do
lice still have control of the CITY,
AUGUSTA, GA, March, 31.-Gen. Lee leaves this fore
noon for Savannah. In accordance with his earnest
desire there public demonstration He was WIS.,
tied at the Planters Hotel by large number of citi
zens. His health is improving.
Benz. FL Warren, well known in financial circles
throughout the South, died this morning, aged a.
PHILADELPHIA, April Ia constable, while attempt
ing to serve writ colored man in negro quarters
was struck on the head with brick. The negro was
armed with knife and attempted to escape. The con-
stable fred at him and killed Outstanding negro The
constable escaped from the infurated crowd to the
Jail, where he awaits the result of the coroners Jury
New YORK, March 31.-Raiiroad Ticket Agents
Convention agreed on 5fPct. reduction on through
rates South.
RICHMOND, Va, pril1This evening the case of the
Mayoraty taken into the State courts by Ellison
and Judge Wiford, of the Circuit Court, granted
nandannus and issued an injunction restraining Cahoon
rom exercising the duties of Mayor.
NEW YORK April 2-Wendell Phillips Anti Slavery
Society dsbands April 9th at Apollo Hail. where they
lod their final meeting.
AUSTIN, TEX, April Davis has called an extra
ession of the Legislature March 26th.
RICHMOND, Va, April 2.-The day passed quietly
With the police of both Mayors on the streets To.
light the United States Marshal served writ on Eli
ON to give up possession of the City Hall and other
property. Ellison refused and the Marshal then ap-
lied to the military for aid On the appearance of
he military Ellison retired with his force to other
not owned by the city, where he will
onnue to act as Mayor. This is done with view of
citing the matter before the Supreme Court