The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-03-30

WASHINGTON, March %. Judge Clifford
dissented from the opinion upon the judi
ment in the Grant parish case. Judge Waite's
opinion does not decide the enforcement
act unconstitutional, but the motive of race
and color must be averred in the indictment
and established to secure a verdict. EX-
clusion or conspiracy to exclude white and
blacks unfortunately from the polls, with
no other motive than to prevent them vot-
ing a certain ticket, does not come within
the law. Whites and blacks alike must
look to the State law, but where negroes
who wish to- vote the Democratic ticket are
prevented on the ground that no negro
shall vote, and the Democratic whites are
allowed to vote, the enforcement act holds,
and Federal courts can take cogniZance.
The same holds when whites, as race, are
excluded from the polls, or inundated by
negroes because they are white. The mo-
tive for the wrong must have its origin in
prejudice against race or color, whether
it be white or black, in order to bring it
within the provisions of the enforcement
acts. Matt S. Carpenter and Judge Black
are quoted that there was little in the force
bill at first, and nothing in it now.
WAsHNaToN, March u.s. Proceedings at
the capital are totally uninteresting.
Senator West says, regarding his reported
Il
that he was as much abused and as little
understood two years ago when he favored
and secured the jetties. He thinks he knows
what is for the interest of Louisiana, and is
working in her interest.
WASHINGTON, March 2S.-Articles of i'm
parchment against Belknap will be reported
Thursday 73
The Spencer investigation has been adj
journed to Thursday, when Gen. Morgan
will close his case.
Gen. Crooks victory over Crazey Horse
is complete, Many who escaped must
starye. their provisions, ammunition, etc.,
having been destroyed.
Seargents of Massachusetts, denies hav-
ing paid Belknap $50, 900 for contracts.
The Committee on Military Affairs have
agreed to q bill'gradually abolismng negro
regiments.
The Committee on the Freedmen's Bank
have prepared bill for the management
and mastering up that institution. The
Secretary of the Treasury shall name the
commissioners, 0ice those who die or re-
sign; their aggregate salary to be $4,000.
The appointment to be made by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury. The lost books may
be made good by proof. Claims and divi-
bends not closed within two years are
barred, and the proceeds are to be divided
among their creditors. The commissioners
may compound the debt.
Scbenck was before the Committee on
Foreign Relations TODAY and will conclude
tomorrow, From his sincere belief in the
value of the mine and honesty of sale, he
bought and paid tor the shares he holds at
q pecuniary loss. It is proposed to lay
before the committe unquestionable proof
that the evidence which has been taken
Is false, and that the witnesses who gave
the evidence are infamous and not worthy
OF belief under oath. The failure of the
mine was owing to Encouragement. II
properly worked 1t is to-day as valuable as
was claimed when sold. He asks counsel
to cross-examine witnesses who have tes-
titled against him, and examine those he
desires TO produce. The counsel accorded
and Schenck commenced his general state
meut, giving narrative OF his connection
with the mine, commencing in 1871. He
50 far exculpates himself from all blame,
and shows he lost money.
Senate-A bill removing the disabilities
of j. ]. Ghelson, of Mississippi, passed.
The consular and DIPLOMATIC bill was
resumed.
The merchants of Atlanta, Georgia, pre-
sented petition against the repeal Of the
bankrupt law.
The Senate made many additions to the
diplomatic bill.
The executive session adjourned.
Coghland, Chief Justice
Of Utah.
HOuse-The Chair laid before the House
communication from the District Attor-
ney that Hallet KilbOurn was indicted on
i've counts for refusing TO testify before
the committee; and one from the Ser
geant-at-ArDs Of the House stating that
the Marshal of the district had called on
him for the arrest OF KiIbourn, which he
refused till Instructed by the House.
Glover offered . resolution insfructing
the Sergeans-at-Arms not to deliver Kill
bourn % any ore till further orders.
Aesszs. Tucker Of Virginia, and Hook
81 Of Mississippi, spoke IN favor of the
action.
The resolution vas adopted without the