Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-07-12

ment and Anderson did not swear
to it. He testified that Dix, upon
whom he waited at the hotel, told
him that Weber had said, on the
day before he was killed, that par
ties had been after him to sign the
paper, which he did not intend to
sign. He became badly confused
on cross examination and declared
that q part of the statement which
was made in his affidavit was not
real to him.
Il. T. Hobbs testified that he was
present at the convention above
referred to. Wilder told witness
that Weber did not sign the Web
er-Anderson agreement and was
not present when it W as signed.
II. f. Kelly, Supervisor of Regis.
tration of Richland parish, testi-
fed that his returns contained no
protest. There were two affidavits
of intimidation and violence. Did
not swear to the paper published
as his affidavit in the Sherman re-
port. Some statements therein
were true, others false. Witness
did not feel justified in making a
protest, and would not have made
one but for the persistent efforts of
Kellogg and others to have him do
so.
speech Of Jefferson DaAis.
NEW ORLEANS, July 1lth.-Jef-
ferson Davis, in his speech yester-
day, on the occasion of the pres.
entation of gold badge aud certi-
ficate of membership of the Asso-
citation of the Army of the
Tennessee, after expressing grati-
tude for the honor conferred,
recapitulated the stirring events of
the war and hardships endured.
He said the question of a States
right to secession in 1861 was at
last debateable. He asserted his
unshaken belief in the right of
secession and the duty of citizens
to battle for the cause. He re-
viewed the operations about Vicks-
burg and spoke ia glowing terms of
its defenders. In referring to them,
he said no one supposes that l
am seeking to disturb such
peace as we have or to avoid the
logic of events. You have done
your duty in the past and would
fulfill equally we'll the duties Of
the present and future. You struck
for independence and were unsuc-
cessful. You agreed to return into
the Union ami abide by the Con-
stitution and laws made in con-
formity with 1t. Thus far and no
farther do understand your prom.
ise to extend. Davis congratulated
the South on regaining possession
of local self-government and the
power of the people to elect their
the total non-interference of the
Federal Government with the do
nestle affairs of the States was
renewal of State sovereignty and
would secure permanent peace.
Every event that has befallen our
institutions is directly traceable to
the perversion of the compact of
union and the usurpation by the
Federal Government of undelegat-
ed power.
Tramps R"mnins thi"gs In WIS.
comsi0.
CHICAGO, July 1lth.-There is
great excitement in Wisconsin
over the tramp nuisance. Migrants
are capturing trains and demand
ing rides free and committing all
sorts of excesses. Vigorous meas
ures will be passed by the city and
State authorities.
Destructive Storm Ia Nebraska.
OMAHA, July 18th. "A severe
storm has prevailed all through
Nebraska. Railroad trains have
been delayed, tracks damaged and
crops ruined. Losses immense.
Fatal Tornado.
AMSTERDAM, N. Y, July 11tli.-
The tornado here blew down
houses. Three men were killed nd
six badly hurt.
seriuus Trouble Feared.
MONTREAL, July 11th.-Trouble
is seriously apprehended to-mor.
row. All the city military and
many troops from abroad are
camped here.
The situation Rt Montreal
| MONTREAL, July 11th. = The
Mayor has just given his ultima.
tum to the effect that he will carry
out his proclamation and prevent a
procession taking place. For this
purpose he is about to swear 500
special cOnstables. He has Just
marched large body of police to
Orange Hall, on st. James street,
where they are placed in front Of
the building, with force of Getec-
tives inside searching for arms. A
vast crowd is collected, observing
the situation. The Irish Catholics
have just assembled in Union Hall
to consider what action they will
take in the premises. The attend
ance there is immense, and the
greatest excitement prevails.
Three of the Magistrates who
signed the requisition to call out
the military have had an inter.
view with Gen. Smythe to learn
his views as to the course he will
adopt In the prospect of q conflict
OF action between the Mayor and
Magistrates. He said his first de-
sire was to preserve the peace. He
would take his orders, however,
from the Magistrates. Matters are
/ now In a more complicated condi-
tiOn than ever and no one can tell
what may occur at any moment.
The streets are filled with peopl Q
and tho greatest excitement pre-
walls. 1t IS not known what the
Orangemen will do, but it is
thought they will persist in walk
ing.