The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06


NcGREGOR. DEC. 6 =: go: 1865.
= latest News. .. 20 .
There d rumor in New York that Gen.
Logan has been authorized to enter into a
treaty with President Juarez for the cession
Of several Of the northern Mexican states
Ind in consideration Of the transfer oui
government Ia to furnish the liberals $l0,.
000, 900 for internal improvements.
In an interview with the Tennessee dele.
cation President johnson expressed him
self decidedly in favor Of their immediate
admission to seats il. Congress. He is also
in fas3t Of the recognition Of ell mcmbers
who can subscribe to the test oath.
City Of Mexico dates to Nov. y an.
nouncc that the French troops are concen.
tTsting at that point, il San Luis Potosi
would leave for chihuahua on Nov. IL.
Several prominent. Mexican traitors accom-.
pany the imperial army in its retreat.
It 10 announced that peace has been res.
tofed in Peru by the triumph Of the revo.
lutionary party. President Ganzeco has
been placed in power 1t is believed that
under bis administration the treaty with
Spain will b rcpudiated and common
cause b made with Chill. Only six o.
the Chilan ports arc blockadcd-all the
others being open to commerce.
The internal revenue receipts at VAST.
ington on Saturday amounted to $4,000,
900.
A French war STEAMER ID REPORTED te
have forced the pass of the Rio Grand.
Ind on the 4.h ult arrived at that port
A battalion Of Austrian troops has reached
the Mexican coast. French succe sses in
the interior are announced by the authors
ties.
Gen. Sheridan's army is to be KEEP! ready
for active service a.-..
On Saturday last President Johnson
pardoncd so Alabamiars of the $4,000
class. r.t.
The Canadian government are seeking
to open trade with Cuba and the South
American republics. ..
The Messrs. Porter have petiiioned the
Supreme court at Washington for q writ Of
msnjamus against Secretary McCulloch,
to compel the payment of Judgment for
$4,000, rendered for stock impressed into
the United States service by the late rebel
Gen. A. S Johnson for the Utah cxpcdi
ton in 1887. The decision in this case |
will NECESSARILY be one of national import.
anoc. a9
There Ssec !, 6l3 National Banks in opcr. 7
alton.
Gen. Grant recently purchased resi-
dence in Washington on which there is
mortgage Of $4,000. Citizens Of New
York city have completed arrangements
,opay it ana leave the premises uncncum-
bered.
The constitutional amendment prohibit
ing slavery has been ratified by the Ala
tatha Legislative.
The provisional governor of Florida has
restored the civil officers in that state whs
were acting at the close Of the rebellion.
It is said the President, in his message,
his policy of reconstruction; shows it was
tho only thing that could have been done;
that, while they have not done all that v as
accept it. In regard to our foreign aft ,irs,
the message is explicit. Our relations with
England aud France were never more sa
tisiantory. Both Of these great powers are
represented q anxious to cultivate the
most friendly relations, and to adjust al
difficulties to the satisfaction Of cur go7
eminent.
Winder, Duncan and Gee, three Of til,
Old Capital prisoners, have been removed
to different cities. for trial by court martial
A party of radicals in Charlton county
No.. recently attempted to kill Hugh Price
rged IS years, for the sole reason that h,
was brother of the confederate genera
Sterling Price.
The 30th Congress Of the United State.
met At Washington on Monday. Hon
Schuyler Coliax was elected Speaker Of the
House over Hon. James Brooks, Of New
York. Mr.. Maynard, delegate from Ten
nessee, whose name was not placed upor
the roll was refused by the Clerk an oppor
tunity to make remark. Mr.. JAS Brooks
OF New York, in speech, characterized
the omission Of the names Of the members
from Tennessee as being contrary to ths
wishes Of the President and said "if Mr.
Maynard was not loyal man from Un
lon and loyal State. then the President 0
the United States was not loyal man, bn
an alien and stranger
A resolution was.passcd at the. Re- publica,
caucus, calling for the appointment of
joint committee Of fifteen from boil
branches Of Congress to enquire into tn
condition Of the insurrec'ionary States, an,
report whether or not they are entitled t
representation.
The Senate conv.n ned at 10 N. and waite
the organization Of the II use. After Cd
j,urnment S. natOriai caucus was to b
called to prepare lists of committees, but
Vas not known With what te,iiper the rese
luti0ns Of the House caucus would be RI
eeived. The Presidents Message vas
bs delivered to day. Tuesday,. In OIL
-. next issue We will give it to our readers Ell
ARE, or such portions oft as may b, of i'm
Portance.
Language.
P.ovidcncs paper is mad at what it call
''outlandish WORKS." though We think that uof