The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-12-30
CITY VIRGINIA. TERRITORY SATURDAY DECEMBER 80

his guilt according the Interpretation of British law but
believed himself innocent according to the higher stand
ard of eternal right and that the majority of his country
men would decide if the question put vote.
The next prisoner brought before the Special Comrs
sion was John OLeaney. new jury had been sworn in
for his case and his trial was progressing there
excitement about it
The Commercials" Washington special saws the
Virginia and Louisiana delegates urging that the
same privilege granted to the Tennessee delegation should
be extended them Congress- however is by no means
pleased with the temper and spirit being displayed by
the Virginia Legislature.
Romero has received further adviees from Mexico favor
able tor the Liberals Juarez is securely established at
The Columbia from Havana on the 9th brings Mexican
dates to the 18th ult
The Republican Gen. Daz reported have been twice
repulsed by the Imperalists in the District of Ignato
The French still held Mazaan The Liberals had taken
possession of San Sebastian The Imperial journals
much exercised because twelve North Americans captured
in Durango in uniform and armed GuZamau,
formerly of the Cabinet up against
Empire, and collecting force. The French forces
occupied Victoria Nov l4th The enemy made feeble
resistance, but the French suffered loss Rva Palace
has taken command of the Liberal forces in hiehoacar
The "Heralds" Ottawa Canada West correspondent
that Mr.. Gait who in Washington the other day
on mission to see what could be done reciprocity
in the trade has given his colleagues understand that
they must look out for some other country for trade than
| the United States.
rumored that Gen. Logan will propose treaty with
the Republic of Mexico concedng important privileges
the United States to be secued by military interposion
necessary in exchange for the privilege of loan of
| amount.
The Posts" Mexican correspondent of the 27tb ult
says the Manhattan of the steamers of the American
| and Mexican Steamship Company brought from Havana
to Vera Cruz, her last trip, 1000 Springfield muskets
purchased by Amerinan named OSulivan for the
| of Maxmilan. The United States Consul at Havana
fused permit the vessel leave the harbor when he
found these board The Manhattan detained
twenty four hours in consequence of his refusal The
English and French Consuls were then called upon by
OSullivan and they held interview with repre-
sentative at the conclusion of which bills of adng
aYI fbact -laff har1N,
Heralds special Gays that Gen. Grant has issued
order dschargng all civilians except clerks from the
special to the Times says Secretary McCulloch has
received letter from the Collector of Internal Revenue for
Montana Territory, stating that the product of the gold
mines in that Territory, for 1867 will be upwards Of
SIC 000O 900.
The Treasury Department is making preparations to
commence the payment of gold coupons due in January
Gen. Grant proposes to visit New Orleans and the Rio
Grande, within few weeks.
Acapulco dates Nov 25th report the details Of vic
tory the French by Gen. Daz He obtained quite
arms horses etc. also the papers of the French
commander.
On the 3Oth of October Gen. Daz had an interview with
Gen. Alvarez, with the view of commencing cam
pagn against the French in which the States of COacca
and Guerrero will act in combination. The national cause
represented in the ascendancy in Southern Mexico
The Legislature of Virginia has fixed the 2ls for the
election of State officers Ii thought here private
intelligence received from Richmond that it is the design
of that body to rensate the officers who held places under
Governor Smith. Governor Pierpont would regard this
personal and it is believed, would retire from Office
which would fcrce upon the Government the appointment
| of Provisional Governor.
Secretary MeCuloeh yesterday issued an order enion
ing the house officers diligence proven
the into United States ports of prizes helOngn
to either belgerent party during hostes between Spa
7 and Chilli.
y New York Dec l5-The Posts" Washington specia
says it is now considered that the adoption of reso
ton of Stevens by twohirds is conclusive evidence tha
the Southern Representatives will not be admitted hi
n winter.
The 80 Commerciars" Washington special says: Tn
departure for Europe Wednesday, of the Chief Seert
ary of the French Legation connected with the recer
n developments of the Mexican question The temper
= Congress and the growing popular sympathy with tn
!, Liberal cause in Mexico with the appointment of Geuer
n Logan, has led TO communication between Count MOI
tholon and the State Department. which has resulted
II sending message TO the French Emperor for deini
Instructions 1t is said the withdrawal of the French Leg
: ton from Washington will take place in case the orm
an appointment of United States Minister TO the MeXca
3 | Republic.
In the United States Special Court to-day Mr. Carpe
ter of Wisconsin argued in favor of readmting Garan
practice without requiring him to take the oath of all
h glance he having been engaged in rebellion. He CO
tended that the proclamation restored Garland
e his civil rights AttorneyGenera Speed cOmbatted Il
gentlemans position, arguing the right the prescribe
qualifications by law and that the latter of this chs
in acter, and not penalty.
Inf Senor Benz Vicunas of Chill at the Union League Cu
speaking of the telegraph OF his country said there
20 now two lines connecting Santiago and Valparaiso;
NJ, another line of ninety miles is in of construction
mr. that at the commencement of the by Spain, CHI
Immediately ordered the construction of nine hundred mil
He further stated that the only practicable eegra
route from to ocean through Chilli and he thong
no that would be completed similar that of
AN Overland to Behring's Straits There is also project
al Mexican telegraph TO Panama by which, at the expen
te of few hundred thousand dollars be convey
from the United States and Europe to Buenos Ayres.
srs FroNIoehce ~ L. Dec hp stieh, ornei
Governor of this State and afterwards T. s. Senator, di
10 this morning at his residence in this city
nI New York l6-The Times Washington despat
S says the Hon. i. VI. Harris N. c. of Maryland prOpos
on take his seat MOnday he he take the oa
ed Some believe the House will refuse to permit him
10 occupy his seat will expel him unworthy of being
70 member for the ofenses of which he convicted
m by martial Harris claims that the pard
40 of the President political disability.
the MN t"h. VI INV We - ~,
cb entertained by J. G. WhetmOre, military agent for Il
HE State He is considered dangerously i'll.
NOT The Fenian Senate has adjourned. Several of
n Senators have gons home and the rest waiting
N, Roberts the arrival of Stephens.