, 1865-01-27


in form, and further providing Louisiana shall
resume her political relations under her consti-
tuition adopted in April, 1864. Ordered to be
printed.
News ofJan. 18Th,
The Tribune's Montreal correspondent saws
that the origin of the rumor of the probable re-
cognltiOn, after the 4th of March next, of the
Southern Confederacy by England and France,
was that Dudley Mann had written to Sanders
that Slidell had told him MANN that he (Sl-
dell) had heard from De L Hugs that it was the
Emperor's intention to recognize the Southern
Confederacy in the spring, but there was little
or no hope of England uniting in this scheme.
Out of this on dit of Mann's was manufactured
the story of the positive determination of the
two powers to come to the help of the rebels
New York, Jan. l3.--The Richmond papers are
growing more bold lately in the denunciation of
Jeff. Davis, and in the demanding the appoint
ment of Lee to the supreme command of the ar
mics. The Examiner of the 8th saws JefTs course
is fast whiting the Confederacy to destruction.
New York, Jan. l3.-The Worlds special
says it is rumored that the peace commissioners
! have asked permission to cross our lines but no
| reply has reached them. The Times special
! says it is rumored that Blair has returned from
| Richmond.
The Richmond Whig reports an interview be-
tween the commissioners of exchange, but does
not know the result.
Dates from Mexico to the 28th show that the
Republican troops still giving the Imperial
! lists plenty to do. Between four and FIVE thou
sand of the Emperor's soldiers were defeated by
/ the Republicans at Eta The reported extent
of the Republicans under Ortega is unfounded.
/ Throughout all Southern Mexico the supporters
of Juarez are very active In one town two I'M
perial garrisons had revolted put to death the
/ Prefect and Joined the Republicans.
/ New York Jan 13 The 4 y100 from Port
Royal on the 9th, brings reports of importance
| iftrue. 1t is that several counties in Georgia
recently held cetions and declared in favor of a
return to the Union by overwhelming majorities
1t is also reported that the people are arming tc
protect themselves from secessionists Gov
Brown has disbanded the Georgia militia, who
have returned home.
New York, JAN 1.-THE Heralds Savannah
correspondent of the 8th reports affairs in the
city as quiet and unchanged. 1t confirms the
report of yesterday relative to the movements Of
! the citizens of Georgia for the Union The cor
| respondent says they need continuation Near
ly all the traders ofSayannah had taken the oath
of allegiance. Great suffering among the poor
/ still continues, and to a considerable degree
among the wealthy Gen. Shermans entire ar
my is being recruited and equipped
New York, Jan. l4.-The Tribune's Washing
ton special gives it as the opinion of an old hanC
at peace negotiations, that a cessation of hostl
tiles preliminary to formal negotiations will tak'
place within a few days.
Washington, Jan. l3.-The Government re
ceiEed information last evening, that in an at
tempt to escape from rebeldom and enter on
lines, Senator Foote was captured by two rebe
cavalrymen at OccOQuan, fifteen miles south
west of Alexandria, this afternoon. Fears ar
entertained that Jefferson Davis may deal harsh
ly with FoOte. 1t is understood our Goyernmen
has taken steps to prevent any injury being don
4 him.