The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1866-05-26
FELEGRAPHIC.

Vera Cruz, are takfng the place ofthose who's
terms are expired, and who are invalid
The Evening Post says Santa Anna arrived
at Elizabethport eud is accompanied By sew
eral South Americans. 1t is understood the
object of his visit is to unite efforts with tn,
Efberalrarty in Mexico. He declares he is no
seeking personal power, but will place him
self under the lead of Juarez.
Official documents have been ,placedin tht
hands OF Secretary Seward by Minister Rom.
ero, showing that Santa Anna was q firm ad
Vocate of monarchical governments Mexico
and is now an adherent of Maximiliah.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Judge Underwood
who arrived.yesterday morning from Norfolk
with copy of the Indictment against JEFF
Davis for treason, was in consultation all day
with Assistant Attorney-GeHeral Ashton,
Speed being temporarily absent in Kentucky.
1t is currently stated that Davis will be tried
on this Indictment when the United States
Circuit Court re&ssembles at Richmond, to
which place it is now adjourned to meet early
In June; that Chief Justice Chase will pre-
side and that Attorney General Speed will be
assisted in the prosecution by Ex-Governor
Clifford, of Mass, and Mr.. M. Everats of N.
York. The text of the Indictment is not yet
made public but is said to be similar to the
bill reported by the Grand Jury of Alexan-
drfa some months since, which the govern
ment did not prosecute.
Judge Underwood announced that he be-
lieved Justice Chase would be in attendance
to preside in June The grand jury then re-
tired and on Thursday brought in an indict-
ment against JEFF. Davis when Judge Under
wood adjourned the Court to Richmond.
The judiciary committee whe have been
making inquiries as to what evideace exists
in regard to JEFF. Davis completely in the as
sassination of Lincoln, have been unable to
get any response from the Secretary of State
showing the reasons for the famous procla-
nation of May, 1865. 1t is understood that
the committe will call upon the President be-
fore making report to the House.
New YORK, May 13.-The late O'Mahony
headquarters IN Union Square has been clos
ed and the Secretary of Stevens is in charge
of the building. 1t is asserted that O'Maho
ny's treasury contains less than $780, Al
though Stevens is making every effort to effect
a reconciliation between rival sects Of the
Brotherhood, the work will not be easy while
seeking the cooperation of the Roberts par
ty, which is at present the most potent of the
two. He has carefully abstained from recog-
nizing the Feuian Senate. Stevens issued an
cider to-day calling on all exhiles in the
United States to subscribe toward the move
ment in Ireland, and send the money to him
at once at his headquarters, Metropolitan
Hotel.
WASHINGTON, May 14.-Senate proceed
ings unimportant.
Fessenden did not call up the House reso-
luton proposing amendments to the Consti
tuition, but Stewart gave notice that he should
move to amend the FIRST section so AS to de-
fine the word citizens" Without this, he
said, the construction of both the first and
second sections would depend upon the party
in power. He should also propose to strike
out the third section, DISTINGUISHING the reb-
els, and make it the first section of law he
intended to offer as substitute for the sew
eral bills reported by the Committee. He
would then make the bill excluding rebels
from Office the second section of this substi
tute, and ia addition require each State to
consent thereto, and extend, 6y amendments
to their own Constitutions, universal suff
rage; this done by any State, such State to
be admitted without waiting for the action
of other States.
Senate in executive session confirmed Rich
ard RosseaH, of KY, as Minister to Hondu-
ras; Edward Maynard, Of Tenn, Consul to
for Utah, and large number of other civil
appointments, not including any of those
lately made for political reasons.
WASHINGTON, Fay l5.-In the Senate the
Colorado veto message was read, ordered
printed, and laid upon the table.
Wilson introduced bill to FIX the military
peace establishment of the United states
referred to military committee. 1t provides
that the army shall consist of the FIVE artil.
lery en- six cavalry regiments now in SER
vice. companies shall consist of 81 privates
for five years.
New ORLEANS, May 14.-Mayor Monroe was
inaugurated to-day with interesting ceremo-
MES.
The people of Texas are contributing for
the family of Albert Sydney johnson, who
are in want In California.
Private letters from Mexico confirm the
announcement of the death of ex-Gov. Il.
W. Allen.
DR.. Gwln took the oath and was released
from Fort Jackson yesterday.
CHICAGO, May 16.-A reconstru cted Con-
federate soldier having been elected Clerk and
Justice of the Peace in Kewanee Co., Wis,
the incumbent refused to surrender the Office
and the question was referred to Attorney
General Gill, who answers the applicant for
office as follows: "Having served as volun-
leer in the late rebel army, you have forfeited
all political rights under the United States
Government and that Government can alone
return them. Having placed yourself il the
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