Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-29
from Warrington.

Special dispatch to the Mo. Republican,
WASHINGTON, May l26.-The. French
/ Minister, NJ. Mohtholon. had an interview
to day with. Secretary Seward, IT. is I'M
derstood in diplomatic circles that he
expresses the opinion very freely that the
war cloud which suddenly appeared IN
Europe after the Emperor speech, Will
be dispelled. He says the Emperor has
no idea of going to war, F..t.
Sir Frederick Bruce, the English MIN
lister, received adyices per last mail, the
terms of which are more pacihcatory.
The financial difficulties in Europe, II is
believed, are passed.
The Senatorial caucus will meet Mon
day, when the new reconstruction plan,
which was partially agreed upon yester-
day, will be presented and probably
adopted.
The Radicals who thought that Con-
eress ought not to adjourn at all but
take recess for two mouths, are forced
TO abandon this idea. The question as
TO what course ought to be adopted by
the Democratic party in Congress in re-
GARD to combinations was discussed. No
decision was reached. Some Of the
Senators suggested that il was bad policy
10 reject good and true men, some OF
whom are tried soldiers, simply because
they differed with them in regard to the
Presidents policy.
One of the principal objects of Mrs.
Davis visit here is for the purpose OF
finding out, il possible, when the Govern
ment intends to try her husband. Sheis
very anxious to get trial at once, but i
is understood that she has been informed
by pretty good authority that it will
probably be several weeks, perhaps
months, before the matter can be
arranged for his trial, the present indict-
mentbeing regarded by the Government
as worthless. Mrs Davis has been in
receipt of large number Of calls today.
The President has granted her permis-
sion TO remain with her husband at Fort
Monroe. Burton Harrison, Davis pri-
yate secretary, also arrived tonight, in
company with one Of Davis counsel
WASHINGTON, May 27.-There are indi-
cations that in the Senatorial caucus, to-
morrow, Senator Sherman's proposition,
to base representation upon the voting
population, will be adopted in lieu OF the
second and third sections of the consti-
tutional amendment now pending in the
Senate
The staff of Santa Anna leave to-
morrow for New York Their visit here
is explained as follows: On Friday an
interview was asked with Senior Romero,
the Minister from the Republic ofMexico.
1t is understood he refused 70, receive
them officially, but expressed willing
ness toreeeiye them as citizens Of Mexico.
Accordingly, an unofficial interview was
the result. What was said during the
interview is not definitely known, but it
is believed that nothing transpired be-
yond mutual expression Of opinion in
a social way as 10 the condition of Mex
icolf Senior Romero stands upon his dig
nifty as the only authorized representa-
tive of the Republic of Mexico in this
country, and claims that he was justified
10 refusing to receive the staff OF a Mex
lean exile officially He adds that Santa
Anna proclamation or letter favoring
constitutional monarchy has not yet
been explained, as promised.
A very earnest movement is on foot 10
pass the Colorado bill this week over the
veto. Those who are fayoring this step
claim that it is based on the ground that
a political issue inthat respect must be
made by Congress. with the President
The friends of Colorado state that three
prominent Senators who were at one
time for the veto are now against it
Ii seems to be the well settled opinion
in official quarters that Davis trial will
be postponed till next October