The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1867-02-09

There is a general lack Of confidence on
the streets. Prince IL CO., leading stock
brokers, have failed; also, Quigley Bros,
Myers Il Co. and John Morrissey. There
is u heavy decline in stocks.
Washington News.
New York, Jan. 2i.-The only Repub-
leans voting against Mr. Boutwells test
oath bill, were Hall, Latham, Stillwell and
Meliuer.
The Commissioner Of the Land Office
has transmitted to the Register at San
Francisco fOrty-three patents for lots in
Petaluma.
The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs has
decided to purchase goods and articles re-
quired for Indians on the Pacific slope at
San Francisco.
-Four projects for Southern Pacific Rail-
roads are under cpnsideration-one from
Springfield, Missouri. via Albuquerque /;
the second FROM Memphis, via FL Paso;
the third from Freeport. on Red River,
via Marshall, Texas, aud the fourth from
some point on the Gulf to San Diego, via
Arizona. These projects contemplate
enormous grants Of lands and bonds.
The Times special says there are good
reasons for believing a plan for adjusting
the existing difficulties in the way Of re-
construction is receiving serious consider
alton by he administration; il was Cabi-
net, and looks TO the adoption Of impartial
suffrage and amnesty. 1t differs from
Mr.. Greeley scheme d providing separate
State action; and proposing qualified suf-
frage, leaves the u~nrepented rebels sub
iect to the penalties of treason.
The President intimates his readiness
TO issue a proclamation of amnesty to all
to all South Carolinians who are willing
TO amend their Constitution, and TO ex-
tend suffrage as far as Massachusetts, has
done.
The Worlds special says the Senate
Judiciary Committe have agreed to report
a Constitutional Amendment, limiting the
Presidential Office to one term.
New York, Jan. % President
has vetoed the Colorado Bill, on the
ground hat the population is insufficient,
being less than that of any State that has
asked admission; also, because of the evil
dent incongruity of the Territorial and
Congressional Legislature on the subject,
mentioned in the their clause. The Pres
Iident says the questions involved should
be submitted to the decision Of the peo-
pie; but alleges that it is impossible to
reach certain portions of the Territory
within the sixty days specified, owing to
obstrhctions. He adds, that States APP
plying for admission should have a popu-
ut least equal to that required to secure
one federal representative.
1t is stated on good authority that an
arrangement has been made to secure the
appointment of Nesmith as Secretary of
War. Influential representatives of the
Pacific Coast are certainly at work, and
there is not much doubt that the Senate
would confirm the appointment. 1t is
stated hat the chief difficulty is to get the
President to appoint Nesmith.
In the Senate Washburn presented a
petition for the removal of the Capital
to a point nearer to the center of popula.
ton.
Wilson, from the Military Committee
reported the bill recently introduced by
him to abolish and prohibit polygamy in
the Territories.
New York, Jan. 28.-The Herald's
Washington correspondent says a bill has
been framed for introduction into the
House, providing for the appointment of
Gen. Grant as acting President in case
of impeachment or removal of Mr.. John
son.
New York, Jan. 29.-The Herald's
Mexican advices say the French author
tiles at Mazatlan executed Cannon and the
U. S. gunboat bombarded the town for 8
hours.
The Herald's Ottawa special says that
Prince Alfred will be the first Governor
and Vicery of Canada under the Conded-
alton.
The Times special says the proposition
that meets the most favor in the House is
that Of recognizing the validity Of the
ratification Of the Constitutional Amend.