The Montana post., 1867-03-09


Wilson introduced the following joint res
olution, declaring that the municipal officers
of Alexandria have refused to obey and exc
cute the laws of the United States, therefore,
BE it resolved, etc, That the municipal Of
fees of that city are hereby declared vacant,
and the persons exercising the authority of
said Offices shall, on conviction, be imprisoned
for not less than one year, and pay n fine of
not less than one hundred dollars. Ordered
printed. Adjourned.
HOUsE-Thomas presen ted the petition of
J. J. Stewart, contesting the seat of Phelps,
of Maryland. Referred TO committee on
elections.
Several resolutions were offered which lie
over.
Moorhead offered n resolution referring the
tariff bill of the 39th Congress, with pending
amendments, to the committee of Ways and
Means when appointed. No action taken
Adjourned.
New YORK, March 6.-The Herald pub
fishes a circular from Secretary Seward, dated
December last, inviting Spain and the South
American republics to unite In peace con-
ference at Washington on April first, and
suggesting that the President be authorized to
appoint some neutral power asran umpire for
the arrangement of differences respecting
neutral laws, without, however, interfering
with the terms heretofore agreed upon be-
tween the interested powers. 1t is understood
the Chilian government will confer with her
allies before accepting the proposition; but
it is probable it will be finally accepted.
Wires in Ireland are down in consequences of
the storm. No cable dispatches.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-Several private
conferences of Republican members of the
House was held to-day, at one of which Gems.
Butler and Logan were present, advocating,
1t is said, the appointment of a special com
mittee to pursue the impeachment OF the
President.
The Ohio delegation had a conference to-
e a.. IaIs
not known.
The New York delegations in conference
recommend the impeachment question be re-
ferred to a special committee, to be compos-
ed of seven members Of the late judiciary
Committee, and be returned to the present
House. The views of these several parties
will be argued upon in caucus tonight, at
which it will be determined whether the stan
ding committees shall now be appointed or
whether after the elections of the Northern
States. The probability is the appointment
of committees will be postponed, excepting
the one specially instructed with the question
of impeachment.
The Times special says Generals Sherman,
Meade, Hancock, Mcdowell and Schofeld
will be the commanders of the five districts
of the Southern States, under the reconstruc-
tion bill.
The Herald's special says: The President,
Cabinet and General Grant are very busy pre-
pairing to put the military reconstruction law
in force. This correspondent is reliably in
formed that Generals Thomas, Sickles, Scho-
field and Ord will be district commanders.
The Herald's Georgia correspondent says
A strong party enunciating the principles con-
tanned in Ex-Governor Browns recent letter,
favoring the acceptance of Sherman's recon
struction plan, has sprung up, and bids Ialr
to be the controlling party In the State.
Money matters are tighter than ever known be-
fore.
1ba uarald,s nubIip and Cork correspon.
dence gives special reports of the political
situation existing in the South of Ireland,
subsequent to the dispersion of the Fenian
/ insurgents. No arrests had been made and the
| country remained evidently in a state of very
| unhealthy excitement. Ten thousand troops
were held ready TO march against any spot
/ where treason may again show itself In arms
/ james Stephens is said Co have landed IN Din
/ gle bay, and gone into the interior. Thu
government as prepared to continue operation;
against any show of active sympathy With the
Fenians In England. It Is asserted the CabI
net has good reason, by reliable information
j TO fear troubles at Woolwich, If not an at.
] tack on the navy yard.
! Earl Cameron, In moving the second read.
\ ing of the bill for confederation of the
| British North American colonies made one OF
| the most important speeches to the House OF
\ Lords, that has bsen delivered In Parliament
/ for many years. In his capacity of Colonial
| Secretary, he went minutely into the details
/ and measures raised against 1T. Speaking OF
I the future of the Kingdom of Canada, Lord
| Cameron said The territory would become
| greater than England and second only %
/ Russia.
! The Worlds special says: The Internal
\ Revenue Bureau, TO day issued instruction:
/ for the imm ediate assessments for income tax
as required by the law passed last Saturday.
| The time of assessment Is changed from May
to March, and a uniform rate of five per cent.
/ is fixed on all incomes, with one thousand
dollars exempt. Assessors are required TO GO
! to work at once.
The government and defense are ready to
! proceed with the trial of Surratt. II will
! probably commence on Monday next. -
The Worlds special says; The name OF
Col. A. w. Wood of Brooklyn, was yesterday
sent to the Senate fer naval officer of New
York.
WASHINGTON March THE Republicans in
the House held a caucus last evening az
the capital. About one hundred and twenty
members were present. Gen. Banks presided.
Ashley offered a resolution directing the
Judiciary committee, when appointed, to con-
tinue the investigation into the charges pre-
ferred against the President, and to sit during
the session of the House, or any recess. Co
vode offered an amendment, providing a special
committee. This was voted down by an over
whelming majority, and the motion to refer
it to the Judiciary adopted without op-
position. Stephens moved that when Con-
gress adjourn, it adjourn to the eighth OF
May. Wilson of Iowa, moved to amend by
inserting the 10th of October, he thought the
investigation a very grave one, requiring
time, and that it was especially important that
all the States entitled to representation should
be present to vote on the articles of Impeach-
ment, if that question should be presented.
These States would be absent in May. Shalla-
barger thought there was much gravity In this
point, but it was not of pressing importance,
In view of the fast that the senate, which is
the body to try impeachments, was full. 1t
was not SO important that the House, merely
presenting the impeachment, should have every
State present Blaine inquired of Shallagar.