The Montana post., 1867-11-30

Squadron at Work Davis trial put
Off-The Balance of POWer-Re-
ker arrested for periury-Im-
peachment not Probable.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-The Senate met at
noon. Forty-two Senators were present.
Sumner endeavored to introduce bill TO Sc
cure equal rights In the district of Columbia,
being the same bill passed at last session and
pocketed by the President. Objected to. Ed
monds offered a resolution which was ordered
printed, declaring the faith of the Nation Is
pledged to pay the debt in gold except where
otherwise specially provided. Adjourned to
Monday.
The House met at noon. The galleries
were crowded. After the preliminary pro-
ceedings the members elect from Tennesse
were called by the Speaker to take the OATH
Eldridge objected to administering it to
Stokes on the ground of disloyalty and moved
TO refer his credentials to the Committee on
elections. Brooks objected to the oath being
administered to any of the Tennessee mem
bers on the ground that the State had not
Republican form of government. Also, that
the two members elect had taken the oath of
allegiance To the Confederate government
Brooks denounced the franchise law of Tenn
eSsee and the manner of holding elections and
specially opposed the admission of Butler and
Mullins on the ground that both gentlemen
had given proof during the rebellion of dis
loyalty to the government by giving aid to
the rebels. Eldridge brought up against
stokes bis letter to Duncan. A long debate
Onsued. Various motions were made aud lost.
Finally all the Tennessee members were
sworn except Butler, whose credentials were
not proper. The delegate from New Mexico
was referred to the Committee. The dele
egates from Montana and Washington were
sworn. The Speaker said the next business in
order was the execution of the order of the
posse made July 10th, by which the Judiciary
Committee were to report Immediately on the
question of impeachment. Wilson chairman
of the Committee said the reports would be
ready Monday, when the House postponed
the execution order accordingly. Robinson.
Of New York introduced, on a question of
privilege, charges against Minister Adams for
neglecting bis duty and falling 20 protect the
rights OF American citizens In Ireland, de-
manding an iuvestiga atiOn in the order OF the
present articles of impeachment of the charges
were true, and also, requesting the President
60 order Adams recall.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 2I.-Gen. Mower has
removed Lient. Gov. VOORHEES, and appointed
Jacob Hawkins bis successor. Also, Il. Har-
dy, Secretary OF State. j. q. Pilken Is ap-
pointed his successor. All the other officers
are removed.
WAsHIxGros, n. c. Nov. 2I.-Tha conven-
tion Is undoubtedly carried. The Radicals
have large majority. But few negroes are
elected The Conservatives lost several coun-
ties by indifference.
mates the expenses of the War Department for
the next year at seventy millions. 1he strength
of the regular army is fifty four thousand.
The report is silent regarding the continuance
of the Ereedmans Bureau, but endorses all the
military commanders enforcing the recon
struction act. He says, Sherman's opinion, of
peace with the Indians Is firmly established.
The HeTald's special says the President pro-
poses to recommend to Congress the re-organ
lzation of all the Executive Dept's and secure
a more efficient management of the business
OF each. JED. Davis counsel viii object to
Underwood trying the case, charging that be
has shown bitter prejudice against the pris-
oner- They will also object to a negro jury
as illegal and incompetent. IF the court
oveTTules the objections the counsel will aban-
don the case.
LONDON, Nov. 2I.-Dispatches from Florence
say the Italian Parliament convenes on De-
cember fith. BataZzi Is certain to be made
President of the popular branch. 1t is said
MInebra has issued another note wherein the
action of France, in invading the Papal
States is severely denounced.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-Dispatches are received
announcing the gratifying intelligence or the
safety of DIR. Livingstone The Doctor is
known 70 be sGfe and we'll and is exploring the
waters of Africa hundreds of miles from the
sea cOsat.
CAIcAeo, Nov. 22.-The Alabama recon-
truction convention has finally adopted the
lowing persons are disfTanchised- Those vio-
latlng the rules of civilized warefare in the
late rebellion, or who have inflicted cruel and
unusual punishment upon United States sol
diers. Second, those disfranchised by the
proposed amendment to the federal constitu-
tion except those who aid In the reconstruc-
tion policy of Congress and accept the equal
ity of all men before the law, provided that
the genernl assembly may remove this disa-
bility. Third, those convicted of treason and
crime, punishable with imprisonment. The
oath of registration requires the elector to
support the constitution and laws and accept
the civil political equality of all men.
RICHMOND, Nov 2I.-Jef Davis has arrived
WASHINGTON, Nov 2l.-It is generally con-
ceded that Congress Will repeal the cotton
tax. The committee on judiciary prepar-
ing their report on impeachment. Ii Will be
submitted on Monday; Wilson of Iowa,
Chairman, has written an elaborate report
EldIidge and Marshall, Democrats have Te-
'uced their views 10 writing. Boutwell,,
illiams and Lawrence have prepared sepa-
paper. They will probably be harmon
sesbefoTe submitI ed. The majority report
t be cOujectured.
RpoN, Nov 21 Last night the effort
.onco save the lives of Fenians convicted
80 leicester. gave rise to a long and earn
- ate: The motion was finally with
III, The condemned Fenians have been
nayid a respite. Large public meetings
Cleld in Manchester and London yester-
the VI resolutions adopted petitioning for
RI Large public meetings were held iD
Afghan for the same purpose
NJ Louis, Nov. 22.-Prsirie fires are rag
oln all sections A great deal Of Propertn
destroyed in the swamps of solth eastery
.ssouri.