The Montana post., 1867-03-02


Mexico correspondence of the 5th says: The
entire road from Puebla to the Capital is
strewn with the debris of the retreating army
LoSDoS, Feb. 23.-The news from Spain is
of exciting interest. Although the Spanish
government endeavors to keep the public ig-
norant of events, there is no longer any doubt
that serious insurrection Is impending
Consul Dudley has commenced a suit to re-
Cover the steamer Alexandria.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 23.-The Democratic con-
vention yesterday at Frankfort nominated J.
5. Helm for Governor.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Freights for Liver
pool are quiet and steady. Dry goods quiet.
Prices very low for all kinds of imported fab
rics and domestic wOolens. Cottons are in
request at ready rates.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The Senate passed
bill to-day to prohibit the payment of any
claims against the government to any person
who Joined the rebellion.
This Is intended to prevent the payment of
salaries to all army officers VINO went South,
many of whom have fled claims for their
salary TO the date of their dismissal.
No doubt the President will return on
Wednesday the military reconstruction bill
with his veto. In his message it is expected
n statement will be made of the plan of re-
construction to which he will give his con-
sent. 1t is further understood that it espec-
tally covers Blaine's amendment.
the Office of public printing and providing
for the election of Congressional printer by
the Senate.
Edward L. King was confirmed as Consul to
China.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The committee
have considered the appropriation bill
Among the appropriations was Sl50,OOO for a
lighthouse at Point Refs, California.
The House subsequently required the con-
sideration of the bill making valid all the acts
and proclamations of the President for the
rebellion. Bill passed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-It is in contem-
plation by members elect of the 10th Con
gress TO holds caucus during the present week
TO nominate officers of the House. 1t Is GER
tain that Colfax will be reelected Speaker.
McPherson's name is mentioned in connection
with the Office of Clerk. The Chronicle of
to-day says it Is no longer secret that many
Republicans have called upon the President
TO sign the reconstruction bill and that many
of those who have supported his policy
have advised the same course, while a still
larger class, and among them certain re-
construction leaders, have recommended
that his veto should be sent in early in the
week so to afford time for Congress to re-
consider, and that in giving his objections he
should take care TO state that he will honest
ly execute the law when duly enacted.
BERLIN, Feb. 24-The session of the first
opened yesterday. The King of Prussia,
members of the royal family and Bismarck,
were present. The King in his speech from
the Throne, said he was encircled no Ger
man Prince had been for ages all hopes for
the future welfare of the nation now rested
on the accomplished fact of United Germany.
He recommends the people TO form a new
constitutional Union which would be defen-
sive in Its character and give Unity, Liberty
and Power to the Fatherland.
LONDON, Feb. PA dispatch from Athens
says that intelligence has reached that city
that the Greek steamer Pannelor has safely
arrived at the island of Gambia.
FLORENCE, Feb. PA Telegram from Ma
piles reports that a magazine filled with gun
powder, exploded at Posilippo near that city
and that number of lives were lost by the
disaster.
The London Times, speaking edItoriaIly of
the Ministry explanations touching reform,
says: The hopes of settling the question du-
ring this session of Parliament depends upon
a resolution of the House to take it out of
the hands of the Ministry, and carry lt thro'
by their agency rather than by their guidance.
The Saxon portion of Transylvania is re-
ported favorable TO union with Hungary
Revolutionary pamphlets have been circu-
lated in Perth without any effect.
MaZZiui's renunciation Of his seat IN the
Chamber of italian Deputies has been accepted,
he having declared that he could not sit in
that assembly consistently with his republican
principles. | ..s -I-.I. ~
The Mohammedans in Kiangsi have cap
tured four towns.
FLORENCE, Feb. PA great fire had oc.
CURED at Tienstien. Loss, 100000 taels.
BROWNSVILLE, Feb. 2O.-Advices from San
Luis Potosi TO the 5th inst. says An engage
ment took place on the fourth in the detile
known as Legallino, between the forces of
Miramon, under Castello, and Gen. Roche,
with Escabado's command of 10000 men. The
Liberals were defeated 800 or 400 were killed
among them Gems. Herrea and ZarrarO, and
Col. Marriaz. Most of the remainder of the
Liberal forces are either wounded or prisoners.
Only a few escaped. Castello, after the vic
ing to reach Queretare by forced marches
Escabado has ordered all the volunteer for
eigners found in Miramon's S army TO be shot
for depredations committed at Seaceteras.
New YORK, Feb. 25.-Files by the steamei
Deuchland show the list of official parliament
tary statements and police and military re
ports, that the Eeuian movement agains
Chester Castle was very serious and alarm
] ing affair, undertaken after due deliberatior
and carried to the verge of completion witt
rapidity and skill. An Irish-AmeTican Off
Ger, serving in the Fenidn ranks, gave the Sc
| cret to the authorities and saved, In all prob
! ability. great trouble In England, The chic
of police in Chester states that the Feniar
| Military Directory, consisting of fifty men
mainly from New York, hold regular sitting
! in the chief towns of the United Kingdom
In the House of Commons on the llth inst
Immediately after the conclusion Of the grea
reform meeting in Agricultural Hall, Lon
don, Mr.. D'IsraelI submitted the Derby reform
plan to n very impatient assemblage Of mem
bers. lie said the Cabinet disliked the treat
ment of the subject and would consequently
proceed by resolution. On the 25th of Feb
ruary he would take the opinion of the Hous'
| on a series of resolutions which would affirm
what should be the character of the new bill