The Montana post., 1867-08-31

Of the Anokdi finding they were IN danger of
falling into the hauds of the Turks, scuttled
and set fire to the steamer, and took to their
boats. While enveloped in flames the Anokdi
made a sudden lurch and plunged under the
waves. The crew subsequently, reached the
shore in safety.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 26.-Tbe Holy Land
excursi5nists have arrived at Odessa.
New YORK Aug. 26.-The Presidents letter
to Grant, accompanying the order for the re-
moval of Sheridan, is published this morning.
He says "Befors Issuing the order L would
be pleased To hear any suggestions you have
20 make"
BUFFALO, Aug. 26.-The German citizens
of this city are holding two days festivities.
The proceeds are for the benefit of the German
poet, Freiligroth, now in exile
QUEBEC, Aug. 26.-The steamer Nova Scotia,
from Liverpool the 18th, passed Farther Point
this morning.
The steamer St. David, which sailed on Fri
day for Liverpool, went ashore on Malaras,
but got of without damage and proceeded on
her way.
The Roman Catholic Archbishop, of Que
bee, died on Saturday.
WAsHISeToN, Aug. 26.-It is not true that
there has been any formal esignation by mem
bers of the Cabinet The Ihtelligencer' state
ment is evidently founded on the fact that
several members of the Cabinet have repeated
ly intimated to the President that they are
ready to retire at any time, if he should desire
them to do so-
Seward. the Assistant Secretary, will arrive
here tonight. probably.
The Dominique Republic has sent n mes
senger to Washington to treat for the sale Of
Samana to the United States, but he has not
yet arrived.
Gen. Rosseau, in his letter to Gen. Grant,
says: So much of Sheridan's charges as allege
that 1 visited his command and interfered
with his duties is false. As to suggesting his
removal, j did say in answer to a telegram
from Washington iuquiring how things looked
In Louisiana, that the state of affairs was
gloomy; that the people were much depressed,
and any change would be almost universally
accepted. This Telegram referred 20 matters
and things in general, and was intended rs
such, including General Sheridan, but his
name was not mentioned. Whilst l claim
the right in common with all Others to criti-
else so much of Sheridan's administration
is not plainly military, and which solely con-
Germs the civil policy of the country, yet on
my late visit to New Orleans 1 scrupulously
refrained from doing so, and, so far as / know
and remember, expressed no opinion for or
against his policy, to anybody in his District.
had no purpose or motive to do so, and my
recollection, think, is as distinct about this
as usual, OF as it can be about anything.
New YoRK, Aug. 26.-The Posts special
says Hancock will be assigned to Sheridan's
command.
A special to the Express says the State De-
partment has received intelligence through
the agent of General Prlm, the Spanish Revo-
lutionary leader, that, if he is successful, he
will offer the island of Cuba TO our Govern
ment at price to be fixed by a mixed COM
mission, to keep England passive spectator,
Cuba being pledged to repay British bond
holders.
CINCINNATI, Aug. ga severe tornado vis-
tied Belleview, KY, just above Newport, on
Saturday. blowing down several houses and
doing other damage.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.--Regulation issued
from the War Department say that no officer
Of the regular army will be officially addressed
by any other than the title attached to his
lineal or breyet rank in the regular army, or
wear any 9th sr than the uniform prescribed
for his lineal or brevet grade.
The Congressional Committee of Retrsnch-
nent will at an early day resume the investi-
cation of affairs in the Treasury Department.
The Secretary has no reason to suppose there
las been an over issue of public securities OF
my description.
GALVESTON, Aug. 26.-The interments for
he week ending Saturday were 1853. Twsn-
y-nine deaths from yellow fever occurred on
and Sunday.
RIcHMoND. Aug. 26.-General Scofeld has
decided that the State poor laws will be en-
forced with reference to paupers to whom the
Freedmen's Bureau has ceased giving rations.
By this decision all the black vagrants who
crowded into the cities ut the close of the
var will be returned to their respective coun-
les. Pauper whites viii be treated in the
anne way.
The case of the colored Canadian, who ap-
Dlied for redress because the owners of the
teamship l'atteraS refused him first cabin
passage, was decided this morning by the Uni
4 al, Ffs--
Rights Bill only applied to American citizens,
md foreigners could not obtain redress nn-
er it.
PARIS, Aug. 26.-M. veIpan, the eminent
MUSICIAN, is dead.
The Abolition Congress, composed of lead |
ng antI-slavery men of the world, commenced |
Is session to-day. A large number of Ameri- |
ans, and many, representatives of the African |
ace were present. One object of the Congress |
to prepare and draft a memorial to ali the |
overs which tolerate slavery, urging the to-
ii abolition of such bondage.
BERLIE, Aug. 26.-The preiiminaries for
le meeting of King William and the SoVe-
eigns of the South German States is arranged
aden Is agreed upon as the place of Confer
pee, which will be held at an early day.
MARsEILLEs, Aug. 26.-An arrival from
ie island of Gambia brings the intelligence
iat while Russian war steamer was taking
past, the commander of British mau-of-war
ing near by forbade any further embarka-
on. The Russian commander refused to de-
It, and both vessels run out their guns and
epared for fight, but Omar Pacha, who was
the vicinity, interfered and prevented an
LONDON, Aug 26.-The reports Of the trou-
es in Spain are conflicting. Official dis
tches published at Madrid say that all the :
ings have been put down and the insurrec-
IN is ended. AdVices from the insurgents
lintain that the movement against the Gov I
nment is going on with success and gather q
5 strength daily.
ST. PETERsBuRS, Aug. 26.-The Russian ,
'vernment has sent an order to the United
ates for 100000 Berdan rifles. I
Aug. 26.-In the reply of 6
ant to the President In regard to the re- b
wal of Sheridan he earnestly urges in the
me of the patriotic people who have sacri- I
ed hundreds of millions of treasure to pre-
m orrIt tw md Of h. 4 m