The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1867-08-17
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have been discharged Great satisfac-
ton is cvinced by sympathizers in this
city, aud il is believed that under no cir
cumstances can the accused be eopvic.
ted.
Ii is stated on the best authority that
the Russian Government has purchased
the powerful feet now in the Mediterra-
mean, and is endeavoring to secure other
war vessels from tho United States
WASHINGTON, August Sc. s. Nc
Carthar has been appointed by the Presi-
dent as special Mail Agent to japan and
China.
New York, August S.--A large mum.
ber Of American mechanics have been en-
gagged by the Russian Government, among
them the best workmen employed in the
construction Of our monitors. They will
be employed in various parts of the Em.
pire. in building large Russian iron clad
fleet.
WASHINGTON, August 9.-The jury
in the Surratt case has been out 81 hours.
with no prospect Of final agrcement.-
1t is rumored the jury now stands II to
|.
The Worlds special dispatch says the
President has practically ignored Stanton
by addressing his official communications
10 Colonel Townsend, Assistant Adjutant
General. instead Of to Secretary Stanton.
The Times special dispatch reports
that plot has been discovered % rescue
Surratt while being conducted from the
Court House to the Jail, but its exceu.
ton was prevented 1t is expected the
jury will stand . for conviction TO 3 for
acqittal, This is probably authentic.
1t is acertained that Grant is virtually
responsible for the delay ia the removal
Of Sheridan, as be objects 10 the transfer
on any officer Of the rank REQUIRED, on the
ground of the exigencies Of the public SER
vice, ana demands that Sheridan should be
retained in his present position. II il GER
tain that there are numerous appeals from
the Presidents friends against the removal,
and they nave had some effect, but those
who should know assume that they are
sure the order will be issued before the
18th.
The President sent a communication At
10 o'clock this morning to Stanton, sus.
pending him from Office, and instructing
him 10 transfer all the books, records. etc,
in his custody 10 General Grant, who has
been empowered to act as Secretary OF
War al interim.
Shortly after noon Stanton sent reply
to the President. denying the Executives
right TO suspend him from his office with.
out the consent Of the Senate, without le.
gal cause. However, as the General
commanding the armies, had notified him
that he had accepted the appointment as
Secretary of War. AL interin, Stanton
concluded By saying he had no alterna-
tive but TO submit to superior force.
Grant, therefore. has assumed the
charge OF the War Department, aud ap.
peared at Cabinet meeting day for tic
purpose of considering certain functions
connected with Alaska.
New York, August 13-The Times
special says Grant locks upon his assign.
ment TO the War Department as an order
which he bad no right to decline obey
ing. His position must not be accepted
Us an indication Of any change in bis
views regarding reconstruction.
The efforts which have been made to
have Holt removed are prompted by par
ties in New York, TO obtain possession of
certain records in his Office, duplicating
certain politicians with the late rebellion.
Prominent Southern Republicans arc
preparing a bill to enforce the present
confseation law, and cause the entire ee-
ceded States to be re.surveyed in the
same manner as Territories. Presumption
rights will be given to freedmen and sol
diers. Three hundred millions Of the
proceeds will be used in rcimbursing 10y
al men for property confscated or destroy
cd, and the balance to be DEVOTED to the
payment of pensions.
The Herald's special regards the rcvo-
cation of Sickles' order as the first act in
the development Of liberal reconstruc-
ton policy.
Gen Sheridan will be removed and
Gen. Pope next. Should other comman-
ders refuse to adopt the Johnsonian policy
they win not be allowed TO remain.
The President believes reconstruction
can be effected without entirely destroy
ing the civil governments of the South.
Gen. Grant does not contemplate chang
in the Offices in the War Department.
ST. LOUIS, August Am Omaha
dispatch says Cen. Sully and Col.
Harker arrived from the mountains last
week. Spotted Tails band had broken
up. Part of them crossed the Platte yes
terday and are reported to hayc Joined a
party of Cheyennes on tho war path
The settlers are fleeing to the North Platte
Station for safety.
The steamer Antelope lies above Fort
Benton completely riddled with the bull
let's Of the Sioux. Several passengers on
the Impcria.. ..werc killed by the Indians.
To-day w. G. Robinson sues the Dem
ocrat in stating that he attempted to kill
his child while in crazy fit, for which
he claims SO, 1000 damages.
ST. LOUIS, August 6.-The steamer
Gem exploded her boiler on the Illinois
river last Tuesday Two men were killed
and two fatally scalded.
Advices in relation to the cotton crop
on the lower Mississippi river are unfayor-
able; the worms are very destructive
Some plantations are abandoned.
LOUISVILLE, August 9.-The election
for State oficers passed off quietly. Helm
(Democrat) is elected Governor by ma
jority of from As to 10000. tits believ-
ed the Democrats have elected seven Lights
Of the members OF tho Legislature.
New York, August 9th.--Clearcd at
Boston, bark Pekip for San Francisco.