The Montana post., 1868-12-25

Commlttee of was appointed to receive the
renalns at New York upon arrival from Brus-
sels, and accompany tdem 10 pennsyIvnnfh.
TIE House then adj jsurned To Mont.iy. .tr
Na-hInstop, DEC l9.-Ghe senate to-day
cvnhrmed the appointment of Chas. n. Poor.
a. Rear Admiral Of the navy and various 9th
er app,Intneat for the same service. -.
ihe committee 10 investigate alleged cor
ruptlons In the Ala.ka purchase, examined
nearly ali the leaiing newspaper correspon-
dsnt- to-day. ..
tseNe--ue SPPOintnent-EuIo on
Ehad stevens.
Washington Dec. 1.-THE name of Hiram
hetchum of New York was sent TO the Sem
ate tor Collector of the Territory OF Alaska.
In the House to-day, Immediately after the
reading Of the Journal. Dickey announced the
death OF lladdeus Stevens. his predecessor,
Kelly, Wood, BroomaI, Diclkey, Polan, May
nard, Ashley, Miller, Farnsworth, KoonIz,
Dohnely, Cake, woodward, Robinson, Law
renee and Syphren delivered eulogies on the
dccsased. Adjourned. .#Hi .. 81
Cincinnati, Dec. iS.-A IRE this morning
burned the fancy grocery establishment of IA.
ID. Rogers & Co.. % Vine street. The loss Is
Ubout $4,000. Another fire occurred au
hour later at No. 10 Vine street. r..
FrankiDG Restrictions. .. Il
Chicago, Dec. IA Washington special
says the House Postal Committee today
agreed on a bIll fOrbidding the members of
Congress the use of the franking privilege
except during sessions of Congress: also for
bidding the use of the stamping machine now
IN general use.
The Tennessee Troubles.
Memphis, December IT.-The Ledger has a
report of tight between a squad of citizens
and thirty millitIamen near Augusta, Arkan-
sas, yesterday, ia which four of the militia
were killeI.
The Avalanchs's Little Rock special says
there was fierce debate IN the House to-day,
on the resolution indOrsiug the Governors
proclamation declaring martial law in Con-
way county. Ii was finally adopted, forty TO
nineteen. The Governors message to the
House states the force of militia in the South
west, at 569. General Patterson Is in com
snaud and thinks martial llW can be dispensed
with Arrangements have been made To have
Federal troops occupy the counties on the
withdrawal of the militia -..
Ehe Disbandinw.
Chicago. December IT.-The soldiers re-
union closed vita grand banquet at the
niiceutly decorated and the scene one of
great enthusiasm and enjoyment. Speeches
were made by Generals Scho6Pld, Thomas,
Siocum, Pope. Logan, Terry, Oglesby and
several Others The next reunion will be
held some time next year at Indianapolis.
Reverdy Johnson Assigns a Cause.
London, Dec. IA letter from Reverdy
6ss his friendly intercourse with Laird and
other friends OF the Southern States by the
examples In Grant and Sherman's treatment
of rebel officers. IL be Is guilty of treason,
are Grant and sherman. Gen, Grant has
entertained at has own house distinguished
rebel leaders lie ascTibes the attacks IN
American newspapers upon him to secret /
dislike for the peaceful relations between /
England and the United States. The Daily
Telegraph in a leader on the financial position \
of President johnson 5 Message aud its treat
ment by Congress complains of the resolu- +.
tions condemning repudiatiou which have 4
been called forth by thu message still leaves
open the question of the payment OF the ma !
tIonal debt in greenbacks
Johnson, American Minister, IN short 4
speech at the anniversary OF the French Uos>
pital, declared Lord Clarendon was of the
settlement of the question pending between
England and America. Peace between the 4
two countries is certnin-
Cuba.
Havana, Dec. l7.--Parties here friendly Co 4
the revolution declare the insurgents are re-
ceivIng arms, and even men from the United /
States. II Is believed an expedition in aid of 4
the resurrection Is organizing at Nassau.
The government has taken steps to prevent I
1t from reaching CIba. 800. .....
Spanish Affairs.
Paris, Dec. 16.-The following official dis
patch from Spain Is received. The ad~ /
dresses intended for the heads of departments /
in the provinces will NOT be forwarded:
1.-The leaders of all political parties have \
united In making a solemn pledge to use all
their influence to preserve peace and order
throughout the country until the cOnstitu-
tional courts meet and have settled the ques>
tions at issue. The prompt suppression of
the revolt at CadiZ has greatly strength tn. ned \
the hands of the Provisional Government and 4
81. ala ~ -k
vailed" ..... .F..I ... ..
The appointment of Senior Maurice Rob
erts, Minister of Spain, TO the United Seates,
is officially announced. ...
New York, Dec 1.-THE Sun has a rumor
that the Erie Directors are preparing ts con
struct tunnel under the Hudson at a cost Of Il
three millions of dollars.
London, Dec. I6.-Telegrams from India
report an earthquake and famine.
EngIIsh APPointments--Ala
... Claims. aim H.... ..
London, Dec. l7.-JOhn Bright has ac-
cepted the position in Gladstone's cabinet of
President OF the Board Of Trade. Laird has
been appointed CotDmissiOuer Of the Public
" orks. lr
The Times says: Reverdy Johnson's assu-
rance that the Alabama negotiations are
closed must be accepted, though with sur
PRISE seeing he increased the demand after
Lord Stanley surrendered all that could be
abandoned b0norably, IL regrets much
has been made public about the negotiations.
The Telegraph thinks johnson would have 4
Jared better had he been less Jealous for
peace. The STANDARD asks If the radical zeal
for American interest Will continue in the
5ovefument, now that Lord Clarendon IS For
aIgn Secretary .-.-f..-r Hrl I'd. -.I 4.
Heavy Real Estate Purchase 8
ST. Louis, Dec. aIs.-Tbe National Land
Association completed the sale to-day of 3d. 4
poo acres of the Kansas and Pacific Railroad
Jompany's land Go colony of Swedes from
\ orshprn Illinois. These lands lie IN one
body IN Lincoln county, aud Will be occupied
~ 500 families. f.sa - fl 4,
The Arkansas Troubles la- Al
Memphis, DeceInber IS.---Tbs Appeals Du-
Tals Blufs, ATkansas, special says, the Eve
hing Star left Augusta late yesterday eve
ling. Some firing on the pickets occurred \