The Montana post., 1868-10-23

half of that small mai ority on the other side
and the two parties would be equal.
If that small number of votes is due to the
popularity of Gen. Grant. and it would be re-
diculous TO supp0se to the contrary, then the
election, had it been decided on the issues
alone; would have been in favor of the Dem
ocratfc party The same remark will apply
60 other States. On Democratic principles,
pure and simple, we should have succeeded.
The narrow escape of the Republicans is due,
not TO their principles, but to the military
prestige of Grant .and the aspersions cast on
Blair. In the right of principles we should
have succeeded, and we may succeed yet.
Here a storm east of Salt Lake City inter
rupted the working of the line.
Washington, Oct. l6.-Specials to all the
New York and Chicago papers talk of little
else but the measures taken to put another
ticket in the field. The weight of opinion
seems TO be in favor of Chase and Adams,
though the chances of Hendricks, Hancock,
Franklin and Others are freely discussed. The
Herald says It has been decided to give the
nomination to Chase and ] ohm Quincy Adams
Belmont and other members OF the National
Committee met Seymour at Utica to-day.
New York, Oct. l6.-A Havana letter says
that the Capt. General will not trust the Span
ish men of war any more than TO let them
have one days rations at a time. to prevent
their putting to sea, as they might otherwise
do if they should conclude to recognize the
new government at home.
Santa Anna has been ordered to leave the
Island in consequences of his Mexican compli-
cation. Juarez spies having controverted all
his plots. He was given thirty days in which
to leave. He Is SO poor that his friends had
to pay his passage.
Washington, Oct. I6.-But three or four
members of either branch of Congress were
present to-day. The respective speakers de-
clared both houses adjourned to November
10Th.
The following is the answer to a dispatch
from this city asking whether the proposition
for change In the Democratic Presidential
candidate was prompted by the Democrats in
New York:
John d. Hoover, ESQ, There is no au-
thority or possibility to change the front. All
the friends of Democracy consider it totally
impracticable and equivalent to disbabdlng
stricken; (Signed) August Belmont, August
SchelI.
Gen. Hooker has been placed on the retired
list with the full pay of Major General.
Dan VOORHEES, telegraphs that he is elected
to Congress by one hundred majority.
Hendricks Is defeated for Governor of IndI-
ana by 1000.
The New Orleans Times has an article dep
recatory of the withdrawal of either Seymour
or Blair, but If considered necessary, suggests
the proprIety of leaving to these gentlemen
the selection Of their successors.
n motion 10 NdCaIe the WFlIs IN the suits
against Gen. Butler was argued to-day.
Lcndon, Oct l7.-Dispatches received to-
day from Rathkeil, ireland, state that Inspec
tor Murphy, while attempting to capture
0'Brien, escaped Fenian prisoner, was fired
on by concealed parties, and slightly wounded.
Paris, Oct. 1.-THE Gaulois newspaper has
a report of an unsuccessful attempt TO shoot
Gen. Prim, at Madrid. The assassin was ar
rested and afterwards set Mt liberty by General
Prim himself.
Madrid, Oct. 1.-THE coinage system of
Spain viii be rapidly changed conform TO
that of France.
Res DeIuna, the Count of Aumua, has been
appointed Capt. General Of Cuoa.
Ser-ano, Eston and Topite have arrived at
Saragossu, where they had triumphal entry.
The widest enthusiasm manifested.
Greenburg, Pa, Oct. 17.-In the 2lst dist.
Fosters Majority over Coyode. (official,) Is
Al. Covode has announced his determination
to contest the seat.
New York. Oct. IA sailor was robbed at
J ohm Aliens dance house last night. The
police arrested Mrs. Allen and seven inmatrs,
but John Allen fed.
Madrid, Oct. l7.-DuIce, who was appointed
Capt. General of Cuba, Will decline on ac-
count of i'll health
Dresden, Oct l7.-There were further tu-
mults here yesterday among tine Commission
aries, which weretpromptly suppressed.
London, Oct. l7.-rhe government of
Spain has appointed Rios Rasas Minister To
England.
The London Times of to-day, in an article
on the Chinese mission, thinks the fact that
Is noG native of China, Will be
no obstacle to his success at courts In which
he is accredited. They will forget il IL Ia
will abstain from interference with a p,,-
litIcal intrigue in which China can have
DO healthy interest, aud if he acts as though
there could be no separate national Interests
in Europe or America, as indeed there are not
so far as their relations with China are con-
cerned, and if he accepts it as primary func-
ton that mission is to discover and explain
what are the best lines of trade, both for
China and the western countries, he will have
much for China, and something
for the rest of the world. No state can have
such an interest in the success of this part
of the world as Great Britain, and none could
be more willing TO contribute to it.
Ii is understood that the basis agreed on
by Minister Johnson and Lord Stanley for
the settlement of the Alabama question, Is, |
that mixed commission be formed, which
shall hold its sessions In London and Paris,
on all the claims preferred by English aud
American citizens.
Va. City, NJ. T., October IL, IL D. M
Cowan's readings this evening, transcendsd in
interest anything happening on the conti-
nent since Dickens left America. The audi
ence was large, and composed of the elite of
Virginia and surrounding country. The
Executive department was represented by |
Cows. johnson, Barkley and Tufts; the Judi
eial, by Judge Rouan, of Helena, by all of
Virginia. and other lights upon the bench. !
The military was largely represented by about I
forty colOred and one Major, having private
boxes. The appreciative audience was at |
times, tuDultuous. and scarcely able to re-
strain their emotions from finding vent in |
The receipts were large and |
IRE to be devoted no charitable purposes. |
The performance is to be repeated at a pri- /
rate theatre, tomorrow evening. Gen. Ma |
sinnis, of the Gazette, Col. Reed, of the J.
derald, and MAJ. Beattie, of the Post, with /
heir accomplished ladies, were present froua 4
Helena, and many Others, taking advantage /
'f Wells, Fargo Co.'S generous offer, were
n attendance A complimentary dinner has \
'eeu rendered Cowan. The pastoral was true 4
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