The Portland daily press., 1868-01-27
WASHINGTON,
ALABAMA ELECTION.

WASHINGTON, Jan. pa BoStOnian, direct
from Alabama, says that the new Constitution
will be adopted by the people, and Senators
and Representatives to Congress will be imme-
diately elected This will show the loyal peo-
pie of the North that the Congressional policy
is successful, although johnson and his Dem
ocratic friends have done all in their power to
obstruct it.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
Gen. Logan, on assuming command of the
Army of the Republic, says in his general or
der No 1:-"Yod have said in your iunda-
mental law the results designed to be accom-
plished are, first, the preservation of those
kind and fraternal feelings which have bound
together with the strong cords of love and at
lection the soldiers. sailors and marines who
have stood together in many battles, sieges,
engagements and marches; second, to make
these ties available in works and results of
kindness, of favor, of material aid to those in
need of assistance; third, to make provision,
where it is not already done, for the support,
care and education OF the orphans of soldiers,
sailors and marines, and for the maintenance
of the widows of deceased soldiers, sailors and
marines; fourth, for the protection and assist
ance of disabled soldiers, sailors and marines,
whether disabled by wounds, sickness, old age
or misIortune; fifth. for the establishment of,
and defence Of the rights OF late soldiers, sail.
ors and marines of the United States, morally,
socially and politically, with the view to incul-
cate a proper appreciation OF their services to
their country, and to recognition of such
services and claims by the American people
sixth, the maintenance of true allegiance to
the United States, based upon paramount re-
spect for and fidelity to the national Constitu-
ton and laws, manifested by discountenanc-
ing whatever may tend to weaken loyalty, in
cite Instruction, treason or rebellion, or in
any manner impair the efficiency and perman-
ency of free institutions, together with the de-
fence of universal liberty, equal rights and
justice to all men. Governed by these objects
and principles, our order has in the past year
increased to an extent unexampled in history
and is rapidly spreading over the whole coun-
try wherever comrades are to be found in
numbers sufficient to establish posts"
Gen. Logan establishes his headquarters at
Washington for the present, and directs that
all official communications be addressed to N
p. Chapman, Adjutant General, and that the
staff will be announced in future orders.
BELLIGERENr REPORT OF GEN. BANKS.
New YORK, Jan. GA Washington specia
says the report of Gen. Banks on the rights o
American citizens abroad, will be submitted
on Monday. The report is more belligerant il
tone than the bill and large portion of it i
devoted to the rehearsal of the sufferings EN-
dured in British prisons by Americans wht
have been arrested on various charges during
the last twelve months Mr.. Sumner, who il
at the head of the Committee on Foreign AT
fairs in the Senate, does not regard the bill
with much favor, and will, it is understood
nOlu IL III Ills CODlLnlliSe uuJll tue GoVeluulcu
can have an opportunity to consult with TIN
new British Minister. who is expected herr
next week. and who has received instruction
on this subject.
PROGRESS OF RETRENcHaENT.
The presentation of the civil appropriation
bill, which will be made next week, is looked
for with great interest, it being an index o
the progress Of retrenchment. The appropri
alton for the purchase of Alaska is still hell
IN allowance in the Committpn on EnraiUn a
lauons at the instance of Secretary Seward
ana thefe seems to be no disposition on tn
part OF the Government or the committee u
take actlon on 1t. Mr.. Seward still decline
10 pay the $4,000 charged by Atlantic Cabl
for dispatches on the subject.
Gen. Garfield testified to the Committee or
WAYS and Means that it was the opinion off tn
Military Committee that no reduction of tn,
army is possible atthe present time. The com
mittee feel that the expenses of the army mus
be reduced to a much lower figure than tn
present estimates before the taxes can be dc
creased.
PETITION FOR THE REMOVAL OF HANCOCK.
o. w. Conway has arrived in Washingto
direct from New Orleans, bearing petite
from most of the members of the LOuisian
Convention calling upon Congress to remov
Gen. Hancock from command of the Eft
Military District for the reason that he is a
impeachment to reconstruction.
THE TENURE OF OFFICE BILL.
A case is now under co lsderation ty tn
Administration, which is another illustration
ct lmpractbility of the tenure of office law
The Collector of Customs at Georgetown, G
was arrested few days ago for smuggling
upon charges which, as shown in the Treasur
Department, leave no doubt of his guilt, TIL
prisoner was held to bail in ten thousand dol
lars for his appearance in court which doe
not meet for several months and he resume
his official authority of collector. Meantim,
although there seems to be no doubt of tn
guilt of the accused, no action can be taken h
the President or Secretary, for the tenure {
Office law does not permit a suspension OF a
officer during the session of Congress.
OUR RECENT PURCHASES.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 26-Hon. Robert ,
Walker has written long letter, which wi
soon be published, giving the history of II
recent annexation of territory to the Unite