The Montana post., 1868-02-22

| London, Feb. 14.--The Fenian, Lennon, con
victed of treason and felony, was sentenced
to fifteen years imprisonment with hard labor
Lennon made n defiant speech and said thai
before his term of imprisonment had expired
the British Monarchy would be overthrow
he glori ed In the act for which he wns now
condemned, and hoped he would have an op-
portunity to repeat it.
Paris, Feb. 14.-The Corps Legislatif amend
ment, proposed by the Berrier bill, for regu-
debate. The Government Is rapidly pushing
forward the organization of the National
Guard throughout France, in accordance with
the provisions of the Army Bill.
London, Midnight, Feb. 14.-In the House
of Commons, this evening, Earl Magee asked
leave TO bring In n bill to suspend the opera
tion of the writ of habeas corpus for short
period, from March 1st. He said the Fen:an
leaders had shown their disregard for their
oath of allegiance to the Crown, and stated
that out of 26S Fenians who have been arrest
ed, 50 Americans were included saying al
though the Government succeeded in repres-
sing the rebels, still the extension of power
was necessary to enable it to complete the
work.
Tallahassee, Feb. I4.-The excitement
among the Delegates to the Convention is in
tense. There are serious apprehensions of a
collision between the two factions. The lLili-
tary are protecting the Capital. Twenty
eight members are present in Convention.
New York, Feb. I4.-The Tribune special
says, Gen. Sherman telegraphs his friends at
Washington that he don't wish to come here
He don't believe the President can legally
create new Military Division, and is SO deter
mined on this point that he prefers the al
tentative of rerignation if ordered TO accept.
The General asked his brother TO have the
Military Committee refuse to sanction his ap-
pointment. This action of General Sherman
creates much talk.
The Worlds special pretends to think that
the President will soon remove Stanton and
appoint another Member of the Cabinet ad
interim.
Mexican adsices of the 10Th, state that the
whole country is reported ms broken out with
pronunclameutos. A severe fight occurred
In the City between the officers of ,Iuarez'
body guard. The whole affair was laid before
Congress. Megrete, who pronounced in favor
of Ortega. Is said to be without funds. The
steamer Francisco, from AspinwaIl, had ar
rived.
Washington. Feb. I5.-The Speaker laid be-
fore the House to-day, copy of the CORES
pondence between Gen'Is Grant and Hancock,
relative to the organization of the city coun-
Gil of New Orleans. Under date of Feb. 9TH,
Hancock telegraphed to Grant that he had
nine members of the council-two
white and seven colored, for contempt of or
ders from military commander, in proceeding
TO election of recorder for End District, which
Is an elective Office by the people, not by the
council. GenI Hancock appeals to that por-
tl0n of the reconstruction act, which allowed
the District Commander to suspend or remove
persons from Office, and provides from time to
time for the performance of the duties of per |
sons so removed, by appointment. In iustii- |
cation OF his conduct, under date of Feb. Sth, |
Irant telegraphs to Hancock to suspend the |
order until full report of his reasons. Ham
,ock replied under date of Feb. 9th, request |
ng Grant to reconsider his action, and that |
lis order in the premises does not suspend- /
out shall be withdrawn till Grant shall have |
iull reasons for Hancock's action by mail. |
lie then proceeds to vindicate his conduct In |
! lengthy argument. Grant replies If Ham
'ock's orders removing the city council be ex-
'cuted and new appointees are in, he need not |
uspend under orders, as directed Hancock |
eplies under date of Feb. 1lth, that the change |
n the city council was an accomplished fact |
When Grants dispatch was received During /
he correspondence Hancock asks to be re- |
ieved.
Havana, Feb. 15.-Advices from Hayti state |
hat the revolution in the southern part of |
he Island has become general. Gen'l SaIa-
nou, present Minister to European Courts. p-o-
ides President in place of Salnaye. All prin-
lpal towns are in arms against the govern
nent and authority of Salnave.
Washington, Feb. 15.-House-Tbe' CON-
ideration of the Kentucky contested election
ase was resumed. After debate, participated
n by Trumbull, Blaine, Bowland, Davis and
thers, the remaining resolution was reported
y the Committee on Elections, and adopted.
eclaring Smith not entitled to a seat, and
Erecting that the Governor of Kentucky be
otified of vacancy in the Second Congress
onal District.
The Speaker laid before the House the Grant
nd Hancock correspondence. The House then
rent into Committee of the Whole on the di-
lomatic appropriation bill,
London, Feb 15r-Earl Derby has been very
II. The rumor prevalent this morning that
e died during the night proves unfounded.
Sir g. Shea, one of the members of the
ourt of Queens Bench, has also been veryill;
9th however are recovering.
Florence, Feb..I5.-The dinner to Admiral
anagut was a grand affair. Sella, former
iinlster of Finance, toasted the Admiral, and
! bis remarks said, that iron hearts, not
on clads, based his fame. The Admiral in
acknowledging the compliment, spoke of his
've for Italy, and of his confidence In her
oble progress. Geo. p. Marsh, Representa-
We of the United States, in Italy, on behalf
his Country, thanked Sella for hopes of
4 eternal alliance. Gepices, former Secretary
Marine Affairs, said "such an alliance
lth America, n country found by Columbus, |
lbtlzed by Vespucius and celebrated by Booth,
as entirely natural"
London, Feb. l5.-Later advices do not
'nfrm Abyssinnis intelligence sent last even
z. dispatch to-day state no movements
the Egyptian corps had occurred. The
'ws from Abyssinnia should be received with ]
Iution.
Lisbon, Feb. 15.-The steamer from Rio Z
nero arrived to-day, brought the following I
telilgence. Beyond the usual skirmiehing, l
ere had been no fight between the hostile q
mics. a
The cholera is still raging with unabated fu- !
la Buenos Ayres. There was also much sick :
IS in both armies. !
The revolt which broke out In the Argen- =
ne Republic has been successful, the ruling q
'vernment having been oyerthrown.
Nashville, Feb. 15.-The Conservative State
invention met in this CITY and adnntad .