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Idaho CITY, BOISE COUNTY, T. SATURDAY, JUNE o. 1868
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Dates to June 1S.

WASHINGTON, June I'm the Senate,
Sherman introduced bill to promote com
merce among the several States and cheaper
transportation OF mails munitions of war. and
naval stores. 1t proposes the construction of
several railroads in different directions from
Washington. Referred
Stewart called up the House bill to relieve
the disabilities of certain citizens of North
Carolina. '.+
Doolitfle moved to insert Joseph w. Terrill
ana James KerrOn, of Webster county, North
Carolina. Rejected. Cole, Ferry, Sprague
and Henderson voting with the Democrats.
Henderson moved to insert the name of
George W. Jones, OF Tennessee. Agreed to.
me name OF Thomas }. Mckay, of South Car
ollna was inserted, and the bill passed.
In the House, Dawes called up the Senate
amendment to the House bill removing all dis
abilities from Roderick r. Butler. member of
Congress elect from Tennessee, permitting the
ordinary oath instead of the test oath. Con
CURED in by twO-thirds vote
Mr.. Clark, of Kansas, introduced Joint
resolution for the relief of the loyal Choctaws
and Chickasaws. Referred
The Ways and Means Committee had q lono
session THIS morning, and agreed to carry out
The Instructions OF the House in regard TO
bringing III new tax bill, covering only whis-
key and tobacco.
The Cabinet has had long session. The
omnibus reconstruction bill was discussed at
length. a majority, it is understood. advised
the President not to veto the bill, but to allow
it to become law by expiration of the days
provided i'll the Constitution.
The lntethgenccr of this morning rcnews the
assault on Secretary McCulloch with even
more bitterness than yesterday. 1t asserts
that his retention in office is opposed by every
true friend of the President, and his purpose
and position in the Cabinet is similar 70 that
so long held by Stanton, and equally hostile TO
the administration.
1t has been ascertained from army head
quarters that Gen. Buchanan will convene the
Louisiana Legislature at an early day. for the
choice of Senators and action on the prpdino
amendments to the United States Constjtu.
ton, but not to go into legislation. The re-
Gently elected State officials will not be inau-
gurated till Congressman have been admitted
This course of action meets with the applo oval
OF military officers here
In Mississippi Gen Humphreys has been re
moved Maj Gen Ames has been appointed
Provisional Governor Attorney Gen. Harker
| Is relieved by Capt Joseph Myers Both ap-
pointers are officers of the Federal army.
CHICAGO, June l6.-Preparati0ns for the
annual SacngrrfcSt Of the North American
Saencrrhund, which formally opens tomorrow
III tins city. are on magnificent scale Dele
cations are present from all parts of the Uni
ted States. Several representatives from Ger
many have arrived.
PORTLAND, Me June Il The Stats FEM
an Convention met here yesterday General
O'Nrll delivered an address explanatory of the
war movement, of which he is leader. Men
and money were pledged by the delegates pres
rnt. Several officers, graduates of West Point,
offered their services.
| WASHINGTON, June lin the Senate the
| bill passed To provide an increase of the ma
tional currency
In the House the Committee on Wavs and
Means further considered the tax bill. and de-
ridcd To adopt substantially the old BILL except
the tax on whiskry, which will be fixed at
about sixty cents
| The Reconstruction Committee have been
busy over plans to divide Texas into more
States, and tn secure the triumph of the Rad-
cal Constitution in Virginia.
In an interview with the President last even
ing, Judge Chase expressed his Willingness to
accept the Democratic nomination on plat
form embracing the living issues of the day.
| Advlces from Mexico report that Generals
l}atanZas and Leon Uqualda, with 400 follow.
crs, have proclaimed Gen. Diaz rs President.
| LONDON, June IA great meeting of Rit.
uallstS was held last night: DIR. Pusev and
other eminent dlvnes were present. Resolu-
tions were adopted defending the Irish Church
establishment as 1t atprrsent stands. and main-
tanning the doctrine of the Irish Church being
part of the Church of England .. d
| In the Commons the IRISH Church Appoint
ments Snspensory bill passed to third reading.
An interesting debate took place on the pc
tition of the people of Nova Scotia against the
Canadian act. Bright moved that n cemmis.
sion be appointed to inquire into the cause of
dlscontent in Nova Scotia in regard to the op
Grafton of the act OF conttderating The mo-
ton was opposed by Adderly, the under Secre.
tary OF the Colonial Department. After con-
siderable discussion a division of the House
took place. when the motion was adopted by
81 majority. nel-, III 7aa s4'
Dispatches from Rome state that the Pope
intends to issue a general amnesty to political
offenders on the anniversary of his accession
to the Holy See. .'"'""
| report is in circulation that certain inn
portant papers have been discovered in Sile-
sla, which reveal plot to involve the lesser
| European powers with France in war with
Prussia - ~ 9t''t' .'"f3 .'' a''i's Fi"e
Bismark has retired from office on leave of
absence. To-day he left Berlin for his estates
four months for the benefit of his health. Herr
von Eull, under Secretary Of Foreign Affairs,
takes his place at the office. N, .yIlsA gali1a
| King, William has gone to- visit Hanover for
! the first time since the late war with Austria.
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