The Montana post., 1868-02-15

Conventlon are sui In secret session The,
| have adopted the Constitution and are await
ing instructions from Gen. Meade, before ad
journing. The majority rsfuse to recogniz
the acts of the minority to admit Britisl
subjects or non-resldenus to seats in the Con
yention. The majority consists of four ne
groes and twenty-one whites, all eligible
The minority numbers twenty, of whom on
| is n British subject, and three non-residents
| the balance negroes. The President of th,
Convention and the Chairman on eIigibilit,
and elections, are included in the minority.-
The President rules that foreigners and non
residents are eligible, and refuses to entertaif
any appeal from silis de ecisiou without n two
thirds vote, which enables the minority tc
govern the Convention. uiIsrr rsi OFT gl
Latest advices from Vera Cruz, say the reyo-
luton In Yucatan is suppressed. Gen. Ala
towe and Col. Malder, of the Mexican expe-
dition, are in possession of Sisalmerda. "A
battle was fought on the ID at MERIDA, and
the revolutionists utterly defeated Villa
Tana, their leader, was killed, and the most OF
his adherents surrendered. - rl4t.I".I a
An fnsurrection has broken out in Tampico.
At last reports the, rebels held the city, and
some Mexican gun boats were blockading the
port. Tr 10 ."l-fH1 Ini -infl L71rf.
! Dispatches from the City of Mexico, an
nouncs that Escobedo, Diaz and other Gener-
ais, have rendered their resignations. The
news of victory over the revolutionistS sf
Yucntan, was received with great joy. It is
reported that the. p. isoners In the hands of
Gen. Alatowe will be shot. ,i.
New Orleans, Feb. For the better pro-
lection of the north-w estern frontier of Texas,
Hancock has ordered the establishment of
four new military posts. -l-FT 81 1Fifl-1T u
New York, Feb 7.-The Tribune's Atlanta
special says, reports from Alabama are more
favorable to the success of the new CoDstitu-
tiou. Large gains over the last election are
reported in several counties. ii 90 1..I1rr.lr.
The Herald's Havana special says, the Mexi-
can Government is forewarned OF the intended
pronunciamento in favor of Santa Anna by
the garrison of Vera Cruz. Troops were sent
from Tehuan, who arrested the ring leaders
of the movement. The affair has been hushed
mp and the journals are silent. The Yucatan
rebels are disposed to submit Co Gen. Diaz.-
A number of rebel prisoners. are ordered to be
shot. arll 1Irlf1t1 lo tlua 80 u 1ef- o.
The election for Governor in Pueblo will
result in n new rebellion. The troub-
les in Gueras, SeIixco, Durango and San Luii
may cause a general Struggle in Mexico. The
rallroad project 60 unite the capitol of Mexi-
CO with the U. B., by line along he-Guf,
has been referred TO n committee IN Congress.
Berlin, Feb S-Bismarck has obtained leave
of absence from the post OF Prime Minister of
the North German Confederation, and will
devote several months to travelling through
Europe. His state of health compels him Co
seek relaxation
London, Feb. S.-The notorious Fenian
Capt Mclay, was captured at Cork last evening.
While being taken to jail, his friends rallied
in great force and a desperate fight ensued.-
The mob was finally beaten and the prisoner
lodged in jAil- .tf -.f t.--... Id ..5.rT
Paris, Feb. s.--Young Itubide has recently
sntered the Papal service at Rome. 80 rr
Chicago, Feb. ga Washington special
ays, Grant has been summoned before the
= a.
1essigation rs to whether johnson has made
himself liable to Impeachment by his condIfct
oward Stanton. Members of the Cabinet and
newspaper correspondents VIII also, be, SUM
The communities are determined to
thoroughly probe the matter. 1t is now un-
lerstoOd that the President win not publish
my letter in reply to Grant. Some express
he opinion that the letter will be withheld
N account of the action of the Reconstruc-
ion COMMITTEES, looking to impeachment--l
Another difficulty Is stated to be, that certain
members of the Cabinet refuse to indorse the
residents statements, and aIlege that John
on made them too strong. Seward and BIC
are mentioned as declining to sign
he paper. 1t Is said that johnson insists they |
hall sign or vRcate places @ So ie ~
A dispatch from Alabama says, the Consti- |
ution carried by large majority.
Mexican news, via Havana cable, says, pro-
ounciamentos against the Government are |
multiplying. Gen. Corona, who had fallen |
nder suspicion when the revolution broke |
ut in Sissal, and who had been kidnapped, |
Tas shot by his captors on their failure to OBJ |
ain the required ransom. A naval engage
nent is reported at Sisal. The merchants at |
AN Louis Potosi have been released from priS-
N and the forced taxes have been reduced.
Berlin, Feb. 9.-At an interview recently, |
Bismarck told Carl Schurz that It was the most |
arnest desire of the King of Prussia to calti-
ate the good will of the people of the United |
tates. This favorable disposition is regarded |
" Americans as most important, in view /
+ the possibility of the necessity for selecting
ONE foreign power Us umpire between Eng
and and the United States in the pending dif-
erences.
London, Feb. e.-The feeling of uneasiness
reated by the threatening appearance of |
Iorthern Turkey, has greatly subsided. The
aports of troubles ON the Danube were greatly
ps ao IIT
New York, Feb. 10.-The Tribune's special
rom Atlanta, says the results of the Alabama
lection are uncertain. The system Of terror
i'm greatly reduced the white vote. The news
apers promise 70 print black list of names
nd places of business of all whites voting for
be Constitution. Success depends upon the
ote of the northernportion OF the State. In
Jme counties no elections have been held,
1yal voters being frightened of by threats.
enl Meade will probably Order a special cleo
ion in those counties. II- r..t.s-II
a havana rPscla says, a laISe quantity 81
owder, supposed to be for Mexico, has been
topped .l t.41l
Advices from Caracas and Venezuela, jan
3D., report that insurectionary troubles in
rsfo are diminishing. Gen. Miguel, COM
lander of the national forces and the Minis
n of War, was killed in Cagedez. Gen. Car
mas revolted but was killed .tu-lI
Falson announced n new cabinet.
Panama, Feb. 9.-Letters of Feb. LIST stats
autarnala dates contain an oficiaI denial that
war with Mexico was imminent.
Additional adivces from Peru state that Ca
sco was en- route to the Capitol with the vic
,rious army. He lost one hundred men by
a explosion of the PradO's powder magazine.
Montgomery, Feb. l0.-A dispatch from
orthern Alabama, says that section has gone
zainsE the Constitution. The vote here Is
eavy. Nine counties give eleven thousand
Eainst the Constitution. The white vote,
lus far rennrted will nor reach one hundred