The Montana post., 1869-04-02

Chicago, March 3I.-The Times special
says the u p. and c. p. unite in the endeav,
or to defeat the El Paso and Pacific Road
which may soon prove formidable rival.
Covode expresses full confidence he will be
admitted to the contested seat.
The Senate committee on foreign Affairs
has decided to report bill allowing all for
eign telegraph cables to be landed on our
shores, provided, the foreign governments
from which cables come extend the same fa-
yor to American companies.
Motley arrived to-day in obedience to sum
mons. 1t is believed he will soon be appoint
ed to England.
The committee of conference on the Ten.
ure of Office bill stands three and three, and
will probably fail to agree. -r.. N.
The TrIbune's special says the coming
statement of the public debt VIII contain
features not calculated TO strengthen the
standing of the Pacific railroads. Tables will
be published showing the roads have not paid
half the interest on their bonds.
The Ways and Means committee has agreed
to report a bill legalizing coin contracts.
The Secretary of State on application OF
the Spanish legation has ordered seabOard
Marshals and District Attorneys to diligent-
ly prevent flibustering expeditions.
The President has not yet consented to see
the Envoy for the insurgents.
Secretary Fish advises extreme caution IN
respect to Cuban affairs.
The currency bill pBssed by the Senate last
night withdraws thirty millions from eastern
and northern banks for the south and west,
which must be done within three months.
The action of the House Is doubtful.
Boston, March 31.-The special legislative
committee on woman suffrage was addressed
by Julia Ward Howe, Lucy Stone and Wen
dell Phillips on behalf eff the petitioners.
The committee room was crowded and much
interest manifested.
Poughkeepsie, March 3l.-A serious break,
so feet in depth and 200 feet long occurred
In the Delaware and Hudson canal. Fears
are entertained that there will be extra ordina-
ry high water In the river and much damage
ensue. All the piers between Hudson and
Albany are submerged.
New York, March 3l.-In the Union Pa
cifc litigation Judge Iarnard directed the re-
ceiver to break open the safe. This he and
tempted to do, assisted by some laborers at
Others, but Barlow, member of compahys
warned the whole party of as trespassers, and
they left.
Philadelphia, March 3O.-Mr. Blackstone
of the firm of Fursten & Blackstone, yester.
to pieces with an axe and drowned himself In
the Delaware. On his body was found n pa
per stating he had been robbed and was ruined
rs reason for the deed.
New York, March 30.-The funeral of Jas.
Harper to-day was attended by an immens.
SOhCOulseg lhCluuAhS Tue Eua1 VI 1hu he eAASSh'
of the City government, leading merchants
bankers aud authors, and publishers from all
parts of the country.
Washington, March 80. The President
sent only one nomination TO the Senate to
day, Chas. Hamilton, for Marshall of the dis
trict of Wisconsin.
st. Louis, March 30.-The loss by the
steamboat Gre last night is estimated at $500
600 on cargo and $3.50, 900 on boats.
New York, March 30.-Judge Barnard hai
directed the Sheriff to break open the safe o.
the U. p. r. r. Co. in order to get at th'
books and papers.
New York, March 3l.-Sargeant, Nys, Will
Iiams and Corbett are urging Gen. McCook ol
San Francisco, for the mint, vice Swaine.
New York, March 3I.-The ice in the Hud
son river is breaking. Fears of freshet are
entertained at various towns along the river
The water is already Eve feet higher than OF
dinary.