The Montana post., 1869-03-26

I the Tenure OF once law.
The Tribune details conversation with
Grant, who said, "should Congress reneal the
law, he was ready to make many Nominations
/ II they refused, be should proceed yerv care
fully TO look over the field thoroughly before
making remoyals.''
The Republicans will probably hold eau
Gus to-day, on the question-repeal or suspen-
sion.
Ihe democrats begin to show a disposition
70 refrain from voting. Should three or four
do so the repeal will certainly be defeated.
Washington, March 22.-The Senatorial
Republican caucus after two hours of a ses>
sion on the Tenure of Office bill adjourned
without action.
Morton, Grimes and Sprague withdrew, re-
fuslng to bind themselves TO the action of :he
caucus.
1t is generally believed the law will be sus-
pended four years.
Admiral Hoff writes that Salnaye is be-
seiging Aux Cages and would soon lombard
| the place.
English Ms DIstry-Tenure Bill.
Chicago, March 2l.-The Herald's special
says the delay in nominating Reverdy John
sons successor Is attributed to the fact that
the President has been carefully considering
the best policy to be adopted in regard to the
Alabama claims. de has resolved to adopt a
very decisive course and the amount of his
diplomacy Will be simply sending bill to the
British Government asking payment for the
dePredations of pirate ships on American
commerce. Caleb Cushing is among those
mentioned for Minister to England.
The same special says, in case the Senate re-
fuses to repeal the Tenure Act many now in
| favor Will vote for a suspension for four
| years The New York and Southern Senators
have agreed to vote against the repeal, there
fore II Is now certain the repeal will be de-
/ feated.
Combustibles.
New York, 2l.-Prince Louis, of Bourbon,
was married last night to Miss Emile Hamil,
| of Cuba. The civil ceremony was performed.
the Catholic priests declining to perform one
of religious character.
| A FIRE occurred last night at No. 6I Reade
street; Damage, 100000.
The Nitro giycerine seized on Thursday
of the United States Government at Sas
/ vannah.
Charges against LOngstreet
Louisville, 2I.-The Courier and Journal
/ publishes an editorial declaring that General
Longstreet was guilty of smuggling 1855
while commanding post on the Rio Grande,
and was indicted for the crime In the District
Court, but the marshall was refused entrance
into the Fort to execute the process. The
Court of Inquiry found Longstreet guilty.
but Gen. Garland, who was commanding the
District, being Longstreet's relative, set aside
the finding.
SENATE.
/ ",
\ the Committee on Public lands, reported,
with amendments, the bill granting the right
of way to the Midland Pacific railroad
Passed.
The Senate elected John r. French,
of North Carolina, Sergeant at Arms; Jno.
| VI. Morris, of South Carolina, Executive
Clerk; Congressional Printer, A. NJ. Clapp,
of Buffalo.
General News.
Chicago, March 23.-Ie Times special
says efforts will be made in the caucus to re-
consider the vote, defeating Defress for Su-
perintendent of Public Printing.
] Butler is preparing plan providing for the
removal OF political disabilities of Southern
people by making certain afidavits, etc.
| p. Bigelow Lawrence, our consul to Italy,
! died at Washington, yesterday. he was a
son of Abbott Lawrence.
| New York, March PA young German, in
Newark, being refused by girl, shot her In
| bed at her residence and instantly killed him
I self with the same pistol.
| Boston, March 22.-Che Paris Patrie SAYS
Grants message and the composition of his
Cabinet, accord perfectly with the idea of
/ Government Capitalization which has pre-
dominated since '6l, and now seems TO be
accepted az a political doctrine of the great
Republic. The Cabinet does not contain a
single really influential man. Grant remains
| the sole and veritable Director of the Ameri-
| can Government.
Railroad Bonds.
Chicago, March 22.-One of the last of
/ President Johnson's acts to order the is
| sue of two millions and a half of Govern
ment bonds to the Central Pacific in advance
of the work One of the first acts of Presi-
dent Grant was to stop the issue that only
one million and half were issued. Secre
| tary Cox has asked for legislation on the mat
| ter. One of the questions involved in termi-
mating the point Is, where the Union and
| Central roads shall meet. The Government
! Commissioners are now making examinations
for the settlement of this question.
FiIIIbusters.
| Charleston, S. c., March 22.-The News
4 publishes a letter announcing the arrival In
/ Cuba of the American expeditionary force in
aId of the revolutionists. The force is said
| to be composed mainly of officers and men
| who served in the Federal and Confederate
armies during the late war, and are command
ed by general Henningsen, of Nicaragua
| fame.
Washington, March 22.-The statement
/ from Charleston that General Henniugsen Is
| commanding an American expedition in Gu
ba, is incorrect. The General Is now In
| Washington.
A representative of the Cuban Provisional
Government Is expected here tomorrow.
Items.
London, March 25.-In the House of Com
mons to-day, Falhesqua, Chief Secretary for
Ireland, said the 6OFernmehI uId not ihtenu
to extend clemency to the other Fenians now
| in prison. - .
| Washington, March 22.-Charles Wilder,
I coIored, has been recommended by the South
Carolina delegation for postmaster at Colun-
bia.
Cuba.
+, Havana, March 22.-Advices from St. Do
minCo of the 10th say there is comparative
quiet around the Capitol but arrests and exc
cutions are frequent. In the extreme east
ern portion, the insurgents are very trouble
some. The Government has declared martial
law in the province of Seibs. Fabius. spe-
clal commissioners of the Dominican Govern
! mani 10 Mashinctnn. carries instructions to