The Montana post., 1869-03-19
General News.

Havana, March ia second expedition
will soon be sent To Fernando Po.
A riot occurred to-day. Several partici-
pants were arrested and sentenced to death.
washingto, March lS.-It Is reported J ohm
u. Clifford Of Massachusetts, will be Collector
of New York.
Augusta, Ca, March Is -Darden. murder
er of the editor of the Clipper, was taken
from the Jail by disguised men last night, and
carried out of town and shot.
Cincinnati, March l3.--Ghe rumor that L.
I'll. Foulds Is to be Post Master creates much
excitement.
Washington, March l3.- Butler has in
troduced to Boutwell, "A colOred man OF New
Orleans named Joubert, recommending him
as assistant assessor. He don't want the Of
fee for the money, but TO test the disposition
of the party in power regarding the rights of
the colored race.
Louisville, March l3.-Hon. James Guth-
rie late u. 5. Senator from Kentucky, and
Secretary oi the Treasury under Pierce, died
at his residence at noon to-day.
New York, March l3.-Lydia Bescber, mo-
ther of Henry Ward Beecher, died 10 Brook
lyn To day, aged so years.
The peach buds in Somerset Co., y. J.,
were killed by the coli snap last week. The
crop Is likely TO prove n failure.
Revolutionary Success.
Washington, March I3.-A letter from Ad-
miral Hof, havana, says the revolutionary
party eetul 10 nave ObNdlucu pOeSfcsAOu bA Tue
Central and Western departments
Arrests are constantly being made of par
ties suspected of completely.
Tie Spanish authorities seem to be anxious
to protect American citizens.
Havana, March 13.-The Diaro argues
against the confscation of the property of
the rebels and insurgents.
The Hernld's Havana special says the insur-
gents propose copcen trating their forces and
establishing the scat of government at Mayor
or some town in the jurisdiction of Santiago.
! Aid Is soon expected from Yucatan and 9th
er places.
Advices from Neuvitas the 9th, are Ie-
\ ceived.
The insurgent representatives of the Assem-
| bly, rf the Central department have decreed IN
absolute abolition of slavery. The patriots
/ however will be iudemniied for losses of
slaves. Freedmen may become soldiers or re-
main TO cultivate the lands.
| An iron clad with Armstrong guns aboard
| for the insurgents, having been sighted of
Green Key, the Spanish cruisers were im-
medIately sent in pursuit.
| The Governor has refused to permit any
Americans OF Cubahs to leave the country.
The Fifteenth Amend ment.
New York, March 13th.-The resolution
passed the Senate reeonsidering the vote
adopting the 18th amendment, which wa:
made the special order for Tuesday next. Nc
| action is taken by the House, hut 1t is INSERTED
the amendment will pass both Houses nexI
week by votes of conservative Republican,
and Democrats. The Constitutional amend
ment passes the Senate-l9 to 3.
Nashville, March l3.-At the convention
held tonight, resolutions were adopted e
support the President and endorsing the In
augural.
Financial.
New York, March l3.-The Express say
there is much anxiety IN Wall street regard
ing the policy of the Treasury Department
in the immediate future. There have beeI
some heavy short sales of gold and stocks OF
the theory of early fales of gold. Considera
bic pressure will be brought TO bear on tn
new Secretary to induce him TO sell gold, bu
the revenue receipts from income tax vii
soon be coming in and will supply the Treas
ury with Currency.
Appointments.
Washington, March l3.-Col. w. T. Fo be
, Is appointed Pension Agent at Philadelphia
The following appointments of Commis
{ sIoners of the Union Pacific Railroad wer
: made to-day Isaac N. Morris, OF Illinois
| in place of Frank Blair; Gen. Goyerneur X
: Warren, vice Gen. Buford; Hon. Joseph
Wilson, of Iowa, vice Wendell.
: The sentence of the Naval Court martial i
) the case of Engineer SaEyer. convicted o
using disrespectful language toward Presideu
e johnson, revoked by President Grant o.
the Recommendation of Secretary Borie.
e Nash L. yefreys, Regirter of the Trezsur,
: has resigned
a IL Is stated John L. wilson, 5th Auditor Q
the Treasury intends resigning.
{ The applicafs of otfice-seekers at the Treai
' ury and Post Office Departments is overwhelu
ing. Not one in $50 Of the applicants ca
: be satisfied t- .sl.-.