The Montana post., 1869-04-02
General News.

New York, March PA Buenos Ayers let
ter states 1t Is reported Lopez has ceded Para
quay to the United States.
Chicago, March 24.-The Republicans s spe-
cial says Secretary Borie recommends the re-
peal of the hour law, far as relates to the
Navy employees.
\ London, March 24.-The Fenian Halpine
will probably be liberated on guarantee of fu-
ture good conduct
How Democrats do it.
indianapolis, March 24.-AIl the Demo-
cratic members of the legislature who resigned
to prevent the ratification of the fifteenth
amendment, returned to the special election
yesterday, the republicans making no oppo-
sition.
The GOV. has called the legislature for
April Sth.
Life on the Rail.
A statement is published, denouncing as
false the recent commu nj cation published in
the Chicago papers, describing the maltreatS
ment of passengers on the Onion Pacific Rail-
road The letter was written in the interest
of rival enterprise and signed by many ig-
norant of Its contents. The allegations re-
garding the sufferings of the passengers, and
the lnhumanity of the Railroad employees ia
characterized as a baseless fabrication.
Washington GOssfp-U. Il. n. H.
RepOrt-Parker-GO OF Mon
tana- Cuban RecognttiOn-Q Qua
kers.
Chicago, March 25.-The Times special
says the preliminary report of c. III. snow,
special com'r appointed by President John
son to inspect the U. p. Railroad, has been
submitted by President Grant to the Secretary
of the Interior. From beginning to end 1t is
an attack upon the road.
1t is stated that Col. Eli Parker has been
decided to be a citizen, although an Indian,
and will be appointed Indian Commissioner.
IL - aNa fha Ashl ysNfn ruTn h1
appointed Governor of Montana.
The accredited Minister of the Cuban revo-
lutiondry government has arrived. Ne asks
recognition of the insurgenJ government. II
seems certain the recognition feeling Is gain
ing ground in Congress
The Republicans special says the House
appropriation committee will postpone the
the deficiency bill till next session
The Governor of Massachusetts, has ten
dered Hoar's place on the Supreme bench to
Congressman Dawes.
The Quaker delegation had an interview
with the President to-day. One of their best
men will be made Superintendent of some In
dian Agency, with Quaker subordinates. If
this plan works we'll a large number of Quak-
er appointments will be made next fall.
Cuba-A Fierce Order-Heavy Battle
Havana, March 24.-Dulce has issued a
proclamation declaring all vessels captured In
Spanish waters with men or munitions of war
aboard, shall be treated as pirates and be ad-
judged according to the articles of war, ire
spective of their points of departure or desti-
nation.
The brig Mary Lowell wac captured by the
Spanish man of war Andalusia and brought to
this port.
The Andalusia is now cruising among the
islands.
The value of the cargo of the Lowell is es-
timated at 500, 900, and consists of cannon,
small arms, ammunition, etc.
News il received of a heavy battle between
the insurgents and troops In the central de-
partment, on the road to Remidios Meran.
The report of the battle rs not made public,
not even the result. The Spaniards claim
500 rebels killed
From Washington.
Washington, March 25.-Amasa Walker
has written a long letter to Garfield, Chair
man of the House Banking Committe, sub
mittee, submitting another plan for resump-
tIon of specie payment He proposes to
eject this by means of compound interest
notes to the amount of greenbacks convIt-
ible into ten-for.ies, at per cent.
Memphis, March IA Little Rock spec
ial says the new registration law has passed
the House.
The Senate appointed a special committee
to investigate the outrages of the militia In
eastern Arkansas
pass militia indemnity bill to protect Up
ham and Patterson from prosecution
New Constitution In spain.
New York, March 25.-A special to the
Herald from Madrid, says the draft of the new
Constitution was laid before the Cortes to-day.
The leading features are as follows: The gov
eminent to be monarchial with Congress.
The Senatorial term Is limited to thirteen
wears. Senators are to be elected by the Pro-
vincial Councils, four for each Province,
Deputies TO Congress to be elected every three
Itnor n1CrT1 of 10
king is limited to a term of is years The
majority of the committee which reported on
the Constitution are favorable to a separation
of State and Church. The minority propose
the Rrman Catholic be retained as the relg-
ION of the State with toleration for other
creeis The liberty of the press and the right
Of public meeting IS fully guaranteed hy the
new Constitution. -.-
Philadelphia. March 25.-Last evening the
body of the Janitor of Girard Hall was found
In the building with hls hands and feet tied
and pistol bullet IN his head. His watch
and a small amount of money was found on
the floor. -.
Trenton, n. ]. March 24.-The Governor
sent the 18th amendment TO the Legislature
TODAY with a message, giving reasons why 1t
should not be ratified by New jersey
Halifax, March 24.-The report that a del
egation Is IN Washington TO negotiate for an
nexatioD, Is without foundation
Boston, March 25.-H. L. Dawes declined
the appoiutment of Justice of the Supreme
Court OF massachusetts,, rendered him by the
Rhode Island.
Proviaence, March 24--The Democratic
State Convention nominated Lyman Pierce OF
Providence for Governor; for Lieut.. Governor
Vim. IL. Allen; for Secretary OF STATE, I'm.
Miller; for Attorney General, George N. Bliss;
| for Treasurer, Cable Rider
y The Senate postponed consideration or the
4 18th am endment till the May session..
Death of ex-President Johnson.
Washington, D. C., March 25.-Ex-Presl-
\ dent Johnson lies dangerously Ill at 6reen-
r;uO Ta,,, M u INorris left this morning