The union Democrat., 1869-03-20
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

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dale, Collector Of Internal Revenue for the
First District Of Louisiana; Edward Y
Kingsley, of New York. Secretary of Lega
tion at Madrid Alexander Sharpe, Marsha
for the District Of Columbia james w. King
TO be Chief Engineer of the Navy Depart
ment, in place of 1sherwocd, whom, the Pres
ident says, he desires to have removed.
President Grant, in reply 10 Washburne':
letter of resignation, says he accepts it. with
great regret that the health of Mr.. Wash
burne will not permit him to continue in the
Cabinet. lie says; "Our personal rea.
tions, since the breaking out of the Rebellion,
have been such that no other idea presented
itself stronger, on the first news of my election
TO the Presidency, than that | should continue
70 have your advice and assistance" He
concludes with expressions of continued con-
hdence and hope for the early restoration of
Mr.. Washburne's health.
BALTIMORE, March ll.-President johnson
arrived at this city at eleven O'Clock to-day,
and was received by Governor Bowie, Mayor
Backs, and a number of city officials. The
procession was long and imposing, compris-
ing a squadron of cavalry, two regiments Of
State Militia, the Fire Department, and
large number of citizens. Tue sidewalks,
balconies, and windows were crowded with
spectators, and the welcome was very cor
= dial. During the afternoon, Mr.. johnson
held a reception at the Exchange, and thou
sands called upon him.
New York, March 1.-THE Board of Al
dermen have adopted resolutions expressing
sympathy with Warren and Costello, Fenian
prisoners. for their long aud unjust imprison-
ment in Great Britain, and appointed com
mittee TO welcome them on their return to
their adopted country.
DUBLIN, March 1.-THE committee ap-
pointed to solicit an amnesty for Fenan pris-
oners are about TO raise fluids, by subscrip-
ton, for the relief of those who have been
discharged from custody.
The Maine Legislature and the Pennsylva-
MIA Senate have ratified the proposed Fif-
teenth Amendment
The New York jury in the case of Louis
Jacobs (coloredl against the Atlantic Naviga-
ton Company, for refusing him frst-cass
passage, were unable to agree.
Brevet Brigadier-General George p. Ihrie.
Paymaster, Is transferred to the District of
San Francisco, and ordered to report without
delay.
Holmes Eoffey is appointed Chief Clerk of
the Navy Department.
WASHINGTON, March IA delegation of
members of the Georgia Legislature, headed
by Foster Blodgett, waited upon the Presi-
dent to-day, setting forth their grievances
and sutferngs, and asking that the Recon-
Strucnou Acts bo literally comptied with.
The President inquired what action the Legis
latnre would probably take in regard to the
Fifteenth Amendment, aud was answered that
1t would certainly pass it. General Grant
expressed hs gratihcatioa at the prospect of
so easy solution of the rexed question.
MONTREAL, March l2.-The snow is eight
feet on level on many miles of the railroad
track. No trims have run for two davs
Four trains are blocked from New York but
the passengers are we'll supplied with fuel
and provisieas. Son,e reads have discontinu-
cd operations until April.
Three men were found dead in the drifts
near Quebec. An avalanche Of snow fell on
n house containing fifteen persons at Point
Levi, four of whom were crushed to death.
The residents Of Montreal intend to pres.
ent meMoriat tc the American Government
requesting a continuance in Office of Consul
General Averi1l.
CuIcACo, March l2.--lt Is showing hard
this morning. Reports from the East show
, that the storm is geueral.
RcPut{icGa special says the people OF
Nova Scotia are about to ask England for q
release from all political connection with the
New DominioN, and will send delegation tc
Washington n ascertain upon what terms
they can be received as State. The feeling
III the coiaoy favors this measure
WASHINGTON, March l3.-The sentence Oh
the Navs. Court Martial in the case of en-.
gineer Sawyer, convicted of using disreputa-
bile language to the President, is resoked by
PRESIDENT Grant, on the recommendation oi
Secretary Borie.
Noah l. Jefries. Register Of the Treasury
has resigned, and it is stated that John L.
Wilson. Fifth Auditor of the Treasury, in
tends reSigning.
Application of ofice-seekers OF the Treasury
and Post Office Departments are overwhelm
ing. Not one in five hundred of the appli
cants can be satisfied.
There is report that John d. Clifford. o.
Massachusetts, will be Collector of New
York.
Col. W. F. Forbes is appointed Pension
Agent at Philadelphia.
The following appointments of Commits
sioners of the Union Pacific Railroad were
made to-day: Isaac \. Morris, of Illinois
in place of Frank Blair Gen. G. X. Warren
vice Gen. Butord; Hon. Jas. T. Wilson 81
iowa, vice Cornelius Wendell.
Mr.. Butler has introduced to Secretary
Boutwell, u colored man from New Orleans
named Jourbert, recommending him as As
sistaut Assessor. He don't want the Office
for the money, but to test the disposition o
the party in power regarding the rights oi
the colored race.
New YORK, November lS.-The ErpreS>
says there is much anxiety in Wall street re-
sarding the policy of the Treasury Depart
ment in the immediate future. There have
been some heavy shest sales of gold and
stocks. on the theory of early sales of gold.
Considerable pressure will be brought to bear
on the new Secretary to induce him to sell
gold, but revenue receipts from the income
tax VIII soon be coming in, and will supply
me treasury with currency.
:. hARRisnuRc, (Pa,) March 1S.-A resolu.
t'on mas passed the Senate reconsidering the
vote adopting the Fifteenth Amendment,
Sa'ch was made the special order for Tues
1I,T next. No action has been taken by the
honse but it is asserted that the Amend.
inen' VIII pass both Houses next week by
.nl sue TS'es n OF the Conservative Republicans