The Montana post., 1869-01-08

I'm and many Others. A preamble and Tesolu-
tIOu are agreed on, stating that while the peo-
pie OF Virginia do not believe the negroes IN
an uneducated condition are yet ft for suf-
frage, yet, IN view of the expression of pub
hc opinion IN the-receRt national election in
the hope OF creating harmony and uni on they
are willing TO accept universal suffrage, coup>
led with universal amnesty. committee Of
nine was appointed 70 visit Washington and
urge Congress TO legisIate so as TO secure these
privileges to the people of the State A res
olutlon was adopted recommending the peo-
pie of the State To hold a convention, Feb.
10th, at Richmond, to receive the report of
the committee and arrange for a canvass.
Tins conference is the result of n movement
on foot TO ''do something distinguished
from the edo nothing" the former desiring
to make some advance toward meeting the
reconstruction acts and avertIng the disabili-
ties of the test oath, etc. of the new consti-
tuition, the latter believing the people of the
State should, under no circumstance sanction
negro suffrage, which they believe disastrous
and degrading
Inauguration OF Gov. Hoffman.
Albany, Jan. 3.-The Governor elect, Hoff-
man, was this morning escorted to the State
Capital by the 9Th brigade of National
guards and company of cavalry, TO be inau-
gurated- Notwithstanding the storm, which
the worst OF the season, large crowd
was present 20 witness the ceremony. Gov.
fentoa aud staff, followed by Gov. Hoffman
ab
! p. IN. GOV. FentOn addressed the Governor
elect in a cordial, congTatulatoTy manner,
and surrendered TO him the symbols of Office.
Gov. Hoffman replied in equally compli
mentary and congratulatory manner. Subse-
quently, with Lieut.. Gov. Beach he was sworn
In. Alter the ceremony Gov. Hoffman held,a
reception IN the Executive Chambers, and
Mrs. Hoffman at the Executive Mansion.
The Indian War.
So Louis, jan S.-Gpu. Sherman has re-
csived letter from Sheridan, dated Fort
Cobb, Dec. 18th, detailing the operations TO
that date, and narTating the capture of San
tanta and Lone Wolf. He Is holding them
a hostages till the kiowas come IN and pun
ish those known TO have been concerned in
personal acts of murder. He will send Black
Kettles sister out TO the Cheyennes and Arap-
anoes and command them To come aud
submit 60 like treatment. If they refuse tn
come he will carry on war against them Ia
! the Washita mountains, and will leave with
I Gen. HAGEN sufficient force TO enable him
to control the Indians now at Fort Cobb and
such Others a. may come in.
In private letter To Gen. sherman, one
. day later, Sheridan says the kiOwas are CONS
ing In The Cheyeunes have been very hum
/ bic since their punishment by Custar. lie
has doubt the Arapahoss will also cone
. IN and surrender and abide BY his terms, after
which he has no fear of their renewing hos
tilities.
Presidents Reception.
Washington, Jan. 1.-The Presidents re-
cepJion this morning was attended by mem
bers of the Diplomatic Corps. all army OH
GERS In this city, Judges of the supreme
Court, members of the Cabinet, members of
. Congress remaining in Washiu 2 ton. and many
prominent parsons. The attendance of la
dies was rather slim owing TO the storm.
The ITenagerIe.
Chicago, January 3--The Republicans New
of
bulls In Wall Street, Drew, Vanderbilt, Jay
/ Gould, james Fisk, Dewey, kup and other
I large capitalists intend 10 carry up stocks. IL
, Is stated they control forty or fifty millions.
and viii have things all their own way. They
have their campaign all arranged. The bears
who are demornliEed, build hope upon the
opinion that the directors OF such colossal
movement viii quarrel over their western
lines for which the New York Central x Erie
chiefs are IN such active competition IL is
I reported in certain official circles that the
great bulls intend to sell their stock when
they get the market high enough, and thus
lock currency and beat down pTi ces, and then
buy again at the large decline they caused.
General News.
Norfolk. January She Hernlds Madrid
special of the 2nd, reports that the insurgents
nj MalajS fired on the boat of an American
steamer while conveying an American family
10 the ship
Serano expressed much regret and assured
the U. ;. Minister that the offenders would be
punished.
Washington, January s.-The annual report
of Hon. ID. A. Welles, Special COmmlss loner
of Revenue, will be transmitted TO Congsess
on Thursday.
It is said District Attorney Carriugton has
caused 60 be summoned some ten witnesses so
far, but none from a distance, to appear be-
fore the grand jury, with view to obtaining
another Indictment against Surratt.
Boston, January, 81 he sixth anniversary
Of the emancipation OF slaves, was celebrated
here to-day regardless of the driving storm.
Savannah, January S.-The ogechee troubles
N MiddIetowns house was burned last night,
and the croPs ruined. All the whites have
come to this city. The Sheriff with posse
went out this afternoon, but made no arrests.
A large force is fully armed and determined
to resist the acthorities. All six roads lead
ing from this city, are picketed by negroes.
A meeting was held to-day in the Court House
and affairs discussed.
London, January IA dispatch from Wi
gan reports that a terrible explosion occurred
in the hay dock colliery to-day. Twenty-Five
dead bodies were taken out
Chicago, January 3.-1he heaviest snow
storm of the season has prevailed since Thurs
day night partially intermitting yesterday af-
ternOOn. It being general throughout the
New Years calls.
Pacific Coast.
San Francisco, JAM Goal in abundance
of excellent quality has been discovered half
a mile from Argenta, on the line OF the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad, four hundred miles from
Sacramento, furnishing the company the
much needed supply of fuel at that point
Notwithstanding the recent heavy rains IN
the valleys and the severe SHOWS on the noun
!. tains, trains on the Central Pacific arrive al
Sacramento on time
Great clouds of smoke were observed Dec.
; 20, ascending from the peak of Mount
Baker.
Investigation.
Chicago, Jan. 4--Thc Republicans Wa-h-
iugt0H special says the House committee on
apprr 2, istIous bad a protraeted session on
sara. .1iaty, and made considerable progress with
the naval appropriation bill. The commit