The Montana post., 1869-01-22
Las. l.. Laird Killed.

las. l.. Laird Killed.
Chicago, Jan. l5.-Chancey Bailey shot and
instantly killed james l.. Laird, at NaPer-
| vile, ILL.,, yesterday, having discover him
| in the act of adultery with his wife. Laird
was recently Sheriff of Cheyenne county, Da-
kota.
Wilmington, N. c., Jan. 1.-The steamer
Gulf City, from Galveston To New York,
went aground on Monday night of Point
Look out, and In a few hours was dashed to
pieces. Only three persons of the twenty
five aboard the st-amer are known to have
been saved.
Naturalization Rights.
New York, Jan. ia London paper pub
! fishes n letter from Minister johnson in reply
to the Secretary of the Emigration Society,
respecting the naturalization of British sub,
jects in the United States. johnson says nat
uralized citizens are clio he'd with the protec-
tion of America precisely the same native
born citizens, and are entitled to all our
rights. The United States will protect such
citizens If they return to their native country
the same as those born IN the United States.
Proceedings stayed.
Washington, January I4.-In the criminal
court this morning District Attorney Caring
| ton read the circular of instructions from
| Attorney General Evarts directing the dis
continuance of prosecution for treason under
the Presidents amnesty proclamation. A
noll prosequi was accordingly entered in the
case OF JEFF. Davis and Breckinridge, but the
case of John ii. Surratt being somewhat diff
ferent, Carington concluded To refer II to the
Attorney General.
Delegates of the colorei people from all
the States including those not admitted, as
sembled to-day I'm Union League Hall, which
was densely crowded. Three hundred dele
gates were present. Fred Douglas was made
permanent chairman and his speech frequent
y yapplauded.
General News.
New Orleans, Jan. l3.-The stern wheel
steanboat Glide, hence for Red River, ran
aground and exploded a boiler last night, 80
miles above here and burned to the water s
edge. Total loss. Five or six persons were
killed instantly or died since, and % are iD-
jured.
Baltimore, Jan. l3.-Hon. Odin Bowl. was
installed Governor of Maryland to-day.
N. u. Langford appointed Governor
Of Montana.
Chicago, Jan. l4.-Washington specials
cay partial canvass of the Senate shows the
sentiment generally in favor Of a repeal of
the Tenure OF Office Law. 1t is thought,
however, it will not be acted on till near the
close of the session. Senator ferrey says ITS
repeal now might defeat the Republicans in
ConEectIcut at the next election, as he be-
lieves every Republican in Office would be
Out.
The President nominated Perry Fuller for
c 'llector of Customs at New Orleans; John
Savage for Consul at Leeds, England, and N.
r. Langford for Governor of Montana.
Destructive Fire in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-THE FIRE this morn
ing destroyed Caldwell's jewelry store the
: corner of Ninth and Chestnut streets; also
Howell Brothers paper hanging warehouse
and keyser's art gallery. seven clerks were
sleeping In the second-story of one of the
buildings, and barely escaped with their lives.
I Caldwell's loss is unknown. IL is suppo- ed
that Quantities of valuable diamonds, etc,
will be recovered in the safes. Howells' loss
| l. quarter of million.
LATER.
Gale wells stock outside the safes Is valued
z at s23jOoo: Howells' stock at S2eU.OO0:
| sm.s' stock OF carpets at slo5,ooo. Two
\ clerk, are IUissIng, both supposed TO have per
I Isned III the flames. Total loss, SS0O,OO0.
Indiana Senauorshfp.
! Indiana, Jan. 1.-The Republican Legis-
larive caucus Tonight nominated Lieutenant
Governor Cumblck for Senator.