The Montana post., 1869-02-26
resolution he stands firm. Troops continue
Delightful state ofAHairs.


Railroad track is within neneteen mile of this
place. Heavy snow along the whole route.
The road is blockaded at three difenent points
between Raulins and Cheyenne; on the sum
NIT, on Bitter Greek and near Bryan Station.
No trains through for eight days.
Society Of the Army of the Potomac.
New York, Feb. ga preliminary meet
ing of the Army of the Potomac was held to-
day and largely .attended, including Gems
Mcclellan, Heintzleman, Butterfield, Sickles,
Slocum, Franklin, Siegel, Wright, Ingalls,.
Newton, Gibson, French, Pleasanton and
Others. 1t was resolved to hold n grand re-
union IN New York. July 5th.
WaShIngton's birth day was observed rs a
legal holiday and very little business done.
Dispatches from various other cities say the
day was appropriately observed.
James Watson Webb sailed for Brazil to-
day to resume the duti es of his mission.
Birds of n Feather
Washington Feb. 22.-The Mayor and
Common Council of Baltimore waited on the
President to day and presented resolution of
the City Council, rendering the hospitalities
of Baltimore during Johnson's passage
through that city on his return to Nashville.
The President expressed his thanks for the
compliment and accepted the invitation. He
said he would designate the day at some fu-
ture time.
The Tenure OF Omc bill.
Washington, Feb. ga caucus of Re-
publican Senators was held to-day to consider
the question of the repeal of the Tenure of
Once law. Several members opposed the re-
peal. Frelinghuysen favored its suspension
for four years. Morton, Robertson and 9TH
ers desired its immediate and total repeal and
insisted that the subject was not one proper
TO be decided in caucus, intimatIng that they
would not abide by its decision. The caucus
remained in session till half past three, when
less than half the Republican Senators were
n. 81
alton of the question of repeal till after the
4th of March, % voted in the Affirmative;
the other members refused to vote and an
nounced their intention not to be bound by
the action of the caucus
California Ins and outs.
Washington. Feb. 23.-The new movement
by Conness for the Cabinet has failed finally
and irrey ocably.
Cheesman is here, yainIy seeking a sub
TreasuryshIp.
The additional candidates for the Marshal
ship are VIM Jones, James McCarty and L. b.
Vreeland. Neither promising
Lucien Curtis is thought certain to succeed
Soule. He is endorsed by Supervisor Wig
gins for efficiency.
The removal of Gems. Halleck and Kirkham
ADD Capt. Hoyt Will occur soon after inaugu-
ration.
Gen. Ord will probably command on the Pa
cifc coast.
Grant intends TO visit California the COM
ing summer
Gen. McCoOk, present Minister to the Sand
wich Islands, is mentioned as likely TO sue
ceed Miller for the Collectorship.
Hydrophobia.
Another victim of hydrophobia died on
Long Island. A little child and several
Others who had been bitten are in a CRITICAL
condition. Dogs are being rapidly killed in
the outskirts of Brooklyn.
Spain.
Madrid, Feb. 22.-In the Cortez, yesterday,
the Prime Minister announced the resignation
Of the Provisional Governor Prim, and assured
the House that the late Dynasty would never
the throne.
Mexican Affairs.
Havana, Feb. 22.-Further advices from
VI Mexico represent disgraceful state of affairs
It the Capital. Lord DeLogada reported
against the progress of foreigners, and especi- |
lily Americans. 1t is strongly the opinion
hat the Government Is imbecile, and the Min
ster corruptly making money and sending it
10 foreigd-countries.
Rosecrans attempted to influence the Gov !
.rnmeht to take measures for the improve
nent of the country, which he looks upon as /
n a suffering condition.
Ii is reported Englishmen and Americans /
ire negotiating in the United States for the |
of English claims, the United States 1
% take Mexican Territory in consideration 4
hereof.
Cuban.
New York, Feb. 23.-The HeraId's Havana
pecial states no further military field opera
ions will be attempted by the Spaniards bat
IL fortified points will be occupied by garri>
one.
The American blockade runner successfully
anded a cargo of insurgents.
Two thousand Cubans revolted at Palma,
ear CardInos.
A Spanish gunboat was captured by the re-
Olutioulsts near ManZanillo.
The attack on Peurto-Principe is delayed on
ccount of women and children.
The English party have returned from Alta
ELLA, reporting the guano there worthless.
Cuba.
Havana, Feb. 23.-GeneraI Dulce has Is
ued a proclamation to the volunteers declar>
ng that he is about to commence a rigorous
ampaign against the rebels and advises the
ito remain quiet and obey their
uperior officers. The citizens are greatly
harmed. Intense excitement prevailed but
as partially subsidized in the evening. The
ficers urged the volunteers to abstain from
iolent measures. but their influence is not
trong. Only the resolute conduct of Gen.
BULGE prevented the commission of disgrace
al acts
The insurgents defeated the regular troops
t Magajiqua and captured the town
Many engagements have occurred IN the
icinity of Trinidad with varying results.
A dispatch from Spain announces the or
of 5000 Catalonian volunteers
or service In Cuba.
Noon.-The city is quiet. The volunteers
re guarding the streets usual. The agi-
alton of the two preceding days has abated.
The Preuza says, in the Central Department
he insurgents subsist the country and take
My the property of the Spanish The Preuza
dds, il useless TO indulge in illusions as to
he state of affairs in the interior The con-
ition of the inhabitants could not be worse.
I,5OO insurgents entered Sajas, burned the
rchives and Police Head Quarters, seized the
uns. uniforms and equipments of the Civil
iuard and carried of all the horses they could
ind at Santo Espiritu-
The Government Is conscriptlns all males
ver seventeen
Evening.-Iagua Grande is declared in a
tate of siege. A rebel force of 1000 Is ope-
atInp- in that iurisdic ction- Several planta- I