The Montana post., 1869-01-01

derive from thrse roads, il is too long TO
wait. We should make the best possible use,
/ of our present resources without increasing z
] the burden of our debt by incurrin- expeu-
sive Ii>k, which are hazardous" Congfess-
| men who were at the interview were aston
Il lshed at the irankness with which the Geuer-
al expressed has views, while one and all
pledged him their support. The General at
] the same time gave bis opiuIou that there
should be an extra session of the 4lst Con-
gress- or the extension of the present Con-
| gress for n short time. There will be barely
time TO pas the appropriations and it Is
doubtful whether the great question of our
| finances can be cared for.
| New York, December 2i.-The Tribune
| comments on the remarks of Grant made yes
/ terday. IL says this simple declaration will
save millions To the treasuSy. Let economy
\ be the word and the country will respond.
Any Congressman who PTesumes to stand In
| the way will be rebuked by the people Grant
is right. The nation will give him its whole
support.
Amnesty TO all.
Washington. December 25.-The Presi-
dents amnesty proclamation, dated the 25Ih.
proclamation previously issued extending
partial amnesty to persons concerned in the
| rebellion, the proclamation says:
"M he-eas, the authority of the Federal
Government having been Te-establIShed in all
/ she States ard Territories within the juIis-
Il
| that such Presidential reservations and excep-
tions stated in said several proclamatIons.
which were deemed necessary and proper, may
now be justly rrlinquished, and that uniyer-
sal amnesty for participation in said rebel
lion be extended TO all, TO renew and fully
restore confidence and fraJerDal feeling among
the whole people and thus respect for and at
tachment 90 jhe National Government, de-
signed for Its patriotic founders for the gene
raj good.
al, - L.. n
drew johnson, President, by virtue of the
power invested in me by the Constitution,
proclaim aud declare uDcODditionally and
without reservation, TO all and every person
who directly or indirectly participated in the
late insurrectjon rebellion, full pardon
and amnesty for the Uifense of treason against
the United states or adbering TO their enc
mics during the late war, with restoration To-
all rights, privileges and immunities under
the Constitution and laws which have been
nnde in pursuance thereof In testimo-
ny, etc"
This full pardon and amnesty includes JEFF
Davis, Breckpnridge, Thompson, Slidsll and
all Others who directly or indirectly engaged
in the late rebellion.
Personal.
New York, Dec. 24.-Minister Webb and
Ex-Minister Wasbburne arrived to-day from
RIO.
Tostee fell down stairs lately by her feet
becoming entangled in her skirts. Her life
was saved, though she is quite lame.
Chicago, Dec. 24.-In the billiard match
last night, Foley again defeated Frowly, ex-
champion of Ohio. 900 to 6S5-
A street encounter took place IN St. Jo-
seph, Missouri, yesterday, between two prom
iuenr lawyers, Col. J. A. Green and Hon. j.
A. Farley. The latter gentleman was shot
and killed by 6,eeu.
Memphis, Dec. 24.-Rufus Battison, while
walking on Main street TO night, had his
nc lar nj rIa1 hx cEaf
and now lies IN a dangerous condition. Sew
eral Others we're wounded at the same time.
Chicago, Dec 26.-Mrs. Augusta Dickens,
widow of Charles Dickens brother, died in
this city this morning, from the effects of an
overdose of morphine. 1he CorOner's Jury
raturnsd a verdict that the dose was taken
under mental alteration. She leaves three
children.
The London Times Pleased with
KeVerdY Johnson.
London, Dec. 26'-rhe Times this morning
has another long editorial on the subject of
the Alabama claims. The people of both
England and America, The Times says, are
uneasy in regard to ihe relations which are TO
exist ia the future between the two nations.
This unaasine>s arises from Ignorance Of the
true state of negotiations pending the
A lAbama question. The Times believe Sec
relary Sc ward himself obstructs their settle
nent but that the question will be finally
be umicably adjusted under the incoming ad-
ministTatiOu of President Grant. Reverdy
johnson Is not likely TO be removed by the
new administration, but be permitted to re-
main aud complete the work already begun
IT seward seeks to delay the settlement of
this important question he should be hu-
murpd, but the basis protocol agree Ell upon by
Lord Stanley and Mr.. johnson must remain
fixed. and will. sooner OF later, command the
respect of both countries
General News.
Chicago, Dec. 26--Chr:struas seems TO have
been celebrated throughout the country much
more gene ally than ever before. Business
entirely suspended In this city. The
streets presented more than Sabbath still F.
ness. The Reverend Father Duane, one of
the oldest and most popular Catholic priests
ia the Northwest, died on Thursday. His re-
mains lay in state at st. Patrick's Church to-
dsy, and were visited by n large concourse of
persons. lie will be buried tomorrow.
Hartford, Dc 24-St- johns Episcopal
Church, at Waterbury, was burnt to-day.
LUss SlO0.0O0.
New York, Dec. 26 -BowIes, in the Sun,
says: ave cannot be wrung IN announcing
that + b Washburne will take office IN
Grants administration as Secretary of the In
terror.
London, Dec. s6.--Reverdy johnson re-
ceived deputation of arti-ans desirous of
founding a colony in Alaska johnson en-
cOuTages them.
MmseilIes, Dec. 2s.-After the allies fed
TO VIIIeta. the BraEillian irou-clAds attempt !
ed TO attack the place. but failed. !
Linn, Mas, Dec. ga fire this mornirC Z
destroyed the Lyceum Hall and FraEiers
block, which coDtHIned the post-ohice, the
contents of which were safely removed also |
Rubie's block, all occupied as business houses.
The FIVE was only extinguisbed after the ar
rival of the steam FIRE engines from Boston
The loss Is roughly estimated at $500, 900.
Probably hundred people are thrown out
OF employment.