The Montana post., 1869-03-12

CATION Company for $4,000 damages in re-
fusing to allow her to occupy the frst cabin
on a steamship.
Judge Hoar, the new Attorney-G eneraI,
passed through for Washington yesterday.
The Common Council refused to receive a
committee of the Working mems Union, who
sought to have the corporation printing trans
ferred to some firm willing to pay printers
the Union prices. A mass meeting of work
ingmen will be held.
The Herald says the war against the admin
istration has already begun, and urges Grant
not to yield to n faction OF radical pJliti-
ticians, but stick to the appointment of Stew
art and make the fight over him and test the
loyalty of Congress to his administration and
the people will sustain him. The President
can rally all conservative elements in the
country 20 bis support.
The air full Of RumOrs.
New York, March s.-A Washington spe-
cial says Boutwell, declined the Treasuryship.
The Postmastersbip, Attorney Generalship
and then Secretary of State was offered to
Wilson. of Iowa, but he declined all.
Another dispatch says Borie don't wish the
Ofice and that Stewart ut a late hour last
night decided to resign.
Philadelphia, March S.-The Telegraph's
special says: In a conversation with Blaine
the President said that be, as Speaker of the
House and under the circumstances, had a
right to know, he would therefore be frank
the Massachusetts, delegation would withdraw
Hoare, at the latter's own request, and he
would appoint Boutwell, to the Treasury.
Grant has directed the revocation of all
orders staying proceedings against Fullerton,
so that individual will be brought to trial.
Chicago, March 9.-The Tribune's special
says the President has removed all the Union
Pacific r. R. Commissioners except Williams.
Many persons think Stewart's transfer
proposition absurd and impracticable.
New York. March S.-The Express says the
chief topic of conversation in dnancial cir
cles- to-day was the political situation with
reference to the Cabinet.
Early In the day Stewards resignation was
reported and followed quickly by the an
nouncemeut that Boutwell, would succeed
him. The next telegram said Boutwell's
chances were slim; that Stewart presented
the name of David A. Wells, and the Presi-
dent had asked until tomorrow to consider.
Too Late.
Boston, March S.-An Official order from
the State Department was received by the
United States Marshal or Saturday evening
to disregard the pardon of Martin, the de-
faul.iug cashier of the Hide and Leather
Bank, but it came too late; the pardon had
been handed Martin.
Spain.
Madrid. March 9.-In the Cortez yesterday
there was stormy debate on the future form
of government.
The Republicans demanded the removal of
Marshal Montpensier and accused the gov
eminent of trying to smuggle him upon the
country a a king.
Prim defended Montpensier.
Topete preferred Montpensier as king to a
republic.
Serrano defended the course of the govern
ment. Choosing a ruler had been left to the
Cortez, but this Republican pressure on the
Chamber was wrong.
Republican Caucus, Etc.
Chicago, March S.-The Senate Republican
caucus has decided to have joint standing
commItte for the removal of political disabil-
tiles. 1t was further resolved it was not ex>
pedient to enter upon general legislation at
the present session and informally decided to
consider the Tenure of Office bill; the bill to
strengthen the public credit, and the bill
looking TO the new election in Virginia.
The Offices of Consul ut Paris and London
have been abolished and Consulates General
established at these points.
The White House was opened to the public
yesterday. A great crowd of Office seekers
attended, but none saw the President. Per-
sons with no particular business were told that
General Grant would have no time for seeing
them for several weeks. All minor appoint
ments will be made through the heads of de-
partments.
The Tribune's New York special says Ly-
man Fremaine Is thought to have good
chance for the Attorney Generalship, should
Hoare withdraw.
Gold advanced on the news of Stewart s
withdrawal.
Chicago, March S.4CSsserley was appointed
on the committee on foreign relations and
public lands and printing, at the end of each.
The Regular Channel.
Washington, March s-An Immense num-
Der of applications for sfkce are on record.
The Executive o flee has decided that all
applications must be made TO the Secretary of
the Department to which the appointment Is
solicited. The President will not consider
any applications until it has passed through
the heads of departments to which it per-
tains.
The friends of Griswold of New York an
ticipating n change in the Cubinet are most
urgently pressing him for Secretary of the
Navy
washburnc.
Washington, March 9.-Washburne has for
warded his resignation of his seat In Congress
to the Governor of Illinois, that a new cleo
ton may be ordered. The usual notice of his
acceptance of the Secretary of State has been
forwarded to the Diplomatic corps and they
severally invited te call at their convenience
1t is certain he will not remain long in the
department. There is special reason for be-
lieving the President intends giving him the
French Mission.
Row iu n Convention.
Petersburg, March eth.-The Republican
State Convention met at noon, to-day, iu
fuckers Hall. An anti-Wells man attempt.
ed to be declared temporary Chairman, which
the Wells men resisted, and n general row en-
sued around the Chairman's stand. A strong
police force interfered and separated the con-
testants. Mr.. Burgess, Mayor of the city
appeared and made speech In behalf of peace
The rival candidates for tle temporary Chair
manship followed, advocating peace, but an
other fight ensued, when the Mayor ordered
the police TO clear the ball, which was done
and the delegates are now scattered about the
streets. IL is not known when they will
meet again.
Generalftics.
Rochester, March 9.-Van Riper's nouriDe
mill was partly destroyed by the explosion OF