AMERICA.

Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 244, 20 April 1866, Page 2

AMERICA.

N_w Yokk, 15th February. ! President Johnson received a numeral^ deputation of colored men, urging their right to the electoral suffrage and representation. The President replied that he was always an advocate for the negroes, but he believed the Southern negroes would not benefit by ehfaanchisement, as it would breed a war of races, and advised them to emigrate. The House of has passed a bill granting unconditional negro suffrage in the district of Columbia by a vote of 118 to 52. This was a, great triumph for the Eadicals. A desperate plot nad been formed to release Jefferson Davis ; extra guards and patrols were placed at outposts in consequence. His health is good, and he is anxious for his trial; It is reported' that the French Minister at Washington intimated to the G-overn-ment Napoleon's intended withdrawal of the French troops from Mexico. The Fenian Senate has re-assembled. Twelve ex-Federal military officers, returned from Ireland, reported that the rjeople there were powerless for want of

arms. They had returned, fearing arrest, i The Eenian alarm had ahated at Toronto! 1 Mahoney's bonds were selling freely '] throughout the United Stateß. ___ . - ] The Virginian Legislature presented a '. resolution from the Assembly, proclaim- 1 ing the loyalty of that state, ahd endors- ! ing the President's policy. The President ; replied that the Southern people were entitled to reprerentation, but must send i loyal representatives. When this was done, the right of the South to be represented would soon be acknowledged. The Radicals in Congress censure President Johnson's reconstruction policy. The Reconstruction Comrnittea recommend Congress to pass a law securing the citizens of each state the right of citizens of the- several states, and to protect all citizens in their right to life, liberty and property. Resolutions have been passed re-affirming the Monroe doctrine, and forming alliance with all American republics to resist French encroachments. Mr Bancroft, in the House ,of Representatives, delivered a fulsome address on the life and character of President Lincoln, censured England's conduct during the rebellion, and declared that the Mexican Republic must rise again. ' The Kentucky Senate concurred with the Lower House in condemning the freedmen's bureau for rejecting the antislavery constitutional amendment. They request f_e removal of Eederal troops rrom state to state, and the restoration of the Habeas Corpus Act. The Connecticut Republican State Convention has endorsed the policy of the President and Congress. Lord Monck had arrived at Montreal. Money was easy. Gold, 137 f. _ Exchange on London, 148 i; ditto on Paris, 3f. 80c. Stocks improving. . «*■ : .. •'