AMERICA.

West Coast Times, Issue 77, 30 November 1865, Page 2

AMERICA.

The report published about a difference in the Washington Cabinet on tho reconstruction question is officially denied. President Johnston intends pursuing the programme of restoration already commenced, promising early restoration of the Habeas Corpus Act, and with* drawal of troops from the South, Bitter feuds exist botween whites ahd blacks. Tho latter are brutally treated, and hinted down liko dogs and murdered.

Numerous outrages on white females, and murders by North Carolina negroes, are reported.

Ex-President Davis's health is res*ored. Tho popular excitement ngainst him hns abnlcd, nnd numerous petitions on his behalf from ladies have been presented. His trial will shortly commence in the civil court.

General Butler, with tho Attornoy-Goneriil, take a prominent position in this public prosecution

There is great excitement nt Washington owing to a gigantic swindle upon Fcdoral soldiors by paymasters. Many bankers were in collusion with tho latter.

A great meeting has been held at Richmond, assorting loyalty to tho Union, acknowledging slavery onded, and inviting President Johnson to visit them.

The New York Chamber of Commerce has" ap - poiuted a comtnitteo to invito Mr John Bright to visit America.

The Provisional Government is cordially supported by tho people, and a strong desiro is shewn to resume former relations towards tho National Government.

The rigours of military rule aro gradually relaxing, but tho republican party condemn the pacifio policy of the President, declaring his reconstruction plan as illegal.

The Amorican cotton trade shows a good supply, with ho falling off ; tho receipts at New York since August Ist have been at the rato of 830,000 lbs. per annum.

The burning of tho American whaling fleet in the North Pacifio by the Shenandoah ha 3 caused great angor against her commander.

Ketchum, Son and Co., bankers nt New York, havo failed, owing to a junior member forging gold cortficates and absconding ; tho defalcation is fivo millions dollars ; tho delinquent has since boen arrested. Numerous othor frauds havo been discovered, creating great consternation and a finnnoial panic. • . Money at New York easy.