AMERICA.

West Coast Times, Issue 185, 23 April 1866, Page 2

AMERICA.

New Yobk, Peb 15. President Johnson received a numerous 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 enfranchisement, as it would breed a war of races, and advised them to emigrate. The House of Representatives has passed a bill granting unconditional negro suffrage in the district of Columbia by a rote of 1 1 8 to 52. This wa§ a great triumph for the Radicals. A desperate plot had 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 Government Napoleon's intended with-r

drawal of the French troops from Mexico. The Fenian Senate has re-assembled. Twelve ex-Federal military officers] returned from Ireland, reported that the people there were powerless for want of arms. They had returned, fearing arrest. The Fonian alarm had abated at Toronto. Mahoney's bonds were selling freely throughout the United States. A mass meeting in New York demanded American sympathy and open support to the Fenians against England. The Virginian Legislature presented a resolution from the Assembly, proclaiming the loyalty of that state, and endorsing the President's policy. The President replied, that the Southern people were entitled to representation, but must send 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 Committee recommend Congress to pass a law securing the citizens of each state the rights of citizens of the several states, and to protect all oitizens 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 anti-slavery constitutional amendment. They request the removal of Federal troops from 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. LordMonck had arrived at Montreal. Motley was easy. Gold, 137f . Exchange on London, 148 a -; ditto on Paris, 3f. 80c. Stocks improving*