LATER FROM AMERICA.

Press, Volume IX, Issue 1091, 8 May 1866, Page 3

LATER FROM AMERICA.

By the arrival of the barque Novelty nine days later news lias been received in Auckland from "Washington and New York, reaching to a later date than that mentioned in the telegram from Sydney published elsewhere. The following are the chief items from the American extracts published in the " Southern Cross:"— New Yoke, February 15. A destructive fire to-day destroyed the City Assembly Booms, the American Theatre, and several stores on Broadway. Loss, 200,000 dols. ! "Washington, D. G., February 20. I Last Saturday, Lieutenant-General I Grant issued an order requiring the military commanders in the South to report the names of newspapers exercising a perniciouß influence, that the same might be suppressed. Yesterday, the President in effect revoked the order, by allowing the Eichmond " Examiner" to resume publication. The President's veto message is all the talk. The first remark of everybody was that the President did not write it, and the next remark that the President has separated from the majority in Congress and gone over to jthe other side. All agree that the message is most ably written and is an admirable argument, presenting incontrovertible points. The common J belief is that Mr. Seward wrote or revised it; hence comes the speculation how the Cabinet stood, and report says that Messrs. Seward, McCulloch, Welles, and Denniaon favored the veto, the others opposing. The effect immediately apparent here is marked between joy and anger—perhaps dismay. It is only too apparent that the breach is widening between the President and the Radical party, whether too wido for either to jump across, or whether either is disposed to jump, remains to be seen. The veto having been addressed to the Senate, the question oaine up at one o'clock to-day, whether to pass the bill over the veto, which was lost by a vote of thirty ayes to eighteen noes, not twothirds. The question was lost, therefore cannot reach the House, the veto having been put on general grounds. No attempt will be made to pass another Freedman's Bill. The question of reconstruction has become muddled and doubtful, more especially if the President signs the Civil Sights Bill, pending in the House, which has become doubtful since Stunner's Radical opposition, or if the representative Constitutional amendment passes the Senate. Speaking plainly, matters will be brought to an issue-=a£ present all things are Very much mixed. Rumours that both Sfcanton and Harlan will resign in consequence of the veto. Dattoit, Ohio, February 20. The Democracy had a jollification over the veto this afternoon, firing 100 guns. Vallandigbam made a hrief speech, saying the Democracy did not elect President Johnson, but now their duty ia to stand by him. He announced a mass meeting for exultation. A flag floats from Vallandigham's window. "Washington, February 21. On account of the excitement attending the veto the usual President's reception was not held last evening. Except that the veto has demonstrated that there ia not two-thirds majority in the Senate, the President has gained nothing. The majority of thirty against him is stronger than ever. The Beconstruction Committee, although prepared to report favorably on the

j admission of Tennessee, postponed all 1 action in the case, and it is doubtful ; if any Southern State will be admitted .in the Congress. Ben Wade, in a ( speech yesterday, denounced the PreI eident, and said any one who would 1 favor the admission of unwashed traitors to Congress, was himself a traitor at heart. Chicago, February 21. Private advices give a rumour that preparations are making to impeach President Johnson for maladministration of office, upon the specific charge of misdemeanor, under section 4 article 11. of the Constitution. The particular specification is abuse of power in the reconstruction of the rebel States, and pardon before trial of high rebel functionaries. The House haa power to draw a bill of impeachment, to be tried before the Senate, Chief Justice Chase presiding. The movers in this matter consider that a healthy example may be made for all future Presidents. New Yobk, February 24. The morning papers contain further correspondence between the United States and the British Foreign Office, respecting the Shenandoah. Mr. Seward refused to recognise the vessel as the Shenandoah, asserting she was never other than British registered ship Sea King. The entire correspondence is summed up by the London press as of an irritating character, placing the question in a less satisfactory manner than ever. New York, February 25. The "Herald's" Washington special despatch says Mr. Seward'a speech before the Cooper Institute meeting is invested with additional interest and significance by the fact of his receiving two or three despatches from Senator Nye, and others in this city, stating that the President had made a terrible speech—one that he could not possibly approve or endorse—and that it must inevitably break up the Republican party. Mr. Seward was not deterred, however, and on learning what the President had said, telegraphed his full and cordial approval. At a meeting of the friends of President Johnson, at Cooper Institute, last evening, a committee was appointed to call a public meeting to take measures for the establishment of Johnson Clubs throughout the city and State. MEXICO. New Yobk, February 23. The "Herald's" City of Mexico correspondent states that the Imperialists, not less than the Republicans, are closely watching every indication of the designs of the United States in : regard to the settlement of their trouble ; and the former are much delighted by a rumor that our Government had consented to recognise Maximilian, on condition of the withdrawal of the French troops. It is said that Maximilian is tired of having the French rod continually held over him. He is said to manifest a complete indifference regarding the dilapidated condition of the Imperial finances. It is thought he hopes to soon overcome this difficulty by establishing a comparative peace, and inducing foreign immigration, thus developing the great foreign wealth of the country ; and he is said to be anxious for American settlers, who will bring, as well as their own skill, ingenuity, and industry, their modern inventions and machinery. The Imperialists are represented as being very much surprised to learn of the apprehensions in Washington that Maximilian has intended re-establish-ing slavery, as they are inclined to regard him as possessing large ideas of liberty. Petroleum is now an article in extensive use in Maximilian's dominions. It was recently struck on the Mexican soil.