AMERICA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume V, Issue 1308, 25 January 1868, Page 4

AMERICA.

Philadelphia, November 25th. Standard white petroleum, 25. Nbw Yowr, November 25th. Gold 140-5-20 bondo, 108. The trial of President Davis was appointed to commence on November 25th. General Swainc issued an order giving the Alabama freed men a lien on crops for wages. It is reported that • Gen p ral M'Olellan has been offered the Secretaryship of War. On the occasion of a congratulation serenade at Washington te President Johnston, he delivered an address thanking the people for their democratic victories. Arkansas was carried by the Radicals. Towns in Texas have been destroyed by a recent storm. In Matamoras, 1500 houses were blown down. • Subscriptions have been opened in New York for Mrs. Lincoln ; her clothing and jewellery are withdrawn from sale. The Times correspondent says .Republicans and Democrats have an even start for the Presidential election. Grant has not yet declared himself; whichever side he takes wins. Leading negroes have been prosecuted for incendiary speeches at Alabama. The Radicals propose a eweeping disfranchisement of rebels. A Virginian judgo was arrested for withholding justice to loyal men. It is reported that tho President refused to give reasons in ti o Senate for removing Mr. St nton from tho Ministry of War. • Buspian America has been formally transferred to tho United States. A revolution at Porto Bico imminent. CANADA. Ihe new Parliament opened at Ottawa. Gait has resigned as Minister of Finance.