The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-23
General Intelligence.

ZION OF MlTaHlOn ) force.
Judge Vespaean Ellis died in this city yesterday
of dropsy.
It has been ascertained upon ercditable authority
that the French and English governments have dis
claimed any other intention IN sending their naval
forces to the coast of Mexico, than to procure due
paration for the wrongs committed by Mexico upon
their subjects They disclaim any intention of ia
king sides with either of the contendng parties Our
government does not believe they will do any thing
conflicting with the Monroe doctrine, by interfering to
shape the institutions of Mexico.
Mr.. Denver has resigned the commissionshlp OF In
dian affairs.
MARCH l6-The grand jury of the District of Co
umbia have indicted Sickles for murder.
1t is understood that the cabinet at Washington
have decided unanimously that extra session of
congress shall be called but time has been fixed
The president in favor of the middle OF August for
the purpose
The estimated deficiency in the postothce depart
ment for the current year, is $4,000 600.
General Shields is detained in Washington by very
severe illness.
NEW ORLEANS, March I3-The U. S. mail steam
ship Tennessee, has arrived from Vera Cruz which
port she left on the 9th inst She brings two weeks Ia
ter news from the civil war in Mexico than we had
direct 1t is important The left wing of Miramon's
army marching on Vera Cruz, has been completely
routed near Cordoya by the liberal troops under gen
eral La Lave. Miramon left one hundred men kill
ed in this engagement, on the field.
Three cannon three hundred musket, and large
quantity of ammunition also fell into the hands of the
liberal and victorious army From the other SIDE the
news is equally important and favorable to the liberal
party. General Degoado had effected union OF the
forces of the SOUTH and preparing to march on the
capital with army Of 10000 men. The cities Of
Guanaiuato and Aguascaients have also fallen into
the hands Of the liberals.
PORTLAND, Me- March 1.-THE North Briton re
port hut news had been received at London that the
Russian government has declared its determination
to resist by force any attempts to unite the prlncpa
ties under chief has been recently done by IN
trigue and which is to before the approaching
Paris conference.
The Prussian government has issued circular to
its diplomatic agents abroad expressing the hope that
Austria will endeavor to amicable arrange
ments of all its difficulty with France on the Italian
question.
The senate of Sardinia has passed the law autho-
rising government loan 50 900 900 francs.
A large number of deserters from the Austrian ar
my have crossed the Piedmontese frontiers.
In France orders have been issued to place the &C
tive battalions of the infantry regiments the full
footing which will give large increase in the
numerical strength of the dsposabe forces.
The second division Of the army in Algiers Is IN
der orders to return to France.
New YORK March 14.-The British frigate Cura-
has arrived at this port with lord Lyons the new
" appointed British minister at Washington in place
Of lord Napier.
MARCH l6th.-The steamship City of Washington,
arrived at this port this morning She left Liverpool
the I'd inst, and brings four days later news than
we had by the Arabia at Halifax.
LIVERPOOL, March 2.-The sales of cotton during
the three days since the sailing Of the Arabia, amount
to 1000 bales The sales to spectators 5000
bales and for expectation 5000 bales All qualities
have advanced 18d 3-l6d on the quotations of last
Friday. The market closed firm and active. Mid
ding Orleans cd; strict mdding Orleans I'D.
LONDON, March 2-The funds are somewhat de-
pressed by the unfayorable rumors from the CONT
uent
The adviees from Manchester and the manufactur-
ing districts are very favorable There a good
demand for yarns and all kinds of manufactured art
cles, and prices had slightly advanced.
The political advices from the continent are OF an
unayoable character The latest reports sent out by
the Arabia representing warlike rumors to be more
threatening confirmed.
France and Austria continuing their prepare
tions for hostlities on large scale
The pope has invited the French and Austrian gov
verments to withdraw their troops from the Roman
States
Baron ROUGE, March 14-In the senate, to-day, the
bill to permit those of free African descent to select
masters, passed.
The act in addition to the act regulating the col
lection Of municipal taxes in the city Of New Orleans
was also passed.
In the house. the bill fixing the registers salary on
the bill to sell one million acres of swamp land,
eoncurred in
The house also passed the bill incorporating Dol
bears Commercial college, In New Orleans.
TheapproPriation bill was passed, giving the Char
ity hospital twenty five thousand dollars.
me governor mas appointed LOUIS HeDefJ SJaIe
engineer, d B Haladson, register ofthe land office
Both Of the appointments have been confirmed.
MARCH l5.-At the session of the senate last night
the following bills passed: bill to enforce the
weekly settlements of the balances among the several
banks of n ew Orleans, in conformity to the twelfth
section of the act to revive the charters of the several
banks located in New Orleans. A bill to amend the
first section and repeal part of the third section Of the
act to appoint the Secretary of the Board Of Currency
and define his duties bill for establishing a n Or
mol schb11 O1,blia Of
New Orleans. bill to regulate the fees costs and
other expenses of criminal prosecutions in New Or
leans bill to improve the navigation of the bayou
Irish in the parish of Orleans. bill providing for
the erection of fre-proof court house in New Or
leans A bill providing for the payment of E. La
sere and company. bill authorising police iu
~ in New Orleans. The governor has approved the
following bills The bill to amend certain sections of
the act providing for the administration of the charity
hospital and provide for its support. The
bill granting life pension e. Ferris of New Orleans
The bill authorisng the board of commissioners of
the second draining district to enter into contract with
the authorities of New Orleans and Jefferson for build
ing protection evee. The bill in relation to free
colored persons coming to this State from from other
States, or foreign countries.
HoUsE-In the house. Mr.. Gastnel presented the
petition Of Joseph Allen of New Orleans. The bill
increasing the tonnage dues under the quarantine re-
gulations killed. The bill making various eharit-
able appropriations was passed. The bill appropra-
ting ten thousand dollars to thee school of medicine
was also passed. The bill authorising the governor
to issue writs of election of members of congress in
the event of extra session being called, was pass
ed The senate bill increasing the salary of judges
were passed to second reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 15-The remains of ex-
governor Aaron Y. Brown, late post master general,
arrived in this city at 8 o'clock this morning.
They were met at the Nashville and Chattanooga
railroad station by large concourse of citizens in
Guiding the military of the city, with the masonic and
other raternities in full regalia.
The procession proceeded to the State capitol where
the funeral services were conducted by the rev doctor
Quntard of the Episcopal church. and the rev doctor
Summers of the Methodist church.
After the services the State house the procession
again formed and proceeded to the MountOlive Gem
eery where the ceremonies of burial were concluded
with Masonic honors.
St. LOUIS, March 14-The overland California mail,
of the 18th ult has arrived.
The loss of the mail which left Albuquerque for Ne
osho on the 18th of November last is confirmed.
The mail was destroyed by the Camanche Indians,
and the mail party was taken prisoners.
ST. LOUIS, March IA -Thereport that general Pes
guerra had beer deposed by the revolutionary party is
not confirmed.
Serious revolutionary movements had broken out in
Tusca, Huesco, Copiapo, Noble and Actenagua
The new black republicans of Hayti are celebrating
their revolution in style that only darkies in state
of exuberant bliss could do Geffiard has been
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