The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-20
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EUROPE.
Tho Cunard steamship Scotia. which arrived in this
port yesterday morning. brought European two
days later The steamship Borussia, from Cowes on the
4th ns also arrived here at early hour this morning
Nearly all the prominent men whose
cated with rebel cotton loan have denied their
connection with that remarkable speculation.
Secretary Stewards letter to Mr.. Adams, Minister
In London with respect the Poleau bonds de-
cision continues the subject Of hostile comment in
England though tho French papers in the main approve
OF it,
Cholera had spread TO Paris
In tho London market the It'll inst. United Statos
Ave twenty bonds were quoted at 60 69A. Consols
closed at Ss5s SSh for money. The Bank OF England
has again advanced its rate Of interest to seven per cent
In Liverpool on the It'll the market buoyant
at an advance OF 6ne-quarter of penny Breadstuns
were quiet, but drm, and provisions were steady
MISCELLANEOUS.
News Of interest from the Rio Grande border is fur
correspondence from Brownsville, Texas,
and New Orleans Considerable Of sensation, and
apparently little dissatisfaction, had been caused in
military circles by the recent order OF Lieutenant General
Grant, published in the HERALD Of the 18th nst direct
ing the mastering out Of large number OF the coored
troops BY this order the Twenty fifth corps, under
General wetzel, loses eleven regiments Of volunteer
chusotts and Connecticut Our correspondent speaks
highly efficiency sodiery bearing and perfection
of dr Of the sable warriors Much Sickness attended
by considerable mortality is reported among the troops
on the lower coast of Texas Affairs continued quiet
side Of tho Rio Grandc
On the Mexican side of this dividing stream, however,
an aga,ed and confused state of matters Of pre-
vailed Cortina and other republican leaders still
lowering with their bands in the vicinity of Matamoros
AID skirmishes between them and the mperiass were
s;in occurring, though not frequently some time
ago OF the liberal chiefs in that region remaining
comparatively quescent state awaiting the result Of
General Carvajas mission to the United States, which
they confident will result In furnishing them all the
mcn money and material necessary to rid their country
OF Macmillan within the next eighteen months Al
ready they have received rcinforcements from somo
quarter Prisoners taken either side in these border
contests have little chance for their lives Generally
ter being subjected n mock trial they taken out
AID The reported defeat OF the mperalsts by the
republicans at FL Parral is confirmed.
In the city OF 81 Paso. President Juarezs
c,pi,ai, the anniversary Of the birth of the
pabc celebrated on the 18th and 10Th
81 scptcmbcr by the ringing of bells firing of cannon,
orailons Nominations, great enthusiasm among the
people, a grand ball and other ceremonies. Many
American officers were present The imperiasts IN
Maamoros had two splendid balls on the 18th and cath
OF September, in honor OF Mexican independence and
tho birthday of General Meia, the commander there,
which also were attended by several United States
officers, including Generals Steele and WeizeL six
thousand imperial troops expected at Monterey on
tie 2sth Of September to reinforce those the Rio
Grandc.
Max milan 1t is said, has issued decree directing
tast no vessels be admitted into Mexican ports which
c,nnot show proper papers from consul of his emp
IN the port whence they sailed.
South American news Of Importance is contained in
or dcspaiches brought by the government steamer
+ orda which arrived here yesterday, from Aspinwa
on 10th inst The prospect Is that the republic OF
Cailc will be compelled TO submit 10 the demands OF
Suain for indemnity for alleged damages suffered by the
Spanish feet in the Pacific during the Peruvian troubles,
In consequences Of being refused coal and other supplies
In Chilean ports Admiral Pinznn who commands this
feet has had conferred him by his government the
additional rank OF minister, and been endowed with
power to insist the indemnity demands He has also
his command the facilities for enforcing them.
Though there great Indignation among the Chilean
people on the subject, 1t Is believed that the govern
mcnt will finally succunb. Owing to the excitement re-
gardng this natter business throughout this lately pros
porous republic is stagnatcd In eru the revolution
continues, but drags along in very slow manner and
change OF Importance IN the relations Of the two hos
tile parties Is recorded In OF the States OF the
continued but they did not appear be serious pro.
positions No revolutions reported In any Of the
other republics Of South and Central America aud they
seem to be enjoying season Of quiet
The North Carolina Con; cntion, Monday last unan
imously adopted ordinance submitting to vote Of
people the ordinances forever prohibiting slavery
declaring the secession ordinance null and void An
ordnance to scale down both the old and debts ~
the state gold basis consolidate them, and issue
bonds In lieu OF the old ones, introduced and
laid II provides that OF the debts incurred
by the State aid the rebellion shall be recognized
resolution requesting Congress to repeal the test oath
imposed the national Legislators Introduce and
also laid over The Convention, after considerable dis
cusson matter has decided to again meet, after
the conclusion OF the present session. In May, 1885
In the Mississippi Legislature Wednesday Of this
week proposition place the national flag the
State Capitol caused considerable debate; but was
hnsy carried by large majority. The person elected
State Printer Is an editor who has advocated the admis
sion OF negro testimony In the courts, which fact Is re-
garicd as straw showing the direction OF the legislative
wind on this vexed question
The Senate OF the Tennessee Legislature yesterday
passed by majority bill providing for the admission
OF negro testimony in the civil courts Of that State
Tho Assistant Adjulant General OF the Freedmens
Bnreau in Mississippi who has lately arrived in wash.
iugiJp reports that he abandoned property In that
IL being restored to the former rapidly
possible Joe Davis brother Of Jef has made perempo
ny demand for the restoration Of the lands formerly
by both Of them and ntimates that he will brook no
delay hat will take possession Of the property whether
he receives a permit from the military authorities
or not
The recent application OF Henry A. WISE Of Virginia,
who declines 10 take the oath Of allegiance to have
stored " 4n bg the government certain lands formerly