The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-21
TFLEGRAPHIC NEWS.


corresponding period lastweek; exported 1000 bales
! Gold 1872
The great event OF the day has been the opening of
the first Louisiana State fair at the fair groun four
miles from the city Over 1000 people were present
Mozarts twelfth sung by over fifty artists,
and accompanied by grand orchestra with pontifea
grand mass, celebrated BY the most reverend bishop
0dn, which began in the morning. At - O'Clock NJ
the regular opening ceremonies began with prayer
by the right reverend bishop of Lousiana, pr. B. P
Wilmer assisted by his protestant episcopal clergy
Addresses were then made by Isaac n. Marks, Esq,
president OF the association, and by judge VIM Bur
WE'LL in English, and judge Victor Burthe, in French,
who the orators Of the day. Immense quantities
Of machinery and implements are on the grounds,
ana more arriving; also, horses horned cattle, and
other improved stock. 1t promises to be the sartiag
point of OF uncxampled prosperity TO the
southwest.
; NEW YORK, November 20.-GoId, 14lB
Cotton frmer, at Gt@359e
Arrived-the Saragonza, from Charleston
New York, November 20, evening Cotton active;
sales, I4oo bales Gold, ILL.,
ALBANY, \. Y, November The womens rights
convention met here this morning Lucy Stone, Mrs.
Sratton, Parker Pisbury, and Fred Douglass we're
prominent delegates present. The usual resolutions
5 consequent Upon such things were adopted.
J Pon1LASD, Maine November 2o-fhc IIibcrnian,
with Liverpool dates to the 8th, las arrived.
A number Of cabinet councils have been held in
t London The Times says they can hardly be on the
: subject Of reform. +.
WAsHtSGToY, November 20.-A public meeting Of
whites and blacks held here last evening to consider
the suffrage question: addressed by senator Harlan
and other orators, including Niger. Harlan ex-
pressed his belief that if congress Petitoned
for partial suffrage, there would be no difficulty in
u obtaining the passage or d las for that purpose
I BALTIMORE, November 2o.-The president arrived
!. here is morning to attend tho masonic display IL
i tie guest Of governor Swami
c BALTIMORE, November o-Tle masonie display in
+ this city to-day grand and imposing Several Wis
= ng delegations participated in the ceremonies Pres
i den Johnson, Ia fall egaia appeared on the portico
ia front Of the residence OF Gov. Swami, and reviewed
the procession He afterwards, accompanied by Gov.
SWAIN proceeded to where tie corner -stone of thc
' new masonic temple is being built and took position
Oh the grand slnd It is estimated that 5000 'asons
were in the procession. .sa
:, QUEENSTOWN, Canada November 20 noon.-The
u Innin steamer City of Paris from New York the 10th
a inst aouched here this morning route to Liver
e pool. ~
! : LosDos, November 20, noou-Consols 9oa; U s
IS 6s2o'sfo3 lE89 H-/.H .a..< .-....
e LIVERPOOL November 20, uoon.-The cotton mar
: kct opened quiet and steady at I'D for niddng up
= lands; business thus far indicate days sales At 1000
e bales "
a ~ ,-,-r.-,r N-,-,-For on !, Sin. national -
! form convention held in this city it was resolved
use a possible efforts the tactics OF the
tories, and to prepare the outline Of reform bill.
y sr. PETERSBURG, Noyeurbet 2o.-A proposition has
been introduced in the house 10 authorize the negota
il ton of, loan Of 10000 oooaorins.
e PANS, November 20.-It is said that N. Noneticr
the French minister is preparing notes the Mexican
: qocstien It is understood that they will be conc
i atory toward the United States and will not object to
y a recognition Of the Juarez government.
Is PARIS, November 20.-Prcparations for the eyacu
alton Of Rome BY the French troops will be finally
e completed on the 18th. ....a sa
lie NEW ORLEANS, November I9.-cotton FIRM sales
q Il bales low middling, S1@32c receipts, 1900 bales
4 Gold 14ot. New York exchange, 4Cf4 prctniura.
I'll GALvEsroX November l9-Thc Brownsville Cou
rier OF the 18th inst! reports attacl, Matamora.
on the 9th Skirnaishing lasted several hours. Tn,
Il ssssuling party under Topia gained Tie advantage
4 but disrusting Cortinas the commander did rot FOL
low up his success The defenders lost no prisoners
colonel Rias their commander was arrested for bnl
:. conduct the Geld Topia died Of cholera en- the
q night Of the 10th inst. Ths event viii change til,
o. current Of affairs. -t ass
NEW York, November 19,-Cotton opened firmer
e but closed weak sales of $500 bales at 33!@35
I, from wharf at 80 for low middng and Sac for mid
n ding Orleans Gold, l4O8
a WASHINGTON, November l9-Commodorc Thomas
is l.. Craven L. S. n, has been promoted to rear aG
nral.
e The Sew FOLK Posts Washington specials say that
facts diyuged to-day show little hope that the pres
if dent will recommend impartial suffrage in his message
It A special telegram to the Commercial says the
r president confidently expects tie reconstruction ques
. ton to be amicaby settled early in the approaching
" session of congress Negotiations to that end are ii
e progress between president Johnson and leading poll
ticians from all parties north and SOUTH the basis
which are universal suffrage and general amnesty
The president partially accedes to this proposal, bu
insists upon constitutional grounds that the question
Of suffrage properly belongs to the tatcs and is SC
far avcrsc TO any acGon of congress upon that sub
ect The telegram also states that if assurances car
be obtained from southern leaders of the speedy
adoption Of universal suffrage, the president viii
waive his objection.
FLORENCE, Qtaly) November l9.-Baroa Resesol
prime minister Of the Italian government las issued
circular dscouragins the agitation of the Roman
g question. Italy, he says will be neutral and avail
it the certain triumph of her rights.
LoypoN, November 19.-Tbe report is confirmed
lc that Chill and Perm have consented accept the
!, dation Of France and England. ..ra.-s
Reports are in circulation that the has been re
L. newed in Gambia
S Consols q01; United States 5-29s, 7Q5. rJ
:, LIVERPOOL, November 10, noon.-Cotton quiet and
r unchanged. Mddling uplands, l4d. Sales to-day
Of will reach 10, 900 bales IN
=. TFReM RXTR4s.i
u NEW YoRK, November i4.-'The Steamship Persia
from Liverpool the Sd, via Queenstownfon the~lth,
has arrived. An immigration project from Liverpool