The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-08-18

the official organ, says Napoleon's de-
mand has raised hopes in France
which it is impossible for Germany to
fulfill.
Vienna, August 1l.-The Austrian
Minister to France has resigned. The
Austrian Minister to Rome has arrived
here.
Brussels, August 1l.-News receiv-
ed here says there is great excitement
in Vienna, on account of the trying of
482 men for treason. Crowds on the
street call out to Francis Joseph to
abdicate.
Florence, August 12.-The armis-
tice signed by Austria and Italy will
continue beyond four weeks, unless
cessation be given.
New York, August ID, noon
Seven cases of cholera reported yes
terday. By reports of the board of
health, it appears that during the past
week the commercial and respectable
portions of the city were thoroughly
clensed of cholera and kindred dis
eases. Reports from other points,
Brooklyn, &C., show marked de-
crease.
St. Louis, August 14.-Fifty nine
cases of cholera and 26 deaths in the
last "a hours. The steamer Continen-
tai, with colored troops, arrived at
noon-had ifty-nine cholera deaths
since leaving Cairo, and has twenty
six cases now aboard. The disease
was induced by eating raw Cuba sugar.
The Platte Valley and Henry Ames,
also, had cholera aboard.
Cincinnati, August 14.-Eighty-siz
deaths from cholera yesterday.
New York, August 8.-Gold I4sk.
Cotton easier. Sales $50 bales. Mid
ding Orleans 364037c.
Messrs. Gushing, James and johnson,
the commissioners appointed to revise
the United States laws, have received
their commissions, and will enter upon
their duties in September.
The following orders from the War
Department were promulgated to day
Gen. Schofeld commands the Depart
ment of the Potomac, comprising Vir
ginia and West Virginia, with head
quarters at Richmond Gen. Sickles,
Department of the South, including
the Carolinas; Gen. Thomas, Depart
ment of Tennessee. embracing Ken
lucky. Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama
and Mississippi, with headquarters at
Nashville; Gen. Sheridan, Depart
ment of the Gulf, embracing Florida,
Louisiana and Texas Gen. Ord, De
partment of Arkansas and Indian Ter
ritory. The Provost Marshall Gener-
ais Bureau will be abolished imme-
diately. and the archieves turned over
by the 18th instant, to Adjutant Gen.
eral Townsend.
A dispatch from Chihuahau, of the
26th ult., says President Juarez de-
clines the service of Santa Anna be-
cause he was one of the originators Of
the plan of foreign Intervention in the
affairs of Mexico, and cannot be de.
pended on; the people have lost con-
idence in him, and his presence there
would be an element of discord.
st. Louis, August 9.-Fort Laramie
advices state thate the Indian war has
recommended. Several whites have
been killed, and great numbers of cat.
tie stolen near Fort Cannoa, and sever
al teams destroyed.
New Orleans, August 10, morning.
Twenty -four deaths from cholera oc-
Cured during the twenty-four hours
ending at 6 o'clock this morning.
The steamers Saratoga and Adams
burned last night. Loss $4,000, Of
which half is covered by insurance.
New York, August 10, noon.-Gold
1884. Cotton dull and unchanged
The cholera is steadily abating here
and at Brooklyn and Philadelphia
There is also marked decrease of the
disease on Blackwell and Governors
Islands.
Vera Cruz advices state that ar
Austrian vessel was taking in large
quantities of provisions. 1t was ru.
mored that Macmillan intend to leave
on her, with his body guard, but tha
Marshal Bazaine would detain him for.
chilly if necessary. Intercepted letter.
from Santa Anna has caused the arres