New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-19
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WASHINGTON May l3-First Lieut.. L. II. Coch.
rane is detailed from headquarters, Washington
and ordered to proceed to Chicago and establish
marine receiving rendezvous for the Western
States. He will extend to the le.hoded men Of
the West an excellent opportunity of entering the
regular navy.
GEN. SANTA Annals MISSION UNKNOWN.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Gep. Santa Anna was
az is known, professedly strong adherent OF
Macmillan, several years ago, but subsequently
deserted his imperial highness. What his business
is in the United States at this time has not yet
transpired in Washington. Mr.. Romero has re-
ceived no communication concerning him. Ihete
is no reason to believe that he has come 10 THIS
country in an official character.
NEW BRIDGR-RAILRoAD ROUTE BEING SUR
vEYED-sUPPosBD FAILURE OF THE COTTON
CRoP-REAPPEARANGE OF THE SMALL PoX:
NASHVILLE Tenn, May l3.-The splendid new
iron bridge over Stone river, destoyG9 euEing Se
rebellion, is almost completed, anu Will pe Feauy
for trial in about two weeks
Col w. B. Cav started on his survey of the pro
iected Chattanooga route to Cincinnati on Satur
day. He is accompanied by Whham OrutGhneld
and Robert Cravens. They go as far as Emory
river,
Gov BroWnlow claim for two stairs and fixtures
taken from the Methodist Episcopal church in that
town. The governor referred the matter to Guar
termaster General Donaldson, who returned for
answer:
at appears that this church as an organization
was rebel; therefore the claim cannot be enter
tanned by this department"
The Winchester people are very wroth thereat.
Farmers in upper Georgia and North Alabama
are blowing up their cotton crops and planting
corn instead More than one fourth of the crop
cannot be counted on in those sections. Defective
seed and excessive rains are the cause.
Small pox has made its appearance in Hunts
vile, creating quite panic among the citizens.
FROM EUROPE.
NEW YORK, May l3.-Eagldnd.-Co contrary to
the rather general expectation, the British minis
try refused to regard the close vote on the reform
bill as equivalent to defeat.
Mr.. Gladstone announced in the House of Com
mons that's franchise bill would be pressed, and
the bill for the redistribution of seats would be in
troduced on the 18th, that both might be consid-
cred together. In reply to an inquiry if govern
ment would stand by the BILL he said: g AS long
as the bill stands we stand; if it falls, we fall"
The Jamaica commissioners had arrived at
Ahome Nothing official as to their report is given,
but the Times anticipates it will Justify martial
law, but eensure subseqent proceedings
police constable had been shot dead in Dublin
by Fenian.
Austria and Hdly.-The German question con-
tinues warlike. The relations of Austria and Italy
are decidedly menaeing. Both governments deny
aggressive designs, but both are represented as
vigorously preparing for war;
1t is asserted that the Italian government has
called out 100000 men, The Austrian force in
Vienna is computed at 100 600.
A Florence correspondent of the London Times
says that there can be no doubt that the Italian
government desires war as the only means Of eX-
trication from an exceedingly false and dif1eult
situation.
P,qtssia.-The Austro- Prussian relations show
no improvement.
a severe panic exists on change in London and
Paris; funds and securities are materially de-
pressed.
Napoleon presided at special council of min
listers on the 30th, reports say to consider the
Austrian proposition that Austria and Italy shall
simultaneously disarm. One rumor says it was
determined at the meeting to prevent Italy from
taking the aggressive, and insist on the PROPOSE
ton.
Later-Csty Of Paris Ne,rs.-By telegraph to
Queenstown from Liverpool 3D.. The intelligence
from Germany and Italy continues menacing, and
arrangements are vigorously pushed forward
The depression in the London and Paris ex-
changes is unabated. French rentes fell an add
tional per cent. on the 3D. closing frmer under a
rumor of mediation by France, England and Rus
STA The rumor has not been confirmed.
Austrian iron clads, it is stated, have received
orders to put to sea Their destination is believed
to be the German ocean and Baltic.
The Russian troops upon the frontier are said to
have advanced nearer to the Austrian territory.
A reply, dated the Goth, to the Austrian note
has been sent to the Prussan ambassador at Wen
ma stating that Prussia does not agree to the Wen
ma cabinets proposals in reference to the duchies
1t lays special stress upon the community of inter
ests of Prussia and Italy, and gives an eyasiye
No immediate rupture is, however, expected as
Austria will submit her proposals to the federal
diet, but affairs continue critical.
In circular dispatch to the italian republic
General La MOrmora states that at the moment
when a disarmament of Austria and Prussia was
expected, Italy saw herself directly menaeed by
Austria, who increased her armaments and gave
them in Peneta q very hostile character toward
us. 1t therefore became indispensable for the
security Of the kingdom that both the land and sea
forces be increased, without delay. In taking the
military measures required for the defense Of the
country, the government has only acted in accord
ance with the state of things created by Austria.
Mexican officer has arrived at Vienna on
special mission, bearing letter from Macmillan
Its purport was unknown.
ANOTHER DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
New YORK, May 13-Another daring highway
robbery was perpetated in this city early yester
day afternoon. Mr., J. II. Higgins, cashier of =.
S. Higgins & CO., carpet dealers, doing business
in Broadway, was proceeding through Forty third
street, between Seventh and Eighth avenues with
carpet-bag containing SIG 600, which he had Just
drawn from the bank for the purpose of paying
of the hands employed in the factory of The Arm
when he was brutaly assaulted and knocked
senseless to the ground by ruffian, who was i'm
medatey Joined by others, one of whom sprang
from butchers cart and dealt Mr.. H. powerful
blow on the head with a heavy weapon The rob
bere then seized the bag, jumped into the cart in
which was the third accomplish, and made off
with their booty. After his recovery from the
shock, Mr. Fl, was enabled to give such descrp-
ton Of the villains as to lead to the hope of their
speedy arrest.
ANOTHER DEATH FROM CHOLERA.
New YoRK, May l3-One death from cholera
at quarantine was reported yesterday. There are
no now cases.
GEN. BUTLERs ADDRESS AT BosToN-EvERYBoDY'
PLAN" OF RECONSTRUCTION WRONG BUT HIS
Observation-Disclosures OF THE ATTEMPTED
ASSASSINATION.
New YORK, May l2-Gen. Butler, in the music
hall at Boston, yesterday evening, expounded his
scheme OF reconstruction to an immense audience
All the leading politicians of the State, and some
neighboring States, were in attendance. In his
remarks he deprecated the restoration policy of
the President and the committee alike as unsatis-
factory aud enunciated substantially the principles
set forth in his plan published some days ago.
The man who attempted 10 assassinate the En-
peror Alexander is about q years old, and appar-
emily well educated. He speaks pure Russian. 1t
has been said that he is farmer, but the more
general opinion is that he is a student Immed-
ately after his attempt and upon being seized, he
you He (the Czarl has cheated you, he has not
given you enough land " They have found some
papers on his person; one of the documents is in
the form of proclamation to the people of Russia
in which it is announced: g The world will not
nor can ever enjoy peace until all the princes have
been destroyed"
TIRE FENIANs-A RECONCILIATION BETWEEN THE
RIVAL FACTIONS PROBABLE.
NEW YORK, May l3.-Head Center Stephens
was occupied yesterday with the executive COM
mittee. A prospect of q reconciliation becomes
clearer between the rival factions. Almost the
entire number OF the old staff have resigned and