The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-20
General Intelligence.

General Intelligence.
ST. JoaNs, N. B., June Thirty members OF the
house of assembly have been elected of whom twenty
are in favor of confederation, and will support the e
sting government. This insures the success OF the
union scheme in New Brqpswck Al the Qneeee ae5
New York June THE Commercial says: Govern
ments in demand the gold interest stocks
being Il better The German bankers, both yesterday
and today have been buyers to moderate extent TOT
export Gold is less in demand The speculative hoia
ers active sustaining the market but ther oea9a
for exDort is cutie limited We understand that freight
for about 81 800 900 of gold engaged up to last
night Money is easy at p cent. on call Discounts
are moderately active at 5@T q cent. Foreign ex-
change active than for the last steamer and the
transactions in three days bills much diminished
The rates. though nominally unchanged, are weaker
New YORK June President Roberts to-day was
brought before United States commissioner Belts I'M
der warrant issued Wednesday for his arrest, Tor
a violation of the neutrality laws.
The acting district attorney stated the contents OF
the warrant and that the government thought rght
as Mr. Roberts appeared without counsel and seemed
desire trial, to accept :wo bonds OF sloo9o, one an
ordinary bail bond and the other TO keep the peace
He thought the one for which the latter bond
might be fairly asked as Mr. Roberts action tended TO
disturb the peace, at least between nations.
Judge Betts-I do not see that have power to ask
/ bail to keep the peace in such case
Mr. Roberts, am anxious for a speedy trial IN this
matter, but cannot give bonds to keep the peace
Judge Betts-In my view of the law, do not see
that can ask it.
Mr. Roberts, should like to know if give bail for
this charge am liable to be rearrested.
Judge Betts-Certainly you are.
Mr.. Roberts-Do understand that to mean that to
be rearresed must make war against some other ma
| ton than England
/ Judee Betfs-No An act against England subse
ouent to this act this is continuing oense any
! continuance of acts on which complaint was made
would be sufficient foundation for warrant.
/ Mr. Roberts-Then decline to give bail. 1t would
be giving the marshal trouble to no purpose have
bail here and my rea on for declining before was that
understood the rule be your honor has laid it
down | certainly would not give bonds to keep the
peace to restrain from resisting continuing any
act which feel to be my duty as an lrishman have
persons here who would 60 my bail.
Mr. Cuff, rather exctedIy, offered to go bail for Mr.
1 Roberts in $4,000.
definitely the question of bonds to keep the peace
l am aware that Mr.. Roberts has bail at hand, and
suggest that the matter be left open till Monday in
| Mr. Roberts should change his mind. Mr.. Roberts
wishes a speedy trial. ask that you will fix Monday
next for the preliminary examination.
The commissioner then remanded Roberts into the
custody of the marshal, appointing Monday next at
II o'clock A. NJ, for preliminary examination
New YORK June l2.-The royal mail steamer Scotia
arrived here last night from Liverpool on the 3D. and
Queenstown on the Sd inst.
LIVERPOOL, June 3, via Queenstown-The sales OF
cotton yesterday Saturday we're l5o0o bales, ne
news from America caused further advance OF I'D,
the market closing buoyant. Middhng uplands lad
LONDON June 3, via observation-disclosures 65M eX-
dividend. U. S. 2-20s 651.
porters took 5000 bales to-day The advance was occ
stoned by later advices from America
Breadstutfs quiet. Provisions inactive IaIoH Arme1
it is fully confirmed that Austria Prussia and tht
German diet will be represented in the conference By
their ministers. The time OF the meeting is not ye
fixed, but Clarendon, Gottschakof, Bsmark and Mar
mora have officially announced they would shortly ar
rive in Paris. 1t is stated Napoleon will preside will
Drown de PHuys as second penlpotenary-
There are runors of understanding, if not ALI
ance between Austria aud Prussia to support the trea
ties of 1915 1t is positively affirmed that Austria de
cned to entertain the proposition for the cesslon
Venetia and has made over Holstein to the German
confederation.
regards peace hopeless and while It's possible tina
ali the powers may be represented IN the con
conference the beligereuts will still prepare for war
The debate the reform bill continues in the Eng
sh parliament 1t is reported that if the government
have majority, they will withdraw the measure
defeated their resignation is likely OF else the dissoa
ton of parliament.
eminent is in quandary about the reform measure a
its solution is problem atlcal.
= WAsu1yGroY June THE senate finance committe
went to work to-day in earnest the tax bill, ant
| made two important amendments. The first reverse
the action of the house the gas tax, and thereb
changed it back to the old law, which permits the ga
D companies to charge the government tax on the con
sumers. The committee after hearing several railroa
delegations mostly from horse railroads. also amende
the bill permit the railroads to place the tax
the passengers The committee found themselves lii
orally overwhelmed with the protest against the tax
p cent q pound cotton The committee refuse
discuss the matter fully before voting on it. Thirty e8
army officers who cultyatng cotton, declare, in
memorial that il a tax of five per cent is imposed
= will ruin all the small planters.
Letters from London and Paris to the State depart
J ment are more hopeful of peace in Europe than an
published intelligence. These letters declare that Ma
8 poeon is averse to war.
o The house. short time since, passed very strir
gent immigration law, which the senate committee o
: commerce o-duy decided to reject the ground tina
it placed extraordinary power in the hands of the
bureau. The committee favor the repeal OF the preser
immigration bureau attached to the State department
IL 1t has been informally agreed on among the senator
:. to adjourn July 10. The house, however, to-da
II, 8 luna a
F that date. The middle OF July seems to be the tim
Z fully determined upon.
= The mayor of Portsmouth, who was suspended frol
a office week ago TO day, because he not pardone
today restored to his full political and civil RICH
by being pardoned by the president. The mayer
< a rebel officer, captured at fort Fisher.
The Feniaus here feel very much disheartened
the presidents proclamation. Head centre Stephen
however avows his to go on in the eonr
a he has taken. He will address mass meeting tom
- row, ct which the mayor Of the city will preside
- VERA CRUz, June Recommendations with the int
= rior completely intercepted. Business could not be
worse state. Several of the principal guerrilla chic
J. have had meeting together to make arrangements
$, form large TO ce aud fall upon of the weak
garrsons. Some of the liberal forces have been ro
e bing passengers by stage coaches
% The celebrated female robber Charm has been a
pretended at Leguitlan, in mans guise, and Ii
e head of gang of banditti. She had done much dan
>. age Lieut.. Martnese had gained victory
IL small force of liberals Santa Cruz, capturing
d prisoners, eight pieces of and several horse
Y, The prisoners would probably be shot. The town
p Zacaula attacked by liberal force and taken
lie them. Colima threatened by liberal force.
d number of Glbusters were expected from San Fra
/ CISCO A French steamer had arrived from Mat
: moros with one hundred prisoners of war from Cort
&c mas force. Cortna had fed Among the killed in IL
J. fight were several Americans.
e. Messrs. Delen and Oncior failed on the 22d nit
c The imperialists had gained decided victory nea
" San Pedro de Puidragoida. The French made sever
d magnificent charges aud utterly routed the enemy VII
Or great loss
foreign guard of $500 men is proposed for the er
peror when the evacuation of the French takes plac
7 Over $4,000 had been subscribed for the relief of Il
ut sufferers BY the foundations There shock Of
O. earthquake on the 10th of May Many buildings su
st fered and several people were killed.
- The murderer Of baron D. Stuart has been arreste
70 The town of Villa Nueva has been surprised by bar
il of about 100 men, but they repused. Gen. Ne
~ dez arrived in Morea the eth with many troop
y Some 25 foreign colonists Mt Omeaca had been
as prisoners by the liberals but well treated.
is A petroleum well has been discovered the ist
y mus of Tehuantepec. The liberals have taken Il
i'd town of Hermosillo after fighting Numero
r murders committed. The firms of Ortices, G
n mon Bros. and Gengalise & Noregal, were robbed
ID all the goods they had. The foreign legion
" all butChered.
~ PoRTo RICO, May 2S-The press arc discussing vi
"a much animation The system of tiekehng the laboril
u population, and the French and English consuls
n, their Oninions Artificial has ef