Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-02-22
Associated Press Report.
From New York.

NV YoRK, February 2t.-Filcs Of Val
paraso and Santiago papers have been re-
ceived up to the 10th Of January. The enewi
OF the rumored mediation of France and
England and the Spanish Chillian wal
has not been regarded with much favor in
Chill, or deemed Of great Importance. 1t i.
not expected that Spain viii voluntarily re-
linquish her pretension. There is diplo-
matte quarrel between Chill and Mungusy ,,
An interchange Of notes was conducted
until the offended Munguays government
revoked the exequator of the Chilli minis
ter, and issued decree prohibiting the ar
rival and sale OF prizes, and threatening
with severe penalties all who should
infringe upon the neutrality laws.
The approaching retirement Of Mr..
Nelson, United States Minister to Chill
is regretted. He was a senior member Of
the Diplomatic Corps and had demonstrated
with Admiral Pareja, who is believed TO
have saved the city of Valparaiso from bonn
bardment.
An engagement had taken place at Cad
drillo between part of the blOekading
force and Chilian garrison. The assailOrs
were repulsed.
Not 10 Come Up.
New YoRK, February 2l-The Posts
special says the finance bill will not come
up this week.
Coal Sales.
Fifteen thousand tons Pittston coal sold
al auction this morning by order of the
Pennsylyania Coal Co. The prices obtained
were as follows; Chestnut S6,654; Stove
S7,75; Egg 6.S7l; Crate 1000 S,624; Steam
boat I,25@zS7!; Lump 125@7jO.
BENJAMIN +. Butler.
NEW YoRK, February 2l-The Express
states that Benjamin F. Butler has paid to
the Smith Brothers. of New Orleans, $780,
900 in gold which they alleged he ab-
straoted from their vaults, together with
the interest and all the costs and sherifs'
fees, making an aggregate of over sl5O,O0O.
Secretary Seward.
The Posts dispatch says a member of
Congress announces that Secretary Seward
will speak at Cooper Institute tomorrow
evening.
Sold for s2SO,OOO.
The st. James Hotel was sold to-day for
100000.
Western Union Telegraph Extended.
Private advices from San Francisco states
that the Western Union Telegraph has been
extended, under the supervision of Colonel
Bulkely, over 1000 miles above New West
minister on the Frazier river. Reports from
Col. Bulkely's exploring parties show that
the obstacles to be overcome are of far less
magnitude than was predicted by him. 1t
is believed the connection between Russia
and America will be completed before q
twelve month.
The Suffrage Bill.
The Posts special says: The Senate Com
mittee on the district Of California decided
to report the House Suffrage Bill, and ask
its passage by the Senate.
The chairman of the House Committee on
Freedmen, Mr. Eliot, Is preparing new
bill, providing for the Freedmen's Bureau.
Endorsing the Presidents Veto.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
by the Beard of Alderman to-day, endors-
ing President Johnson's veto this morning.
4 DefauIter.
An alleged defaulter from Jacksonville,
Morgan county, Ill, named Edward 7.
Dawson was arrested ON board of q Califor-
MIA steamer in New York. The prisoner
was supervisor and Collector in Jackson
vile, and ii is alleged that he decamped on
the IILh inst. with $4,000 of public monies
SO, 900 was found in his possession. He is
held to await requisition from the Illinois
authorities.