Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-25
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in number, have been committing grea
outrages. They have been pursued b.
companies of Rancheros and United
States troops, and FIVE Of them killed
They are composed of Americans en-
listed on the Liberal side, but who de
serted after the quarrels in Matamoros
The robbers are well mounted and armed
and are working their way towards Sar
Antonio.
Havana dates to the 18th say it il
freely reported that Captain General
Serviude is soon to be relieved by an
other, who is said to have left Madrid.
The 10th instant, being the Queen S
birthday, was celebrated as holiday.
About 10000 troops were reviewed by
the Captain General, in the presence of
10000 people.
Cotton, unchanged; sales Of 1900
bales; receipts, 1850 bales; sterling, 60;
freights, unchanged; gold, l4sa.
The order establishing the quarantine
has been rescinded.
Brownsville dates to the 10Th say that
Juarez was still in chihuahua, not hav-
ing gone to Monterey
There is no truth in the report that
Meja had attacked Monterey. All was
quiet in that city, EscoDedo still remain
ing there.
Frevino has gone toward San Luis
Potosi, with 1000 men, to look after
Mejia, who is reported at Mstahuala,
which place was surrounded by the Lib
erals
Tapa was en- route FOR Matamoros
with 1000 men.
A letter received in Brownsville, an
nounces severe battle near Saltillo, re-
sulting in the defeat of the Liberals,
under Marriage and Cortinas This
victory had literally placed Saltillo in
the hands of the Imperialists, who are
daily expected in Monterey.
A long dispatch is said to have been
recently received from Napoleon, which
had the effect of stopping some French
troops about embarking; and they, with
others, were ordered to prepare for active
service
Confidence in Canales' ability to hold
Matamoros is increasing. His force is
said to be 1900 strong mostly boys.
New York, October 24-The brig ].
Webb, from Wilmington for Saco, was
abandoned at sea on the 2lst The cap
tain and crew we're saved and brought
here this morning
A Government commissioner is at
present investigating the Evening Star
disaster.
A Los Angeles dispatch says g Eerce |
fight has occurred between the citizens
and murderous band of Indians in the |
vicinity of Hardersville, in which fifty Of
the latter were killed
The Vermont Legislature yesterday
elected Luke P. Poland United States
Senator, to fill the unexplred term of
Collamer, and Geo. f. Edmonds to fill
the unexpired term of Senator Foote, and
Justin S. Morrill, to succeed Collamer
from the 4th of March next.
WASHINGTON, October 24-The Com.
missioner of Customs has prepared a
statement called for by a resolution
during the last session Of Congress, with
reference to the disposition made Of all
cotton and other property coming into
the hands of Treasury agents during the
war.
The State Department has received
copy Of the Spanish royal decree, intend
ing to make impossible henceforth the
prosecution Of the African slave trade in
Cuba and Porto Rico. 1t provides for
the emancipation Of every person in
slavery in these Provinces, whene7er
they touch the Peninsula or its adjacent
islands.
The President to-day announced J. Fl.
Makee United States Marshal for the
Eastern District Of Louisiana.
ST. Louis, October PA hate Mon
tana dispatch states that fifty Sioux In-
dians recently attacked an encampment
at the mouth of Meek river, and, after
five hours fighting, were repulsed, with
a loss of twenty-one killed The whites
had four killed and several wounded
LOUISVILLE, October 24-Sales Of liz
hhds. tobacco; market steady; -four
firm; superfne, new wheat, 80 SO; |
wheat, prime red, 81 IS; mixed corn in
bulk, s5c; oats, SOC; pork, $50 20; bacon,
shoulders, l6lc; clear sides, zoe; lard,
in tierces, Let; whiskey, 81 81
CINCINNATI, October 24-Flour, firm,
and full prices; superfne. $40 5o9l;
trade brands, sll@l4; fancy brands,
sl4 60@l5; wheat advanced; corr,
dull. at sc; oats, firm, at sic; rye,