The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-27
TELEGRApHIC NEWS
Especial to the th-Western.-


500 bales.
Paul PrattS. one of the largest cigar dealers in the
city, and two other citizens committed suicide this
morning.
New YosK, June 25-Eyening closed dali
to-day. AIiddling 874@89t. Gold lj3.
The London Times, of the 18th inst, says the diplo
matte rupture with Prussia is completed, the Austrian
minister at Berlin having demanded his passports and
would leave that day. This ultimatum was expected
from the of the correspondence passed between
the two governments within the last few days. The
dispatch of count Bismark went beyond every such
document in discourtesy, invectire, and proyocatons
Count Menskerof replied in more guarded language,
but at the time showing an offended pride and
an uncomfortable resolution. The Austrian minister
of foreign affairs makes solemn protest against the
proceedings in Hosten, their attempted justification,
and declines all responsibilities for the consequences
and declares that for months Prussia has taken posi-
ton that endangers the former settlement. On con
cessiou MenSkcrof to the imperial govern
ment the right to take such steps as may become
essary, since nothing remains for Austria but to
defend her honor and guard her rights from contempt
A letter from Napoleon to his foreign minister was
read the 18th. He says had the peace conference
met Europe would have repudiatcd all idea OF terri
toria ACCOMPLISHMENT long as European equilibrium
was maintained undisturbed. He much preferred a
good understanding with his neghbors to any terrific
rial requirement France would have deserted for the
Gcrmanic confederation worthy position; for
Prussia better geographical bouadaries and for Aus
tra the maintenance of lcr great position in Europe
after the cesson of yenetia Although the confer
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not have to draw the sword but will continue to OBJ
serve an attenona neutrality. The letter received
with loud cheers and at the suggestion of NJ. Ronher
the chamber, by large majority, refused to debate
German affairs.
! WAsnISGrox June 25.-A. \. Randall, senators
Doolttle, Cowan and others comprising the committee
of the National Union club of this city, have issued
a call for national Union convention, to consist Of at
least two delegates from each Of the congressional dis
trcts in all the States two from each territory
from tie district of Columbia, and four delegates at
large from each State, to be held at Philadelphia on
tic second Tuesday in August. Such delegates be
chosen by the electors Of the several States who
tin the administration in maintaining unbcoken the
Union Of the States under the constitution which our
fathers established and who unite in maintaining in
violate the rights Of the States and especially its own
domestic concerns according to its own Judgment,
exclusively sulSect only to the constitution Of the
United States as essential to the balance Of power the
perfection and endurance of political fabric and
the overthrow of that system of usupation and cen
trasation Of power in congress- the success Of which
would be revolution dangerous to republican gov
eminent and destructive to liberty. The holding Of
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ricks, Norton and Nesnith.
New YORK, June % evening.-Thc steamship Mo
rava passed Farther Point to-day, bringing Liverpool
dates of the 18TH Cotton had advanced Id. to Id.
Middling uplands 145. Sales Of the week 10000
bales Stock on hand in Liverpool one million bales.
1t was rumorcd that Austria had declared war, but
it was not confirmed by the latest adgiees from that
country The emperor Of Austria in Aspeech the
18th, said he had done everything else and that he
now had to resort to the sword
New YoRK, Juno 90, uoon.-Cotton GrmcE. Mid
ding 38640c. Gold 1851.
WASHINGTON, june 2t.-Tisc president i endeavor-
ing to secure the release Of all American citizens
held in Fenian prisons and is believed that his e.
forts will be Successful.
The democrats il congress, excepting perhaps sen
ator Harris, of Maryland, endorse the call for con
venton at Philadelphia the restoration Of the southern
States being with them paramount to all other IDEAS
[FeeH EXTRAS.
| NEW YoRK, June 10, evening cotton dali. Mid.
ding 59@41c. Gold 1903.
WASHINGTON, June l9.--The president sent to the
senate to-day the nomination Of Gov. Holden Of North
Carolina, as minister to San Salvador
In the house to-day Mr.. Garfield, of Ohio, called
ID the motion to reconsider the vote on the bill to
establish national bureau Of education. The ques
ton being put, the motion prevailed The bill was
read third time and passed. Yeas, 85-navs, Al.
NEW ORLEANS, June 20.-Cottou dali and dropping
Low mddling Sec Gold l45. Coffee sic. u ii.
\ WAsuxeroS June 20.-The secretary Of the trea
surv, in communication to the houSc te-days ex
pressed the opinion that additional legislation was
necessary to enable the southern States respectively
to assume the payment Of the direct tax and thereby
prevent much hardship and from confScaton the
/ property Of many witho4t detrmcEt to the govern
nlent.
The senate adopted the amendment fixing the tax Oh
cotton at two cents pound.
4 NEW YORK, June 20.-Cotton dull Sales Of 1000
bales to-day, including 5000 at auction at 39@4oc
Of 500 bales at 36!@37!c The extensive grocery
store Of G. NJ Bailey & Co. entirely destroyed BY
fire to-day. Loss 100000.
New York, June p, noon.--Cotton steady at 500
4oc Gold l4ss.
1 BALTIMORE, June sl.-Thc Rev. Mr. LeFevrc's con
eregation sanctioned last gh the separation Of the
pastor from the old school assembly
NEw EoEx, June 21.--Cotton dali and dropping a
decline of 1c r b. Sales of lt00 bales at $50 Zoe
for strict midding. Gold 1893.
4 WAsnINGroN, June 21.-The army blu, which passe'
the house to-day, provides Gar a maximum of $4,000
men.
NEW ORLEANS, June 81, noon.-Cotton easy, will
sales Of GOO bales. Low middinG 3G@37c. Receipt
to-day 2S4 bales Gold l464.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-The president sent a spe
cial message to congress to-day accompanied by tn
report of the secretary of State in reference to til
reconstruction resolutions. The president says;
1t will be seen from the report that the secretary
State had on the 10th ast Transmitted to tie COVER
nors of the different States certified copies of the Join