The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-08

New YORK, May 8, noon.-Stocks active; bonds
1917. Money 5(46 pet. Gold 1861
New YoHK, May 5, evening.-Stocks active but
somewhat lower Bonds 1911. Gold 1861. Cotton
easer sales 1900 bales at 273c for middng upIands.
New ORLEANS, May 3.-Cot,on sales 3700 bales;
prices unsettled and easier; low middling 2i@254c;
receipts for the week 5l27 bales against 6o2l last
week; exports for the week l. 99l bales stock 1884,,
543 bales Sugar, fair, l21c., fully fair l3c., and
prime 181G913lc. Hoasses nominal Flour dull, in
favor of buyers snperfne ranging at So 259l2 IS.
Corn, yellow and mixed 81 35 white 81 40. Oats
firm and in good demand at S0@S3c. Hay dull at
s35@56 for Western Pork steady and firm at S2l @
a 25 Bacon shoulders 91Qg4c, ribbed l1!0l2c.,
and clear sides 122c Lard quiet at l30l4c. Gold
1869 Sterling 464@le4; New York sight 412ct pre-
MUM.
New ORLEANS May 4-Cotton sales $500 bales;
prices unchanged but steader; low middng 24(025c.;
receipts 632 bales exports 1888. Sugar and molas-
ses dull and nominal Flour advanced SOC; super
fine $l2 750l3 so. Corn advanced &C.; white 81 40.
Oats firm at e3@S5c Pork firm, mess $2t@24 so.
Bacon-shoulders sa@9c., and ribbed sides ll&c
Whisky 1902 80. Gold 1861. Sterling 46!@494;
New York sight ! Pct premium.
| NEW YORK, May 4, evenng.-Cotton opened heavy
and lower, at 270274c. for low mddling, with sales
of 1900 bales, closing at 273c
Cable Dispatches.
LONDON, May ., noon.-Consos 81. United States
5-20's 72.
LIVERPOOL, May 2, noon.-Cotton firm; sales to-
and middng Orleans I'D.
| L1vERpooL Nav 3, noon-Cotton quiet middlng
uplands l ID. and midding Orleans lad; estimated
sales 5000 bales Brokers' Circular says the sales for
the week $4,000 bales; stock S43, 900 bales, of
which 403, 600 American.
LONDON, May 3, noon-Consols 81 United States
bonds tie.
LONDON May 8, p. M.-Bonds 7la.
LIVERPOOL, May 3, . P. Motion declined 3D.
midding uplands llsd. and mddling Orleans Sd.
! LONDON May 3.-Considerable uneasiness is man.
ested in financial circles here and On the continent,
regarding the peace conference. Earl Derby says,
officially no certain basis has been fixed though he
confidently expects permanent peace will follow the
deliberations.
The House OF Commons division on the reform bill
defeats the Government by eighty-one votes
The Government prohibits political meetings in
Hyde Park.
BERLIN May 3.-The treaty of alliance between
Prussia and the Grand Duchy Of Hesse has been con-
cluded
LIVERPOOL, May Cotton closed quiet without
any improvement; midding uplands II 3D., and mid
ding Orleans l1Bd. Sales 10000 bales.
| BERLIN, May 4.-SaXony approves the constitution.
LONDON, May 4.-Lord Derby says the Goverpment
has concluded to prevent reform demonstrations in
Hyde Park.
PARIS, May 4.-The Secretary of Foreign Affairs
stated in the Corps Legsf that the basis of negotia
tons agreed upon assures peace to Europe.
BERLIN, May 4.-Bismarck announced to the Prus
sian Diet that the Government accepts the proposition
for the naturalization of Luxembourg.
| LONDON May 4 noon.-Consols 81. Bonds II.
LIVERPOOL, May 4, noon.-Cotton quiet; middling
up1ends I'D and middling Orleans IL 3d. estimated
sales 0,O0o bales. =-7--.
LIVERPOOL, May 4 evcning.-Cotton firm; sales
$4,000 bales; middling up'ands llsd. and mddling
Orleans llsd.
Miscellaneous
New ORLEANS, May 1.-Advces from Tainpco say
! has in IA 0f
from Maamoros to the 29th ult. says has Teen
received that Porfero Diaz occupies part of the city
of Mexico, his headquarters being at the Convent,
within squares of plaza of the city, which is de-
Tended by General Tabra
Another attempt to come out Of Queretaro had been
made by the Imperiaiss, who are literally starving
Guadorama, who pursued and routed Marquee, has
returned to Queretaro With his troops. San Luis also
sent troops to Queretaro
The Liberals are eager for the end of the struggle
The Times of this afternoon publishes report, re-
ceved through private source, saying another battle
had been fought at Querearo, resulting IN the defeat
and decentralization of the 1mperialists and death of
Miramon. After the fight Queretaro was occupied by
the Liberals. Maxmilian not found, and is sup
posed to be in secret flight. Report confirmed that
Diaz has defeated Marquee. The Liberals are com
plete master of the situation.
WASHINGTON, May 3.--The judiciary committee
commence work Monday. It is reiterated that Chase
refuses to preside at Mr. Davis trial within territory
ruled by the military.
Bishop Spaudlng sails tomorrow on the Persia from
New York.
Considerable turbulence attends the Inauguration
of the eight hour system in Chicago.
The President received the Japanese this morning
Judge Underwood yesterday issued writ of habeas
corpus directing the commanding officer at Fortress
Monroe, to bring Mr. Davis before him on the 18th
The writ obtained by Geo Shea. 1t is understood
the writ will be obeyed, and that Mr. Davis will not
be remandcd to military custody.
The Supreme Court is crowded, hearing the I'M unc
ton arguments.
C1scISNAr1, May 3-Emery 4 Sons soap and can
die factory burned this morning.
| NEW ORLEANS May 3-General Sheridan has Issued
an order, modifying the State law requiring members
of the police force to be residents OF the city five
years. to two years, and orders Mayor Heath to re-
model the police, that at least one-half shall be
Union soldiers.
indianapolis, May 3.-The citizens of Gosport have
strong evidence that ilcMenawa killed the teegrapher,
Jones' 1t is apprehended that the citizens will lynch
the accused.
LOUISVILLE, May 3.-The message of the mayor
says the population of this city has increased from
80 900 to no 600 within two years.
WASHINGTON May 3.-Judge Underwood, District
Attorney Chandler and Mr.. Davis attorney, Mr..
OConnor are in this city for the purpose of consult
ing Attorney General Stanbery regarding the writ OF
habeas corpus for Mr. Davis. If the Government
obeys the writ which is probable bail will be rendered
and the prisoner released.
Receipts from internal revenue to-day 81 5000 600.
Secretary Stanton is BETTER and attended the cabi-
net meeting to-day.
Mr. Robert J. Walker addressed the Supreme Court
for three hours He said constitutional liberty and
; enforcement were now final trial, and twas
about to be decided, for posterity and the world,
whether constitutions mere parchment scrolls o
words written in sand to be swept away by the first
angry surge of popular passion, and whether they car
be evaded by mere technical issues, the plea o.
want of jurisdiction. broader bill Of attainder an6
pains and penalties had never been passed than thai
reducing millions of loyal and disloya people Il
territorial bondage, and substituting the cleaning
sword and bristling bayonet for the constitutions
guards and courts of law The will be continued
!, on Monday, when Stanbery will reply.
a New ORLEANS, May 4.-The following is an extrae
from the order issued BY General Sheridan yesterday
To relieve the State Of Louisiana of an incubus AMI
e quarrel which exists between the Governor ant
: the Legislature, as to which political party shall hav
the disbursement Of the four millions levee bonds al
thorsed by the last Legislature, and in order to hay
the money distributed to the best interests <of tn
overfowed districts, all existing Or pretended board
of levee commissioners hereby abolished, aud tn
following board appointed, which will be obeyed an
:, respected accordingly.
Sr LoUIs, May 4.-Corsiderable discomfort but n
disturbance among workmen. very eonslderaei