Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-17

The United States Minister TO Paraguay
Washburn, has been getting into trouble with
Marshal Lopez, washburn having been ac'
cused of a conspiracy to assassiuate the Presi'
dent, and Of having received reward Of
$4,000. Berges. the Minister for Foreign
Affairs, has turned States evidence against
the conspirators. He accuses Bliss. member
of the legation, with being implicated. and pro-
duces a letter from Bliss, supposed to have
been extorted by torture. The foreign popu-
lation scorn the outrsges Of Lopez In this
affair. Rear Admiral Davis has taken meas
urss 10 yindicate the insult to the American
flag. 1t is asserted that Washburn abandoned
to Lopez, Bliss and Marteman, employed as
United States legation officers. A long letter
of Washburn's confirmed the charge, stating
that they were forced from him while he was
on his way to embark on United States gall
lev. But he had gone Of without stopping even
10 remonstrats in their behalf. while English
and French fleets hastened to Paraguay to res
enc their people, Washburn had not called for
that of the United States. lying idly at Rico
Lopez meanwhile torturing and numbering at
will. new Minister in the place of Washburn
is demanded, with feet sufficient to secure
repsration. Washburn's letter shows Lopes to
have acted the part of barbarian. and gives
reason for the most energetic measures to bring
him TO Justice. Tbs flag of the United States.
and the rights of its citizens. will be matter Of
contempt with foreigners until that is done
no matter of what Washburn may be guilty.
1.-THE Investigating Committee ofCongress has
taken fresh testimony at New York, showing
that frauds have not diminished. and that one
third to one-half the whisky manufactured
still escapes the tax.
Gen. Badeau, of Gen. Grants staff, stated III
answer to a question as to whether Gen.
Grant intended to be present at the Everett
dinner, that it would depend on whether Secre-
teries Randall. McCulloch or Welles would be
present, as the President elect diu not desire
to meet any of these gentlemen.
The steamer Mantauzas. from Savannah
TO New York. with a cargo Of cotton. blew out
a tube of her boiler Sunday night, setting IRE
10 the vessel. Every effort was made to save
her. but the fire gained rapidity. and the crew
had to take to the boats. They were outseven
hours. when they were picked up By the
schooner Frank, from Turks Island, for Hall
fax, and brought to Fortress Monroe.
Commissioner Rollins has issued circular
enjoining uniformity in carrying out the regu-
latious as to b anding and marking casks and
packages of distilled spirits. The stamps to
be fixed on more carefully, etc.
Baron James Rothschild. the head Of the
house of Rothschiid. died yesterday in Lon
don.
AT Madrid there was an immense demonstra-
ton, last Saturday, in favor of q monarchial
form of government. Addresses were made BY
Mazaga. Morlas, Socana, Prim, TOPEKA and
Others. Not less than fifty thousand people
were present. and much enthusiasm prevailed.
violent shock Of an earthquake was felt
at Buchaust on Friday.
Frank H. Robbins. formerly confidential
clerk of Frazer Burns, saddlery and hard
ware manufacturers at Syracuse. New York.
has been detected in extensive embellishments.
His last exploit was collecting money from the
creditors of the firm, and it is believed be is
now operating heavily in the West.
The majority Of the Captain Generals Of the
Provinces have requested an increase Of their
respective gsrrisons, to which Gen. Prim has
replied in a circular, stating that such increase
would be beyond the resources of the country,
and that the troops are concentrated in New
CASTLE and can be dispatched wherever re-
quired.
Meunt Vesuvius has become agitated and
new cone has been formed, from which a stream
of Laws is being elected.
The Louisville Democrat has been sold to
Messrs. John L. Hutchen and W. ii. Perrin,
late of the Journal. It's political character re-
mains nnchanged.