The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-11
MISCELLANEOUS.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
HAVANA, Nov. 5.-Arrests continue. No execu-
tions.
CINCINNATI Nov. 5.-Frank Shillots shop factory
exploded, iniuring two.
RIcHMoND, VA, Nov. 4.-Gov. Wells has respited
Phillips who was to have been hung Friday for sixty
days. Chamber of Commerce held meeting to-day
and adopted resolutions favorng unity of Railroad line
of the State from Atlantic to Is and deplorng sale OF
the States interest in any road whereby trade will be
turned from Virginia It was stated an effort is being
made in the interest of Baltimore to buy the States
interest in the Virginia and Tennessee Road.
San FRANcIsco Nov. 5.-Steamship sailed tor Hong
Kong with s7s 900 in treasure.
. SAN Francisco, Nov. 6.-Slight earthquakes almost
deilv. Sharp shock lasting II seconds last night,
which caused alarm. No damage.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 6.-The Legislature is
still without quorum. .as
New YORK, Nov. 6.-W. A. TreadWeli Colonel IN
the Confederate army is held in default of $40, 600,
charged with selling fraudulent naturalization papers.
Ocean Queen arrived A battle occurred at Los
Santos between President Correso and hundred Con
servatves, under Verlarde. Verlarde routed losing
nine killed. Correso marched towards Chriqni.
HAVANA, Nov. 6.-Captain-Gene Lersundi had an
interview with the American Consul at Havana in re-
gard to affairs connected with the insurrectionary
movements in Cuba. The Consul stated that some
American citizens might be implicated in the move
ment they generally avoid Republican institutions,
and if they were captured and should be tried and put
to death in manner that should create suspicion of
foul dealing, the United States Government might be
unable to prevent lbusterng expeditions against the
Island. The Consul said prisoners should be allowed
to consult counsel and be dealt with according to civil
law. The Consul subsequently determined to ask for
the presence Of United States manof-war in Havana,
but ON preparing a telegram for the purpose, the
Captan-General requested him not to send it, as it
would encourage discomfort. The Consul insisted,
and the Captain General then positively refused to al
low the telegram to be transmitted over the cable.
Hayti-Jeremie had been bombarded by Sanave.
Many women and children were killed, and the town
DESTROYED. Port-auPrince again deserting him,
Sanaye was compelled to withdraw from Jerenie and
return to his capital The Picos are deserng Sanaye
because they have discovered he is not pure black
but muatto His movements are watched by British
cruiser as he has of late been destroying considerable
foreign property. He had severe attack of apo
ST. Dominro-Santa Anna had arrived at Puerto
Plata. He is undecided as to lis future movements
Mexco-Most of tile Spaniards in the country are
excited over the Spanish revolution They favor it..
The Governor of Vera Cruz had demanded that Do
mnguez be surrendered to the State authorities for
trial The Minister of War refused The Italian
Minister was expected at the end of October and it
was thought he would be well received as the first
representative of a European power since the over
throw of Maxmilians court. The murderer of Ratone
had arrived at San Louis Potosi on his way to the
capital under guard.
HAVANA Nov. Later from Mexico.-Gen. Carlo
had arrived Another Yucatan insurection appre-
hended Maximian's confession, with presents from
the Emperor of Austria for the lawyers who defended
Maximian had arrived. Congress passed bill allow
ing all persons to carry arms. Escobedo commenced
operations against rebels in Tamaulipas
LYscHBuRG, Va, Nov. National Bank and two
large commission houses burnt this morning, on Main
street.
SAVANNAH, Nov. 6.-Negroes all quiet to day. Two
small fights occurred.
TALLAHASSEE, fla, Nov. 6.-Two thousand STANDS
of State arms in transit by railroad from Jacksonvie
here. seized by unknown persons last night near Mad
ison Special train with detachment of soldiers lett
here tor the place OF the robbery at tour TINS
Hamilton was fe-homlhateo 10 congress " hepuoi-
cans. Legislature yet IN session. but VIII probably
adjourn to-day. W: A. Sanders (coloreo) Is Out us
al independent CANDIDATE lof congress.
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE LOUISVILLE AND PORTLAND
CANAL-Ge,.. We,tzeSs rig" OF operGtsons-A very
Important work Aoac s9 Ffogfess-M nave aiteaoy
mentioned the tact that BreVet MAYOR zen. 1 elzei
has established his headquarters III our city ana Is Wig
orousiy punshl 1g forward the improvements OF tne
Tennessee River and the enlargement OF the LOUISVILLE
and Portland canal.
The plan OF Gen. Weltzel, which was adopted by the
Government, tor the improvement OF the canal, pro-
vldes Tor the construction OF strong cflo ana aah
across the crest OF the rocks at the mead Oh the ias
IN front OF this city, 10 ralse the 10" wafer marx lee
1eet, ana announcer strohS clio ua aeloos 'e heuu VI
Falling Run pool to raise the low water marx between
and the foot OF the falls so much That at no stage
will there be less than six feet OF water between them
Roth of these dams to be provided With suitable
sluices the lower one will have suiee way next to