The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-22

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LoNroS. Dec. l9.-Jno. Laird. nev member
of Parliament, published correspondence which
be had with Reverdy johnson, showing the origin
snd course OF the friendship between them. Lsird
himself made the fret advance toward friendship.
In October last, long before the Liverpool ban
quet. Lard invited johnson to Birkenhead. to his
establishment, to hear his (Lsird's) wishes for
Lasting peace between England and America.
johnson. In reply, regretted that lack Of time
would prevent his acceptance Of hisinvitation, and
you sympathized with my Southern brethren dur
ing the late war, shall have much pleasure In
making your acquaintance and hear your sincere
wishes for peace" -, '....,..s.
The financial distrust consequent upon the in
ability In the great powers to influence the action
of Greece, Is increased BY the reinsurance of the
Franch press that even il Russia is not in earnest
In her remonstrance, il Is the general impression
that she will not be able to render Greece any
material aid. +. 49,. s..
LONDON. Dec. 2o.-Eastern advices are more
pacific. The Greek government, which was
heretofore hurried along by popular eagerness,
is now disposed to listen to the protests of Euro
pean powers. 1t is understood the Western pow
ers sustain the sultan's ultmatum, while Russian
interest In Greece will look to modification.
1t was rumored yesterday that Russia had sent
IN uDfavorable note TO France. It 10 canard
intended to depress the market. sI
CoNsrANTIsOPLE, Dec. 20-The Greeks In this
city ask of the porte the privilege Of remaining
here In case OF hostilities. agreeing to preserve
strict neutrality. Corps have been formed ready
to proceed to Greece at short notice.
FROM THE WEST INDIES.
NEW YORK. Dec. 19-The Herald's Havana
letter of the 18th says: 1t s fact that gigantic
instruction exists on this island, supported or
countenanced by the great mass of the native
population, the exceptions being Insignificant In
number; that 1t has had many encounters with
Spanish troops, in which its supporters inflicted
quite as much, If not more, damage than they suf.
fered and that the best informed among the dis
interested and unprejudiced are already begin,
ming to calculate on ultimate success, which shall
leave Cuba free and independent.
In Hayt, Salnave captured Meragoane and
destroyed many houses and large quantity Of
produce. The prisoners we're all amnestied ex
mel. Diplomatic representatives acknowledge
the present blockade effective.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-M. De Bodisco, Of the
Russian Legation, notified the committee ON public
expenditures, through Secretary Seward, that hil
government will not permit him to testify before
the committee.
Grant attended DR.. sutherland's church to day
Schoheld has returned.
Advices from Greece and Turkey show indispo
sition to precipitate hostilities.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 10 The congressional com
mttee to investigate the election frauds will com
The commercial travellers are holding meetin,
here, with the view of petitioning Congress rela
tive to the license law.
The memorial against the bill increasing tn
copper tariff. which passed the House. 10 reeeiv
ing the signatures of our leading merchants.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 20-A Little Rock special b
the Avalanche says: The militia entered Lewis
burg, shooting in every direction. They burne'
two stores, shot the proprietor of one and thres
him in the fames The militia sti hold the town
allowing none to leave without pass. M