The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-23
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The cable kilograms are dated December %.
The sultan has granted three weeks for the de-
parture OF Greek subjects from his dOminions. Ho-
bart Pacha, with seven vessels OF war, still bockades
syria. The Emperor OF Russia has authorized Greek
vessels to use the Russian dag The Greek govern
ment is actively preparing for war. Many Russians
ore entering the Greek service.
II was reported in Madrid yesterday that the United
States had sent an envoy TO negotiate tile purchase
of Cuba The monarchist party carried the cleo
tons in Madrid yesterday, and Barcelona and Sc
vile were won by the republicans.
Changes have taken place in the Portuguese Min
istry.
The press OF London denounce President John
sons last message particularly that portion relating
to United States bonds.
China and Japan.
The steamship Great Republic arrived at san Fran.
cisco yesterday with sdvices FROM Hong Kong No
yember 10 and Yokohama November 2s The
news IL very vague. The English neet reached
NanEin on the Sth and demanded nIl
PREPARATION for the recent insults to the missiona-
rics at Hang Chow which was granted by the
yiceroy after threats had been made TO seize a
Chinese gunboat in the event OF refusal. rebel.
lion, under General Ling had broken out in North.
ern China. Proclamations against Christians were
~.
tween Chinese and foreigners were assuming Sc.
rious aspect, and gunboats have been sent to pro-
tect tie latter.
FROM Japan we learn that the civil war continued
although u was reported that the mper1asts had
captured the rebels chef town. Seven war ships
had appeared in the inland and destroyed many
castles ana some towns. The browning OF the
hikado, ut Kiot6 was observed as gala day
Prince Satsumas visit 10 The Mikado had been post
poned in consequence OF his discovering q plot TO
capture him.
The news received from the irsuucctouary die
tricts is meagre and conflicting. Successes are
claimed by the adherents OF both SIDES. Nearly all
the troops lately arrived from spain have been sent
10 the seat OF war. Colonel Betfncourt ~ the revo-
intionary troops is reported prisoner NJ Nue.
viias.
Our Mexico city correspondence IL dated Noyem.
Der 70. conducta, guarded by strong force OF
infantry and cavalry and carrying ss.oo0ooO
IN treasure intended for Europe and the
United States started ON the 2sth for
Vera Cruz. No appointment OF Minister to Washing
ton had yet been decided upon. The btu permitting
The free expectation OF had been returned to
Congress by the President with his objections. Gas
Is TO be supplied In the capital.
Our Mazatlan correspondence OF November q
gives IN account Of the beautiful mete0ric display
there on the 18th ut.
Paraguay.
BY mail from Buenos Ayrcs we learn that Lopez
Yenaiaed in villeta, although the banking move
snent by way OF the Gran Chaco IL going on. The
Paraguay river was rising.
Colombia.
p,,r p.,,,,a loftor a. datad parop,hnr n ~ ,Voa
reported that Onaldia and Diaz. the eyilcd insur-
gents, were about returning to Panama with
force Of Central Americans, and q fiery
document had been issued from the gov
eminent ofice threatening any one with
ceath who should attempt TO raise an Instruction
caleb Cushing az special commissioner, arrived
Ut Aspnwall on the 9TH inst and y on his way by
fast stages to Boguta. II Is presumed hs mission n
connected win the scheme for an isthmus canal
The state Legislature IL in session, forming pew
constitution.
Miscellaneous.
Generals Bebcock and Porter. OF General Grant's
s,air nave been sent by nin tour or Inspection
through Louisiana ana Arkansas. They are eSpe-
c,aliy charged to investigate the troubles now pre-
yail,nr IN the two states. They arrived M Memphis
on sunday and started Monday night Tor Little
Rock.
Tae yiailance committee which hung the four
express robbers in New ALBANIA. Ind recently have
published circular warning those who have threat
cned them that II their threats are carried into exc
cuton the committee will deal summary wita
tacm.
Measures will probably be introduced IN Congress
soon after MS reassembing providing Tor reduction
In the pay OF army officers aud an increase ~ Tie
pay OF Justices Of the supreme Court.
sleigh load Of passengers. while crossing the
Mississippi river the ice at Prairie du chien,
Wisconsin, were preciptated into the water ny ne
breaking OF the Ice. but were all saved except q
baby which froze 10 death.
me trial OF 1witcneii for tie murder OF Mrs. H,
pis nother-in-lsw. IN Philadelphia last November Il
ia.tly under way. we publish tbs morning . fun
,ysnfne Of the evidence taken yesterday.
TWO picspocKets, being caught plSins their 70.
eaton. we're hung by mob al Carroll sutton
reul. on Monday nighl.
= woman's suffrage Convention was aed VI Con