Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-17
FOREIGN.

MADRID, December l7.-Leaders OF al
political parties have united in making
a solemn pledge to use all lawful inhu-
ence to preserve peace and order through
out the country until constituent courts
have met and settled the question al
issue. The prompt suppression OF the
revolt at Cadiz has greatly strengthened
the hands of the Provisional Govern
ment, and dissipsted the alarm which
prevailed. The Minister of Finance has
already commenced the payment Of the
interest on the public debt. In London
and Paris the subscriptions to the new
loan have been closed. They amount to
five million reals
1t is officially announced that the cleo
ton of Cuban Deputies to Csdiz will be
held Immediately. after the arrival OF
Captain General Dulce at Havana.
CApIz, December 1.-THE feet, with
General Dulce on board, sailed yesterday
for Caba. Z.
LONDON, December l7.-An ultimatu N
addressed by the Sublime Porte of the
Government at Heus demanded the dis
bandment of the volunteer forces in
Greece within Eve days; prohibiting fur
ther volunteering the immediate demon.
Alizing ofvessels used for conveying sup.
plies to the Crstansi the restoration of
Cretan subjects to the island; punish
ment of the persons who assaulted and
wounded Turkish officer OF Syria, and
strict completely with the terms of all
treaties.
II is rumored in Paris that the Greek
Government, pressed by the great pow
ers, has yielded to the demands of the
Sultan, but none Of the French papers
to-day allude to such concession.
The Monitsur says that all the Eure.
peaa powers recommend King George to
respect the rights of the nation, but to
insist upon moderation of CoBstantinople
rs well a. in Athens. The Aoaiteur
thinks this harmony of councils among
the poVers 10 q pledge of peace in the
East
Ntw YokK, December 1.-THE Her
AIDS special, dated London 18th, says
the Heralds dispatches, which were for
warded from Cadig, December 10, were
detained in transmission. They described
fully the situation Of affairs at that time,
and stated that the Government troops
were badly beaten in an encounter with
the insurgents. While the fight was pro-
crossing, Captain Farrell, the American
consul, mounted the bsrrieade in
uniform, and holding the American
flag in his hand, called upon both
parties to stop the struggle and put
an end to bloodshed. The fight was
shortly after brought to close, and hos:
tilitiss ceased, Numerous buildings
throughout the city bear evidences of
the struggle. The City Hall is badly
shattered by cannon shot and shells.
The vessels in the bay are filled with
people departing Government troops
are reported guilty of excuses, plumber
ing some of the deserted houses.
A number of English and American
tourists we're arrested by the military
authorities, but released through the In
terpositlon of the American Consul and
forwarded to bis private residence, which
is resort of people of all nstionalities
wanting protection.
The iasargsnts logdly proclaimed in
favor of republic, and cheered loudly
for America. They also declared if the
city was bombsrded they would ask that
the country be annexed 10 the United
6ts.es
The Heralfs Madrid special of the
18th says Signor Navera has been ap.
pointed Minister TO Turkey.
The Herald special from Pesth, 18th
inst, ssysl Intelligence from TrsnsylVa.
ina states that foreign emisssries have
recently been detected tsmperisg with
the Roman soldiers. They we're well
supplied with money, and we're working
in the interest Of Russia.
A Herald special from Berlin Of the
10th says the Prussisn interest being
strongly 10 favor Of maintaining Euro
peau peace, the Government has en-
desvored to induce Greece to comply
with the demands Of Turkey 90 far as
the demands are founded upon inter-
national Law.
The Heralds special from St. Peters
burg, 18th inst, says: /, is officially
stated that the designs OF Russia in Gen.
trail Asia are not with view Of extending
her territory, but for the purpose Of
strengthening the late treaty with the
Enir Of Bskhara, and Of securing q more
permanent peace.
A special 10 the Herald from London
states that kilograms from India report
earthquakes and famine.