The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-11
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The cable kilograms are dated December 10.
The insurrection in Cadiz has proved OF a most
alarming character. The insurgents occupy pro-
minent positions are well supplied with arms,
milton and money. General De Roda Is preparing for
an attack on Cadiz. The American nag Is respected
by both parties, and numbers seeking protection
under IL. Later news says that an armistice OF two
days has. been agreed to- and that tho insurgents
have demanded terms of capitulation, which it is
thought the government will grant.
1t is said that the Emperor Napoleon viii accord
an audience to SeIor olozaga and viii formally
recognize him as the representative OF SPAN to
France.
despatch from Constantinope says that the Sui
tan has sent his Hltimatum to Greece and requires
answer in five days. Another telegram announces
the capture Of a strong position In Sphakia by the
Turks, where a large quantity OF war material had
been stored for the Cretans.
The new British Parliament opened yesterday.
There speech from the Queen. Hon. John
H. Denison reelected Speaker.
The London Times comments President John
sons Message and hopes the new President or Con-
gress win not throw over the settlement in the Ala
hama negotiations.
The members Of Mr. Gladstone's Cabinet had an
audience with the Queen yesterday AMI formally nc
septed their appointments.
News that OF The missing boats OF the Hibernia
had reached Donegal, Ireland, has been received.
The Hungarian Diet closed yesterday VITA a speech
from the Emperor Francis Joseph.
China.
our Shanghai letter is dated October IA. The Eng
Ish steamer Ajax sunk or the town on the 18th OF
september She was safely raised afterwards by
Captain Batchcldcr. The Yany-Chow troubles have
been referred to Pekin for settlement.
(0uUrcss.
10 the Senate the standing committees were ap-
pointed. and resolutions we're adopted continuing
certain special committees, among them the one
charged with investigating the alleged corruption
and bribery used to influence Senators In the i'm
parchment matter. The House bill transferring the
Indian Bureau TO the War Department was referred
10 the Committee Indian Affairs after considerable
debate a. to whether 1t should rather he referred
20 the Military Committee. Mr. Wilson'S joint reso-
Luton proposing article fifteen, an amendment to
the constitution providing for negro suffrage
Ia all the States referred TO the Ju-
dietary CommiNee. The credentials OF Mr.. Hill.
Of Georgia we're referred the Judiciary Committee.
the reading or the Presidents Message was resumed
ON motion OF Mr. Edmunds who SO abruptly moved
the adjournment on Wednesday. 1t was then read
10 the end, laid on the table and ordered to be
printed. In regard to that portion OF the Message
relative TO the payment OF the debt Messrs Edmunds
and Frelinghuysen male speeches strongly denounc-
Ing such a proposition as coming from the head of
the nation AT the conclusion the Senate adjourned
until Monday.
ia the House the Speaker announced appoint
ncnts to fl vacancies in the standing committees.
Several military bills Of minor Importance were
passed under the call OF committees Tor reports. A
bill 10 establish national system OF military educa.
ton was reported and after some slight discussion
Fft.ttn 20 4.la
IRON Monday. December u, until Tuesday, January
s. wa adopted. Numerous senate bills were passed
aad re. erred. rhe House then went into Committee
a. tie whole and were addressed b. Mr.. Blaine on
tie results Of the election. The House soon after
adjourned until Monday next
Miscellaneous.
The Peruvian monitors, which LEFT New Orleans re-
Gently are wing at southwest Pass. detained by the
stress o. weather IN the Gulf Spanish man-ofwar
isat New Orleans ami another is reported outside
The convoy steamship Havana had arrived and
bolstcd the Peruvian nag.
Despatche. from Arkansas state that the citizens
licensed al the ourages committed by the miitirs
were marching on the town OF Augusta, where Gen.
eral Uphain with militia command was stationed.
Uphani had declared that II he was attacked ne
would shoot az the prisoners In his hands and burn
the town. Great excitement prevailed In conse-
ouence and al business was suspended.
senator Ben Il. Wade had Q conversation with q
HERALD reporter day or two ago In which he dealt
out some Of LIS siedge hammer logic relative TO M
tionai Affairs lie laughed at Chase and Seymour,
piled BAR, denounced X. ii. Dana and the oppo-
nentS Of busier as aristocrats, VINO made asses Of
themselves Ia trying 70 ape English pride OF birth,
sno declared Reyerdy Johnson TO be a toady. The
settlement Of tue Alabama claims was easy enough
wsmacs The simple protocol "Moaey or war"