The Hawaiian gazette., 1868-09-02
Miscellaneous.


BALTIMORE, July lst.-Reverdy johnson
and family sailed for Southampton to-day In
the steamship Baltimore, Of the Baltimore
and Bremen line He was escorted down
the river by 3 large number Of personal
friends and a dozen steamers and tug boats
crowded with passengers. Among those
who escorted Mr.. johnson were Baron Geralt,
Prussian Minister. Mr.. Johnsoa responded
20 q toast given him, saying; u 20 TO Eng
land as minister ofpeace, Nv Instructions
look to peace. and if l am able TO carry them
out in the spirit in which they are given,
peace will result Mr. johnson said all good
men of both nations earnestly desire peace.
He complimenied the representative of the
PrEssian Government as always consistent
friend OF the United States, and endeared to
all who knew him. Baron GeTalt expressed
his gratitude for the kind recognition by Mr..
johnson, and reiterated his irm and devoted
friendship to the Government and people Of
American on behalf of himself and his Gov
eminent
Mrs. Lincoln, who has been in waiting
some days, intending to 90 out in the stea-
mer, was taken suddenly III last night, and
did not feel well enough TO undertake the
voyage She viii shortly 60 TO Bedford
Springs.
NV YORK. August 6th.-Panama advices
sre 10 the 18th July. No collision has yet
taken place between the Government troops
and the reyolutionists Both sides are max
ing active preparations, though there Is some
prospect of an amiezble arrangement
The Kedrsdnge has been heard from in the
Straits of Magellan and is expected at Val
p4raiso soon.
The Chilean Congress has abolished i'm
PriSonment for debt
WASHINGTON, August 6th.-GOv. War
mouths official reouisitiOn for force to Sc
cure order in Louisiana, was presented yes
terisy by Col. Dezne. ofthe Governors staff.
Gov Yarmouth presented various letters
from citizens and officers, setting forth the
terrible Outrsges daily being perpetrated in
all portions Of the State. He says that in
many parishes there exisis-nO PROJECTION for
citizens in the Courts; that ulen are shct
down in the roads and 81 their homes with
out any steps being taken 10 bring the Often
ders to Justice The Judge Of the Twelfth
Judicial District has refused 10 go 10 the
parish of Franklin without force is sent to
protect him The Sheriff Of another parish,
Democrat, has resigned, eonfessing bis in
ability to make arrests Prominent Union
men in Paris write that their homes are be-
set BY despera does. and their lives, thus far,
have been saved BY The arrival Of men when
volunteered 20 guard them. Mr. Hodspeth,
the District Attorney Of the Eighth District,
whose letters are enclosed, SAYS men, women
and children have recently been murdered in
Tue k-EA-1 % Ct 1dtiol-- " uaLue VI dIlicu
men, who remain uBmolesied.
The Governor has no doubt that one hun
dTed and Fifty men have been murdered in
Louisiana during the last month and half
Ii seems 10 be the settled discrimination by
rebels either TO kill or driYe away Union
white men and leading colored. 80 as to be
able TO terrify the masses Of coIored people
into voting as they dictate
In conclusion, the Governor says be be-
lieyes = bloody revolution mediiaied, and
asks for two regiments Of cavalry, regi-
meut Of infantry, and a battery Of artillery,
10 enable him TO suppress violence, arrest
criminals and protect officers He believes
a few examples OF eOndign punishment would
secure peace 10 the State soon 90 the poll
teal campaign is over.