The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-11
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Al. r. Wilkins appointed
Tobacco Inspector for the 9Th Virginia district.
The New York Herald has the following from Cuba:
The whole Island is in excited state, and business
prostated account of the disrst and alarm of the
people. The CaptaiuGenera is strangely reticent. A
deputaton Of citizens who called upon him in
suited by officer of his househoud and the leaders
ordered to Spain telegram from the Ameri-
can Consul asking that few United States war yes
sells be sent there refused transmission over the
wires. The insurgents 5000 strong, numbering
| many Spaniards Their cry is, Spain, Prim and Ser
rano, and down with taxation. Troops number 10,
900, and acknowledged insufficient to suppress the
rebellion. Lersund, it is said has received ample
instructions from the Provisional Government. The
news by the Cadiz steamer is anxously expected
WASHINGTON, Nov. s. noon-Gen. Candy relieves
Reynolds in Texas.
Foreiqn Saa,naayy-Edmburg court of sessions, on
final appeal, decided adversely to female suffrage.
Stated Duce carries instructions for elections, liber
alisation of Cuban administration, establishing liberty
of the press division of the Island into three provinces
and the suppression of unpopular institutions. Paper
CARLOS asserts members the provisional government
Unanimously oppose Montpensiers succession.
King of Prussia, opening Diet says new sources OF
revenue needed to meet increased expenses. Re-
lations of foreign countries friendly.
Spain will recognise Mexico. Alagga pronounced for
monarchy.
Contreras appointed Captain General of Porto Rico.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-Eary change of Secretary
ship Of the Treasuary becoming probable.
Candy will also act for the treedmcus bureau of
Texas
Meade teegraphs Gen. Grant the election quiet
throughout his department, except at Augusta, where
the military suppressed disturbance, and at Savannah
where the police restored quiet.
Sehench and Morgan have decided Tor no session OF
Congress this month.
Evening papers deny rumors OF change in the secre-
taryship OF the Treasury
Reynolds will resume command of his Reg iment. the
26th, now stationed at Austin
WASHINGTON, Nov 6.-Rosecrans leaves New York
for Mexico by steamer President signed eXtradltlon
treaty with Italy, Seward has returned.
The London Times, discussing the election, holds
that though the Democrats are beaten and represen
ation in congress is largely against hem they yet
powerful party, and must greatly influence the policy
Of the government. Success of Grant no one is dis
posed to regret. He has fairly won his high rank by
hard real devotion to his country, and services, which
will live long in its remembrance He is no politician
and will take his Office with greater freedom than it he
had uttered all the shibboeths of the party.
Application for appeal in Surratt case dismissed.
Surratt absolutely free.
WAsuINGToN Nov 6.-Grant left Gilena yesterday.
Will spend several days the route. He writes he
would much perfer returning home quietly, without
any demonstrations here, suggesting that a few days
after his arrival friends visit him at his residence.
Delegation of Democrats from New York, urging
MeColloeh's removal. McColoeh expresses willing
ness 10 fetfe Oh tie IAtlatoA itVu tne leS
dent.
Government expenditures for October 2l,75o,ooo,
exclusive of interest Henry L. Holt appointed super
visor revenue for Rhode Island and Connecticut.
HEAnQUARTsERs OF THE ARMY, ADJUTANT GENERALS
OFFICE, Washington, D. c., October3 81, 1868. !
The following order has been received from the War
Department, aud is published for the information and
guidance of all concerned:
Soldiers may for certain Offences not strictly mill
tary be sentenced by general courtmartial to con-
neen in the penitentary in any State if the military
has made provisions by law for confinement in a
penitentiary thereof of persons under sentence by
martial of the United States. The department
commanders may designate such pententary as a
place for the execution of any such sentence to pen
entiary confinement but if such provision has been
made by any State in the department. the record will
be forwarded the Secretary of War for designation
of a prison. The authority which had sgnated the
place of confinement or higher authority can change
the place of confinement and mitigate, or remit the
sentence. The same rules apply to prisoners SEN
fenced by military commissions SO long as the law is
in force, but when that law ceases to be operative,
the President alone change the place of eon6ne
ment or mitigate or remit the sentence.