The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-18
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON Nov l4.-The Herald says regarding
Cuba, according to government accounts, band o.
twelve revolutionsts were arrested at San Crisobel
They were preparing to create revolution in the
Vueta a Baia region. merchant OF Yara, charged
with receiving arms and ammunition for the rebels
been arrested. Count BalWazeda, at Manzela had IS
sued proclamation giving the revolutionists eight
days in which to lay down their private letter
fronasa prominent insurgentin Cuba states that the
revolutionary Junta in Havana has to destroy
the property Of every individual who SHALL over his
signature offer his life wealth protection in favor
OF tie government cause, but in no othercase shall
property be attacked.
Recruiting for the Cuban expedition has ceased in
this city Col Gibbons having already enrolled 650o
whichis 1850 more than he wants. He alleges that
the whole communal is to devolye upon wealthy Ha
banese, WHO was famous as military leader under Don
Carlos and Macmillan, and, who far has furnished
all the funds necessary The intention is to annex
Cuba to the Union public meeting is to be held in
relation to the matter in Cooper Institute soon.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-The obseryatory's meteor
report concludes. The time of maximum frequency
of the meteors about =, when they fell at the
rate of about $500 per hour. The radiant point was
anite well defined during the later part of the shower
and was found by estimation to be about l49 degrees
in right ascension and % degrees and so minutes in
declnation. The trains unusually brilliant pre-
sentig the various shades and remained visible for
unusual length of time. Frequently as many as five
could be atonce presenting the appearance when
nearly disspated Of light cirrus clouds. The shower
commenced several hours before it expected il
predicted last year that it would be seen in 1868
only on the Pacific ocean. number OF star charts
were distributed several days ago to the various OBJ
aeryatories and scientific of the country, and it is
believed that many valuable observations have beer
made, Of which we shall soon learn. -.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.--John W. Smith appointed
supervisor Of The Northern District of New Y ork.
MeCuloch ordered the dismissal of twelve inspectors
from the Philadelphia Custom House. NcCulloeh and
Rollins had along Interview to-day. Several super
5visors viii be appointed tomorrow.
Controller of aCurrency recommends the redemp-
ton Of National Bank notes in New York and the pro
hibting of the payment of interest on bank balances
BY banks in the city of New York. Report contains
usual statistical information showing condition OF
banks amount of taxes paid lawful money received
&C.. Twelve banks have organised since last report
nineteen winding up, and four have failed.
schofeld returned. Supervising Architect of the
Treasury in his annual reports, urges decision by Con
gress regarding the New Orleans mint, which he de
dominates unsightlv and half finished mass Of ma
sonry. Also urges the purchase of battery at New
York and building of appraisers stores and utimately
new Custom House, which necessities of merchants
already demand.
Rollins has issued stringent orders to guagers about
stamping and branding whisky barrels. Neglect viii
lead immediate dismissal. Orders include this par
agraph: Collectors and other seizng officers in
sructed to retain any and all casks packages Of
spirits guaged after the receipt of these instructions
which not marked and branded required by the
instructions series number 7, and the supplement
thereto, and forthwith report the facts to this Office
The owner of the spirits will find it for his interest to
insist that the guager does his work correctly.
A large number of printers lately arrived seeking
places at Government printing Office. Superintendent
answers that he has sufficient force and has already
made engagements to meet all business demands in
f,Itt1s