The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-23
FROM EUROPE.

/ LONDON Dec. l5-AdviceS from the coast Of Africa
say the Spanish inhabitants at Fernando Po are jubi
liant the downfall of the Bour!ons.
LONDON D.c. l4-Clarendon, new Secretary 70,
Foreign Aitlirs, held levee. johnson and Burlin
game present.
PARIS, Dec. 14.-Monteur publishes the following
from Madrid Insurgents in Cadiz have surrendered
and delivered their arms to government troops. Cor.
reSpondcncc of Madrid SAYS the Duke Monepenser had
previously offered personal service in suppressing the
revolt prompted by the belief that the movement was
in>tigated by the Carsts.
MADRID, Dec. l4.-Cadz nsurrcction ended Many
insurgents desired to d'posit their arms with the
American Consul, but DeRoda held them to terms.
MADRID, Dec. l5-pulitical af',irs still unsettled
here and throughout the country. Trade of every de-
scrpion is ut stand STILL Many leaving, fearing
ncwrd troubles Duce leaves tomorrow, for Cuba
LONDON, Dec. l5.--Quecn's speech read to Joint
session of Parliament follows Since the time
wher her majesty deemed it right call you together
for the consideration Of many grave and important
Matters several vacancies have occnred in the House
owing the acceptances of Offices from the by
members. 1t is therefore her ma'syS pleasure that
writS be issued for the following vacancies and that
after suitable recess, You may proceed to the CON
$ider"ton of such matters may be laid before you"
Lords then adjourned to the l4th February, and the
Commons adjourned to Goth December.
LONDON Dec. 6-Revcrdv Johnson in letter to
the Workngmen's Society, iustiiies lis intercourse
with Laird and other friends of the South during the
war by the example of Sherman and Grant. leattrib
utes attacks him in American papers and elsewhere
to secret dislike for the preservation Of peaceful rea-
tioEs between the two countries.
PEsTu, Dee. l7-Forcgn emmsSary tampcrrg
with Roumanian soldiers in Pennsylvania Money
furnished from Russia.
BERLIN Dec. l7.-Prus,a in the interests of Eu-
ropcan peace, endeavorcd to induce Greece to comply
with the SultanS demands, IN international law.
CADlz Dec. 17.-Tlce1, with Dulce aboard, sailed
Tuesday for Cuba
LoSDos, Dee. l7.-Following from Cadiz was de-
aincd by the Government on the 10th: Troops badly
beaten in fight III the streets. During the fight,
Capt. Farrell, American Consu in his official uniform
mounted larricade with the American flag and stop
ped the fighting. City halls shattered by artillery.
Troops pundered some of the deserted houses.
MADRID, Dec. 17.-Maurce Roberts appointed Min
ster to Washington and Navarro to ConStantinope.
PETERSBURG, Dec If Russia explains that her
movements i'll Central Asia is extend territory
but to strengthen late peace with Bokhara.
MAnRIn Dec. l7.-Rumorcd difficulties among pro-
visonal government officials unfounded City tranquil
and citizens returning to their homes and business
CoN>TANrlNorLE, Dee l7.-Many suspected Greeks
detained here. Reported that the Porte declares lie
will admit to the Bo<phorus Greek iron clad take
board Greek ambassador.
LoSroN, Dec. l7.-Tclcgraph thinks Rcverdy John
son would have Jared better in the Alabama claims
gotiaon had he been less Jealous for peace.
Greek steamer chased aud blockaded in Syria by
Turkish man of,war.
CoNsTANrINopLE, Dec. l7.-Greece rejects Turkish
Greek envoy here received his passports
and all male Greeks remaining in Turkey after fort
night will be regarded Turkish sulc Naval bat
tie occurred between the Greek steamer Erosis and
Turkish cruiser. The particulars of the fight have
tranSpired
LONDON, Dec 19.-Souh American adviees state
the Allies threatened attack Dllletta. McMahon
ascended the Paraguay with gunboats.
PARIS, Dec. ls.-Moniteur announces some changes
in French Ministry, Indicating liberal policy to-
wards the Press.
MADRID Dec. ]s.-Large meeting of progressists at
Carthagena. Espartero named as choice for the
throue Scrrano resigned presidency of the Ministry.
Provisional governors report peace not likely to be
disturbed during the Cortes election. Slight demon
sraton at Merrando in favor OF Carliss easily sup
pressed Bearer of Republican proclamation yestcr
day arrived at Madrid.
PARIS Dec 19-Tie Moniteur regrets the rupture
between Turkey and Greece and hopes the action Of
the Great Powers will shorten the duration and cir
cumscribe the consequences.
LONDON December l5-The Times article
the Eastern war says Greece is the aggressor. The
Times thinks the Great Powers will bring pressure to
bear which will restore speedy peace. The Standard
and Star attributes the outbreak in the East to obs
macy Of European powers in maintaining statu quo of
the Ottoman Empire Dispatch from Consta'tnople
charges the Greeks with commencing hostilities.
CoNsTANrINopIE Dec. 1S.-It is officially announced
that the Grand Turk has resolved to enforce his de-
mands Greece. Four fri gates sailed yesterday for
the Archipelago.