The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-12
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The cable kilograms are dated December IL.
The conflict between the troops and insurgents at
Cadiz has been a bloody affair." Artillery used
on both sides. Several were killed ana great
number wounded. The armstice between the con-
festants has been prolonged await the arrival Of
the President of the Republican Committee Of Seville
The workingmen employed on the public works OF
Madrid are IN a state Of revolt.
Earl Spencer has been officially appointed Lord
Lieutenant Of Ireland.
Mr. Denison has been confirmed as Speaker OF the
House OF Commons. The members yesterday took
the oath OF office.
Bismarck says that the fears OF war which were
prevalent last year have now passed away.
1t is reported that Baron Charles Won Becke WIN
be appointed Austrian Minister TO Turkey.
Add to City.
sharp skirmisii occurred near Manzanillo re-
Gently. The government authorities claim thai ten
insurgents were killed and that many horses and
much valuable correspondence were captured. They
shat since the late battles 400 rebels have sought
and received pardon. The Insurgents the other
hand. contradict the latter statement and claim that
they receiving reinforcements OF men and mate.
rial constantly. II Is known that about fiiy Of the
trst young nen Of Havana have recentiS joined the
SeyolutonistS.
miscellaneous.
General Grant was busy at army headquarters all
day yesterday. lie leaves Washington to-da, fpr
Chicago 10 attend The meeting OF the societies o the
armies Of the West. He wiz be accompanied ~
Generals Thomas. Schoheld, Terry anu Others.
The state Department is unwilling 10 comply at
present with the House resolution calling FOR the cor
Iespondence relative to the Alabama claims. 80 the
dispatches are not yet all answered. and a prema-
ture publication OF the correspondence might preju.
dice the Interests involved. II j. said that the pre-
sent administration intend 10 push the negotiations
70 conclusion al an early day.
The report that f. b. washburne was positively
determined on for Grants Secretary OF War was
started by the head waiter at the Union League ban
quet, who sagaciousy Judged as much from the con-
vcr'aton around the table, and telegraphed the in
formation to another waiter in Washington.
In the Supreme Court AZ Washington yesterday
Judge Black applied for leave 10 be heard on the
question whether the McCarde case has been taken
out OF the jurisdiction OF the by repeal OF
Congress. The Court agreed 10 hear argument on
the matter on the FIRST Friday in February. This
the famous reconstruction case, McCard lie, the
plaintiff, being the vcksburg editor, who brings
snit against General f. o. c. Ord or the United
states government for false imprisonment under the
reconstruction laws.
The superintendent OF indian Affairs, Messrs.
Murphy and wynkoop In unofficial letters to one Of
the departments IN Washington state that Black
Kettle, whose band was defeated on the washiia
river by General Custer recently, friendly 90 the
United States and tina, he aud his band were then
The way 20 draw their annuities at Fort Kearny.
Colonel wyDkoop offers his resignation on the
ground that the Indians have become ncensed
against him on account Of these attacks and that
IL - dangerous TO venture among them.
our Washington correspondent. says The radicals
he offered bin for the repeal OF the Tenure OF ONCE
Mt simultaneously with the recommendation for It's
repeal IN the Presidents Message.
The Congressional Committee on Elections give
Menard, The colored Representative from Louisiana
very little encouragement. lie IL deeply ineensed
against Governor Warmoth. who sin DELAYS send.
Ing on his certificate.
The Eric Railway COMPANY have commenced q
sui against Cornelius Vanderbilt Tor the recovery or
$4,000 600 alleged 10 have been paid him 10 coppro-
mise tie famous lawsuit OF lasl summer and for
other purposes, by Daniel Drew, Frans WORK and
oihcrs, alleged in the complaint - haze been On.
authorized. The complaint is signed ~ Field 4
shearnan, plaintiffs attorneys, anu sworn ia hy
james FISK r..
Governor rait, Of Montana. IN III message % ne
Legislature avors rapid Immigration from Europe
~ countcrpoise % the innux Of Chinese
Ihe temporary bridge across the Missouri III
oinana mas been repaired. one thousand car loads
olielghi mac collected on the east bank
ia Tue lil murder case IN Philadelphia Yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. TwitcheB we're called NO 10 bic al 10 the
indictments against them conueei Tor Mira
rwitchel moved 70 quash The Indictment against her
on her affidavit that tie Grand Ivy had bean lam
percd with by the District Atornsr, WHO urged tina,
body against the evidence q IND q iii agaus, her.
Counsel offered TO prove this by examining tbe iii.
trict Attorney, the foreman ~ membcrs or the mr,
or NC court officers IN attendance upon tle,a. rhe
Court declined 70 receive AM c,idour ia u,r sr.