The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-12
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New York. Monday, October IL, 1868.
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EUROPE.

The news report by the Atlantic cable Is dated yes
terday evening October IL.
The Central Junta Of government OF Spain was
universally recognized by the local revolutionary
bodies. The Junta of Seville authorized foreigners
to build Protestant church in the city.
Mr. Burlingames negotiations with Lord Stanley
on the China treaty question are OF more friendly
character the part OF the Secretary than was
ticipated. Queen Victoria will receive the Chinese
Embassy about the goth instant The London jour-
nails in sharp party criticism OF the election plat
forms laid down by Messrs. Gladstone and Disrael
The sem-oflcal papers OF Paris say that France Is
bound to the treaty OF Prague and that Prussia
"must not depart' from its obligations.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The people In Havana are well informed Of the pro-
gress OF events in Spain but excitement has been
apparent among them.
The passport system Cuba Is to be rigidy en-
forced and the United States Consul at Havana not
lies Americans that, according TO the decree OF the
Captain General, no one will be permitted to land
unless he has the necessary papers.
BY the arrival OF the steamer Guiding Star from
Aspmwall we have advices from Lima, Peru, 10 Sep
TENDER 3, and from Valparaiso Chile, to September
10. The governments were still engaged in relieving
the distress caused by the earthquake. Shocks were
stin felt the 10th ut and the along the coast
was much agitated Projects for building railroads
to the Andes were foot In Chile Sehor Mac
Kenna had entered libel suits against the Fenoca,r,
Chdripayf and Ltnte,na del Dfab,o. There had been
heavy rains about Valparaiso and some land slides,
which interrupted trafc, killed several horses and
caused general suspension OF business. The sea
was very rough and three launches were swamped.
Fever was prevalent and many children were suffer
ing from it.
The United States Consul at Valparaiso, Chile, In
report TO the Secretary Of State In relation TO the
earthquakes OF August b. states that the inhabitants
along the coast depended In great measure on the
interior for fresh water, which was obtained by dis
tiatlon. and have endured extreme suffering In
consequence of the destruction OF the distling
apparatus.
Our Panama letter Is dated October 3. The Consti-
tuent Assembly had met to form new constitu-
ton. II Immediately assumed the sovereignty until
q new constitution could be formed, deegating the
executive powers In the meantime to the acting Pre-
sldent Correoso.
correspondence between Governor Holden OF
North Carolina, and General Nelson s. Miles, com
mandmg In that State Is just published, and dis
closes the fact that boxes OF arms Enfield
Henry and spencer rifles, have recently been re-.
ceived In Newbern, Wilmington, Charlotte and
other cities, and distributed secretly among
the Ku Klux Klans and the Seymour and Blair
precipitatcd into rebellion in 1851, and he fears
that similar steps are being taken He therefore
asks for more troops at the points named and
hearty cooperation OF the military with him In case
conflict should ensue between the civil authori-
ties and disafiected persons. General Miles agrees
with the Governor In his premises and says many of
the men receiving these arms paroled prisoners
who are under oath not 10 take up arms against the
government. Military aid will be promptly fur
nished
The Internal Revenue Bureau has issued additional
instructions in relation 10 the tax on distilled spirits
Stamps will be used to designate the tax paid and
for other Purposes will be used No distillery will
he permitted to operate until the distery warehouse
IS established and storekeeper for the same Is ap
pointed by the Commissioner. Distillng at night
or during the absence OF the storekeeper 10 pro.
hibited
In the Gamble poisoning case in Rockand county
Margaret wrlnkler, the German domestic, con-
cluded her cross-examination. Dr. Bogert testilcd
that Margaret had been questioned by the prose
cutting counsel In his presence outside the cour
room, Notwithstanding her testimony 70 the con
trary On the adjournment OF the court Margaret
was arrested on a charge OF larceny
General Getty, commanding the District OF New
Mexico, is charged by General sherman with thu
duty OF retaining from peonage and slavery IN,
Navajoe Indian women and children In that Territory
and Colorado who are said to be held In bondage
eome OF them IL was stated In the debate in Congress
last session, by United states army officers. The
order is issued I'm accordance with resolution O
Congress- approved last July.
The churches presented unusually brilliant pro
grammes yesterday to crowded congregations, the