The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-18
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The cable kilograms are dated December II.
despatch from Constantinople states that the
Sultan's ultimatum has been rejected by the Greek
government. All Greeks have been ordered to leave
Turkey. naval engagement is reported to hav G
taken place between Greclan war steamer and q
Turkish cruiser. The former vessel is now block
AIDED in the harbor Of Syra
Everything Is tranquil In spain.
John Bright Is announced as President OF the
Board OF Trade and Mr.. Layard has been appointed
Commissioner Of Public Works.
The London press critcizes very freely Mr.. john
sons announcement that the Alabama negotiations
are closed.
The Paraguayan War.
BY Atlantic cable we have intelligence that General
Caxlas was about attacking Lopez in his stronghold
at vleta Minister Mcmahon and the American
squadron had passed up the Paraguay river.
We have letters from Buenos Ayres to the 27th OF
October and Rio Janeiro to the 18th OF November
An expedition to 1ank Lopez position at vileta
had found troops and fortncations to resist them
Caxias' army was encamped In q swamp. Mr..
Gould, the British Minister had returned from Para
quay and is on his way to England with dispatches
II Is understood that Lopez would not surrender his
English prisoners. General Caxias denies that he
was engaged IN stirring up instructions against
Lopez. The fleet, with Minister Mcmahon on board
had not yet arrived at Asuncion
Brazil.
The Princess Imperial OF Brazil Is said to be
afflicted with dreadful species OF Asatc leprosy
Sac is daily expected at Rio Janeiro from the springs
o. minas Graes. great drought is prevailing in
Bahia. Rivers and ponds had dried up and famine
was imminent
President sarmiento was commencing his ad-
ministraton in way that satisfied all patriotic citi
Congress adjourned on October "a. The
threatened civil war Correntes had been arranged
peaceaby.
The leading Spanish journal In Havana claims that
sore restitution prevails in the Eastern Department
owing to the ravages OF the insurgents. The volun-
teers demand to be led Immediately against them,
and declare that they are only common robbers. The
steam transports from Spain have arrived with
troops. The American Consulate at Cardenas, with
the books and papers OF the once, had been de-
stroyed by fire.
by the Cuba cable we have news from Port au
Prince TO the 5th inst The capture or Mragoane is
confirmed. The blockade M Gonaives Is acKnow-
lodged TO be effective by the foreign representatives
;. Congress.
In the Senate yesterday Mr. McCreery presented
tect the rights OF minorities and avoid bringing
the election OF President into the House OF Represen
tatiyes The resolutions were referred to the
judiciary Committee. The House bill re-
iicving political disabilities from certain per-
sons In South Carolina was passed. Mr..
Summers resolution expressing sympathy with
Spain occasioned some debate and before a
vote could be taken upon II the morning hour ex-
pred and the resolution disappearing the Presi-
dents financial recommendation were taken up
After considerable debate the resolutions, as re-
ported from the Finance Committee were adopted
by vote OF AZ to o. After some further business
the Senate adjourned.
In the House the day was devoted to eulogums
successor, made the first speech and followed
by Mcssrs. Orth. Broomall, Kelly. Fernando Wood
and numerous others.
Miscellaneous.
In the Lower House OF the Arkansas Legislature OF
Tuesday, Governor Cayton's proclamation, declar.
Ing martial law In Conway county was adopted. A
message was received from the Governor Stains
that the militia in the southwest counties can b,
dispensed with, as arrangements have been mad,
for federal troops to occupy that section OF the State
fight occurred on Tuesday at Augusta between
citizens and militia in which four OF the latter wer
killed. General Upham, commanding the militia q
Augusta, being besieged by o party OF citizens, hat
undermined the prison and threatened to blow 1t vi
Il he was attacked.
In the Alaska purchase investigation at Washing
ton yesterday Robert J. Walker was examined Ill
said that he received $4,000 from the Russian Min
lister for popuarzing the purchase OF Alaska by hi
tongue and pen Of this he gave 5000 TO f. b. Star
ton for services rendered and at his suggestion tn
editor Of the Washington Chronicle was ofrere
$4,000, which he declined in favor OF his brother.
The National Land Association have sold 800
acres OF the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company
land TO colony OF swedes from Northern Illinoi
and two hundred families will occupy the new pu
chase In the spring. The same company have sol
to actual settlers, within ninety days. 10000 acres
the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company's lands.
Il ia reported In Cincinnati that the Erie Ralroa
managers are trying to buy the Cincinnati Hami
ton aud Dayton Railroad.
Tna peruvtan iron-clads at New Orleans Will