The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-18
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| WASHINGTON, Nov. 1o-The World says series Of
expeditions preparing against Cuba, and that the
leaders in communication with Cuban insurgents
The article has sensational look. After describing
the New York and Boston branches of the expeditions
the article continues: t But the main and most I'M
portant will be from New Orleans and the Mobile
tingent, cooperating with the principal column from
| Louisiana Three thousand men will leave New Or
leans in fifteen days from this date They will be
conveyed by large and fast screw steamer, and with
her. at different day night, another fast vessel
will SAIL clearing stores artillery and provisions for
five thousand men. This body will be under Gen.
Harry Hays, or Gen. Chas. Z. Henningsen Of Ncara-
guam and Hungarian revolutionary fame. Col. James
Kerrigan, formerly of the 25th New York infantry, is
to have separate command in the New ork contn-
gent. Col Gibbons has been the recipient of ninety
four letters offering assistance within the past few
days, and two well known merchants in this city have
offered $50 900 worth OF shot and ammunition towards
the cause. Two great difficulties present themselves
to the fibusteFs in this projected invasion of Cuba
First it is doubtful if the United States will wink at
them and second the district of Santiago is reclaimed
and Manzavello where it is probable that large body
of the invaders would have to land by of the
peculiar formation Of the coast is at latest intelligence
in the hands of the Spanish troops. Col Cabreasoro
Col Diaz and several other officers have hoisted the
standard of revolt and it is impossible to doubt but
that the nsurrection will have overspread all Cuba up
to the gates of Havana, in twenty days Nearly every
newspaper editor in the Island of Cuba entertans SYM
pathy is directly implicated in the revolt, and Ler
sundi has been almost driven crazy with the comp-
Gated troubles that have poured down upon his devoted
head.
ssRecruiting Offices will be opened in different parts
of this city tomorrow morning. They will not be
called recruiting Offices but will have the name of
Cuban emigration bureaus. Emigrants will be re-
ceived and their taken down, and oath admin
isered to them promise Of secrecy and to obey the
evade the United States authorities. However, Mar
sha Murray viii have another opportunity to betray
American citizens into the hands of Cuban Capt. Gen
erals should the movement result disasrousy, did
the unfortunate expedition under poor Lopez August
1851"
WASHINGTON, Nov lit is stated Grant has or
dered Gen Bodean to burn letters applying for office.
Noah for Tennessee and Saffold for Georgia Ala
bama and Florida, appointed supervisors. Schofeld
visited Grant Candy leaves in the morning.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1l-Seward says the recent
statement of the London Times regarding Alabama
claims is unreliable and entirely incorrect. Same may
be said Of statements of the situation originating in
this country.
State Department has no Information regarding re-
ported flibustering movements in Cuba.
The New York Herald publishes seven columns cor
respondence between John II. Glmer and the revenue
officials regarding whisky frauds Letter from Gilmer
to McCulloch dated November 4, closes without giving
other reasons: Sri respectfully invite your Off
cial condemnation of tue act and all parties connected
with it. The badges of fraud cluster around every cir
cumstance and disclose guilty motive and concurrent
crime in every made by the parties and they in
yolre the commissioner the collector and the assessor
Let the law be enforced, it stands full armed for its
vndication, and have right to invoke its admins
tratiye and penal entorcement though the Commission
er has used every appliance to destroy my influence
and the authorised capacity to investigate and
report such matters. Though not officer of the
government, feel American citizen, authorised
to expose and hold up to official executive and pepu
lar condemnation such fragrant and papable violation
of official duties.
Very respectfully, JOHN H. GIIMER.
WASHINGTON, Nov 12.-Gen. Henningsen departed
Tuesday for Richmond. Gen. Brooks assumed COM
mand of Washington department.
Steamer Franklin returned to Mediterranean Far
ragut remains here for orders
Courtney and Murray here from New York. Had
long interview with Evarts and McCulloch. Had
long interview with the President. Nothing authentic
transpred. --...=
John H. Glmer has addressed letter to the Presi-
dent, enclosing correspondence published in the Her
aid aud urging the President action in the matter
Official majority of Pennsylvania 1898.
Reported sailing of Gen. Longstreet for Mexico is
untrue. --r- - zrz-s
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Important meeting of citi-
zens and capitalists further the air line railroad be-
tween New York and West Virginia. Business com
mittee of fifteen appointed.
ns, at Rollins office. Very great excitement in
enue matters. Important action expected.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l2-The World says: Since
our publication of all the facts connected with the Gu
ban expedition, the utmost activity has been observ
able at the the office Of its Marshal and it is probable
that the fbusers will have great trouble in getting
vessel through the Narrows as the vigilance of guards
there has been redoubled and no vessel with contra
bands of and without proper clearance papers will
be allowed pass forts The guns OF Fort Lafayette
have been directed to bear upon any vessel de-
parting for hostile purposes against the territory of
friendly power like SPAIN" " 3
The Star eorially: tsThe nsurrection or revo-
luton in Cuba proves to be a more formidable and
extensive organisation than at first supposed The
appear to be well armed and disepn
ed, and have shown soldier like qualities in the var
conflicts that have taken place with the govern
ment troops that caused great uneasiness to the au
thorities at Havana. The reported victories claimed
by the government the insurgents turn out from
laterand well authenticated accounts, to have been
defeats The insurgents hold column of men
near Holguin another IN CaseoFFo, not many leagues
from the city of Puerto Principe, another at six t
leagues from Santa Cruz another at four leagues from
Nanazio and fifth twelve leagues from Santiago
de Cuba. They held the two district captos Bayamo
and Jiguano and also Raraneas, Csiogaisa and other
lesser towns. The great drawback to Their is
the want Of arms, but this expected obein partre
died by the reception of rifles and ammunition already
purchased in other countries. The revolution vas in
preparation 70. than two years, and broke out
rather precptately because of the discovered treach
cry of several Of the leading plotters The insurgents
aave provisional government, with Seniors Aguilara
and Cespedes its head organised and functionatng
it Bayome and it is said Envoy may shortly be T
oo-ed for at Washington to ask recognition"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.-Grant has gone to West I
Point. Returning, he Willreman a week in New York /
Scaofeld and Seward absent from Cabinet to-day. I
Customs from the ID to 7th, inclusive s., 10000.
Recent investigations entirely exeulpate Jacob
Thompson from compHeisy in the Indian trust fund
of 1860.
Perry FaHer, collector Of the port Of New Orleans,
$ here
President, McCulIoch and Evarts had long consul
alton after Cabinet.
Treasurer spinners report is published. F1pendi- I
lures have increased as compared with last year. In
erior 81 100000 civil department 1900, 600; war
;2a 0oo including, however, S3s 600 600 for boun-
les. Amount Of interest paid in public debt. coin
q, 75oo 600 currency $4,000, 900.
Sherman house and number of adjacent buildings
burned. Loss S130,oO0.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14-Attorney Courtney has not
,een suspended Fullerton and associates in charges