The New York herald., 1869-01-08
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The cable kilograms are dated January !.
The European political news yesterday was unim
portant.
The Sultan has asked for postponemcnt for eight
days OF the conference on the Eastern question
The reported discovery OF a Communist conspiracy
In Jerez de 10 Frontera, Spain, Is annonced.
Agrarian violence Is reported In many parts OF
Ireland and the feeling OF the tenantry toward the
landholders Is bitter
Our news from Mexico is 70 the effect that the re-
pubic is on the eve OF revolution. General Ala
torre IL spoken OF as the leader, the purpose being
10 place Pornrio Diaz at the head OF affairs. The
people were disgusted with the Juarez administTa-
ton. There was no security for Americans one OF
whom was murdered at Vera Cruz just before the
steamer left and although the ASSASSIN was known
he was permitted 10 escape 10 Havana. The Mexi-
cans were much incensed with the United states,
some OF them being claInorous for another with
By order Of the government or CUBA the statues
OF Queen Isabella and other symbols OF the Bourbon
dynasty have been removed from the squares and
public build ngs Captain General Duce has issned
his proclamation promising the people sll needed
reforms including liberty OF the press. Count Val
maseda was marching towards Bayamo. The rebels
closel, bcsieged Gibara in large numbers. At the
funeral OF murdered Cuban sedltious cries were
raised.
We publish tins morning letters from Havana
dated January =. which contain in detail the
we have received up TO that date In abstract by the
telegraph. The revolutionary Junta, in their letter
Co the HERALD, report that cargo OF arms and
ammunition had been successfully landed for the
patriots who we're also casting at the copper
mines near villa del Cobre. An imposing demon.
stration was made in Havana at the funeral or
Cepeda. an insurgent who died In Tacon prison.
Hayti.
General soget has force around Port au Prince
and mas commenced vigorous siege. sanave mar
rowly escaped being captured while in q church at
Miragoane Hts personal attendants were cut TO
pieces. The revoutonists appear TO be working
very energetcally, and reported having pur
chased a steamer In New York.
~. Domingo.
The position OF Baez was again becoming critical.
General Adou has crossed the frontier aud Joined
General 0gando's rebel forces.
st. Thomas.
fearful storm is reported 10 have occurred r..
Gently, and four vessels were compelled 10 put into
st. Thomas IN distress.
Venezuela.
The whole country remains tranquil.
Congress.
In The Senate yesterday Mr. Nye introduced bill TO
facilitate communication between the Eastern and
Western Continents BY laying o cable between the
Pacific coast and China. The bill reported rom the
judiciary Committee 10 prevent the holding Of civl
Offices by military ofncers or OF two offices at once
b. the same person was taken up After some de.
bate on the last clause the bill went the ex.
piration OF the morning hour. Amer some further
unimportant business the Senate adjourned.
In the House the bill to increase the efficiency Of
the medical department Of the Navy wSs laid on the
table. bin approprsting $1,000 for the removal Of
fhe remains Of Mr.. Coggeshan late Minister to Ecus-
dor. 70 his home tn Ohio and a simiIarappropristlon
for the relief Of his widow was passed resolutton
stopping payments ioi Wells, Fargo Co. for carry
inx ne mails overland TO the Pacific coast was
orered by Mr.. washburne, but after a lengthy ae.
bale upon u objection was made. In COMMITTEE Of
ne Whole NJ. CoDurn made speech on the resump.
ton ~ specie payments and Mr. shsnxs on his pro.
3osed recognition of Crete The House soon af.,
sflosrne1.
The Legislature.
Far l4te 51sihtss was done in the state senate
f@erssg. ar. Dreamer rave notice q bii 70 IA.