New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-24
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON
SENATOR SUMNER ON THE CUBAN QUESTION
THE MOVEMENT AGAINST JUDGE DENT
SENIOR LEMUs AND THE CUBAN JUNTA-
| REPORTED REVENUE FRAUDS IN TEXAS
| OFFICIAL ADVICEs FROM PARAGUAY.
| IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEI
WASHINGTON, Friday, July %. 1862
Senator Sumner In letter dated at Nahant, Mass a
few days since, writes frerd here expressing most
earnest desire that the Administration should pursue its
present neutral course regarding the Cuban question
He adds that his sympathies warmly enlisted in be.
half Of the Cubans but insists that the Importance Of our
negotiations with Great Britain. which would be CON-
promised Just by the slightest concession TO them
paramount to the interests of the RevoutiOnsts
understood to ndorse Secretary Fiss proposition
to negotiate through Gen. ckes opportunity for the
Cubans TO buy the island for themselves, with the
Outstanding that the United States shall ndorse the
bonds issued for the purchase money otherwise assist
In raising the necessary funds for that purpose.
The Radical delegation of Mssssippans, here for
the purpose Of influencing the Administration 70 its
parQpage against Judge Dent has prepared statement,
which will in due time be submitted to the President, de-
caring among other things that the conservative move
ment Is supported solely by the Democracy Of that State
In proof OF this declaration they claim that all Of the
Democratic papers Of the State ndOrse the movement
while all Of the Republican papers and speakers, and
Fnowledged leaders Of the Republican party, are OPP
posed TO 1t.
It is understood here that the Cuban Junta in New
York has anticipated the action President Cespedes by
transferring its allegiance from Senior Lemus Sehor
Macas. IAmus Is nevertheless the only authorized
agent Of the revolutionis in this country this tme
and until he is relieved by competent authority, is
titled TO act in that capacity His departure to New
York last night undoubtedly occasoned by the
sity OF settling the threatened difficulty between him
and Senior Macias
It will be remembered that about six months since,
Judge Warous OF the United States Court for the East
District OF Texas while presiding in Galveston was
suddenly stricken with paralysis. The Court was adj
journed from day 10 day In expectation OF his early
covery but upon the advice OF his physician as to the
utter mpossbiity of resumption Of his duties 1t was
found necessary to order Judge Duva Of the Western
District to conclude tho term Judge Duva upon open
ing the Court finds that the Marshal has summoned a
Grand Jury, and entirely ignored the Jury
headed by f. b. Settle whereat Mr.. Settle comes
out letter TO the Judge, and makes bold state
ments regarding corruption existing governmental
affairs that State He charges that the jury Of which
he foreman had found 200 bills Of indictment,
including divers against Stencil Register IN Bank
ruptcy and Harris assignee in the same Serious charges
also brought against DistrctAtorney Baldwin, ac'
cusng him OF completely with largo number Of jews
and Gentles" in allowing noe pros in where in
dctments had been regularly found against them for de-
fraudng the Settle also sent copy of the let
AttoeyGen Eyarts and the matter has recently
been brought TO the attention Of Mr.. Hoar
Col. Thomas Ochiltree who will be remembered as
OF officers OF the Rebel Army who supported
Longtreet in his advocacy Of the election Of Gen.
Grant, In recent address TO the people Of Texas his
tive State, says:
The people OF viii be called upon TO reject
adopt the Constitution submitted by the late Conyen
ton and incident thereto elect full list OF State aud
Federal officers IL is presumed that there will but
voice as regards the adoption OF the Constitu-
hnt has as yeS bee Submitted to any Of the States
recently rebellion II is perhaps, well known to all Of
that we may subsequently, adopt the Fifteenth Amend
ment which one Of tho on q return
to the Union; still the whole question OF an admission or
rejection rests with Congress 10 behooyes 10 weigh
terninng TO sustain Republican candidate for Cover
nor why not yield the support TO the subordinate
Republicans for the Legislature. Indeed
On OF Cen L. Il. s. Cauby commanding the Military Dis
Candidates FOR the IN that State win be found
applicable to contest. The nomination and
the last possible objections OF all factions who are
contendiug against an early and complete reconstruc
Col Ochiltree in Washington representing the
interests OF the Hamilton party in Texas.
Official advices from South America have been received
here giving information regarding the situation Of az
fairs Paraguay, from which appears that the cond
ton OF Lopez and his adherents is not critical
ported. II that Lopez has retreated into the
passes OF the COrderas where he is able to maintain
successful opposition TO the Allies and OF the time
keep up the Of his armies from the agricul-
tura region in his rear while from Bolivia and other
| sympathizing Republics he receives ammunition and
other purely military supplies in sufficient quantities to
prolong the war Unfortunately.
The Wells men in Virginia have made arrangements
TO present their objections to the late election in that
State 70 Congress- through the agency OF delegation
which Will doubtless reside In Washington until the mat
ter IL finally disposed Of Members Of the delegation
now here claim that onehaf Of the Cabinet-vh secre
tarics Boutwell, Cresswe, and Robesonare inclined TO
favor their proposition but not willing to go so far
| as TO recommend a rejection OF the Constitution as
adopted II is therefore evident that their efforts VIII
| prove futile
Exsecretary stanton has farrecovered his health as
10 be able to attend his professional business and TO-
day called on Secretary Boutwell, During the interview
which followed expressed his cordial support OF the
atters policy regarding the Southern elections and ex
the belief he would be supported by the Re-
| publcans OF the North generally.
Private aud semtoicia information from the Philip
inc Islands has been received here that insurrecton
is threatened there against the Spanish authority and
an attempt to follow example Of the Cuban revou-
| tlonists viii soon develop itself
Commissioner Delano OF the Revenue Bureau has In
contemplation some important changes in the present
| list OF Revenue Supervisors.
Commissioner Capron OF the Agricultural Bureau left
the city to-day for brief visit to his home In Newfork
| THE POWERS Or NOlAhlEo nv AA-N N-'
BUILDING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BANK
| NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AT RICHMOND.
| GENERAL PRESS DSPArCHl
Tn repy to inquiry the subject OF the authentca
ton of papers by NOares Public the Secretary OF the
treasury SAYS the Of September 10, $780, cOners on
Notares Public the powers Justices or the Peace
az any state Territory To take and certify TO oaths
anrnatons and Acknowledgements, and the same, when
certed under the hand and official seal OF such notary
shall have the force and effect as taken or made
by or before such Justice Justices OF the Peace
on any trial for perjury subOrnaton OF perjury com
mttrd such oaths or afrmations taken or made
as aforesaid tho seal and signature OF tho Notary shall
NOT he deemed sufficient in themselves TO establish the
official character Of such Notary but the same shall be
adds. In view therefore OF the foregoing N that
no rule properly DO prescribed for tue government