The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-12-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

TO look alter Tie cOnQ0n OF the Japanese eiSrants
Heavy gale here; several wrecks reported
Gen. Ehrie has been elected delegate to Congress
from Alaska.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 24-All the bridge piers over the
middle channel are completed Trains will pass over
the bridge in about ten days.
New YORK, Nov. 23, evening.-The Tribune, to.
day, contains Washington dispatch, giving the fol-
lowing action in regard to the Spanish gunboats
seized some time since which being constructed
in Connecticut and New York: As these boats were
about ready for delivery to Spain the question
whether the boats should be detained or allowed to
leave Judge Pierpont communicated with the Presi-
dent, and was summoned here for instructions.
The point of argument made by the Spanish gov.
ernment BY its agent here is to the effect that these
gunboats not be used against Peru but against
Cuba, and, therefore, it does not become gov
| ernment to interfere in the matter.
The President, however, takes an entire different
vie" uf the question: H. saaiat~~a shat th~~sL
these gunboas may not for certainty be used against
Peru, and may be intended to operate against Cuba
they will nevertheless release similar number OF
vessels employed in Cuban waters to be used against
Peru. Accordingly, instructions have been prepared
for the United States Marshall, at New York. to seize
the gun-boats and hold them
The Cabinet is understood to be unit in the opinion
that the boats should be seized and held at all hazards
There is authority for the statement that our gov
ernment is ready for any emergency that may arise
from its action in the premises. The concentration OF
a large feet of iron-cads and war vessels in Cuban
waters made in anticipation of any trouble that
might arise between our government and Spain grow
ing out of this question.
informed of the conclusion the government had ar
rived at in the matter asserted that it would result in
hostites between Spain and the United Slater. This
however, is looked upon as mere bravado.
New YORK, Nov. pa large and enthusiastic
meeting of merchants and bankers held this after
noon at the house of Jno. Bloodgood & Co., at which
a permanent organization expected to carry out
a movement to raise Peabody monument fund. The
monument will be erected in Central Park W. H.
Nelson was chosen permanent President Mr.. Wander
hof, Secretary and Jno. Goodblood, Treasurer. Nu-
merous VicePresidents chosen, and Executive
Committee. The association is to be called the Ma
tonal Peabody Monument Association. 1t was re-
ported that there already six hundred subscribers
to the fund.
Gen. Butler to-day gave bail in the sum of $4,000
upon charge of Miss Florence of Incorporating
the Twiggs' sworcs and certain plate. Richard Sche
and C. K. Gainson are two sureties.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23.-Manilla advices to October
lst have been received Three shocks of earth
uuakes were experienced, and several buildings were
badly damaged. The barracks of native regiment
was partially destroyed Many deaths were caused by
jumping from windows and falling down stairs. There
is not whole roof in the town and the rainy
has commenced.
Reports from the interior received of falling churches
and other buildings. The shock was felt great dis
tance from the coast. The following the position
of the United States naval fleet the sailing of the
Japan: The Delaware flag ship, with Admiral Rowan,
was at Yokohoma; the Ida dismantled during a
storm and put into Yokohoma; the Ashulot was cruis
ing; the Monocacy at Ossacca; the Iroqus at
Hong Kong on Saturters station; the Medallion had
been sold for s1s5oo and her officers transferred to
the Maumee
New York, Nov. 24.-This morning Chas. Cahn
merchant, arrested in this city telegram from
the Chief of Police of Charleston S. c. charging him
with having forged drafts in that city to the amount of
$4,000. Calm is detained at police headquarters to
await examination
New YORK, Nov 24.-The Chauncey arrived with
2o0o in treasure and dates to the 10TH Sickness at
Bogota increasing. Panama has renewed contract
with isthmus railroad. Heavy rains at Aspinwall No
further earthquakes tidal waves in South America.
Bolivian revolutionists gaining ground.
MEMPHIS, Nov. 24-Masked men went to the plan
tation of VIM Jones, Tiptonyle, Tenn, on Sun
day, for the purpose of dsarmng Jones' Jones fore
warned and fired on the party, killing one and NOR
tally woundng two. Maskers retreated The officers
arrested Jones and six negroes Monday. Jones
taken to the rvr and placed steamer for Louis
ville The negroes, while route for Troy, were
captured by party when five were shot, but the sixth
spared Excitement in Tiptonville intense; further
bloodshed an ticipated.
in custody court writs, returnabe the 18th of
December but it is considered probable that the
will be opened Immediately. Webster, son-in-aw of
Secretary Fish, is counsel for Spanish 1t is under
stood that Webster preparing bond for the release
of the boats 1t is believed that application will be
made to Judge Blatchford before the end of the pres
ent week.
CARACAS, Nov. L. Maracabo has capitulated.
There is great rejoicing in government circles Mara
ciaho norts are now open to commerce.
PoRTo Rico, Nov. 11.-The Island Herf is tranquil.
The prospect for good crop is brilliant. In January
next the duties certain articles imported into the
Island, which for some time have been admitted free,
will be reimposed.
Sr, THOMAS, Nov. 1.-THE steamer TELEGRAPH has
been released she belongs to Gen. Cabrides, the
leader of the St. Domingo revolutonists.
PoRr Au PRINCE, Nov. 6.-Gen. S. Chevaier, and
Retaubip formerly in Salnaves army, have joined the
insurgents Gen. Berece has also joined the insurgen
forces under Gen. Coleton, and all are marching against
Port su Prince The steamer Quaker City, purchased
in New York 70. the use of Sanave has arrived and is
in leaky condition The revolutionary steamers
Florida and Quaker City are blockadng Haytian
city, Sanave's vessels are unable to attack them Sal
nave is sick.
San Domingo, Nov 6.-Tbe revolutionary forces
are inactive. The people of Samana favor annexation
to the United States.
CARAco. Nov. 1.-THE fllbustering expedition has
sailed to Join the insurgents against Baez.
CHICAGO, Nov. 25-The Red river rebels have taken
possession of the Hudson Bay Companys stores. The
Ottawa commanders of volunteer organizations have
endered their services for the Red river war;
CLEVELAND, Nov. 25-Henry Ward Beecher has
been elected President of the Women's Suffrage Con-
7enton.
New YORK. Nov. 25.-The Baltimore City Council
subscribed to the petition yesterday.
The Times Cuban correspondence says Marimaro,
he Capitol of Cespedes government has been burned
~ order of Gen. Quesada
The Worlds Cuban correspondent gives the follow
ng account of the capture and burning OF the town
If Tagugayabon, on the morning Of the Sth: Gen.
,aeme Hernandez attacked the town, having the in
urgent battalions of Tunon Raymos and Arcana with
,im After short resistance by the garrison, he cap
ured the place and killed all the Spanish soldiers and
spanish male residents that fell into his hands. The
Insurgents then pllaged all the stores and left with the
,ooty first firing the town and destroying foryseven
# its best buildings The Cuban residents left with
he insurgents. To avenge the affair of Tagugayabon
lieut. Cen Morena left Remidos city with large
orce to attack Hernandez who had fallen back after
,urning the town. number Of skrmishes occurred,
which the Cubans seem to have had the advantage.
% make matters worse for the Spanards in the dis
riot of Remidos the very last advees announce the
efeat Of another Spanish column, commanded by
lieut. Col. Onelpeaz Vega near Guaricabaa, and the
destruction of that village by the insurgents. In
,incooyillas six more sugar Mills including magnlt-
cent one of Rosetta 4 Santa. The Isabel estates,
ituated few miles from Cienfuegos city, were re-
emily burned by the insurgents; also, twenty cane
elds
The Spanish Government will soon send to Minister
ROBBERS. at Washington an additional $4,000 IN