The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-09-25

E delay, the former Is sending an arIpamel
to Cuban waters that may p~recipitate
conflict The Spanish exchequer is Writ
ally empty, and temporary loans are reso
ted to at increasingly enormous terms. TIL
:, fact must be considered, in estimating tn
possibilities of the pending crisis.
The Spectator saysS War betwee
Spain and the United States, on accour
of Cuba APPEARS like a moral impossibility
but it is universally believed just nov i
Spain. War enthusiasm there is gather
ing fast. Minister Sickles's proposition
inconsistent with the precedent furnlshe
by the conduct of the United States i'll 1861
What with Spanish pride and America
sympathies, the situation is very crit
cal. 1t is difficult to believe that Spain
with a divided people, a bankrumt treas
ury, one colony in revolt and others t
lose, and nothing to win, can seriously con
template war with one of the greatest pow
ers on earth"
The Saturday Review holds that if tn
proposal Of Sjckles is accurately reported
there is no ground for complaint agains
America for making the offer to Spain il
the character Of a disinterested mediator
1t is possible that some Of those people ii
Spain who urge the sending Of reinforce
ment to Cuba, desire the absence of tht
army. With military force only can thu
Regent maintain the power and authority
of the Cortes against the Republicans ant
Carlists The friends of Isabella might be
formidable in the absence of the army
The Government must see that to sacrifice
the army will not save Cuba.
Abiding to the desire Of the Americans
to possess Cuba, the writer thinks the ar
gnlnents Of Mr.. Buchanan in favor of an
~nexation must be more agreeable to their
ears, now that slavery has been suspended
but whetherit is thu If tr he interest to include
an alien and uncongenial population in the
1 Union is a question for future history.
| MADRID, Sept. l 8-The Spanish press
has been in a complete ferment Of excite.
ment and indignation since the presenta.
! ton of Gen. Sickle's note to the Spanish
Government. Some of the journals abuse
the American Minister sadly, and say he
was sent here solely because he was known
to be a strong partisan Of Cuba annexation
to the United States. Gen. Sickles EN-
phatically denies the assertion that his
mission refers only to Cuba and insists
that he has merely hinted that the Ameri.
can Government is willing to interpose its
friendly Offices for the settle nent Of Spain's
difficulties with Cuba.
The proposition to call Prince Thomas,
the young Duke of Genoa, and nephew of
King Victor Emanuel, to the throne of
Spain under the Joint regency Of Montpen-
sier, Serrano and Rivero, is gaining ground.
The Spanish frigate Amenza is under
orders for Cuba.
Napoleon Attending to Business
PARIS, Sept. 1s.-The Emperorapresided
at the Council of Ministers to- day.
Mi lard Film
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 1s.-MiIard Fillmore
has been appointed q delegate to attend and
p eside at the organization ofthe Southern
CONNER, ial Convention to be held at Louis
Vile on the 18th October.
Mexican Affairs
CRY OF MExIco.-Advices Of the 18th
Escobedo has arrived.
A new lighthouse has been erec,ed at
the mouth of CoatZacoalcos River.
OIaFeZ HAS ioI flltu Il UcN SuDIlISI lHISe
sias, Judge of the Supreme Court, AID
most of the old members have been re-
tanned.
Tue trial Of the military conspirat"rs re
suited IN the sentence of three and ten
years imprisonment.
Six miles of the railway to PueLla
hgye been completed.
The capitulation of the rebels at maui.
pas has been confirmed.
Interesting European BtelnS--
NapOieO nm Ets---
PFisn
WASHINGTON. Seit. 20.-Noon.-The fol
is Sssulnnary Of the latest nicola
neous European items:
The Bishop Of Lxetcr is dead, age 81
years.
One hundred and twenty vessels and
seve~al hundred seamcn were injured by
the late gale on the British coast.
1t is rumorcd that Napoleon has tele-
graphed the T, ench Minister at Washing.
ton that France desires that Spain should
retain Cnls
The emba'kation of reinforeements for
Cuba has commenced. 1t is evidently
dtC tf1dk topC COLitltHtIuSG tE[ uCSl.
Pm reaches Madrid tomorrow.
Negotiations are pending for the mar
riage of Mo%ntpensier's daughter to the
Duke of Genoa. This improves the Dukes
for the Spanish throne.
ssausl e FavOrs Cuban Inc depen-
demce.
WASHINGTON, Sept. Cot is believed
mere that Sumner, in the Massachusetts,
State Convention, will take strong grounds
favor of Cuban recognition.
1t is thought the pressure VIII compel
the Cabinet to take some decisive action
On Friday.
officials Going to Georgia
Secretary Boutwell,, Commissioner Dc.
|ano and Col. Capron have accepted invi-
tations to visit the Georgia State Fair, which
place at Macon on the 10Th Of No
A steamer will leave here carly
November for Savannah, where the par
y will take Especial train for Macon. 9th
sr prominent Government officials will
attend the fair.
Government on Recognition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-The Government
will follow the policy based upon public
.; the contrary, should that course
cad to recognition Of the Cuban insurgents
belligerants. g..
No suggestion from Europe could have
my effect
1 mSaraacti0aas to N. York Gem.
gFesssa4esl
New York, Sept. 20.-The Board of
Aldermen have adopted a resolution calling
m all Congressman from this city to vote
or the recognition of Cuban independence
It the mex session. . .il .s.
Flight Of Lopez
LISBON, Sept. 16.-Advices by a Rio
steamer report the capture Of As.