The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-09
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The cable kilograms are dated Februarys
The latest news from Athens Is conflicting II is
said new Cabinet has been formed and that peace
was thereby secured.
The reported battle between the Turks and
denied.
Telcgraphic advices state that the insurgents are
approaching Cienfuegos, the centre Of rich sugar
region. The excitement IN Havana is intense In
consequence. Troops have been sent against them.
Small bodies Of 1libusters continue to arrive at
points the coast and norlla IL dtting out to cap
ture them.
Mexico.
Advces from Mazatlan are received to the slst
ut conspiracy to rob the mint containing
$4,000 had been frustrated. foundations had
taken place in Sinaloa causing great destruction or
life and property.
Our Buenos Ayres letter Is dated December g.
The American feet had all returned from Paraguay
with the exception OF the Kansas, which Is let at
the disposal OF Minister Mcmahon. On board the
neet were the two prisoners Bliss and Masterman,
who had been surrendered BY Lopez at the demand
OF MeMahon. They remain under arrest By order OF
Mcmahon, on charges Of conspiracy made by Lopez.
Minister Mcmahon was stiIl highly honorec by
Lopez. The impression was that the war would
soon be ended, PROBABLY by the hight OF Lopez to
Europe, where he is said to have lately been ship
ping large quantities OF gold.
Congress.
In the senate the Pacific Railroad Committee re.
ported adversely on large number Of bills for aid
In the construction Of numerous lines OF railroad A
bill introduced by Mr.. Wilson to establish line
Of American steam Qhins betwaan Nav yorI a.,
Europe and was referred to the Committee on Com.
merce. The right OF Georgia to have her
vote counted Ia the Electoral College was
discussed until the expiration OF the morn
Ing hour, when the proposed suffrage amend
ment came up and Mr. Salisbury made
speech 10 opposition TO II. Pending the discussion
MT. Edmunds resolution relative to the right OF
Georgia to vote In the Electoral College was passed
by vote OF "a to II. The discussion on the pending
amendment was then continued through the morn
Ing session, and the Senate adjourned.
10 the House. under the usual Monday call OF States
numerous bills and joint resolutions were introduced
and referred several Of them relating to naturalza
ton. Mr. Julian introduced q joint resolution to
prevent the further sale OF public lands except for
homesteads. He called the previous question on his
resolution, and motion TO lay IL on the table was
negatved. The morning hour expired and the bill
ment to the Consular Appropriation bill was re-
ported back and made q special order fol
to-day. The Senate amendments to the blI
regulating tho duties on copper and copper ores wer,
concurred In. The Army Appropriation bill was
then considered In Committee OF the Whole. Mr.
Garfield offered an amendment providing for he re.
ductlon Of the army and the consolidation Of tn, de
partments. Mr.. Butler also offered an amendmtn
for the reduction OF the pay. The resolution OF the
Senate relative to the electoral vote Of Georgia was
passed under q suspension Of the rules. on q
motion TO set apart Friday for debate the subject
OF Haytl and st. Domingo alone It was discovered
that no quorum was present and the House ad.
journed.
The Legisyature.
In the Senate yesterday bill was introduced by
MI Genet to amend the laws relative to the Metro.
poian Pire district by substituting another Board Of
Irs Commissioner to be appointed for tho present
one.
In the Assembly bill was introduced to az the