The New York herald., 1869-07-05
No Negotiations for the Pur'
chase of Cuba.
THE TEST OATH IN VIRGINIA.
A.n Opinion from Attorney General
TIoar Called For.

which so much has been said In the newspapers, has
no significance as touching public affairs Mr..
Thornton's visit OF friendly character and the
only subject OF Importance mentioned was the case
or the vessel Mary Lowell. captured some time ago
by Spanish war steamer. This was brought up
incidentally; but no conclusive arrangement was
proposed on either side. The Spanish Minister re-
ceived despatch to-day from Cuba which states
that everything Is going on smoothly so far as the
Spanards are concerned. The excessive heat and
the prevalence OF yellow fever had to great ex-
tent, put an end to operations ON both Sides The
new Captain General De Rodas, Is making prepara-
tons for an active campaign against the insurgents
as soon as the warm weather Is over and the
health OF tlre trO ps shall have improved. He pro-
poses to call for fresh endorsements from
Spain and hopes with these to follow the insurgents
Into the interior and to those parts Of the island
hitherto held almost undisputed by the Cubans. The
Spanish Legation does not take any stock in the
news sent here from Key West. There they say the
6ubans have complete control Of the sources Of
news and manipulate everything to suit themselves
What comes from Havana direct they regard as the
My correct inform alton that reaches the public.
Instructions to Minister sickies--No Neaotia-
tiOn for the Purchase of Cuba.
The instructions to Minister Siekies were drawn
at the Department of State with much caution and
soon thereafter sent to him in New York under such
CifcunStahCeS as 10 pfeCiuuc p0SSiDiiity VI u
premature disclosure of their cOntents but from
what has since transplred in official circles 1t is safe
to assert that there is instruction relative to the
purchase OF Cuba
Virginin Observation-Disclosures visitati9ns
as Political Capital.
United States official who arrived this morning
from Richmond says the publication OF the letter Of
General Stoneman relative to the alleged attempt OF
Governor Wells to sell out the franchises Of the Viz
ginia railroads, has had a most damaging effect
upon the prospects of the radical ticket In that
State. Wells course In this matter known TO a
few officials, but the masses OF the people were
ignorant of 1t until General Stonemans letter
appeared in the newspapers. 1t has had the effect
ofturning many honest whites who would probably
have voted for Wells against him, and they now
announce their intention OF voting for Walker.
within the last week the conservative cause has
made great headway, and 1t is the opinion OF those
best acquainted with the condition Of the canvass
that Walker will be elected, though by
small majority owing to the preponderance of the
negro vote. The negro preachers in Virginia, aided
by the white carpet-baggers are making the
most out OF the accident which happened recently
by the breaking down OF a bridge In connection
with the conservative negro mass meeting. Taking
advantage of the wellknown superstition OF the
negro, these demagogues who set themselves up as
leaders Of that element aboring to convince the
blacks that this was judgment visited upon them
by Providence as punishment for their participa-
ton ID conservative meeting. They do not hesi-
tate to say that the negroes vote the conservative
ticket Tuesday next still greater caamities will
fall upon them This, or course, has Its effect upon
the more ignorant and superstitlous negroes The
better class however, have long since sgnifed their
purpose Of voting for Walker, who they think is as
much interested in their welfare as Wells
night, having Just returned from Virginia. He re-
ports the contest In that State excited and bitter;
that the constitution. without the test oath and dis
franchlsng clauses, will be adopted, and that the
vote for Governor will be very heavy and close.
The Test Oath In the Unreconsfructed States
An Opinion Called For.
II having been brought to the attention OF the
President that General Candy will require the men,
bers elect OF the Virginia Legislature to take the
siron- -cladn oath, the President will submit the
question to the Attorney General for his opinion.
This course will be pursued by the President IN
order that there may be uniformity in reorganlzing
respectively the States of Virginia, Mississippi and
| Texas under the amendatory reconstruction laws
The Radical Prospects in Pennsylvania.
John Codove, chairman of the Republican State
| Central Committee of Pennsylvania, is expected
here this week TO consult with the President and
heads of departments concerning the approaching
political campaign in that state. The leading radi
cal politicians express the opinion that the contest
in that State will be close, matter who the demo-
Gratis may nominate They say that Covode will
| make direct demand upon the President TO give
some Pennsylvania republican place in the Cabl-
net before the campaign opens. Although Borie
was Of little account politically still he represented
! the State In a certain way in the Cabinet,
and his withdrawal has had dispirting effect upon
IA. PAM Qviv mia allo
upon the mass OF voters.
| Radicalism in Mississippi.
delegation OF Mississippans has arrived here to
urge the removal OF General Ames, the military
| commander Of Mississippi. The delegation proposes
to call upon the President and represent that Ames
| Is removing all the conservative republicans from
office ana manipulating the patronage of the State
| as to secure his own election one OF the United
| States Senators.
Secretary Borie's Letter of Resisnation.
The following Is copy OF Mr.. Bore's letter of
| resignation as obtained from an Official source:-
| WASHINGTON, d. c., June 25 1863.
wnen l assumed, with sppreciative pride, the
high office OF Secretary OF the Navy conferred
upon me by your natterlng predilectIon, I
| stated that I feared, for reasons OF per-
| sonal ana domestic nature then explained that
would not be able retain the position long. now
| come TO ask your acceptance OF my resignation
The severance OF my official. and always most at
| IdChNc Wish Jou, ioi Wnuhi entctthiu 81
| muct esteem and attachment, gives me sincere
pain, and the abandonment OF my pnbc duties
much regret. But the great confidence feel In IN Q
harmonious and successful progress OF the admins.
tration under your able honest and glorious lead is
my great soiace; ana with the warmest wishes and
| most earnest prayers for the health and happiness
| OF yourself IA well "a OF all dear TO you, remain,
most devotedly and respectfully, your obedlent ser
vani, A. Il. BOhlE
Reopenins Of n National Bank ut Little Rock,
Ark.
The Treasury Department has been advised OF the
rc-opening of the merchauts National Bank at Little
Rock ARK, the special agent Of the government sent
thither being satisfied OF the soundness OF It's con
dltion. There Is now money at command to pay al
demands and extend the usual faciiltles.
The CoIIcctorship OF Charleston.
| DIR. Mackey, OF Charleston, S. c., who was latel,