The New York herald., 1869-04-07
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Europe.

Tho cable kilograms are dated April 8
The Portuguese Minister Resident In Madrid has
received instructions to inform the spanish govern.
7nent that ex-King Ferdinand positively declines the
Spanish crown.
The spanish government has granted permission
Tor the Introduction OF Protestant books in foreign
language. The Carllst movements are again exct-
Ing fears aud 1t Is thought another rising will be at
tempted
The period for the commencement Of the French
elections is set down for the 3oth Of May.
The proposed change OF the American Minister at
present at the Court OF ST. James Is attracting the
attention OF the English press. The expected ap-
pointment OF Mr.. Motley Is regarded as favorable.
Mr. Archdall an Irish member, in the British Far
lament Yesterday proposed to extend the dsestab
ishment OF the Church TO England
Cuba.
The authorities in Havana have received informa.
tion lom Washington that two fbusterng expedi-
sione have sailed from New orleans. Admiral Hon
has rec ived instructions TO prevent their landing.
and th COntoocook had sailed for the mouth OF the
Mssiss: 'p TO intercept them The Admiral has also
been ns ucted to watch the course OF the Peruvian
monitor. now in the neighborhood OF Cuba The
prisoners recaptured on the Comanditaro are being
tried by naval court martial and will probably be
summarly executed.
The authorities at Washington do not credit the
report that the Peruvian monitors have been sold 10
the Cubans, and it is stated that such sale will not
be permitted by the government OF the United state.
Representatives OF the Cuban cause In Washington
have, however, been assured OF the hearty sympathy
OF our government, and there Is reason to believe
that belligerent rights will be accorded the insur
gents IN q few days.
Mrs. vilaverde and Miss Yzquicrdo. OF New York
daughters OF the patriot Casanova, who was recently
arrested by the Spanish authorities ~ Havana,
in attendance at Mrs. Grants reception yester
day ana shown unusual courteses by that lady.
Each OF them wore the Cuban nag on her breast.
At their request Mrs. Grant nterceded with the
president In their behalf, and he had conversation
with them, which Measured them OF his personal
interest In their fathers case ana that he well
all other American citizens, should be protected.
Porto Rico.
The following export duty has been established In
Porto Rico:-Sugar. per hogshead, three dollars.
equivalent TO from twenty 10 thirty.Gve cents Per
hundred weight. Molasses, per hogshead, sixty five
cents. Coffee, forty cents per quintal. Tobacco,
twenty cents per quntal.
Mexico.
Late dispatches from Mexico city state that the
government was about sending commission 10
Washington TO demand the recall Of Minister Rose
Grams. II was thought that General Cauto would
DC uschargeu from CUSTODY. GcneTM meyer mas
been released. Governor Vega had released the po-
Itical prisoners In Culiacan and joined Palacios.
who was In rebellion. Palacios. OF Durango,
Is TO relieve Romero as Minister OF Finance The
Cuban bclligerents Will be recognized as soon a.
practicable by Congress.
Paraguay.
by the Atlantic cable we learn that Paranhas the
Brazilian Minister Of Foreign AfIars had arrived at
Asuncon and had made propositions for peace,
the independence OF Paraguay to remain unm.
paired the navigation OF Paraguay and Plate rivers
20 be guaranteed and Lopez to renounce his caims
10 the Chacos aud Matto Crosse.
Congress.
In the Senate yesterday Mr. Cragn, from a special
committee, made a report on the compensation OF
employees OF the House. The report states tnat the
ofcisl expenses Of Senators. per capita, ~ three
times as much members Of the House The bill TO
protect the interests OF the Unicl states In the
Pacific Railroad again came up and Mr. Davis orel ell