The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-11-24


justice The second battalion of volunteers have gone
to Vuelta Abao region The insurgents in the neigh
borhood of Santiago burnt the plantations of Cores
tinao, Santa Maria and Doortas Cazos plantation
burned by insurgents from Trinidad. Ten plan
tations in the vicinity of Cenfuegos have been burnt
since the 1st November including Harrnguera planta-
ton, belonging to Peonfort of New York The civil
Governor of Santiago issued proclamation on the
2th announcing the killing of $50 insurgents and Of
fering clemency to those who will Immediately sur
render to the Spanish authorities and threatening to
chasse all the revoutionists captured. The misery
in Santiago caused by cholera and small pox is increas
ing. commission has been appointed to revise the
duty merchandise.
HAVANA, Nov. 2O-The correspondent of the New
York Times gives accounts of battles Camarca and
the affrays at Juan Ranmon, Pao Pcaros and Sierra
between the Spanish under Valmazeda and the Cubans
under Jordan. The Spanish claim victory at Palo
Pcaros and Ramon Camarca, and the ARRAY at Juan
drawn battle. At Sierra the Spanards were defeat
ed by Jordan Spanish accounts report three hundred
insurgents killed in these engagements. The Cuban
Generals, Maze and Talmao, were captured and in
stantly executed. The Cubans in force the
Contramaeztro river, encamped the Cono lines,
extending to Ragras and Fillipnas; very strong
position. =.==-
The insurgents killed in the engagements of the
Cnco Villas District in October are reported to mum
Der one hundred and sixty. To accomplish this re-
suit eight thousand spanards were needed. The Dis
trlct Is still IN possession OF the Cubans.
The Spanish attempt to capture the Cuban camp at
Cnaga De sapoIa proved ialIure The CuDans had
previously left and Joined the forces near Cienfugas.
Gloria and Soedad plantations, at Carthagenis, and
near Cienfugas, set fire to by the insurgents.
MISCELLANEOUS.
JACKSON, Nov. 1.-THE exhibition by the State
Fair Association opened to day under most favorable
auspices and gives promise of grand success Weather
fne ]. NJ Wesson, President, delivered an address.
The display in every department is very fine, espe
cially in machinery and fine arts Two thousand Wis
itors present during the day
MILWAUKEE, Nov. l6.-Durng the fencing scene a
rapier struck kerosene lamp which exploded and
the theatre WAS burned Two bodies were removed,
and others are still in the ruins.
Major G.. 0. Howard, agent of the Pittsburg nd
Fort Wayne railroad, committed suicide.
New YORK. Nov. lS-The Investigation, yesterday,
in the case of the privateer Hornet, shows that her
coal unfit for use, and vindcates Higgins.
JACKSON, Miss, Nov. lS.-The State Fair continues
to draw large crowds; several thousand visitors
the ground day The arrival of exhibitors wares
and visitors continues to increase to such extent
that it is decided to continue the exhibition to the 25th
inst
HUDSON, N. Y, Nov. ia violent gale blew yes
terday A train on the Harlan road was blown down
the embankment One killed and several hurt.
The baggage, mail and express cars, with their
tents, were burned.
TORONTO, Nov. ia collision took place on the
Grand Trunk railroad the engineer and fireman were
killed.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Nov. 19.-The Convent at this
place has been burnt the inmates were saved.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2O-A. W. Nothing, a COM
mission merchant from Richmond was found dead in
his bed at the Continental Hotel with no indications
of violence or suicide His will was found in his
pocket-book.
A case is pending before the Supreme Court which
involves the validity to title obtained by purchaser
at sale under the confscaton by the Confederate
States pursuant to the sequestration act Mr. Lee,
resident of Pennsylvania prior to the owned a
foock of sheep in Texas, which in charge of an
agent. They were confscated and one Knox became
purchaser at the sale. After the Mr. Lee brought
suit in the Circuit Court of Texas damages
of Knox for fraudulenty taking the sheep. The
dict was for the plaintiff the Court nstructng the
jury that Knox obtained title by his purchase Ap
peal taken by knox, insisting that as the Confederate
States detacto government, having acknowl-
edged bclligerent rights title possessed by them in
pursuance of confscaon, was valid. The right to ex-
ercise the power, as means of war, is undoubted
Morrow and Dougherty, who assaulted Revenue
officer Brooks, were sentenced to pay $4,000 fine and
to undergo seven years Imprisonment
New York, Nov. 20.-There was great storm all
last night and telegraph communication is deranged
New YORK. Nov 20.-At fire in Brooklyn, Thos
Wallace jumped from the fourth story of the house,
with child in his arms; both were killed The wife
followed and was picked up dying.
CHICAGO, Nov 20.-The propeller Thomas Scott
was wrecked, with 2o0 900 bushels of wheat the fate
of the crew is unknown.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 2o.-A violent gale blew
from the southeast last night; considerable damage
has been done to roofs, fencing and shipping. Two
schooners are aground near Newport News.
P1rrsF1ELD Mass, Nov 20.-Burbank's new hotel,
six stories high was blown down in a tremendous
gale.
BosroN, Nov. 2O.-Pierre Hyacnthe is the guest of
Robert c. Wenthrop.
PoUGHKEEps1E, N. Y, Nov. 2O.-A violent south
east gale prosraed fences, and telegraph lines.
An unusually high wind shifted this afternoon blow
ing strongly from the southwest.