The New York herald., 1869-01-16
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The cable kilograms are dated January Is.
The Alabama treaty, on the basis OF the original
protocol has been signed b.. Mr.. Johnson and Earl
Clarendon
1t was thought that the Conference on the Eastern
question would be brought to close yesterday.
The Grecian government viii IL lis reported reject
The decision OF the Conference II certain conditions
OF the Turkish utimatum are supported by that
body.
All the great Powers Russia excepted have
united In demand on Greece 10 withdraw her for
NAL objections to the Conference as at present con-
stituted.
The elections for members OF the Spanish Constitu-
tional Cortes have commenced.
Another conspiracy has been detected in Spain.
number OF prominent generals have been arrested.
Paraguay.
By Atlantic cable we learn that Lopez's army at
yilleta was utterly routed and destroyed by a
vigorous attack OF the allies on his stronghold 1000
PRISONERS being captured, and Lopez himself with
about 200 followers, barely making his escape.
vilieta being taken opened the way TO Asuncion,
whittier the allied feet was going. A Paraguayan
account states that the allies lost 60o0 killed and
wounded, General ArgoIo being among the killed, in
a fight on the 5th ult. General Mcmahon was In the
Paraguayan camp and good understanding existed
belween him aud Lopez.
Mexico.
We have telegraph advices from Mazatlan to the
eth inst revolution, to be led either by Martinez
or Placdo Vega is imminent since the departure OF
General Corona for the capital. Senior Gonzales
ortega, aided by Negrete, Quiroga, Vargas and
Canaes, Is reported rising TO reassert his claims
70 the Presidency. The aim OF the revolutionists
under Martinez or Vega will be to establish q
separate republic OF the 0ccuent, under the pro-
tecpon Of the United States.
Accounts OF small sSirn,lshes between the bellire.
rents are received but nothing decisive Is reported
japan.
The capture OF the city OF Hakodadi by the rebels
Is reported.
our dates are to January q The Murphy brothers
have recommended their efforts on the sunken
steamer Columbian, and are now confident OF rails
ing her in short time. The new st. Thomas Bank
building is completed and the officials have already
Installed themselves IN 1t. Business continues very
dull aud there is great anxiety felt that the Amer
cans should take possession OF the island.
Venezuela.
letter from St Thomas, under date OF the ID
says:-By the arrival OF schooner at this port We
learn that matters still remain quiet at Laguayra ant
Porto Cabelo. There was more activity manifested
in trade and coffee coming regularly into the Ca
racas market. The prices somewhat lower IL
consequence OF favorable advices from Europe.
Congress.
In the senate yesterday the Judiciary commiite
reported adversely on the bill to enforce the constu
tional amendment abolishlng slavery, and also
number OF bills relative to universal suffrage. MI
stewart, from the Judiciary Committee reported
constitutional amendment declaring the right Q
colorcd citizens TO vote and hold ONCE In any state
and asked 10 have the committee discharged fron
further consideration fit. The usual debate occur
red on the claims OF Miss Murphy OF Alabama, an
the whole subject was recommitted to the Committe
on Claims. AFTER which the Senate adjourned unit
Monday.
In the House bill TO incorporate university fc
the blind Ia the District OF Columbia was laid on ~
table. The consideration OF the Niagara ship Cam
bin was resumed, and, after general discussion,
was referred to the Committee OF the Whole by
vote OF 81 20 20. The House then adjourned unt
The esHLesisiniure.
In the senate yesterday memorial from the Net
york CITY Underground Railway Company was pr
sented asking an amendment TO their charter Tn
committee investigating the alleged over issue Q
stock BIZ the New York Central and hud
sou River Railroad companies made n
,,rt ana asked for Instructions, whereupo
shs vhoe subject was laid On the table By vote {