The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-09-15
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Prince Napoleon's speech, and declare
he went too far. The general opinion
however, is that the Prince displayed
great ability and a liberal spirit.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 4.-The imports
of cotton, from all quarters, has been
unprecidentedly heavy for the past few
days.
MADRID, Sept. 4.-The impartial OF
this city, says the chances of the Duke
of Genoe are best for the throne OF
Spain, and urges the Cortes to fix his
majority at sixteen years. t.Ii
PARIS, Sept. d, Evening.-The En-
peror did not go to Chalons to-day, as
reported.
The Presse says: "The Emperor's
physician contradicts the alarming re-
ports regarding his health. His con
valescencc will he rapid if he takes the
necessary rest. He remained yester-
day evening conversing with the En-
press until IL o'clock.n
The Journal (offlcial) reports meet
ing OF the Ministerial Council to-day,
but makes no mention Of the Emper-
0p's presence.
|; Prince Napoleon had an interview
with the Emperor to day.
The Senate by $50 to 9, rejected the
amendment to the senatus consuItum
proposing liberal reform. In the Sen
ate the amendment was offered by
Senator Bon Jeunond, supported by
Prince Napoleon.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-At 5 o'clock
this morning Rawlin's cough was more
troublesome, and respiration more difficult
AT O'Clock to-day he was asleep
Nourishmeut and stimulants had been
frequently administered by his physicians,
hopip., 20 sustain his fast waning strength
until the returns of the President, who was
hourly expected.
Enthusiastically Rawlins died at 4:3o
this afternoon.
A comparative statement of revenue
receipts of March, April, May, oSrie. July
and August, 1868. with same months jus
year, shows an increase for the latter OF
$S,357 ,307. Receipts to-day $957,OOO.
Commissioner Delano to-day issued the
following orders !: slf ~
"All parties having claims in this Office,
and all attorneys. claim agents, or other
persons acting in their behalf, or having
business with this Office, shall be required
to communicate the same in writing, ad-
dressed to the Solicitor of the Bureua
through the mails. No person whatever,
not connected with this office by official
relations, shall be allowed interviews with
the clerks or employees, except by express
permission of the Commissioner, Deputy
Commissioner or Solicitor
WAsHINGros, Sept. Z, Noon.-Fenian
arms and ammunition are being used by
the Cubans.
The funeral of Rawlins will take place
on Thursday. All departments except
for necessary business closed until Friday.
Gov. Walker of Virginia with other
prominent Virginians, will attend the
funeral, and troops will be called from adj
Jacent posts to assist.
HAVANA, Sept. 7.-Foreigh residents,
principally Germans, are enlisting in the
reserve battalions.
Eight hundred insurgents surprised and
repulsed 500 volunteers near Puerto
Principe. Reinforcements were sent, but
the Cubans declined battle.
On tho 10th Of August the insurgents.
several thousand streng, commanded by
Quesada, President Cespedes being pres
emit, attacked Las Tunas $50 Cubahs were
killed. Pne garrison consisted of 45o !,
loo killed. The fight lasted nine hours.
WASHINGTON, Sept. Gen. Raw
Inns died before the arrival of Presi-
dent Grant.
Cen. John A. Logan, Joe Holt, Gen.
Geo. I'll. Thomas, and g. nj. Dodge En-
ginecr of the North Pacific Railroad,
are spoken of for the War Department..
Gen. Dodge was offered the position
some time ago.
Before his death, Gen. Rawlins ex-
pressed himself freely on political mat
tiers, and in favor of the most liberal
laws, and the early admission into the
Union Of the Southern States on terms
that would leave no regrets. He also
expressed desire that the moral aid of
the Government should be extended to
the Cubans struggling for indepen-
dence,
The Postofficc Department has taken
measures looking to the moro rapid
transmission and distribution of the
mails i'll Texas.
The New York Tribune says, edi-
torially, "Gen. A. J. Hamilton is a
Republican if we ever saw onen The
article concludes, "we only protest
against turning over Hamilton and
Baker to the sham Democracy, where
they do not belong"
NASHVILLE, Sept. s.-Governor Sem
ter returned yesterday. During the
day he received a committee of colored
men, who called to see what course
would be pursued in regard to recent
troubles. They were assured that all
parties would be protected in their
right, but the Executive had not de-
cided what course to pursue.
The Governor says the sole object of
his visit to Washington was to ascer-
tain what course the Government
would take with regard to Federal
claims against certain Tennessee rail
roads.
The President disavowcd any inten-
ton of Selling the roads by military
force, md promised the matter should
be left for the decision of the courts.
Efforts are being made in favor OF
Ex-Governor Neil s. Brown, as COM
promise candidate for the United States
Senate. The general opinion seems to
be that Congress would readily remove
his disabilities.
LONDON, Sept. s.-The Times is in
over Chinese outrages. 1t says
England is resolved that China must
keep the mandarins under proper con-
troll.
PARIS, Sept. s.-The Emperor prcsi-
ded at q council of ministers at st.