The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-01-13

CHICAGO, December "A convention of
Cattle Commissioners met ut Springfield yes
terday, in pursuance ofa call issued by Gov
Oglesby, to consult in reference to the histo-
~, nature and character of cattle diseases.
The Convention was largely attended, dele
gates being present from about Is States,
also from Canada. A large delegation of
Gentlemen interested in the question are also
in the city, including large cattle dealers, ag-
ricultural editors, etc., A committee Of one
from each state was appointed to drift law
to be submitted to State Legislatures in re-
gard to the prevention of the disease 10y some
uniform action In regard to the importation
of Texas animals. One Texas and one native
steer were slaughtered yesterday, aud post
fHOrtem examination made.
WASHINGTON, December 7.-The President
informed the Committee of the two Houses
that he would send his message in on Wed
nesday.
The Supreme Court met at noon, all the
members being present except Judge Grier.
The commission of William NJ. Eyarts, as
Attomey-G General was read, and the Court
adjourned in order to pay visit Of courtesy
to the President.
New YORK, December A. Gen. Renolds'
report shows Texas TO be In almost as uu-
settled a state as it was during the war
He says that murders of negroes are so fire.
quent as to excite but little attention. He
thinks years will be required to secure tran
guilty, and he speaks of the need of troops
in every county.
WORCESTER, Mass. December 5.-A train
with 500 barrels of oil was burned near Fitch
burg to-day. Conductor Hubbs died from
his burns.
HAVANA, December 5.-Intelligence lately
received from Mexico states that active mea-
sures have been taken in the election Of all
functionaries WIN served under Maximilian.
The overflow of the Rio Seco caused the
river to return to its ancient bed. The towns
Of Cancalicatco and Parass were entirely des-
troyed. The towns of Cardinas and Cum
dunvem suffered greatly. The ware house
at San Juan Bautista is under water, and
boats are navigating the streets.
Several arrests have lately been made for
attempts to ship arms into the interior. in
tended to be used by the insurrectionsts.
The Haytian Intelligence says Salnave's
pickets attacked the town Of San Jacinto on
the 18th ultimo, but we're repulsed with q
loss of 300 killed. including Gen. Geroniman.
Salnave captured an English schooner laden
with coffee, and refused to deliver her over
to the English Consul. who sent to Jamaica
/ for a war vessel. The French Consul also
sent for ship of war to demand satisfaction
for the destruction of the Consulate at Jeremel.
Late advices from Venezuela state that
Gen. Monas had died. 1t was feared another
revolution would be the result Of his death.
CINCINNATI. December 6.-Further parti-
culars with regard to the steamboat collision
yesterday show a larger loss Of life than at
first reported. Both steamers were COM
pletely burned in less than five minutes.
About IS cabin passengers were aboard the
| United States, more than half of whom were
lost. The reports of the officers are very
conflicting. but the most probable accounts
report As passengers, including IS ladies and
| Z officers and cabin1crew lost, while only four
out of twenty two deckhands are known to
be saved. The accident is attributed to a
mistake in the whistler. The United States
cost $3.50. 900 and was insured for 800, 900.
The America cost S240, 900. Ole Bull was
among the passengers saved.
INV YoRK, December IA letter is pub
lished from General Howard, in which he
says he has no doubt that Continuance Of
the Freedmen Bureau in those States not yet
reconstructed would not be Of benefit TO the
! freedmen, but don't think its continuance
absolutely necessary or adequate without
other aid to protect the lives and secure them
political rights In many parts Of the late
| slave States it is difficult for colored man
to get justice iE the inferior Courts. In many
counties their rights are positively disregard
ed and among certain classes their hatred Is
such as only time can eradicate In the
reconstructed States profession can still be
extended BY the military authorities under
I the reconstruction acts He viii continue
school work in Virginia with all the means
! 1t his command.