The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-06-19
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phens, Of Georgia, has a letter in one of
the Washington papers to-day, in reply
to some criticisms on his history OF the
rebellion. lie takes very gloomy view OF
the situation, aud argues that VIC nre
drifting to consolidation into an empire.
Nothing, he says can prevent the final es-
tablishment Of Imperialism, but deter
mined effort on the part of the people to
preserve free institutions. The remedy,
he says, is not in secession; that was
tried and found insufficient; it must be
at tho ballot box. lie calls upon the
people of the several States TO seriously
consider whether they will maintain free
institutions or accept Imperialism.
Information from reliable sources in
Havana, shows that the Cubans are max.
ing an active offensive movement. They
were never in better spirits or more san-
guine OF success.
| CHICAGO, June 10.--The National
Anti,Sacret Society Convention is still in
session The speeches yesterday were
characterized by still more vehement de-
nunciatiop against secret societies, cspc-
cially Masous. Senator Pomeroy address
Cd the meeting 10 the evening. lie init.
mated thot Robinson was acquitted Of the
murder Of Mcdonnell because he was q
Mason.
Hon NJ. II Seward arrived in Chica-
20 las. night. lie intends going 10 sau
francisco and thence TO Sitka.
Dispatches from central Illinois say
that the late rains have destroyed tic
last hope for a corn crop, most Of the
corn planted having rotted in the ground.
1t raincd all day Yesterday. However,
the prevalent opinion expressed is that
il Is not TO late 10 rc plant.
cubas Affairs.
CmCAGo, June IA RepRJitcGn'a
Washington special says it is understood
here that the question has already been
raised in regard TO CuJa. whether, since
the virtual deposition Of Gen. Dulcc by
the Spanish volunteers, there be any col
ouial government there or the authorities
here cin hold official relations. The
Spanish Minister j. known 10 be very
much troubled about the turn of affairs
Espingr being only the creature of
mob, the point IL made as 10 whether lie
should bc recognized. The Cuban agents
are not slow TO take advantage Of this.-
They are urgent 10 pressing upon promi-
ucnt persons here thc fact that no gov.
crnmcnt now exists in Cuba but that Of
the Republic. 1t has been asccrlaincd
from other sources than Cuban that at
rongh estimate they have obtained re-
errits m the United States, Mexico and
South American Republics to the mum.
Der Of 5.00e men. They have been fur.
nished with experienced officers from the
United States, amoug them enough to
command the entire number, from Colo.
mel TO subaltcrn; also that the aid thus
der.:ci frcIa ;he csgnir:cs PANIED is slight
when compared with the assistance fur.
nishcd IN tle line Of subsistence, cloth
ing. ammunition and arms.
Throwing Carpot-haggcTs overheard.
CHICAGO, June lit is stated that
w. IL. Robertson Of Washington, and
John Tyler Of Virginia, propose between
them that the conservative men of the
South select their Senators and Repre-
scntatives from patriotic statesmen living
in Northern States, and thus throw over
board the viIIainous carpet-baegers aud
false, pcrfidious, trcacherous scalIawags.
They contend that one days prior resi-
dencc in the State TO be represented will
meet the requirements Of the Constitu-
tion as to qualifications.
LONDON, June 9-The election riots
at Nantes were more serious than the first
4 dispatch from Paris to-day represents
that troops were called out aud were
obliged to use the bayonet in dispensing
the mob. Many of The rioters were
wounded and large number was arrest
ed. At last adyices order had been re-
stored, aud the city was quiet.
A telegram from Paris tonight states
that large and tumultuous crowds assem-
bled again at Montmartre District to-day
and troops were called out to qucll the
| disturbances.
NASHVILLE, June 11.-Nelson Walk
CT, an intelligent colored man, announces
bimself as candidate to represent Nash
vile aud Davidson counties in the next
Legislature. His platform is universal
suffrage and general
NHWBURd. June 11.-At the race be-
tween Lady Thornc aud Mountain Boy,
the latter won in three stsaight heats.
Time, 2:28!. 2:33} and 2.28.
BosToN, June ll.-At the trot to-day
between American Girl, Dashwood and
Goldsmith Maid, American Girl won cas-.
ily in three straight heats in 2:27, 2:264
aud 2:282.
Cuban News.
WASHINGTON, June l1-Rccent adj
vices from Cuba state that difficulties be-
tween the Spanish officials and the organ
lied volunteers is on the increase. The
latter have now almost entire control of
the government Of the island. Such is
their power that they have forced the
Acting Captain General to countenance
the requisition of Dulce on the home
government for reinforcement of 500
regular troops.
European Nows.
The Great Eastern has gone to Port
land, England, for coils of wire, and will
leave that port tomorrow for Brest, where
she will soon proceed to lay the cable to
the United States.
A banquet was given last night, on
board the Great Eastern, to celebrate the
successful landing Of the new French ca
Bile. Among the toasts was America
and France appropriately responded to
by representatives of the several nations.
kilograms from Merethyr Tydoil,
Wales, report the disaster in the colliery
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