The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-05-12
FROM WASHINGTON.

! WASHINGTON, May 4.-Col. Smith, Paymaster, De
partment of Louisiana is assigned to the Fifth Military
District; Col. Woverton, Assistant Surgeon, Depart
ment Of Louisiana, is assigned to Dacotah
| Delano has removed all Rollins prominent officials
Immediately connected with the Commissioners Office
except Parnell Several appointments of Assessors
and Collectors expected in few days Severe contest
Supervisorship of Texas The Hamilton influence
avors retention of Beleger, preferrng Spence should
retain his present position in the Land Office
important to the State alb iuitio avoring Dr. Smith
Creccys successor is from Wisconsin, and is endorsed
by the entire delegation Of that State.
WASHINGTON, May 5,--Creswell appointed james
! Simms, eolored, postmaster at Savannah, Georga.
Announcement Of Simms appointmentas as postmaster
at Savannah probably premature. His commits
sion has not yet been ordered at the appointment
office.
Cuban Constitution for republic has beeA prepared
in this city. The trainers acted on the assumption
that CubaHs will attain independence, and like Texas
desire annexation. The constitution provides or
more States in Cuba A leading member of of"Congress
participating in this movement but far as is known
Federal executive has taken no interest in the matter
beyond acitly authorsing sale of useless or surplus
material to any applicant.
1t has transpircd that Boutwell, has appointed II. c.
'Whittlesey, of Boston, who prominent detective
with Butler, chief of detectives.
WASHINGTON May 5.-Virginia Governor Wells OBJ
tanned nothing satisfactory from yesterdays visit to
the President The election will not be held until
thorough registration is completed, and until Gen.
Canby who is not yet thoroughly acquainted with the
political situation, shall recommend the most conve
nient period for the election The President seems in
hurry respecting any of the three States involved.
Dispatches from j. Ross Browne confirm English
diplomatic reports that the Chinese Government op
poses progress, and will not willingly ratify Burin
games treaties.
New patents issued for extracting oil from cotton
seed and for new cotton gin.
roI oh; af dot oF I've, rt-
ment resigned on compulsion. Wood is notorious in
connection with the Old Capitol prison. The name of
Woods successor is withheld
Gen. Ely, recently appointed Marshal of the eastern
district OF Pennsy ylvania, is dead
War Department is advised that Capt. B. H. IIark-
ness 35th Infantry, killed willie pursuing desert
ers near Fort Bliss, Texas.
Boutwell, is extending duty hours at the Treasury
from to T.
Gov. Geary, heading delegation Of the Union
League of Philadelphia, had an interview with Grant.
Commodore Hof April 9th, reports his arrival at
Havannah the goth, from short cruise. He says he
found upon his arrival political matters in Cuba ex-
ceedingly quiet. An expedition, supposed to have
sailed from Yucatan consisting Of large steamer and
several sailing vessels, attempted to land men and
for Cubans on the south side in Western depart
incnt, place known Pinar del Rio, but failed
Spanish Admiral had left HAVANA in his flag ship
accompanied by several other vessels in search of this
party. No news has yet been received from him. The
transpots with prisoners, that seiled month since
for Fernando Po, put into st. Johns, Porto Rico, for
repairs Capt. General of that Island determined to
send some to the Canaries and the remainder to
Cadiz. Both Cubans and Spaniards seem exceedingly
quiet. There has been no successes lately either
side. Nothing can be heard of the movements at
present, but shall continue to keep the department
informed of facts and rumors that may come to my
knowledge, by every opportunity.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-Ad"ices via Florida report
the safe arrival of steamer from New York with
for Cubans; supposed to be the Grape Shot.
WAsHINGroN, May 6.-Presdent appointed E. II.
Sears postmaster at Staunton, Va. Postofice APP
pontment Clerk has heard nothing about the Savan
nah postofice.
Passengers have arrived from California in eight
days.
Delauo decided the heads under which telegraphc
dispatches are written involving contract and require
revenue stamp. Telegraphe1s will contest the decision
WAsHISros, May 6.-Delegation of Baptist clergy
men, route from Illinois fer the Lynchburg confer
ence, visited Grant.
Steamer Sangus ordered to join the Gulf Squadron, t
will be detained month Gosport dry docks repairing
This evenings Star says Grant instructed Canby to
submit the Virginia constitution the last Tuesday
IN June or the first Tuesday in July. Articles Of the
constitution submitted for separate vote will be de-
ermiaed in TO. morrow's Cabinet. Candy re0rgansa
ion Of Virginia divides the State into twenty seven
military commissions. Military commissioners
Of registration and elections in their
:pectiye districts, i'll addition 10 their duties as COM
handing officers. During absence, designated officers
functions deyolve upon senior officer at headquarters
If the division. Another order gives executions in
,ehalf of Virginia from Circuit Court at Richmona
iirccted to sheriff by authority of Auditor Of Public
Accounts force and efsct provided in chapter Of
he Virginia code.
Presidential ppointmeDts-James Washington, Pnr-
yeyanee Attorney, West Tennessee; Robert f Kirk,
Minister to Uruguay Ephram Latham, Collector of
rIird District. Edward TulIinpS GDecGr of
sixth North Carolina District
Customs from 26th to S0th, inclusive, s., SOC, COO
Rear Admiral Bradford with flag ship Franklin at
.ad;7 anri, u At Lisbon Admiral Bradford found