The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-10-27

at Wilmington by the Governmentaa-
thorities. 1t is thought here the ulti-
mate result will be, the Government
will seize and dismantle her OH Il Q
ground of violation of the neutrality
laws.
The coin balance in the Treasury on
this date is StI4, 000, 5000 including 81,
DOC, 900 of gold certificates.
At special meeting of the Cabinet
on Saturday, political affairs in the I'M
reconstructed States were discussed.
Two members of the Cabinet opposed
Boutweil's policy, believing it would
lead to the same result as in Virginia
and Tennessee.
The President has authorized the de-
! NAL that he has ever been in correspon,
dence with any person in relation to
the reported offer of loan from the
Rothschilds.
RICHMOND, VA, Oct. IS--The Leg
islature met to-day. In both houses a
resolution was offered, congratulating
the country upon the recent Republic
can victories at the North. In the Sem
ate the resolution was laid on the table
as being out of the province of the
present Legislature. The House adj
journed without action.
WASHINGTON, Oct 19.-Rumors that
the Supreme Court had given decision
in the Yerger case adverse to the con-
stitutionality of the reconstruction laws
caused some excitement among the
Radicals, and an extra session of Con-
gress to take action in the matter has
been threatened.
The Captain General of Cuba lately
sent an urgent demand to the Madrid
Government for two millions of dol
lars, but was informed in reply that
the Spanish treasury was empty, and
that hereafter he must raise in Cuba
itself the money required for military
purposes. Spain will supply troops,
but Cuba must furnish the money.
A gentleman who called on the Presi-
dent to ascertain the truth regarding
the proposed loan from the Rothschilds
says while it may be true that no cor
respondcnce has taken place between
the President and NJ. Friqnet, there is
the best of reason to believe that there
is some proposition of the kind alluded
to before the Government, though the
exact nature of it cannot now be ex-
planned. 33 Tea3 Azi
WAsHINGToN, Oct. 2O.-The latest
| Cuban news is unimportant. The
course of the volunteer, organizations
(now very formldable) is watched with
much anxiety by the Spanish officials.
The number of troops reported to
have arrived from Spain is greatly ex-
agserated, and there is much sickness
among the Spanish troops. The Gu
bans are in good spirits.
The Spanish officials reports of mill
tary operations in the eastern depart
ments of Cuba to the end of September
afford ample evidence of the determine
ton of the Cubans to harrass the enc
my at rs many different points as
pos sible, and Of the necessity on tile
part of the Spaniards of maintaining
the strictest watchfulness in every
part of the disturbed region.
The Senatorial election in Virginia
appears to satisfy all parties. The adj
mission of the State is considered GER
tain.
Gen. Beiknap was an active member
of the Grand Army of the Repnblic.--
This settles specuiations "a to Ills
political status.
MEMrE1s, Oct. 2O.-The Legislature
met at Nashville to-day in joint Assem-.
bly,, and cast two ballots and adjonrn.
ed. Johnson received forty-one votes
scattering sixty .fours necessary to q
choice fifty-tMce. The indications
point to Johnson as the probnhle choice
although formidable combinations ar
being formed against him.
Murders, assassinatinns are becoming
quite frequent in Mississippi. A mar
named Hickey was shot Sunday night
near Poutotoc. The -ibudy was found
the next morning. The murderer ii
unknown. Saturday man sixty year.
otage, living near Holly Spriags was
killed by an unknown person.
i A Little Rock special says Clayton's
recent sneecl, crentes the most intense
excitement among all classes, particu'
larry among tho members Of the Re-
publican party, 80 gkau8
\ A personal alteration occurred
Monday between. the Governor ant
Gen. Catterson. one Of Clayton's mill
tia heroes, on the Statehonse steps,
The latter accOsted the former ant
accused him of selling out the Repnh
licau party. The Governor denied the
| accusation, when Catterson stated tina
he could prove that the Governor wa
in consultation with some leading
| members of the Democratic party,
few, nights previous, This the Gov
) ernor denied, saying Catterson, or an,
other man making such accusation
was liar. Catterson responded by
saying if the Governor persisted il
refuting the charge in that manner, h
was q liar, whercupon the Governo
struck him a severe blow on the TEN
pie. Parties then separated them.-
/, The ayframe Radicals dauonnce C1ay