The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-18

Europe.


Cable kilograms are dated October II.
BY special telegram through the French Atlantic
cable we learn that the Spanish insurgents In valen
cis surrendered to the regular army force on Satur
dag. The place was occupied By the army. General
Prim had ordered the storming OF Valencia by
despatch from Madrid. II was not known when the
Spanish Cortes would reassembe. The French
legislative oppositonists are preparing manifesto.
Napoleon WILL IL Is said, "modfy'' his Cabinet. The
merchants clerks Of Paris were still on 'strike."
Our special correspondents in Europe furnish very
interesting details OF our cable kilograms to the 5th
OF Oclober.
Paraguay.
Latest advices from the Paraguayans state that
Lopez, instead OF neeing the country and seeking
shelter in Bolivia represented by the allies has
established himself at San Estanslaus. supported by
plenty or artillery and respectable army. Owing
70 the want OF horses and the allies were una.
BILE to continue the pursuit.
Miscellaneous.
memorial to Congress has been prepared by the
citizens OF Washington setting forth various grev-
snces under which they labor owing to Congress
siona neglect OF affairs Of the District OF Columbia
number OF public improvements which properly
are the work OF the governments, they offer to CON-
plete II permission be granted them. They say the
prosperity OF their city is impeded by the uncer-
tatnty OF its remaining the national capital ana
clude their petition by asking Congress, In 1t
should not see III to grant redress for the several
evils complained OF, to place the District under the
laws and government OF the State Of Maryland or
Massachusetts, or any other state that may be
deemed proper.
1t ls understood in Washington that Judge Pierre
pont, OF New York, will be appointed one of the
Justices OF the United States Supreme Court Attor-
tn in hp
Cabinet to accepting place on the Supreme bench.
The National Convention OF Local Preachers Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church OF the United States
met In Cincinnati yesterday and organized. John
Go,chell OF New YORK, was elected chairman.
The Virginia Legislature reassembles to-day at
Richmond for the purpose OF electing United States
Senators. The conservatives have determined to
choose as Senators only such men as can con.
scientiously take the iron clad oath and will be
acceptable 10 both the administration and Congress,
aud whose influence In Washington will secure
government aid In the completion OF several enter
prises Of great importanceto their state.
At Taylorsville, Ind. yesterday, during dispute
concerning the settlement of some accounts, o man
named Harvey springster was instantly killed, and
his brother, Abe springster, SO badly wounded tina,
he died In few minutes. Shortly after the shoot.
ing vigilance committee went TO the house OF q
manwho had been warned to leave the neighbor.
hood by the Goth and fired several Shots causing him
TO leave at once. Another man who had been
warned, but paid no attention to the notice. was
found dead In the woods
the East Boston Mavinck petroleum refinery was
DESTROYED BY IRE yesterday morning; loss $50, ooo
Work has been commenced on the California and
Oregon Railroad, and wll be vigorously pushed to
completion. Material for 100 miles of road are on
hand.
The breaks In the Erie Canal have been repaired,
and navigation will be resumed this morning.
The Louisiana state Seminary at Alexandra was
destroyed by IRE on Thursday nigh, last. Loss
sl40,o oo-no insurance. The fire supposed TO have
been the work OF an incendlary.
THE City.
Abont one o'clock yesterday morning German
named Streuben, while passing along West street