The New York herald., 1869-01-21
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The French Blue Book for 1868 has been published
The correspondence with the government al wash
fngton sAOws continued cordial relations with this
country. la reference 70 the Spanish revolution
France preserves her friendship and strict neutral
ity. while sincerely wishing spain safely through
the crisis. All efforts TO come TO an arrangement
with Italy for the evacuation OF Rome proved fall
ures.
Minister Anson Burlingame had en- interview with
the Marquis de II yaiette yesterday.
The newly elected Cortes or Spain viii meet for
business on the 1lth prox. The provisional govern
ment has issued a proclamation authorizing Cuba
and Porto Rico to send eighteen and eleven dele
gates respectively to the Cortes. Additional rein.
forcements including four generals, were pelng ac-
lively prepared for Cuba
Particulars or the earthquake which recently
occurred on the shores OF the Eay ci Bengal have
been received liz London. The loss Of life was very
great.
The Ministerial crisis IN Portugal is over The
Duke or Saldanha declined 10 form new Cabinet
and the old Ministry remain in Office.
The Paris Liberie states tnat the Cretan Prov.
sionai President has escaped, and intends coming TO
this country for the purpose o, negotiating a loan
and purchasing iron-ciads when he viii return and
make another effort 10 free Gambia.
A despatch from Constanunople denies the report
that Mr. Norris the American Minister 70 Turkey,
has been recalled.
PnrugHny.
An Atlantic cable despatch from Paris says that
later advices from Rio Janero conGrm the reported
roat Of Lopez and hin army.
Cuba.
Count yaimaseda, according to Spanish reports;ts
advancing with his whole force upon the revolution
lists posted IN the mountains. General Perez has
offered to surrender himself and the rebel forces
under his command, and lie expected to give
himself ny al any moment, as his terms, uncon-
dit.onal pardon were accepted. The insurgents are
reported 70 have sacked Bayamo before they burned
H. The Banco del Comercio in Havana has not yet
resumed payment and financial aralrs In the city
have an inausplcous appearance.
Congress.
In the Senate yesterday bin 10 extend the Juris
diction Of the Court Of Claims to claims of loyal
citizens rebel states introduced and referred
GO the judiciary Committee. Two bills for the reor.
pauszaton Of the army were introduced by Mr..
Wilson and referred 70 the Committee on Military
Anairs. one u them proposes 90 abolish the rank
OF brigadier general except In case Of star officers
and 10 have brigades In time Of war commanded by
colonels motion 70 take up the AIR Line Railroad
bill prevailed after some opposition ana Mr.Whyte OF
Maryland. made long argument against Il a.
an alarming encroachment Or federal power AL
the conclusion the senate went into executive sea-
sion. where the Cummings nomination was iiscussed
without action. Tie senate soon after adjourned
10 the House Mr.. Sehenck introduced bin TO
strengthen the public credltand relating 70 contracts
for the payment Of coin, which was referred 10 the
Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. rarnsworth.
from the Post ONCE Committee, reported bill to
restrict the ranking privilege. The first section,
which was passed makes II lawful for the privilege
Go be used onJ by written autograph signature:
but the second Section which was stricken out by
avoe cf 23 to So aboiisnes the right OF any one en-
titled 10 the rank 70 receive mail matter through the
Post Osice free Of postage. The Reconstruction
Committee reported bill for the removal OF disael-
ilics from large number OF persons 10 the Southern
states. which was passed oy the requisite two-tnird
majority. resolution taking preliminary steps for
the ninth census was adopted Thc consideration oi
Che senate bin granting lands and right way TO the
Denver Pacific Railway was resumed but without
action upon Il the House adjourned
The Legislature.
In the senate yesterday bills were introduced to
amend the act for supplying vacancies among jus.
tlces of the peace to submit the amended coustttn.
ton Tor the election Of judges TO the people aud re.
aulrnu the completion OF the East nyer bridge BY
June, 1874. La executive session numerous nomina-