The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-05-06

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Cuban con-
stitution for the Republic has been pre-
pared m this city. The trainers acted on
tc sIoption thss TIE Cubsns will OBJ
tin their independence, and, like Texas,
desire anpsvatiou. The constitution pro-
vides for oDe CT more States in Cuba.
Leading members of Congress are partici-
pating in this movement, but as far as
known the Federal Executive has taken no
interest i'll the matter beyond tacitly au
thorizing the sale Of useless or surplus
war material to any applicant.
1t has tran5pired that Secretary Boutwell,
has appointed H. G. Whittlesey, Of Boston
(who was prominent detective with But
Ter in New Orlaans), as chief Of the Trea
eury detectives.
Governor Wells, OF Virginia, obtained
nothing satisfactory from yesterioy'5 visit
to the President. The election is rot to be
held until q thorough reg; trdtion is COM
pleted, and until Geaerhl Ganby, who is not
yet thoroughly acquainted with the politi-
cal situation, shall recommend the most
convenient period for lection. The Presi-
dent seems in no hurry respecting any Of
the three States involTtl.
Dispatches from J. Ross Browne confirm
the English diplomatic reports that the Chi
nese Government opposes the progress, and
will not willingly ratify Burlipgame's ,rea-
ties.
Colonel Wood, chief detective of the
Treasury Department, has resigned on COM
pulsion. Wood is notorious il connection
with the old Capitol prison.
General Ely, recently appointed marshal
Of the eastern district of Pennsy lyania, is
dead.
The War Department is advised that Cap
tain L. H. Hirkness, OF the Thirty fifth in
fantry, was killed while pursuing descrters
near Fort Bliss, Texas.
Secretary Boutwell, has extended the
working hours in the Treasury Department
from 10 O'Clock.
Governor Geary, heading delegation Of
Union Lesguers Of Philadelphia, had long
interview with the President.
Commodore Hotf reports (April 2Sth) his
arrival at Havana, April 10th, from o
short cruise. He says he found upon his
arrival that political matters in Cuba were
exceedingly quiet. An expedition, sup
posed to have sailed from Iucatan, con-
sistiDg Of large steamer and several sail
ing vessels, attempted to land men and
arms for the Cubans on the south side in
the western department near place
known as Pinar del Rio, but failed. The
Spanish Admiral had left Havana in his
flagship, accompanied by several other
vessels, in search of this party. No news
has yet been received from him. A trans-
port having on board political prisoners
that left Havana q month ago for Fernando
Pc, put into St. Johns, P. H., for repairs.
The Captain General Of that island de-
termined to send some Of the prisoners to
the Canaries and some to Cadiz. Both Gu
bans and SpaniaIds in Cuba seem exceed
ingly quiet, and there have been no sue
cesscs lately on either side. Nothing can
be heard of their movements at present,
but the Admiral will promptly communi-
cate what he hears.
COLORED POSTMASTER AT SAvAN-
NAH, GA.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-PostmGs;erG Gene
rel Creswell has appointed James Simms
(colored) postmaster at Savannah, Ga.
Second Dispatch,
WASHINGTON, May 5.-Tho announce
ment of Simms's appointment is probably
premature. His commission has not yet
been ordered at the Department.