The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-07

lists and he charges that their object in fomenting
these disturbances is to prevent the plebsctum.
FLORENCE, Jan. 6.-The disturbances caused by
the collection of improper taxes continue. There
is much agitation in Reggia and Bologne. General
Cadonna, commandant of the military division Of
Florence, has been dispatched to Parm to restore
order.
PLYMOUTH, ENG, Jan. CA vessel put in here
to-day, which reports that the British ship South
Empire, Captain Dunlop, foundered at sea in
heavy gale on the Sd inst. The captain and every
one of the crew we're lost. The Southern Empire
was built in Quebec in 1866, was 1i42 tons burden,
and sailed last from New Orleans on the 18th of
November for Liverpool, laden with cotton, at
which port she was owned.
QUEENSTOWN, Jan. G.-The steamship City of
London arrived yesterday.
HAVANA Jan 11-Edward l.. Plumb, late
American Secretary of Legation and Charge at
Mexico, arrived here to-day, from Vera Cruz for
Washington. He brings with him copies of the
convention for the settlement of American and
Mexican claims, and a treaty recognizing the rights
of naturalzed citizens, which were ratified by the
Mexican Congress.
The Mexican journals generally abstain from
comment on the speech made by General Rosecrans
at his reception by Juarez The Correo, of Vera
Cruz, the only journal which criticzes, show
much indignation at what it calls the arrogant tone
of the American minister, and hidden menace of
his words.
Many rumors calculated to create alarm were cir
culating in Mexico regarding the mission of Gene
raj Rosecrans, and il reported that the recent
secret sessions of Congress held to consderhis
demands; but they were probably wholly devoted to
discussion and the ratification of the two treaties
with the United States. The Two Republics, news
paper asserts that these treaties not favoraby
received by the Americans resident in Mexico
Some journals demand the annexation of Cuba to
Mexico. Brgandage in the country is still on the
md he nd iu1u nf he
country are nearly parayzed Generals Gonzales
and Ortega have advised their friends to remain
tranquil
HAVANA, /, Jan. 6-The Commercial Bulletin the
leading paper in Cardenas says the insurrection is
beginning to decline. 1t is now rumored that the
sugar crop promises to equal that of last year.
The fields are in rstrate condition, but the plant
ers cannot obtain sufficient help. The weather has
cleared up, and work will forthwith commence.
The demand from the States for molasses is be-
coming quite lively.
The statement published in New York that the
cholera had broken out among the Spanish troops
here is untrue.
A number of Cuban political prisoners have been
set free within the past few days. Pedro Armen-
teros, of the prisoners has been pardoned, but
refuses to leave the Jail, and demands trial.
General Dulce has ordered his discharge from
custody.
HAVANA, Dec. G, evening.-Reports have reached
the city of an engagement between the troops and
the insurgents near Nuevitas. The result is un-
known. No particulars can be obtained.
Puerto Principe remains quiet. Its garrison is
too weak to attempt the offensive. Throughout
the entire Eastern department and in portions of
the Central department provisions are extremely
scarce. The troops are prevented from moving
rapidly for want of trains. Some disturbances are
reported to-day, owing to the excitement created
by the festivities.
This afternoon Spanish officer in a street quar-
rel, killed Senor Tirso Vasques, respectable
Young Cuban, and was arrested.