The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-08-26


General Abbott, United States Senator,
which grew out of an editorial in the Post,
of the 18th ult., in which the editors of the
Journal were denounced as public liars on
account of an alleged injustice done 70 Abb
bott in reports of his speeches, no collision
or correspondence having occurred in the
meantime.
On Thursday evening Abbott addressed a
note to Englehard, in which he stated he
(Abbott), and not the editor of the Post was
the author of the offensive article, and he
was responsible for the same On Wednes-
day and Thursday there was unmistakable
evidence that Englehard would attack ABB
bott on sight, but the vigilepce OF the au
thorities prevented it. On Thursday Abbott
was arrested, and placed under bonds TO
keep the peace. Englehard successfully
avoided arrest until Sunday morning at one
o'clock, when he was surprised at a private
house by the Sheriff and possee, and placed
under bonds. Sunday morning, Englehard,
with three friends, proceeded to South Car
DINA, and addressed communication TO
Abbott, of which the following is an extract;
''You must make full retraction of the con-
tents of that article, and apologize for pub
fishing it, or give me satisfaction to which
] am entitled in accordance with the code Of
HONOR Monday, Abbott. through some
friends, replied in communication, of
which tie following is an extract: by au-
thorty OF General Abbott, and in his name,
we retract in full the article in the Post of
the Sth instant, rejecting on Major Engle-
hard, and express our regret that IL was
written and published The dmende was
accepted by the friends acting for Engle-
hard in a written communication, in which
they stated that in nothing that had appear
ed in the Journal was an assault on the pri-
vate character of General Abbott intended.
aud expressing regret at it being so con-
strued.
WAsHINGroN,s August 23.-It is stated
Bailey Peyton advocates Andrew Johnson's
election to the United States Senate from
Tennessee.
The President and Fish are expected to-
morrow.
evening. Crop reports, favorable.
PHILADELPHIA, August 23.-No rain since
August 4th; all reports agree. Corn suf-
fering throughout the State. Councils APP
propriated $4,000 for families. Canal boat
men detained by low water.
FALL River, MASS, August y The man
ufacturers of this city have determined to
run three days in the week. This puts 500,
600 spindles on half time.
--latest from Cuba.
WASHINGTON, August 22.-The Cubans
here have advices giving the following po-
litical news:
their organization to Wrest the Island from
Spain everywhere throughout the Island.
The volunteer JuntaS are in concert with
the chiefs at Havana, and now DeRodas is
under the same control winch expelled
Dulce from the Island.
1t is reported that a formidable organiZl-
ton of Spaniards, in the interests of the
Cespedes Government as against the volun-
teers, has been exposed by a spy.
1t is reported DeRodas contemplates re-
turning to Spain, believing his continuance
in his present position would detract from
his reputation.
WASHINGTON, August 23.-Col. Rafael
Quesada, brother to the commanding Gu
ban General, has arrived in New York ON
the Arizona from Aspinwall.
Quesada reached Jamaica a month since
from Cuban, in sailing vessel. He bears i'm
portant dispatches, and gives glowing ac-
counts of the situation of the patriots; says
there are $4,000 in the army, and there will
temper. The slaves are volunteering by
and are willing to work in the
or do camp drudgery. They pro-
cure and cook all provisions, giving the
armed troops their entire time for drilling
and discipline.
IA number Of machinists who went over
with Jordan, made foundry near Palma
Sarino and have cast very fair specimens of
artillery.
of produce which will be offered in ex-
change to the Americans as soon as q port
is opened.
Ouesaia does not disclose his object be- |
You'd that it is diplomatic.
The Cubans have dates 60 the 18th: ~
Jordan had quite light az Puerto Padre |
1t was running fight and lasted nearly |
whole day. The Cubans lost about LOO kill |
ed and wounded. The Spanish loss Is much /
greater. In this fight the Cnbans were dis
lodged from their camp. but rallied and /
finally drove the Spaniards of.
.~, Markets.. s..ss
New ORLEANS, Aug. 23.-Cotton dull
Sales, is bales, at 321& receipts, 65 bales;
white corn, 81; oats, new 65@66; old s.;
bran, 81; pork, $S5 90; bacon, firm, 17@ /
I93I@20; hams PAGES, 3 tsf
NEW YORK, Aug. 23-Cotton quiet; sales
400 bales at 81; money 6@7; gold closed at
SSc.
Sr LOUIS. Aug. 23.--Elour, superfine, -
1895 Is; corn. S0@96; oats. 49@52; rye, 90 |
@95; barley, 81 15; wheat no spring whis-
Ky, 81 1881 IS; sugar, l2z13@143z; m0las-
ses 9O@s0; pork, @34 Is, bulk shoulders, /
I45z4; clear rib sides, 175ks bacon, 1870 l0@ Il
1914 hams 23@25; Lard Do.
LIvFRRooIs Aug. % Ioon-+C Cotton quiz
Ell uplands, 1885 Orleans. II !; sales, 10000