The New York herald., 1869-11-30
TRIPLE S HEET
New York, Tuesday, November 80, 1869.
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BY the French Atlantic cable we have very full
telegram report OF the speech delivered by the En-
peror Napoleon the Third to the Legislative Cham.
bers Of France yesterday on the occasion OF the
opening Of the session. 1t sketches out an imperial
reform bill for France, and Is minute and exact in
Its specification OF the points which he proposes for
the correction Of existing abuses and the future
elevation OF the people, in the municipalities, the
schools the workshops and the farm. The
Emperor concludes by announcing the existence OF
friendly relations between France and all civilized
countries, and recountng the aid and encourage
ment which the empire rendered to the develop
ment OF the grand material agents OF the worlds
Progress electricity the Suez Canal and steam.
The late receptions given to her Majesty the Empress
In the East constitute subject for special congratu-
ation. The radical "reds'' agitation IN Ireland is
continued
Guilia Grisi, the celebrated Italian singer Is
dead.
leading London journal s not very sanguine OF
the ultimate security OF sold reform in France under
an imperial system, and appears TO regard the En-
peror's position thereto, expressed in his speech
untenable in the face OF the Legislative opposition
Hayti.
our ST. Mares letter, dated November I5 states
that had been received OF the capture of Cape
Haytlen and Sanave's three gunboats by the Insur-
gents. Salnave is strongly fortfying Port au Prince
and swears he Will blow 1t up before he will sur
render
The ram Atalanta, intended for salnave's use
against the insurgents, win leave Philadelphia some
time tomorrow for Port au Prince.
Cuba.
Captain General De Rodas has informed the Ha-
vana agent OF the Associated Press that SPAN never
entertained the reported project OF sending fleet Of
war vessels 10 New York harDor. An engagement
ccurre at San Jose recently, in which thrty-four
Cubans ana several Catalan volunteers were re-
ported killed.
Minister Roberts, it is said, informed Secretary
Fish yesterday that the Spanish fleet had abandoned
tae idea OF rendezvousing In New York and would
go to Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous.
Senor Lenus and large and able Cuban deega-
tion are in Washington, determined to make power
ful appeals to Congress for recognition and aid.
Counterfeit coupons OF the bonds OF 's1 and nf.
teen and twenty-five cent notes, the latter without
seals, have been received at the Treasury Depart
ment. Counterfeit ten dollar notes have appeared
In Boston.
The Ways and Means Committee have commenced
work In Washington on their tariff report which Is
the order OF the House on the 18th OF December.
The Census Committee are considering the advsa
bnity OF increasing the representation in the House
to 300 members.
In the South Carolina Legislature yesterday a
coored member offered resolution favoring the re-
cogniton OF the Cuban insurgents, and pledging the
support of South Carolina to the general government
In case OF war with Spain.
The elections in Mississippi and Texas take place
to-day, on the question OF new constitution and
readmssion TO the Union. General Alcorn heads the
tho IN
Mississippi and General E. j. Davis the republicans
and A. J. Hamilton the conservatives In Texas
The mail arrangements between the United
States and France Will after the 1st OF January
next and the American postage on letters sent to
or received from France VIII be collected at the
once where mailed OF received; ten cents for each
letter weighing half ounce. Letters may be sent
to France by the English mail without prepayment
Alex. Delmars formerly OF the Bureau OF Stats
tics, Intends to revive the Ndtiona, Iateut0encer.
The Winnipeg insurgents have arranged to hold a
council OF representatives from the different dis
trcts to decide upon their future action. Governor
McDougall ls still in Pembina
Minister Burlingame authorizes the announce.
ment that his mission ia O great success and the
constant reports Of the OF the Chinese
government with 1t are fabrlcatons started by per
sons in China who are opposed to the government,
policy on commercial grounds
The Massachusetts, Supreme Court has been asked
10 issue an Injunction against the establishing OF
race course at Riverside Park on the around that 4
Is nuisance under the statute unless licensed b,
the seectmen.
Joe Ooburn has challenged Tom Allen to fight Il
California for $4,000 or not less than s2,5oo
The City.
In the matter OF the spanish gunooats Mr.. Slough