The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-11-24

HUDSON, N. Y, Nov. l8.-There was
violent gale in this vicinity yesterday.
A train on the Harlem Road was blown
down on embankment. One killed and
several seriously injured. The bag
gage, mail and express cars were burn
ed with their contents.
TORONTO, C. W.. Nov. 15.-The ex-
press train OIL the Grand Trunk Rail
road ran into mixed train near Kings
ton. An engineer and driver were
killed.
The St. Joseph's Convent was burn
ed last night. All OF the inmates we're
saved.
New York, Nov. 18.-The investi-
cation, yesterday, of the case of the
prlvateer Hornet, shows that the coal
was unfit for use, and vindicated Com
modore Higgins.
JACKSON, MISS, Nov. 1S.-The State
Fair continues to draw large crowds ;
there were several thousand visitors on
the ground to-day, and the arrival of
exhibitors wares and visitors continues
to such an extent that it is decided to
continue the exhibitions to tie 25th
inst.
LONDON, Thursday, Nov. 18.-The
Shipping Gazette, discussing the
practical operations OF the Suez Ca
nal, says: whether the point of diff
ficulty remains to be overcome here
or there, before the canal be availa-
BILE for vessels of the largest tonnage,
is merely a question of detail, to be
settled by the constructors of the
canal. AS far as we are concerned,
we can only point to the fact, that
the French engineers have redeemed
their promise-the canal is open, and
is a magnificent success =
IsMA1LLA, Nov. 19.-The Empress
Eugene assisted at both the Catho-
lie and Mussulman religious services.
Thirty-four steamers have arrived.
The shallowest point in the canal
is nineteen feet.
The trip of the first detachm ent of
the feet, with the visitors, was made
from Port Said to this place in eight
and a half hours.
Four steamers have just arrived
from Suez, the southern terminus of
the canal, and have met those from
Port Said.
The town banks of the canal and
vessels are Illuminated, and the night
will be given up to festivities and re-
[joicings.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-Rio de Janeiro
dates to the 9th have been received.
According to the latest accounts
Lopez has transferred his headquar-
tiers and seat of government to San
Joaquin.
1t is reported that Lopez had kill
ed his mother, one brother and 9th
er persons, in consequence of sus-
picion that they were engage in
conspiracy against his life.
The allies made no movement. It
is supposed active operations will be
still longer deferred.
LoNDoF, Nov. 13.-In the interna-
tional scullings match to-day, the
Browns Of Maine won by two
lengths.
new YORK, Nov. 19.-Cotton is
strong, at full prices. Freights are
dull cotton is taken by steamer to
Liverpool at 5-16d.
Per cable comes the following tele-
gram:
"LIvERPooL, Nov. 10. P. M.-The
cotton market is dull. Holders are
more willing to realize, but find it diff
cult"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19,-Senator
Drake has prepared a bill for introduc-
ton on the first day of the meeting of
the Senate, to abolish the Jurisdiction
OF the Supreme Court in cases arising
under the reconstruction laws, and
those involving the constitutionality of
the legal tender acts. .-~,.--f
It appears that forty sheets, or six
hundred dollars worth of new frac-
tionai currency, have been stolen and
put in circulation without the impress
sion of the red seal of the Treasury on
it. - - =.
Dent left to-day, to resume the can
vass in Mississippi on Monday next.