The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-06-30
FROM WASHINGTON.

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| FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-Later news from city o
! Mexico to The 18th inst Minister Nelson had arrived
The authorities Acapulco had difficulty with the
United States steamer Pensacola. An order served
upon the commander that she must not leave the har
bor but without paying any attention to the order, the
Pensacola sailed the dav Troubles in QueretarC
increasing and Federal forces in Michoacan and
Guanaj juato were ordered TO reinforce troops there
Much excitement over elections. Two Republics
paper predicts that government will carry the day
Taada allows church many privileges and will gain It's
! aid in elections. Revolution foot in Guadalajara
Gen Plaeido yega had arrived at Lepre. Gen. Losada
issued order for the division of lands and hacendas
among Indians. This is looked upon as the beginning
of OF races Owing to vigorous measures of the
government, Kidnapping was on the decrease. latest
news from Querefaro the Federal party have dis
placed State officers and executing prisoners lor
treason.
WAsHINGToN June 22.--Cuban affairs have never
been subject to consultation though occasionally the
theme of conversation in cabinet, nor in the present
aspect Of affairs is official action probable Govern
ment has Information that the opposing forces in
Cuba have met in open fight, but that the little
fighting that has been done nothing more
than slrmshes, and operations confined to few in
land points. On this view Of the case no member of
the cabinet has expressed any desire limited at
ognising bcligerent rights of Cubans.
Spanish Minister has been informed that while the
Government will enforce neutrality laws it and the
people sympathise with CubanS Spanish minister has
been placed in direct communication with attorneys
and marshas so that he may furnish them with in
formation enabling them enforce instructions issued
months ago to intercept the sailing OF hostile vessels.
Recent arrests we're made on information furnished
through Spanish sources and mainly attributable
to open bOastingS OF CGbans of i'll landing men
and arms.
iu Cipnc hat1 EiEb Su,
regarding Motley's Instructions
Gen. Daniel Buucrfeld is appointed Assistant Treas
urer at New York.
Webb, telling Fish that Brazians have no more re-
spect for the United States than for Hay, suggests
that thrash them.
WASHINGTON June 23.-Grant remains here until
after the Virginia election and the day fixed for the
Mississippi and Texas elections
Annie Surratts husband (recendY married) has been
dismissed from a clerkship in the Surgeon Generals
Office.
WAsH1NGToS, June 24--Among the Presidents ap-
polntments to West Point promulgated day. is son
of Col. Crane Of Ohio recently killed at Jackson Miss.
Grants present Intention it is very reliably stated to
be, is to issue election procamaons about the 10th Of
July for Mississippi about the 18th September and for
Texas about the LIST October. Reynolds telegraphs
Sherman that Texas is quiet and ready for fair elec
ton.
Revenue to-day 1856 900.
Sherman has gone to st. Louis. Gen. Jas. A. Ekin
| acts Quartermaster General during Meigs' absence.
It is stated Senator Fenton secured Butterieds ap-
pointment vice VanDyke, and that Boutwell, is not
| entirely satisfied.
Quartermaster General Meigs' father is dead.
Three daughters Of Rev D. B Nichols, approaching
the city school, negro seized the eldest IT years
of age and ravished her and escaped notwithstanding
the screams of her sisters. The young girls, IS and
- years of age meantime beating the brute with
sticks and stones. The girls white pupils of
Howard University. Their father was formerly well
known superintendent of contraband camp, corner
of Twelfth and Second streets.
All the New York papers have accounts of the es.
cape Of Col. Ryan with four hundred men to Jersey
City. Marshal, with revenue cutter followed but the
numbers of the Cubans deferred arrests. Marshal
Downey, Ryan's custodian found gagged Leonard
Huyck, formerly President of the Merchants National
Bank recently sentenced to the pententiary, was be
fore court to-day on motion for trial, when all
indictments dismissed and Huyck discharged.
Department has advices from Mcmahon to April 81.
He was well and his relations with Lopez friendly.
Earlier communication was prevented by the allies.
WASHINGTON, June 24.-1he President has signed
J. Hubley Ashons appointment agent to carry into
effect the convention Of 1868, between Mexico and the
United States
Customs receipts from the l4th to the 10Th, inclu-
siEe, 50, ,617, 600.
There is little doubt in New York that an expedi-
ton of 500 men sailed last night. Ryan supposed to
be aboard.
WASHINGTON, June 25-Gould commissioned rev.
enae collector First Georgia District
Cnbans have late favorable advices that they have
been successful in two recent conflicts. Cuban army
comparatively healthy, confident and organisation i'm
proving Cholera yellow fever and dissensions among
Spaniards decimatng and demoralising them.
Borie has resigned. Geo. NJ. Robinson, of New
Jersey, succeeds him.
National Inelligencer uspended-temporarily it is
hoped.
WASHINGTON, June 25-Full cabinet including Rob
inson, Secretary OF Navy
Revenue to-day 100000.
Admiral Hoff is instructed to resist seizures of
American vessels not actually engaged Ill landing troops
munitions Cuban coast. :.
Gen Howard appointed Rev. Jas Lynch Supern
endent of Education for Mississippi --
Deano decides lottery propretors, managers and
agents mast pay five per cent On gross receipts,
whether tickets, certificates policies any device
representing commissions other expenses.
Turner, negro postmaster at Macon, Ga, departed
Yesterday with his commission.
Lemus, Cuban representative, has an interview with
Grant and Secretary of War to-aight
WASHINGTON. June 26.-Revenue to-day $T67, 600
Supervisor Noah, Of Tennessee was allowed to re-
sign. Successor unknown. Change attributed to in
fuence OF the Stokes party. .=s. .. ..
President appointed Wm. NJ. Wood Chief of Navy
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Creswell present at the interview between Grant
and Iemus Interview unofficial.
Stated on tolerable good authority that Grant
asked Hoars opinion regarding the political status OF
Georgia. Hoar has taken steps towards preparing
such IN opinion.