The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-10-09
Political Row i'm Philadelphia

Political Row i'm Philadelphit
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2.-Forenoon.-
There was another political row last nigh
Eleven persons are known to have been q
riously wounded, viz: three Democrat
four Republicans, three citizens and on
policemen. The Democrats drove the r.
publicans from their headquarters and de-
troyed their transparancies.
Boiieg Explosion
Indianapolis, IND, Oct. 2.-The boiler {
one Of the engines that were competing fo
prize for speed ct the State Fair exploded
killing 10 persons and %wounding man,
Among the killed was o Mr.. jackson, {
Memphis.
A Hurricane Indicated at Hza
HAVANA, Oct. 1.-The barometer ind
Gates a hurricane, and the Captain Of tn
Port has ordered all vessels in the harbo
to be securely moored.
New Cubasa Expeditions
New York, Oct 2.-The Herahfs ke,
West special SAYS: "A cuban expedition
400 strong, commanded by Gen. Cristo, es
capped from New York harbor on Monday
and reached Florida coast, where they wer
Joined by the Cuban privateer steamer
Lillian and Teazer with 1900 men, unde
Gen. Goizeru. The feet is freighted will
5000 rifles, 5000 sabres, 20 guns ranging
from 6 to "a Founders.
Another body of men under Steadmar
and Magruder are about ~embarking from
a Gulf port for a common rendezvous off tn
Cuban coast.
The Lillian and Teazer sailed last night
and will be Joined at sea by the Cuban pri
vateers Hornet and Cuba, carrying each IL
guns, some of which are 100 pounds.
Volunteering is very brisk along the en-
tire Gulf coast, and 5000 arc men now wait
ting for transportation.
WASHINGTON, Oct. at seems certain
that new Cuban expeditions are being en-
eineered by parties unknown, but much
more potent than the old Cuban Junta
Adyices from Canada. and details from
New York, indicate a formidable demon
stration.
Washington Etenns--CWba--De.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-Internal revenue
receipts t today $850,OOO.
Consul Plumb reports Spanish interferen'
ces with mails at Havana, which he be-
lieves will be followed by open seizure, I'M
less the Government acts promptly. His
dispatch was referred to Postmaster Gene
raj Creswell.
1t is stated that Delano has prepared O
circular to assessors, referring to incomes,
which involves universal domlci.iary Wis
its. Those who have failed to report must
all make oath. Delano demands energetic
action from assessors.
Senator Ramsey reports the French diff
cult to move in postal reforms.
In the correspondence between the
agents, Euterpe, and the State Department
regarding the steamer Hornet, Secretary
Fish takes the ground that the Government
cannot upon rumor grant q convoy, but
should a vessel bearing the national flag be
molested prompt action will be taken to
a repetition of the outrage and to
the offenders.
The special partizans Of the Cespedes
government have u%nfavorable advices from
the interior of Cuba, which seem to con
firm the Havana reports of Jordan's desire
to abandon the struggle.
Miscellaneous Intelligence
Concord, n. H., Oct. 2.-Franklin Pierce
is very sick. His disease has assumed a
dropsical form.
New York, Oct. 2.-Three negroes en-
tered the dress circle of theatre, and re-
fusing to leave they We're elected by Off
GERS.
Marshal Barlow denies that the steamer
has been discharged is a Cuban pri-
vateer.. She is a regular steamship ply
ing between New York and Fernandina.
Marshal Barlow has withdrawn surveil-
from the steamer Euterpe.
The failures Of Adams, kimball & Moore
and Pulliston & Raymond have been an
nounced OF the Stock Board.
The steamers Dictator and Severn are
equipped and coaled, in momentary expec-
tation of orders for Cuba.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. "a steady rain has
been falling since noon.
New and dangerous counterfeit $40 dol
lar greenbacks have just appeared.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 2.-The number kill
led by the boiler explosion to-day is 81,
wounded 56. Three Of them will die.
View of the U. 9. and
spain
LONDON, Oct. s.-Thc Saturday Rerieac
has an article on the subject of the rcla-
lions between Spain and the United States
on the Cuban question. The writer says
that the announcement that the Washing
ton Government approves the communica-
lion of Sickles is only partially ineligible
As long as the terms Of that dispatch are
unknown. So also is the announcement
hat America had no intention to intervene,
and was only prompted by humanity. It. is
the Spaniards consider that the
concerns themselves alone, and If
The Government pro~secutes the contest with
energy and success no faction will openly
oppose its measures. Referring to Senator
Sumner, the same paper says that Ameri-
can statesman, in publicly foretelling dis
of the British empire is,
probably, not aware that he said anything
Desperate Retreat Of Lopez
- Late adviees have been received from
Buenos Ayres. 1t seems that President
in e~vacuating Ascurra, removed
everything, including his guns. During
The pursuit 10000 allies attacked 5000
Paragua vans ; the latter fought desperately.
The engagement lasted six hours. The
Paraguayans lost $500 men and all their
archives and specie. f.-
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MADRID, Oct. 3.-Sickles' note regarding
Cuba has not been withdrawn. A circular
published in the Official Gazette instructs
The Captain General Of Cuba to treat pris-
oners humanely and deal with their often
,es through ordinary tribunals, urging him
It the same time to forward reforms in the
administration of the island. .v
The Liberals generally oppose the eleva-
ion of the Duke Of Genoa to the throne.
Legislature Assembling
RICHMOND, Oct. about fifty members
6 %ho 7 ac;c1a f,.ro havo orriwod Very fnxr