The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-02-17

regulars left Matanzas for Maergna, to suppress dis
turhances there. Vuelta Abajo continues quiet
HAVANA, Feb. ll-Insurgents cut tile telegraph be-
tween Lasuald Grande and Villa Clara Citizens of
Villa Clara impressed into military service Queseda
had seven regiments well armed and much money but
lacked artillery. Insurgents appeared in the ursac-
ton Guines, seven leagues from Lagnald Grande-
HAVANA, Feb ll.-Telegraphic communication with
Sasua La Grande restored Reported leaders in sugar
districts of Cenfuesos, Villa Clara and Trinidad are
Adollo Caranda and his brother Frederick Cavanda
Adolfo Cavanda formerly American vice consol at
Cienuegos and removed at the request of Lersundi
He was Colonel Of a PHILADELPHIA regiment of Zouaves
during the American war. Frederick was until last
week, American consol at Trinidad de Cuba, and has
just resigned.
person painted black, climbed the outer walls of
fort Puna for the purpose of exploding the powder
magazine, but the sentinel wounded him. The plan
ttrs meeting passed resolution guaranteeing nine mill
lions loan BY ten per cent of their property. Mer,
chants had meeting ronight for the purpose of ras-
ing money to assist the government.
HAVANA, Feb IL, evenng.-Arrests continue fire.
quent by the military and police, in the city and
throughout the island Among the prisoners are many
well known planters, merchants and lawyers. The
English consul at Cardenas is among those arrested
The Preusa says at present Jiminze Panta and Cas-
sanosa are the only rebel lenders in the central de-
parmcnt. No other chiefs with men have appeared
Number of rebels at Camaroneze supposed to be 3O00
Meeting of merchants last night to raise funds for tho
government had no decisive results. Mixed commits
sion OF merchants and planters appointed with insruc
tons to report plan for supplying the needs of gov
ernment quickly and surely without imposing ad-
diona burdens upon the middle or poorer classes
sugar still advancing Gold 43@5 per cent. premium.
MISCELLANEOUS.
ATLANTA, Feb AT the meeting of Republicans
at the City Hail. day, the following resolution was
proposed by Hon. II. P. Fasrow, Attorney General Of
the State, and unanimously adopted:
Whereas an assault has been made on the Governor
by the State Treasurer, based upon certain financial
transactions OF bis Exceleney i'll connection with the
lifting up OF the State House. and the action of the
Governor was prompted by high aud honorable mo-
ves, looking to the interest and dignity of the State
and the convenience and comfort of the Legislature
and whereas, his entire conduct in the premises are
sanctioned by numerous well established precedeuts
in various administrations past; therefore,
ResoI0ed, That we, as citizens of Georgia, deem it
proper on this occasion to give expression of unabated
and implicit confidence in the integrity of the chief
magistrate of the State Of Georgia. and regret that the
Treasurer OF the State should have made such an unjust
unprovoked and unwarrant,ble attack on the Cover
nor, when the proper course his part would have
satisfied him OF the and preprIety of the
Governors course.
RICHMOND, Feb. l0.-Rev Henry A. Wise died to-
day.
COLUMBIA S. c., Feb lo-The Governor sent in
his veto message the Legislature to-day returning
with his objections the lend the credit
of the State to the Greenvie and Columbia Railroad
Company.
New YoRK Feb. 11.-Peter B. Amberger shot his
mistress and himself. Both dying. Cause jealousIy.
OTTAWA, Feb. 1l.-Whalen hung No demonstra-
ton.
CHICAGO, Feb 12.-FulIer's second railroad bill is
more Objectionable than the other, vetoed. 1t not
only compels railroads to adopt cheap and uniform
fare, but prevents their granting commutaon, excur-
sion or half fare tickets.
New YORK, Feb ll.-Sub Treasury balance $751;
500, 900.
OTTAWA Feb. 11.-Whalens last words were "God
save Ireland, and God save my soul"
SAN Francisco, Feb. l3.-Heavy rain and snow
throughout the country. Railroads interrupted in alE
directions, and bridges swept away. Snow in the
drited twelve fifteen feet Deep destroy
ing snow sheds in some instances along the Central
Pacific railroad.
BALTIMORE, Feb. l3.-Revenue officers seized large
amount of plug tobacco. Search caused by reports of
large quantity of contraband coming from Virginia and
North Carolina.
NASHVILLE, Feb. 13.-Brownlow has resigned, to-
take effect the 25th Brownlow gives certificates
Republicans from Bedford and Memphis districts
Seats will be contested.