The union Democrat., 1869-07-03
TEIEGRAPHEC NEWS.

New YoRK. June 25.-The dispatches from
Minister McMahon cover period from early
in January, when he arrived in Lopez's lines.
down to the 2lst of April. The dispatches
shed much new light upon affairs IN that
quarter. Lopez still maintained warlike
attitude, and expressed determination 10
resist 10 the uttermost. Several Enclosures
from Lopez TO Mcmahon are transmitted.
Mcmahon makes no allnsion to his recall,
from which it is inferred that the letter OF
recall had not reached him. It is supposed
the flag OF truce which brought these de-
spatches Is awaiting transmission to him.
There is no longer any doubt that the Allies
have been tie cause of the cessation OF COM
mrnieation.
Mr. Borie has resigned the office of Secre-
tary of the Navy, George NJ. Robertson OF
New Jersey, formerly Attorney-General of
that State, is appointed in his place, and was
sworn in at noon to-day. and will attend the
regular Cabinet meeting. MIR. Borie ielt
compelled to resign by the pressure Of private
duties.
BANGOR, June o5.-The Republican State
Convention is the largest ever convened IN the
State. Nearly every town is represented.
Hon. L. Ii. Morrill, was made permanent
President on the first ballot. For Governor,
Joshua Chamberlain had 694, and Sydney
l.. Perham 315 votes, when the nomination
of Chamberlain was made unanimous. Re-
solutions wero adopted pledging support to
the national administration, and favoring the
development Of the material interests Of the
State.
OTTAWA. June 25.-It is rumorel in well
informed circles that the Queens proclama-
tion authorizing the transfer of the Northwest
Territory will be issued il month or six
weeks.
CHICAGO, June 25.-A Tribune New York
special says q movement has commenced to
extend the organization and work of the Cit-
zens' Association throughout every city and
county in the State. The movement is indie
pendent of parties.
Two thousand Remington rifles and l,000,-
600 cartridges will be shipped to Havana
next week. for the Spanish Government.
Whitlock & Wallace. produce dealers, sus-
pended yesterday. Their liabilities are
heavy.
Four patients died at the hospital ship yes
terday of yellow fever. The quarantine Off
GERS say there is no danger of the disease
spreading in the city.
WASHINGTON, June 21.-Lopez, in reply to
the demand of the chiefs of the Allies to lay
down his arms within twelve hours, says that
he is open to honorable negotiations, and will
be satisfied with nothing less.
lie says that he trusts in God. and if pa
triots stand by him, he will fight to the
death.
He tells the Allies that it they reject his
proposal all bloodshed will fall upon their
heads.
WASHINGTON, June 21.-Several prominent
Cubans holding official relations with the re-
volutionists, have had interviews with the
President and several members of the Cabinet
and prominent Senators and Representatives.
Assurances were given them of earnest SYM
pathy with the Cubans, and desire to rem
der aid. The interview gave the Cubans
much satisfaction.
They say that Government agent will be
sent to ascertain the strength, hold and pros
poets of the revolutionists If the report is
favorable. it is their opinion that belligerert
rights will be recognized