The New York herald., 1869-01-13
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Europe.

The cable teegrams are dated January IL.
For some reason, as yet unexplained the Greek
Ambassador was denied the privilege OF partici-
pating IN the Paris Conference yesterday. He has
protested against the treatment ana tele1raphed
to Athens for instructions.
II was reported in London yesterday that the prln-
cipal members of the Cretan provisional govern
ment were captured by the Turks.
The Sublime Porte has authorized sadIk Pacha
now IA Paris, TO raise loan for war purposes.
Cuba.
IL Ia reported in Havana on good authority that
the Peace Commission has full power to oner pardon
aud political rights under the nag OF Spain TO the
insurgents. The siege OF Nuevitas Is being closely
pressed detachment OF troops sent by land 10
reinforce the garrison had been defeated. Famine
was apprehended by the planters OF the surrounding
country. About 600 persons attempted to leave
Havana in body on Sunday, but some OF them
were detained. II was supposed that they intended
to produce revolt in Candelara. Captain General
Duice has issued an amnesty proclamation to all
Insurgents who lay down their arms within forts
days. Fifteen hundred fresh troops have arrived
from Cadiz
Most OF the prominent citizens OF Colima were
about leaving the state account OF the heavy taxa
tion imposed upon them by the Legislature. Several
wheFe only barron deserts had been before, In Gau-
dslaisra number OF citizens had been shoor polii.
ca. offences, and revolution was imminent.
Congress.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Frelinghuysen pre-
sented a memorial from certain capitalists set
ting forth that the Pacific Railroad subsidies
win amount to $3.50, 100000, and Offering to
construct the road for $4,000 per mile in addi-
tion TO land grants, thus saving s75,ooo,O0o
10 the Treasury. The bill fixing the time
for finding indictments in the lately rebel States
was taken up and passed. The Senate then resumed
the consideration OF the claims OF sue Murphy, or
Alabama, and without taxing action In the matter
adjourned.
In the House Mr.. Butler introduced bill to au-
thorize national currency aud to reduce the inter-
est on the national debt. he made a long speech in
support OF IL, which VIII be found on our fourth
page. The certificate OF Mr.. J. 5. Easement as dele
gate rom the Territory OF Wyoming. he having been
elected by mass meeting, as the Territory has as
get no ofncers, was referred to the Committee on
Elections for report. The Committee on Appro-
priations reported the Legislative, Executive and
Judicial Appropriation bill, which was made
special order for to-day. The bill to eqaalize
bountss was then considered, and postponed
until Tuesday. February q Mr. Banks reported
from the Committee on Foreign Affairs Joint reso-
lntion proposing the protection OF Hayu and 81.
Domingo By the United states. He said, In advocacy
OF It, that IL intended TO send a vessel there
to prevent the frequent revolutions that heretofore
occurred. The resolution went until to-day and
the House adjourned.
Miscellaneous.
The contest for the Senatorial succession PROGRESSES
warmly at Albany. On yesterday private circular
was distributed among the republican members OF
the Legislature denouncing Fenton. This is claimed
10 be a dodge Of the friends Of Morgan. Numerals
rumors are anoat, but nothing definite has been
DONE The democratic minority have not yet 1xed
day for their caucus although report says that CON-
pltmentary votes viii be cast either for Seymour
Church, Murphy or Shannon. The Susquehanna
tailroad excursion proved failure.
The President had long consultation With his
Cabinet yesterday for the purpose, It Ia understood
OF deciding his authority for the issue Of the last
amnesty proclamation In answer TO resolution Of
Inquiry In the Senate.
yhe next Senate OF the United States from indIca-
tions presented by recent elections OF new mem.
bers and the complexion OF the State legislatures
yet TO make elections, viii stand politically just as
the present one does.
The report OF Israel r. Hatch In relation 70 the
proposed reciprocity treaty with Canada win sbe
found on another page He shows that since the
Abrogation OF the treaty the revenues received by
the United states have been largely increased.
Secretary McCulloch recently issued an order dis
charging all negro messengers In the various de-
putments OF the Treasury. His intention was TO
supply their places with exsoIdlers. The heads OF
bureaus however, waited upon him in a body and
objected 20 strongly That he was compelled 10 re-
scand the order.