The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-08-25


254c. Lard-tierce 2o@2o4 and keg 22@2se. su
gar-common ll@l2 and prime 141@l44c. Mo
lasses-reboed 6O@70c Whisky irmer, 81 2O@
221. Coffee dull fair l5@154c. Gold 1921. Ster
ling 146; New York sight gfact premium. Texas
cattle-lst quality $35@4o, I'd quality $25@ao an6
third quality S15@2O. Sheep-1st quality s405 anG
I'd quality $3(05. m-
frmer uplands l3a and Orleans Id; sales ls,ooe
bales, whereof for export and speculation sOoo
1--Frw YORK, Aug. 20. evening-eo.sen f"ily &c
better, closing qnet sales 1900 bales at s5c Money
easy at 6@7#9et. Sterling dull, but steady. Gold
weak at 1923.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON Aug. ls.-In the of Cowdry and
others VS.. the Galveston and Houston railroad and
others, Judge Swayne has made decree holding the
railroad &C., of the old company subject to mortgages
and dismssing that part of the complaint which
claimed the property of the successor company and
an individual liability of the defendants. Both par
ties appeal TO the Supreme Court. Cowdry, who rep
resents bondholders, is placed in possession of the
railroad until the appeals are determined, Cowdry Civ
ing security to account for rents and profits while in
possession.
| Entire Cabinet absent.
Cuban advices to the 9th. Many fleeing Spanis,
| conscripts joining Cubans. Discomfort among
slaves increasing. Jordan and Quesada fully holding
! their own. ....... .... =
| Mexico advces are to the 18th. Conspiracy against
the life of Juarez frustrated, and the principal
consprators including five generals, captured Treaty
between Mexico and North German Confederation for.
warded to Berlin for ratification. Indian revolt in
Yucatan growing serious. Cuban residents volunteer
ing to defend the cities Two Indian chiefs captured
| ana shut. Tamanpas revolution ended Queretaro
troubles, involving State rights, stiif pending.
Supervisors of revenue in consultation have agreed
upon concert of action, whereby they hope to defeat
the whisky rings. Details withheld
WASHINGTON Aug lS,-Reyenue S3l5 600.
Cuban advces to the 9th semi. official. Cubans re-
oced at the order of DeRodas for general conscrip
tion and estimate that it will double their forces Ne
groes asserting their independence under the proc
lamaton of Cespedes government, and organising
for active operations and have taken the field at
eral points in their own defence. Gen. Quesada is
rapidly closing his lines, and believes that in or 20
days he will be in Nueyitas Gen Jordan is being
inorced by conscripted Cubans, and is incorporating
them in his army. He says he will Immediately COM
mence offensive operations with the appearance OF
cess.
A letter from Chief Justice Chase has recently been
exhibited in which he expressed great satisfaction at
the result of tie Virginia election, and hoped that
similar result would attend the elections in Tennessee
Mississippi and Texas. He intmated that the Repub
can party had served its purposes and that great
conservative party ought to be formed out of the
moderate men Of all existing parties.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l9.-Further advices from Cuba
to the 9th state that in an engagement near Remedies
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to reinforce Lesca. Force of Jordan attacked near
Trinidad succeeded in defeating Spanish forces One
hundred and fifty Spaniards who deserted and joined
the Cubans, took part in the fight. Cuban convoy was
captured near Sagua lie Grande, and another small
party near Puerto Prircpe The last were Immediately
executed.
Revenue day s495,000.
Ward the ordnance contractor, sues before the
Court of Claims for one million hundred thousand
dollars for non iulfllment of contracts.
Customs from sth to l4th, inclusive, trfe over four
million dollars. ..
Treasury department has adyices of extensive black
mailing operations by bogus deputy marshal and
revenue detective committee.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Gen Spinner makes elabo-
rate explanation of San Francisco Dispatch mplcat
ing Boutwell, in lavoritism or negligence Spinner
controls the transfers between New York and San
Francisco and alone responsible for Irregularities
which explained by telegraph delays and differ
ences of dates .-s.s. y.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O-Hereafter squatter or
citizen will be allowed to reside on military reserya-
tions unless employed and must leave when discharged
by Government post commanders, who must give in
truders reasonable notice, and then use force.
President returns Thursday for Cabinet next Friday
Revenue S350,000
Delano decides tax withheld by corporations frora
dividends cannot be charged expenses OF business
Delano decides bowling alleys at summer resorts,
where no charge is made for playing, subject to
United States tax
Warrants issued for the arrest OF parties implicated
in Mobile whisky and tobacco frauds in the schooner
Ann D. Case. Included among those to be arrested
is rich Cincnnatan.
WAsH1NGToN, Aug 2l.-Cubans have advices to
the 9th. Report dsorganisaton of Spanish volunteer
forces complete; many af6iating with Cespedes; no
fights. .- .-=-
It is stated on excellent authority that neither Gen.
Lee nor any noted Confederate officers will attend the
Gettysburg Identification meeting. Confederate Gen.
erals avoid the meeting because they are apprehen
sve of disagreement regarding numbers, positions and
relative vaor Of the corps commanders, Long
street is in New Orleans, A. P. Hill is dead, Ewe,
from the loss of leg and -health, unable to travel,
and Stuart, commanding cavalry, is dead. Without
the presence of these officers correct identification is
impossible.
Negroes implicated in outraging lady near Front
Royal Va, hung by citizens.
Revenue to-day $471 900.
Indian Commissioner, Parker, departed nOrthward.
Hundred recruits from Newport barracks ordered to
ST. Paul, Minnesota. -s.:.
Comparative statement OF revenue shows increase
of ten millions for July, this year over last.
j. Ross Browne will return to China if his course is
approved Mr. Williams remains in charge Of the mis-
sion.
Some National banks in view of abuse, are with
drawing norties and replacing with fve-twentes.
Tobacco factory of Henderson Brothers, Keokum
distillery of Dillingham; Stevenson, Psbnrg seized
for revenue violations
Shipments of fractional currency during the week
$3.50 600