The New York herald., 1869-03-09
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Europe.


The cable kilograms are dated March s.
telegram from Rome contradicts the reported
death OF the Pope.
The announcement was made in the British House
Of Commons yesterday that the government would
reduce the naval estimates about million pounds
sterling.
The royal barracks OF Madrid, Spain, were set nre
toyesterday. In the Cortes Marshals Prm and Ser
rano advocated granting pardons to those con.
demned for q violation OF the press laws
Cuba.
The authorities in Havana have advices OF Lescas
march from La Guanaja to Puerto Principe. The
hardest battle OF the war was fought on the route
at Sierra de Cubitas The insurgents 1900 strong.
were entrenched, and q heavy artillery IRE was
opened upon them, under cover OF which the
Spaniards' charged with the bayonet. complete
victory for the Spanards is claimed the rebels losing
over 1000 killed and wounded. General Quesada is
reported TO have only 1000 available troops.
Mexico.
General Allatorre had overtaken Negrete at Tas-
Gala and routed him, capturing many prisoners.
Negrete himself escaped with only few adherents
and the cavalry was in close pursuit OF him. Colonel
Prieto, Of the rebels captured taken to Vera
Cruz and shot. The insurrection at Merida Yucatan
had been quelled and the rngleaders have been shot,
Minister Rosecrans had recently had frequent private
Interviews with President Juarez. There was loud
opposition to the administration. which Ia accused
OF corruption and ncompetency.
The Cabinet.
Mr.. Stewart yesterday waited upon President
Grant and expressed q Willingness to resign the
Secretaryship OF the Treasury rather than be the
cause Of more embarrassment. The President urged
him strongly to remain and await at least the issue
Of the days proceedings In Congress relative to the
repeal OF the law OF 1lso. The Senate took
no action IN the matter, however, and at the Pre-
sidents further solicitation to remain with him, Mr..
Stewart expressed himself willing to transfer all his
business affairs to three trustees for the time tnat
he should serve as Secretary, and devote the pro-
ceeds to national and New York city charities.
Congress.
In the Senate yesterday the Vice President an
nounced the standing committees. Mr.. Conkling In
troduced bill to prohibit secret sales OF gold on nc
count Of the government which was referred TO the
Committee on Commerce. Mr. Sumner called up
for consideration the resolution granting Mrs. Lin
coin q pension OF $1,000, but after slight debate II
was referred to the Pension Committee An election
for chaplain OF the Senate was then held and the
Rev. DR.. Newman was elected. The Senate then ad.
journed.
Tho House was not In session.
The republican members OF the Senate yesterday
held caucus. at which 1t was generally agreed tc
make the session as short az possible and to ac
only upon such bills as are Of immediate moment
A caucus committee was appointed to urge similar
action upon the House.
The Legislature.
In the Senate yesterday message was received
from Governor Hoffman vetoing the act for the ap
pontnent OF Justice OF the Peace In Lowvie
Bills appointing President pro tenn. for the Boart
OF Metropolitan Police and Incorporating the Pros
pect Park Hotel Company We're ordered to q third
reading.
The Assembly adjourned for want Of quorum.
Miscellaneous.
Commissioner Rollins on Saturday sent to tn,
President batch OF Informal charges against Mr..
Bnokley, solicitor OF Internal Revenue, requesting
his dismissal The President yesterday referred the