The New York herald., 1869-11-15
II - III 9 "a z w o .
Europe.

Cable telegrams are dated November Il.
The Bishop OF London delivered funeral sermon
over the remains OF the late George Peabody In
Westminster Abbey.
Our special European correspondence is IN ample
detail OF our cable telegrams to the "a inst.
Mexico.
Extensive preparations have been made in the
city OF Mexico for the reception OF ar. Seward.
Rooms have been assigned for his service at the
National Palace; but IN case he should prefer pri-
vate quarters, suits have been prepared Tor him in
oae OF the many elegant private residences III the
capital gentleman OF distinction has been de-
spatched by PRESIDENT Juarez 10 meet Mr.. seward
and escort him 10 the city This is the only instance in
which foreigner been made the guest Of the Mex
ican republic In Tepic Lozada's district the aspect
of affalrs looks unpromlsing for the government.
Vigorous eors have been put forth to quel the dis
turbances Ia san Luis and OH the northern frontier
number Of minor pronunciamentos have been
reported in different sections OF the country, but
have made no neadway, and The government claims
the ability TO consolidate peace throughout the
republic.
Cuba.
our Havana letter intimates that many members
OF the spanish cub OF that city despair Of the eond
tion Of airils in spain and are in favor Of Cuba
looking after Ger own matters. The expedition
against the Genera de Zapara II Is feared VIII prove
anything out q success. owing 70 The noiare OF the
country, whieA il Is asserted 500 insurgents could
hold asain4t The entire spanish army. The Captain
General has relieved the officers In command OF
Clnco Villas lcr Inconpetency ana wan. Of energy.
1t is reported that 100 Spanish troops at Cinco VII
las have joined the insurgents. On the Ith instant
the mail steamer arrived at Havana irom roIto ico
bringing COO troops.
Miscellaneous.
In accordance with o resolution Of the Louisville
Convention ex President Fillmore has apuointad
Blanton Duncan, OF Kentucky, and Robert Il
Sanders, or Tennessee, delegates to attend th,
Russian Exposition III 1870. Other delegates VIII
be appointed oy President Grant. II is expected
that the United States viii he largely represented
rms exposition, and hundred thousand specimens
OF American products ar called for, IN order Il
show the vastaess and diversity Of our manufac
tures end agriculture. Articles for exhibition cal
be sent TO s6]z Broadway, New York, or to either
the commissioners at Louisville Ky.
ytis understood that the President considers tht
present condition OF our finances most favorable t
q speedy return 10 specie payments, and IN HI
forthcoming message will urge such a measure upoi
Congress. He Is opposed to all tlnkerng with tn
currency ana believes II the present internal reye
nue. law be suffered TO remain intact another yea
such tangible reduction Of the public debt vii
then have been effected as will enable government
10 safely materially modify taxes Of all kinds. Tn
assumption OF specie payments, the presden
Argues, will prevent fluctuations in gold break III
the influence or gold gamblers and save the pcOpl
from the ruueus effects Of an rrclcemabo cur
rency.
In the case OF ex-Mayor Anthony, of fLeayenworth
Kansas, claiming $4,000 damages Of General i.win
for arrest during the war, while Ewing was com
mandor OF the district, The jury saturday rourRe
o verdict for tho defendant
The Wigwam in Chicago In which was he'd th
Republican Presidential Convention, was des'roJ Q,
by fire on saturday night 1le are Is believed /,
have been the work Of an incendsaiy.
John Poxey, an escaped convict from Sing sing
9Th four years' nnexprcd term TO serve has becl