The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-05-12
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lFoNDCN, Nhuy t.~tOutIUtT y SDeGCu GIG
ates intense excitement in political circles
here. I At q cabinet meeting the snbjec
was Informally discussed. Bright declared
that the embarrassment which it's publica
ton produced served England very proper
y, but he agreed not to consent to enter
tain the terms of settlement foreshadowei
by Sumner. Lord Clarendon expressed
the belief that actual negotiations on the
subject, in progress between tire two coun.
tries, Were Of a far less extreme character
than the speeches of American Senators OF
articles of the press. The present admin.
istration was eager for the lasting c%ontinu.
ance of friendly relations with the United
States.
Gladstone professed to have good assu-
RANGES from reliable quarters, that tile re-
cent rejection of the Alabama treaty by
the American Senate was purely n politi-
cal movement, and that the present admin.
istratiOn. will epdeator to settle the Ala
bama question on liberal and honorable
terms.
The outside tone of the English people
is anti meTican, and more so in conse-
quehce of having read only a partial publ
cation of Mr.. Summers argument. p
The Star asserts that Summers demands
are new and startling; and must be regard
ed merely as enormous, and if it only shae-
ows the instructions given. Motley, that
gentleman will stand in a very different
position from that occupied bv MIR. John
son. t's5
MOtley's rejection as American Minister
to st. james is Threatened in case his in
struetions nearly coincids with the express
siois of s 1mner. Such demands are ut
terly %untenable, and her Mnjesty's Minis
tiers must be careful in entertaining them.
The Times breathes forth the spirit of
war III defehce of the Treasury, claiming
that Summers money estimate of the dam
ages is portentious and adding
that although his address is worthy of at
%tention and consideration, no contrition
or humiliation should either be expressed
or endured by England for if sides were
to be taken the case would be preiudiced
against her, and any project of an eqtita-
BILE settlement would BE defeated.
The STANDARD, Tory organ, exhibits q
spirit 6f defiance towards the American
people, and will resist to The last any ca
pitulHtion by England:
This position is combatted by the Liv-
erpool Post, which says that England can
not afford to quarrel, large OF small, with
America.
The Government instrncts Com Philli-
more, commanding the West India British
feet, TO demand restoration of the Mary
Lowell and an apology for her seizure.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-Col. T.: Wiley,
the eminent Texan lawyer, died at the Eb-
bett House to-day. Motley leaves OH the
10th. His instructions are very brief. He
is to to go to England and wait events.
Grant was in no hurry about the matter,
but Sumner stronly urged Motley's carly
presence at St: james.
The Herald's correspondent says no ono
really knows what transpired at the inter
view. Some consider that Lees visit was
merely a mark of respect; while Others say
the reconstruction of Virginia discussed /;
IN and improbable rumor is mentioned
that Grant requested him to act as Special
Commissioner TO Cnba. The World a y
Grant desired to find ont exactly Lees
sentiments in regard to the South and Vir-
ginia, aud drew him out; that Lee reitera-
ted the opinion of his letter to Gen. Rose
Grams. He said Virginia had accepted the
reconstruction acts, and complied with
every condition laid down by Congress
She needed full restoration to the Union
and Development of Internal resources
The present Constitution was nnobjection-
able, except the prescription and disfran-
chising clause, which should be submitted
separately to the people; or the cohstith-
tion would be rejected. He approved the
adoption of tho CONSERVATIVES Republican
ticket by the late Richmond convention.
The World adds that Gen. Grant, it is
understood. said, the. Objectionable clauses
10 the Virginia Constitution should be sub
mitted separately. and hoped Virginia
would soon be ready for complete restora-
ton. The interview was most cordial and
satisfactory. <rTrt .r1Lsr!-5 mr. oef
The Herald and World both intimate
that it causes much asiis,e. ness Of feeling
among extreme politicians and place-hunt-
ers.
NEW YceK. May 5,-Arrived, the Virgo
and Saragossy. Sunday pap re all contain
special reports Of Lees visit to- Grant,
They state that when Gen. Lee was al.
neuneed Grant dismissed a number of visi,
tors mcllding Congressman, telling them
he had an engagement with Lee, and must
be excused. Then followed an interview
/ OF half an hours duration, strictly private,
between the two the first meeting since
they parted April 9th, 1865, ut Appomat-
tox.
MADRID, May 2.-The debate in the
! Cortes on the constitution is ended. All
the amendments were rejected. The Cortes
voted an amnesty for rebels at Cadiz, Ma.
laga and Xeres, but refused to include
| Cartist.
A serious disturbance is feared at sa.
ragossa, where the troops are discontented,
LGNDON, May 2-Haraguayah reports
say that Lopez is prepared t. resume the
offensive.
MEMPHIS; May 3,-The militia al
Humboldt are again committing depre-
datfonns iii tho adjoining county.
The reported riot at Brownsville
proves to have been nothing but a per
sona1 difficulty between Thomas Grant
and a negro constable, who attempted
to arrest Grant, when the latter fired
at him. The constable then fred and
wounded Grant.
4 A shooting ARRAY occurred a few mo
ments ago; at the corner Of Washing
ton and Main streets, between two EN-.
ployes of the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad, named Dusenberry and Con
way. The latter threatened to xii
Dusenberty on sight, and Dnsehberr,
meeting him on the street asked hin
to. repeat his threat in the presence %
witnesses, which Conway did, at tn
\ same time drawing a revolver. Du
senberry drew a repeater, and before
Conway had time to fire, fred q shot
Conway throwing up his arm, receive,
one shot in the wrist the other in th'