The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-05-12

! WASHINGTON, May 10.-Garcia, Peruvian Minister
is positively quoted saying the Arago belongs thu
| Peruvian government and cleared with neither arm
or men, Garcia, it is also reported is representing hi
government as avoring Spain in the Cuban contest
On the contrary, it is almost certainly known the Arag
cleared with 100 men, 10000 government rifles go,
600 rounds of fixed ammunitioh and two fully equipped
| batteries. Prominent among those aboard was Gen
Jordan, Bcauregards chief Of staff better known as
the author of articles derogatory to Mr. Davis in Har
pers Magazine. Cuban partisans say Jordan, on ar
rival will take high, if not supreme military command
Cuban parti<aus claim to have had an interview will
Grant this afternoon, whom they represent more than
"right"
The following dispatch may be regarded ag authentic:
Government to-day received information direct from
the insurreconary portion Of Caba, giving full infor-
nation garding movements in that quarter Parties
here in the interest of Cubans state the army consists
OF $500 Americans, and that about 5000 Americans
route to join the Cubans. They claim success
would be placed beyond doubt by their recognition as
belligerents; in that men and money in album
dance are promised.
WASHINGTON, May 1l.-Ordcr assigning the fifty
second consolidated out army officers to Indian duty
has been promulgated. Should vacancies occur which
entitle them to promotion i'll the regular army, they
will be in line the same as though detached ordinary
military duty.
The Typographical Union is agtated over the ques
ton OF admitting to membership negro compostor
appointed by Clspp in the government printing office
WASHINGTON, May 1l.-Presidens appointed Frank
NJ Pixey, District Attorney for California.
The Postmaster General has received notice from
the far West that mails 90 through to California to-
day-all rail.
Ibtimation strong that Hale will remain at Madrid
Opposition TO Sickies appears too strong
Senator Chandler, it is stated returned suddenly tc
secure Judge Edmouds' situation. 1t is now stated
Boutwell, Us the purchase Of bonds is merely intended
to interest," they will not be cancelled but be held
for contingencies. lie is not prepared t, act upon
tie sinking fund question.
Admiral iIoH, commanding feet in Cuban waters,
has been notified by he Secretary Of the Navy look
out for Spanish vessel in the habit of searching Amer
lean merchantmen, in Spanish and neutral waters for
desercrs aud cOntraGand material, aud to prevent
hereafter any inlracun Of international law. lie is
directed to protect not only American citizens, but
American commerce.
Coin balance in the Treasury $l07 OOO, 00) ircud-
ing $4,000 gold certificates.
Full Cabinet Commodore Porter representing Boric
w. ". Cochran has donated property worth one
million to Washington for a free picture gallery
August Belmont has authorised the trustees to choose
twelve from his collection of paintings to be known
the Belmont contribution.
Gift is appointed postmaster at Savannah and Iret-
tman at Marietta, Ga
Cabinet considered Virginia very fully day and
finally determined to submit the test oath and dis
iranchlslng clause to separate Possibly the
county and township organisations may be included in
exceptions before the order is finally issued This was
strongly urged to-day, bnt the opposition was stubborn
Boutwell, issues elaborate Circular prescribing
proofs necessary to taxes paid by resident
aliens. 1t includes claims BY banlss companies cor
pofatIons, and directly by individual non residents
The order applies to taxes improperly collected prior
to March 10th, 1856