The New York herald., 1869-05-24
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Europe.

rhe cable telegrams are dated May o.
The famous English yacht Cambria was beaten in
q recent contest with q number OF other yachts OF
the Royal London Yacht Club.
Minister Washburne was formally presented to the
Emperor OF the French yesterday. General Dix bade
adieu to his Majesty the same day. The elections
were progressing favorably to the government. The
French Derby, yesterday, in which fourteen horses
run, was won by Consul.
Admiral Topete has been appointed Colonial Min
ister 0d hteJIrn. II is rumored In Madrid that
Prince Augustus OF Portugal is about being brought
forward a candidate for the Spanish crown.
China.
The difficulty between England ana the Chinese
government about the missionary troubles has
been settled. The mandarin VINO countenanced the
persecution OF Christians has been removed from
olice.
A nustering expedition. numbering 300 men, Is
reporcd TO have landed near Gibara, on the north
cru coast OF Cuba. on their way into the interior
they were attacked by the speniards, losing eighty
men N killed and wounded and two pieces Of artil-
ley. The Spanish loss is stated at thirty-two Sc
vee fighting is reported near Trinidad and Cienfu.
e.os, with heavy loss both sides. Both Spanards
and Cutsns are committing the most appslling
atrocities, and small bands are raiding over the
country killing and robbng the inhabitants.
The reported defeat of the Spanish forces attempt.
ing 20 reopen the railroad TO Puerto Principe Is fully
confirmed. The loss Of the Spaniards - put down
at 1000 men Killed and wounded. who were left In
the hands OF the Cubans. The patriot forces cap
tured ten cars laden with provisions. arms and
ammunition. During the battle 400 negro troops
in the Spanish service shot their officers and wen
over to the CuDans.
Miscellaneous.
The Presidents proclamation overriding Attornel
General Hoars elaborate opinion concerning th'
eight hour law causes the latter o1cer much dissas
faction. lie thinks there can be little use OF At
torney General If his interpretations OF legal ques
tions 10 be thus rudely set aside by the Presi
dent.
A clean sweep has been made In the Treasury De
partment OF Johnson men and conservative demo
crats. IL Is said that the Appointment Clerk will
issue circular nquirng into the political faith o
the Treasury clerks, with the view OF future re
movals.
A report has been prepared, by an officer detalle
for that purpose concerning the frauds practised
claim agents and other persons engaged In settlin
claims OF officers and soldiers against the govern
ment This report, II IL expected. will fully expos
ali engaged In sucn swindling ransactions, esp'
caliy those operating in the Southern states.
In accordance with the Presidents proclamation
General Candy mas issued order for an election
che State of Virginia. TO be held on the sixth day
July next The order provides for new registr'
ton, which is to be made within ten days from IN
fourteenth OF June. At the election the whites an
the blacks are to be entered on separate lists.
The steamer Silver Wave. crowded with ladies an
Children capsized and sunk In the Schuyiklli, nea
Philadelphia, yesterday. All the passengers e,
cept one child, escaped.
The instructions Of Minister Motley are said TO
OF general rather than special character, and
not contempate'a any speedy action on the Alabam
claims matter.
The Hudson River Railroad freight buildings 1
Hudson were nred by an incendiary about tw
O'Clock yesterday morning and entirely consumed
Loss $4,000.
The Kickapoo Indians now living In Chihuahu
Mexico. and who left their reservation near Fo
Scott. Kan, IN 1851, to avoid participating In u
war Of the rebellion, anxious to return to the
old hunting grounds. They ask an escort Of Unit
States troops while passing through Texas, fear'
On attack from the people Of that State In rstal'a