The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-17

| tcrna Revenue for Louisiana, vice Gen Steedman ;
Edward " Kingsley Secretary of Legation at Madrid,
vice Horace j Perry james LongStIeet Surveyor oil
Customs New Orleans. vice L. I. Parker, resigned ;
John +. Casey Collector of Customs, New Orleans
Gen. HalIccE will probably be selected bv Schoeld
| Gov. Reed oi Florida is here. Georgia Radical del
CATION, four whites and three blacks had an interview
with Grant. President received their written state
mcht, saying it matter which required attention.
BY direction Of the President, 80 much of general
orders No. g. February IS, 1862 as relates to the
movements of Infantry regiments is suspended until
further orders
WAsHISGroN, March lit is stated that J. M Par
ker has been app'inted postmaster at New Orleans.
Customs from IS to Gth inclusive, S3 09l 900.
The Express hasa paragraphs indicating that Lonsi-
ana members Of Congress considering the proprety
of resigning, Whereby prolonged investigation will be
avoided and early representation Of the State be
| cured by new election. 1t is found on close inquiry
that concert of action in this respect is improbable
and that the paragraph is based upon informal con
vcrsation.
Steamer Henry Buulen reported safely landed in
Cuba, carried 100 young Cubans armed with Peabody
rifles revovcrs and sort ords II is stated Cespc-
des would continue til. Fabian policy until his forces
were better armed.
WAsnISGToN, March '2.-superrisor Creecy, of the
Louisiana revenue disri.t has not resigned His re-
moval is improbable. Ne departs in few days with
instructions to push vigorously prosecutions already
commenced and to enfore the law rigidy.
Yesterday nominations have caused the dispersion
of the Lonieiana lobby. Yearly all preparing for de-
par;are. 81 Az
Gen. Grant is reported o have said legislation was
exhausted regarding Mississippi; no more legislation
is required i'll her case. lIe wants Virginia and Texas
let alone until after the constitutional elections. He
deprecates interference with Georgia. The Missis-
sIpp delegation now numbers twenty tire
OF whom accord.
J. N. Ttt agent of the Mexican Government is
here.
WASHINGTON, March l2 - Replying to compliment
tary visit from diplomats. Grant said It shall be my
constant endeavor to maitan those relations of peace
and friendship which no~ exist
Naval orders revoked sentence of court martial
against Capt. Collins, who lqsl the Sacramento, and
Lieutenant Commander Bache
Full cabinet except Fish.
Grant said to the Alexandra Virginia delegation,
(mxed color headed by Wm. D. MuSSev, post master
that he hoped before tie end of next year. Virginia
would be restored to self government and be repre-
sented in both Houses
Boutwell, assumed charge Of the Treasuary at noon.
Sheridan has arrived.
WASHINGTON, March l2-The report that the order
assigning Sheridan to the command of Louisiana has
been conntermanded cannot be verified to night 1t is
probably true.
WASHINGTON, March l3-Nei,her House in session
Prevalence of small pox in various parts Of the
try.
WASHINGTON, March lS-The Washington city post
'nnstership very profitable position is persued by
eight patriots.
Order assigning Sheridan to Louisiana ,as not been
conntermanded.
Commissioner Delano is reported to have said this
morning, he would not recommend for removal any
reliable ard loyal Rcpubican who has been an honest
capable and efficient officer.
Secretary of tie Interior appoints commissioners Of
the Union Pacific railroad Isaac n. Norris, of Hi
nois vice +. P. Blair, Jr. Goureneur P Warren vice
Gen. w. b. Buford; James +. Wilson, vice Cornelius
Wendell.
Louisiana Senators Kellogg and Harris reported
committed to vote for Lorssrect for corfrmutiou
Geo Wilkes and Dan Sicklrs nre competitors for the
Mexican mission. S!ches' chances best.
Trustees of tie Metropolitan Methodist church called
on Grant to-day, and formally assured him his pew
would be hereafter reserved
Coin i'll Trcasuary $ln2 900 900, including s29, co.,
0oO gold bearingI certificates Debt reduced :3 GOO,
GOO since first March, No interest will be t!ne until
first May, when $50, 900, ,0U0 coin will be required.
Second assistant engineer, Sawyer, suspended from
rank and put half pay for using d<respectfu Ian
guage towards Mr.. Johnson has been pardDned JEFF
treys, register of TrcaSuary, rcsignrd.
DR.. Sam Bard had an interview with Grant to day.
Reported highly Satisfactorily