The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-08-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

New YORK, Aug. PA German named Chem died
of Asiatic cholera
PHILADELPHIA, Aug 24.-An insane son of Evans
killed his father aged e3. Scene of he murder near
the spot of Twitchell tragedy.
SARATOGA, Aug. "a Vunderbilt's Nooaaia Boy
beat McMannis Lady Thorn three straight heats to
harness. Purse $4,000. 4-2:254
Vanderbilt and bride on the stand.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24.-Two more small dstiller.
les closed, but illicit production continues. Fire cor
ner Ninth and Wallace streets, occupied by ten differ
ent factories. No water. Fire still progressing Ow-
ing to stoppage of paper mills at Manayunk, by
water the price of paper advanced q to cents per
pound. These mills made fifteen tons paper daily.
dispatches, from Tuesday Mornings Day.l
New ORLEANS, Aug. 23.-Mereury so. Rain this
evening. Crop reports favorable
WASHINGTON, Aug 22.-Cubans have advices giving
the following political news. Volunteers exhibiting
purposes of their organisation that of wrestling the
island from Spain. Everywhere throughout the island
the volunteer Juntas in concert with the chiefs at
Havana, and now DeRodas is under the same control
which expelled Dulce from the island It is reported
that formidable organisation of Spaniadrs in the in
terests of Cespedes government against volunteers
has been exposed by a spy Reported DeRodas con-
templates returning to Span believing continuance in
his present position would detract from his reputation
WASHINGTON, Aug 23.-The Indian Commissioner
Dodge elegraphs from the far West very hopefully
garding disposition of Indians for peace.
Cubans have dates to the 18th. Jordan had quite a
fight at Puerto Padre. Running fight, which lasted
nearly the whole day. Gnbans lost about $50 killed
and wounded Spanish loss reported much greater.
In this fight Cubans were dslodged from their camp,
but rallied and finally drove the Spaniards off.
. WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Revenue 500, 600
Amos Kendall, recently quite sick, is convaescent.
Stated that Bailey Peyton advocates Andrew John
sons election to the Senate.
Navy Department has the following: Seminole
III Aaa.
Montevedo, July II en- route to New York; Kansas,
Wasp and Qunnleft at Rio Janeiro July %. Steamer
Frolie nearly ready for her station North river to
prevent violation of neutrality laws
Col. Rafeal Quesada, brother of the commanding
Cuban General arrived at New York in the Arizona
since from Cuba in sailing vessel Quesada bears
important dispatches. Gives glowing accounts of the
situation of the patriots. Says 900 are in the army
and So 900 more will be armed by the middle of Sep
TENDER. Slaves volunteering by thousands, and are
willing to work in trenches or do camp drudgery.
They procure and cook all provision, giving armed
troops entire time for drilling and discipline. Num-
Der of machnists whe went over with Jordan made a
foundry Palma Carino, and have cast very fair
specimens of artillery.
There are in the interior seven millions produce
which will be offered in exchange to Americans
port is opened Quesada does not disclose his oh
ject, beyond that it is diplomatic.
President and Fish expected to morrow.
MADRID, Aug. 23-Fifteen thousand workmen have
struck in Barcelona Other strikes expected Serious
apprehensioDs of ability to keep order Asserted on
reliable authority that preminares for treaty cedine
Cuba signed.
LONDON, Aug. 23.-Morning Telegraph, discussing
chances OF the approaching race, says, taking in
formation as correct shond consider superior hard
ness Of Americans than set off against the style
English and conclude that the contest will be mainly
a battle OF coxsWalns.
Anr -IaErapea saws c,1 ,
nav be for Spain to accept the suggested solution OF
the Cuban difficulty, there is other plan possible Il
is the only way for Spain to fragments under
protection Of America and another question the de-
sire absorb which characteristics the Americans and
qualities them very badly to perform the part of pla
tonic proteeorae 1t is very probable that they are
trying bring about the second edition of the history
of Texas.
HAVANA, Aug. 22,-DeRodas reviewed troops at
Matanzas. Troops expressed willingness to 90 into
active service -Four hundred rebels devastating in
Colon District. Convoy, with regiment 500 strong
which left Puerto Padre for Los Tunis encountered
rebels twice. Severe fighting. Result unknown hnt
report says convoy reached Los Tunis. Col Renoana
was commander of the convoy. DeRodas returned
from MatanZas. A D. Simmons, imprisoned at Puerto
Principe, six months, released
HAVANA, Aug. 23.-Thousand Insurgents annearaa
in vicinity Of Maciguires Colon District. Few troons
in vicinity Governor unable to control volunteers
who are destroying all property owned By Spaniards
Thirty prisoners from the interior arrived st Havana
FALL RIVER. Mass, Aug. 23.-Manufaeturers 81
this city determined TO three days il the week
This puts 800 900 spindles on half time.
HALIFAX, Aug. 23.-Prince Arthur arrived Re-
celyed by Governor-General and military escort
PHILADELpHIa, Aug 2S-Cool and pleasant No
rain yet. Water growing scarcer Councils meet this
evening to devise means of supplying water.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23.-No rain since August
4,h All reports agree corn is suffering throughout
the State Councils appropriated s25 900 for families
Of canal boahafn detainedhy loa water,