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

day included Gen. Newell of New Jesey and Holden
of North Carolina Their object to strengthen 81
to hold together the Republican party and its prin
eples and the early restoration of all the States
Assured Grant of the cordial support of the League
andnended to do all in their power to make the ad
ministration The President expressed graf
icaton and promised to do all his power to deserve
their good opinion
Solicitations to sell gold, thereby keeping the price
down, but Boutwell, WILL under no circumstances allow
the Government to be drawn into competition with
Wall street.
Mrs. Dr. Mary Walker visited Grant, clad, as usual
| in coat and pants
Major Beger, Supervisor of Revenue for Texas, is
considered safe for the present.
New YORK, May 5.
To the President of the United States:
| The Government stopped the Fenans on the Cana
dian frontiers. I demand in the of hun
dred thousand Irish voters that you send fast war
steamer to seize the Cuban busters which sailed yes
terday This expedition is an English Intrigue to
checkmate Irelands freedom. The Cuban
ing was Tammany affair in English interest.
/ II GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN.
This mornings Tribune says it is an undoubted fact
that steamer laden with arms ammunition and stores
for the Cuban army, and also large number of vol
unteers left this port Tuesday night The vessel
was not the Arago, however, but steamer not much
known in these waters and therefore not easily recog
nsed It surmised that she is the Mexico, but moth
ing definite is vouchsafed the ect by the Cubans
The following details seem authentic: During the last
week large steamer, purchased by the Cuban Junta
some months ago, got complete order for sea voy
age and Tuesday morning down to point off
Sandy Hook, where she again anchored A short time
afterwards two small steamers run along side and
large quantity OF ammunition transferred from
the small steamers. A little after dark $50 men en-
barked on the tug Phillip, from pier No. 43, North
river, and taken aboard. Steam ting Yankee also
transported about the same nnnber of men to the
steamer. About 81 P. NJ, everything being in read
point some where near the island of Cuba.
1t is stated the Government has given notice not to
prevent the departure of any vessels whether loaded
with not, provided their apparent destination
is not direct for Cuba In other words vessels cleared for
Nassau Jamaica, Mexico any other place with which
we are on friendly terms, will be allowed to leave, no
matter how much war material nor how many passen-
gers they may carry.
The Peruvian monitors are still at St. Thomas. Their
American crews have been discharged.
WASHINGTON, May 7.-There has been
struggle over the Savannah post Office. Creswell
dOubtta terminated Smms, but the President refused
his commission 1t appears that Sumner and ether
extremistsare desirous of filling Georgia Federal offices
with negroes, thus rebukng the Georgia Legislature
for expeing them. 1t is stated Cliff opposed Smms
BITTERLY and prominent Georeians opposed the ap-
pointment as mischievous.
The Dyer court-martial has adjourned. Decision
known, but Dyer's excul patton is conceded.
Gen. Thomas departed for the Pacific and Terry for
Atlanta.
City of Mexico adviccs to the 30th Troops sent to
suppress revolution in the State of Guerrero and some
fighting reported Dissatisfaction with Juarez Govern
ment spreading and there is danger Of Of the
secession movement of the northern States Political
struggle between the government and the opposition
mutual charges of corruption; guards placed over res
dences of all Ministers account Of apprehension CT
assassination.
WASHINGTON, May 7-Iast rail Of tke Pacific road
ha tfCelv laid
Appointment of New Spanish Minister indefinitely
postponed.
Hoar returned. Grant receives a delegation of the
Virginia Union League tomorrow.
Grant appointed Gen Terrell, of Indiana, Third
Assistant Postmaster General. This throws Colonel
Marklsnd, whom the President nominated for the
position, overheard.
Virginia election considered in Cabinet. Nothing
determined regarding separate vote clauses q time
for election.
Grant directs Secretary Of New Mexico to exercise
the functions of Governor until Crow, Confederate
colonel, nominated by the President and confirmed
bv the Senate has political disabilities removed
Mrs. DR.. Mary Walker wants the Alexandria (Va.)
post Office.
President appointed John G. Blackwell receiver of
public money at Huntsville, Ala; Geo W. Henderlite |
Collector of Eighth Georgia District; Adamson New
kirk Assessor of Eighth Tennessee District. |
Borie goes to Philadelphia till Monday. Gen. Han
cock departs for Daeotah tonight.
Secretary of the Treasury will purchase 81 900 900
520s weekly and has directed the Assistant Treasurer
1t New York to receive proposals therefor.
WASHINGTON, May S.-Butlers lawyers in the Kim
oerly case at Baltimore, claim fees from Government
Additional dispatches from Admiral Hotf to May
irst, contain nothing very important
WASHINGTON, May 7.-Secretary of the Treasury
% day paid Judge Paschal, Attorney for Texas, in
he case of Texas vs.. White Chds and Others two of
he indemnity bonds involved in the case. Paschal
las commenced suit against the First National Bank
lcre and others for large amounts. These bonds
lot included in the original suit before the Supreme
Court. 1t is his intention to pursue all in America
md Europe who have converted any of these bonds.
There some of these bonds lost, which, after the
lecison Of the Supreme Court, useless to the
FOLDERS, and with holders which Paschal is authorised
o compromise.
WASHINGTON, May s.-Schenck brother Of Con-
ressman Schenck, is appointed Special Customs gent
or Sth District, with headquarters at New Orleans;
. G. Dutch, ditto, for 5th District, headquarters at
savannah.
Boutwell, has divided the country into fifteen dis
riots, and only two others yet to be appointed for the
south.
WASHINGTON, May s.-Ffty army officers, consoli-
lated out Of Office, appointed Indian Agents former
laces.
Delano has gone to Ohio for few days.
Whisky is being rapidly withdrawn from bond.
President appointed Daniel H. Snyder Assessor 4th
District, Georgia.
Inc IfeSfdent orders ten. ReTn0dS to retain Otf1-
ers consolidated out for civil officers in Texas Rey
olds having avowed his inability to find suitable per-
ons who could take the test oatn.
Cabinet will resume consideration Of elections in Vir
inia Mississippi and Texas Tuesday Action hereto
pre-, notwithstanding report, has had no point.
Spanish Legation urging Executive to issue procla
latioA Of neutrality in Cuban affairs
Weekly financial statement shows no material
hanges
Coored delegation from Alexandria, Va, visited
ne President. Negroes express themselves satisfied
10 details transpired.
President appointed r. w. Lasiter Pension agent
t Raleigh.
Commissioner of Revenue decides that liquor deal
who sell and under FIVE gallons must pay tax
9th retailers and wholesale.
Spanish minister informs the Secretary of State the
Gamer Quaker City is about sailing with supplies for
ubans, whereupon the Secretary of State requests
le Secretary of the Navy to prevent violation of i,
eutrality laws of 1918. .
Stated W. Kryzanowski will be appointed Revenue
uperyisor for Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
liroad met at the Seaton House to-day
Assistant Commissioner Douglas acts during Della
o's absence. Jos c. Cartweli appointed route mail
gent between Washington and Lynehburg; Geo. A. ,
oughton Inspector of Steamboats, 9th district.
President declined to see Smms, whose appoint
ent to the Savannah post office he refused to sign.
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