The Hawaiian gazette., 1869-06-23
HAWAIIAN GAZETTE.
HONOLULU, WEDNESDAY, JUNE %.
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
American Rews.

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published from Professor Gsbb, who says h
he has prospected 200 square miles of gold
bearing territory, surprising in richness AM
known In California or Australia.
The Government, to-day, received sdviee,
direct from the insuTectionary distric; II
Cuba, giving information of movements il
that quarter. Cuban sympathisers, here
state that there are now over 20 900 men ir
the Cuban army, $500 of whom are Ameri
cans. Three thousand more Americans have
recently been added These parties say the
success of the revolution is assured. II the
United States do not recognize them as bel
ligerents.
PHrIzDELFIIIA, May 12.-The ironciad A.
IaatG formerly rebel craft, has been sold,
and it is understood that after getting 10
sea, she will hoist the Cuban Tag.
NEW YoRK, May l2.-The Cuban General
Marmal has issued proclamation responsive
10 the Spanish General Nalmazeda. in which
ne proclaims war TO the death against the
Spaniards.
PORTSMOUTH, May 12-This morning the
accommodation train from Portland for Bos-
ton, was thrown from the track near Berwick,
severely injuring lady passenger, also injur-
ing the engineer and ba-gage-master.
NEW YORK, May l2.-An explosion took
place at the chemical works of Pendleton IL
Bros, First street, HobOken. this morning
One man was terribly mutilated. probably
injured fatally; two Others escaped with
slight injuries. The building was burned :
loss small.
The anniversary Of the american Ecual
Rights Association was held at Stein way
Hall to-day. The audience, mainly composed
of ladies, was very large and intelligent
Elizabeth Cady Stanton presided
The President does not look with favor
upon the idea of accepting San Domingo,
even as a free gift.
Secretary Boutwell, has prepared q state
ment of the Public Debt on March LIST, SINH
lar in form TO those issued for April and May.
The Public Debt has been reduced under
Grants administration, s6655, $50
No information concerning the proposed
alliance has been received by the English.
French, or Spanish legations The dispatch
first occasiOned general and spirited com-
ments, but nobody now attaches credit 10
the announcement.
LOUISVILLE, May IA number OF Gene
raj Thomas Army comrades, went to his
headquarters TO present q magnificent silver
service, but the General declined accepting il
on the ground that he had determined never
10 receive donations under any circumstan-
ccs
The TlBct special saws that Howard, the
new Minister to China is receiving his final
instructions. and will leave in q few weeks.
II has transpired that Reverdy johnson has
AlLEIAllA EAEtlLGN Aua AucbIhNlADae AfEElNtA
from the State Department IN negotiating the
Al1baAaa Treaty and the President and Sc
ward thanked him for his success in necOtia-
ting on the basis submitted by this Govern
ment
General Sherman expresses the intention
Of visiting the Pacific coast this summer.
CHICAGO, May 13.-The Tri5Hafs specia,
SAYS the present indications are that Henry
Pierce, of Boston, viii be appointed Minister
f,f fb.a Itxsfn I.fnuT. f4rr-nhignr1 nF
Ark, WAS nominated last session, but was
not confirmed. The State Department, after
further consideration decided 70 make q new
selection.
CHICAGO, May 1S.-The Tri5ls,e's New
York special says that several wealthy Gu
bans in that city have been notified that un-
less they contribute liberally TO the patriot
cause, their names will be given 10 the in
surgent chiefs, and their property in Cuba
will be destroyed.
New YORK. MAY 13.-The Executive Com
mitiee of the Board of Fire Underwriters
have agreed 70 divide the country into six
departments, namely; Hartford, New York,
Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, and one
not vet designated; each department TO be
under the control of resident member of
the Executive Committee, and 10 per cent.
TO be the maximum per centRge TO be allowed
TO agents.
NEw YoRK, MAY 1.-THE Ht8GldS cable
special says Reverdy johnson mas telegraphed
TO the Secretary Of State, informing him of
his Withdrawal from Office. After giving
some detailed accounts of the friendly fare
well reception By the Queen, johnson says
this terminated his mission, which has been
conducted on his part with zeal; that be has
fulfilled 20 the letter the instructions of his
and aimed 20 protect the rights,
preserve the honor, and promote the inter
esis of his country.
WASHINGTON, May l4-Admiral Hoff in
forms the Department that be goes 70 key
West, for few days, for change OF air Tor
his officers and crew,
Everything in Havana is quiet The Span
ish authorities seem confident OF suppressing
the rebellion this year
The rainy season, which is approaching,
precludes active operations in the interior.
The Cubans at the Havana end OF the
island are dissatisfied because the revolu
tion has not been conducted according to
their views. There is little organization, al
though they claim that the present inactivity
is for the purpose Of exercising their forces
in the use of arms preparatory to campaign
n the close of the rainy season.
Generals Cespedes and Onesada arc acting
They have their own sep
arate forces and adhercnts.
Hall. our Consul-Generai, and the com
mander of the English feet, think the re
will consist of nothing but irregular bands
of outlaws.
NEW YoRK, MAY I5.-Iti is stated that How
ard, Minister TO China, urges that the mis-
sion TO China be raised 70 the grade Of the
British Embassy, and the President agrees 7
with his views.
4 fight took place at the Capitol, vester-
day. between Col. Duncan and Copehart, sn
applicant for the Office Of Superintendent; OF
the Interior Department The former was
" orstcd
CHICAGO, May 15.-The Times special saws
the workmen, yesterday, removed the old I
hydraulic presses from the printing bureau
in the Treasury Department, prior to their /
removal 10 New \ ork. This ends the famous I
Did printing currency bureau, which was the .
subject Of SO much scandal Currency VIII j
not be printed hereafter by hydraulic presses. j
Secretary Fish stated 10 the Cabinet, yes
lerday, that official inquiry does no. confirm
Ihe triple alliance story. and he does not 4
deem further inquiry necessary
New YORK, MAY l7-rhe boiler OF ~ en- i
zine on the Coney Island Railroad exploded l.
Yesterday, badly scaiding john Quinn, engin- I
ser. and J. FELTON, and r A. Naples, 1iremen. I
At ST. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, .
yesterday, Bishop Liftiejohn, who was pres
eut 10 administer tbe rite of confirmation,
felt himself compelled. by what be saw
around him, TO utter 9 few powerful 5ut
kindly words against ritualizing and Roman
zine.
CHICAGO, May 1.-THE R.pltslieaA's Wash
Igton special says that Colonel Alexander.
he present Postmaster al Washington. re-
used TO vacate when Eirunds, the lately
appointed Postmaster, presented himself 10
axe possession on the ground that 10 charges
lad been preferred against him, and under the
modified Tenure OF Office Act, the President
las no right 10 remove him, but must sus-
,end him on charges. The case will be sub