The union Democrat., 1869-07-17
TELEGRAPulC NEWS.

from London, says that at Cabinet meeting
Yesterday. it was resolved that the Govern
inent could not concur in any Of the amend
ments to the Irish Church bill tha, will in
any way impair the principle of total olsen
dowment. 1t is rumored that Lords Claren-
den, Granville and Harrington, have eyinced
II disposition u yield, bur were firmly over
ruled
The Haald's special from Paris, states that
meeting Of ministers of the Frivy Council
was held to-day, in order to discuss the En-
peror's message to the National Assembly.
which organizes on Monday. when the left
Centre will present its resolutions. Rouher
will read the Emperor's message, which con-
cedes the demand of the left Centre in regard
70 the autonomy OF the Assembly. As yet
no change has been effected in the Ministry
The brig Eldred. which left here GU the
23d Of June, with arms. ammunition. aud
l25 men for Cuba, landed the arms in Cuba,
hear Hernandez. The cholera had just then
broken cut in the camp Of the patriots. and
in consequence 100 Of the expedition party
refused L. enlist in the Cuban ranks. even
after they had been offered a bounty Of one
thousand dollars in gold, prelerring to wait
till the close Of the sickly season. The Sc
cond day after their arrival, however, the
SpauiaLds made descent upon Hernandez,
and posted themselves upon adjacent hills,
but the Americans, under Lieutenant Clan
cev, drove them from their position without
the loss Of man. After this victory they
re.embarked, unmolested, and retarned TO
New York on Saturday, with the exception
uf two men, who died of cholera on the way.
CHICAGO, July l2.--The commercial excur-
sion party, from Chicago had an interview
with Brigham Young. at his residence in
Salt Lake City, yesterday. During the con-
yersation he told Senator Trumbull that be
would probably hear Of some FEDERAL officials
heing put out Ca the Territory. If done. he
might be sure it was for good and sufficient
reasons. Mr.. Trumbu.l advised him, before
taking such step, to make known his griev-
ances to President Grant, who will not admit
violation Of law to 90 unpunished, and that
it will not be safe to molest public officers in
,he discharge of their duties. Young said
Grant had removed only the Mormon officers
IN Utah, for no reason except they were Nor
mons.
Brigham further declared they would not
obey the law of Congress, prohibiting polyg-
amy, because Congress bad no right to inter-
fear in that matter.
Mr.. Trumbull replied, declining to discuss
the matter. but said the law would be upheld
and obeyed.
Toung's declarations caused considerable
sensation among the members of the party.
The Mormons treat the excurSionists with
cold distant politeness, and repel rather than
invite advances.
Bosrox, july l2-The T3fJune's New York
special says. it is currently reported that the
Directors of tie English Atlantic Cable have
- Al
Gable. The Herald credits the report, and
calls upon American capitalists to lay Ca
bic, to be owned and operated by Americans.
1t is reported at tho Fifth Avenue Hotel,
that the Directors of the several banks will be
indicted, for conspiracy with the brokers to
violate the Usury laws. The Directors loan
cd money in this way, as reported on Satur-
dav, and then refused loans to all other appli-
cants. One broker firm cleared 500, 900 in
two weeks by this arrangements; the profits
divided with the Directors.
WAsnINGroE, duly l2.-The Internal Re-
venue Department has received information
of the conviction at Williamsport PA J.. of
Martin Bellmvr and SultmGn, charged with
violating the Re-enue laws in relation to dis
tilling. Tbey are two of the most wealthy
men in that part of the State, and the largest
distllers. Both were sentenced to two years
in the Penitentiary. and are now in confine-
ment Their conviction will have good
effect on small distillers who violate the law
The State Department has issued circu-
lar advising cilEeue having claims against
the Mexican Republic t. forward them
promptly to that Depsrtment for the con
sideration Of the Commission appointed to ex-
anime and decide on them. The claims will
be argued before the Commission bv j. II.
Ashton, ut the expense Ct the Government.
Claimants are required in every case to fur
nish the Department with satisfactory proof,
showing,
First-That they are citizens of the Caited
States.
Second-The time when the claim arose.
Third-The present owner of the claim.
Fourth-Tte name and address cf the per-
son authorised to act for the claimants and to
correspond with the Department on the sub
lect.
Judge Dent was written a letter giving per-
mission to use his name for any position be-
fore the National Union Republican Conveu-
tion of Mississippi and approving the plat
form adopted at Jackson. June I'd.
The petition Of Colonel 1erger, praying for
q writ of hcbeaS corpus to take him from be-
fore the Military Commission, was presented
TO Chief Justice Chase to-day.
The Chief Justice received the application,
and fixed Wednesday morning for hearing
arguments in the Supreme Court room. At
torney General Hoar will represent the Gov
ernmeut. The priut TO be determined is
whether the clause in the Reconstruction Acts
permitting Commissions to try persons accu>-
ed OF crime is constitutional. This will be the
only point Of the Reconstruction Acts con-
stitutionality which the question raises.
WASHINGTON, July l2.-Governor Pease,
of Texas, had a long interview with the Pres-
dent today in reference to affairs in that
State. The Governor urges the fixing Of the
election of Texas at an early day, because if
delayed till November it will be detrimental
to the agricultural interests of the State.
RICHMOND. July l2.-The official election
returns show the blacks voted closer to their
registered strength than the whites.
MEMPHIS trenn.l J. July l2-Delegstes are
coming rapidly to the Chinese Labor Conven-
ton, to he held here Tomorrow. Keopmaus-
chap. importer at San francisco, telecraphed
that he Will be present. Planters from va
rioos parts OF tie southwest are here 10 strong