The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-14
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
Special kilograms TO the Dispatch.
WASHINGTON. March ~, 1870.
Haytj.

The Secretary of the Navy to-day re-
ceiyed voluminous letters from Admiral
Poor. He announces his arrival at Port-au-
| Prince on the 9th utimo in his flagship
Severn, accompanied by the Dictator. The
American Minister and Consul visited the
Admiral, and were present at an interview
| with the President and Cabinet officers Of
the Haytien Government, when Admiral
! Poor informed the latter that he had in
! structions to communicate to the Ilaytien
authorities that negotiations were pending
between the Governments of the United
States and San Domingo; and that pending
| those negotiations the Government at Wash
ington was determined, with its whole
power, to prevent interference with the
Dominicans by the ILaytien or any other
Government therefore, if any attack
should be made upon the Dominicans lu-
| ring TINT period, it would be regarded as
an act of hostility to the United States flag,
and would be treated accordingly.
The Hdytien President and Secretary of
State replied, in substance, that they did
not desire to interrupt the friendly rela
tons existing between llayti and the United
States; that they knew their weakness,
but must, Of course, protect their rights
and dignity; that they must be the masters
of their own policy, and conduct their Go
yernment as they choose.
The Admiral reports that they arc dis
pleased at the naval force sent there. ANA
regard it az Il menace, SC. He denies the
rumor Of a collision between the Nantucket
and the Hayticn man-ofwar Requiot, and
reports six IIayticn ships-of at Port
au-prince. The Admiral will proceed TO
San Domingo City and SANTANA bay in the
Severn, leaving the Dictator ut Port-au-
Prince.
Cuban Affairs.
Commissioner Delano has received let
ter from Supervisor KrzyzaukooSki, dated
at Key West, Florida, stating that be has
been informed that the Spanish authorities
ut Havana have notified the rroprietors
Of several tobacco and cigar factories ut
Key West, who have branch houses at
Havana. that their property in the latter
place will be contiscatcd if they continue to
| employ Cuban refugees or natives. Instruc-
tons have been given the Supervisor to oh
tain more explicit information upon the
subject. Tie Secretary Of State is informed
of the matter.
Secretary Fish to-day received corrc-
sppndence from Minister S;ckles which
shows that the Spanish authorities arc %
faras ever from fulfilling their promises in
relation to emancipation in Cuba, the
speedy release nf imprisoned citizens Of
the Cnitca States, and satisfaction for exc
cutions, without trial. of persons alleged 10
he citizens of this country.
yisi. of Bank Officers 10 the presi.
! dens-ScnaiOrS Sherman.
\ number Of officers of national banks
called upon President Grant this morning
and were introduced By Comptroller Free
man Clark, who is now bank officer. II
was merely a visit of respect, and nc
speeches we're made, evidently much to the
qualification of the President.
| Subsequently, Senator Sherman called
upon the President, and was congratulated
by the latter upon the passage of the fund
ing bill. The President informed him oil
the visit of the hank officers, to which tho
senator replied that ne felt sure the banks
had been we'll treated in the funding bill,
and was positive that they would ultimately
he benefited thereby, besides aiding in
placinc the Government on sure footing
The President expressed himself emphaii
callv in favor Of the bill rs passed, thc
amendments having been explained to him
by Senator Sherman.
| TE.e Richmond Gounci!mlen in wash
| ingtOn.
4 committee, representing the Common
| Council OF Richmond; Va, arc here to nsl'
an appropriation for the purpose of rc-
moving Instructions from and deepening
| the channel Of the James river. The large
trade Of Richmond before the war in -four,
tobacco. and cotton, and the relations OF
Richmond to the supplies Of iron and coal
in West Virginia, and 10 the important
lines Of communication, are the arguments
relied upon in this appeal. The Nirginians
are hopeful OF obtaining this appioprla'
ton.
The Georgia Bill.
Ii is generally agreed among the Reru6'
lean Senators that the House Georgia bill
shall be speedily put through the Senate
OIL Monday. Unless the present arrange
mcut sholl lie departed from, there will be
very little debate except what may come
from the Democrats. The object of the
Republicans is to have the bill enacted and
signed by the President at once, that il may
| lie operative in Connecticut, where, IT
order to vote in the April elections, citizens
must be registered By the 18th instant.
Troops to be Sent 10 Tennessee.
The Secretary of War this morning had
MI interview with the President upon fair
in Tennessee, which resulted in an order
by the Secretary for troops to be sent i'm
medatcly TO Murfreestoro' and Jackson
| and thence to other sections of the State, il
necessary. The number ordered is about
500, infantry AMI cavalry. Wallace.
| Associate Press kilograms.
Various gteIns.
| WASHINGTON, March l2.-The Democrats
of the Senate are in accord with neither the
Bullock nor the Bryant party of Georgia,