The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-30

The Haytians continue to give material aid to the
consul, and hope to accomplish through him an over
throw OF base before the opening Of Congress in
Washington.
New York, Nov. 24.-The Tribune's Paris corre-
spondent, from the sth to the 10th nst represents
that the distribution Of provisions was irregular and
unequal in some districts The people eat guinea pigs
eats and even rats Only 40 900 horses remain of one
hundred thousand in the city at the beginning of the
siege. Cats are sold at six francs per pound. TIE
deaths Tor the past week s0o 4l9 Of whom were
from smallpox. After the 18th inst the sale of flesh
OF horses mules and regulated BY tariff like
beef and ratlons thereof issued by the govern
ment. The people bear their priyations we'll thus far
Charcoal is now eight times its usual price and the
consumption of gas after o'clock in the evening is
forbidden.
Ryat is released and bis comrades soon will be. Ar
ago resigned the mayoraty the 18th; Jules Favre
succeeds him. On the 13th Trochu announced to his
lends that preparations Tor sortie were nearly
pete, but the troops are dreadfuliy demoralized
Paris journals publish strong appeal to the govern
ment, the substance of which is: ssYou know vour
army OF relief is phantom. The provinces come to
the help of Paris and you ought to confess the truth
that it is impossible to cut through the Prtssan lines
SO that your garrison may reach the Loire to get pro-
visions. For such sortie you must win at a great
battle which, with your present army you cannot do :"
kochefort writes, in answer to question whether
he had really resigned Yes on the 1st of November
have never thought CT Withdrawing my resignation.
LOUIS Blanc publishes an address to the defenders
OF fars, congratulatng them on the failure of the
armsce and says they cannot and ought not to treat
with the enemy whilst occupying French soil No
regret is expressed that the Assembly is not called.
The Temps of the 18th says beef will wholly fail in
week; horsefesh in fortnight and salt meat in
week longer then vegetables and flour six weeks
Washburne has received dispatch from his govern
ment approving of his remaining in Paris-the only
dispatch that has arrived since the beginning of the
siege.
STAUsroN, VA, Nov. PA convention of the Sun
day schools Of the Baltimore Conference of the Meth
odst Church South, assembled here to-day The area
will embrace Maryland, the District of Columbia and
the Valley Of Virginia 1t will remain in session until
Sunday.
Julius Stiles, colored, shot dead at Elizabeth
Furnace by another negro Edwards, for being too in
innate with bis wife. Edwards made his escape.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24.-It is reported that Mcclure
has called an extra session of the Legislature and Sem
ator Drake has been appointed to the Court of Claims
Judgeship.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov 24-The new theatre and men,
agerie took fire during performance. The audience
panicked but none were injured. The fire was extin-
guished.
colored militia company on its way to review was
assailed both going and coming. One white man was
seriously and negro fatally burt
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 24-The permanent organiza-
tion of the National Immigration Convention has been
effected by the selection Of Gov Baker, of Indiana, as
Presidents Col. Loomis, of New York, and Mr. Green
baum, of Illinois, Secretaries with one Vice Presi
dent from each State and Territory represented
BosToN, Nov. 24.-Among his temptations to war,
Butler I cannot but recall the truth that our
Southern brethren, many of the best and bravest
among them who fought against the government with
vain attempt to rid themselves of the glorious men,
ory of its history longing to fight once more under
the starry folds Of the old flag Give the privilege to
the brave of the South to defend their country
again in foreign war; and especially one with Great
Britain, not loved by them any more than by u.s. it
would bring us all together again uniting US with one
Gag, one country and one destiny, insomuch is this
end the hope OF the patriot that feels almost to
doubt whether to achieve it would not be worth all |
The less of blood and treasure in such war"
New York, Nov. 24.-D. A. Martin, President of
The Ocean National Bank, has resigned and G. S. Ste
7enson has been elected to fill the vacancy. J. S
Hartsboro was elected Cashier.
The United States steamship Congress arrived at
Havana on the 10th from Key West The frigate Tus-
arora was expected there the goth to 90 into the
locks for repairs
New York, Nov. 25-The Worlds special from
london of the 25th, says the Cabinet eliminated to-
lay.
This morning Earl Granville went to Windsor to
nform the Queen of the impossbility of carrying on
he Government with the Cabinet irreconciably d-
ivded as to the policy to be pursued towards Russia
Lis resignation will upset the ministry. The disolu-
on of the Cabinet can scarcely be prevented
New YORK, Nov 25.-The Worlds special from
london says the Cabinet assembled at halfpast two
ranVille and Gladstone were absent At 8 o'clock ;
adstone arrived with the note of Gorschakoff 1t !
as read and then ensued hot debate. No decision ,
as reached. The Cabinet adjourned at o'clock un-
i TO- morrow. s.=s-"s=
Cables to private parties say Gortschakoffs answer
oes not Withdraw what he claims and repeats all in
eference to the violations of the treaty +
The morning papers say the ministry will stand
rm. @ *f. .
BALTIMORE, Nov. 26.-The captain of the steamer :
altimore reports that he was chased by Frenchman
veral hours but left the Frenchman asterp,. The ,
altmore came around the north coast of Scotland q
New YoRR, Nov. 26.-The decision of the Supreme
our defeats Vanderbt's attempt to blockade the ap
coaches to the Niagara Suspension Bridge against
,mpeting roads.
Weston failed in his walk and was compelled to =
ED to the overpowerng desire for Sleep The walk
as four hundred miles n five days. He failed on the
rec hundred and twentieth mile.
The Heralds special from London says Russias re- +
evidence that she is not prepared to abide equiv
ally by her original circular; but Gortschakoff who
'es not wish war, is averse to withdraw the circular
The Trbunes special from st. Petersburg saws Russia
unprepared for war and cannot be before spring.
The Gazette says Russia cannot withdraw her decar
ion, without the inference being drawn from this u
urse, that she had been forced to it by the English
ess which compels her to pursue actively re-
ZatiOn OF the problem set before. No in Russia
sres war, but all classes would consent to war rather
an humliating retraction under threats r
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Nov 26.-The day has been
e of excitement here. At the last hour last night,
~ Smith and Treasurer Bingham obtained from the
preme Court Judge Safford and the Circuit Court,
dge Pelham an injunction restraining the presiding a
ieer of the Senate from counting the vote for Gov
nor and Treasurer but to count for the other Offices
result of the count majority of all the votes
st in the State for E. Fl. Moren, Lieutenant Gov r.
nor, 1877; j. j. Parker, Secretary Of State 1859; +
w. A. Sanford, 3423. All Democrats The Presi- !,
mt announced these gentlemen legally elected to i
cir respective offices and ordered the returns to be
ut to the Secretary of State to await judicial pro -
edings Senator Mabry then offered resolution that h
On. +. Il. Moren be sworn in as Lieutenant Governor
be invited to preside over the joint convention as !,
legal presiding officer of the Senate Mr. Barr, ~
esding officer of the Senate pro- tenn, announced u
resolution out Of order and asked the Senate to re-
e to its chamber, which it did and Immediately ad- :.
lrneG
Mr.. Moren, meantime, was sworn in Lieut. Governor 4
Judge Stafford, and escorted to the Speakers -
air. He then announced that he was ready to pro- Z
ed to business presiding officer of the Joint Com l.
ttee. zss#zs@ #s. 5a -
Mr.. Lowe offered resolution that the Secretary of =
ate, Mr.. Miller, Mr. Parker not being sworn in, be :,
Sed to return the Lieut. Governor the returns of =
e vote cast at the late election. +
Mr.. Phelan, clerk of the House. waited on the Sec
tary of State and obtained the returns The Lieut.
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