The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-01-05
TEIEGR APHIC.

The Emperor, in letter to Olivier re-
quests him to name persons who, with
himself, will form homogeneous min
istry, faithfully representing the legis-
lative majority and resolved to apply
in letter and spirit the Senatas Coasal.
tum of September 8.
The Emperor counts on the devotion
Of the Corps Legislatif to the great in
terests of the coutry, no less than on
Olivier to aid the Emperor in the task
he has undertaken of putting into oper-
alton constitutional regime.
The new French Ministry, under the
leadership of Olivier, will probably
soon be announced.
The new session of the Corps Lcgis-
latif commenced to-day. Schneider
was reelected by vote of 100 to 40.
The liberal Paris journals, comment
ing on the letter of the Emperor to
Olivier, say: "Personal government is
at an end-the letter is the first chap
ter of a liberal Empire"
LONDON, December 28.-The new
Austria Chinese treaty forbids Consuls
engaging in trade.
The Pacific Steam Navigation Com
pany's steamer Agrippa, which is to
ply between Panama and the cities of
the west coast of South America, has
been successfully launched.
The suppression Of the Dalmatian
insurrectiOn is confirmed.
BRISTOL, England, December o.
At theatrical panic last night l8 per-
sons were killed and many hurt.
ROME, December 28.-It is certain
that in the questions thus fur submit
ted for consideration to the Commit
tees of the Ecumenical Convention,
nothing has been said on infallibility.
The Pope expresses the opinion that
members have no voice in the regula-
ton Of that body.
. WASHINGTON, December 26.-The
following names were recently sug-
gested to the President as capable and
eligible men for the vacancy on the
Supreme Bench: Erkshine, of Georgia;
Henry Boyce, of Louisiana; John Han
cock and Judge Paschal, of Texas
The Southern Senators are determined
to secure the appointment Of South
ern man, if possible.
A prominent Republican Senator,
who has been for the last three months
quietly ascertalning the opinions of
Senators and Representatives on the
Cuban question, informed member of
the Junta that tie vote according bel
ligcrent rights would pass both Houses
unless the members have changed
their views since the opening of the
session. -
The treasury warrants drawn during
the present month are very heavy and
the revenue returns from all sources
have been very light. The debt state
ment, it is expected, will show small
decrease.
WASHINGTON, December -29.-The
Commissioner of Agriculture in his re-
port says: "With all the increase of
farmers to produce, and the increase of
population to consume, and with an
actual enlargement of area under cul-
tivatiOn, it is certain that less corn was
produced this year than in 1869.
Cotton-The dr0uth on the Atlantic
coast was less injurious to cotton than
to corn. Everywhere the average
planted was greater than last year,
but the product per acre on the sea
coast was materially less. The rela-
tive proportion of lint to seed from
this cause was less than usual. Re-
ports of three hundred pounds of lint
per acre, where good culture followed
q good selection of seed, is not unfre-
Quent. Picking commenced earlier
than usual, and the late bolls ripened
more thoroughly. The season for pick
ing has been uniformity favorable,
with comparative freedom from trash
and dirt. - LS8
Tobacco The latest returns indicate
a reduction of One-third in the produce
ton of Virginia and Maryland; one
sixth in Kentucky; sixteen per cent in
Michigan with a slight decrease in In
diana and Illinois. A fair summary
indicates an aggregate reduction Of 20
per cent in prOduction-quality, vari-
able. ,.sg.r.-- +.
WASHINGTON, December 3O.-Col-
lectOr Casey and Mr.. Kinsella arrived
tonight from New Orleans, and will
await the return Of Secretary Bout
we'll. No complaint has been made at
the Treasury Department against Ca
sey, and he will not be removed as ru-
mored here. tt iH
The President contemplates issuing
a neutrality proclamation in connec-
ton with the Winnepeg war, because
of the fitting out of an expedition
against the insurgents by the British
commander in the State of Minnesota.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, December 80. :
A case involving State and Federal
jurisdiction has arisen here. The State
law levies tax upon the Southern Ex-
press Company. The company ap-
piled to Judge Busted, of the United
States Court, for an in junction, which
was granted.
The State Auditor has issued q cir.
cular to the tax collectors, ordering
them to collect the tax in spite Of the
injunction.
/ The case promises to be one of great
interest. The State and company bOtt
have eminent counsel to fight il
through the courts.
i New. YORK, December 31.-Cottor
to- day has advanced. Sales for Feb
ruary are reported at oslo.
Gold is active-quOted at 20.
The Novelty Iron Works have gon'
into liquidation. ~
Advices from Liverpool report cot
ton active and an advance in price
"a Id.
There is a rnmor that the India GRO
; has been damaged by storms.
The Manchester market is firm.
J WASHINGTON, December 3l.-Th