The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-02-09
MISCELLANEOUS

PUERTO CABALLo, Feb 5.-Ihe revolution is spread-
ing President Moragus has taken the field in person.
Banished Domincans have arrived here from San Do
mingo. Revoluonists, headed by Pernohal march
ing northward They have captured Georgetown.
| City OF MEXICO via HAVANA, Feb. 6.-Aa attempt
was made by the troops to assassinae Loeds de Lex
ada and proclaim Sata Anna has been discovered here
and frustrated. The rngleaders arrested and
| lodged in prison. as
Order has been restored in Puebla
The authorities in Michoacan sending off troops
The real purpose is unknown but the pretence is to
preserve the peace
Troops have marched from Vera Cruz against the
Orizaba insurgents. Gen. Ecbaegarz has Joined the
insurgents
battle took place in San Luis Potosi on the 18th
ult between the insurgents and Government troops.
The insurgents victorious Capturing twenty pieces
OF artillery, and compelling Gen. Eehoca to fly in
haste
It believed that Gen. Negrete is concealed in this
city, working in favor of Santa Anna
SAN Francisco, Feb. Ga slight shock of earth.
quake was felt here Yesterday.
! The Golden Iron Works were burned this morning.
| A branch mint at Carson City, Nevada, commenced
! operations yesterday, coming silver dollars.
| Trouble threatened at Ely silver mines, Nevada
Parties having jumped the Roche mine a company of
armed men had been sent to dispossess them
1t is also reported that the Mormons had taken DOS
session of some ranches belonging to the Gentiles in
Ely district, and announced their intention of holding
| them at all hazards.
The beautiful scenery and admirable acting render
the Sea of Ice peculiarly attractive You will have
this pleasure afforded you on Saturday at O'Clock, at
the matinee.
The GAMBLING Acr.-The New Orleans Times of
the 2ath has the following in regard to the amend
ments to the gambling law passed about the opening
OF the present session of the legislature The bill to
amend, which is equivalent to repeal, was passed
by the Senate on the 2Sth by yeas to II nays We
notice that Mr. Foute Democratic member represent.
ing the Sd District of New Orleans voted for the bill
on the ground that it reenacted the law of 1856 Mr.
Backman, of Claiborne, bitterly opposed the passage
The Legislature of Louisiana, it would appear is
ashamed TO do good action. Like the cynical COW.
1t cannot yield good bucket of milk without mmedi.
atey kicking it When it met this season storm
OF public Indignation was gathered which demanded
the repeal OF the gambling act, and it complied but
before the act OF repeal had passed under the signature
of the Governor, another bill was on its way to the
House, re-estabshing many of the most Objectionable
features OF the public gambling law, and virtually null
llfylng the act OF repeal just passed As the latter
was carried by an almost unanimous vote in both
Houses, is with surprise and Indignation that the
people now view this base and insolent attempt to
tamper With the popular will. Public sentiment is
overwhelmingly opposed to gambling under all cir
cumstances and will not tolerate any legislation in its
behalf The gentlemen who voted for the last enormi
~ have heavy account to settle with the respectable
and moral portion of this community and will donbt
less be held to strict account. 1t is row expected
that Governor Warmoth will be prompt with his
veto to this bill as he with his signature to the re-
pealing act.
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