The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-08-10
E2oM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.--The French minister officially
informed the Government of the existence Of war be
tween France and Prussia.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.--There is some confusion IN
dates but is regarded certain here that the French
have captured saarbruck. English and Berlin dis
patches call the place Saarbrucker.
The Northern Pacific Railroad Company has depos-
tied first mortgage b0nd with $4,000 revenue stamps
attached thereby securing the issue of their bonds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.--The Olympics beat the Har-
wards IS to T.
WASHINGTON, Aug. TIP to the very latest hous
news.
Hon. Joseph Segar Of Virginia. caned Hon Wn-
s. Lincoln, Of New York Segar was bailed at $500
Revenue today million. Customs for the week
ending Saturday, $S3, 100000.
Postmaster General will employ naval vessels for
the transportation Of mails rather than pay higher
rates for ocean service.
Attorney General Akerman declines addressing the
Southern Republican Club here because he would have
to alude to the Georgia case which comes before him
in his judicial capacity. 1t ia understood that Aker-
mans opinion will favor election this fall.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-The cabinet meeting held
to-day was attended .bv all the members except sec
rearies Fish and Boutwell, who were represented by
assistant secretaries Davis and Richardson. They
sidered for time the appropriation bills IN con-
necton with the opinion of the Attorney General
AckeFman, but unable to provide for
the defective law, therefore the Government will be
the branches of the public service will in the meantime
suffer.
It is known, from the President himself, that he
will call extra session of Congress unless the
in Europe shall affect interests SO as to render
necessary but of this he has apprehensions at
present. The President did not officially hear, until
Wednesday, by telegraph from the Departments OF
State, that Bertheuny had advised this Government
that France had declared war against Prussia This
fact Eow being known from an authentic source, the
President contemplates issuing a proclamation OF
neutrality in accordance with the laws now in e1is-
tance but this may rot be ready for week or more
come. The duty of citizens, pending the con
test, will be clearly defined,
s. Commodore J. Thiel is seriously sick
/" The Navy department has adviees from Commander
Green from San Domingo in relation to his InterTle"
with Baez Baez said the Republic is in peaceful
condition Baez dont anticipare trouble so long as
the United States manifests a desire to annex San
Dominoo from her sources Green says that the
treaty bv the Senate caused considerable disappoint
ment, and some persons, including those favorable
and opposed to annexation disposed to attribute
it to ismanagement and bad faith on the part OF the
Dominion Government in the negotiation OF the
treaty. Green is inclined to the opinion that the
withdrawal of the United States protection ana the
prospect of annexation would instantly lead to revo'
luton by Cabri
Mr. Frenghuysen has not yet accepted the mission
to England 1t is understood that the unsettled con-
dition of his business affairs delays response
The President left Washington tonight on his re-
turn to Long Branch whence he will depart tor of'
Louis on Monday next, on private business returning
to Long Branch The object of his presence in Wash
ington to-day to settle some public business o1
routine character merely.
A special order from the War Department extends
Sickles' leave of absence year, thus allowing MIN
to continue minister to Spain.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.--Revenue nearly million
The present strength of the army rank and tile, is
81 959 and will be gradually reduced according to the
law to 10000.
Persons desiring to visit France can obtain pass,
ports by application to the bureau OF passports al
the State Department at Washington.