The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-04-23

ers, and a large quantity OF arms and anu
milton was captured.
At the last advices a treaty of peace had
been prepared with the Provisional Govern
mentof PARAGUAY. which had convoked a con
stitutional assembly tor that purpose.
MADRID, April 16-The republican
journals of Spain demand a separation of
church and state, and that all priests Or
bishops refusing to take the oath to tie
constitution be sent to Rome.
Washington News.
WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Butler is pre-
pairing a bill, which has Grants approval,
which gives the President the power to
send troops into any State without waiting
for a can from the Governor or Legislature
thereof. s.s
Biddle writes from Havana that the in
sursents are on the war path again.
The report of the committee made TO-
day in Sypher's case, reaffirms the princi-
pies of that made in favor of Sheldon, and
says that the committees faith in the prin-
cip1es appliedSy the House to the latter
case grows stronger as the investigation is
continued, and is heightened by events
daily occurring. The committee then pro-
ceeds 1.-THE best protection we can give
to the ballot in the Lands of the freedmen.
is to administer Judgment that violence
and wrong shall not prosper. Thus, by
taking away the motive, we shall most ef-
fectuallv prevent bloodshed, and Secure
peaceable and fair elections. Therefore,
we ask that returns from such of the par
ishes and precincts of the First District as
have been overrun and carried by violence
and intimidation shall not be counted, and
that the result shall be aScertained from
peaceable parishes and precints."
Thirteen thousand votes cast for St.
Martin are thrown out. This decision, it
is believed. will exclude all the the other
Louisiana Democratic contestants.
Newsham's case is decided in his favor
by the committee.
HAVANA, April 1s.-The Captain Gene
raj telegraphs from Puerto Principe that
the insurgent forces, under Gomez and Deas
made an attempt to. pass Valmaseda's lines at
Cinquo Abajo, with the object of involving
the Jurisdiction of Bayams. They were
met by two Spanish battalions, who re-
pulsed them. After losing ITO killed, the
rebels fled in great confusion, and at last
accounts were utterly d~isorganized. The
dispatch from the Captain General does not
give any further particulars.
Europe.
PARIS, April 18.-A dispatch has just
been received from Monteyideo stating
that an attack from the exiled Blanco fac
ton was expected. Extensive preparations
have been made for defence. The Emperor
sends his plebiscite circular to the different
departments to.day. The Senate common
ces the plebiscite debate to-day. 49,.
MADRID, April 1s.-The feeling between
the regulars and volunteers has nearly SUBJ
sided. -. ....:.t.... .
The Government publishes. an official
dispatch from Cuba announcing that the in
surgents attempted to pass Valmaseda's
lines, but were defeated, with a loss of 10
killed, and that many surrendered to re-
ceive the clemencv of the Government.
The Impartial says it is probable that
the question of the monarchy will be
brought before the Cortes before the dis
cussion of the organic law, which will take
place at an early day.
PARIS, April 1s.-The Emperor attended
the races at Long Champs to day.
The holding of public meetings will com
mcnce next week, at which the plebisci-
tum will be discussed and the people in
instructed in the proposed constitutional
changes. A.
Contested Election Cases.
WASHINGTON, April l9.-The House will
tomorrow to admit Sypher of Louisi-
ana, to his seat, the committee having
agreed to seat Newsham over Ryan. His
case will be called tomorrow also. 1t is
that the whole number Of Radical
members from Louisiana will be admitted.
Cotton. Steady.
New YoRK, April 19.-The. cotton mar
set is steady. Sales for all this mouth are
at 22tc for Low MiddIing.
Europe.
PARIS, April I'm: Gueronn;ere said
n the Senate to day that Europe was tran
,uil ONLY when France was satisfied. The
created some comment in diplomat
c circles.
A manifesto has appeared signed by II
Of the left and Z representatives
# the press, advising the people to vote
No " on the plebiscitum. ..s -., .....
It'll asserted that if the plebiscitum is
Prince Napoleon will be sent to
It. Petersburg to urge d general disarma-
nent.
BERLIN, April 19.-Count Bismarck is
cry il-his physicians are in consultation.
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