New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-31
WHOLE NUMBER l446.

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The occupying Of Mier by tho rebels
to obtain supplies.
HAVANA, December 3O.-The report that
the steamer Florida had been captured by
the Spanish man-Of-war VascO Nunez de
Balboa is false. After the Florida had
sailed from St. Thomas, the Spanish man Of
war followed and fired blank cartridge at
her. The Florida continued ON her way.
| and the man-Of war then fred ball car
| fridge, and the Florida stopped. 4 boat
was sent from the Vasc0 Nunez de Balboa,
the officer in charge having orders to ex-
| anime the FlOrida's papers. As no fault
was found with her papers, the Florida was
allowed to proceed on her voyage. The
VascO Nunez de Balboa has since returned
to Cuba. 73rsc
Several engagements have lately taken
place between the Spanish troops and
rebels under Modesto Diaz. A telegram
from the officer in charge of the Spanish
forces announces that thirty Of the Cubans
were killed.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 3O.-The
Journal de 81. Petersburg, official organ,
says the cordial reception of Grand Duke
Alexis in the United States creates pro-
found sense of satisfaction throughout Rus
sia. The relations between the two coun-
tries, strengthened by the noble hospitality
with which the son of the Emperor has been
received, is now more than ever pledge Of
enduring amity, which can not but con-
tribute to the general peace and progress Of
humanity. tt.,;e.
GLASGOW, December 3O.-While large
road wagon, propelled by steam and carry
ing heavy boilers, was passing through the
streets to-day, surrounded and followed by
throng OF children, one Of the boilers ex-
ploded; five children were killed outright,
and seven so badly injured that their re-
coyery is doubtful. The dead and injured
were frightfully mutilated. T'sF
LONDON, December 3O.-The ship Pye,
from Wilmington, with cargo of 22O0 bar
rels of turpentine, burned while lying at
the south end Of Thomas. ~ The loss Of her
cargo has had material effect upon the
prices of turpentine in this market.
The Times, in-its review of tho year 1871,
devOtes considerable space to comment on
President Grants message to Congress.
The inference is drawn therefrom that the
neutrality which the United States has 30
far maintained with regard to Cuban affairs
may soon be exchanged for a more active
policy. To this the Times finds no objec-
best that Cuba should be separated from
Spain. f Asfs@4
The ship Edward foundered off Fal-
mouth; all on board we're lost.
PARIS, December 30.-The Assembly have
agreed to increase the note circulation Of
luC Damn VI IAuCC 1I0uCSs
Supplementary elections are to be held in
Paris to fill the vacant seats in the A.
semblv AVS
Victor Hugo has accepted the nomination
on the platform of principles which en-
braces the abolition Of capital punishment,
the raising of the state of siege in Paris, the
non restoration Of monarchy, q proclama-
ton Of general amnesty, the dissolution of
the present Assembly, and the removal Of
the seat of government to Paris,
The nomination was rendered to Marshal
MacMahon, but was declined.
Due d'Aumale is candidate for member
ship of the Academy of France. The cleo
ton is to be held on the twenty-second of
February.
The Assembly yesterday debated all dav
on the question of augmenting the circula-
ton of the Bank of France. The discussion
took wide range. President Theirs spoke
several times, and ON one occasion, alluding
to the violent language by the deputies,
provoked by the threats Of the Germans.
said silence was the best reply to the harsh
words of Bismarck.
: This was received with prolonged ap-
plause. Throughout the debate President
Theirs expressed determined opposition
to burdening the present fiscal year with
loans.
The Assembly finally voted to increase
the note circulation of the bank to 100000
The Assembly has adjourned to the third
of January.
LONDON. December 3O.-The MARQUIS of
LOrne and Princess Louise have gone to
the continent.
An attempt was made Sunday night in
the town of Charlesville, in the department
of Arlennes, to assassinate a corporal and
trumpeter belonging to Bavarian regi.
ment, quartered in that place. The wounds
received by the corporal, it is believed, will
result in his death.
The German military authorities have
commenced a searching investigation into
the affair with the object of discovering
and Furnishing the would-be assassins.
The repeated Outrages upon the German
troops in the occupied departments have
caused the issue Of orders providing for the
same chastisement of all persons guilty of
such Otfenses.
The master of the college in Veintry-la-
Franchise has been seized and held as
hostage because the students ander his
charge manifested their disapprOval Of the
presence OF the German soldiers.