Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-10-07
NEWS OF THE DAY.
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Advices from Havana repeat rumors thatthe
censorship ofthc press is to be shortly abolished.
From Cuban sources it is reported that the
united Cul an forces 10 the Central Department
had fought the Spanish Colonel Barcenes in the
Sierra de Cubitas, nficting upon his force
loss of three hundred men killed and wounded.
The number of Spanish troops on the sick list
was said to be very large. The Cubans have
been repulsed in an attack upon the town OF
Manatuaba, number OF persons being Killed
and wounded. Fights among the negroes have
occurred, during which several were killed.
There seems to be conflict Of jurisdiction
between the United States Circuit Court in
Georgia and the State Courts that may occa-
sion collision between the subordinate Off
GERS The Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad
is in the hands of receiver appointed by one
of the State Courts Another proceeding is
pending in the United States Court against the
road, and Associate Ju.tice Bradley, presiding
in the Circuit Court, has appointed the re,
ccivers who claim possession. The United
States Marshals have arrested the Sheriff OF
| Dade county.
A Washington dispatch asserts that it is the
opinion in official circles that the fifteen and a
half millions awarded us by the Geneva Trbu-
nal will not be paid for Il year. There Is no
law at present providing for its disbursement,
aud when it is deposited in the Treasury 1t Will
remain there until Congress passes an act regu-
lating the payment of such claims as may be
presented on account o. looses sustained by the
depredations Of the Alabama, Shenandoah
and Florida.
The Russian Ambassador in Paris, according
to correspondent of the London Times, .
has received note from the Secretary of the
Emperors Priyy Council, withdrawing the
CONGRATULATIONS which the Emperor had tende-
red to President THEIRS and expressing the
dissatisfaction of Russia at the aggressive at
titude of the Radical party in France.
The British and American Claims Commits
sion held another very long session on Satur-
day, aud closed the proofs in several cases
from both sides -Four claims were disallowed,
two of them being for personal property taken
by the United States Army, aud two others
for illegal imprisonment. The Commission
adjourned until the 2Sth inst.
Saturday was great day on the turf. At
Jerome Park Harry Bassett was unexpectedly
beaten by Munarchist in the three mile dash,
the latter winning in 5:34l. At Nashville there
was some good racing, Quarterluaster doing a
mile in l45 Goldsmith Maid and Lucy trot,
ted at San Francisco, the former winning and
making her best mile in 2:lSi.
At the meeting of the Baptist Association
which will shortly take place on Long Island,
it is rumored that the Rev. Hyatt Smith aud
George f. Pentecost, Of Brooklyn, will be ar
raigucd for radicaiisn on the subject OF close
communion. The views OF the former have
caused great interest among the BaptlSts
The United States and Spanish Commission,
which was organized more than year ago, has
not adiudcatcd any claims. Some Of them it is
said will be ready for consideration at the next
meeting of the Commission, this mouth. DR..
IIouards memorial has not yet been received.
Official denial is made Of the runlor that
Spain is about to ask council of European
Powers for judgment and money damages
against the United States on account of the
Cuban expeditions fitted out from our ports,
after the manner of the Geneva arbitration.
Official returns from ninety-nine counties in
Georgia, show the Democratic majority to be
40, 600. 1t is believed that the thirty seven
counties yet to be heard from, will increase the
majority to st, 600 or more.
The Indians now on a visit to Washington
attended the Metropolitan NJ. +. Church yes
terday, dressed in their fanciful costumes, and
listened to Il sermon from the Rev. DIR. New
man.
A telegram from Yokohama, dated 25th
ulto., announces that two-thirds Of the treasure
lost by the burning of the steamship America
at that port has been recovered.
The Xavier Union Catholic Society has pub
lished an address of sympathy with the Jesuits
and other religious orders which have been ex-
PEELED from Germany.
The journals of the city Of Paris have opened
subscriptions for the relief of the Alsatians who
have left their homes and retained their French
citizenship.
Mr.. Gladstone has called meeting Of the
Cabinet for Wednesday next, for the transac
ton of important business, the nature Of
which is not reported.
The Acting Secretary of the Treasury has
directed the Assistant Treasurer at New York
to purchase five millions of bonds and sell five
millions Of gold to-day.
On Saturday the Jersey City Chief Of Police
and one of his detectives were arrested on the
charge Of being concerned in the robbery of the
First National Bank of that place.
A London dispatch states that thief named
Collins, abscondiug with $4,000 of stolen
money, is on his way from Southampton t.
Baltimore by the steamer due there this week.
Later advices from Bombay via London, re.
port that the cholera epidemic is disappearing.
The New York weekly bank statement shows
a loss 10 the reserve Of 81, 629: OPS.
No successor to Minister Curtin at St. Pc
tersburg will be appointed till Congress meets.
Mr. Greeley has been invited to make an
other Western tour.
FAUoUIER ITEMS. Il From the Warrentou
Index. lon Saturday the 2Sth ult., Messrs
Hunton, Green and Wthers spoke to an as
semblage of Conservatives at Buckland; at
Catlett's, Messrs Brooke, Williamson and
Payne addressed an attentive audience; and at
Uppervle Messrs. Helm, Pollock and Shep-
perd filled appointments. From all these places
come back words of cheer, and there ia no