The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-11-20
EOREIGN

FORE[GH.
| The LeveTrier observatory in Paris re-
ports the discovery of a comet
Sir John Duke Coeridgs has been APP
pointed chief justice of the English court OF
common pleas.
The leaders in the Sonora revolution in
Mexico have fed to the mountains laden with
stolen treasure
The German minister OF finance has de-
cided to sell 10000, 900 thalers Of disused sill
yer to the United States government, which is
the highest bidder.
The directors Of the bank of England
have fixed the rate Of discount at nine per
cent There is great depression OF stocks ON
the list, and the market is fiat.
Five Of the men arrested at Aix-le- Bruu,
on the charge Of being engaged in a conspi-
racy to abduct niece Of President Mcmahon
and holding her hostage, have been convicted
and sentenced to various terms OF imprison-
ment.
Prince Bismarck, as chancellor of the en-
pire, has laid before the federal council an
invitation OF the United States government to
Germany to participate in the centennial exhi-
hibtion at Philadelphia with recommends
ton that it be accepted
government has sdvices from Manila Of the
capture by Spanish war steamer in those
waters Of two German merchantmen. having
on board as part of their cargo, two thousand
rifles intended to be sold to Malay pirates.
The news has created an excited feeling in gov
ernment circles at Madrid.
The tribunal at Santiago de Cuba, before
which the persons captured on the Virginius
were brought, condemned Oerre, Verona, Pc
dro, Cespeds, and Sesus Delso and Gen. Ryan
to death, and they were shot on the morning
of the fourth. The greater portion of the
cargo Of the steamer Virginius was thrown
overheard or consumed in the furnace before
her capture.
Havana dispatches state that Capt.-Gen.
Jauvellar has issued an official address He
says there is nothing of such pressing interest
to the public good, and prestige and honor of
the nation, as a restoration Of the normal
state OF affairs in the island of Cuba He
proposes to subject everything to this eleva-
ted consideration within the limit of the law
Social questions and exigencies of the pres
ent epoch will be the object Of special medita-
ton and conscientious study Notwithstand-
ing war has been initiated, he viii seek to de-
termine upon the best plan for changing the
condition OF laborers, keeping in view he
agricultural interests and rights of proprie-
tors, the maintenance of productive industry
and general good of the country He lays
down ss the basis of his policy the principle
that the mission Of all government is to pro-
tect, and consequently fears that inconsider-
ate resolutions and extreme measures win be
adopted. The address concludes as follows;
An may rest assured that I will comply with
instructions Of the national government to be
untiring in my efforts to procure peace, en-
couraging credit and pursue fraud, taking
care that none OF the great interests of the
island suffer while act as your governor
The steamer Yirginius was captured with
all on board by the Spanish gunboat Tornado
near Jamaica, on the 31st ult. She had 40
passengers and crew, who, with the vessel and
cargo, have been brought to Santiago de Cuba.
Proceedings will be Immediately commenced
against the prisoners. The following particu-
lars of the capture Of the Yirginius have been
received from Santiago. The Tornado, which
had been searching for the Yirginius since her
attempted landing the south coast of the
island, came in sight of her at $50 P. NJ on the
315t ult., and Immediately gave chase. The
fllibuster put on all steam and made for ia
maica, hoping to fine refuge in British waters.
In her fight she threw overheard several
horses and used a portion of her cargo for fuel,
but the Tornado caught up with her at 10 P. n
near the Jamaica coast, and she surrendered
with all ON board, not one of whom escaped.
Among the prisoners are the well known insur-
gent chief Bambetto, who was reported killed
a few days ago, a brother Of Cespedes, son
of Quesada, Senior Jesus Del Sol and other
important personages. The prisoners have
all been brought before competent tribunal
at Santiago, and are now being tried as pirates
There is great rejoicing in Havana over the
news; streets and houses are decorated with
national colors, and scriptions are being raised
for a testimonial to the officers and crew of
the Tornado.