The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-08-14

II is stated that Trustworthy information
from Havana, that the Cuban troops have de-
stroyed a number of plantations in Trinidad
Valley, and that the planters were abandon
ing their property there for fear OF being cap
tured. and because the Spanish Government
cannot give the necessary protection. The
President of the Cuban Republic has ordered
Captain Carepo TO destroy every thing he can
lay hands on. Cabo, the negro captain. AT
the head OF number Of emancipated ne
groes. was in the neighborbood of Cienfuegos.
wrecking plantations and enlisting slaves and
coolies in the ranks. A general uprising OF
negroes under Cabo was daily expected.
A Bayonne dispatch OF the 30th saws: The
Carlists claim great victory over the Repub-
licans between Castel. Toilet and Figueros.
near the frontier. The losses were heavy on
both sides. The Carlists deny that there is
any truth in the reports charging them with
atrocities at Cuenca and other places.
The French Assembly has again been the
scene Of violent alteration. caused by an
expression made by Galloni GIstrsi. a Bona
partist, to the effect that the Republic has
on the following day he was challenged by
members Of the Left TO repeat the words.
which he did. Thereupon Victor Schoelcher.
Republican, gave him the lie, and several
Deputies from the Len rushed toward him,
shouting and shaking their fists. The Presi-
dent Of the Assembly, unable to restore or
der. suspended the sitting.
"a Paris telegram of the "a saws that seri-
Gus complications have arisen between Ger
many and France concerning Spanish affairs,
and diplomatic rupture between the powers
Is threatened. lie Temps reports that a sub
scription TO a loan OF S6,Oco.O00 for the Car
lists has been commenced. and that out Of the
proceeds 30 far realized, a. 100000 had been
forwarded TO Spain ON the l>t.
The French Assembly has voted to adjourn
on Nov. 30. The permanent Committee Of
the Assembly. which is to -it during recess.
has been elected. II j. composed Of six Le-
gitimists. ten members Of the moderate Right
and Right Center and nine Of the Left. The
Bonapartists are wholly excluded.
A dispatch from Fort Garry. Manitoba. "A.
says that on the lst inst. the notorious Lord
Gordon shot himself at his residence at Head
ingly Two English detectives arrested him.
and he promised TO go quietly with them if
they would not go through the United States.
While in his room preparing for the Journey
he blew out his brains.
A London dispatch Of the 81 says: The
British Mediterranean squadron viii leave
Malta tomorrow for Barcelona. An italian
frigate has been ordered 10 the northern coast
Of Spain. The Spanish Government l. about
TO dispatch 1900 additional troops to Cubs.
The American baseball clubs in England
played a game Of cricket with the Maryle-
bsne Club on the Sd. the Americans winning
the game by a score OF 10. TO l05.
In the English House Of Commons, on the
4th. Mr.. Bourke. Under Secretary for the For
eign Department. in answer TO an inquiry
from Sir George Bower. stated that :. her
Maiesty's Government had no intention OF
taking part in armed Intervention in Spain;
and had no reason TO suppose tina, other Eu-
ropean powers contemplated such q step.
which would not meet with encouragement
from England