The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-14
WASHINGTON.
Blows His Horn for Home.

National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 14.-Hon.
Randall Gibson, of Louisiana, who
has just come up from New Orleans,
speaks cheerfullv OF the improved
condition of affairs in his State. State
bonds have advanced since the settle
ment OF the political contests from 50 to
6S, and he thinks the bonds will be at
par in three weeks. Real estate has ad-
yanced twenty-five per cent. General
Gibson says that Louisiana Is going to
be the most prosperous community in
the South. The jetlles at the mouth Of
the Mississippi are a perfect success.
The completion of the railroad from New
Orleans TO Marshall, Texas, is insured
on the tax of half OF one per cent. which
has been imposed on city and country
taxes. The road will be finished In
eighteen months. General Gibson at
taches the greatest Importance TO its
completion.
The Chicago Whisky Crooks.
The case against Jake Rehm, OF Chi.
cago, now being prosecuted by the Gov
ernment to recover $1,000, 900, due under
violation of the Internal Revenue acts,
will be transferred from Attorney GEN
eral Devens to the Treasury Depart
ment. Judge Lawrence, counsel for
Rehm, had an interview with Secretary
Sherman last evening in which ne pre-
sented letters from District Attorney
Briggs and his associate, the Govern
menls counsel, that immunity had been
promised Rehm in return for his testi-
mony in the crooked whisky ses.
Alexander III. Stephens.
Hon, Alex. ii. Stephens leaves for
home Tuesday evening. His health is
much better, but he says he will not re-
turn here until it is further improved.
The Postal Union.
On and after June 1st the Emperor of
Japan, and after July 1st the Emperor OF
Braz ltand the Portuguese Colonies will
become part OF the Postal Union formed
by the Treaty of Berne, subject to all the
provisions OF that treaty and to an audi-
tiOnal charge TO cover expenses Of extra
sea transportation.
The Proposed Expedition Into
Mexico,
under the sanction of Senior Lerdo,
mentioned in these dispatches Satur-
day night, appears to he real under
taking, with some hope OF success. Que
of the leading spirits i'll this enterprise
is Gen. Vaughan Thomas, who was one
of the youngest members OF the Walker
Nicarauga expedition, and the same
Gen. Thomas who sieZed the City of
Gautamala and held 1t tor Two years.
He has been in this city for some time,
having frequent conferences with prom
inent officials.
1t is said he has been interviewing
Secretary Eyarts in the hope OF obtain
ing POSITIVE assurances oil. .non-luterven-
tion on the part OF the Government in
The movement of the expedition. Jas.
u. Pastor, OF Philadelphia, is also one
of the principal parties at work, and
will command one branch OF the eXpe-
ditlon. He has had several years. ex-
perience on the frontier, ana is thorough
~ acquainted with the Mexican coun-
try.
Gen. Frank Armstrong, Ex-Confeder-
ate officer Of the late war, is also one
OF the chief workers. Another is Gen.
Joe Shelby, OF Missouri. He is regarded
as man OF considerable military abil-
ity, being the same Joe Shelby who,
during the rebellion, refused to surren-
der with Gen. Dick Taylor, but cut his
way through the lines into Mexico, ana
joined the forces OF MaXimilian. He is
with the Mexican country, and
Will command the Eagle Pass column.