Swansea and Glamorgan Herald, and South Wales Free Press. — 1865-07-05 (Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales)

AMERICA.  (Per Africa via Crookhaven ) NEW Yonx, June 22, Moroing.—Lewes Parsons, of Alabama, has been appointed provisional governor to re-organise the State on the same principle as that now in progress in North Carolina.  Immense numbers of negroes, past work, have been expelled from the cities of Georgia. Mr Breckenridge and six others reached Cuba on the 1I th from the Florida coast. They crossed in an open boat. New YORK, June 20.--Mr Seward has informed Mr Welles that France and England had withdrawn their concession of belligerency from the rebels, and this proceeding by France is prompted by the express desire to revive old sympathies between the two nations, whose interest and traditions constantly unite them to cultivate the most cordial relations. England, not having absolutely withdrawn the 24 hours' rule, Federal vessels will not pay the customary courtesy to vessels of the British navy. _ _ _  Mr Seward has also written a letter to Sir Frederick Bruce, expressing the gratification prevalent at the action of the British Government, but renewing his protest against the joint action of France and England in conceding belligerent rights to the insurgents as unfriendly and contrary to international law. Mr Seward also regrets Earl Russell's reservation in favour of rebel cruisers, and demands that they shall be delivered up to the United States, and declares the right and intention of the Federal Government to capture them, under vi hatever flag they may be placed. He refuses to recognise any transfer of such ships that may be made. President Johnson ha issued a proclamation appointing Andrew Hamilton, of Texas, and James Johnson, of Georgia, provincial governors, to re-organise those States in accordance with the programme adopted in North Carolina and ' Mississippi. The Governor of North Carolina has issued a proclamation announcing that the convention to amend the State constitution, elects governor of the Legislature, and put the civil machinery in motion, will be held as early as possible. Only loyal men are to vote. An extra session of the Virginia Legislature was convened yesterday, at Richmond. The Governor of Tennessee has ordered the election of a full congressional delegation. Orders have been issued to dismantle the defensive works around Washington, except 22 forts and three batteries, which will be strengthened and permanently garrisoned. Mr R. Johnston has submitted an argument, denying the jurisdiction of the military court for the conspiracy trial. It is reported that the President is determined to abolish trade restrictions west of the Mississippi.. _ _  -An incendiary fire has occurred at Saratoga. The grand jury at San Francisco have dismissed the complaint against the parties charged with organising an expedition to Mexico. (Times Telegram.) NEW YORK, June 22nd.—Mrs Seward, wife of Secretary Seward, died of bilious fever, at Washington, yesterday. In consequence of this bereavement of the Secretary, the State Department has been temporarily closed. Mr Edmund Ruffin, of Virginia, who fired the first gun of the war at Fort Sumner, in April, 1861, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a musket, at Danville, on April 17th. In a letter found amongst his papers, he declared that he could not survive the loss of the liberties of his country. John Mitchell was consigned to his quarters in Fortress Monroe on the 7th. The Tribune Washington Correspondent asserts that he became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1860. Violent encounters between the Whites and Negroes in Washington continue. On Tuesday evening a soldier was instantly killed by a blow from a brickbat, in the hands of a Negro, with whom he was disputing.