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4 SOUTH AMERICA, Anticipated Close of the Para- guayan War. Tho Allies in Council Over a Division of the Spoils. Fears of Another Great Earth- quake in Peru. ‘The Pacific Matt steamship Company's steamer Arizona; Captain Maury, from Aspinwall September 14, arrived at this port yesterday, with details of the latest news, The treasure sie brings amounts to $12,179. Our thanks are due to we purser for favors received. - COLOMBIA. Meeting of the Legislatare=Sympathy for the Cubans—Political Offenders Pardoned—Edu- cational Matters. Panama, Sept. 13, 1869, The Legislative Assembly of the State of Panama oonvened in this city on the Ist inst., and have met Gatly up to the present withont having transacted ‘any business whatever of iuterest either to those at home or abroad, andl it 1s not likely that anything of special note will be accomplished by that worthy body during the session. Although the Assembly have been together now tyvelye days 1am not aware that a single project for the improvement of the Country’ or for the benefit of the community has “heen brought up for discussion. I may mention that on the Sd inst, the House, took into constdera- tion the present state of affairs in Cuba and passed @resolution expressive of their sympathy with the Cuban republicans, and urging lhe government of thia republic to recognize them as belligerents. It is asserted that the State of Cauca bas already ex- pressed similar sentiments, ‘On the opening ef the Assembly, on the 1st inst., the President of the State, General Buenaventura Correoso, seat in the usual message, which was read and adopted. The President commenced by congratulating the country on peace having been malutained in this State siuce the previons meeting of the Assembly, a year ago, and that order and tranquillity having been fully restored, he was enabied to grant a full pardon to the citizens who had been banished on account of their connection with the political troubles of last year, He then assured us that the most cordial relations exist between the State of Panama and the other States of the Union, and also between the State government and the foreign representatives and foreign citizens —a here, The President next alludes to the crisis through which the Istimas 1s at present pass- ing, and attributes it to the completion of the Pacitic Ratiroad and the opening of other means of inter- oceanic communication, which have tended to divert from the Isthmus @ large amount of traitic and busi- hess that would otherwise have come here. He complains of the sad coudition of public education throughout the State, and recommends the estab- lishment of a primary schooi in each district, the levying of a apecial tax for the sup- rt of the same, and the passage of a jw compeiting parents to send their chil- dren to the schools. Hts report of the State finances is not at all flatiering. The revenue for the coming year will amount to $260,000, enough to meet all expenses in times of peace, but it is neces- sary to sustain a large military force here, at great expense, to maintain order, and the revenue will therefore not be suiliclent to cover tne outlay, The report of the Secretary of the Treasury puts the present debt of the State at $201,791, but saya the national government owes this State some $260,000, sum more than suiictent to liquidate the debt, and it ts recommended that an attorney be at once sent to Bogota to look after the recovery of the clajm The expenses of the State for the year ending Au- it 31, 1888, amounted to $203,173. Of this sum 114,257 were expended in keeping up the army, and 2 only were expended in public education—s father bad state of aifairs in this enlightened age. There was a@ balance in the treasury at the date atated of $1,007, im paper and coin. PERU. Severe Shocks of Earthquake—reare er muv People Kegurding Professor Falb’s Pregnoge tications—The Sen Coast Deserted—Businesg at a Standstill. Lima, August 28, 1862. The alarm respecting the approaching earth- quakes, or rather those phophesied by the German astronomer Falb, is on the increase. Ever since the Prognostications of this savant were pnbliished in the newspapers here any number of refutations, writien by the most scientific men in Peru, have been made public, yet the popular agkation 1s con- Unually gaining ground. From correct astrono- mical observations, it has been definitely discovered that the earth in the last days of September will be neater the sun and moon than for a great number of years past, and the influence exercised by those planets on the waters concealed in the earth and on its surface will be correspondingly augmented. Hence, despite the attempted refata- tions, there is some reason to beileve that extraordi- nary movements will occur, althouga it is to be hoped that these countries will pot experience that total destruciion threatened by the Abbé Fulb. Moreover, the very fact of this gentiewan’s religions profession increases the weight attached to his opimions by the more ignorant classes of the com- munity, and the feeling ot hosasingps, though gene- Tal, is not 80 strong as that pusitivé alarm exisiing among the lower portion of the people. Advices from the South inform us that on the Morning of the 20th inst. a shock of an earthquake waa experienced in Arica, even more severe than that which ruined the town in August of Jast year, yet from the faet of the already dismantied condi- ton of the town no damage was done, or, indeed, no damage could be done. The sea fortunately re- mained quiet, though ail of the people, fearing an invasion of the waves, left the place and took refuge On the adjacent hills, In facua, the city of which Arica is the port, forty miles inland the movement Was senstuly felt, and the tnhabvitants abandoned their houses and sought the littie tents and nuts, that in anticipation of the calamity foretold by Falb, had been erected in the vicinity. This intelligence only tu the inquietade feit here, and many persons are already making preparations to leave the city and live in the vaileys near by during the days which are to wilness the catastrophe. The government ia taking energetic measures to prevent he improval of the possible confusion by the lawless ortion of the community, and troops will patrol the itreets day and night, The gas will be cut off, to prevent fires, and, indeed, every precaution 1s bein adopted in view of the highly unpleasant siate 0! affairs (hat, according to Mr. Falb, may ensue. CHILE. Religious Question—The Spanish War—Con- dition of the Country. VALPARAISO, August 17, 1569, ‘The aifair that has attracted the greatest share of public attention since my last communication Is the Gebate that took place in the Chamber of Deputies, concerning @ proposition submitted by the Execu- fave, appropriating $20,000 for the travelling ex- penses of the Chilean bishops to Rome. The Ecu- Menical Council to be held in the Holy City in November next will doubtless be attended by repre- sentatives from ali Catholic countries, and the gov- ernment of Chile naturally desired that the repub- lic should also take its place. For this reason the four bishops resident In Chile were to receive money from the State for the expenses of the voyage, and hence the proposal. Despite of the many objections raised by the opposition party the bill will pass, since it is regarded by the opponents of the government as & species of concession to the desires of the Cabinet that will be amply repaid by the government, it Deing on the part of the Fxecutive a favor shown to the Churchi faction, in order to pailiate, in a measure, tue proposed governmental co-operation with the liberal party in a struggle for electoral reform that will occur in 1870, and from which euch positive benefits are hoped for by the people throughout the republic, Altiough the government has put every Serr ae obstacle In the way of an amicable and mal settlement of the existing diMculties with Spain, yet it has recently taken @ step that leads ws to believe in some arrangement of =the question. This step has been @ solicitation to Congress for appropriations to Analy pay off all debts contracted by the nation by Feasou of the Spanish war, and the desire manifested by the Executive to close te long aud dreary ques- tion of war or peace by stopping ali expenses rela- tive to the maintenance of extraordinary military or Dayal forces. Ji is not probable that Chile will ever be induced to accept the terms of mediation offered by the United States until Spain declares herself re Sponsible and Willing to pay for the damages in- lected on Valparaisy by the useless bombardment of That town in 1866. The fevimgs of vengeance and Wounded pride excited by that occurrence, ect ttle honor on either party, have Obstacle encountered py our Min- ter here in his q dea to induce the vernment to accept diation, A sort of War, injurious and absurd in the extreme, NEW YORK HERALD, THURSD\Y, SEPTEMBER 23, 1869.-TRIPL® SHEET. steadily progressing, to peace and prosperity, mportance are being ‘built in every quarter of the rep! i ee hile stili maimtaina the position of the rat of South American — we io CI Sensemes Cnn and ton ness go. 0 treasury, n¢ erburd wi Ld aoe, foes not pee those = attacks wi tended with bloodshed ienarone: Political mea- au wi ished an + sures are disoussed fi , and the equitbrium be- tween the 0} ig partics ta conducive to a peace- fal solution of ro gee omer men are content with legislative and judicial triumphs, and and have not the same fpany affection for fire- arma that characterizes our Bolivian and Peruvian neighbors; and from the dearth of stirring events a newspaper correspondent is frequently ou the brink of desperation or tunacy. When, however, any 00- currence of moment takes place the readers of the aie Will be among the firss to become acquainted wi THE PARAGUAYAN WAR. Relow of the Situation—Lopex’s Inten- tionaThe War Not Yet Ended—What May Bo Expected—Reinforcomonts for the Allies, BuENos AvgxS, August 14, 1860, The Paraguayan problem ts rapidly approaching {ts solution, from force of circumstances rather than from any skill or statesmanship in the principal men at the front of tne army. The natural effect of such odds as those of the allies and the Paraguayans would be a speedy annihilation of the Paraguayan Dame. After four years of desperately contested progress the allies are tn possession of the river and of but little else, Even to-day the barricades and guards in the city of Asuncion are placed there because the allies are not sure of their footing in the only city they have occupied, Lopez continues to hold at bay the whole force of the allies from his fastness on 8 hill at Ascurra; but it i8 generally believed to be only a feint, as he has removed his seat of government and most of the families in his protection to Caaguazu, where he has @ stronger position awatting him, and behind it he has the great bulk of his loyal peopie, his best supplies and proximity to friendly tribes of Indians. Once instated in his retreat at Caaguazu no pursuit will avail, ‘The best skiiled forces must dwindie and perisa m going so far inland to attack him, as by the nature of the ground and by his strategic movements they must be at his mercy. ‘The folly of the Duke of Caxias in not following up the victories of December last becomes more and more apparent. At the cloge Of the battles that de- cided the dominion of the PereRUay se, river Lopez had not one available regiment, all told. A more compiete demoratizaiion of an army never occurred in history. His tight was precipitate, and even his State papers, ms will and much of rivate value to him were all left be- und on account of haste and the fewness of his followera, One, two, three months gy by, four, five montis went over, during which the gradually returning Paraguayan troops planted and ate man- dioca, recovered from tueir wounds, visited old bat tle flelds to seek for arms, and before the tardy allies were ready to pursue Lopez had gathered a force, some say 10,00v men and some say more, I do nut to-day know of a man that expects this war to close by the capture of Lopez. He is to be left to the nursing care of the wilderness, where wiid cattle, native tea, Mandioca, maize and indigenous fruits ‘will sapply food, and where native industry will con- wtruct garments, a8 they did for scorea of years wheu foreign cotton and wool were unknown. In ten or ffieen years, or less, Lopez, still in the prime of life, will have such aa army as will sweep into the river ail that the allies wail be disposed vo leave to such a fate. General Portinho, at last accounts, was on his way towards Tebicuart, and on his way he left 6,000 women and Children at Villa Rica. These women arethe helpless, poverty stricken remnants of the peaceful population. The richestof them have no patrimony to which they can retire, as ali property of Paraguayans Who have Oorne arms against the allies is confiscated, At first the war appealed to loyalty and patriotism and sometimes to seli-defence, aud now under tne rule of the allies the man true to his country aud to his home loses all. Deserters from Lopez’s ranks report great demor- alization in his camp. But we cannot depend on this, for the lies told by spies and deserters are worthy of Gulliver or Munchausen, The allies have never et found @ Paraguayan camp demoralized nor dis- joyal, The province of Matto Grosso has been released by Brazil from taxes for two years, on account of its desolation by the war. This is a province of Brazil on the upper Paraguay, and early in the war it was overrun and taken by we Paraguayans. War and it before the enemy were followed by the small- ‘and cholera, 80 that the people were reduced to tue last degree of poverty. Supplies sent up found them nearly famished, alm entirely destitute of clothing and equally without the means of self- sorno} Bt Self delence, Various kinds of provisions arts rrr were erie, Ana they awe wave 26VI taxes for & time. Prince d’Eu, in command of the Brazilian forces, bas taken his position just in front or Lopez, in signt of each other's manwuvres; but one does not intend to attack and the other 1 not prepared. General Mitre (Argentine) recently asked of his government @ reinfurcement of 2,000 men. All the available forces were at Once sent to him, and the Brazilian General gave him a division, so that the Argentine fag has now about 10,000 men to repre- went It. The Provisional Governmeut—A Hitch in Its Formation—The Division of Spoils—A New Map for Paraguay. Rio JANEIRO, August 23, 1869. A provisional government las at last been agreed upon, What caused the long delay was that the Paraguayans at Asuncion and in the army were assinine enough to believe that the talk of the allied commiasiouers about the free election of the mem- bers of the provisional government was anything but a little high-sounding buncombe, and they per- sisted in supporting the candidates they preferred and in objecting to those the allies wanted. The commissioners, therefore, delayed the election from time to time, but finally at an eleotioneering meeting held by the Paraguayans the Argentine commissioner spoke plainly to them and let them know that if they did not elect a government of tne persons upon whom the choice of the allies feil they should have no provisional government at all. This settled the Matter, and the nominees of the ailies were at the proper time “elected.” The question of the adjustment of limits with Par- aguay is now in discussion by the allied commis- sionera. As the Panda Oriental has no frontier with Paragaay the matter does not affect it directly. The countries affected are the Argentine Confederation, Bolivia and Brazil (not speaking of Paraguay). Of these Brazil, though the one whicn has borme the brunt of the war, will gain the least, all it will obtain being the extinguishment of the Paraguayan claims to a strip of land fifty miles wide and 160 long, upon the north of Paraguay, bounded on the north by the Rio Branco, on the west by the Paraguay, on the sonth by the Apa, and on the east by the mountain range known as the Serra do Maracajd, in Brazi!, and as that of Amamberaht, in Paraguay. Asa territory the piece of jand is nearly valueless, it consisting in a great measure of swamps and lands annually flooded by the Paraguay; but in a strategic point of view it is of vast itnporiance to Brazil, ac on its possession depends that of the long disputed Fecho dos Morros, where the Paraguay has cut its narrowed bed through a small monntaln range. furnishing a splen- did site for forts, commanding the river and prevent- ing an invasion of Matto Grosso by tt. The Brazil- iuna took possession of the pass iast January, and have thrown up works which will be developed into @ powerful position and armed with heavy cannon. Jt 1s settied that the Paraguayan titie to Missiones is extinct, the Argentines now holding the part which, up to Lopez’s retreat across the Upper Parana, was in the possession and under the juris- diction of Paraguay. The Upper Parana will there- fore form thg soutlern boundary of Paraguay, and it is also settled that its western boundary‘shail be the Paraguay, thus extingulshing the claims main- tained by it to the western margin aud to the rest of tne Indiaa territory known as El Gran Chaco, The only question is how itshall be divided between Holivia and the Argentine Confederation, both of whose claims to undetermined haives of it were dis- regarded by Paraguay. It was the understanding tiat Bolivia should receive @ slice of the Chaco that caused this country to abandon its Paraguayan sym- patuizers and negotiate a friendly boundary and Davigation treaty with Brazil, The idea seems to be to make the Pl.comayo tue boundary betweeu the Confederation and Kelivia, which would give the laiter 250 miles of river, furnighing it with a much desired outlet. In that cage Bolivia would abandon its claims to the territory between the lower course of that river and the Berme)o, and the Confederation wonld give up it# claims to posses the Chaco up to lativude twenty-two degrees south. A question to be decided, however, is whether the northern or south- ern fork of tue Pilcomayo will be taken as the boundary, TAR FLORIDA INDIANS.—The Indlang are in coun cil near the Big Cypress for the purpose of selecting achief in the place of Tiger Tati, who some time since committed suicide by hanging himself, and for the purpose of seleciing a delegate to represent them in our State Le; There are the rem- Dante of three trives—seminoles, Tallahassees and Miccosukies—represented in theléouncil, each having an aspirant for the at Dut the Miccosukies are the Most numerous, and it is supposed that the chief will be selected from that tribe, The Talla- hassees, Who live on the headwaters of Peace creek, have dwindled down to thirty all told, six of whom are warriors, and the Seminoles are fast being incor- orated with the Miccosukies. From the best information we bave there are not more than 125 warriors, including all males upwards of sixteen | years of age, now remaining in Florida of the once | powerful tribe which for seven yeara defed the authority of the Vaited States.—Zuinpa (#la,) Pen insula, Sept, 10. THE PERUVIAN MONITORS. ‘Their Voyage to Bahia—Slow Work—CObaace of Their Ever Reaching Peru—Hepaire te New York, Sept. 22, 1860. To THE EDITOR oF THE HBRALD:— Having just revurned from the Peruvian monttor feet, which, after a ten months passage—or, rather, voyage—from New Orleans, had arrived at Balua, Brazil, I send you some detaila of the yoyage, wich I hope may be interesting to your readers. The feet has now accomplished about one-fifth oF ite voyage to Peru, and at the rate it ts travelling (if the monitors last so long) will complete the passage out in something less than four years. Fresh navy officers keep coming from Peru to meet thom, although there are already more attached to the fleet than can be stationed or employed on the differ- ent suips, The monitors will have to undergo extensive repairs at io Janeiro, if they are fortunate enough to reach there. Their wooden beams and wooden decks under the deck plating, which by survey were declared rotten at New Orleans before the Nect satled, are now in a badly decayed condition, The ships are now so limber that the armor plates on deck work up and down past each other nearly one-quarter of an inch when there 1s any sea on, and the decks leak badly, The Peruvians propose to put iron beams and more stanchions in the ships at Rio, besides making other and exten- sive repairs. ‘This will swell the already enormous bius of these monitors to an exteut taat. will aston- igh the Peruvians at hom a drain pretty heavily That guano pie thatseems to support the Whole gov- ernment and a great part of its people, ‘The officers in charge of the expenditures of the fleet seem to look philosophically on this immense outiay of money, and os evidently @ large percent- age of the bills they sign 1s revurned to them per- sonaily in cash commissions they will probably stand it as long as the government can. Tho tow- ing transport Pachitea, formerly the Amert- can steamer Arago, has latel been doing double duty—tirst towing one of the monitors from port to port, and then going back after the other, wile the steamer Marranon, for- merly the Havana, still keeps with the fleet, as a wort of doating boarding house and hospital for the sick and supernumerary officers. ‘his steamer has been abused until she is paat all towing duty, at least untill she has new boilers. She can only get herself along at the rate of about iour knots per hour. The old Arago’s boilers are bad also, and if ahe is kept at this double duty of towing and travel- Ung three miles to make one, she will soon be in the Same condition as the Marranon. I do not think these monitors can possibly reach Peru in their ete condition, a8 trom past experience in them am firmly of the opinion that they wil sink in the first real they encounter at sea, Itis only by strengthening their decks with new beams and extra stanchions, taking out the guns, iron pilot houses and other extra weight, and closing over the tops of the turrets tight and strong enough to stand the pounding of heavy seas, that these vessels can be taken through the high latitudes round to Peru—a voyage that it would be a miracle to make without encountering heavy weather, Ihave sometimes thought that the Peruvian ofi- cers attached to the feet intend to give up the voyage a8 tinpracticable and leave the ships at Monte- video, Iehould judge this from the remarks they themselves make about the monitggs. There are now but three American deck oMfcefs remaining in the fleet, Some have jeft disgusicd st the foolish and unreasonable system in whioh they have been compelied to carry on the duty, and others have been cloyed with the mixture of boiled beans and rice, that forms the staple food of the Peruvian wardroom. Peruvians are again in command of all the vessels in the Neet—monitors and transports— so your readers may stand by to hear of another sinking scrape, similar to the Reyes tragedy. There will not be many Americans drowned next time. ‘The few remaining in the fleet will not stay long, as Lng’ situation is becoming daily more uncomiorta- ie. RAILROAD ACCIDENTS. On the Hudson River Road. A brakeman on the Hudson River Railroad, named William A. Andariese, was instantly Killed yesterday morning, by coming in contact with a bridge near ‘Tarrytown, while walking on the top of a freight train. The body was conveyed to the home of his parents at Yonkers, where an inquest was held b; Coroner Smith, and a verdict rendered m accord- ance with the above facts. Deceased was twenty- one years of age, and had been in the company’s employ only a few days. On the Delaware and Lackawanna Road. On Tuesday morning while two women, named ‘Mrs, Ryan and Mrs. Ferguson, were walking along ano track of the Delaware and Lackawanna Kall- road, at Port wasnington, Warren county, N. they were run over by an engine and tender. Ryan's arm was severed from her body and other injuries inflicted which resulted tn her death. The other woman was seriously hurt, but will recover. On the Erie Railway. A German, name unknown, employed on a gravel train on the Erie Railway, was run over yesterday afternoon, about a mile west of Paterson, N. J. The train was about stopping, when the injured man lost bis balance and fell upon the track, the wheels passing over the right shoulder, compleiely severing ihe arm, breaking the shoulder biade and presenting a horribly ghastly wound. He was taken in charge by his friends, and there was but little probability ef his sarviving many hours. The wounded man has @ family in the suburbs of Paterson, in the Second ward. The Dry Dock Railrond and That Fence. An inquest Was held yeaterday by Coroner White- hill, of Brooklyn, on the body of James Carroll, of 39 Union street, who died of injuries received by his being crushed between the fence around the new Post Uflice, City Hall Park, New York, and car Ni 81, of the Dry Dock Railroad. Deceased, who was a house agent, was about seventy years of age. The verdict Was in accordance with the facts, On the Morris and Essex Road. Between eleven and twelve o'clock yesterday a workman on a gravel train of the Morris and Essex Raliroad, named Thomas Judge, fell between two cars on the track, while the train was packing down towards Milburn from Newark, and was killed instantly, He leaves a widow and one child, HORSE NOTES. We understand that the Saratoga Racing Associa- tion have concluded to have two meetings a year— one on the i0th of June and the other on the 16th of August, Alterations and improvements in the inte- rior of the grounds are also contemplated, one of which 1s to adapt it to steeple chasing on a magnifi- cent scale by the erection of walls, the creation of ditches and such other appendages as wili make it in reality what 1¢ will purport to be—a steople chase course, There will be a race of this nature at every meeting in the fature by way of variety and to lend additional attractions to that already popular piace of amusement to the fasiionable worla which yearly assembles at Saratoga. The race for three-year olds at Cincinnat’ on Tuesday jast was won by Herzog, a son of Van- dal, winning the second and third heats—Versallles winning the first heat in 1:43%, Alta Vela second. Expectations in this quarter had centred upon Pompey Payne ag the winner, on account of the great speed he had shown tn @ private trial at Pros- {Park Pair Grounds the past summer, when, It aid, be ran @ miie in 1:43, with his shoes on, ently atthe Saratoga races he ran a three » daeh and disappointed his backers very much, as he did in this race at Cincinnati. Despite his faliure he 18 nevertheless a#horse of uncommon speed, Which may be developed at some future time, when, in.the opinion of his owaer, the proper time shail have arrived, Messrs, Martin and Jarvis were out on the Lane Wednesday afternoon with Nell and Joe, a sorrel and bay team that are very fast double. Mr. Wallace is driving hia bay horse American Boy, fofuerly Henry, on the road. He paid $20,000 for him, His recorded time is 26% on the Butlalo track. Marry Genet ia driving Butler on the road. He ia Jooking extremely wel), Lawton was on the road with Billy Pitcher and Tunning mate, Billy trotied fast by the Club House. Lew Phillips’ roan gelding Dick Caruart hae returned from Long Branch) where he has been all summer. Lew Gou't intend to take any one’s dust on the road this fall when behind Lick. Del Leadbetter is driving @ bay mare early morn- ings. fhe old white horse Prince John, so weil known among horsemen, is now owned in Bristol, Me. Be can go sharpiy yet, Tue Harlem jane is kept nicely sprinkled, but needs honing down a good deal. it cups out so that a trotter that has @ smooth gait finds it dimcult to Stick to a trot. Considering the immeuse amount of peer invested in fast stock We should have & road kept aa smooth as a track. Commodore Vanderdiit is driving his new team, Daisy Burns and Myron Perry, on the road. They can slow a “thirty-live” clip to the pole easy. Saturday afternoon there were seven runaways At one time on the road. Mr. A, K. Phyfe and Bi estimable lady were completely overturned and con- siderably injured by one of the runaway teams, A note for the Park Commissioners, Mr. Ives has got his Etban Allen team home from the track and they seem to be just the thing. §. Corey's toam of ,bay mares were stepping very fastup and down the road on Monday alteruoon, beating a 2:40 gait, CUBA. Practical Conscription fn the Ever Faithfal Isie. Valmaseda’s Recent Proclamation and What is Thought of It. General Quesada Preparing to Attack Holguin. ‘The steamship Cleopatra, Captain Phillips, from Vera Cruz the 10th and Sisal the 14th, via Havana the 17th, arrived here lastevening. She brougnt wo this port for reshipment the unprecedentedly largo sum of $1,028,160 in speciefrom Mexico. The purser will receive our thanks for favors received, ‘The Propositions Concerning Caba—The Feel- ing Auwong the Spaniards tn the Island— Spain’s Sincerity Doubted—Tho Press on the Question—Opposition to the Regency—Hopes from a King—Recruiting for the Volunteers A Practical Consoription=Cabans Leaving Official Reports from the Seat of War— Spanish Accounts—Proclamation of Valma- seda—Disposition of Political Prisonere— Tho Storm off Hatteras, Havana, Sept. 16, 1869, ‘The propositions of the United States to Spain for the settlement of the Cubas question and the answer of the latter Power, as placed before the public in your Washington correspondence of the btn inst., do not meet with favor here. Indeed quite the contrary; they excite @ most unnecessary amouné of indignation, unnecessary insomuch as Spain does not intend to part with “the ever faith- ful isle” until she 18 compelled to @ thing not at present anticipated. Her treatment of the American propositions has all that air of plausibility and seeming acquiescence which has always characterized the best diplomatists in the world. Itis@ melancholy fact that Spain's success and advancement have not been commen- surate with the talents of ber sons in this line. But that only goes to show that truth is better than chicanery, and does not militate against their merits, It isnot forthe interest of Spain to make inquiries of the government on the projecta of the United States. At this juncture anything rather than this, especially if itis in the diplomatio line, and so she accepts the mediation of the United States, thanks that government for the interposl- tion of its good offices, and submits a basia of settlement, Firstly, ot which is, “the Cubans to lay down their arms,” which is cool, and thirdly, “Cuba to pay Spain for all the Spanish property in the island and for all the property of loyal Spaniards destroyed by the insurgents,’’ which 1s freezing. That section referriug to the Teturn of sequestrated property belonging to “dis- loyal” Cubans doth not yet appear, nor is it likely to. lt 18 mot necessary to go through the entire proposition of Spain—it is all of the same delusive character; and Secretary Fish showod a very correct appreciation of it in paying no attention to tt, ‘The feeling among the Spanish element here is very well portrayed in a leading article of the Diario dela Marina in its issue of the 15th, the gist of which 1s as follows:— We require patience to keep down the indignation which thiv story uae produced inte aud. which ‘ifftets not Ato injurfes on the dignity of Bpain; but the knowledge of its origin has come to our aid, and, above all, the refection with qiteh the correspondent Oudethat ‘sy “It te thought Saal Action will be postponed until a king is selected." Borore this bappens, and atthe same moment in which these propos! tions and counter-propositions were croasing the ocean, was being transnciéd what threw te the ground all reasons for such arrangements, as ut an en the difficulties which were the motives of this intervention. On the 16th of last month the ‘Tunas answered in advance, and cloquently, how idiers of Spain choose to make an understanding with ¢! its, and how well they know how to gain the appreciation, of foreign nations. The assassination of a oe thé old, the out of unhappy women, the fligt men, provided with all ‘that is ni for fighting, 450 tired soldiers, are new titles which a and his followers can send to the Am ‘y Sots to induce it to favor the “independ- ‘ence of Cuba.” JU Wl doubtless be regarded as astounding that such stories as Mr, Jourgin’s should be written, more so that they should be believed, and still more so that the result of such an action as that at Las Tunas should be regarded aa rendering unnecessary all further efforts at peace. In this manner are the Spanish residents encouraged in this war of devas- tation and blood and incited to oppose any effort for its peaceful termination. In this article not only ta the feeling against the setilement of the Unban question on the basis of independence manifested, bat that hostile feeling very prevalent here against the regency. Aa stated in a former communication, there is great jealousy and fears of the Serrano government. Jts needs are fully realized, and it is feared that, prompted by these, it may take unretraceable steps toward the dismemberment of the national dominion. The Diorio 19 rendered easy by the fact that the whole matter 1s to be postponed until after the election of @ king, for it well knows that then the danger is over. His first duty and greatest glory would be to restore to Spain its brightest jewel, and it believes — mes passed this Charybdis there is no syila eyoud. In this connection Is the significant fact that the Spaniards here, rulers and people, impticitiy believe that the insurrection can be suppressed, and soon. in speaking on this subject the Captain General talks with much apparent sincerity, stating that all of his information from the fleld makes him confident of an ey: termination of the war, What the charac- ter of this information may be it were hard to judge. ‘There 18 certainly no encounter, however trivial and unimportant, resulting favorably to the Spaniards, bat is mi public im some way, and certaiuly they do not ify his conciusion. As to the disasters which occasionally Occur to the troops, though the greatest efforts are made to conceal them, they are not likely to hasten @ conclusion favoravle to the Spanish cause. The newspapers of the city in recent issues publish leading articles and @ variety of documents on the now agreed upon project of forming three or four battalions of reserve, to consist of eight companies of eighty meneach, They are to be formed, as says one of these journals, “of islanders and peninsulars, persons weil known and of good repute, lovers of the country and the nationality, and in a position to pay for their uniforms and arms’? And again, and not altogether consistently, ‘They will comprise all sorts and conditions of men, the old as well ag the young, the poor as well as the opulent—all classes: May acquire the right to use that honor- able distinction, the noble cockade—symbol of our nationality, union and force.” A central committee ag been = appointed §=of which General Don J, M. Zanyvoniz is the president. While the standard of those expected to arrive is, in the newspapers, placed thus high, men have been appeinted to take down the names of all liable to miiitary duty, Cubans and Spaniards alike, Many of the former regard the thing as @ conscription, since, if Mey refuse to entey the ranks they will be marked andruined. Many are preparing-to leave the leland on this account. Subscripuons are going about for the purchasesof arms of improved pattern for the volunteers, to which al! merchants, native, Spanish or foreign contribute, as @ matter of prudence. Jn calculating as to the number of volunteers to e used in the forthcoming campaign, it should be Orne in mind that consideravie numbers of those outside of Havana—in the cities along the coast— cannot be depended on, Many of them are Clvans, who entered the ranks for the safely of themselves and their property, or to divert from them the odinm of the Spaniards and the authorities, If called on to go Co ine fleid these would go’ over to the insurgents the first opportunity, while in any desperate strati they could not be left to garrigon any city without Spaniards enough to guard them. A Captain of voluateers in Cienfuegos recently re- marked to a foreigner (hat of tie 100 men coupris- ing his company hot more than ten could be tristed to go to the flelit. he Foreign Legion, to ve raised here, does not make any Beadway. ‘The opinion, sald to have been expressed by the French Consul here, that those of his countrymen who join this organization wiil thereby lose thelr right to protection from their own government, has thrown a damper upon the project. ‘The English Coneul too, it is sald, does not favor the idea with regard to his countrymen. Thus far only the Germans Nave interested themselves in the matter, and, if it is ultimately formed, the Legion will be composed almost, if not entirely, of that nationality. ‘The National Committee of Matanzas complain that the volunicers are badly armed, and solicit sub- scriptions so that they may buy three thousand Rem- ington rifles, in order that Matanzas shall not be behind Havana and Cardenas, which cilies have already provided thelr yolunteers with these arma, Information through Spanish sources 1# meagre and Without importance, The Gazette oMowwliy an- nounces that General Simon de la Torre is relieved from the command of the Eastern Department on account of Ill health, Count Valinaseda succeeds him tn the government of the department. He algo hag command of the operating forces. "zeborted:- 1h oMmcer in The following 1s oMect besser of the Cagtro slegraphis thgt op the 3th, In Centero, and fouowing in Sacfaménto, Captain Viacgino engountered the irgents, under the ohiels aL Torres, ‘eleven. je Castillo to Gen- Cubano Libre of the EXOELLENT St8—The scouts which I have in this jurisdic. tion recently gave me notice that a force of ninety men, under tbe command of Colonel P; had left: ». PAvite. I immediately made the Oe ee jisposition them. { ordered the bands Gomes and Maestro Tray (er the anemy. detarmaincd fo etéak bisa, To eect for enemy, rm f to Mn. Cite f ordered three trenches to be made within the wood, in front of the road by which the enemy had to result of these by emy arrived in front of the trenches about two in the after- oon, when we delivered a close fire, by which half of the force fell dead, Among the number we found Colonel Portal, whom I ordered shot immediately, The Fanal, of Puerto Principe, states that the women of the insurgents have established military camps among themseives and without help of the sterner seX. Their dress consists of trousers (Moor- ish style), gaiters, fastened with a biue band having white points; cravat of Cubau coiors, a lovely (graciosa) straw hat, and a@ pretty star-shape cockade, Thelr arma consist of a handsome knife to stimulate “the mobilized” in retiring, a dagger and @ revoiver. ‘The manager of the Bank La Alicenza has ad- dressed a communication to the political Governor, professing itself willing to advance any moneys which may be required for the support of the gov- ernment, With same tees as those afforded the Banco Espahol. Jt goes even further, and says that in case of necessity it will contribute such sums as May be required without provision of repayment. The letter ia very me, and coming from & corporation mostly made up of Cubans, and one which hag been under suspicion, doubta of its sin- cerity suggest themselves. rom Santi Espiritu comes a petition to the Captain General from the cattle breeders of that place asking for troops to rotect them in conducting their fat beeves to the Vardenas, Matanzas and Havana markets, They say they have 60,000 head, worth $1,000,000, now in prime condition, which will be worthless unless this protection be given them. ‘There are reports rife here that the insurgents have attacked Holgain in large force and have destroyed it, This is in keeping with the policy adopted to concentrate every available arm against those places occupied by the Spaniards, seize and destroy them and then retire, Holguin is the last .of the cities occupying the points of & triangle, enclosing @ fnearea of country, destroyed by the ineurgeny Bayawo and Las Tunas being the other FO. It is stated, and on good authority, here that Boniche, who commanded in the recent affair in Las Tunas and 18 now here, 1s to be tried by court martial, the authorities afier all, not being quite satisfied with his great victory. Udarta, the Spanish Governor, who surrendered Bayamio at the outset of the war, bas been sentenced to ten years imprisonment with retention. ‘The steamer Moctezuma, from Nuevitas and other ports on the north side, brought here D. Antonio Dario and D. Teopoldo Meduin, two prisoners, who came down by the Perit expedition, which landed at mon. |. The following is the proclamation of Count Val- Mesada addressed “to the Insurgents of the Eastern Department and to those of the jurisdiction of Las Tunas” on assuming his new command:— His Excellency, the Captain General of this island, has named me commanding general of the operations in these Jurisdictions and in taking charge of this important com- Mand we call upon you once more to fulfill those duties which you have forgotten to perform since the month of Oo- tober last. You are in a considerable minority and are ruin- ing your country, You have buried your families in misery and they aro stricken, with diseases and leprosy. | Your sous cry daily for food and you aro deaf to their lamentation maining blind to all these evils, ‘The time has come for them to end and we ere about to reveal to you your situa: tion, There re: some insurgents in the jurisdic Hon of St. Jago; in Cone-cara, “Banos Callertes and the Ramon. In Holguin there are very few at Butajagua, in La Cuava and the hills of ‘Almegu!. In Las Tunas there are only those banda which ocoupy the savanna Mate" estato and Bridge of Solado. ur resources, position, the chiefs who command you, are well known to me, and quickly my troops will go to search for you, and if you do not wish to suffer the punishments which are imposed by the order of his Excellency the tain General on those who fight agaiust the Spanish ment present yourselves to the legitimate authorittos, who have my orders to pardon all those who, compelied Uy oir- cumstances, have fought as soldlers. Make good use of the time for clemency, and do not forget that as we know your haunts where will reach you this my last call, as alno will my soldiers search you and bring yon to punishment for your obstinacy. COUNT VALMASEDA, Commanding General. He also addressed a proclamation to his soldiers in the usual style. ‘The intention of the famous Count is doubtless to frighten some of the timid ones by an affectation of knowledge of their armaments, numbers and resources. The Spaniards regard his expos¢ as a correct one, though with strange inconsistency giv- ing the 1 ents large numbers in every encounter reported for example, says the Dia **8,000 at Las Tunas, provided with all that ts necessary for fighting.” "The Cubans laugh at the proclamation, and say that cletaency of the Valmat style is not, desirable. The following disposition of political prisoners is announced:—Sentenced to perpetual chains at Cueta—Rafael Lenza, Jose A. Lucena and Julian Sanchez Villavacencio. To chains for a term of years at same place—Isidoro Hernandez, Antonio Alva y Moreno, Meguil Estrada Meranda, Ramon Igrans Agramonte, Jose F. Donochea, Jose Ruiz fones, Leonardo P.jMartinez. For a term of years in lavana—Manuel J. Vieitss, Pardo 0. Gonzales, Pindo A. Schad, Thomas M. Javiel, Maguil Fernan- doz, Melchior Valdez, Fidre Barrera, Jr.; Enrique Rodriguez, Vicenti Palen, Manuel C. Quaiiora. ‘Also the (Adee Banished vo Mehile—D. Francisco Blandino, to Peninsula for punishment—D. Gabriel Avias. On her recent voyage to this city the steamship City of Mexico, of the New York and Mexican Mall Steamship line, encountered a heavy gale off Hat- teras, by which she lost her fore staysail and jib. A seaman named John Williams, said to resida in New Jersey, was lost during the gale. A purse of $100 was made up for his family among the pas- sengers. ‘ The Fight at Las Tunns—Quesada Reported Betore Hoiguin—Movements of Volunteers Valmaseda Seeking Another Victim. : SANTIAGO DE CuBA, Sept. 10, 1869, The principal topic of interest here at present is the great battle of Las Tunas, the Spanish accounts of which claim for them @ great victory. I need not repeat them, as they will be furnished you from Havana, There is no question that the town was in great part destroyed. Colonel Benegasi, with a convoy, guarded by 600 men, was on lis way to Las Tunas, and the impression is that after destroying the town the insurgents turned their attention to Nini. There he @ statement current here that Bene- gasi had returned to Holguin, and that he is now there, hard pressed by Quesada. All accounts agree that the Cubans have entirely disappeared from tne vicinity of Las Tunas, which gives coloring to the ramor that they are before Holguin. In reference to the Las Tunas fight not one word has appeared in the journals here, nor has there been any of the usual rojoicings by the Spaniards following on their reported victories, no matter how apocryphal they may be. Though it has not peen officially announced yet it eliknown that Gene- ral Don Gunon de la Torre is about to be relicved of command here, at his own request, and the bloody Valmaseca made commander-in-chlef of the Eastern department, and General Ferrer to be Governor of Santiago de Cuba, Some small bodies of volunteers left here to-day for Cobre, with what object is not known. A Cuban named Rafael Duarte was recently arrested here and that shameless assassin, Valmaseda, asked that he be sent to Bayamo, which tie Governor decidedly refused. Views of a Senntorinl Organ on Novelnters ference by England and France, {from the Providence Journal (Senator Anthony's organ), iy! 22, The telegraph informs us fhat the governments of England and France have decided that there shail be ho interference from that side of the water, be- tween the United States and Spain in re- ‘ara to Cuba. ‘This 19 @ sensible conclusion, ‘be Cuban question ia an American quesiton, France gnd England haye no more legitimate con cern in ft than we have in the Eastern question; and their interposition could be expiained on no other ground than a ieelaay, of the aggrandizement of the merican republic, it would arouse a feeling on is side that would be sure to prevent the very pur- pose which the European Powers would have in making it Our government has wisely aud honestly abstained from interference in Cuban affairs; but if the forbearance which 13 due to ourseives and to the laws of nations should be construed into defereuce to tie arrogant assump- tion of foreign Powera, it would not be possible to restrain our people from the violent expression of their sympathies. The decision of the great Powers is wise and Just, and will strengthen the adininistra- tion in thé Cisposition while onuvr 80 great provocations, not to interfere un: necesearily ia the affairs of Cuba, THE LATEST CUBAN AFFAIR, Details of the New Bedford Kxpedition— Strauge Movements of an Ocean Stenmers A gentieman from the immediaté vicinity of No Man's Land, off the Massachusetts coast, and who arrived in this city yesterday, gives some additional details of interest respecting the movements of ihe late Cuban expedition In those waters, He states that on Monday night, the 19th Instant, @ party of abont thirty arrived in New Bedford on the Taunton train, and chartered a small schooner, representing that they were going on » fishing excursion, Two of the men concluding not to accompany the expe- dition notified the authorities that the party was a portion of a Cuhan expedition, and the Collector early on Tuesday morning despatched a tugboat Alter tho schooner, capturing her near No Mah's nd. About noon on Tuesday 9 1A ide wheel ocean steamer appeard off No Man’ Band, dnd during the afternann was joined by a schooner Which could be It has maintained, | TMroughout Weduesday ‘vhurn > Sanur remained in the the steamer. tnd of No the and reiurning ve at BOK, & short distancy from the Bien io Whe were 7, but it probate either prozeeded to her destination ©. been driven off by the appearance of United bated MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT. How the President and Family Passed Thole Time in Washington—The Smith Mansioa— The Wronshalle—Mrs. Grant’s Relatives. WASHINUTON, Pa, Sept, 19, 1860, Amid the rural quiet of this beautiful inland tewa, surrounded by the attractions of the domestic cir of relatives, the President has certainly enjoyed more of that coveted ease and relaxation than could be expected elsewhere, The extensive maa- sion of Mr. Smith, occupying the summit of @ towering hill, overiooking the town and adjacent country, the beautiful lawns and groves, orchards Of fruit trees, which lie around the dwelling, ell enhance the delights of the place. Mr. Smith, the first cousin to Mrs. Grant, and his estimable lady complete the perfection of hospitality by adorning their beautiful home with a degree of elegance aad hospitality in marked contrast when brought in con- tact with that frigid formality whica is too oftea mistaken for hospitality, of which it is but a hollow semblance, In this abode of refinement and home infuence the President and bis family, who are the guests of Mr, Smith, have already passed five happy days, doubtless longer to be remembered than att the whirl of excitement which has everywhere ta their summer journey attended their movements, ‘The President passes his days on the balconies aur- rounding the several wings of the mansion, gazing off upon the far reaching beauty of che histori and famous Valley of Chartiers, or casting an admir ing glance upon all the surrounding hills and val- leys, covered to their summits and greatest depths ‘With weil tilled fields and grazing herds of sheep and cattle, with here and there the humble homeoft the tenant or the more stately dwelling of the pre- prietor. He finds recreation in the morning and evening Belen or drive, and later in the day, sur- rounded by his family and friends, exhibits that di seated social feeling in such striking contrast wi that reserve which presents ttself to the world. Mrs, Grant finds in her sphere all that is attrad tive and pleasant in the society of her relatives. Miss Nellie daily enjoys the society of young lady acquaintances, Master Jesse, full of adventure and enterprise, passes his time, Dorie, in maritime exercises. At the foot of the bill from Mr. Smith's mansion runs a stream known by the sound Angle- Saxon name of Catiian creek. Tho current has beem dammed, giving greater breadth and depth, and, coursing beneath overhanging willows, is as much an ornament as valuable, Upon the pl waters of the Catfish Master Jesse, after considerable labor and delay, has succeeded in launching a fleet of twe rafts, The amount of physical force consumed dally in polling these rafts up and down the Catfish 1s re- markable. In the morning early the youthful navi- gator may be seen descending the hill attired in @ manner adapted to @ voyage on the Catfish, and after getting well splashed and well exhausted re tres to take another trip iater in the day, ‘This portion of the State of Pennsylvanta is the early seat of the ancesters of Mrs. Grant. Soon alter the Revolution, which gave to the British colonies their nationality, an English gentleman by the name of John Wrenshall arrived in Philadelphia, As he had come to the United States to make it his home his drat attention was to establish himself in business, He had been @ merchant, and it was in the same chai nel he proposed to direct his euergies in his new home. Having established a business stand in Phila. hia Mr, Wrenshall, by the slow mode of travel in that day, turned his back upon the waters of the Delaware, crossed the wild summits of tne Alle- ghanies, and alter a journey of some days found hin. self at the headwaters of the Ohio, atthe then smai fronuer town of Pittsburg. Here Mr. Wrenshall opened another business house. Leaving the one in Philadelphia to the care of his associates, Mr. Wrenshall gave hia personal attention to the business in Pittsburg. Mr. Wrenshall soon became wideiv known and increased as well in influence as im wealth. The family has figured in the aifairs of the nation, in the halla of Congress and in the Canmet of the Executive. ‘The remains of John WFenshall, the mate nal grand. father of Mrs. Grant, now fie in the old graveyard of the First Presbyterian church at Pittspurg. daughier of Mr. Wrenshall, by Dis first wife, married Colonel Dent, of St. Louis. One of the oliidren of this marriage was the lady who now adorns the Exe ecutive Mansion with so much grace, the wile of the victorious general of tne army and now Cnet trate of the nation. ‘The brothers of Mrs. Grant known to the country are Judge Dent, candidate for Governor in Missis- sippi, and General Dent, of the official stam of the President at the Executive Mansion. ‘The mothers of Mra. Graut and Mr. W, W. Smith, of this place, were sisters. Mr. Smitn is @ promis nent merchant here, and a gentleman of means. Ag Ihave already mentioned, it is at his residence the General is a guest. ‘The President and family and General Porter will leave here, im company with Mr. Smith and Mr, McKennan, tn two carriages, at half-past nine o'clock, in the morning and arrive in Pitisourg about three in the afternoon, The servants and vagenge will proceed to Wheeling by railroad, and await the arr val of the President and family. A despatch from the manager of tho Baltimore ant Ohio Railroad says that the President's car will be reudiness ‘Tuesday at dive o'clock P. M. MURDER IN THE DARK. Supposed Death from Violence—The Body Identified as that of a Watchman—Relatives Deny the Identity. A mysterious and somewhat remarkable cage has been brought to the attention of Coroner Keenan, at his office in the City Hall, About nalf-past six o'clock yesterday morning the remains of @ man nearly seventy years of age were found floating in the water off pier 1 North river, by Captain Todd and his oMcers in charge of the police boat. The body was taken ashore and laid out in Castle Garden. Dr, Shine was called, and on examining the body found that deceased had a bad cut on the top of the head, besides which there was a fracture of tne left jaw and the base of the skull on the same side, and on the chin was an iuclsed wound two inches in length. Subsequently Peter Marphy, employed at. Castle Garden and living at 416 Greenwich street, saw the boay and positively identified it ag that of Michael Neil, a night watchman employed on pier 39 North river, and living with some rejatives in Laight street, two doors from the corner of West. Murphy, who had known Neihi intimately for twenty years, was willing to make an ailldayit if necessary as to the identity of the body. And now comes the singular part of the story. Aiter learning from Mnrphy who deceased was Captain Todd despatched an officer to notify tne relatives of the death, when they not only de- trayed no emotion but absolutely denied that the body found could be that of Mr. Neihl, at the same time declaring they had seen him at half-past eight o'clock that morning, although taey knew nothing where he was then. When the officer reported back to Captain Todd the latter again sent for Murphy, who repeated what he had reviously said in regard to the identification of the ody. The people in ey street were so perfectiy indifferent mi regard to the matter that none of them would take the trouble to go to Castle Garden and view the remains, Deceased was about five feet six inches in height, with a profusion of thick gray hair aud heavy gray whiskers. He was dressed in dark bine pants, dark sack coat and vest, muslin shirt and good boots. The dody evidently had been in the water only afew hours. From a partial examina- tion of the body Dr, Shine thinks tt almost tmposst- ble that the wounds onthe head could have been caused by coming in contact with some hard sub- stance while in the water, and believes they must have been inflicted belore dcath. Nota few believe th the deceased, In the discharge of his duty, came collision with river thieves, who murdered and them threw him into the water, Coroner Keenan yester- day afternoon caused the body to be removed to the Morgue, where Wooster Beach, M. D., will make @ post mortem examination, which may result in showing whether the wounds received were iniioted before or afier death. In the meantime Captain Todd, of the Harbor Police, and the members of his force are actively engaged in searching for leatimol which may unravel the mystery at present surrouns ing the matter. As soon as the necessary Witnesses can be procured the investigation will be proceeded with. ‘There now seems to be scarcely @ doubt but the body of deceased is that of the night watchman, Neil; Dut Mf such proves not to be case the question artes “Who is hey” The remains can be soen at ihe Morgue. GHIEF JUSTICE CHASE IN PENNSYLVANIA, (rom the Puttadelphia ae eres organ), Chief Justice Chase made a quiet visit to Philadel. phia and its vicinity last week. In the course of it he took a trip up tie Delaware to Torresdale, where he visited ir. Charles Macalester and General T. | Kilby Smith, and he then proceeded to the coun- try seat of Mr. Jay Cooke, Everywhere he received great respect and attention. There is @ appy moment in the lives of public men in this counuy When parties cease to look upon them as vobable candidates for the Presidency. Then they Begin to enjoy, for the first time, general popalarity. ‘unabated by partisan jealousy and suspicion, This was the condition of both Webster and Clay for & short period, towards the end of thoir lives. Cnief Justice Chaso seems to aspire to tits position now, and it certainly befits his great judicial office, In the independent exercise of it ho may now win the reapect aud gratitude of his countrymen and the admiration of posterity as the chainpion of free constitutional government against military asurpa tion, No other office could offer to auy Wan a uovier path to usefulness and fans,