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four persons murdered in the neghborhood had been
carried TO that place
boring towns has been recently held in Monclova, to
devise efficient of defence against the Indians, and
also TO carry against them, IN their own stronghods,
aggressive war, which alone, il is deemed, will put
end to their hostile incursions. The government OF
Coahua has appropriated $1,000 for the purpose; but
that sum being deemed insufficient by the meeting, addi-
ona funds 10 be collected from contributors. The
organization Of force to consist of 500 men, well
mounted aad armed is contemplated.
THRILLING INCIDENT AT THE MENAGERIE-Nobe gal
Lnntry Of the LtOn-On Thursday OF last week. during
the heavy storm of wind and rain, while the extensive
collection OF wild beasts in the menagere OF Messrs.
Raymond Warning were in the village of Norwak a
feature was introduced in the exhibition not previously
announced in the bills About four in the afternoon
violent gust of wind blew down the canvass which
forms the large pavilion, completely envelopng the spec
tatOrs and cages OF animals in of con-
fusion. The accident happened at the sme when Miss
Adelina the Lion Queen as she is styled perform
ing in the den of wild beasts, and the fright of the
animals rendered them seemingly uncomfortable, great
fears entertained for the safety OF that interesting
young lady AT this moment scene of Undesirable
terror and confusion presented itself
The roaring of the terrified beasts, the Of
women and children, and the 'pengs of the pitiless
storm" without rendered the scene truly APPALLING The
panic, however, was but momenary, the prompt and
energetic taken by the managers cleared
the wreck person having received the slightest injury.
But the most intensely interesting incident remains to be
told The uprOar among the lions, tigers, and leopards
in the performing cage gave rise that they de-
vouring Miss Adelna In the next instant the
was stripped from the cage, when tabeaux presented
itself, such would defy either poet, painter, sculptor
to portray with accuracy
In the centre of the den, young and beautiful lion,
Uhe recently presented to Gen Cass by the Emper
of Morocco0 in rampant position formed the strong
feature of the picture beneath of his hind feet lay
stretched the dead body of leopard and struggling within
the invncble grasp OF his fore paws the tiger and
surviving leopard. In the opposite end of the cage,
ransfxed statue of marble, with dauntless eye ami
majestic attitude, the same when she commands the
wild beasts crouch her feet stood the lion queen
Miss Adelina. The young lady states that the two
eopards and the tiger made simultaneous spring for her
at the moment the canvass blown down. and were
repulsed by the noble gaanty of the lion, who bounded
between them and protected her in the described
The presence of the keeper Mr. Pierce reduced the
savage group to suDection and the lion queen hap
PLY relieved from farther participation in this extra per
formance-N Y. True Sun.
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Pcnnsylvanla.

The following pertinent eloquent and cheering ad-
dress appears in the Pttsbug Morning Post of Saturday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-31
Affairs la the West Indies.

81
The Legislature of Grenada was in session; an
adjournment had taken place until the 10Th of
February, when an act to repeal the imperial
duties would be introduced into the Assembly.
Trade was much depressed, and according to
the Chronicle, the prospect of every interest was
never more gloomy.
The Demerara Royal Gazette, of December Is,
says AT present, we are in the midst, at all
events the beginning OF d severe money crisis.
Our two local banks, the British Guiana and
Colonial, perceivlng the signs OF the times, have
restricted their discounts within the last fort
night, to an extent which, while absolutely ne
cessary for their own security, cannot ia ii to be
exceedingly embarrassing, not only to the plan
ters, but TO almost every individual engaged in
trade. Soon after the arrival of the news of the
failure of the West India Bank In Barbados, a
run took place on both banks tor silver. Fortu-
natey, their Golfers were we'll garnished with
that valuable commodity. All demands were
promptly met, and the run has, consequently,
subsidized.
laboring classes employed on the sugar estates,
was pressing with great severity upon the plan
ters.
Cultivation throughout the Island of Antigua,
exhibited fine condition, but 1t was feared the
yam crop would prove very Indifferent one
Inc Antigua branch of the West India Bank had
suspended specie payments under instructions
from Barbados; this event had not only led to
some commercial embarrassment, but had caused
a large number of estates to discontinue agrlcul-
tural operations.
A meeting of the inhabitants of Turks Island,
was to be convened on the 18th ult., at which
commune atoms from the Secretary of State were
to be submitted respecting the question Of To-
cal government. The Gazette OF those Islands
states the proposed arrangement to be-a sepa-
rate government to be administered by PresI-
dent and Council, under the superintendent of
the Captain General OF j maica.
The papers from jamaica, down to the last
week of December, continue to represent, in un-
disguised language, the falling prosperity OF the
colony The close Of the year finds, in many
instances, the propretors OF estates, without the
.'means to take the crop off the ground, to manu-
ftcture the canes into sugar and rum" Mr.
Bort hwick, M p, (who Is on visit to Jamaica
tor the purpose of acquiring on the spot tho
rough knowledge of her aifairs,) iervently re-
commented at public assembly of merchants
aud planters, on the 10th December, that all
should unite in calling upon the home govern
ment ''for an almost total abolition of the duties
upon sugar and Coffee" the growth Of Jamaica;
this TO be backed up by a transference OF The
blockade from the coast of Africa to the ports OF
the slave countries of Cuba, Porto Rico, and Bra
zil anu an immediate and extensive system OF
African emigration. Mr.. Borthwlck purposes
on his retura TO England, TO urge IN his place in
the House of Commons, these propositions upon
the attention OF her maJestys ministers. Trade
at Kingston was dull.
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The M0squitlan Territory.
IErom the Jamaica Timaa

Any information upon this subject cannot fail
at the present moment to have peculiar interest
to our readers. We have, therefore, much plea
sure in annexing the following sketch, which
may be be relied on, we believe, in all its par
tlcu.ars =
The country of Mosquito forms that north
eastern projection of Central America, which
lies between the l1th and 18th degrees Of north
latitude, and the SD and Seth degrees of west
longitude Qrom Greenwich); and extends itself
from the mouth of Roman River (exactly in Is
deg. min. 5 sec. north latitude, and So deg. 40
min. west longitude; 10 English, or AZ geographi-
cal miles eastward from Cape Honduras) along
the Caribbean Lakes, or the Antilles Sea, to
Punta Gorda or the Roman River (exactly in III
deg. 30 min. sec. north latitude, and SO deg. AZ
sec. west longitude)
The King of Mosquito lays claims besides
these to the territory between Punta Gorda and
Chriqui Lagoon, and also the Corn Islands.
The Mosqultan territory is divided from, the
republics of Costa RIGA and of Nicaragua, by
chain of mountains which extends from the con-
fines of Veragua, almost the centre OF the
lsthmus, north westwardly to the vicinity Of the
Nicaragua Sea; then norther y from the great
falls of Saint Guam to the springs OF the Blue
fields River, aud from these north-westerly to
the neighborhood OF Comalapa and Maiagapa
towns, belonging to the state OF Nicaragua, pass
ing these 10 the Legovla River, and from this
point north-westerly to the Guayapa River, from
which latter point the boundary runs towards
Honduras, In direction from northeast by
north, to the embOuchures OF the Roman River
Those territories which lie between the Punta
Gorda and the CheriquI Lagoon, and also the
Corn Islands, have been hitherto contested By
the States OF COSTA kica and Nicaragua, and the
King of Mosquito notwithstanding the Indian
races of the Vaiienties and Ramas, who inhabit
these shores, have, since very ancient times, paid
MIN yearly tribute.
The settling these differences and arrangement
of the claims of the Mosquitian King, had, by
the mediation of Eng land been attempted IN l84l;
for which purpose the late deceased King OF Mos.
quitia, Robert Charles Frederick, accompanied
by The then Governor of Belize, Colonel Me-
Donald went into the contested country on board
of the English frigate the Tweed, where negotl-
atoms were carried on with the then comman-
dsAt OK QnAn Del Norte, Don Qu,jano. The diff
ferences do not appear to have been yet settled,
but the arrangement of them at present is con-
fined to Mr.. Patrick Walker, appointed in May,
1912, British consul general and political agent,
and accredited as such in the kingdom of Mos
quitia.
Setting aside these contested parts, if we take
the southern boundary at Punta Gorda, the Mos
qultia territory contains surface OF e. 900 Eng
llsh square miles, or 1921 geographical square
miles; but if the contested parts are included,
the superficial contents would amount to about
"a, ZOO English square miles.
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NEW YORK. MONDAY MORNING. JANUARY 81, 1874

done, said that that general had no right what
ever to ntermeddle in public affairs, failing IN
discipline and subverting the order which ought
to prevail.
After rejoinder from Infante, Mon Speaking
In rectificaton) said that Signor Sagasti had men
toned a secret document drawn up with the pur-
pose of justlfying the suspension of the Queen,
mothers pension. Such document, if it had
been drawn up, which he believed it had not,
ought to have been presented to the Cortes, since
any secresy or mystery concerning personages
OF such high dignity was highly improper
The Duke of SotOmayor said that in the Fo-
reign-offi there was such document as had
been mentioned by Senores Segasti and Infante
After speech from Senior Rublo, Senior Luz an
said he. was sorry to perceive the disposition that
relgned among the deputies opposite to stifle the
voice Of the minority He had signed the mo-
tion with the best faith in the world The house
knew that the budget of Cuba was not presented
before congress 1t was of the highest impor-
lance to the public to know what became Of the
considerable revenues of that island, and of the
Philippines Therefore, under preceding 60
vernment, Chat Of Senior Nom, he had asserted
the right of the nation to look into those
counts. He regretted that the question had been
transferred to purely personal ground.
Senior Arrazola said that if he were the Duke
of Victoria he should look twice before coming
to Spain, and entered into some explanations in
answer to Infante and Luan, speaking with
much passion. When he sat down the house
proceeded to divide.
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national interest and moderate demands Of the
Italian people; and they will hesitate before they
give the signal ola contest which ght convulse
the peninsula. Their rights must be respected.
The only influence to which their governments
can be subjected is that of the opinion and ex-
ample of the neighboring States. But, on the
other hand, if they should unhapply invoke the
aid OF foreign armies to prop up the abuses OF
their old system, the peril will recoil on their
own heads.
In the somewhat delicate affair of the transfer
OF certain enclaUss, or outlaylng portions OF the
duchles OF Tuscany and Lucca, consequent upon
the late change, and annexed to that change by
an article of the Treaty of Vienna, satisfactory
these Italian courts alone, who very properly set
tod matter which exclusively concerned thsm-
selves. The stipulated fragments of territory are
ceded to Modena bur POntremo remains In
the hands Of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, and
Pontremoli is by far the most important part OF
the question in a strategical point of view, be-
cause it commands the only pass in the Apen-
mines through which an army can conveniently
descend into Lower Italy at all seasons of the
year. A further agreement is likewise under
stood to have been made in order to give neu-
trail character to Massa and Carrara, so that the
great line OF communication between Piedmont
and the Papal States will be free from all custom
houIe restrictions along the coast la all these
changes and improvements, so full OF promise
for the future welfare of Italy, it can never be
country depends on the moderation of parties and
the maintenance Of peace. Austria wants but a
slight pretext for an armed Eruption over the
whole peninsula but we hope she will find 40
such pretext in the disunion of the Italian
princes or the Impotence of the Italian people. T
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the States, take as much interest in all that can
be useful or favorable to them, as if it were
my own country. What always gives me the
strongest confidence IN your success IS the iact
that Notwithstanding the deep divisions which
exist among you, between the two parties OF
wings and democrats, still everybody is pa
tIlot every one of you Is American, ana you are
all attached to the wise and progressive form OF
government which the lllustrious washington
has left you as a legacy.
Permit me, before quit the subject OF business
and politics, to beg OF you, who are as Well ac-
quainted with Europe as myself, to examine
what have stated relative to Antwerp, and see
if what has been stated is so or not, and become
a bleader for us before the American public, as
am one for the United States before the Belgian
buplic.
nicate; but what can you expect from man who
is more occupied with business affairs than with
things which are going on about him? All that
| can say which will Interest you is, that the
has been completely re-modded afresh and that
Madame Alboni has obtained there such sue
cess as one might almost have despaired of seeing
in this age of iron roads and suspension of pay
ments. The" Theatre Halien" is in good train
of success, and Arnol had an attack of apoplexy
as he was playing in little farce.
Since we have left Paris we have opened in
concurrence with Mabille, the Randagh, the
Ghatsgu Rouge, Cred Palace and the Jardin
said to surpass all terrestrial wonders
AT Brussels we have had magnificent exhibit
ton OF the productions of national industry. |
regret you did not see it.. For three months past
we have had u poor wretched Doctor here who
has been endeavoring to guide balloons in the
air, but as yet he has only succeeded IN guiding
the money out ofthe pockets of his creditors,
But really, am trespassing upon your valua-
BILE time. l hope, if some day or other you can
spare only few minutes, you will favor me with
an answer. l beg of you, to command me and
my services in any matter whatsoever which may
be useful or agreeable to you, here or at Paris.
Now that learn you are at New York, hope
to have tho privilege of writing to you now and
hen, so as to keep you informed of what is doing
or rather of what is not doing, by our good
old woman here-Madame Europe.
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The Second Annual Bali or the New York
Journeymcn shipwrlghss' and Caulkers'
Rao evOleut SOQletv.

The second annual ball OF this society came on at
Tammany Hall on Tuesday Night and was certainly Q
very pleasant one. The room was appropriately ana
handsomely decorated with the models ana represents
lions Of number OF the principal vessels ouht In THIS
city, the smbems OF the craft
The hall was crowded to ovsrho Wing a. an early nour
and the ladies, numbering ABOUT tnrss hunarso anu
NIFTY, were handsome sno "e,i or.s'eu ,,. A.
MISS p, Oh Msosou srreee, va .ns peno Vi .ns
room sne was eresseu III einproiuereu SNirs muffin,
the SKIRT OF wnich was nsnasomey ulnmeo WIN
rossttss while from the waist hung blue satin ssh
Her features were very regular ana handsome hsr mar
OF raven nue. nung IN grscefm ringsh over hsr nney-
wne me- s ss ooso ~ py
wae very handsome young soy ra'her aoovs the oro
nary neignt WIN aeyipn IKE nsure ehosseu VA hesu
soneiy emoroidsrcd swiss robe VASTLY trimmed WIN
rosse while from her head bowed beautiful isstnsr,
surmounsed % awrestn OF movers Hsr carriage M .ne
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MORTALITY IN ST. LOUIS DURING l547-The
following list shows the mortOity in ~. Louis
for the year is47 With the number of deaths each
disease, viz Phthis pulnonas, 306 pneumonis bron-
ohtis and peurites 1873; typhus typhoid and nervous
fevers 49, bilious and ooDgestive fevers, 1906 iuterm
tent and remtent do ~ yellow fever scarstins ana
malignant throat 1877 rubsola, 10; vsriola and
rolod III pertusss 54 olers infantum 265 darrh@s
lAcute and chrons 1873; dysentery do, 1885, cynanche
trasheas S. diseases Of liver spleen and kdneys, %;
conyosons and spasms, lH; marssmus and tables me
senterica 96 inf and of brain and meninges las;
st born and premature births lO peri and child
birth, 30 mania potu, IS; diseases Of the heart 49,
asetes and general dropsy 49, old and decline, 81
henorrhaae a. cramps and cholera morbus 60 epilepsy,
hysteria and tstanus, Is; rheumatism and choca pc
tonum, cancer and spinal affections 81 erysipelas
hydrocephalus Isl suicide 8; casualties 52 unknown
23s; total 1886
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ASorHER VIcriM TO LAw-Poor Col. Fremont Ia GER
tainly to be pted Not only Ia he subject 10 TRIAL
under martial law, but Is In still greater peril from
hsr-in-law.-z The John Donkey.
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At the moment General Armstrong on his return to
Washington rode up, sauting him and shaking hands
with some Of the members Of the Csbnet aud before
longer 10 sctnow,.d s h, ~ AZ
on thst memorable osczsion, when Mr. Charles Carroll
OF Bellevue with an exclamation OF patriotic indgua
uon II seems not yet forgotten refusing General Arm
strong profered hand said to him No, sir. don't
kno" you, sir, nor do mean to; until you have az
planned your conduct aud sh, clear your character
Msjor Carroll cannot take the baud OF General Arm
strong Look around you sir on your bleeding ooun .
try when you have satisfied your country OF your In
nocence Major Carroll will be the last to do You
justes'-sn incident, which IL very generally
derstood and believed preciptasd General
resignation or prompt dismissal by the President whe
Immediately left the ground followed BY General Arm
streng and that the latter very shortly after left the
District, believe, Is we'll known
At home and when with his friends talking these
matters my father, who had nothing vindstivs in him.
would say he would be first, whenever General Arm
strong should purge his character from It's ouness to
DO him justice. DANIEL J. CARROLL.
New York, Dec LIST IS47.
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PARIS. May IL, 1s4s-Afternoon.
The following named gentlemen embrace the

Inc appointment OF M Bastlde Is considered as
unobectlonabe. He was the under-Secretiry of
State for Foreign Affairs under NJ de Lamartine,
and gave satisfaction. There was a report at Pa
rs that Ledru Rollin had rendered his resignation
GAS soon (says the Presse) as General Negner
was nominated one OF the questors OF the National
Assembly, he gave orders for 800 muskets to be
brought in The representatives Of the people and
the National Guard charged 10 defend them are
threatened said he; but if the National Guards be
attacked, the 800 representatives must also have
arms TO combat and die with them The 800 mus
kets were accordingly taken to the Assembly; and
on TIssdiy morning 10000 blll-cdrtrldgts were
also SENT in consequence OF the rumors OF an at
tack being projected on the A ssem ily."
A great number of Italians, from different parts
OF France, arrived in Paris, TO form part OF ths
luntary legion of 200 men, which Is TO leave for
Italy on early day
yesterday sent you the result Of the election for
the intermedate go'eruing power which in order u
tstingu sh it from the extinct provisional govern
me mt has assumed the title OF Exc uiive Comm tee
OF Government No here l. surprised at the
choice made by the Assembly. The names cho had
bee n put forward as goarernemenf de coacflation
and was accepted such by many VIII, disap-
prove Of the policy of VI. Ledru Rollin The result
therefore, expected and the names Of Lamartine
Ledru Rollin, Arago. GARNER Pages and Marie.
are precisely those which every one expected to
find at the head of the poll But what has excited
the list. Instead of being first, as he has been
on so many election polls and Is stu in the opinion
Of the country he comes only fourth He has
fewer than any of his colleagues, with the oxcep
ton Of the unpopular Ledru Roln himself How
this There different expla Of 1t.
Among some, NJ. de Lamartne has given offence to the
moderate members Of the Assembly. by the decided
stand which he has taken in favor OF the retention OF
NJ Lcdru Rollin in power, and especially in conse-
quence Of his speech that subject in the sitting Of
Monday. The anger Of these parties 1t IL raid Is
shown by their having abstaned from voting in favor
OF him while they gave their votes to N Arago and NJ
GARNER Pages According 90 others, IL the ultra
republican, or Ledru Rollin party. which abstained
from voting i IN favor Of La@artne The secret
Of the bauot-box Is sacred but every ono
is allowed 90 form his op MON of what
is passing Recollectng that the electoral lists Of
cand dates for the city Of Paris which issued from the
Luxembourg and which were avowodly patronised by
Nh Lrdru Rolin. Louis Blanc. aud Albert. did not
contain ths Of VI dc Lamartine, II Is very ha
gard guess say that his would probably not
b. found In tue lists for the executive government
drawn up under the said auspices. At ali events, NJ
de Lamartne's name Is longer the first In the GO
vernmsnt and IL Is 20 be hoped that the fact will be
timely warning both 10 himself and TO the country Of
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Parliament seems to Be in the condition of
former administrator, IN which Lord Brougham
was prlncipal--it did little before the recess, and
il has done less since.
The present week, except incidentally in refe-
renee to foreign politics. both houses have done
very little. In the Lords, the usual monotony was
nature in an insdous attack on his former col.
league, Lord Pamerston, relative to the Sotomayor
corr sspondcnce at Madrid.
The. Commons have been principally occupied
with the health OF towns bill, and brief discussion
on the anti free trade disposition of the Couf Cir
c,sIay
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KEyD5DuRGH, May S.-According TO a private
letter from Gavensieln, of the 9Th inst, the Danes
crossed the Straits of Alsen, during the morning.
under the protection of heavy fire from their
ships. An order of the day issued by the general,
Won Wrangle, declares that after taking possess
SION OF Fredercia there should be cessation OF
hostIlitles
A private letter from Copenhagen intimates the