Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-16
TELEGRAMS. &c.

A personal difiiculty occurred in Knoxville,
Tenn, on Wednesday, on the street, between
Hon. Horace Maynard and his defeated oppo-
nent for Congress, Col John Williams. They
had already had some trouble during the can
VASE. Maynard spoke to Williams, touching
his hat and bowling. and bidding him good
evening. Williams. who had refused to speak
with Maynard, struck him with his cane,
when both parties grappled and damaged each
other considerably before they were parted
Parties present say that Williams, after they
Nothing further, however, was attempted
Mayrard's friends threaten TO lndict Williams
for assault.
Further details OF the late battle near Fort
Phil. Kearney have been received. Major
Powell reports sixty Indians killed, and his
own loss, Lieut.. Jennes and i've men. He
attributes his successful defence to the long
range OF the new breech loading arms. 1ndian
alarms continued along the line of the Union
Pacific railroad. Only day trains are allo owed
to run. Gen. Augur and Superintendent Dem
ham say that Turkey Foot, chief OF the Chey-
ennes, is alone guilty Of the Plum Greek mas
sacre He is now camped Linety miles south
OF the Platte river III
The Atlanta (Ga) Opinion intimates that
General Pope may shortly issue an order
requiring jurors to take the test oath. In ac-
cordsnce with General Pope's order the civil
officials have notified the papers opposed to
Withdrawal of their patronage. or the thirteen
daflies in the State only four indorse the Con-
gressional programme.
The steamer Cuba, at New Orleans from Bal.
timore, reports that In latitude "a. 30, longitude
1880, August 9Th, she spoke the Baltimore
schooner Ida Bird<all, from Savannah for New
York. All excepting two of the crew were
sick with fever. She relieved her with med.
iclnes. Ice. &c.
Information has been received at New Or
leans from Vera Cruz stating that Gen. Santa
Anna and suite arrived at that port on the
3oth OF July, and by order Of the Mexican Gov
ernment were sent to the Castle OF San uan
d'Ulloa.
An Englishman. named Hasking. threw him
self INTO the river at Knoxville, Tenn, Tues
day. and was drowned. He was seen the
same day with 4 large sum OF money in his
possession. Nothing further is known of him.
William H. Knapp, one Of the oldest tele-
graphers in the country, and until recently
manager of the office at Newark. N. T., died IN
Florida on the 4th instant. OF congestion of the
brain.
The rain Yesterday was very general, not
only throughout pennsyivanla. Maryland
Virginia. Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North
and South Carolina. and other States, but in
Europe.
McMinnaroy, the murderer Of Mr. Johns
telegraph operator at (}osport, Indiana. last
spring, has been convicted and sentenced to
the State prison for life.
The Teachers State Association Is now in
session at Knoxville, Tenn. Rev. Thos H Humes
presides. They are organ iZing for active work
under the new school law.
Galveston Monterey dates to the Sd state that
Canales has revolted. He attempted TO capture
special train, but failed, and was marching
against Matamoros.
tiTeness Of the cotton worm in Louisiana and
the coast counties OF Texas.
The number of fever deaths in New Orleans
for the week ending yesterday was fourteen.