The Montana post., 1868-09-18

the English ship Chancellor and the French
bark Edwards, were lost.
The towns of Iquique. Moquegua, LerumbA
and Pisagua, we're all utterly destroyed. Over
ak hundred perished at IquIque.
American merchants lose heavily in nearly
all the ruined towns of Ibarra, San Pablo and
Imantand- In the ruins where Cotacach for
merly stood there Is now lake. The popu-
lation of the above named towns are almost
eatIrely destroyed Pamcho, PuelIars and
Cachiguano are also destroyed. The dead are
so numerous that the surviving inhabitants
have been forced to fy from the stencil of the
purifying bodies.
In Guyaquil the earthquake was felt but
no damage was done.
Letters from Quito dated the 18th, announce
that the esrthq quakes continue at intervals of
few hours .....
The President has issued a proclamation
to the people TO come forward and help the
sufferers.
Ottawa, Sept. I2.-The evidence in the
Hhelsr case was closed to-day and the court
adjourned till Monday.
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Tennessee legis-
latiye committee telegraahed Gov. Brownlow
this evening that the President will sustain
the civil authorities Orders have been is
sued to the department commander to sustain
and aid the civil authorities, and sufficient
force will be furnished to accomplish such
purpose. The committee received from the
Secretary of War copy of the orders sent
Gen. Thomas.
Gen. Sherman has called IN the Secretary
of War TO furnish an additional regiment of
cavalry for service against the Indians. IL Is
Understood the 5th cavalry, commanded by
uen. Emery has been ordered to report to
Gen. Sherman for thSt purpose.
Surratt was here yesterday consulting his
counsel relative to his trial, which occurs on
the 2lst. He will probably only be tried on
the indictment fo- conspiracy.
New Orleans, Sept. l3.-The Republican
progressed tonight without
any disturbance Three companies of infantry
were stationed at the Custom House, and 9th
er troops were disposed of in other quarters
of the city. Only three white clubs were in
the procession, which numbered three hun
dred, all told. The prominent feature was
wagon containing negro women dressed in
white, and decorated with flowers, and repre-
senting the States. The whites generally re-
mained in their houses, and there were COM
paratiyely few on the streets.
Chicago, Sept. l3.-The freight depot Of
the Northwestern Railroad, at Chicago, was
burnt this afternoon, loss S7O, 1000.
General David Stuart, formerly promi-
nent lawyer of this city, and Colonel of the
55th Illinois infantry In the war, died at De-
troit, yesterday, of aPoplexy.
The Trades Unions of this city held con-
county officer.
New York, Sept. lS.-Panama advices of
the 4th inst, state that another bloodless
revolution has occurred and resulted In Presi-
lent Ponce being arrested, and depOsed by
one COreseo. The latter proclaimed himself
President and was forming new Cabinet.
London, Sept l3.-Laser adyices from Rio
state that according to Brazilian reports, de-
tachments of Paraguayau troops were left be-
hind In Grauchaco, on the evacuation of HUI
matt, were surrounded by the allied forces
and surrendered Internationally with twelve
pieces of artillery. The fortihcations of HUI
matt have been Tazed TO the ground. At
last accounts the whole of the allied army
lad commenced Its march TO lay siege TO the
fortified position of Lopez, on the Yebecuary
liver.
Paris, Sept. l3.-The Patrie thinks that the
-eport that the Prussian army l. about to be
reduced is false.
London, Sept. l4.-It is generally consid-
sTed that the events of the last fortnight have
made bat little change In the political con-
iltlon on the continent, either TO lessen or
Increase the chances of war. While on the
1ne hand the press of Germany has assumed a
iuieser tone, which proves it to be more con-
ident OF peace, on the other hand it Is known
hat France has refused formal demand made
ly Chevallier Negra, the italian EmbaSsador,
or the recall of French troops from Rome,
md at the same tine the Prime Regent
lfOuHuI 10 "A pIolOsdl from Slalu 10
cement the alliance with France by sending
70, 600 soldiers TO Rome.
Reverdy Johnson had an interview with the
Queen yesterday, being introduced by Lord
Stanley. He presented his credentials as the
American Minister.
Brussels, Sept. 1.-The International Con- /
,ress of working men adjourned yesterday. |
4 resolution was adopted advising workmen
% abstain from trades during war. An ad- !
lress was adopted urging working men to op-
pose war and refuse to countenance assasslna-
ions, and to use their efforts TO induce Others
% do the same
ST. Peter, Mimi, Sept IA terrific tor !
lado occurred on Mimi. river on Friday night. !
Houses and barns were blown to fragmants, 1
md grain aud stock scattered IN every direc- I
Ion. A number of persons were injured
,ne fatally.
New York, Sept. 1.-THE Herald says that i
political earthquake swept over Maine yes /
erday- The Times says the Maine election /
hows that the people have made up their I
minds TO elect Grant and Colfax too, and that /
{ Is Important as an indication of the drift 4
If pol ular sentiment. ..-.-...-
The Tribune considers the Maine election /
he commencement Of a tidal wave of hon |
sty which will sweep over the country.
The World says the Republican majority Is I
educed, and congratulates the Democrats Of
Maine on yesterdays fight.
The Sun says the Democrats have met with /
serious reverse In Maine, and considers that |
he influence on the coming elections will be
.Tent.
The Express says that nobody expected 1
iaine to 20 otherwise than it did, but that If 1
he Democrats gain as heavily In other places l
everal States may be carried. sure for the
after.
The Post considers the election as complete /
triumph of the Republican party as ever be-
ore attained.
The Commercial says the thanks of the ,
ation are due Maine for her victory yester-
ay.
Washington, Sept. l5--The President di-
ects Gen. Rosseau, commanding the depart
nent of Louisiana, TO be assigned to duty !
ccoTding to his brevet rank as Maj. General-
he late order assigning Colonel Buchanan TO \
uty according to his brevet rank as Major 4
ienaral has been revoked, and he will be
ssigned according TO ms rank as Brigadier
ieneral.
ntk.ua Sent Ia A large crowd were ont