The Montana post., 1868-10-16
miscellaneous

miscellaneous.
Troy, N. Y. Oct. IA fire to-day destroyed
property TO the amount of two hundred thou
sand dollars. Moore & Son are the principal
sufferers, their loss being $4,000; Hinaman
& Scbonaker lose S2s, 900; G. Willard & Co.,
$50, zoo.
Washington, Dec. 7.-ieneral Dyer, the
Chief of Ordnance, has been relied from
charge of the ordnance bureau until the con-
clusion of the investigation of the court of
inquiry in his case.
Pesth, Oct. 7.-Embassadors of the various
foreign powers, resident at Vienna, and Mr..
Bancroft, the American representative at
Berlin, have united in an address to Moecke,
which will be presented to him on the occa-
sion of his banquet.
London, Oct. Tt is said that the Com
mittee appointed by the last House of Com
mons on the subject of land in Ireland, will
report TO the next session at an early day. It
Is thought the Ministers will bring in bill
To adjust the que-tion possible.
An explosion occurred to-day at Burnsley,
in building used for the manufacture of
fireworks. The building was utterly de-
stroyed. Five dead bodies were taken from
the ruins; seven persons were badly injured.
Paris, Oct. 7.-Advices firm Rio Janeiro
mention a rumor that President Lopez has
been defeated by the Allies, and Obliged 10
retire from his position at San Fernando.
Washington, Oct. THE published state
the Government is interesting itself about
the purchase of Cuba, are altogether untrue.
The matter has not been mentioned in the
cabinet.
Madrid, Oct. THE Provisional Junta
will free the children of the blacks in the
colonies, and there is in anticipation a total
abolition of slavery by the Cortez.
Toledo, Oct. THE Ohio Grand Lodge of
Good Templars met to-day. Over 500 dele
gates were present from all parts of the State.
n. A ~
State of $4,000, an increase of over 10000
since last year
New York, Oct. IA Havana letter of
Oct. Sd says that the excitement here lie in
tense. There is no news from Spain, nothing
being allowed to come over the cable.
There are rumors of trouble at Principe.
It il stated that the Capt. General has de-
cided to leave Cuba for Spain, turning over
the government of the Island TO the Spanish
Admiral, bet that the latter declined.
It is also stated that one or two naval Off
GERS are under arrest for expression of
/ opinion on public matters
New York, Oct. THE Times and Trib-
une's dispatches say that Judge Chase has
come out IN favor of Grant.
Gen. Sherman has written to the authori-
ties Tor more troops to aid in subjugating the
Indians. He Is said To complain bitterly of
the delays in sending reinforcements, and to
state that unless he is promptly furnished
with the troops he desires, nothing can pre-
vent widespread and disastrous conflicts with
the disseminated tribes.
Paris, Oct. 7.-Reports from Spain say that
the Carlists are agitating in the Basque Prov
| inces and Aragon, and some local Juntas have
issued protests against the supremacy of Mar
shall Serrano.
London, Oct. 7.-AdvIces fIom China state
that the Emperor has opened the port OF
Chifo, in the Gulf of Pechele, to foreign
| trade.
Springfield, Mass, Oct. THE National
Convention of French Canadians in the uni
ted states assembled to-day, after parading
through the streets with music and banners.
Ithaca, n. Y, Oct. THE dedication of
Cornell University to day a success in ev-
cry particular. Over three hundred students
/ have arrived. I'D.
Pittsburg. Oct. IA serious riot occurred
tonight, at about nine O'Clock. While the
Republican torch-light procession wass pass
\ ing along Wide street, when near the tunnel,
IL was assailed by mob, and a fight ensued.
Stones and missiles few in every direction,
and clubs were freely used About forty shots
were fired, and several persons were severely
wounded. ..
! Boston, Oct. 7.-rhe Republicans of the
9Th dist. have re-nominated Boutwell, for Con-
gress-
Madrid, Oct. THE Provisional Govern
ment has been organized. Serrano and Prim
have been made honorary members. Presi-
dent, Aquerre; Acting President, Rebero,
n onu NlSTO ATmAEOs VICE PRESIDENT, llgue-
rola, Minister of Finance, and Salogosta and
Ageto have Joined the Ministry.
/ Utica, Oct. THE State Convention of
colored men was held here to-day. CON-
munication 20 secure the rights of colored
women was received from Susan Anthony.
] Resolutions were adopted endorsing the Re-
publican National State ticket. A decIara-
tion of principle was adopted and several ad-
dresses made. The Convention then ad-
journed.
New York, Oct. s.-A dispatch from Ha-
vana states that Santa Anna has been ordered
TO leave the island. Reasons yet unknown 60
the public.
Madrid, Oct. 6.-The Provisional Jnnta has
Issued decree reducing by one-third the tariff
ON all imports.
| Don Juan, cousin of Queen Isabella, has
resigned all pretensions to the throne of Spain
In favor of his son Don Carlos.
General Pavia suffers severely from his
wounds, but his condition is improving, and
it Is thought be will recover.
! Constantinople, Oct. 6.-Feud Pasha has
obtained leave of absence from public duty,
for six months, on account of III health, and
gone TO Syria. 'r..-
Cleveland, Oct. S.-An immense Republi-
can meeting was held here to day, and ad-
dressed by GOV. Hays, Senator Sherman, C ems
Garfield and Sherwood, and ex-Secrstary stan
ton.
Philsdelphia, Oct. s.-A procession in hon.
OF OF Gen. Mcclellan took place to-day. II
was a grand success.