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OUR INDIAN TROUBLES.

In accordance with resolution unanimously
adopted by public meeting Of the citizens OF NewYork
April d. 1870, at the Cooper Institute, the Executive
Committee Of the United States Indian Commission
gives notice. that Convention will be held May ls, at
the Cooper Institute, NewYork City, commencing at 10
convened is completed.
We earnestly and cordially invite all persons through
the country who desrous OF reform In the admin
istraton OF Indian affairs OF sustaining President Grant
I'm his well known peace policy Of removing the enslav
ing and degrading ban OF outlawry from the Indians
of final and complete settlement OF this question
upon the basis Of law, equality, humanity and justice
tO form auxiliary associations In their several localities
speedily possible, and to meet with the Isth
inst, by delegates otherwise, to devise means for
secur the object dear 10 the heart OF every true
patriot In our land
We persuaded that war under the circumstances
will be regarded dshonOrabe o our nation, and that
the Indians only demand simple evenhanded justice US
q condition Of u permanent peace
Gems. Harney, Sherman, Terry, and Anger, y. 8. A.,
Senator Henderson, Commissioner Taylor, Gen sanborn
and Col Tappan, all Of the Indian Peace Commission, IN
their official report tn the President January lse say
that among civilized men war usually springs from
Of injustice. The best possible way then o hVoid
war istO do act OF injustice When we learn the same
rule holds good with indians the chief difculty s re-
moved. But ii IL said wars with them have been
almost constant Have We been uniformly uijustf We
answer unhesitatingly, YesV a.,
For the Executive and General Committees of the
United states Indian Commission. PETER aooPsh
EDWARD CRUMEII, Secretary. freSiueht'
ktp- York, May ., 1870
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CUDA.


WHY GoICoURIA WAS EXECUTED IN HAVANA
THE DISTRICTS OF COLON AND sAGUA
DEVASTATED.
HAVANA, May 9-Gen. Domingo de Goicouria was
brought to this city on Friday evening, form of
court-martial was gone through, and the next morn
ing he garToted. This was done here TO satisfy
the volunteers and prepare the way for the return of
De RoGas, who as quite annoyed by his failure.
Several Puerto Principe families have been
butchered in revenge for the escape of their Cuban
relatives who succeeded i'll joining the patriots in
the field.
The Spanards in the Cinco Villas district have
been routed IN every direction, and they are now
confined TO the cities of Manzanlo, Trinidad Glen
fuegos and Santiago de Cuba. The patriots have
devastated the districts Of Colon and Sagua without
opposition.
Dsorganization among the authorities here con-
tnues, notwithstanding the efforts to appear har-
mOnous Sdure qd peut is the general cry, and they
are grasping everything within their reach.
SPANISH OFFICIAL DIsPATCHEs-MoRE EXECU-
TIONS.
HAVANA, May 9.-Official dispatches from Puerto
Principe represent that the insugent army has dis
appeared from the Camaguey district Gonzalo
Varona Chief-ofStatf of the rebel Gen. Agramonte,
and Paymaster Morales have been captured and exc
cuted party of 1G armed insurgents came to
Puerto Principe and surrendered. The gunboats at
Guaaba Key discovered and destroyed another rebel
| craft No on board.
| Some Of the principal ladies IN Puerto Principe
have signed their names to an address calling on
their relatives in the nsurgent ranks to return and
enjoy liberty" under the Spanish Government.
THE CUBAN LEAGUE.
| At a special meeting of the Cuban League
Of the United states, held at the spngler House last
Thursday, the following gentlemen were appointed an
1 l.
X Graham, Frank T. Blair, Cassius NJ Clay, Alexander
Shaler, Mr. Ethan Allen, Gen. Gordon Granger the Hon.
Thomas f. stewart Gen. c. W. Darling, Gen. Joseph
HAYES, Col j. VI. Macas, Gen. Vim. III. Morris Cen j.
H. Van Allen. the Hon. Douglas Taylor, the Hon. Gideon
j. Tucker Gen. Joseph Bartlett, the Hon. John Oakley,
Mr.. Bernard Cassorly, Mr. L. C. stednan, Gen. Abram
Duryea.
The members Of this Committee are requested 10 meet
the Office o. Gen. Chas X. Graham, No l9 Broadway,
Thursday, May II, at T. m.
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PRICE FOUR CENTS.
Custom House has been dsproportonaely increased AZ
compared with the increase gross revenues received
THE CROPS.

WASHINGTON, May 9-The monthly report OF
the statistical division Of the Department OF Agicntnrs
has been issued. Ii IN relation 10 me condoh o
Winter grain that the April returns relative % the ap
pearance Of Winter wheat and rye and other cereals are
very complete and represent every section Of The conn
try In which the crops grown. They picture sinau
and poor growth, tbinnei in places by Wntcrkling;
weak and unhrfty in spots from loss OF vitality by long
exposure under ice TO freezing Winds but with these
exceptions vigorous OF good color, and ready 10 start
under the Influence Of genial Spring into luxTant anh
healthfn growth. These bemshcs are neither general
very marked in the localities where they appear,
with occasional exceptions Of freezing While tho
appearance Of wheat II 10y no means as promising ~
wariness OF growth caused by late planting, followed
by an early Winter. which allowed OF but little more
than termination before cold weather set IN man 10 n
iuries from freezing The mild weather and light SHOWS
Of the Winter wheat region were accompanied with lew
sudden changes ia the earlier Winter months, Wlc tne
colder and rougher weather OF later Winter attended
with heavier SHOWS which furnished valuable protection
at critical season. The regular returns were prepared
about the first OF April The tenor OF later Information
gives assurance Of n general and rapid ameoration,
which may yet result the fayoring Ia nne crop
OF Winter wheat.
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san DOMINGO.
CONTRADICTORY REPORTS CONCERNING THE FRO
BABLE ACTION OF TIE SENATE ON THE An
NEXATION TREATY.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSl


BABLE ACTION OF TIE SENATE ON THE AN
NEXATION TREATY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUyE.l
WAsHNGToN, May 9.-Mr. Fabens, the agent OF
Mr.. Baez, to the ratification OF the San Do
mingo Treaty, had a second interview with Senator
Sumner to-day and one with the President tonight,
when he delivered the final official documents from
the Baez Government. The friends of the treaty
seem to take confidence in the additional documents,
but what their purport is has not transpired 1t does
not appear, however that there has been any mate
rial change in the views of the Senate upon the
treaty and an influential Senator remarked tonight
that the treaty would not be ratified by the Senate
in executive session. would it receive, In his opn-
ion majority vote in the Senate, if it should
up joint resolution to annex, as proposed by Gen,
Butler The latter is expected to press his resolution
for the sixth time tomorrow.
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH.l
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Frends of the Dominican
treaty are hopeful of its ratification, and say that
the requisite vote of twO-thTds of the Senate can
now be obtained in its favor Since the subject was
first introduced Senator'S have been seeking informa
ton from all available sources, the library OF Con-
gress included. 1t is mentioned as prominent fact
that much of the opposition TO annexation comes
from foreign quarters.
CONFLICTING REPORTs-A REVOLUTION EX-
PEELED uNLbSo ihE C-'iArD "'hiN' A-'
TERFERES.
ST. THOMAS, April 29-The news from San
Domingo is conflicting Some reports state that the Gov
erpmeut troops had routed Gen. Cabrals revolutionary
army Azua Others that Gen. Cabral was victorious
The fact is that the country is far from tranquil Pri-
vae information is the effect that unless the Ameri-
can Government interferes there will be another
destructive revolution 1t is doubtful If President Baez
will be able much longer to resist the constant attacks
Of the revolutionists the southern frontiers One -
portant victory OF Gen Cab may encourage other out
breaks in other partof the country The health Of the
island continues good. -
reported that Gen Cabra has forwarded TO wash
ing0n another protest against the annexation signed
by than 5000 inhabitants OF the southern portion OF
the Republic which he holds.
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VOL. XXX.....No' 9,O76.
FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.

u,RBIclDEs IN THE FAUBoURG pU iEMrLh-
TIE TROOPS CARRY THE DEFENSEs-IhL
PEOPLE FIRED UPoN.
PARIS. Monday, May ., lS7o-Midmsh''
This evening barricades were thrown mp IN 'he
Fanbourg du Temple, which were quickly carri'u
hy the troops 1t is reported that the defenders OF
the barricades were fired on by the Soioi'is'
other quarters Of Paris remain tranquil
THE RETURNS OF THE PLEBISCITJ M-LAhUh IH'',
JoHITY FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL NV NJ" O ~
MET To BE FoRMED-VICroR huUU o%
DrRFD TO APPEAR BEFORE THE TElbONAL'
pms Monday May &c o'clock p H.
The returns received TO this hour 1901 up
Yes...........7.126,2S ,2Ss lNo..............l,4SSsA
The vote of the army so far as known, stands:
Yes .2l9.2oO lNo.................S6 .S6,59s
II is estimated that without counting the votes OF
tbe ACCOMPLISHMENTS. the army the navy, and Aige-
-, the Government will have majority of over
five millions.
The morning journals have editorial articles on
thc result cf the voting yesterday, and comment
particularly on the vote of the army. The vote
of the eth battalion of Chasseurs was about
evenly divided. At the Barracks Eugene the
result showed 1852 Yes and Ll2l No. Twenty
Of the Cent Gardes voted No. Only 10 of
the Garde d. Paris voted No. 1t is reported that
two of the regiments at NinceuneS refused to
vote M ALL II is computed that the soldiers IN Pans
voted about as follows; Yes, 5000; No, 5000.
The vote cast by the navy is all in except that of
two po.ts. The result shows 15,45S Yeas, and $3.50
Mas.
4 Council of Ministers was held to-day at which
the Emperor presided 1t is reported, as the result
ct tine Councils dc lberatous that the Ministers will
tender their designations tomorrow, and NJ. Olivier
viii be charged by the Emperor with the formation
81 q new Cabinet.
Victor Hugo has been cited to appear before the
tribunal for au article in the Rdppel exciting hatred
aud contempt for the Government.
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VENEZUELA.

THE REVOLUTION AGAIN SUCCESSFUL - GEN.
BLANCO BEsIEGING CARACAS-ITs PROBABLE
FALL-PRESlDENT MONAGAS's MOVEMENTS.
CARACAS, April A.-The revolution, after
having been successfully checked for fortnight has
suddenly assumed more serious proportions and in fact
has spread the whole country. The army Of the
revolutionists under Gen. Guzman Banco, surrounds
this city, and the attack is expected. The
Government will defend Itself 10 the last but the
utionists are greatly superior in number and their t
uInph cannot be doubted.
The town OF Barcelona has fallen into possession OF the
revOlutionsts and the whole state has pronounced"
The Government has lost the whole Interior and only
holds the seapors OF COro, MaracaibO Laguayra and
army in the vicinity of Puerto Cabelo endeavorng TO
penetrate into the interior 10 attack Gen. Guzinan
Blanco but it is anticipated that he VIII fa pacK W
Puerto Cabello and then leave the country.
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METHODIST PROTESTANT CONFERENCE AT BAL
TIMORE

BALTIMORE, May 9.-The General Conference
OF the Methodist Protestant Church resumed its sessions
to-day The usual religious services we're conducted by
the Rev. Dr. Switzerland. memorial the subject Of
Temperance was presented and referred proposition
to atch portion Of the North Carolina District to the
Holston District was referred to the Committee on
boundaries \ proposition to abolish the probationary
state in Church referred to the Judiciary Com
mttee. Propositions for various changes IN discipline
were also referred 10 the same Committee.
The Rev. Dr. Murray offered resolution declaring
that from information laid before the Conference 1t APP
pears that the ody is clothed with conventional powers
amply sufficient to make changes In the Constitution OF
tle Church without conventional powers the Con-
only make changes In the discipline and not
in tbs fundamental laws. This resolution elected pro
tracted debate and finally withdrawn. and resOlu-
tion by Dr: L. W. Bates requesting the Committee on
Constituent Conferences to report Immediately what
Conferences have voted for Convention was adopted
resolution that the bounds OF the West Virginia Con-
ference lie exeudd embrace the original Mus
kingIm District, In Ohio referred. On motion OF C.
W. Button, committee OF five was ordered to consider
the memorial from the Virginia Conference relative to
the question OF union between the Methodist Protestant
Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The
Conference then adjourned
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in prices, which, especially in the last quarter Of the
year. materially influenced the importation Of those
articles.
The North German Unirersdl Gazette the organ Of
Count Bismarck. has for along time been accustomed
10 comment unfavoraby upon the finances of the
United States, not probably from any convection that
its arguments were consistent with the facts, but be
cause your financial condition is always praised by
the ProgresslNoS. recent article published in the
official column seems to indicate change III this
spcct The article refers to the resumption of specie
payment, and particularly to the speech of Gov. Fen
ton upon the Currency bin, which is translated at
considerable length. Mr.. Fenton is referred to as
"a distinguished statesman, formerly Governor Of
the Empire State during several terms of office, who
according to the journals Of both political parties is
more intimate with the President and Secretary
Boutwell, than anyof his colleagues"
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THE BOSTON, HARTFORD AND ERIE RAILROAD
nocron Mau O Q-The majority of the Commit

Boston, May 9.-The majority OF the Commit
tee Oh the subject of State aid 10 the Boston, Hartford
and Erie Railroad reported to the Legislature today
Their report provides that scrip shall be issued by the
Treasurer OF the Commonwealth 10 the amount OF
a. $40 900 10 provide for which their corporation is
authorized 10 issue second mortgage bonds 10 the
amount Of $l6 OOOOO majority To be deposited ia the
state Treasury before the lst O January next Tor "mcn
certificates shall be issued by the Treasurer when tna
have the same value the stock and the treasurer ~ W
hold The stock until the State Is relieved Oi naDnty on
account Of its loan. Before the corporation can foceo
any scrip from the Treasurer there shall e new
election OF officers OF the Company and inc SIif eni
have the night 10 vote for OF the 10 directors touE
the Governor and Council The report urlher pfoNues
that ali the property of the Boston, Hartford ana Ere
Ferry Extension Company shall he placed uhder tno
absolute control Of the Boston, Hartford ana Enc .
road Company in such manner shall De shhiacioIy
10 the Governor and Council. The report IL signed by
eight members Of the Committee inlnoriy fepot'
signed by three members differing WITH The majority
WA Ala ure
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TIE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 9.-The General Con-
bed this morning. After the usual religious exer,i ises
Bishop Andrews delivered short address reference TO
the North Methodist journals and their abuse Of him.
Various memorials and resolutions offered and ALI
appropriately referred, including one from Richmond
praying for the abolition of the office Of Presiding Elder
and the admission Of the Laty 10 the Council BsDops
requesting the Committee Revision "a inquire tho
expediency Of restricting the veto power OF s and
for decision 10y the Mphis Conference and Tor select
ing person To write tile life OF Bishop sout Etsbl-
tou adopted ~ adjourn de the Esd Arter
some unnporant proceedings the Conference adlourn,
Notwithstanding the wsh of the Lity, and esoiton Ia
VIII be "A long VLt.
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GERMANY.

AMERICAN sECURIuEs-wHERE THE "wARN-
ING" CAME FROM.
LONDON, Monday, May 9, 1870.
The Times this morning understands that the
warning to the German capitalists against the
American bonds came from the North German Con-
sui at New-York. "The North Pacific Railway and
Honduras bonds" The Times says, were especially
taboOed."
TIE CUSTOMS PARLIAMENT IDLE--CoMMERCIAL
REPORT FOR 1S69-COUNT BIsMARCKS Or
GAN On UNITED STATES FINANCES.
BERLIN, April 25.-This year, in every other
since the Customs Parliament established it has
been convened while the North German Diet was in
session. In the treaties upon which the present Gus
toms Union has its basis, no provision whatever Is
made for a periodical meeting Of this body, and
under well organized system there can be no neces
sity for annual revision of the tariff and other
matters coming within the sphere of the Parliament
Fat solely from a political point OF view
tie Government seems to deem it advisable
u bring together once year the representatives
Of the entire German nation that intimate relations
may be maintained through personal intercourse.
during the present session the slight notifications
the tam, which were proposed at the frst session,
te 10 be The principal subject for discussion; but,
besides the tariff, there is proposition for reform
- any kHc and II Is by no means certain that these
nodlncatOns viii be agreed to, for the Government
tIolDlnes with them increased taxation, which Will
aaldly receive the consent of the Parliament par
sSViaiiy On the eve OF the new elections.
g., fIoi an Official statement at hand it appears that
~ ~ me year 1859 the receipts in the Customs Union
e. V g1, p1Ies on imports and exports amounted TO
,99ts 9'9i'19s lhalers while in 1868 the amount was
D., tAalers. From this it must not be inferred
f,I, ui' year 1859 was commercially much more un-
49,, "DiS IN Aan the preceding the contrary is the
Eounde,iaso no non and coal production, the iron
.t, lluriies the manufactures of locomotives, and
@ o,nri ldclinery and metal wares were in constant
III XHLi"%,od % the same was the case with the
9TH
IddlcbeS d OF industry BY means of the favor
,oa5 ,Dle harveots Of the last two years, and the
necooeip"sht decrease III the price Of the
SodIIes OF Lie, the consuming capacities Of the
,ss classes were considerably increased The main
AZ vi he diminished receipts of 1863 was the repeal
isloh OF the duty salt, tobacco leaves and
gar In addition, there were not as large receipts
an an the duties on imported brandy Of all kinds,
s'Nee anu rice and sirup caused hy the Huctuatinn
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NEW DOMINION,
AFFAIRS IN MANITOBA-A PROCLAMATION OF
PEACE PROM RIEL.

CHICAGO, May 9.-Advices from Red River
to April 10 state that the Indian excitement had sub
sided the Sioux and Clippewas having promised to
remain quiet Riel had issued another proclamation,
declaring that peace established fact that bnsi-
ness was revvng, and inviting all the lnhaDtahH W
uuhold the Government
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GREAT RRITAIN.

THE NATURALIZATION BILL PASSED BY THE
HOUSE OF LOEDS-CUBAN AFFAIRS IN THE
no Il OF COMMONS-THE sPANIARDS SAID
To BE ABLE TO sUBDUE THE INSURRECTION.
LONDON, Monday, May 9, 1870
In the House of Lords, tonight, Earl Granville
sid no further news had been received from Canada
concerning the Red River affair.
The Naturalization bill was taken up The amend
u,uts Of the Commons were concurTed in, and the
Jll was passed. The House then adjourned
in the House Of Commons, Mr.. Otway, Under For
G-l Secretary, in reply TO question of Mr.. Gipin,
sid thc Spanish Government was fully able to sub
Jur the ilsurrecGOn in Cuba. The insurgents held
roimpoitant place. The interference of Her Majes-
,,'. Government which had been suggested, would
lsiuoppcgtune. He promised that the Government
would not fail to seize any occasion to mitigate the
horrors Of civil in that island and il would he
highly desirable to have the cooperation OF the Gov
eminent Of the United States.
The House in Committee resumed the consdera-
to of the Irish Land bill The discussion had to do
mainly with technical and legal points, and was of
it'll" interest.
The Marquis OF Harrington moved for leave to in
tloducc lill amending the laws relative tO1Parha-
Iaeuiary elections.
The Marquis of Harrington examined and re-
lutcL the objections to secret voting and
explained the Governments plan. which is
a. follows: The returning officer shall supply a
ticket corresponding in number with counterfoils,
10 the voter The latter Is TO secretly write his num-
her and the name of his candidate and deposit the
same in the ballotbox These ballots, at the term
ina.ion Of the polling, the officer shall open and
count in the presence of the candidates, then seal the
tickets and counterfos separately and return them
10 the Clerk of the Crown. Other stringent pro-
visions are also made against bribery.
Mr Fawcett rebulzed the Government for its tardi-
mes, in bringing in the bill. Mr.. Gladstone replied,
ami the bill then had its first reading. The House
adjourned.
EFrECTs OF "REvENUE REFORM" IN ENGLAND
JOHN BMGHT'S RESIGNATION CONTRA
TICTED.
Tho anticipated reduction of the duties on iron by
the United States causes great activity in the iron
regions Of Wales.
The Nurs to-day authoritatvely cOntradicts the
rumors of John Bright's contemplated resignation
from the Cabinet.
Tie Morning Post to-day announces the betrothal
Of Lord Derby and the Marchioness of Salisbury.
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ROME.

CONFERENCE OF THE OPPONENTS OF INFALLI-
BILIIY.
ROME, Monday, May Q, 1870.
The opponents of the dogma of Infalhbility will
hold conference to-day, preparatory to opening the
debate ON that subject III the Council on Tuesday.
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GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH.

The following nominations were sent In to-day:
Alonpo Olien 20 be Postmaster Troy NewYork
Charles Asher "a be Postmaster at Bowling Green, Kentucky
wsdsworb be Collector Of Customs for the District Of
Tappahsnnock, Vigns =.
Last night the column supporting the gallery OF the
Coored Baptist Church Thrdst. gave way, causing
the gallery to settle about foot. The congregation
made rush to escape some jumping from the first and
seconds story windows. Several persons were injured
Gen Butler having returned from visit TO Massachu
setts the Reconstruction Committee will tomorrow
slider Georgia bill returned from the Senate with
the amendment.
There was meeting Of about 20 Republican members
OF the this morning to consider the questions
nected with the Northern Pacific Railroad bill. The
cuson to continue their opposition TO Its passage
until it, friends shall allow discussion and amendments
be offered, instead Of insisting upon its passage under
the force Of the "prev0us question: One OF the amend
they desire TO offer Is to limit the sale OF lands IL
actual settlers quantities not exceeding l6O acres and
at % price not over " 80 An acre.
The increase OF imports including free goods during
the first eight months Of the present fiscal year was
t 27i 25O and OF this amount s,3543l., about two
thirds Of the whole paid duty Of 80 70 OF one
per cent abon per cent less than the average rate
of the duty all goods imported and subject To the
duty The result of this is that the average rate Of
the duty goods imported s considerably less than 1t
was during the eight months Of the preceding year.
and also that the amount VI work performed ut the
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INFALLIBILITY.
THE STATE OF AFFAIRS AT ROME.

PARTIES IN THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF THE
NEW DoGMA-wIO ARE ITS ADvERSARIES-
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rARRIciDEs IN THE FAuBoVRG pU lh"',n
TIE TROOPS CARRY THE DEFENSLS-ii'h
PEOPLE FIRED UPON.