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CUBA.

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Continuance Of the CaruIval-De Rodas,
Latest tPr0clamafion-Suicide- Arrests
and More Courts Martinl-Tho Masonic
Order Denounced.
HAVANA, March Z, 1870.
The second carnival celebration took place yes
terday. The concourse OF people and carriages was
unprecedented. It Is estimated that fully $4,000
people were In the procession. Contrary to former
years. not the slightest disturbance occurred to mar
the pleasure OF the day.
Captain General Do Rodas has issued a procama.
tion Ia relation 70 the murder Of Isaac Greenwath
and the execution OF Zamora. He says rnat at the
time or the assassination Greenwalth was under
the protection OF the Spanish nag that the assassin
outraged the law and disgraced his dag ana mas
been justly executed for the crime. Although "a
mora was member o! the volunteer force the
nonor OF the corps to which he belonged Is again
bright because vlndicaIed by the example or his
punishment.
Andres Yurube. brother-in.law or the American
Consul ~ Trinidad, who had been arrested and con.
nned In jail on the charge Of sedtion. hung nimsef
today.
Eighteen laborantes have been court marsialsd
IN Bsyamo, documents having been found upon the
person OF Marcano duplicating them IN the move
ments OF the insurgents.
The Voz de CUBA publishes an article to-day de-
nunciatory Of Masonry IN Cuba. The Masons lately
arrested for holding meeting contrary to the order
OF the Captain General are still in jail
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OHIO.

Desperate AHray-Encounter with a Mad
man-Ife Fortines and Ressts tho Authori.
ties-Eour Men Wounded.
RIPLEY, March I, 1870. T
Yesterday morning Campbell Howard, living one
and half miles from Ripley, while on his way to
church, encountered in the road q man named
Victor Pope, who carried Henry rlne. After pass.
ing Pope turned ana nred on Howard three or four
times, one shot taking effect In the elbow Of How.
ards right arm. On receipt Of the news In this
place 2 constable ana one Of two other mon started
with the intention Of capturing Pope but found him
intrencned in Q log house, armed with the rins
and TIVE revolvers, and accompanied by o Dig
dog. and when they attempted to raise
the cover Pope opened fre and they were forced to
retreat In order to dislOdge him the party be gan
nring through the door, when he appeared at win.
dow and fred several Shots one Of which took effect
on r. Courtney, wounding him In the arm. and an
other shot struck Benton Howard In the hand. Sub
sequently Pope'g mother came the scene and pre-.
vailed on ham to give himself up 1t was then found
tina the was wounded in two placesn the right side
near the spine and under the lefx lower rib. Both
the wounds are severe Pope Is evidently deranged
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

Letter from B. r. Whittem0rc--His Sale Of
Cadetships JnstiAed-He II Again Candi-
date for Congress.
CHARLESTON, March Z, 1870.
Ex-Congressman B. F. Whittemore has published
letter defending his sale OF the cadetship and
nouncing himself as candidate for reelection. He
says recent developments have satisfied him that
his resignation was hasty and unnecessary step,
and adds:'I do not hesitate to say the republicans
and democrats regard the whole transaction a. un-
paraleled In haste and severity; and, further
more | repeat what General Lo9an himself
said the day after my resignation. that
he did not report resolution. OF censure
instead OF expulsion because he aid not
l would be returned to Congress. ana he would be
the nrst man to welcome my return. Such Ii the
change already, which OF course brings balm TO the
wounds innicted. The hope expressed BY very
large number OF the members OF the House that
may be returned to Congress IL the evidence that
while they were pressed into q seeming acqui-
they are stil openly friendly. and they express
every confidence In my honesty and integrity In
this whole matter. I shall again appeal to my con-
stituents, whose confidence l have never violated
shall ask them to give me their votes and send me
back to my place, made vacant BY no dishonest ac
tOua
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Al BANK sAyso-AaassT Or BURGLARS.

Between six and seven O'Clock last evening detec.
tlyes Dunn and Glynn Of the Eighth precinct. OBJ
served In sullivan street. near Grand, two men act
ing IN suspicious manner. One Of the men carried
black carpet bag, the other long bag. They were
when they gave the names Of Charles Goraon, OF
PhIiadeiphia and john Brady. Of Boston, In the
Bags were found splendid kit OF burglars tools,
such az are used for opening Safes against one OF
which they evidently had design. Their prompt
arrest by the orcers doubtless saved albank from
robbery Several expert detectives took viewa
OF the cracksmen last evening" and were
unable to recognize them as New York
gentry. They are evidently .'emfgrants" from some
otner neId OF operations. The prisoners will be
ragned before Justice Cox ~ Jefferson Market, this
NOR nnQ and 1t TO be hoped they viii fare worse
tnan certain gamblers who had the honor Of an In
PRODUCTION to him few days ago.
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MAINE.
hesnlt Of Charter Eiections-Thc Republicans
Triuuphant Everywhere.

hesnit OF Charter Eiections-Thc Republicans
Triuuphant Everywhere.
PORTLAND, March 7, 1870.
Al the municipal election to-day Benjamin Kings
oury, Jr. republican, was elected Mayor. securing
,,l<a TO Putnam, democrat, 22o2. Scattering. Re-
publican majority. 1885, The republicans carried the
Third Fifth. Sixth and seventh wards; the demo
Gratis carried the Frst second and Fourth wards.
At Lewiston the elections resulted In choice for
Mayor Fessenden, the regular republican candi-
date, received . plurality OF the votes The city gov
ernment has republican majority.
At R0ckland the republican Candidates for Mayor
and Police Judge were elected over the democratic
and citizens tickets.
AT Bath colonel samuel d. Bailey democrat. the
citizens candidate was elected Mayor by majority
OF A. over DR.. William E. Paine, the republican
nominee.
.Ar Saco Moses Lowell, republican, was reelected
Mayor by 46 majority. The republicans carry Ave
or the seven wards.
At Auburn Seth P. Miller republican, was chosen
Mayor by liz majority over the democratic ana
labor reform candidates. The city government Ii
entirely republican.
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Pennsylvania.

Meeting Of the Evangelical Alliance In Phila.
delphia-Opening Of Navigation.
PHILADELPHIA. March Z, 1870.
Notwithstanding the storm there assembled in
Rev. DR.. Wyie's church this evening large gather.
Ing the first meeting or tho PHILADELPHIA branch OF
the Evangelical Alliance, George II. Stuart presiding
Addresses Of great interest were made by Rev. Dr.
Philips, SchafY. OF New York, and President James
McCosh, OF Princeton College.
Hon. William Strong. Of the United states Supreme
Court offered series OF resolutions, which were
seconded by Ex-Governor Pollock and unanimously
adopted. Other distinguished cergymen oi Evangei-
cal denominations participated in the exercises
Among the audience were at least 100 cergymen
Great interest was manifested IN the approaching
meetings Of the Worlds Evangelical Alliance in
New York In September Hext.
The first tow OF the season from Baltimore to New
York. via the Chesapeake and Delaware and Della
ware and RRrltan canals, OF bitnmInons coal-laden
barges, arrived at Philadelphia this morning.
per the steam tOwb0at Wyoming
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Tho San Luis Rebels Beaten by the Govern.
ment Troops-Agnerre Refreating Before
Observation-Disclosures Movements In
Other States.
HAVANA, March 7, 1870.
rhe steamer Cleopatra, which arrived here to-day,
orings news from the city Of Mexico the the 18th
ult. 1t is as folows:--
kilograms received yesterday from General Esco-
bedo report that after occupying San Luis Potosi
and gathering the materials abandoned By the rebel
General Aguerre in mis- retreat he followed up the
flying rebels with portion OF his troops and over
took them the second day after ana captured 500
men. three cannon and ten wagons. Among the
prisoners were Generals Exega and Lewiston.
Latest accounts state tnat General Garcia 0e Ca
dena was at Lagos with 1000 men aud twelve can
non, and that General Martinez was at San Felipe
with 200 men.
The wife Of General Toledo, who was captured,
has been liberated BY General Escobedo.
Another Victory by Escobedo-Ths Robels
Defeated i'm Sierra Pueblo-A Son OF Santa
Anna Handed Over TO the National Troops
Dreadful Suffering in tho Country.
CITY OF MEXICO, March I, 1870
Via HAVANA, March Z.
Escobedo and other generals, while pursuing the
insurgents on the Guadalajara road, came up, near
Rocha on the 2Ist with the insorgent General Gar
cia oe OauenA, 3uu oeAeateu MIN AFTER an engage
ment OF four hours Many OF the rebel officers and
1000 men taken prisoners aud oil their artillery
captured. The rest or the fugttives went in the
direction OF Michouacan.
Colonel Galiiudo has defeated the pronouncers In
the northern part Of the Sierra Pueba ana the gov
srnment troops have occupied important towns in
the States OF Zacateeas The rebels In other quar-
ters are surrendering aud those at Coatepec have
been defeated.
General Camacho captured the town OF Jalapa
after sharp tight. The band OF insurgents who
held the town were commanded by son of Santa
Anna. He was finally seized BY his own partsans
and delivered TO Camacho.
1t was the general impression that the revolution
was ended for the present, but the situation was
still critical. Commerce ana industry were every
where Frustrated and famine was imminenC in many
parts of the country.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Nomination Of "a Citizens' Candidate for Mayor
OF ConcOrd-A Wnrm Political Contest.
CONCORD, March I, 1870
r. B. Cogswell, OF the Montor, was tonight
nominated for Mayor as citizens candidate. The
candidates OF the labor reform party will pe dropped
and Mr. Conweh run on tue labor reform and citi
Eens' ticket and viii probably be supported BY the
democrats. .....-
Hon. Thomas Fitch. of Nevada, made the closing
republican speech tonight to q large audience IN
PhHnx Hall.
The labor reform party held meeting at Eagle
Hall. charles Crowley and Mr.. Chase, OF Boston,
addressed the meeting.
Tomorrow closes the contest
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ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, March 7. 1870.
The President has accepted the resignation OF the
following named oflcers to take effect from the date
set opposite their names:-
Captain r. b. Hull brevet lieutenant colonel OF the
Eghteepth United States infantry, August 49, 1870,
who Is hereby relieved from gnment TO that reg
ment; Second Lieutenant Jonn p. Peterson, OF the
Twenty-third United states infantry, February ~.
1906 second Lieutenant John White, or the Tenth
United States infantry, Marcn l. 1870
Captain Edward w. Smith, brcvet lieutenant col.
onei unassigned, is transferred TO the Eighteenth
infantry; second Lieutenant Jesse e. Cnance. unas.
signed, is transferred to the Thirteenth infantry.
Lieutenant Il. y. Keyser s ordered 10 washington
TO be examined for prououon
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THE PACIFIC COAST.

Great Excitement In Southern California
Over tho Discovery Of Rich Gold Fields
Near San Diego.
SAN FRANCISCO, March Z, 1870.
Intelligence has been received from San Diego
that new, rich gold nelds have been discovered
sixty miles from that city. The quartz exhibited Is
free from sulphurets and other metals and Is lite.
rally full OF free gold Great excitement prevails In
the extreme southern counties IN consequence or
these discoveries. People are leaving San Diego
and Los Angeles In large numbers for the new
mines,
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SPAIN.

Prin Against Montpensicr-Cabinet Division.
MADRID March T. 1870.
In the Constituent Cortes ON Saturday, General
Prim reafirmed his opposition to the Duke Of Mont
pensier and declared that the entire Ministry with
the exception OF Admiral Topete, were anti-Mont-
pensicrisrs.
This statement has given the latter gentleman
(Topete) offence. He has rendered hts resignation,
but It has not yet been accepted. The unionsts are
furious against General Prim, and are doing their
utmost TO encourage Admiral Topete. ministerial
crisis IL imminent.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Fire In the Springfield Opera House Daring
Performance-Three Actors Painfully
Burned.
SPRINGFIELD, March Z, 1870.
During the FIRE scene in "Lost at Sea,n which was
produced at the Opera House tonight, Mrs. Sedley
Browns clothing caught nre aud she would have
been fatally burned but for the promptness OF
Messrs. Sheweli and Maeder, members OF the com.
pany, who rushed upon tho stage and ext,ngushed
the names. All three were painfully but not ser,-
Ously burned. Mrs. Brown was seriously burned
about the face and shoulders and Will not be able TO
appear on the stage tor long tinlo
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The Hamburg mail steamship Holsasla will leave
this port to-day uuesday) for Plymouth, Cherboury
and Hamburg.
The mails for Europe viii close at the Post ONO.
at twelve O'Clock noon.
The NEW YORK HERALD-Editon for Europe
VIII be ready at ten O'Clock In the morning.
Single copies. in wrappers for mailing, six cents.
subscriptions received IN Paris by Bowles Brsth-
ers h Co., IL Rue de Ia Pax
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A BARK BURNED AT SEA.

The Norwegian Bark Norge, Bound from Ha.
vana for Copenhagen, Burned-Arrivul Of
the Crew aS Key West.
KEY WEST, Fla March I, 1870
The Norwegian bark Norge, Captain Ellsen, which
left Havana for Copenhagen on the 25th ult., with
1000 boxes Of sugar. was burned at sea on the sd
inst Her crew arrived at this port to-day.
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NEW YORK.

Action Of tho Buffalo board Of Trade on the
Case Of Consressman Bennett.
BUFFALO, March Z, 1870.
The Board Of Trade was engaged this afternoon
examining witnesses on the charges recently pre-
ferred against Hon. D. S. Bennett, member OF Uon-
gress from this district relating to alleged improper
transactions in gram, &c. After hearing the testi
mony in the case the following resolution was
passed.
That in the matter OF the complaint OF william Fl.
Abel vs.. David g. Bennett testimony in regard to
which has been heard by this Board or Trustees this
afternoon, II Is the opinion OF said Board that the
proof Is insufficient to authorize the expulsion of
said David s. Bennett,
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Railroad Celebration at Auburn-OpeninG
Of the Southern Central Railroad.
AUBURN, March 7, 1870
The people OF this city are rejoicingpver the COM
petion OF the Southern Central Railroad, giving
them connection withrhe Pennsylvania coal mines,
VIA Owego The last rail was laid on Saturday, and
the event was celebrated BY the firing Of 100 guns
aud other demonstrations OF Joy by Q large crowd,
who had gathered to see the last spike driven Gen.
eral John II. Unedell, president OF the road, drove
the silver spike, and briefly addressed the people on
the occasion.
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ROME.
The Infnllibility Oppositionists.

The Infnllibility Oppositionists.
LONDON, March Z, 1870.
Dispatches from Rome report tnat the antagonists
OF Papa infallibility In the council, some Of whom
had threatened to withdraw, have now determined
TO remain in view OF the growing opposition to that
DOGMA
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FREEMAsONRY DENOUNCED In CUBA.
ENGLAND.
The irish Land Bill-Sccond Reading In the
Commons.

The irish Land Bili-Sccond Reading In the
LONDON, March Z. 1870.
In the House Of Commons to-day the attendance
In the galleries was Unexpectedly thin, though IL was
known the Irish Land bill was the special order.
The topic seems to lose interest.
Mr.. Gladstone opened the debate by stating that
measures for the protection OF lite and property
Ireland would follow the Land bill. ana he then
moved Its second reading.
Mr.. Bryan, member for Kilkenny, in moving that
the second reading Of the bill take place six months
hence, expressed regret at the inadequacy
OF the measure, and in this cOnnec-
tion mentioned that lease tenure Of
yirty years was insufficient for the emergency Dis
tress for rent must he sad, be abolished, and the
tenants must hire directly from the owner. These
changes IN the bill ne considered indispensable to
Ireland.
Mr.. WHITE, member for Tipperary, while applaud.
Ing the motives which governed the Ministers ana
the general outline OF the Dil seconded the motion
OF Mr.. Bryan.
Sir II. H. BRUCE member for Coleraine, insisted
upon material alterations IN the bill
MIR. Bagwell member tor Clonmel, noped every
thing from the amendments TO be made in COM
mittee
Mr.. Heygatc, member for Londonderry, spoke in
OppOhlSOu W Tue Uui hnu ueIudAuou VI Sue govern
ment repressive instead OF conciatory policy on
the Irish question.
The debate was monopolized by the Irish mem
bers.
Mr.. Forescue, Chief Secretary for Ireland spoke
in defence OF the bl as the simplest and most CON-
plete remedy yet prescribed for the Ills Of Ireland
FOR would greatly enlarge the proprietary interest
among sne agricultural classes.
kr. Ball. member for Dublin University, said the
bill parpetuated vicious systems which violated the
principles OF political economy. The idea OF com.
pensatton was sound, but the rate was too nigh.
Bargains binding posterity to unalteratable cond-
lions were bad. Ireland's only want was institu-
lions - beneficial a. those Of England.
tho House adjourned.
Postal Telographs and tho Press.
LONDON. March I; 1870.
A meeting OF the representatives Of the press as
socistions has been summoned to consider what
action ID required Of the public journals in conse-
quence OF the continued mismanagement of the tele
graphic service By the postal authorities.
What Premier Gladstone Endures.
LONDON, March I, 1870.
London juvenile daily journal approves Of Mr..
anarchy in Ireland is the first duty Of the govern
menr.
The War With the Maoris.
LONDON, March I, 1870.
In the House Of Lords this evening the Marquis OF
Cianricarde moved for the publication Of the cor
respondence ON the subject OF the withdrawal OF
troops from the colony OF New Zealand.
A short debate followed.
Earl Granville defended the policy Of the gov
ernment, while Earl Grey denounced il as danger.
ous and likely to perpetuate the discontent Of the
Ma0rs.
The motion was agreed to.
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Ensign Franklin J. Drake has been detached from
signal duty at Washington and ordered 10 the Color
ado as signal oicer The order detaching First As
sistant Engineer A. 7. l.. Mullen from the Plymouth
has been revoked.
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THE MISSING STEAMSHIPS.
Cruel Hoax Concerning the sns'y OF ta'
City Of BoEoS-No Tidiags Of T." YES
sel-Ths Bremen Steamer SHsAt
Still Unheard From.

An apparently aim!.ss, but decidedly orusl nosx
"s puI IN crcuistion by OF the evening papers
yesterday, 10 The eject that telegraphlc despatch
nAo peen received announcing the arrival OF the
missing steamship Cay OF Boston, now nearly SIX
WeeEs at sea snd stiff unheard FROM The extras
ana late editions OF those papers sold at alvely rate
ana the aewsboys did a thriving business; the ex.
cltement with which tnetr stock was sought ana
purchased showed In manner thar was unm X.
able the tension OF the public anrlesy for the wei.
fare OF the napess ship. feeling OF absou.s glad
ness duding its expression In erveut words or con-
graduation, pervaded all classes among whom tho
tidings were disseminated, and was cruelty dashed
back to the weary. weary longing when a few
hours later 1t became known that the ramor was
false.
Nothing has yes been heard from the steamship
smldt, from Bremen for New York, which has been
al sea sill longer taan the City OF Boston, and the
heart OF the community. that has long chung to
tue shadow OF ahope. and mas contsived so many
reasons for the painful delay, begins tO fail
Ciinsing 70 Hope Over the Sea-.
LONDON March !. 1870.
the fact is deemed encouraging thas sailing YES
sells which left New York before the missing steam
ship City OF Boston just arriving al me various
British ports. The managers OF the line think II the
steamers engines broke down soon after sailing
she would be oDigeato Depend upon her sails, WIKI
which she was not very well supplied.
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FRANCE.
The Alleged Regicide Plot.

The Alleged Regicide Plot.
LONDON, March I, 1870
The French oflcfals have as yet produced no EVIL
Aence Of the existence OF plot against the State
and the lie Of the Emperor The report Is now con-
eldered fabrication Of the police.
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GERMANY.

Commercial and Trading Facilities.
BERLIN, March Z. 1870.
The weights ana measures Of Germany are TO DO
sssimilated Immediately. The coinage is also to bo
established on more convenient basis
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Died.

RAcEY-On Monday evening, Marcn I, Josg:H II.
RACKY, SR., aged "a years, months ana 10 days.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
fFor other DedthS, see Ninth Pdge.l
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Correspondence Between Generals Sherman
and sheridan-Eight Hundred Murders by
the Indians-Charges Against Vincent Coll.
yer.
CHICAGO, March I, 1870.
The correspondence between Generals Sheridan
and Sherman Is published here. General Sheridan
that in the last eight years persons nave
peen murdered by the indians within the limits Of
his present command, many being fearfuiy tortured
and mutilated, ana some women being rav1shed
fifty or more times. General Sheridan declares that
Vincent C0yer Ia undoubtedly In the interest OF tho
old Indian agents aud says the problem to be solved
ls VINO shall be killed, the whites or the Indians.
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THE INDIANS.

The DacOfnh Indians Determined on H0stiIf-
ties-several Parties tho Warpath-Par-
ficnlars Of the Fight Between tho Crows and
sioux-Desperate' valor Of the savages.
WASHINGTON. March I, 1870.
General Sheridan forwards here Q report from
Breves Major General Stanley, commanding the
Middle district OF Dacotah Territory relating to In
dian AFFAIRS In that district giving interesting infor
nation concerning the disposition OF the Indians
towards the whites and the government. The re.
port Is dated Fort suy, February L. General stan
ley says
Little White Swan, cnier Of consid erable innu.
ence and importance among the Sioux. had, pre-
vious to last October, spent nearly q year ar the
and feS e s sn ms s1 as ' rcad
nH months ~ nsa s s sent ns esesrns c5 ss
after John Richards, the renegade murderer, Joined
the Big Camp everything changed, and Little swan
this place. mad long talk with him few days
ago. He says all the Indians had promised and
Richards and hs relations among the 0gaelaelas had
succeeded IN changing the minds OF large part Of
viii be worse than ever. The Ogaelaelas, part Of
the Brules who are with the Ogaelaelas and about
half the Minnecohgon are already hostile and keep
Platte. Lutte swan says that as soon as one
party comes In another goes out He knows Of their
sas ssas nsns ma S'' H 1 s 5sss % d,s
still desiring peace, and tnat the Uncapapss are
better dspoReQ than they have been for years. The
Uncap&bas have wiHtered IN the Missouri above the
Yellow Stone. The Indians give the particulars Of
| severe fight as follows:-'A party OF twenty y-nne
Crows, on foot, came near the Uncapapas' camp to
steal horses They caught Two young men, Sioux,
| run into the Indian village. The Sioux warriors
! mounted ana followed the Crows whom they found
! stohes piled up. The Sioux charged them several
times Intellectually ana lost four or five in Killed.
| young chief, the Spotted Eagle, then came for.
ward and offered 70 lead and die If the rest would
follow him. He was killed at the breastwork but
his followers leaped into the fort and ended the mat
ter with knives The Sioux had twelve Of their
number killed on the spot and i've others died soon
after. The messenger says many OF the wounded
Will yet de-" regard Little swans account Of the
Intentions and disposition reliable He ls supe.
rlor Indian and has always been faithful.
The posts and the settlers in Wyoming will soon
feel the effect Of this change OF disposition In the
Sioux, ana some OF the best Indians here think we
will feel 1t on the Missouri river also.