The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1871-05-05

| ~ cannon ana 3OO prisoners captured.
UNITED STATES.
New York, MayS-The Time Washington spcc:a
says the first step towards the execution Of the III
Kux law will probably be the Issue of proclamation
by the President which may be expected In very shor
time calling attention to the provisions of the Law
and his purpose to enforce it promptly and thoroughly
whenever It may tc violated. There Is considerable
evidence of the gool moral effect of the law in sup
pressing disorders a; the South. already exertcd.
special Washington dispatch says the Haytie,
Minister has been authorized by his government t.
state that Hayt docs not desire to conquer and con
troll the Dominican Republic, but that the only object
is to establish boundary line between Hayti and
Dominica. 1t would be pleased If a boundary line
could be guaranteed by the United States. The Hay
tien Minister hGe has had the report of inc San Do
mingo Commission translated into French, With 4
view Of distributing it In that form in Hayu and
Europe.
Washington, May 3.-Thc Joint High Commission
resumed their session to-day At the Department Of
| State.
The physician, Of ". W. Corcoran rcpor. that he l.
| In an improved condition.
By direction Of the President Lieut.. Col George
Crook 10 assignes to duty according to his commits.
sion as brevct SAjor General, and will proceed to
hcaduuarten. s.sA> Department nj Arixona and re-
| licve COL Geo stOnenan, of the 21st Infantry in
commanp Of tie Department. who will report for duty
without delayto bis proper station.
The Investigation Committee appointed by the Sec.
rotary of the tavy to examine the condition of the
U. 8. steamerTennessee in the late trip to San DO.
mingo. report hat the ship evinced NO signs Of un.
seaworthiness aud proved in all respects as stannch
and perfectly afc vessel for the duty assigned her a.
ever aoated aid that rho also better adapted for
this service tim any other vessel in the navy.
Omaha, Nay S-Cora Clinton now confined in JAIL
self.accueed 4 the murder Of Daniel Hedden in
house Of -fme, attempted suicide in jail yesterday
with pistol she had stolen from the pocket Of the
!ailor
man ID under arrest here supposed to be Tracy,
the murderer " Gray, at St. Louis.
The mcmbGs OF the Constitutional Convention
were elected yesterday throughout the State There
was but little political contest a. the candidates were
mostly joint nominees. The Convention meet in
Lincoln on the irst Monday in June.
Washington, May A-Judge Granger, Rccorde. of
the General Land Office, has resigned.
The condition Of Corcoran II lees favorable.
Lord Walsinsham, distinguished English agricul.
turalft. left yesterday for California; and Lord Good.
rich, con Of Ea'l De Grey, 10 gone same direction.
Niagara, Nay A-The out life-boat belonging to
Fort Niagara, got adrft during the gale this morning,
and boat manned BY six sailors and Lieuts. L. u.
Afhbury and J.. G. Morris started in pursuit, but their
boat capsised I'D Ill were lost.
Buffalo, Nay A--Joe Coburn and trainers were In
town to-day On the way to the fighting ground, when
the former resolved dispatch stating that his wife
died 1t O'Clock. Coburn left for New York ON the
Up. M train, but before doing 20 announced that The
death Of his wife would not make necessary post.
ponement Of he light with Mace, and that he would
b. on hand atthe time appointed.
Poughkeepde. Nay 4.-Dr. Curtis Chapman, a prom.
tnsnt physical Of Peekskil, WAS found dead in the
woods 2 NH north Of that village to-day having
killed himself with prussic acid. He. left letter
stating busipts troubles caused the act. Hs wished
to have no secs held over his RENAME, and request
ed to Be burid In pine COIN, and that his father
and mother oouN not attend the funeral, although
In bis letter 10 sxpcssssd IL greatest love Tor them
and his only lister.
Louisvila Lay 4-TAs Dsmoeratic Convsntiop It
etankfost y4eday nonina1sd p. Il Lsslis (peeseot
ssts.s - Davesnor b. 90 70 ~ Tor J. =.
KnotG
New Yosk, Nay A-Ths npssss eirealsasd that TIE
American Comnissisasss a ~ Joint High Commls.
don ha41noWoa tAs counter elains q Ensiapd ~
seeo3 e The Alabama eainA y pronounoed, On good
authority, 70 b satirsly false and Malicious.
The President Win not attend the meeting Of the
Army ol the Pstomae
A Bu1Ialo N. ~ dispatch says IL Macec oaaa
light 10 creating much sxcitemsat anoas sporting
men. and win positively take pasea
MISCELLANEOUS.
Berlin. NV 3-Alfrsd 0rsisnmys. Who nusdsssd |
e IsiaAnn nansd 0snblstos IN Caicaga ~ bsea
dslivsssd y s1sen hon H. o. = 4 ~ request q