Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-06


CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 30, via HAVANA, Feb.
6.-Ihe Porferista rebels have been defeated
in the state. The government troops have
whipped Negrete and other insurgents near Sa-
iancigo The Porferistas have been repulsed in
an attack on Chalchicomula. Ii is reported
that Porferia DiaZ is now only accompanied by
small escort. Gen. Allatorre has pardoned
Oaxaca.
The whereabouts OF Feliz Diaz are unknown.
Ii is expected that the Vera Cruz rail way will
soon reach orlizala. A battle is expected be.
tween the forces Of Generals Neri and Guerro.
Gen. Boeha has arrived at 0riEala. Gen. quad
arama died recently at Guadalajar. Hidaigo is
declared in state of siege. A worlds fair in
have captured Zacatecas. 1t lie reported that
Escobede will remain ina tive at the capital A
Puebla train was recently attacked by high
way men, who robbed the passengers and strip
Peu them OF their clothing. The robbers kid
others.
Juarez has ordered the purchase of two rev.
the Pacific coast. The revoiusion in Jalisco has
been unsuccessful. There 200 deaths from small
Pox in the city Of Mexico during the month of
January. Senior Romero Is sick. Large guam
titles OF material for the railroad have arrived
at Vera Cruz, and the impression now Is that
the road will be finished in eighteen months
The government has impeded work by drafting
humoers OF The laeorers INTO the army.
Affairs I'm Utah.
JCDeE McKFAN ENDoRsED-rETITIoN OF THE
woMEN-THE JAPANESE KNBAssy-woMEN
VOTING FOR DKLkGATEs-THE sNow BLOCK
AIDE.
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. Sat noon &c. dav the
signatures endorsing Justice Mexican reached
two thousand, including all the priacipal Gen
tile merchants, mine owners, miners, and bust
ness men generally, with many Of the oldest
residents Of the territory. 1t is expected the
total , number OF signatures will rather exceed
A petition from the women of Utah prayius
the government not to Withdraw its protection
from them has received already the signatures
sisters OF loyal citizens.
The Japanese Embassy will have public re-
ception tomorrow under the auspices of the
Mormon Mo, authorities. The federal officials viii
At the election to- day for delegates TO the con-
venti0n IN favor Of the admission Of Utah as a
state hundreds OF women, all Mormons OF
course, voted. General Conner and q few
other weil-known Gentiles, some Of them now
absent from the city, and who are opposed to
admission but were nominated on Saturday for
appearance, were elected.
The snow blockede on the Union Pacific rail-
road is mere discouraging than ever.
MEMPHIS, Feb. sCfhe Grand Duke Alexis
was presented with . bale Of strict middling
cotton, encased In the Russian and American
color, last evening b Mr. Barinds. city inspec-
sented with sketch Of his dinner party at Min
ister Catacasysin washington, dawn BY Al
bert Thomas. young negro Of this place. The
Duke returned his thanks
1rA General CQstax, uiD Stureis, and other
siedneS fro1 Lopisville, who were Invited to ac-
company the Ducal party 20 No. Orleans, a.
rived last evening. several other ladies and
gentlemen Of this city have been invited % &c
company the panty. 6hould the steamer Great
Republic tail - arrive to-Dssr0W The party
via leave ON the stes@sr Jsnss Howard.
aaking ls Ues fer Tnazaany.
Major HALL, uoKRsoLt, AHD NATHANIEL b.
SANDS INDICTED.
NEW YonR, Feb. e.-The Afimss saw Nayor
Hall Vas indeed By the grand jury last eve
ming. An Indictment WaS alDo found Amir
Nathaniel b. SANDS. Ingersoll ID hiding In New
JeDsy. ftsse.
-" 1esse~ss sesr6 2erve Pre-
m1nrne, Rob. e-John Nortoi uas shot and
s,lled isst night b. deputy aheri6 Shroyer
Shroyer states that he NJ GtteD 49, 20 serve
Norton with snbpens, vhen Norto5 knacas "a
Nh dcNn he 3en nsed IN se1f-dsGeaee. ,Shroy-
q has been 'odsed II Jan. -. =,
InteFnati9oals II 6Ae OuasEer rxev.
NV Yoek. Feb. IA nsESer o. Inter
men tsr the Ne q the public baildin0 q Isc-
Ue19oa, Apk-, Doptrovod m Eare. 4
H1NP4Ie, Feb, 6-It e pepUtsd tina large
porfion Of Helena, ARR, was Destroyer ~ 1re
le<terday. The telegraph lines are prostrafed
ay the storm, and nothing defaite IA NOM