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Three Thousand Persons
in Conflict
SEVERAL KILLED AND MANY WOUNDED.
Pistols, Knives and Clubs
Brought Into Use.
TEE NATIONAL PARTY BEATEN.
Langevin's Irritating Despatch
from Ottawa.

QUEBEC, Feb. "a, 1873
The nomination OF candidates for Quebec, Ease
Division, in the Provincial House OF Assembly,.
took place at noon to-day At about eleven O'Clock;
q furious riot began between the conservatives Id
adherents OF the candidates of the national party.
Pistols, knives and clubs were freely used, andl
about three thousand persons took part in the riot
which lasted an hour and half Two men were.
Killed and many wounded.
1t Is expected that some of the wounded will
die. The hustngs were torn down. and the candi-
date of the national party was beaten
Armed provincial police are now patrolling the
streets in force, and have dispersed most of the
rioters. Conflicts in the streets are however fire.
quent.
The polling takes place on Monday next, when
more serious outbreaks are apprehended, az Mr..
Langevin has teegraphed from ottawa that the
government candidate musJ be elected cost what
1t may and the supporters OF the national party,
on the other hand are determined to elect their
man, Peletier. There is great excitement in town.
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ARKANSAS ANARCHY.
Dodson, Sheriff of Pope County. Doad-Terrible
Lawlessness and Political villany-The
Governors Alleged Desire to Probe tho
Diffculty-LargeR Rewards offered.

LITTLE RoCE Ark Feb. "a, 1878.
The Pope county contested election case for
Sheriff has ended most disastropsly. On Wednes-
day last, it will be remembered. after the decision
OF Judge Brown at an adjourned term OF the
County Court at Dover, that ruflian hustled Cap
tain HcrriOtt out OF the Court House and shot him
dead. subsequently Mr. Dodson the Sheriff, in
whose favor the Court has decided, was followed
by some members OF q gang of desperadoes in favor
Of Fowler being declared Sheriff aud shot him also
az he was leaving Perry's station for Little Rock.
Dodson had previously been recognized by the Gov
ernor as the legally elected Sheriff, which appears
tchave goaded the clique OF desperate politicians
to the deeds now recorded
On being duly cared for by the physicians called
to attend him, DCdson seemed to rally for few
hours but. alter suffering greatly for foar days. he
died yesterday morning from the effects OF his
wounds.
The Governor, determined, Ne possible, to secure
his assassius, has just offered reward OF ST. 900 for
the arrest and conviction OF the murderer3 of DOd~
son and Herriott, their aids or abettors.
This is the twelfth republican official killed in
Pope county since the reconstruction.
The Governor has also issued proclamation
declaring Snyder elected to Congress from the
Second district
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ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH MEDALS FOR 1853.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Science has Its victories no less renowned than
war. Why should not the events which mark the
onward march Of scientific progress be perpctu-
ated by the decoration of the standard bearers as
we'll as those OF war; There is no reason, ser-
tainly why the one should be memorated and
the other be overlooked. But, to the point. had
the honor OF serving on board the United States
frgate Niagara during the laying or the first cable
Trinity Bay Newfoundland, in the tempestuous
summer OF 1858. After many vcissitudes, after
much delay, doubt and mourning many dangers
the great work of the age was accom-
plished--the cable was laid. England
and America were united in electric
bonds. The triumph was great; sceptics were
abashed. Science won victory such as the world
had never surpassed. During the perlous hours
of the paying out" process II was the pride OF the
great spirit OF the undertaking. Mr. Cyrus w. Field,
10 move about the 'coils" and encourage the
Oflcers and crew in their labors, upon which so
much depended. The writer heard him pro-
mise from the quarter deck handsome medals to
every one who took part in that magnificent enter.
prise. We listened and rceiced to dwell upon the
TACT that we should in future years possess tue
promised testimonial OF our partcipancy in abe
work OF laying the first cahse between the Old and
the New World Fourteen years ago, last Auxust,
the medals were earned the shore end was landed
at the head Of Trinity Bay. WIN MI. fiel0, now
that through the kind agency OF the Herald he has
been reminded OF hia promise, see that tne medals
for the men OF the Niagara--the survivors are not
numerous-wh0 laid the Atlantic caDlaein 1858 are
awardedf
ONE WHO ASSISTED IN LAYING; THE CABLE.
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IElECRlRS TO TIVE new YORK HERALD.

LONDON, FeD. "a, 1873.
The rate for money at the Stock Exchange on
government securities is lower than the Bank OF
England rate by Ia per cent Erie Railway
shares, SO.
The rate OF discount for three months bills in
the open market is "a per cent below the Bank OF
England rate
THE CONSERVATIVE OPPOSITION CAUCUS
The meeting of conservative leaders, which was
announced to take.place on Saturday last, after
lengthy sitting came to an unanimous determine
ton to oppose the Ministerial Education bill. The
course to be pursued in carrying out the opposition
to the government was not definitely decided
upon.
THE AUSTRIAN EMBASSY.
Count Won Beust, the Austrian Ambassador has
returned to his post at the Court of st. James.
AMERICAN COTTON SUPPLY.
Fifteen thousand three hundred and ffty-three
bales Of American cotton were landed at Liverpool
to-day.
SNOW STORM, NORTH AND SOUTH.
Snow fell IN the north of England yesterday, and
in the south to-day.
The Army Estimates Presented to Par
liament-Thc Alabama Claims Pay
ment.
LONDON Feb PAP. M.
In the House Of Commons this evening Mr. John
Bright took his seat for the first time since his
prolonged illness, and was loudly cheered on enter
ing the chamber.
Right Hon. Mr.. Cardwell, the Secretary Of State
for the War Department, presented the army esti-
mates for the year 1894, and proceeded to ex-
plain them in detail The total expenditure is
f14,416oOo, which, despite the prices of coal, pro-
visions, clothing and other supplies, is the lowest
since the Crmean war. The regular army at home
and abroad numbers $4,000 men, of whom 81, 600
constitute the home force. Besides these
the estimates provide for $4,000 militia
$1,000 yeomanry, $4,000 volunteers 10000
of the first reserve and 10000 Of the second re-
serve. The recruiting service is in a satisfactory
state OF efficiency. The total number ofdeserrions
from the regular forces during the past year was
4,OOO not 5000, as reported in the public prints
The Secretary concluded by recommending legsla-
ton to prevent the pay Of privates ever becoming
less than shilling day.
Mr.. Cardwell on taking his seat was cheered.
Debate on the estimates was postponed and the
House adjourned
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS PAYMENT.
The Lords Commissioners OF the Treasury have
officially assured the commissioners of Customs
that the Treasury Department assumes the respon-
sibility for the Alabama claims Notwithstanding
Chief Justice Cockburn's implied censure.
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BETRAYAL AND SUICIDE.

On Monday morning Elizabeth Sammert, an In.
teresting young woman, twenty years OF age born
in this country, and by occupation seamstress.
was admitted to the Centre Street Hospital suner-
ing from the effects Of quantity of Paris green
which she had taken for the purpose OF terminating
an existence which had become intolerable TO her.
Elizabeth it appears, lived at 161 Hudson street,
end according to statements made by her to War
den Brown, she had been Dasely betrayed and
ruined by monster in the guisc Of man, whom
she loved not wisely bHt too well, and who sud.
denly lost his affection for and partially abandoned
her This drove her almost to despair, which, TO-
rether with remorse OF conscience, prompted the
the hospital yesterday, and seemed to feel very
bad at the death OF his victim. The body was. re-
moved TO tho residence OF her sister, No. I Worth
street. Aninouest Will be held bv Coroner Herr
man.
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THE CARNIVAL IN MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb "a, 1873.
King Momus entered the city at four O'Clock this
afternoon, preceded by body OF armed men,
mounted and on loot, and followed by long line
of knights, cavaliers and pages. The King was
seated in q chariot drawn by six horses,
He was met at the Overton Hotel by the
Mayor and entire police force, mounted,
where the usual demand lot tne keys OF the CITY
happy address. The line formed again and the
procession marched to the Court square, which was
taken possession Of by the Kings followers, who
planted artillery commanding the four gates and
guarded by sentries In boxes which seemed TO
spring up like mushrooms. The King was then
escorted to quarters at the Peabody Hotel.
The city Is literally full to overlooking with
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AMADEUS.

Portuguese Royal banquet to Italian
Omcers-The Ex-Iking Prescnt-Army
Movement ON the Frontier.
LISBON, Feb "a, 1873.
The King of Portugal gave banquet yes
terday to the officers of the Italian frigate
Roma, now lying in the Tagus.
Ex-King Amadeus was present.
FRONTIER GUARD.
The Portuguese Cortes has passed bill
authorizing the calling out of the reserves for
the protection of the frontier.
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GERMANY AND FRANCE.
Prussian Hold Of the Hostaged Territory-The
Indemnity Payment Calculations of
the Overthrow of Theirs.
1eLEsRAm TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

BERLIN Feb "a, 1873.
The statement is made on Official authority that
negotiations for expediting the evacuation OF
French territory have not even been commenced.
BY March three and q half miiards Of the war
indemnity will nave been received from France,
and by July the payment of the fourth miiard will
be completed. Then negotiations will be in order
touching the early payment of the fifth milliard,
on which the further withdrawal of troops will de.
pend.
The impression is that the Germans, looking to
the possibility Of President Theirs overthrow at
any moment, will not evacuate Belort until the
entire indemnity Is paid.
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A MAN FROZEN TO DEATH.

KINGSTON, N Y, Feb %, 1873
This morning the body of an unknown man was
found at Fly Mountain, about three miles from this
place. He was dressed in a rough suit, and was
evidently a labOrer. From the appearance Of
tracks in the vicinity he had wandered about for
some time in the deep snow, and finally ex-
hausted, lay down and was frozen to death.
There was nothing to indicate that he came by his
death other than by freezing In his pocket
was found a card, which reads :-"Patrick Cleary,
721 Myrtle street, Brooklyn. and 30 Jackson street.
New York" Cor0ner's jury this afternoon rem
dered verdict that the deceased came to his death
nv exhaustion and exp0sure
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Beio,c ADORE
Zxra Z.sra
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICHE,2
WASHINGTON Feb. 25-1 10 A. M. J


Synopsis for the Past TsoentyJour Hours.
The barometer remains lowest but slowing rising
over New England, with somewhat fainter
westerly winds and generally clear weather.
Fresh and brisk westerly WINDS With
cloudy weather continue over the LSwer
Lakes The highest barometer from Florida
to Minnesota. Cloudy weather and light
winds prevail from the ONO Valley to the Eastern
Gulf states. An area OF low barometer Is extend
ing eastward over the southwest, and southeast
erly winds are reported from the Western Gulf
states. Falling barometer, with rain ami snow
has extended eastward to Utah and Idaho. The
temperature has risen decidedly throughout the
entire country east OF the Rocky Mountains, except
over the South Atlantic States.
Probabilities.
For Tuesday In the Middle and Eastern States
generally cloudy weather, diminishing winds and
somewhat higher temperature; for the South At
lantic States, winds veering to, sontheasterly by
Tuesday night, with rising Temperature; southerIy
winds and cloudy weather on the Gulf coast;
northcasterly winds, with cloudy weather and pos
sibly snow, over the Ohio yalcy northeasterly and
northwesterly winds on the Upper Lakes with
rising temperature.
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FRANCE.
Bourbonist Royal Claims and the Consequences
in Parliament-The Question Of
Constitution.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS, Feb. "a, 1873
The contents Of the Count OF Chambord's letter
to Bishop Dupanoup were made known to the
members OF the Committee OF Thirty ten days ago.
The refusal of the Prince to make any compromise
with the House OF Orleans had direct eject on
the committees report and led to the rupture OF
the Right Centre with the Legitimsts.
THE PLAN OF A CONSTITUTION.
A close contest is expected IN the Assembly over
the constitutional project submitted by the COM
mittee. 1t will be opposed by the Extreme Right
and portion OF the Left.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Feb. "a, 1873.
The London Telegraph in its issue this morn
ing, has special despatch from st. Petersburg,
which intimates that Count SchouvalOG will
shortly replace His Excelency Count Won Brun-
now. Russian Ambassador at the Court of st.
James.
Count Schouvalor enjoys great authority at st.
Petersburg. as may be seen from the name given
to him in Court circles-L'h0mne tout puissant.
He has been often designated rs tlse future suces-
sor of the Premier. Prince Gortschakon, and is said
to have been essentially instrumental in bringing
about the late meeting of the three Emperors-of
Russia, Germany and Austria.
PRINCE GORrsCHAKOFF PROJECTING A PLAN OF SET
ELEMENT.
The despatch TO the telegraph says that His
Excellency the Russian Prince Chancellor Gort-
schakof, is about to submit to the government OF
Great Britain proposal for Especial Anglo-Russian
Commission to settle the boundaries OF Afghan
istan.
THE "OLD" RUSSIAN PARTY IN DISSENT.
The Moscow Gazette hints that the establishment
of neutral zone, with Afghanistan as the interme
diary between Great Britain and Russia, will accel-
crate instead OF prevent q collision between those
Powers which is now apprehended
BELLIGERENT AND NEUTRAL REPORTS FROM KHIvA.
The Russian government has advices warranting
the announcement that the Khivese will shortly
sue for peace.
A special despatch from Berlin to the London
Times this morning says the Russian government
is hurrying forward large reinforcements to Turk
stan.
1t Is also announced from Berlin that. all
the Khivese merchants are withdrawing from
Orenburg, for fear that the continuance of the
Khlvan war will bring them into bad relations with
the authorities.
GERMAN PANsLAvIsT INTEREST IN THE CONTEST.
A series of articles on "The Future of the Sla-
vonic Peoples" which has been lately published in
the Roaskd Mir, the official organ Of the Russian
War Minister has excited q good deal of uneas
ness in Europe. In special article the utter po-
litical overthrow of the Slavs is predicted as an
early probability. s'The question:" it is said, twill
ne OeClueu III al early war DcCWecu tHe SdNOuiC
and German races; Germanism, sword in hand
stands ready to absorb all less powerful elements
by the energetic pressure of its culture SO power
fully developed, if not by fire and sword" 10
prevent the destruction OF the slavonic peoples or
their subsection to Germany political union
among the whole of them is strongly urged. This
union, we are told by the Russian official organ,
"can only be consummated by great development
OF Russian civilization and by wars
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THE VICAR GENERALsHIP.
The New Vicar General Of the Archd
cesc Of New York.

The New Vicar General Of the Archdi0.
Of New York.
We understand that the Very Reverend William
QUINN pastor OF st. Peters church, Barclay street,
in this city, has been appointed to the Office of
Vicar General OF the archdiocese of New York, to
supply the vacancy caused by the decease Of the
Very Reverend Doctor Stars The Very Reverend
with title and powers of Vicar General in all mat
tcrs pertaining to the Chanc0ry. Father Quinn Is
very eminent jealous and popular Clergyman.
He was ordained in the month Of December, 1916,
by the present Archbishop McCloskey. He served
as coadjutOr at st. Patrick's Cathedral and sub-
Archdeacon McCarrOn, at ST. Joseph's in which
capacity he ofiiciated until he was appointed pas
tor of st, Peters.
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CALDWELL AT A PREMIUM.

LEAvENwORTB, Kan, Feb. "a, 1873.
The friends Of Caldwell here are Offering to wager
large sums Of money that the Senator will retain
his seat in the Senate. This sudden eation Is,
caused by the arrival from Washington to-day OF
Lew Smith and James +. Tegate, who, IL Is as
serted, have positive assurances that Senators
Logan and Carpenter will sustain Caldwell and
oppose Senator Morton's resolution. The Caldwell
m an are n good gpirite
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REPORTED SINKING OF THE STEAMER
GLASGOW

ST. LOUIS, Feb. "a, 1878.
A private despatch from Bayou SARA La, reports
the sinking of the steamer Glasgow, and says she
will be total loss The point at which the steamer
sunk not stated but it is supposed she was in Red
River at the time, she left here Tor Shreveport
La, on the 10th inst The cargo valued at about
S75 co., and was fully insured by st. Louis Offices.
There was no hull insurance on the boat, but the
freight list was insured for $4,000. The Glasgow
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THE APACHE WAR.

The Mexican Authorities Bent on Chas-
Using COchise's BlOodthirsty Band.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 49, 1873
Advices from Arizona have been received that
Governor Pesquires, Of the District Of Urez,
Mexico, on the receipt of the news of the recent
outrages by the Indians under Cochise in Mexico,
hurried home from Guaymas and soon organized
800 National Guards for immediate service Great
excitement prevails as the Mexican authorities do
not feel warranted In pursuing the Apaches on the
soil OF the United States, and according to the
treaty with Cochise he is not to be interlered with
by our troops. General Crook has no authority
under the stpulatons to stop murder THEFT and
robbery by the Apaches across the border.
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WORCESTER, Fed n 1913
All the railroads centring in this city have been
badly blockaded to-day. On the Boston, Barre and
Gardner Railroad passenger train which left this
city at nine O'Clock on sunday morning, is now In
snow bank, seven miles from Gardner, with
small prospect OF getting through before Tuesday
morning. Both the engines Of the train are disa-
bed and two wOrkmen were seriously injured by
an accident on one OF them.
On the Nashua road trains have been from two
to four hours late.
The steamboat trains for New York will not go
beyond this city.
This evening the weather Is milder and the wind
has subsidized.
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Diam ond Pointed Gold Pens.



To those engaged In mercantile pursuits any invention
that facilitate their abors highly worthy of notice
portant inventions of the present that OF
that possesses the necessary qualities oi hrnnes5 IN
mark and durability in use. .
Pre-emneny such those of JOHN FOLEY manu-
facturcr Gold Pens and Pencils No. Aston HOUSE
Their superior value tested Dy the long time he has
been engaged in our city in their manufacture ,,,,.
cheerfully recommend them those who wish for the
best and most perfect Gold Pen ever made -
Signed by the following gentlemen and over l0)lr'
j. f. Williams President Metropolitan National Bank.
Geo. s. Coe, President American Exchange National.
J. 4. Beardeslcy, Cashier National Bank of North
America.
r. IT, Lowry, President Nationgl Bank of the Republic
+. d. Tappan President Galatln National Bank.
G.. T. Tin1sOn, Cashier Continental National Bank,
Isaac q. Ogden, Cashier New York County National
VIM. L. Jenkins President Bank of America
j. W. Lewis Cashier Union National Bank
j. T.. Souhworh, President Atlantic National, Pank
VIM. II. Cox, Cashier Mechanics National Bank
James Buell., President lmporersand Traders NaionaA
j. NJ Crane Cashier Shoe and Leather National Bank.
Geo w. Wlett, Cashier Bulls Head Bank,
Clarke, Dodge 4 Co Wells, Fargo X Co.
Uowes A Macy United States Express co.
White Morris & Co. Barclay X Living lscn., a
yermi,ye Co Ii. J. Raymond q Co, Nos4
WinsIoy Ianier A Co York Daily Tines
Geo ID. Arthur Co A, Gordon, Casiet i"S
Fish Il Hatch York Herald
n r Morgan r kctcham A Coz
Ame can Exprcs Co. = Il. Chittcndcl a co,
Adams EXPRESS Co johnson h Higgins.
Chas Dc snis vice President Atlantic Mgtiisl ms. ~
Daniel d. Smith, President commercia nn'n, iiS Co
A. r WiImarth, Vice President Home Fire ms ~.
Morris Franklin. President New YORK i.de ms Us
Sold by AZ Io III FoEY, Cold Pen Aahpacre1
No Aston House. opposite thSliefaidS ,fice.
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AN INDUSTRIAL HOME BURNED DOWN.

COLUMBUS, o. Feb. "a, 1873.
The state Industrial Home for Girls, at White
Sulphur Springs, Delaware county, Ohio, was
burned this afternoon. There were in the institu-
ton at the time 153 persons. The buildings
consisted of hotel and mansion house, each
three stories high, with row OF smaller houses
adjoining, making total length OF 500 feet. Much
of the furniture was destroyed. Loss not stated.
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JERSEY STATE PRISON BIRDS.

In the Court of Quarter Sessions sJersey CITY
yesterday some desperate characters were sent TO
their proper domicilc. Lorenzo Smith, who
entered Michael Condon's house, ia East Newark,
and compelled the little daughter, who was alone
in the house. to hand him over Sl20, was sentenced
to eight years In the State Prison. Cornelius Daily
convicted or highway robbery on Philip Bird, was
sentenced to i've years. Joshua Green a c0lorod
boy, found guilty Of an assault on q woman, waa
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WALES.
The Miners Long Strike Likely to Terminate
1fLEeRAM TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Feb. "a, 1873.
The strike Of the South Wales miners will prob.
ably be brought to an end by compromise to-day.
1t Is thought that 10000 Of the strikers will return
to the mines tomorrow.
The latest reports state that the negotia-
ton for the settlement OF the miners de-
mands have failed, and the strike continues in
definitely. The disappointment is a bitter one for
thousands OF families who depended on the re-
sumption OF work. and the deepest gloom prevails
in the mining districts
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RUSSIA AND ENGLAND.
lmperialiSt Diplomacy Relative to the
Central Asian Question.

Count EchouvaloR Likely To Be Commissioned
Russian Ambassador to st. James Reports
from the Seat Of Wharf.-The Plan of Free
Zone Asiatic Territorial Line-Rus-
sian Feeling Towards German
Interests in the Struggle.
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Wyoming will leave this port on
Wednesday for Queenstown and Liverpool.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post ONCE
at twelve O'Clock M.
The NEW YORK Naturalization for Europe
VIII he ready at half-past nine O'Clock in the
morning.
Single copies, In wrappers for mailing, six cents.
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A posTMAsTER ARREsTEp FOR FORGERY.

MANCHESTER, n. H., Feb. "a 1873.
Charles ellis, Postmaster at Hillsboro, has been
held for trial in 5000 bail charges OF rohbing
the mails and forging postal money receipts.