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The New York herald., 1873-04-09
Property Washed Away and Destroyed
Along tho Mississippi.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, April ., 1873.
The Mississippi River has risen ten feet since
Saturday and Is still rising at the rate Of three
inches per hour. All the upper streams are high
and rising, and destructive floods are looked for.
Rain has fallen all day. but tonight there Is pros
pect OF a cessation and clear weather.
The rise in the river was so rapid last night that
a large amount OF freight on the levee, including
grain -four sugar, pork, bulk meat and mscelia-
neous merchandise, was submerged; and although
q large force of aborers has been employed all day
endeavoring to save the property much of it will
be lost
The accounts rom the interior OF this and other
States say all the tributaries OF the upper rivers
are pouring out great volumes OF water, and a
general freshet Is feared. The Illinois River, par
ticulary. is expected to overflow its banks, and the
people living In the bottoms are driving their live
stock to the bluffs and removing their portable
property to places of greater security.
At Hannibal, Miss, the river rose eleven feet in
twelve hours, and at other points similar rise
occurred. 1t is feared there VIII be great dstruc
tion to property all along the western and northern
rivers.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
OHIO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
The Democrats Successful Throughout
the state.

CINCINNATI, April s. 1873.
All the returns OF this city are new In, which are
democratic. Johnston, the democratic candidate
for Mayor, has 1000 majority. Warrington, the re-
publican candidate for City Solicitor, has 479 ma
jority. Campbell, the republican candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney, has 521 majority. Henry
Kessler, the republican candidate for Police Com
missioner, has AIS majority. The democrats and
liberals will elect the entire remainder OF their
ticket by from 500 to ], 200 majority
The result OF the election In Columbus, ohio,
seems to be democratic success, both on the
municipal and the Constitutional Convention
tickets.
In Mansfield the democrats were also successful
in the main.
In Dayton the whole democratic ticket is
elected.
In Chilicothe the democrats elected their Mayor
The balance of the ticket IL doubtful.
In Lancaster the citizens ticket, as opposed to
the democratic Ticket was elected.
In Cleveland the Independents elected their
Mayor, Otis, and the republicans elected the bal
ance of their ticket
In Crestne the democrats are victorious.
In Crceville the republicans were successful.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
SPRING FLOODS.
Great Damage to theN Canals
in New York State.
TEE GENESEE RIVER OVERLOOKED.
Property Destroyed, Lands Sub
merged and Trains Delayed.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 8, 1878.
The Zee barrier in the river, between Stuyyesant
and CoXsackie continues. The following dispatches
were received to-day by the Auditor of the Canal
Department.
HoRsEFEADs, April 8, 1873.
There are several breaks in the tow paths on the
Chemung Canal. caused by the late rains The
heaviest Is at watkins, about forty rods OF the tow
path the docking being gone. 70 repair it will
cost three thousand dollars or over
The break on this canal will probably cost s4 COO
The flood has also damaged the Crooked Lake
Canal, the cost to repair which will be about
twenty-five hundred or three thousand dollars.
This canal (the Crooked Lake. is under contract
and the contractor proposes TO make the necessary
repairs. Il. Is. HUNTINGTON, Superintendent.
ROCHESTER,, April g. 1873.
The high water is causing damage to the canals.
There is ~ heavy break at dock 30 on the Genesee
Valley Canal besides seven smaller ones; also fifty
feet OF outlet on the dam OF the Oil Creek Reser-
voir and 400 feet OF tow path on section of the
same canal, above the junction at Shakers, has
been carried out. The water Is still rising in the
Genesee River. and there is q heavy food in T0na-
wanda Creek, which may cause further damage at
Tonawands. The lower dam on the work at
Buffalo has gone out.
JOHN d. FAY, Canal Commissioner.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
THE VIENNA EXHIBITION.
Directory Arrangement of the Plan Of the Indus
trial show-The International Repre-
sentation-American Progress.
TELEGRAM TO TINE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, April 8, 1879.
The exhibitors at Vienna will be divided into
groups according to the character of their con-
tributi0ns. Each group will have president and
two vice presidents. Mr.. Sanborn advises Minister
lay that the presidencies of the groups of educa-
ton and OF the trade and commerce of the world,
and vice presidences OF the groups of civil
gneering and public works, and architecture and
farm houses have been assigned to the United
states.
In the department Of art fine display is pro-
missed. England sends paintings val ed in the ag-
zregate at two millions; France will contribute
800 paintings and Italy 800 statues
AMERICAN EFFORTS AND PRESENT RESULTS.
The carpenters are at work on the American
building. Many buildings devoted to other nation
.slities are already completed Elaborate show
cases have arrived from all parts of Europe. In
this respect the Americans also fall behind the
Others.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
LATER DEaPATca VIA SAN FRANCISCO.
The Commissioners Agree Upon Final
PoW-.ynxY with the Indianx.

Ene Comm fssiOners Agree upon u Fin@A
Pow-svow with the Indians.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 1873
Yreka despatch, dated April 8, states that
Boston Charley visited the camp with message
from Captain Jack requesting Generals Gilem and
Candy to meet him in the lava beds for another
talk. The offer declined, together with
several others /of a similar nature, the Commits
sioners maring treacnery. CaptaiE Jack was told
that he must meet she Commissioners on equal
terms or not talk any more.
Boston charley came again snd sai1 that Captain
Jack wcxsr meet with five men from each side on
the fonowing day. The Commissioners agreed on
making one more efors for peace. They stated
that their lRal proposition was that the Modocs
must surrender the lava bed.
The Modocs in council debating the TERMS
which do not vary from the tirst all though no par
tcular place of removal will be insisted upon. II
the terms of the commissioners are refused Gene
raj Giem will 40 his ddty and end the farce II 1t il
possible to do
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
THE MODOCs.
Mastery Inactivity of the Peace
Commission.
Military Preparations Com
Plete for War.
LAVA BED CAMP, Aps1f 7,
Via YREkA, Cal, April 5. 1879.

The, Peace Commission have not as yet accom-
plished anything. They have had but ore talk
with the leading Indians since they arrived in she
lava bed; but unreliable Indians, such as Bogus
and Boston Charley, come in every day and al.
ways receive some present from Mr.. Meacham.
Battery X, Fourth artillery, arrived here at noon
to-day. Colonel Mason has moved his command
from Sands rsnch to- Hospital Rock about two miles
east OF Captain. Jack. Signai stations have been
established at different points and work well.
Two or three boats have been put upon the lake.
ana communication is new frequent between tho
different camps.
DR.. Lening takes charge Of the medical depart
Ment Mt Hospital Rock.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
The susquehanna River Rising,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April s, 1878.
HDespatches from Wilkesbarre report that the
Susquehanna River Is twenty two feet high at that
place. No damage has as yet been done.
At Columbia the water Is five feet high
At Port Deposit the river is high and rising.
At Pittston it is within four feet high as it
In 1865, and is still rising. No damage has yet
been reported.
At Wiliamsport (Pa.) the river is reported fall
ing. Il Is stationary here at nineteen feet Five
million feet OF logs escaped from the boom yester
day, but are now being stopped by the beoins
below. Not many will get below Northumberland.
ogs have stopped passing through the boom here,
and no lurther damage is apprehended.
At Middletown the water Is very high and rising
too much Ter safety.
At sunbury the susquehanDa rose eight inches
and Is still slowly rising.
The track of the Danville, Hazleton and Wilkes
barre Railroad is washed away above here, and no
trains have arrived this morning.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
ARMY ORDERS.

Captains william L. Foulk, OF the Tenth cavalry;
William p Graves, of the Second artillery; John l..
Viven, OF the Twelfth infantry and First Lieuten-
ant Alexander ID. Schenck who were recently pro-
NOTED to the ranks above Indicated, have been
ordered to join their regiments.
Major Thomas M. Anderson, OF the Tenth infantry,
has been ordered to relieve Major Edward T.
Townsend or the Ninth infantry, OF the charge OF
the disbursing Office at Vicksburg.
Second Lieutenant Angus G. Lassin, OF the
Twelfth infantry, has been ordered to report 20 the
Chief Signal Ofcer for Temporary duty
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
FRANCE.
An Exciting Election Contest Close at Hand
Municipal Resignation at Lyons
TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.

PARIS, April 8, 1873.
An election will soon be held in Paris to Ill q
vacant seat IN the Assembly. The candidates are
Remusat, a supporter OF President Thiers and
Barodet an extreme radical. The contest attracts
general attention, and the journals full oft.
MUNICIPAL RESIGNATION AT A MANUFACTURING
CENTRE.
despatch from Lyons states that the men,
5ers of the Municipal Council and of the Council
General of the Department, protesting against
the law recently adopted by the National Assembly
abolishing the Central Municipality, have resigned.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
Flood on Chcnango River.

NORWICH, N. T., April 3, 1875
The water the Chenango River very high
and travel is entirely interrupted on the New York
and Oswego Midland Railroad Some portions of
the track from three to four feet under water.
The track Is twisted out of shape by the water
Up to this time serious damage is done that
would hinder the resumption OF business when the
water goes down.. No trains have passed over the
road to-day between Norwich and Binghamton.
Considerable damage is reported to the track
near oxford, N. Y. About thirty rods of the en-
bankment has been washed out, and the track Is
under water in number OF places One train
came over the road from Utica TO Norwich and an
attempt has been made to run the train
back to Utica, but with what success is not
to extent, but not seriously as yet.
We have just received a telegram notifying us of
the breaking away of q large canal reservoir, at
Eaton, New York, and that the water Is all coming
down to Chenango River What effect That may
have cannot yet be determined. The water Is fall
ing little this afternoon, but we have not yet got
the Hood from The reSerXOlr.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
INDIANS RAIDING IN NEBRASKA.

OMAHA, April 8, 1873.
Thieving bands Of Indians numerous in the
western portion Of this State. Several raids for
horses have been made within the last few days.
On Saturday party attempted to run Off stock
near North Platte station They were fred upon
by herder, who killed one Indian and captured
two pack mules.
From the Indian who was killed was taken
bill that had been in possession of Hildebrand. one
OF the men who was found murdered on the South
Fork few daVa apo.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, April 8, 1873
His Royal Highness the Prince of wales was to-
lay installed Grand Commander Of the Order
Knights Templars.
EASTER HOLIDAYS.
Friday, Saturday and Monday next will be OBJ
served as holidays in the cotton market at Liver
pool.
AMERICAN SPECULATION FOR LECTURE PROFITS
Rev. Charles H. Spurgeon has been offered
s5a 900 deliver fifty lectures in the United States.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY AND THE CHARTER.

Every seat in the hall of the Committee of Sew
enty, with single exception. was occupied by
member last evening" and that exception was filed
by the Assistant Secretary. Each member
seemed to feel that something impor-
tant was to be done and to be worth
doing WELL Promptly at eight the chairman,
Mr.. James M. Brown, called the meeting to order,
and quickly dsposing OF rollca and the minutes OF
the previous session. called for the reports of the
committees.
Professor Theodore w. Dwight, chairman OF the
Committee on Legislation, responded, and read
the following report and accompanying resolu-
tons:-
Since the last meeting OF your body the city char
ter has made no satisfactory progress. Various
been presented, considered Tor time and properly
abandoned. The plan now under considera-
sion in the senate-gylng the general power
frmatisn by the Board OF AldeTmen-5
coupled with an indefensble qualification, where
by certain officers excepted from its operation.
Nothing will satisfy the people whom you repre-
sent, except the simple and plain proposition which
you nave so many times reiterated.
The power to appoint all officers, without ex-
ception, must be given TO the Mayor. subject to
confirmation by the Board Of Aldermen. This plan
and practicable in its operation. The scheme OF
retaining certain officers is Illogical, founded
on partisan considerations and offensive
to all unprejudced men. Your committee, at this
late stage OF the discussion do not propose TO argue
this question They simply submit this report that
an opportunity may be given TO announce to the
public your faithful adherence to the plan OF city
government which you have proposed to the com
mittees OF the Legislature. IL is strongly 70 pc
hoped that shsud the charter pass the Senate IN
its present form conference committees OF tne ,wo
houses will agree to leave the whole sunect oI up
pointment where IL properly belongs. we reSpcoI
fully submit the following resolutiohs'-
Resolved That the power Of appointment 10 ,otnccs
under the city charter should be vested IN tne may9
subject to confirm alton the Board of Adermen 10
this there must be absolutely no exceptions ana we
unaualifedIy condemn the scheme now unuer consd,,
ratinn in me Senate which excepts from the general
power OF appointment certain specified officers as un-
nronerv no pace in the citys organic law We respect
fully call upon the membefs on ane senate 70 &C, ~
~ ,os, s,pne form In the Mayor and the Aldermen
Resofed That the thanks Of all good citizens cmn
pentiy due to those Senators who rising above party
considerations have INSISTED tnat our municipal govern
without reference TO temporary party advantages.
The resolutions were adopted without dissent,
and the committee adjourned for the nighS
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
HoBoKEN CHARTER ELECTION.

Yesterday was the day appointed for the elec-
ton of officers OF Hoboken's municipal govern
ment. Three candidates for the Mayoral-
ty were in the feld-Peter McGavish democrat; (;
f. Schmersahl Ferman and s. B. Cole,
republicans. Up to late hour the votes
had not been all counted, but the chances we're In
favor OF the democratic candidate. The consolida-
tion project was defeated by a very decisive vote
all the politicians OF every party opposing 1t for
the good OF Hoboken generally and for their own
gnaa narticuIarly
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
TROUBLE WITH THE NEE PIERCE INDIANS.

SAN FRANCISCO, April s, 1873.
despatch from Portland, Oregon, tonight says
that JoseDhs band of Nez-Perce Indians held a
council with superintendent Odeneal Joseph told
the latter positively that he would not go TO
reservation, but will remain In Waa-Walla Valley
and allow no whites to settle there.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
PAIL OF BONDED WAREHOUSE FLOOR IN
KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, April 8, 1878.
The upper floor of Paterson, Bggs Co.'s bonded
warehouse, in the upper end OF the city, gave way
this evening beneath the weight Of whiskey upon
it, crushing down the second floor. IL is impossi-
Bile to learn tonight the amout OF damage There
were 5000 barrels Of whskey in the building.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
A MEXICAN DESPERATE KILLED.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Al

SAN FRANcIsCo, CAL, April 8, 1873
On Monday several onlcors from Los Angeles
went In pursuit OF the Mexican desperate, Migue
Bal. They found him concealed In the noun tains,
and. refusing to surrender the officers fired upon
him. Bal returned the fire. Eight shots were
fired. Bat being killed and the officers escaping un-
harmed
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
LocKpoRT IN. ~ MUNICIPAL ELECTION
LocKpoRT. April s. ls73.

LOcKPORT April ;, 1873.
At the city election heM here to-day p. ID. Wal
ter, republican, was elected Mayor The balance
OF the republican city ticket. except she Tax Re-
ceiver, was elected. The republicans carry three
OF the four wards. The Common Council lot tne
coming year win stand siA republicans ana 'wo
democrats
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN COLORADO.

DENVER, April 8, 1873.
General F. M. Cass the citizens candidate for
Mayor, was elected by $50 majority yesterday. The
republicans have most of the other general Offices
and eight Of the twelve Aldermen, including those
elected yesterday and those holding ever.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
THE HERALD COMMISSIONER IN CUBA

IFTOm tne PnIautIpHIa ARe, ApTI o.J
Mr. james J. oKelly, special correspondent of the
NEW YORK HERALD has been arrested by the
government OF Cuba. II the rights OF an American
citizen and reporter have been violated in the
case we trust that there will be prompt interven-
ton in the matter by the government OF the United
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, J
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, April 9-1 A. M.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON April 81 A. M.
Synopsis .tor the Past TsoentD-f four Hours.
The area Of lowest barometer that was Thursday
a afternoon in Arkansas is now apparently central
in Illinois; northeasterly winds, with cloudy
weather and rain, are prevailing in South
ern Wisconsin and the lower lake; ;
partly cloudy or threatening weather in
New England; southwesterly winds, with clear
weather, continue on the South Atlantic coast, and
have been generally reported from the Eastern
Gulf States; n0rtherly winds, with snow, have
prevailed over Missouri and are now reported
from Iowa and Minnesota. Nortnwestery winds
and partly cloudy and clearing weather prevail in
the southwest
Probabilities
The lowest barometer will prevail on Wednesday
over the Lower Lakes, extending northward into
Canada; for the Northwest and the Missouri Val
ley continued northery winds and cloudy weather; ;
for the Southwest cold northwesterIy winds, partly
Cloudy and clearing weather.; for the Eastern Gulf
and South Atlantic States southwesterly Winds
partly cloudy and clear weather: for the Middle
Atlantic coast easterly winds veering to
southerly with rising barometer and partly
cloudy and clear weather; for New York and New
England, light easterly winds and partly cloudy
weather; for the lower lakes, easterly Winds
clouds and rain; for Lake Michigan, variable,
brisk Winds followed by westerly winds and, pos
siby, snow. Cautionary signals continue at Mil
waukee, Chicago, Grand Haven, Detroit Toledo,
Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester, Oswego, and are
ordered for Duluth.
The Weather in This City Yesterday.
The following record Will show the changes in
che temperature for the past twenty -four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day OF last
year, as Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts
Pharmacy, HERALD Building
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Wyoming will leave this port on
Wednesday for Queenstown and Liverpool.
The mails for Nurope will close at the Post Office
at twelve O'Clock M.
THE NEW YORK HERALD-Edition for Europe
will be ready at hall-past nine O'Clock In the morn
ing.
single copies, in wrappers for mailing six cents.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
TOWN ELECTION IN INDIANA.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Apr

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 9, 1873.
The election in Evansville, Ind, resulted in a
republican success, seven out Of twelve Council,
men being rspYhiic4ps,
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
The Gcncsee River Overlooked.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, April 8, 1s73
There Is a heavy flood in the Genesee AT seven
O'Clock this evening the waters were within two
feet or the high-water mark OF 1S65-the time of
the big flood. Considerable damage has been done
all along the to bridges, &c, and all the rail-
road lines in Western New York suffer considera-
Iv
The New York herald., 1873-04-09

BINGHAMToN. N. Y. April 8, 1878.
The Susquehanna and Chenango rivers are very
high and they are still rising, Much OF the lower
ground is submerged and many dwellings are sur
rounded. There is a great Hood at Norwich and
Sherburne and all trains are stopped on the Utica
ChenangO ana Susquehanna valley Railroad.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
THE ELECTION IN CONNECTICUT.

Complete Returns from Every Town
IngersOn (Democrat Elected by n Ma
jority OF 3,6OO-The Four Congress
men Reelected.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, April s, 1879.
Returns from every town in the State give
Haven TepuDlican) $4,000; Ingerso (democrat,
A, 900; Smith (temperance, 1901. Ingersoll's ma
jority, $500.
In the First Congressional district General Haw-
ley (republcan) is reelected by 1882 majsrity in
the Second district Kellogg republican, Is re-
elected by 5S7 majority IL the Third district Stark
weather (republican) is reelected by l,52l ma
jority; in the Fourth district Barnum (democrat)
is reelected by ,440 majority.
The republicans have majority OF one in the
State Senate and the democrats majority OF from
twelve to eighteen In the House.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN IOWA.

ST. LOUIS Mo-, April 8, 1879
The democrats at Keokuk, Iowa, elected their
Mayor yesterday.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
RUSSIA.
Suicide by a Political Convict in Preference to
Siberia.
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HERALD.
ST. PETERST

ST. PETERSBURG, April 8, 1873.
Mitschajef, the political conspirator and mur-
slerer who was condemned to twenty years. exile
with hard labor shot himself the way to Siberia.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
SPAIN.

The Carlists Reinforced with Artillery-The Cam
paign in Navarro .Resumed-Report Of
Army Desertions to the ,Bourbonists-
An Italian Volunteer TOR tie
Cause Of the Republic.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09

Grape Shot is Not More Fatal to tho
solid columns of army than KNOWLES INSECT DE-
STROYER Is to reaches, bedbugs, months, ants and
plant lice. The vermin are killed masse. None
The New York herald., 1873-04-09

A.-For Superior Quality, Elegant,
stylish Hats go direct to manufacturer.
ESPENSCHElD, ll8 Nassau street
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
1EleeRAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

MADRID April 8, 1878.
The Carlists have received batteries OF artillery
and resumed active operations in Navarro. They
destroyed with gunpowder an arch OF the railway
aiidge at Puebla, interruptng communication be-
tween Miranda and yittora.
ARMS PURCHASES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Tie Gazette contains decree authorizing the
Minister OF War to purchase 5o,0o0 rifles abroad.
AN IpALIAN VOLUNTEER FOR THE GOVERNMENT
CACSE
1t is reported from Bayonne that Menotti Carl
Dald has arrived at Barcelona and offered the re-
publicans his services against the Carlists.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09

Wedding and Party Invtatlons'-
Iatcst Paris sfvles worrams and French Note raper
JAMES EyERpEIll ~ hroadSAy sstaphsnea i'sA>
The New York herald., 1873-04-09
ENGLAND.

@Gne Prince Of Wales in New Sphere Of Com
mand-Cotton Market Holidays
Mr.. Surgeons Lectures
The New York herald., 1873-04-09

A-The oEaster', Hat.-knOx Has, Ie
ready for YOU Bright stylish stunning and unapproach
able Make your purchases at KNox'S 2l2 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1873-04-09

A.-Hcrald Branch Office, Brooklyn,
corner OF Fulton avenue and Boerum street.
Open from A. VI, to Il. NJ
on Sunday from tO9P NJ
The New York herald., 1873-04-09

Royal Havana Lottery.-rhe Exfracr-
binary drawing takes place the I'D inst j. y. MAEfI
NEZ co, Bankers 10 Wall street Pos; office box a6s
New York
The New York herald., 1873-04-09

and Jennie Brown two heroic girls who cyroatsa
the appalling pcrils TO assist each other should ~
enulated by female in the land. You may reau c
their temptations aud trials In Francis Slh sioFs M
Little Sunshine,' lust comne need In the NEW Nohn
The New York herald., 1873-04-09

A.-Herring's Patent
CHAMPION SAFES,
25I and 252 Broadway, corner oi Murray street