, 1873-10-23


tions of Franciscan converts on the
ground that they were the property of
citizens Of their respective countries.
CRY OF MExIco, Oct 10, via HAVANA,
Oct. 2O.-T'he President of the Repub-
lie. Members of the Cabinet and Judges
OF the Supreme Court have appeared be-
fore Congress and taken an oath to sup.
port the new Constitution. President
Lerdo deliver ed an address on the oc-
cassion which has responded to by the
President of Congress.
The Congressional Committee on
Railways has been instructed to report
bills now before them. Tuesday and
Friday of each week has been set apart
for the consideration of railway schemes,
Telegraph line between this city end
Acapulco completed.
PARIS, Oct. 49, The Republicans are
showing great activity and energy to
coSnteract the designs of Monarchists.
Theirs, in a conversation with some
friends yesterday, spoke confidently of
the result. Deputies of the extreme
left will'hold meeting on Monday, and
the moderate Republicans on Tuesday.
They will probably unite in proposing
to the Assembly that the question Of
restoration of royalty be referred to a
Commission. =.
VIENNA, Oct. 19.-Prince Bismark
arrived to-day. Has been in close con
ference with Emperor William, and a
change in the Prussian cabinet is ru-
mored not improbable. The Prince will
resume his position as President of the
Ministry of State. in place ofVon Raon.
New YoRE, Oct 90 A letter from
Sumatra. says the expedition to Achan,
to take place in October, will consist of
a fleet of 80 ships and steamers, and
from 1900 to 1900 men. There will prob
ably be hard fighting on first landing.
and perhaps heavy loss of life in the
first expedition, but the enemy will find
out they cannot stand against the mi
trailleuse and breech leaders.
The Herald has letter stating that
Col. hughes. the Republican candidate
for Governor Of Virginia, Is ineligible,
having conveyed a challenge to fight a
duel to Albert Fox. in Bristol, Tenn. in
1870. The Constitution of Virginia
provides. that no person who knowingly
conveys a challenge shall be allowed to
vote, hold Office of power or profit of
trust.
At the trial of Stokes this morning,
the defense introduced testimony to
show that the prisoner intended going
to Providence, at the time OF the tradegy
and he was passing the hotel on the op-
pl site side of the street, when a lady
saIuted him from one of the windows
and entering the hotel went straight to
her. Fisk arrived few minutes after
ward. John Moore Tiffin, said he heard
shots, and, going to the door of the pri-
vate entrance saw Fisk wounded, who
said that Stokes was too qnick for
him this time.
1t is reported that a tow of 35 canal
boats on the Hudson river, loaded with
grain, broke loose early this morning
and 25 or 80 we're sunk opposite Stony
Point, with men, women aud children
on board.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 19.--The National
Convention of Chief Engineers of the
Fire Department, was organized by
electing Chief John Damrille of Boston,
temporary Chairman. A Committee on
Credentials and permanent organiza-
ton were appointed and recess taken.
About so delegates were present.
MEMPHIS, Oct. 20.-Streets are crowd
ed with vehicles and the sidewalks
thrcnged with pedestrians. There is
more activity in business than for
mon'hs past. The disease is rapidly re
ceding to cold weather. At noon the
mortuary report gave 20 yellcw fever to
6 other deaths.
MADISON, Oct. 20.- A fire early yes
terday morning, destroyed Robbins &
Thornton s fourins mill. Loss $40, 1000,
Insurance $4,000. Rodemans brew
cry, with all outbuildings were also de-
stroyed. Loss $65, 600, Insurance $37,-
600.
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 2O.-The most de-
structive fire that ever visited Topeka,
occurred last night. Commonwealth
block, occupied by the Common wealth
newspaper, Kansas Evangelist and the
Kansas Monitor printing establishments,
Crone's book bindery, Warmers hard
eare store and DR.. Tifit's office were
destroyed. Loss 100000, Insurance
6O,OoO.
CHIcAeo, Oct. 12-An Interocean' -
Washington dispatch says bill kns
beer drawn up by Minnesota men for
presentation at the forthcoming session.
providing sor the United States guaran-
teeing the bonds of the Northern Pacific
Railroad. It is claimed. by them that
they have secured the support of nearly
entire Minnesota and Wisconsin dele
gates in Congress. A draft of this bill
was prepared before the failure of Jay
Cooke / Co., and as long ago az July
last. Parties engaged in the matter
have spent the greater part of the sum-
mer in perfecting their plans for push
ing it through Congress.
Department Of Justice has to-day sent
definite instructions to several judicial