, 1873-01-23

Stokes in pressing for new trial, vii
rely much upon the fact Of two juror
who went outside of the court for eyi
dence. One having examined the lady ;,
staircase of the Grand Central Hotel
another examined pistol at the gun
smiths to see whether four-barrellet
could be distinguished from q six Al
affidavit will also be embodied in th,
bill of exceptions that before the tria
one of the jurors said, Stkoes ought tt
be hanged anyhow.
The small pox epidemic is creating
grave apprehensions in Boston and vi
cinity, three thousand cases are report
ed. In the city, percentage of death.
much larger than other causes COM
bined. Nearly all the buriais are in the
night. Epidemic is said to have had
serious effect on commercial interests.
In Tweed's case this morning Gar.
vey was cross-examined at length, touch
ing his own implication in the ring ol
frauds. Counsel made a strong effort
to extort from the witness fact that he
was to be gwen immunity in consider.
alton Of turning evidence. Witness did
not acknowledge any such arrangement
but said that he was told by O'Connor,
that if he told the truth on the stand nc
harm would come to him.
A Havanna letter states that a cargo
of 700 Coolies arrived there on the 10th
inst. They command 5000 per head. II
is reported in HAVANA that large
number of the friends of the Cuban
revolutionists. with arms and ammuni-
tion, had landed safely near Gautamala.
CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-Tbe President
says that the first information he re-
ceived Of the action of capitalists in San
Domingo matter, was obtained from
Gen. Babcocll, who recently received a
telegram from interested persons, in
quiring if the President would have any
objections to the purchase of Samana
Bay, from the Brazil Government BY an
American company. Gen. Babcockin :
qnired of the President. and the latter
said, of course he had no objections.
What General Babcock telegraphed in
reply Is not known. It is the opinion
of leading Republican Senators, who
are friendly to the San Domingo an
nexation scheme, that this movement
will result in a way of protecting Amer
can citizens N an official protectorate
over the Island of San Domingo, and
finally in its annexation, rich company
going there will soon control the in
terests of the Island, and it will not be
long before they will appeal for protec-
ton either from Foreign, or the Hay
tien or Domieian Governments.
New YORK. Jan. 20.-A cold spell
commenced yesterday, and freezing has
delayed the freshets which would other
wise have occurred upon the Hudson.
YREK., Cal. Jan. 20.-H. C. Ticknor
arrived here this morning bringing des-
patches from Gen. Wheaton to Gen.
Candy. He left headquarters near Van
Bremer's, on Tule Lake, leaving there
at three O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
From him we learn that hard-fought
battle was had with the Modocs on Fri
day last. The troops were under the
command of General Wheaton. and con-
sisted of 200 regulars, two companies Of
Oregon volunteers. twenty-five Califor.
MIA volunteers under the command of J
A. Fairchild, and a few Klamath In.
dians, numbering in all about 600. On
Thursday, Capt. Bernard with one hun
dred regulars and few Klamath Indi
ans moved around the north end of the
lake to the east of Capt. jacks position
at eight o'clock Friday morning. He
was to advance from the east while Gen
Wheaton with the remainder of the
forces were to attack Jack from the
west, under cover of fire from the how.
Tiers. On Thursday night dense foe
arose completely enveloping everything
so that it was impossible 10 see 80 yards
in any direction. The two forces were
about twelve miles apart, though to com
municate with each other it was neces
sary to go a much greater distance. Cap
tain Bernard commenced the attack ant
was resisted by Jacks men, numbering
about 200 concealed iu the rocks along
q Jipe two miles long. Gen. Wheaton
bearing Capt. Bernard's guns, had nj
other alternative than to advance to hi.
assistance without the aid of howitzers
as Capt Bernard's position vas so in
definite as to endanger his command
from shells. They fought the unseel
enemy from S O'Clock in the morning
until dark. through a terrific fire. du
ring which time scarce an Indian wai
seen. The loss to the troops is fort,
killed and wounded Indians loss un
known. Among the killed are Frani
Tumble and J. r. Brown, of the Oregon
volunteers Wounded of Fairchild'.
company: Jerry Crooks, slightly;G. W
RI herts, mortally; N. Beswick, slight
l., Among the Regulars wounded are
Can't. Perry and Lieut.. Taylor, the
former severe, the latter slightly, and
abort twenty. five regulars wounded
some slightly and others seriously. Inc
troops we're eompelied to retire 10 theil
camps, the movement resnlting in noth
ing more than forced reeopuoisance OF
Capt. Jacks position, Capt. Barnard