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The New York herald., 1874-10-06
THE YELLOW FEVER.

Condition OF Lieutenant Commander
Kellogg and the Other Sufferers at
Pensacola-The General Health OF the
Gulf Coast Good.
WASHINGTON Oct. s, 1874.
despatch received at the Navy Department
this afternoon from Captain A. A. Semmes at the
Pensacola Navy Yard, announces that Lieutenant
Commander Kellogg Is desperately Ill. Paymaster
Mcmahon IS seriously i'll and Lieutenant Com
mander Barclay Is doing well. Miller, a fireman,
Is desperately III. Robertson, ordinary seaman is
seriously ILL., Moore, machnst OF the Ajax, is
dead. There are fifteen convaiescents. Three
seamen are suffering rom the fever
The port OF pascagouia, MISS which has been
rlgidly quarantlned Tor some time, Is reported en-
tirey free from yellow fever by the surgeon OF the
Marine Hospital service, who was despatched to
that port by the Treasury Department to take
proper precautions against the spread OF the
disease. He recommends that the quarantine be
at once raised, and characterize its Ishment
as the result OF "blg scare.o
The health OF the Gull coast has rarely been bet
ter than during the past season, Pensacola being
the only point at which "Yelow Jackn has secured
o f0Otnold.
Key West, Notwithstanding it was threatened
with visitation by the outbreak on the 1icon-
deroga has entirely escaped and the same may be
said OF all ports, with the exception noIed from
Florida to the Rio Grande
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CUBA.
How the Tax on Capital Must Be Paid-Income
Receipts at the Treasury-Ameri-
can Tobacco Wanted.

HAVANA, Oct. 4, 1874.
The Captain General has decided that the tax on
capital must be paid in gold. If the property is
valued In goid with the privilege that one-stxth
OF the tax may be paid in Treasury bills at their
nominal value. The property II valued in paper,
must pay the tax in paper, with the allowance OF
one-sixth or the amount in Treasury bills at their
nominal value.
TREASURY RECEIPTS.
The DtdrtO :-"Up to the Goth ut. a little over
$500, 900 had been received in the Treasury from
two quarterly payments OF the five per cent tax
on capital. Doubtless additional sums have come
In since, but still the total is insufficient The
taxpayers do not reaize the inconvenience caused
by tardy payments We must frankly say that up
to the present hour we have cause lor censure
where we only desire TO be able to praise"
AMERICAN TOBACCO WANTED.
Proposals for the sale OF 5000 900 Kilograms OF
Virginia and Kentucky leaf tobacco Will be
ceived until the 2Sth inst. The conditions are
published in the ONcaal Gazette OF Madrid in its
Issue of September 2s Delivery is to commence
In January 1875.
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THE ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION.
Tie Insurrectionist Movement Assuming For
midable Experimentation in Revolt
Government Alarm-Foreigners Has
tening from the Scene of Tumult

Rio JANEIRO, Oct. A, 1874
The situation or anairs in Buenos Ayres Is des-
perate.
The government is taking vigorous measures to
suppress the insurrection. All the government
Offices and commercial houses are closed. The
government has Issued orders extending the time
on all commercial credits.
One regiment OF national troops has revoIted
and gone over to the insurgents
Foreigners are fastening to their respective con-
sulates to get passports to protect them against
the universal conscrption which IS to be enforced
SUMMARY ARRESTS.
There have been several disturbances in the
streets OF Buenos Ayres.
Many persons OF prominence have been arrested
on suspicion OF iayoring the insurgents.
ARMY PREPARATION.
Colonies Rocco and Borjes are marching against
the rebels.
National Guard.
REBEL ARMAMEsT-NAvAL AND MILITARY.
The rebel squadron is commanded by Gellyobes.
The insurgents are purchasing steamers and
arms and recruiting at Montevideo.
English Report from tho scene of Dis
turbance In South America.
LONDON, Oct s, 1874.
Advices from Rio Janciro represent the situation
in Buenos Ayres as very desperate. Rigorous
measures are being adopted by The government to
suppress the insurrection.
Panic I'm South American Stocks on the
London 'ChanXe.
LONDON Oct. s, 1874.
There Is panic at the Stock Exchange IN south
American stocks, IN consequences OF the insurrec-
ton IN the Argentine States.
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THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Inspection Of the Engine Houses and
the Apparatus by General shaler-his
Views on the Condition OF the city
with Reference to Fires.
CHICAGO, H., Oct. 8, 1874.
To-day General shaler, Of New York, accom-
panied by the Fire Commissioners and several men,
bers OF the Citizens Association. made complete
tour Of the city, visiting different engine
houses, inspecting apparatus and taking note
OF the number OF men, &C. also taking observa-
tons OF portions OF the city supposed to be par
tcularly habie TO danger from fire. so far as could
be learned from conversations with General
Shaler tonight, be considers the business portion
the city well bulls, and as little liable be in
jured by fire as a similar part or any city but the
south part OF the city, IN which Is situated
what IS commonly known as
THE LUMBER DISTRICT,
he appears to think presents very great facilities
Tor starting destructive fires. He thinks there are
too few fire engines in the city and that the en-
gines are not sufhcientiy manned. He declines to
give any opinion as to the suficency OF the water
supply or the size OF the MAINS as these matters
are to be made the subject OF practical test to-
morrow.
The Fire Patrol. under the control OF the local
Bureau OF Underwriters, was the subject OF the
highest commendaton by General Shaler. To-
morrow, as above stated, there will be practical
test OF the water works, and In the evening Gen.
eral Shaar Will leave for Ne@ York.
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TIE INDIAN WAR.

The Cheyennes Obtiging General Miles
to Retreat-An Encounter with Gem
eral Davidson-Troublc Expected
tho Kansas Border.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 1874.
indian Agent Miles wrses to Commissioner
Smith from the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency.
Indian Territory, under date Of september 20, as
folows:-
Yesterday noon we received Information through
lndian channels that the Cheyennes had forced
General Miles to retreat 10 the vicinity Of Ante
lope Hills, and tnat, encouraged by their success,
they mad started out war parties, one OF which
had met General Davidson somewhere up the
Wasnita, and they had lost three OF their braves,
knled, ana that another party or about twenty
hve were encamped yesterday morning thirty
miles west OF this agency, ON their way
TO tne road between here and Caid-
wen. at once sent out courier on
as good horse as could be had to proceed along
the line OF the road TO teamsters, &c., OF the
apprenended danger He was followed later in
the afternoon by captain Cramer, with a iull COM
paDy OF cavalry. Thou VIII not wonder at my
anxiety when say that my wife and three little
ones are now between here and Caldwell, detained
DY hlgn waters. They nave an escort OF ten SOL
diefs, which would be sufficient under ordinary
circumstances.
LOOK out for news from the border OF Kansas.
Tne Cheyennes, exasperated by their losses and
encouraged by their successes, Will fight ike
demons, and VIII scour the whole country. All
available means should Do used to protect and
Duniane
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MRS. Conyvay's Thea tire.

Foote'S clever but improbable comedy, ''The
Liar,n was produced at this house last night 10
numerous audience. Mr.. Lester Waliack ap-
peared In the role OF Young viking. is is not one
OF the avorite comedians happiest EFFORTS, but it
is marked by the well trained skill OF thorough
artist. The assumption OF youthulness by the
actor, hts admirable makeup, the hghtness and
vivacity OF hts style, contribute TO present very
happy picture OF the worthless op sketched by the
dramatist. There Is an easy naturaness IN all
that Mr.. Wallack does upon the stage, which COM
pensates for the absence OF the higher dramatic
genius which compss attention and admiration.
1hls absence OF stagincss IL perhaps the great
secret OF Mr.. Wallack's popularity. He enters
heartily into whatever he does and seems TO allow
himself to be absorbed by the role which
Tor the nonce he fills "Tne Liarr is not piece of
Sufficient importance to call out the artists best
powers but II Is one OF those roles which tempt in-
expevenced men TO pass beyond the exaggeratioa
of sa1ire into caricature. And to keep the happy
medium the actor must be gifted with Judgment,
delicacy and tact. The chief support came from
Miss Minnie Conway, who IN the character OF Miss
Grammar. dssnlaged ATTITUDE and ante respect-
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EARTHQUAKE.


visitation OF an Earthquake In Guate-
maIa-Severe Shocks and widespread
Losses-Thirty-two Persons said to
Have Been Killed.
PANAMA. Sept. 90, 1874.
correspondent writing from Antigua Guate-
mala, sends an account or an earthquake that
took place there on the Sd Of September,
at $3.50 p. NJ. without any previous warn
ing strong earthquake shook the ground
violently in direction from west to east. The
movement was q series OF strong vertical and
horizontal impulses combined. The wave-like un-
dulations on the surface rose and fell at least
foot. This acting along with the vertical move
ment made 1T almost Impossible to move
about without being thrown to the ground.
Added 30 TINS there were the piercing cries OF the
populace, the creaklng and cracking O walls, loud
sounds ike thun der rom the earth beneath, the
rattlng noise OF tiles, houses and walls falling,
winch, altogether, formed q hldeouS concert Tne
first strong shock lasted from twenty-five to thirty
seconds. The contents OF a large water tank in
the court yard were thrown out in broad sheet
OF water About two dozen houses that were in
haoited have been destroyed, causing the loss OF
thirty-tWo lives. The NUMBER OF houses damaged,
and which will have to be taken down, will be
found considerable Many oi the old ruins OF l773
have suffered new damages.
In Gudte nala, the capital snOcks were fclt, but
slight; this fact, taken along with the direction
OF the earthquake and its increasing effect being
IN IN direct ratio to the distance from the ..voican
caused all the nocturnal disturbances above oe-
scrlbed.
The Indians say that three villages at the foot
or the volcano have been destroyed, though this
wants confirmation.
NARROW ESCAPES.
During the confusion and disaster OF the earth
quake many narrow and wonderful escapes from
death are related as usual. For instance, mother
was killed, but the child sne held in her arms was
unhurt Another woman got hold OF her child and
her old mother, but In getting OuL OF the house
the old woman was killed, and so on.
Even during the terror OF the first shock there
were not wanting perverse men VINO appeared
with long knives for the purpose OF stealing and
numbering, and tried to do So but fortunately the
political cher OF Antigua proved TO be the right
man LOT the occasion.
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Musical and Dramatic Note..

"Bele Lamar" mas reached Cincinnati.
NINE. hlstori, at iast accounts, was on her way
TO Peru.
The order OF the Lyre has been founded by .tbo
Emperor OF Germany to be bestowed upon dis
tinguished musical artists
Miss Emma Craneh, young vocalist enaaveA
for the Thomas concerts, sang In Chicago on
Monday evening and Is said to possess a full ricn.
pure and flexible mezzo-soprano voice.
.'RIchard Cgur de Lion,u MIR. Halliday's new
adaptation OF "The Talisman,n brought out
at Drury Lane on September 20, with Miss Wallis.
Mr.. Cresswick, Mr.. Anderson, Mr.. Sinclair ana
Mr.. Ferris in the principal characters.
Mr.. S. B. Mills, the well known pianist, has re.
covered sufficiently from his late serious accident
to resume his professional duties. His con-
valescence has been rapid, and hopes are enter
tanned tnat within few weeks he VIII have COM
pletely recovered.
The engagement of Mr and Mrs. Barney vii.
lams at Booths Theatre Is remarkable at least
Tor one feature, the vast number or people 1T has
attracted to that establishment. 1t is estimated
that $4,000 saw 'C0nnie Soogah' last week. On
next Friday evening Mrs. Williams has the first
benefit she has announced in five years, and there
Is no DOUBT as an extra attraction Is offered that
multitude OF her admirers will be present. Next
week an entire change OF bill with be made and tho
performances will close the extraordinary en-,
gaRemeHG VI the popular ''lllSn BOY ana fanK60.
Galn
Miss Charlotte Cusnman Amertca's greatess
trag gedienne, begins the series OF performances by
which she VIII bid farewell to the stage az an
actress at Booths Theatre, on the evening OF tho
10th or October, opening in Shakespeares sablima
tragedy, "Henry the ViiI," appearing as Queen
Katharine. Her only other characters will bS
Meg Merriles in ''Guy Mannering," and Lady
Macbeth Messrs. Jarrett Il Palmer expresA
themselves as fully alive to the requirements of
the several productions, and promise to prssens
each play In q style OF great magnlfconce. Beyond
the excellence OF the scenic ana mechanical
effects the support will be most judicious, George
vandenhon, the well known elocarlonist. making
his first appearance after absence OF fifteen
years from our stage and Charles heatieigh. r. b.
Warde and John Jack being added to the force OF
the theatre. In "Macbethn o full grand chorus
will appear, with eminent soloists The announce
ment OF MISS Cushmans determination to with
draw from the stage An actress, after her lORg.
eventfu and triumphal career, viii be read with
mournlul interest by her countrymen, VINO with.
no doubt, oesiege Booths Theatre during her iare-
well engagement, TO bear evidence Of the re-
spectful admiration in which they hold an arttsu
who has done 80 much 20 augment tine rcpute Of
the American stage and whose exalted social
standing is so creditable to the profession abe
aQOrpS.
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Olympic Theatre.

The performances ut this theatre cater TO every
variety or taste except the desire for high-nown
sentiment. The programme for the coming week
is the most complete epitome Of fun that mas ever
been made. Rickey and Barney present sketches
TO the life OF the prosperous Celtic Alderman
OF this city, who ls made 'oumptious" by success,
standard. In several other parts they are also
very funny. Mr. McAndrews again presented him.
self as "The Watermelon Man." BY this time
everybody has conceded him excellence IN this
character, and 1t would be pleasant TO see him In
some other. Deehanty and Hengler are very
as other performers were In other acts The en-
tertainment was ended with ballet, .The
Feathery Kingdom" II pleased the audience last
tdaa
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THE UNITED STATES SHIP ALASKA.
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE
LONDON, Oct 5, 1874.
The United States steamship Alaska sailed
from Smyrna yesterday on cruise
GERMANY.
Count Won Arnim, Bismsrcks Political Oppo-
nent Arrested-A Serious Charge Against
the Ex-Ambassador-His Residence
searched by the Polics-The War
Against the Catholic Prelacy.

BERLIN, Oct. D. 1874.
despatch from stettin announces tnat aomi-
ciltary visit has, as the result OF judicial de-
cision, been made to the residence OF Count Ar
MIN, and that the Count himself has been arrested.
English Report OF Won Arnim's Arrest
Tho Ministerial Charges and Police
Search.
LONDON, Oct. s, 1874.
The National Zettun0 and Post Of Berlin state
that Count Won Arnim was arrested on the charge
OF embezzng important State papers.
The Pyuss,an cross Gazette reports that four
Berlin policemen and two functionaries OF the
Foreign once appeared last sunday at Count
Won Arnim's estate. Nassenheid and demanded
number OF letters signed by Bismarck and sent to
Won Arnim while ne was ambassador. The letters
relate to the Counts private AFFAIRS and
were to be used as the basis for certain
legal proceedings which their possessor has
already instituted. The Count replied to the
officers summons, that the papers were not IN
his house. He refused to tell where they were
and declared he would not surrender them. The
police made q long and frultless search OF the
premises and then conducted the Count to Berlin,
where he was lodged In police station.
The Counts residence in Berlin was also
searched, but the papers were not found Only
private letter book was seized.
APPEAL TO EMPEROR WILLIAM.
The members OF the Won Arnim family have pc
titioned the Emperor for the prisoners release,
on the ground that his health is bad and confne-
ment is dangerous
VICAR ELECTED BY FORCE.
The Catholic Vicar Of Posen, having disobeyed
an order to leave the province within twelve
hours, has been forcibly elected.
COURT DECISION IN THE CASE or BISHOP.
The tribunal at Treves has decided to release
Bishop Eberhard and remit his fine. 1t IS uncer-
tain whether the Bishop Will be discharged OF the
Public Prosecutor appeal to higher court.
Bism marck's Personalities Against Won
Arnim-The Prussian Premier Censor
of Royal Marriage Contracts.
LONDON, Oct. 8, 1874
According to reports received by way OF Vienna
tue Count Won Arnim is under arrest because he
was about to publish a book containing documents
damaging to Prince Bismarck.
The Standard publishes a report that the
Princess Thyra. or Denmark, is to marry the son
OF the ex-Klng OF Hanover and supplements it
with rumor that Bismarck has asked for expa-
nations Of the proposed alliance.
Tho Imperial German Relations
Friendly to Italy.
LONDON, Oct. s, 1874.
The truth OF the report that the Emperor WILL
lam has declined to visit Rome this autumn ts de-
MED.
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Marks smiths BENEFIT,

meeting OF the Mark Smith Matinee Commit
tee was held yesterday at the rooms OF the Lotos
Club, when. after little informal conservation.
an adjournment was taken tn Wednesday alter
noon next, al four O'Clock. to make arrangements.
lor the reception OF the oody OF Marx Smith. which
- expected TO arrive on the French steamer Oh
snat s, uay. Inc matinee performances In aid OF
ma.A Smths family VIII be given on Thursday
whlch places excellent and varied programmes.
are announced. Arrangements will be made im-
meuiatey upoh the arrival OF the remains Tor the
oosequles whlch Win be held at Rev. DR.. HouRh--
TOMS "Lttle Cnurch Around the Cornern
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THE TRANSIT OF VENUS.

Members of the Scientific Commission Of
Mexico En- Route for China.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct s, 1874.
The steamship Yazoo at Quarantine, from New
Orleans via Havana, has on board f. Diaz Corarra-
bin. chief; Augustin Borroso, F. Bulres, NJ. r.
Leal ana Thomas ID. Borden, members OF the sclen-
tfc commission OF Mexico TO observe the transit
OF Venus en- route for Cnina,
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DENMARK.
Royal Speech to the Parliament Colonial
dr etings-A Glance at the Schles-
wig Difficulty.
COPENHAGEN Oct. & 1874

COPENHAGEN, Oct. s, 1874
Tue hing OF Denmark. in his speech on the open
ing o' tne ohamoers to-day, alluded with gratih.
Cauon 10 NIB recent visit to Iceland and an
nouuced that he brought the greetings Of that
colony and OF the Farce Islands to the mother
country. He hoped there would be harmonious
cooperation on the part OF the new Ministry and
Parliament.
The foreign relations OF Denmark were friendly.
The existing situation prevented settlement
OF the schleswig question, but there was still
reason to hope for satisfactory solution.
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OBITUARY.
OblIUAh1.
Bryan Waller Proctor, "Barry Corn.

Bryan Waller Proctor, sBnrry Corn.
waI.1
cable telegram rom London, under date OF
yesterday, the 5th inst, reports as foows:-
Bryan Waller Proctor well known as Barry
Cornwall the English author, Is dead. He was In
the eghty-fourth year OF his age" Mr.. Proctor
was born IN the year 1890. He was educated az
Harrow School, where he had Lord Byron for q
form fellow. Proctor studied law, but cultivated
poetry. He produced his first work, small
volume OF dramatic sketches, In the year 1916. IL
evinced considerable care and skill and was well
received BY tue public.
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able dramatic insight. There were visible how.
ever, many detects which wise direction could
remove. Miss conway. though sue knows tue ousl-
ness oil the stage. does not give any sign or very
marked power, but she Is a careful and aympa.
theLic actress. The remainder OF the company
scarcely demand note. The piece was put on tina
stage with completeness and elegance Ana tile
best proof OF public appreciation Of the enter
rainment. having Lester WailacA AZ It's leading
spirit. Is 10 be seen IN the well hled benches OF
this pleasant little theatre.
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ITALY.
Ministerial Exposition Of the Financial Condi-
ton OF the National Heavy Cash Deficit
Condition Of Affairs in the Capital.

ROME, Oct. s. 1874
banquet was given at the town OF Legnano on
Saturday last to signor Minghett President or
the Council and Minister OF Finance.
In speech delivered the occasion Signor
Ninghetu said it was estimated there would be
deficit In the revenues in the year 1875 OF fifty -four
millions o, lire, about $40 250o oOo which will proba
bly, be reduced by tnirty-two millions from un-
collected taxes and other resources and the
balance twenty-five millions or lire, WILL 1t IS ex-
pected, be covered Dy octro and customs duties.
CONFIDENT IN ROME AND HOPEFUL OF THE POLICE
The Minister alluded to the abnormal condition
OF AFFAIRS IN Rome. and declared that ne feared
neither the "red black spectresn the coming OF
which had been predicted.
He promised the enactment OF new and stringent
laws against the bands OF assasslns now operating
in various parts OF the country.
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Theatre Comique.

The entertainments at the Uomique still con.
tinue to present to large crowds nightly much tnat
is pleasing and some things that are startling.
Tne managers OF this theatre say that there Is
nothing Partisan at the Comique.u II there Is
evil attached to all things "Parisian,u then none
OF them are at this theatre. To make mp for the
lack OF importatons from Parts there Is endless
amount OF iun, drawn by numerous tapsters from
the perennial fountains OF Irish and negro humor.
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Abyssinla will leave this port On
Wednesday for Queenstown ana Liverpool.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post once
at twelve O'Clock M.
TIE NEW YORK HERALD-Edtion for Europe-'
win be ready at hafpass eight O'Clock In tho
morning.
Single copies, N yrsppers for mailing, six cents.
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THE BAY STATE aovERNoRsH1P.

BOSTON, Mass, Oct. s, 1874.
Mr.. William CASTOR has written letter accept
ing the democratic nomination for Governor or
Massachusetts. He expresses his approval OF the
resolutions adopted by the Convention and reaf-
nrms the views contained In his letter OF accept
ance OF similar nomination made last year.