, 1874-12-24

tion OF King Kalakalua. reported recon
mendation for his presentation to the
House tomorrow. Agreed 10.
SAN FRANc1sco. Dec. 17.-Flour. ex-
ira. 81 75@ SIS 1871; wheat. inferior.
81 35; fair, 81 so; choice shipping.
81 521a; other milling. 81 So: barley,
Bay brewing. 81 As; Bay feed 81 22ls;
Coast brewing. 81 35; oats, light feed,
! 81 35 O. 81 As; potatoes. Petaluma,
81 SO; choice Humboldt, 81 75.
VICTORIA, B. C. Dec. 18. H. NJ. ship
Myrmidon, which on Tuesday last was
dispatched to Jarvis Inlet to inquire in
to reported Indian outrages on settlers
in that locality, returned to Esquimalt
last night. The commander had an in~
terview with the Indians and extracted
from them promise to allow the set
tiers to return and to behave peaceably
in future. No arrests were made and
no further trouble is apprehended.
Mrs. Fanny Morgan Phelps and her
efficient corps dramatique, continue to
draw large houses at the Theatre Royal.
The young American actor, j. 7 Saw
telle. is great fayofite with the Victo'
ria public.
New CLEANS, Dec 1.-THE students
of Central Boys High School to-day.
appeared at Lower Gills High School to
compel the removal of number OF c'l-
ored pupils. A Committee of five enter
ed the school and stated their purpose
of the visit, threatening to use force II
necessary All the colored girls present
quietly passed out and the eoys return
ed to their owr school. 1t is believed
the Board will establish an additional
high school for colored children, thus
obviating further trouble.
New ORLEANS, Dec. II. A row be-
tween the white and colored school boys
at Keller Market this afternoon termin-
ated in general melee between whites
and blacks in the vicinity. One color
ed policeman was badly hurt and a
number of persons bruised. During the
excitement a Negro fell dead from
| heart disease.
Returning Board have b'en trying
the late Chief CLERK. Campbell, charged
with tampering with returns and impor
tant testimony filed by Conservativ IS
found to be missing. but could prove
no charges. Board has decided on 23
Parishes, besides the First and Second
Congressional Districts. These give
the House 33 Radicals and 81 Conser-
vatives.
LITTLE Rock. Dec, 17.--This after
noon, four masked men entered a farm
house II miles north of Clarksville,
shot the fal mer, choked his wife and
stole six hundred dollars. Citizens are
pursuing.
NEw York, Dec. II. Carl Voght, the
Belgian murderer. has been extradited
bv the United States and writ has been
signed by the President. He sails for
Europe Saturday.
Nobody in Wall ST., outside of Jay
Gould and overland railroad rings, has
any oelief in the occurrences of the
steam line to Chicago.
BERLIN, Dec. II. Bismarck had an
interview with the Emperor to- lay.
Rumors of his designations are still re-
peated. Some parliamentary articles
say the difficulty is 10 be settled. 1t is
almost the universal opinion that the
vote vesterd ~ was not for the want of
confidence and it is considered certain
that the Emperor will not accept Bis
marck's resignation. Another report
gives Herr Derzein. Deputy in Reich
stag, as authority for the statement that
Bismarck intended to resign, in view Of
vacillaiing q course of majority in
Reichstag.
LONDON, Dec. IA special to the
Morning Post from Berlin says it is
positively asserted that Bismarck tens
dered his resigl alton. which was refus-
ed. He afterward conferred with lead
ers Of National party regarding further
conduct of affairs in Parliament and an
understanding was secured.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE Inquirer
Tomorrow, will contain full expose of
the Katie King swindle. facts having
been obtained from a gentlemen who
unearthed the fraud. He traced the sup
posed Katie to boarding house and af-
ter long and continued effort, per
suaded her to confess the deception she
bad been practising and produced the
gauzy dresses worn at manifestations.
Productions of letters and jewelry, ETC.,
presented her at Seancea. induced Dale
Owen ana DR.. Childs, two leading spir
itualists Of this city, to publish the
swindle.
CHICAGO. Dec 1S.--Gov. Osborne, of
Kansas, telegraphs the Tribune of this
city, that he estimates the number of
people in Western Kansas who will re-
quire assistance during the winter at
10000. Many of these are now in
state of actual want. Articles most
needed are food and clothing for women
and children.
Prospects for wheat crop are good.
Winter, so far. remarkably mild. and
favorable donations may be sent to
Lieut.. Governor Slower. Chairman of
Central Relief Committee at Topeka.
New York, 18.--Dollar contributions
for the relief of the Kansas and Ne
braska Sufferers has reached S2.229.
Money is now coming in at The rate OF
$4OO or $500 per day.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 18.-Senate con-