The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-04-17
FOREIGN.


The Carlists assert that the movement OF
Marshal Serrano against the Royalists before
Bilbao entirely failed Of its object and that
there was no fighting between the 18th and
30th Of March.
Peter Andrew Hansen, the German astron-
omer, is dead.
London dispatches Of the 81 state that au-
thehtic advices from the scene of war before
Bilbao, show that the Republican troops had
taken no position held by the Carlsts since
March -. A three days srmistice, in which
Bilbao was not included. had been agreed
upon for the burial Of the dead. Meantime
the bombsrdment Of the city continued. Gen.
CabeIlero de Erodas, with 5000 men, was adj
yancing by forced marches 10 the assistance of
Marshal Serrano.
II appears that only 20 Mahometan pill
grims, instead OF IL, a. reported. were lost
overheard recently from the Mediterranean
steamer Laconia. from Alexandria TO Al
giers.
A Havana letter states that the recent bat
tie OF Guasamias was one Of the hardest con-
tested fights that has taken place between the
insurgents and Spaniards. OF the wounded
brought to Havana, most all received their
injuries by the machete. They report that
they were over two hours fighting at close
quarters. Brigadier Arminian, with about
5000 men. cavalry. infantry and artillery,
becoming aware Of the massing Of the in
surgents under Maumo Gomez, marched for
ward and on the 18th encountered them in
large force. The attack was Immediately
begun BY the Cubans, 30 that Armnian had
barely time to form n square. placing his
artillery in the center, the cavalry being or
dered to cut it, way through the enemy's
line and procure endorsements at Puerto
Principe. The cavalry was fearfully cut up,
very few being len to bring news Of the criti-
cal position Of the Spanish column. These
succeeded in reaching Puerto Principe, their
pursuers close at their heels. Brigadier Bias
cones, with column OF 1900, started out. but
had hardly gone beyond the suburbs Of Puerto
Principe before Ne was attacked by the Gu
bans. Bsscones succeeded in pressing on,
and had another severe encounter with the
insurgents. finally uniting his column with
that Of Arminsn. The losses ofthe spaniards
have been very severe, and it i reported that
over forty officers are killed and wounded.
Both sides fought with great bravery.
Bayonne dispatches report that active oper-
ztions in front Of Bilbao were resumed on the
81 inst, with the bombardment Of Oporto by
the Republican forces. Previous to that date
there had been no fighting since the 2sth Of
March. Marshal serrano was occupied in or
gAnizing his forces. and the Carlists in
strengthening their position. General Iris
tany i reported to have surprised and cap
tured detachment Of Republicans near Cal
min, 40 miles from Barcelona.
Recent letters received in this country from
friends Of the Patriot cause in Cuba represent
that the con~criptcd volunteers are deserving
in large numbers and coming into the Cuban
camps. The Patriot cause j. said 90 be- gain
ing ground daily, and important military sue
cesses at no distant day are predicted.
The French steamer Europe. from Havre to
New York. March -, was wrecked on the
voyage. Her passengers and crew were
transferred TO the steamer Greece, and fortu-
nately no lives were lost.
Advices from San Domingo TO March 30 are
to the effect that President Gonzales. Of tie
Dominican Republic. has announced the fail
ure Of the SANTANA Bay Company 10 comply
with the terms Of its lease, requiring pre-
payment sf the annual rental Of $4,000 to
the Dominican Government, and the conse-
quent lapse OF all privileges and rights grant
ed the company.
The Right Reverend Bishop Of Pcrnam-
bueo has been tried and sentenced TO four
YEAR, imprisonment At hard labor. on the
charge Of committing high crimes against the
Empire Of Brazil.
Advices from the City Of Mexico state that
six Of the assassins Of Rev. Mr.. stephens have