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The New York herald., 1874-11-12
THE BRUSSELS CONFERENCE
Diplomacy Of the Powers After the Passage of
the Resolutions-Russia Anxious for
Treaty Enforcement.

LONDON. Nov. IL, 1874
The results OF the late International Conference
at Brussels form the subject Of fresh negotiations
between some OF the governments represented
thereat.
THE CZAR ANXIOUS FOR A NEW TREATY.
Russia asks that the conclusions OF the Confer.
ence be embodied In a regular treaty between the
nations whose representatives signed the agrea-
ment.
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TIE NILE COUNTRY.
A New River Discovered by
Colonel Long.
1he Explorer at Gondokoro After a
Dangerous Journey.

ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD by CABLE.
LONDON, Nov. IL, 1874.
The HERALD correspondent at Khartoom,
Upper Egypt, reports, under date of yester-
day, the return of Colonel Long to Condo
koro.
DISCOVERY OF NEW RIVER.
He discovered q new river, deg. 30 min.,
Lake.
HIGHWAY TRAVEL DANGEROUS
The road between Uganda and Zanzibar
was very unsafe.
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EN- NGLAND.
Commercial Protest Against Canadian Reci-
procity with America.

BRADFORD, Nov. IL, 1874
The conference OF the Yorkshire Chamber OF
Commerce, held here to-day, unanimously adopted
q memorial TO the government condemning the
proposed reciprocity treaty between Canada and
the Unite states, and deprecatins the imposition
OF lower duties in Canada than in England.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12
LOUISIANA.

The Democrats Planning the Impeach-
mcnt OF Kellogg.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. II, 1874.
The plan OF future action now canvassed by the
democratic leaders is that on the assembling OF
the Assembly they Will make Mayor Wiltz Speaker,
recognize the Senators eturncd by both Returning
Boards in 1872, thus giving the democrats a
majority IN both houses; then TO impeach Kellogg
and his Lieutenant Governor, Antoine, and select
Wiltz as Governor. 1t Is believed that the Presi-
dent win then recognize the new democratic gov
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UDDERZOOK'S FATE.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Nov. II, 1874.
The application before the Governor and Board
OF Pardons for the reprieve OF Udderzook was re-
jected, and the following message sent to the
Sheriff OF Chester county
You may say TO Udderzook that the application for
repreve in his behalf has fully considered, and
that the decision is adverse. j. f. EARTkANFT
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THE DIRECT UNITED STATES CABLE.
The British Government Refuse, to Purchase
the Ocean Telegraph Line.
LnNnnN. Nov IL 1cr

LONDON, Nov II, 1874.
The Right Hon. Sir Stafford Nortncote, Chancci-
lor OF the Exchequer replying to q communication
from the Chairman OF the Board OF Directors Of the
Direct United states Gable Company, says the
English government has no intention OF purchas-
Ing she direct cable or any other ocean telegraph
uneA
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FRANCE.
Citizen Movement for Secular and Compulsory
Education.

PARIS, Nov. H. 1874
Thirty-three members OF the Council General OF
the Seine have adopted q resolution recommend
ing the establishment OF q system OF gratuitous
secular schools for primary instruction In the city
OF Paris, attendance upon which shall be obiiga-
tory.
The resolution has.been presented TO the Perma-
uent Committee OF the Assembly for consideration.
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A Nj u S z N E N rs.
Italian Opera-Albani Lucia.

Italian Opera-AlOAnI8 LUCaAs
The young American prima donna, who has In
a short time won her way into the affections of
the New York public by the magnetism OF her
voice, the purity OF her school OF singing, the
power OF her acting and the beauty OF her pres
ence, appeared again last night IN Donzettl's
"Lucia,n before large house. The points we
have described on previous occasion as prom
inent in this impersonation received additional
iustre last evening" The mad scene was full OF
magnetism from beginning to end: the imaginary
the ecstatic heavenly air Of the unhappy
bride, "SpargS d'onaro pfaato," and the dying
strains OF q broken heart, marred though they
may be by the composer by too mucn forid
vocaliZatlOn, were interpreted with sucn iervor,
such complete musical anish such artessness OF
manner and so much expression by Mile. Albant
that the scene received new interest In the eyes
or the public. The voice and acting. OF the prima
donna gave so great satisfaction that the audience
broke out 1T intervals in loud and prolonged
applause. Carpl, the Edgardo OF the evening"
but he Jailed in an nistrionic point OF view.
Del Puente was better than on other represen-
ns ceenrated sextet was encored The Chorus
and orchestra, under the admirable direction Of
signor Muzlo. were partcularly good. The next
appearance of Mile. Albanl will be on Friday as
Gida IN s.Rigoletto," with Taglap1etra in the title
role The talents OF the young American nrima
donna have been proved so lar to such an extent
that the manager may look to her to save hts
season, all but ruined by other mportations
Hamlet was produced at this house last night,
with Mr.. E. l.. Davenport In the title role. The
actor's reputation had gone before him and the
favorable impression made by his interpretat
OF the character OF Sir Giles Overreach had the
effect OF nlling the house. We have not space to
crtcse at length this actor's conception OF yhe role
OF the "melancnoy Dane.r 1t bears evidence OF ripe
and scholarly thought The audience last night
rcshed 1t and gave frequent expression to their
appreciation IN frequent and enthusiastic recalls.
Mr. Davenport was assisted by Miss Waite, as
Ophelia; Mr.. A. Ii. Hastings, as Claudlus, and
Mrs. Farren as Gertrude Tonight Mr. Daven-
port will appear, by request In hts favorite I'M
personation OF Sir GILES Overreach.
Musical and Dram tic Notes.
In two days the "Delugen at NiDlo's Will have
subsidized.
| The Industrial Exhibition OF the American lnsti-
| tutc Is on its last legs.
The sale OF tickets for Miss Fields d6om, on Sat
urday evening, is very largo. The event Is looked
forward to with considerable interest
Barnum wants 800 Chinese This Is hard on the
classics, Are there not Greeks enough about
without calling on the pigtaied barbarlansp
| Maccabe's charming entertainment, "Begonc
Dun Care,p will not be given tonight, owing to
the previous engagement Of Steinway Hall. I,
viii be resumed on Friday night
"The "Black Crook "a uVon ~ again. Four
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Caution.

On account of the popularity of the WHEELER 4
WILSON SEWING MAcHiNEs, parties have largely
engaged in purchasing old and second hand machines
OF that make ana imposed upon the public by selling
them machines. The WHEELER WILSON
COMPANY begs advise the pub ic tina. de-
string to buy their second hand machines can be sup
Piled by the Company direct better than oerB
afford them, and be assured OF what they buy
WHEELER WILSON MANUFACTURING CO..
625 Broadway, New York.
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THE PHILADELPHIA SWINDLE

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. H. 1874.
The brokers here have offered reward OF
$4,000 for the detection and conviction 0f tho
iorgars OF the citv variants.
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LAKE STEAMER. ASHORE.
GOODRICH, Ont, Nov. III,

GoDERIcH, Ont, Nov. IL, 1874
The steamer Ireland, bound from Goderich to
Sarnia, ran ashore twelve miles from Bavneld
last night In neavy gale She Is hign ana dry on
the beach. No lives we're lost
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CUBA.
Insurgent Column-spanish Troops in
fursuit-A Rebel Killed in Havana.

HAVANA, Nov 10, 1874.
The so-caed President OF the Republic OF Cuba,
accompanied by Vicente Garcia and strong body
OF insurgents, while en- route from Carmaguay to
the Eastern Department, passed near the place OF
the capture OF CaliXto Garcia. Vicente Garcia has
apparently been chosen chief OF the insurgents in
the Eastern Department..
SPANISH TROOPS IN PURSUIT
The Spanish commanding General of the depart
ment has sent strong column In pursuit OF the
insurgents, and unless its progress has been i'm
peded by ireshets in the rivers 1t has probably
come up with them by this time.
Captain General Concna has ordered reinforce
ments to be sent to the pursuing column.
A REBEL KILLED IN HAVANA.
Another OF Carlos Garcia's band was killed in
this city on the sth instant in attempting to es-
cape capture.
Gold Market and Exchange at Havana.
HAVANA Nov. g 1874.
Spanish gold, 200 2o2 American gold 2os 200 Ex-
change nominal
HAVANA. Nov 10. 1874
Spanish gold. POS 2Os; American gold, 2l5 2i6. Ex
HAVANA, Nov. II, 1874.
Spanish gold, 2r n 2O7h; American, s7 a 2lS Ex-
change quiet and firm. ON the United States. go days.
currency, 100 l0 premum sight, do, le4 LOG
do 6 days gold, lis l2J do; short sight do l22 l24
do. on London, IA l46 do. On Paris 12J l22 do.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12
GLADSTONE and MANNING.
Th. p. Premier OF England and the Arch.
)ishop OF Westminster In Conflict.
"A Politico-Clerical War in the
Press.

[speCIAI DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE. I
LONDON, Nov II, 1874.
The general editorial tone is against Mr.
Gladstone.
The Times editorial says:-sIt is strange
ant unexpected that the leader of the liberals
shpuld suddenly publish vehement diatribe
against Rome"
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

A.-Thc Elastic Truss Company, 663
Broadway. like the Roman soldier sleeps upon
its post but keeps watch and ward the
the suffering, the wide world around.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

A.-EverdeIl's Wedding. and BAH
Cards Orders OF Dancing Foreign Note Paper, Crests
and Monograms; lowest price. 31 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

A.-Hernld Branch Office, BrOoklya
corner Fulton avenue ana Boerum street
Open from A. VI. TO 3 Y. NJ
On Sunday from 10 o II. VI.
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FANNY M0RANT AND KATE FIELD.
Vino Trained the Coming Fnvorite.
NEW YORK, Nov. IL, 1874.

NEW YORK, Nov. IL, 1874.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
paragraph appeared in the HERALD in Its
issue OF day or two ago to the effect tnar Miss
Booths Theatre on next saturday evening, has
been studying for some time with a member OF
the profession other than myself This 10
an error. and I trnst, with characteristic
fairness and courtesy, you will allow me to
contradict the statement made. Miss Field Is
one or my own pupils and has had tuition
from me and rom no other person, and 1t IS alto
gether because OF my instruction, aided BY her
native talent Tor the stage, that she Is to assume
the role OF Peg Wellington on Saturday evening.
am sure you Will do me the justice TO p ubsh
this. Very respectfully, FANNY MORANT.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

A.-Sifk Elastic Stockings, Belts, Knee
Caps, abdominal supporters, Suspensory Bandages,
Shoulder Braces and Crutche at MARSHS Truss Ofco,
No. Nrscy street Lady in attendance.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

A.-Ruptures and Physical Deformstles-
successfully treated by DIR. MARSH at No. Vesey street.
opposite St Pauls Church.
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A.-F0r n First Class Dress or business
HAT 90 direct TO the manufacturer ESPENsCHElD. us
Nassau street.
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A.-Sca1p Disease and Complaints,
dandru falling loss and untimely grayness cureds
by the special treatment Of DR.. B. q PERRY 49 Bond.
street, New York.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

The way 10 secure q Bea SkIn-
Use G!.ENN'S SULPHUR SOAP daily in your bath. II
opens the pores so that all impurities can pass of froY
the whole skim instead of compelling them to work OF
through the iace the only part OF great many people
that IS washed, and therefore, the only where the
impurities can work OF with facility. old by druQs
gsts at 25c per cake box three caaes GOc BY
mail zone box three cakes, 75c. Address g. N. CRIT.
IENTON. New YORK. Agents wanted.
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THE WOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS
Production to be Reduced Until Janu.
ary L.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., Nov. II, 1874
The Manufacturers Committee held q meeting
to-day. The Chairman announced that replies
to the circular Of inquiry had been received from
1874 mills, mostly In New England. or the number
at least onc-thrd, and will continue the reduction
until January l, unless forced to resume by the
action Of the others ndsposed to bear their share
Of the disadvantages OF running on partial time.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

For Bronchial, Asthmatic and Pul-
monary complaints BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCuKS
manifest remarkable curative properties
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

M MAkHOOD-aWrH BDtTION A TREATISE ON
lu tho Laws Concerning Lie. Explaaatory OF tne
ces ana symp.om WIN nstfuei s snir,,s % peponS
ency, Ncryo1s Exhaunion, Muscnar Debility and Pr:.
mature Dcclire In Manhood. PkICE ~ VENTS. Al.
dress the aatlbr, Dr. H. uK u UuRrA Ma II EAak Rka-
teepth AuceA New York
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Influenza Cured by that StandO RI
remeIy--Dr WISTAR'S BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.
5Oc. ana 81 bottle; large bottles much the cheaper
The New York herald., 1874-11-12
THE ARCHBISHOP REPLIES.

Archbishop Manning has replied to Mr..
Gladstone. His letter is published in all the
naonra
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

The controversy being waged between Mr..
Gladstone and Archbishop Manning, who were at
one time excellent friends, has doubtless had its
ongin in the announcement that q catholic Coun.
Gil Will be assembled In London at an early day
with the view oil demanding the restoration OF the
Papal temperatures. THIS proceeding Will be very
embarrassing to the leaders OF the English llb-
erals. to Mr. Gladstone particularly, who has
been charged with entertaining ritualstic views
tending to Rome. The ex-Premier has endeavored
to set himself right on the record, and hence his
break with the cautious and talented successor
OF Wtseman.-ED HERALD
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

Diphtheria Is Cured md Prevented by
the wonderful Alternative properties of GILES LINZ
MINT IoDlDE or AMMONIA So. and 81 a bottle.
Dcpots 45l sixth avenue Hudnuts. Herald Building.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

Cristadoro's Hair Dye Acts Quickly
thoroughly and splendidy, mparting most natural
shades and easily applied. Sold everywhere.
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

A.-FOr Pimples, B1ackheads or Flesh
worms PERRYS IMPROVED COMEDOkE AND
PlMPLE REMEDY, the great skin medicine. for moth
ches frcckcs and brown disco coloratons his MOTH
AND FRGCkLE LOTION. sold by druggists every~
where. Depot 40 Bond street, New York.
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Lake George Diamonds Unsurpassed
In briliiancy New article the ladies' toilet Gail
and see them. They are all the rage.
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GhEAr Gh SUCCESS
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Price, 81: or 81 rs cloth.
Five editions sold In two weeks
ID
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The Water of Life Never Fails to Ef.
feet perfect and in OF lngcstiou
and Nervous Debility 1t can be found at 64 Broad
The New York herald., 1874-11-12

Spanish Press Charges Against the
French as Neutrnls.
MADRID, Nov. IL, 1874.
The Hopdrctdt declares that Don Carlos wss at
Hendaye, and the French authorities refused to
interfere with his movements.
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ALLEUGED OUTRAGES BY FEDERAL
SOLDIERS.

SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST THE MILITARY AUTHoRI-
TIES IN SUMTER COUNTY, ALABAMA-UNOFFEsD-
ING CITIZENS ARRESTED AND PRIVATE PROP
ERTY CARRIED OFF-MARTAL LAW PRACTICALLY
IN FORCE.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. GA letter to The
Adrersr from one Of the most prominent citizens OF
Sumter County, says the United States Marshas are
very actively engaged there. Martial law, In point OF
fact exists In Sumter Houses entered by United
States soldiers without form ceremony private prop
erty ia taken aud carried Off without leave or license,
and private citizens against whom there is no shadow
Of charge are arrested without warrant or process OF
law. few nights ago the whole body OF the Demo-
cratic and Conservative Convention was put under
arrest until Deputy United States Marshal released
them On the next night squad OF Federal soldiers
went into the country and entered house. Not lind
inc the owners at the house they took into their pos
session guns and pistols belonging TO different parties
AT one of the houses, which in charge Of q negro
man who was sleeping in IL with hs little son. they, In
attempting to surround It, awoke the little boy. who
became frightened and startedo rum when be shot
at eight or nine times, but whether he wounded Is
not known.
On the next night Marshal Randolph with soldiers
and detective went the house OF one OF the most
quiet and respectable citizens and surrounded it, When
the owner got up In the morning he found that his
premises were guarded all around. As soon as he was
dressed he opened the doors ana Randolphs soldiers
aud detective came H. The gentleman was ordered TO
cross his hands so he could be- handcued He de-
landed their authority for his arrest. The United
states Deputy Marshal significantly tapped his musket
and remarked: This IL my authority" In another
case an old who had started early for the town
was met by squad Of soldiers and United States Mar
held him several The marshals appear surprised
TO nnd thst there is no White League In the country
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CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF THE ALABAMA
CLAIMS COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1874.
The Court OF Commissioners Of tho Alabama Claims
to-day amended the rules heretofore promulgated. max
The claimant in his prayer shall state distinctly the
amount OF the actual loss damage for which he asks
jndem and the date from which be claims interest
ont of the destruction OF fhe vessel its cargo
NAV unite in one petition for the recovery OF their
spective CLAIMS which may be heard 0geher but sep
judgments shall be rendered In the case OF each
claimant. Testimony TO be used in the Court may DO
taken before any Commissioner empowered by the Or
emit or Drtrict Courts Of the United States, on q
rule entered Of the record this Court for that purpose
BIZ either party In pending case provided 70 days
notice given to the adverse party; but nothing here
in shall prevent the taking OF testimony before any
other person. with the leave OF the Court nor prevent
counsel from accepting shorter notice than ~ days by
agreement in writing Claims supported by printed or
written testimony shall be first heard In the order in
which they stand the docket unless otherwise speci
ally ordered by the Court and aferward those claims
IN support OF which the claimants may desire To intro
duce oral testimony.
The Court will tomorrow adjourn for several weeks
giving time for the preparation of cases.
THE VALUATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY
The Secretary of the Treasury will shortly
issue a circular correcting the valuation hitherto as
signed the Chinese tae the Austrian horin and other
foreign currency by the circular Of Dec. co. 1873 The
new regulation will assign these currencies the true
valuation which may be certified by our consuls in
countries to which such belong the valuation
to he made upon basis of American gold dollars The
circular of Dec 20 fixes the value OF the tael aI u Oh
whereas IL Ia worth only about 81 IS. The Depart
partment will refund several hundred thousand dollars
which have been collected upon merchants under the
excessive valuation OF such foreign currency.
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BOSTON BOARD OF TRADE AND THE TARIFF


BosToN Oct. 6.-At O meeting of the Board
OF Trade to-day 1t unanimously resolved that the
Executive Committee appoint special committee to
represent the Board before the Secretary Of
and the Committee Of the Senate and House of Repre-
shntaves. concerning revision Of the tariff laws. with
view to simplify the collection Of the customs rev.
enue, remove distractions TO commerce. diminish OPP
portunes for fraud the revenue protect the honest
against the fraudulent importer, and promote
In the collection by aboshng unproductiye custom.
houses and duties the said committee to DO requested
gather all the necessary information by comforting
with merchants In all branches Of trade Interested
therein, and especially consider what DO done to
facilitate the transit Of the products OF Canada through
this port for export Also that the said committee be
requested TO confer with the Chamber Of Commerce In
New-YOrk In reference the matter submitted to IT,
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The ARREST OF COUNT Won ARNIM.

REPORTS OF HIS GOVERNMENT TO SECURE THE
STATE PAPERS IN HIS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF HIS SON SEARCHED.
LONDON Tuesday, Oct. 6. 1874.
1t is reported on authority that the dOcu-
ments detained by Count Arnim State property
and the courts decided that there were sufficient
grounds for insttung proceedings against the Count
Negotiations their restoration had been carried on
for several months through Won ArDim's brother
jn-law; and after repeated warnings few OF
the papers were returned, but the chief por-
ton were not given up. The documents
contain Prince Bismarck's unqualified approval Of
Count Won Arnim's conduct while ambassador at
Paris up to the time the semiofi eial journals of Ger
many began to attack him leader Of the reaconary
and UitramOntane movement.
BERLIN, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1874.
The residence OF the son of Count Won Arnim was
searched last evening by the police under the belief that
the his father from Prince Bismarck might be
concealed there, but the documents were not found
The Of the Count a Lieutenant in the Dragon
Guards
The petition Of Count Arnm's family for his re-
lease has been refused.
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OPENING OF THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE FAIR
AT PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 6.-The Franklin Insti-
tute Fair opened to-day and will continue until Oct 81.
1t is By far the most creditabs exhibition of Phsde
phia industries ever made Ia the department OF heavy
machinery and machine tools the display
equaled in America The exhibit Of chandeliers pumps
chemical products carriages and articles in the produc
ton of which the decorative come into play 10 also
very good. Altogether the fair "a credit to the srst
manufacturing city In America and fitting prelude to
old Pennsyivania Railroad freight depot tile
OF Market and Thrteen sta The opening ceremonies
consisted OF addresses by Gov Hartranft, Bloomfield
Moore. and Others. music. and procession OF
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JAIL DELIVERY AND MURDER.

HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss, Oct. 6.-Last night
FIVE negro prisoners broke jail here and escaped One OF
Them James Perkins under death sentence for murder
struck guard named Mack Hill on the head with an
iron bar causing his death at O'Clock this afternoon
To-day sher's posse recaptured all the prisoners.
Hill Is the brother OF James Hill, Secretary OF state
The feeling the red people IL such as would
render Pc rkins's life unsafe outside OF the Jail.
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THE INSTRUCTION IN THE ARGENTINE
REPUBLIC

EXCITEMENT AT BUENos AYREs-NUMERoUs DEPAR-
TUREs BY EVERY sTRAMER-FEARs OF MoLEsT-
ALTON BY THE INsURGENT FLEET.
RIO DE JANEIRo, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 1874
Later advices from Buenos Ayres state there is the
greatest excitement among all classes in consequence
of the instruction. Many persons are flying from
She city. Every departing steamer carries away
numerous families All merchant steamers leaving
the town are escorted to sea by the war ships OF
their respective as they fear molesta-
ton by the insurgent fleet