Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-01-01

in accordance with the terms of the protocol,
institute inquiry, and begin proceedings
against the Virginius, and against any per-
sons who may appear to have been guilty OF
illegal acts in connection Herewith. AsSpain
has proven to the satisfaction of the United
States. according to the acknowledgements
opinion, that the yirginius was, at the time OF
her capture. carrying the United States flag
without right and improperly, the salute to
the flag ON the 25th day of December will be
dispensed with, as not now necessary. but the
United States will expect disclaimer of in
tent to offer indignity to its flag IN the act
which was committed.
president GRANT is reported as saying that
he has no intention Of Withdrawing the NOM
ination of Acknowledgement Williams as Chief
Justice of the United States.
Foreign.
THE story of Capt. Surmont, of the lost
steamer Vile du Havre, agrees mainly with
those heretofore published. He woke at
O'Clock. arose and went on deck, when he saw
large sailing-vessel bearing down upon them,
and so near that nothing could avert the col
lision Then he tells the sad, tragic tale OF
the passengers, who were suddenly awakened
and brought face to face with death. He be-
lieyes that few lives would have been lost II
the masts had not fallen on the boats and
crushed them, mangling their human freight,
lust as they were about being launched over
the side of the vessel The King of the
Sandwich Islands has withdrawn his proposition
for reciprocity treaty with the United States.
THE Spanish Volunteers have suffered an
other severe blow at the hands of the Cuban
Patriots Five hundred of the Spanish troops
we're sent out to capture depot of aims near
Guaimaro but fell into an ambush. Only 100
out of 500 escaped with their lives, but the
Cubans showed their superior civilization by
sending the wounded back to the Spanish lines
under an escort. 1t was more than the Volun-
teers would have done for them. The sur
yiving portion of the crew and passen-
gers of the Virginius were delivered to
the United States steamer Juniata. at Santi-
ago. on the 18th inst. . The French Assembly
has voted to increase the salary of President
MacMahon-
A BLOODY election riot recently occurred IN
the streets of Matamoras, Mexico, in which
the Mayor and six policemen were shot and
badly wounded Emperor William of Ger
many has had slight attack of apoplexy. =.
ferryboat capsized in the river Thames, the
other day, and thirteen persons were drowned.
Information comes from Havana that the
British Consul-General there has received
dispatch from Lord Granville to instruct all
naval commanders in the West Indies to i'm
mediately rendezvous in Cuban ports. 1t Is
stated that in Havana official circles 1t is GER
tainly known that the British Government Will
demand the punishment of Burriel.. "A
doubtful rumor comes from Madrid that the
Spanish Cabinet has decided to make de-
mand on the United States for the return of
the steamer Virginius. Gen. Sickles has de-
termined to tender his resignation as Minister
to Spain. Rapid progress Is being made
by the Spanish forces in the siege of Carta-
gena. A Calcutta dispatch says one-haf the
food in Bengal is exhausted, and that famine
cannot be averted.
KEY WEST telegram to the New York
Tribune gives an interesting account of the
surrender of the virginius prisoners to Lieu
tenant Commander Braine, of the Juniata. 1t
appears that the Spanish authorities to the
last moment kept the poor wretches In ignor-
ance of their prospective release. and with
base inhmumanity led them to suppose that
they were to be executed. Friends were with
them, taking their confessions and dying
declarations, and imploring them TO look to
God for pardon. They were taken out of
prison in despair, bnt on their way to the
slaughter-pen, as they supposed, their eyes
fell upon the Juniata flying the flag OF the
United States When they realized the truth,
a scene occurred which beggSrs description
The enthusiasm knew no bonds. They
were speedily transferred to the deck of
the Juniata, and gave vent to the most
extravagant but touching demonstrations OF
Joy, embracing each other, some crying. some
kissing, and others audibly offering thanks to
the Almighty for their deliverance from the
horrors of their dungeon and the prospect OF
an ignominious death. On the night before
the surrender the officers and crew of the
Juniata were stationed at quarters, her guns
being turned on the city. The Spanish volun-
teers having been excited to open riot by the
hot = o HQrx was n
large number of volunteers went in body to
the Governors palace and begged permission
| to attempt the capture of the Juniata. saying
that they could do it with knives alone. The
Governor refused to grant permission. The
| poor prisoners presented most pitiable sight
in their tattered and filthy rags, and every
heart was touched by the spectacle. They
report that their treatment was most bar
I barous-
GEN. IGNACIo BoNsALEs has been elected
President of San Domingo. The new admin
istration, it is said, will attempt to annul the
lease of SANTANA BAY. A dispatch from the
Hague announces that the Sultan of Acheen,
seeing defeat inevitable, has given in his sub
| mission to the Dutch commander. .Advlces
| from Santiago de Cuba represent the situation
there as very serious. A short time ago TWEEN
| ty-ive citizens were arrested, and after Q
| mook-trial. without evidence being adduced
|
their way they were cruelty waylaid and killed
Only one escaped and he was riddled with
bullets. The Americans are continually II
fear for their lives. and bitterly complain that
nothing has been done to relieve their wrongs
An official denial is given in London &c
the story of the New York Times, that the
English Government has demanded the pun.
ishnent of Gen. Burriel. .Rochefort, the
| Communist, is reported to have died recently
in the penal colony of New Caledonia. whence
he was banished. The German Emperor ii
seriously i'll.
Political.
AT the third and last day of their meeting
the Illinois State Farmers Association adopt.
ed platform Of principles, in which they de-
clare % that it is the duty of citizens to at.
tend primary meetings and take active part in
political campaigns; (2) that the recent record
of both the old political parties is such as tc
forfeit the respect and confidence of the peo-
pie, who are, therefore, absolved from all al
iegiance to them, and should act no longer
with them; go that the Salary bill must be re-
pealed absolutely; "a in favor of reducing the
salaries of public officers; 90 for reform OF
the abuses in the civil service; 60 that
the navigation of the lakes and rivers be
improved as early as practicable; Cd plain
| and r1ncounromisir,o OppOeitiOu to the whole