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New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
THE LOUISIANA CONTEST.
THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.

IHE REGtSIRAllON Or NOlEho'
THE NUMBER THUS FAR REGISTERED EXCEEDINGLY
SMALL IN SOME PARISHES AND LARGE IN 9TH
ERs-BEIIEF THAT GREAT FRAUDS ARE BEING
pERPETRATED THE NEGROES DlsCoNTENTED
AND TIRED OF VOTING.
NEw-ORLEANs, Oct 11.-Only II days OF the pc
rod assigned for registration remain, and large
number of voters are not yet enabled. 1t is said
that in Northwest Louisiana and along
the Red River the registration IS ex-
ceedingly light but more 30 among the
negroes than the whites In the Parish of Claiborne
with population of over 10000 there are not yet
1900 persons registered. The whites, who are in
minority of 1000, are some 300 ahead
on registration. The negroes cannot
be induced to register They confess
that they not afraid that there is no cause for
intimidation or fear but say that they are discon
tented and tired of voting. They have been carry
ing it on for years and have seen no good come OF IT,
The radical politicians have made protest against
the registration, on account of intimidation. They
say that the negroes must be inspired before they
will register. In Avoyelles. on the contrary with
large white majority, the negroes are
some 200 ahead in registration OF 1000
The white people who live in the back part OF the
parish have not had the same show as the negroes,
who are generally living along the river In most
of the river parishes, Madison. Teusas. Morehouse
COncordia, ETC., the registration has been
tremendous. In manv instances, as these parishes
contain very few white people, there will never be
any chance to unearth the frauds. In Madison
William Murrell reports the registration as 4,loO
negroes in 5000 to 1873 white.
In the Red River country, however, is the great
est trouble Col Wright reports Assistant Superyi-
sors of registration appointed in every parish From
II parishes however, he has not received single
word of information, and knows not whether the
registration is going or whether the supervisors
are alive 1t is all confusion, and the registration,
if any is going on, is slight. In Desoto Parish,
r, w. Dewes, who was killed daring the
Coushatta troubles. Supervisor of Registration
Mr.. Beam appointed in his place, is not believed to
have gone to DeSoto, or, if he did 90, not to
have opened any registration books. The peo-
pie of that parish are now clamoring
to be registered In Winn Parish, white parish by
some 700 or 800 votes. James Reddemer was ap-
pointed Supervisor. He refused to serve, and left
the parish without any Register. Col. Wright
wrote on to have him tried for his offence. Nothing
has since been heard from the parish. Another
gentleman was appointed in Redemers place and
loft for Winu Friday. That will give barely one
week for registration.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
A BORDER WAR IMMINENT.

GALVESTON, Tex, Oct. ia special dis
patch from Brownvie says that the organization OF
bandits to invade Texas has been partially suspended
account Of high water The condition Of the country
this side is almost impassabe Information received
from undoubted indicates that their
plan Of operations is to strike the detachment OF
troops which has been stationed to prevent the
crossing of stolen cattle and then to murder and rob
generally. Gen. CortiDs heads the ovsment The
people on this side are organizing to defend themselves
The military are possession Of the facts. and
the alert. Mounted men are held ready to move at
short notice. border war has never been more im
minent.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
TIE CHEYENNES PUNISHED.

GEN. MACKENZIE SURPRISES FIVE CAMPS OF CHEY-
yNNEs-oyER ONE HUNDRED LODGES DESTROYED
In THE FIELD WITH GEN. MACKENzIE's Ex-
pyptr1oS Oct /, via FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct u.-Gen.
Mackenzie after repeling two attacks by the Indians
on his column the 2eth and 9th Of September,
marched all night the 27th and surprised at sunrise
the following morning five camps Of the Cheyennes and
allies situated the canon Ctro Bsnco, on Jute Creek
near the fork OF the Red River
A decisive blow was inflicted. The troops captured
and destroyed over 100 lodges and their entire outfit
comprising robes munitions OF warfare and I2O horses
and mules OF which l,oiO were at once killed. The
bodies of four Indians who killed were brought In
Our loss was soldier slightly wounded. Gen. Mac
kenzie is IN pursuit with thirty days supplies.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY IN TENNESSEE

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 11.-Saturday morn
ines Banner publishes report of the shooting Of one
Joe Ravages, negro preacher. near Franklin, Tenn
while In the act Of entering the residence of Mr. Shy
with the intent Of numbering that gentleman and his
wife and burning residence. An attempt to fire
this had been made before, and Joe Ravages was
suspected by negro detective from Nashville who
ngratiated himself into Ravsgess favor and got him to
enter into an cement to commit the above
toned act 1t while carrying out this plan that
Rayages was killed Shy's house by the laters
AND some friends after desperate hand to hand fight
DR. Shy the son. shot In the hand Is supposed by
one of his own party during the scufle. Otherwise
damage was done to the inmates. The Coroners jury
gave e verdict in accordance with the above facts.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
THE PORTO RICO STORY.

DENIAL BY ADMIRAL POLO DE BERNABE OF THE
PART ATTRIBUTED TO HIM.
81 Cronistd of this city on Saturday repuphsheu'
from the Madrid journals. card in regard TO the
Porto Rico story from Admiral Polo de Bernabe, OF
which the following is a translation:
VALENCIA, Sept II, 1874
DEAR SIR: Being in this city, where happen for the
presept to reside have received several slips OF the
American paper The Ne York Herald. dated the 18TH
and 2st Of last August by which. with feeling OF sur
prse and dspeasure learned that another newspaper
known as The Freemdns Journal edited also In New
York CITY, has been bold and rash enough to suppose
the existence OF certain official dispatches addressed 10
me in the beginning of April last by our Munster OF
State the subject Of temporary or dehntve eesson
OF the Island Of Porto Rico TO the German Empire, as
compensation for the help given us to oppose Carhsm
The Freemans Journal does not deem it sut1clent 10
write this absurd story bat goes so Tar as actually 10
print dispatches which supposes addressed in reply
TO the Minister Of State
Although inventions like these only deserve con.
tempt in spite of my repugnance to descend to the de-
NAL Of slanderous falsehoods wish to state over my
s,enature that the existence Of all the dispatches in
vented by the unscrupulousness OF The Feeman Jour
nal is solemn untruth as 1t Is likewise false that
have sent In my resignation as Penpotentary OF SPAIN
to Washington since the of my leaving that oce
was that the Minister of Marine required my services IN
the Navy. All that has been published by The Free
mans journal this topic is network OF absurd and
contemptibe calumnies and 1t will be thus considered
by any one knowing the national sentiment OF Spain
and the zeal of the Spanish Government III behalf OF
the honor OF the country.
beg you 10 publish these lines In your valuable
paper and in the hope that will be so done remain
Sir your obedIent servant.
j. Polo DE BERNABB, Rear Admiral.
RIO DE JANEIRo. Oct. n.-No general engagement tas
vet taken place the troops and the
insurgents Gen. Riyas, the commander OF tue main
body of the insurgents waiting for reenforeements
before moving ON the Capital.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
THE TROUBLES IN THE SOUTH.

ARREST OF MASKED MARAUDERs IN TEXAS.
WASHINGTON, Oct. ia telegram received
BY the Attorney General yesterday morning from the
Assistant United States Attorney dated Denison, Texas.
Oct o, says:
Deputy Marshal and posse arrived this evening
from Montague with IL Ku-Klux prisoners Evidence
conclusive OF masked and disguised band Witnesses
here There be question as to the character OF
mis- case Prompt and decisive action should be had.
detachment Of cavalry from Fort Richardson under
command of Lieut. Meyer assisted In the capture HAD
Al NOT been for their presence serious conflict would
have occurred. II men deserved the whip OF the
law these masked outlaws and conspirators do.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
FOREIGN NOTES,

Several copies of q socialist proclamation
and some Orsn bombs Lave seized in the house Of
an Internationally at Florence, Italy.
Roumania and Servia have adopted pacific
attitude toward Turkey in consequence Of the repre-
sentations Of Prince Bismarck and Count Andrassy.
A telegram from Halifax, N. S., says that
the steamer Meteor KcKerson master from Sydney for
summersde coal laden was totally lost at the south en-
Adv,ces from Nassau. N. p, to the 3d OF
October report that the steamer Relief which went to
Puerto Plata to save the German steamer Asats, had
returned finding that she could render no assistance
The Relief was to leave for New-York on the 6th.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
THE CARLIST WAR,

NINETEEN PERSONS SHOT BY THE CARLisTs FOX
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LAsERNA AT LoGRoNo-
CARILsTs SEEKING AMNESTY.
MADRID Saturday, Oct 10, 1874.
The Carlists have shot 10 natives OF Navarro VINO
we're serving in the insurgent army, for msuoordi-
nation.
An explosion occurred in a building at Aspeiha'
used for the manufacture of cartridges for the
Carlsts. causing the instant death of 1s persons.
Gen. Laserna has returned to Logroho, leaving
strong force of Republicans to garrison Laguardia'
The Carlists have withdrawn by way OF Penacer-
RADIO to Primistives ~
The Republican Gen. Moriones occupies the town
OF Tafalla and the country in its neighborhood.
Many Carlsts are coming into Barcelona and Tar
ragona and asking for amnesty.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
THE ARGENTINE INsURRECTIoN.

PROBABLE MOVEMENT WHEN AVELLANEDA ASSUMES
THE PRESIDENCY.
BUENos AYREs, Thursday, Oct. 8, 1874
The revolutionists under Rivas are still en-
camped near this city, The Government troops occupy
Moron. great movement is expected on the 18th OF
October when Senior Avellsneda will assume the Presi-
dency The insurgent gunboat Parana was pursued by
the Government squadron, and put into Montevideo,
but was ordered to quit that port Immediately.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
CASE OF COUNT Won ARNIM.

HIS REMOVAL TO OTHER QUARTERS PROBABLE.
BERLIN. Oct. IL, 1870. :
The friends of Count Won Arnim having
pettioned for his release account OF i'll health, phys
clans were appointed 10y the Government to examine
the prisoners condition. They have made report
recommending change in the place Of confinement as
mir and exercise are necessary The Count will prob
ably be removed to q sanitary establishment in the
suburbs of Berlin.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
ALL oU1Er IN SUMTER COUNTY, ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. H. Congressman
HAYS. and Abrams Probate Judge Of Sumter who have
been absent at Washington for some time, are now n
this city. The reports from Sumter are that ell s quiet
Sheriff Williamson and Coleman-the latter colored-
Who were arrested charged with the murder Of Ivry have
been released by the United States Commissioner Gen.
r. w Heaiy, United States Marshal for Alabama. has
appointed some dozen or more deputy marshas upon
The resoumendetion Of Chas K. Mayer Chairman OF
the Republican Executive Committee OF TINS state.
These deputies been appointed IN the negro eoun
ties and are all Republicans.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.-Edward p. Sipler,
who has wife aud three children. came to Washington
several ago. and has since been In charge OF the
large circular saw used for eating heavy timber in the
Nayy.Yard Yesterday afternoon, while adjusting the
guides Of the saw which running at the rate OF 800
revolutions per minute, he missed his striEe when the
weigh, OF the hammer head carried him front OF the
saw which instantly OF his head and next his night
ARM The SeW h0gror- -strscken epoyts endssvored TO
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12

been supposed that the girl had been poisoned but
traces Of poison have found The inquest was
resumed YESTERDAY morning, and at noon the jury rem
dered verdict that deceased to her death Dy
violence at the hands Of James Latin who was seen
murder and alone an hour after Latin has been under
arrest since the day the hody was found.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
FIVE MILLIONS IN LITIGATION

CALDWELL, Ohio, Oct. 9.-The Clerk OF the
County Court here desires Information of the present
residence Of John Hoglsnd, who in $780, jointly with
Terence McCune became owner of 1880 Of land IN
Tioga County, Penn, which is worth over ss
and u course OF litigation 1t Is sold for taxes IN loeo.
and now the heirs OF McCune are claiming their share
In IT, and are anxious that John Hogland or his ners
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
MURDER IN CONNECTICUT.

BRIDGEPORT, Oct 1.-THE body OF Ellen
Lncas which wac fouod 10 small stream Of water In
the northern part Of the city on Saturday Oct g. was
AnAAnsl ea TAsEsAay fes fwthes sxa0isstsoa. u hsd
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
INDICTMENTS FOR VIOLATING THE ENFORCE
MENT ACT.

RICHMOND, Oct. 11.-In the United States
Circuit Court yesterday. the Grand Jury indicted l. A.
Chapel and ]. NJ. Murray. two OF the judges OF
election in Petersburg for violating the Enforcement
act This makes sixteen Of the Petersburg Judges tna'
have been indicted
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
A DESPERATE KILLED.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 1.-THE notorious
murderer Francisco Parez alias Chlcon, who shot ana
killed M Alexander, merchant Of this CITY, on the is.
Of August 1874 was killed last evening He snos sna @
killed q hack-driver In Matamoras, ana met snu
wounded another who closed In on him and killed n
With Q knife,
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
A SUGGESTION REGARDING THE WAY TO RE
STORE ORDER.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.-A letter addressed to
the President by prominent Conservative politician in
Mississippi argues that the only way to
peace and prosperity TO the South for Congress to
an act to pay for the quartermasters and commssary
stores taken the Union army IN the South during the
war and refund the cotton tax has been referred
70 the Attorney u General by the President.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12

render assistance but another revolution cut ns ~
I'm twain about the hips. In the maDgliDg proces' @ va
left arm was barred entirely. the esh being torn W. ~"
in other places hanging In shreds.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE sCnLEswIG QUESTION.

PROPOSAL TO SUBMIT TO THE ARBITRATION OF
QUEEN VICTORIA.
LONDON. Saturday, Oct 10. 1874.
tn. Time, has advices from Vienna to the effect
that the idea of referring the Scheswg question TO
the arbitration of the Queen of England Is gaming
favor in diplomatic circles. 1t is stated that the
Danish Government is favorable to such course
which, it is thought, will offer feasible metnod Ior
the solution of the question.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
CHAMBERLAIN AND MOSES REFUSED HEAR
ING IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

CHARLESTON, Oct. 11.-Reports from the IN
terror of the State show that the excitement concerning
the Gubernatorial canvass high. Gov Moses
has taken the stump for Chamberlain. Yesterday Cha
berlan Noses and Congressman Elliot went TO
the home Of Moses where Judge Green the independent
Republican candidate, also resides and mas great
personal popularity. mass meeting of the co!ored
Repubcaps OF the county was called but they refused
to hear either Chamberlain NJ ,ses, Elliott drowning
their voices amid cheers for Green An lndepehdeht
Republican meeting was organized and addressed py
several speakers in denunciation OF the Chamber
iuMoses party, who returned to Columbia indignant
at being refused a hearing.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
ELECTIONS IN FRANCE.

MORE VACANCIES IN THE ASSEMBLY TO BE FILLED
PARIS Saturday, Oct. 10, 1874
Elections in the Departments OF Drome, nora, aho
Oise TO fill vacancies in the Assembly are ordered
for NOy8.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
RAILWAY MONOPOLIES.
MIR. TILDEN THEIR POLITICAL REPRE-
SENTATIVE.

SENTATIVE.
ATTACK JOHN MKEON ON THE DEMOCRATIC
STATE TICKET-THE NOMINATIONS IN THE RAIL
WAY INTERESTS
For fortnight past-indeed. ever since the nom-
nation Of Samuel j. Tilden as the Democratic can
didate for Governor of New-York-the Hon. John
McKeon has peen preparing for publication what it
was intimated would be violent personal attack on
Mr. Tilden, exposing corruption on his part in his
practice as railway lawyer" The document was
given to the press last evening, and on examination
proves to be an attack upon the entire Democratic
State ticket the ground that it was nominated in
the interest of the railway mOnopolists" As the
head of the ticket Mr.. Tilden comes in for large
share of criticism of his political and legal careers
but his personal character is not attacked. The
document will be reed with great interest," as calcu
lated and probably intended to affect the present
State canvass unfavorably for Mr.. Tiden. The let
ter of Mr.. McKeon is given below, only the con-
cluding paragraphs which are of little Importance
being omitted.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12
SOUTH CAROLINA BONDS.

MORE FRAUDULENT BONDS SAID TO HAVE BEEN pi'
CovKRED-MEssRs. PARKER. SCOTT AND ChA"
BERIAIN REPORTED TO HAVE ISSUED THEM-Ai
ToRNEY-GENERAL MELTON DECLINES TO TAME
ACTION IN THE MATTER.
WASHINGTON Oct. 11.-Information just received
from South Carolina is to the effect thatmor bogus
bonds have been discovered to be outstanding nv
the last session of the Legislature. Senator l. "
Dunn was authorized to make an investigation lnto
the character of certain classes of State bonds soe
of which were believed to have been illegally issueu
Senator Dunn has discovered that there are Sl,I0o
600 of fraudulent bonds. besides the conversion
bonds, which Chamberlain e. Co. issued' anu
which the Legislature repudiated. These ponu0
were issued by the same party OF ofnclaiS-
Scott. Parker and Chamberlain. Senator Dunn
reported the fact to Attorney General Melton III
formed him that some of these fraudulent Donds
were in process of conversion into bonds, under
the act to reduce the volume of the public DEBT"
and requested him to stop the further conversion OIL
such bonds Mr.. Melton refused to move in the maj
ter and said that it was none of his business-]ust
what Mr.. Chamberlain said when he was asked why'
if he was not thief himself he did not prevent MS
associates from stealing. This is enough TO BIO"
that all of the frauds upon the taxpayers OF south
Carolina have not yet been unearthed, and never
will be unless the Ring candidates are defeated next
month.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-12

See sevesst Page.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-10

eases think of this. Mr.. d. r.. Ryan, of
Sonoma county, California, had lungs
seriously affected, and very heavy
coughing, and raising u great quanti-
ty. His cough has greatly improved.
These gentlemen complained that the
Los Angeles hotels do not have fine
mornings-out in the country they
find them exercise is also more con-
venient. Ifmany would follow young
Brownlers example in hunting, it
would be great blessing.
On my return | found that three
deaths had occurred in the valley from
scarlet fever. Two of Mr.. Arnold's
children, and one of Mr.. Lilly.s. Mr..
Arnold's oldest daughter is also at
the point of death. This is the first
sickness of the kind since have been
in the country.
The grass is green and in fine con-
dition. stock can soon do well on it..
The soil is being turned over very fast
here, and more grain will be put in
than ever before in this valley.
The bees are gathering honey very
fast from flowers. They are working
very strong. 1t will be good invest
ment for a man to buy bees and let
them to some faithful hand. He will
make fifty per cent. on the money in
vested, if properly attended to.
Very respectfully,
B. f. STANDIFER.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-10
Letter From B. F. Standifer.

Elder Henry Thomas Of Austin,
Texas, held o protracted meeting in
Gallatin. He had SO added to the
faith, most of them by mmersion, and
many Of them prominent citizens.
Elder Thomas is very able and logic
al reasoner. He is now holding a
meeting in San Bernardino. He will
return to Los Nietos as soon as his
meeting closes, and may also visit Los
Angeles. He can interest any man of
culture. 1t is hoped the church will
retain him here. He was in charge
of the Blind Asylum at Austin, Texas,
at the close of the war.
Mr.. A. Vanluven, of Old San Ber-
nardino, sold his orange crop to Mr.
Jacoby, of San Bernardino, for four
cents, and reserved the large ones for
six cents. He sold one dozen to-day
(Monday) for 81 25 to n. Nobies to be
sent to San Francisco, the largest will
weigh one pound each. He will have
about 1000 oranges, has 60 trees bear
ing, which are ten years old. Parties
from San Francisco say they never
have seen the equal Of these oranges
in San Francisco.
A heavy frost occurred in San Ber-
nardino on Monday evening, water
froze one-quartsr of an inch thick,
ground was slightly frozen in places,
very unusual.
l called on Mr.. Mat. Kincaird, at
the foot of the mountain west of Cuca-
monga and was surprised to find young
vines two to three inches high, unhurt
by the frost. He has several men
boarding with him, who came to
Southern California for their health.
One E. S. Lenfestry, Esq, from Ma
rion, Indiana, lawyer who has bron-
chial affection has not as yet realized
much profit. Mr.. &. Brownler from
the same place says he was afflicted
with lung disease. He left home
about the Sd of November last, arrived
in Los Angeles on the Sd of Deem
Der, at which time he could moi walk
more than two or three squares;
stopped two weeks in Los Angeles,
has been here three weeks, has be-
come entirely we'll and has been chas-
ing the wild deer over the mountains;
started out last Tuesday at 5 A. NJ;
came at half-past five, walking and
climbing the rugged mountains all
day. This Is more than any man
around here could well do. Let East
ern men thus afflicted with lung dis
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-10
| ate:Te|egrams'
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Jan. !

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.
The name of Acknowledgement Will
liams has been withdrawn by the
President at the request of the former.
He will retain his former office.
Nesmith, in the House, has intro
duced q bill calling for all orders, doc
uments and correspondence pertaining
to the Modoc war.
In the Senate, Sargent presented a
petition from the Woman's Suffrage
Association of California, asking the
adoption of an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, declar-
ing that the right to hold office shall
not be determined by sex. Referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
The Board of Inquiry into the sink
ing of the Virginiusis in session at the
Navy Yard.
The proposed demonstration in New
York yesterday was a failure.
The Commissioned General of the
Land Office has denied patent to the
Segregated Belcher Mining Company.
Postal Banks and Telegraphs Pldyed
Out.
Creswelps Government Savings
Bank schemes considered dead in the
House even if the present Postal Com
mittee majority against it could be re-
versed.
Since President Orton's recent re-
view of Creswelrs report in favor Of
the Postal Tclegraphy, the latter
scheme hardly attracts attention in
Congress.