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New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
FOREIGN NOTES.

ST. GATHERINGS, Ont, Dec. 10.-The Wei
land Canal was officially closed for the season at noon
to-day.
LONDON, Dec. 10.-Mr. Brace, LiberaD mem
Der Of Parliament for the borough Of Stroud has been
7unseated for bribery.
KINGSTON, JAM, Dec. 3.-The Colon cable has
,s.r restored and is now in WORKING order. 1t was
damaged by the German mail steamer dragging her
anchor.
MONTREAL, Can, Dec. 10.-F. Mckenzie, Lib
.ral was reelected TO Parliament today in Montreal,
west by majority Of six votes. Mr. White OF The Ga
zeHS against hlm
HAVANA, Dec. 10.-The steamer from st.
1bomas Dec s. arrived to-day, bringing advices from
venezuela TO the 21st of Nov ports about the pro-
of the revolution in Coro were contradictory both
parties claiming advantages.
KINGSTON, JAM, Dec. 3.-The ship Forfar-
b,re which arrived at Demerara the 80 OF October
,o Caleuta with coolies had 50 deaths from cbolerac
d,arrhea on the passage. The snip Golden Fleece
Sicb arrived at Trinidad from India with coolies, had
n deaths on the passage
HALIFAX, n. s., Dee. DENOMINATIONS Of
for the local Assembly held in the 1s
counties Of the province to-day Pictou County has
elected without opposition Cameron, Holmes, and Nc
Ray who are opposed 10 the Government Robertson
and John ston Government supporters. we're declared
eIertad for Shelburu aud B0udrOt. Government sup
norer and McRsf, opposition, were declared elected
Tor RichDond There will be contests in all the other
Counties Yarmouth, Antigonisb. and Hunts have each
three candidates for the two seats Tue polling taxes
nacs Thursday Nominations for the vacant seats
p the Dominion Parliament Tor Colchester and victoria
were also held today
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
THE SCANDAL SUITS.


had introduced libel on Misc Proctor, acting under
Mr.. Buffers advice and against the rcmonstrances
of Mr. Tilton and other friends, He had withdrawn
that libel; but his testimony in the Beccher case
would be none the more open to suspicion, But II
his value as q witness were granted to be impaired
there was the confession to Nrs. Moulton, cul-
tured, honorable, highly y-esteemea lady. and the
confession to Mr.. Carpenter. This position was not
impaired, nor was Mr.. Tilton's position impaired.
If it were found impFaoticable to 90 on with the
civil suit on Monday. Dir. TIlton's counsel would
again endcayor to have the criminal indictment
brought up that day. IL Judge McCue's decision
should be adverse. it might not be possible to go
on with the civil suit the day appointed. next
Monday.
Mr.. Beach said that there is not the least dis
position to compromise or settle the suit against
Mr.. Beecher without verdict from the jury.
When he first came into the he favored the
plan Of the counsel both sides, without regard to
the wishes of their clients, uniting in card to the
public. declaring that there should be no moro pub
lie contest as there had been scandal enough
already, and enough harm done to public morality.
and trial would bring up again, under judicial
forms, mass of evidence which had been already
land before the public, IA large part of it disgusting
"But that proposition" said Mr. Beach, "was not
received with favor by either side. and have made
no effort in that direction since"
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
PEACE RESTORED.

| THE COURTHOUSE SILL HELD BY TIE CITIZENS
ALL QUIET IN THE CTTY-BURIAL OF The DEAD
| THE NEGRO COMMANDER ASSERTS THAT sHERlff
CROSBY CALLED OUT TIE MEN ON The ORDER
OF GOV. AMES
| VICKsBURG, Dec 10--All is quiet in the city and
| county. The county authorities have buried the
| bodies of IA negroes and about the same number
have been buried by private individuals. Inc whlte
citizens still retain possession of the Courthouse
and JAIL acting under the advice of the County
Board of Supervisors. the members of which are
negroes with one exception.
An election for Sheriff on Dec 81 has been ordered
and gives general satisfaction The Mayor will issue
a proclamation in the morning announcing that
peace prevails, and requesting citizens to assume
their usual avocatiOns.
In an interview between Vicksbur0 Herald re-
porter to-day and Andrew Owen. the negro com
mander of the negro column which advanced on
Grovest., who is q prisoner, Owen reiterated that
Sheriff Crosby ordered him to come to the city with
all the armed men he could get and that Crosby
gave Gov. Ames as his authority for calling
ont the negroes. Crosby says that Ames and Attof-
ney General Harris advised him to call posse to re-
instate himself in Office, but that he did not do it,
and disclams any responsibility for the three col
umns which marched on Vicksburg.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. lO.-The reported burning
Of ON and farm houses by negroes in the vicinity Of
vicksburg. telegraphed here ON Tuesday. is contra
dicted. :,
Dorsey the embezzling Circuit clerk. was arrested
to-day, and made to go with the Committee OF Tax
PAYERS to find the stolen records of his office.
Court House villainies are still being brought to
light and nearly all the county officers are impli-
Gated. There is a strong feeling against the Gov
ernor for keeping these men in office and pledglDg
them the support of bay yonets.
Crosby the colored Sheriff and leader of the ne
groes is still held but the other prisoners have been
| released on a promise of good behavior. Crosby
says Gov Ames and At.orney-General Harris told
him to organize men and attack the city.
The lines Republicanl says the attack on the city
leaders ought to be punished. 1t says Crosby is as
big fool as the other negroes and intimates that
white men were at the bottom of it,
Gov AMEs's PROCLAMATION CONDEMNED - TIE
NUMBER OF NEGROES KILLED On MONDAY BE-
LIEvED TO BE $50.
NEw-ORIEANs, Dec. 10.-A Jackson special says
the proclamation Of Gov. Ames conveDing the
| Legislature is almost unanimously condemned. l..
| w. Cardozo, than wSom no man has done more to
create this trouble, declares that the conflict Is
now on us, and the negro women are ready to begin
| with Ak and knife to slaughter the white women
| and children.
| One remarkable fact should be noticed-only the
| country negroes have been drawn into the demon
| strations. The town negroes are too smart to De
duped by their leaders. The actual number of ne
| groes killed in Mondays fight is probably 49,
| Forty-eight were buried in one field yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
CONDITION OF THE ATLANTIC AND GREAT
WESTERN Road.

j. ii. DEVEREUX APPOINTED RECEIVER ON TIE SUIT
OF THE MORTGAGE TRUSTEEs-A LARGE DEFICIT
IN The RENTAL OF THE LEASED LINES-PROBA-
BILIIY THAT TIE ROAD WILL De SOLD AND REOR-
CANNED.
CLEVELAND, Dec. 10.-The Atlantic and
Great Western Railway passed into hands OF j.
H. Devereux as receiver. This action is based on the
suit OF William H. TAYLOR and william A. Dunphy Of
Newfork trustees Of the mortgage OF S0o00COo mostly
heId In England The interest on this mortgage has
been In default since July last. and the plaintiffs know
ing that the road Is carrying heavy floating debt have
interposed to sell out the whole concern, shake OF
its mountain OF debt, aud get it upon living basis The
defendants are the Atlantic and Great Western Com
pany and holders Of the old 1rstmortgage Ohio bonds.
2iOo,OOO In amount. The net earnings OF the road
for tho year ending Sept. 80, 1874 wero $l,20s9n {:
rent per annun, to be paid on Its leased lines,
N,3O0O0 There are therefore. not only no dividends
and no funds to pay the interest but actual deficit In
the rental Of the leased lines. Tie most Important OF
these leased lines Is the Cleveland and Mahonng Road,
which gives the Atlantic and Great Western It's vast
traffic In coal, ore and petroleum. The rent Of the
Mahoning Road Is six months in arrears. II not
paid, the lease will be forfeited Mr.. Devereux. as
receiver is auborz TO borrow money pay this rent.
and pay all labor and supply bills accrung within four
months previous to Dec. 8, 1874. The road is In
fine working condition and does large business. IL
will undoubtedly 10 sold and re0rgaEzed ON the basis
Of its actual value
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
THE NEW SCOURGE ANALYZED.

DIPHTHERIA DISCUSSED BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH Asso-
CIATIoN-ITs CAUSES, NATURE AND CONTROL
The regular monthly meeting of the New
York Public Health Association held in the Colum-
bia College School Of Mines last night, Prof Z. +.
Chandler presiding. Jerome Walker, NJ. d.; Paul r.
Mupde NJ. D.; E. Con fort. 81. D., and James c. Bsyes
NJ d. were elected to regular membership In the Asso
citation. The first paper by DIR. j. Lewis Smith
on the causes and Nature of Dphtheria with a Re
view OF the Bactenan Theory" Since Brentano little
progress has been made IN the knowledge Of the
causes Of diphtheria, until recently some German
physicians have advocated two opposite theo-
ries In regard to It, Both ascribe it to micro
scopic vegetable organisms called bacteria. one
theory is that these first local Inflammation by
getting throat there creating false membrane
from which the becomes disseminated through the
and the other is that the disease Is al first gen.
eral and afterward manifesis itself IN localities A
strong reason against the Bacteran theory Is that the
delicate membranes OF the lungs do not appear to Dc
affected when according 10 the theory, the throsth
infamed by the bacteria breathed The subject has
have been made by noculaing animals with bacteria,
and this always produced dphtnerla IL mas oeru
found 80 far mpraccabe entirely 10 Isolate the Daets'
from virus that the are not sasa
tory Diphthera Is classed with scarlet fever anu
which IL some what resembles II frequently ensues
after those diseases and Is the cause or death
ria NAV be called endemic In this cy II attM n,
hamed surfaces readily when tue system ls Nv
low vital ebb II Is spread by being carried III o
clothing OF a healthy person. us spread Is uuo W
CARED about by those have dpththeritlc innan
natioi Tue area Of c0DtagioD Is practlcaiV
the room Ia which the patent IS counued Aoi' o"'"'
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
COLLEGE SOCIETY REUNION.

The New-YOrk Alumni Association OF the
Delta Kappa Epaon Society celebrated the soh anni-
versary OF the organization of their Fraternity last
night by banquet at the st. Nicholas Hotel Some %
or % members OF the Fraternity were present including
representatives from Is different Chapters Dr. Bartlett
Of this city, OF the original founders OF the parent
Chapter at Yale. spoke in response to the toast
to their fraternity, and brief and enjoy aOle
speeches were aIio made by Mr.. II. e. Carr Of
New-York, Col. Gale of Yale. Mr.. Dexter A.
Haw kIns OF Bowdoin DR.. T. H. Burchard OF New,fork,
Rev DIR. Ingersol OF Williams, and Messrs. James
Godwln New-York, 7. j. Ormiston OF Columbia, T. B..
Rand of Harvard, aud " Dabney, University OF
Virginia The speechnakng was inerspersed with
society SONGS and the festivities were prolonged to
Infa IN
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
GOVERNMENT WEATHER REPORT
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Friday. Dec. IL, l5Ii-l d. m. }
s.,.oncis far me tusl lgsuI uIJ-r1lT hours.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFfCBR'f
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Friday, Dec. H. ls'i-l d. Ia. }
BynOpsis for The DISt tcenty-f0ur hours
The barometer continues high IN the MlsslS-
sipp, Vtney, and low nOrtu the lower lake region ,
tlrar weather has prevailed In tie south Atlantic ana
Guif States, with light or gentle wind. and siignt
change in L tmprrature. -, -,
Generally cloudy weather has prevailed In the lake
region, the Upper OlIo Valley ana Eastern Iehhessee,
with light snow or rain.
Turr ateung and light rain are reported from
tine sout herE portion of tue Middle States.
ElSterly sOutn'rly WINDS anu kenera!y clear
weather continue IN Now EuglaDd. -
The barometer has risen and tie temperature Ialen
decidedly ia tie Northwest with uOrtIerly Or westerly
winds and generally clear weather.
The rivers nave fallen AT Nashville and PltSDurE ana
rlsen at Cincinnati aud Vickshurg.
Probabilities.
For the Northwest and upIer lake region declueuiy
colder and partly cloudy weather VIII peVdi. Wlto
north winds, RISING barometer east OF MIME
sofa and Iowa, aud SHOW IN the northern pOftous OF
-cOnsiu ana Michigan
Fr the south Atlantic and Gulf States Tennessee and
the OHlO Valley, clearing and colder weather,
IOrtn Cr west w:Gds and continued high Barometer
For the lower lake region cold and party CLOUDY
ri,iuu naru meter aud light near l. Ike Ontario.
For ne Middle States, ght RAIN and SNOW, followed bJ
colder and ing neaGtr. Sother minds Ueertng 10
u,slerly and Ju.iiHO Joiloced Oy rising 6arometer
For New ,iHnd, generally cloudy weather and Sht
rain sLOw, with sight changes In temperature falng
barometer, and Outleriy winds yeering ~esttfIy.
For the gious Of New York, PeDnsyV3na, ana
ONO, temperature Will remain below fretzng dufog
Friday night.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
DEATH OF STEPHEN ]. COLAHAN.

Stephen j. COIahan died at hIs resutHce TIL
Fourth-st, between North Fifth and North oixth-ss'
Brooklyn, yesterday morning. On Tuesday morning
while oischaraipg his duties Clerk of the City Court
his strength failed him, and he Obliged to leave tue
COURTROOM and soon afterwari was conveyed TO DIS
home when he gradually grew worse, and finally died.
Judge Nelson OF the City Court, on the opening OF the
Court yesterday announced the ceath OF MI Colahan
and in view OF the event he thought proper TO AT
,,,nnn tho adjournment the members ~ the Bur who
were present met and appointed committee TO drait
suitable resolutions expressing teir ieeh. III ieE"u
his death. --,,... x..... a.. :.
Mr. Colahan was lately elected Assemblyman from tnc
Win Assembly District. IL 1872, he was u candidate
for Cougtess against Gen. CroUk, nut was defeated oy
small majority He has also served efn IN tue - el
lature, aud member OF the otdte Ooues'u'ioh"
Convention IN 1861.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
PROPOSED CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION IN CINCIN
NAIL

CINCINNATI, Dec. 10.-A Committee or the
Board Of Trace whom referred the subject OF inc
erection of Centennial memorial buildings OF Suos'an
s character to be ready for occupancy on the Fourth
~ JuIv 1876 and to be dedicated the use Of the Gin
cIpuati Industrial Exposition and kindred purposes
made preliminary report to-day IN favor OF the pro-
iect The Committee further suggest that the ceeDra
on assume the form grand Centebniil EAposi'ion
of purcIy national character 10 bc opened WIN tne
memorial buildings ana 10 continue three months.
resolution was unanimously adopted oy Tue Dodru tna
inc subject be referred back the Committee 10r Iur
thrr consdera in with instructions 10 report tue s'eps
necessary and 10 be adopted 10 procure rom tue
General Assembly necessary Legislation In furth
of the uIdrrIhkDg. Nrary SlUOOCo mas ECU aneaGy
suhscrih' L. Guarantee TIE luLu VI 'ne SAnein" -"
dusLrla ExpUtitlUn for loI5.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
MISSISSIPPI MISRULE.
REPUBLICAN RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
VICKSBIJRG RIOTS.

REPUBLICAN RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
VICKSBURG RIOTS.
OFFICIAL CORRUPTION AND PARTISAN LEGISLATION
THE CAUSE OF THE TROUBLEs-INCAPACITY OF
GOV. AMEs-THE STATE RULED FROM WASHING
ToN-TEMPER OF THE PEOPLE TOWARD NORTH
ERN Immigrants.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUSEI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-FrOm private dispatches
received here this morning. it is generally supposed
by Mississippans in Washington that the disturb
ance in Vicksburg Is quieted and that the loss OF
life has been about forty negroes. The same staie'
flat, and Improbable story is to be told OF misman
agement, corruption. and willful blindness to inc
infamous character Of official appointees In this
State as in Others.
AntiAmes Republicans say that no more peacea-
BILE State existed than Mississippi at the time OF INC
election Of 1871. But the fatal mistake was made OF
electing as civil Governor man who had at
tanned good reputation as a military commander.
Gov Ames being mere automaton, from the time
Of his Inauguration the State has been governed
directly from Washington, and the former peacelui
condition Of affairs was soon interrupted Neeroes
were taught that they must look with SUSPICION
upon Democrats or Democratic measures. Cardozs'
utterly unprinciped adventurer possessing all the
characteristics of his eminent brother in South Gar
olina.was appointed Commissioner of Education anu
with other similar officials the work of administer
ing the Government begin. Crosby, the sheriif az
Vcksburg was at first supposed to be OF the oetter
class of negroes and honest man, but his associa
tions seem to have had demOralizing effect upon
him. The history of subsequent peculations anu
outrageous misgovernment, as told by these same
gentlemen. is too well known to need repetltion'
Finally, they say the respectable taxpayers tho
men who had the best interests of the State at hear
driven to desperation by their wrongs, DEMANDED
the expulsion from Office of these unprlncipleu
scoundrels. Fearing the consequences OF apopuiar
outbreak they all fed, bearing with them the PROOF
of their vllany. Armed bands OF their 1rienu'
started forth to reinstate them II e arms' auu 'n0
result has been cosS ct and loss of life.
There is the highest Republican authority 1or
saying that Mississippi has never been ayerse 10 e
entrance of Northern into the State, but on Tue
contrary has gladly welcomed men from every
quarter who came with good intentions. desiring 10
benefit the State and act justly and honorahly' Dut
men who wished Office three days after entering
the State were not wanted aud not weIcoiheu
There is the same authority for the statement
that the trouble was foreseen and might
easily have been averted but for the IN
efficiency and imbecIlity of the Governor, VINO
should have insisted upon the obedience Oh tne
people to law. the trial Of the offenders, and the
strict administration of justice. 1t is not believed
that there can be any settlement OF these affairs
until they are settled right, and that military ruie
would be preferable to the present condition Oh ser
yitude.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
MADRID, Thursday, DEE
CAPTURE OF a BRITISH SCHOONER NEAR
CUBA.

RELEASE OP TIE SCHOONER AND CREw-A PAssEN-
GER RETAINED AS PRISONER.
A letter from Havana, dated Dec, 5, says
Tue British sboOuer tOwed into Santiago de Cuba on
the 2sth Of November by Spanish gunboat proves TO
NJ, the f. E,pse OF Port Antonio. She was bired by a
soaniard 10 take him Santiago &c Cuba and prop
,rly dspached Tie current carried her to leeward,
and she lost her reckoning and headed the wrong way
Bne was captured by the the Spanish ganboat but the
British Consul protested and the schooner and crew.
after the lapse three days. were set at liberty The
passenger remains prisoner This taking OF the pas
.enrer out of British vessel the high seas and de-
tanning him. may give questions about the legality
.of the transaction"
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
LATEST SHIP N.$W&
(For other SHIP yers see Sere,& Page

fFOr Other Shtp Nefcs see cetct ~ f"Oo'l
limited s.., school ship S. Mars from Bo.
Steamship George Cromwell Bos Portland wa md'e and pes
stesm. Gen whuey crow.r Boston. with md 's to NetropOu
eSs ComoDole, tDutch Mulder Aza Bay @. Ho days. "
Bruno n,. g.no. 50 d,r With n.ssle "a
Bds h. Warren of Buespo Leach, Bio Jsnciro 81 ssy' "
Herman ot s,ossor). Grind Turk VA osys
Brig C,than. (G) Drumnund sPuns Arenas 1873 dsss viii
Brig Lizzie ztoseu, Dow. MOntevdo "a dsy' With hides ssAs
Mts sat d.y. s'IHi'f 9S Ss GO, g. Andrews 81
brig My Rowland Lawtoa Old Habor. Ja 10 da,s. sttA
scbr. John D. williams - B.inore for Ne~H.ven.
sehr Morton (Of Yarmouth. N 81 Bell IHss4a 10 days. ~s
schr Jennie Ros.line Tooser. Georse.oxn D. c.
Sehr Mtrcs ReynOh westeriyke Porto cabeI~ 23 dp ~A
schr. wild Pigeon: Cummings son.rss for PailadsIrs.
Sch, Sch. &!,. p kos, S sny.; , SssII.Ein .,s,.,
@ seSf peat' lo si''Sa'i si5S '
ss ci' fliS fi%' SSse s5r fsies
sehr' Harvest Home, ii0ds on, Virgin.
Steamship, Hol.a,I. for H.SSa's Don. Muns.o na Ens,sS
Lyns.ton savannah; Charleston Bea.
s1! @ ae.%SD % SS Moro or s & G G Lsss Dl t%
so FHescO O.rs Condor for L0nOn bh. ii. Asesy fs
wISU-Sun.ss Light. 8. E.; clear
a....x r.. n domestic PORTS @ v r.
SeSOeD. & bars p pcs'1pa ron sanIa bns' Max Cert "".
sAvAss.H Dec l0Ceared steamship Geu Barnes and sesr
hot Bedeli for New-fork
Dee IoAmyed steamship Geors. W cl,de f,..
NewiOrs; e LyefDool TsTpesr from Rio JanetV
Cleared. ship Samuel q. Glover for Liverpool
FOREIGN PORTS.
SOUTHAMPTON Dec lU-TEe North German Lovis sesr dp
America De Lon NewiOrk Nov 30 for BfeneB arrived beSs
to-day
MovILLs Dec l0The Anchor Lire steamship Utops Thom,ssu.
from New YorE Nov. 20. tor Glasgow. arrived tod y
1OSailsd Amints DIDO
All yh N c. nediato anA
Carl johann. Also arrived Out Erees sa4 Dan Dr'p;r
SPOKEN.
Dee 10 35 miles s. Aghsnds brig Hsprah d.. frors
Windsor. n. b. f Philadelphia. 81 tugboat y r. Raymond
Dec 2. so "a log 10 35 Org Mary KaosOa from PSrtsa
Prince for New-io
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
THE LOUISIANA CANVASS.

NEw-ORLEANs, Dec. TO- The Returning
Board ia considering the returns from st. Helena Parish
which have evidently been tampered with The Con-
Committee proposed that the Commissioners
Elections be for to testify as to the condition OF
the returns when they were forwarded. member OF
Board 10 reply, said that the Board could not ar
conclusion regarding these returns by the evt-
deDce presented and that would be referred 10
the Legislature Apprehension exists with many Con-
servayes that enough Conservative parishes will be
referred to the Legislature 70 give the Republicans
wording majority In the House.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
A STREET AFFRAY.

Charles Bookel (colored) of No. f44 West
Tvent,-ninh ST. engaged in deadly aifray with Oscar
TAYLOR last night in Bleecker-st. When near South
Fny-ave Taylor drew a large aud siashed Bookel
fearfuly cutting his scalp and dividing several Large
arteries Booke bled profusely but a physician hap
10 arriyr quickly saved frUm bleeding TO
death Tayor fed In the crowd that gathered, ana up
IN midnlQ ht mad not been found by the police.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
DEsTITUTIoN IN FALL RIVER.

FALL RIVER. Dec. 10.-The condition of the
labor market in this city unusually depressed Hund
reds OF men with families have been seeking employ
nent for months unavailingiy, and since Dec. 40
Iahorers have been discharged from city WORK. Inc
number OF applicants for relief from the city poor fnnds
has narmlney Increased, averaging over seventy per
dv an number the history VI the city
New-York tribune., 1874-12-11
TIVE KANsAs RELIEF FUNDS.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. 10-The Board OF
Directors of the Society the Relief OF the Kansas suf
ferers In this city held meeting last night and mado
statement to the effect thar the report OF the Central
Relief Committee at Topeka, Kan, stating that Dr. d.
H. Mitchell from this city Is mercenary ana unaunor-
zed solicitor foI the Kansas aud Nebraska suHerers Is
ase as be is authOrz-J 10y the Aid Association VI this
eft, ~, Of which he Is President.