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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
TIE TROUBLES IN THE SOUTH.

ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAMS APPREHENsIYE OF
SERIOUS DIsTURBANCEs-THE QUESTION OF RACE
LIKELY TO BE AGITATED AT THE MKT ELEC-
TIoNs-THE GOVERNMENT PowERIEss TO PRE-
VENT MURDERS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUyE.I
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O.-Ihe condition OF
affairs in certain portions OF the Southern states Is
becoming so critical to excite the greatest anxiety
and apprehension the mind OF the Attorney
who believes that the issues OF the next election in the
South Will turn the question OF that on the one
hand, the whites will endeavor 10 prevent the negroes
from voting at least compel them to vote at separate
places and on the other hand negroes VIII insist
upon their rights under the Constitutional amendments
Judge Williams thinks, from the reports he has received
and they Of alarming description, especially
from Alabama Tennessee. and Northern Louisiana,
that the practice Of assassination will be resorted TO-
and that the number already killed in the South Is but
small portion OF the number that will be murdered In
the year future, unless devised to stay
the tendency toward a conflict OF races The Govern
en is appealed 10 by both sides FOR protection but aside
from giving additional instructions to United States
Attorneys and Mashas to exercise every precauton to
prevent violence and arrest and punish offenders, the
Government is powerless In some cases communlca-
tons to the Government from military officers
who less likely to be prejudcad The facts Will be
brought to the attention OF the President and Cabinet
nv the Attorney. General at their next meeting
THE EXCITEMENT IN CHICOr COUNTY, ARKANSAS,
SUBSIDING.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 20.-The latest reports from
Chicot County, Arkansas, state that tue excitement
there subsdng The whites and blacks are st unueT
arms but no conflict is apprehendei.
AN ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO PACIFY THE FACTIONS
AT GEORGETOWN, S. c.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Aug. 20.-COlOred AdJt.-
Gen. Purvis and colored Major-G General swails have
gone to Georgetown without troops to pacy the iac-
mons il possible. There IL other news.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
NAVAL, INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Aug 20.-The Navy Depart
nent has received Information that the United states
steamer Swatara arrived at Bahia, Brazil, July IL,
having sailed from New-York, June 7. Rear Admiral
LEROY arrived at Rio July o. and as the court Of
inquiry on the repairing the Lancaster should be COM
pleted would relieve Rear Admiral Strong OF the COM
mand Of the South Atlantic Station. The Wachusett
was at SANTANA. August 6. Commander Taylor reports
that the officers in remarkably good health
only two persons being the sick list The MOnOnga
hela be employed In taking from the Crozet and
Kergeuen Islands tho American parties now stationed
at those islands for the observation Of the transit OF
Venus. For this purpose she will leave the eastern
coast OF South America in time to reach the islands
about December She will proceed to the Cape OF Good
Hope where the gentlemen OF the observing party cam
II they prefer by other route OF In the Mo-
nongauea Brazil and from there by the steam packet
TO the United States.
Lieut.. William A. Newman has been ordered to the
Roanoke at New-York, and MidshipHan John W. Beare
To the North Atlantic Station per steamer OF the goth
inst. Midshpmsn A. A. Michaeson has been detached
from the Roanoke and ordered 10 the North Atlantic
Station
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
TILE BORDER TROUBLES.

REPORT OF A BATTLE BETWEEN THE MILITARY AND
RAND OF Usage INDIANs-FIvE INDIANS MUIR
pERED BY A PARTY OF WHITE MEN,
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Frlend Enoch Hoag
writes to the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs In CLOSING
letter printed in The Laurence kas) journal i Aug
- from Barbour County correspondent giving q gov"
ing account Of an encounter between the military anu
band of 60 Usage Indians on Aug. 7, near Medicine
Lodge In which the writer states that they killed h'e
Indians and had one white man killed. Friend hoas
also forwards a report from Agent Gibson, VINO says
that party of 30 men and nine women proceeding TO-
wards the Red Mounds, met white men, who toid
them that herd of buffalo in certain direction.
They found the herd aud killed several buffalo, ana
remained in camp two days drying the meat Wheh
they saw q party Of 40 white men In the distance. i"o
OF the Osages rode out to met them ana were sur
rounded and disarmed Of their bows aud arrows four
more rode out and were treated in the same manner
Two more then approached but were warned by the
prisoners and turned and fed The Others at the same
time attempted to escape aud four were shot dead
The other Indians escaped The conduct OF the whites
incensed the Indians greatly aud required the u'no
exertons OF Agent Gibson prevent the getting up OF
war parties IN which labor he is still engaged Enoch
Hoag, in commenting on the report, says:
II these Osages had five citizens disarned and should
kill them 1t would not be regarded as 700 inucn W ue
without the Agents approval they still have rie2s
that should be regarded o goes on to state tnat w
obligation OF the Government with these osaees '1a.
there should be postp0DemeDt In the payment Ior
their hands has not been kept, ana says III
that while effort will be spared 10 Keep az tne ~
dams in In these perOus times. both Dy hise auu %
agents, such treatment the Agent represents
be visited by the severity 1t deserves, as well on The
citizen as on the Indian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
AN ATTACK THREATENED.
HOSTILE INDIANS THREATENING TO INTERCEPT I'll
EXPEDITION,

HOSTILE INDIANS THREATENING TO INTERCEPT TIM
EXPEDITION.
The following dispatch was sent from Sioux City
by the agent of the Western Associated Press:
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Aug. ia special to The Journal
from Fort suy night says two Sans Arc Indians have
just arrived there who left the hostile camps the 7th
inst and Clusters camp the 18Th Custer in what
is known among the Indians as the C0w-pen, IN tho
Black Hills. The hostile Indians the Big Rose
Bud and number about 5000 warriors. Information OF
the expedition, which was brought to camp by some
Indians which had been off a stock-steang expedi-
ton, caused great excitement. Speeches made by
the chiefs and head and the expedition charac-
terized treachery the part OF the whites Four
Horns said he would intercept Custer his return aud
attack him, IL he lost half his braves. Unless Custer is
detained, however, is doubtful about the hostile Ia
dams being able to overtake him before he reaches tho
Missouri River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
HASHINGTON.
THE CONTRACTS FOR FURNISHING ENVELOPES
AND WRAPPERS.

THE CONTRACTS FOR FURNISHING EN'LLoi 10
AND WRAPPERS.
WASHINGTON. Thursday. Aug. 20, 1879
Upon careful consideration of the proposal OF tue
Morgan Enveope Company who were the lowest Dd-
ders TO furnish stamped envelopes aud newspaper
wrappers the Postmaster General decides that '"o
prices named therein are irregular 10 snch ah eA'on'
that the acceptance Of their proposal wouid gre"t"
embarrass the Department and prevent IL from supp!
ing the public at proporonate prices with the various
grades OF stamped heretofore and now IN USE
and has therefore ordered that all the bids he rejected
and proposals invited, the bids 10 oe opeHeu ""
Bids for one years supply of registered package en-
velopes. estimated at 6OC000O, Will be opehea az .ue
ouite an Improvement upon the present envelope me
new syle rededeed to be easily distinguished anu
provided with an ingenious fastening by which the strap
seals on the inside package being opened
without leaving evidence OF the ACT
HOMESTEAD SETTLEMENT REGULATIONS.
The Commissioner Of the General Land Otfice has d.
rected that the regulations respecting hna PROOF ol
homestead settlement in the Grasshopper region OF
Iowa and Minnesota be modified as TO permit settlers
to 20 before their County Court TO make their depos'
ton instead of before the local land officers. This Or
der made on the representations OF Trustworthy per-
sons that many Ill afford the expense OF
long Journey, especially In their present lmoVersneu
condition. Regulations for tho sale OF the Kansas IN
dian lands n the State of Kansas have been Issued py
the Commissioner Of the General Land once.
THE EXPEDITION TO OBSERVE THE TRANSIT OF
VENUS
The expedition to observe the transit OF Venus was
last heard from Bahia Brazil July b. Letters from
persons on board represent that the swatara was al
Pernambuco July so days from Sandy Hook, and that
the party were all WELL with one exception, ana hau
had fair winds and quick passage, with an ehceneh
feeling and good cheer on board. The steamer useu
coal when there were signs OF calm a. Bahd b sge
coaed preparatory to the voyage to Cape IoWn "nero
they expected to arrive on the 10Th INST.
wAsutNcTON yOTFs
Mr.. Anthony Hyde OF Georgetown, who was appointed
member of the Mixed Board of School Trustees OF the
District OF Columbia has rendered his resignation 10 the
Commissioners. Mr.. Hyde a member OF the George
town Board prior the consolidation Of all the Boards
in the District.
The President has appointed Dr. s. Calvert Ford OF
Washington be Inspector OF Gas and Meters In the
District OF Columbia.
In respect TO the memory Of the late Commissioner
Fisher who ia to be buried in Cincinnati today, the
Patent Office Is closed
W. l.. Hutton has been appointed Gaucer Tor the ISL
District OF Ohio and Geo. W. KlmDe for the lVth Dis
trict OF Indiana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
B1Z1INE'S ESCAPE.
HIS OWN ACCoUNT-HIs WIFE AND NEPHEW THE
ONLY ACCoMPuCEs-JUsrTIcATIoS OF HIS


HIS OWN ACCoUNT-IIIs WIFE AND NEPHEW THE
ONLY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF HIS
COURSE. ,o-.
Marshal Bazaine has written letter to the Minis
fer of the Interior. in which he says that neither
Col. Viette nor any of the other prisoners now III
custody are responsible for his escape from prison.
lie declares that he had accomplices IN the 1ort
or elsewhere except his wife and nephew. The Mar
shall describes how he eluded the surveillance OF his
taller. and in conclusion he says "Resentlng the
humiliating prison regulations, felt justified in al
attempt to recover my liberty. AS l was not tIled
by my peers, my sentence was illegal"
At meeting of the Permanent Committee OF the
National Assembly to-day, NJ Chaubaud Latour'
Minister of the Interior, iii reply to an In
ouiry by member of the Lett, promised
that the judicial proceedings in relation TO
the escape of Marshal Bazalne should be
vigorously prosecuted. He acknowledged that there
had been a laxity in the precautions against escape
of the prisoners but said the investigation insti-
tuted by the Government showed that the military
authorities at the fort not compromised IN the
affair He declined to give any further details OF
the investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
HETROPOLI7AN CRIME.
A RUFFIAN SHOT TO DEATH.
A BARKERPER KILLS A MAN IN sELF-DEFENs

A BARKERPER KILLS A MAN IN sELF-DEFENsE.
John Crow of No. 1877 Cherry-st., age q,
went into the quor-saloOn OF b. and W. Vokens at NO.
90 Cherry-st Yesterday about noon, with Charies H.
Dolnap an inmate of the premises, and consumed
all afternoon in card playing for liquor. AT ABOUT
o'clock they quit playing and Doman paying his portion
of the bill withdrew Crow, who had lost considerably
fingered about some time, and then asked the bar
keeper Peter Van Tw.sen. age 90 for drink This the
bartender refused as Crow had no money The latter
thereupon grasped him by the sleeve Of his shirt and
began fighting him. The bartender succeeded in thrust
ing Crow into the street. and returned to his post
Soon after Crow entered the saloon again with
cobble stone large as the INST OF an
ordinary man. and hurled it at 1.-THE bartender, striking
him on the side OF the face and telling him TO the MOOR
iusensble Crow withdrew again, and Van Twisten
was attended by persons inside, who washed ana
bandaged his wound that he able to remain In
the room, while the wife of Of the proprietors
tended the bar At o'clock Grow returned once more,
and after heaping the vilest invectives upon Van
Twisten who sat motonless under them, he raised
chair and advanced with it, threatening to demoisn IL
over Van Twsten's head. The latter moved away from
his as-aant, and took refuge behind the bar Crow
followed him still with the chair appraised. when Van
Twisten opened drawer behind the bar, drew forth
seven-barreled revolver, and began shooting at
Crow. Five shots were fred in rapid succession.
every ball apparently taking effect in Crows body but
he did not drop until the sixth. which struck hm IN the
head He fell the floor and died without uttering a
word Van Twisten laid away the pistol and surren-
dered himself TO Officers Sarbaro and Kane OF
the Fourth Precinct who came rushing IN Oh ntar o
station there locked up. The dead body was also
carried the station, whence 1t Will be taken to-day TO
the Morgue, Crow having no friends likely TO assume
the duty OF him. IL stated Wy members OF the
police force the Fourth Precinct that Crow was one
of the worst characters in that neighbOrhood. He was
one of tue men who attacked Officer Giligan in Cherry
st. about two mouths ago ana attempted 10 rescue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
A HUSBANDS BRUTALITY.
A MAN BEATS HIS WIFE ALMOST TO DEATH-HER
DEATH EXPECTED

A MAN BEATS HIS WIFE ALMOST TO DEATH-HER
DEATH EXPECTED.
Thomas Murphy, carman, OF No. $40 East
F,ft.uthst age 49, returned to his home drunk last
evening after his days work Margaret Murphy,
his wife, was sewing In the room as ne
entered and two of his children, girls. age IA and
H. stood near her. Murphy, without word or provoca-
ton suatched the sewing from Mrs. Murphy's hand and
threw il into the fire. which was burning In the stove,
and ordered her to leave the house. Mrs. Murphy
piled by saying that she had much right there as he
had Then he threw her against the window
sill, and thence against the stove without
waiting for her to recover her balance. he
gave her another blow, hurting her against
tap,e under which she fell He kicked her at this point
until the crawed out and rose again to her feet when
he THEW her against the doorpOst and out into the hall
Here tine womans spirit ventured on defense aad re-
taliafon and she struck him weak blow across the
Jeff ke with small stick OF wood. The man replied by
Eng her down more, and kicking her heavily
i'm th4 stomach The w0mans cries ana the noise OF the
arat had meantime attracted the notice OF the other
inmates OF the house, and woman living on the noor
aeovt yentared 70 wl'n serve .ne her n the
saInJ way. The other inmates thereupon sent
for r ana sSe could be sse from her
husbands brutality. Officers Baker aud Graham OF the
Eighteenth Precinct came In aad arrested MURPHY who
where he seemed to become suddenly sober. and In
reply to the Sergeant inquiries related
of his wife aud showing his wounded eye in corr0bora
ton IT, denying at the same time that he infcted
any severe Injury her. The eldest child brought
in afterwara by the officer however, aud abe narrated
the story as She said that her father had
and had frequently left the family all day without
money enough TO get food. Ambulance SafgeOn Lane
dressed Mrs Mnrphys wounds ami sent her to Bellevue
Hospital In his opinion the wounds will prove fatal
large crowd gathered In front OF the premises when
The fight was goDg ON, aud IN the excitement q lad
named James Cowen Of No. 500 East Ffheenth-st. fell
"A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
FINANCIAL NOTES.

Col. Thomas A. Scott, having resigned the
presidency OF he Atlantic and Pacific Railroad the newly
elected directors elected. yesterday Andpew PIERCE,
Presldeat and General Manager, d. r. Garrison OF st.
,u,s President and Clinton b. Fisk. Treasurer
Col SCOTS reason for resignng grew ont OF the cond
mons enforced upon him by his election 10 the Pres
doncv M the Railroad, namely. cOnne
himself as much possible 10 the administration OF the
latter road.
Ex-GOv. Leland Stanford, President, and
Coll,s p Huntingdon vicePresidenf, OF the Central
Pacific. sidney Dillon, President OF the Union Pacific
Railroad. and Russell Sage, President OF the Pach;
Mail Steamship Company are In conference WIN view
70 forming tripirtife agreement whereby ihey may
sstahlisn freight rates mutually satisfactory lac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
woULD-BE DUELLIsTs ARRESTED.

WARRENroN, Va. Aug. 20.-On suspicion OF
An intention TO fight duel Judge Keith OF the Cironit
Court to-day caused the arrest OF Gen. W. H. Payne,
Capt A. D. Payne, Judge Thomas Smith, James Bar
bour and Col John s. MOsby. Gen. Payne, BARBOUR,
and smttfw arrested. Capt Payne ana COL Mosoy
were not In town, and II Ia believed that they can
effect meeting without interference vi the ponce they
will ngha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
THE GRAND LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS.
ITHACA Aur 90 The Grand Lodge /. U. U. r

ITHACA, Aug. 20.-The Grand Lodge l.O. ". r.
reassemb,ed this morning at O'Clock. The Committee
on the State OF the Order made report approving OF
the decisions OF the Grand Master with the exception
OF the decisions numbered II, 49, and 90 Reports oi
various District Grand Committees were receiver anu
acted upon the formation of two new districts in New
York City was ordered. The Special CominIttee On
Neurology made report paying tributes OF respect w.
year The report was unanimously adopted by rising
vote. Several amendments to the Constitution weIo
nted and laid over for year under the rule
Tue Grand Lodge then adjourned SINE die. The Grand
EncampLnent held q closing session tonRtt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
BLACK HILLS EXPEDITION.
THE REPORTED ATTACK ON CLUSTERS EX-
petition.

GEN. SHERIDAN DIsCREDIrs THE REPORT, AND GIVES
HIS REASONS FOR so DOING
CHICAGO, Aug 2o.-Lieut.- Gen. Sheridan discredits
the reports of battle between the Indians and Gen.
Custer. From his knowledge Of the locality and OF
the Indians, he is confident that no such collision
could have occurred. Moreover the mail rider would
have to ride 200 miles to carry the news to Fort
Suly whereas the scout from whom he professed to
have obtained his information had only about co
miles to travel in order to reach the nearest tee-
graph station No official report has been received
of any such affair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
PHI KAPPA PSI.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20.-The Grand Arch
Council OF Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity In ses""n
here Twenty -four Chspters represented An ora
lion nv J. r. Foraker OF the New-YWk Alpha, and
posm Nv r. M Field Of the Missouri Alpha are among
the proceedings thus far.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

Pacific Mail Company adhere to their original p.op,
ton that they shall be allowed 10 charge 40 to ~,
freight but the railroad companies are unwlHpt ="
allow them that rate but wish them 10 charge nT az
Nothing has yet been accomplished beyond genera" u
cus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
SHOTS FIRED AT BRITISH OFFICERS BY
SPANISH TROOPS.
LONDON, Thursday, Aug. 20. lS7'

LONDON Thursday, Aug. 20. lS4
The Foreign Office has received information that
the Spanish Republican troops have fired upon some
officers of the British warship Fly which is eruis-
ing off the north of Spain for the protection OF
British interests. None of them were wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
SPAIN AND FOREIGN POWERS.
FORM IN WHICH RECOGNITION is TO BE
MADE.

MADE.
y,.rr,,rSr nv THE FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER
HIS couRsR SUSTAINED BY THE PERMANENT
PARIS. Thursday. Aus. %, 1874
The Duke Decazes Minister of Foreign Affairs,
stated in regard to the recognition of Spain, that
the Government was anxious to act IN accordance
with the other Powers and would proceed In unison
with the British Government, which had commune
Gated its views on the subject. No Power had yet
accomplished the act of recognition. The delay is
caused by question as to the exact form IN which
that step shall be taken.
The members of the Extreme Right expressed dis
apnroval of the conduct of the Duke Decazes but a
large majority of the Permanent Committee, includ-
ing the Republican members, sustained his course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

GERMAN WAR VESSELS BOUND FOR SPAIN.
LONDON. Thursday, Aug. 90, 1874
The German men-of- war Nautilus and Albatross
sailed from Plymouth to-day for Spain.
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