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The New York herald., 1874-11-24
MEXICO.

CITY OF mexico, Nov. Is, 1874
Congress is appropriating money for new lines
OF telegraph.
Mr.. Plumb intends proposing to commence the
construction OF line OF railroad from Laredo on
the United states frontier, terminating at one Of
the Mexican ports on the Pacific coast, probably
Manzanla.
sUBTERRANEAN anowLINGs A CAUSE OF CITIZEN
ALARM.
terrible subterranean rumbling commenced on
the 11tn inst. at Guanajuato, and was followed by
the trembling Of the earth. Many ediHces were In
jured by the shock. The rumblings have since be-
come so continuous that the people are alarmed
and many families are leaving.
STATE TREASURY ExPEDIENT AT VERA CRUZ.
The Legislature OF the State Of Vera Cruz has
authorized the establishment OF lottery, with
the stipulation that twelve and half per cent of
the profits be paid into the State Treasury. The
company has also received permission TO establish
annual fairs lasting three months, in the towns Of
Orizaba and Jalapa, in consideration OF the pay
ment OF annual tax oi 1000 each to the munich
palities Of those places
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VIRGINIA POLITICS,


The Contest In tho Second Congressional
District-GOode, tho Democratic Candi-
date, Declared Elected.
RICHMOND, Nov. %, 1874
The State Board OF Canvassers, consisting OF the
Governor, Treasurer, Auditor, Secretary OF State
and Attorney General, met to-day to hear counsel
In the case OF James II. Plats. republican, and
John Goode, democrat both claiming to be elected
In the Second Congressional district. Arguments
on both sides lasted over six hours, after which
the Board retired to canvass the vote and
make up their decision. At twenty minutes 10
ten O'Clock P. N. they threw open the doors and
decided that by the original returns from the dis
trict, Platt received vote OF 1887 and Goode
14,0S3, which gave Platt o majority OF 294 They
also decided against the authority OF the Commis-
sioners OF Election In Prince George, SUSSEX,
Southampton and York counties In sending amen.
datory returns which would give the district to
Mr.. Goode by majority OF nearly 200. But they
further decided that the Commissioners of Elec-
ton In Prince George county failed to send the
proper certificate with the returns from that
county In the time ana after the manner pre-
Owing 10 this irregularity the Board we're neces-
George county, by which the vote OF the district
stood :-Goode 1854; Platt, 13, 390-majority for
Goode, 49, Mr.. Goode was then declared the
member elect from the Second Congressional dis
trict ana was awarded the proper credentials.
This makes the virginia delegation In the Forty
fourth Congress stsnd eight democrats and one
renubhcan-
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NUMBERING THE TRIBES

The Indians Submitting to Counting,
Coerced by Hunger and Arms - Red
Clouds Influence.
WASHINGTON, Nov. %, 1874.
The Commissioner or Indian Affairs to-day re-
ceived q letter from Agent Saville reporting that
the Indians under his charge have at last sub
mitted to having census taken OF their number.
The count shows that there are belonging to the
Red Cloud Agency, $3.50 O<alala Sioux and 5000
Arapahoes ana Cheyennes, besides some 900 Ogal-
lalas who are or by permission hunting ON the
Republican River, and about 1000 Minneconjous
and other Northern Sioux, who ran away from the
agency rather than be counted. All these Indians
have Tor years resisted being enumerated, as they
entertained superstinous belief that Ii counted
they would speedily lose some OF their number,
and they have now, With the exceptions above
noted, submitted TO census only under the moral
suasion OF hunger and bayonets, the Agent having
positively refused to give them rations on any
other terms, and the presence OF troops enabling
him to maintain rhis position. Red Clouds efforts
In behalf OF the policy Of the government have had
the eject OF reducing the numbe OF his personal
adherents from many thousands to barely five
hundred. No trouble Is anticipated from the Sioux
who have run away. ss,ai - s..yS;3
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COLOMBIA.

PANAMA. Nov. IA, 1874.
The Legislative Assembly OF the State OF Pam
anna is still in session, ont has transacted no bust
ness since the last report Of interest abroad.
From the interior no later dates have been
received.
THE PEOPLE ApPRRHENsIvE OF THE POLITICIANS.
Political affairs are quiet for the present. bus
doubtful for the future. Ex-President General
Buenaventura Corioso is daily expected back from
Costa Rica, en- route to Bogota, as Senator from
this State. His presence on the Isthmus BODIES no
good.
troops, and VINO attempted q revolution some
weeks ago. has been sent on mission to Bogota,
or In other words, quietly disposed OF
WEATHER REPORT.
The rains at present are very heavy and occur
almost daily, as Is usual at this seasons but not
withstandinr an unusually small amount OF sick.
ness " reported
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An INDIAN CAMP CAPTURED.

Operations az General MacKenzie's
Troops in Texas-squaws, Pappooses
and Ponies Seized.
MACKgNzIEs SUPPLY CAMP,
FRESH FORK BRAzos RIVER, Texas,
Nov. ., 1874
General Mackenzie, with all the serviceable
horses OF his command. lett here on the night OF
October 80, going toward the south and west, or In
the direction OF the head or the Double Noun
tain Fork OF the Brazos River and mead
OF the main Brazos; marched all night in
piercing cold wind, rested next day and
marched the second night On November 2 saw a
few Indians, who fed at the sight OF the troops
On the Sd OF November saw q party OF Indians,
who were hunting bufial0 but who scattered ana
rapidly disappeared at the approach OF the troops
On November the command came upon camp
OF eight or ten Indian lodges, which was captured
after short fight IN which four Indians were
killed and some wounded, without any loss to our
troops. The camp was totally and thoroughly de-
strOyed, everything being burned The troops cap
tured twelve squaws and seven pappooses and 1856
head OF horses and ponies. This band OF In
dians belonged to the Qua-hada tribe, which is
composed OF outcasls from other tribes, princi-
pay Comancnes Kiowas, Cheyennes. Arrapahoes
and some lew Apaches. The tribe Is q small one
Among the captured squaws are some of the iden-
tlcal prisoners captured by General Mackenzie in
his expedition to this section OF country in 1872
when ITO squaws and papp0oses were brought as
prisoners to Fort Concho. aud kept there till the
spring OF 1879 when they were magnanimousIy
sent In government wagons escorted by the
United states military to Fort Sill. and there re-
leased.
The aggregate OF Indian lodges destroyed must
be over 1,200, with more than 100 Indians killed.
by the columns OF Generals Mackenzie, Miles,
Buel, Davidson, Neill and Price, in three months,
and the amount Of property lost BY the Indians
alone having captured 1,5S4 horses) must to them
be tncalcuable. The amount OF hardship and pri-
army engaged IN this Indian war Will never be
known to the mass OF the American people, and
harder working servants than our same little
army are not to be found inside the boundaries OF
this Republic, and the reward for 1t all Is reduc-
ton.
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ITALY.
The Kings Speech to Parliament-Cash and Citi-
ZEN Quiet Main Requisites Of the Crown
Tho Foreign Relations Friendly.

ROME, Nov. %. 1874.
The session Of the new italian Parliament was
opened to-day by Ring Victor Emmanuel in per.
1on, with the usual ceremonies.
THE ROYAL SPEECH.
The King In bis speech returned thanks to the
people for their tokens OF affection on the twenty
NTH anniversary OF his accession to the throne
He urged on Parliament jealous prosecution OF
she work Of reorganization. Grants would be re-
quired only Tor such expenditures rs were evi-
oently necessary, and thus Parliament would be
enabled to establish financial equilibrium and
tighten the burdens 80 nobly borne by the nation.
THE FOREIGN RELATIONS FRIENDLY.
As for the foreign relations, they were on an
excellent footing. Italy was friendly with all
Powers. Their friendship was a recompense for
the hrmness and moderation shown by Itallans.
BY THE GRACE OF GOD.
The King concluded with an expression OF graft.
tude for divine assistance.
The King vas warmly cneerek
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BRAZIL.

PARA, Nov! q, 1874.
The 7r-founa (newspaper)' OF this city contained
an article in Its issue this morning grossly insult
ing to the officers OF the Portuguese corvette
Sagres which came here 1ortnepurpose Of pro.
tectng the interests OF Portuguese subjects. The
Trfouna subsequently issued supplement- incit-
ing revolt BY the populace, who were already
greatly excited In consequence OF the arrival Of the
Sagres
OFFICIAL APPREHENSION OF A RISING AGAINST
FOREIGNERS
The President Of the province has asked the
government for means to suppress riotous demon.
stratiOns.
There are great fears Of general rising against
all foreigners.
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ARKANSAS.

Governor Garland Offers n Reward for
the Arrest OF Smith and Wheeler by
PROCLAIM q ation-Smith Anxious to Conn
municate with the President.
LITTLE ROCK, Nov. %, 1874
proclamation was Issued by Governor Gar
land, late this evening. onering reward OF $1,000
for the arrest OF Smith and $500 for the arrest of
his Secretary Of State Wheeler. The friends OF
Governor Garland, In conversation this evening,
assert that he will accept no adverse decision by
the President relying upon public sentiment to
support him in the contest. Beyond this there is
but little that is new In reference to the guberna-
tOrial contest.
Smith sent o despatch to Washington to day,
asking what additional Information was neces-
sary 70 secure the favorable action OF the Presl.
dent. Conflicting reports are coming In from diff
terent parts Of the State showing the great dvis-
ion of sentiment Of the people upon the all ab-
sorbing topic.
Hon. J. d. Ward, Of the Investigating Committee,
left for his home yesterday. Hon. Milton Sayler
will leave tomorrow.
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THE BLACK HILLS INVADED.
Sixty Miners at Work in the In
dian Precinct.
DANGER OF A NEW WAR.
The War Departm ent Asked to
Interfere.
WASHINGTON. Nov. %. 1874.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, 1874
The Secretary Of the Interior to-day transmitted
to the Secretary OF War copy OF a communica-
tion received by him from the Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs, with letter from Indian Agent Il.
w. Bingham, dated from the Cheyenne Agency.
Dakota, October 81, 10 the effect that about sixty
white men, miners, are working In the Sioux
Reservation, In the Black Hills. and unless they
are driven of by the government the indians will
make war upon them.
Secretary Delano, in view OF this statement. re-
quests the War Department to instruct the proper
military authorities to remove any persons who
may be found 80 trespasslng. In order that trouble
with the Indians may be avoided.
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THE WAR IN SPAIN.
The Capture Of a Herald Special
Correspondent Reported.
Marched to Prison by the Republicans and
an Explanation Refused.
FIGHTING ON THE ROAD TO IRUN.

IspzmAL DISPATCHES TO THE HERALD BY CABLE
LONDON, Nov. %, 1874.
Intelligence has been received from Spain,
but it is not as yet deemed reliable, which re-
ports Mr. MacGahan, the special correspondent
OF the HERALD. as having been captured this
afternoon on the Spanish side of the SAINT
iago ferry by republican officer, who refused
to give an explanation of his action in making
the arrest
MARCHED TO PRISON.
The report states that Mr.. MacGahan was
marched off TO Fontarabia, at the mouth of the
Bidassoa, on the dividing line between France
. and Spain.
Cnrlfsts In Force ON the Limo to Irun-
The Hostile Troops Engaged I'm Bat
tie.
HENDAYE, Nov. %, 1874.
The Carlist forces have reoccupied the road
between San Sebastian and Irun The royal-
lists now hold again the line to Oyarzun,
which lies seven miles southeast of San
Sebastian.
ENGAGED IN BATTLE.
Fighting is in progress to-day
SerrnnO to Stir Up the Army.
MADRID, Nov. 90, 1874.
Marshal Serrano will go to the north next
month for the purpose of expediting opera
tions against the Carlsts.
Republican Action Against the Aiphon-
ststs.
MADRID, Nov. 90, 1874.
The Spanish government has exiled two
generals and several civilians known to be
partisans of Prince Aphonso, son of the ex-
Queen Isabella
Other persons are to be sent into exile for
the same reason.
All congratuiatory kilograms sent from this
country to Isabella, on the occasion of the
anniversary of her birthday, wherein she was
styled ''Your Majesty" were stopped.
THE oENsoRsH1p OF THE TELEoRApHs UNIVERSAL.
A rigorous censorship over all dispatches
is still maintained throughout the Republic.
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The Hippodrome.


There was an entirely new bill at this popular
place OF amusement last evening. and II any one
OF the hundreds who brayed the inclement
weather TO be on hand In time for the .Fete at
Pekin" went away dissatisfied at the close OF the
nights entertainment, he must certainly have
been very hard person to please for the pro-
CRANE offered enough amusement In little over
two hours to last an ordinary mortal for twelve
month. However, II ia pretty certain that any
body who witnesses the "Holiday OF the Celest
ialsr as 1t was given last night, and the Indian
and chariot races and the other interesting
features OF the programme, VIII De apie
to resist the temptation 10 20 and see them again
and again. Though the grand procession wnlch
preceded and followed The Emperor Haamti IN the
Jete was OF course lacking In many OF those attrac-
popular with the aud lences that have tnronged
the hippodrome night after night IL will be sure
to hold Its own for long time to come The Em-
peror during the march seemed to be IN q happy
frame OF mind and seated In his royal palanuuin,
which was brilliant with precious ornaments,
nodded condescendingly to his children friends,
who were peeping over the borders OF mis- Kingdom,
ana AS Tor the mandarins, VINO had the honor OF
carrying the palanquin supported on their august
shoulders, they conducted themselves with all that
dignity which became their high station. The
Tartar cavalry ana the soidery who preceded
the paanquins In which the ladies OF the
Emperor's Court sat respondent IN gold and sill
yer adorned robes; the citizen guards. with their
decorated shields the chosen officers, The war
riors OF the Yantse-all went to make up a spec
tace that for b-illancy and imposing grandeur
could not be surpassed The Jete itself was very
finely represented, ana what with the dancing OF
the grand ballet, the tricks OF the jugglers, the
ground and lofty tumbling Of the athletes, the per-
fOrmances OF Ling Look, "the wonder OF the
Flowery Land" VINO made his exit with his
sacred car surrounded by dragons that emitted
blue blazes and Roman Chinese y lights ad
libttu, the grand folks OF the Emperor's Court,
well as his high mgntiness himself, had nights
splendid sport. When the things OF the Flowery
Land were no more the audience were brought to
the realization OF the fact that they were yet in
Uncle Sans dominion, by the advent OF
tribe OF Indians VINO, besides having to fight a
lot OF Indians. engage IN q buffalo hunt, snow
shoe and a hurdle race, had to employ their spare
time In CHASING. on horseback, pretty squaw,
whom they we're all in love with. The race OF
DeerloOt the indian with the horse, the chariot
races and the races between the English and
American jockeys created q great deal OF en-
Jhusasm. The two-hOrse chariot race especially
was rendered very exciting by the splendid
driving OF the two young ladies' who took part in
1t, and the audience cheered the winner heartily.
The Donnybrook lalr and the laughable Lancashire
races wound up the evenings entertainment,
WHICH from beginning to end was certainly OF the
most enjoyable kind.
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Musical and Ora attic Notes.


Sunday concerts are given In Washington.
Edwin Adams opened on Monday at Indiana
potts IN "Enoch Arden."
MISS Leclercq has met with natterlng success on
the occasion OF her latest visit to Boston.
Mrs. Bowers played in 'Eleanor; or, The Fatal
Marriage" at Indianapolis last week. She was
very well received.
Cal Wagner and his co.ored minstrels are at
Memphis. "The Brooklyn Scandal Clubn forms
part OF the entertainment
The beautiful Mrs. RousDy will be the next SEN
sation in New York. She will probably appear in
",Twixt Axe and Crown"
"Belle Lamar" ran successfully for three weeks
at the Boston. Bouccaults "Mimin was pro-
duced at the Athen@um, and met with equal favor
from the Hubbites. !. ''
John Brougham has turned the sunshine OF hts
genial face westward. He is underlined to ap-
pear at Mcvicker's, Chicago as wilkins Micawber
and Daniel Peggoty.
"Clancarty" Will be produced this week in
Washington, with Mrs. Conway in the cast,
owing to the success OF the ''Shaughraun, y its
production in this city Is indefinitely postponed
A portion OF the Fifth Avenue company will
appear in "Monsieur Alphonse," at the National
Theatre, in Washington. Little Bljou Heron win
have an opportunity Of renewing her infantlle
triumphs.
Professor Roberts, OF "The New York College,"
will give course OF readings at ASSOCIATION Hall,
beginning Thursday, November 20. Selections
from Shakespeare. southey, Bret Harte. Hood and
Lowell will be given.
Mrs. Agnes Booth concluded her engagement at
the California Theatre with the play OF "Elene."
II Is denounced by the local critics as altogether
wanting in plot. It does not even afford oppor-
tunity for good acting.
The "Black Crook" was not produced last night
at the Grand Opera House. 1t was found at the
last moment that all the parts could not be in
working order In time. The management, there
fore, resolved to postpone the opening until this
evening. when we are assured the "Black Crook''
win reappear without fail.
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Globe Theatre.

There was quite large audience at this theatre
last evening. Tae bill was an ample one, and In
cluded several new attractions. Davis. the ven-
triloquist, Murray, Ashton and Sealey, the gym
nasts, ana LA Belle Ardine," among others
The drama OF "Luke McOutcheon" was given Tor
the first time. 1t Is not play to commend itself TO
the approval OF the intelligent public, but the gods
IN the gallery entered into the fun Of It, relisning
1t largely. 1t was well put upon the stage and
the gentlemen who took the leading roles &C
Quilted themselves handsomely.
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THE VIRGINIUS INDEMNITY.
Tho 6paniards Willing to Compensate the
United States on the Basis OF the
Payment to Great Britain.

IaPECAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE
LONDON, Nov. 23, 1874.
The HERALD correspondent reports from
Madrid that the Spanish government has ex-
pressed willingness to pay an indemnify in
the virginius case to the United States on the
same basis as that with which Great Britain
was satisfied for the outrage perpetrated on
her subjects,
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Java will leave this port oA
Wednesday Tor Queenstown and Liverpool.
The mails for Europe win close at the Post once
at four O'Clock A. NJ.
The NEW YORK HERALp--Edtion for Europe
will be ready at hali-past three O'Clock In the
morning.
Single copies. in wrappers for mailing six cents
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SOUTH AMERICA.

PANAMA, Nov. IA, 1874.
Since the departure OF the steamship City OF
Toxic, on the 11th inst, for New York, nothing
whatever has been received here from the Central
or South American Republics.
The steamer due here yesterday from the south
coast has not yet been heard from, q delay very
unusual In this line which Is noted for It's punctua
ity, and the passengers and mails by her Tor the
United States are therefore likely to be de tanned
on the Isthmus for week or ten days at least
THB BRITISH FLAG.
Her British Majestys nag ship Repulse, Admiral
Cochrane. sails hence to-day for Payta, Peru;
thence to honolulu.
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Olympic Theatre.

The varied entertainment at this house last
evening appeared to give general satisfaction to
the audience, which WAS not large, owing, prob
ably. to the inclement weather. Mr.. William
Courtwright's .Only Friend," very quaint, lively
parsonage, brought the comedian considerable APP
plause. The "Mnslcal Mokes" were another laugh
anla set oil sketches, the fun being chiefly created
by Messrs. Sandord and Wilson. Gus Williams
and his "Dutcn POartlng Hausn ditties kept the
com pany laughing lor fifteen minutes. Altogether
the variations in the amusemndts were extremely
agreeable. and the whole was supported by excel.
lent MANAGEMENT.
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CENTRAL ASIA.

LONDON, Nov. N-6 A. n.
The correspondent Of the Times teegraphs from
Calcutta that public opinion seems TO lead to the
conclusion that the arrest and imprisonment
Of Yakooo Khan, who claimed the Ameership,
may cause serious complications In Afghanistan.
which will compel the Indian government to In
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Died.

BRowN.-On Monday, November o. WILLIAM Il
G. BROWN, IN the 6Stn year or his age.
The relatives and friends respectfully Invited
to attend the funeral on Wednesday, the 25th
INST, from nts late residence, No. PIG Third street,
Brooklyn, Il. d., ut nali-past one O'Clock.
CONNOLLY.-MARY CONNOLLY, widow OF Peter
Connolly, native OF Fahey, Eyrecours county Gal-
way. Ireland.
Funeral TO take place from 42l East Tenth strees.
on Tuesday, 2Ith INST, at halfpast one o'clocE
P. M. Friends are respectfully invited.
ORR-Un Monday evening, November %, WILL
LIAM ORR, aged 40 years and months.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeraI, on Wednesday, at one
o'clock p. M, from his late residence, l5A Eaae
Forty first street. '-Ss''"
[For Other Deaths see Ninth Puoel
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Woods Museum.

Daly's spectacular comedy, Ground the Clock"
was produced at this place OF amusement last
evening to full house. The gallery was thronged
by an eager crowd OF full grown men and boys,
fof whom the sparring exhibition announced In
the bills between Joe Coburn and .'the Unknown
had an overpowering attraction. The play itself
served the purpose OF making great merriment,
and some OF Its scenes depicting the daily lie OF
New YORK, were quite realistic Mr. Louis Aldrlch
as Roderick Kgobbin made an amusing Irish
man. Messrs Sheldon and Lefflngwell contributed
largely to the fun OF the piece. Miss Belle
Howitt y Juliana Tarter. the pretty baker Of