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New-York tribune., 1875-09-13

portaton how contracts were let without
contrary to law how certificates given Of service
never performed to get pay for fifty teams when
only thirty at work; how frauds practiced
the removal OF the old Red Cloud Agency how the low
est contractors bought of In order to enable the
Ring to get higher rates. and then finally TO sub let the
contracts to the original lowest bidder at the price first
named how accounts had been tampered with I; how
Indian stolen from she Indians sale In
Choyenn Low returns of provisions showed Indi
ans by lc7' al hundreds than present; and how
mcasu' 'll Is were exaggerated and fasifed
There nothing whatever in the testimony that
new. His statements taken up by one and he
was required to present his authority and verifcation
His testimony very lucid, and he showed extended
knowledge OF the Whole Indian question: not only from
his personal observation but from careful study OF the
whole subject developed by others lie fortified
by documents letters, and reports. with which he
surprisingly familiar and ready with the proof to
substantiate every statement made i'll his report Com
missioner Smith, who present, received some severe
hits with reference to the transportation of supplies and
the prices paid for He sometimes interrupted the
witness. but generally at his own cost.
One referred to by the witness may be stated more
at length. Between Fort Randall and the MILESTONE
Agency is a long stretch Of territory. Indian supplies
have to be transported from the former place TO the
latter. Advertisements for proposals 10 carry these
supplies issued in 1873 1874 The lowest bidder
offered to transport the supplies between the two points
for 81 12i per hundred miles for every hundred pounds
BY some means not known 10 the witness this man de-
clined the contract Ii then given to A. H. Wilder
who not in the business, and who had not sent i'll
any proposal, required by the advertisement. The
price paid Wilder 81 80 per hundred pounds for
every hundred miles He sub let the contract and bis
subcOntracor to make his profit again subet the con-
tract most remarkably, 10 the same man who was
originally the lowest bidder, who transported
the goods at the rate-$1 12l2 per hundred
pounds-the price ut which he originally
offered do the service but which he had declined when
il become known wilder and others that hc was
the lowest bidder The examination Of Mr.. Walker was
not finished but will he resumed Monday. Commits
sioner Smith Mr. Boser, the beef contractor, Will
probably follow. The investigation promises to be very
long and tresOme. The COmmissoners IL may he safely
said do manifest extraordinary zeal in tneir Efforts
TO go 10 the bottom Of The
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
THE COUNCIL At CROW BUTTE.
RED CLOUD TO PROTECT THE CoUNCII-TIE SALE OF
THE BLACK HILLS ASSURED.

RED CLOUD TO PROTECT TIE COUNtIi-liib SALE VIZ
THE BLACK HILLS ASSURED.
IBr TRLEGRAPn TO TRIBUSa.l
RED CLOUD AGENCY, Sept. "a preliminary
council was held yesterday with Red Cloud, Man
Afraid of His Horses, Walk under the ground
Sword Rock Two-Strike and others. The Commis-
.ion announced the Council to be held here by the
Red Clond Agency, creating a sensation and a2-
proval. The question of locality, as Indicated III
the dispatch Of the 9TH, has caused bad feeling IN
Spotted Tails band, and may give rise to serious
trouble The safety of the Commissioners ev-
IDENTITY has been thought Of, indicated III Red
Clouds remarkable speech: "My friends, wherever
you hold the Council. will place my young men
soldiers to guard You; we don't want the sol
diers.p Major Vrooms Company Sd Cavalry
escortinc the Commissioners, was TO have campeu
with him at the agency, but did not, as
Red Cloud protested against any such evidence OF
lad faith Man-Afrad-of-ilisIlO Horses sent TO bring
in the Northern Indians, demanded the pay prom
ised him. After much discussion, he and his band
were satisfied by the personal guarantee OF the Com
missioners Senator Allison said, "We want you to
know that the Great Father means the utmost good
faith toward YOU Indians" These assurances were
received in sullen silence. The purchase OF the
Black His seems assured judging from the senti-
ment of Red Cloud Red Dog and Man Afraid-of-lils-
Horses. The Big Horn country which Is more valu-
able 10 the Indians and whites, will not be bought
without much discussion. 1t will be ten days before
the treaty is finished The Grand Council cannot be
held for four or five days. are waiting for the
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
RIVAL DEMOCRATIC DELEGATIONS IN WEST
CHESTER

The Democrats of the Ist Assembly District
OF wesheser County met at Union Port on Saturday TO
elect delegates the state Judicial and Senatorial Con
yepons There were two sets Of delegates Tanmny and
anti Tammany from Morrisana Twentythird Wardl and
West Farms and Kingsbridge Twentyfourth Ward). Al
ter some discussion decided TO admit the Tamnany
Hall delegations from the Twenty-third and Twenty
fourth Wards headed by Col Mooney and Alderman H.
d. Purroy respectively. The following delegates were
.elected To State Convcnton VIM caldwell OF Morris
ania H. d. Pulroy of West Farms. and Patrick Brown Of
Yonkers with Jordan l.. Mott OF Mott Haven John
Hunter OF Westchester and Jacob Read OF Yonkers
slternaes TO Judicial Convention, George g. Pence OF
Yonkers with B Waters OF Weschester rs alternate
10 Senatorial Convention, Col j. J. Mooney and John
McCarty Of lthe Twenty-third Ward; Henry Bracken
Of the Twenty fourth Ward; Michael Mooney OF
Yonkers and Hugh Lunny OF Westchesrer with
John j. Clark and l.. W. " Grath or the twenty tlfd
Ward William McDade Of the twenty Fourth Ward John
b. g. Knnion Of Westchester, and Ed. Whalcn OF
Yonxen as altcrnates. Alderman PurrOy then 0neied
resolution effect that the Democrats of the lst
Assembly District Wescheser County, apPreclatlng
the efforts and course OF Gov Tiden To bring about
thorough reform in the administration or the Affairs of
the stale, pledged themselves 10 support him.
Upon their exclusion the antIamfnany Delegations
organized meeting outside OF tue ball, electlng er-
gates we're then selected TO represent the district III the
State, Judicial, and Senatorial Conventions: 10 state
Convention John Bussng, j. Edward Ireland, James e.
Coulter. 40 Judicial Convention John CAilan. To eena
torinl Convention, John Royce John McGowan, III. j.
Pord, James Lane, and A. Redmond.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
POLITICAL.
THE CAMPAIGN IN MAINE.
YHR CLOSING RALLIES-A CURIOUS CANVASS
fsY rRLRaRAPH TO THE rRIBuHE.l

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. 12.-The curious poti-
cal canvass OF tho past month over Tomorrow night
we shall know how wise the calculations which we
make tonight Tho enthusiastic Republican claims
IL 900 majority. His better informed and cooler friend
eays 1000 or 10000. The Democrats mark of from
that, down to nothing There being no particular issues
between the two parties in the State the canvass has
been made almost entirely war issues, both the can
didaes having the prefix Of General TO their proper
names. The Republicans have seldom come within ten
years OF the present day and the Democrats nave sedo
gone back far Both sides having declared III favor OF
hard money and speedy resumption Of specie payments
there opportunity for fight over that' except
which the Republicans compelled TO make 10
combat Senator Mortons ideas The closing rallies were
held last evening. and no indications OF weakness
on either side The Democrats at Portland we're iui Oh
enthusiasm and had big procession with an abundance
of froworks The speasers we're W. H. Clifford L. T.
PisburJ, John T. Fitzgerald. and Gen. j. Henderson,
They seemed full OF confidence.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
CHURCH AND STATE IN CANADA.

ANXIETY FOR THE DECISION OF TIE EPISCOPAL
CoUNCIL-TIIE QUEEN PErIriONED TO REvgasE
TIE DECREE IN TIE GUIBORD CAsE--ALL QUIET
AT THE CEMETERY.
MONTREAL, Sept. 1.-THE result Of the de-
lberatons OF the recent Council Of Roman Catholic
Bishops OF this province is awaited with anxiety by tho
people that faith in this district 1t is stated that
Episcopal circular will shortly be issued, In which ths
immunity OF the clergy from the operation OF the civil
laws will be energetically affirmed
Petitions being circulated throughout the city and
the doceses surrounding for all Catholics TO sign praying
Her Majesty revise the decision mado by tho Privy
Council concerning the burial Of Guibords remains The
petitions are being eagerly signed.
All quiet at the cemetery Friday night the volunteer
guards acted in such rowdy tnat tie sergeant
In command OF the regulars publicly requested them not
TO come 10 his assistance any longer number OF them
came duty drunk.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
A PRELIMINARY TALK.

THE DIVISION OF OPINION ABOUT WHERE TO HOLD
TIE CoUNCII-DELAY IN PAYING CHIEF FOR
A VALUABLE SERVICE
RED CLOUD. INDIAN AGENCY Sept. 9, via Fort
Laramie, Wyoming Territory, Sept. 11.-festerday
Red Cloud the Observation-Disclosures, and son
of the latter who bears The name, came III and
had talk with the Commissioners in response to
an invitation sent them the day before. They were
.sccompanied by 20 Indians Of their own tribe the
OgaIlalla-Sioux a portion Of whom were old men.
They said majority of the Indians were III favor OF
a Council being held at White ClOud Creek, near
the Crow-Butte, and about six miles from this
agency though they said that Spotted 1ail would
insist on it being held at Shadron Creek. Red
Cloud said he would want an extra issue OF Dee1 TO
feed the Indians with, as this the Commission prom
ised him, provided that three days notice of the
amount required be given the Commission. Three
thousand extra beeves have been oldereu hele
already to feed the Indians
When the Commission was here last July they
sent Young Man Afrad-of- His-Horses, and Louis
Richard. half breed out to bring in the wild
Indians in the northern country in order that they
NIGHT he present at the council, for this service
promising them 100 American horses, which have
not vet been received here. The Interior Depart
1nent advertised for the purchase OF the same at
Cheyenne, but afterward withdrew the ADVERTISE
ment. since which nothing has been heard on the
subject Dy the CoiunIsSoh' tliVuS" " ""r''i va
teegIams have been sent to Washington In reference
10 tie matter. In a talk yesterday, Young Man
Afraid-of-His-Ho Horses said he wanted the horses
delivered at this Agency before the council
a. held bnt finally agreed TO their being de-
lyorcd as soon as possible the Commission assuring
them that good horses should be sent to him. though
Az tbey were to be bought tho Missouri River, at
least a months time would be required to purchase
and send them to Red Clo'd
To-day the Rev. Mr. Hinman and Col. beauvis
have gone down to Crow Butte 10 select place for
the council which will doubtless be held next week
hessrs. Bingham and Burke are expected up from
the Spotted Tail Agency to-day with the Missouri
River Indians. Major Sayille has not yet returned
from the East During bis absence DIR. Daniels the
former agent acts as agent at Red Cload.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

CHANGE OF MINISTRY IN SPAIN.
DISAGREEMENT ON THE QUESTION or UNIVERSAL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or ALL THR hNIs-
TERs-THE CABINET REORGASIED WITH GEN.
JovELLAR At IFS HEAD.
MADRID. Sept 12 1875.
The majority of the Cabinet having decided that
elections for the COrtes should be held by universal
suffrage, the other members became dissatisfied. A
council meeting Of six hours duration was held on
Saturday, bat the members were unable to agree,
and notwithstanding the efforts of CanOvas del
Castillo President of the Council to prevent rup-
ture, the whole Ministry resigned SeIOr Canovas
del Castillo desired to open the Cortes on November
2S the day King Alfonso comes Of age
The King summoned the Ministers to a consulta-
ton at o'clock last night. Canoyas del Castillo
would only consent to preside over liberal Cab
met of Cancellation. A new Ministry was formed
under Gen. Jovear to-day. The following is the
list as officially announced:
Gen. Joyellar, President Of the Council and Minis
ter of War.
Alcala Galiano Minister Of Foreign Affairs
Calderon COllantes, Minister of Justice.
Duran v Lra Minister Of Marine.
Saaverra, Minister Of Finance.
Romero Robledo, Minister Of the Interior.
Martin Herrera Minister of Public Works.
Ayala, Minister of Colonies.
LONDON, Sept. IL, 1875.
Private adviccs from Paris say the new Spanish
Ministry represents the triumph OF the principle or
universal suffrage. CanOvas del Castillo will prob
ably be President OF the Chamber of Deputies in the
new Cortes
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
THE DISTURBANCES IN TURKEY.

THE sERvIAN GOVERNMENT ADVISING MODERATION
"A BOSNIAN PETITION FOR AID LAID ASIDE
SIXTY BOsNIANs SLAIN.
BELGRADE Saturday, Sept. IL, 1875
The SkOuptschina has elected committee
TO draft a reply to the speech Of Prince Milan This
committee is wholly composed of members of the party
OF action but the Government IL privately using it's n-
nuence for o moderate address The SkOupschina has
laid on the table Bosnian petition for aid.
A thousand Turks recently encountered 60 Bosnians
and killed them all.
CoSsTASTINOI LH, Sept. IL, 1873.
The foregn cOnsus acting me6iatOrs will leave Mos
tar to-day and endeavor TO the nsurgent leaders,
when they VIII inform them that there ia no hope Of
foreign aid, and win advise them to submit their griev
ances to Server Pasha. The consuls will reassembe on
Wednesday Thursday at stOlatz, and inform Server
Pasha Of the result of their MISSION II the result Ia
satisfactory Server Pasha will issue proclamation prom
Using redress OF all grievances the condition that the
insurgents submit within a certain time.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
GOV. AMEs STILL ANXIOUS FOR TROOPS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The Attorney Gene
raj again tclegraphed to Gov Ames yesterday follows
To my dispatch Of yesterday morning I'm which men
toned that the troops were held in readiness and asked
whether the situation Of the insurIection was such
against the State authorities that the state Government
the aid OF loyal citizens could not put down, have
received no reply
o'clock last night when the Governor sent to the AttOr
neyGenerl very long telegram. giving al explanation
that question Of and he still tnought there
necessity for the troops The Attorney General has
made FUN report, sending the kilograms and conmu-
nicatons bv special messenger TO the President to-day
and poets further sugges stions from him Tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
THE FRENCH REpUBLIC.

PROBABLE CHANGE OF POLICY b. THE RIGHT CFN-
TER-THE ORLEANS PRINCrs BlPoRTED TO BB
WILLING TO SUPPORT THE REPUBLIC.
PARIS, Sept. IL, 1873.
La France declares il has Trustworthy information
that change is likely to take place in the policy OF
tie Right Center that is due to the wishes Of the
Orleans Princes, who are said to be about to re-
nounce all claims to tho throne and adhere to the
Republic without reserve.
The Spanish ambassador has resigned, as was
deemed probable
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
MOODY AND SINKEY.
A RFGISNIS0 AT NORTHFIELD. MASS

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 1.-THE revival
iss Moody and sankey held services at Eortheld to-
day. the people coming from all the country round. The
Orthodox church proved too small, and Moody spoke
from tho church steps TO an audience OF 1000
In the morning At O'clock Mr.. Sankey and
Col Whitte Of Chicago talked to the children In
the church and Col Fairbanks OF st. JOhnsbury and ID.
w McWlam President Of tho Ioung Mems Christian
Association Of NewYork organized grove meeting TOR
crowds waiting for the evening service AT O'Clock
Mr. Moody preached again TO audience OF 1000 per-
sons Mcssrs Moody and sankoy Will decide upon thef
reyly al caml aigm on Tuesday
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
THE FOURTH CENTENARY OF MICHEL AN
cello

THE DAY TO BE CELEBRATED At FLORENCE AID
RoME-A MONUMENT 10 BE INAUGURArED-DIs-
IISGUIsHED VISITORS IN ROME
FLORENCE, Saturday. Sept H. 1875.
Tomorrow will he the first day OF the fes-
tval commemoratug the 4OOth birthday OF Michel An
geo. The celebration will last three days, and will in
clude services at the tomb of the great artist and the in
augiration OF monument In square to bear his
name.
ROME. Saturday. Sept. II, 1873.
There have been many arrivals here to-day OF disn-
gished Italians and foreigners attend the celebration
tomorrow marking tho OF tho four hundredth
birthday of Michel Angelo
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
THE NEW SPANISH CABINET.

The new Cabinet of King Alfonso is COM
posed Of four Ministers and OF four who remain In
Office The former Galiano Minister OF Foreign Az
fairs Collantes Minister OF Justice; Herrera Minister
OF Public Works and Durau Lir,, Minister of Marine
Canovas del Castillo, who has resigned the Presidency OF
the Council the leader Of the AOnsist party, and
was formerly Minister under Donnell Gen. Jovelar
who succeeds him, has just returned from the Norn
where he conducted the campaign against the Carlsts
he Captain General In Cuba at the time OF the Vir
ginius massacre, and is deemed one OF the few skfu
military commanders In Spain His reputation for 10y
atty IL good Us he never melted outbreak
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
A STRONGER CAMPAIGN IN OHIO AGAINST IN
FLATION BEGUN.

COLUMBUS Ohio. sept. 12.-The Republican state
Committee have determined upon an active cam
paign for hard money, and are printing 10000
copies of Gen. Woodfords speech last night at
Newark. They have invited Gen. Woodford to re-
turn to Youngstown to speak again on the money
question. Gen. Young, Republican candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, came up here to-day with an
invitation for Gen. Woodford TO speak in Cincinnati
ON the Odd, and he will there continue his fight
agains; imitation.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
PROBABLE RESULT OF THE CANVASS IN MIssIs-
sIPPI

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE political con-
test progress i'll Mississippi is ch!eiy inportans
because the Legislature which TO be chosen in Noyem
Der will elect United States Senator to succeed Acorn
and because of the determination of the Democrats TO
elect one OF their number to that position Senator
Alcorn thinks that the Democrats will succeed, though
hardly by fair means ard he describes the state OF affairs
there under Ancs as bad to excite sympathy for
the white people, while 1t does not justify the means
which suspects will be resorted to to overthrow the
runous rule Of the carpctbagge
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13

conesng delegations from Long ISLAND CITY, represcn0
Ing the Noble" and the "Graham" wings Inc
former was admitted. James Hatch OF Newtown ~as
Chairman The delegates selected are James Bradley o.,
Long Island CITY, John ". Sutphin or Jafnilca' VIII
Charles A. Sammis Of Hampstead. Resolutions welo
passed approving the course OF COY Idn ins dc
ferred until the meeting Of the County Convehlioh
will be on Oct. z.
ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 1.-THE Meegan
Democrats have nominated for Senator the Hon DaV'o
McElwain OF CChocs and have chosen the following
delegates to the State Convention from the Ist District
The Hon. william d. Murphy. Robert Babcock, and
Harmon vanderzee. The McEwan Democrats OF tne
WITH District have chosen the following: ueofso L.
Wager, James Curran, Edward keuear'
SYRACUSE, n. Y, Sept. 12.-At the Demo-
cratic Assembly, District Convention yesterday the lo
lowing delegates to the State Convention were elected
Geo F. Comstock NJ. II. Blyn Jabcz Morton, wilbur M
Brown Philo g Thornton Avery W Palmer, l. d. ro,tri,
James Mckinney. aud Horace r. Williams hesJ , Dr.. !,
commencing Gov. Tilden and Attorney -GeheFi ft"''
were passed.
WHITEHALL, n. Y, Sept. 12.-The Demo-
cratic and Liberal Republican Convention OF the u
Assembly District OF Washington County held al "nne
hall Yesterday elected Emerson f. Davis Root fatson'
and Henry Keenan, as delegates 10 the State Conyeho
II also adopted resolutions sustaining GOV TlGen anu
requesting their delegates TO use their influence ior 'o
nomination OF an entirely new ticket.
LOCKPORT, N. Y, Sept. 12.-The Demo
cratic Convention for Assembly Districts OF this
county have appointed tho following delegates to the
Democratic state Conventions The Hon George u
Green Moses b. wifi, VIM. j. jenkins, Dr. o. r. L1y'J
Thos. Bamore, and II. Zeley.
FIUsHING, L. l., Sept. 12.-The Hon. Jas. Is.
Pearsaii the Hon. Stephen Taber. and John chapman
are delegates to the State Democratic Convention from
the lat Assembly District OF Queens County RESOLUTIONS
commencing Gov. Tildcns course were passed
WATERTOwN, Sept 1.-THE Democrats OF
the Ist District OF Jefferson County have elected exoy
Allen C. Beach, Judge F. w. Hubbard, and Charles w
Fisher delegates TO the Democratic Convention. GOV
Tden's reform measures were unanimously approved
CORNING, Sept. 12.-The Democrats ana
Liberals OF the lid Assembly District Of seloen County
have chosen A. j. Fox, W. H. Grcenhow. and W NJ sher
wood delegates to the State Convention. Ihey aiso
passed resolutions commencing Gov. Illden.
MAYvILLE, N. Y, Sept. 1.-THE following
delegates TO the Democratic State Convention from tho
lat Assembly District OF Chautauqua County have been
elected Theodore s. Moss, Samuel b. Whalon, W. T.
Benedict
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Sept 11.-In its financial article
this morning The Times says: "Thc dcfacaon OK the
Secretary Of Iocpcrs Telegrlphc Works. which was an
nounced yesterday consss In tho forging and egoa,ion
of bill for 900 This appears 10 haze brought matters
10 crisis We believe an appeal Will be at once made 10
tho Shareholders there being no more capital 10 call up
MONTREAL, Sept. lit is rumored tha: the
Chief Jusceshp Of the Supreme Court lies between tho
Hon Mr. Blake and Chief Justice Darion of quebec ard
that Cabinet Council bhs been called 10 discuss TINS
important question.
OTTAWA, Sept 1.-THE Provincial Exhibi-
ton opens here sept 2L
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
RELIEF FOR THE INDIANS At FORT ELL
ORDERED.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The Secretary OF the
Interior sent the following dispatch Last Right to Enoch
roac superintendcnt OF Indian Affairs At Lawrence,
Kansas:
Proceed at to Caddo and Wichita, Indian Terri
tory and ASCERTAIN why supplies are short al Fort Si
nd uuIy Inc remedy II any contractors are AT idult,
nur haze supplies and employ transportation for present
needs Use every endeavor to have these Indians liiy
sunnlied AT the earliest possible moment 1ne war Dc
nerment has requested 10 supply nindiate heces
sites but rely on that source oi supply Proceed
,on,lv 90 - by tel.gr,lph and letter {. DELANO,
q"'n'' ~ Secretary Of the Interior
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTIONAL CON-
VENTlON.

RALEIGH. Sept. 12.-The following are the
ppcpal ordinances introduced into the State Constu
tona Convention yesterday: Abolition OF the oice or
LieutenantGovernor; prepayment OF the poll tax az
qualification for suffrage the abolition of the township
system, and the restoration OF Courts OF Pleas and
Quarter Sessions prohibit the nternarragc Of races
fixing Civil Rights and Social Equality law from Dem
ocratc ndpont. The Republican side OF the Convcn
tion introduced only two ordinance one OF which was
that nd Convention should hereafter be called unless the
question be submitted TO the people The calendar was
taken up and the resolution adjourn sine de, intro
duced Dy the Republicans, was voted down. ie~oid
lion the character, introduced by Republican,
lies over under the rules aud will UP Monday.
New-York tribune., 1875-09-13
CANADIAN FINANCIAL TROUBLES.

THE CASHIER OF THE JACQUEs CARTIER BANK RE.
ARREsTED-AN LsTATE PUT INTO COMPULSORY
INSOLVENCY.
MONTREAL, Sept. 11.-H. Cottle, late cashier
OF the Jacques Cartier Bank, again arrested this
afternoon this time at the instance Of the Federal Gov
ernment The charge is that he issued false monthly
reports, thereby deceiving the public.
The estate OF Kert & Frcniman to-day put into
compulsory solyency Their debts about $4,000
and their assets nomnally 100000.