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New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
GENERAL INDIAN AFFAIRS.
DEPREDATIONS OF ROWING SIOUX.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-The following letter
has been received at the indian Bureau
Nrw-CRow AGENCY, M, ]

NEw-CRow AGENCY, MI, July 3, 1876.
Major ID. W. BESHAM, Commanding Post Fort Ellis.
DEAR SIR: take the first opportunity TO inform you
that July 9 my camp Of choppers and eansers,
the mouth Of the Saltwater, Was attacked 10y about
thirty Sioux. They succeeded in getting away with
but two Of which | have recovered. Seve-
raj Of the oxen recovered were wounded.
Soon AFTER they waylaid the bcrder. jose Pablo TrOe,
commonly called Mexican Joe, killed him. and took ms
horse. The poor fellow have made good fight,
the bushes where lie took refuge showed many bullet
marks This party must have been in mexplcable
manner terribly frightened as they left behind numerous
articles OF value 10 tne among them several small tent
covers made of U sacks, bearing the brand Anchor
Mills Ins ected Flour, Indian Department. T. s. Clark
son. Inspector, ST. LOus" There is doubt that these
were Sioux. Last night the another party an
of fron the Agency % animals belonging 10 White
Calfce eight belonging To the Agency and two TO other
parties. Very respectfully, DLXTER Il. CLAPP.
The Governor Of Montana, in forwarding the above,
writes "The Indians who committed the outrage belong
TO n band that has steadily refused to treat with the
Government" The Department explains that their hay
ing possession nOur sacks with the stamp, show
ing that the artcc part Of the supplies furnished by
the Indian Department, indicates that they portion
OF Sioux who have occasionally visited the different
agencies where they have received raons in the hope
that they might induced Ia TO the reservations
and permanently remain. 1t believed that the expedi
ton of treaty with them that season. through the in
strlmentay Of Bishop Hare and the Rev. Mr.. Hinman.
IL Is now the determination OF the Government 10 deal
with these hostile Indians in such their
duct requires.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
THE DEPARTMENTS EFFORTS TO EvADE
RESPONSIBILITY.

CHARGES MADE IN MR.. WALKERS REPORT TO THE
BOARD OF INDIAN COMMISSIONERS - BISHOP
HARE's TESTIMONY IN REGARD TO TIE BEEF
rRACrs-CATTLE ovEREsTIMATED AT THE
RED CLOUD AGENCY.
TO the Editor OF The Tribune
SIR: In recent Associated Press dispatch
Commissioner Smith gives fiat denial 10 astatement not
made by Prof Marsh and then proceeds TO add another
untrutb to tic many, which 1t would appear from Con-
eresonal Records and other recent publications,
le has given 10 the public in his own interest aud that OF
the other meubere OF the Indian Ring lie denies fatty
that the frauds pointed out by Prof Marsh had been fire.
Quently reported to him. This he not called
d. lie need only have pleaded to the charge that
less than five special Commissioners. or other officials a
poined and paid by the Department OF the Interior" had
"gveD that Department information indicating the bad
sate OF affairs there" lie then goes 10 refer 10 the
report of gentleman who not appointed and paid
by tie Interior Department." evidently with the design
Of high standing, Bishop Hare, to prop him up and re-
beye him OF responsibility from which he shrInks now
that the public have been made aware OF the rotteness
which has permitted not aided the robbery and fraud
existing at the Sioux agencies. In so doing he makes
Statement which the slightest examination Of the records
Of his cce lie had rot already known the fact. would
show him has foundation He says that Frank H. Smith,
PresdeDt Of the Young Mems Christian Assoeation was
appointed ny Mr. Brunot Chairman Of the old Board, ~
amenber Of Bshop Hares Commission. Mr.. Brunot was
not asked " appoint member Of his Board for that Con'
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20

The American Rilemen say that they do rot con-
eur in the petition to the council by the captains of
the English, Irish and Scotch Teams for permission
for them 70 shoot at the same time with the Elcho
Shield competition, and that they will not compete
in that match.
The question of tie admission Of the Americans
TO the competition for the Elcho Shield, for which
the Captains OF the English, Scotch and Irish Teams
pettioned, has been finally decided in the negative.
Col. Gilderseeve explains that the Team left New
York with instructions to shoot team match only
with the lrisl Moreover, the Team is just now
crippled by the illness of of its members, who is
an excellent shot. Col. Gildersleeve, however, is
anxious 10 make a match with team representing
the United Kingdom to be shot in the United States
next year.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
PREPARING FOR THE TEAMS RETURN.

The following Committees OF the National
Rifle Association and the Amateur Rife Club have been
appointed 10 make arrangements for The reception Of the
American Rifle Team on its return from England
Reception I'm the Bay-The Hon. d. W. Judd, Gen.
Kilbnrn KnoY ard c. :. schcrmerhorn, ir.
Prnccssion-Capt ". c. Casey of the 9Th Regiment,
T. II. SANFORD, and A. L. Ford. -
Banquct-Cen NJ. r. Mcmahon, ]. T. B. Collins. and
Gen. Killrurn Knox.
Trsiimonal-COl. g. W. Wingate the Hon. N. L. Stan
ten, anl Robert Johnson.
These Committees will confer together and report on
the details OF arran geInent expenses etc. ro the Joint
Committee ,e two Associations, which viii meet next
Monday, at p. H., at No. 93 Nassau-st.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
INDICTMENTS IN ST. LOUIS FOR WHISKY FRAUDS.

ST. LOUIS, July 19-The following persons
indicted for completely with the alleged whisky
frauds before the Unred States District Court today
Cen John Mcdonald late Supervisor of this District and
Col. John A. Joyce late Revenue Agent charged with
receiving unlawful fees, aud for violation Of their
duties and power. The defendants waived q formal
arraignment and pleaded not guilty. Rudolph a.
Ulrice was indicted for not enactng STAMPS
aud bonds from empty casks. and for carrying on dsuk
ling without giving bond. He waived arrasSnmeDr
pleaded not guilty, and held In personal reccy
nizanee Of $1,000 NJ Forster, d. A. West and William
Huncke were Indicted for theemOyal, cOnceanent etc.
Of spirits and efacing stamps Louis kelierman fos
fraduently executing documents required by the Rove
nue. laws; B Engiike and John L. Burnecker for
eilaclng stamps.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
A THIEFs ATTEMPT TO KILL.

As William F. Bader, clerk in the engi.
neerng Office OF Hamilton u. Towe at No. so Cortande
st. was standing the hall door at tie head Of the
stairs ON Monday at 1880 he heard
ing up the stairs with stealthy step. He found that
was a shabby dressed and suspicious looking man with
out shoes on. Mr. Baller stepped down two or three
eteps aud asked the man what he wanted, TO which
be replied. Nothing" and at the same time
watch and caught his watchcbain Mr. Bader seized the
mans arm and called for assistance. The man broke the
hain leaving the watch and the instant struck
Mr.. Bader with q thin, sharp instrument Ike q di,k
opposite right breastpocket the Instrument passing
thrvug "a tncknesses OF newspaper, memorandum.
book nayng sti press-board covers, aud Was stoppe
against ivory comb :.
Tine wouLiDe assassin immediately ran into the crowd
passing up Corllan,iI-s and made his escape. He
about feet incncs In hight, black nlustacne
w,de-brmmed hat and dirty ciothinxs ANA v "
rough appearance generally.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
LOSS OF PORTUGUESE BARK ON THE CAM
ADIAN COAST.

HALIFAX, N. s., July 19.-The bark Win
burn called off this harbor to-day and sent ashore egb
men, being the balance of the crew OF the brgantne
FartO OF Portugal, wrecked at Cable Island
The FarO was from Lisbon via Made1
for Halifax, loaded with salt, wine, nuts, fgs.
and Cork and during dense fog the morning OF the
both OF June went ashore the sOnth side Of sable
Island. A heavy sea running at the time, which
broke the vessel An attempt was made 10 launch
the boats but they were carried away and tho
Capt. Jose SapafIaes washed overheard and
drowned An hour later and the vessel began 10 30 10
pieces aud all hands Jumped overheard, all but two
reaching shore the cook and steward Losos Carries
Felo and Francesca Bapsta being drowned The Cargo
drted to ser, only small portion going ashore.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
NORFOLK FREE FROM YELLOW FEVER.
NORFOLK, Va, July 19.-The Board OF

Health makes this statement:
Tho rmor of the existence OF yellow fever In ta ey
which originated IN Washington, aud was puhDsued III
me IOt, Journal ol the lIih Inst, as drpatch rom
Washington, IL utterly without foundation nOf Il IL
believed that naval medical officer at TINS statlon aue
suv -ucl statement rs that mentioned in ihe JOWHdl ot
sni date There case, nor has There been one OF
Yellow fever either In this city or nj the Quarantine stat
H.; t season Tpls statement is made 10y order of the
tt,oa,d of ur,lth JOIN B. WHITEHEAD,
Do" " Health Officer.
Efforts have been made to discover the naVal ouicer
L,rn IL said to have bcen founded Cnninouore SIes
has replid To a note addressed 10 him, shall lhsttute
on i,nmedate Investigation into the statement referred
to as coming from mcdca officer attached 10 ths st
fionn
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
STATE ENCAMPMENT OF VETERANS AT CON
NECTfCUT.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, July 19.-A two days en-
campnent OF the Union soldiers and sailors OF Connectt
cut will begin at Charter Oak Park tomorrow Gen III.
w. Birge OF Norwich viii BE- in command. On WedDes-
day there Will be a general reunion. with speeches.
poem etc. ana Thursday the exercises will close with
q parade aud Many OF the old department
mandeIs have been invited and eApeeted TO atend
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
THE MOUNTAIN MEADOW TRIAL FIXED FOR
TUESDAY.

BEAVER, Utah, July 1917 is stated on the
best authority that the prosecution In the Mountain
Meadow massacre case will accept Lees statement,
as they expect prove than he confesses to by wit
ncsses already here, Of whom participated in the
massacre r. NJ Baskin arrived last night, and will take
an active part IN the prosecution. In court this morning.
the names of 1O7 witnesses sbpcnaed for the people
were called Not than half OF the number were
present The counsel for Lee asked continuance I'LL to-
morrow, promising to be ready then without fall.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
, yEw RIFLE ASSOCIATION AT pouenKEEpsrr.

PouGHKeEPsIE, \. Y, July 19.-To-night
gath ring military here formed an association TO
b. known a.. the Hudson River Rife Association. Cot
Bodine was elected President range selected and
ARRANGEMENTS are TO Dc made FOR prize shooting com
uiifo MAS appointed 10 make arrangements To give Col
Infuc and Col. Giderseeye grand reception IN this
CITY ON their return.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
THE INDIAN RING.
THE OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION.


srrTrNG OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSION TO INVEST
GATH PROF. MARsIfs CnARGEs-oNLY PRELIMi-
NARY MATTERS DISCUSSED.
The Special Commissioners selected to investigate
yrof Marshs charges met Last evening at the fnth
avenue Hotel. There present Gen. CLINTON d.
fisk President of the Board of Indian Commissioners,
rho made the selection Of the Commissioners a'
Iecretary Delano's request, and the three Commis-
ioners ex Governor Thomas c. Fletcher of Missouri,
l. w. Harris of East Bridgewater, Mass.'
nd Charles j. Faulkner of West VIZ
inia The discussion was private ana
he Commissioners refused to give any details
oncsrning il. 1t was stated, however, that COM
missioner L. p. Smith and Prof. Marsh exchanged
ONE sharp language, caused by Prof. Marshs state
nents before the Commission.
II is understood that the Commission only ar
nnged preliminary matters for their investigation,
md that their meetings viii be continued several
laws yet
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
THE SIOUX AGREE TO A COUNCIL.

The following dispatches were received at
the Indian Bureau this morning from the Rev. S. ID.
Human of the Special Sioux Commission:
RED CLOUD AGESCY, July l5-We met the BTules and
Ogallas IN council to-day They desire the general cou-
ell 10 he held nj ShadrOn Creek midway between the
Spotted Tail and Red loud Agencies SEPT l, and
positively refuse to 10 the Missouri River They will
aid In bringing in Northern Sioux and Cheyenncs.
We have To the place and time designated by
them subject TO your approval. ~ .
CAMP on suADRoS, July 19.-Thc young chief Afraid
of His Horses" with 90 OF his best men, have gone TO
bring in the Northern Sioux, Red Dog aud Others
companying to the Missouri TO innuence the Indians
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
DISAPPOINTED BIDDERS AMONG DELANO's
FNI,MIT9

WASHINGTON. July 19.-It is stated that certain
parties whose claims have been rejected by Secre-
tary Delano are among those who organized and
have persisted in the recent attacks upon him
through the medium of the press with the design of
driving the Secretary from the Cabinet, and secur
ing a successor who would be more favorable TO
their interests
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
ATTEMPT TO WRECK HOUsAToNIC RAILROAD
TRAM.

BuIpGEronT, Conn, July 19.-JOhn Lee
pow. will he arragned here Tomorrow for all attempt
10 wreck the evening train down on the Housatohie
Railroad at Beers Mills seven miles south OF this ey'
last rday evening bar OF railroad roh' TWO oioss
49, , large atone were found placed tho rails
~ sbort intervals from each other, and all within nan
mic of tho station. Powell was aeteessa ny y yU',s
BIS .,d svurl In the net arranging the 0bsfructDus
aud was arrested lie VIII have hearing IN s"e "~"s
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
HOW JACKsONs DEFALCATION WAS EXPOSED.
Thn late dcfalcation In the Collectors office
ABUNDANT CROPS IN DAKOTA.

YANKToN, Dakota. July 19.-Ihe cutting of
barley and wheat viii begin iii earnest this week. The
crops will be exceedingly heavy ai abundant large
amount Of rain has fallen during the season, and the
grassoppeIa have done injury The yield Of wheat
Will full, % bushels To the acre. about 1,OOOOUo
bushels in the Territory. This VIII be over 80 bushels
each nhabtaDt The crops 0i oats and corn are also
large ana promise hncly well a. potatoes anu other
vegetables.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
A MEETING AGAIHsT SUNDAY LIQUOR SELLING
IL SYRACUSE.

SYRACUSE, \. y, July ia large and en-
thusiastic public meeting held in Shakespeare Hall
this evening aid in enforcing the law for closing
liorIor saloons on Sunday Judge Charles Andrews OF
tue Court of Appeals presided. stirring speeches were
made by tie Rev. Dr. Beard the Rv DR.. O'ii,ra and
Judge Andrews VINO declared that the law must DC en-
fn
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
JMPAIED UPON A LONG KNIFE.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, July 19.-John Sehmitt,
a young man Is years old, tell from stepaeder this
morning and a knife nine inches long and an inch
wide completely through his neck Strange to say, he
did not cut the arteries, and may recover
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
VEIN OF GAS TAPPED NEAR sCIOTOvIILE,
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, July 19.-A special dispatch to
The Enquirer gays that some people at SciooYiilc,
village six miles from Portsmouth, Ohio, struck vein
OF gs at depth of l5 feot. The gas has been burning
All day to hight Of 10 feet, ani it Is thought that
enough can he obtained from the well to supply the City
OF Portsmouth.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
EOREIGN NOTES.

MONTREAL, July 19.--The subscriptions to
the French Relief Fund have reached $500.
ST. JOINS, n. b., July 19.-Thomas jenkins.
shpbuder, has become iDsolvent.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20

THE DISTURBANCES IN HERZEGOVINA.
THE TURKISH COMMISSIONERS UNABLE TO RESTORE
TRANQUlLMrY-A LARGE DISTRICT IN REVOLT
THE PORTE REQUESTED TO SEND TROOPS
PROMPTLY.
LONDON Monday, July 10, 1873.
dispatch to Reuter-, dated COnstantinople to-day.
says: "The disturbances in herzegovina are b6
lieved TO be serious The Commissioners sent by tho
Porte to tranqullizc tho country have reported by
telegraph that they are unsuccessful. The whole
district between Mostar and the Austrian frontier.
down nearly as far as Ragsa, ia in state of revolt
and the insurgents threaten death to all who refuse
to join them. The Commissioners advise tbA Porte
to send troops forthwith"
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
THE ELECTIONS IN BAVARIA.

sEvENTY-sEvEN LIBERALS AND sEvENrY-NTNn
ULTRAMoNTANEs SUPPOSED TO BE ELECTED.
BERLIN Monday July ID, 1873.
Approximate returns of the Bavarian cleo
ons indicate the Electoral College will consist of a.
Liberals and 10 Ulramonanes.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
PROF. DONALDSON SAFE.

DETROIT, July ia special to The Free
Press ays that the employees the Kalamazoo and South
Haven Railroad report thar Prof Donaldson aghted be-
tween South Haven and Naueatuck, Sunday in an ex-
basted condition and that medical aid had be sent to
Lin rCm South Haven.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20

brought before Judge spauding In Northampton to-day
Her arrest took place upon application by Dr. Thomp
son for commta lunatic hospital. His cornsel nm
noInced however that would not press the pettop
and the woman allowed tn go free
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
GOVERNMENT STEAM EXPERIMENT APPOINT
MENTS.
WAsuINGTON. JnlY 19,-William Burnett,
liam Burnett,

Supervising InspcctorGcnera Of steam vessels, and
Supervising Inspectors \. Lowe Of NcwIork and dWam
Rodgers Of New orleans, will sept ii begin series
Of experiments with safety valves at the Washington
Nayy-Yard Prof BARNARD ~ Columbia Cole has been
appointed Chairman of tho Experimental Steam Boiler
Commission.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
PANIC IN FALL RIVER MILL.

FAIL RIVER, Mass, July I9.-A panic was
caused at Granite Mil, No. /, this morning by hre
starting from an overheated bearing Tie help rushed
from the mill in terror and girl had leg broken.
Tie damage Is slight Work resunedn half an hour
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
G,T23 1883 G.lO3 l,Sl

The number Of coastwise sailing vessels which have
been entered 1885, the number of coastwse sailing
vessels which have been cleared Ia 2,235.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
FIVE RURGLARIEs AT NEwBURGH. N. Y.
L Il 4 IL. C..

NEWDURGH, n. T., July IJ.-Early on sum
day MOI ming three dwellings and two stores at Highland
Falls were robbed OF ~ 900 worth Of articles by burglars,
aupposed ~ the gang who have recently been
opera;iug at Cold Spring. No arrests were made.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
NO STRIKE EXPECTED IN FALL RIVER.
FALL RIVER, Mass, July 19.-lt Is believed

the opeatiyes realizing the general dcpresaiOn IA The
cotton goods MARKET win quietly submit to the proposed
general reduction OF wages To take eject the nrst Monday
" August, and not undertake strike
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
THE CAMP MEETING AT THE THOUSAND ISLES

CLAYTON, N. Y, July 19.-The Thousand
Island camp meeting will open Wells Island, near
CLAYTON, on Wednesday morning. large company Was
on the grounds Sunday nd religious services were held
The prospect Is good ior "a large meeting.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
AMERICAN MARKSMANSHIP.

TWO MORE VICTORIES ACHIEVED.
MAJOR FULTON or THE AMERICAN TEAM WINS THE
sr. LEGER swEEPsTAKEs-CLOsE CONTEST FOR
TIE ALBERT PRIZEs--COL. GILDERsLEEvE WINS
THE SECOND OF TuM-CoIEMAN AHEAD or
THE OTHER COMPETITORS FOR TIE RIFLE Asso-
CATIONS CUP-MEMBERs OF THE HOUSE OF
COMMONS WIN THE MATCH AGAINST THOSE OF
TIE HOUSE OF LORDS.
At Wimbledon yesterday the Americans secured
additional hOnors. Major Fulton won the St. Leger
Sweepstakes, and Col Gdersleeve the second of the
Albert prizes Mr. Coleman is ahead of the competi-
tors for the Rife Associations cup.
BRILLIANT SUCCESS OF THE AMERICANS
THE PRECISION OF THE AMERICAN RIrLFnEN CAUSES
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES REFUSED THEM TO
COMPETE FOR THE ELCHO snIELD-PROPOsED
MATCH BETWEEN BRITISH AND AMERICAN
TEAM
LONDON, Monday, July 10, 1875.
Mitchell, an Englishman. also tied Fulton i'll the
shooting for the st. Leger stake yesterday.
The ties in the shooting of Saturday at Wimbledon
for the st. Leger Sweepstakes were shot off to-day
Fulton of the Americans won. Mitchell was second
and John Rgby third.
The shooting for the Albert Prize is taking place
to-day at Wimbledon. The ranges arc 200, 600 and
900 yards. The shooting at the first two ranges has
Dech hnlsncd ana the scores show that GIldersceye
is ahead, having made Gs points out of possible TO-
At the first range GiIderseevc, Fulton and Coleman
OF the Americans each made 81 points out of pos
sbe 30, while Hamilton, Petty Wyatt Grccnhill
and Rigby the latter two Of the Irish Eight made
80 points. At the second range only Greenhl and
Rigby maintained close competition with the
Americans, scoring 80 points each.
In the match for the Rife Association Cup in
which each man had 10 shots at 600 yards range,
Coleman scored 40 out of q possible 80, leading
large number Of competitors. Gilderseeve made
4S. The excellcncy of the American craftsmanship
causes establishment.
LATFR.-Thc contest for the Albert prizes was fin
ished this afternoon. Sir Henry Halford won the
first prize, scoring 9s out of a possible 1O5 and
Col. Gdersleeve took the second prize, with a
of 92.
IL the match at Wimbledon to-day between the
House OF Lords and the Honse of Commons the
range was 800 yards The Commons won, making.
BIB points against 220 made by the Lords. ont of
possible total of 37j. The following are the indi-
vidual scores the highest possible being 70:
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR.

THE sEIGE OF PUYCERpA ABANDONED BY Tn
CARIISTs.
MADRID, Monday, July TO- 1875.
The Carlists have abandoned the siege OF
Puycerda.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
NEw.YoRK ENTRANCES AND CLEARANcEs.

TIC foNOWlng GDIc hds Dtcn pftpdIcu "
the Pilot Commissioners showing the number Of vessels
both foreign and domestc that have entered into and
cleared from the Port OF New-york by way Of Sandy
Hook from July L. 1874, to June 80, 1878:
SAILING AND STEAM VESSELS.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.

SEVERAL PERSONS ARRESTED FOR sPEcULATING IN
GOLD PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TAKEN
AGAINST RISING IN GUASAJAY.
HAVANA, July 16-via Key. West, July IS.
Many reported to have been made In this
city and in Matanzas Cardenas Puerto Principe, Cicn-
fuegos and Santiago dc Cuba for violation OF the decres
prohibiting the making OF time contracts for gold
Several persons suspected Of completely in the attempt
to cause rising in the jurisdiction CT Guanajay have
been arrested and brought here.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20

THE SEQUEL TO A PAINFUL AFFAIR AT NORTH
AMPTON MASS.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, July 19.-Mrs. Dimmock,
who attempted to shoot Dr. A. W. Thompson Tor rer's-
irg % Lesp prorniss Of meulage L.. TeeslaI. yas
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
EXPLOSION or A BOILER AT TRENTON, N. J.
TRENTON, n. j., July 19.-A boiler explosion

took place this afternoon at Whteheads Rubber Mis-,
short dstance from this city. Two OF the employed
scalded. Tue explosion Will involve considerable
l..-n
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
THE INTERNATIONAL BANQUET AT LONDON.

THE INTERNATIONAL BANQUET AT LONDON.
THE LORD MAYORS INVITATION ACCEPTED BY sEvE-
RAJ FUNCuDNARIEs ALL THE GERMANS IN
vITED DECLINE TO ATTEND.
LONDON, Monday, July 10. 1875.
Of the functionaries invited to the Lord Mayors
International banquet the following have sgnied their
acceptance The Pefects Of the seine Of Pasde Caas
and Of the Police OF Paris the Mayors OF Calais, Bor
deaux, Geneva, Rome, Turin, Florence, Cbrisana Bos
ton aud Quebec; and the Burgomasters Of Brussels,
Antwerp, and Amsterdam. Seventeen have not yet an
swercd and twenty-five have declined, including all the
Germans invited
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

THE PREMIER STATES THAT THE GOVERNMENT wiLk
PROCEED WITH FOUR IMPORTANT BIIJs--HE DE-
CLINEs TO DECIDE REGARDING OTHER MEAsUREs
LONDON. Monday, July 10, 1878.
In the House of Commons tonight Mr.
Disrael stated that the Government would proceed with
the Agricultural the Merchant shipping the Judicaturc
and the Land Transfer bills He declined to say whas
disposition would be made OF other measures he hoped
with the assistance OF the House TO bring their abors to
q close at reasonable and satisfactory period Much
dissatisfaction is expressed at tho Premes indefinite
ness.
New-York tribune., 1875-07-20

in Long H The cause Of his attempt supposed to be
malice purely He was q previous train ana har
with the conductor who told him to pay or get on