, 1875-12-30

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SAN. DIEGO. Dec. 21.-A report re-
ceiyed last night that Gen. Schofeld
was considering fayorably'the appeal for
troops to protect settlers On the from.
tier was received with satisfaction by
our people. One or two companies of
troops could be quartered here in the
old government buildings very comfor-
tably, and at a trifling expense. as the
buildings and stables are in good repair.
The presence of small force on the
line would prevent the recurrence of
the Campo raid. Referring to the re-
port from Sonora last night, tie Union
eavs it is no wonder that there is an ir-
euption of banditti across our borders
from that ruined country. With star
walton and anarchy in Sonora. hordes
Of vagabonds, beggars and bandits will
be continually crossing to the American
side of the line, as they have been doing
for the past two or three months. Mexl-
co must put an end to this state OF
things speedily, or our government Will
be obliged to interfere for the protect
ion of Americansinterests.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 21.-A letter from
Governor Vallagano, received this morn
ing. says all is quiet in San Rafael
Manuel Rojo. who was reported to have
disappeared, is at home, all right. The
Governor writes that he has three per
cons out in search of the perpetrators
of the recent murders and robberies,
and as the scoundrels have gone over
into the Cocopah country, he thinks
they can hardly escape. Advices from
out on the line to-day represent every
thing quiet.
The World this evening says: The
trouble upon our border is the legiti-
mate outcropping of the Sonora revolu-
ton. A large number of rowing Sono-
xians collected just bslow the line is
sufficient evidence that some illegal acts
will be perpetrated; for the fact Is, that
If they remain where they are gathered.
they must either steal or starve. for
work they will not, and there is no |
work they can do where they are. Peo-
pie feel much satisfaction at the pros
pect of getting protection for the bor-
der east of this city. The Union says !
the Government Will be at no expense
In getting quarters for troops here. as
the large barracks built when San Die
60 was the depot for Southern Califor-
mia are in perfect order, with corral.
stables, etc. Several companies of
troops were at one time stationed here,
and Government trains used to 60 on
hence to Fort TETON and Fort Yuma
Forage is plenty and cheap.
RICHMOND, Dec. PA violent earth
quake shock was felt here tonight.
The alarm was general, the shock being |
felt in all parts of the city and residents
leaving their domiciles in fright.
HAVANA, Dec. 22.-Capt. General
valmazeda has refused the request OF
number of the highest military officers
In Cuba to sign an order allowing them
to return with him to Spain.
MADRID, Dec. 20.-General Jovellar,
minister of war, has been appointed cap
tain General Of Cuba, and, with Caballa,
will shortly leave for Cuba. General Que
sada will be appointed commander-in-
chief of the armies of the north.
LONDON, Dec. PA Times special
from Berlin says it is now aseertained
that the total number killed by the ex-
plosion at Bremen Haven is lbs, and of
wounded Sc. The Bremen aid commit
ee reports that 20 of the injured are
hopelessly manned. and there ere 80
widows and 135 orphans of victims Of
the disaster, for the benefit of whom it
proposes TO raise subscription of Els, !
600.
GALVESTON, Dec. q. --Advices from
Eagle Pass state that 300 Lipans, lilo
Is, and Commanche Indian warriors are
reported by a Mexican trader at the car
yon of San Rodgero, 40 miles above Re-
raiio. It is thought the object of the
gathering is depredations in Texas.
Dispatches from Fort Clarke, says the
Mexicans crossed the river 12 miles be-
low San Felipe. and surprised Ponds
rancho. Killed three men and captured
all the arms. horses and six hundred
cattle. Companies of citizens were Or
ganized to follow them. Much trouble
is feared.
A horrible massacre took place near
Atoka, Indian Nation. The bodies of
four persons were found burned on the
prairie, two of which were females. Two
were burned beyond recognition. The
others were whites. A pony with Ia
dy's side-saddle, dog and gan, were
found near by. They had all been shot
Three men who were seen riding nine
miles from the spot are supposed to
have done the shooting. The prairies
were fred to destroy their tracks.
SAN Francisco, Dec. o. Goodall,
Nelson & Perkins have telegraphed
their agent at Victoria, B. c., that ow.
ng to the severe criticisms of the Vic
toria press they have deemed it advisa-
BILE to withdraw their steamers for the |
present from that route.
LONDON, Dec. 22.-The Standards
Paris dispatch says: Prince Pierre
Bonaparte has issued an address as can
didate for the Chamber of Deputies