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Dr. jose do Sadanhs, Dr. Ncoau do Meseire and r.
D. G. Paes Leinc. Brazilian Commissioners 70 the Gen.
tennial Exhibition, arrived at the Buckingham Hotel
yesterday from Philadelphia to await the arrival Of
tho Emperor Dom Pedro. Andrew D. White, President
OF Cornell University Is at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
schors Luis Polo de Bernardo and T. de Rucda, Of the
Spanish Legation at Washington, ~ the Albemarl
Hotel Professor 7. X Lounsbury Of Yale College. u
at the sturtevant House. Captain Samuel Brooks, Of
the steamship City Of Richmond, is CHARTERED n the
ST. Nicholas HOTEL Sir Charles !. Young, OF England,
is at the Windsor Hotel Captain J. Woolmors Smith,
OF the British Legation at Washington, has arrived Il
the Clarendon Hotel General T. N. McCook, OK.
Governor OF Colorado, is At the Winchester Hotel
Mayor E. G. Anderson, OF Savannah. is at tho New
York Hotel Postmaster n. ID. sperry, Of New Haven,
is at tho Filth Avenue Hotel c. Il Wright, President
OF the Northern Pacific Railroad Company IL at the
Brevoort House. Ex-Governor Henry D. Cooke, Of the
District OF Columbia Is ut the St. James Hotel
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A SPORTSMAN DROWNED.
A POST OFFICE CLERK LOSES HIS LITE TWO
MILES SOUTHWEST OF BRANFoRD BEACON.

POST OFFICE CLERK LOSES HIS LITE TWO
MILES SOUTHWEST OF BRANFoRD BEACON.
NEWPORT, X. l.. April 10, 1874
Captain Norton, OF the schooner J. c. Russ, which
arrived Providence this morning from Hoboken,
ports that on Saturday morning, about eight o'clock,
when about miles southwest Of Branford Beacon,
be saw a man in small skin, who had apparently
been blown out from New Haven, signalling 10 him
with q handkerchief fastened to He
alongside HIM and told MIN to stand by to get aboard,
ana never mind his boat The man jumped and
caught hold OF the fore railing; but he had
rope fastened around his waist. the other end
OF which fastened to the boat, and As
he Ieft the boat Il filed with water and pulled
him down. Captain Norton then jibcd his sails to
der the drowning more assistance in doing which
his foro boom carried away and his tore gan un-
shipped. BY the time he got these damages repaired
he far away from the poor man 10 render any
assistance Captain Norton says the pan had dark
clothes and his opinion Is he out duck shooting.
There to be no doubt that the man was W. y.
Fields, New Haven Post ONCE clerk, who went out
duck shooting of Braniord shore on Saturday morning
last and carried into the Sound. as reported
in the newspapers. Captain Norton thinks the boat
will drift ashore Horizons Point in that vicinity.
Judging by The way the wind then. The rope that
he mad round his body was PROBABLY the painter.
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ICELAND.

THE INDUSTRIAL SITUATION PLEAsING-LoSsES
BIZ THE VOLCANIC ERUpTIoN-No SUFFERING
IRON FAMINE.
EDINBURGH, April 10, 1870
Tho Scotsman this morning, has the following
NEWS INTERIOR.
Tho steamer Arcturus has returned to Granton from
Iceland with budget of news which. on the whole, is
gratifying The winter has bocn mild and the stock is
In good condition
VOLCANIC ERUPrIoss
The devastation caused by the volcanic eruptoDs Is
much less extensive than at time anticipated The
pumice stone dust, which covered many square mics
of land, IL, It seems, possessed Of some manuring
property, causing grass to spring up In many places
where It had never previously been seen.
FAMINE.
The reported famine in the westmanna Isles turns
out be mistake Tho Arcturus called there by the
express orders OF the Danish government, which had
directed that II necessary the cargo should be broken
up to relieve the furnishing population The islanders
were found to be in moro comfortable circumstances
than for years past, the fishing having been remarka
bly, good.
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AN EXTENSIVE FIRE.

DESTRUCTION or A NUMBER OF STORES AT KEGS
VILLA LIST OF THE SUFFERERS.
WHITEHALL, April 10, 1876
A destructive fro occurred yesterday al Recsvillc,
NY It originated in Barrctt's block destroying I'VE
large stores The losses and folIows
~ c. Boynon, grocer, ST. 900; Instrumentation Falls,
ST. 500; springfield, ST. 900; Fro Association, ST. ooo
Lyconing, 81, 500; Hanover, $4,000 Thomas Coins
dry GOODS 5000 on stock; insurancc-Springneld.
81 500; North British So 900; Atlas, $1,000 Hanover
81 600; Fire Association, $4,000. Henry Farricr's
PROBABLE loss stock, ST. 200 insured in Commercial,
New York, 500. Geo. Adgats' loss stock, $4,000
insured. Adgaie h Presscot's loss on building $780,
insured IN springfield 81 800. Arnold kocsc loss
building, 81 0oo Insured In Kings County and Amazon,
S. 000 Richard Farrell's loss building So 000 no
insurance MIRA $ X. Garfield, dry goods and gro
ccries, 5000; insurance, $500 Edmund Kings
land loss on building. $1,000; insured Guaranty,
81, 900; Phoenix, $1,000 Robert Hall, boots and
Shoes contents saved; loss building. 81, 200; no
insurance. DR.. r W. White, dentist, small loss, tn
surcd. DR. n. W. Pope lost library and Office conicns
insurance.
There was no protection against FRO but force
pump. which frozen up. Aid was sent from
Plattsburg, but arrived too late for service.
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JACMEL STILL BLocKADED - PRESIDENTIAL
WARNING TO THE rSsuRoENrs-USrTEp
STATES NAVAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SAID TO HAVE BEEN SHOT.
HAVANA, April 10. 1876.
Advces from Jacme TO tho 3o,h OF March report the
town still blockaded.
PRESIDENTS POSITION.
President Dominique had given the insurgents no.
tcc that ninety-sx hours the place would be bonn
bardcd
Tho tme had expired and the threat renamed unex-
ccutcI.
Dominique Is very unpopular; but the movement
against him this time will probably fail.
ALARMING REPORT.
II Is reported that several Of The passengers tho
steamer Tnyra, from ST. Thomas shot on landing
at JaclncL
Two United states mcn-of-war at Port al Prince
threaten force II the decree taxing foreigners IS
carried out against Americans, or tho moneys already
collected are not returned 10 them The French Con-
sui insists the same treatment for French citizcns
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, !
WASHINGTON, April Ill A. N.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE or THE CHEF SIGNAL OvFIcKR,
WASHINGTON, April Ill A. N.
Probabilities
For Tuesday In the South Atlantic and Gull States,
Tennessee and the ohio Valley rising followed by fall.
ing barometer south and east Winds stationary or
higher temperature and cloudy partly cloudy
weather.
For tho Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
valleys, stationary barometer and temperature, in
creasng eastery Winds threatening and partly cloudy
weather.
For the lake region, stationary higher pressure,
northeast winds, partly cloudy weather aud slight
change in temperature.
For she Middle and East Atlantic coast, northcrly
winds, stationary barometer and temperature and
partly cloudy or clear weather. IS
The rivers Will generally fall, but the Mississippi
continue above the danger line from Cairo TO vicks-
burg
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ened that Austrian and Turkish troops would occupy
servia if she declared against Turkey.
Prince Milan asked wrcde TO repeat the threat in
Writing.
wrede immediately complied
Prince Milan laid the written communication before
tho Ministers and Parliamentary Committee ofeightcen
members who unanimously advised him 10 pay no at
tention 70 It.
NOE vroLxScx AGAINST ArsrRIAxs
A Vienna despatch TO the Tm<s reports that mob
made warIikc demonstration in Belgrade Sunday
and insulted two employees Of the Austrian Consulate
The police did not interfere. Austria ordered her rep
resensative 70 demand satisfaction.
PRiScELy PLrcK
Prince Milan, In an address at popular festival on
Sunday, said:-If the Turks attack US we have sum-
cient force 70 rcpel them"
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LEAGUE ISLAND NAVY YARD.
EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES BEFORE THE con-
GREssIoNAL SUBCOMMITTEE YESTERDAY.

EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES BEFORE THE CON-
GREssIoNAL SUBCOMMITTEE YESTERDAY.
PHIlADELPHrA, April 10, 1874
The Congressional Subcommittee on Naval Affairs
to investigate alleged irregularities in tho League
Island Navy Yard has been in session all day They
sit with closed doors and exact q promise from tho
witnesses not dvulge the testimony given by them
John Noblt OF tho firm Of Noblt Brown 4 Co.;
Jonn Rice contractor for removing the old Navy Yard
buildings; A. G. Cattei Jr OF the house or Catte 4
Co.. William Rowbotham, assistant engineer Of the
navy; named Cochran and Nathaniel
Mckay were among the Witnesses exam
med TO-DAY Mr. Nobilts testimony, IL 10
said, In reference 70 supplies forwarded
by his firm. Mr.. Rice gave evidence relative 10 his
contract Tor tearing down and removing tho old Navy
Yard buildings Mr. Cattcll produced the books Of his
firm and examined regarding the entries OF sales OF
grain TO tho government Mckay presented HIS pay
rolls copies OF all had with the govern
mar
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.

COLOMBIAN CONGRESSIONAL BUsINEss-RE-
LATIoNs TOWARD vENEzUELA-CosTA RIGA
AND NICARAGUA ARMING-CLERICAL DIPLO-
MACY-FINANCE AND TRADE IN PERU.
PANAMA, March %. 1876.
The National Congress at Bogota, up 10 the latest
date, tho Sd inst, proceeding peaccaoly in the
election Of the various officers.
THE BOUNDARY QUESTION WITH VENEZUELA.
The boundary limo question with Venezuela was
treated by the Senate session the Goth OF
February. Tho matter will bo dealt with in
ciliatory manner plenipotentiary from Venezuela
vas in Bogota to conduct tho negotiations
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MEN FROM THE SUSPECTED VESSEL sURREN-
DERED TO AN ENGLISH OFFICER.
HAVANA. April 10, 1875.
Intelligence by way OF ST. Thomas March Is, has
reached here that sixteen men who were captured on
board the steamer Octavia were delivered AZ Porto
Rico tho 9th ult TO the commander Of the British
gunboat Eclipse which sailed Immediately atterxard
Her destination was unknown.
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THE Usage CEDED LAND CASE.

FoEr scorr, Kansas, April 10, 1876.
special from Usage Mission says:-Thc people hero
arc wild with excitement over the news Of the
decision OF the United States Supreme Court
in tho Usage coded land case in favor OF tho
settlers This decision secures the houses OF 5000
families. Three hundred guns hnvo been hred.
The bells ringing. bonnres burning aud nags
flying. Speeches made this even
ing BY Hon. W. l.. Simons and other
cham pons :hc settlers cause Mayor Soedard has
issued q proclamation appointing Saturday. OF this
week. day OF general rejoicing over the decision
IL is expected 10, 900 people will be present.
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TURKEY.

MONTENEGRO coxTUMAcY CAUSES SUFFERING
TO THE INSURGENTS.
RAGusA April 10, 1876
II Is stated that tho rcvctuang Of Nesic through
Montenegro failed because Montenegro refused 10 as
sst the Turkish Consul at Racua who went TO Monte
negro 70 obtain the necessary transportation.
INSURGENTS DEFEATED ny THE sULTANs SOL
DTEEs
CoxsTASrNorLE April TO- 1876.
The Governor OF Bosnia tccsraphs that the troops
dffstcd 1900 insurgents MAIDEN, last Saturday,
kflnns co.
The Turks lost five killed
sELvIAS REPLY TO AN AUsTRo-rUnKIsH
rHREAr-PHIScE MILAN r1BM ron HIS
RIGHTS.
LONDON, April II, 1870
The Rusxs Mir asserts that Prince wreds. The Aus.
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THE FREsHET IN ARKANSAS.

MEMPHIS, Tom, April 10. 1879
Reports from Chcot and Napoleon, Ark, state that
considerable damage has been there by the food
Planters using every exertion that region pro-
tcct the lcvecs which still intact TIE report OF
decline OF fourteen inches Cairo to-day gives assur-
Of carly decline here aud the hope that tho
water will be OF the cultivated lands and enable
the planters make crops.
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Alatorre, IN Oaxaca, or General Loeza along the
line OF the railroad between Vera Cruz and Mexico.
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT SAYS.
The government claims that It possesses ample
resources to meet all contingencies and that with
the exception of Tamanipas and part Of Tchuante-
pee, the country is quiet.
CITIZEN COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.
The Mcxicans complain bitterly OF the United
States for allowing hbustcrs TO organize at
Brownsville and charge the people OF that place with
violating the treaty OF 1915.
LERDo's CHANCE OF REsELEcrIoS.
The feeling in Congress In opposition to the re-
election OF President Lerdo de Tejada gaining but
the indications are that in the House there is ma
jority In his favor.
The family OF Mr.. Foster, the United States Minis
ter, have returned home.
CONGRESS-
Congress reassembled on the LIST OF April
President Lerdo, in his speech opening the SEES
sion, stated that Mexico's relations with foreign
governments were peaceful.
THE MIXED COMMISSION.
The abors Of tho Mixed Commission had ended,
but the result was not yet known.
MUST FIGHT.
The leaders OF the present disturbances in Mexico
were old Offenders. The clemency granted them on
former occasions had proved useless. The govern
ment must subduc them.
The revolution In Oaxaca began the moment the
government reduced the army for the sake Of
economy.
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rEREY.
GALVESTON, Texas, April 10, 1876.
Brownsville special to the Galveston Ne,cs
says:-Thc taking Of Matamoros week ago by the
D!az party, placing them in possession OF the whole
federal troops nearer than Monterey, causes a
dearth Of revolutionary news.
ORDER n THE CITY.
Diaz maintains the strictcst order in the city.
Last night ne shot three soldiers for insubordina-
ton.
He has made appointments to all the municipal
Offices
No prestanpos have yet been imposed. He seems
70 be well backed financially from outside sources,
and is strengthening in position and accommodating
arms, ammunition and stores.
NAY MOVE on MONTEREY.
1t is probable that he viii organize force to
make a movement in the direction OF Monterey
Fuero is said 70 be there with only about 100
FEDERAL LOSSES.
letter from the revoutionist Trevfno says
Mclano routed Ardincz at Araquita with 600 men,
200 OF whom came over to Trcvino.
ABOUT coRrISA
report is current that Cortina has been shot 1t
lacks confirmation, however.
MEXICAN STATES MOVING ron sEcEssrox-THx
REVOLUTION IN enxAf Yoncx IN THE rxrE-
RIoR--crrIzEx COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE
WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT.
HAVANA, April 10, Is7d
The steamer City Of Mexico arrived this afternoon
from Vera Cruz She brings adviccs from Mexico
to April 4.
SECESSION.
strong disposition has manifested itself in the
States OF Sonora, Sinaloa, chihuahua, Durango,
Coahuila, Zacatecas and Nucvo Leon to separate
from the Union and form the Republic OF Sierra
Madre.
rHs REVOLUTION IN GREAT FORCE
The rcvoluuonlsts are growing stronger in the
states OF Oaxaca Pucbla and Vera Cruz.
General Fgueroa Is at the head Of 1900 pronun-
ciados In the State Of Vera Cruz The rest Of the
revolutionists number about a,soo. Tho loyalist
General Flores has gone 70 assist either General
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MASONIC.

MEETING OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.
WASHINGTON. April 10, 1870.
The Supreme Council thirty-third degree, OF the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Of frecmasonry,
will hold It's regular biennial session In this city in
May A. the time Il will celebrate the sew
enty- fth anniversary Of III formation The dobera
viii be presided over By General Albert PikA
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THE LATEST.

MEXICAN AND UNITED STATES SOLDIERS En-
Gagged IN CONFLICT -How1rzER GUNS USED
BY THE AMERICANS.
GALVESTON, Texas, April 10, 1876.
Aspecial from Laredo to the Nerrs says the Mcxi-
can federal troops opened fire on the United States
government troops at seven O'Clock tonight. The
United States troops returned the fire with twelve
pound howItzcrs and shelled New Laredo, Mexico.
The fight was hot one.
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CHARLES E. WILKINSON.

SAN Francisco. April 10. 1870.
Charles B. Wilkinson. late Collector OF Internal Rev
for the Western District OF Missouri who
rested here Saturday, to-day remanded 10 the
authorities OF Western Missouri He states that he
will pay the government every cent ho owes the
stamp account, but will not plead guilty to the charge
Of conspiracy and embezzement
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CABLE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ANTILLES
AND AMERICA
HAVANA, April To- 1870
The cable between Havana ana Key West, which
has lot been working for time, repaired yes
terday.
There are now two cables in complete working order
between Cuba and Florida
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ROME.

PAPAL RELATIONS TOWARD THE SPANISH
cRows-rHz ooscoRDAr AND FREEDOM OF
CONSCIENCE.
ROME, April 10, 1870
The Vatican has received note from Cardinal Sine
on the Nuncio at Madrid stating that Spain proposes
to enforce tho Concordas OF 1851 II the Vatican will
promise not 20 oppose tho clause OF the constitution
relative TO liberty OF public worship.
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GERMAN RIFLE TEAM.

The Columbia Rife Association has formed team 70
represent at the Centennial rife shooting match n
Philadelphia The team Ia composed OF r. Aennbach,
A. Ermisch, r. Hcntz. Charles Horney g. A. Kundahl.
John Rein and G. Frcgcsser; l. volkens. Judge
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HORRIBLE OUTRAGE.

New HAVEN, April 10, 1876.
Willis Bailey, young married man, has been
arrested for outraging Mrs. Evarts widow nearly
seventy years old, in Guiford Friday night last.
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ST. DOMINGO.

4 NEW PRESIDENT ELEcrED-REroRr OF RIOT.
HAVANA, April 10. 1874
News from ST. Domingo 70 Nay y has been received,
The election passed on peaceably. Espaillat has
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CITIZEN CONFIDENCE IN THE NEW CABINET.
RonE, April 10, 1874
All the members OF the new Cabinet have been re-
elected to Parliament by nearly unanimous votes
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GUATEMALA.

Tho steamship Honduras arrived this morning from
Guatemala. She brings OYER 1000 bags Of conce as
freight all for Europe with the exception of $50 bags
for New York.
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TILE wrArHrR YrsrrnpAy.

The following record will show the changes in tho
temperature for the past twentyfour hours In CON-
parison with the corresponding date OF last year.
indicated by tho thermometer at Hudnut's Pharmacy,
HERALD BUILDING
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been elected President by overyhelming ma
Jointly.
RIOT.
II was reported that there had been q rising and
slight riot at Aqua.
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HAVANA MARKET.

Havana, April 10, 1876
Epanish gold. c24 . cc4is. Exchange active tho
United states 60 Gays gold Ia premium short sight,
= ~ premium. sugar active.
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PERU.

AsPISwALr, March IS, 1876.
The latest adviccs from South America report the
political and financial condition OF Peru the as
last announced.
census OF Peru is TO be taken the 14th OF May.
LABoRERs BEcoxIxG DANGEROUS.
Several attempts at insurrecuon have been made by
the Chinese laborers the sugar estates near Tru
Jllo in north and In tho vicinity OF Lima. With
insignificant loss Of lie these outbreaks were
suppressed but some alarm has been caused in the
capital from the discovery OF plot among coolies
ncighboring valleys to rise Good Friday
and massacre all the whites within striking distance.
Steps have been prevent such q catastrophe
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM.
The Convention suggested by Peru, 10 be composed
OF uris-consuiLs from tho different American States
with the object Of reguiarizng the several
criminal and civil codes force,
and oil finally arranging all the questions reat
ing 10 civil marriages. extradision postal charges &C.
Is In fair way OF realization.
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FRANCE.

sxNAroR1AL ACTION ON THE AMNESTY BILL
LEGISLATIVE REcEss-M RoUHEI IN
sEATEp--xo DIcrArIoN FROM THE BOY
BONApARTE.
VERSAILLES, April 10. 1915
Tho Senate to-day adopted motion, introduced by
the Committee Amnesty, that thcrc be NO discussion
Of the amnesty question in the senate until decision
has been reached tho subject in the Chamber OF
Deputies.
RECESS.
The Senate then adjourned over for the Easter hoi-
days until May 10
A sxvxRK RoSAPAnTisx
Tho Chamber OF Deputies annucd the election Of ".
gouner in Aaccio in consequence OF the letter OF the
Prince Imperial opposing the candidature OF Prince
Napoleon who against Rouher.
Tho Committee Elections considered this letter
affirmation OF dynsssic right contrary 10 the constsu
ton.
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LAREDO sHELLED BY AMERICANS
Porfrio Diazs Position-Lerdo Assailed
by Serious Complications.
States Movement for Secession and New
Republican Formation.
AMERICAN AND MEXICAN TROOPS IN CONFLICT.

GALVESTON, Texas, April 10, 1870
A Laredo. Texas special Qoth) to the Galveston
Ne,cs says
At the request OF the Special Deputy United States
Marshal, Major Merriam planted . twelve FOUNDER
on the bank Of the river this morning. and at one
O'Clock this afternoon the Mexicans opened hot
nre from New Laredo on our guard at the ferry, and
they were compelled to withdraw.
THE FIRE RETURNED.
The fire was then concentrated upon the gunne rs
whercupon Colonel saxton threw two shells into
New Laredo from his tweive-pounder which
silenced the Mexican fire on our soldiers and Amer
can citizens.
MEXICAN OUTRAGE ON AN AMERICAN CITIZEN
HIGH-HANDED ACTION OF THE LERDIsTs-
OFFICIAL RETALIATION BIZ UNITED STATES
oFrrcER-A SEVERE F1oHT
GALVESTON, Texas, April 10, 1876.
special despatch TO the Galveston Ne,os Is as
follows
OUTRAGE AGAINST AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
LAREDO, Texas, April 10, 1876.
arrest Of Mr.. Diamond an American citizen, in New
Laredo, Mexico, by Pueblo Quintano, the commander
OF the federal forces OF Mexico
Quntano demanded money from Mr.. Diamond, who
ancc that. II money was not forthcoming, he would
be shot.
UNITED STATES PROTEST.
Diamond sent for the Commercial Agent. who pro-
tested against such an outrage, bat without effect
when he crossed to this side and reported the facts
to Major Merriam, commanding the post. MAYOR
Merriam, with the United States Commercial Agent,
rccrossed to New Laredo and interviewed Quintano,
who stated that II Diamonds store was broken open
and robbed he would not be responsible.
REASON WIKI.
Merriam asked Quntano II he stated that ofnciaIly
or as threat
Quintana replied that he did not want to talk
about it. Merriam told Quintana that ne would have
his command in readiness 70 protect American cti-
zens. Quntana said:-"Do as you damn please"
SEVERE FIGHT.
The revolutionary party made a move on New
Laredo and attacked Quintana at daybreak this
morning, and after lighting two hours were re-
pulsed they renewed the attack and now can DO
heard the continued roll Of musketry, and dead.
soldiers be In the street from this side OF
the river.
Stray bullets coming to this side have wounded
three American citizens, one man and two
women.
The lighting is still going on
Tho wounded are crossing to this side. While
writing another American has been wounded here.
Major Merriam, the commanding officer at this
point, has his gun trailed and Is prepared to shell
New Laredo.