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Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

loss is estimated at $3.50, 600. The officers,
by the brig Baltic.
A Belgrade dispatch of the 18th says that
the Seryians still maintain a small garrison
at Alexinatz, Notwithstanding contrary re-
ports from Turkish sources. Severe fight
ing has occurred between Delegrade and
AleXinatz, OLE account of the Turks attempt.
ing to throwa bridge across the Morava,
which at last account they had not succeed
ed in accomplishing. Russia continues to
aid the Servian cause both with material
and moral support, and it is said will not
permit Servia to accept Turkeys terms for
an armistice.F
H. Lord Derby, the other day, replied to an
address from a deputation of workingmen,
denying that the English Government by it's
action was in any way responsible. for the
outbreaks Of fanaticism among the Turkish
people, and expressing his conviction that
England, in desiring to see fair play, had
lone more than any thing else to prevent
the war from assuming the character of Il
religious war, and to prevent, the commits.
sion of atrocities in many provinces instead
of one. The endeavor to blot Turkey from
the map of Europe, he said, would lead to
a general war, in which the Bulgarian hor-
rors would be greatly exceeded.
A riot occurred at Lima, Peru, on the
Goth of August. The residence of EXPIRES"
ident Pardee was attacked by a mob. The
troops fired into the mob, killing four per-
sons and wounding many others.
A severe shock of earthquake occurred
or 7 iroa and Co1lnn Darn nv tho 10th oP
August.
The United States Of Colombia has been
declared in a state Of siege. A disruption
Of the country is feared. The army is to be
raised to 20, 900 men. ID
General Mejia, the Mexican Minister Of
War, has been succeeded by Senior Escove"
do.
A Madrid dispatch says that the Spanish
army in Cuba will be reinforced by $500
new troops during this month. 1
A detachment of United States troops I'M.
der command of Lieut.. Col. H. G.. Merriam
now occupies the Mexican town of New
Laredo, by request Of the foreign consula
and with the consent of the Mexican Fed.
eral commander, Gen. Reveultas. The
town was recently evacuated by the Revo.
lutionary troops, who left it with no ade-
t4uate protection for life or property.
Fifteen Turkish officers, implicated in
Bulgarian atrocities, have been sent to Con.
stantinople under guard. They are the
leaders implicated in the report of Blacque
Bey, who has been investigating the atroci.
ties. 1t is said Blacque Bey's report ad.
mits that the atrocities were indescribably
horrible, and that the report will be sup
pressed.
The former independence of the Polish
administrative authorities has been entirely
abolished by Russia, and the office of Secre-
tary OF State for Poland is to be suppressed,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

EAST,

Eighney, the murderer Of B. f. Web
ster, in Ontario County, n. Y.,was hanged
at Canardaigua on the 9Th.
The railway passenger agents, at a meet
ing in New York OH the 9th, agreed to a
further reduction of 10 per cent. in the
prices Of Centennial tickets.
Moses Y. Tilden, brother of Governor
Tilden, died on the 9th.
The earliest returns from the election in
Maine indicate a Republican majority Of
from u, COO to Is, 200. TIL Republican ma
jority for Governor in 1875 was 3,S72; in
1874, II, 397, and in 1872, 1926.
Complete returns of the Vermont guber-
Material vote give Fairbanks (Rep.) "A, 1855,
Bingham (Dem.) p, 035, and scattering %.
Fairbank's majority, %, 527. Full returns
of the lower House give the Republicans
295; Democrats, 81, and no choice 5. A
Democratic loss of %. The Republican ma
jority for Governor in 1872 was %, 3333, and
in 1874, 2 1925.
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage State
Convention met on the 18th and was presid-
ed over by Mrs. Mary A. Livermore. A
full State ticket was nominated, headed by
James /. Baker for Governor.
The Connecticut G~reenbackers have nomi-
mated a State ticket, headed by Charles At
water for Governor.
The boiler of a locomotive on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad exploded near
Frederick, Maryland, on the 18th, and kill
ed Aug. Schafer, the engineer, and James
F. Cook, fireman.
Two more deaths from yellow fever oc-
CURED lin New York OF the 18th. One of
the victims was Mr.. John Evans, a wealthy
business man of Savannah, who LETT that
city to escape the scourge; the other was a
sailor. New York physicians say there is
no cause for alarm, as the season is too far
advanced.
On account of Ithe imminent danger of
c~ontiagration, it has been ordered that all
the wooden buildings in the immediate vi
cinity Of the Centennial; grounds at Phila-
delphia shall be torn down. The favorable
direction of the wind was probably all that
saved the Centennial buildings from de-
struction a few days Ago., when a number of
these in1lammable structures was burned.
A delegation of w~orkingmen from Ger
many arrived on a visit to the Centennial
Exhibition on the 10th.
Hon. Lucius Robinson has received the
Democratic nomination for Governor of
New York, vtce Horatio Seymour, de-
clined.
Gen. B. F. Butler has been nominated
for Congress by the Republicans of the Sew
enth Massachusetts District. Ten of the
delegates in the Convention refused to ac-
quiesce in a motion to make the nomination
unanimous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

Fresh disaster has befallen the Egyptiau
army in Abyssinia. Fifteen hundred Egypt
ian troops with their commander. Rahib
iasha, have been massacred. The Abvs-
slnlans afterwards proceeded to Massocoia,
which they seized. The garrison and Gov
eminent officers escaped on board some
SHIPS Which happened to be in port, and
arrived safely in Suez. The Egybtian Gov
eminent is contemplating revenge and send
ing fresh troops to the scene Of action.
The following particulars regarding the
arrest of WilliamsM. Tweed nave been re-
ceiyed by telegraph from madrid: 1t was
found in July last that Tweed was in Santi-
ago de Cuba, having arrived there from Ha.
Vana. General Jovellar was appealed to by
the American Consul to have Tweed secured
and sent to the United States. General
JoVellar was quite willing, even in the alb
sence OF an eXtradition treaty, to oblige
the American Government in return for
It's courtesy in Arquette's case, some
years ago. Tweed, however, was an-
prlsed in Santiago of his impending dan
ger, and sailed for Vigo, Spain, on July 27.
on board the sailing vessel Carmen. Mr..
cushing thereupcn notified the Spanish |
government OF the fact, and found it will
ing to arrest Tweed and return him to Gu
ba or deliver him up to the American Con-
SUI. Every %precaution was taken by
the Spanish Government to secure
fweed's arrestin any port of Spain, on any
by which he might arrive. Severe
orders were given to the local authorities.
especially those of Vigorand the. G~alician
coast. On September {. the Carmen hove in
light, OF Vigo, and was Immediately
by the Governor Of the Ponte
zebra. The Governor at once recog-
llzed Tweed from the photographs
which he had had in his possession
or some time previous to the.arrival of the
fugitive. Tweed was entered on the ship's
papers by the name OF secor, and was accom-
panied by a man giving his name as William
who is said to be his nephew. Both
we're immediately secured and thrown into
ne calaboose, under a strong guard. but
were subsequently transferred by order to a
,ortress in Vigo, under command of the Can.
ain General.
The steamer Arbitrator, which left New
orleans, Aug. IL, for Liverpool, on the 23d
sSrack an iceberg and foundered in twenty
The Arbitrator had a cargo of
produce and $1,000 in specie. The total
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

"A lone widow woman out on Pond
Street has eleven boys, and they all
belong to baseball clubs. She engages
a family surgeon by the season, and
the rush for the position is SO great
that she has to resort to a competitive
examination and sealed proposals to
sift down the applicants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

The Detroit Conference of Method
1sts have decided that women can not
be licensed to preach under the rules
the Church, and the license granted
to Mrs. Frances d. York has conse-
quently been withdrawn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

Mr.. Joseph Franklin, President of
the st. Louis sunday-school Union, and
Fred. Howes, Secretary of the same
body, are preparing, with other work
ers, to inaugurate a regular normal
class for Sunday school teachers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

amined, but the highwaymen evidently
believing their own horses as good as
either of the two driven by MeMurtee
went on and let the farmer proceed. At
that time the party consisted of. six per-
sons. One of the number had his leg
bandaged, also his arm, and sat in the
saddle holding in his right hand the
ends of the fingers of the left; blood
was trucking from the finger tips. His
horse was being led by another4df the
party. 4
THE PURSUIT.
A number of the e~itizeas of NdG
field, led by DR.. Wheeler, who did,
good service, started shortly ait a
pursuit. They were well arme% 4
equipped. Wheeler did not evehs Il
to put on his boots. It was repdyfk II
this morning that his horse had GIN II
out and he would be Obliged to returs
Capt. Hoy and party WENT on to Far4I
bault, and at 9:l0 last evening informaN
ton was received that shortly after 81
o'clock the highwaymep were seen att
Morris5own, ten miles distant. Theyb
started in pursuit al once with good
and fresh horses. The posse of police
from St. Paul, headed by Jon,1 Brisetts, E
stopped off at Northfela. and left soon
after the arrival of the trainjfor Morris J
town, len miles distant. 1.-The Mi1ne-N
apolis police are armed with Henry
rifles. The St. Paul posse are not so
equipped. Hoy most certsEialy is near
on to Ehe h~ighwaymen, and his well
known grit is surety that he will miss
no opportunities.
THE ROBBERS.
No bitter description Of the robbersI
that estaped and the ones THAI Lie desneE
than is embraced in the telegram RI
printedfrom the morning paper, csriH
be givtn. The two deceased despera-J
does resemble each other greatly. They
are about the same size, and bsIh have
short, curly, auburn hair, high cheek
bones, and small, soft, white 'hands4W
They appear to be no novices in their
bloody profession. On the person Oh
the besI dressed of the two, the n at1&
tired ina new suit of clothes, was foundM
a maj of the Western States, 6 pocket#
compass,a box of salve, S4.5 0 in moneyI&
a watch, (and gold sleeve-buttens and
studs. There was nothing that would8
indicate hill name or from whence hdf
came. He's the one that fell, a victi4
of Wheeler's IKE, in front of the bankI
On the person OF other was found
a scrap ofpaper bearing the ADJ
vertisement of HANS safe, in which q
burglar is p~icturedas giving it up obi
discovering the maze of the safe. Ther&
was also found the business card of
Peter livery stabe, with q table oM
distances on the bach. He Is Manning'&
r. THEY THE sAMEs BOYS?
Officer Patrick Kenny, Of the policW
force of this city, statedto Il g~entlema#
of this city, two month ago, that IL
had seen in this city onopf the gam
he had encountered a. aided 81
the arrest of in Iowa several sears agd
The mar recognized Kenny ni.spokH
to him. He stated that he had been o.
leased from CUSTODY, and was dok
better now; that he Intended TO go
the Black Hills. Thesman had Prev
ously been connected with the notOrioJ
James boys. 1t is also 'cer.ain that tA
raiders came from the South, ain
are probably the same as nave bedk
operating in Missouri 3Ehd Iowa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

Prof. Anterior, of II
lege, has been nominated t,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21

PROF. NIXON, who does business u
der the firm name of the Egypt:
Prophet and Enchanter, perform,
his resurrection trick near Charlesto
S. c., on August 2S. He was buried
a pine coffin six feet under ground. ~,
at the end of half IN hour 5urstG E
the tomb at the sound OF q h~rassea
blown by a colored GabrieisSs I
diately called for s6efssssA Afr1
well about six /
rooted with TIN ~ \
and a half below y
were covered wi
coffin was lowered (
the grave was fiji
knocked out the head
his way through the
that separated him frd
Crawling into it, andS x.ag
air to keep him alive fol - ssi
he quietly awaited the 81
recttOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-09-21
BAFFLED BANK ROBBERS.

Particulars Of the Daring Attempt to
Rob the Nofthfteld, Mimi, Bank-The
Killing of the Cashier and Two of the
In
The New York herald., 1876-07-23
GRASSHOPPERS IN GEORGIA AND
ALABAMA

ATLANTA, July % 1876
Advccs received at the State Department OF Arr,cul-
turc from all quarters show that swarms rrasshop.
pcrs observable in all Of upper middle Georgia.
A, the request OF the Commissioner specimens have
been forwarded him from dist ant localities and
IN Official circular he pronounccs them Caiap,nms
Sprea. the destructive erasshopper Of the West and
urges that the farmers make prompt and concerted war
upon the insects He suggests several methods for de-
stroying them The fight has been commenced in va.
rious counties, and is best waged with honespun nets
a very genera ana serious alarm prevails in the state
and is felt that unless the are killed ou, com
pleely this year next year they VIII devastatc the
State.
Advices from Alabama report that State also suffering
from the plague IL Is believed that the srasshoppers
were brought here as eggs IN the immense quantity Of
Western hay shipped during the past two years
The New York herald., 1876-07-23
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ITEMS

About two o'clock yesterday morning nre occurred
the large building the corner Of Irwin and Penn
sylvania avenues, Allegheny Pa, occupied by Langc
Burton. barrel manufacturers and by the Pttsburg
Kcg and Barrel Company. The building, stock and
machinery were entirely destroyed.
Mrs. Pannall Of Lancaster, Pa, who shot by her
husband Friday night, died yesterday morning
Pannall has been arrested.
An incendary FIRE yesterday morning at Holyokc
Mass, destroyed building owned by II. NJ Ellison
of Walcrtown Five horses burned
Hubbard Hathaway farmer, living Boston,
hung himself yesterday morning in his horse she'd No
cause assigned Tor the act
Hiram fraver, who cut his wi!o's throat on Sunday
night last at Philmont. ~ Y, arrested at south
Egemoni Mass, last evening His wife is still alive,
but grave doubts are entertained OF her recovery.
Company c., OF the Seventy fourth regiment State
National Guard numbering sixty men. accompanied by
the regiment al band OF twenty-five pieces left Buffalo
last night TOR Philadelphia
SIR. J. ]. Roc, OF Madison. Ind. State Senator for
Jefferson county. made another and probably
ful attempt TO commit suicide. Friday night, his
residence, by taking poison.
Tho Finh Maryland regiment, with the regiment tai
band. arrived at Cape May yesterday morning They
arc now cncampcd at Camp jenkins, where they viii
remain ten days. grand reception ball and display
OF fireworks were gwen IN their honor last night
Tho dubuque iowa, Lumber Companys sawmill
was burned yesterday morning. together with finish
ing shed aud 500 600 feet OF dry finishing stock Loss
$40 600
The four men, Mcclellan Roarity. Carroll and Boyle.
who have been trial at PottsvilIe Pa for the past
ten days, Tor tho murder OF Policeman yost At To-
maqua in 1875, this evening convicted of murder
in the first degree.
The New York herald., 1876-07-23

THE ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS THE VOTE OVER
THROWING THE EMPIRE-ANIMATED DEBATE
ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYoRs-sPEECH
OF NJ. DE MARcERE-A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
IN THE MINISTRY.
VERSAILLES, July %, 1875
The Chamber of Deputies to-day renewed the vote OF
the former Assembly overthrowng the Empire.
Aftcrward there animated debate IN con-
nection with several recent nominations for mayors
NJ Cassagnac (Bonapartist accused NJ de Marccre,
Minister Of tho INTERIOR of abusing the confidence
of President MacMahon. N. dc Marcere cner-
getically protested against H. Cassagnac's as
scrton He said It the duty OF tho
Cabinet to appoint republican functionaries.
He concluded by expressing the hope that the coun
try would remain faithful to the Chamber which by
nrmness and Moderation had firmly attached the
tion to republican institutions Tho members of the
party of the Left warmly appauded this passage OF the
Minister'S remarks, interpreting 1t rejolndcr to
tho Scnaes rejection Of the Ministry bill yesterday
VOTE CONFIDENCE TAE MINISTRY.
The House finally unanimously, after eloquent
speech by N. Gambctta. passed of confidence in
the Ministry. Three hundred and seventy-one Dcpu-
ties voted The Bonapartists abstained from voting
The New York herald., 1876-07-23
OTHER DETAILS.

COURIER CEASED BY TWO HUNDRED RED
sK1Ns-HE HIDES rwENTy-roUR HouRs-H1s
TRAIL FOLLOWED FOR NINE MILEs-wHEnE
SITTING BULLS BAND IS SUPPOSED TO DE-
CROOK WAITING TO JOIN TERRY.
CHEYENNE. July %, 1876.
The courier who left Goose Creek on tho evening OF
the 10th inst arrived Fort Fctterman tonight His
delay was caused by having met at Powder River
body Of 200 Indians from whom he escaped by hid
ing himself in the timber for twcnty-four hours.
One Indian followed his trail nine miles Ho says
they evidently waiting for him. and fears that
the couriers who sent from Fort Feterman the
intercepted, he their trail this side Of the
river but not beyond. His delay run him out Of ra
tons, compelling him to fast two days
THE HOSTILE SIOUX
and not far the of tho late on the
Little Big Horn River. They have not fired into
camp lately nor attempted to burn It out,
although the parched condition OF tho grass renders
robbed of its sustcnancs Thewagcn tram gives them
supply until October.
THE COMMAND MOVED SEVEN NILES NORTH
on tho day Of the courier's departure to another
branch Of the Tongue River. near tho
foot Of the Big Horn Mountains, where
they will camp until the Fifth cavalry, which leaves
Fort Laramie Monday next, reaches it-about the
5th Of August
WAITING TO JOIN TERRY.
General Crook will make aggressive movement
until this event, whcn II the courcrs whom he has
despatched to General Terry advising him to join him
succeed in reaching that command he will have made
a junction with Terry, and the next action prove
THE AGENT
admits that up to this date 1000 Sioux and 1900
Chcyennes have left that agency for the north though
all is quiet thcre now, and It is believed no more
will GO.
The New York herald., 1876-07-23

panies Of infantry as fonows:-Companies B,
Douglas, Utah Territory, and Company G. of
the Fourth infantry, from Fort Sanders, Wyoming.
The officers in command OF the respective COM
panies are Captains James Remington, Daniel w.
tattached, Of the Fourteenth, and Captain W. II.
Parnell, Of the Fourth. The minor officers are
Lieutenant John Murphy, Charles G. Lloyd, G. S.
Calhoun OF the Fourteenth, and Lieutenant A. B.
Crittenden of the Fourth.
CHANGES IN COMMAND.
Since the wounding OF Captain Henry Captain Van
Vliet has commanded his battalion Of the First cav
airy and Captain Menhold has commanded the
same regiment. Colonel Wesley Merritt, who has
taken the leadership OF the Fifth cavalry from Major
Carr will be ranking chief OF cavalry his arrival
here, and there will be probably reorganization Of
the force under Crook
SNAKE PARADE.
The Snake Indians ndulged in picturesque pa
rade the day before yesterday, showing admirable
order and displaying white badges, which they are
from the enemy.
Should the Utes Join us the column will number
1000 men.
courier was despatched from this command to
go to Fort Fetterman on July L. Another is to start
to-day to endcavor to reach Terry's camp.
THE SIOUX "KEBPING DARK"
For two days and nights no Sioux have been seen
or heard of.
Lieutenant f. 2. Steven, OF the Third cavalry, is
expected to bring recruits to Ill up the cavalry
troops in this command.
DIVISIONS or CROOKS FORCE.
The force of the different corps will be-
Fifth cavalry 400 men.
Third cavalry, 500 men.
Second cavalry, 200 men.
Fifty NINTH Fourteenth and Fourth infantry, 400
men.
Snake scouts, ~
Civilian scouts, 20.
Packers, rs.
Transfers, 100.
There is room for the use Of light artillery against
the Sioux. General Crook is not inclined to employ
it, but it would have aided greatly in the Rosebud
fight and the regiments iounging about the fortin-
cations in the different States might well be used
as infantry in the field. The country is as suitable
for manGuvring Of Gatling guns and howitzers as
1t was in any portion of the Southern States
The New York herald., 1876-07-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

General Alfred Pleasonton arrived from Europe in
the steamship Britannia Yesterday. and Is at the
Union Square Hotel Comptroller General Thomas c.
Dunn OF South Carolina, and Rev. Dr. r. B. Fairbarn
of ST. stephens College, at the ST. James Hotel
Captain William II. Thompson, OF the steamship Brit
annie and Captain James Is Esds OF ST. Louis are at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel Colonel Z. Cercro and Colonel
J. Mella of the spanish army, and Robert G. lngersol
OF Illinois, are at the Hoffman House. j. Brskel Con-
sui General Tor the Netherlands the 81 Nicholas
Hotel Captain Edward Boyle and Captain E II.
Foster OF tho British army are ~ the Brcvoort House
The New York herald., 1876-07-23
EGYPT.

MEETING OF JUDGES INDoRsEs THE LATE
ACTION OF n HAAKMANN-PoPULAR EXCITE
MENT.
ALEXANDRIA, July %, 1876
At meeting of the judges held TO consider the action
of Judge Haak kmann President OF the Court of Sum-
mary Justice who, consequence Of the governments
refusal permit the execution Of judgment against
declared that court closed the conduct OF NJ. Haak-
unanimously approved, but it was decided to
appoint Judge Antonadis to hold the Court OF Sum.
mary Justice in his place There was demonstration
to-day in front OF the courts and cries of vvo Haak
MANN" 'Justice for all ~ In consequence of NJ Haak.
mann's action Chcrif Pacha, tho Minister OF Justice
came from Cairo day to look tho matter be
half Of the government
The New York herald., 1876-07-23
CROOKS CAMP.

ARRIVAL OF PROVISIONS AND REINFORCE
MENTs-THE CHANGES IN THE REGIMESTAL
coMMAND-now THE SNAKES WILL SHOW IN
NATION or THE CORPS ron FIGHTINa-LIGHT
ARTILLERY NEEDED.
GENERAL CROOKS COLUMN. July 16.
via FORr FEITEENAN, July -, 1876.
The wagon train arrived on the 18Th inst. from
Fort Feticrman, with fresh supplies for sixty
DAYS for 1.so0 men and i've additional com
The New York herald., 1876-07-23
szRv1AN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF VICTORY
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.

RECEPTION OF THE TURKISH MINISTER AT 81.
PETERsDURG-THE CzAR SPEAKS ON THE
STATE OF THINGS IN TURKEY.
VIENNA, July %. 1915
The Political Correspondence publishes telegraphic
account of the presentation OF his credentials
by Cabonti Pacha at ST. Petersburg He was
treated with every distinction, but at the time
The Czar dwct upon the state Of affairs in Turkey in
such manner to profoundly impress the Turkish
Ambassador, who withdrew vsiby affected.
The New York herald., 1876-07-23
THE EXTRADITION TREATY.

Mr.. PIERREPoNr DENIES THE STATEMENT THAT
NEW TREATY is TO BE NEGOTIATED.
LONDON July %. 1876.
Tho agent Of the New York Associated Press here
had interview with Mr. Perrepont the United
States Minister yesterday regard to the extradton
question. Mr. Pierreponrs statements negative the
nfcrences Of the Standard from Ear! Dcrby's language
in the House of Lords that "thcre is prospect OF
goaiions for renewal of the sxtradition treaty
satisfactory basis He SAID nothing had occurred
in any wiso altering the situation.
The New York herald., 1876-07-23
FRANCE.

REPUBLICAN COMMENTS ON THE DEFEAT OF
THE UNIVERSITY BILL IN THE SENATE.
PARIS July %, 1876
Republican journals bitter in their comments on
the Senntes rejection Of the bill restoring to the State
the sole right of comforting university degrees. The
conservative journals very moderate and say there
will be ministerial crisis, the Ministry did not
make the passage Of the bill a cabinet question.
The Constitutional says N. Waddington, Minister OF
Public Instruction, confirmed this view to his friends
at the close Of yesterdays sitting.
The New York herald., 1876-07-23

GENERAL CANAL ELECTED PRESIDENT OF
HAVANA, July %, 1876.
General Boisrcnd Canal has been elected President
OF HnytL All Is quiet throughout The country
A storm a, Jamaica Wednesday last caused the
wreck Of two vessels There is monetary crisis
there