The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-09-02

nothing serious occurred. The situation Il
decidedly critical, but leading citizens ar,
proceeding with prudence and moderation
. GOVERNMENT BONDS CALLED IE-YUBLrc DEF
/ STATEMENT.
WASHINGTON, September THE follow
ling bonds have been called in, the Interest
on them ceasing November LIST Fiye-twen.
ties OF 1865; coupon bonds Of $500, No. sol
to No. $3.50, both inclusive; 81 900, No
2,801 to No. Ia, 800. both inclusive; total
S7,000,000. Registered bonds Of 500, No
/ to No. 200, both inclusive; $500, No.41,to
No. 800, both inclusive; $1,000, No. L to
No. 500, both inclusive; $4,000, No. 842
to No. LOO, both inclusive, $4,000; No.
to No. 1,150, both inclusive-total, &c..
100000.
The debt statement for August shows a
decrease Of So, 1851 900. Coin in the treasury,
$1,000, 900; currency, 81 $4,000
FATAL RAILROAD AND. STEAMBOAT DISASTERS,
FIrcHBURG, MASS, September 1.-The
Cheshire express ran into.a freight train to-
day, killing the daughter OF Captain Rufus
Crowell, of Chelsea, and wounding Captain
| Crowell, his sister, and Mrs. Baker, severe
| ly but not fatally.
NEW ORLEANS, September 1.-The steam
er Jimmie Baker exploded her boiler ut the
wharf to-day, killing two colored deck
hands and wounding several other persons.
The bar-keeper, Josh Snitas, is not expected
to live. The boat is a total loss, the cabin
and hull being blown to pieces. The wreck
sunk Immediately.
FROM CROOK AND TERRY's COMMANDS.
OMAHA, September 1.-The following Off
cial telegram was received from Fort Fetter-
man last night: GA courier just in left Gen.
eral Crook on the Goth August at the mouth
Of the Powder river. General Terry's sup
ply train was expected on that day, and both
commands were to move the next morning
on the trail leading towards Little Powder
river, about ten days old. It is estimated
that about 10000 ponies are witlrthe In
dians, and the camp-tires show seven dis
tinct bands. The wagon-train reached old
Fort Reno yesterday and camped, expecting
the command back before the 9TH instant"
THE INDIAN COMMISSION AT woRK-CRo0K AND
TERRY ON THE TRAIL.
CHEYENNE, w. T., September 1.-The
Indian Commission have been engaged here
to-day perfecting plan Of operation upon
which to proceed on their arrival at the
agencies. They leave tomorrow morning.
A courier who left the camp Of Crook and
Terry on the I'd, at the mouth of Powder
river, arrived at Fort Fetterman tonight.
The command was then on trail, which is
estimated at 10000 ponies. The camp-fires
indicate that there are seven distinct bands.
There is reason to believe the Indians are
almost destitute OF food, and trails left in
deserted camps indicate they are reduced to
extremity, using raw hides for food.
Al all 1.oc hnu no
Crows remaining. General Crook fully eX-
SPEAKER KERR's WILL.
LOUISVILLE, September 1.-Mr. Kerr
leaves his property to his wife in trust for
their son, and conditional that Mrs. kerr's
mother and his own be cared for. The will
concludes by most earnestly beseeching his
son to cherish always 4 most sincere love OF
justice and truth, and to make all his aims
in life consistent Herewith, and they cam
not fail to be high and noble.
TIE FATAL Observation-Disclosures OF ABET-
TIERS.
PHILADELPHIA, September -Four OF the
abetters OF the prize-tight OF yesterday, in
which the youth Walkeri was killed, have
been held to bail as accessories to the homi-
Cluc. w CCllCHs Viz WINS IN iiSipu
Arthur Chambers, are still at large.
A BRIDEGROOM AssAssINATED BY HIS RIVAL.
CINCINNATI, September AT Buckley,
ILL.,, last night. George Sleeper, the groom ut
wedding, was called to the door and shot
dead by his rival.
A JEALOUS woMAN's DESPERATION.
LOWELL, MASS. September Miss i. a.
Martin to-day shot Charles Kicker, and then
took poison. Both will recover. Cause,
jealousy.
THE TURF.
HARTFORD, CT, September 1.-The free
for-all race was won by Goldsmith Maid,
Smuggler second, Judge Fullerton third,
and Bodine last. Time: 2:154, PIT, 2:164,
and 2:174. The first and second heats were
taken by Smuggler.
INTERCOLLEGIATE BOAT RACE.
PHILADELPHIA, September 1.-The inter-
collegiate race to-day was won by Yale, with
Columbia two lengths behind. Cambridge
stopped within hall a mile of the finish on
account OF sickness. Time, 9:10.
CHESS TOURNAMENT.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September 1.-The
chess tournament closed to-day. Mason
wins the first, Judd the second, and Bird
the third prize. Elson and Davidson will
divide the fourth and fifth prizes. Roberts
wins the sixth.
CoAL-MINERS' STRIKE.
ST. LOUIS, September 1.-The suspension
of work at St. Clair coal-mines continues.
Workmen at Mount Carbon and Carriers
vile mines have struck for higher wages.
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
THE DEPOsED MONARCH-ABDUL HAHED