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The New York herald., 1876-03-16

Gently the octavia purchased with her cargo OF
arms. General Canal has been always soldier and In
1869 captured Porau-Prinee the capital city, which
caused the overthrow OF Sauave, he is generally
looked upon as a brave and honest The govern
OF Dominique has been celebrated for Its disregard
OF the constitution OF the country and its prostitution
20 SPAN. Dominique. It may be remembered. recently
became grandee Of Spain and member OF the Order OF
Isabella la Catolica after his TO bansh all
Cubans from Hayt He is also accused OF robbing tho
Treasury.
about eighty miles the mountains from the capt.
tai city Of Port-au Prince. Troops have left for the
scene OF action and the two Hsytian guDboRs built
few months ago will doubtless be ordered thther. Tho
Governor of Jacmel General Lis is under accusation
for embezzlemenL and Is, doubtless willing TO light
under any flag.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
CUBA.

'NANIGo" voUDooIsM IN HAvANA-sTRANGK
sAcRIFIcIAL PRAcTIcEs-THE cELEBRANTs AR
REsTED-AN EXCITING REPORT TO THE PRE-
JUDGE OF NEGROES.
HAVANA, March IA, 1876.
A good deal OF excitement has prevailed here In
consequence of the police having Sunday arrested
about hundred and nty 'Nanigos," while celebrat-
ing their feast, called the Sacrifice.
sAcRIFIcIAL CEREMONIES.
The carcasc of a fowl-the blood OF which the
ssNanigos" drink on such occasions-was found in a
room, and also the crosses which the members
names arc drawn by lot-the drawn to to
kill the first person whom he encounters.
Tho police also found altar which figure
OF Jesus Christ with two knives sticking its back,
pointing the spot where tho Mango" is to
plunge the knife into his victim.
CONFESSION
The 'sNan'gos' acknowledge belief and perform
ceremonies somewhat resembling those Of the Youdoos
A BAD
general desire is expressed that Captain General
Jovellar will send the Nanigos TO Fernando Po-all
Of them being bad characters
THE CONGREGATION
They formerly all blacks, but among the arrested
were a number of whites and fifteen women.
AN EXCITING REPORT.
report was circulated Yesterday evening that all
the meat at a slaughter house in this city had been
poisoned by negroes. The origin of this false report
Is unknown, but in consequence OF II three
fourhs OF the over creduous Havancse left their
untouched tho breakfast tables this morning. Not
single case OF poisoning has been reported
The New York herald., 1876-03-16

Yesterday morning Mr.. Preston, Minister OF Hayti
residing this city, received despatch from King
ston Jam. the effect that had taken place
In the city OF Jacme Hayti, that the city had
gone to the rebel party which is headed by
General Bosrond Canal The Minister instantly gave
notice TO Consul General Van Bokkecn not 10 clear
any more vessels for Jacmel until further orders
reported that General Canal landed the 7th with
twenty-five prominent rcvolutionsts from the steam
yacht octavia ate Uruguay formerly the wcll known
Cuban llbustor, seized by the British authorities al
Kingston, jam few weeks ago she left Kingston
and went TO the island Of Thomas where the revo-
olutionists Joined her. and proceeded on her 10
Jacmcl
cable telegram from the island OF ST. Thomas was
received in this city three days ago TO the same effect
and stating that the greatest enthusiasm prevailed for
Canal and the conservative party. Last even
Ing HERALD reporter conversed with gentleman
connected with the revolutionary party, who said -
'Thc telegram received IN New York three DAYS ago
said that Canal awaiting the arrival OF Senator
0vidc Canncau, who left hero last Saturday the
steamship Atlas, under the name OF Alexander Cam
eron m company with Colonel dc Coligny, cf the
Peruvian army. and who went out q the Octavia
Cuban nlibusterng expedition, in company with tho
two sons Of General Prado OF Peru" In reference
the antcccdcnts OF General Bosrond Canal who Is
trying upset the theving government OF President
Domlngues and his nephew, Septmus Ramcau the
following Is a briet ssetch:-
He Is about iorty -four years OF age, is SIX feet
inches In height, OF very commanding presence and
OF mixed blood He TOOK part IN the revolution Of last
May. when Generals Brce and Moniplasr killed.
He fought his way out OF the city 10 his plantation az
Frcrcs. where he resisted the government troops.
and IN the hght several officers and sol
diers were killed. lie subsequently went 10 the
village Of Pctronvillc where be and his party were
dslodgcd. Canal then ned 10 the residence OF United
States Minister Bassctt whore he remained from May
TIL September. Meanwhile tho government I'M
pcached him for treason, and nc was sentenced 10
death The refusal OF Mr Bassctt 10 surrender
hun nearly caused complications with this country, but
through the friendly Offices OF the Hayuan Minister,
Mr. Preston n agreed that Canal should be allowed
10 leave Hayt and 70 into banishment This was done,
and Canal went 20 Kingston, jamaica There, with
other exes possessing about $1,000 600 be plotted for
the overthrow OF she Dominique government Ro-
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THE BREAKING UP OF THE RING,
OF A DEATH SEN
TENCE.

MICHAEL MURPHY AND THE MANUEL MURDER
GOVERNOR TILDEN CoMMUTEs THE SENTENCE
TO IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE.
ALBANY, March Is, 1876.
The petition for commutaton OF the doom of
Michael Murphy, sentenced to death for tho alleged
murder OF Mrs Matilda Hujus at Manuel, Rockland
county, n. Y, presented TO Governor Tilden to-
day by his counsel, Mr.. Henry Daily. Jr., accom-
panied by Park Commissioner Joseph J. O'Donohue,
who has taken active interest in the Tho
Governor, on hearing mention Of the case, showed
prompt Willingness 10 grant reprievo, but Mr. Daily
urged the extension OF a moro definite favor. His
Exccilcncy after hearing somo points from counsel
verbally expressed and receiving the papers the
petition, directed commuation OF the death sentence
10 imprisonment for life, the likelihood being that
more Investigation OF the may result finally
in an Executive pardon.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER, }
WASHINGTON, March 16-1 A. NJ.
Probabilities.


OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, March 16-1 A. NJ.
Probabilities.
For New England, clear fair weather and north
ery to westerly winds during portion Of the day,
with temperature below freezing and rising barometer,
followed during the afternoon by winds shifting to
northeast, snow and rain, and falling barometer
For the Middle States and South Atlantic States,
rain will prevail with eastery to southery winds in
creasng in force falling barometer and slight changes
in temperature
For the Eastern Gulf States, Of rain followed
by partly cloudy and cooler weather, winds shifting
southwest and northwest and rising barometer.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley rain ana severe
rising barometer and stationary falling tempera-
ture.
For the lake region rain and snow. fresh and brisk
northerly easterly WINDS falling and tenn
poraturc below freezing
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
leys rain and snow, followed by partly cloudy and
colder weather, northorly to westerly winds and low
but rising barometer.
For the Southwest clear clearing and colder
weather. with northerly winds and rising barometer
The central Mississippi and Lower Missouri rivers will
rise slowly.
Cautonary signals continue at Milwaukee and Grand
Haven and ordered at the stations the Atlantic
coast from Wilmington to New York
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pary improves OF the document but regrets that II s
nexpcit in some respects II perceives therein the
traces OF reactionary tendency; nevertheless IL Is
content TO wait and judge the Ministry by its acts
TIE SEINE STILL RrsiSG-ALARM AT CENTRE or NITRO
PoLrTAS TKAvEn
The Seine is still rising, and is above the high
water mark OF 1874 One OF the bridges Pont des
.Invalides, connecting the Quai de Billy and Quai
dOrsay Is threatened with destruction and all tranic
over il has been prohibited by the authorities
Almost all the rivers in France have overnowed their
banks.
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR SECURES A SENATOR
NJ Ricard the Secretary OF the Interior, has been
elected Life Senator to oil the vacancy caused by the
death of VI. dc Ia Rochctte.
He received ia out Of 273 cast NJ de Lesseps,
OF Suez Canal fame obtaining 81
A sEcRErABYsHIP IN THE CHAMBER OF DEPU-
TIES.
VERSAILLES March Is, 1876.
Tho Chamber OF Deputies have elected the Duke
d'Harcourt Of tho Right Centre the vacant Secre-
taryship. He poled 2i6 votes against 153 for NJ.
Legrand Bonapartist
PARTY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LEADERsHrPs
~ Gambctta is reconstructing tho party Of tho Re-
publican Union, which will be distinct from the Len
and the Lcft Centre. Eighty members have given
tce OF their adhesion TO the reconstructed party The
reconstruction believed to be due the fact that the
Extreme Left entirely satisfied with the govern
ment programme.
The Left Centre has been reorganized under the
presidency OF NJ Bethmout and the Left Centre under
that of NJ. Jules Ferry
sHIPwREcK AND DEATH OFF THE COAST.
BouLoGSE, March Is, 1875
Norwegian schooner driven ashore last night
during the storm near Audrcsselles
Three OF the we're drowned and saved.
DAMAGE AT BoULoGNE.
The gale hcreabout was almost violent that
which occurred on Sunday
Much damage has been done.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
THE CANAL SUITS.

ALBANY, March IS, 1876
The following Is the order granted In tho Canal suits
on tho application OF the Deputy Attorney General by
Judge Osborn at a special meeting Of the Supreme
Court held in the Court House tho city OF Albany
the 14th day OF March, 1876
Present Hon. A. ". Osborn, Justice.
Tho People, &c, VS. William c Stevens Thomas
Gale. Henry d. Dcnison, James J. Belden and George
d. Lord and the People, &C, Henry ID. Denson,
James j. leldcn, A. Caldwell Bcldcn aud Thomas Gale
On reading and ming the annexed a1davts OF +. W.
Paige the plcadngs therein and motion OF the At
torney General. IL was ordered
That the defendants show cause, a, special term OF
the court 10 be held nj the chambers OF Mr. Justice
Westbrook in the city OF Kingson. on the 18Th day
Of March 1875 two O'Clock In the afternoon,
soon thereafter counsel be heard, for rule
order that special Jury be struck tor trial OF these
causes or such other TURNER order as the Court
may make In the prcmscs and that this order and tho
addav1s be served on the defendants attorneys by
mailing copies thereof 10 them this day.
A. NJ OSBORN, Justice Supreme Court
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BELGIUM.

SEARCH FOR THE sPoILs OF BANK sEcRE-
TARY-A BOX WHICH HAS BEEN SHIPPED FOB
NEW YORK.
LONDON, March Is, 1875
Brussels advccs report THAT the police authorities Of
that city hope aconsiderabe amount beyond
what Kindt the defauting Secretary General OF the
Banque Bcgique had in his possession when he
arrested at Queenstown.
SHIPPED FOR NEW YORK
Kindt is stated to have despatched beforehand TO
New York box which is supposed to contain valuabes
and securities which win probably be intercepted
and secured by the police.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
SPAIN.

THE PoPE-THE QUESTION OF RELIGIOUS
ToLERATIoN-yIEws OF EMINENT STATESMEN.
MADRID, March l5 1876.
Senior Caderon Collantes, the Foreign Minister,
speaking in the Cortes relative TO the religious ques
tion, said the government "trusted to the wisdom Of
the Pope and his affection for SPAIN" They hope that
Providence will prevent emnently Catholic nation
from being divorced from the Common Head OF the
Faithful
SENIOR sAGAsrAs OPINION OF THE POLICY OF THE
VATICAN.
Later Senior Sagasta, in opposing the address in
reply the speech from tho throne defended religious
toleration which, he decacrd the Vatican would
consent to grant, though 1t ''would accept accom-
plished facts"
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BATTLE.


GOVERNOR cHENEY's MAJORITY 3,347-THE
COUNCIL RULED BY REPUBLIcANs-THE VIC
CoScoRD. March Is. 1870
The returns from 234 towns have been received
which give Cheney Fep.) Al, ,2lO; Marcy s7474; Ken
dali and scattering, 4l9; which makes chencys
jorty ,34L Ten towns yet be heard from, the
vote OF which last year was about ], 100.
The following is the vote by countless
Rockngb 6,5l2; Marcy. 5,567; Kendall
and scattering, 81
stranord-Chency, 1900; Marcy, 100; Kendall and
scattering, IS.
Belknap-chency, 2,l12; Marcy, 2,223; Kendall and
scattering, IL
carroll~Chcncy, 1850; Marcy, 1885, Kendall and
-cheney-5,s2o; Marcy, 6.oee; Kendall
and scattering, 40
sboroush-cheney. s,17o; Marcy, o,os1 Kendall
cheshire-cheney, s,9so Marcy, 2,So7; Kendall and
scattering, 80
suliivan--Chcncy. 2,s45 Marcy, l,9ll Kendall and
scattering 20
Gratton-chcney, 4,eos; Marcy, 4s6l Kendall and
scattering. 80
coos-cheney, 1865; Marcy, 1888; Kendall and
scattering, 81.
The ten towns yet to hear from gave last year-Che
ney, gen) 5l4; Roberts, (dem.) 6o2, and White,
ITEM. 5.
The republicans have elected nine of twelve SEN
ators having carried districts Nos l, 3, T. g. q 10
and H. While the democrats elect their candidates only
in districts Nos. 9, and -.
Tho Council stands four iepublicans and one demo-
crat the republicans having carried districts No. l. 3
4 and and the democrats No. 2 At the latest count
the House stands 207 republicans and IT'S democrats
The republican majority in the House will, 1t is
thought be 25 80 The republicans carried the
counties OF Rockingham, Straford, Merrimac, Hills
borough, Cheshire and Sullivan, and the democrats
Beknap, Grafton, Carroll ana Coos. The vote Is IN
creased about 200 last year. being nearly 81 000
and Is the largest ever cast in the State Previous to
this the largest vote cast in the State in the
Lincoln Presidential campaign.
The republicans this city have been celebrating the
victory TO night salute OF 100 guns fired.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16

sERvIAN MILITARY PREPARATIoSs-PEAcEFU
coUNsELs TO THE PRINCE RULER.
BELGRADE, March IS, 1910
The Turkish troops msssed upon the Servian from
tier having committed deprcdatons the Servan mill
tia have been modified and ordered to march TO the
frontier.
CABINET IN
A Cabinet council under the Presidency OF Prince
Milan was held last night which discussed the policy
of tho government at the present juncture The men,
bcrs OF the late conservative Cabinet wcre also re-
questcd to attend. The general impression Is that
peaceful counscls prevailed
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
THE RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS.

PROBABLE NOMINATIONS TO-DAY BY THE STATE
CONVENTION.
NEwPoRr March Is, 1876.
The Democratic state Convention will meet in Provi-
dence tomorrow nominate State ticket The Hon
Charles r. Cutler, of Warren, will probably be nomi-
mated for Governor and B. Barnaby, OF Providence
Lieutenant Governor. In the House OF Represen Ia
tves to day Horato Rogers, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, reported a resolution proposing to bcstow tho
right OF suffrage native citizens all honorably
discharged soldiers and sailors OF the civil of for
egn birth VINO may be otherwise qualified TO vote in
this State. II laid the table.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16

majority OF the cattle in the country surrounding
Jeddo
Letters from Minister Nora at Pekin, announce that
he has secured from the Chinese government declara
tion OF determination to interfere in the CoreAn
quarrel
A MINISTER SERIOUSLY ILL.,
Sir Harry Parkes British Minister In japan, Is
seriously sick, and will probably be obliged to reln
qush the service and return home.
STEAMSHIP ENTERPRISE
The Penlnsular and Oriental Company announce a
line between Yokohama and Shanghai, and the Japan
company announce a reduction of rates far below
running expenses, with the purpose OF breaking up
the competition.
an AMERICAN NAVAL oFYIcER WHIPPED.
Consul Mangam, at Nasaisak recently attacked and
severely whipped Paymaster Smelling, Of the United
States Navy, in public hotel
Domestic scandal was the cause Of the affair.
SERVICE.
Monthly mails are despatched by the Japanese
Post once to Napa the capital of the Loo Choo Islands,
and Fusan, japanese settlement in Corea.
PoR THE CENTENNIAL
General Sagoo and suite sail in the City OF Pcking,
and proceed Immediately their arrival at San Fran
cisco overland TO Philadelphia
CHINA.
The advices from Shanghai and Hong Hong are to
February Is.
Az ACCUSED OFFICER DEGRADED.
The Chinese officer chiefly responsible for the attack
Margaray's party, Ii 81 Tai, has been stripped OF
his rank ordered TO Yunnan for trial This is the
result of the investigation by the Chinese authorities,
the British Commission not having yet reached the
scene OF the murder
FRENCH LEGATION.
Brcvies dc Montmorand is expected at Pekin to as
sumo his duties as Minister of France
POWERFUL ARIsrocRAr
Ii Han Chang, recently vceroy ofTwo Kiang has been
promoted to the yiceroyaty OF Szchuen. This further
augments the power OF tho family OF Ii, the highest
subjects OF pure Chinese blood In the Empire. Tho
head of the house is Ii Hung Chang vceroy of Chhli'
and chief of the army, Who with the aid
of his relations might, at any time, overthrow the
present Tartar dynasty and the throne and who
is reproached by the Chinese foR falling TO do so
MISSIONARIES ASSAULTED.
Two English missionaries attacked and beaten
by mob at Ham Kow. Apologies offered by the
local mandarins, and the victims invited 10
turn and resume preaching under protection
A DESERVING oFPcER HoNoRED.
Shen Pao Chen viccroy of Nan King and celebrated
for his connection with Formosa affairs has been pro-
NOTED to high post in the central government at
Pekin.
shon is favoraby known as one OF the officials lenst
hostile to foreigners.
THE JAPANKsE-coREAN DIFFICULTY SETTLED.
HoNG KONG, March Is, 1876.
The dlnicuty between Japan aud Corea has been
settled.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Solicitor Bluford Wilson, of the Treasury Department.
arrived last evening the Brevoort House Lieutenant
George NJ Wheeler of the Engineer Corps United satea
Army is registered at the Fifth Avenue Hotel Gems
eral Adam King Naval Oicer at tho port of Baltis
more, Is at the Hoffman House Ex-senator Alexander
G. cattel, Of New Jersey is staying at the ST. Nicholas
Hotel F. S. chanfrau the comedian, is among thu
late arrivals at the surtevant House. Colonel Thomaa
G. Baylor United States Army and General William A.
Pile OF Missouri, residing at the ST. Denis Hotel
Thomas Reynolds, Managing Director Of the ST. Law
renee and Ottawa Railway and General f. Selby Smyth,
OF Ottawa have arrived at the Glsey House. Sgnor p
Brgnoli is sojournng at the Everett House. NJ Hail
Stanton President ofthe Philadelphia Board OF EducA.
tion and John f. smyth, Of Albany, AZ
the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
A RAILROAD CONVENTION.
cIxcIxxArI. March Is. 1875.

CNclNNAIli MaICu To- 1910
A convention OF railroad officers representing the
principal railways Of tho United states and Ca
nadas, was held at the Grand Hotel here today,
for the purpose OF arranging summer schedules
r. s. Flint OF the Cleveland. Columbus, Gin
cinnaii aud indianapolis Railroad PRESIDED. A
committee OF fifteen appointed time table
and reported favor or continuing last summers
schedule with few uuimportant hcatons 10 take
eject April TO- The report adopted and The Con-
venton adjourned TO meet At the Windsor Hotel New
York, on the nrst wednesday In October next
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
FRANCE.

PRESS COMMENTS ON THR PRESIDENTIAL MES
sAoE-cIrIzES APPROVAL AND PARTY
HoPE-THE SEINE AT AN ALARMING HEIGHT
AND CITY BRIDGE THREATENED WITH DE-
sTRUcTIox.
PANS, March 15 1875.
majority Of The papers are Of the opinion that the
Ministerial statement published yesterday has made
favorable impression, and believe II viii be we'll re-
cevcd By the public
The TEMPS, IN reviewing the recent Ministerial state.
nen says the government has acquired the support OF
very large republican majority through its excellent
tone and undeniablc good intentions
Tho Bien fNbiic says the Moderate Left and the Len
Centre have decided unrcscrvcdly support the Mn
stry II Il acts IN accordance with tho statement
sAmnKrrA AwAIrrSo EXECUTIVE DEvKLormxra
The Repmoltque Fransotss lM Gambetta's organ)
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THE wHISKEY FRAUDS.

ST. LOUIS, March Is, 1876.
The United States Grand Jury at Jefferson City to-
day returned indictment against John L. Betten-
GER of ST. Joseph, for conspiracy with Joyce McDon-
aid and others to defraud the governmental Shcehan's
distllery in ST. Joseph -It will be reco.lected that
Bettenger tried and found guilty months ago
of making fraudulent vouchers United States gauger
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
JAPAN AND CHINA.

THE CHINESE NEUTRAL BETWEEN THE JAPANESE
AND THE coBEASs-scAEDAL BETWEEN
UNITED STATES oFFTcERs-A GOVERNMENT
DELEGATION TO THE AMERICAN cESTES-
N1AL-PosTAL AND STEAMSHIP sERvIcE-A
POWERFUL ARIsTocRAr WHO MAY BE DANGER
ots TO THE TARTAR DYN6sTx-HEADrSo OFF
BRITISH INQUIRY.
SAN FRAycIsco, March IS, 1sTa
The steamer City OF Peking from Hong Kong via
Yokohama arrived here to-day aud brings the follow.
ing inicligcnce;-
JAPAN.
YOKOHAMA, Feb. "a. 1874
disease similar 10 tho rindcrpcst has destroyed
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ITALY.

THE PREMIER TO ASK VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
FROM PARLIAMENT.
LONDON March 16, 1876
A despatch from Rome to the Standard says II is
thought that after the financial settlement which is
be presented to-day Prime Minister Mnghetti Will
demand voto of confidence and the Cabinet will
sign If the vote is refused
Public opinion is against the present government
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
GERMANY.

SCIENTIFIC LESSONS FROM THE SEVERE STORM
THE TELEoBAPHs TO BE MADE SECURE.
LoYDoS, March IS, 1870
The Standards Berlin telegram says that in conse-
quence OF the damage by the recent hurricane steps
hayc been taken to lay subterraneous telegraphs be-
tween Halle and Berlin
Hereafter all new telegraph lines will be laid under
ground
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
URUGUAY.

PRESIDENTIAL ASSURANCE OF GOOD WILL
TOWARD BRAZIL.
MoSTEvrpEo, March Ia, 1870
Senior Iatorrc has tclcgraphed TO tho Brazilian For
cisn Minister that he has assumed direction OF the
Uruguayan government ana assuring the Minister OF
his special desire to maintain friendly relations with
Brazil
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
THE CENTRAL PACIFIC SNOW
BLOCKADE.
THE
OMAHA. March Is. ls7o

OMAHA, March IS, 1870
kilograms from the West state that the Central Pa
cinc Road blocked Wells Station, but, ~ Is
thought, will be clear tonight Tho Union Pacific
train which duo here yesterday arrived this
ing at six O'Clock To-day strain viii be here about
twelve O'Clock TO night Its seven hours late Ii has
raned here all day, and heavy snow storm set
SIX o'clock this evening
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ANOTHER REPUBLICAN GAIN.

ROCHESTER,, March Is, 1870
special to the Democrat and Chronicle says Seneca
county elects republican supervisors and four
a republican gain Of one.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
CENTRAL ASIA.

NEW RUSSIAN GOVERNOR APPOINTED.
ST. PETERSBURG, March u.s. 1s7d
An Imperial ordinance was issued on Monday last ap-
pointing General scobelen Governor of Ferghana
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
BELGIAN BANK sPOILs.
Latest from SPAIN Italy, Central Asia, Ja-
pan. China and Other Quarters.
SPAIN AND CUBA.

AN ALroNsIsT GUNBoAT CAPTURES A BRITISH
TRADING vEssEL-ABMs AND AMMUNITION ON
FEEIGHT-TowED TO PORTO RICO.
ST. THOMAS, w. l., March 49, 1876.
A Spanish gunboat has captured the British
steamer Octavius, laden with arms and ammunition,
north OF St. Thomas.
TAKEN TO PORTO RICO.
Tbe Octavius has been towed to Porto Rico by her
Spanish captor.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
MEXICO.

REvoLUTIoxIsr MOVEMENTS NEAR MAzATLAN.
SAN FRANCISCO, March is, 1875
letter from Mazatlan, Mexico, says tho revolution
lists are gathering that ncighbornood and securing
arms, horses and recruits.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show tho changes in tho
temperature for the past twenty our hours, in com
parson with the corresponding date Of year. as
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy
urna In Rni