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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
OFFICIAL. REPORTS.

REPORT FROM MAJ. GEN. NC DOWfLf-rHE VICTORY
THOUGHT IMPORTANT IN ITS EFFECTS on THE
RESERVATION INDIANS.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-The following dis
patch was received last nlgnt by Gen. Vincent,
Acting AdjutantGenera:
SAN Francisco. CiL. July IL
1djt-Gch. ofHc Army, Washington, u. C.:
hasten 10 send on for the information of the secrets
ny and the President the following important telegram
from Ale-io-Camp. whom had sent 20 Gen Howard:
FIELD NEAR MOUTH OF CoTToNwooD CEEEK,)
July L., p. M,
via Walia-Walla, July H.
gen. lcD1ireV. san Francisc):
Have been with Gen Howard In the battle ~ to-day
which h. reports detail. consider this most I'M
porfant success. ph full digit westward Moth
ing surpass the vgor Of Gen. Howafd's movement
and acton. fSi-ncdI KELLER, 4 ID. e..
My aid is officer Of experience in actual service, and
his Judgment is entitled 70 consideration g. there
.ole inf ey relieved and eioced to hear hl, report u
H0walds success which most OPPORTUNITY tho
reservation Indians had been supposed 10 be wayerng,
NOT disrosed 10 iou the hosics. because Of Josephs
first Success think hs defeat viii tend 10 cause tueni
20 main pcaceablc and may make u unnecessary -
act under the Presidents auhOry To call ont volunteers
Tor temporary rylce. Will AT least defer a,ton I'LL
get Towards report. MCDOWELL VI 4. Gen.
The official report Of Gen Howard OF his recent hght
with the indians has been received By The Acting Adil
tan General. Il IL the same thar received m mo
press dislatch from san Francisco, except lhat bcn
Howard states
Capt. ,nerof and Lieut.. Williams were wounded mot
killed. II Killed, ana 81 wounded, Instead OF ~ as
stated IN the san Francisco despatch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
TIE CAMPAIGN IN BULGARIA.

HE CAMfAlON IN DtINNIlAs
THE RUSSIANS APPROACHING EAsGRAD-A BATTLE
IN THE OPEN FIELD EXPECIED-THE RUSSIANS
SUPPLIES STILL sCANTY.
LONDON. July 10. 1877.
There no trustworthy news from the armies in
Bulgaria The recent special dispatches announcing
that great battles in progress there prove en-
tirely groundess That the Russians are closing In
upon Rustchuk is probable, although their concern
traion must still be in a very backward state, since
telegraphic communication between Rustchuk and
Shuma was intact up to Friday. However,
a Constantinople dispatch dated Saturday, an
nounces that the Russians are approaching hasgrad
twenty miles from II ustchukl, and have probably
already cut the railway near that point 1t Is con
jectured by some that the Turks will maintain de
fensive line extending from Rustchuk to Shumla
and thence to OSman-Bazar, and Will give battle IN
the open field. The Constantinople telegram above
mentioned strongly opposes this presumption since
the chief object of such defensive line would be to
protect the railway which feeds the quadrilateral
THIS railway has been apparently cut by the
Russians without opposition
A more plausible theory is that the Turks VIII
await the development of the Russian campaign III
expectation that Rustchuk and Shumla must be be-
seOed and one or bot be reduced before advance
on the Balkans can he undertaken. They hope thus
10 consume the wherein operations are prac-
tjcablc RuStChuk and Snunla are DeHcNcu capd-
be of a heightened resistance and meantime the
Balkan Passes could be strengthened and Ieiniorced.
Two things appear certain first, that the Rus
slams cannot seize the passes of the Balkans or
Sophia by a coup de main, as was at one time ex-
peced, since the Turks have already taken precau-
tions AGAINST such movements secondly the single
bridge at Smnitza remains the only means of COM
nunicating with and supplying he army south of
the Danube. As this bridge must be barely ade-
quate for day-tO-day requirements, and has been
several times broken by storms and the current of the
river there cannot yet have been any such accumu-
laton OF material and transport a SstOya as would
Justify general advance. 1t seems improbable,
therefore that the Russians can originate any very
startling movement Tor the present, and If the
Turks choose to keep to ther Notifications, advlces
from Bulgaria bid fair to continue OF the same un-
interesting character heretofore for several weeks
at least
German settlers in the Dobrudja are suffering Sc
rousy from thewar. The German Government has
complained to Russia and Turkey that they are i'll
treated By soldiers of both nations.
Ii is conceded that the damage done to both Rust
chuk and SObOsia by the recent cannOnadlng may
have occurred without either the Turks or the Rus
SLAMS having designedly attempted 10 destroy dwell
ings, consuates, etc.
Mr. Layard, the British Ambassador at Constant
nore has received several reports from British Con-
suls in Bulgaria certifying to the commission of
atrocities upon the Mussulman inhabitants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
A MASSACRE OF CHNAMEN.
THIRTY-ONE CHISAMEN MET on THE CHAR wATEl
by JosEPH's BAND AND PUT TO DEATH.

THIRTY-ONE CHINAMEN MET on THE CHAR WATER
by JOSEPH's BAND AND PUT TO DEATH.
SAN FRANCIsco, Cal, July 15.-News TO tho
following effect has been received here to-day from
walla-Walla. under date OF July -:
On the IOjh inst. Joseph and his band surprised
party Of thirty-o Cinnamon, who were coming down
the Clear Water M canoes and for mere pa,time and
recreation nnumHny killed the whole party except One
who managed to eludo them and escape These are the
first Cinnamon who nave been mOlcsted 10y Indians Of
late aud many OF them are frightened out OF their senses
and are leaving for the upper country.
In erdated July IL, Leland, OF lewiston says INC
enenys OperatO have been about SEVENTY ave or one
hundred miles In the rear of Gen. Howard's move
men,s that mauTuyres OF the latter are entirely TOO
slow aud that Joseph il smart enough 10 lake adytnago
Of them and flank him all tie time. The general impress
son here j. that the hundred Fathcad Indians, mat
Gen. Howard had reports Of, rs going 10 JOIN JOsepbs
band were Ram.n reservation Indians II i reported
i'm Montana that the Faith ais gong East ON their
annual buffalo hunt toward the Yellowstone, Instead
of coming This way"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
A WITNESS IN THE MORMON INVESTIGATION

SAN FRANCIsCo, July 15.-Sumner Howard,
District Attorney Of Utah, Informed cal reporter last
evening that the object OF his visit TO this city was to
hunt up certain witness for the purpose of producing
him before the Grand Jury of Utah, which is now In SEES
sion. investigating the Mormon affairs OF that Ter
ritory. This witness member OF the famous
Lamb Band" and it generally assumed he had
been mardered many years ago Mr.. Howard, however
succeeded in tracing him, aud ascertaued that he has
been living in this State for twenty five years His
evidence will have important bearing the inyesga
tions For obvious reasons the OF the witness and
the nature OF his testimony withheld Mr. Howard
and the witness lett for Utah THIS morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
TIE CANADIAN ORANGEMEN.
THE PUBLIC MIND STILL EXCITED - JACKETS
FUNERAL TO TAKE PLACE TO-DAY.

THE PUBLIC MIND STILL EXCITED - HAChElIs
FUNERAL TO TAKE PLACE TO-DAY.
MONTREAL, July 14-The Coroner began
taking evidence at inquest the body Of Thomas
Lett Hackett this morning. d. Perrjo, who made the
post-mortem examination, testified that he found bull
let in the brain and another III the shoulders the
first caused death.
important arrest has just taken place in connection
with the murder James Farrell, painter entered a
Store pulled pistol from his pocket, and observed,
"That is the pistol IIackett was shot with On the IN
salt two detectives arrested him. The pistol has been
identified the IN the possession OF ldckett at the
time lac shot.
Tie ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral OF iackett or Mon
day nave been completed The remains will De conveyed
To Orange Hall tbs evening, and forty Orangcinen
VIII keep guard each night until Monday Tue hedrSe
will he drawn boy four horses the momOers OF the Local
lodges reinforced by large numbers OF then brethren
from Ontario, will march in procession after the EcaSe
in iu rcgal several national societies lave slgnued
their intention of being present Tie volunteers VIII at
tend in pn Clothes unless obey shOuld be required On
duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
SITTING BULL IN CANADA.

THE HOSTILE SIOUX TIRED OF wAR-REsTRCTiONS
UNDER WHICH THEY WILL LIVE II THE BRITISH
Po>sEssIONs-FOUR OR FIVE HUNDRED LODGES
NORTH OF THE BORDER
WASHINGTON, July 15.-The Indian Office
has received through military channel report from
Lieut. H. H. Day of the sixth Infantry, communicating
information recently given him by Capt Frcechet OF tho
Canadian Mounted Police. concerning sitting Bull aud
the various bands OF hostile Indians which have
Captain Freechet stated that Major Walsh visited
sitting Bull early in MAY near The head OF
Frenchmans Creek Sitting Bull said 10 Major Walsh
that he desired To remain wh the Canadians dnrE he
SUMMER that he would do nothing against the law X
came there because he tired OF fighting and that II
could not make living ~ Canada be would return 10
cine Bear, ana number OF other cncts OF tns hos'e
Sioux were present AZ this Council together with about
two hundred lodges ~ their followers. They told
by Major Walsh. and also by Capt freechet that they
would allowed ammunition only Tor hunting
poses, and that should any OF thsir people cross
tiOn, the chiefs would be held responsible aud be
punished. but so long AS they behaved themselves
they could remain there with the canada Indians Capt.
Freechet informed Lieut. Day however that the Canada
Indians all opposed To having these hostile sioux
their side OF the boundary me- as they are az war Win
them. He also stated that IN the event OF the United
States Government demanding the hostiles the mounted
police tonly 300 mem would be AN insufficient force 10
drive them out OF the country lie said the hostile In.
dams have good supply Of arms and horses and possess
but little ammunition. No Indian
obtain ammunition from the traders In British
territory without order from the Military
strictly limited quantity sufficient 70 supply immediate
needs by hunting case the Indian Is suffering f9r food
reply question TO whether tho hostile Indians
permitted 10 trade or give away he United states
horses mules and in their possession, Capt Free
chet stated that the Canadian authorities looked upon
them ~ the spells OF and had gwen no order regard
ing them. Lieut. Day. In conclusion, reports That from
ali the information gather he believes there must
be some 400 or 500 lodges hoste Sioux north Of
line, mum bsrins AZ east 900 nghtns men,
snd that they intend moving south ct We Yellowstone
during summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
THE PRESIDENTS ORDER.
CERTAIN PEOPLE EXEMPTED FROM lis OPERATIONS
AND WHY.
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUSEl
WASHINGTON, July 1j.-Much discussion has taken
place during the last two days in regard to the de-
cison of the Administration to exempt members of
the National Republican Committee from the opera
ton of the Presidents order forblddng officers OF
the Government to take an active part III the man.
agemcut Of politics. 1t is understood that the
question first presented for earnest dis
cusson by Mr. Cornell of New-York who had de-
ternined to take issue with the Administration
this order. When the decision first an
nounced here it was not credited by anyone; but
Assistant Secretary Mccormick, Secretary of the
National COnluttee admits the correctness OF the
report in every particular. Tne assigned for
eXempting members OF the National Republican Com
mitee from the operations of this order as already
reported is that the members of that committee will
have no political duties to perform for the next
three years, and that there will therefore be no in
consistency in their retaining their connection with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
VERY FEW TROOPS SOUTH.

WAsHlNGTON. JLlY l.

WASHINGTON, JAY ID, 1877.
No action has yet been taken by the War
Department ordering troops away from the
South. The Second Infantry, recently on duty at Al
anta Ca, having been ordered West reinforce Gen.
Howard, few troops left in the South The whole
force stationed Southern States with the
cepti Of those in Texas to operate against Mexican
marauders does not exceed ten twelve hundred men,
Gen. Augur, in the Department OF tue Gulf. has only
two regiments of infantry numbering about six hundred
men, and Gen Ruger In the Department OF the South,
has twelve companies OF artillery and regiment Of
infantry, all less than six hundred men. Besides the
officers Of the several regiments duty with their CON-
panes In various localities there staff officers
at New Orleans, Gen. AuguPs headquarters and the
number at Atlanta, Cen Rugers headquarters.
GEN. KAUTZS CONTROVERSY WITH CLUM
Gen. Mcdowell has telegraphed to the War
Department strong defense OF Gen Kauz against the
reports Agents OF the Indian Office. The General
that in view of the continued attacks mads
upon Gen. Kauz, that in order that he may Nndcate
himself beyond reason for further complaint court OF
inquiry shall be called to examine into the case, aud ro
or Its opinion Ii Is un lerstood that, standil
reports OF the Indian Inspectors sent t. examine INTO
this controversy, and that OF GOV. SaAOrd. secretary
sciuz inclined 10 believe that Gen. Kuz il in the
night and that Indian Agent Cluu Is nm tine wrong.
40 CONTEXT IL SOUTH CAROLINA.
South Carolina Republicans lately from Char
lest n express the opinion there viii be furth
contest made presen; by the Republican party in that
Sste tney add that the proprety Of assembling the
Republican Committee and formally disbaudng the
par organization now being considered some mem
bers Of that committee feel confident that the decision
viii be 10 give up all organized political enOlt Tor the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE.
FINAL ACTION AS TO THE REDUCTIONS EXPECTED
TOMORROW.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRTBUNE.l

lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUYE.l
WASHINGTON, July 15.-So many differences were
found TO exist between the recommendations of
Secretary Sheman's Commission touching the
duction Of the force in the NewYork Custom House,
and those proposed by the Richard Grant White
Committee that the examination of the report of the
latter in the Treasury Department has occupied more
time than was expected. In each case, where the
diversity of opinion between the bodies occurs
careful and thorough examination of the whole
subject is made in order that the Secretary may act
understandlngly, when he announces his approval
disapproyal OF what was done. The report of the
Richard Grant White Committee with the action of
the Treasury Department upon it will probably be
completed and ready for Publication on Tuesday
next, and its recommendations will take effect in
the Custom House at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
SUIT AGAINST HE MISSOURI. KANSAS AND TEXAS
RAILROAD.

SUIT AGAINST HE MISSOURI. KANSAS AND TEXAS
RAILROAD.
ST.. LOUIS, July 15.-The ChOctaw and
Ch.ckasaw Indian Nations have brought suit against tine
Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad claim for S7O,
600 Tor tie timber, masonry coal &c. usedm the
ton OF that road The examination took place at Mus
kosee in the Creek Nation, before Major Marston, In
dian gent consolidated tribes, and concluded
on Thursday The railroad company produced receipts
for mouey paid for ties and other material TO individuals
but tho plaintiffs claim that the property belongs to the
Nations In common and not to individuals who have
right TO dispose OF 1t in any way The examination
made under the law which requires that all disputes be-
tween Indians and whites shall he investigated by a
United states Indian Agent and report made to tue In
terror Department Some OF the testimony offered was
ruled under instructions from the Department. The
stpnOgIaphc reporter OF the testimony has arrived here
and Will his notes and forward the report to
Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
NEW CHINESE PORTS.
HOLLOW AND rhKHOI-A REPORT FROM COMMANDER
PERKINS,.

WASHINGTON. July 15.-C0mmander Perkins
Of the United states steamer A5hueot, attached To the
Asatic station, interesting report gives the partic
nars OF his visit the newly Opened Chinese ports OF
Hollow on the Island OF Ha.nan, and Pakho, on the
main in company with Mr. Lincoln, Consul at Can
ton when the Cuncse authorities received them with
every courtesy. The Island Of Hainan contains about
100000 Chinese, and 10000 sayHges, wno occupy the
center oi the Island. mi Idle OF the territory Occu
pied by the Indians Is chapel occupied by Chrlstanztd
,uucsc who are unm0lestcd by the Indians. The p0pu-
iron al Hollow comprises 1000 CLmcsc aud twelve
foreigners The exports are betel nuts brown sugar
Whine I'll tr, ieatAcf resanun seeds, Tie imports
are opiuiA cIay and white sirings ciOtls etc Pax
hoi contains about 10000 nndDilduts. There are SIX
Whine ueoplc i've o GOA ar. III tIr Customs depart
n.uL II vas npOssibc obtain reliable Information
about Inc business whIc be nconsIdertDle. Sugar,
aulse-seed, indigo aud casri "a the prouuCts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
THE Turks IN ASIA.

CANNON on TIR ROAD FROM TREBIZoND-RUssIAS
PROGREss-CIRCAssIAN FERoCITY-HATRED OF
CHfIsTIANs-KARs.
pRoA An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRIBuSE'I
ERzERUM June Gin my last letter spoke of our
retreat To the Black Sea coast, and Of scenes
witnessed On the way. / have now Just
nturned TO this place, having made forced
march. The seventy and more cannon We saw
going on have made little progress. The poor
PEASANTS have been pushed into the service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
MEXICO IN FIGHTING MOOD.
TREyINO ORDERED TO BaEAK THE AGREEMENT WITH

fly TELEGRAPH To THE TEmUNE.l

fly TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBUNE.
WAsHIN0ToN, July 15.-Ollical reports from Gen.
Ord state that the Mexican General Treyino by di-
rection of his Government, has withdrawn from tine
agreement estsrsd into between them in regard %
cooperative movements against Mexican cattle raid
ers. The effect of this withdrawal will be to give
force to the previous instructions to Treyino to resist
any at lempts the part Of the American Commander
to pursue raiders across the border by the force.
he subject will be matter of immediate consider
afiOn here will Ice change in the policy OF the
Government, however The MeXcans will either
nave to see that these raiders prevented from
crossing the border take the responsibility OF any
attempt 10 oppose the United States forces III car
- ing out the Instructions gwen 10 Cen. Ord.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
COLOMBIAN AFFAIRS.

PANAMA, July 7.-Political affairs on the
Isthnus are qui, ami likely 10 remain 50. Although
the election for President Of the State at hand
no trouble is expected TO arise from it, There are two
candidates for the oil c, Dna3O Ccrvirl and Gen.
Bucnaveutura ColTeo>o. The Latter is the stronger and
moe popular candidate, aud is determined 10 have the
ia OF these facts, II Us generally undciatoOd
tuat Crryira will make opposition.
Tnc receipts coffee aOd sugar nom Central America,
and cocoa rom Guaydqun for the season nOW closing
are It's follows: Total ccipts Tor irst nall Ot the
year 7J5IO bags cocoa, 23077s Days OF coffee ana
1912 packages OF sugar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
WASHINGTON.
THE FOUR PER CENTS.
A GREATER SUCCESS THAN EXPECrED-ONLY ONE
DAY MORE.
ny TELEGRAPH TO rue TRmuNB.l

WASHINGTON, July 1j.-lhe total amount Of four
per cent bonds sold by the Syndicate in tins country
up to three o'clock yesterday afternoon was Si2,-
605,900. This Is a much larger sum than the De-
partment anticipated would be subscribed in this
country; and although only one day remains in
which subscriptions will be received by the Syndi-
cate at par the present indications that the total
sales in CHS country by Monday evening will be, in
round numbers, $50, 100000. member of the
Syndicate, in private telegram received here to-
day. says he thinks the sale WILL by the close of to-
morrow, reach S60,000.000 and perhaps exceed that
amount.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
THE DELAY IN MOVING TROOPS.
IL ,surScrOv. July l5-C,en. Mcdowell tel

egraphs to the War Department that he cannot under
stand why there has much delay IN the move
lncnt of the Regiment OF Infantry, when was or
derrd from Atlanta aud st. Louis 10 the Facle Coast
Ths delay from the fact that The Governments
officers having charge OF the matter were Obliged 10
make special contracts with some Of the Southern a-
road, for spOtation OF troops aud their baggage,
and were much delayed aud troubled account OF tho
straits which the Democratic Party had reduced ne
Government, in apprOpratng sufficient iunds fort
use Of the Department. Had plenty OF money for tho
movement OF troops hcen hand tue Second Regiment
might nave been the Pacific Coast by this me Instead
OF iust starting from ST. Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
TIE CAUCASIAN REVOLT.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 10, 1877
From the scene of the instruction in the eau
easus il is reported that the Russians have resumed
the offensive. Gen. Alkhasoff marched on July 13
from Tollueli to Tkvartcheh, on the right bank of
tie Galigs drove the enemy from their entrenched
positions, forced them behind MOkva, and occupied
Goum. about twenty miles north of Sukum-Kaleh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16

Charles Wooley, German laborer age 40,
OF One Hundredind-Ihrtie and Eevcn;haye., was
taken Bellevue Hospital last saturday suffering from
several abrasi0ns scalp which doubtless had been
inflicted 10y heavy weapon. The man was UNCONSCIOUS
however aud ucut how he came 10y the wounds
could be oDtned.frOm MINI He died at 3l1 am, yes
tcry. the circumstances OF his death are regarded 40
aunr1 L.llI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

PHILADELPHIA, July 15.-As the express
train yesterday from washing on for New York which
arrives at p. passing through the West
Philadelphia tunnel II jumped the track. The baggage
car was demolished. and the train was set on fire. Jo-
seph Muller, fireman, was instantly killed. and the en-
gineer Fager WAS very seriously injured passenger
banue Frame had his left leg cut Of and sustained oter
I'M 1ries He has since died The cause Of the accident
IL iIIiLu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-16
THE SITUATION IN ARMENIA.

LONDON, July 10, 1871
The position in Asia Minor is tolerably clear
Makhtar Pasha is at KarS with about 10000 men.
all told including the Kars garrison. Gen. MelikOff
is at Zairn eight miles off, with about $4,000 men,
but superior to the Turks in cavalry and artillery.
The garrison of Batum made important move
ment as far as reported since Gen. Oklobschi re-
tired. The Russians still hold Ardahan.