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River patrol.

Vancouver. July 5.-News from the In
dian war creates great excitement and Still
here. At4 o'clock every available maj
was under orders to move at $50 Tonight
Mai. A. Kress left OH the steamer Welcome
with % men, one gatling gun and ahowItz-
er, having volunteered to serve as river pa
troll near Wallula. Gov. Terry arrived to-
night and went up on the same boat with
200 stand of arms tor citizens.
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Rarus Makes Fast Time

Cincinnati. July 1.-The best time in the
2:42lace to-day, was madeby Protine, who
won the race. The time was 2:27.
The second event was the tris trot by
Rarus to beat 2:l7. Two heats resulted
2:2l 81 and 2:I7, which is the fastest mile
ever trotted on Il half mile track.
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Clio, July 5.-The following dispatch
has been received by Gov Chadwick, now
here on his way up til. river:
Walla Walla, W.T., July 5.-Nothing
from Gen. Howard since the 10Th. Reports
from Baker City of the I'd. state that the
Generals advance cavalry was in John
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Affem ntcO AsSaSsinn flOm.

rRichmond, (Vt) July 3.-An attempt
was made at Sweetsburg, Quebec, last even
ing to assassinate Edward ii. Golf. Presi-
dent of the Boston, Montreal 4 Portland
Railroad. He was in the library conversiny
with his brother, when two shots were fired
through the window by some unknown
person, who escaped. Gait is not injured.
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JOSeDh'S Rand.

LEAvENwORTH, June 25.-The report
that Chief Joseph and his Nez Perces are
to be removed to the Indian Territory
from Fort Leavenworth, where they are
now captiyes, seems, from the best author
ity, to be unfounded.
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Railroad Trains in Possession OF


DcsMoines, July 6.-The Governor is in
receipt of dispatches from different points
stating that tranps have taken possession
of railroad trains, and were dangerous to
towns. The Governor issued Il proclamation
directing sheriffS and others in authority to
be prompt and diligent in preserving peac :.
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THE INDIAN WAR.
Fighting i'm OresOn.-EIcven Men
Killed.-SeriOus Situation of AZ.
fairs in John Day Valley.

SAN Francisco, July Ga Portland
! dispatch says: News from the Dalle
, states that James Clark and party, mum
bering fourteen men, were Olt last Sunday
on scouting expedition up south fork Of
John Day river, and when about twelve
miles from its mouth, at Murder creek
they came upon band of Indians, sup.
posed to be about l 400 strong, who EN-,
deavcrcd to cut off the line of retreat OF
Clark's party, and nearly succeeded in the
attempt. The whites defended themselves.
One man was killed and two Others scri-
ously wounded. Before the command
made their escape. Clark and two OF his
men were cut off by the death of their
horses. AS soon as the news reached Can
Won City that Clark WAS missing. party
of twelve men went to their assistance,
coming across Clark at Cummings rahch,
about two miles from John Day river, to
which poin; Clark had succeeded in max
ing his escape. While at this place the
Indians made an attack n them and
drove them from the ranch, wound!ng 5.
ChOultse.
The hostiles took the stage stock and
burned one vehicle and all the buildings on
the ranch.
UMATILLA, July 5.-Fom men arrived
here early this morning from Pendleton,
and report a fight with the Indians at
Camas Prairie. They killed one Indian
and think they o,,Il'!r,l two others. They
captured the heau-dress and scalp OF the
Indian they killed. Jf is believed the In
dams will not come out of the mountains
if they can stay there. There we're no
Umatilla Indians in this fight.
The Indians Going North of the Co.
llsnbia.
SAN Francisco. July S.-A Portland
dispatch says: The following dispatch
has lust been received here from Governor
Chadwick:
UMAr1LLA, July s, 1890 a. m.-Major
Krcss. ut , O'Clock this morning, went
down the river on the steamer Spokane to
Cayotc station. fifteen miles below this
place. Two miles this side of the station
he found the hostile Indians crossing with
a large number of horses. He ran upon
them. and some of the horses returned to
the Oregon side, and others crossed the
river. The Major made an attack on the
Indian camp and destroyed it, and every
thing about it. including I'LL the canoes. A
number of saddle blankets and buffalo
robes were found at the camp. The squaws
Of the hOstilcs have been in sight all morn
NO with stock Scouts are out. General
Howard was at Pilot Rock yesterday, I'M
moving this way. One small
,and of Indians, with about eighty head of ,
lorses. passed down opposite and in sight
If this place this morning, to join the hos
lies that crossed below. \ friendly In
lian stated that the hostles were divided
ntO three parties; two would go below
he landing and one above. But he would I
lot tell where they would cross. They s
re scattering i'll among the renegade In {
ians for the purpose of fighting a long I
Major Kress is below. patrol {
ing the river. shall communicate with /
rem. Howard to-day.
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Costly Amusement.

TITUsvILLE, a. July 5.-The Contra
House depot, together with the telegraph
office and private offices at Petroleum Cen
tire were burned yesterday by the careless
use of fire works. Loss, $4,000. No in.
Surance.
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to the protection of the deep waters-as
the little bird flies to the thick forest from
the hawk-so do subjects fly from wicked
kings.
You cannot reason with the pa sionate
YOU cannot act with the feeble or the
capricious.
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telegram
Wife Murder.

Chicago. July 4.-Mamie Stephens, the
girl wife who was fatally shot last Sunday
by her jealous husband, Peter Stephens, died
this morning.
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R0YALPP o aKase
Absolutely Pure.


Royal
Powder
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nave just visited all OF the principal cities of
the East. and have placed myself in connection
witt, the best manufacturers in my lines, and am
able al all times to have goods made up specially
suited for this market ! am in receipt from time
to time of samples of all new wooden fabrics that
come nto market thereby giving me all the adj
vantage OF living in the markets without the ex-
pelse.
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My stock of Clothing is complete, for Men,
Boys and Youths is perfectly new and fresh
made to order, and in my best lines, being fully
up to custom made goods.
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Being satisfied that the CASH System is the
only true one, shall adhere strictly to it, or to
terms that make sales equivalent to Cash, there
by asking no man to pay for another's goods
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Having gone out of the general merchandise
trade, and taken up the above ''spccial-, - am
confident that can meet styles and prices of any
house in Montana, either at wholesale or retail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
UNITING AGAINST TAMNANP.
REPORTED UNION or ANrI-TAMMASY ORGANIZE
TONS AND THE LABOR PARTY.

REPORTED UNION OF ANrI-TAMMASY oRGANIZA-
TONS AND THE LABOR PARTY.
1t was reported last evening that meeting
OF the various Anti-Tammany elements had been held,
and coalition formed against Tammany Hall, where
by the National GroenbackLsbor party and AntiTam-
many associations would unite their forces. Francis
NJ Bxby stated that meeting had been held, but that
steps toward a consolidation OF the three Anti'Iam-
many factions had been TAKEN and II was certain beyond
question that tho coalition would be effected. He
could not give details yet but meeting OF tho EXecu-
tive Committee Of the Now-York County Democracy
would DE held this evening % arrange details OF the
union OF all the Aut-TammaBy branches, 20 take
measures for sending delegates TO the Syracuse Con
venton and 10 select candidates for city Offices There
were at present candidates for city offices In tho
Shnfer-Iart wing nor IN the "Citv Democracy wing,
of which Mr. Hoskins president, The Labor
party senator Bi1by said, would probably come into
The union. but he knew nothing OF the Greenback
party. There no other prominent movements
under way Every thing beng held quiet IN regard
10 local affairs until after the Syracuse Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
MEMORIES OF THE MEXICAN VAR.

RECEPTION TO GENERAL SHIELDS on THE ANNIVRR-
sARY OF THE CAPTURE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO.
The New-YOrk Associated Veterans Of the
Mexican War celebrated the thrtyhrs anniversary OF
the capture Of the City OF Mexico yesterday tho
afternoon, at l O'Clock, General James Shields, Of
Missouri the hero Of CerrO GOrdo and Chepuepec was
given reception at the Aston House by tine Veterans
among those present being Colonel William Linn Tib-
ball, Colonel G.. W. NJ Leonard. William Calligan,
Brlgadier-G General II. G. Gibson aud Colonel Patton.
Addresses OF welcome made by General Gibson
made a response. In the evening the general
celebration took place at the Lexington Avenue
Letters we're read from General Sherman, General
Hooker, General Hancock, Senator Herman and
lie present In introducing General Shields,
General Gibson said he was about to pre-
tineufs who had been u United States Senator from two
States and M9or-General In two great wars. After
the applause which greeted General Shields had sub
sided he said that he regarded the capture OF the City Of
Mexico OF the greatest military events In American
history General Shields running sketch of
OF the leading officers speaking OF General Zachary Tay
Tor as as brave man as ever ed an army 10 victory and
honest man as ever presided over the Mhte House
General Scott he termed as tuo type OF an American
Gordo General Shields said was regarded In advance by
General TwiggE Colonel Robert T. Lee and every other
officer as march 10 death aud 20 end IN failure Des-
pte this he said that the officers ana soldiers determined
10 fight that hopeless battle and TO leave their bodies in
the ditch as a monument 20 their cOuntrys valOT.
with such men, he lnsisted no country could be de-
feated He had often told bis Irish friends that 5000
them would Suck closely together MS OOO
aid M the Mexican campaign, they could not be kept
down by any nation the face OF the earth General
Shields gave description OF the capture of the City OF
Mexico, where Santa Anna came near being captured,
and where Santa Annals breakfast taken and eaten
by the Yankee boys. Here General Shields said he
Nounded and 10 was supposed mOrtally. To-day the
Army records at Washington show him TO be MORALLY
wounded, but he said gleefully, General Butler last
Winter made the American people know that was still
alive"
Colonel George W. Patton, U. s. A., read poem. a
vocal concert followed, and the evenings entertainment
concluded with hop.
There will be no public reception to-day, General
Shields saying that with great desire 70 avail himself
OF tne kindness of the authorities 60 receive his friends
his health will not permit him 10 through 10 now, and
that be will leave TODAY for home N aAHnna raat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
RAID TRANSIT ACCOMM0DATIONS.

SUNDAY TRAINS on THE EAST sIDE-THE NEW
YORK ELEVATED ROADS EARNINGS.
The managers of the NewYork Elevated
Railroad Company have decided that, IN addition to
opening the road on Third to slxtyseventhst, and
running trains until midnight aud Sundays, begin
ming with next Monday, extra trains shall be rum
80 that after to-day trans will be run from
each end Of the road the east side every two ana
a half minutes, instead OF five minutes as now.
Referring TO the small earnings Of $4,000 90 for
1877. as published in THE TRIBUNE Of Wednesday, an
official of the road yesterday that "the company
was subjected largo extraordinary expenditures for
repairing OF track and otherwise from the time took
possession n 1872 the close Of the fiscal year Septem-
Der 80 1876 up 20 the lastnamCd date interest was
not Included IN the expenses but for the last year II was
included, amounting to S99,09j 80" This gentlemu
stated further that tho directors OF the ROAD WOud not
be satisfied until trains run over The ROAD every h
In The day far into the night a. travel WOul
warrant Under the contract with the city sanctioned
by the legislature he claimed that the company pnd
the city per Of It's net income for the use OF the
streets over which the road The rates OF fare
under the charter and contract, he said. were from
each passenger not exceeding ten cents Tor any distance
OF five miles less, and not exceeding Two cents iOr
each add tOnal mile or fractional part thereof"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
MISSING FROM HOME.

Edward O'COnnOr, age sixty, is reported as
missing from No 242 East Fortythrdst. since septem-
Der H. He is described short and stout, with blue
eyes, light brown hair and whiskers mixed with gray,
aud waiscoat white shirt gray cotton socks, round top
black hat and low shoes.
The following persons have been reported to the po-
lice az missing from their homes Leonard Bruck age
sxteeu has not been seen since, on August 81 he
left his home on Broadway, In Williamsburg. He is de-
scrbed as small OF his age with black hair and eyes
He was dressed IN dark clothes, and carried silver
watch with gold-plated chain
Two boys. twelve Of are reported missing
from No AS East seventeenthst One Of them, James
Toner IL described light cOmplexOned, SANDY hair
and blue ives and the other Frank Dunn, tall and
slim with dark skin eyes and hRr. James has scar
near the right temple.
William Lska left his home No. 7sl2 Deanceyst early
Thursday morning, TO be gone short while. He ha'
not returned aud his friends anxious about him
He Is described thirtythree years Of age feet
inches in height with dark hair whiskers and mustaehC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
ALLEGED FoRGER ARRESTED.

Charles Baker, of No. 70 President-st.,
Brooklyn passed last night in Of the cells Of the
New-York Police Central ONCE under the following cir
cumstances II that on September IL, Baker
sold to Morton, Bliss g. Co.. No. 25 Nassau-st, bill of
exchange for e2159 sterling, signed II. /. Baker &
Brother, and received from them their check for
S1O427 81, payable at the American Exchange Bank.
Shortly after IL was discovered that the
bill Of exchange was forgery and Detective RadfOrd
was put upon the TO capture Baker Yesterday the
check was offered through Mr. Burroughs, who mme-
diatey informed the officer Of the fact Through him
Baker was traced TO Fourteenth-st and Irvng-pace,
where he was arrested yesterday afternoon. Bakers
description corresponds with that Of man who has
offered several doubtful checks recently, He will be
taken to court this morning when expected that
some important revelations will be made in regard to
hfa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
BUSINESS EMBARRAssMENTs.

The members of the firm of FitzsimmOns,
Clark Co., dry goods dealers, formerly at No 80
Frankin-st have been ordered to shog cause on the
18th INST, by Judge ChOate, why they should not be
adudicated bankrupts the petition Of four creditors
having claims for S35532 the largest being those Of
Charles FitzsimmOns, $31,132, and Babcock & WahD,
SO 900. The liabilities amount TO about $4,000.
Register Fitch has received the petition Of judah
Moses Of the late firm OF Lazarus Moses Co., and
Moses q Mayer. dealers in optical instrumensi his la
bties amount to 1000. with merely nominal assets
The principal creditors the estate OF Albert Day.
$4,000; w. L. Watson, $4,000; John G. Abbott,
SO 400; Lussfed, Lerch Co., $4,000; American OPP
tical Company, 81 0OO Birmingham Optical and Needle
Company, $500. -
Charles Scott & Co., importers Of laces. at No. 304
Canalst, are ordered TO show cause on Tuesday why
they should be adjudicated baukrupta Twenty-Oue
creditors having claims TO the amount Of SlOO735 filed
petition against the frm among the claims being the
following: Maria Scott, $4,000 Anne Campbell ST.
2OS X. Scott $4,000; Margaret Dunno 81 400 New
ell Brothers & Dickinson, $4,000; l.. Scott $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
ENFORCING THE SANITARY LAWS.

In the Court of Special Sessions yesterday,
before Justices Bixby Fammer and Kasmre, the cases
disposed of for violations of the Sanitary Code were as
follows; John Burne dumping manure at the foot o.
Thirty-sxth-st North River; fined 800 Peter Donuely
of No $50 West Thiry-seyenthst offence between
Thirtyseventh and Thirtyeighth-ss North River; one
month in prison. Denis Devne Of No $50 West Thirty
sixthst. a similar offence in throwing waste matter
and garbage into the river at the foot Of Thirty
ST. Imprisonment ten days and fined $25. John Hughes
OF No $50 West Thirtyninth-st., for having manure
piled up the foot of West Thrtyeighthst was fined
S25 Thomas Scully for having and garbage at
the foot Of Thiry-seyenthst fined $50 The charge
against Edward league, OF No. COS West Thrtysevenh
st., was Of aggravated nature He had between five
and six loads Of composed Of vegetable and other
materials in a state OF decomposition, generating
nolsome smells etc. sent 10 the Pententiary for
one month and fined 500. Felix Dougherty, for main
tanning a nuisance at the foot of sixtielhst North
River was fined $50. On complaint OF Sanitary lDspec-
tor DR. White, John Kauell, for not having his cans
marked was lined So and for selling Skinned mix also
aduterated IN another form, fine OF $50 imposed
on m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
MoNTCLAIR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION.
TIE SALE AGAIN PosTPoNED-THE PLAN OF RI

ORGANIZATION GAINING FAVOR.
The Purchasing Committee of the Mont
clair and Greenwood Lake Railroad Company yesterday
decided to postpone the sale the road advertised Tor
to-day until next Saturday 1t is announced that hVe-
seventies of the first mortgage bondhoders and over one
half OF the second mortgage boDdholders have signed
the plan of reorganization, and have paid In the PEI
cent assessment This includes the plaintiffs in the SUIT
to set aside the foreclosure proceedings and Dr Eo
Of Troy who has been persistent opponent OF the pan
II stated that the only large bondholders who nave
not come into the agreement Ex-Governor Tden and
Arthur W. Benson On Thursday Mr.. Tilden sent word
to the committee which consists Of Cyrus W. Field,
Abram s. Hewitt, and Dumont Edwards, that he would
agree to plan of reorganization and that he would
sign it and pay the necessary assessment Mr. Il9en
had sent In his assessment up TO O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. .
Mr. Benson It stated has declared his intention to
bid at the sale when IL does take place. protect his
large interest and that the Purchasing Committee
tie road IL will have to pay its full value Tor IT,
The members OF the Purchasing Committee declare their
willingness TO let Mr. Benson have the road II he will
bid hing its value that the bOndhOlders ana
stockholders may be protected. Efforts will be made
during next week TO adjust the conflicting differences SO
that the road be purchased by the DOndho0ers al
the least possible expense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
RESIGNATION OF GEORGE F. BELTS.
GIVING UP THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT COURT cIER

GIVING UP THE OFFICE OF DlSlRiCI COORl Nlsbhh
TO RESUME PRIVATE PRACTICE.
The resignation of George F. Belts, as clerk
of the United States District Court for this district was
announced yesterday. Mr.. Belts was appointed on
April ], 1865 and October l, when his resignation will
take effect will have filed the Office for twcny-three
years and six months. He appointed by his father
Samuel r. Belts who for nearly forty years presid
ing Judge of the District Court where his decisions
especially in admiralty questions have been cited as
authorities. In Commissioner Belts office the subord-
mates have enjoyed long official life one OF them
having held the same position for uninterrupted
term Of thiry-ve years. and others having filed terms
of from ten TO twenty years.
The reason of the resignation assigned by Commits
soner Belts yesterday his integon TO resume the
active practice of his profession Other causes are SAID
however to have led to the action among them the large
reduction in the perquises of the position by reason OF
the repeal OF the Bankruptcy law and the strict orders
OF the presiding judge 1t also said yesterday hat
indications OF change IN the office have been observed
for several months since in fact Judge Cboae was
raised TO the bench The office said 10 have been III
past years very lucrative. Although II Is thought there
may be several aspirants for the position to which a
pOntment lies with the judge of the District Court It
conceded generally yesterday that the successor TO
Mr.. Belts would be Samuel Hpckley Lyman OF the law
firm Of Converse Lyman. Mr.. Lyman, who Is now
about forty years old is graduate Of Yale College, ana
u relative Of the wife Of Judge Choate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
ALONG ISLAND sTENCH FACToRY.
TIE AMMONIA WORKS ON TRIAL-A WIDE DHFE

TIE AMMONIA WORKS ON TRIAL-A WIDE DIFFER
ENCE OF OPINION.
The Ammonia Works nuisance case occupied
the attention Of the Queens County Court Of Sessions
Long Island City oil day yesterday. and will probably
not be concluded before Monday evening or Tuesday.
The prosecution permitted TO call twenty witnesses
20 testify 70 character OF the suenches alleged
proceed from the works. Their testimony presented
little yaratiOn-mos OF the witnesses being very post
tive that these stenches really given out in the
process OF manufacture carried there, having, as
they alleged traced them to the factory and represent
ing them 70 be Of the OdOus character One Of
last witnesses called by the prosecution. Mr. John T.
BehwaekOfer insisted that the death Of child that he
had lost was caused by nhang the odors from the fac
tory that they had made the other members OF his
family. IS we'll as himself sick The child II appears
died rom cholera. On his crOsseXaminatOn he test
ned he still living ia the house where the
child died. He described the stencil which he com
piaiucd Of purid Onesimiar 10 that OF decayinR
animal matter. Distrtct-AttOrney Downing conducts
che prosecution assisted by oXJudge Pearse OF Long
Mr omsted. OF Tracy, Oimsted and Tracy, began the
opening for the defence about nOOng He gave eaD
description OF the processes OF the manufacture
carried on by the ammonia company the products Of
pburic acid and insisted that no nuisance or posi-
bly, could be- caused by anything that done there
proposed II the Court would consent that the jury
ehOuld and inspect the premises and satisfy them
The drst witness called for the defence David NJ.
Marsh president OF the company. He gave more
minute description OF the processes than Mr. Omsted
bad DONE and positive that deleterious gases
crossexaminauon by Mr.. Downing occupied the re-
maiDder or the afternoon.