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The New York herald., 1878-02-09
THOSE RELIED MAIL BAGS.

Tho report that throc mail bags containing letters
from Now York wore found not long sance near Eliza
both, NJ j.. rincd OF their contents, was yesterday
denied by n communication TO Postmaster James from
the postmaster Of Elizabeth appcars that tho bags
were, ny mistake, thrown OIL at small station, near
Elizabeth, put they wero taken In charge by tho
uon agent and rssurasd 70 the Aatnesites sale aud
neupd,
The New York herald., 1878-02-09
FIVE SCORE AND FOUR.

Jonn Jackson, Of Fianna. near Good Ground, suf.
folk county. died on Monday las. having reached the
extraordinary ago Of l0A years aud twonty-ssven
days lie was quito celebrated horse breeder, and
followed tho business up 10 within years Of his
death. Only afow years ago he undertook " break
livcy colt, and. mounting u, was thrown and co.,
sideraby Injured Tins was his lAss ossny In ths
buslussh bss - keAtAsiavsly ~ wssk ~ slhss pas
-DnAbA
The New York herald., 1878-02-09
VANCOUVEK'S ISLAND LEGISLATURE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. s, 1878.
A Victoria despatch says that the Legislature con-
vcned to-day. Tho Governor In a speech laid great
stross gold quartz discoveries In Cariboo. Ad-
vices from the mines continue very favorable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
INDIAN DEPARTMENT ECONOMY.

HOW COMMISSIONER HAYT MANAGED so THAT THE
GOVERNMENT lost TwENTY-sIX THOUSAND DOL
LARs-AN OLD Contractors APPARENT PROFITS.
To ths Edttor Of The Tribune.
SIR: The beef for the Red Cloud and Spotted
Tail Indian Agencies for the present fiscal year was
supplicd under contract let bv the for
m,r Commissioner of Indian Affairs, John
O. Smith. at - 80 per 100 pounds BY
the terms Of this contract the Government
was authorized to receive % per cent more or less
than the quantity called for in the contract.
The present Commissioner declined to avail him.
self Of this privilege, and recently, when some
4 600 600 pounds Of beef additional were required
70 supply the wants of the Indians at these
agencies to the end of the fiscal year. instead OF tax
ing il under the old arrangement, relet contract
10 Bosler, an old contractor under Delano for the
same kind Of beef at - % per 100 pounds.
This operation has therefore cost the Government
about $4,000. That 50 % per 100 pounds
was an extravagant price for the beef is shown
by the fact that the contract has Just
been let for the same agencies at New-York for
So 80 per 100 pounds for the next fiscal year
WashiHgon d. c., June 26, 1878. truth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29

tsel, which proving fast, gave a fine view of the
finish of the race.
Harvard was found to have increased her lead
i'll at the last half mile she had dozen lengths.
Her form continued good, No occasionally falling
little ont of shape which conspicuous from the
perfection of the Others Yale was ragged, hang
ing ON bravely, but evidently beaten and dispirted
As a struggle tine last half mile was devoid of ex-
element, but an equatlc spectacle the sight
was the gTandest imaginable. BY the unusually
efficient and successful work of the committee
the visiting craft of all descriptions had been
driven to anchor outside the lines Of flags, and they
were drawn up almost in line of battle on both sides
of the river leaving clear road through the mid
die of the flOta, divided only by the lines of flags
The regatta has never been held upon naVlgaDle
waters easy of access before, and the array was
astonishing Six steamers of the largest SIZE
City of New-York, of the Norwich Line, were
anchored a quarter of a mile from the finish, black
with people; small steamers and great numbers
were there, including many tugs with nondeScupt
barges in tow. Sixty or more large yachts, mostly
scho0ners at anchor with lines OF flags tiutterng
from every tOp-hOOm and bOwsprit; an acre or lWo
of fishing smacks and sahboats stralnng az tnelr
anchors and walls, yachts TOwboats, punts, dorleS
skiffs and scOws in numbers innumeraole, All
gaudily benagged aud all kept IN
order ny numerous police boats commanded
Inv fine N3vor in person, who walked the quarter
deck of his police steamer absolute as Nelson at
Trafalgar, and did the work quite as thoroughly
Back of this immense hOtilla, ON the NeW-LohGOn
side. extended two grand stands crowded:
and beyond them the whole ,Populace OF
Newell ondon spreading over the hlllsldes
and fences. The railroad spread away
beyond them. As the HaTvaTds running their stroke
up to SO, dashed down the last quarter mile,
through the middle OF this parted mass of YES
sells the crowd from the GrOtOn side, through the
two lines of boats the grand stand, and away M
the railroad into the woods, where the grand stand
on wheels arrived simultaneously with thcm thou
sands burst into roar and waved something,
those who had nothing else red brandlsmng
hand or foot. Steam whistles yelled, CannOns
popped, horns blew and the air was full
of smoke wadding and noise, as Harvard crossed
the line in fine style in the remarkable time OF 20
minutes 443t seconds, the quickest eigh'-oared
time vet made in American waters. \ ale came
pounding over three-quarters of minute later her
time even being quicker than any preceding elghl-
cared time in America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
TIE INDIAN WAR.
THE RATTLE OF CURRY CREEK-THREE SOLDIERS
KIhgg.ND TWO woUNDED-ALARM IN ORE


KIbInre.ND TWO wOUNDED-ALARM IN ORE
CON.
SAN FRANCIsCO, June 2S.-In the recent
attock Of Major Bernard's command upon the hostile
the latter are reported TO have had in the fight
500 warriors The Indians we're not aware Of tie
presence of the soldiers, and their stock was un-
guarded Major Barnard addressing his troops, informed
them that they &" close TO tue enemy and could
vblp Them" He charged his not to retreat II they
did he said, they woud be shot; and they might as
well die by shots fred By savagcs as by our men.
The soldiers went silently forward aud attacked
the savage force, which was three times greater
than ours. When within 500 yards OF the enemy
the order given to charge Captain NcGregoTs com
plny was near at hand, and they charged also. The
savages lied In dsmay. Large numbers Of them were
killed sugle-hauded conflict took place between
"Bearsbn"a BannOck chief and Sergeant Richmond,
Of Captaiu McGregOr's company. The sergeant finally
killed his man. Between and o'clock Of the morning
of the 2lth inst, the hostlies were compelled TO
retreat They pursued by Major Bernard ten miles,
Generals Howard Downey and Miles subsequently
arrived on the ground also Captain Benner aud his
company. They are all anxious for a fight The body
Of one soldier captured by the Indians cut up and
burned The Indian camp destroyed by the troops
Many OF the hOstiles were wounded. Colonel
Percy's company, az well all the other
troops engaged. are reported to have done wei
Following IS a list Of the killed and wounded
EHled-Theodore +. schultz, Company; W. S Man
rott + Company; II. GIausinger A COMPANY.
W0imded-J. George Foster, Company George q
Uan.om q Company all Of the FIRST Cavalry.
citizen scout Uamed Meyers was Killed Much money
and ammunition captured.
The latest intelligence from oregon is that the klam-
ath braves are getting restless and are eager To join in
the They have already begun mHrdtrins settlers
aud stealing stock. The annexed telegram was Ie.
ceived at tie military headquarters to-day from Inc
Governor OF Oregon: M
have received the following dispatch from Lnkervlle.
ore dated June 20, aud signed by eight citizens:
"a portion OF the Indians OF the klamath reservation
are hostile. The settlers OF the Sprage River Valley
have been driven OF The settlers OF kam.
ath basin and Lost River are moving
into Iinkyie. Five settlers Of Warren Valley have
been murdered We need protection. The troops az
Fort Klamath should not be removed. The Indians east
are working this Please send arms here ana
authorize the enrolment OF three companies OF mounted
militia 10 protect the settlements OF this section ana
prevent an outbreak Of the Indians on the reservation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29

and Generals Sherman and Ord. General
Ord made a full statement of the situation
on the Mexican border. He detailed circumstances
attending frequent raids by Mexicans into onlted
States territory, and gave much valuable lntorma-
ton on the subject. He also stated that NUMBER
of American citizens had been killed in such lncuE
sions. There is considerable reticence manifested
nv those present at the conference to-day regarding
the consultations but it is known that the situation
il regarded as very serious one. The intention OF
this Government is to ascertain what further efforts
are necessary to protect American interests on the
Rio Grande Nothing definite was decided upon
TODAY, The subject will undoubtedly receive re-
newed attention at an early meeting Of the Cabinet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
AUSTRIA SEEING BOSNIA.

THE CONGRESS ACCORDS HER AUTHORITY.
A FRONTIER TOWN ALREADY oCCUPIED-PREPARA-
TONS TO BE MADE FOR LARGE ARMY IN
HUNGARY.
The European Congress has decided that
Austria may send troops into Bosnia and
conduct the government of that province.
The Porte desires to place a limit to
the Austrian occupation, but the Congress
has resolved that it may be indefinite. Aus
trian troops have already occupied Bosnian
town, on the pretext that the Turks had
violated the frontier. Preparations are to
be made at Agram, a Hungarian city,
for the AUSTRIAN army, which is to
enter Bosnia. The Servians evince unea-
siness at the Austrian scheme. The Roumanian
agents at the Congress deem it useless to OPP
pose any longer the cession of Bessarabia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
CONFERENCE WITH Mr.. EvARTs.
THE MONETARY COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS HE CUM
ING CONGRESS FOR THREE HOURS
GENERAL PRESS DIsPArCHI


WAsmNGroS, June 2S.-A conference of three
bours' duration was held at the State Department
today. between Mcssrs. Fenton, Groesbeck
and Walker. the American Monetary Commits
sion, and Secretary Eyarts, during which
q general interchange of views was had
mon subjects relating to affairs that Will
come within the province Of the Commissioners.
No definite rules were land down for the guidance
Of the Commissioners. The meeting to-day was
preliminary ia its character but it is in-
timated that there will be no neces-
sity for any further meeting OF the
Commissioners in this city. their instructions VIII
follow them TO their respective homes previous TO
their departure for Paris. There Is some
probability, Secretary Eyarts stated today
HAT the date of assembling will be post
poned from the 25th Of July untll August
10 This postponemenU will, it Is understood, ac-
cnmmOIate the convenience Of Ex-Governor tenion'
Who otherwise might be prevented from attending.
II is understood that the instructions Will lay stress
mon the preponderance OF public sentiment III JUG
United States IN favor OF the double standaiu, anu
line American Commissioners will therefore De eH-
pected to do everything in then power to tacliii
tate It's general adoption upon fixed international
ratio of value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
MAJOR TWINING's APPOINTMENT.
M Is SELECTED As THIRD COMMISSIONER OF THE
DISTRICT.
rBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRmUNE1

IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRBUNEl
WASHINGTON, June 28.-ln the selection OF
Major Twuug oil the engineers, to be the third member
Of the Commission to govern the District OF Columbia,
the President has made Of the best appointments OF
his entire term. Major Twining served Tor con-
siderable part Of the war on the stan OF reneia
scl,G,Id and his record was OF the most creditabe
character He has been professor Of engineering at
West Point for a number OF years, and was CHIEF as
tronomcr and engineer in charge Of the Northwestern
Boundary Survey. To Is "A gentleman OF HiIu'ss'
ctr duties which viii dcyove upon him IA connection
with the cnre aud imp -OVemcnt OF the NHtontt tapt
rbC place was not sought by engineer ocers as u ln
wolves many unpleasant duties without extra pay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
REDUCTIONS IN THE SERVICE
THE BORDER CITY MILLS.

FALL RIVER, Mass, June 2S.-The first
meeting OF the Border City Mlss creditors was held
this morning. The committee of creditors reported Ia
favor of winding up che affairs of the corporation by
uniting It into the hands Of trustees and recommended
walter c. Durlee aud Joseph Healey, OF this clty as
,tees Ia manage the property under the direction OF
committee composed OF Moses kohards0n OF boston
ID n Rowland and L. snow, OF New-BedIord co M.
Wcodward OF Taunton John S. Brayton ana N.tef
paine of Fall RIVER Tue report was accepted large
nnmbeT of claims were presented and proved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
nR. YOUNG RETlRES.


AVIATION OF THE BUREAU OF sIAIlellCs's
ley TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON June 2S.-In consequence of the re-
organization of the Bureau of Statistics, DR.. Ed
ward Young, who has been its chief since 1870,
will on Monday resign his position and sever his
connection with the Government service. His du-
ties as Government Statistican will be assumed by
Mr.. Joseph G.. NimmO, who has been engaged
in the Commercial Department of the Bureau OF
Statistics. Professor +. b. Elliott who has also
been for a long time associated with TINS bureau
will mt the beginning of July report Tor service 10
the Director of the Mint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
AN ENORMOUS BALANCE OF TRADE.
,,-..,... -. %

WASHINGTON, tTluhN june - 1870
The chief of the Bureau of Statistics has to-
doy COMPLETED tabular statement of the exports and
IMPORTS OF the United states for the eleventh months Of
the current fiscal year ending with Nav. The excess
OF exports OF merchandise over the imports for
the eleven months ending it'll May amounts to S2l6
52s l22-the exports having been S6l79lsss, ana the
muorts SiOl I2O ,666 The excess OF the exports OF
merchandise over the imports for the eleven correspond
ing months Of the preceding year amounted to Sl15
s77779 showing gain In the balance OF trade IN FAVOR
of tbe United states this year OF Sl9O65O343 Tho
same statement shows the amount OF gold and silver
exported the United states during the elcHSoh
months OF the current fiscal TO have been S3O23O
gg7 while the imports ~ specie have been, during the
same period, S2s,329,330, showing an excess OF eA-
arrest balance in favor OF American trade which has
been exhibited for many years.
GENERAL GRANTS 100000 SUITOR.
The suit of Thomas higgins against ex-
President Grant for 100000 for false imprisonment
WAS called to-day in tho Circuit Court, and was contn-
ued until the October term, when ChefJustice Cartier
Will preside and it is expected General Grant will
have returned to this country higgins Is the
man who being examined before Democratic
committee OF the House OF the XLlNth Con
press said General Grant prosecuted him. ana
came 10 his house IN the night, entered hls room and
disturbed rest for the purpose OF n ne
id Also explanation thht the CA-TitAuent C"uio
through tue WINDOW OuV lo' ~ y. lin Bgyins
Presidents spirit that was peTsScuI'uI n' 3 NE
was au annoying visitor az the While House ana was
by order or General Grduls buu dltti DElhS
released brought against the General for SlOOOOO-
REDUCTIONS IN THE SERVICE.
A list of twelve questions has within the
Iast few DAYS been distributed the clerks of the
Treasury Department by the heads Of the various
bureaus, which require them respectively to state
their age, tho States from which they were APP
pointed. and in which they were born; whether
thew are married or SINGLE their sex, and finally tue
names OF the persons through whose influence they nave
,r.d their present positions. The list is similar 70
those dstrbu ed several weeks ago in other OF tue Gov
ernmept depaI ments aud the answers and questions
have been used as the basis for making selec-
tons Tor the removals IRON Office made necessary Dy the
reduced appropriations Tor tho Civil Service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
GRIMES AND cAsuALr1Es-BY TELEGRAPH.

Troy N Y. June 2S.-Chrstlan West, farmer,
Of Johnstown, Was killed by lightning, yesterday.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., June 2S.-A som of the Rev.
Jeremiah Taylor aged nineteen years WAS drowned WINE
bathing this morning.
Providence, X. l., June 29.-The men who bound
and gagged the Waterman Sayes Bleache az Lincoln
were arrested this morning.
BosrOy. June 2s-The house of the widow Of the
late Thomas Cambridge robbed by sneak thes
yesterday OF watch and jewelIy valued a. Sl,oOO
BOsroN, June 2S.-Sarah A. Martin was arrested
to-day as the resu OF Coroners inquest charged with
den Lorenzo sugand who found dead IN her house ~
Sunday last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
wHITTHoRNES Ex PARTE PAPER.
THE ORIGINAL ACCOUNT OF ITS LACK OF AUTHORITY
REAFFIRMED.
lay TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUEE.l

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUEE.l
WASHINGTON, June 2S.-The truth about the re-
port prepared by Mr.. Whitthorne on Naval affairs
is that it was presented to the Democrats
of the committee on the Saturday night be-
fore the close of the session; the RepuD-
licans absenting themselves on the ground that
the House was in session, and that the commit
tee had no right to meet at that time.
The testimony upon which the report was based
filled two volumes, and as it was impossible
for the committee to act understandingly upon It,
it was voted by those present that the report DC
printed and recommitted The committee, by this
action, did not adopt the report nor give it any APP
nroYal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
AUSTRIA ABOUT TO OCCUPY BOSNIA.
TIE CONGRESS ALLOWS HER TO HOLD THE PROVINCE
INDEFINITELY.

INDEI
BERLIN, Friday, June % 1879,
The sitting Of the Congress to-day lasted three
hours. Prince GortschakOf was present. 1t was
decided in accordance with aprOposal Of the British
pempotentaries, to entrust TO Austria the task of
occupying Bosnia and Herzegovina in the interests
of the peace of Europe. The duration of the occu-
patton was not fixed, and full liberty is left to
Austria in regard TO the organization Of the prov
inces 1t is believed, however. that she will follow
the plans drawn up at the COnstantInOple confer
ence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
HARVARD'S VICTORY.
TIE UNIVERSITY RACE.


SMOOTH WATER AND FAVoRlNG shl -, ,r
ARRANGEMENTS sUcCEssFUL-YALES
EVIDENT FROM THE START 49,. Aot,-oor,
The third four-mile rowing contest pe'"Ion
Yale and Harvard University crews wa" s
rowed at New-London, Conn, YESTERDAY! !.. anu 4|
was won by Harvard IN 20 minutes "A
seconds, the best time ever maGe
Inv an eight-oared crew on Amen-
con waters. Yale's time, q minutes
% seconds, was better than has heretofore
6oen made by the winner. All the arrange
ments made to insure a successful race
were perfectly carried out, and larger
number of persons obtained satisfac-
tory view of the boats along the
entire course than at any previous college
contest. Harvard's crew consisted of stronger
men. and showed better training; and the
result was evident after the first few strokes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
THE TURKS DISSATISFIED.
THE OTTOMAN DELEGATES INSTRUCTED TO PROTEST
AGAINST TILE AUSTRIAN OCCUPATION.

THE OTTOMAN DELEGATES INSTRUCTED TO PROTEST
AGAINST THE AUSTRIAN OCCUPATION
CoSsTASTINoPLE Thursday, June 81, 1873.
Count Itchy, the AustrO- Hungarian AM
bassadOr to CODstantnope, visited the Grand Vizer'
Safvet Pasha at o'clock this morning An extraOrdi-
nary Cabinet Council subsequently held under the
presidency Of the Sultan, at which the question OF the
Austrian occupation OF Bosnia and Herzegovina was
discussed resulting IN an order being sent 10 ,ne
plenipOentares in the Berlin Congress 10 protest
such occupation without the period OF its duration being
previously fixed. The council lasted the whole day.
FRONTIER TOWN OCCUPIED.
VIENNA, Friday June 90 1878.
The ese says that in consequence Of the violation OF
the frontier near LynO by Turkish troops, the frontier
town OF Bnbrig has been occupied by force OF Dalma:
the Austrian frontier OF Dalamata.J
PREPARING FOR THE MARCH on BOSNIA.
AGRAM, Friday June 2s 1873.
Military magazines are being constructed at Agram,
and the provision contractors have been ordered to de-
liver at the Agram railway station by the 18Th Of July
provisions for 10000 men, aud forage for cavalry.
iAgram Is in Hungary, and Is within moderate distance
OF the Bosnian irOnterl
THE sERYIANs SHOWING ALARM.
BELGRADE, Friday, June IS 1873.
General FadieT has handed the servian Government
S60OOOO the balance OF the war expenses granted oy
Russia.
The proposed Austrian occupation OF Bosnia and Her
zegovua causes universal ueaslness IN SeTya and the
military preparations continue.
Bosnia, the province which Austria is about
TO acquire as her share Ia tie dsmemDerment OF Turkey
was the scene Of the revolt which in time led TO the Rue
sian intervention. 1t is the most northwestery district
OF Turkey and comprises Bosnia proper part OF TURK
sh Croatia or Crana the district of herzegovina and
the ancient Rasca It Is bounded on the north and west
by the Austrian dOminiOns, south by Montenegro and
Albania aud bY servia. It's area ID estimated
az 24O2I square miles, or about Gne-loutth
less than that OF the state OF Maine ENcepjlng
moUntanOu5 large proportion Of the surface Is valG-
ls forest land which furnishes almost ineXhaustDle
stores OF timber and fuel. Tie whole valley Of Bos-
ma is said TO be one enormous coal bed The Bosnian
,ouIe are mart OF the slavic they number ABOUT
800 600 Bosnia was az dependent on the seryian
and Croattan KINGS, but raised FOR time TO sepa-
r9te priucipatV. IL under Turkish rule IN loO3
bt the Hungarians continued to claim 10 until the peace
at Carloyitz in 1892 When the country was definitely
cedcd to Turkey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29

ture. The Mayor and his committee have had con-
CALCULATIONS on many hands, Said one man: This
means another term for the Mayor" YES" added
another, and lit ought to mean an increase OF
salary.p
The university Races" or those in which the
crews were chosen from the colleges in genera, and
not from classes departments, practically began
between Yale aud Harvard in 1864. Seven races
were rowed IN the succeeding years, all OF them
being turn-abou races over three-mile courses with
the following results:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
A COMPROMISE WITH MRS. OLIVER.
HER LAWSUIT TO BE TAKEN OUT OF COURT
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE'l
WASHINGTON, June 2S.-The suit OF Mrs. Mary
Oliver for $4,000 against ex-senator Cameron
for breach of promise was reached in the Circuit
Court Justice Humphreys presiding, to-day, and
continued until the October term, owing to the sick
ness of one of the counsel for the complainant. 1t
is thought that the case will never be tried because
compromise will probably be effected. Mrs Oliver
is handsome widow, aud at one time held posi-
ton in one of the departments of the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-29
THE sERyIAN AND MONTENEGRO CLAIMS.
BERLIN Friday, June 25 1878.

The Congress unanimously adopted a pro-
posal Of the French penpOtenares, that Europe should
refuse to recognize the independence OF sera unless the
sorvian Jews we're relieved rom their present disab-
tias The Congress decided TO appoint commission TO
examine into the question ~ agr9udZement or Seryla-
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF Montenegro VIII propaply ais0
be referred to a commission