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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
THE ZULU DIFFICULTY.

LORD CHELMSFORD STILL HOLDING HIS GROUND
MUTINY-PoRCEs FOR TEE cAPE-LoRD
NAPIER CALLED FOR.
lBY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON. Feb. II. 1S79
The Tisses. in it's military intelligence. says it is
rumored that Lord Napier Of Mngdala. who arrived
In London yesterday. has been appointed to the
command Of the Zulu expedition.
Latch NRws FROM THE CAPE.
Later kilograms from Madeira give news from
Pietermartxburg. 1t Is stated that at nine O'Clock
tho morning OF the 9th Of January Lord Chclns-
ford was then at Maritzburg in conference with
Governor Sir Bartle Frere. All was quiet ut the
front and tho feeling was much calmer. Tho
Zulus had been repulsed from fort on tho
lower Tugelo. The report that Lord Chelmsford
retired upon HeIpmakaar is unfoundol. Captain
Stafford and Lieutenant Davies, Of the Natal contin-
gent who escaped from the disaster at Colonel
Glyn's camp speak highly of the conduct OF all en-
gagged and OF the courage and drmness of tho native
contingent. thus disposing Of the reports OF the
mutiny and massacre OF officers by native soldiers.
RKINFonCxMESTs IRON ALL POINTS.
The 7Sases says:-"It is probable that brigade Of
all arms will be despatched from India to reinforce
Lord Chelmsford. The Fifty-seventh foot will leave
Colombo, Oeylon, tomorrow. and may be expected
Ct Port D'urhan. Natal. March ~. In the Meantme
Lord Chelmsford has already been reinforced by
company Of tho Eighty eighth regiment Connaught
Rangers) from st. Helena. and by 800 mon Of the
Second battalion Of tho Fourth Kings OWN. from
Cape Town. This will bring up his infantry force to
nearly tho strength that It prior to the dis
aster of the 22d ult''
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
ALASKA.
THE TERRITORY UNpEFKNDED AND ABANDONED
BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

THE TERRITORY UNpEFENDED AND ABANDONED
BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
SAN FnANcIsco Feb. II, 1879
The situation in Alaska is regarded as critical and
the action Of the authorities in leaving the territory
undefended Is much commented on. The Bulletin
says il is striking fact that while
tho federal government receives sufficient
income from Alaska to pay four per cent
the original purchase money. that territory has
no protector no authority nor authorized govern
ment. and the few Inhabitants to-day in immed-
ate peril OF determination and have appealed to tho
British authorities ut Victoria for protection.
The dealings Of the federal government
with this territory without precedent.
1t cannot be said that it is neglected on
account of its worthessness because agents of tho
government Nave shown its natural wealth to be
great. Some. months ago the only company Of
soldiers stationed ut Sitka withdrawn since
which time there has been little than o shadow
of selfgovernmcnt. The Indians, Understanding the
situation have for time been mcnacng settlers
and at last accounts had begun their work Of destruc
ton.
The Alta says Years ago nothing would do but
must purchase Alaska. Our government pur-
chased and did various things to induce Its settle
nent but all ut once. in tit Of contemplate
economy abandoned tho people to their fto and the
tender mercies Of savages who know no Inercy-to
the very class who put 70 death tho officers. crew
ago. The people OF Sitka have been left un-
guarded unprotected. apparently uncared for.
comes tho cry Of the abandoned American ditixens Of
Alaska for aid. hoping for none from our own gov
eminent. Our nation IL stamped with tho disgrace
before tho civilized world of having people apply
TO the representatives of foreign government for
protection and the given for this appeal to
tho British for protection arc based the fact.
tho petition says that We have made application to
our government for protection and aid. Thus far Il
has taken no notice OF our application
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KILLED BY A FALL.
lpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BALTIMORE, Feb. IT, 1870
A shocking fatality occurred near Reisterstown.
Baltimore county Saturday evening Parks, a well
known farmer. had been in town during the day, as
defendant in suit before magistrate. instituted by
Joseph Gill for wages claimed to be due. and at the
close of the trial the held sub cura. Parks
and his friends had been drinking freely and tho
former became deeply intoxicated About twilight
he signiAed his intention Of riding home horse
back. His friends attempted to dissuade him
from doing so,' and begged him to take a
seat in the carriage with his wife
and family. Parks refused and. after exclaiming that
he could ''rido. to hell" mounted his horse and
started of at full gallop. After going only couple
OF hndrtd yards he fell of violently. the back Of his
head coming in contact with stone on the road side
fracturing his skull badly. He removed to q
drug store and medical aid summoned. but he died
in less than hour. Parks was aged thirty-thrce
years and Of generally sober habits Mrs. Parks
attacked with commissions when informed of her
husbands terrible death and is now critically i'll.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
BOYTON'S NEXT FEAT.
he PROPOSES TO FLOAT FROM pITrsBURG TO THE
GULF.

he PROPOSES TO FLOAT PROM PITrsBuIG 10 THE
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PIrTsBCRG. Pas. Feb. II. 1879.
After having rested for several days and entirely
recovered from the uncomfortable effects OF his ter
ribe voyage down the Allegheny River Captain Paul
Boyton announces his intention of again entering
the water at the junction of the and the
former stream the point where he left it on his ar
rival here. and of continuing his voyage down tho
Ohio River. His ultimate destination is at present
undecided. but the hardy says he will hoat
to New Orleans. and. perhaps TO the Gulf of Mexico
unless the nalarial fevers, which frequently prevail
along the Lower Mississippi should prevent him. To
make this journey he will have to pass through innu
merable eddes and rapids and shoot the great falls
at Louisville. Nothing daunted. however. he is
making preparations FOR the trip and intends 70
start on Thursday next People along the whole
line the river deeply interested in the proposed
feat. and many express the opinion that Boyton can
never reach New Orleans alive. On Wednesday
afternoon he will try the water of the Monongahela
just above Braddochs. point about twelve miles
from tho Ohio is now full Of floating ice but 1t is
pected that will thin out before the time fixed for
the start.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
NEW PUBLICATIONS..
DEAnY AT II O'CLOCK 70 DAY.
II, SCRIHytR FOR MARCH,

u
Among tho contents OF tho March scRIBNER are .
biographical skctch OF MODJESkA containing much that
entirely regarding this rcmarkabie actress aud
eompancd With three poriaits discussion Of taste In
manners aud art under the caption DE GUsriBCs, by
Charles l. Eastlake OF furuurc fame; paper TlIE
COMMERCIAL CRISIS or 1877, by Prof sumner. OF
General Low. Wallace; soMB WESTERN sCiiOoLNhS-
der Change siorics.roN0NX's BRIDAL TRIP; TiiR
the SUMMER ALCOvE. in Harvard Library; y curions
account Of THB LATE GEORGE RAPP AND THE HAIR
MoSISrS who also Nillenarisns study tho
tcmpts demonstia that built
purpose; A COLLEGE CAMP AT LAKE GEORGE by
X. X. Bcwkcr With pictures by y. $ Church; LAwN
PLANTING FOR SMALL. PLACES by an expert, and
several poems In memory of BANARD TAYLOR. In fact.
this nubcr cady February sl is made up articles Of
unusual entertainment in almost field OF literature
scRiBNER Co. New York
CT. NICHOLAS (tEADy AT II UCLOUk TODAY
Dior March.The contents of the March ST NICHOLAS
wide aud varied field In adventure there L.
by Dr. Hayes the Arctic explorer called Az ADJ
VENTURE on An icEBhRG the frontispcsc iIius.rst-
ing IL; an account OF Chcctsh hunt. III MING ASrE
LOPES WITH CuEErAlIS IN INDIAN JUNGLEs, aud
Frank Stcckon's JOLLY FELLOW sHIP, the adventures
article explaining electric candle, and story OF
ORIENTAL HOTTIES AND WELLS; an account Of ths
carnival Celebrations held at Now Orleans and Memphis.
with many hne illustrations then superb yicw by
Chanpney of the night procession OF the Mystic krewe
Susan Cociidse's EYEBRiGnr, with Frederick Demsn'.
sS sss X Sr s se %s sSs O.
and Juau Hawthorneis fairy tale among the good
thnrs story department There will be an account
DICKS SUPPER Illustrated by Hopkins, and humor anA
ioy Astounding The babies Will not be fcrgotten they
are 10 have capital nursery rhymes and picurcs and
s1s Tk SaT t oP rE United STATES rEs
March number 10 lively issue Price 70 ccuts 81 year,
sCRIBNER 4 CO., New YORK.
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CUBA.

AapoINr1rKNT OF COMMISSION TO FRAME A
COMMERCIAL TREATY BETwEEN THE ISLAND
AND THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
HAVANA Feb. II. 1879.
The Official Gazette has published the following de-
position. signed by Acting Governor General Figu-
eros:"A commission il hereby created 10 study and
form the basfs Of commercial treaty for the island
of Cuba. between Spain and tho United States and
Spain and Canada. The basis OF tho treaty will DO
submitted to the confederation of tho home govern
mcnt. The commission appointed ia composed Of
the Administrator General Of tho Hispsno Colonial
Bank rs president; q lieutenant Of the navy as
secretary; and. further two merchants. the Pro
fessor OF Mercantile Law Of the Havana University
and two Custom House authorities. Tho Commits
sion will regulate its labors IL considers with
its faculties and demand from all State dependencies
the dates and information considered necess ary."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
DELINQUENT TRUST COMPANIES.

ALBANY. Feb. IT, 1879.
The secretaries of tho New York Life Insurance aho
Trust Company the United States Trust Company.
the Union Trust Company and the Brooklyn Trust
Company. having neglected to transmit to the Gem
eral Term statement of the accounts of the
County Treasurer or Chamberlain of the several
counties in each department. showing the amounts
standing TO their credit seyerally January 1872.
including the interest the deposited in each
matter such secretaries required To do
by rule 70 of the general rules of practice that Court
granted order this afternoon requiring such sccre
taries to forthwith transmit such statements to tho
Court the clerk of this county. and in
default that they show cause at tho
next general term the LIST Tuesday of May why an
attachment shonld not issue against them. Such
statements also required to contain full state
ment in detail OF all Investments held by said CON-
panies respectively under any orders of the Supreme
Conrt in any of the counties within this department
setting forth the cash bonds other stocks and
funds other investments, and the matter cause
in which tho same is held.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l

[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
TRENTON, n. j., Feb. II, 1879.
The great railroad fight opened at eight o'clock in
the House and lasted until midnight. The bill pro-
vidng for the building of the bridge the Nor
rs Canal at Washington street Jersey City. in tho
interest Of the New Jersey Central thu bone Of
contention. All the afternoon nd evening the city
was crowded with lobbyists and tonight the floors,
rooms, Hobbies and passage ways of the House
were packed. After four hours debate the bill
defeated by vote Of ~ to 30. All the laxative men,
beers made speeches for and against the bill. Robin
son. Demarest. Herring and Deacon championed the
Pennsylvania while Rouse. Dusenberry, Van Duyne
and Hunt took care of the Centrals interest. The
contest very exciting end the large audience did
get tired of the speaking every person stopped
until the close of the proceedings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
THE QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT.

THE QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT.
TORONTO. Ont. Feb. II, 1879.
A special cablegram from London to the Globe
says 1.-THE disease among American cattle dis.
cussed on Friday night in the House of Commons
It stated that the Privy Council had
for some time past received intimations Of the
disease existing among cattle In the United States
but did not feel justified in prohibiting importation
until it was shown that there actual danger Of
infection. The order does not apply to Canada be-
cause Canada is free from the disease. The mporta-
ton Of United States cattle into the Dominion is for
hidden. Every accommodation will be provided at
Birkenhead and Liverpool for the slaughter of ami
mails :hero. At present the inconvenient landing
stage has been abandoned"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
REPUTATION IN TENNESSEE.
A PREACHER CENSURRD BY THE HOUsR FOB M
CULCATING PUBLIC HONESTY.
[DY TRLIsGRAPH TO rHK HERALD

CULCATING PUBLIC HONESTY.
[By TRLEGRAPH 10 rHK HERALp.l
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Feb. II. 1879.
The House to-day passed srcsolution Of censure
against Rev. DR.. I. A. Hoyt.. pastor Of the First
Presbyterian Church in this city. The preamble
cited that Whereas it is charged that ignorance has
gained possession Of tho government Of the land.
controof the legislation Of the State and that there
imminent danger against tho creditors of the State
and tho majesty Of heaven by the ignorance and
dishonesty Of the representatives Of tho
people," &c. The action of the House was
based remarks made during Mr.. Hoyt's sermon
yesterday in which he pictured in the most pointed
grace, incur the odium of the public
spect and result in double condemnation that
could not be endured. The fountain OF corruption
in the seat Of authority would. through thousand
After the transaction az some further business the
House seemed to realizes the folly Of this extraordin
ary proceeding and thovoto adopting the resolution
rcconsdcred after heated discussion. In which
common honesty WAS discussed. Frederick Tan
dom Butler ex member>of Congress, insisting '.thar
every minister should pray and preach that the
scales might fell from tho eyes OF those gentlemen
who favored Reputation. dishonor and Disgrace TO
Tennessee" Rev. Dr. Hoyt was formerly president
of tho New York Gold Board.
Mr.. Eugene Kelly, Of New York. who is the rep
resentativc of the holders OF Tennessee bonds. nr-
rived here to-day
not think there was much now'to be accomplished
that they only had power from bondhoders
to submit the proposition heretofore offered The
bondholdcrs would DO perfectly willing to make tests in
tho to the legality of tho bonds and found
invalid the bondholders would not claim them
The bondholders say the State is
not able to pay them they willing
to submit the question to tho arbitration
of Governor Hampton and Senator Lamar on tho
part Of Tenncsscc and Charles Francis Adams ON
the part of the bondholders
General Pryor, OF New York. and Mr.. ~ q. Thomp-
OF philadelphia representatives OF bondhoiders
left for their respective homes tonight
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.

WAR DEPARTMENT..
OrF1cH OF THK CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WARRINGTON. Feb. Isl A N.
Indications.
For the Middle States, light snow followed by
partly cloudy weather slight fall followed by rsing
barometer variable winds shifting to northerly and
westerly and q slight fall in temperature.
For New England. cloudy weather and snow
northeast winds shifting to northcrly and westerly
faliAG followed by rising barometer. and stationary
or Q slight fall in temperature.
For tho South Atlantic States light rains followed
by partly cloudy weather. winds shft,ng to northey
and westerly. slowly rising barometer and slight
changes In temperature.
For tho Eastern Gulf States slightly colder north
erly Winds rising barometer. partly cloudy weather
with possibly light rains In tho eastern portion
during tho morning.
For The Western Gulf States. clear or fair weather
winds mostly from north to vest. q slight rise fol-
lowed by falling barometer and In the western DOR.
lions rising temperatures.
For Tennessee and tho Ohio Valley. partly cloudy
weather. possibly OF light snow in the eastern
portions. rising barometer in the eastern poions.
with slight changes In temperature.
For the lower lake region. light snow followed by
partly cloudy weather. winds mostly from northcsst
to northwest, slowly rising barometer and no de-
cidcd change In Temperature
For the Pacific coast regions. light rains except in
Southern California.
The Tennessee and Cumberland rivers viii rise
Tho Central Mississippi will fall slowly.
Cautionary signals continue at Smithville. Will
mington. Macon. Cape Lookout. Cape Hatteras,
Kitty Hawk. Cape Henry. Norfolk. Lewes. Cape May,
Atlantic City. Barncgat. Sandy Hook. Now York. New
Haven, Now London. Newport. Woods Hole. Boston
and Section Eight. Portland and Section scSon and
Eaa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
THE ANTI-CHINESE BILL

SAN FRANCsCo. CAL. Feb. II. 1879.
The following resolution was unanimously adopted
by the Constitutional Convention to-day and ordered
to be autographed to the President of the United
States
Whereas bill for the restriction Of Chinese
has passed both houses Of Congress; therefore
Resolved That In view Of ths vial Importance Of
restrictive tho citxcns Of this STATE We
delegates Of the people, In Constitutional Couvcntoa
sembed do hereby behalf Of ourselves sDd con-
prove such bill
The Nevada Assembly TO-DAY adopted . concurrent
resolution. urging the President TO sign tho anti
Chinese bill.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
MEETING OF MINING ENGINEERS.
INK TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

DIX TELEuKNPH TO THE HERALD
BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. II. 1870
The American Institute Of Mining Engineers meets
in tho Academy Of Music tomorrow night and
continues In session three days. Thcssocistion has
q membership OF over seven hundred. including
nearly all the prominent professional mining chgin-
GERS. biologists aud metsllurgists Of the United
states and many from England. Tho last meeting
vas held last October. ct Lake George. N Y. when
an invitation was extended asking them
Al the meeting tomorrow night EckIey
d. Coke. Of Drfton Pa. president of the institute
will rcad paper Technical Education" Wetnes.
day night there will be discussion upon paper on
the "Chemical Composition and Physical Properties
of Steel lsails,' which was submitted ut tho last
sylyania Railroad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
ARCHBISHOP PURCELL.

THE POPE TO ACCEPT HIS RESIGNATION.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
ROME, Feb II, 1879
Pope Leo XIII. has finally decided to
accept Archbishop Purcell's resignation,
and now has the appointment of his sue
cessor under consideration.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
SNOW STORM ON THE JERSEY COAST.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
AsDunY PARK. N. J.. Feb. II. 1879.
binding snow storm from the northeast has
been beating tho coast since daylight this morn.
Ing 1t Is impossible to cable length or shore.
and there In . very heavy surf. Extraordinary pro-
csutions being taken by the OF the Life Saving
Service In anticipation OF marine disasters.
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. desire to make the Rev. Dr.. Newman q cardinal
but DR.. Newman has respectfully declined the honor
Berlin despatch to the Eost says it is announced
that Prince Ourupof ID about to succeed Baron
Stuart Russian representative at Bucharest. This
report il not confirmed.
The British steamship Blythevilie. which arrived
at Aberdeen to-day. had her boats smashed on her
passage and put in at Dartmouth. whence she pro-
ceeded to her destination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
NO YELLOW FEVER.
fpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

vIcKsBuRG Miss. Feb. II. 1879.
All prominent phi sicians denouncc tho reports Of
yellow fever here as PROFESSIONALLY false. and say
there has been no fever here since last November.
DR.. Robbins, OF the City Hospital. says
there is not case of fever OF any
Kind there at present. and there has
been no yellow fever since the 18th OF last Nover-
Der. The health OF the city is excellent. the
toms report for the week ending ut noon to-day in
cludcs only Mary T.. Moore. disease Of the heart !:
Charles King. spinal meningitis: Laura Diggs. pneu-
monia John Evans. heart disease; Mary Graves, con-
sumption. Landlord Chief. Bright's disease.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
THE DOMINION PARLIAMENT.

OTTAWA. Ont, Feb. II. 1879.
In the House Of Commons to-day. an address in TO
ply to . speech from the throne was moved by
Mr.: Brecken. late Attorney General for Prince Ed
wards Island. and seconded by Mr. Joseph Tasse.
one Of the members FOR the city of Ottawa. The
former spoke In English and the latter in French.
After some remarks by the Hon. Mr. Mckenzie.
leader Of the opposition. the address passed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
AFRICAN COLONIZATION.
PHILANTHROPY

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IL. 1S,a
william Coppinger. corresponding secretary of the
American Colonization Society. in the city to-
day 70 make arrangements about the next expedition
70 Liberia. Tho commission to decide about tho
boundary of Liberia IT, probably now In session at
Monrovia. aud DR.. smith, of Grand Bassa, were ~
act 40 commissioners on behalf OF Liberia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
vIRGINIA'S STATE DEBT.
RICHMOND. Feb. II. 1879.

RICHMOND, Feb. II. 1870.
Although tho bill for tho settlement of tho state
debt had been made the special order for to-day in
the Senate IL was allowed to go by. another special
order intervening.
rRrpKnIcxspuns. Feb. IL, 1870
Tho forcible rcadusters OF the state debt gen.
orally sending delegates from this section ~ tho
state Convention to be held at Richmond. Fcbru-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-18
BISHOP FOLEY IN DANGER.
CHICAGO. Feb. II. 1879.

CHICAGO. Feb. II, 1879.
The condition of Bishop Foley is still critical n
believed that the reports given out by his physi-
clans hitherto have been more sanguine than hia
actual state would warrant and that the probability
Of his recovery Is not very strong The attendants
however say reporters that he passed quiet at.
ternoon and ut the last exam1nation at five p. NJ.
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THE CATTLE TRADE.

QUARANTINE THE UNITED STATES AGAINST
YORKSHIRE TONGUES.
[EY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Feb. II, 1879.
Pleuro-pneumonia is spreading among
the cattle in North and East Yorkshire.
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RELIEF FOR SITKA.

BAN Francisco. Feb. II. 1879.
A Victoria despatch says Her MAjesty's steamer
Osprey, four guns, IL taking coal and ammunition
under orders for Sitka In response tho appeal Of
the citizens there. She sails tonight.
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

Thcfollowing record will show the changes In the
temperature the past twenty-four hours in COM
parison with tho corresponding date Of last year. as
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts pharmacy
lIIknAID Building), No. 2l8 broadway