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The New York herald., 1879-09-14
HAYTI'S TROUBLES.
CAPTURE OF THE TOWN OF GoNAIvEs-THE
NATIONALS IN THE ASCENDANT.

CAPTURE OF THE TOWN OF GoNAIvEs-THE
NATIONALS IN THE ASCENDANT.
PORT PRINCE August %, 1879
The town of Gonaives. which had protested
against the Provisional government. was attacked
on August II by troops from Port an Prince. The
principal part of the place destroyed by hre
there only remaining the portion by the seaside
cupied by the commercial warehouses. The capture
of the town cost considerable number Of lives on
both sides. and numerous atrocities were committed
The Cape was in the hands OF the liberals,
but o reaction having taken place the ma
tionals are now in the ascendant. This change
was effected without bloodshed either side;
and when the Provisional government troops sent
from here arrived tranquility already restored
The HaytiaE coasting steamer Rouillomme. on
which Boyer BaZelias and his companions escaped
from Gonaives after the capture returned here this
morning from Jercmie whore they had sought pro-
lection ut consulate. The steamer was despatched
here by the local authorities of Jeremie. Are
broke out In Jacmel during the night of August 20.
Its origin is unknown. 1t destroyed the principal
Stores situated in the most fourishing business
centres. Only the freproof buildings remained
standing Tho loss is estimated at about 100000.
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TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

The jury in tho trial of John G. Hayward for the
murder OF James McMahon, near.y year ago. last
night brought in verdict of guilty. ut Chicago. and
fixed the punishment at imprisonment for life.
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows of the United States will meet in annual
session ut Baltimore tomorrow. Over forty repre-
sentatives have already arrived. among whom is
Grand Sire John b. Harmon OF California The
body consists of 144 representatives.
Judge Dunlovy, of Chicago. has just arrived in
Cincinnati from North bennington, VT. where ho
went to attend General Robert q. Schenrk, whose
death was hourly expected tor weeks He reports
General Schenck improving aud likely to
The remains of vaorous A. Seavey, Superinten-
dent Of the Chicago police, buried yesterday at
Bristol, N. H.. with Masonic honors. Police Captain
McGarrigle. of Chicago. accompanied the widow Of
the deceased
The strike Of mouders in the employ of Carr
Crowley Devlin, Philadelphia iron workers, ended
yesterday by the employers granting the advance of
onc-quarter to one half cent per mould demanded
by the moulders
The Liberal Convention met at Cincinnati yester-
day morning with nearly two hundred delegates In
attendance. Addresses delivered by Hon.
Elizur Wright president OF the League and by Pro-
fessor Toohey, OF Boston, after which o committee
was appointed to nominate officers.
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THE PRINCESS AMONG THE POOR.

TORONTO. Ont. Sept. IS. 1879.
Princess Louise visited the House of Providence
this forenoon, accompanied by Major Dewinton and
Colonel Gzowski. Her Royal highness on arrival.
was conducted to q handsome reception room, which
was tastefuly decorated for the occasion with va
riety of notices The orphan children of the insti-
tuition were grouped on tiers Of raised
seats. tho girls being attired in blue
dresses, with white pinafores, while the boys
were dressed in black, with cardinal saShes,
As the Princess entered the and took seat on
a lace canopied dais the children sang national
anthem, which was followed by song of welcome.
An orphan then read poetical address, when two
tiny children presented copies of the song OF well
come in satin. and handsome bouquets, all Of which
Her Royal Hghness graciously received. Vicar
General Rooney announced that he had been
commanded by Her Royal Hihgness to ex-
press the pleasure she took in being present
and observing the orderly appearance OF the chill
dren He took occasion to thank the Princess for
her attendance and TO her of the loyalty of
those who have charge Of the institution. The
Princess then spent about twenty minutes walking
through the wards of the building and shaking
hands with and speaking kindly words Of comfort
to the manned and the blind.
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GENERAL GRANTS RETURN.
THE PROGRAMME OF RECEPTION IN SAN FRAN
cIsco-BANQUETs AND EXCURSIONS.

~A~~S or h1SEflloS IN BAN rhaS-
cIsco-BANQUETs AND EXCURSIONS.
SAN Francisco. CAL. Sept 13. 1879
Extensive preparations being made here for
the reception of General Grant The steamer City of
Toxic on which he is to arrive will be met outside
the roads by yacht squadron and steamers with
the Reception Committee and distinguished citizens
on board. Salutes Will be fired from the forts and
the city decorated in honor Of the occasion. The
details OF the programme are not yet arranged.
PROFESSIONS, RECEPTIONS AND BANQUETs.
The route along the line of the procession will
be decorated with flags and flowers. and u
brilliant floral display will be made at the
hotel. Colonel w. Ii. l.. Barnes will intro
duce General Grant the multitude. aud an
informal levee will be held, q grand banquet. ar
ranged for tho 10th. and other programmes of
arrangements agreed upon to suit the Gen.
erals convenience after the formal recep-
tion at the City Hall Monday. General
Grant will probably be the guest OF General Nc
Dowel at Black Point. charming residence at the
north end OF the town. after an excursion around
the bay to visit Fort Point and Lime Point.
He will also visit Senator Sharon. at Belmont,
where grand party will be given. He will after
ward it IL probable, be the guest of Mr.. J. s. Flood,
San Jose and surroundings Arrangements for
visit to oregon and Washington Territory will be
hxed after his arrival The utmost enthusiasm pre-
walls among all classes, and the committee
overwhelmed with offers OF organizations to
participate In the demonstration. One offer OF 200
ex-Confederate soldiers has been made, to de-
vest it OF all political appearance. Some prominent
democrats Will be selected as grand marshals OF the
procession. The committee now acting with the
supervisors ia composed equally OF republicans
will exceed in grandeur and enthusiasm anything
witnessed this coast.
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CUBAN AFFAIRS.
SURRENDER OF INsURGENTs--THE SPANISH COM
MISSION FOR ST. DOMINGO.

SURRENDER OF INsURGENTs-THE SPANISH COM
MISSION FOR ST. DOMINGO.
HAVANA, Sept. 49, 1879.
1t was reported the 10th inst. that two chiefs.
named Miguel Proenga and Bibiano Perez. at the
head Of small bands Of insurgents. surrendered at
Holguin. The Spanish troops pursued the insur-
gents without overtaking them. owing to the dense
forests and the mountains, where the insurgents
hide In small parties and there encounters ex
cept occasional skirnishes Brigadier March has
reconnoitered the jurisdictions Of Manzanillo and
Bayamo. and reports everything tranquil.
Troops escort the mercantile conveys between
Manzanillo and Bayamo, .as the road is
infested by numerous robbers. convoy was
robbed that route before the insurrectionary
movement commenced. The Spanish war steamer
Alamanza has sailed for St. Domingo, carrying the
Diplomatic Commission. to finally arrange pending
questions.
HEAVY BANK FAILURE.
The Banco del Comercio hero suspended payments
to-day. It promises to resume on Monday next. 1t
said that the Spanish Bank has offered to loan the
Banco del Comercio $2.ooO.Ooo in paper currency.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WARRINGTON. Sept. l4-l A. NJ.
Indications
For the Middle Atlantic States, colder, rainy fol-
lowed by clearing weather, southwest veering to
northwest winds. falling followed by rising barom
eter.
For the South Atlantic States colder partly cloudy
weather, with frequent rain, variable winds. mostly
from southwest to northwest, falling. followed by
rising barometer.
For the Gulf States clear partly cloudy weather.
winds. mostly northerly. stationary temperature
and barometer.
For New England. cloudy. rainy weather. warm
southery winds. falling barometer. generally fol-
lowed by rising barometer and colder northwest
winds.
For the lower lake region, colder. partly cloudy
weather, occasional light rain. followed by clearing
weather. winds shifting north westerly, rising bar
ometer.
For Tennessee and Ohio Valley, clear or partly
cloudy weather. colder northwesterly winds and gem
orally higher barometer.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
valleys. clear partly cloudy weather. cold north
erly winds. generally shifting to warmer south
easterly, generally lower barometer.
For the Pacific coast region clear partly cloudy
weather.
Tho lower Mississippi will rise.
Cautionary signals continue at Buffalo, Cleveland
Section s. Sandusky Cape May. Atlantic CITY, Barne-
gat, Sandy Hook and Lewes.
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time to confirm the rumors of q general rising in
Afghanistan. We are justified in believing that
the condition of the country has become no
worse since the first outbreak" 1t is announced
that the home government telegraphed to the
Viceroy of India last night expressing approval
and qualification at his military arrangements
The political department of the India Office here
considers it ex tremely probable that Herat, Bi-
dakshan and Balkh will support the revolt. but
has no definite news ON the subject The very
absence of news from those districts is accepted
as evidence that the country beyond Cabul is
practically in the hands Of the Heratee troops,
which is considered exceedingly probable The
government may have to exercise military in
terventon in the affairs of Burlnah.
ANTICIPATED TROUBLE AT CANDAHAR
The Daily Standards correspondent ut Cam
dahar says:--"A fanatical outbreak is possible
here on the 18th of this month, which is the
concluding day of the Mohammedan Ramadan
fast"
[Ramadan is the Mussulman's Lent L is the
ninth month of his year. and during the whole of it
q rigorous fast is commanded by the Koran. No
one is allowed food or drink from sun
rise until the appearance of the stars. The
of this by feasting at its close. Hence the
last day Of the fast is of terror to the authori
ties. The natives. drunk with bhang, carry their
idols to the ghauts. beating their breasts whrling
In a frenzy. and shouting .'Hussain! Hussain" As
as they get home they begin lighting with the
neighbors. Sectarian feuds are revived. Hindoos
and Mohammedans como to blows. and not
unfrequently to murder. And this state of
things IL more especially to be dreaded
at Candshar. the capital of Central AZ
ghanistan. because the turbulence of the Kazis
has there increased since the treaty Of peace was
concluded. They have been making themselves
equally unpleasant to the Hndoos and the old Per.
sian race, who are an industrious, peace-lovng peo-
ple with strong preferences for centralized gov
ernment. At critical moment like the prevent
their hostile dispositions oflivey alarm.
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NEW JERSEY POLITICS.

REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS FOR THE LEaIsIA-
TURE-rHE RAILROADS DEEPLY INTERESTED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.]
TRENTON Sept. 49, 1879.
The political campaign in this State opened
to-day in the holding Of the Burlington county
Republican Convention at Mount Holly. 1t was
presided over by ex-Congressman J. Howard Pugh
and nineteen delegates present. together with
large following. Assembly man William Budd Deacon
nominated tor State Senator and william H.
Herr for Assemblyman in the Fourth district On
Monday next the Democratic Convention will be
held, when it is probable that Caleb Ridgeway. the
present Senator will be rcnominated.
The contest will be strongly waged by the rail-
roads, 1t is understood that Deacon represents the
Pennsylvania Railroad and Ridgeway the New Jersey
Central. as these corporatins vieing with each
other for the control of the next Legislature. The
sic and that the 'snews of war; will not be lacking
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A TELEGRAPHIC WAR.
COLLISIONS AT BUFFALO BETWEEN EMPLOYEES
OF THE WESTERN UNION AND AMERICAN
UNION LINES.

OF THE WESTERN UNION AND AMERICAN
UNION LINES.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BUFFALO, N. Y. Sept. ID. 1870.
Something like telegraphic war has taken place
here to-day. The American Union Telegraph Com
pany's employees; in accordance with q grant from
the city have been for some days putting up poles
through Pearl street. Yesterday afternoon they
placed sixty-fve foot pole at the
ner Of Pearl and Seneca streets. the point
where they were to the Western Union
wires. BY this means their wires would
have been at least fifteen feet above those Of the
Western Union. About midnight last night men in
the employ Of the Western Union appeared on the
ground. and notwiths standing heavy rain storm.
proceeded to place poles the same height as those
The American Union men. anticipating trouble.
kept man on watch. and when the work was CON-
menced by the Western Union he notified his su-
periors and they soon arrived and put their men
at work stretching wires The Western Union at the
same time commenced to change their wires
from the short to the long poles and in short time
then began to taunt each other and did what they
could to interfere with the changing stretching
OF wires Several wires were cut. and at one time
there was prospect of blows. but the prompt ar
rival OF a squad Of police prevented this. Each
and this forenoon. but little progress however being
made in the work. This afternoon the trouble broke
out afresh Wires cut and hatchets and pistols
brandshed. Affairs began to serious look
that 1t became necessary to arrest both parties.
They were all taken before Police Justice King.
where the Western Union men claimed they
acting under direct orders from the officials at New
York. The American Union men state that they were
working along quietly. and had they not been mo-
Tested would have struck their wires with but slight
interruption to the working of the Western Union.
The hour being ate Justice King allowed both parties
to waive examination until Monday noon and told
them both to release their wires and should they
break tho peace the police would arrest them and
lock them up until Monday. There any guam
tity of rumors aHoat tonight to trouble between
the parties but 1t is hardly probable that either Of
them will commit any overt act.
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DEATH SENTENCES COMMITTED.
tpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD !

[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CHARLOTTE. N. c.. Sept 13 1870.
Governor Jarvis has commuted the sentences of
A. M. Bradwell (white), and Thomas Roseboro (col-
ored) who were to have been hanged at statesvile.
next Friday. for burglary, to life imprisonment In
the Penitentiary. The communication is a surprise.
as this is the hrst interference with death SEN
tence by Governor Jarvis since his term of service
az Governor began. Under his administration the
number OF executions in this State has been unpre-
cedentedly great. He has hitherto steadfastlv re-
fused to interfere In any case further than to
grant rcprieve. Bradwell and Roseboro were how
ever only constructvcly guilty, neither of them
having entered the house upon which tho burglary
was committed. The alleged rngcader, N. NJ. Nil
len escaped. Ho In son OF the late Rev. s. G. Mil
len. ID. d. distinguished minister of the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian Church of this state and
president OF the Concord Female College ut States-
VILE. Bradwel IL of the present proprietor
OF one the hotels Mt that place. The action of the
Governor in interfering In tho is universally
applaudod.
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THE MINNEAPOLIS DEFALCATIoN.

MINNEAPoLIs. Mimi. Sept. Is. 1879.
william Keene. lately the assistant cashier
Of the Northwestern National Bank of this
city, arraigned In the Municipal Court
to-day charge Of defalcation. He waived
the reading of the complaint and was bound
in the of $1,000 to await trial by the Dis
trict Court in November. At Late hour this
ing bail had been secured. 1t Is understood that
Keene will make no defence, but will plead guilty
and ask for immediate sentence An assessment
will be made on the stockholders Of the bank, who
are all wealthy men, and the deficiency made good
ut once. There sign of a run to-day, tho
public having full confidence in the ability Of the
bank to bear the loss. Tho demands upon the bank
were lighter than usual to-day.
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AFGHANISTAN.

SHALL RUSSIA SEND TROOPS TO AFaHANIsTAN
AND DRIVE THE BRITIsHovER THE PAssEs?-
PREPARATIONS FOR THE ADVANCE ON cABUL-
xxpKcTED RIOTS IN cANpAHAR.
[DY CABLE TO THE HERAID.l
LONDON, Sept 13, 1879.
The st. Petersburg Gazette warns its
readers against the treacherous assertion
that it is necessary for England to
conquer Afghanistan. It says:-"England
has always been the deadly enemy Of Russia.
The policy of Russia in Asia can only
consist of reprisals against England. 1t is nee
essary to expel the British from Central Asia.
This can now be done by sending 10000 Rus
slams to defend Afghanistan. Now il the favor
able moment to free Russia's eastern frontier for
ever from danger on the part Of England"
TELEGRAMs FROM sIMLA.
A despatch from Simla, September 13, states
that body Of mutinous Afghans has gone to
Zurmat, u district east of Ghuznee, hoping
to incte the tribes there to attack
the British flank in the Shutargardan Pass.
The Ameer having addressed letter to the
Indian government after the outbreak ut Cabul,
tcstifying to his friendship for the British,
General Roberts has been instructed to call
upon the Amcer to prove his sincerity by send
ing dcputation of confidential representatives,
invested with full powers to communicate with
General Roberts.
TIM BRITISH ADVANCE.
The following is published in n special
edition Of the Daiiy Telegraph this afternoon,
dated Simla, September 13 :--"Gencral Roberts
has teIcgraphed for four additional regiments.
The military authorities have decided to in
crease both the Kurum and Khybcr columns to
10000 men each. 1t has been decided that
there is no possibility of sudden dash on
Cabul, but it is believed that there will DO an
early collision between the outposts. The dis
quiet among the border tribes Is increasing
The vagucness of the communication brought
by the messenger Of the Amccr to All Kheyl
causes fear In some quarters that he has already
alicnated himself from the alliance"
RuMoRs OF THE AFGHAN RISING.
The Times in leading editorial article,
says .--"Nothing 10 known up to the present
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INDIAN AFFAIRS.

CHEYENNE HORSE THIEVES ARREsTED-PEoG-
REss IN CIVILIZATION.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 13. 1879.
telegram was received by Indian Commissioner
Hayt to-day from the Pine Ridge Indian agent an
nouncing that the small party of Cheyenne Indians
who recently escaped aud proceeded northward had
been captured by Indian policemen OF the agency
near Sage Creek, west of the Black Hills. Some re-
sistance was offered by the Indians which resulted
in the death of one of their number. The horses
stolen and driven of by them were all recovered
Indian Agent Newell at Rosebud Agency, Dakota.
reports to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that
during the month Of August the Indians made good
use of the twenty moving machines and scythes
sent to them by the department. He estimates that
900 tons of good merchantable hay have been har-
vested by them during the present season for winter
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QUEBEC POLITICS.

RESIGNATION OF MR.. CHAUvEAU FROM THE
PROVINCIAL CABINET PROBABLE CHANGES.
QUEBEC, Sept. 13. 1879.
Mr.. Chauveau last night resigned his seat in the
Cabinet as Provincial Secretary. No particulars
have been made public. and tho fact is being kept
very quiet. 1t is said that several liberal members
will follow Mr.. Chauveau and that after Mr.. Joly's
resignation, which may bo shortly expected q CO.
aition government will be formed by Messrs Chau-
veau and Chapleau. Mr.. Jolly has accepted MIR.
Chauvcaus resignation, despite the rumors to the
ent, and nothing now be looked for until next
wo
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A MOTHERS MADNESS.
TpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

IBy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
KANSAS CITY. Sept 13 1870.
A hoartrendine tragedy was enacted at Shawnee. q
little town nine miles south of Kansas City, at an
early hour this morning. Mrs. Mary Bonestcel. who
resides at that point administered poison to of
her children age and nine years and then hanged
herself to a bedpost. Morphine used. and both
children are dead. Mrs. Bonesteel was discovered
in time her life. but expresses regret at
the terrible doed. and intention kill hor-
self at the first chance. Her husband away q
year ago with two OF their children, and his depart
ure ana her loss OF means of support drove her
craz
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MASSACHUSETTS, GovERNORsHIP.

SpRINGFIELD. Sept Is, 1879.
The following Is q list of the delegates pledged to
the respective candidates for the republican guber
material nomination.
For Pierce-Hampden. Conway. Barnardstown.
Hardwick and Cheshire, each.
For Long-Deerheld 3; West Brockfeld, q; Hins.
dale, T.
ed.-Willamstown-Pierce, q; Long, 2. North
ampton-Pierce, 8; Long. l. Athol-Pierce, 2; Long.
Il unknown, l.
Unknown-westfield. 5: Monson and South Had
ley. 3 each; Granby. Whateley. Agawan. Dalton and
Petersham, 2 each.
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Ex-LrEuTENANT GOVERNOR LETELLIERs
FRIENDS.

MONTREAL. Quebec. Sept 13. 1879.
political demonstration in honor of ex-Licutcn-
ant Governor Letelfer. in which some five thousand
liberals took part held mere last night. Speeches
wore made by the ex-Lieutenant Governor and
Messrs. Huntington. member OF Parliament; prcfon-
taine, Nelson Boutillier ana McShane, members of
the Provincial Parliament; b. Devlin, Monk and W.
Provost Resolutions were passed expressing conf
dcncc III Mr. Letellier and condemnng his dismissal,
and also rocsting against tho act Of tho Legislative
Council in refusing to pass the supply bill. There
was no disturbance or counter demonstration.
Ex.Iieutenant Governor Letellier held y reception
nj st. Lawrence Hall this afternoon when abou ut two
hundred members of the liberal party paid their
re
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PRESIDENT HAYES AND PARTY.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Sept. 49, 1870
President Hayes who left this morning, does not
expect to be present at Dayton Monday ut the
nual meeting OF the Trustees Of the Soldiers Home.
unless his attendance is necessary to secure quo
rum for business He Is accompanied to Fremont
by General Sherman. Attorney General Deyens and
General James NJ. Comfy.
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AFLOAT AGAIN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NORFOLK, Va. Sept. IS. 1879.
Tho steamer N. P. Banks. Of the Old Dominion
Steamship line. which has been ashore on Hospital
Point since August IS, where she was blown by the
great gale, launched this morning by the aid Of
pontoops and dredging. She is damaged and will go
the ways for repairs.
The Boston bark David Dudley. which cap
sized during the August gale. gotten of the
Berkley Flats to-day and righted. She is also in
jured and will be hauled mp.
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A NEW TRANSATLANTIC LINE.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NORFOLK. Va. Sept. 13. 1879,
The Messrs. Reynolds. cotton merchants of this
city, have arranged to put into operation line Of
steamers between this port and Liverpool The pre-
liminary arrangements have all been made connec-
tions agreed and freight agents appointed. The
steam fleet thus coming into service consists of the
following s:-Amazoneuse, Propontis, Su-
matra, Alvah, Altmore. Cotherstone and Ashbourne
of an aggregate tonnage OF l3, SGT TONS There will
be only Interval of ten days between the depart
ures OF these different steamers from this port