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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
A NEGRO'S FATAL RESISTANCE.

HIcKsvILLE, N. c., August 2. 1879.
On Sunday night, the 9th inst, two suspicious
negroes stopped at the house Of negro woman liv
ing the premises of Peter Goode. Goode got
posse of men to help him arrest them. They went
to the house and made the woman open the door,
when the party all went in. John Butler. aged about
fifty years, and quiet and orderly citizen, put his
hands one of the negroes and told him to surren
der. The negro said he would not do it and in
stantly shot Butler in the bowels. Barney Butler,
the of the latter then shot the negro in the hip
and ready to shoot again, but Bate Wornick pre-
vented him. John Butler died the next day 1T
three O'Clock. The negroes were arrested after .
severe struggle and put in jail at Rutherfordton.
The wounded negro is thought not to be in danger
Gus condition. After the arrest one Of the negroes
told what they had been doing. He said they had
broken into stores and dwelling houses in South
Carolina and had stolen horse there on Saturday
night. They rode the horse until daylight Sunday
morning and then turned 1t loose 1t was recovered
on Sunday morning. The neghborhood is much
disturbed at the murder of John Butler and lynch
ing is threatened.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
THE YAZOO PLAN.
CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION ORDERED TO
LEAvE-DEMocRATIc BULL DOING IN MIS-

A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION ORDERED TO
LEAvE-DEMocRAT1C BULL DOING IN MIS-
sIssIPPI.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
vIcKsBURG. August IL, 1879.
effect that the "Yazoo plan" has been tried in that
county. letter from prominent citizen says:--
elm Rankin county committee of six APP
pointed by a mass meeting of democrats at Stems
Creek, waited on Major b. f. sutton and ordered him
to withdraw from the canvass and leave the county.
He and his family went to the Sheriff at Brandon for
protection. Major Sutton is old and highly re-
spected citizen of the county; indeed stands
higher as a of intelligence, merit and
Christian worth. BY democratic authority, for
alleged offence except his candidacy, he was or
dered to withdraw and leave the county. The Gov
OF the State has been apprised of the proceed
ing, but has not intimated that he contemplates do
ing anything" There is good deal of feeling in
yicksburg and throughout the county against the
Bourbon bulldozers and with the masses the senti-
ment is very much against it. Both the Vicksburg
papers condemn this spirit of lawlessness in strong
terms. There is. nevertheless. under current
in this county, favorable to the old White Line
method of conducting the campaign Yazoo county
is quiet now, but the independents will hold meet
ing soon and then there may be trouble.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
THE REVOLUTION IN HAYTI.

EXCITEMENT AT PORT AU PRIScE-THE REvoLU-
TIoNARY ARMY MARCHING ON THE CAPITAL.
PORT AU PRINCE, July "a. 1879.
Since the departure of exPresdent Canal great dis
order has prevailed. The guards have been trebled
at night. Reports of musketry have been heard at
all times OF business there is none all the stores
and Offices are kept closed. No provisional govern
ment has yet been formed. A committee Of seventy
members has been formed for the purpose of main
tanning order. All prisoners have been liberated
from prison. including murderers and ruflians. The
revolutionary army. which is marching on the city
from the north, Is momentarily expected. General
Boyer Bazelas. the principal leader of the revolt
against Canal. is still board the British ship
Boxer. Grave disturbances are still feared
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
PROFESSOR GEIKIE.
THE SCOTCH SCIENTIST PAYS A BRIEF Wis

THE SCOTCH SCIENTIST PAYS BRIEF VISIT TO
THIS CITY ON HIS WAY TO THE WEST.
Professor Archibald Geikie, of Edinburgh. arrived
in this city yesterday by the Circassia. and will leave
this morning for the Rocky Mountains and the fei'
lowstone region Professor Geke is one OF the
most distinguished among living biologists. he was
appointed to the Geological Survey OF Scotland when
only twenty old. and now he is fellow OF the
Royal societies or London and Edinburgh and OF the
London Geological Society. He has written largely
scientific subjects. mostly Of geologi-
cal character but is best known in this
country in connection with his Physical Geog-
raphy" and Geology" both being contributions
to the ''Science Primers" Mr.. Geke was associated
with Sir Roderck Murchson in working at the true
geological structure or the Scottish Highlands. and.
in 1867. he appointed Director of the Survey OF
Scotland. He the first occupant of the chair Of
Inineralogy aud geology in the University Of Edn-
burgh, and he to America partly to
deliver a course of lectures on "Geograph-
ical Evolution" at the Lowell Institute and
partly to pursue his scientific nyestiga-
tons in the West. Professor Geikies first day in
this country spent in preparing for the journey
that still before him. and last evening he
cupied with consultation with Professor Hayden.
PROFESSORS PLANS.
During the evening HERALD reporter met the
disting uished scientist at the Windsor Hotel and
inquired into his plans and purposes during his stay
in this country.
AZ shall 90 Immediately to Ogden" the professor
said. "and after visit to Salt Lake pursue my
studies in the Wahsatch and Uintah mountains. In
the latter especially nature is seen in its greatest
and at the time its simplest FORMS heretofore
my only acquaintance with them has been through
the works OF Professor Hayden and others; but now
/ shall investigate them for myself. With many
biologists the formation of lake basins has not been
clear, but while the subject gives me uneasiness
hope to be able to prove my own theories by my
Investigations in the Great West. shall remain
there until October"
sis it your purpose, Professor the reporter
asked, 'to embody the result OF your investigations
in your Lowell lecturesy'
.'Oh, certainly" he answered. "The whole pur.
pose of my visit is scientific came to study mat.
ter, not mind.
When the reporter suggested that he was making
New York very short visit the Professor said: -
should have started West tonight had been abba
to get away
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
THE DOMINION.

AMERICAN CATTLE STILL TO DE DEBARREDAA
NEW MEMBER OF CABINET.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
OTTAWA, Ont, August IL. 1879. \
The present prospect is not favorable for the early
repeal Of the prohibiory Order against the importa
ton of American cattle. The order in force
expires on the 9th OF September. The matter isnow
occupying the attention of the Canadian govern
ment and the Cabinet Ministers at present in Eng
land will lay the matter before the Imperial govern
ment who are. it is believed. still opposed to allow
ing Canadian cattle to arrive there should the
barrier here be removed.
Judge T. j. Barnett, the now commercial agent
for the United States in this city, succession
the late Governor Cummings arrived here on Satur-
day. There will in future be United States
sular agency at Ottawa, insteadsof branch of the
Prescott Agency, as has been the in the past.
It is stated that Mr. William MacDougall. man
possessed of marked ability orator and writer.
will shortly enter the Canadian Cabinet.
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THE CHEYENNE RAID.

A COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE
LOOKING AFTER FACTS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
KANSAS CRY, No., August IL, 1879.
Senatorial committee, consisting Of Senators
Kirkwood, of Iowa; II. L. Dawes. OF Massachusetts;
Morgan Alabama Bailey. of Tennessee, ana Plumb.
of Kansas, met in this city to-day. pursuant to q
resolution of the last session of Congress- The COM
mittee formed for the purpose of investigating
the cause OF the Cheyenne raid through Kansas dur
ing the fall OF 1878, which resulted in the killing of
nearly fifty men, women and children also to obtain
information to why they left the territory of their
reservation. and IL the outbreak at Camp Robinson
after their second capture was the result Of cruelty
on the part OF the officer in command The COM
mittee will proceed to Lawrence Tuesday to talk
with several of the raiding Cheyennes now in Jail
there charged with murder They will subsequently
go to the Cheyenne Agency or Fort Reno, III the In
dian Territory. to complete their labOrs.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. August 12--1 A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. August 12--1 A. NJ.
Indications.
For New England. the Middle States and lower lake
region, slightly warmer, southeast to southwest
Winds partly cloudy weather. and slight rise fol-
lowed by slowly falling barometer, with light rains
near lakes Erie aud Ontario
For the South Atlantic and Gulf States, slowly
rising temperature. easterly to southcrly winds
stationary slowly falling barometer and partly
cloudy weather. with light rains on the Gulf coast
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, during the day
warmer southerly to westerly winds, stationary or
slowly falling barometer and partly cloudy weather.
probably followed by rain during the night.
For the upper lake region. threatening weather
and rain, falling followed by rising barometer aud
cast to south winds. shifting to north ana west
during the afternoon evening. with lower tenn
pcraturc.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
valleys, partly cloudy weather, with Of rain
followed by cooler north to west winds and rising
barometer.
For the Pacific coast regions clear partly cloudy
weather.
The Ohio River will fall slowly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
MILES AND SITTING BULL.

1hE sCOUrlNG EXPEDITION RETURNING BY WAY
OF THE MUssELsHELL AND THE YELLOW
sroNE-MovEMENTs OF THE BUFFALO.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
FogT KEoGH Mont, August IL. 1879.
General Miles will lead his command southwark
along the banks of the Musselshell River toward its
source until he reaches the great bend. whence he
will cross the divide to this post. He will then
march down the Yellowstone Valley.
The command is now in three divisions. The
tire is at Fort Peck. the left is still the Milk River
and the right is moving on Wolf Point.
The Musselshel flows through the favorite hunt
ing grounds of the Northern Sioux. where the
buffalo at this OF the year usually abound in
great numbers. OF course they will now be fright
ened away by the cavalry. as has already been done
on the Milk River, and after the retirement of the
column. the Indians. should they the line,
will find very little game in either region. All the
indications point to scarcity of provisions in Sit
ting Bulls camp during the coming winter
should he depend upon his old game preserve
American soil for his annual supply. and
prospect could be much disheartenng
than this to that veteran warrior. The country
wears a most inviting appearance and the men and
animals of the command are said to be in excellent
condition and spirits The routes chosen for the re-
turn march, for the several parts Of the command.
are such most likely to bring it in contact
south of the Missouri. 1t is almost certain that at
the end of this scout the country north of the 45th
parallel will be entirely clear Of hostile bands.
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LORD LORNE'S TOUR.

FREDERICTON. N B., August IL, 1879.
The Marquis and Princess this morning visited
the Normal School and subsequently tho New
Brunswick University. after which they proceeded
to the Exhibition building. which handsomely
decorated and filled with the citizens of Frederic
and their families. His Excellency and Her Royal
Hghness having taken their place the dais
which had been erected. addresses presented
by the City and County councils, to each of which
His Exceency replied. The Governor General. in
company with member of the government. then
drove to the House of Assembly, the Princess in the
meantime visiting the Cathedral in company with
the Mayor and Mrs. Dewinton. The party then re-
turned to the government house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
THE WEST INDIES.

EARTHQUAKE IN ST. THoMAs-THE INsURREC-
TIoN AT SANTA CRUz-sT. DOMINGO.
By CABLE TO THE HERALD
HAVANA, August IL, 1879.
The French steamer brings dates from st. Thomas
to the 4th inst. Business there extremely dull.
sharp shock Of an earthquake was felt the LIST
of August. Ex-President Canal. of Hayti. has fixed
his residence at st. Thomas Owing to the precau-
tionary measures of the government the threatened
new instruction in the Island Of Santa Cruz has
failed. despatch from st. Domingo, July %
says that tranquility reigns there. President Gull
lermo is about to start on o visit to the northern
provinces.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

George ". Childs and ex-senator John Scott, Of
Pennsylvania, and Attorney General Charles M.
Gwinn, of Maryland at the Fifth Avenue.
United States District Judge r. R. Nelson, of Mime
sofa. and Professor +. V. Hayden. of Philadelphia.
at the Gilsey. Miss Clara Morris is at the West
minister j. II. Devereux, President of the Cleye-
land, Columbus. Cincinnati and Indianapolis Rail-
road Company. is at the Windsor. Colonel John
Mendenhall. United States Army, is at the Ross
more Francis u. LOOMS, of New London, is at tho
Park Avenue. Ex-Governor A. p. K. Stafford, Of Ari-
IONA is at the Sturtevant.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT QUEBEC
QUEBEC, August II, 1879.

QUEBEC, August H. 1879.
At the Basilica yesterday the Feast of ST. Lawrence
deacon and martyr, was celebrated. His Grace the
Archbishop presided and high mass was sung by
Rev. Mr. O'Leary. The sermon was preached by
Rev. Mr.. Gravel, of st. Hyacinthe The collection
in aid of Rev Father Grasss mission to the n
dams of the Rocky Mountains
A religious service. at which Hon. Mr.. A L.angevin
and many other leading citizens attended, was held
board the La Gaissoniere at ten O'Clock yester-
day. Mass was celebrated by the chaplain OF the
ship. As the day happened to be coeval with the
entry of the first European vessel into the Gulf some
three hundred and forty6ve years ago. the service
was peculiarly appropriate. The guests afterward
breakfasted with the officers and landed at the
Queens wharf about noon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
EARTHQUAKE IN BOGOTA.

WAsHISaToS. August IL, 1872
Mr.. Dickman, our Minister a. Bogota in despatch
to tho Department OF State. reports that on the
evening of the nth july 1872 two severe shocks of
earthquake occurred in Dogota. The FIRST at about
nine O'Clock, lasted about ten seconds and the Sec
ond. at about eleven O'Clock. lasted thirty seconds
1t appeared to be wave motion, accompanied by n
slight rumbng noise. The course was from south
west to northeast. Many people were greatly
alarmed and rushed into the streets, imploring tho
intcrcession of the saints. The damage to property
was not large. 1t may have been more serious in
otl nj
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STORM IN WISCONSIN.
MILWAUKEE. August IL.

MILWAUKEE. August IL, 1872
violent storm passed Madison and vicinity
last night. Two pleasure steamers. with full COM
plements of passengers. disabled Lake
Monona and driftcd about at the mercy of
the waves for nearly hour. but finally
made landing. The passengers were all
rain and hail fell in torrents for twenty minutes.
large amount OF window glass was broken and trees
and shrubbery lost ali their foliage. The tobacco
crop is reported total failure. and serious damage
has been done TO corn. The hail varied from the
size OF o small bullet to that of q hen egg.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
REVOLT IN BRAZIL.

POPULAR DIsTREss-RIoTING IN CONSEQUENCE
OF THE sToPPAGE OF RELIEF SUPPLIES.
By CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON August 10. 1879.
Rio Janeiro despatch by the way of Lisbon
says "a telegram from Para Brazil. dated July Il,
states that IA distressed inhabitants of Para had
revolted in consequence of the stoppage of supplies
for their relief. There much alarm in Para AS
it was feared the town might be sacked the militia
had been called out.
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WANT THE ENGLISH FLAG.

WASHINGTON. August IL, 1879.
Our Minister resident at Monrovia, Liberia, in q
despatch to the Department OF State dated June IL
1879. reports the secession of a number of tribes
heretofore supposed to belong TO Liberia. They
have issued a formidable manifesto. in which they
declare I'VE consider our people under tho pro-
lection of England. whose flag we will y, and also
call upOn her In the presenl diincultics .,
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MR.. MIRZAN'S OFFENCE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

WASHINGTON, August II, 1879.
The State Department has telegraphed to the
Acting Consul General at Alexandria, Egypt, that
under the statutes he is fully empowered to act in
the of Mr.. Miriam, q naturalzed citizen Of the
United States. charged with shooting Dahan Pacha
and that he proceed according to the demands Of
justice. The Acting Consul General telegraphed the
details of the defence. asking if he had any authority
in the absence of the Consul General.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
PECULIAR POLICE MURDER.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

BALTIMORE August IL, 1879.
Constable Koontz. of Carroll county. attempted to
serve a warrant of arrest Henry Evans, at Mount
Airy. yesterday, on trang CHARGE when the latter
resisted and dehed the officer. The constable trans
ferred the warrant TO John W. Mari, a young man,
promising to reward him IL no captured Evans
Mari pursued his man, and upon coming up with
him the latter drew knife. Mari fired his pistol
in the air and called upon Evans to surrender and
upon the latter again attempting to escape MARI
shot him In the back. Evans died In few hours.
Mari was jailed at Westminster to-day for the
murder,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
THE DEFOOR BUTCHERY.
rpr TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

ATLANTA Ga, August IL, 1879.
negro was captured to-day on suspicion Of hav-
ing murdered Mr. and Mrs. Defoor. who had their
throats in bed two weeks since. This negro left
the neighborhood the day after the murder. and
shawl belonging to the old lady was found in pos
session Of his wife. 1t is acknowledged now that
the old peoples throats not cut with axe
but that they were slit with pocket knife. 1t is
be ieved that this cew will prove certain and will
disclose the motive Of the crime. The negro
caught in Tennessee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
HAYTrs PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
WASHINGTON. August IL. 1879.

WASHINGTON. August H. 1879.
Mr.. Langston, Minister Resident at Port au Prince,
Hayt. in reporting to the Department. of State the
organization Of provisional government for Hayti.
says he regards it as non-partisan. judicious and
Trustworthy. and that the gentlemen of the Council
have good regulations for wisdom and moderation
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
A BALTIMOREAN DROWNED.
lpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BALTIMORE, August IL. 1879
Intelligence reached here to- night of the drowning
of a Baltimorean. The corpse of Jacob stahl. aged
sixtyfve. found in the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal last night the point OF rocks cash on
the forehead leads to the superstition that murder
may have been committed. An investigation has
be en- ordered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
PUGILISTS ARRESTED.
THE PRINCIPALS AND SECONDS IN THE LATE
GLOVE FIGHT NEAR PiTTsBURG COMMITTED
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

TO JAIL.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PrTsgCRo. Pa, August IL. 1879.
Owen Maloney and John Laferty. the principals
in the late prize fight at Turtle Crock together with
Joseph Priddy and two others of the seconds. have
been arrested by County Detective Dresser for vo-
lation of the law in regard to prize lighting. The
principals sent to jail in default Of 900 bail
and the other three committed in default OF
$500.
SPECTATORS IN DANGER.
large number OF prominent men will be arrested
for attending the light and the newspaper reporters
VINO were present will be subpened witnesses.
1t is thought that the mon will escape conviction
they wore boxing gloves.
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FOUND DEAD.
BosroS. Mass. AuguI

BosroS. Mass. August III. 1879.
The body OF Edgar Lord. of Vermont. who for some
time has been employed canvasser for firm in
this city, tonight found underneath his boarding
house on Albany street much dccomposed. Lord
had been missing since July 49, when he seen
on the street barefooted. Doubts to his sanity
are entertained. and the will be investigated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Algeria. for Queenstown and Liver.
pool and Pereire for Havre viii sail from this port
on Wednesday.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post once
at eleven and for France direct at halpast eleven
O'Clock A. VI.
The New YORK Naturalization for Europe-will
be ready at half past eight o'clock iu the morning.
Single copies, in wrappers for mailing. six cents.
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THE RELIEF OF LONDONDERRY.
CLIFTON, Ont, A

CLIProN. Ont, August IL, 1879.
The Orange Young Britons. Prentice Boys and
True Blues of Western Ontario and their friends to
the number Of thousand. celebrated the anniver-
sary of the relief Of Derry by excursion here to-
day. After passing in procession through the prin-
cpal streets of the town they marched to the Falls
where the afternoon was spent visiting objects of
nj
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
GREENBACKS IN CANADA.

TORONTO. August IL, 1879.
The premium asked by brokers on greenbacks is
simply to cover expenses. One-quarter of one per
cent is charged by brokers either for buying sell
inc reeubacks.
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THE NEW BRAZILIAN LOAN.

despatch from Rio Janero. by way OF Lisbon
yesterday that the subscription to the new gold
loan of 50oOo000 milreis is proceeding actively. The
banks have offered to take at nineysix any portion
OF the loan not subscribed for by the public.
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The Ohio River will fall slowly.
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twentyfour hours. in com
parison with the corresponding date of last year.
indicated by the thermo eter at udnuts pharmacy,
HERALD Building. No. 2is Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
CANADIAN CREDIT IN LONDON.

TORONTO. August IL, 1879.
special cable despatch from London to the Globe
ys:-"The stoppage Of tho Consolidated Exchange
and Vile Marie banks has not affected the credit Of
the better class of Canadian banks
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SIR JOHN MACDoNALDs RETURN.

TORONTO. August H. 1879.
Aspecial cable despatch from London to the Globe
ays-"The Dominion Ministers intend, If possible,
to leave London on the 2lst inst"
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AN EDITOR ASSAULTED.
IDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

PrTrsBURG. August H. 1879.
James W. Brecn, editor OF the Sunday Globe, was
assaulted this afternoon and badly beaten by
Andrew Fulton. city Assessor. Mr.. I,reen had an
article in his paper yesterday charging MIR. Fulton
with perjury In swearing to false pay rolls In his
department..