Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-11-08

The scouts, it is reported, will be
defended by able counsel, furnished
them by the Government. Ru
mors having reached Fort Bowie
that cattle had been stolen, Indian
signs seen and that q Mexican mes
senger was missing, scouting par
ties were sent out. The cattle were
found near the place from where
they had been reported stolen, and
the Mexican messenger, supposed
to be missing. has reached Tucson
The hostile Indians are reported as
having broken into small bands
and making their way to the Sierra
Madre mountains.
Calling on she President.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-President
Arthur was called upon to-day by
Gen. Grant, Horace Porter and
others. In the evening the Presi-
dent had q conference with Secre-
tary Blaine.
Ashsp's Drew sweps OVERHEAD.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE Portu.
gese ship Mariana has arrived,
bringing an Italian sailor, who is
the sole survivor of the bark Rosi-
ma, which was bound for this port
from Catolia. The survivor states
that the vessel encountered a ter.
rife gale and the Captain and ten
men were swept from the deck by
heavy seas, leaving him alone to
tell the story of the disaster. He
had been drifting about on the Ro-
sina for seven days before he was
rescued.
a Dastsy Fsre.
NEW York, Nov. IA fire in
yesterday afternoon to-
tally destroyed Eagle Block. Two
full cargoes of merchandise were
also destroyed. Most Of the car
goes were com posed of cotton. The
building which was constructed
cost $3.50, 900 and was fully insured.
Several lxrge lighters were burned,
and the steamer Rialto, which was
alongside the dock, mar
rowly escaped destruction. The fire
|s supposed to have originated by
An accident, Owing to ths tardi-
ness OF the firemsn, the engines
failed to reach the fire In time to
be of service In saving the dock and
contents. The total loss will reach
$500, 600.
EKsrsordianry Msrso, Disaster.
BOSTON, Nov. THE schooner
Della Hockins capsized in squall
off Nantucket, aud the crew took
the boats and pulled all night with
put making any progress. After
being In the boat twenty-four hours
without food or proper clothing, the
mate and four men died from ex-
haustiOn and fright, and then were
thrown overheard.
Blssse's rr"kr~ mime.
CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-The Times
special says: Secreta-
~ Blaine will retire from his posi-
ton In the cabinet at the close of
this month. He will remain at
during the winter and
devote himself to preparing to at
tend the next national convention.
tn. Omana As.ass,nsssun.
OMAHA, Nov. 1.-THE assassina-
lion of Col. Watson B. Smith still
wrapped in mystery, no
clue having been discovered. The
now amount to SO, 900, and
S5, 900 will be raised by citizens.
AHab Reputseu,
TIEFIN, O., Nov. 1.-THE jail
officers and the police here repel-
led q mob of several hundred who
would have lynched Madden for
Phoebe Bernard. The mil.
ltary have been ordered out and
warrants are issued for the ring
leaders of the mob.
The New Deaa of Wessmimssev.
LONDON, Nov. REV. George
Bradley, the new Dean,
in his inaugural sermon at West
minister Abbey, yesterday, laid
great stress on the com mon inher-
itance in the Abbey which the cit.
liens OF the great republic across
the seas mignt claim could they
forget divided counsels and unhap-
by memories. America had twice
this year, he said, been drawn to
the mother country by common
griefs. Bt
Tine OhoierA EpidesnsC tn India. =
DoRGELING, India, Nov. 6,-The
deaths from the epidemic, choleric
fever, amount to 5000, or ten times
tho normal rate Of mortality in
past fever years.