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Year: 1875

There was goodly audience last night at the Grand
Opera House, attracted doubt by the enticng title
Of the play that to be presented for the first time
''Red and Black or a Gamblers Life" While the boxes
deserted-boxes being evidently not in vogue
new regime-and while there was but sprinklng of
covered heads in the parquet the upper gallery
jammed vestless and colaess votaries of the drama
were there in great number, and many a peanut
eating newsboy doubt brought handkerchief
wherein to shed tears the cEue fate of the gambler


fate that everybody could foresee The gods in the gal
lery decidedly musical last night and long before
the orchestra made its appearance variety of popular
marches and songs were whisted loudly, with the ac
compartment OF stamping feet. We cannot commend
these musical performances as highly artistic the
trary they were rather shr and at times strongly
minded one of an Indian warwhoop. However, they
had the desired effect Of bringing the ardy orchestra
their seats which appeased the gods somewhat and put
them in good humor for the dramatic feast that
coming This might be expected essentially a
feast of blood, OF terrora ''Red and Black" is a de-
cdedly bloodcurdling, blood coaguating production
and it pleased immensely. Scarcely has the curtain
risen upon gorgeous gambling saloon when Of the
unfortunate victims of the game already pulls forth


dagger TO atone with his life for his folly. Mr. Joseph
Wheeock, who is described in the bill as "a spend
thrift gambler, aferward the ''Wood Chopper Of the
Black Morass, ," sustains the principal role with
much rolling of what Louise Mihlbach would
call his 'iaming eyes" much laundering of a
very loud though hoarse voice. and much terrific play
of feature and the same can be said more less, of
all the other performers. They all spoke in deeply
tragCa voices and staked with imposing grandeur and
solemnity upon the stage Mr. Ogden who is described
professional gamcster and villain Of the deepest
dye" Is not ferocious villain as he might be-
which probably owing TO his unfortunate selection OF
blonde mustache. There much whstling and
hooting in token OF applause and much peanut eating
in token of enjoyment; and having ''supped full OF
horrors the audience separated.
Year: 1875

TELEGRAM FROM GOVERNOR AMEs TO THE At


roRNEY GENERAL CALL FOR TROOPS ON


GENERAL PRINCIPLES


WASHINGTON, Sept 90 1875


The following text Of the telegram from Governo.
Ames TO the Attorney General relating TO affairs in
Mississippi, was to-day made public:-


JACKSON Miss. Sept. IL 1875.
ATTORNEY GENERAL PiERREPoNT, Washington, d. O. -
The necessity which called for my despatch of the
llh inst 70 the President still exists Your question
Of yesterday, repeated oday, asks for Information
which gladly give The violence is incident 10 the
contest preceding the pending election Unfortunately,
the question Of race which has been prominent at the
South since the war has assumed magnfed Importance
M Sttns time m certain localities In tact the race
ieeng 80 intense that protection for the colored by
the white organizations is despaired Of political
contest made "the white line" forblds it.
Inc history or the colored people since recon
siructton, and its bearing on the stu
alton at this time and detailed statements
OF the troubles here, be condensed in telegram
This State has opposed 10 organizing militia of
c0lored men II has been believed by them that It
would develop war of races which would extend beI
yond the borders of this state The organization OF
whites alone where the issue of race would ba
equally Intellectual The most complete protection
would be found in the strict nOnnterierence OF tbs
whites Contradictions will be numerous as they were
last December But the report of the Congressional
Committee proved the correctness of my assertion /
am aware oil the reluctance OF the people Of this
country national interference in State affairs though
If there be violation Of the law there be no IN
reference. Permit me 10 express the hope that tha
odium of such interference shall attach 10 Presi-
dent Grant or the republican party. As the Governor
of the State, made demand which cannot well be-
refused Let the odium in all its magnitude descend
upon | cannot escape the conscious discharge of
my duty toward a class of American citizens whose
only offence consists in their color. am poweress
protect ADELBERT AMES


Attorney General Perrepont says that the letter to
Governor Ames intended to show that federal
troops would not be called out except in strict accord
with Ihe constitution and laws after the State had
used its resources but the necessity forced
the government would indulge in no eniency toward
lawless dsturbers of the public peace murdererS
of Innocent mol
Year: 1875

ARREST OF THE LEADER, JOE MoRRIs-CURIoUs
ACTION OF UNITED STATES oFFICIALs-A
CONFLICT BETWEEN FEDERAL AND STATE AU-
THoRTIEs PROBABLE.


ATLANTA, Sept 20, 1875
Joe Norris leader Of the late insurrection in Middle
Georgia captured here this evening. He had been
hiding here for three days and visiting United States
District Attorney Farrow at night, demanding a Ku
Klux prosecution against certain citizens of Burke
county. This evening he went to Farrow's Office in
the United States Court building, and was
talking with Farrow, when Detective Murphy
into Fanow's private and locked the door.
Sheriff Perkerson and posse Immediately called
the No other key could be found unlock the
door, and the Sheriff wrote note to United States
Judge Ersken for permission to break the door and
take Morris. Ersken replied that the Court had
adjourned till morning and he could grant no order
The Sheriff then climbed over the transom of the door
and secured Morris. He had razor, but did not
attempt to use It, He was


AFRAID LYNcHED
and hoped by staying in the room that the negroes
would rescue him. Tonight he put in the county
Jail to be taken Burke county tomorrow for trial
reward of $500 was offered by the Governor for
his arrest He is small country looking poorly
dressed, and was much frightened when captured
1t is expected Judge Ersken will summon Sheriff
Perkerson for contempt tomorrow and a conflict be-
the State and federal authorities over Morris is
nrobable
Year: 1875

CIR e. W. WATKINS REPORT ON THE CONDITION


OF THE LINE.


LONDON. Sept 90 1875


Sir Edward William Watkin, who has just returned
from personal inspection of the Erie Railway has
published his report, in which he describes the per.
manent way Of the Erie Railway quite equal to the
standard in the United States but the rolling stock he
says, is defective The revenue of the line is only
twenty per cent the gross receipts and the out
standing debts of the company equal about four
teen months profits Sir Edward would not raise new
capital the present of the companys credit but
advises the bondholders devote the earnings of the
line toward paying of the debts issue certificates
for the mortgage interest President Jewett highly
spoken of and the bondholders advised support
him to the utmost memorandum has been signed
securing to English interest substantial influence in
the management OF the company promising to place
the whole business on an Ineligible footing


sELFREDEMPTIoN RECOMMENDED.


Mr.. Jewett spoke confidently of the probable future
progress of the earnings, but he Sr Edward post
pones an expression of his opinion until he has
had opportunity to inspect the annual account
and balance sheet Pending proposed litigations
with various parties involve complicated transactions
and large amounts The probable results of these pro-
ceedings cannot be included in the ledger neces
sary for constructing balapcesheet He continues
SIN the present state of the credit Erie the under
taking seems to me as impossible, as it would be un-
wise, even if possible, TO endeavor to raise and remit
more capital from England can recon-
mend no policy but that of sefredempton.
The railway must pay its debts by using that part Of its
current net earnings which the courts may permit to
be so appropriated receivership is the alternative
of the time. Foreclosure has been threatened If the
latter is to be avoided there must be cooperation
control in the working of the former advise you to
lhn no haet
the circumstances possible and l further advise
you to rely upon the honor, as feel you may also rely
upon the anxious labors and full experience of the
President and Receiver Of the Company
Year: 1875

REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON OF GREAT M


PRovEMENT IN THE CONDITION OF THE


COUNTRY.


WASHINGTON, Sept 90 1875.


Late intelligence from Mexico represents the condi-
ton of affairs in that country extremely favorable
The work of political reconstruction under republican
institutions is practically consummated and pub
lie attention being turned to the work of material de-
velopment Great expectations are entertained that
Mexico may be able to open important commerce
with the United States by Of the increased
munication through the Gulf ports and especially from
the construction of the lines of inland communication
by railroad, concessions for which approved at
the last session Of the Mexican Congress. OF these
the most important is that for the Mexican
International Railroad, which, starting from Leon,


city of 10 900 inhabitants in the State of Guanajuato
is to reach the Rio Grande distance of about 100
way of Texas, and thus with the entire railway system
of the United States From Leon the City of Mexi-
CO. distance of $50 miles the surveys for railroad
under concession previously made in prog
ress, and the line will probably be completed by the
time the International road from the border shall reach
Leon The construction of these lines of railroad
will undoubtedly open immense commerce
between the two countries, of which, from
its geographical position, St. Louis will neces-
sary be the grand distributing point Arrange
mens are in progress which render it probable that
the construction of these roads American material will
be employed In the present depressed condition of
the iron industry the United States it would appear
of great Importance that the control of the Mexican
ket for produce should be secured.
Year: 1875

THE DIFFICULTY IN SELECTING LOCALITY FOB


THE ''BIG TALK"-THE TIME AND PLACE


FINALLY AGREED UPoN-THE INTENTION OF


THE COMMISSIONERS.


RED CLOUD AGENCY, Sept. IS, 1875.


The Commissioners have changed their minds four
times in regard to the place and date of the Grand
Council After they had decided against Shadion Creek
they chose spot Crow Buttes where they waited
a day two for Spotted Tail come and then chose
place on White River six miles below the agency with
Spotted Tails approval, having already deferred
the Council from the appointed time of opening on
Friday until the following Wednesday. General A. H.
Terry has arrived, with General L. p Bradley Red
Cloud came on Thursday and vented his disgust the
change Of location. Red Dog has asked for further
time, and in hopes of an agreement among the
Indians the Commissioners have deferred the opening
again, this time until Monday They appointed American
Horse, Spotted TAIL No Flesh and Two Strike settle
the difficulties between the Ogaallas and Brules Red
Cloud and Red Dog would not listen to Spotted Tails
proposition and Red Cloud has since been partially
ignored Agents Burke Bingham and Howard Yesterday
went down TO the camps of their people and by order
of the Commission, told them to the place last
chosen the White River. After their departure the
Commissioners yesterday changed the time Of opening
again TO Monday. But this morning Commissioners
Allison, Terry and Human were present tho pro-
posed


at ten O'Clock, with several Ogallaa chiefs They met
Spotted Tail and the chiefs there who moving up
the Tepees and families Of the band The 0gallalla
and Brue chiefs had private council the ground
and agreed to request Spotted Tail that the place he
changed mile further east the river bottom and
TO meet in Grand Council on Monday Man-afrad-of-
his horses gave the deciding vote Red Cloud was not
represented except by Sword and Spider his relatives


Two companies Of cavalry have been detailed as the
OF the Commissioners and the Fifteenth infantry
men body guard in council The Commissioners
intended to make proposition to the Indians the
first day Of the Council but 1t is probable they will
wait for the Indians to name their price. Black Twin
will not come in He has heard Of large herd of buff
falO and gone on a hunt.
Year: 1875

BERLIN, Sept 90, 1876.
report has been received from Central Asia that
the Khan Sade the eldest Of the deposed Khan Of
Khokand, has had interview with General Kauf-
mann and the latter is satisfied that Sade is not
sponsibe for the recent hostties against Russia 1t
is expected that Russia will recognize Sade
cessor of his father in tho Khanate; but whether
recognition will be accompanied by the armed occupa-
ton of Khokand is uncertain AT last advces all
quiet there
Year: 1875

DISASTERS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ISLAND.


NEW ORLEANS, Sept 90 1875.


The Times gives the following account of the
Galveston, derived from newspaper and
ments of passengers from that city-To briefly sum-
marze the disasters the gale by Wednesday, at mid
day reashed such proportions that captains of steamers
who have been accustomed for generations traversng
this portion Of the Gulf declined to put Almost
simultaneously with the of this determi-
nation the report that shipyard the extreme
eastern the island had been inundated and that
the men were fleeing for their lives rapidly falling
barometer indicated of the Storm and the
waters of the Gulf the south side of the island
gradually begun to encroach upon the gar
beach, and they were soon overflowed, the
water during the day reaching depth of two feet
All day long and during Thursday it blew hurricane
pushing the OF the Gulf over the entire island
and covering even the highest elevations to depth of
and halt feet This ridge embraces an area of per-
haps twelve blocks of buildings extending from Me-
chanic Market street. distance of two squares
latitudnaly, and from Centre street to Bath avenue
about six squares ongudinally In the entire rear of
the east and west ends of the CITY the water rose
to sufficient depth to float large wooden ed-
fees, many Of which very valuable. The
residence portion of the city affected from fremont
street for a distance of at least mile and half
Every garden and every foundation d destroyed Dom
Giles are scattered promscuousy in the centre Of the
thoroughfares, many Of them being jammed together
Further to the west in the neighborhood of ocander
Park, where there many small farms and number
of stylish residences, the water reported to have
reached from to nine feet in depth
similar story told of the eastern end of the island
which extends from Centre street at least one mile and


half In the business portion of the city large stocks
of goods kept on the ground floors, and one may
estimate the injury which thirty inches of sea water
would involve 1t is fair presume that the earnings
of an entire year will be exhausted in repairing the
damage Probably the vegetation has been utterly
stroyed but that the island is involved in wholesale
ruin we do not apprehend"
Year: 1875

OPENING OF THE STATES oENERAI-THE KING
REVIEWS THE CONDITION OF AcHEEN AND
CURACoA-


The HAGUE, Sept 90, 1875
The sessions OF the States General opened to-day
by the King In his speech he said the Acheen war
had not been brought to satisfactory result but he
had everythingto hope touching speedy and favorable
end. He said the constantly disturbed condition Of
Venezuela had exercised unfavorable influence at
Curacao, but he hoped the negotiations now pending
would remove this difficulty.
Year: 1875

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE GUARANTEE FUND SEVEN
AND HALF MIILIoNs-sALE OF THE ASSAY
ING AND REFINING WORKS.


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 1875.
There little that is concerning the affairs of the
Bank Of California The subscription to the guarantee
fund S, 5Oo OOO The sale of the assay
Ing and refining works to Mcssrs Flood & oBrien is
not yet consummated II is understood that every
thing is ready for formal transfer but that disagree
ment exists between the directors portion of whom
oppose the transfer the ground that the 0ph mine
VIII produce enough bullion 70 keep the works busy
Year: 1875

To THE EDITOR THR HERALD -


Private advices from Galveston report tho prevalence
of great desttuton and distress among the sufferers by
the storm in that city. large number Of houses
rendered uninhabable for the time being and hundreds
of poor people actually suffering food cloth
ing Might suggest that the HERALD receive any sub
scriptlons that the good people of New York might
think III TO give and forward the To the Mayor OF
Galveston for instant distribution the most needy
Respectfully &c, A TEXAN.


NEW YORK, Sent 20 1879
Year: 1875

The Comique was crowded from pit TO dome last even
ing Mr. Tooley in the 'Dutsh Shoemaker" sCanlon and
Cronin in an Irish and John Allen in his special
ties kept the house in roar from tho time they came
on the stage until they left H. George Goes
hand with his songs and was well received, and the
evenings enjoyment was brought to happy close by
the farce "Rapid Transit
Year: 1875

RICHMOND, Va, Sept 90 1875.
The detention or the Stonewall Jackson statue in
Baltimore is supposed to be due only to the usual red
tape crcumocution of the United States customs au
thorites Governor Kemper was notified OF its arrival
in Baltimore some ten days ago, when he authorized
the agent of the Powhatan Steamship Company
70 transport it to this city. 1t was then
expected that the statue would be sent at
once but he informed later that it would be neces
sary send his affidavit to the effect that the statue
present the State Of Virginia order TO obtain
its release from the Baltimore Custom House without
the payment Of the regular tariff such articles.
Governor Kemper promptly forwarded the official docu
ments required in such cases, since which nothing has
been heard further than that he will be duly notified
to the time Of the shipment OF the statue from Bat
more
Year: 1875

The female mnstrels have proved a great attraction
at the Metropolitan. The "Kaliedagynai" we're quite
n feature OF the entertainment the tableaux being
twelve in number and selected with great taste.
Year: 1875

FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE DAMAGE
WROUGHT BY THE sToRM-DIsAsTERs TO
SHIPPING AND GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
PROBABLE LOSS OF LIFE.


GALVESTON Texas Sept 10, 1875.
During the storm on the 18th inst the steamship
Australia loaded with for Liverpool went to sea
from the outer roads, and driven ashore ST.
nard, sixty miles west of here Her surgeon and mate,
who arrived here to-day, report that lying in
seven feet of water No lives were lost


A BARK AGROUND.


The bark Edward Mcdonald which was dscharging
at a wharf, blown upon the point of Pelican
Island, in Galveston Bay, and is now aground n-eght
feet of 1t thought she will be gotten of with
slight damage


A STEAMER WRECKED


The bayou steamer Beardstown was driven from her
dock and broken to pieces, and is total wreck
number of her crew reported to have been lost


PROBABLE


Or. H. W. Peel, Health officer of the port, was at
Quarantine station with his family On the evening of
the 18th he sent his family to the city excepting little
grandson, who remained with him at the station. ON
the evening of the 10th the storm increased and tho
water rapidly carrying away the buildings, and
when last Dr. Peel and the little boy were in the
old fort short distance from Quarantine station. No
dings have yet been received from them and is sup
posed that they have both been lost


GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS SWEPT AWAY



land which was being used for the construction of
gabions for harbor improvement, were swept away. A
number of men employed on the works to the
city the 15th and when the water carried away the
buildings twentyscven men cung to the ping through
the night, and all except two saved by tugs.


PROPERTY.


On the following morning dwelling houses on the
eastern point Of the island and along the beach on the
south side considerably damaged by water and
houses were blown down and washedoG In the central
and business portions OF the city very little damage
done. 1t is estimated that 5000 900
will cover all losses to property Very little damage
has been done to the wharf on the bay front.
Many telegraph poles have been blown down. The rail-
road is badly broken the saud-cuverts gone and
tracks washed Off The bridge stands, with the excep
tion of 100 yards Of stringers ana the iron png re-
mains. 1t will be several days before it be re-
paired but the trains will resume. The damage above
on the bay and bayous, is reported to be very great
Commodore Mogans feet of dredge boats reported
driven ashore and number wrecked at Harrisburg and
Houston. The terrific gale drove the water higher up
in the bay than before 1t feared damage has
been done at Indianola and Western ports
Year: 1875




PAwTUCkEr, Oct 2O.-Agnes Roster
hanged herself here last evening. She and her
sister lived in tenement In Garden street, and
worked In the Slater cotton mill. The sister WAS
to be married to a young man with whom Agnes
was deeply in love. The sisters reached home
DIS usual on Tuesday evening, and Agnes went
into the ward while the other was getting sup
per. After waiting a long while the sister went
to look for her. and found her suspended TO a
tree In the back yard. A corset laciug doubled
two or three times had been used for a noosc
and had cut deep into the flesh. From what
Was sal bV Agnes some days ago II Is inferred
that the act was prom ted by jeal Jusy.
Year: 1875

The Comm sloners thus far have been able TO
touch only upon the main features OF the work
and about the harbor Of Buualo, but their
lnYestiRatons have satisfied them that the
transactions in connection with other work
reflect no credit upon those who spent or
lhose Vho received the money OF the State.
The agents Of the State seem To have been AMI
mated hy he single purpose Of getting as much
a. possible from the treasury.
Year: 1875

In Sacramento, one day, the peo-
pie were puzzled and abused at see


ing the police comPel every China
man to stop and 4how the bottom Of
his feet. The officers would hold up
the foot after the manner of a horse
sheer, AID critically examine the sole
of the shoe. The explanation vas
that shoestore had been robbed by
Chinese burglars, and the dealers
stamp was 90 all ct the stolen goods.
Year: 1875

"SPoNGING' ON NEwsPAPERs.-Every man
thinks a newspaper fair game. If q society or
any body of men get up concert or ball, or
other form of entertainment, the object OF
which is to put money in their pockets, or If
the proceeds are to be devoted to charitable
purposes to add to their own glorifcation, they
become very indignant if the proprietors of
newspaper do not assist them by series OF
gratuitous advertisements for several weeks be-
fore the event takes place. These gentlemen
should remember that literary men in this
practical age work for money, as well as for
fame, principally for the former, however, and
the business manager of a newspaper, il he
wishes to keep on the safe side of the ledger,
conducts his charge on the same principle
as the head of any business establishment.
People who are getting up ball would
feel chary of asking present of pair OF
gloves from any merchant ON that ac-
count, yet asking and expecting to receive q
gratuitOus advertisement is similar demand.
The editor of the Marlboro, Mass, Journal
states the case very plainly when he informs
his readers that, "We long ago adopted the
plan of charging our regular reading-notice
price for all editorial announcements of enter
tainments to which an admission fee is affixed.
We make no exception to this rule. In the
way of news topics we freely and gladly insert
sketches of all entertainments after they have
become matters of history. 1t is only the pre-
iiminary work, looking to the drawing out OF
Increased patronage from the public, for which
we expect compensation"