Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 12, 1877, Page 1

OP it | j — VOLUME XXXII. DENTISTRY. TERTH. tistry the Fery Best at Prices Within the Reach of AU! AFULL SET OF TEETH s5.00. Our Regular Prices for Plate Work nbber fold oid, 2O-katatx foe. 0-00 fiidsuous Guim (Porcelain and Piating)G0.00 eing the natural teeth aspecialty. Gold and SPO Pinlngs (oecrved with arate Sei.” pe eineinot a cheap Dental Establishment. (as sy saprore). Cotten up for the purvose of humbug- Brienublic io cer dietr money. hata resort whore seeding ot service (ef Prince ar Peasan! Bog Muccessfully treated, at prives withig thelr react aot our asiistants are gentlemen of cultnre and Sanding inthe dental profession, and have bad Heh OMfo 33 rears" experience in ts various. branches, ‘we feel warranted fn saying that we can perform gt we Hons Known to the profession with skill aad WEBSKER’SDENTAL PARLORS 905 State-st., cor. Adams, Room 6, I £27-Office Hours, 9 to6. ‘LUDWIG, Dentist, oved to 125 Statest.. N. E. cor. Madison, SINANCIAL. ie SMLE OF THE CAPITAL STOCK my OF THE Hational Life Insurance Co OF U.S. OF A. By virtue of an order from the Circult Court, of Cook County, Ill, the undersiened, as Receiver of the Ite- pus ‘Life-Incurance Company of Chicago, Il.. offers for mle and hereby invites, tor thirty days. ‘proposals Muy yetre to succesful operation, 2nd one of the the Hepablic Lt principal ussets of Freely frojosule to be. in-sealed envelopes marked, 2 for Capital Stock.” and addressed to the ‘ungersigned to be subinitted by him unopened to the Court for tu action at the end of the thirty days, or as Soon er ah fracticable. SAMUEL D, WARD. Receiver Rep. Life-Ing. Co., 157 LaSalle-st. Chicago, iN, duly 24, 1677. ee coaL. CHICAGO, SU. AY. AUGUST 12, 1877—SIXTEEN PAGES. e Chicago Daily Tribune. CHEAP LOTs. Covered Coal--Clean and Dry. PENNSYLVAN COAL CO. PITTSTONCOAL. PRICES NOT YET ADVANCED. Rangeand Nut + « $6.00 Egg and Grate ~- = = 5.79 TERMS CASH. Orders received onty at 12 WASHINGTON-ST. BRIDE: WS VAN INGEN, Sup’, COAL. Buy the Best--It is the Cheapest. BOGLE & CO., Agents for the sale of the ERIE RAILWAY CO.'S PITTSTON COAL. IT WILL NOT CLINKER. IT BURNS TO A WHITE ASH. All sizes constantly on hand. BOGLE & CO., 133 LA SALLE-ST, jocke, Chicago-av. Bridge. COAL. The Wilmington Coal Association, No. 41 West Yan Buren-st., Can now fill orders promptly for ton or car oad lots of Streator Nut Coal, Streator Screenings, Streator Dust. LANDS AND LOANS. Mortage Loans at 7 10,10, cent interest. For sale: Choice Residence in Highland Park; $10 10 acres: ‘Seventh and Halstcd-sts., sud Hesldence and the city. WALTER H. MATTOCRS, Boom 1, 40 Dearbora-st. BANKING HOUSE of LAZARUS SILVERMAN Chamber of Commerce. Chicago. Fesmoney toloanon Real Estate, Produce and’ Pro~ ‘ition, City aud County Oniers, and Mercantile Paper, 426 tsselling Eachange on all countries ue: et ‘Wusiness property in TO BENT. FOR RENT. DESIRABLE OFFICES IN THE TRIBUNE BUILDING TORENT. Apply to WM. C, DOW, Room 8 Tribune Building, TO LET, TATE OR WITHOUT SAN A splendid building, 40x140, on - the best business portion of Lake- 8t., suitable for manufacturing or usiness purposes, With ample fa- cilities for receiving and shipping both infront and back of building, to @ good tenant at a reasonable adison-st., or to JOSE’ ULLMANN, 10 to 18 Market-st. POSALS. \. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, — NOTON, July 2 . Sealed proposals, tndoreed **Proposais for four, gra." ete. (asthe cose may be), and directed to the Coumissioner of Indian Affairs, care Ww. Be Hughes, Q. M.U. S. 4.. Sloux City, Ia. gelved until 12 3m. of Wednesday, Aue. 3% 1877, for at New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chi- Paul, or Yaukton, the following rvice, VIZ? 70,000 pounds of due, 1145.00 pounds of corn, '32,(0) pounds of wheat, 5 Xt pounds of sale, ® 254,000 ‘pounds of sucar. “Also a varicty of other articles, consisting of carnen- Yerv and suilths’ supplies, Laruware, stutlonery, farm- Jog (mplements, means of transportation. wood, hoy. gie.ct¢,, lims of which can be had on ‘application 10 £, Bt Blneatey.. 30 Clintoneplace, New a). ‘will be re- joghes. Sioux City, Capt. W. ‘Tash, Cheyenne, Capt. Charles Betlties St Paul, . John P. Haw- Omaha, and the indian Ortice. ‘The bids wit be opened in the presence of the pur- chasing commituee of the Bosrd of Indian Comunis slooers, and read publiciv, beriuning at the hour above Ramed. Hidders are Invlved to be proscar, Each bid must give the names vf all parties interested fe and wuet_ have a copy of this adver- No bids will be coustdered from ¥ any. bi ‘Any or all bids, or any part of any Did. if deemed fot the best interests of the 4 if 5 a B £ ¢ 3 & B B fore, Tejected, m2 nt. bid must be accompanted by s_ certified check i payable to the order of the Commissioner of ralrs, to be hela by him uatil the execucian of the contract," upon some United States, Depository. ‘Which check or draft shall not be less tan 5 per centun ALL SINDS COAL AND COKE Wholesale and Retail. ELLSWORTH & CO,, 106 Wearborn-st. Grand Pleasure Excursions LAKE SUPERIOR. THE PALACE STEAMERS, PHHRiIUHSS, ‘Will leave on Tuesday, Aag. 14. at p. m. JOS. I. HURD, ‘Will leave on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at § p. m. ‘The route of all others for scekers of health and pleature. ‘The Peerless, leaving Aug. 24, wilt munke the round trip via the North Shore of Lake Superior (Canada), thus giving the tourist an op- portunity of viewing the North as well as the South Ehore, the most charming scenery of all the iakes, Have also choice uf routes os lake. rail, and Mhie- sissippi River. lars. St otfice of Send for circular giving partica— ‘Staterooms can de secured in ndvance at the LEOPOLD & AUSTRIAN, People’s ‘72 Market-st, REMOVALS, REMOVAL. i Owing to Removal to CALIFORNIA, 1 Propose to Close Out my Entire Stock of WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCKS, SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, 3 DAYS! REGARDLESS OF COST. Fixtures for tale, and Store to Rent. Best loca- tion in the city. JOHN G. ASHLEMAN, 186 State-st.. Chicago, Il. MISCELLANEOUS. * Merchandise, Interest and Equation Tables.” ‘A series of Tables embrating almost every. con- ecivable Commercial Calculation, eo arranged that the vaLvE of any quantity of an article, odd or even, at all the fractional prices, by erastTns, stx- TVENTRS, and TUIUTY-sECONDS of a cent. and tbe INTEREST on all amounts, odd or even, at 4%. Gy 3,8. 9, 10, and 12 per cent can be seen ata glance —without ‘the numerous additions necessary in tables heretofore published. ‘Sold Only by Subscription. Price, $10. No accountant who values time or accuracy ahould be without a copy of this book. Addrese the author, B. F. MARSUALL, Jr., Box 98, Chicago. WOTICE. ‘The undersigned hereby gives notice that he was appointed Receiver of the Joliet Iron and Steel Company. by 4 decree of dissolution entered by the Circuit Court of Will Co., I11,,ondnly 26, 1877. By the terms of such decrces ull creditors are re- quired to file petitions in this Court, showing the ainvunt and character of their eevéral claims, 80 that the Court may enter a proper decree of cale and distribution. J. LEITH. PRAM ES. of shemnount of the propusal: aud shall be forfeited Seuss GaHSE Pistes a SBtC any to contract, (0 sliail fail to promptly enter toto contract, or fornia dtherewith; otherwise tobe re~ distincaly. Bumber, if more than one sample fs submii The corn musi be sound, dry. and clean, to weleb not Iessthan 56 pounds to the bushel, and delivered in Ryong gunnies, resewed. Tue wheat must be of the fall crop. sound, dry. aod lean, to welgh uot less than 60 pounds to the bushel and delivered in etroug guunies, resew=d. ‘The sugar must De packed in barrels, Zul! head-lined. sqibetalt must be ary and packed in barrels ready for he prices named must be “-net.” In no case will allowance be made for sacks, boxes, or barrels. articles furnished under contract must be deliv: efedat the places decignated for their reception, and ‘Wil be subjecs to strict inspection. executing the contract, the right will be reserved totcrease or diminish the quantity of any of The act: ling 25 per cent. A jolui aad reversal bond, in the full amount of the contract, duly executed, with two or more sureties and ‘Sunditioned for the faithful peformance of the contract Ll tepariiculars, must accompany the same. | The Beffrency of the sureties Inust be evidenced by thelr AGcavit as to the value of thelr propery. SS contract, of part uereof, will be ‘permitted to be Bushey usianes tO, or MvGd ANE Secrewary of tae ‘written ent of ie Ses Interior, an Sagi, = Commissioner. HOTELS. Reduction in Rates. CONTINENTAL HOTEL, PHILADELPHIA. Onand after Aug. ithe proprietors of the Con- tinental Hotel, rhiladelpnia, will reduce their Fates to $3 to 24.50 per day, according to location Sf room, and will also make special contracts, Framing and Chicago Views, LOVEJOY & FOSTER, 69 State-st, MEAL ESTATE. For Sale or Rent, < CHEAP.” BUILDING and MACHINERY formerly owned and used by the Chicago Marole Mfg. Co., known as 713 snd 715 Wabseh-av., with leasehold. Lo- cation and building very deetrable for auy kind of OOL TET. In these HOT, SWELTERING Days and RESTLESS MGHTS, remember LA GRANGE! A Beautiful, Healthful Wome for your Little Ones for $100. FREE CAR FARE. If you buy Two Lots, and will baild im- mediately, ! will furnish you a pass good for TWO YEARS on every aud all trains between Chicago and La Grauge. MY LOTS AT LA GRANGE! Are only one Block from the Depot, and 7 mules trom Chicago. ‘hey are Beautiful Property, and 1 am selling them for $100, $15 down and $5 monthly. This mskes it cost you, alter_your first payment, only 17 cents a day. You can save that on cigar money. or your good wife will find s way to economize just @ ttle more, 80 you can by~ and-by have A BEAUTIFUL HOME OF YOUR OWN. EXCURSIONS leave my office to see the Low every pleasant day at 7 and 10:30 in the morning and at 3 and 4 o'clock im the afternoon, Jor al! who mean business. LA GRANGE Is on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Bail- road; is one of Chicago’s most, attractive and enterpnsing suburbs, being beautifully Situated among hills and groves; has now about 1,000 inbabitants. sud growing rapid- ly: churches, achoole, stores, etc., eta. 10-CENT TRAINS Already on, and 5-cent trains will probably run shortly. COMMUTATION ON THIS ROAD VERY LOW, And TRAINS ALMOST EVERY HOUR. Special evening trains during amusement season. Sunday trains for those wishing to attend church 1n the city. DONT FAIL to see these Lots before buying. It is the CHEAPEST PROPER- ‘TY in the market, and 1 Will Assist Parties to Build ta" Remember that you get an Abstract with all property purchased of me, and also save commissions, as 1 deal in nothing but my own property, and SHOW If FREE, IRA BROWN, 442 ‘LaSalle-st., Room 4. SUMMER MATS. Having rented the Store No. 183 Madi- son-st., occupied by us the past three mouths, and moved Back to our old staud, cor. Fifth-ay. and Madison-st.. we shal offer for three days only the balance of our immense stock of Summer Hats at from 25 to 50 cents on the dollar, singly or in job lots. Hats that we have sold this season for $1 to $3 can be bought now for 25 cents to $1.50. SCOTT & CO., Wholesale and Retail Hatters. BUSINESS CARDS. WOOLENS CHEAP FOR CASH. L, BUXBAUM will, during this week, receive offers on the BAL- ANCE OF THE STOCK OF SMITH & BUXBAUM, consisting of desir- able goods for Fall and Winter Clothing, at Wo. 180 Fifth-av. Chicago Steal Carpet Cleaning C0, 943 Wabash-av. Orders by mali called for and delivered free. Work warranted. WHEN GETTING ESTIMATES ON BLANK BOOKS fend and get our prices. MeDON ALD & JOHNSON, Biank-Boukmakers, 150 and 160 Clark-st., up-scalrs. LAGE NAVIGATION. FOR BUFFALO. The Western Transportation Co. and Anchor Line Steamers I IDAHO, © CHIS. pt. Penny. te Crist: BADGEL STATE. Cai ONEIDA, Capt. Dri manufacturing, | Will trade for other property. 3 SCHUREMAN & HAND MANTEL CO. For tickets and staterooms, apply at 119 Sovth Clark ‘Cor, Michigan-ay. and Van Buren-st,_ | st ‘A. A- SAMPLE, Passenger acest, OPTICIAN. 640 Acres for $125. ‘texas Land Warrants for sale at above price. There are about forty-eight millions acres of va- nt from which to choose. a 2 PATTERSON & HAWKINS, 98 Washington-et. FOR SALE AT $50,000, rin part, on easy terms, an improved farm, sp whole oF Oo Re from Chicacu,ruitaule for aubutrisfony heartworailtosis. W.E. FURNESS, 107 Dearborn-st “ALL THAT GLITTERS 1S NOT. GOLD.” GRATES AND MANTELS. “RLANASSE, OPTICIAN, Tribune Mullding. SUA) ‘PRICE Fine spectacles sulted to all slehts on sctentitie prin- ciples, Opera and Field Glasses, felescopen Siero scopes, Barometers, &2. SHIRTS, 6 FINE DRESS SHIRTS snede to order of Wamsutta muslin and 2.100 tnen Qovorm fors7-50., A pertect At guaranteed. Untinish- Peau ioade of Wamsutta muslin and 2,300 iaen fouem only S0cs boys’ sizes only Gdc, at C. G. MEGIN- NisS, 71 FUUD-Av. Pian, Gold and Nicket { NX trimmed, and SLATE MANTELS. i: CO & RUMNE Pee NrArien Tr. KEEPS CUSTOM SHIRTS, Made to measure. The very best. 6 for $9. No obli- iti ‘w take aby shirts ordered unless pert ‘patis: LORY. 178 bast Siedison-at chy, Fis. still ARMS AT REST. The Russians in: Bulgaria Still Awaiting Rein- forcements. They Will Hazard No Offen- sive Operations for the Present. The Asiatic Armies Give Signs of Renewing Op- erations. Slight Engagements with Unimportant Results Already Reported. The Russians Experience Diffi- culty in Organizing the Landwehr. An Immense Force at Work on the Fortifications of Gallipoli. Condition of the English and Continental Money Markets. French Monarchists Olamoring for the Proclamation of a State of Siege. OBSERVATIONS, AUSTRIA's INTENTIONS. {By Cable to The Chicago Tribune,] Loxpon Orrice or Ta Cutcaco TarBune, No. 6 Patonave Prace, Strand, Aug. 11—10 p.m.—No definite information hes yet ar- rived regarding the policy of Austria, as pre- sumably modified by the recent meeting of the Emperors; but the outward opinion still prevails that the Austrian Government will offer no opposition to Servia par- ticipating in the war. Meanwhile, from Vienna there comes the statement that the preparations made by the Austrian Min- ister of War are so far from being stopped that four divisions would be ready to march within forty-eight hours after ‘receiving orders. THE CONTENDING FORCES IN BULGARIA are still resting on their arms, The Russians are waiting for the levies that are hasten- ing to the front as fast fear ond express-traing can carry » while the Turks are strengthening, their posi- tion at Plevna in hourly expectation of anattack, It is thought st Bucharest that NO HEAYY FIGHTING will take place before the latter part of the week, : 7 ‘The new Russian loan is quoted st. St. Petersburgat 15 per cent below any previous loan. ASIA MINOR. ‘There is but little news from Asia. Mokh- tar Pasha has not yet been attacked by the Russians. Ismail Pasha is advancing, and to-night’s dispatches report that he has attacked Gen. Tergukassoff’s column unsuccessfully, bat the engagement does not appear to have been of great importance. It shows chiefly that the Russians are NOT BEGAINING THEIR LOST GROUND as rapidly as was confidently anticipated at St. Petersburg, There are but six weeks’ open weather left in which to fight this campaign, as the pass Soghanly-Dagh becomes closed by snow about the end of September. Correspond- ents already describe the nights as being INTENSELY COLD. © Even if they should defeat: Mukhtar, the Russians have not time for carrying out 4 successful campaign in Armenia, Kars and Erzeroum may be looked upon, therefore, as absolutely safe. ASIA MINOR. 4A TURKISH REPULSE. Sr. Pzrersscne, Aug. 11.—The following official dispatch has beed received: ALEXanDEOPLE, Aug. 9.—The Turkish right wing assumed the offensive on the 5th inst. along the whote line from Tschfagyi Pass to Karavansarai Pass. A number of Bashi-Bazouks and Kurds, supported by six intantry battalions coming from Gara and Kunelschacha, drove in the Russian outposts, and there was skirmish- ing along the vicket lines the whole day. After occupying Alikotschak the Turks endeavored to take Khatfalu, bat were repulsed. The Russian losses Were four officers killed and twelye offi- cers and thirteen men wounded. The Turks left TWENTY KILLED ON THE FIELD. A Turkish corpsis now concentrating in the direction of Anakotishak. Gen. Tergukassoff’s army has beenreinforced by a column detavbed from the main body, and is concentrating toward Igdir. According to the latest intelligence from Ba- toum, Dervish Pusha, with four battalions, has left Zichidsire by sea in a northerly direction. IN BULGARIA. NICHOLAS. Lonnoy, Aug. 11.—A correspondent at Nik- opolis sends the following: “The Grand Duke Nicholas displays remarkable. energy in moving rapidly from place to place, inspiring confidence in the troops everywhere. Althouch Gen. Krudener js nom{nally the commander of the army before Plevna, the Grand Duke bimeelf will rake supreme direction: in the forthcoming attack.’ ENGLAND. LITTLE PROSPECT OP INTERVENTION. Loxpox, Aug. 11.—]n the House of Com- mons last night Charles Monk, Liberal, mem- ber from Gloucester City, persistently pressed the question on the Government whether they would consider the temporary ocempation of Constantinople by Russian troops go far incon’ sistent with British interests a8 to disturb the relations of amity between England and Rusaia. | Though Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of 4 end of the war. the Exchequer, refused to answer this hypo- thetica! question, it had the effect of drawing from the Rt.-Hon. William Edward Forster Liberal member for Bradford, a statement ex- pressive of the greater confidence which fs felt by the Opposition of the improbability of England’s becoming jnvolved in the war, Mr. Forster said: “Speaking for myseli and others, we should not have yielded to the Governments desire to avoid debate on the Eastern question if we had any reason to fear that the Government was likely, during the recess, todrag the country into war, or lavolye it in any breach of neutrai- ity. We have most carefully considered eyery- thing that’ has been written and said by the Government, and, looking at their last dis- patches, we fee! convinced they intend to abide by the policy of strict neutrality. That being the case, I do not think it necessary to do more than remind you of the responsibility under which they lic.” This statement seems tudi- cative of the easier feeling generally prevalent, which is largely duc to Earl Beaconsfleld’s re- cent statement in the House of Lords. = GENERAL. ‘REOISTER OF FIGHTING MEN, Begs, Aug. 11.—In Russian-Poland, all males from 18 to 45 years of age are being registered, preparatory to calling out the re- maining classes of the genera! levy. AN INQUIRY. Bocwargst, Aug. 11.—lt is stated that the Chief of Gen. Krudener’s Staff has been cited before a council of war to explain the failure at Plevna. . STUMLA. Suomi, Aug. 11.—Reouf Pasha arrived last night. Prince Hassan, commanding at Varua, has come here to confer with Lfeut.-Gen. Mchemet Ali. THE RUSSIAN LANDWEER. Beri, Aug. 1L.—Russia experiences serious difticuity in filling the ranks of the Landwebr im consequence of the reluctance with which men come forward, With a view to obviate this, the Government has issued notice that the men will not be required to go to the front, but merely take the place at home of the reserves and garrison troops. The manner in which the Landwehr is constituted legally precludes their employment ont of Russia. Under the present call the City of Moscow is forming a yoluntecr legion, which it proposes to support until the Marines continue to be sent southward from Crovstadt to join the fighting army. SERVIA STRICTLY NEUTRAL. Vienna, Aug. 11.—The Potitical Correspondence states that Ristics, the Servisn Premicr, has in- formed a friend that the militia has not received marching orders. Partial mobilization is solely forthe protection of the frontier. Servia re- mains neutrai, subject to the course of military events and the political aspect of Europe. Bexni, Aug. 11.—The Nord Deutsch denies that any intention exists of extending military operations to Servia. The Czar, it says, at the commencement of the war set aside avy such idea out of considera- tion for Austria, and nothing shows that these views are changed. The changed position of the Russian armies is not such os to render Servia’s services desirabic. i ; MEASURES have been taken at the Russian headquarters to shortly enable the troops to resume the of- fensive. GALLIPOLI. ConstantTiNorLE, Aug. 11.—Two thousand workmen are employed completing the Gallip- oli fortifications on the plans of 1955. Krupp guns are constantly being forwarded. ~~" MONEY AND STOCKS. : THE ECONOMIST'S WEEKLY REVIEW. | ‘Special Dispatch to The Tribune. Lowpox, Aug. 1L—The Economist says: “The withdrawal of gold this week for France and Germany bas further stiffened the rates of discount, Which are firm, three months dank- Dills being seldom taken below }¢@1 per cent, but the demand for money cannot be said to have increased, and short loans are obtainable at less than 1 percent. The disposition is to prepare against dearer money as the result of an eflux of gold from thls market, which seems likely to continue on the present condi- tion of exchanges. Forefgn gold is taken from the Bank of England for Paris. Bar gold is taken chicfly to Germany, and nothing is shipped from America, the effect being that the smail supplies arriving are waylaid, and the bank reserve is constantly dimivishing under the demand, internal and foreign, which must be expected to continue at this part of the ear. SOO ue PEATURE OF THE STOCK MARKETS this weck has been a decline in Russians, which was only remarkable for its unusual persistence, not its extent. The successes of the Turks, and perhaps the fear of dearer money, have en- couraged operations for. a fall to sell freely. With this exception, the tendency of prices in speculative markets was upward at’ the be- ginning of the week, even Turkish stocks having risen on the strength of some passing rumors of peace... The basis for such rumors is scarcely discoverable, but the resistance of the Turks gives color to the conception that Joans by countries such as Austria will be less likely to be issued for pur- poses of military intervention, and that is some natural ground for ‘THE MAINTENANCE OF PRICES. Business of all kinds has been limited, partly by the occurrence of the bank holiday and partly in consequence of the continued indisposition of the outside public to speculate or operate in any direction. The result of the week’s movements has not been striking, Prices are fairly though irregu- larly supported. American governmenta re- main in favor. A general and strong upward turn {s apparent in railroad securities, the riots haying subsided, and the damage caused has been less important, because the business of the ines at presentis ina generally contracted state. In addition, the opinion ts expressed that the towns in which the chief damage was done are liable for it. FRANCE. POLITICAL INTRIGUES. Lonpon, Aug. 11.—The 7imes’ Paris disvatch says Bonapartists and tne Clerical press have long been clamoring forthe proclamation of a state of siege. The sensational paper, the Jigaro, hints that Duke de Broglie, President of the Council and Minister of Justice, whose Liberal ante- cedents make’ him fear a reproach of incon- sistency, is an obstacle to such a step, and ad- vises him to resin and leave the field open to more thurough men. The correspondent edds: “ An intrigue fs evidently going on in this direc- tion, but the Dukede Broglie, who isan Or- Jeanist, will scarcely be su artless as to hand over his cards to the Bonapartists.” FOREIGN MISCELLANY. OBITDARY. Lonpox, Aug. 11.—The wife of Jonn Clarke, whose stage name was Miss Feutado, ts dead. MME, TITIENS bas been obliged to underzo another operation, and {a in a state of creat exhaustion. RE-ELECTED. Lowpow, Aug. 11.—Sir John Bennett, re- cently elected Alderman for the Ward of Cheap, and rejected: by the Court of Aldermen as not fit and proper to support the dignity and dis- charge the duties Ag Alderman, bas been re- elected. DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS. New York, Aug. 11.—Advices from Buenos Ayres state that a fearful flood has occurred in the far South. Millions of sheep snd cattle perished aud hundreds of families were render- ed homeless. EGYPT. ALE: Aug. 1L—One hondred and fifty Greck volunteers left here to-day for Petros. A FEARFUL DEFEAT. Gen. Gibbon Attacks the Nez Perces at Big-Hole Pass, And, After a Desperate and Bloody Series of Charges, He Is Driven Back, Leaving Half His Force on the Field. A Handfol of Troops Against Over One Thousand Indians, The Savages Suffer Yerribly, and Abandon the Battle-Ground DEATH AND DEFEAT. THE YIGHT AT BIG-HOLE PAss, Special Dispatch to The Tribune. Henena, Monr., va Sart Laxe, Ang. 11. —A acout from Big-Hole Pass has just come in with dispatches from Gen. Gibbon, in command of a detachment of the United States forces, and reports a terrible battle at the mouth of Big-Hole Pass on ‘Thurs- dsy. Gen. Gibbon’s command numbered 133 regulars, thirty-two volunteers, and seven- teen officers, They have been for some time pressing the Nez Perces, and following them inthe hope of an engagement, but came upon them unexpectedly, and at atime when the troops werenot prepared for a general battle, A few of the command had been left behind to guard trans- portation, and a howitzer was some distance in the rear, in charge of a Lieuten- ant and several men. At daylight the fight opened, and in s short time all the soldiers and all the Indians were hotly engaged in a desperate battle. The Indians were evi- dently surprised, for their lodges were planted, and it became a matter of duty to protect them. The troops massed and moved in fine order upon the encampment, where they were met by the savages, who poured a merciless fire into their ranks. Wherever the soldiers directed their attack the Indians were ready for them, and they were driven back with terri- ble slaughter, leaving the ground strewn with dead soldiers. The Indians lost many of their ponies, and it is claimed that several of their Chiefs were killed. In one of the most desperate charges of the day Capt. Logan was killed, Lieut. Bradley fell early in the fight. Gen. Gib- bon, Capt, Williams, and Lieuts. Coolidge, English, and Woodruff were wounded. SECOND DISPATCH. Special Dispatch to The Tribune, Herena,’Monr., via Sarr Laxe, Aug. 11.—Another courier is just in, demanding medicines and aid for the wounded. He describes the battle as the hottest he ever heard of, Throughout the engagement the Indians were vindictive and determined upon the annihilation of the troops. They outnumbered the troops ten to one, and, though decisive advantages were gained by Gibbon, in the. earlier stages of the fight, it was plain at last that retreat was necessary to save the troops from complete demolition. The volunteers opened the ball by firing upon an Indian who was going for water. The regulars moved up, and, formingin open line, dashed upon the Indian camp, supported. by the volunteers acting as reserves. They reached the village, when they staggered back under a pitiless fire from the redskins, and retreated’a short distance. They were not followed, and this, with an apparent confusion among the Indians, encouraged them to renew the charge, which they did, rushing into the encampment and driving the savages before them It was here that numbers’ began to tell, and a deadly fire from these sides forced the troops through the village and back nearly half a mile, where they found shelter behind the rocks, and reformed for another effort. As they pressed forward again, they found that they had not only a foe to confront, but foemen on each side; hidden among the rocks and taking cool aim at the men as they passed. Pushing forward they reached the outskirts of the village, but encountered such a terrible shower of builets that they waver- edand then broke and msde their way back as best they could, harassed all the way by a flank fire from among the rocks. It was in this Inst charge that Gen. Gib- bon was wounded. ‘Finding that another attack would wreck even the remnant of his force, he intrenched himself, paying atten- tion to the wants of his wounded. ‘The courier estimates the number of kill- ed at twenty-five and the wounded at from thirty-five to forty. The loss among the In- dians was much heavier, and that they suf- fered severely is proven by their refusal to follow the retreating troops. Had the howitzer come up, there is but little doubt that the result would have been different. It was heard to fire twice, and since then it has not been heard from, and it is supposed to have been captured by the Indians. After the fight the Indians packed up their lodge end started through the pass. ‘THE TROOPS GREATLY OUTNUMBERED. Tothe Western Associated Press. Satt Laxe, Utah, Aug. 11.—A Helena (Mont.)dispatch says the following was received there this morning: Bra Hote, Mont., Aug. 9.—To Gov. Potts: We had a hard fight with the Nez Perces, killing a number, and losing a number of officers and men. We need a doctor and everything. Send ns sach relief as you can. Joux Grezox, Col. Commanding. Bro Hog, Aug: 9—To Gov. Potts: We are here near the mouth of Big Hole Pass, witn a large number of wounded, in want of every- PRICE FIVE CENTS. thing—food, clothing, medicines, and medical attendance, Send us assistance at once. Joun Grezoy, Col. U.S. A. Heresa, Aug. $—To Gov. Potts: We had s hard fight, and took the village, but were fical- ly driven back with heavy loss. Cant. Logan and Lieut, Bradley arc killed. Gen. Gibbon and Lients. Coolidge, English, and Woodruff are wounded—English seriously, the others slightly. The troops are intrenched, and the Indians leaving. When the messenger left, Gen, Gibbon saia: ‘I want an escort sufficient to protect. the Wagons which are going in.to relieve us. Load the wagons as light as possi- ble. The Indians cut me off from my snp- plies.’ ANOTHER ACCOUST. Deze Lopez, Aug. 11—9a. m.—W. H. Ed- wards has just arrived from Big Hole, bringing accounts of a terrible battle between Gibbon’s command and the Nez Perces on the Big Hole River, on Aug. 9, Gibbon’s command consisted. of 182 men—17 officers, 193 regulars, and 3 cit- izens. The volunteers crossed over from Ross. Hole on Wednesday, starting at 11 o'clock. On the same night they moved down all the troops, with the exception of a few left to guard the transportation a few miles Jabove, close. to the. Indian camp, which was mude on the Big Hole, about three miles below where the Bitter-Root and Bannock trail crosses. At daylight this» morning THE FIGHT OPENED by the volunteers firing on and killing an In- dfan going after horses. A charge was then made on the camp, and hard fighting occurred: for the next twenty-one hours, during which. time large numbers of men and Indians were killed. The soldiers then charged on the lodges, but were repulsed in the attempt. The In- dians then attempted to cut them off from a high wooded point, but the soldicrs charged, and, driving the Indian advance from it, held it, and at ouce fortified. . THE FIGHTING CONTINGED all day, and was still progressing fitfully when, the courier left. At 11 o'clock the fighting was desperate on -both. sides, the full force of the Andions being in the fignt. ‘Lossz3. Capt. Logan and Lieut. Bradley were killed; Gen. Gibbon, Capt. Williams, and. Lieuts. Coolidge, English and Woodruff were wounded, Gen. Gibbon only slightly. Bradley was the first man killed. ‘The messenger says that after they failed to capture the lodgesjthe Indians moved their camp off in the direction of Bannock, all thelr horses being captured. The messenger had to come to French Gulch, nearly sixty miles, on foot. ANOTHER MESSENGER : was sent to Howard, who should have reached there to-day. The howitzer had been left six miles behind, and was ordered to be moved up st daylight. During the fight they heard it dis~ _ charged twice, and then it was silent. A band of Indisns soon after apneared with a larzo band of horses, and it fs believed ali’the horses of the command, the gun, their. supplies, re serve ammunition, etc., were captured. Gen. Gibbon thought when the conrier left there ho still had 5 A HUNDRED EFFECTIVE MEN, and believed the Indians had nearly all with, drawn from his front. The messenger says hi thinks one hundred Indians were killed, and. nearly hali the command, including citizens, were killed or wounded, Gen. Gibbon has sent for medicines, surgeons, supplies, etc. Dr. ‘Mitchell will leave to-day with av escort. Gep- Gibpon particularly ASKS FOR AMBULANCE WAGONS to come under escort, and every available wagons: will go forward from here and Butler. It {s ou of the hardest Indian fights on record, and GIb~ bon’s command made a most gallant and dew perate fight against overwhelming odds. Deer Lonez, Aug. 1—10 a. m.—Governor = All the men we want here to escort wagons We are rushing up wagons, stores, ice, etc. Eighty out of 100 are killed or wounded. . SITTING BULL. WHAT WILL TURY DO WITH mut * Special Dispatch to The Tribune. Wasusxctos, D.C., Aug. 11.—Gen. Croolk and William Welsh, of Philadelphia, are to be offered positions on the Commission to confer with the Canadian authorities relative to the disposition of Sitting Bull. Gen. Crook will represent the War Department, Welsh the In- terior. To te Western Associated Press. Wasnsnaron, D. C., Aug. 11.—The Secretary of the Interior was in conference with the President to-day with reference tu the proposed Commission to wait upon Sitting Bull to ar- range for his return to the United States. ‘The names of the members of the Commission will not be announced until. Gen. Crook shall aye been heard from on the subject. <<< CANADIAN. ITEMS. Spectal Dispatch to The Tripune. Haxmax, Aug. 11.—Several sub-contractors on the Eastern Extension Railway have ab- aconded, leaving large bills unpaid. ‘The Barristers’ dinner takes place at McNabe’s {sland on Monday. All the lawyers. connected with the Fishery Commission will be present. Special Dispatch to The Tribune. PLATrsvILLE, Ont., Aug. 11.—While the Kev. G. Lazenby, Primitive Sethodist minister at this _ place, was bathing in the River Nith this even- ing, he got beyond his depth and was drowned. ‘Special Dispatch to The Tribune. Ortawa, Aug. 11.—The French Canadians held 3 meeting here for the purpose of organ izing branches of the Catholic Young Men's Union. it was explained that the object is a union of Catholic young men of all nationalities for the purpose of assisting cach other toadvance their interests mcrally, materially, and socially to strengthen themselves, and not to oppose othera. Branches were tormed, making a tot in the Union of ubout 500 members. Bishop Danamel: ‘has granted his approval of the organ« ization. ‘The report of the select Committee on Emr gration and Colonization Is now being distriby uted. 1b is one of the most valuable reports o this subject yet presented. ‘Special Dispatch to The Tribune. - Montazar, Aug. 11.—I'he employes of the National Express Company haye been notified that a reduction of 10 per cent on all salaries over 330 per month will be made after Sept. 15 that the reduction in wages, which isthe frst the Company bas made, is rendered necessary by the condition of business, which is reported. unusually dull. = a ‘A number of members of St. Patrick's Na- tional Association started for New York this morning to welcome tne Irish Canadian pilgrima returning from Rome. 2 ‘Considerable dissatisfaction has arisen among certain Canadian exhibitors. owing to the ap- pointment of Mr. Perrault a3 one of the Cavar dian Commissioners at the Paris grand Extipi- tion. It is alleged tiat owing to the incapacity of the C, Commissioners at the Centen- nial, of whom Mr. Perrault was aoe, the inter- ests of Canadian exhibitors were neglected and mismanaged. 2 Harold Schfe, the Norwegian arrested ona . charge of complicity in the great rovbery of the Navional Bank at Keesvilie, was. discharged to- Gas. Norwesiaa vessels in part huisted their colors on the announcement of Mr. Scbie’s re~ lease from custody: ‘He will prosecute ail pare tics concerned in his arrest. Judge Coursol has commuttéd to fail fourteen Indians on a charge of setting fire te the Prop- erty of the Seminary of St. Sulpice at ‘Oke. Ho declined to accept bail, but a habeas corpus will be applied for. VIRGIFIA POLITICS. Special. Dispatch to The Tribune, Wasmmctos, D. U., Aug. 11.—The Demo- crats endeavor to make it out that the Virginia, platform is uot for repudiation, but it is well tand here that that is what it meaus. aedernale question of the Virginia State debt consists in ralsing $120,000 annually, yet 2 great 'y ig endeavoring to devise means to avoid ft. The Weat Virginia portion of the debt has been already set off. Halliday, the nominee for Governor, is called the armless hero. He’ Jost both arms in the Confederacy.