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CENTRAL ASIA. (CIVIL WAR. | Til i Khivan Dissension and Russian Influence Over the Reigning Khan. Beye Exccution of a Chief Counsellor and Rreoutive Action in Support of the Czar—Rus- sian Prisoners Liberated—An American Correspondent for the Seat of War. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YOK HERALD. Sr. PerRspora, April 15, 1873, Newa having an impertant bearing on the of the Khivan expedition have been received here. Internal dissensions bave broken out in Khiva. The reigning Khan has executed his chief coun- ‘Bellor, and imprisoned his uncle and other influen- tial Khivans who were enemies of Russia, He has also released the Russians long held as prisoners in Khiva, and sent them to meet the detachment of the Czar’s expedition which is advancing from Orenburg. American Notes of the Russian Advance March. Sr. PETERSBURG, April 15, 1873, An American correspondent and the Secretary of the United States Legation in thts city have left 88. Petersburg for Khiva, THE POPE. ‘His Holiness’ Condition of Health Unchanged— The Cardinal Chamberlain Sum- moned to the Vatican. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Rome, April 15—Noon, The condition of the Pope is unciianged to-day, Cardinal de Angelis, Chamberlain of the Roman Church, has been summoned to Rone, French Bourse Rumor of the Pontiff’s Death. Paris, April 15—Evening. ‘There was a rumor on the Bourse late this after- oon that the Pope was dead. It has received no confirmation up to the present moment. ‘The Chamberlain of the Roman Church. His Eminence Philippe de Angelis, the first on the list ef the Order of Cardinal Priests in the Sa- cred College, was born at Ascoli on the 16th of April, in the year 1792. He 1s, consequently, elghty- one years of age this present day. Venerable him- self in years his official functions, as Chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, towards the Pontiff, Pius the Ninth, are rendered especially solemn by the great age of the distinguished patient. The Cardinal's present call from a temporary recess retirement to the Vatican gives indica- tion that the authorities of the Pontificate consider the Pope's life still in danger. The Cardinal Chamberlain has important duties to pexioep immediately alter a Pope dies. Indeed, if Pio Nono were at all 2 nervous man, the advent of the Cardinal Chamberlain, couple with the fact that hours and hours are spent in discussing whether, in the event of his death, he should be buried according to old custom, and his Successor be appointed according to the laws of the Church, would suftice to kill him, ‘The cere- monies which inust be observed at the death ef a Pope are numerous and interesting. As soonas he has expired, his head is covered, and nobod: can touch him or remove him from his bed until the death has been duly certified with all the legal formalities. The Cardinal Chamberlain 1s ushered, by Monsignor the Master of the Chamber, into the Ddedroom of the deceased, several members of the Palatine Guard and the Apostolic Notary fol- lowing him. One of the private servants of the Pope ‘uncovers the face of the dead Pontitt, and the Car- dinal Chamberain having authenticated the death, receives trom the hands of the Master of the Cham- ber the Anelio Piscatorio. It is then the duty of the Apostolic Notary to write out and read aloud the legal acknowledgment of the recognition of the , @nd the consignment of the <Anello. This done, all retire, and the Penitentiaries of St. Peter's alone remain in the room of the deceased, to offer iW) [gpd for his soul. On leaving the apartments e Pope, the Cardinal immediately signs an order that the great bell the Capitol shall an- neunce to the public the sadevent. On the bell Deginning to toll all the churches must follow, and —— services commence immediately every- where. ENGLAND. Democratic Demonstration in Support of the Bights of Labor—Serious Riot Among Government Artisans. ‘TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpoy, April 15, 1873, Five gas stokers, who were imprisoned some time ago during a strike ef the gasmen for viola- tion of the laws against conspiracy, were released at Maidstone to-day, the terms of their sentences having expired. A great demonstration of sympathy was made in theircase at Maidstone. A public breakfast was given them, at which 250 persons were present, and Messrs. Potter and Odger made speech GOVERNMENT EMPLOYES AND MARINES IN CONPLICT. A riot occurred in Chatham yesterday, between the engineers and marines attached to the arsenal at that town, and many of the participants were hurt. The authorities were compelled te call out the troops, who succeeded in restoring order after arresting @ large number of the rioters. GERMANY. Differences of Municipal Government in the Newly Annexed Territory—The Power of Conquest Vindicated. “TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, a ~~», STRASBURG, April 15, 1873, ‘The Governor of Alsace has removed the Burgo- master of this city, because the latter said he only remained in the country in the hope that it would be restored to France. Police Director Bach has ‘Deen appointed to the vacant office. The Common Council protested against the appointment, and re- fusing to sit under Bach’s Presidency, have held NO meetings since the change was mate. The members of the Council have consequently beem suspended for two months trom the exercise of their functions, which have been transferred to the new Burgomaster as Commissioner Extraor- dinary. An Eminent Scientist Dangerously Ml. BERLIN, April 15, 1873, Baron Justus de Liebig, the emincnt scientist, {8 dangeronsly ill. He would reach the seventieth year of bis age on the 12th of May, THE NEW ATLANTIO CABLE. Hauirax, N, 8,, April 15, 1873, ‘The steamer Katigaroo, which was to have sailed to-day for New York with the shore end of the new Atlantic cable, is still.in port. RIOT AT KNIGHTSTOWN, IND. INDIANAPOLIS, April 15, 1873, Asefions riot 17 in progress at Knightstown, dnd., between the strikess atthe coal mines and furnaces and colored minéfs lately imported from Virginia. The whole town is apparently now engaged in a general méiée, ortginating with @ negre and a striker, which soon Spread. ‘The negroes are now at their ee house, well armed and well guarded by the police. A crowd is surrounding it, throw- ing stones and other missiles. A coipany of col- ored miners irom Brazil and vicinity came to the aid of the negroes. Many shots were fired during the méiée, Governor Hendricks has — ap and me ex- a this cit will ‘leave for Knightstown at two A. M., and will arrive there about five A.M. The indications now are that there will be bloody work before they arrive. One of the guard over the negroes las been in- po st =e bat avis an Ka re NOvS. women are tlie most furious, Deadioat tse KA KOEBe NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1873,--QUADRUPLE SHEET. Deadly Collision Between the Whites and Blacks of Grant Parish, La. -— + -— Hundred Africans in War Array. Four BATTLE AT COLFAX. Driven from Their Trenches the Negroes Flee to the Court House. Fire Employed to Burst the Barricades. FRIGHTFUL SLAUGHTER. One Hundred Negrees Shot in Rushing from the Burning Ambuscade. ORIGIN OF THE TROUBLE TRACED TO POLITIES New ORLEAnS, La., April 15, 1873. The steamboat Southwestern, which arrived at about twenty minutes past one this afternoen, brings stirring and important news from Grant parish, The whites have retaken Coliax and there is not a negro te be found for miles around. From passeng ers on the Southwestern we glean the following:—The negroes had strongly entrenched themselves in the Court House and built breast- works three and four feet high. There were, it is said, about four hundred mer armed and equippea thoroughly. ATTACK OF THE WHITES, On Sunday, at about twelve o’clock, about one hundred and fifty men, who had gathered from the surrounding parishes, made an attack on the breastworks, and a brisk fight was kept up till somewhere near three o’clock. The breastworks were then stormed and captured, the negroes tak- ing refuge in the Court House, the doors of which were barricaded, After some further fighting the negrees threw out a flag of truce, and several de- tachments of men advanced on it, when they were fired on by the besiegea party, wounding several, one of whom was Captain Hodnot, who was shot in the bowels, and who, it is teared, is fatally wounded. They retreated on the outside of the breastworks, and, as the only means of dislodging the negroes, THE COURT HOU SE WAS SET ON FIRE, and they were shot as they came from the burning building. Itis reported that between eighty and one hundred negrees were killed and that there were none afterwards te be found fer miles around, The Captain of the steamboat Southwestern makes the following statement:—We arrived at Colfax Sunday evening, about eight o'clock, and found that the white people and the Sherif, at their head, I suppose, had captured the town after having had aconflict with the negroes. It was re- ported to me that about ONE HUNDRED NEGROES HAD BEEN KILLED and many wounded. We saw from our boat about fifteen or twenty lying areund on the banks dead. One white man was reported killed, whose name I did not learn, and two very seriously wounded—Messrs. Hodnot and Harris. Mr. Hodnot was shot through the bowels, and it is supposed that he is mortally wounded. We brought Messrs. Harris and Hodnot down from Colfax to Alexan- dria. Three or feur ovher white men were slightly wounded. About one hundred negroes escaped ;* but it was reported that the whites were still pursuing them. ALL THE LEADERS ESCAPE, All the leaders of the riot escaped, The negroes ambuscaded themselves in the Court House. The whites, on finding there was no other mode of at- tack left them, set fire to the building. The whites numbered in the neighborhood of one hundred and fifty men. The fight lasted from twelve o'clock until nearly five P.M. The whites are now in pos- session of Colfax, and when I left, late last Sunday night, everything was very quict. THE ORIGIN OF THE TROUBLE. Grant parish, which was recently created out ef ®@ portion of Rapides, is situated upon Red River, above Alexandria. Its seat, Colfax, a small, strag- gling town, containing about half a dozen white families, is located upon the Calhoun plantation, the sugar house serving the purpose of a Court House. From some cause its returns were thrown out from the count in the recent electien, and about three weeks ago both sets of candidates vis- ited this city, had an interview with Governor Kel- logg and demanded comppigsions, the fusion can- at aan toe AE 6 Aidates being at that time in possession of the omices. KELLOGG DECLINES TO INTERFERE, At the interview, which was avery stormy one, Governor Kellogg declined to issue commissions to either party, advising them to settle the dispute by @ compromise, Whereupon both parties returned and the local excitement became greatly inten- sifled. Two weeks ago the negroes, under com- mand of a colored man named Ward, took posses- sion of the Court House, and proceeded to throw up entrenchments. Some rioting occurred at the time, but with no fatal result. THE WHITES ORDER OUT WOMEN AND CHILDREN, Numbering some four hundred in al), they re- mained in this hostile attitude until Sunday morn- ing last, when a league of white men that had been formed for the purpose, numbering 125 armed men, recruited from both Grant and Rapides, arrived at Colfax at about daylight, and, after giving the negroes an hour to remove their women and chil- dren, made the attack with the result reported, As no telegrapnic communication exists with thé seat of war, we are, as yet, in possession of no fur- ther details. The event has created great excite- ment throughout the city, and it is expected that a detachment of Kellogg’s newly-formed brigade and armed police will soon leave for the scene of action under command of General Longstreet, SPAIN. Party Opposition to the Plan of Constituent Cortes Election. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Maprip, april 15, 1873, ‘The radicals and constitutionalists have resolved to abstain from voting in the election jor members OF Mae Comm tiiuan’ Cocted Semi-Official Statement That Mr. O'Kelly Is in No Danger. THE NEW CAPTAIN GENERAL TO -DECIDE. A Different View by the Consuls at Santiago de Cuba. THE CASE SAID TO BE EXTREMELY CRITICAL. Havana, April 14, Via Key West, April 15, 1873. Mr. O'Kelly, the correspondent of the New Yorx Heraup, remains at Manzanillo. Cap- tain General Ceballos evidently intends to leave the decision of O'Kelly’s case to his suc- cessor, General Picltain, who is expected here soon, The life of Mr. O'Kelly is IN NO DANGER. His proposed trial is regarded as a mere matter of form in order to save appearances, Mr. O'Kelly wants to come to Havana and it is expected that the Captain General will comply with his wish in a few days. THE AUTHORITIES BASE THEIR PROSECUTION of O'Kelly upon the fact that ho had in his possession when captured letters from Ces- pedes. THE ENGLISH CONSUL AT HAVANA favors the release of O'Kelly, although the prisoner has acted contrary to the advice of the Consul in violating the laws of the coun- try. Urgent Despatches from the British nnd American Consuls at Santiago de Cuba. . Brrtrsa Vice Consunate, Santiago pe Cuna, April 12, 1873. James Gorpon Bennett, New York:— Mr. O'Kelly telegraphs that the trial pro- ceeds and nis‘case is serious and that he fears the result. I would recommend you to use your influence immediately with Minister Sickles at Madrid to obtain Mr. O’Kelly’s-re- lease. There is no time to be lost. W. F. RAMSDEN, British Vice Consul. THE CASE EXREMELY CRITICAL. Unrrep States Oonsvnate, Sanz1aco pe Cusa, April 15, 1873. James Gorvon Bennett, New York:— Mr. O’Kelly’s case is extremely critical. I should advise you to communicate immedi- ately with the Spanish Minister in Washing- ton. The case is very urgent. A. N. YOUNG, American Consul, THE CUBANS IN NEW YORK ON MR. OKELLY’S CASE. Yesterday afternoon a Heracpreporter hada few minutes’ interview with one of the most promiment Cubans in this city cencerning the fate of Mr. O'Kelly, and the following conversation took place :— REPORTER—What do the majority ef your coun- trymen think about Mr. O’Kelly’s fate at the pres- ent moment ? OvBAN—A few days ago they considered him a lost man, but new they are most sanguine that he will be back in the HERALD office within a few weeks. ‘ RePorTER—Why this change of opinion? OvBan—We all believe that the present Captain General, Ceballos, who Is shortly to be superseded, wants to wash his hands of the matter, and ts leav- ing the matter for the adjudication of the new Captain General, Sefior Pieltain, who is shortly expected at Havana. I have to-day received a letter from Madrid, which states that he was to embark for Havana on the 30th of last month by the Spanish mail steamer at Cadiz, and, if he has taken passage on that day, he would , AKBIVE AT HAVANA ABOUT TO-MORROW} but I believe my informant must be in error, or we should have heard by telegraph of his departure, on the principle that the departure of reinforce- ments fer the Spanish army in Cuba are always scrupulously telegraphed. I believe that the new Captain General is to bring out a large number of republican officials to Havana, and that a complete change in the present régime may be expcted in that city. RePoRTER—What do you know of the new Cap- tain General's character and disposition? CuspaNn—Merely this, that he is a stanch repub- lican and is said to possess most liberal views; and, in view of this, I, in common with my country- men, believe that as soon as he arrives in Cuba Mr. O’Kelly’s imprisonment will instantly termi- nate, for Spain cannot afford to be on bad terms with the United States. MR, O’KELLY’S TWO TAMMERS, Mr. O'Kelly holds in his hands, as we say in Spanish, two hammers—one is Great Britain and the gtheg the United States. Tam not a Se man, but & hiindred to on would willingly that Mr. O’Kelly will be speedily released through the intervention of one or both of these Powers, Here is a Madria paper! have this moment re- ceived which speaks of Mr. O’Kelly—La Estrella de los Dos Mundos, A MADRID PAPER ON MR. O’KELLY. Mr. James O'Kelly, the new commussioner of the HERALD to Cuba, has been threatened witn death ey General Morales de los Rios at Palma Seviano. @ HERALD has an article, in which, com- menting om the fact, says that the con- sequence of murdering an inoffensive Amer- ican citizen will be most serious, The Spanish troops on the isiand are acting on the defensive, while the volunteers are meditating raids on the cities, and we believe of a truth that we are on the eve of important events. Gold is in Cuba at twenty-three per cent premium; ne- groes $1,100 a head; Chinese Woe $80, and all with an apward tendency. 'e believe the only salvation for Cuba lies in the estabtishment of the Republic, and we affirm that if it is not speedily put on a solid basis Spain will soon lose her Cuban and Porte Rican possessions. THR CAPTAIN GENERAL'S COMPROMISE. Afeport was circulated in this city yesterday that the new Captain General of Cuba will endeavor to effecta compromise with the Cuban patriots, and that he had been empowered by the authorities at Madrid to restore to the widows and orphans of Cuban patriots the property seized from the former on account of their relatives tax- ing up arms against the Spanish government, CORNELL UNIVERSITY ELEOTION. ALBANY, N. Y., April 15, 1873. The Cornell University held its semi-annual meét- ing here to-day, The following named trustees were present:—The Hon, Ezra Cornell, Governor Dix, Lieutenant Governor Robinson, Speaker Gornell, President White, Superintendent Public Instruc- tion Weaver, H. M. Sage, John_M. Graw, Amasa J. Parker, George M. Schuyler, J. H. Seiki Hiram Sibley, E. B. Morgan. Samuel big ag Oneida county, was chosen trustee in place of Horace Greeley, deceased; George J. Magee, of Schuyler county, in plave of J, Meredith Read, abroad, and Frederick Law Almsted in place of Charies J. Fol- ger, resigned. Civil Kngineers will be held at the rooms, 63 Wil- Ham street, this evening, at eight e’clo¢k. Sub- Asi "Fas ymatic Reuudarions’”® NZANILLO PRISONER. | THE MODOCS. -_—_ No News Yet from the Seat of War. A Great Storm in the West In- terrupts Communication. ANXIETY IN WASHINGTON. Sketch of Colonel Jeff. €. Davis, General Canby’s Successor. Oman, Neb., April 15, 1873. The storm on the line of the Union Pacific Rail- Toad proves tobe one of the most violent of the Season. It began two days ago and continued last night and to-day with unabated fury. There are NO MEANS OF COMMUNICATING WITH SAN FRANCISCO, or of ascertaining anything further avout army movements against the Modecs. ‘The lines of the Western Union Telegraph Com- pany west of Grand Island are all down, while the lines of the Union Pacific Railroad are worse oft, working no farther than Schuyler station, and THE WIRES LOADED WITH SLEET. The storm is from the North, and mostly between North Platte and Fremont, At Grand Island and vicinity, where it seems to centre, mo trains are Moving. At present no one cau face the sturm, ANXIETY IN WASHINGTON. No Despatches Received at the War De= partment from the Seat of War. Wasainaron, April 16, 1873, Up to a late hour to-night there had not been re- ceived at the War Department a single despatch from either General Scofleld or Colonel Gillem, The situation is unchanged se far as it relates to the action of officials in Washington. It is not ex- pected that the Modocs cam be exterminated with- out loss on our st ‘The friends ot the officers on duty in Oregon are very anxious to hear from the seat of war, GENERAL CANBYS SUCCESSOR. Sketch of Colonel Jeff. C, Davis, His Life and Services. Colonel Jefferson ©. Davis, the oMcer who suc- ceeds the murdered Canby in commana of the United States forces operating against the band of Captain Jack, was, when the war breke out, a sec- end lieutenant of artillery in Fort Sumter and distinguished himself in its stubborn defence under Major Anderson, Later, after his exchange, he eperated in Missouri and Arkansas with the forces combatting the Confederate General Sterling Price. {n these Southwestern campaigns he distin« guished himself both as an infantry and cavalry commander and at one time commanded a di- vision, He subsequently was assigned te the com- mand of General Nelson at Louisville in organizing troops at that point, but, becoming involved in a diMculty with Nelson, weapons were drawn in the Galt House, ana Davis killed bis superior officer, He was tried by court martial and honorably ac- quitted, Still later he served as brigadier generat of infantry under Rosencrans in the Army of the Cumberland, and was raised to the rank of mjor general of volunteers, and commanded a% division at Chickamauga and the batties about Chattanooga. In all his engage- ments he was noted for caution, able strategy and personal bravery, and was implicitly trusted by his superiors and esteemed as a fatth- fuloMcer. On the resignation of General (after- wards Governor) John M. Palmer, of Illinols, as Com- mander of the old Fourteenth Army corps, General Davis succeeded to the command and remained its leader in ali the battles during the Summer cam- paign of 1864 against Atlanta, in the march to the sea and the advance through the Carolinas to Richmond and Washington. At Ebenezar Oreek, tn the rear of Savannah, Davis’ command was 80 encumbered by negro refugees that it dropped far behind the other corps, and was in danger of attack and annihilation by the Confederate forces on its flanks and rear, In this dilemma Davis resolved to save his corps at all hazards, and, stationing guards at the bridge of Ebenezar Creek, stopped all the refugees (some six thousand in number) until his troops “and trains had passed over safely. He then burned the bridge, and, leaving the negroes on the north side of the creek, made a forced march, saved his corps and participated in the attack upon Savannah. At this time Wheeler’s cavalry was close upon his rear, and on arriving at the bridge, Wheeler, smarting under the escape of Davis, madly charged upon the poor negroes, and men, women and children were driven into the mvyldy waters of the Ebenezar, where many were drowned, A fearful howl was re-echoed through the country at what partisan journals de- nominated ‘Davis’ criminal crueity,” and @ Congressional committee was instructed to inquire into the circumstarces of the massacre at Ebenezar Oreck. All army officers famillar with the facts justified Davis in resorting to this alternative to save his com- mand, and the Congressional committee were forced to the same conclusion, When the war closed General Davis neld some minor positions, | and finally went out to Alaska to receive it on behall, of the United States, In the execution of that mission he gave entire satisfaction to our govern- ment and that of Russia, from which he received the Territory. More recenily he was stationed in thie city in charge of the recruiting service in this district. It would be dificult to find an officer of the army more prompt to carry out to the letter the orders of his superiors, and those who served with him in many engagements express the belief that Uf It be the desire of the War Department and the President to exterminate the treacherous Modocs, they have in General Davis a man who will allow none to escape the vengeance of his troopers, INDIANS OF THE SOUTHWEST. Yo Men of the Cheyennes, on a Big Drunk, Take to Murder—Funny Peti- tion from Kiowas, Comanches and Com- pany to the Great Father—The Latest Phaso of the Peace Policy. WASHINGTON, April 15, 1873, The following despatch from Enoch D. Hoag, Superintendent of Indian agencies, at Lawrence, Kansas, was received by Commissioner Smith to- day :— On the 2d Instant I instructed Professor Norton, Cheyenne trader, to make a thorough investigation into the reported murder jurveyors by Indians, ‘he murders on the 19th ultimo, while a jetter from John F. Williams, our specia! agent, whom We require to remain with said In- dians at their camp, and whose statements are re- liable, dated at the camp, March 22, says: ‘‘I re- turned from Cheyenne camp day before yesterday (20th). {met Medicine Arrow, Old Whirlwind, Big dake, Gray Beard, Little Rock, Young Whirlwind, Heap of Birds and other minor chiefs, in council on the 19th. Geo Bird did the interpreting.” Said letter informs of his presence at a council with all the chiefs except Bull Bear, who was on the Canadian River, on the 19th, and on the da: previous (i8th) they were on a large drunk, It appears, if said outrage was committed at all by Cheyennes, it was probably done by some of their young men in the absence of their chiefs and while intoxicated.. This news is strengthened by the bodies being buried in sand, which is unusual among Indians, They scaip and leave bodies ex- sed. The investigation will be pursued, and especially with the Indians, on their arrival at the agency to which they are moving, and we expect no turther trouble. E. 0, HOAG, Superintendent, {4 HUMBLE PETITION. The following petition from Indians, asking for the release of Santanta and Big Tree, was received at the Interior Department :— To Our GREAT FATHER, THE PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES :— We, the chiefs, braves, warriors, head men and ouny men of the Kiowa and Comanche tribes of ndians, hereby acknowledge that we have hereto- fore incurred thy displeasure by numerous depre- dations and plunder, by murdering innocent people Whig Wate Gaptivity iyuggeps Women and \ children, This wo have done, while thon hast been feeding and clothing us, and in spite of the entreaties and warnings of the messengers olttimes sent ai us. We have by these wanton acts of ours defied the people and govern- ment of the United States, until thou hast ceased thy long continued forbearance and hast taken our chiets, Santanta and Big Tree, prisoners and car- ried into captivity more than a hundred of our women andchiidren. We love our chiefs and wo- men and children and are brought into decp trou- ble and sorrew by our own disobedience, which haa caused our Great Father to inflict this severe punishment upon ws; and we beg of our Great Father to pass by our many transgressions and forgive us, to begin life anew and return to us our loved chiefs and women and children. If our Great Father will do this we sol- emnly promise, in the presence of these witnesses, that, with the assistance of the Great Spirit above, We will hereafter obey the wishes of our Great Father, as made known te us by his agents and messengers sent among us. We wi!l go no more raiding into Texas, but will remain in our own law- | ful reservation, We will maintain a perpetual peace and friendship with the people and tie government Ol the United States, inciuding the State of Tevas. We will remain at peace with all the otner Indian tribes and use our tnfluence to induee them to maintain triendly relations among themselves and towards the government of the United States, and we will in all respects, to the best of our ability, ebey the wishes of ouragent. All this we solemnly Promise, relying upov the Great Spirit above, in whom we trust, to aid us in the faithfal perform. ance of our solemn pledges, Made at the Kiowa and Comanche Agency, Indian Territory, the 20th day of the third month, 1873. The petition is signed by the chiefs and head men of the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache Indians, after a full interpretation of the same and after @ general council among themselves on the subject, The above formal appeal had been preceded by urgent requests for the release of the imprisoned Indians, and the In, dians were told that if they returned all the captives and stolen property as well and give pro- mises for future good conduct that the Great Father would intercede for them. Accordingly, after they had fully complied with the demands of the government, Governor Davis was requested by the Secretary to release Satanta and Big Tree, ant they are being held for the present only until pro- Vision can be made fer their safe escort, WEATHER REPORT. War DEPARTMENT, | OPFICE OF-TNE CHIRF SIGNAL OFFICER, WASHINGTON, April 16—1 A, fd. Probabttities, The areas of low baremeter continue as local storms on Wednesday in the lake region and the Middle Atlantic States; for New England and the Middle States northeasterly winds, increasing to brisk with cloudy and threatening weather on the Middie Atlantic coast; for the South Atlantic States continued southwesterly winds, with cloudy and threatening weather; for the lower lakes increasing northwesterly winds, cloudy and rain; for the upper lakes increasing northeast winds backing to north ; northerly winds, cloudy weather and possibly rain or snow extend eastward from Nebraska to the Upper Mississippi Valley. Cautionary signals continue at Duluth, Chicago, Milwankee, Grand Haven, Detroit, Toledo, Cleve- land, Butfalo, and are ordered for Oswego, Roches- ter, Wilmington, Norfolk and Cape May. The Weather in This City Yesterday. The following record will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-four hours in comparison with the corresponding day of last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut’s Pharmacy, HeRaLp Building :— 1872, 1873, 1872, 1873, 44 39 43° 3P.M... 38 42 6P.M..... 61 42 47 OPM aT 12M os i 2PM 44 Average temperature yesterday... +4 sees a Avetage temperature for corresponding date last year.. FOREST FIRES, eens Frightful Work of the Fire Fiend in Virginia—Dwellings and Timber De- stroyed=Wild Animals and Human Beings Fleeing Before Its Sweep. Norroux, Va., April 15, 1873, The conflagrations in the Dismal Swamp along the line of the seaboard and the Roanoke Ratlroad continue to rage. A large number of resi- dences have been consumed; among them of Joseph Stokes and others, near Great Bridge. Besides these, 2,200 cords of cord wood, belonging to several parties in that vicinity, were burned up, and thousands of acres of the finest timber land in the swamp are destroyed, peposed, that a large number of cattle and poultry have been swallowed up by the flames, and wild animals, such as bears, panthers and wolves, are flying before the march of the fire, The people near Great Briage and other inhabited sections of the swamp are heaving for safety. So far, however, no lives are reported lost, MELANOHOLY AOGIDENT. Sad Results of a Fire—Five Children Buried by # Falling Chimney. Newsvng, N. Y., April 15, 1873. At eleven o’clock last night the residence of Sylvester Townsend, in Matteawan, Dutchess county, was burned. The loss is $3,000. The property was insured. This morning, while a number of children were playing about the ruins, the chimney, which had been left standing after the fre, toppled over and buried five little girls, one named Alice Underhill, aged eleven years, who died a few hours after- wards; three others—Mary Coleman, aged twelve ears; Kate McKinnin, aged eleven years, and Elizabeth Sins, aged thirteea years—were seriously injured and will probably die. Kate Coleman was also injured, but will recover. A number of boys ane riven away @ few minutes before the acci- lent. THE ATLANTIO DISASTER, A Testimonial Fund for Rev. Mr. Ancient Started. To THe EpiTor OF THE New YORK Heratp:— Hawirax, N. 8., Apri 14, 1873, Ihave started a testimonial fund to Rev. Mr. Ancient with $100, Iam an American, and have noticed the apathy of the Haligonians in recog- nizing personal daring. None of the professing Christians save the Bishop have come forward to subscribe to one of their ewn. I believe you will assist me in establishing such a fund. F. H. BAKER, FUNERAL OF TWO VIOTIMS, Mr. and Miss Merritt Buried at Pou: keepste. ‘hen PovankeepstR, N. Y., April 15, 18’ The funeral of Mary and William Merritt, victims of the Atiantic disaster, took place this afternoon, The services, which were held at Christ church, were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Gray, Rev. Dr. Shelton and Rev. Dr. Cady, and were of the most solemn and impressive character. A large con- course of people were present. NAVIGATION ON THE LAKES, Port STaNLsy, Canada, April 15, 1873, The steamer Sandusky, from Cleveland, arrived here last evening, being the first arrival this sea- son. The captain reports large fields of ice in the lake. Krnaston, Canada, April 15, 1873. The ice In the harbor is aduaily disappearing. Navigation js not expected to open for several days. The ferry steamers are running regularly besween here and Cape Vincent. Port CoLBorne, Canada, April 15, 1873. ‘The harbor and jal are clear of ice, The lee in the lake appears firm and no water is to be seen. Vessels do not expect to leave port before the latter part of the month. Conseneror, Canaie, Som8 1 | aa ‘The ice in the harbor has not yet moved, ite rotten, and liable to break up with the first favorable wind. a, Aprit 16, 1873 SVILLR, Canada, 3. PR i now bimmy in Port ‘Darlington har. wi ea or Os ho "Beverdl vessels have leit Navi; bor. has cleared for Oswego. for Candaian ports, IMPORTANT RAILROAD DECISION. CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 15, 1873. The hearing in the application of the stock- holders of the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway for an injunction re- straining the proposed lease of the road and its dependencies to the Atlantic and Great Western Railway, was finished before Judge Emmins, in the United States Circuit Court, this morning. Affidavits were presented tae i in reply to allegations of piaintits, after which Judge km- mins gave his decision granting the injunction as to the leasing of the road, but denying it as to an increase of capital. An injunction against both was granted in the Cuyahoga Common Viegas Vout ou ) ee eee MEXICO. tas President Lerdo’e Menage to the National Cony gress—The Mixed Commission, Democracy and Commerce—Friendly Diplomacy from Washington—American Enterprise tor Railroads—Revolation\in Collapae, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK M2NALO. $ Crry oy Mexreo, Aprif 13, 1873, The National Congress reassembled on the ts¢ instant. President Lerdo’a message announces the prolongation of the term of the United States and Mexican Mixed Commission for two years, ex Presses sympathy with the Spanisty Repablic, promises to increase the facttities for education and anticipates the speedy cenciusion of & com? mercial treaty with Italy. ) The Mexican Commission to investigate the depredations on the Rie Grande fromtier will’ soom bring their labors to a close and their report wil be submitted to Congress, AMERICAN PROJECTS FOR RAILWAY RXTENSION. Debate will soon begin in Congress.on the Plumty and Rosecranz railroad projects. The governmen@ seems to be in favor of @ broad gange road. It ie reported that the Minister of the Intertor is dite posed to support the Plumb preject, THE REVENUE LAWS. vhanges in the duties on imports are projected. FRIENDLY DIPLOMACY FROM WASHINGTON, The United States government has olfered! (te friendly oMices for the restoratien of diplomatig intercourse between France and Mexico, STEAMSHIPS’ SUBSTDY. Asubsidy hasbeen granted fora new stents ship line between Vera Cruz and New Orleans, two steamers to leave each port monthly, RAILWAY INAUGURATION, Arailroad between the capttal and Azcapozale@ was inaugurated with imposing ceremonies, REVOLUTIONIST COLLAPSE, The Tepic revolution is ended, and in Yucatag tranquillity is Bidwell Identified by English Detectives—Firg in the Sugar Plantations. TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD, HAVANA, April 14, 1873, The detectives have arrived from London, an€ fully identified Bidwell as the alleged Bank of England forger. PLANTATION FIRES. Additional fires on the sugar cane plantations ar@ reported, “ART MATTERS Mme. Hazard’s Sale To-Night—Her Fina Reception. To-day the public will have a last opportunity oy inspecting the statuary, souvonirs, antiquities and articles of vertu belonging to Mme, Hazard, a8 thia evening they will be disposed of at that lady's rooms, 50 Union place. soon after the sale it isnot improbable that Mme. Hazard will returm to Hue rope, there to resume the artistic life of which het brief sojourn here has been so pleasing an exposl- tion. We believe that Mmo. Hazard’s final soirée was held last Monday evening. Mr. Remeyn su: two selections, one frem the “Ballo in Maschera, and the ether from ‘*Faust.”” Ferfettl sang “Waiting” and a well-known Italian air. Miss Proudfoot interpreted a scene from “Fazio,” and Mr. Pepe read ‘The Vagabonds” and an extract from “Antony and Cleopatra.’? Mr, Gaffrié offered a violin solo, and Mr. Arthur Ritzmer gave & pleasing recitation of some Scotch airs upon the piano. ‘This littie series of art receptions has beem unique and fashionably attended. POSTPONEMENT OF LOUISIANA RACES, New ORLEans, April 15, 1873, ‘The second day races was postponed until Wed- nesday, on account of the rain. IMPORTANT ARREST. Mr. Judson Jarvis, Clerk ef the Order of Arrests representing the Sherif, last night arrested Dr, Louis J. Jordan, of the firm of Jordan & Beck, lessees of the Anatemical Museum on Brosaway. The order of arrest was granted by Judge George O. Barrett on the grounds that Jordan was about te leave for Europe to evade @ suit against him in the Supreme Court. PRINT OLOTH MARKET. Provinenor, R. I. April 15, 1972. § Printing cloths aoe 6%. @ 6%. for 64 by oH standard extra cloths, MAILS FOR EUROPE. , The steamship Idaho will leave this pert Cy Wednesday for Queenstown and Liverpool, The mails for Europe will close at the Post Omice at twelve o'clock M. Tug New York HeRALD—Edition for Europe will be ready at halt-past nine o’clock in the morns ing. Single copies, in wrappers for mailing, six eentay A.—Detective Agency.—Mooney’s Detecs TIVE AGENCY, 162 Broadway; experienced operatorss fidelity aud despatch ; reter to H. B. Clatlin, 1 Chureta street. A.—Citizens and Strangers Ni lege tery a tasty and elegant HAT of superlor quality should cal AC ESPENSCHEID'S, Manufacturer, 118 Nassau street, bes, tween Beekman and’ Ann streets. A.—Herrin: Patent HL iON SAFE: 251 and 252 Broadway, corner of Murray steaot , A.=If You Are Annoyed with Dry om MoistD andruif, consult Dr. B. 0. PERRY, 49 Bond streets jew Yor! A.—If You Have an ete dione of the Re consult Dr. B. C. PERRY, 49 Bond street, New Yor! A.—If You Are lected with Sorene: Irritation or Itching of the Head, consult Dr. B. PERRY, 49 Bond street, New York. A.t¥or Falling, Loss and Untimely Gray Hair consult Dr. B.C. PERRY, 4 Bond street, New or An Unnatural Redness of the Nose of Face, Pimply Eruptions, Moth Patches, Freckle: M and Warts, are positively cured by Dr. B,C. ‘Penn fet Dermotologist, 49 Bond street, New York. A.—Furniture—Sprin, Styles; New goodsand cheap. G, L. KELTY & CO., 724 Broadway, Batchelor’s Hair Dye—The Best in the worid. The only true ant perfect dye. Ali druggi elt ie Re 3D Ae ee ee. Cristadoro’s Excelsior Hair Dye Tran: forms hoary heads into youthful ones instantango Sold everywher A.—Wedding and Party Invitatto , : nl French No CUES EVERDELE: 40! Brondway, established air.—Barker’s Aurora, Harm® hanges any hair to golden; $2 50, Broad way, near Thirty-fourth street. oke’s Celebrated Fever and ounn men be obtained at 973 Eighth avenue, betweem Fifty-seventh and Fil ighth streeta Yo Extract of Roots. 1 Pai time to paris Aah Wrap og ang “y nN Inv gra te ye KNAPE'S EXTRACT OF ROOTSy makes the healthiest Spring and, Summer bever- age known, pot 362 m street. 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