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SPAIN. ‘The Carlists Assault Puigcerda Fiercely, Mabsip, August 31, 1874, The Carlists made two determined assaults on ’Puigcerda to-day, but without effect. Both attacks ‘were defeated, and the besiegers in their rage set ‘fire to and destroyed the houses outside the walls, ENGLAND AND SPAIN. Cabinet Correspondence Concerning the Vir- giniue—A Pitiful Appeal ‘rom Madrid to Downing Street—Lord Derby De- mands an Early £ettlement. Tonpon, August si, 1874, Additional correspondence between the British government and the representative at Madrid, ‘concerning the Virginius outrage. is published. Mr. Macdonell, the British Chargé d’Adhires, ‘writes to Lord Derby, July 7, that the Spanish gov- ernment appeals to England to defer pressing a set- ‘tlement of her claims on account of the negotiations pending with the United States, Spain will be /hampered in dealing with the latter Power if the American government is able to cite as a prece- ‘Gent the payment of the indemnity to England. “Lord Derby replies, July 11, demanding that a settlement be made by afixea and not too dis- tant date. Mr. Macdonel! telegraphs to Lord Derpy, August | ‘7, that Sefior Ulloa, the Spanish Minister of For- eign Affairs, agrees that the indemnity shall be settled immediately under certain reservations, ITALY. Military Action Against Brigands. Romk, August 31, 1874, Several regiments have been sent to Sicily be- | cause of the increase of brigandage and general tawlesaness. Courts martial have been established wor the prompt punishment o! offenders. MOUNT ETNA. The Volcano in a State of Active Eruption, Rome, August 31, 1874, Mount Etna has been in a state of eruption since ‘Saturday, and streams’ vi lava are pouring trom ‘three craters. OCEAN TELEGRAPHY. Paying Out the New Atlantic Cable. Lonpon, Augast 31, 1874, The Great Eastern up to yesterday (Sunday) ‘noon had paid out 647 nautical miles of the Anglo- American Company’s new cable, and ali was going on weil, ‘The South America and West India Cables. Kingston, Jam., August 22, 1874, Mr. R. T. Brown, Manager of the West India and Panama Telegraph Company's cables, has arrived @tSt, Thomas trom Para, where he leit the Brazilian cable expedition. He has proceeded to Jamaica, but will return to meet the cable steamer Hooper ‘with the cabie to connect Cayenne with Demerara. CUBA, Severe Fighting Between the Spanish Troops and the Rebels—A Number of Men Killed and ‘Wounded—Fort Martin Lopez in Danger. HAVANA, August 31, 1874, | ‘Oficial despatches from the Cencral Department | Teport that on the 14th inst. as a company of twenty-five Spanish guerillas were returning to Puerto Principe they were attacked by 400 Mounted insurgents. A heroic defence was made by the guerillas until assistance came, when the dnsurgents retreated. 1B KILLED AND WOUNDED. ‘The Spaniards lost their commanding officer and | eieven men killed, The imsurgents carried of | ‘their killed and wounded except one man leit dead ‘upon the field. AMBUSCADED—A SEVERE STRUGGLE. | Acolumn of guerillas recently fell into an am- | Duscade at Los Oharcos in the jurisdiction of Santo Spiritu. Finding themselves in the presence of several rebel bands which had been concen- trated on the spot the Spantards were at first thrown into confusion, but soon reforming their ranks they succeeded 1a driving the insurgents off “with considerable loss. A SPANISH FORT HARASSED. Rebel bands have been harassing Fort Martin Lopez, but the garrison, consisting of fitteen vol- ‘anteers, have repelled all these attacks. A Political Prisoner Prepared for Depor- tation. Havana, Angust 81, 1874. Mr. Dockray has been brought to this city from Puerto Principe and taken to Fort Cabanas, where de will remain until sent to Spain, ST. THOMAS. Krinesron, Jam., August 22, 1874, A-serious fire broke out on the Island of St. “Thomas on tne night of the 17th of August. The | Turco Hotel was partially burnéd, and damage ‘done to the extent of $6,000. The greater part o¢ "$he loss is covered by insurance in English offices. SANDWICH ISLANDS. ‘Parliament Prorogued—The King’s Speech—A Reciprocity Treaty with ‘the United States Recommended. SaN FRANCISCO, August 31, 1874. ‘The steamer Mikado brought no mail from Hono- | ‘alu, but there is news to August 19. ‘Tne King of the Sandwich Jsiands prorogued the | :Assembly on the 8th of August. He congratulazea ‘the mombers on the introduction of bills to aid the, constraction of telegraph jines and encourage steam navigation with foreign countries. He spoke strongly im Javor of reciprocity treaties, particularly favoring one with the Unitea States, and said that no effort on his part would be want- tag to secure the desired result. The King bas ap- pointed S. G. Wilder and J. M. Kawainni special -commisgioners to collect and forward to the | Philadelphia International Exhibition objects Thomentive of the arts, manuiactures and pro- ducts of the soilof the Hawanan Kingdom. THE TRANSIT OF VENUS. ‘The British war ship Scont was expected to -atrive at Honolulu witn the party to observe the | ‘Wwansit of Venus. AUSTRALASIA. *Steamships, Trade and Travel—The | Dead of t! Ship British Admiral. San FRANcISOO, August 31, 1874. The Sydney (N.S. W.) Herald, to hand by the | ‘steamship Mikado, says the rumor that the | steamer line to San Francisco had been suspended ‘was without foundation. The Melbourne Argus complains that the mail | *gervice On the lines is very ineMicient; that Call- | fornia dates are constantly anticipated by vessels | by the Suez Canal, and that, as far as Melbourne is concerned, the California service 18 useless. Twenty-five more bodies have been recovered from the wreck of the ship British Admiral. A ruion of the cargo saved bas been brought to | jelbourne. OCEAN TELEGRAPHY, ‘The British ship Challenger has fnished sound- ing for the cable between Sydney and Wellington, New Zealand. BAGGAGE MASTER KILLED, BANGORVILLS, Me., Augost 31, 1874. ©. B, Skinner, a baggage master on the Raropean Goapling cars at Old Town to-dsy. var NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, SEPTE |THE BLACK HILLS. a Return of Custer’s Expedition to Fort Lincoln. DEATHS AND CASUALTIES. The Single and Bloodless Encoun- ter with the Indians, ‘DISCOVERIES OF METALLIC DEPOSITS, BISMAROK, D. T., August 31, 1874. Custer’s expedition arrived at Fort Lincoln last night, having, in fifty days, marchea about 900 miles, and a portion of the command 150 miles fur- ther. Three men lost by disease, one by accident and fifteen horses and mules comprise the losses. The general health of the command has been good. ‘The prevailing disease has been dysentery. The command marched southwesterly from Bis- marck to the headwaters of the Little Missouri, striking it in Montana, aud in a general direction travélled south into Wyoming, thence eastward mto the Black Hills, which are principally in Dakota. The gold discoveries were made in a stream run- ning m the vicinity of Hornless Peak, which is correctly located on Mitchell's ‘New Atlas of the United states,’ and about seven miles south of tt, in @ region hereafter to, be known as Custer’s Park. THE EXPLORATIONS FOR GOLD were not very extensive, but were enough so to satisfy all that gold abounds ip unlimited quanti- lies, One case is reported where gold was found in the grass roots to the extent of five cents to the pan. Ashaft was sunk eight feet, and the yteld proving better ana estimated at twenty cents to the pan at that depth, with every facility tor mining at hand, twenty persons accompanying the expe- dition here staked claims and posted notices, de- claring their intentions of taking possession as soon as peaceable possession of the country can be obtained. Gold was discovered at various points, also plumbago, iron, lead and silver, galena and gypsam in unlimited quantities. The gountry is asrichassny inthe United States. It has al- ready been fully described. It seems to be as mucha Paradise as an El’ Dorado. Tue command spent twenty-six days in EXPLORING THR HILLS, and in doing this marched nearly 300 miles within their rocky walls and almost impassable barriers, They returned to Bear Butte, just outside the hills, at their northeastern extremity, August 14, Here four Indians, supposed to be hostile, came into camp and reported the story told by Horns, that the whole Sioux nations on the head waters of the Missouri were determined to intercent them, If it took half their braves. On the 16th Custer, with his command, started over to see about it—the better to locate the Little Missouri, he saya, in his official report; but he really hoped to find the Indians. But no natives were there; whereat Custer’s men, at least, were greatly dis- gusted. They had, however, burned the prairies from the head waters of the Heart through the whole country west and northwest of the hills, destroying the grazing and making the re- turn march a tedious one, THE RETURN was made by easy marches, except the last few days, when, grazing being again good and the supply of forage and rations short, the commana was hurried along, marching on-the time to which they were limited by their necessities. The country west from Bismarck, along the Valley of the Heart, through which the surveyed line of the Northern Pacific runs (the command following Stanley’s trail on the return) 1s said to be an ex- ceedingly fine one, yielding an abundance of wood, water and grazing. What THE POLICY OF THE GOVERNMEYT will be about persons going into the Black Hills country remains to be seen. If let alone parties will winter there, and it will take many more troops than are stationed in this department to make any interference successful. The explorer who made the discoveries will lead a party back, probably this fall, starting from Bismarck, which ig about 250 miles, in a direct line, from Hornless. Peak. WEATHER REPORT. ——_-+-—___ War DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, WASHINGTON, August 31—1 A. M. Probabilities. Over the South Atlantic and Gulf States higher barometer, slight changes in temperature, winds mostly from northeast to southeast and clear or partly cloudy weather will prevail. Over Tennessee and the Onio Valley slight changes in temperature, northeast to southeast winds, generally clear weather and followed by falling barometer. Over the lower lake regions high barometer, slight changes in temperature, northeast to south- east winds and clear weather. _ Over the upper lake regions falling barometer, stationary or rising temperature, fresh and brisk east to south winds, partly cloudy weather, and over the northern portion rain areas, Over the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys and the Northwest, low barometer, high temperature, fresh and brisk southeast to south- west winds, partiy cloudy weather, and over the northern portions rain areas, OvBR NEW ENGLAND AND THE MIDDLE STATES, RisiNG BAROMETER, STATIONARY OR FALLING TEM- PERATURE, WINDS MOSTLY FROM NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST, AND CLEAR OR PARTLY CLOUDY WEATHER. The Weather in This City Yesterday. ‘The following record will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-four hours, in compartson with the corresponding day of last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Huanut’s , HERALD Building:— ae 1873, 1874. 1878. 1874. 68 63 «3:30 P. 87 80 69 62 6P, perature yesterday: temperature for correspond last yea BALTIMORE POOR OHILDREN’S EXOURSION, BaLtTmors, Md., August 31, 1874, Several hundred newsboys and bootblacks of this city proceeded down Chesapeake Bay on a steamer to Annapolis this morning on an excur- sion, gotten up under the auspices of the managers of the free excursions. In marchin; the novel procession was heaged music, and several flags were carried. were lined with spectators. y & band of The streetay THE CANAAN OAMP MEETING. Povauessrsig, N. Y., August 31, (874, The camp meeting at Canaan, N. ¥., / having lasted one week, broke up to-day. Yeste day Re William Lioyd, of Poughkeepsie, pregched to a Sraurexation ot gg0 peupie, * Pro7en to the wharf | THE CONSHATTA TROUBLES. The Removal of the Prisoners to Shreve- port—They are Reported Overtaken and Killed by a Party of Texans—The Statement Discredited. ‘SHEEVEPORT, La., August 31, 1874. The air is full of rumors concerning the Con- shatta trouble, but none of them can be traced to @ reliable source. A gentleman who left Con- shatta yesterday morning reports all quiet and citizens discussing the propriety of removing the prisoners to Shreveport. It is reported to-day that the prisoners were intercepted near Mans- field, by @ party of Texans, and hanged, but the driver of the Mansfield stage, whicn has just ar- }. rived, Jeonoances the report entirely unfounded. The has just received tke following de- spateh from Minden :— Agentleman just up from Red River says that the company of men who startea to Shreveport with the tte prisoners were overtaken twenty-three miles below Shreveport on Sunday evening, ‘about three g’clock, by forty or fifty arnied men, supposed to be Texans from beyond the Supine, who took the prisoners out ot the hands of the guard and killed Homer Twitchell, b Dewees and Frank sdgerton on the spot. other Howell, Holland and Willis supdosed lave shared the he prisoners Fequested to be taken to Shreveport and selected the men to take charge of the company that was to guard them. Every precaution was taken that was believed ngure their saiety. The citizens were satis- assnrances tnat they would leave the State and did not desire to take harsh measures. The ‘Texans swore they did not intend to have such damned scoundreis hunting homes in their State. The gentleman from whom we gather this information says he saw the dead bodies of the three first mentioned parties. This despatch is not generally credited here, as various parties have arrived to-day irom Mans- field, Keochi and Kingston who must have passed near the scenes of the reported murders this | morning, and they bring no information on the subject. Strong hopes are entertained that this report, like earlier ones, may prove uutrue. The Reported Murder of the Prisoners Confirmed. SHREVEPORT, La., August 31, 1874. Later reports just received tend to confirm the Minden despatch to the Times and leave little room for doubt that the Conshatta prisoners were murdered at McFariana’s plantation, thirty-five miles below here, on the east side of Red River, and near the boundary line between Bassier and Red River parishes. PEAOEMAKERS INDIOTED. LourmsviLe, Ky. August 31, 1874, A special despatch from the Courier-Journal Says that a number of men who went from Stam- ford to aid in suppressing the troubles in Lancas- ter were indicted by the Garrard county Grand | Jury it week and will appear to-morrow to answer, THE DISTURBANCES IN LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA, CoLUMBUSs, Ga., August 31, 1874, The Lee county (Alabama) fight bas been very much exaggerated. No person was killed and only one church was burned. All is now quiet there. It 1s believed no one was much hurt, *. ~~ AMUSEMENTS. Wallack’s Theatre. Mr. Toole, having quite recovered from the effects | of the unfortunate accident which befell him, re- | appeared last night at this house. He looked to | be in excellent health and spirits and was greeted with a warmth that showed that j he has already estavlished himself as @ favorite with the New York public. And yet that public have scarcely seen him at his best. Poole’s comedy, ‘Paul Pry,”’ which was: presented last night, certainly does not give room for any very powerful characterization, It is funny, well written, with now anda then pointed dia, logue, but the interest in the play is not well maintained. Nor 13 there anything in the plot which helps the main actor who must bear the whole burden of a piece that constantly dwells on a recurring accident for its effective passages. The play is mucn too long, and, though there are amusing situations thinly spread out, they are not of suttictent importance to carry the interest along. it ts called a comedy, but is in reality a farce, and would be very much improved by betng cut dow: about one half, Much ol the dialogue 18 brilliant, but the incidents on which the fun of the piece turns are so similar that they become wearisome before the cur- tain drops; and though Mr. Toole does with tne part.as much probably ss could be aone with it under the circumstances, one gets tired of seeing the same winks and nods and nudges indefinitely repeated. Taken singly the scenes are funny, and had they been crushed into one act would be di- verting without exercising too great a strain on the patience of the audience. While there is much that is very clever in Mr. Toole’s acting, there is a want of refinement in his personations that grates on American taste. We emp ees actors to be junny without any taint of vulgarity. Perhaps this is too much to require from an English actor whose distinctive talent is the delineation of low English lite. While Mr. Toole remains strictly in this line of dramatic | representation he ,8tands without a rival, and must receive the highest praise tor the truthful- ness and vividness of his sketches. But when he ventures outside of his true Sagres he lays him- self open to comparisons which cannot heip being unfavorable. His performance last night as Harry Coke was more symmetrical and effec- tive than bis Paul Pry. As the somewhat bois- terous engine driver he was periectly at home. The peculiarities of nis acting, the mannerisms of grimace and language had nothing in them offensive when brought into play by Harry Coke, and they might be laughed at and enjoyed without any feeling that the probabilities or proprieties were being violated. We hope that Mr. Toole, in selecting from his very extensive répertoire, will give, during his Coed had here, the preference to those pieces in which he grew into popularity rather than the more ambitious efforts of later | years. Olympic Theatre. ‘The management at this theatre nave wisely. chosen to make people laugh insteaa of attempt- ing to barrow up their feelings by long and tedious dramas, and the bill of varieties presented here 1s very good—an olio of jarce, stump oratofy, jig | dancing, singing, and character sketches suc- ceeding each other in rapid transit, The per- formance opened with the well known domes- tic and nautical drama that has caused so many tears to flow—‘“Black Eyed Susan.” Mr. W. J. Fleming performed the character of William, and Susan was done very creditably by Miss Adah Richmond. Mr. A.J. Talbot carried ofa good deal of applause by his stump oratory, which would have done honor to any back pay Congress- man thatever told his constituents alie. Miss Alice Harrison gave a selection from an album of songs, and it must be said that she has greatly im- proved as a burlesque actress, while her vocaliza- tion 1s much better than it was formerly. Two little girls, Known as the Persian Twins, astunished the audience by their daring feats in midair. The | Reynolds brothers, in their song and dance en- utied “My Girl,’ created mucn laughter, and | Billy Gray, in the negro farce of “Street Scenes in Washington,’ manitested great skill as an Etnio- pian delineator, Johnay Allen gave several of his character specialties, and Mr. J. W. McAndrews made a successiul hitin the sketch of ‘Pastimes on the Levee.’”’? Next week Mr. Woolcot, the man- ager ofthe Olympic, will add to his large host of talent by introducing the celebrated comedians Barney and Rickey, a new play having been spe- cially written for them. ‘Wood’s Museum, Last evening “a gorgeous spectacular play,” as the bills had it, was produced at this place of amusement, with the startling title of “The Last Natl, or the Monster of Goblin’s Gap.” Itis need- less to say that this fearfuily named arama bristied ail over with horrors, and the playwright had | even the temerity to introduge a cofin shop, in which the undertaker’s assistants were repre- sented by demons and gnomes,. The three acta re full of magic, fairy love, demonology and bad English, and as there is somothing good even in the Worst constructed play ever written, we may commend the acting of Miss Belle Hewitt, Mr. David Sueerin and A. H, Sheldon, who did something to illuminate the dismal horrors of tne play. The regular fall and winter season opened at Mrs. Conway's Brookiyn Theatre last night. Mrs, the attraction. She was supported by her own company, Which is not 3 good one. Mrs, Lander’s coneeption o/ Lady Teazle is a peculiarone, Tobe sure the conceiving and executing of a part are Gifferent things; batif there is anything in the fworld more extraordinary tnan Mrs, Lauder’s con. ( ception of this famous role, it certainly ts her exe. cation of that idea, Originality is of course an offspring of genius, but the originality in this case 1s 80 apparently of the same family as that of Mrs. Lander’s other roles that we are scarcely inclined to bend before it in worship. A more strained or iabored performance it has rarely been our misfortune or dut to witness, ‘he lady at times ran into tropi drawn out utterances that were positively painfal to hear, accompanied as they were with wusuited action, and this too in the ‘School for Scandal.” At the close o/ the groat Closet soqne, made ualque as | Brooklyn Theatre. | | F, W. Lander, in the “School for Scandal,” was | flames, which was accompl MBER J, 1874.-TRIPLE SHEET, T | a situation and test of quality by a long line of Hiustrious Lady ‘Teazies, Mrs. Lauder went of at the first entrance with a | sweep, &@ shudder and a convulsion of | Ber pocket handkerchief that would have brought “a round” from the gods in “Lucretia Borgia’ or the “Bleeding Nun.” She has a good presence, at times 4 pleasing voice, a good wardrobe and almost every other quality to make an artist but talent. An echo fromthe dim, distant past seems tO Whisper, “This is Jean Daven- port,” So it and before that name wi buried in the one now starred upon the bilis she may have been a great actress; some people certainiy thought her so then. It i & pity they are bot aitve to-day. Each leading mem- er of the company has evidently passed his semi- century birthday, and that is more than they de- ve to have said about them, taking the parts to account. How any human being, having suMicient intelligence to study the lines, to say nothing of the *gags,"’ could move about the stage and think he was acting, as Mr. Oliver Dowd did last night, is @ mystery, He must have been study- ing bia progenitors from a Darwinian int of view and the impression left by the labor was strong in his—head, The Park Theatre. Mr. E. Lamb has become the manager of the Park Theatre in Brooklyn. His enterprise was inaugurated last night by the introduction of Tom Taylor’s beautiful comedy, “The Babes in the Wood.” Unless the play was selected to show off the wretched incapacity of Mr. Lamb and his company we can see no other excuse for its Presentation to the audience that half filled the house last night. As Mr. Lamb's name {s starred upon the bills, perhaps he meant ‘he exhibition as a showing off of himself, It was neither good nor enjoyabie in any sense, Mr. Lamb 1s not a comedian of either low, high or ec- centric degree. His points are wooden points, Squeezed out with effort, and as laughter {s a sud- den outburst of sentiment produced in cases of this description. by eccentric cumiculities Mr. Lamb did not create any. There may be a groove into which he would tit behind the curtain, but place is certainly not on the boards when the “barrel” is in the ‘files. One striking exception to the other members of the company is Miss Blanche Grey, She is a tall, stately, fin- ished actress, who played the part 01 Lady Blanche Rushton with a capapllity and ladylike instinct that won her immediate recognition trom the aur dience. A Mr. M. J. Jordan presented sir George Looselife in a velveteen coat ol douptiul parentage, white, red and black paintin protusion, and method of mixing them that was very unusu ‘The effect of this make-up in the little house was im most admirable keeping with the gentleman's Stately smile and difficult enunciation. Miss Blanche Grey and Mrs. Brucone did the only acting we noticed in the play. Bryant’s Minstrels—Opening Night. For areal, genuine night’s fun, where one has Nothing to do but laugu unrestrainedly from the time the curtain rises until it goes down, com- mend us, above all other theatres, to the pretty little house where Dan Bryant and his merry men black their faces. Tne opening of the season last night was an uproarious success. Every seat was sold in advance, and late comers had to stand and perspire. Dan Bryant and Nelse Seymour, as bright, particular stars of the dusky constellation, were received with rousing applause, and Dan made @ very neat littie speech in consequence, Negro minstrelsy seems to have condensed itself now into one troupe, and over that presides the immortal Dan. A few well sung. baliads, rendered by the favorite Charles Templeton and Fred Waltz, with an excelient chorus, formed the salient leatures of the firat part of the pregramme, and with Dau Bryant in charge Of the tambourine and Dave Reed o! the bones, the msthetic qualities of the jokes were aisplayed in their best lignt. Bob Hart, whilom of ‘Mutton Trial tame, the elongated Nelse Seymour, of No. 12 pedal celeprity, Dave Reed, nimble as a Donnybrook champion; Donniker, @ sensational violin player, and the sylph like, Marska-voiced prima donba, W. Henry Rice, oue of the best in nis line on the minstrel stage, appeared last evening and won at once the favor of the public. The nimeteenth season of Dan Bryant’s company, and few managers caa potnt to such a long and unbroken career of success, has opened with an éclat that bids fair to carry the popular king o/ the minstrels on a tide of success to the end of his season. The final burlesque “School,” is indescribably mnny, and will Hkely hold the boards for weeks to come. No material cuenes has taken place in the company, Simpson and Ricketts, Dan Bryant and Nelse Seymour, Dave Reed and Bob Hart and Brockway and Ho- gan still occupying their respective positions. No brighter little house, more redolent of the true spirit of merriment, and so popular can be found in this city, A true temple o: Momus is the bate where Bryant’s Minstrels nightly hold ‘or Musical and Dramatic Notes. Kate Fields will open at Chicago in “Peg Wol- fington.”” Boucicault’s new Irish play will be produced at Wallack’s, The author will appear in it. It is understood that Miss Fannie Brough, the English actress, will make her début in America on next Monday evening, at Booth’s Theatre, as Belvidera, 1n Otway’s tragedy, “Venice Preserved.” Miss Brough has the advantages of youth, beauty and freshness, Much preparation is making at the New Park Theatre forthe reopening, on the 14th, with Mark Twain’s drama, “The Gilded Age.” Mr. John T. Raymond wil) play his original character of Colonel Sellers, The other characters.will be played by Various metrcpolitan favorites. The Mark Smith memortal meeting, to be held this afternoon, at two o'clock, in Booth’s Theatre, aud to be composed of actors (ladies and gentle- men), Managers, journalists, the scenic artists, mechanical departments of the several theatres and friends of the deceased comedian in general, , Promises to be very large. Mr. Lester Wallack has signified his intention to preside, and delegations will be present from many clubs, those appointed by the Lotos being John Brougham, Charles Gay- ler and George Olarke. The officers of the meet-. ing will occupy the stage, and tie audience will be seated In the orchestra stalls, The various club houses and places of amusement are requested to. raise their colors at half mast from sunrise to sun- set to-day. A POLIGE OFFICER INJURED, Atan eatty hour this morning officer Stevens, of | the Twentieth precinct, found John Kelly, of No, 620 Tenth avenue, asleep on the stoop and told nim to goin the house. After going upstairs he went to the roof and threw a large glasé bottle at the officer, striking him on the head and. injuring him severely. The officer then gave the alarm and Officers Stanton and Smith responded. to the call, The officers proceeded to the roof and found Kelly behind a.chimney, and arrested him and took nim to the Thirty-seventh street station house, ‘The wounded ofiicer was also taken to the station house, where he was attended by Police Surgeon Wade, who dressed ms wounds and ordered him to be sent to his home in Tuirty-ninto street, between Ninth and Tenth avenues. The oMcer, Who 18 @ Married man and nas three chil- dren, ‘and has been on the force five years, is considered by Captain McDonnell as an excellent officer. Kelly will be arraigned at Jefexson Mar- ket Police-Court this morning. THE KENTUOKY ELECTION. LOUISVILLE, August 31, 1874, OMcial-eleetion returns received fram all coun- ties, except Union and Wayne, give the folowing vote for Clerk of the Court of Appoals:—Jones, 114,348; Cochran, 53,504. Jones’ majority, 60,844. NOMINATION FOR STATE SENATOR, Batu, Me., Angust 31, 1874. ‘The democrats of Sagadahock have nominated Willtam A, Potter, of Arrowstc, for, State Senator. SOCIETY OP THE ARMY OF THE JAMES, Troy, N. Y¥., August 31, 1874, Major General Joseph R. Hawley, President of the Society of the Army of the James, has directed the Secretary, Major W. E. Kesselburgh, of this city, to call the third triennial meeting of the sogiety to be held in the city of New York on Wednesday, the 7th of October. A FIRE IN BROOKLYN, At nine o’clock last evening a fire broke.out in the oakum shop of Divine & Burtis, at the foot of Conover street. Owing to. the infammabio nature of the contents of the building the firemen expe- rienced considerable difflealty in extinguishing the ished after am hour of hard work. The loss om building and stock is $1,600, There Was no insurance on the property. THE POPULATION OF OHINA. The population of China, notwithstanding the frightiul ravages of the great rebellion, which in some parts nas reduced it by one-half, is still, says ‘an English journal of August 19, marvellous for the amazing figure to which {t reaches. Baron Reich- \ | | | | | | tofen has estimated tt at 100,000,000, but the Abbé | David, & well Known Chinese explorer, in a recent | communication to the Société de Géograpnio of | real | Paris, declares this ta be much below facts. Basing bia estimate upon his knowleage ol the province of Kiangsi, which he thinks below the average, M. David reckona the population of the Flowery Land at 300,000,000, But cide an double Infanti. small) he believes the le would Ween avecy tweauy Feat THE PRESIDENTS RETURN. Affecting Departure from Martha’s Vineyard. THE WORDS OF FAREWELL. Welcomed at New Bedford with a Storm of Enthusiasm. SALUTES, SPEECHES AND CHEERS. The Old Town Intoxicated with Glory. SAILING FOR NEW YORK. New BEDFORD, Mass., August 31, 1874, General Grant has wound up his pleasure tour in Massachusetts to-day, amidst a perfect storm of glory and enthusiasm. The reception awarded him bere has heen the crowning feature of all, and the people have indulged ina gala day never be- fore surpassed in the history of New Bedford. He came over here about noon from the Vineyard and up to tne hour of departure this evening there has been an uninterrupted ovation. With the de- parture of the President and the winding up of the camp meeting the season st the Vineyard is substantially ended, and in a few days the charm- ing little city by the sea will be almost wholly de- serted. The season has been an exceptionally agreeable and profitable one, and in future the resort will rank among the most popular in the country. In- deed, it is now THE LONG BRANCH OF THE RASTERN STATES, and it is not among the 1mprobabilittes that if General Grant 1s elected for athird term he will divide his time in the heated season between the Vineyard and his summer residence on the Jersey beach. These are some of the fond antici- Pations of the Vineyard people, and they will pray earnestly for their realization. The departure of the distinguished visitor and his party from the camp meeting grounds this morning was an event of interesting Sadness, for with his exit disappeared host of other visitors, whose liberal expendi- tures have made happy and wealthy the army of) landlords who have administered to the wants of the temporary sojourners. Mr. Jewell left on the regular boat at eight o’clock this morning, and will proceed directly to Washington, and to-mor- row he will formally commence his career as Post- master General. There were to leave now, be- sides the President and Mrs. Grant, General Bab- cock and wife, Miss Barnes and Miss Campbell, the Rev. Dr. Tiffany and wife and two sons and two daughters and Bishop Haven. As the hour of departure was at nine o'clock an early break- fast was necessary and by seven o'clock the so- journers had finished their steak and coffee, Quite @ crowd gathered in the neighborhood of the cot- tage Lo witness the departure, and while the prep- arations were going on some of the Methodist sis- ters united in singing 4 FEW PARTING SONGS, mingled oecasionally with some genuine camp meeting hymns, which caused the sacred grove to resound with vocal strains of praise to the Lord and King. The scene was 8 most impressive one, and the President and party were visibly affected, Inside the cottage were assembled a few of those most prominently connected with the camp meet- ing, and among the number the Rev. Dr. Talbot, President of the association, who expressed the feeling of the (gt to) voward the distinguished visitor in the iollowing PARTING WORDS, “We desire to express our graufication with your visit, Mr. President, and we hope you have enjoyed the shospitalities which the Vineyard has been able to ofer to you. It is our prayer that the blessing of God may attend you and briag you safely to your home.” THE PRESIDENT’S ADIEU. After @ moment’s hesitation and in a manner which betrayed some emotion the President re- sponded as tollows :— “| am very much obliged to you, gentlemen, for the invitation which you have extended to me and for the kindness which you have shown me, I have enjoyed the trip with unusaal interest, as much of the excursion has carried me over territory with which I was not previously acquainted. Te- ception on this camp meeting ground and my en- tertainment and the exercises have all been ve: gratiiying to me. Indeed, I am sorry that so muc! trouble has been taken for my reception; but it was tne fault of the committee, and not any fault of mine, as all the entertainments have been forced Upon me, and I bave bean mat at pre turn of my visit with some kindn¢ r-which I am deeply gratefal.” THE VOYAGE TO NEW BEDFORD. A large open horse car was employed to convey the distinguished party from tne cottage to the wharf, Where a special steamer was in waiting to take them across to New B-dford. There was a large crowd at the landing, which gave lusty cheers for the President when he rode down and when the boat swung into the stream, compiiments which he acknowledged with that peculiarly graceful bow. The journey across the bay occu- pied about two hours, and, to use a feminine ex- ton, “was just splendid.” There was scarcely ® Fipple on the water, and, unlike the trip from Nantucket to Hyannis a few days ago, there was a gratilying absence of sea-sick invalids. As.the steamer passed up the harbor the guns of the for- tification biazed away SALUTES OF WELCOME and a pleasure party in @ fishing yacht. fired the customary Execative salute with a revolver. This amused General Grant very much, and he hand- somely acknowledged the honor by tossing his hat to the enthusiastic yachteman, The shipping in the barbor was gaily decorated and as the steamer Mongobansett approached the wharf it was clearly apparent that the Presidential visit was to be made the occasion of a high old carnival by the dwellers of the 8) oil city. Thousands and thousands of people lined the docks andall the approaching thoroughfares were filled witn ei thusiastic multitudes. The sea of humanity in front appeared as vast as the Atlantic sea benind, When the visitor stepped upon the wharf that time-honored r of “Hail to the Chief,” was struck up by the band. and simultaneously the crowds gave a round Oi hearty cheering. Three or four companies of militia, including one colored company and a part of the Grand Army Oo! the Repubilc, performed escort duty to the Parker House, where the guests, alighted fora moment, and subsequently wok an hour's drive around the city, THRE STREETS WERE GAILY DECORATED With flags, streamers and bunting, aud numerous mottoes of welcome were dispi from some of the public buildings. The streets through whicn the President passed were crowded wit! n people, and his presence was greeted with cheers all along the line. In the middie of the afternoon there was the inevitable reception at the City Hall, where all the city oMiciais and local di were presented, neral public asit was possible to put through jaring @ hal! hour. The hali was most beaut decorated with fags and flowers, and the plat- form upon which the President was seated was a perfect bower of beauty. There were, of course, some formalities in the affatr, including the cus- tomary SPRECH OF WALCOMR, which, on this oecasion, was gracefully uttered by Mayor Richmona. It was us lollows :— ‘RLLOW CITIZENS :—This day marks a new era in our city. It is the first time in the history of town or city when we have been graced aad honored by the presence of the Presigent of the United States. (Appranse.) It is with more than pleasure that the city government, feeling that the peop.e’s heart Was.in this manifestation, have thought fit to extend these honors.to our roler, and | know, a8 We have passed through the streets an met tne loving countenances and smiles of our poonie, be has seen how cheertuily his presence en. welcomed. And now, Mr. President, I present you to this audience, The President rose at this point and there was a furore of applause, The Mayor continued :— “I look and see here, sir, men who have built ships and sent them all over the sea. I look again and see the hardy, temperate, sturdy mechanic who has built all these pleasant homes you have seen to-day. 1 look In and I see sue soldier too | here, who, when the hour of danger came left his fireside, his home, his everything and followed you in the Southern field. (Applause.) These men did valiant service; they have returned and a Chtet trate of the grestest nation of the world. (Renewed and long continued apptause.) THR PERSIDBNT’S RESPONSE, President Grant, facing the audience and Mayor, moved his lips for the space of two or three ales, but his words of acknowledgment were not aud— ible to elther the people or the reporters, Following the reception ceremonies at the Hait,; the parcy returned to the Parker House and dined’ witb the City Council. The Return to Newport and Falk River—Ovations Continued—Mothers Bringing Their Boys to Shake the President’s Hand—The Departure for New York. Nawrorr, R. 1, August 31, 1874, After the dinner in New Bedford, General Gran@ and party entered carriages awaiting them at the hotel, and were treated to a drive abont the quaing old city, It evidently was exceedingly enjoyed by them dil. At about five o'clock they were escorted: by the same bands and organisations that accom- panied them in the forenoon to the depot of the New sediord and Taunton Railroad, where the Special train that had been at their service auring the entire journey awaited them. The locomotive was gaily decked with fags and colors, an@ every convenience was suppited in the cars which could contribute to the pleasure and comiort of the trip. After the young tadies of the party ha@ quite reluctantly bid farewell to the young gentie- men who had attentively performed the parts of gallants during the day the signal was given te start, and such @ clamor of cheers, shouts and significations of enthusiasm was sent up that the President was 1orced to appear upon the platform of the departing train and show his countenance to the multitude. At Myrick’s the car was shiited on to the track of the Vid Celony Railroad and was Tapidly drawn, A BRIEF BUT HEARTY RECEPTION at that place, to Bowenville, just at the ont- skirts of Fall River, where rector of the Old Colony Railroad; the Mayor, Mr. J. F, Davenport and numbers of the city tee ment of Fall River met them and escorted the dis- tinguished visitors to the carriages which na@ been awaiting them. Crowds of eager spectators had gathered here, and many a mother’s heart was. giaddened by having the band of her sturdy littie one shagep by the President, who bein ac ceded to iJeir earnest wishes that he should de 80, as signified by the almost imptoring manner im which they tenderly held forth the youngsters im their arms to receive the Presidential grip. For about an hour the party were driven aroun& the beautiful streets and suburbs of Fall River. ‘rhe avenues in the central distriots were literalty covered with thousands of peopte, anxious te catch @ glimpse or their Chief Magistrate, and when they dia so the plaudits that echoed to the heavens were dealening. DEPARTURE FOR NEW YORK. The party at eight o'clock embarked on the steamer Bristol and soon were rapidiy steaming. toward New York, enjoying the luxuries of the floating palace. The President can but regard with profound sate istaction the result of his visit in thie section, and his ambition must be gratified at the long and continued ovation which has been tendered him. THE NEW DOMINION. Reply of the Directors of the Great West= ern Railway Company to the Commit= tee of Investigation. TORONTO, Ont,, Augnst 81, 1874, The Glove has a special despatch from London, England, via Farther Point, dated August 30, The reply to the committee of investigation into the affairs of the Great Western Railway Company has been issued by the directors. The Board review in detail all the matters referred to by the com- mittee, and state that, while liable to err, like other men, they have always striven to promote the company’s interest to the utmost of their power. They add that over certain events they had no control. 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