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> form CABLE NEWS From ll Parts of the @ld World. An Important Montenegrin Victory at Kuci. THE SERVIAN RETREAT. Abandoning the Defence of the Morava Valley. A CRISIS IN SPAIN. The British Parliament Prorogued. THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. Serious Religious Riot at Belfast. WAGNER. POSTPONEMENT OF THR MUSIC-DRAMA PER- FORMANCES AT BAIREUTH--ILLNESS OF HERE BETZ, [SPxcIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE. } BAIREUTH, Bavaria, August 15, 1876. Much to the intense disgust and disappointment of Herr Wagner, the continuity of performance in Dis grand music-drama, “The Ring of the Nibe- lungen,” was rudely broken to-day. Franz Bitz, the celebrated baritone from Berlin, to whom was Intrusted the rdle of Wotan (the Jove of Scandi. navian mythology), was seized last night, after the conclusion of the performance of “Die Walkttre,” = with an unconquerable hoarseness that placed him hors de combat to- day This artist has borne the brunt of the heaviest lyric and dramatic labor for the last two evenings, and in such a trying,work as the trilogy of Wagner \t was too much to expect that the same artist should sing each successive night in one of the most tasking and dificult works known on the operatic Stage. The second opera of the trilogy, “Siegfried,” \s therefore postponed until to-morrow evening, when it is to be hoped that Herr Betz will be suftl- siently recovered to undertake the role of the Wan- derer (Wotan). . THE WAR IN THE EAST, A MONTENEGRIN VICTORY NEAR KUCI. Loxpox, August 15, 1876, A despatch to Reuter’s Telegram Company from Lara, tho capital city of Dalmatia, announces that an engagement took place yesterday between the sfonte- negrins aud Turks near Kuci, lasting the entire day, The Turks were repulsed and pursued from Fundina to Podgoritza, The Montenegrins captured a quantity of arms, war materials and soveral flags, The Turks Jost many in killed and woundod. BEPORTED ABANDONMENT OF THE SERVIAN DE- FENSIVE POSITIONS COVERING THE MORAVA.| VALLEXY—CONSTERNATION AT BELGRADE. Loxpox, August 15, 1876, Adespatch tothe Standard from Belgrade says:— *¢1t is reported that the Turks have advanced beyond Banja and that the Servians evacuated that important pass without firing a shot It is quite possible that tbe constant rumors of Turkish advances and Servian retreats are exaggerated, but it cannot be denied that the rrospect of the Servians is becoming more gloomy. The rumor of their evacuation of tho defiles leading from Gargusovatz to Deligraad aad from Sailschar to Parakin, though unconfirmed, is highly probable. It the Turks pi forward it is more than likely that the expected great battlo of Alexinatz or Deligrad will mever be fought. The officials continue to assure the public of their ability to beat the Turks. less, consternation prevails and must increa: number of runaways increases in the streets, “A very unpleasant affair occurred here between ‘the oMicers of the English Relief Societies, Dr. Thomas, who is at the head of the Christian League, laid in- tormation before the Minister of War denouncing Dr. Lazeron, who is connected with the National Aid Bociety, as a Turkish spy, and he (Lazeron) was com- pelled to leave, “This has paralyzed the action of the English s0- cieties which are unconnected with the Christian Lengue. Dr. Thomas’ conduct has exeited a very Mrong feeling among all the English people here,” THE WAR PARTY IN THE ASCENDANT IN BEL- GRADE—AUSTRIAN SUPPRESSION OF PKO- SERVIAN AGITATION—AN IMPRRIAL GODFATHER YOR PRINCE MILAN'S HEIR. Loxpox, August 16, 1876, The Standard’s despatch from Belgrade there fs a sudden change in the position of parties, Yhe peace party had entertained = anticipa- Mons of the success of their™ policy in tonsequence of the hopelessness of the military situa. Won and the return of Prince Milan from the field. But the arrival of Russians and other foreigners to dnliat in the army has been taken advantage ot by the war party to create a bélief that ono Power at least will support Servia in good or evil fortune, and tho talk now 1s of continuing the war. The Turks purposely retard their advance to give an opportunity for negotiations, but the peace party ‘tre not likely to succeed until the Turks win another victory. A despatch from Constantinople to the Standard re. ports that a plot for the betrayal :o the Servians of the military plans of the Turks has been discovered at Nisch and several staf officers have been arrested. The Standard’s Vienna correspondent announces that leaders of the Servian agitation in the south of Hungary have been indicted for high treason for con- spiring to excite civil war. The Czar has telegraphed to Belgrade that he will stand as godfather by proxy to the young prince, Adespatch to the Daily News trom Cottaro asserts that in tho battle of Kusi the Turks numbered 2,000 and the Montonegrins 15,000, The Vienna correspondent of the Times writes that military critics approve of Schermayeff's strategy and feciare that inferiority of numbors alone obliged him to aban Turkish territory and stand on tho do- jensive. He evacuated Gurgusovatz and Saitschar and is ex- pected to withdraw from the whole line of the Timok, daring the Ottomans to follow him through the gorges between the valleys of the Timok und the Morava. He has an army of 60,000 oceupying strong positions from Alexinatz to Paratchin. The Turks bave 100,000 men divided into three armier, It remains to be seen whether the Turks will attack the Servians or march north, leaving the Servians behind, ENGLAND'S OFFER OF MEDIATION TO BOTH DEI- LIGERENTS, Loxpox, August 16, 1876. A> special despatch to the Da Telegraph feports ihat the English Consuls at Beigrade 4 Constantinople bave been directed to in- the Servians and Turks respectively Seat if they will consent to the mediation of the Powers Bagiand is willing to act. NEW YORK ENGLAND. DISRARLI'S INVESTITURE OF THE PRIVY SEAL CONSIDERED ONLY TEMPORARY. Epixovrca, August 15, 1876. The Scotsman publishes a despatch from Loudon, saying that Mr. Disracit’s investiture of the Privy Seal 1s probably only temporary, pending the reorganization of the Cabinet. It is believed the following changes will be made:— Lord Jobn Manners, the presoat Postmaster General, will be created @ peer, and take the Privy Seal; Right Hon, Stephen Cave, Paymaster Goneral, will succeed Lord Manners; Sir Charles Adderley, President of the Board of Trade, will be created a peer, and William H. Smith, one of the joint Secretaries to tho Tregsury, will succeed Adderley. Sir L. Massey Lopes, baronet, will succeed Smith as joint Secretary. Mr, Disraelt will retain the Premiership only during the recess of Parliament, if so long; Lord Derby will then succeed to that office, THE’ PROBOGATION OF PARLIAMENT BY ROYAL COMMISSION—THE QUEEN'S SPEECH READ FROM THE THRONE. Loxpox, August 15, 1876. Parliament was prorogued at two o’clock this after- noon by royal commission. Tho following 1s the Queen's speech read trom the throne by the Lord High Chancellor :— My Lonrs axp Guxtuexrs—Iam happy to be able to release you from your attendance upon Parliament. My relations with all foreign Powers are of a friendly cbaracter, and I look forward confiently to the main- tenance of the good understanding which now prevails, The efforts which in common with other Powers I have made to bring about a settlement of the differences un- fortunately cxisting between the Porte and its Christian subjects in Bosina and Herzegovina have been hitherto unsuccessful. The conflict begun in those provinces has been extended into Servia and Montenegro, Should a favorable opportunity present itself I shall be ready, in concert with my allies, to offer my good oflices for the purpose of mediation between the contending parties, bearing in mind alke the duties imposed upon me by treaty obligations and those which arise srom the considerations of humanity and policy. A difference has arisen betweon my government and that of the United States as to the proper construction of an article in tho treaty of the 9th of August, 1842, which relates to the mutual surrender of persons ac- cused of certain offences, The inconveniences to both countries which would follow a cessation of the Practice of extradition are great and obvious, and I entertain tho hope that a new arrangement will soon ve arrived at by which the matter will be placed on a satisfactory footing. I am deoply thanktul that my dear son, the Prince of Wales, has returned in good health from a lengthened journey in India, His pres- ence in that part of my dominions has given occasion for the expression of feelings of loyalty and devotion to the throne which I highly value. In pursuance of the power conferred upon me have by proclama- tion assumed the title of Empress of India. In mak- ing, as regards India, this addition to the ancient style of my crown I havo desired to record on this occasion the peculiar interest to me and the earnest solicitude which I feel for the happiness of my Indian people. I trast that peace and order will be re-established in the Malay Peninsula, and that the rulers of the native States will cheerfully accept the recommendations and assistance of my officers ior the better government of their territories, The visit to this country of the President of the Orange Free States has resulted in a satisfactory settlement of the long controversy which has existed with reforence to the Provinco of Griqua- land, and an important advance has been mado toward that friendly and cordial co-operatiou of neighboring States which is essential tothe interests of South Af, rica. The conference in regard to South Africa affairs, in regard to which papers havo already been laid before you, is pow sitting in London, and cannot fail to con- tribute largely to the settlement of various and impor- tant questions, GENTLEMEN OF THE House oF Coxxon: 1 thank you for the literal supplies you have voted for the public service. An additional outlay was re quired to place my army and navy upon a proper foot- ing of efficiency, and the check which had been given to the advance of revenue by the comparative stagna- tion of trade compelled me to propose an increase of taxation. I desire to acknowledge tho readiness with which you bave responded to that appoal, and at the same time assure yon that no effort shall be wanting to keep the expenditure of the country within the bounds of moderation, ‘ My Lorps axp Guxtiemen—The act which yon passed for the amendment of tho laws relating to mer- chant shipping will, I trast, promote the safety of our ships and seamen without imposing unnecessary re- strictiogs upon tho conduct of aservice in the pros- perity of which our national interests in so many ways are involved, The measures making a farther provision respecting the elementary education of the country is one of great importance and will complete a work on which successive parliaments for many years have been en, gaged, by securing the due attendance at school of children for whose benefit the means and machinery of oducation have beon so largely supplied. I have observed with much satisfaction the arranges ments which you have made for maintaining and in- creasing the efficiency of a tribunal of ultimate appe: for the United Kingdom by which at tho same time the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and the in- termediate Court of Appeal will be improved and strengthened. I anticipate the best results trom the act providing safegaards against painful experiments upon living animals, I regret that a preasore of other business has prevented the completion of your labors upon several measures of much importance; among these are bills relating to the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; to the administration of prisons and to the law affecting maritime contracts I trusy however, the attention which you have given to the questions during the past session may facilitate their settlement in the next, In bidding you farewoll T pray the blessing of Prov!- dence may rest on your recent labors and accompany you In the discharge of all your duties, FREDERICK CAVILL FAILS IN HIS ATTEMPT TO SWIM ACROSS THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. Lonpon, August 15, 1876, Frederick Cavill’s attempt to swim th® Channel proved a failure, He remained in the water twelve hours and was very much exhausted. SILVER. . Loxpox, August 15, 1876, The silver market is bare'to-day. If any were here it is believed it would bring 54. A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Loxpox, August 15, 1976. To-day, being th iversary of the Feast of the As. sumption, is observed ss a holiday at Paris and An- twerp; consequently no markets are held at {oso p'aces to-day. ‘THE WRATHER. The weather to-day is hot. A LIBERAL TRIUMPH. Loxpox, August 16, 1878. Mr. Barran, a liberal, was elected to the House of Commons yesterday from Leeda IRELAND. A RELIGIOUS RIOT AT BELTAST—MANY PERSONS INJURED—MORE TROUBLE APPREHENDED. Loxpox, August 15, 1576, A despatch to the Pall Mali Gazette from Beltast says:—The Lady Day procession to-day and accom. panying rabble had several encounters with thocrowds collected to witness it. Nine persons were sent to the hospitals. Further disturbance is apprehended to- might.’” SPAIN. CABINET COMPLICATIONS LIKELY TO ARISE FROM THE BETURN OF EX-QUEEN ISAPELLA— A CRISIS EXPECTED AT MADRBID—ISABELLA RECRIVES A COLD RECEPTION AT SAKTAXDEB— MARFORI TO BE RUN FoR ‘CONGRESS. Loxpox, August 15, 1876. The Standard publishes a letier from its corcspond- ent at Madrid dated August 10, which says though the ex-Queen Isabelia has assured the King, ana has re- peated the assurance to many statesmen gathered at Santander, that she had no desire to interfere in HERA!D. WEDNESDAY, Politics, she cannot prevent her friends and old ad- herents from assuming an ambitious attitude. The Moderados, who have consented hitherto to re main in the background and to give a silent support to Canovas del Castillo, the Prime Minister, are vow making a strong push for a larger sbare of active power, Under the effects of zeal inspired by thi Queen’s return the truce, with its policy of conciliation and coalition, seems to have been spontancously broken and severed, The conservative journals are vigorously attacking Robledo, Minister of the Interior; Ayala, Minister to the Colonies, und Her- rera, Minister of Commerce and Agriculture, and they have determined to resign in preference to conceding tothe demands of the Moderados, Though it is be- heved in some quarters that Canovas del Castiilo will succeed in postponing the change until the end of Sep- tember it is more than probable that a climax will be reached within a week, notwithstanding a Ministerial crisis now might injure the prospects of the new loan about to be issued under cover of the conversion of the national debt and might interfere with Cuben affairs, because Robledo and Ayala command considerable influence in colonial circles, Cano- vas will remain at the head of the Moderados Cabinet and take the lead of the new moderado or con- servative party, equally tree from the ideas of the Narvaez school and tho exaggerations of the Ultra- montanes, The great danger from such a combination will be the opportunity afforded clever statesmen like Sagasta to gather into tho coalition all those members of the centre of the Cortes who, even last year, were faltering in their allegiance to Canovas del Castillo, Most politicians, of whatever shade, consider the crisis of great importance, and sincere frienas of the restored monareby confess that ex-Quoen Isabella's return bodes no good for the country, Public opinion does not favor her influence, and the cold welcome of the in- habitants of Santander is a good criterion of the feeting throughout Spain, MARFOBI FOR CONGRESS. Mannty, August 15, 1876, The friends of Seiior Marfori intend to ran bim for Congress, SPEAKER KERR SINKING. Avom Spxixos, Va, August 15, 1876 Speaker Rerr camo near dying from suffocation last night, He is rapidly and surely ginking, His son and secretary arrived to-day. A BEPORT OF THE SPEAKER'S DEATH AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL—HIS LATEST DESPATCH TO A MSMBER OF THE HOUSE—DR. POPE SENT FOR. Wasmixcrox, August 15, 1876, A report prevatied this afternoon that Speaker Kerr had died at three o'clock, and this gave rise to a gen- eral inquiry in Congress and elsewhere as to its truth, Deep regret was expresset at the supposed occur- Tence, but @ promiment member of the House of Rep- "iyo ad received the following despatch to- ‘ight :— 7 Rock Avo Srninas, 7:17 P. M. “My condition in very, very feeble. I am weakening hour- ly. Unless a change occurs my thine is short, ‘Aga last hope. to gratity my good wife and son, I havo sont tor Dr. Popo, Urge him to come, M. GO. Kerr.” Speaker pro tem, Saylor to-night received a despatch dated Rock Alum Springs, 7:45, saying his condition was very critical, but that he had been no worse during the day. THE LATEST CONCEBNING THE SPEAKER'S CON- DITION. Wasmixatox, August 16, 1:45, A. M. No information has been received im Washington concerning Speaker Kerr’s condition ince about eleven P. M., whon the telegraph office at Rockbriage, Alum Springs, closod. At tbat timo he was alive, but in the same precarious condition that had been re- ported previously. . THE RAILWAY STRIKE, PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR HENDRICKS COM- MANDING THE STRIKERS TO DISPERSE, Ivpiaxopo.is, Ind., August 15, 1876, Governor Hendricks has issued the following pro- clamation:— I have been officially informed that a large body of ersons employed upon the Ohie and Mississippi Railroad pave bauded together for the par pose of obstructing the passage of trains upon said road, and for several days by force have prevented tho transaction of freight and shipping business, and have stopped and now detain upon and along the road many trains laden with live stock and products on their way to market, whereby great public inconvenience and loss are sustained, I have been informed a'so that im the County of Knox the Sheriff has been and is unablo to meet and resist tho large force of persons ko unlaw- fully banded togeth le bas, therefore, called upon me to render him such assistance as may be necessary to maintain the public peace and the authorities of the law. The welfare of socicty and prosperity of business throughout an important section of the country req that the organization be at once disbanded. The thority of tho power of the law must be restored. sons interested in the shipment of the products of the country to market have aright to the enjoyment of a feeling of security in respect thereto, which becomes impossible when such combinations for such purposes can exist with impunity, No justification can be found in the fact that the railway company may have failed 1p any of its obligations toward its employés, For such failure the remedy provided by law is to be found in the courts and not in irregular and dangerous procecd- ings By violent and uplawiul proceedings tuo right cannot be maintained or the iaw vindicated. Icall upon all who are connected with these bands to withdraw from them at once and place them- selves on the side of lawtul authority. In breaking down the authority of thé law you do society a great wrong. You cannot expect saiety in mutual pledges to stand by each other in unlawful proceedings. ‘ihe law is stronger than your pledges You will be ever- taken. The agencies and instrumentalities of the law will reach you ascitizens. You cannot afford to stand in the attitude of iaw breakers, I call upon you to dis- band at once and return to your employments, and by wiser and safer means you will be able to maintain your rights, 1 call upon'the public officers to exercise all the powers with which they aro endowed to bre: up this combination and to bring guilty members, who may remain contumacious, to punishmont; and for tho maintenance of the law and preservance of the public pence, I invoke the sentiments and judgment of tho peoplo against all combinations for unlawtul purposes. Given under the seal of the State and hand of the Governor, at Indianapolis, this 15th day of A A. D, 1876. THOMAS A. HENDRICKs, Governor of Indiana, By the Governor—Joun E. Nerv, Secretary of State, st, ‘THE STRIKE NOT ENDED—PARTIAL PAYMENT OF EMPLOYER, Crxcixati, Ohio, August 15, 1876. ‘The strike on the Ohio aud Mississippi Railroad still continnes, Ata late hour this afternoon a freight train on the Louisville branch was stopped and side- tracked at Deputy, Ind. The pay car reached Vincennes this afternoon, and those who so desired were paid in full and discharged. Quitea number accepted the other alternative of the company, receiving checks for their June wages pay- able August 31. The fremen held a meeting at Vincennes this after- noon, and considerabie dissatisfaction was expressed by them. The engineers are also exhibiting symptoms of discontent, and a general strike of all employés is im- minent. The military are expected at Vincennes during tho night, and afier their arrival efforts will be mado to get the freight trains in motion. ‘Alter paying off at Vinceones the pay car will return to Seymour and other points, where the same course will be pursued toward the dissatisfied men as at Vin- cennes. MILITARY READY TO MARCH. IxpraxaPouis, August 15, 1876, Three companies of soldiers are under arms in the State buildings here to-night, waiting for Governor Hendricke’ orders to move to Seymour or Vincennes, as he may decide, ARMI.G@ THE NEGROES, Newnerry, 8. C., August 15, 1876, This morning a box, conta’ning improved rifles and a large quantity of cartridges, was seized by the Town Coancil of Newberry, which, it is ascertained, was sur- reptitiously sent from Coinmbia by Adjutant Goneral Purvis to arm the negroes ‘n this section who do not belong to any military com pany, CHARLIE ROSS. SUPPOSED DISCOVERY OF THE STOLEN BOY AT SHARON, CONN. Povanxxursin, N. Y., Augnst 15, 1876, A special to tho Eagle from Pino Plains says:—A man and woman have been arrested at Sharon, Conn., woo have with thom a boy supposed to be Chariie Ross, The parties making the arrest claim thas they bave no doubt the child is the miss poe boy. A man giving his name as Rt. Hibbome, of Phiiadeiphia, states that he is well acquainied with the Ross tamily and that the boy is the picture of his brother. The man who Was arrested gaye bis name as Parker. The woman looks like a squaw. Telegrams have been sent to Philadelphia, ARREST FOR WIFE MURDER. Bristor, N, H., Augast 15, 1876. A. H. Johnson has been arrested fo murder of his wife, wnose remains were found near the river last Thuraday, THE INDIAN WAR. | Has There Been Another Fight ? Rumored Attack by Gen- eral Terry. SEVEN HUNDRED HOSTILES REPORTED KILLED Sr. Pavz, Minn., August 15, 1876, A special to the Pioncer Press, trom Bismarck to-day, “We havo no news of General Terry’s last fight with tho Indiana except by the steamer Western, which arrived this morning from Benton, When at Fort. Peck the Captain of tho Western was informed that General Terry nad had a fight with the Sioux the day betore, and that Terry’s killed num- dered 300, Sitting Bull's logs being 700 men. “The steamer Josophine, loaded with government freight and troops, leaves Fort Buford to-morrow.’? THE STRENGTH OF CROOK'S FORCE—MARCH OF THE COMMAND AT DAYLIGHT OF THE FIFTH OF AUGUST. Cmcaco, August 15, 1876, Tho Inter-Ocean’s special correspondent with General Crook, under the date of August 4, sends news later than any received from that command, Ho gives the following as the strength of General Crook's force, in- cluding that of General Merritt: Second cavalry, flyo companies; Third cavalry, ten companies; Fifth cavairy, ten companies; Fourth infantry, three compan’ Ninth tn. fantry, threo companies, and Fourteenth in- fantry, four companies, The cavalry average about forty-five men to the company; the Infantry forty, or a sum total for the present campaign of 1,400 cavalry, 400 infantry and 250 Indian scouts; total, 2,050. Buffalo Hill camo with the Fifth cavalry as scout and guide. Ordors have just been received to take four da tlons In saddle bags, fifteon being taken on pack males, and to move at daylight, August 5, MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS, Cunrexxe, Wy. T., August 15, 1876, Companies D and F of the Fourth cavalry left for tho North yosterday, Two companies of the Four- teenth infantry arrived from Utah yesterday and await orders. Four companies of the Fourth artillery from the Pacific coast and one more of the Fourth o&valry are expected hero on Thursday, and will endeavor to Joim Goneral Crook. Major Frank North, chief of an old organization known as the “Pawnee Scouts,” ‘is ordered "to report to Genorai Shoridan, Ho lolt Sidney, Neb., for Chi- cago to-night, ANOTHER STRANGE RUMOR. Bismancx, D, T., August 15, 1876.@ The stexmer which loft Fort Peck on Sunday, arriy- yng to-day, heard a ramor of an Indian battle. It was Feported that 300 whites and 700 Indians wero kiiled, Pholps, of Montana, was Killed, and Frank Fig, of Bismarck, was wounded in a recent fight with the In- dians near the Black Hills, Tho Indians about the Black Hills aro growing decidedly troublesome. Though the party attacked numbered but twenty-five tho In- dians got near enough to thom to ‘drop” them, Tho mon arriving to-day from the Hills report that there aro still rich discovories of gold, SKIBMISHES ON THE BLACK HIL1s, Sr. Pav, Minn., August 15, 1876, A Bismarck special of this date to the Pioneer Press says:— “A patty of twenty-five men, with teams, arrived from the Black Hills today. Whon within ono day's march of tho hills they had a skirmish with Indians, and lost one man killed and one wounded They report the miners in certain localities as very successful, the placer diggings boing the richest they had ever seon. Thoro is an overstock of provisions in tho Hills, and bacon has sold as low as sixteen cents and flour as low as $4 por hundred weight,” PROSPECT OF RESTORED QUIET. Cincinnati, O., August 15, 1876. ‘The ratlroad officials feel confident that the appoar- ance of the militia at Vincennes to-morrow, will put anend to their difficalties, Superintendent Gimpert has advised the agents that freight trains will run as usual to-morrow. PUBLIC SYMPATHY WITH THE STRIKERS, A meeting of workingmen was held in this city to- night and resolutions adopted expressing sympathy with the strikers and denouncing the railroad com- pany for withholding the pay of the men, and calling on Congress to declare tho charter of the company forteited to the government. THE SIOUX SQUAW’S STORY. Wasutxoton, August 15, 1876. The army headquarters, yesterday, considered doubt- ful the report brought to the Crow camp by a Sioux equaw, that a terrible battle had taken place between General Crook and the Sioux Indians and that the lat- ter had been almost annihilated. General Sherman said this morning that he has a similar report from another direction, It was brought to the Red Cloud Agency, and ecnt to him from Lara- mic; therefore, he says, thero seems to be more sub- stance A the squaw’s story than at first was considered probable. AN ACOOUNT OF CUSTER’S FIGHT. Lawnuncr, Kan., August 15, 1876, The Journal to-day publishes an account of Custer’s battle as reported by Agent Miles to Superintendent Nicholson. It is strictly the Indian version of tho story and agrees in important particulars with the mils itary report of the affair. The Indians are said to have had forty men engaged to Custer’s one. CHARGE AGAINST GOV. HAYES, WHAT AX ARMY CHAPLAIN KNOWS ABOUT THE APPPOPRIATION OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS TAKRN FROM A SOLDIER BEFORE HIS 2XECU- TION. Forex, Kan., August 15, 1876, , At the organization of « Tilden and Hendricks club at Independence, in this State, on tast Saturday, Gen- oral W. I, Brown, who was Colonel of the Thirteenth West Virginia volunteers during tho war, was called on to state what he knew of tho tacis reiatod by the Rey, W. W. Starper in a recent letter, in which he charged General KB. Hayes of appropriating $400 waich belonged toa soldicr’s mother. General Rrown corroborated tho statement of the chaplain fully and said he was present when the chaplain was called to muster and to the soldier before the execu- tion; was near by when the unfortunate man gave his effects to the chaplain; was present when the sergeant of Genoral Hayes orderod the ctf piain to report to him with the eflects of the soldier and stated that on the chaplain’s return he said General Hayes claimed the $400 belonged to the govern. ment and sbonid be sed to secure another soldier, and took the money from him. General Brown stated that the Major, Albert MeCouren, of Pomeroy, Ohio, was also familiar with the tacts chaplain Was indigoantent General Mayes, becau thought he had'no right to demand of bim the money, as the soldier had reqnosted it to be returned to lis mother if she could be found, and says he thinks that General Hayes made a mistake in taking the money, as the government had no right to it; bot thinks he will be able to give an account af it; does not believe that Gonerst Hayes would appropriate it to hia own use. General Brown 18 a man of eminent responsibility in AUGUST 16, .1876.—WITH SUPPLEMENT. A CANAL SUIT. MOTION FOR A MANDAMUS TO THE sUDITOB OF THE CANAL BOARD, Auuasy, N. Y., August 15, 1876. The case of Orin W. jeorgo W. Schuyler, Auditor, &e,, in which the plaintiff asks for a man- aamus, came ap before Jusiico Oxborn to-day, The circamstances are as follows:—On the 18th of December, 1872, Henry J. Mowry contracted with the Canal Com- missioners for the erection of a dam across a canal feeder at Cazenovia. On the 3d of March, 1873, there was due him $714, and on the 7th of April, 1873, $1,2 and on the 25th of July, $7,794 61. For each of th amounts he received a certiticate from Commissioner Strond, On the 24th of March, 1876, he assigned the claim to Orin W, Sage. Mr. Sage learned that there was money in the State treasury applicable to such claims as bik, and on tho 6th of July, 1876, demanded a warrant for the monoy from the Anditor, but that official refused st, plaintw now asks for a peremptory mandamus to compel him to give the warrant Justice Osborn granted an alternative mandamus for the Auditor to slow cause on the last Tuesday of the month why the peremptory writ ehould not be issued. SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS. Conumbra, August 15, 1876, Tho State Democratic Convention met in the State House to-night. It is tho largest and most influential body of white citizens ever assembled in the State | since 1860, Every county is represented. It 1s prob. able that a fall democratic ticket will be put in the field. TORNADO ON THE HUDSON. Pow (KRRPSTE, August 15, 1876. A special to the Eagle from Milton, four miles below this city, says that a tornado passed over that place at one o’ctock this afternoon, accompanied by hail and rain, causing considerable dam: The Catholic church was blown down, and a portion of the tron roof of the Milton ferry station was blown away, Trees were blown across tho track of the Hudson River Railroad, and the telegraph wires were prostrated. The damage to fruit js very heavy. A schooner from Kingston, which was pasring up the Tiver atthe time, bad her sails all carried away and other damage done, MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT. War Derarturnt, Orricr or Tim Crier SIONAL OFvionR, Wasnrxatox, August 16—1 A M. Probabilities, For tho South Atlantie and East Gall States, slowly rising barometer, nearly stationary temperature, winds mostly from west to south, partly cloudy weather and possibly occasional rains, For the West Gulf States and Tennessoe, rising, fol- lowed by slowly falling temperature, southerly to cast. erly winds, partly cloudy weather and possibly occa. sional rains from tho Lower Mississippi Valloy west. ward. For the Ohio Valloy and upper lake region rising, followed by falling baromoter, cool northerly winds, veoring to warmer easterly or routherly, clear or partly cloudy weather and possibly rain areas along Lakes Superior and Michigan, For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri vak leys falling barometer, warmer east to south winds, partly cloudy woather and possibly rain areas, For the Middlo States and New England, rising barometer, cooler northorly to easterly winds, genor- ally clear weather, except possibly rain areas along the Middle Atlantic coast, Tho Lower Ohio River and the Mississtpp! below Memphis continuo slowly falling. THE WEATHER YESTERDAY, The following record will show the changes in the tomperaturo for the past twenty-four hours in comp: json with the corresponding dato of Inst year, as indi- cated by the thermometer ot Hudnut’s pharmacy, Heravp Buildin 18 Average tomperaturo yesterd: re Average temperature for corresponding date inst 16% SUNSTROKES YESTERDAY. The number of snnstrokes in this city yesterday were larger than they have been for some timo past, Though it 1s ident wo are to have moro oppressive heat this season, it is to be hoped the excessive death rate may yet, by proper precaution, bo lossened. The following deaths from sunstroke wore reported at the Coroner's office yesterday :— Patrick Deneny, thirty-two years, of No, 408 East Eighth street. Edward Dennis, twenty-five years; no homa, Mary Klowender, twenty-five years, of No. 15 Thomas Btreot. ‘An unknown man, about forty, at No. 21 West Six- tieth streot, COMMODORE VANDEKBILT. The physical condition of Commodore Vanderbilt was Joss satisfactory yesterday than on Monday. His taste for food was delicate, and during the day he ate very Ittlo, During the morning he was bright ana choerful, but in tho later hours of tho day he suflered depression from the intense heat. At the usual mid. day consultation ot physicians it was decided not to change the treatment for the day. The usual tonics wero ordered. In tho afternoon tho depression was more marked by indisposition to liaten to conversation and a slight fretfuluess, Toward evening the Rev. Dra. Moran, of Baltimore, and Deets, of Now York, called an@tonversed with the Commodore. He seemed some- what listless and uneasy. About eight o'clock Mra Allen, his daughter, called. Soon after sho left, Mr. ‘Thurlow Weed entered the sick room, and, by his cheerful conversation, _ronsed the Commodore to something like himself. The Commodore welcomed him with “Come hero, old boy, give me your band.” Mr. Weed told him that bo was glad to see the color coming back in his faco and he would expect to moct him at Saratoga next month. The Commodore answered, ‘Well, 1 don’t know about that, but I baven’t given up the idea of going yet; but come again, old boy, I am always glad to see you.” During tho evening ho ato the yolks of two eggs and drank some beef tea, Dr. Linsly left a few minutes alier Mr. Weed. Dr. Elliott ana Mr Barton intended to remain during the night. Among the visitors during the day were Rev. J. B. Morse, of the Harvard Mia- sion; Mrs, Lo Beau, his daughter; Captain ‘Jake’ Vanderbilt, Mr. Wardell, his confidential clerk. At midnight Dr, Eliiovt had retired. Tho invalid was awake and had partaken of the yolkn' of two eggs and some beof tea. He was quiet and free from pain. His cohdition exhibited a slight improvement. It seems strange that the man who has carved his name as with a diamond on the pages of the commer- cial history of this State, and whom the people of the metropolis have considered hard, coid and unfeeling, has ever had a deep religiow sentiment controlling his mind and action. Even now, when the pains of disease mako him restless, the sott, Jow singing of hymoa by the membors of his family quiets his nerves. In hotol circles it is understood that Mra. Vanderbilt has relinquished her right of dower in the estate of the Commodore in lieu of the endowment of $1,000,000 invested for her “by the Commodore in Harlem stock about seven yoars ago. OBITUARY. j THOMAS G, DOUGLASS, Douglass, who dict residence, No. 10 Hicks street, Monday, ws born in Rhode Island, near Newport, sixty-two years = ago, He learneg the traae of a mason and bricklayer, and displayed markable skill in the business. Ho came to Brookly upward of twenty-five years ago, and in 1857 he was appointed inspector of masonry on the Brooklyn Water Works He subsequently superintended ‘all thé bridges and masonry at Prospect Park. When the bridge project was formulated Mr. Douglass was chosen as saperintendent of masonry and laid the firat stone in that work. A week ago he was taken ill and nevor rallied. His remains were sent to Lowell, Mass., yesterday, whero they will be buried in the family plot. at bis lato Brooklyn, on Thomas G, HENRY LOWTHER, EARL OF LOXSDALE. ‘A cable dospatch from London, dated yesterday, an- nounces the death of Henry Lowther, Earl of Lons- dale, county of Westmoreland, Viscount Lowther and Baron Lowther, of Whitebaven, county of Cumber- land, and a baronet, late captain First Lite Guards, Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum of the counties of Westmoreland and Cumberiand, The deceased Earl was born March 27, 1818, and succeeded his ancle as third earl March 4, 1872 He was married on the Slat July, 1852, to Emily Sasan, eldest danghter of St. his community, and his statements are credited by every one. To’ show the big estimate in which he is hid by Hayes himself it need only be stated he ro- coived a letter from him on the 6th of Jaly in reply to 0 erg Heston It was signed by Alfred B. Lee, vate Secretary. The affair created disgust adhd chagrin among republicans in Montgomery county, The remarks of Geoeral Brown wero made in the pres- ence of about thirty persons, Ho had, however, told the Incident to prominent citizens several weeks ago before its publication in Ohio, FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE. Savasnan, Ga, August 15, 1876 A despatch from Quincy, Fla, says a firo o iy Several stores, Mi John HB. Gee Sled Gatio Mivrioa op 2 wareeones se nop tas tamon George Francis Caultield, F8q., of Donation, and had six children, four sons and two daughters, is eldest son, St George Henry, Viscount Lowther, succeeds to the’ title, and will cone of age on the 4th of October next, REY. ¥ P. SMITH. Information has beon received that the Rev. E. P. Smith, President of the Howard University and lato Commissioner of Indian Affairs, died at Accrea, on tho Wost Const of Africa, during tho latter part of June, Rev. Mr, Smith filed the position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and his name Was entangled im the controversies that arose oat of the Investigutions “Transparencies, &c. KESHER SHEL BABZEL MEETING OF THE GLAND LODGE IN THIS CIT? YFSTERDAY—OFFICERS ELECTED. TheGrand Lodge of District No, 1, of-the Order “Kesher Shel Barzel,” which comprises the States of New York, New Jersey, the New Engiand States, and the Dominion of Canada, met in annual seasion yesterday morning In Pythagoras Hall, Conal street, near Bowery. The lodge was opened by prayer by the Rev. Dr. BE. M. Myers of Montreal, after whien the usual observances proseribed py the ritual were “worked out” and the session opened for buatness, The roll call was the first business in order and showed an attendance of 155 dolegates, together with » num- ver of proxies. An animated debate followed the intro- duction of the names of the proxies the Grand rreai- dont deciding that they could not be admitted under the following rule:— Each lodge shall elect annnally, for the term of one year, from among its past Presidents, a8 many repro- Sentatives to the Grand Lodge as the laws of the dis- trict shail provide; and these representatives shail transact the business of the Grand lodge, ‘The decison of the Chair was sustainod by a vote of and President, M. W. Bonnett, then read the annual report, of which the following 1s an abstract :— ‘The most important event of the past yoar has been the establishment of a Supreme Lodgo of the Order Kesher Shel Barzei, at Vhiladelp.ta, in March last, and with it the dearest wish of my heart has been ac: complished. Our beloved Order is now in possession of a central authority aod an unbiassed Supreme ‘Tribunal for the final decixion of questions of difference between members, lodges and districts. I have every confi. dence that this event will prove to oe of infinite useful. ness to our revered Order. The Grand President then submitted the following recommendations:—Tne olection of officers of this Grand Lodge shall take place on the last day of the a nual session. Each lodge shail be bound to establish a sinking fund, which inust only be used tor the benelit of the endowment laws. T recommend that the President of the Grand Lodge have the power to declare vacant the office of any mem- ber of the Executive Committee not appearing at the Sessions of the latter during two regular or special meotings of the committee, and that ho have the power, with the approval of a majority of tho Execu. tive Committee, to appoint some ex-president to fill the vacancy. The reports of tbe Grand Secretary and Grand Troas- urer show that during the past year not less than $81,000 have been appropriated for “tho relic od members of the Order and $44,000. ¢ dows and orphans of deceased memby ‘Thera is still in tho treasury $170,000, which ts sifoly in- vested. Tho report was reforred to tho Finance Committes, Tho following officers were then elected: —Grand President, Isidore Linderman, New York; First Vico President, George Gottheimer, New York; Second Vice President, Harry Beck, Now York; Grand Soce Simon’ Meyer, New York; Grand Treasurer, Brooklyn; Sergeant-at-Arma, Abo Seeliz, New York. The hewly elected officers were Installed with duo honors and appropriate coremonies, after which the lodge adjourned until 9 o'clock this morning. AMUSEMENTS, OLYMPIC THEATRE, This well known placo of amusement was reopened on Monday evening. Thero was a full attendance, and the bill of fare provided was just light, engaging and ex- citing enough to bo in harmony with the temperae ture of the audience and the temperature of the weather, Kelly in his musical — variotica made a decided hit, aud so did Hermann ia his tricks of legerdomain, and espeetaily in bis spirit cabinet trick. The Richmond sisters as clog dancers, in tho fashion of the minstrols, were charming, though in tho matter of yoico thoy wero too weak to be effective. Sam Devere was good as usual in his negro melodies, Little Tommy Fish gave imitations of Levy and Ar- buckle on the cernet and survived the offort. Ad Ry- man’s burlesque locture drew down the house and was well supplemented by Reilly's Irish songs and dances. GEORGIA MINSTRELS IN BROOKLYN. The itinerant sons of Momus known as the Georgia Minstrels havo, in their annual circuit, reached this vicinity. Monday night they opened at Hooley’s Opera House, Brooklyn, where they played to a crowded audience, despite the high temperature and the threat- ening aspect of the sky. Rollicking is tne word to charactorize their periormance, Ifthe spectator were ignorant that the actors aro genuine nogroes he would discover the fact from the unctuous humor with which their jokos aro delivored and tho irresistible abandon of their negro impersonations. If the object of such an entertainment as theirs be to exette innocent mirth then the uproarious laughter which resounded throughout the hall last night bore ample testimony to the success of their efforts. ‘ MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES, Richard Wagner is in his sixty-fourth yoar. “The Siege of Pari near tho Main Exhibition Building, Philadelphia, is one of tho features around Fairmount Park. Levy plays “Adelaide,” by Beethoven, at Gilmoro's Garden, on Thursday evening. This makes the thirty- seventh work he hss played in during tho summer, trom the highest and most severe classical style to the lightest and most brilliant. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Judge Staniey Matthews, of Cincinnati; Coloned James 0. Broadhead, of St; Louis; Professor Carl Zohder of Vienna, and Postmaster John F. Smyth, of Albany, are atthe Fifth Avenuo Hotel. Goneral Fits Honry Warren, of Iowa, ts at the Hoffinan House, Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll, of Minois, and A. 1, Hop- kins, receiver of the Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw Rail- road, are at tho Gilsey House, Governor Jobn Lee Carroll, of Maryland, is at the New York Hotei, Jere- miah McGuire, of Elmira, ts at tho Metropolitan Hovel, C. B. Wright, President of the Northern Pacific Rail. road Company, 1s at the Brevoort House. Captain Robert H, Hall, of West Point, is at the St. Jamos Hotel. Ex-Congressman Theodore M. Pomeroy and Elmore P. Ross, of Auburn, N. 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