The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-27


went 10 jail. John Riley, for fast driving, was
fined SIS Co. in default Of the payment Of
whicl he went to Jail.
RAILROAD TAX--The amount OF tax paid ON
the gross receipts Of The Bellefontane and Peru
Rsilroads-ihe only two Companies which pay
here-for the month Of november, was fol-
lows: Bellefontaine, 1871 a.; Peru, 81, 2G0 y.
STATE DEBT INTERPRETING Governor.
Auditor and Treasurer of state have made an
arrangement with the First National Bank Of
this city for the requisite amount Of money 20
pay the January interest on the Indiana state
debt
suAEPLEY-s MfSsrRFfs sharpIey's
Ministries are coming and will put in an APP
pearanee Al Masonic Hall. on Thursday the
sth prox., for season Of three nights. Let the
dey0teos Il burnt cork prepare themselves for
first class entertainment al the hands Of this
popular troupe.
Bro NorF.-One Of the largest notes ever
discounted in this city was cashed yesterday
AZ the First National Bank. II was for $780,
Geo, and executed by the officers OF State TO
raise the money 10 pay iheJanuary interest on
the Indiana state debt.
ACCIDENT Captain Srwel of the steamer
Governor Morton. " while taking horseback
ride on Monday. aud while making a sharp
detour around corner. was thrown 10 the
ground. We regret 10 state that the gallant
Captain was considerably injured by the mis-
hap.
TIE STEAMER GOVERNOR MoRTOS-The
stockholders q the steamer Governor Morton
have elected the following directors: Abra-
ham Springsteen, Daniel Duncan. j. Harvey /
Harris. and O. :. ButterGeid. Dr. W. II. Ken
drick. President u the Board: G. :. Butter
field. Secretary.
BEFORE ESQ. CoULoN.-The trial of Will
liam Roy. who was charged with assault and
battery, By shooting At Christian shrader, was
concluded yesterday. lie was acquitted on
that charge but on charge of carrying con-
cealed weapons. ne was fined ten dollars and
costs.
REV. j. Z. FLErCHER.-The lecture by this
gentleman on the subject Of switzerland did
not come of last night, on account Of the bad
weather bat wa postponed until next Friday
evening, when. Providence permitting. 1t will |
b. delivered. rs stated heretofore, forthC bene-
nj Of tn indianapolis Orphan Asylum.
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fHE C6NTINTNrALs.-The " ContIncn tall"
who were advertised TO give a Concert at
souic Hall, on the evening Of the s3d, failed to
come in time. their agent making blrnder in
advertising. We have received a letter from
them. dated the 2lth, stating that they will be
here in about ten DAYS from that time. and
give a concert
PEfsoNAf.-Andrew J. Neff. Esq. editor Of
the Randolph Journal. was In the city yester-
day and called Mr.. Nen was once "a /
thorough going Democrat and though he
baked in the harness seven or eight years ago. /
still the good impressions made on him by his |
Democratic associations are indelible. a is
evinced by the wide awake character of his
paper.
EDITOR HERALD: \ very creditable affair
occurred on Christmas day, at the Scott House.
kept BY the gentlemanly proprietor. Cyrus J.
scott, Esq. which not only reflects honor upon
the donors. Is well as the recipients, but
speaks well for the character Of the House. |
allude 10 the presentation Of over two hun
drcd dollars in purses. 10y the guests of the
House a substantial Christmas greeting TO
the young ladies who preside over the differ
ent table,.
BATES HOUsE.-The proprietors Of the
Bates House will please accept our thanks for
the iattering compliment of complimentary
invitation 70 their Christmas dinner. We re-
greet that other appointments precluded the
possibility Of cur attendance. We are assured
by those who had the coed fortune TO be- pres
ent, that the dinner was I'm every way worthy
Of the high reputation enjoyed by that fine
hotcl
fAiR.-lhe fair nj Masonic HAIL. the nro-
ceeds OF which are to be devoted 10 paving
the debt OF It. Johns BOYS school House.
was. considering the disagreeable weather.
well patroni,ed last night and a very hand
some sum realized The exceeding pleasant
ness within contrasted well with the unplea-
san' weather without The fair will be con-
unued Tonight and will close on Friday night.
We hcspcak for the entertainment tonight a
large attendance. Every means will be pro
udcd @ insure The comfort 81 those who
attend.
AfifsSANr AFFAIR.-O n Christmas day.
helm ihe anniversary OF his estimable Iadv.s
birthday. Mr. cunningham. well aud widely
known as The Iec-eream Man." spread an ,le.
SAINT dinner 40 ms restaurant on North Illinois /
street The dinner was surprisingly sumptu-
ousand Wa literally pariaken ofby the invited
guests Among the features were a hrse and
rich lyramidal cake. in each sli,c II which
was prize. The chief pre-. beautiful
isd.'s portmenie. was carried Oh by a gentls
mar nom Chicago Il was far in tho ,nor
nooa before the party dispersed. There M,
have been equally pleasant parties On no,
10y --ihers could have been none better
THANKS. Mes-rs. Myers, james = pc,l.,,, l
rToprietors II the extensive wll.e hons, No - '
Wet Pear street viii please ac,,cp, our hes,
thanks for Their very apprcciablp donation hy
way q a Christmas present of a half dozen
bottles q superb Champagne and Catawba
N'ht' l,ins Of their own manufacture These :
gentlemen are aSsiredthat Ga every glass Of the ]
at.e. 'a.'le fluid Ne drart the libation that we
pohrsd was tng hfe GOD health. prosperity
IN "u7'aess aaa friendly relations hereafter a. f.,
nov II ans q orr friends or readers de-
safe o1f ADVISE s. o. suitable place TO bestow ,
their latf'nasf In The matter q good wines. !
ne sas Myer. Same. 4 Peabody. IA - We, !
Pearl street
\ Nan 1ANkp.-N NJ. John H. ohr. the gen /
uen'aily and uniformly ohliging agent q the
Adams Express Company in indianapolis. r
was unexpectedly hrs.t ga Christmas dav bv
ne employees Of the otiicg. and when ne was
- surrounded thar b. could not escape. the de- .
s'shs e The eahal began 10 unfold themselves :
'AFse and heavily eold-mountel ebony cane :,
"a crown by M. e. r. Aughinlaiich. who !.
AiF''i'l = ie The leader ofthc party. and Mr.. =
o'l W. completely di>somitied by one Of the
M 'Dsie s-n eaneings. accompanied bv one :,
- .''' ilti'e speeches We ever heard On !,
such al occasion. e'
Inc s.'fifiss Wa eomplese 10 Mr.. chr. lie !,
rallied, however. and Responded >, :. ~ =.