Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-04-22
FROM NEW YORK,

Another Bond Robbery Come to Light
New YORK. April 20.-Another alleged
bond robbery was recently brought to light
in this city. The accused is named AL
fred H. Croft, late book-keeper for the firm
of George II. Francis & Co., merchants, No.
"a Warren street, from whom it is reported
he embezzled $4,000 in United States
bonds; $4,000 of these with $4,000 in
money were recovered. Nearest was made.
High Water-TXvO Miles of the Pacific
Railroad Have Been Abandoned.
The Herald's Washington special says:
The Missouri river is higher than since IA,
and is still rising.
Two miles of the Pacific railroad, be-
tween Wyandott and Kansas City, have
been abandoned. The Omaha Union Pa
cific road is covered with water, and it will
be several weeks before trains can run
through. s4
The President Sees No Reason to Pre-.
vent an Adjournment.
The Tribune's special says when the Sen
ate Committee, yesterday, inquired of the
President if he had any further Executive
business to communicate to the Senate, he
answered that he had, but he saw no reason
to prevent an adjournment.
A Girl Kidnapped aud Outraged.
A girl named Lizzie Smith, alias Mexican,
a resident of Jersey City, was kidnapped
and outraged by nearly score of young
men, Friday night. Three of the villains
have been arrested, and the police are eX-
pected to secure the balance.
Further Particulars i'm Regard to tn e
Brooklyn Navy Yard Robbery.
Further particulars have been obtained
regarding the robbery of paymaster Bel
knap, in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and OF
the capture and identity of persons arrested
The robbery occurred four years ago, and
amounted to $130000. The robbers have
at last been secured. The persons, ,arrestt d
are the most successful and dangerous
thieves and burglars living. They have al
been educated to the profession in England
'e Takes Leave of the stage.
Madaline Henriques takes leave of the
stage tonight, at Wallacks. She is to be
married early in May to Jennings, CORES
pondent of the London Times.
Encounter with Burglars.
New YORK, April 21-John Hughes anC
wife, residing in Monroe street, had an en-.
counter with party of burglars early yes
terday morning, in which the wife was
slightly wounded by pistol shot. Two
shots were also fired at the husband, bu
he escaped unhurt. The thieves secured
only some cigars and $40 in Fenian bonds
John Sculley has been arrested on suspicion
of being one of the party.
Verdict Rendered for the Loss OF q
.. Trunk.
The National Steam Navigation Com
",
passenger from Liverpool, had averdict fo
$2,S00 rendered against it yesterday.
Another Forgery.
An. unknown man purchased of t.
James & Co., brokers in Wall street. $500
in gold, with certified check for Sc 9lO-
the gold to be delivered at the office O
Fiske, Underwood & Co, of which firm tn
man represented himself as member. Th
gold was delivered, but it was soon Learned
that the certifcation to the check was
forgery, and on going to New street office
no one could be found there.
ia Long Range.
At recent trial of twenty-inch guns a
Ft. Hamilton, a range of four miles wa
attained with prOjectile, weighing los
pounds.
Affairs on the Plains
The Herald's Leavenworth special says
Affairs on the Plains are assuming an in
teresting phase. General Sherman has ar
rived at Leavenworth. Gen. Augur wa
about to move westward from Fort Phi
Kearney, with 5000 men. Eleven thous
and Indians are cncamped between Fort
Kearney aud Smith, ,>waiting until grass, t.
commence hostilities, and Gen. Hancock
expedition is in distress at Ft Larned, be
ing unable to move, for want of forage.
Adjourned.
The State Legislature adjourned sine die
last night.