The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-11-06
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IcoMrILED PROM THE OREGON HERALp.l
New YoRK, Oct. 2S.-The inyestiga-
tion which Solicitor Barfeld made in re-
gard to charges against General Butter
field was concluded yesterday morning.
Bar6eld was eloseted with Judge Pierre
pont, and events are disclosed which Bar
field says makes it impossible for General
Butterfeld to remain rs the Sub-Ireas-
urer. So it is almost certain his resigna-
ton which has been rendered will be ac-
cepted.
Negro Riet at GOldsbOrO, N. Q.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 81 27.-Adviees from
Goldsboro, North Carolina, say riot oc-
ourred on the night of the oath, between
the Federal troops stationed there and
the negroes. About seventy-fve guns
were fred One soldier and one negro
were wounded. No arrests made.
Baltimore Election.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 2S.-At the munich
pal election to-day the Democrats pollcd
1900 votes and the Republicans 6,l20.
The Workingmen 1000. Number of
rejected votes 4,211.
North Carolina Politics.
New YORK, Oct. 27.-A Washington
dispatch to the Herald states that gen
tleman, formerly Z. S. Marshal of North
Carolina, who arrived from that State to-
day, says there is to be general break
ing up of political parties there The
unlIov> ,,.-k,, ,-btoh - -Olad ,,sek sx-ook
bitterness in the interests of the ultra
Radicals since the State was reconstruct
ed, has lost caste and the members are
quarreling among themselves. They
have brought the State to the verge of
bankruptcy, and now that the State bonds
are selling for about 50 cents on the dol
lar, some of them are secretly conniying
at reputation of the State debt.
Steamboat Disaster.
ST. Louis, Oct. 2S.-The steamer
iSelrard caught fire about half past six
o'clock on Wednesday evening, about 45
miles above Cairo, in'the Mississippi riv-
er, from a candle which deck passenger
had near some hay, while playing cards.
The steamer was run aground on a bar,
the pilot supposing the passengers could
wade ashore. Unfortunately at the end
of the br was a slough, where 4 large
number were drowned The boat was
only run npon the bar about two feet,
and the shallowest water was about the
bow, FIVE or six feet deep. There was so
much hay on board that the boat burned
like tinder. The Belle, of Memphis,
came up at halfpast nine and rendered
all the assistance possible. Out of 252
passengers and crew only 80 are known
to have been saved. When last seen,
Captain Scott was floating down stream
on log. The people at Niefs saw the
Light and fastened to assist One man
rescued sixteen persons with a skiff.-
Had it not been for their help all would
have been lost.
A gentleman from Paducah, KY, swan
ashore with lady and at her entreaty
returned to save child. In swimming
ashore he was grasped By drowning
man, and would have himself been drown
ed had he not shook him off. One man
was taken from the wreck so badly burn
ed that he died as soon as he reached
the shore.
There were SO cabin passengers. 60 of
the crew and quite a number Of ladies' on
board, all of whom were probably lost ex-
cept one The pilot and carpenter we're
the only ones Of the crew who were
saved
WHEELING, Va, Dec. 29.-Returns
from the election are received very slow
ly. The returns show Democratic gain
over the Presidential vote, but loss over
the election of Delegates two years ago.
Radical Rule In North Carolina.
RALEIGH, Oct. 29.-Negro militia ex-
.citement continues. Nothing definite can
be aseertained in regard to Governor Hol-
den's intentions. 1t is stated, on good
authority, that body of 800 left the city
very secretly last night for Orange Co,
where arms are supposed to have been
sent. A man was sent to Goldsboro yes
ter1ay to bring large number for the
Eastern portion Of the State, and though
past due has not yet returned.
The Hog Epidemic in Ohio.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 3I,-The epidemic
called hog cholera, is raging in Mont.
goIaery county, principally among still.
fed hogs. One distiller lost two hundred
and all others have lost some. No rem.
edy has been discovered.
4 Republican Washington special say.
76O, ,O00,0 900 letters passed through mails
last year, an increase of 40, 600, 900 Over
any previous year.
Wonderful.
His ascertained on reliable authorit,
that the President and Mrs Grant have
ceased all social connection with Corbin
on account of his duplicity in connecting
them with the New York gold specula
tions
EUROPEAN.
PARIS, Oct. 29.-Much excitement ex
lists in literary circles to day. T.. Pierre
Project of Police, has forbidden the rep
resentation of the drama, which ha,
passed the censorship.
MADRID, Oct. 29.-Disgepsions hoy,
broken out among the different wings 0
the opposition, and the final election o
the Duke of Genoa as King Of Spain i
probable
At the meeting Of the Progressionist
Il fa1