The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-10-17

CHICAGO, October l5.-Admiral Farragut
is much more comfortable this evening, and
his ply sicians and friends are more hopeful
of his recovery.
ALBANY. October Ex-Governor Hoffman
has fixed the 18th of November as a day Of
thanksgiving and prayer.
UTICA, October lj.-There were five in
cendiarary fires at Rome on Wednesday
night. Great damage was done.
New YORK, October 1.-the Lake Shore
Railroad Directors elected J. w. Barber as
Treasurer, vice Lockwood resigned.
The suspension of Lindsay, Chaddick &
Co. is announced. Their liabilities are not
large, and it is hoped the suspension is only
temporary.
MONTPELIER VT, October l5.-The Leg
islature organized to-day. G. W. Grandy
was elected Speaker Of the House.
CLEVELAND. October 1.-THE Conven-
ton of the Grand Commandery of Master
Masons of Ohio commences here to-day
aud will continue until Wednesday next.
Important matters relating to the various
degrees of Masonry will be brought up
The attendance is large.
ScHENEcTADY, October l4.-All the aque-
ducts have been repaired, but the rain,
which is still falling, has increased the
damage to the culverts, and it will be i'm
possible to resume navigation BY the 10th.
CHICAGO, October ia Republican
special from Des Moines says that there is
very general dissatisfaction in that State
over the appointment of General Belknap
as Secretary of War. If he is a Republican
at all, he Is of the most conservative kind,
and don't in way represent Radical Iowa
with her IS, 900 majority for Grant.
CINCINNATI, October l5.-Catherine Surl,
wife of farmer in Storis township, COM
mit,ed suicide by hanging yesterday noon;
cause, religious insanity,
Fred Detmoring, an Incorporate man, fell
lead in John street, at o'clock p. M, yes
erday.
Edward II. Hopkins attempted suicide by
cutting his throat from ear to ear. He was
AIKEN to the hospital and will probably die.
CHICAGO, October 1.-THE latest report
rom Admiral Farragut, at 8 O'Clock this
morning, says his situation is critical, but
lot wIthou: hope. Physicians say he may
i've for years, perhaps only a day. They
hould not be surprised if he expired with
nut m ment's warning. Physically he is
completely Frustrated, but mentally he re-
aims full vigor.
CHICAGO. October ia Tribune Omaha
pecial saws returns from Nebraska indicate
Republican majorities fully equal to those
# the Pres idential election. In some coun
les, however, a portion of each ticket is
lected, the contest being more personal
han political.
Returns from Iowa indicate that the Re-
publican majority will be about $4,000.
Nothing further from Ohio or Pennsyl- |
'ania.
WASHINGTON, October ii. = Assistant
secretary Richardson intends pressing his
esigna alton, desiring the REIMBURSEMENT of
ne duties of his office Immediately.
The machInists in the Bureau of Printing |
nd engraving have entered suit for the %
er cent. withheld from their wages. A sub
nna was yesterday served on Boutwell, to
ppear and show cause why the 20 per cent.
hould not be paid.
CHICAGO, Oct Jber A.. Republican
Washington special says movement is
n foot, and urged BY discontinued place
uHters, 10 effect an entire change in officers
the Senate at the next meeting of Con-
ress. 1t is not charged, as far as known,
lat the present officers are inefficient.