Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-01-07
The Emperor of Russia forbiIs the I

The Emperor of Russia forbils the pa
pers to make mention Of any future at
tempts upon his life..
Horace Greedy told an audience in Mon
treal that there was one thing in the
United States that he had no desire to be,
and that was President.
The Russian army is but indifferently
prepared for war with Europe. The in
fantry are badly armed. Only a portion
Of the Imperial Guard has rified breech-
leaders.
Heacy Robbery in Virginia .-Morto7k,
December 81 The agent of the Virgin
ia Express Company was knocked down
and robbed of $4,000 at o'clock this
morning, on tie way to the depot. The
agent is seriously hurt.
A large bowie knife was found by the
Sheriff of Richmond some days ago, con-
cealed in the cell of Jeter Phillips, the
wife murderer It is said that he has a
saw still hidden away for future conting-
eucies.
The son of the late King Theodore of
Abyssinia still resides at Freshwater, in
the Isle of Wight He goes regularly to
school at Bonchurch. Alamayon is still
under the care of Captain Speedy, who
brought him to England.
William Greaner, one of the Oldest to-
bacco manufacturers Of the city, died to-
day.
Anothey.-Another fraud has been un-
earthed in Washington. This time in the
patent Office, and to the tune offs lac, 900.
What a fat thing these Radicals are having
while sailing under the colors of extreme
loyalty and high morality!
MONTGOMERY, ALA, January Goo
vernon Smith has appointed j. L. Penn
ington, A. j. Walker, and Charles A.
Miller, commissioners to Florida to nego-
tiaae for annezing West Florida to Ala
bama. They will probably start next
week for Tallahassee.
PHILADELPHIA, January 2.-The jury
in the case of Twitchell tried for the MUIR
der of Mrs. Hill, his mother-in- law
brought in verdict this morning of ''guil-
ty of murder in the first degree" The
trial has excited great interest, both on
account of the tragic manner of Mrs. Hills
death. and the wealth and responsibility
of all the parties. Twitchells wife is now
to be tried for the same offence.
The Washington correspondent of the
New York Times says that Gen. Grant
has received a letter earnestly advising
him. as measure of peace, harmony and
Cancellation, to appoint Jefferson Davis as
Secretary of War It is understood that
General Grant declines to accede to the
request, which may be considered as the
first reliable information concerning the
Cabinet.
The arkansas IrouUcs-A Radical
newspaper says the military authorities in
Washington have for some time been dis
satisfied with the condition of things in Ar
kansas. Governor Clayton is regarded as
having transcribed his powers, and some
of the troubles now agitating that State are
believed to have arisen from his injudi-
cious course.
Chief Justice Chase and Jefferson Da-
Wis. A New York letter says that Chief
Justice Chase. in conversation with refer
ence to the effect of the President 'amnes-
ty proclamation on Jeffersan Davis case.
iutimated that the country had probably
heard the last of that case, but hat if Da-
Wis would consult his own self-respect he
would spend the rest of his days with his
friends in England.
Montgomery, Ala Dec 3o.--The Leg
islature adjourns sine DIE to morrow. The
next session is to commence in July next.
The business of both houses has been con-
fined for the past week to local matters.
A sensation was attempted to-day over
the killing of Page, a member from Wash
ington county. An investigation proves
that he was killed in Mississippi, and con-
sequently the matter was dropped. Page
left here for Washington county before
Christmas, and was killed day or two
ago.
End of Negro Troubles in Georgia.
Savanmah, Ga, January 4.-The mil
itary yesterday took charge Of the Ogee-
chez trou lies, and the preliminary organ
ization of citizens with Sheriffs posse was
discontinued, the military undertaking to
support the Sheriff in the execution of the
warrants. Two army officers visited the
scene of the trouble, and matters were
quieted. Fourteen insurgents surrender
ed themselves to the authorities last night.
and others implicated are expected to come
in tonight.
HAVANA, Dec. 30.-The Diario pub
fishes rambling account of unimportan'
successes of the troops over the revolution
lists
No authentic adyices have been receiv.
ed from revolutionary sources. An IN
confirmed rumor is in circulation that the
revolutionary General Tuesada has landed
with arms and men at Laguanaja from
Nassau.
Tie government Of Chill has declared
is adhesion to the Peace Conference
which our. government has proposed for
terminating the war between Spain and
the allied South American Republics
As Spain, Peru and Bolivia had adhered
to the proposition before, the Peace Con
ference will meet in Washington in the
course of the present winter.
There is what the Princess of Wales
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