The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1870-07-15
KILOGRAMS IN BRIET.

Washington, July 4-Ross offered Joint resolution
for the removal of the Cherokee Indians in North
pCarolipa to the Indian Territory. Itovides for the
payment to each Indian - with ntssset thereon,
stipulated in the treaty Of 1895.
Stewart concluded his speech against placing Chi
ness upon an equal footing with other foreigners.
While he would protect them in their rights he would
never sanction the introduction Of system Of slave
labor in competition with white labor. He would not
interfere with voluntary Chinese immigration, but he
would never agree to invest with political power I'M
ported coolie slaves brought here under contracts
The Atlantic Pacific railroad bill was briefly dis
cusse and amended, 20 % to make action conditional
upon the completion of tho entire road in 1873.
An amendment to prevent encroachments upon In
dian reservations by any land grant to the Company
was discussed, but NO action was taken.
Washington, July 5th--The Senate disagreed to the
House amendments to the funding bill, and appointed
4 conference committee.
The Kentucky contested election case Of Barnes
against Adams was decided in favor Of the latter the
sitting member that from Virginia, Tucker vs. Book
er, was tabled.
San Francisco July 5th-Samuel Bzannan has sued
Leland Stanford and others, directors and officers OF
the central Pacific Railroad, and other corporstors
There was number Of shooting ARRAYS and an as
sassination in the city on the Fourth. a5
The Chinese quarters at North San Juan, California
were destroyed by fire the 4th, and one Chinaman
killed. -.g ......
The purchase of tho Astoria railroad franchise by
Ben Holiday gives him control Of the entire railroad
system in Oregon . .'r
President Grant met with brilliant reception on his
eastern trip on the 4th. ~
The Vice-President has returned from the West
Tim Daley was shot and killed by some unknown
person at Parlor Grove, KY, on the 5th
New York, July 5th-Lady Thorne beat George
Palmer, George Wilkes, Lucy and American Girl, on
Fashion Course, yesterday. The best time made TO-
day was 2:23.
Madore, in race Of seven heats, beat Ed. White,
Jesse Wales and Drpsdnaught Oneheat was made in
80, but tho winners best time was AJAX.
The first election In Long Island City has gone Dem
ocratic ,i.su. .n.u:: ..&...-
Baltimore, July 5-Policcman James Murphy was
killed yesterday by rowdes one Of whom he had Ar
rested.
Oswcgo, July 5th-The Union Elevator was burned
last night with 10000 bushels of wheat. Loss, $127
600. 1t WAS insured for $4,000.
st. townsville, IN. w. July 5th-Thos Burdit,
school teacher was wantonly murdered last night by
Charles Eacher, who arrested.
Washington July 6th--Thc conference reports on
the post Office appropriation, and the currency bill
were agreed to- The latter adopts the Senate BILL
cept that the amount Of the currency 10 fixed ut
So, 900 OO9 Instead Of 81, OO0OC0
complete and full investigation at the internal rev.
enue bureau of the accounts Of ex-Collector Bailey,
shows deficiency Of s13 &c., and not 0O00, has
been reported.
1t is generally understood that Fish win succeed
| Motley at the Court of st. James.
fire at Kenosha, Wis, the 18th, destroyed iiv
| cry stable and several dwellings. Loss. $4,000.
At Keokul Iowa, on the 18th, two destructive hres
occurred in rapid succession. III first one destroyed
eight buildings, including two secondcass hotels and
the second burned entire block. The fire depart
ment was absent an excursion, and serious fears
entertained at time that the entire city would
be destroyed The loss If vsriously estimated at from
460OO to $4,000 The first fire was caused BY fire.
crackers. .
San Francisco, July 6th-Thc Netherlands cxplor.
ing expedition leave to-day overland for Oregon and
Washington Territory, and thence to Alaska. They
expect to.be gone at least five years. ... ..
Saint Louis, July 6th-Dr. Chas. A. Pope, an emil
nent surgeon Of this city, died suddenly, yesterday
| evening, in Paris
| Cincinnati, July 5th-Jcromc B. Johnson promi-
ncut Democratic politician instantly killed yester
day by the breaking Ut bridge, which he was
hauling saw.loe. causing the log to fall on him.
Montreal July 6th-Orders have been sent to Shcr
brook for the release of the socacd Fenian General
| Mcnamara there not being sufficient evidence to
warrant his detenton.
Louisville, July 6th-W. B. Bailey (white) shot and
killed Thomas Williams co!oredD yesterday. lie had
| threatened the lives Of Bsiey's family.
Washinton, July THU. ". Scott has been con.
nrmed Collector Of Customs at Portland, Oregon.
Akcrman's commission was signed to-day.
1t is believed tho President will convene the Senate
In Executive session tho Monday following the nd
jonrnment Of Congress.
The President has withdrawn the nomination Of
Roots - Minister to Chill.
laramie July 7th--The Sentinel Of to day says that
after dark last night man came into Sherman from
North Park. who reported that there had been gen
era massacre OF the white miners there by tn. Utes
Charlton lows, July 7th-A thief to-day shot sheriff
Lyman, who died this evening. An hour later vigi
lance committee hung the murderer from one Of the
court house windows
London, July 7th-Thero 10 much excitement, no,
only here but on the continent In view Of the threat
| ened European complication. .5s' ~...
Under the currency bill California will get 41,717
sss; Oregon, 1851, S7s Washington Territory 1sO
| as additional circulation.
The Ways and Means Committee have been consid-
ering the tax BILL and agreed to the Senate proposition
upon the income tax, namely: ~ per cent for two
years with $4,000 exemption.
1t is supposed that J, ". Lingard, manager of III.
Bowcry theatre, has committed suicide by drowning
Maj. George W. Wright city editor Of the Alta Cal
ifornia, and a member of the Western Union Tele
graph expedition, died in San Francisco JulyS.
Manchester, N H., July sth--A fire broke out th.
morning near the Merchants Exchange, which soOl
enveloped nearly oil the locality between Elm ant
Chestnut streets The total loss Is OO0 insuranc,
$125 600. Over 100 families are rendered houseess
No loss Of life.
Nashville, July 7th-Jno. Hugh Smith, ex-Mayor
and Judge Of the Criminal Court Of Nashville died to
day from congestion Of the lungs. caused by an un
seasnnsble bath.
Norfolk, July sth-SheriG Mayhem and deput,