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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
YERGER.
His Voluntary Return and Surrender to the
mississippi Authorities.
by his aids


Correspondence of the Vicksburg Times,
dated jackson, Miss, March 20, says
At 3 o'clock this morning Colonel Z. NJ. YER
ger appeared on the streets of jackson, escorted
by four mounted men armed with double bar
relied shot guns. The cavalcade Immediately
attracted the attention of the police, who. anX-
ious for the reward offered gave close pursuit.
The party put spurs to their horses and rode
directly TO the gates of the jail. Yerger himself
rang the bell, and on the appearance of the
jailer delivered himself up. Before the gate
was opened the Sheriff's officers and police were
on the ground, but Colonel Yerger, surrounded
by his mounted escort, simply announced, ''This
is voluntary surrender, gentlemen; no reward
will be given" This settled the hash for the
police, and to-day your correspondent visited
the prisoner. l should have stated before that
after his entrance to the Jail his escort rode
away. Who they are, or whence they came, is
as uncertain as the origin and disappearance of
the witches in Macbeth.
Colonel Yerger, of course remains dumb as
to his whereabouts since his absence. He de-
scribes his mode of escape exactly as your cor
respondent described it q week ago to-day. He
says the reason of his escape is this:-When he
retired for the night he had no idea of leaving,
but daring the night an Irresistible desire to get
away-"to leave the prison walls, and breathe
the pure air of the country, came over him."
His brain "went mad as thoughts of his long
imprisonment coursed through it, and feeling
pervaded his whole spirit that he must either
get over that fence or dash his brains out against
III
went into the jailers room Che states) seemingly
in a convivial mood, lulled any suspicious which
they might have, and got rid of his watcher by
sending him out for coffee. But" he says.
'learning that the officers of the Jail had
| been accused of connivance at his escape and
| feeling deep regard for their many kindnesses
towards him. as far as the discipline of the jail
would allow" he determined to return, though
| it was his original intention to remain away
| until the April trial came on; and preparations
had been made for trip to New York. In get
ting over the fence he hurt his foot severely and
| says he took the mans horse as q matter of
| necessity, as he was unable to walk. He de-
seribes the four men who escorted him in as four
| men picked from twenty-five picked men, and
| describes those four men as able to whip fifteen
| ordinary men. His statement can be believed
| or attributed to the mans 'vanity" mentioned
| in Governor Alcorn's description.
He had no doubt many narrow escapes from
| capture, as the country was secured by armed
bands of men, mostly colored, in earnest desire
| for his capture He recounted many of his
scrapes. While on turkey-hunt with a friend
they were met by four negroes armed, who stated
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
THE DELAWARE TRAGEDY.
Robbed, and Renfen tn Denfh.

US
Robbed, and Beaten to Death.
The Wilmington Commercial has a special
from Dover, giving the following particulars of
the murder of a Philadelphian, the fact of
which was published in yesterdays TELEGRAPH:
On Saturday morning, while some men were
fishing in Kersey's mill-dam, on the road from
Canterbury to Frederica, on hauling in their
seine were horror stricken at beholding the body
of man entangled in the net.
Upon examination, it was found that the back
part of his head was crushed in, showing that he
had come to his death by violence. ,.r
Deputy Coroner Sarde, after holding an in
quest arrested two negroes residing in the
neighborhood, named Lober and Young, on
suspicion of having committed the deed, when
one of them confessed that they were guilty.
The dead man, 1t appears was named Thomas
Hogan. He was peddler by occupation, and is
believed to have lived on Pine street. Philadel-
phia. He was about forty years old.
He had stopped at the house of one of tAe
colored men, when it is supposed, they dis
covered that he had considerable money about
him. They decoyed him to lonely spot near
by, and there beat out his brains with club and
threw his body into the pond, where it was
found, as already stated. 1t has been lying in
the water for some days, the murder being COM
mitted on. the afternoon of Saturday week, the
10Th inst.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
DIABOLISM.
viIIninnus Altempt at Wholesn

VIlIainOus Attempt at Wholesale Murder.
Last night the train coming north on the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail-
road, which left Baltimore at 7'30, encountered
an obstruction near Swami creek, few miles
this side of Baltimore, which brought it to a
sudden halt. 1t was found, on examination,
that a number of cross-ties had been thrust be-
tween the ties of a cow hole, leaving their ends
with the design of throwing the train Off The
devilish design tailed, however, the heavy loco
metive retaining her hold on the rails notwith-
standing the severe and sudden shock. The
locomotive, No. AZ, ENTHUSIASTICALLY damaged,
and the train was detained one hour and forty
minutes. None of the cars were injured and no
one was hurt. No clue has been obtained to the
authors of the murderous outrage.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
A Fire at Auburn, New York.
Another Mining Horror.
Five Men Killed in a Coal Shaft.
Incendiarism at Allentown, Pa.
ETC., ETC.. ETC., Etc, Etc.
Five Men Killed in Coal Shaft
FROM THE ST.ATE.
Mining Accident-Four Mon Killed.

MINING AcCideut-Four Won hitleds
SHENANDOAH CITY, Schuylkill county, March
ga terrible accident occurred at the coal
mine of Richard Heckscher, situated few
miles from this place, at an early hour this
morning 1t appears that while four men were
descending the shaft to commence the days
work the rope broke, precipitating them to the
bottom, depth of over sixty feet. All were
instantly killed The names of the unfortunate
men have not yet been ascertained, but full par
ticulars are hourly expected.
Persistent Incendiary Attempts.
Special Despatch 10 The EueTing Telegraph
ALLENTOWN, March 29.-About two weeks
ago an attempt was made to fire the house of
F. M. Kramer, of this place. Another attempt
was made last night, and this morning the
premises we're again fired in two places, but
discovered in time to prevent serious damage.
These persistent attempts of some unknown
incendiary cause no little excitement, and all
efforts to detect the guilty party have thus far
been unavailing. ...
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29

In his fast-day proclamation, Governor
Hendee, of Vermont, says:-"Let us as people
on that day remember with sadness the recent
event which has removed frem among us a great
and good man and an excellent Governor In
the death of our late Chief Magistrate, Peter
I. Washburn, the State sustains great loss. 1t
is befitting that we recognize this loss with ap-
prepriate PRAYER and fasting"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
ARRIVED THIS MORNING.

Steamship Regulator, Pennington, 27 hours from
New York, with mdse TO John f. Ohl Passed an
unknown herm. brig of Reedy Island, and an un-
known bark of New Castle, all bound up.
Steamship Whrlwind, Sherman, S6 hours from
Providence, with mdse TO ID. s. Stetson & Co.
Steamer Bristol, Wallace, "a hours from New York,
with mdse. to w. p. Clyde h Co.
Steamer X. willing Cundiff, 13 hours from Balti-
more, with mdse. to A. Groves Jr
Bark Scud, Hopkins from Messina Jan. 10, via
Gibraltar Feb. 6, with fruit to N Helngs Bro.
Bark Meaco, Wordinger, from Rio de Janero Jan.
II, in ballast to Madeira Cabada.
Br brig j. Cof1ll, Cofill, 28 days from Mayaguez,
P. r., with sugar and molasses to John Mason Il Co.
Had heavy NV winds north of Hatteras
Schr Farragut, Clark Il days from st. John, NIB,
with lumber and laths to Harbert Il Davis
hchr Jane A. Baker, Reed, days from Whining
ton, with lumber To Taylor * Son.
Schr Mary Ella, Steelman, from CT. Egg HarbOr,
Schr D. NJ. Vance, Burdge, from Boston.
Schr Pennsylvania, Erwin, from Elizabethport.
Schr Ossuna, Haskell, from Providence.
Schr j. s. Welden, CrOwell, from Providence.
Schr j. w. Maitland, Leighton, from New York.
Schr A. b. RUSSELL Heisler, from Morris river
Schr A. M. Ridgway, Greasy, from Cape May.
Schr M. E. Rockhil Rockhll, from Little Egg
Harber.
Schr Maggie Cummings, Smith, from Cohasset.
Schr M. e. Coyne, Facemire, from New Bedford.
Steamtug America, Virden, hours from Della
ware Breakwater, having in tow barks Scud, from
Messina, and Meaco, from Rio de Janeiro.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
FROM EUROPE.
This Mornings Quotations.

By The AnglO-Anlertcan Cable n
LONDON, March 29-11'3 A. M.-Consols0 04 for both
money and account American securities quiet.
United States 5-20s of 1862, 90H; 1868, old, S9X;
1867, s9A 10-40s, S69. Erie Railroad 214; Illinois
Central, 116; Great Western, 20.
LIVERPOOL, March 29-11'3O A. M-Cotton quiet
middling uplands, l1@11bd.; middlng orleans,
ll9S@uTd The sales to-day are estimated at
10000 bales Flour, 20s.
LONDON, March 29.-Linseed Oil quiet and steady.
Tallow duh. Turpentine quiet and steady.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
General George H. Thomas.
His Death in San Francisco.
Sketch of His Career.
His Florida, Mexican, and Texan
Campaigns - Mill Spring -
Stone River - Chicka-
mauga-Nashville.

SAN Francisco, March 29.-Majo
George H. Thomas, commanding the Depart
ment of the Pacific, was yesterday attacked by
an apoplectic fit which terminated in his death
at o'clock last evening.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29

M. Prileux, in a paper "On the Effects of
Frost upon Plants" F" has shown that If the thaw
is conducted gradually the plant will always
revive.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. .MARCl

STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH
OFFICE.
IA. M.......41 II A. Mil PIP. "a
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
For additional Marine Ne,Os see inside Pages.
(BU TeLe1raDhN

NORFOLK, March 29.-The steamship James T.
Wright Fl ON New York for Mobile put in here hay-
ing lost anchors and chains. ..
FORTRESS MONROE, March 29.-Saied, monitor Ter
ror for Norfolk.
NEW YORK, March 29.-Arrved, steamships Min
nesota, from Liverpool, and Bellona, from London.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
CLEARED THIS MORNING.

q Co.
Steamer Sarah, Jones, New York, w. NJ Baird Il Co.
Steamer Chester, JONES' New York, W. P. .Clyde& Co.
Tug Commodore, Wilson, Baltimore, with a tow OF
barges, W. p. Clyde Co.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
MEMORANDA.

Brig Manlius, from Matanzas, with sugar, was
ashore yesterday five miles above Misspilion creek,
Delaware
Schr s. v. W. Simmons, hence, at Charleston yes
terday.
Schr VIM. Butman, Smart hence at Savannah
yesterday. -,
Schr II. w. Tull Robbins from Bath for Phladel-
phia sailed from Holmes Hole A. M. 25th inst.
Schrs Sarah j. Fort, Fort, hence for Salem, and
M. L. vankirk, Walker, hence for Lynn, at Holmes
Hole 26th inst. . -.
from Philadelpha reports that on the 10th on Hat
teras in NV gale, stove boat, lost cutwateri Stove
galley, and sustained other slight damage,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
WENT TO SEA YESTERDAY.
Bark Attilla, for Cork for orders.
DISASTER.

The unknown schooner reported ashore at Indian
river proves to be the Carrie M. Rich. She was in
bad position at latest accounts, with cargo washing
ashore.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-29
SECOND EDITION
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.

A Fire at Auburn, New York.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

RAIRokD DsTrIcr.-The furnace Of Rogers
& Haskell at Railroad districs = completed;
and will fire up to-day, and will commence on
Sweepstakes Gre. Then ore from the Bullion
mine, sixty tons from which is At the furnace.
The lone ledge is showing pure chloride5.
Messrs. whitefeldt 4 Co. are sacking ore from
this mine.
The California has passed from copper to
rich silyer-bearing galena.
There are twenty mines taking out smelling
Richie & Co., of Philadelphia, are taking
out orc from the Orphan Boy, which is cop
per thus far.
The Bullion ore shows fair percentage Of
gold .-r
The machinery Of the furnace is of the best
model, the inventors being the proprietors.
The steam power is sufficient for three smelt-
ers, and residue Of power for three-stamp
mill, which will be used for breaking the ore
and reducing it to a size for smelling.
Three express wagons are running between
Elko and Railroad.
Mr.. Phillips, at Bullion City, supplies the
wants of the inner man. His place Is about
200 yards from the furnace.
At Highland, the point nearest the mines,
several buildings are contemplated.
Throughout the district you can find place
to sleep on good beds and plenty to eat and
drink.
Bill Jurney is putting up saloon at High
land.
There is not a store in the district, and one
is much needed.
Money in short time will be plenty
Elko must look out and obtain the trade.
THEATRicIIs CoaTSs The Farron 4 Will
son theatrical troupe, which has been playing
very successful engagements at Virginia Gold
Hill, Dayton and Carson, and which is highly
spoken Of by the press Of that section, Is on
its way 10 Eastern Nevada. and will probably
give an entertainment in Elko-if Tommy can
lind any place to put it," our Opera House
being dismantled.
RUBY NALLEY.-Ras. Egan. an old settler OF
Ruby Valley, was in town yesterday. He is
one of the active pioneers Of this country
having seen it in the days when gold coin and
ETeenbacks Plhstrrrd cVrTyboiys pockets.
The crops in Ruby Valley are Represented to
be in good condition generally, though some
were somewhat injured by late frosts.
FAST FREIGHT LINE To WHITE PISE.-Wells.
Fargo Il Go. have put on a daily line of thor
oughbTace wagons and fine stock between Elku
and Hamilton, carrying freight through in
thirty hours, for four cents per pound. The
line Is under the management OF Len Wines
the popular stage man.
SPARKLING SODA. Talbot, Sho has an
extensive soda water factory Mt the north end
of toSn, dropped dozen bottles Of the cool
ing beverage at this Office Yesterday Talk
about your temperance iectures-they are a
detriment tn the cause compared with TalbOtt's
delicious soda ia Summer
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

ONEIDA CoUSrr.-The telegrsphic operator,
or the author Of the dispatches sent to the
press from Corinne, has gained notoriety
for dishonesty, during the past six months,
which leads every one posted on his charac.
ter to entertain but little confidence in any.
thing coming from that office. Not long ago
a dispatch was forwarded to all the papers on
this coast tina. a tie existed in the vote Of
Oneida county, between Merritt and Butler
for Congress, which dispatch was 50 worded
as to convey the impression that the tie vote
was applicable to the entire Territory. I.
now appears that even the assertion respect
ing Oneida county was falsehood of the
grossest character. The Idaho World Of the
18th says Colonel Merritt has received dis.
patch from 10 Reeney. superintendent Of
Hsley's stage line, one Of tho mos, reliable
men in the country. tina, Merritt carried the
eounty by fine majority, and thu, the whole
Democratic county ticket was elected. Black
Pine mining district went unanimously Dem.
ocratic. For s,eady-going, hrst-elass liar,
commend US to Corinne.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

NII CouSTI.-From private letter from a
friend at Belmont, Nye county, we understand
that the Democracy have organized club at
Belmont, of which A. D. Rock was chosen
President, Messrs. Ball and Gates, Vice Pres
idenss, and Mr.. Cole. Secretary Our friend
writes that the club is large. confident and
active. and much good may be expected from
its influence in the county. "Nye county"
he says, may be set down sure for the De-
mocraoy; and judging from the Appearances
stpresent, it is folly for the Radicals to pu,
ticket in the field. The Fifteenth Amend.
tnent, equality with negroes and Cinnamon.
national and State corruption. high taxes. OPP
preston of the poor, high tariffs, and the
lsvishins Of subsidies on monopoGsts, are too
much for the people 20 bear" .|
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

FROM RAILROAD DIsTRICT.-A commuuicA-
ton from Railroad district was received YES
terday, and will appear hereafter. We hope
to hear from the writer often. In addition.
our friend writes US that this week will show
the hidden treasures of some Of our mines
The smeiter so long and anxiously looked for
will sound her first whistle Thursday or FIJI
day. The drst ore will be from the Bullion
and Sweepstakes mines (the former galena and
the Inter cupriferous) both containing a large
per centage of silver. Iou will soon see plenty
OF bars from Railroad district on your platform
Tor the curious 10 gaze az. People come in
slowly, but all are weh pleased We have
sons from Austin, White Pine, Eureka and
Cope-and they will remain -. Mrs. Honey.
we'll, formerly Of Elko, started to ride on
horseback this morning; was taken with dir.
illness and fell back ard from her horse. s,rik.
ing on her head and shoulders, stunning her
for time and bruising her badly. Nothing
dangerous
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

Capt Palmer was the first settler ut Mag
gie's Creek, where he still resides His ranch
is near Carlin. We remember taking a drink
at his ranch before the railroad was built M
as far rs Gravelly Ford.
SHOSHOSH,
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

PERsoSAL.-Colonel DavidE. Duel returned
from the East by Saturday mornings train,
and proceeded at once to Eureka, where
his possessions lie. The Colonel is not so
corpulent as formerly, Butts still full Of life
and vigor.- 49,.
Jewett W. Adams, Of Gold Hill. who has
been doing the States" from Texas to Yer
mont, arrived on Monday, remained with us
day TO see his numerous friends now resident
IN Elko, and left yesterday for the scene of
his trlumphs and defeat. (Jewett was de.
feated for Sheriff in Storey county in 1867
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

The OEEGoS LyGrSLArUEE.-The following
dispatch has been sen; East from san Fran.
cisco:
To Vice President Colfax: Tie Oregon
Legislature stands as follows: Nine Republic
cans, and - Democrats. House. ~ Repub!i-
cans, and ~ Democrats. Democratic MAORI
ty on joint ballot, IL. 1t is supposed that
K. Kelley will be elected United States S,na-
ator. GEO H. MUMPuRp.
The contest for the position Of United States
Senator in the Democratic caucus of the new
Legislature will probably lie between Colonel
Kelley and ex-senator Nesmith Colonel
Kelley has powerful hold on the affections
of the Democracy Of Oregon, and it is doubt
full whether any man in the State can beat
him for Senator. Nesmith is entitled to Il
great deal Of credit for the powerful aid he has
given the Democracy in this struggle, but m
fortunately for him the old apimosities grow
ing QUO Of the Senatorial election in 1859.
which resulted in the election Of Colons! E.
d. Baker, by bribery and treachery Of Demo.
cratic Members, has never been fully forgot
ten or forgiven. The figure which Nesmith
cut ia tina, celebrated fight is still vivid in the
imaginations Of many earnest, thorough-going
Democrats, who could hardly BE induced to
support him for office without very great diff
Guilty,
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

The Radical organs. when they charge the
California Legislature with failure in euaeting
legislation adverse to the Chinese. forget to
explain why every Radical member invariably
and bitterly opposed every bill tina. was in.
Produced for that purpose. II they are so
much opposed to the Chinese as Fitch would
kess us believe, why deuounco aud vote
against any measure proposed by Democrats
70 limit thajr bsneful inaueScei
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

The CEicxErs.-These pests are still march.
ing southwark. The army, in beating down
the river in search of safe crossing, struck
town last evening. aud the right flank rested
for the night jus, above the upper frpieh, dspot
Late in the afternoon large numbers OF people,
male and female, walked up the track to wit.
ness the strange sight, and some Of them were
kept busy-fOr the crickets have penchant
for climbing.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-06-22

AssURbrrIEs. are to have foot race
at Corinne on the Fourth Of July. It is to
be fat mans race, at which no man weigh
ing less than 200 pounds will be permitted to
run. Seven giants have already entered. ..-
AtChieo, Cal. special carriages, according
TO the programme. will 10 provided for tho
veterans Of i77s.'