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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-08-22
News Items.


The gold field excitement in New
Zealand continues undated.
Full returns from the Kentucky
elections will probably make Lcslie's
majority in the neighborhood of 40
600.
John Morsh, confined in the Man
mouth county, III. Y, Jail, on charge
of stealing $4,000 worth of goods
from Corlie's store in Red Bank, has
escaped, taking boy who was impris-
oned for stabbing j. B. Reid at Black
Mills, on the 18th of July last.
w. S. Olmstead, Vice President of
the Connecticut Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, died at Hartford, Ct,
Sunday week, aged 6S. He had been
connected with the company for %
years.
A young man named A. c. Smith,
residing in Brooklyn, suicided at Nj
agara Falls Friday, by jumping from
the bridge leading'to the Second Sis
ter Island into the rapids. lie had
wagcred his money on the wrong horse
at the Buffalo races and lost it.
The Emperor and Empress of Bra
I'll and suit are in Brussels.
There was one sunstroke death in
Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Charles Elliott, colored, and Frank
Harper were killed on Monday week,
by rock falling upon them while at
work in quarry near Chain Bridge,
Washington.
The Sea View House narrowly es-
capped destruction by fire Wednesday
morning. A fire was discovered in
the servants department, but was ex-
tinguished without material damage.
The anniversary of the battle of
Bennington was celebrated at Benning-
ton, Vermont, on Wednesday, in the
most spirited manner ever known, 15,-
600 people participating in the affair.
Governor Harvey of Kansas, has
committed the sentence of Mrs. Sciles
and Ford, who were to be hung Thurs
day, for the murder of the formers |
husband in November last, to impris-
onment for life.
While hunting Wednesday morn
ing, at Gibson Station, on the line of
the Michigan Central railroad, Geo.
Reinn, young man of Chicago, was
instantly killed by the accidental dis
charge of his gun.
j. Mclaughlin, workman on the
bridge at st. Louis, fell from a pier
on Tuesday, and in his descent struck
his head against barge. He then
fell in the river, and his body was
swept away by the current.
Government Detective Thaw, in fer
reting out band of counterfeitcrs, at
Galligatis, Ohio, Wednesday, arrested
Reuben Haig dry goods clerk en-
ployed there, and found lot of coun-
terfeit fifty cent currency on his per-
son.
Mrs. Vallandigham, widow of the
late G. L. vallandigham, died in Col
umbus, Ohio, on the 18th
A white man named Cook was found
lying dead, near Bagdad, on the Louis
Vile g. Lexington Railroad, on Tues
day. From the marks Of gun shot
wounds on the mans face, it is evident
that he had been killed with ashot
gun.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-08-22

HOME AND HEALTH.-We are in re-
ceipt of this beautiful work for Au-
gust. 1t is devoted to Health and
the Home Circle, and is very valua-
BILE publication. w. r. De Puy &
Bro, publishers, sos Broadway New
York. 'Terms, $3.50 per year in ad-
vnnon
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-08-22
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.

Advertisements must be handed in
by Monday morning to secure insertion
in the same weeks issue of the ARGUS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-08-22

B. c. & Co., respectfully return their thanks to the Peo
pie of Apena for the liberal patronage which has been
tended them and promise merit continuance of the same
at their Old Stand No. Second street.
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ALpEYA, August 1S, 1871

The members of Sahgonahkato En-
CINE Company are hereby notified tc
meet at the Engine House, on Wednes
day evening, at $50. Let every mem
Der be on hand, in Uniforms.
BY order of
A. L. POWER, Foreman.
III. NJ. JACOBS, Sec'y.
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NN"U biN"h pe'S"i GU DOieoh ~ NV
Rae's, IL cents per pound.
The dance in Beebe's Hall Friday
night was well attended.
Another Hop at the Burrell House
last Wednesday evening.
New stock of boots and shoes at T.
Luce & Co.'S.
Aber sells furniture very cheap
Give him call.
The Wenona and Galena make the
round trip once week, only the We
mona will leave this port on Tuesday
instead of Saturday.
Good green tea for IS cents, at Boil
ton & McRae's.
Barr's Ague Medicine contains nei-
Their quinine or arsenic.
Ed. Vail is now putting up new
wagon shop.
And still more patching has been
done on the bridge.
A slight skirmish occurred in that
worst of all saloons, on the north side,
Friday night.
A new cross-walk was laid last Sat
urday afternoon, from the Burrell
House to G. G. Whitney's corner.
New stock of collars at Il. Luce &
Co.'S.
The reservoir on the corner of Third
street and Section Line road is pro-
crossing very slowly.
A Mrs. Blakely, whose husband is
employed in Harrington's mill, present
ed him with an heir one day last week
A horse attached to buoy, belong
ing to McDade & McGinn, run away
last Friday, but did no particular dam
age.
Two young chaps had a sct-to near
Campbell's dock, on Sunday.
The Wenono brought about eighty
passengers to this city yesterday morn
ing.
Malarious Fevers yield at once to
the influence of Bars Ague Medicine
There was light frost on Friday
night.
McDougalls building, on Fletcher
street, is being sided.
Blue-black sash ribbons at 7. Luce
g. Co.'S.
Rev. F. N. Barlow had a fine horse
die last Friday night.
Owing to the heavy gale Saturday,
the steamer City of Sandusky laid at
Tawas nearly all night, arriving at this
port about noon on Sunday.
A man, well-flled with cucumber,
made considerable noise on Saturday
night, near the Alpena House.
II. r. Morses horse run away one
day last week, on the north side, COM
pletely demolishing the sulky and cut
ting the horse about the legs.
Alexander.P. Callow, Mayor, Post
master Myler, Councilman Hastings,
and John U. Barr, architect, of Aalla-
gany, Pa, and John w. Weldon, Esq,
of Pittsburg, who have been stopping
at the Burrell House in this city for
few days, departed yesterday morn
ing.
New prints at T. Luce & Co.'S.
Barlow's mill is now doing an inn
mense amount of work, turning out
large quantity of lumber daily.
Minors mill, which has been stop
ped for few days, commenced opper-
ations again yesterday.
G. A. Jeyte has a quantity of old
papers for sale.
Spiles are being driven for the
mammoth hotel, and carpenters are at
work on the frame.
The handsomest stripes in the city
at L. Luce & Cos.
Caledonian games at Au Sauble on
Wednesday of next week.
Billy Graham received bad cut on
the foot, while cutting posts for Jas.
Demster, at Nine Mile Point, on Tues
day last.
"Harry" will find his lost handkcr-
chief by calling at the Globe Hotel
The lady who lost parasol lately
can recover the same by calling at
this Office
The Alpcna County Bible Society
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Visitors at Work!

Three Citizens of East Saginaw, and
one Of Dayotn, Ohio, Contract TO
lay n Cross walk!
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ILLINOIS ITEMS.

Heavy Storr, In Chicago-New Disease Among
stock Hogs-The Locust scourge.
CHICAGO, June "a, 1871.
A terrific thunder storm passed over this city last
evening. Rain tell in torrents for nearly hour
and accompanied by wind. Much damage was
done to buildings in course OF erection. Walls were
blown down and trees Frustrated. Basement stores
and saloons were flooded. The losses will probably
exceed $50 900. NO marine disasters have been re-
ported up to this hour. The tunnel under the river
at Washington street was inundated, the water
pouring in at each end.
new disease has recently attacked hogs in Full
ton county, ILLINOIS, 1t Is different In its symptoms
from hog cholera and seems more like a congeslive
chill as manifested IN human beings. When the hogs
are attacked they bunch up together for warmth.
The chill Is followed by fever, when they soon de-
The percentage OF deaths Is large
Accounts from various localities In the Northwest
represent that the lOcusts are dying IN great num-
bers. In many places the ground Is thckly covered
with dead ones and few live ones are seen. they
have, however, done much damage to the young
forest trees.
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The California Mining Troubles Demecraiic
Congressional Nominatisn-Tbc Lower Cali
fOrnia Coienizatios Swlsdlc.
SAN FRANCISCO, June "a. 1871.
Mayor selby, prominent candidate for the repr b.
lican nomination for Governor. was serenaded last
evening" and in the Of his remarks In response
pledged himself to oppose railroad subsidies.
The democrats have nominated Judge Archer, OF
San Jose to represent this district In Congress In
place OF Mr. Axtell, the present incumbent
Governor Haight and q committee Of mine owners
held conference with the Amador strikers this
morning. The dtnnculty will probably be settled
peaceably.
General Rosecrans chairman OF the General
Thomas Monument Association, appeals 70 the
American people for contributions to the fund. Re-
mittances may be made TO General j. s. Fullerton,
Treasurer or the Society OF the Potomac at ST. Louis
Mo. rte monument Is TO be erected In Central
PARK New York.
All the colonisss who were taken to Magdalena
Bay, Lower California, have left except dozen.
Many have arrived destitute al La Paz, where they
were furnished with ratiOns by the Mexican auth0-
rites 70 save them from starvation.
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STEAMBOAT SUNK.

sinking of the Steamboat Ida Rees In the
Missouri River-The Boat "A Total Loss.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa. June "a, 1871.
The steamer Ida Rees No. 2, OF the Northwestern
transportation Company's line, struck sand bar and
sunk near the mouth Of the White river. about
twelve O'Clock on the night Of the goth inst. She
was spared on and In backing out struck her stern
against another bar. unshipping her rudder. when
she became unmanageabe, and in q few moments
broke two and went down In eight feet OF water.
She had on board 20S tons OF government and pri-
vac freight, and ffty- passengers The boat aud
cargo are a total loss. The II. H. Durfee arrived at
the scene OF the disaster 1t ten O'Clock the
next day and took on board the passengers,
No lives were lost. The boat originally q small
craft plying on the Allegheny river, but had been
rebuilt and was one OF the best and fastest boats ON
the Upper Missouri. The valued ut $40, 0O0 and
insured for $4,000 The value OF her cargo is estl
mated Ut 100000 full amount Of insurance I'M
known. Wear 4 Allison. OF this city, had $50 900
insurance on Indian goods, In the following com.
professionally, New York, State, Hannibal Mis-
sour, Merchants, Chicago, ana Fire and Marine, Of
st. Paul.
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4
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, June 24-T:30 p. NJ.
Synopsis for the Past T,oenty-fouT Hours.
The weather remains without material change at
the Rocky Mountain and Pacific stations. The
barometer has varied on the Gulf and South At
lantic. The low pressure which existed FRI
day evening In Illinois has moved northeast
ward and EXTENDED its influence 10 Virginia.
narrow belt of very heavy rains has passed
from Iowa over Southern Michigan and Lake
Ontario. Local thunder storms have been ex-
perenced in the Ohio valley and Middle
States. Threatening weather now prevails from
Virginia to Maine. Fresh winds from the north
east and southeast have been generally reported
the lakes, aud light northerly winds on the East
Atlantic.
Probabilities.
1t is probable that the barometer VIII rise In the
northwest with clearing and clear wea-
ther the lakes on sunday. Cloudy weather
will probably continue during the night IN
the Middle and Eastern States, followed by cool
northwesterly winds Sunday. No serious dis
turbance is apprehended for the Gulf and South
Atlantic coasts.
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President U. 8. Grant arrived IN the city from
Long Branch at an early hour yesterday and imme-
diatey proceeded TO the Filth Avenue Hotel lie
was accompanied bv his son, Mr.. Frederick Grant,
who registered as ~. S. Grant, Jr.n The Presl-
dents name was entered as merely ~. s. Grant,
Long Branch, N j."
After the President had arrived at the hotel he IN
structed Mr.. s. b. Chaf1ee, the clerk on duty, to
have carriage In waiting for MIN at the door, at
quarter before three O'clock and in the interregnum,
with his son he took an airing in the Park, and
turned to the hotel In time to take his departure for
Long Branch by the afternoon boat. There was no
unusual excitement about the hotel and few were
aware OF the fact that 50 distinguished guest was
at the house. The only persons who seemed to be
aware OF his presence was gray-headed ONCE
seeker who chung to the President until shaken or
by the starting OF the carriage from the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel and the attaches OF the hotel.
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In fun chorus, amer which the assembasge dts.
CLOSING ODE.

CLOSING ODE.
TUnR,.Americn."
Let notes of gladness tell
Thoughts that each bosom swell,
The work begun
Hopes joyous thoughts we bring
While TO our Heavenly King
Friends now united sing,
Hearts Joined as one.
Where laid the corner stone
Ever IN kindness known
Be mans best good
Though years shall pass away,
Though human works decay,
Ever BY heavens own ray
Be truth renewed.
May, In proportions true,
Rising to grateful view,
The work ascend
Long may u safely stand,
Untouched by ruthless hand,
Till, true to Heavens command,
All time shall end.
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Fire in Taunton, Mass-Loss $4,000.

TAUNTON, Mass, June "a, 1871.
The building occupied by w. E. II. Gilmore and
Cornelius Wood, No. 40 Main street, dealers In
paints and paper hanglngs, was badly damaged by
fire last night The loss Is $4,000; insurance
$4,000 The building next adjoining, No AZ, 0ccu-
pied by j. J. Stanley Co.. dealers In paints, paper
hangings and upholstery, totally destroyed.
Loss SIS, 900; Insurance $1,000 No. A. occupied by
Briggs & Cox tinsmltns damaged 10 the amount Of
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THE CHRIS TlAN FIJlS.

Revolt Among the Fill Isiadders-Caa-
nibalism of the Lsvoni Tribe.
SAN FRANCISCO, June ~, 1871.
Hostilities have broken out among the rival clans
in the Fiji Islands, aud cannibalism Is being In
dulged In to an unlimited extent BY the Levont
faction, who recently professed Christianity King
Thakamba Is getting MS forces ready to attack the
revolving cannlbals.
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FIRES.

Insurance Losses by the st. Louis Fire.
ST. Louis, Mo-, June "a, 1871.
The assurances on the hemp and bagging factory
OF Little Co., burned on Thursday, are foliows:-
In the Etna OF Hartford, g. 0O0 Franklin, Of Phila
dephia So, 500; Fire and Marine, OF Bunalo 81 600;
Commercial, OF ST. Louis, 81 500; Excelsior OF st.
Louis, 81, 500; Batmen, or st. LOUIS, $1,000: Andes
OF Cincinnati $4,000; Home, OF Columbus Ca.
$4,000; Etna, OF New York, $1,000; Excelsior. or
New York, $1,000; Associated Fremen, OF Balti
more, $1,000; United States Fire, s., 500.
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Destructive Fire In Canadn

fire here this morning destroyed eighteen
houses and stores In the central part OF the town.
The loss about $4,000 and Is only partially
cred by insurance.
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RAILROAD MATTERS.
TIE Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad to
be Placed in the Hands OF Receivers.

TIE Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad to
be Placed in the Hands OF Receivers.
BOSTON, June "a, 1871.
The Masters report upon the conditions by which
the Boston. Hartford aud Erie Railroad should be
transferred by the receivers TO the trustees was
made in the Supreme Court to-day. They are that
the trustees should be paid $14s 533, and the other
parties to the suit Sl7,543 To- the trustees to give
bonds in 100000 to the receivers from personal
liability for outstanding claims. The report on the
condition OF the road was more favorable than
expected Its earnings above expenses for the last
nine months were $4,000, Including a claim for
$780, 600 against the Adams Express Company for SER
wees rendered; 100000 III receivers certificates
OF Indebtedness remains unlsSued. The report Was
agreed to by the counsel except in the matter OF
the form OF the securities. ana conference Will be
held, the result vi which VIII be announced on
Monday.
N. Il. Perkins appeared by counsel to answer for
contempt In SelZing Cur on the road ana removing
to khoue Island TO satisfy claim he had againstthe
corporation He claimed that he had leased the car
to The road, with the understanding That when GER
tam monthly payments were made 1t should becom
the property O the corporation. The payments were
only partly made and he did not consider the car as
the property OF the road in the hands OF the re-
ceiver under the order Of the court The hearing
was continued for one week.
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Foster BIodgett and the Georgia Western
md Atlantic Railrnad funds.

ATLANTA, Ca, June "a 1871.
In the Atlanta papers to-day Foster y. Blodgett,
the former superintendent OF the Western and
Atlantic Railroad aud his private secretary, V. A.
Gasgl, publish cards relative to the alleged en-
bezzlement OF the funds, for which they were
indicted by the Grand Jury OF Fulton county. Mr..
Blodgett denies ever having received any OF the
money and asks Immediate trial. Colonel
Gasgill acknowledges having received some $751; 900
account of claim against the road for $4,000,
In pursuance OF an alleged agreement between the
claimant ana himself, ne clalmlug to act III the dis
charge Of his professional duties and asserting that
the claimant agreed to give him all that he could
get over $1,000.
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PHILADELPHIA, June "a, 1871.
The saw and planning mill OF Dillingham; Garri-
SON. in the northern part Of the city, was burned
last night. The l0ss Is $40, 000 insurance unknown.
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The Pennsylvania Central Railroad Trying
to Absorb Kansas Roads.

LEAvENwoRTH, Kansas, June "a, 1871.
Thomas o. Scott, Of the Pennsylvania central
Railroad is here, and it is understood the object Of
his visit Is to strengthen the projected narrow
gauge road from here to Denver.
Reports rom all parts OF the State represent an
abundant wheat harvest
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THE INDIANS.

Four White Men in Texas Murdered by tho
Savages.
ST. LOUIS, June "a, 1871.
The Liberty tMo.) Democrat has letter stating
that N. J. Long, John MuIlens ana two men named
Elliott and perhaps others were killed near Fort
Grinln, Texas, by indians on the 7tn OF May. One
OF the Elli0tts was burned alive.
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A Fight with the Arizona Apaches- Fifty.six
Indians Killed.

SAN FRANCISCO, June "a 1871.
Lieutenant Morton, with twenty-nine soldiers and
sixteen citizens has returned to Camp Mcdowell.
lie reports having killed 1fty-six Apaches and re-
covered large amount or stock. Captain Mills,
with larger party, Is now on the trail.
Rees Smith was murdered near Rhodes Rancho,
ALTOONA by the Indians.
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The Cairo and Fulton Railroad.

The Cairo and Fulton Railroad.
MEMPHIS June "a, 1871.
The contract for completing the Cairo and Fulton
Railroad, from the Missouri line to the Texas line,
has been concluded, and the work is to be com.
pleted by the lst Of July, 1872
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WEATHER REPORT.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, !
WASHINGTON, June ALSO r. NJ. }
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Capitol have arranged
have said that almost the whole OF the past his
tory OF state has been written within the
OF the old Capitol. Its future record Is TO be made
up within the new one. Whether what Is TO be shall
depend not upon the ma2nncence OF the structure 10
be erected. nor upon the solidity OF the foundation
CLERGY, virtue and patriotism VI the people, whose
representatives shal In coming years assemble here.
From foundation To dome It may be OF granite, nrm
as rock, and lasting as the hills vet VIII be built
in vain. unless the state shall have Its foundation
deeply laid In truth, equity and justice, and shall
have for its corner stone great and enduring
reverence for those fundamental principles OF gov.
ernment which the fathers OF the republic con-
tended Tor, In the pers Of war, and left as rich
Except the Lord build the house they labor in
vain taa build IT, Excep. the LORD Keep the city
Our responsibilities as q people have increased
step By step with the rapid growth OF the State and
for us all, TX hopes upon the great future
which Is before us to remember always she counsel
OF our fathers and TO walk By the light which expe-
rience throws upon our path.
the material past Of the country may stand in
81 G
thing which shall be hereafter written II we forget
the men who made 1t and the great truths which
are inscribed In every volume and on every page OF
Let us lay the corner stone Of our new Capitol with
the prayer that our beloved State may continue to
grow IN the future II has In the past and that It's
growth may be made manifest not alone In the out
sas ID aoq the U
nestle happiness among its people The glory aud
strength Of state consists not merely in1ts public
edinces, Its public works. It's monuments Of public
or private splendor and munincence. Its sources
or strength to be found in the purity and vigor
OF character the self.contr0 OF the men and women
who constitute the state It's true glory In the gen.
cral diffusion OF virtue, peace and comfort among
the homes OF It's people. That IL the most perfect
state IN which the benefits OF constantly added
wealth reach fartnest down on the scale OF society.
and in which self-government the government Of
each man over himself, renders other government
oil but unnecessary. To this wholesome and sub
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-05-22

THE SWEETEST SoNG.--The swectes
song will not tickle the ears of our people
so much as the announcement that on nc.
cohnt ofthe great number Of goods still
on hand, Mr.. Wickham will continue the
bankrupt sale Of fine dry goods this week
in MendGl's Block, on Main street. They
have goods for the rich and goods for the
poor goods for tho proud and goods for
the humble, goods in fact for all classes
and conditions in life, which arc sold for
whatever people choose to bid. The lact
that they have any Of their formerly i'm.
mense stock left is most astonishing, con.
sidering the great and constant rush of
cusLOm since the sale commenced.
Remember that every dollars worth Of
the stock must be closed out this week, as
the time has nearly arrived when the mat.
ter must be settled up with the creditors.
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Fruit PROsPEcTs-NIr j. W. RIGGs,
Trays Run, near Marietta, has lett in our
Office some pretty good evidence that fruit
Whereabouts is not injured hut promises an
abundant yield. 1t consists Of twigs
abundantly loaded with apples, peaches,
pears, plums, ounces, cherries and goose.
berries, all very fine and promising, and
npparentlya fortnight ahead of the same
varieties Of fruit in this latitude. We
learn that III this neighborhood, on the
high gtound away from the river, there
will he some peaches, II fair crop of late
cherries, ounces and apples, and album
dance of plums. Grapes thus inr lool,
promising. wv.