Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-12-27
TUE NEW WORLr.

TUE NEW wORLr.
Gold closed in New York on the 18th at
1l1%@111%.
The President sent the following nomina-
tlons to the Senate on the 18th; B. w.
Brisbers, Consul at Verviers, France; James
Wright, Superintendent of Indian Affairs,
Montana.
The bondsmen of Colonel Blood, in ti.o
criminal suit for libel, surrendered his bail
on the 18th. Blood was rearrested, and con-
fined in the Eldridge Street Police Station.
VIM. NJ. Lent has commenced q suit
against Arnold concerned in the recent
great diamond frauds) for $3.50, 900, and has
attached Arnold's homestead at Elizabeth
town, KY, and 81, 600 in the Savings Bank
at Louisville.
The compromise of United States Attor.
ney- General Williams for the settlement of
the Alabama Legislative conflict has been
accepted by both the rival bodies. Under
this arrangement those members of the Leg
eslature whose election is undisputed would
assemble as one body, and proceed to inves-
tigate and settle all cases where seats are
contested.
New Orleans dispatch of the 18th says
the Fusion Legislature had adjourned until
the regular session, unless sooner convened
by the Governor Joint Committee was
appointed to accompany the Citizens Com
mittee to Washington. The Kellogg Legis-
lature had expelled two Senators, holding
over from the last session, for act
ing with the Warmoth body. The
Louisiana militia having refused to obey
General Longstreet, were ordered to sur
render their arms and armory, but refused,
whvruupuu avuoruI badger, with about 100
armed Metropolitan police, was ordered to
take the armory. For time a skirmish was
threatened, but the Metropolitans were anal-
ly withdrawn, leaving the militia in quiet
possession. The militia offered to surrender
to any United States military officer, but de-
clined surrendering their arms to any other
existing authority.
The funeral of Osborne P. Anderson (col-
ored), the last of the John Brown raiders,
took place at Washington, few days ago.
The Attorney General of Louisiana appear
peared before Attorney-General Williams on
the 14th, in the interest of the Warmoth fac
ton, and in a written argument asked that
the Government would suspend further ac-
SAINT with all the circumstances. Attorney
General Williams courteously but firmly in
formed Mr. Ogden that all further argument
would be useless; that the President had
made up his mind to sustain the United
States Courts, and that it was not likely he
would change his opinion.
Horace Greeley's last will-the one being
contcsted-is dated November Q, 1879, and
was acknowledged by him, in the presence of
witnesses, on the Goth of tie same month, a
short time before his death. 1t provides as
follows
ten, l. l give and bequeath all the property OF
which may die possessed including lands, mort
cages, bonds, notes OF hand, debts, stocks, dues,
and obligations, TO my elder daughter, Ida L.
Greeley, one half to be by her used at her own dis
cretion in the education and support OF her sister
Gabrielle. The other moiety to be her own in every
right
ITEM D give and bequeath my gold watch,
usually, worn by me, to my second daughter,
Gabrielle Miriam Greeley, aforesaid.
A large number Of destitute Italian immi-
grants have recently arrived at New York.
Some of them appeared in the streets on
the 14th, and presented a most miserable
spectacle. They were almost destitute OF
clothing, and looked starved. The italian
Consul in that city stated that all of them
had passports from their Government, and
that there were no brigands among them.
1t is announced that in his will, Edwin
Forrest leaves his entire property, even his
wardrobe and valuable library, to be used
for the foundation Of Home for Disabled
Dramatic Artists.
The proprietOra of the Fifth Avenue Hotel
have published card saying that they will
bear all the costs of the funerals of the vic
tins of the late fire, and will reimburse the
relatives of the girls for the expenses that
they have incurred.
| 1t has recently come to light that two
runaway boys from Kenosha, Wis, named
Christmann and Hayes, were crashed to
death in wrecked freight train near Peoria
H., some days ago. 1t appears that they
had gone to Chicago, and there stole ride
to Peoria in a freight train, which was
crushed in collision. On clearing away
the debris of the wreck, the crushed, dead
bodies of the boys were found. They left
Kenosha for parts unknown, several weeks
ago, and their parents had been trying evel
| since to learn of their whereabouts.
The Board of State Canyassers in .Floridf
have finished their count. They give the
official majority. of Hart, Republican, Al
1886, The Republicans elect both memberl
of Congress and Lieutenant-Govern
and claim a majority in the House Of si1
and in the Senate OF ten.
The Mechanics Institute Legislative Boart
of Managers, at New Orleans, on the 14th
submitted articles Of impeachment agains
Governor Warmoth. Among the accusation
is one to the effect that he had offered
bribe of $4,000 and the dispensation o
patronage to Lietenant-G Governor Pinchbecl
II he would organize the Senate to suit th
purposes of the accused.
General w. II. Smith, United States Army
and Lieutenants Hays and King, of Genera
Emory's staff of infantry, went TO the Stat
Arsenal held by Warmoth's State Militia
on the 14th, stating that they had instrue
tions from Washington to take charge
The militia at once surrendered the proper
ty and vacated the premises. The officer
retained their side-arms, which were person
al property.
The President made the following nomIna
tions on the 18th; A. W. Hawkins, ColleC