davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
cHALDEAE ACCOUNT OF THE DELUGE.

The London Dnzy Telegraph says:-We have rec
ceived from the accomplished discoverer, Mr..
George Smith, OF the British Museum, the sub
joined interesting account OF the record Of the
Deluge which, as we announced . day or twoi
ago, he has lately dccphered from the Assyrianl
monuments THE cuneiform inscription which
have recently found and translated gives long
and full account OF the Delugc. 1t contains the
version or tradition OF this event, which existed I'M
the early Chaldean period at the city OF Erech tone
OF the cities OF Nlmrod), now represented by the
ruins OF warka. In this newly discovered In
scription the account OF the Deluge Is put a.
q narrative into the mouth Of xisuthuus
or Noah He relates the wickedness Of
the world, the command to build the ark, It's
building the filing IL, the Deuge, the resting Of
the ark on q mountain, the sending out Ofth0
birds, and other matters. The narrative has =
closer resemblance to the account transmitted by
the Greeks from Berosus, the Chaldean historian,
than TO the Biblical history, but II does not differ
materially from either. The principal differences
are IS to the duration Of the Deluge the name OF
the mountain on which the ARK rested, the sending
out OF the birds, &C. The cuneiform account IS
much longer and fuller than that OF Berosus, and
has several details omitted both by the Bible AMI
the Chaldean historian. This inscription opens up
many questions OF which we knew nothing pre-
viously, and IL is connected with number OF Other
details OF Chaldean history which VIII be both
interesting and important. This Is the hrst tmi
any inscription has been found with ON account ~
an event mentioned In Genesis"
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
AN OYSTER YACHT.

A Hands0me Schooner, With All the
Stylo and Workmanship Of . Yacht,
Built for the Oyster Trade.
The oyster trade OF New York city employs a
very large neet Of schooners and sloops that
during the Winter season are sailing between vir.
glnia and this port. They are all good sea boats
built to stand weather, and also built for speed,
there is as much rivalry between the captains OF
these coasters as there is between the captains OF
two fast yachts The new schooner
W. Il. VAN NAME,
now lying at the foot OF West Tenth street, North
River, owned by Van Name h Co., firm doing
large oyster business and running some seven or
eight schooners, was built Dy David CARL, Of City
Island, the builder OF the famous schooner yachts
vesta, Resolute, &c. Mr.. Carl has always had the
reputation OF finishing his boats In FIRST class style
but this year he has surpassed himself as the s0op
John B. Hegemann and the schooner John X. Shaw,
which were both recently launched from his yard,
are striking proofs OF the style and excellence Of
The schooner w. H. Van Name was launched last
week and towed down to her present m0orings At
the foot OF West Tenth street. She is a very hand
some boat painted white, with q clean looking bow
something like that on the Res0lute, but not quite
so hollow. She has trunk cabin aft, sixteen feet
in length, containing four staterO0ms and two
storerooms. She has been constructed with view
to strength as well as speed, and her frame is
posed Of live oak, white oak, hackmetack and
locust. The ceiling Is yellow pine, with the outside
OF dhio oak. The deck In white pine, and all the
OF either locust or wild cherry. She is fitted with
patent steering apparatus, patent rubber travel
lers and the other new inventions OF the age. The
nnishings are In hard wood. Her dimensions are
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
WE'VE GOT NO WORK TO DO"
Another Dismissal Of Men from tn,
Rrn0klvu Navy Yard.

Another Dismissal OF Men from the
Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard employees were thrown
into perfect .rsrore OF excitement yesterday by
the knowledge that several hundred la.
borers had been summarily discharged
The men are naturally much exercised
over what they consider the unjust action OF
the authorities in deprving them OF q livelihood at.
this season Of the year, and even those who still
tain their positions feel uncertain about their
that their turn may soon arrive. Since
the November elections four patches OF
laborers have been dismissed and the force
has been decreased nearly two thousand That
strong feeling OF discomfort prevails among the
men is apparent from the fact that several con-
spicuous parts Of the Navy Yard wall are posted
notices to the effect that the establishment is to
let and w0uld-be purchasers are directed to apply
to Henry w. Sl0cum for particulars.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
A CORRECTION.

Gard from the Watertown Fire In
surancc Company.
WATERTowN, N. Y, Dec. 3, 1872.
To TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
DEAR sIR--In yours Of the Sd You give the stand
ing Of the several insurance companies, also their
losses as Boston. You note the Watertown rs hav-
ing lost 500 In Boston, which s an error as said
Company did not lose dollar there. The Water
town confines It's business entirely to dwelling
mouse property and has not single mercantile risk
on It's books. We presume the mistake occurred
on account Of the Black River Insurance Company,
which Ia located here having lost just that amount,
as no mention was made OF then. The statement
ali our agents and patrons that we had no loss
there. And we now desire you to make this cor
TectiOp. q. III. WAITE,
General Agent Watertown.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
MARYLAND.

Thomas A. Hendricks Receives the Vote
for President.
ANNAPOLIS, Dec. f. 1877
The Electoral College met at noon to-day at the
Capitol. Mr.. Frederick Raine was chosen Presi-
dent ana made an appropriate address. Ex-Gov-
ern0r Bradford one OF the electors at large nomi-
mated Thomas A. Hendricks, OF Indiana, President,
and he received the unanimous vote OF the College.
Ex-Governor Bradford, William Walsh and
James A. Buchanan were appointed q committee
to prepare suitable resolutions to the memory Of
Horace Greeley.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
GEORGIA..

Confusing Division OF Electoral Opfn-
ion-Ths v0te Divided Among Five
Persons.
ATLANTA, Dec. 4, 1872.
The electoral vote OF Georgia was cast to-day,
with the following result For President, B. Gratz
Brown, 6; Horace Greeley, 8; Charles jenkins, OF
Georgia, Q. For Vice President, B. Gratz Brown,
g. General A. II. Calqult, Of Georgia, 8; General
N. p. Banks, of Massachusetts, /.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
ARKANSAS.

Grant and Wilson Fully Endorsed.
LITTLE ROCK, Dec. 4, 1872.
The Secretary Of State to-day declared the Grant
electors chosen in Arkansas by majorities ranging
from three thousand to four thousand. The elec-
for Grant and Wilson.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05

This schooner viii probably start for Virginia
next Monday She Is at present the object of gen.
eral attention, ss several hundred people visited
her yesterday, anxious to see the yacht that was
built for the oyster trade. Mr.. Carl hopes 70 build
several other vessels Of the same stamp az,
although they may not carry quite such large
cargo as traders Of their length, they wD make
nearly two tripe while the other N making one.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
TENNESSEE.

Hendricks and 6sratx Brown Voted For.
NASHVILLE, Dec. 4, 1872
The Electoral College met to-day and cast the
votes of Tennessee for Hendricks, of Indiana, iOr
President and B. Gratz Brown for Vice President.
Resolutions OF regret and sympathy for the death
Of Horace Greeley were adopted.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
PENNS SYLvANlA.

The Keystone State Unanimous for the
Republican Candidates.
PHILADRLPHIA, Dec. 4, 1672
The Electoral College OF PennsyNania met at
Harrisburg to-day ana cast the twenty mine votes
OF the State for Grant and Wilson.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
VIRGINIA..

RICHMOND, Dec. 4, 1872.
The Presidential electors met in the State Ii
brary to-day, and all being present the full elec-
toral vote OF the State was cast for Grant and Will
son. DR.. w. w. Douglass was elected messenger TO
convey the vote to Washington.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
INDIANA.
Grant and wills

Grant and Wilson Receive the Full
Vote.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. A. 1872
The Presidential electors to-day cast the votes Of
the State for Grant and Wilson. An appropriate
resolution on the death OF Horace Greeley was
adopted.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, Dec. 4, 1s72
The Presidential Electors met at Bristol this
afternoon, and cast the vote OF the State for Grant
and Wilson. Hon. Pardon w. Stevens was chosen
messenger. 4 f@li Ast&
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
CONNEC
For Grant and Wilson.

HARTFORD Dec. A. 1872
The Connections Presidential Electors met here
to-day and cast their six votes for Grant Will
son.
Mr. E. A. Tucker of New Haven, was appointed
messenger to convey certified copy Of the votes
to Washington.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
NEW JERSEY.

The Mine Votes Cast for Grant and WILL
ttt i4 EAt1eE son. oE Nt
Fla 81 1sr 81 uae TRENTON Dec. 4, 16s2
The Presidential electors met to-day and cast
nine votes for q. 3, Grant for President and nine
votes for Henry Wilson for Vice President OF the
spesa ana as a ss
ton. -tttffsffA
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
MASSACHUSETTS.

The Thirteen Votes Cast for Grant and
Wilson.
BOSTON, Dec. 4, 1872
The Electoral College OF Massachusetts, met to
day, and, after the customary formalities, cast
their unanimous vote for Grant and Wilson.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Granite State for the Tanner and
CObb1er.

CObb1er.
CONCORD, Dec 4, 1872
The Board OF Electors met at the State House
to-day and Immediately proceeded to vote
for President and Vice President BY separate
ballots. The result waSA unanimous vote for Grant
"a Alter preparing the csrslacssss REQUIRED BY law
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
OHIO.

The Entire Vote Cast for Grant and
Wilson.
COLUMBUS, Dec. 4, 1872
The Presidential electors assembled today, and
all cast their vote for O. s. Grant for President and
Henry Wilson for Vice President.
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
Meeting and Adjournment OF
the Senate.
The Financial Condition Of the District
To Be Inquired Into.
Further Debate in the House on the In
crease Of the Navy Bill.
The Postal Telegraph Question Referred to
the Committee on Appropriations. =
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 1877
ON motion OF Mr. HAMLlN, (rep) Of Me-, Mr..
Anthony trep.) OF H. l., was elected President OF
the Senate pro teJ1l- then, motion OF MIR. CAM
ERoN, trep.) OF Pa, the Senate adjourned. ~
The New York herald., 1872-12-05

OsDtaln George W. Estabrook, Of Concord, vn
elected messenger 70 carry to washingtoa The 70
suit Of the ballota
The New York herald., 1872-12-05
7HB JERSEY RAILROAD war.
The Defendants Make Answer 10 the Complaint
Against Them in the Court Of Chancery.
DENIAL OF ALL CHARGES.
The Case 70 Be Continued To-Day and the Rest
ofths Papers Rsad-A Speech To Be Deliv-
cred by Counsel Of Complainants.

The great railroad injunction case was again re-
sumed in the Vice Chancellor's Court yesterday
msrning at Trenton. The whole day was occupied
In the reading Of defendants' answer; and short
time before adjournment Mr.. Stockton, on the par,
Of complainants, commenced to read the aepess
tions Of the dinerent witnesses examined on the
behalf Of complainants II 10 expected th.s "a
reading OF ell the papers win be got through ssiA
this forenoon, when Mr. Williamson. ~ NJ psa
sumed, win commence 10 address the oourt
large number Of people throng the Court each aay
since the proceedings commenced, ana mach is
terest seems to be manifested by them ~ the case
progresses The Court opens az hslf-past ten and
adj0urns ut o quarter TO four O'Clock each day.
Fyre nrvENn ANrs, ANswyp
The New York herald., 1872-12-05

NJ oiHH u@ aN h8
&4t8 D'B
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-25
Scene i'm q Paris Court.

t-g.z gFe ~ d
very tragical scene took place quite re.
,cehtlyih the Correctional Court At Paris,
youth named Jolly, not yet sixteen wears oi
age, was called up to be sc.,tenced ie five
years In the House OF Correction. and afte,
that to be for five years longer under the sur
rvelliahce ofFthe police. Jolly had belonged
10 the body known as the Avengers OF tho
Republic. On the 22d OF May, at the head Of
troop of Insurgents, he had seized u,,on All
the horses in the plain of NJ snceaux. when
arrested. after the entrance Of the troons into
farls Jolly was liberated under a nolke oyos.-
q"s, owing to his youth; but was atterwarl
re77arrested and brought to trial under rari-
Gus charges. His counsel maintsined, tba,
ne could not be punished after havipY been
released Tor similar offenses. but The eaurt
oYerrtlled the argument. aud passed the se,,-
tehce. Scarcely had lie pronounced it. when
Jolly cried aloud in court. A PRISON! NV
nature Will never permit me to endure a pris-
ON prefer DEATH" ard straigltta,av pluug.
ed a knife into his throat. from which, the
blood flowed in streams. The Guards rushed
toward him. hut lie struggled against their
efforts t" stem the wound. and was tt ken 10
the Hotel Dieu. where he has since died.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-25
,Captors OF slave Vessels.

The British government allows to captors
Of slave vessels off the African coast pre.
min,n Of four pounds sterling ton on each
vessel captured. or five pounds a head on
each slave found on board the SLAYER, From
the report of these bounties the slave trade
does rot deem to be fourishing as well ne
formerly. During the eighteen months
ending january. 1874, only twenty-five YES
sells were captured in all. and of these only
SIX were restored to their owners. Seven
hundred and twenty-five Africans were found
on them. OF whom two hundred and eighty.
three we're returned to the vessels. and
three hundred and seventy-seveu emaiici-
pated, the other sixty-two dying between
the capture and condemnation Of the vessels.
In one case, where only two slaves were cap
tured, the bounty amounted to eight hundred
and eight pounds. By the mead it would
have amounted 70 only ten pounds, but the
captors were careful to calculate it by tile
ton. Did il never occur to any speculative
wretch that money might be made out of
this arrangements For instance, half a
dozen old schoohers might be chartered, an
African PLACED OH each. and tsirr nut where
they would be sure 70 be captured. arrange
mfnts having been made beforehand fos
division nf the bounty. Here is an uppor-
Innity Tor enterprising souls who wish to
turn an loilest penny at the expense of the
British government. .akE 1s,Eil
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-25
Damon NInraered by FytIlias.

Melbourne letter to the San Francisco n 9
Bulletin says: y<ssss,4,s9y W. f,s =
\. An extraordinary tragedy has lately beeif
enacted in the Treasnary Gardens. The fol-
lowing are the e-rst1irufars: One aiterFIs,on'
shortly after 4o'ciois, ,stiie report ef fifsafius
was heard, and on search. sbeing made two
men were found reclining under clump of
willows. oa.e was d,ipg, the other on his
back, smoking acigaf. The man who was
dying was lying on his back, his hands be-
hind his head, and stretched out at full
length. Ono. ofthe gardeners asked him,
Who shot you?' but the only reply was II
FAINT gasp, and Immediately afterward he
died, he had been shot through the .hcart.
The living man was asked why he had shot
his companion. He shot himseif,' was the
answer; I'VE both came here to die. q All wilt
be explained yet From particulars after
ward obtained it trauspired that the two men,
Edward Freeney and Charles Marks, between
whom their existed "a. singular Intimacy had
for some time contemplated mutual destruct-
ion, and had gone into the Treasuary Gar-.
aens with the intention ofdying together.
They had been drinking for some time pre-
vionsly, and among the strange things done
by them was to visit photographers aud
have = picture taken representiH .sfan-'
ding together, each with pistol presented
30 the otter'e breast. A coroner's jury de-,
claretl .Freeney to- be guilty OF the wilful
murdersof Marks. and he has been committed
for frrsl y, III y ZHg4 ~ G. 55$..s- s.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-25
Westcrn Superstitien.

Old Squire Joseph, of Cumminsyilic. lsays
the Cincinnati Times) has case Of witch
craft under consideration. a widow having
had her horses die. fall lane or .stotct,, be.
came suspicious of some malign influence
and consulted a clairyoyant, who told her
for fee Of So, at all her troubles were
caused by aneighboring woman who Lad be-
witched her horses. This conceded. with her
previous suspicious, and she. at once deter
mined to ferret out the witch, bring her to
jnstices and send her the way all witches had
gone before. Night watches and rceonneit-
erings bad developed the tact that a highly
Respectable lady living near. owned three
black cats; SOLEMN. silent cats, which never
mewed. and that her son on q certain dark
and rainy night had been heard calling her
"old hoss," No better proof was wanted.
that the lady was in league with some evil
power; so the bewitched applied ut once to
Squire Jones for writ of mandanus or sonle-
fhings9f, that kind. compelling the hex itcber
10 xshoW cailse, etc., for her proceeding,
which the old Squire now hesitates to grant. A
fef ring his Jurisdiction in the matter. III. s,
2 A second visit to. the !claivoyant procured
a prescription which, the Squire says. is be-
ing regularly used upon the mule the family
now own. as follows: Every evening. be-
tween twilight and dark, deaoctfon COM
posed Of a half gallon of water and four
ounces Of South $, a, and seyen-eigtths inch
norks. and One-half ounce of corn meal. il |
applied in three rings around his neck. and
mp and down each leg forming ring at the
ankle. 1t is said to have proved most sue.
cessful, the mule having exhibited no undue |
kitlkss and never yet, having died, although
living in his present quarters about nine
weeks. We give the, prescription for what it /
IS worth; also the woman's suspicious, and
ne story Just as it was related by Squire Jo-
seph. Its excitint considerable comment
above the railroad, and producing mingled
ceilings of sympathy with the fami.y for the
oss of the anmal, but all say that nothing
'etter could be expected from horses bought
It maximum price of $95.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-25
BozEMAN, MONTANA TERRIroRY THURsDAY. JULY 25 1872
Denver has had 4 wedding sensation. It

Denver has had 4 wedding sensation, 4
!. appears that widower Of Denver aHat
bnxonl widow ef Central recently engaged
% hitch up ID the matrimonial wagon, ant
preparations were made for the interesting
cerrmony. but when the time came the bride
that was to be was non est. 4 The Wedding
party waited some time. but she did not pll
in appearance. So the expect,nt bridegroonl
philosopM proceeded to take suppel
alone. and then went home to moralize oi
the anutability Of earthly things ii general
and widows III particular. a5's : 'As9 s',s7s' s,
Y Oreron.ss f4s Iiet
Wilson's majority for Congress Is certified
| to5bes84e.
n Mrs. Young, OF Seattle, came ,neafi Losing
Her life by falling from a high box on to a
meat hook IN the wall tearing her neck ina
terrible manner. gsssss., ag89 s Il 9,ss
fhe IaflInrHla s,.,ss~- l-n a :~...1ls....
pleted to Cottonwood. .liaiit.l sssa 4 &
little giri daughter Of Mr. C. Cumming.
OF yackksonnvfla. X a had her thigh broken III two
| places and her right hg fractured by the fip-
setting Of a wagon on which she was riding.
One man, single-handad and alone. recent
". cleaned out' the whole city of Portland.
He had the small pox.
There is a greater run of salmon in the
Columbia than was ever before Known. The
salting works are unable to keep up with the
catch, and large numbers haYe to be thrown
away. E.ase .,,3.z.s..s. -. =.
An Oregon lawyer. who had retired from
the legal profession and adopted s.that ef
sheep-raising. recently turned his sheep irto
field where wild roses were abundant He
is now llndecHied whether it will pay best to
cliptthe sheep or the rose-bushes az shearing
time. =s.5zslsss.s I'll ri rts5s|f. 5r.,j4s r,l
LITEKARY.-Mrs. =. Reil. of Baker CITY.
presented her iieg- lord with ten and three
quarter poundssof .sreid"-ing matter or tile
Isl inst. 8a ~ ss..aa Isss.ge 5Is64.
The Bedrock Democrat Is responsible for
the pussy story that a bue skin purse
will hold 5000 worth OF Oro Fino quartz.
Maybe it means after it is millefa SD
Indians from the UmatiIia reservation are re-
selling eayuscs in Baker City as low as two
dollars and u half d piece. 9H d
An excitement was lately created In Cor
wallis by the report that q small pox case lad
occurred in the vicinity OF the city. The
people became calm again when the doctor
said it was only the measles.
Inrendiaries are at work at the Dalles, and
4 = necktie soeiablen is promised to the
tirndish villains when they shall be discover |
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-25
RESIDENCE
smes and Places for Holding Courts Inn
the Territory OF Montana.
SUPREME COURT .

s., virg,n.arlty, first Monday in Ja nary aud sec
ond Monday IN August sex ser u g~e ssa "
UNITEp STATES DISTRICT COURTS. X aseAsss
First District-At Virginia City first III 'nday il
April, seco id Monday in July, and second Mon
day in November. NJ
eeond Disfrict-At Deer Lodge, third Monday II
April, first Monday in September, and first Mon
day in December.
7hirs pistrici-At Helena,f first MondayTin March
first Monday in july, ami fourth Monday IN Oc-
tober.
TERRITORIAL COURTS.
tirst District-In Madison County, ut Virginia City,
first Monday in April, second Monday IN July,
and second Monday in November.
In Gallatin County, at Bozem n first Monday In
March and fifth Monday; in October. E8
In Jefferson County, at Radersburg, second Moi
day in May, and first Monday IN October.
ssecnS Disirici-Deer Lodge County, Mt Deer Lodge
W CITY third Monday in April, first MondayAin IN
Septomber and frat Msnday in December N%
In Missoua County, at Missoula, fourth Monday
S@ in June and second Monday IN November
In Beaver Head County, Bannack, first Monday in
Iune and third Monday in October.
fhira Disfrict--In Lewis and CLARK County, at Hell
sSg8sss ana, first Monday March, first Monday in
HI ~ July, and fourth Monday IN October.
N Yr sagher County, fourth Monday in May and
f4axlh Monday IN Nofsmber. Y#N STA I Ea# Hsi