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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

One hundred and eighty-four votes OF the
Electoral College are requisite to q choice.
Thus it will be seen upon what q slender
thread the Presidential election hangs. The
vote of either one Of the doubtful States,
added to those which are certain to so against
Grant will swell Mr.. Greeley's vote to the
number necessary to insure his election. All
things considered, Horace Greeley's chances
are to-day equal to, IL not infinitely better
than, Z. s. Grants.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

FANNY FERN was 81 years old.
WIZ. II. SEWARD was II when he died.
BuLwER's first story was printed when
he was only Is years old.
ALEXANDER DUMAS is very rich, and
owns large interest in the BanQue des
Marchande de Paris.
TIE present Gar of Russia is SO in
temperate that his physicians say he
cannot live many months.
CoRDELIA Howard, the original Eva
of Uncle Toms Cabin" is still in the
flesh, and is a wife and mother.
A MAINE farmer is always getting
himself into "pretty pickles." He put
up 600 barrels of them this year.
A SAN Francisco journal states that
wealthy miner has fallen in love with
Mrs. Fair and will marry her.
JOHN Quincy ADAMS held position
under the Government during every
Administration from that of Washing
ton to that of Polk, during which he
died.
We hear that the Siamese twins differ
on The Presidential question. Chang
will vote for Greeley and Eng for Grant.
Both might desist, and call It square.
A GENTLEMAN well acquainted with
the family mentions, as fact encour.
aging to old maids, that Naomi, daugh-
ter of Enoch, was five hundred and
eighty years old when she was married.
LATE advices from Paris report Sem
ator Sumner worse, and his symptoms
more alarming than when he left
America. A consultation Of eminent
physicians Yves called to examine his
case.
Doc EATER, Ten Bears, Big Mouth,
Heaps of Bears, and George Washing-
ton, aboriginal gentlemen, who have
been in business with their little hatch
cts on the frontier, are in Washington
making arrangements to be civilized.
Four of the great theatrical stars of
last season viii not be seen on the
boards this year-Forrest, Emmett,
jefferson and Lolita. Forrest will give
dramatic readings; Jefferson is resting
his eyes; Emmett and Lolita are in
Europe.
BosroS girls are up to everything.
One Of them, at 20 years Of age, is in
the Indian Territory publishing paper
in the Choctaw language. Her younger
sister is thinking of going to China,
there to publish a journal in the
Chinese tongue.
DANIEL DREW is said to be worth S4O,-
100000. One Of the most successful
spectators in Wall street of late il
Henry N. Smith, reported to have
cleared S5,OO0,O0O or 100000 900 in the
last twelve months. Jay Gould has
added 80 100000 to his capital since
the coup dstat in Erie, and ten or twelve
other bold operators may be named who
have bulled and beared and gotten up
until they have augmented their
fortunes in a single year by 100000
to Sl,500,000 apiece.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

Why tarry the wheels Of Grant pardoning
Chariot The Ku-Klux prisoners at Albany
who were to have been released are vet IN
prison and likely to stay there. Mr.. Grant
has played the came game in 1872 that he
played in lS71-bolding out the mask OF mercy
just prior to an important election. and drop
ping that mask and wearing his own proper
color Of blood-thirsty vindictiveness Just
afterward. On the oath Of March, 1871. Mr..
Grant came out with flaming proclamation,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

TIA Dalles, Oregon, salmon fisheries
are estimated to be worth at least
$l,00O,O 900.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

Leaving still to be seriously contested the
following close and doubtful States:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
WASHINGTON.
Proposed Ship Canal Across Florida.

Proposed Ship Canal Across Florida
WAsHISGroN, September 22.-The
project of ship canal across Florida is
receiving additional importance from
the fact that several we'll known capi-
talists have agreed to advance the
money necessary to begin the work.
Most of the prominent men in Florida
are advocating the project The great
difficulty to be considered is the want OF
a good harbor on the Gulf coast.
1t is claimed that canal across
Florida would be great relief to the
immense products of the Mississippi
Valley, now so heavily taxed by freight
tariffs and importation monopolies.
Commissioners Nominated.
The following gentlemen have been
nominated to the State Department for
appointment as assistant commissioners
to represent the United States at the
International Exposition to be held at
Vienna, Austria, in 1878: William F
Round, Boston; Lewis Seasongood,
Cincinnati, J. C. Bolton, New York; G..
S. Blodgett, Burlington. VT; H. Gar
retson, Cleveland, Ohio; Robert Sar-
geant, Brooklyn, New York; Edward
Gottheil, New Orleans A. E. Sissy,
New York.
Damage to the Tobacco Crop.
Large crops of tobacco have been
destroyed in certain portions of Vir-
giuia by the hot weather and rain.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
An Episode OF the Late War.

The Cleveland Plaindsaler publishes
the following story: The familiar aPh-
orism that truth is stranger than fiction
receives a fresh verifcation almost
daily. Our neighboring city Of Tiffin is
just now deeply interested in the sequel
Of a war episode, which shows how
romance sometimes creeps into the
events Of real life. Early in the war,
Tifiu and vicinity had sort Of timer
ant preacher named, Dowuey. Upon
the outbreak OF the war, Downey
entered the service as Cuptain
in one OF the Seneca regiments,
and when the Government decided
upon employing negro troops, he became
Colonel OF q colored regiment During
the campaign in Tennessee, his regi-
ment chanced to be encamped upon the
estate of Colonel Washington, near
Nashville. The regiment seems not to
have been under the best of discipline.
They seized Colonel Washington and
threatened him with death. and also set
about destroying the elegant family
mansion. Colonel Downey, by great
exertions, and at the imminent risk Of
his own life, succeeded in rescuing Colo.
mel Washington from death, and saving
the mansion and other property from
destruction. Colonel Washington felt
profoundly grateful at the time for
Colonel Downey's brave exertions in
his behalf, and promised never to for.
get them. There the matter rested, and
the wild scenes with which Downey
was surrounded soon drove it out OF his
mind. He remained at the head Of his
regiment lill the war was over, and then
returned to Tiffin and settled down
into a quiet domestic life. Not long
ago he died, leaving his family in
straightened circumstances. Mrs. Dow
ney was driven to rely on her needle for
su pport She and her children lived in
their humble way, with little though ht
that a great change was soon to be
wrought in their condition. Recently
Colonel Washington died. when it was
found that he had willed his property,
consisting of ten thousand dollars in
bonds and greenbacks, and three hun
dred acres OF improved land situated a
mile and half from Nashville-the
whole valued at a hundred thousand
dollars at least-to the heirs OF Colonel
Downey. Israel j. Downey, son OF
the deceased Colonel, has just returned
from Nashville, whittier he went to see
about the bequest. He found every
thing concerning the will as stated
above. The administrator Of the estate
was in Tlffin on Monday, arranging de-
tails of the transfer.
The history of the rebellion contains
few more romantic episodes than this.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
The Ruth Poisoning Case.

From the Kansas City Times, Sept a.
Yesterday morning DR.. }. G. Medli-
colt, the alleged poisoner of Mr.. Ruth,
iu Lawrence, Kansas, was released from
iall, where he had been confined for
seventeen months, the Prosecuting AT.
torney having entered a nOlle in his
case. He arrived in Kansas City last
evening. He was waited upon by a
reporter of the Times to whom he said,
in response to numerous questions: /
am now on my way home to my
friends in Marietta, Ohio. l have not
suffered much physically during my
seventeen months confinement, but OF
course felt the close and solitary se-
clusion very irksome and very trying
to bear. | have never felt the least ap-
prehension as to the ultimate termina-
ton OF my trial and triumphant vindi-
cation Of my character. o course / felt
keenly the disgrace and stigma
beaped upon me by this unfortunate
affair, but have borne up with hope
and resignation.
The press, l must confess, has in
many cases been very severe upon me,
especially the papers OF Lawrence; but
when it is remembered that Mr.. Ruth
was connected with one, and also the
attorney cond uctlng the prosecution, ii
cannot be wondered that they should at
times forget the courtesles due to a
helpless man, and demand his life even
before his life was declared forfeited! l
have been treated with uniform kind
ness since l have been at the Garnett
Jail. NV only companion has been
nv little dog here, which was given me
while puppy. We have conceived a
strong mutual affection tor each other.
Nv confinement was not necessarily
solitary. Visitors were sometimes ad.
mitted, but very seldom, Tor you must
know that in such a village as Garnett
the presence ofone man in their county
iail will soon become an old song to
Them, and, after the first six months,
lew came to visit me, although they
never neglected to send me q
full supply Of books and papers. !
should have preferred and did demand
another trial, ia order that | might be
completely cleared and vindicated. But
the State refused to grant it to me, the
Prosecuting Attorney having abandoned
the case and entered q noHe. ! was re-
leased this morning and will return at
once to my home in Ohio" DR.. Medli-
colt is OF medium size, apparently not
over forty years Of age. He was quite
pale; his eyes were restless and
nervous, and although apparently
much pleased with his resained liberty,
still he wore q sad expression Of counte,
nance. He is a person Of the highest
culture. and in physique rather hand
some. In response to the question az
to the whereabouts Of Mrs. Ruth, be
responded heartily, God knows; l do
not" He was accompanied by his
brother in.law, q courteous Kentuckian,
who left him last night for St. Louis.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
Exclusively for the Register.
eactdc and Atlantic Line.
Oaice, IIO Main street.
Saturdays Dispatches
SUMMARY.

President Grant paid lengthy visit
- the Newark. n. j. Exposition, Sat-
urdsy afternoon
The semi-annual convention Of ticket
.,.Dts was held at the st. Nicholas
Ho,eI, New York, on Saturday.
A daring robbery was committed
Friday night on the store Of Homsr,
Rov 4 Co., flour dealers, PIG West
street, New York.
Few additional details regarding the
New York Sub-Treasury defslcati on
have been obtained. Johnsons move
msnts are either unknown or kept secret.
telegram to the New York Tribune
states that Secretary Delano, having re-
covered from his late illness, has gone
10 his home in Ohio.
The Grand Council of Sachems Of
Tsmmany met Friday and organized,
after the recent election. Augustus
Scbell was continued in the office as
Grand Sachem.
The American Institute Fair is in
mil blsst in New York. The display
Of all kinds OF machinery, manufac-
mrys, arts, ETC., compare tavorabIy with
that OF former years.
Tom Gantly, light weight pugllist,
JUS; arrived from England, has accepted
Tom Kelly's challenge to fight at a
hundred and ten pounds. Gantly offers
10 frht WITHIN two or fur weeks from
date The match will likely be ar
ranged.
The arrest and clubbing of Matt
Morgan, the we'll known artist, by
officer Henry Smith, in New York, last
week, while the former was visiting
friends on Nassau street, is being made
the subject of investigation by the
Police Commissioners.
Saturdays Herald publishes a letter
from Livingstone to DR.. Stearns, Of
New York, dated March l3, 1872, in
which Livingstone mentions Stanley in
strong terms Of commendation, and exc
p,esses thanks to the American Govern
ment for being put in position to con-
clude his explorations.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
CINCINNATI.
A Brutal and Cowardiy Assault on .
Boy.

OVJs
CINCINNATI, September "a boy
named John F. Conway, fifteen years
old, was struck by one of the members
of a Republican Ward Club. last
night, aud died from the effects to-day.
The. circumstance elected by the Cor
oner's jury to-day are as follows:
About ten o'clock last night several
members of one OF the ward clubs were
going down Fifth street, probably on
their way home from the procession, as
they had their capes and caps on and
were carrying torches which were not
lighted. As they were passing Conway
called out, "Hurrah for Greeley" when
one OF the men slipped up and struck
him on the head either with his fist or
a torch staff and he staggered upagainst
a building. The man then hurried away.
The boy went home shortly after and
began to complain of pain iu the head.
At 2 o'clock be became insensible and
died at seven this morning. There is
no definite clue as to who the man is
that struck the blow.
At ten o'clock last night as a
eolored Grant club were escorting a
number OF visitors from Covington as
far on their return as the Ohio bridge,
they were set upon by q number OF
roughs, who had followed, and who,
after being unable to provoke into a
fight by words. began throwing stones.
The negroes returned the stones in q
lively manner. One Of the roughs
finding the negroes getting the best Of
it, drew a revolver and fired twice into
the procession. One of the shots
struck a negro named Sanders 10 the
ear, producing a serious through not
fatal wound. The roughs then took to
their heels, making their escape.'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
From the Baltimore Gazette.t
Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Chicago
Railway.

For some time past the engineers Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany have been engaged 10 running q
series of lines between Pittsburgh and
Chicago. for the purpose of ascertainiDg
the shortest and most practical route to
the latter city. The road, when COM
pleted, is intended to be prolongation
of what was formerly called the
Pittsburgh and Connellsville. but now
known as the Baltimore, Pittsburgh
and Chicago railroad. That part
OF the line between Havana, in
Huron county, Ohio. and Defiance
county, on the edge Of the western
border of the same State, about a 100
miles in lengths, having been finally
located, Mr.. Randolph, the chief en-
gineer OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company. advertises for proposals
Tor graduation and masonry. We learn
that the other part Of the line. westward
to Chicago, will also be put under con-
tract shortly, and will be rapidly pushed
to completion. A great through road
from Baltimore to Chicago, built under
the auspices Of the Baltimore and
Ohio, and conducted with the
ability and enterprise that charac-
terize it in 30 remarkable a degree, cam
not fail to prove Of vast benefit to the
commercial Interests Of our city. When
also by the construction of other rail-
road links with the main trunk of the
Baltimore and OHIO, the distance from
Baltimore to Chicago will be not only
shorter than any other route, but these
new tributaries drain large areas OF
territory with which, at present, we
have but indirect connection or none at
all, the traffic OF the road will be in
creased immensely, and the spirit shown
in extending its ramifcation will meet
it's just reward.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
CINCINNATI.
Mr.. Grceley's Movements.

-
CINCINNATI, September 81. - Mr.
Greeley held a levee at the Burnett
House from 10 to II o'clock to-day,
during which time a continuous stream
passed in and out to pay their respects.
At l2 o'clock he visited the Chamber
Of Commerce, where he was received
With cheers. Mr.. Greeley made q ten
minutes speech. Among other things,
be said an impression was abroad that
ne had, as hobby, the resumption Of
specie payment at any cost This was
amlstske. He did think, though, that
"hen Government held one hundred
and twenty-five million dollars in gold
10 ner treasury, as was the case some
ume ago. she was in o condition to re-
sumo specie payment, and when in such
condition, it should be done; or when
not IN such condition, the gold Of the
country, except such portion as was
necessary for the actual mainten-
snce Of the Government should be
10 the hands of the business men
instead Of lying idle in the treasury
vaults. At the conclusion, three cheers
we're uefe gwen for the speaker, after which
.ne merchants passed by Mr.. Greeley
ana shook hands with him. His APP
pearance In the streets, which were
ITTo%ded, was greeted with loud cheers.
ne leaves for Covington and Newport
clock, and for Louisville at 8.
ueoeral John A. Logan arrived this
,ISo:fning and General Butler is expected
.a,s afternoon. Both gentlemen will
1pssk Ts at Fountain Square this evening.
bia as republicans are arranging for .
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
CUMBERLAND.
Railroad Accident.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, September o.
An accident occurred last night on the
Altamont grade of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. Two freight trains, east.
ward bound. were ascending the grade,
about one mile apart, when four cars
became detached from the first train
and ran back down the grade at q ter
rible rate into the second train. Five
men were injured, and three OF them
are reported fatally; the others serl-
ously. The rear train and engine were
made a complete wreck
Burglary.
The store of E. W. Byron, in this
city, was entered by burglars last night,
who got but little for their pains.
Twenty-Five dollars will cover the loss.
Anegro, named Lewis. job uson, has
been arrested as the perpetrator Of the
deed
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
MEMPHIS.
warmsth W. Pinch back.

MEMPHIS, September 2l.-The Ava-
lanehe has the following dispatch from
Humboldt junction Of the Eastern and
Southern road some forty miles from
here. 1t rays: The great race of 45S
miles in nine hours, Grant against
Greeley. Greeley wins by lob miles.
Pinchback and Wsrmoth both were in
New York q few days eince. Pinch
back gave . big dinner to Warmoth
and suite, and in the confusion caused
by an abundance of wine, the
former suddenly disappeared through
the door; the latter smelt mice
and sent runner to the depot who re-
turned with q report that Pinchback
had started to New Orleans, having
first sent a dispatch to have the Legis-
lature convene Immediately. Warmoth
took the first train after for Humboldt,
having ordered special train to be in
readiness at Humboldt on bis arrival.
He arrived at Humboldt at ii P. NJ.
on Wednesday, and learned that Pinch.
back had gone via Memphis; War
moth jumped aboard the special train,
telling the conductor to put him
through at lightning speed or there
would be devil OF a row 10 Louisiana.
He made Canton in the unprecedented
time OF five hours. and found the train,
with Pincbback aboard. about to pull
out ahead OF him. Pinchback was in
formed by . business looking man that
there was an important message at the
office for him to be delivered person.
ally. The unsuspectiug Piuck back went
for it, and while iu the Office the special
slipped by aud Greeley was safe.
Pinchback, on reading the dispatch.
become exceedingly wrotb, bringing his
fist down on the counter said, that id
Warmoth is at the bottom OF this.
Warmoth arrived in New Orleans.
Five hours after sheepish individual
arrived, and it is surmised that the
trick of Pinchbsck was to assume con-
troll of the State Government as Lieu
tenant Governor in the absence OF Wnr-
moth from the State, convene the Legls-
lature, and tie Warmoth's hands till
after the election. proclaim martial law,
and have himself appointed Military
Governor, and carry the State for
Grant.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
FOREIGN.
IRELAND.
Conspiracy 10 Restore tho Pope to
Power.

Conspiracy TO Restore the Pope TO
Power.
DUBLIN. September 2l.-A secret
meeting OF the members OF the League Of
San Sebastne was held in this city last
evening, when a conspiracy was organ
lied for the purpose Of restoring the
Pope to temporary power. The foreign
members of the league in France, Italy
and Spain are acting in concert with
their brethren 10 Ireland, and were
represented at the conclave last night. A
definite plan of action was agreed on,
but the details have not been made
public. Ii is understood that the new
movement has powerful followers both
in Italy and France.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-23
Sundays Dispatches
NEW YORK.



NEW YORK, September 22.-This
morning a fire broke out in the rear
portions of 2lS and 22O East Twenty.
sixth street, occupied by Krawltch,
Boch & Co. as q piano forte msnufac-
tory. The entire third floor was burned
out. Krawitch, Boch u Co.'S loss will
reach $4,000; insured for $4,000.
John Becker, tin roofer, occupying the
first floor, lost $4,000 on stock. The
building was fully insured.
Deficit,
J. v. Harriott, President OF the Fire
mems Insurance Company, publishes a
note with reference to the rumored large
detalcation by Abner Hayward. Secre.
tary of the company, who has disap-
peared. Harriott declares that an ex.
animation of the books shows deficit
OF $2lOO only, and that the company
is in nowise affected by the defalcation.
Investigation.
An investigation was commenced
yesterday at the Office of the Govern
ment Inspector Of Steamships into the
cause of the burning Of the Pacific mail
steamer Bienville. 1t is now said that
had it not been for a defect in the DON
key engine the steamer might have been
saved, and this is the principal reason
for the investigation.
Yacht Race.
Commodore Worries, of the yacht
Madeline, who was defeated yes.
terday in a race with the
Rambler for the Commodores Cup,
sent q challenge to Forbes. owner
of the Rambler. to sail her against the
Madeline twenty miles to wiodward
and back from Sandy Hook, before
October 10, for q $500 cup.
Fatally stabbed.
Edward Mott, while standing on the
corner of West and Fulton streets, last
night, was fatally stabbed in the side
with a large dirk knife in the hands OF
an italian named James Barecce. The
dirk was driven through one of Motifs
lungs. Mott was removed to the hos.
pitsl and the Italian arrested.
Died.
Samuel Corden, principal witness
against the keepers Of the Ward Island
Luuatic Asylum. died yesterday from
disease superinduced, it is believed. BY
i'll treatment in the asylum. The mat
ter will be properly Investigated by the
authorities.
Five Steamers
left this port for Europe. yesterday, car
rying full compliments OF passengers
and vast quantities Of grain. cotton and
sugar. Among the passengers were
Lieutenant Commander A. P. Pott,
Captain Halpine, of the steamer Great
Eastern, and q number Of other promi.
nent gentlemen.
Americas Institute Fair.
A series Of promenade concerts have
been added TO the other attractions OF
the American institute Fair. The
number OF visitors is 'every day in-
creasing.