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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
GLIMPSES Of GOTHAM.
The City In a Condition OF Municipal
Anarchy.

NEW YORK, March II.
Other city officials offer to follow Garvey's
lead as States evidence.
John Finn, reporter for the Herald, has
been knocked down.
Mr.. Tilden says that this city presents pc
cnliar situation. Its chief magistrate on trial;
Its law officers under suspicion; It's police
without the confidence of tae people; Its
highest judges under investigation. II Is
The whole burden of representing the Inter-
ests, rights and safety of the people are
thrown upon the public press and few pri-
vate citizens with none of the powers OF tile
city government to help them. Comptroller
Green endorsed these statements OF Tilden.
The investigation in Judge Barnards case
does not sustain the charge OF corruption.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
THE NORTH CAROLINA. OUTLAWS.

WILMINGTON, March II.
Intelligence received from Rcbeson County
to-day tends to confirm the report OF the
killing of Boss Strong. The party of men who
went to Andrew Strong's for the purpose of
securing the body Of Boss Strong returned to
Shoe Heel yesterday. Theyreport that they
found large quantity of blood IN the floor Of
Strong's cabin. and say that Andrew stropg's
wife acknowledged that Boss was killed. and
that other members of the Lowery band had
removed his body. There seems to be no
doubt that Mcqueen shot Strong as first re.
ported, and the probabilities are that he was
killed
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
THE FRENCH WAR DEBT.
orkanization OF q Society to Aid the
Fund.
from the New York Herald.l

lGIOu eu0 4tSW AVN ~ASAeA~'l
The amount of Indemnity exacted by the
Germans from the French nation imposes, OF
course, a great burden on the latter, although
thus far the obligation has been readily met.
The patriotism of the French residents OF the
metropolis has been aroused, and active mea-
sures have been inaugurated by them to OBJ
tain material aid for the fund to liquidate the
debt. A society has been organized in this city,
with Mile. Bousson (wkose active exertlons IN
securing food and clothing for the French
during the war will be remembered) as the
leading spirit. The society at present consists
only of ladies, but 1t is intended to have both
ladies and gentlemen on the roll. An ADDRESS
to the ladies OF America, setting forth the OBJ
ject and rules of the society, has been publish
ed, and the organization OF similar associations
throughout the Union earnestly requested.
subscriptions will be received daily from A.
M. to2P. NJ, and daily deposits will be made,
and twice in each week the subscriptions, with
the names of subscribers, will be forwarded to
headquarters In Paris. The society has been
quietly at work few days and already some
$500 have been subscribed. For the present
the headquarters are at the establishment OF
Mile. Bousson, at No. $50 Broadway. but apart
imencs are to be secured in some central loca-
lion. The full amount Of subscriptions will be
forwarded to France, and no portion deducted
for expenses OF any kind.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.

WARRENToN, VA, March II.
Ten candidates for the ministry wereSor-
dained yesterday by Bishop Paine. The ser.
vices were very impressive in the Conference
to-day. Ten young men were admitted on
probation to the ministry. The Rev. DR.. Fin.
ney, editor of the st. Louis Christian Advo-
cate, addressed the Conference on behalf Of
the Southwestern Publishing House Of St.
Louis Rev. DR.. Young. of Nashville, Ten
nessee, succeeds Rev. Dr.. Huston as pastor of
Trinity Church, Baltimore. Rev. DR.. Cowles,
presiding elder OF Lynchbnrg District, who
broke bis leg few days ago, is recovering
rapidly.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The trains on the Pacific Railroad are
moving Irregular.
"A wounded stage robber has been found
In the chapparel near Stockton, California. He
coniesses many robberies, but viii not name
his accomplices.
1t is reported that General Longstreet has
resigned the New Orleans surveycrshlp, be-
cause he cannot approve of Grants policy to-
wards Louisiana.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
SALES OF JAPANESE RIGE.
The following has been forwarded to the
Treasury and State Departments:

The following has been forwarded to the
Treasury and State Departments:
TEoK1I, the 18th Of the eleventh month
of the fourth year, Meyi.
We have the honor to inform your E4cellen-
cy that certain quantity of rice held IN store
~ the tlnance department from time to time
viii be publicly sold on written proposals, both
to the Japanese and foreigners, at the open
porls of Japan, for expectation, II there is
surplus Of rice In the country, although tne
general expectation of the same remains pro.
6iblted. Proper notice will be given 10 the
open ports when such sales are to take place.
We beg further to remark that the Japanese
Government will Itself occasionally export rice
when it is Thought expedlent This you will
be pleased to notify to your countrymen.
With respect and consideration,
SOYEsKEN1D YAUEoNIE TENAsHENIA MUNEMoSI,
His Imperial Japanese Majesty's
Minister Tor Foreign Affairs.
To G. Cheppard, Esq, Charge d'Afalres OF
United States OF America in Japan.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12

A MUCH NEEDED IAPRovEMEST.-T The
mounds of earth upon the sidewalk on the
west side Of King street, opposite Society, are
thrown out by the workmen engaged in ex-
cavatIng large drain, to run from the main
drain In King street to the lots adjoining. The
humidity of these lots has frequently been
complained of BY the residents, and the i'm
provement in progress will be highly sppre-
cjated
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12

The Brownville (Texas) stock raisers COM
,plain that raiders from Mexico are playing
havoc with their cattle, and threaten to retail
late II they are not protected.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
GERMAN SOOTHING CORDIAL!

GERMAN SOOTHING CORDIAL!
An excellent Carmlnative, invaluable in the
diseases incident to tile period Of dentitlon In
children as also in collie, diarrhea, dysentery,
and other tnf4nt,le complaints. It is superior to
other medicines used for this purpose, as 1t is en-.
tirely free from any Injurious drug, and
CONTAINS no ANODYNE
1t is recommended by the best physlclans, and
mothers may administer 1t with confidence.
THE EXCELSIOR HAIR TONIC,
is carefully prepared Dressing for the hair at
once answering the purposes Of chair oil, hair
wash, and hair tonic. It contains no sulphur,
lead, or nitrate OF silver, and is
NO DYEi
It will promote a healthy growth Of hair, and
prevent their falling out, and Will not iDjure the
general system.
Baer's Improved Vegetable
Cathartic Pills.
A gentle Aperent, OF purely vegetable SUBJ
stances, recommended for Dyspepsia, Headache,
Constipation, &C., DC.
DOUBLE DISTILLED BENZIkE,
for removing grease spots, and cleaning clothes.
None but the Purest Drugs used, and satisfac'
ton guaranteed, both as TO price and quality.
Order are solicited from Druggists, Physeians,
Country Merchants, Planters and others, with the
assurance that they shall receive prompt and
careful attention, mch7-smosDC6w
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
Kidder's Electro Magnetic
Batteries.

Drugglsss' Glassware, Of every description, at
the lowest rates, and q full assortment OF Drug.
glsts' Sundries.n
Agent for Natsan's "Crys:al Discovery for the
Hair.n
Agent for the "Eew York Medical University's"
Preparations.
Agent for Rlson's Tobacco Antidote, and Up.
hams Antidote to Strong Drink.
Agent for the elegant preparations OF W. R.
Warner Co., Of Philadelphia, consisting OF
full line OF Fluid Extracts, Sug .r.Coated PILLS
Elixirs, Msdlcated Wines and syrups LlcorIce
and Pepsin Lozenges, 3U., &c.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
TOPICS IN AIKEN.

Visitors Crowding in-New Hotel-A
Daily Psper-A Mysterious Corpora
Sfon-Real Estate, &c.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12

NoTE.-The weather report dated LAT O'CLOCK,
this morning, will be posted in the rooms OF the
Chamber OF Commerce At 10 O'Clock A. n, and,
together with the weather chart, may (by the
courtesy OF the Chamber be examined by ship.
masters at any time during the day.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12

FOUNTAIN sYRINaEs, the best and most con
ventent for general use.
Also, every other kind Of Syringe known in the
market.
Trusses, Abdominal Supporters, Shoulder
Braces, Abdominal Belts, Physicians Saddle.
Bags, Physlcians' ,cket.Uases, Elastic Stockings
and Medicine Chests.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-03-12
RailrDans.
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On and afrer,EUNDkY, December "a, the. Passen.
ger Trains on the South Carolina Railroad viii run
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

The county republican convention
meets in Wichita tomorrow to, place
in the field for the support of the party
county officers and representative.
Let it act wisely and independently,
without coloring of clique-work, and
its nominees will sail through IN No
vember all right. We want no manu-
featured delegates or like lodges.
Such a thing may win once without
ventilation and exposure, but the party
that allows itself to be duped and con-
trollcd in such manner must 60 down
in the end. Because a man happens to
desire an office or. aspire 10 = position
above his capacity, it is.no guaranty
that the peepe want him. os-tAas he
would cver-tc a help 10 the partt.
We hear sonfs Threatening 70 bolt in
case things don't 90 about SO. Let
him bolt who dares upon such pre-
.tcnce, and the party, if true to itself
will forever spew such men ont as a
poison cheaply gotten rid OF. If bolt
is ever excusable it is Only when a
convention is put mp and run in the
interest Of few individuals. But We
apprehend nothing of this kind to-
morrow.
Act independently. ignore button
holers and give us the best men. and
every republican will be found with
his shoulder at the wheel
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
Correspondence Of the EAGLE
FROM CALDWELL.
CALDWELL. KS. Sent.

CALDWELL, KS, Sept. 4, 1872.
EDITOR EAGLE: We are happy and
able to inform you that in accordance
with call of the steadfast and relia-
BILE republicans and staunch democrats
of this town and vicinity, a meeting
was held last evening under the banner
of Grant and Wilson.
The meeting was numerously attend
ed, and the utmost harmony prevailed.
Our respected tOwnsman, DIR. b. w.
Fox, was called to the chair, and Capt.
G. W. Robson was appointed secre-
tary.
The meeting was addressed by the
chairman, NJ. A. discretionary and
now Simon pure democrat-the secre-
tary and others.
Upon motion, the chairman appoint
ed the secretary and NJ. A. Lester a
committee to draft resolutions. Said
committee reported the following,
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The welfare of all. the
rich and poor, imperatively requires
the reelection of general U. S. Grant :;
and.
WHEREAS, The earnest, but modest
patriotism, the sagaciOus Judgment.
practical wisdom and illustriOus SER
vices of General Ulysses S. Grant have
endeared him to the hearts of the
American people, and we feel that
with him success is certain: and,
WHEREAS, We point with pride to
President Grant, the chieftain, states
man, the lion in war, the lamb in
peace, as the only man that ever caused
proud England to tremble and hum
ble herself before the world; there
fore,
Resolved, That we will use all hon.
est means to re-elect him upon the
grounds that an honest servant is the
superior of bad master; and further,
ResOlred, We welcome to our cause
honest democrats who spurn the weak
fusion effort that dissatisfied repub-
licans are trying to force upon them
under the name of liberal republicans
and democrats.
Upon motion, the meeting adjourned,
b. w. Fox, Chairman.
u. w. ROBSON, Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
STATE ASSESSMENT FOR 1879.

The state board Of equalization have
made their report for the year 1872.
upon the comparative value of Kansas
real estate. The lands of Sedgwick
county are put down at $3.50 per acre
against $S.07 9 last year. which was
outrageous. We have so much choice
valley land in this county that Of course
We may expect little higher average.
but wheE we were assessed higher
than old counties like Usage, Lyon,
and three-fourths of the other coun-
ties. evident injustice was done. This
year Sedgwick is assessed very fairly
as compared with other older counties.
Sumner county lands are put down at
$S.6s4 Butler at 81: Cowley at $5.Ol Z !:
Harvey at -. These assessments tells
of the value of the lands of the great
Southwest. Such counties as Atchi-
son are assessed less than double per
acre than are those Of Sedgwick. while
such counties as Lyon, Bourbon. Jeffer-
son. Linn, etc, only about . third
higher. They have been improving
their counties and building up their
towns for sixteen years, while we. of
the Southwest, have not vet the title
to one-hslf of our lands.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
OUR DELEGATES.

j. NJ. Steele and j. A. Stevenson.
whe represented the republicans ofthis
county in the state convention at Law
renee, did SO with much credit to
themselves and to the entire satisfac-
ton Of all concerned. They were both
honoured with places upon i,unotfsnt
committees and throughout the entire
sessions of the convention took an &C
tive part in all the proceedings, work
ing in the main for the winning men.
We were not present at the Topeka
convention. but we hear a good ac-
count Of the action and prominence of
our delegates to that convention. VIM.
Baldwin and DR.. Longsdorf were the
delegates. and they both signify entire
satisfaction with the result of their
labors. SN
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
How q President Is Elected.

Each state is entitled to as many
electors for president and vice-presi-
dent as it has senators and representa-
tives in congress.
In each state the electors are chosen
by plurality vote. That is, if there
are three sets of electors voted for, the
highest number of votes is chosen.
But a candidate for president, in or
der to be successful, must have ma
jOrity of all the electors.
Ifthree candidates for president, and
neither of them receive majority of
the electoral college, there is no choice,
and the election goes to the house of
representatives.
The house must confine their choice
to the three highest candidates voted
for by the electors. The representa-
tives vote by states, and each state has
but one vote; SO that the power of
Delaware is as great as that of New
York. A candidate, to be successful,
must receive majority of all the
states, or nineteen states. If the dele
CATION be divided, the vote of the state
can not be cast, and is, therefore, lost.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
THE CONGRESSIONAL TICKET,

1t is with feelings of peculiar gratifi-
cation that we come to the support Of
the congressional nominees Of the re-
publican party Of our state. For a
two-fold reason is this SO. The EAGLE
several weeks since, announced its
| convictions that Lowe, Phillips and
t Cobb were the best and most available
persons among all the parties named,
to represent the rising young COM
mOnwealth Of Kansas in the halls Of
the national legislature. And now that
our party, in convention assembled,
have endorsed our views, we cannot
but feel well.
All know our worthy representative
of the two past years, the Hon. d. p.
Lowe, than whom for honesty, integ-
rity and ability. no greater can be
found in the state. Sound as a repub-
lican, pure as a man. and faithful as a
representative. he will poll flattering
vote. in November. He has no use for
schisIns, no sympathy with jobbers.
AS he will address the people of Wich-
ita tonight, let all come out and judge
for themselves. His very presence will
only learn the people to trust him.
Of Col. w. A. Phillips, what more
can be said than what we said in his
behalf few weeks since. Amid all
the conflicting influences of the army
service, with opportunities possessed
by few to enrich himself, he came out
uncontaminated, the possessor of a
brilliant record. He is man ofextra-
ordinary ability: active, Industrious,
and being well versed in public life at
Washington, he will make most val
liable representative. The people of
all sections, all creeds and parties, will
vote for w. A. Phillips.
With Hon. S. A. Cobb we have been
intimately acquainted for several years
been closely associated with him as a
legislator and known him as man and
a citizen. He is lawyer of decided
ability. Full of nervous energy, noble
enthusiasm and faith in the divine
rights Of the people, we have no fears
of success as congressman, no doubts
as to the certainty that he will make
himself felt among the great men of the
country. He is also an old soldier with
a record untarnished. S. A. Cobb will
run side by side with Lowe and Phil
lips.
Col. Cobb is 80 years of age, was
born in the state of Maine, and came to
Kansas from Wisconsin. He is a grad
nate of Brown University, class of '58,
is fluent and forcible speaker.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
DIED.

In this city. on Tuesday, sept. 10th,
1872, of typhoid fever, Henry Ii. Lind
say, Esq, aged 38 years.
Mr.. Lindsay was native of Glasgow,
Scotland, where his parents now re-
side. lie came to this country when
quite young man, and resided in
Boston for a number of years. About
four years ago he came to Kansas i;
lived short time at Junction City,
removing from thence to this city
over two years ago.
At the time of his death Mr.. Lindsey
was treasurer of the school board, and
member of the city council, to which
positions he had been elected last
spring. He was also treasurer of Wich-
ita Lodge No. 80, A., +. and A. NJ, of
which fraternity he was worthy and
respected member.
Mr.. Lindsay leaves a wife and one
child, babe but few months old, and
large circle Of friends and acquint-
ances to mourn his early demise.
On "Wednesday his remains were
carried to their last resting place BY
his brethren and friends. A funeral
sermon was preached in the Presbyte-
rian church, by the pastor, Rev. Mr.
Harsen, and the body consigned to the
tomb with the impressive rites Of the
Masonic fraternity. On Wednesday
night at meeting of Wichita lodge
No. 80, A. F. and A. NJ. the following
preamble and resolutions were adopt
ed:
WHEREAS, II has pleased the Su-
preme Architect of the universe to re-
move from our midst to the Celestial
Lodge on high, our beloved brother.
Henry II. Lindsay; therefore.
Resotred, That while we bow in
humble submission to the DEGREES of
an All-wise and Supreme Ruler, vet
we cannot but mourn the early re-
moval of our brother from his sphere
Of usefulness in this lodge and the
community of which he was SO worthy
a member
Resolred. That the sympathy of this
lodge be. and the same is hereby. ten
dered to the widow and family Of our
deceased brother. in this the hour of
their Affections. tor the loss Of low
ing husband, an affectiona;e son and
true friend.
Resoired. That the members of this
lodge wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for thirty DAYS, as a tribute of re-
spect to the memory of our deceased
brother
-Resoired. That the secretary is here
BY instructed TO furnish copy ofthese
resolutions to the family of the deeeas-
ed. and that they he transcribed in the
book Of records Of this lodge.
II. {. SLUss, W. NJ.
c. W. HILL. Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
THE GREAT VICTORY IN MAINE

The old state of slabs, oil and TIM
Der has gone hopelcssly republican by
about twenty thousand over the last
election. All the republican candi-
dates for congress were triumphantly
elected. In the old Pine-trce state our
liberal friends made their most des-
perate pull, knowing that an emphatic
republican majority would sound the
death kncll to the hopes and aspira-
tions of the old whitc-coated philoso-
pher. Greeley made a trip up there
himself. appealing to life long friends,
but it was all no 60, the --latest news
from North Carolina" had, got there
ahead of him. Thus Mr.. Greeley's
chances daily wane, glimmer and die
out. We have commenced to doubt
Grcelcy's chances TO carry New York.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
MURDERS.

The desparado. Jack. Reynolds. who
has been putting the officials Of the A..
7. & S. f. Il. r. to much trouble of
late, in attempting to dcad-beat his
way on the division west of Newton,
was forever quoted at Dodge City, on
last saturday. by a track layer, who
put six balls through him before he
could say seat.
An old farmer by the name of Caleb
Gherer. Ossawatomie. of this state, on
last Saturday. in fit of frenzy. or by
the idea that his relations were going
to defraud him out of his property.
with butcher knife, killed his son-in-
law, his own daughter and his aged
wife. The son-in-law. in turn, killed
the old man. Ii w~s indeed bloody
affair.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
THAT STORM.

The citizens of this valley will re-
member the black looking storm that
passed so quietly over this county last
Saturday afternoon, and which poured
down rain as though the windows of
heaven were open. From our cXchan-
ges we learn that the storm gathered
strength and fury as it passed east.
The storm ut Garnet and Ottawa be-
came hurricane, blowing down
houses and tearing up trees by the
roots. Many persons were injured in
the border counties. Along the line
of the Missouri Pacific, railroad much
damage was also done, property de-
stroycd, etc. The damage done to hay
and grain was enormous
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-09-13
Railroads in Japan.

After three years. labor, the Japn-
csc have succeeded in building one rail-
road for a distance of thirteen miles.
The line was intended to connect YO-
kohama and Jeddo, these cities being
seventeen and half miles apart; but
public travel has already begun upon
it, in spite of its unfinished condition.
The road has but a single track a
three feet six inches gauge, and vet has
cost nearly 1870, 600 per mile. Unless,
as is most probably the case, there is
an immense lack Of engineering talent
in the country, it is difficult to find an
explanation for this state of facts. La
Dor is abundant and cheap money and
material are plentiful, and the con-
structiOn Of the line has been retarded
by no physical difficulties.
The correspondent of the New York
Herald states that even the completed
portion of the route is but poorly
built, Notwithstanding its great cost.
There are first, second and third class
cars. Those of the lowest class look
like diminutive cattle cars, with wood
en- benches in them, while those of the
other class resemble ordinary street
cars, only they are narrower and in
every way smaller. The first class cars
are divided into three compartments
by sliding doors, and carry twelve per-
sons comfortably. The second class
cars differ from the first by not being
subdivided, and by being furnished
with cane seats instead of leather ones
The highest speed attained is about
twenty-five miles per hour. Officials
abound, there being two to each car.
The road, in spite Of all its shortcom-
ings, is rapidly making money, having
averaged since its opening some $500
per day. The rates Of fare are absurdly
high, LIST class, $l.50; second class.
81 third class, so cents y but these, it
is stated, will soon be reduced.