The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-03-28

Tho East.

There are no less than seven murderers in
the New York Tombs who claim to be insane.
Henry A. Bellows, Chief Justice OF New
Hampshire, was found dead in his bed, at Con-
cord the other morning. He was 20 years old.
IL is supposed he died Of heart disease.
The New Hampshire election has resulted in
the choice Of Gov. Straw (Rep.) for q second
gubernatorial term, and the election of full
Democratic delegation in Congress-Alley w.
Hubbard from the First District Samuel n.
Bell from the Second, and H. w. Parker from
the Third. The Legislature is Republican by
majority of about 40 on joint ballot.
Hon George &. Boutwell, has been chosen
United States Senator from Massachusetts, to
succeed Observation-Disclosures Wilson The
vote stood Boutwell,, 1852; Dawes, l15; scat
tering, 8.
Mrs. Putnam denies il in toto-says she
didn't receive a cent for signing the petition
for the Communication of the sentence of the
murderer of her husband but that she did it
of her own free will.
At the annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Northern Pacific railroad, in New York,
the following Directors were elected: W. G.
Fargo, George W. Cass, r. d. Rice, Charles
b. Wright, w. B. Ogden, Frederick Billings j.
G., Smith, w. G.. Moorhead, A. II. Barney,
William Window, James Stinson, b. p. Cheney,
Albert. A. Catn.
A complimentary dinner and reception was
given to Cakes Ames by his fellow-citizens of
North Raston, Mass. on the occasion of his
arrival home The gentleman appointed to
deliver the welcoming speech performed his
part well, pronouncing him that noblest work
of God an honest man, and closing with the
sentiment 1.-THE Hon. Cakes Ames-like gold
from the crucible, he has passed through the
fiery ordeal and come out brighter and purer."
Henry Howard is the Republican candidate
for Governor of Rhode Island.
Thomas #. Anderson, cashier of bank at
Franklin, Pa. recently set fire to the notes,
bonds and papers of the institution, and then
shot himself through the head.
George Francis Train, who is confined in the
New York Tombs, insists that he is insane, and
medical commission has been appointed to
determine the question.
Large numbers of orders are being received
at New York from Europe to purchase wooden
vessels to replace the iron ones lost in thelast
years gales. Some brokers say they find it
impossible TO fill their commissions fast
enough.
At Syracuse, n. Y, the other day. young
man named Keller brutally murdered his
cousin-Miss Ida Spencer, aged 14-by beating
out her brains with an iron bar. The motive
for the crime il unknown.
The prohibitionists of Rhode Island have
nominated full ticket for State officers.
The West.
Thomas Webster of Winchester, H.. the
other day stuck a red-hot poker into dilapi
dated old bomb-shell, just for the fun of the
thing. 1t went Off, and 40 did Mr.. Webster,
but not to glory. His injuries are frightful to
behold but he will probably recover.
frightful accident occurred near Grand
Rapids, Mich, recently from the explosion of
kerosene lamp at the residence of NJ. G.
Smith. Mrs. Smith was burned to death, and
her husband was 30 badly burned while trying
to save his wife that it il feared that he will
always be blind, and his hands are permanent
ly crippled. Tie flames communicated to the
house, which was consumed. In the excite
ment son. IA years old, who was asleep in
another part of the house. was forgotten, and
he too, was burned to a cinder.
Mrs. sallie Herndon, of Cairo, H., was
burned to death the other day, while kindling
fire with kerosene.
The President has appointed James T. Lane
United States District Attorney for Iowa.
According to the latest advices the Modoc
war, instead of being concluded as the pub
lie was led to believe, is but just commenced.
When the Peace Commissioners according to
agreement, went to the Point Of Rocks TO
meet the lamb-hke savages, and lead them
captive of headquarters, they found the In
dams had fed. It is believed they have sue
ceeded in getting into one of the cracks of the
mountain region, east of their lava beds,
where for hundred miles no cavalry can pene-
trate, and that they will reach the Pilot river
country, which is full of cattle. The Peace
Commissioners have fed in the opposite direc-
ton. Disguised with their own diplomacy.
Illinois members of Congress who voted for
increasing their own salaries have been CEN
sured bv the lower house of the Legislature
by vote of 1O3 to 4.
A Missouri Legislative committee If smell
ing into the affairs of the State Penitentiary,
whore. il is asserted. the most horrible bar
barities have for long time been practiced..
John Switzerland, City Marshal Of New
killed man named Lon James, who refused
to be arrested.
A fatal epidemic has been raging among the
cattle in the vicinity of Lawrenceburg, Ind.
Forty-nine out Of a lot Of sixty-two died with
in three days.
The epizootic is seriously interfering with
mining operations in Nevada. Several quartz
mills have been forced to suspend.
The political excitement at Salt Lake has
died out the utmost good nature exists be-
tween Mormons and Gentiles, and the bust
ness prospects arc said to be unusually prom
ising.
There were two hangings in Illinois on Fri
day. the 14th Of MArch--George Driver, at
Chicago. for tho murder Of his Wife in Novem-
Der last; and John Marion Osborne, at Knox
Vile, Knox county, for the murder Of Mrs
Adelia NJ. Matthews, in August. 1872.
The German Savings Bank at Kansas City.
Mo-, was recently burglarized to heavy
amount.
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