The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-16

body of Mrs. Marquette, who was in state of
nudity, with pistol still in his hand.
II turns out that Capt. Jacks Modocs have
not abandoned the lava beds, as reported, but
have taken up position four miles south of
the old stronghold, near the foot of Snow
mountain where they are strongly intrenched.
1t ID denied that the Chicago and North
western and Milwaukee and st. Paul railroads
have entered into an arrangement to pool
their earnings.
The troubles at st. Martinsville, La, at one
time so threatening, have happily terminated
without serious results. The appearance of
200 United States troops at the scene of the
disturbances had a magical effect in quieting
the rebellious spirit of the McEnery partisans.
The soldiers took quiet possession of the
town. and the Deblanc party promptly dis
banded and surrendered themselves to the
United States authorities. They are TO un-
| dergo trial before a Commissioner. In Grant
parish, the Grand Jury OF the United States
District Court have presented large number
of indictments against parties engaged in the
Colfax massacre, and thoy will be brought to
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severe shock to business operations in New
Orleans, and honest men of all shades of po-
litical opinion are praying earnestly for re-
storation OF order throughout the State.
At Richmond, the other day, two young
Virginians settled q rivalry in love affair by
resort to pistols. Distance, ten PAGES Both
were seriously and, it is feared fatally
wounded.
While playing Mazeppa, in st. Louis, last
week, Miss Leo Hudson's horse stumbled and
fell from the stage receiving injuries from
which the animal died Miss Hudson mar
rowly escaped DEATH being badly bruised.
Washington.
It is said John A. Bingham, of Ohio, will
succeed Mr.. Orr as Minister to st. Peters
burg.
Negotiations are in progress at Washington
for turning over the lands granted by the
State of Texas to the Parisians who pur-
chased the Memphis and Ell Paso railroad
bonds.
James Lindsay, Pension Agent at st. Louis,
has been suspended for " irregularities"
Nearly 400, 900 dead letters were received at
the Dead Letter Office during April.
There is much speculation in Washington
| regarding the succession to the Chief Justice
| ship. and any number of names are mentioned
| by rumor in connection with the position
correspondent states that the President when
he was in Chicago, admitted in conversation
that it was the most difficult and important
appointment he had yet to deal with, and that
he thought he would take several months to
deliberate and consult about the matter. He
said that this appointment should not be a
political one if he could help it, and that it
would not probably be made until just before
Congress assembled.
rumor prevails at the capital that Capt.
Halls Arctic exploring steamer Polaris has
been lost.
by a comparative statement prepared at the
Revenue Bureau it is shown that during the
first six months of the current fiscal year the
receipts from cigars Alone in thirty-one of the
principal collection districts of the country,
amounted to nearly $3.50, 900 more than dnring
the corresponding period in the preceding
fiscal year
The President, it is stated, was deeply
affected by the news of the disastrous termina-
ton of Capt Halls Arctic expedition, as he
hoped the enterprise of the Government i'll
this direction would rebound to the national
honor.
The President has appointed Judge Edwards
Pierepont, of New York, Minister to Russia.
The remains of Chief Justice Chase were
buried on the 18th inst. A distinguished COM
pany of public men were in attendance at the
funeral ceremonies which were very inn
pressive.
The Postmaster General has at last COM
menced issuing the Compromised postal
cards.
1t is said ex-senator Cole, of California, will
be sent on the mission to Japan.
Foreign.
Hon. James l.. Orr United States Minister
to st. Petersburg, died in that city on the
night of the 9TH inst, of inflammation Of the
lungs.
A Vienna dispatch says Rapid progress
has been made i'll the arrangements of the in
terror of the exhibition building since the
opening. All the departments are filled with
goods except that of the United States,
which is still empty. Great indignation is
felt by American exhibitors at this state of
things.
The Sultan or turkey has forbidden the eX-
portation of horses from certain portions Of
his empire for period Of seven years.
Pere Hyacinthe performed mass in private
building in Geneva, the other day, in presence
of congregation of 1000. A decree of ex-
communication was pronounced subsequently
against those who attended.
Canada is threatening the expulsion of the
Jesuits.
The American exhibitors at Vienna have
gone to work in an active manner to arrange
their department and secure proper exhibi-
ton of their goods.
The idea of formal proclamation at an
early day of a conservative republic az the per-
manent form of government in France absorbs
public attention. and is gaining ground every
where
The Government of Switzerland has notified
all Carlst agents to quit the country. The
Duchess Of Madrid has also been ordered to
leave.
The Vienna correspondent of tho London
Daily Nelos ridicules the American department
of the Exhibition, and gives the following as