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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
Notice to Creditors.

STATE OF WISCONSIN. -Woop County
CoURT-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of 0RESTES GAR
RISON. deceased.
u ETTERS of Administration of said estate
Ahaving been granted to Charles B. Garrison,
and nine months from and after the eighth day
of July, A. D. 1871. being allowed for creditors to
present their claims against said deceased for eX-
animation and allowance:
Notice is hereby given that the Judge of said
County Court will. on the seventh day of Deem
Der A. d. 1874 and on the seventh and eighth
days of April, A. D. 1875 at the Probate Office ii
the City of Grand Rapids, examine and adjuS
all claims and demands of all persons against the
said 0restes Garrison, deceased.
Dated July Sth, 1914.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
In Foreclosure--Sh'Rs Sale,

STATE OF WISCONSIN-IN CIRCUIT COURT
WOOD COUNTY.
Mark L. Pratt VS.. Robert Feldman and Betty
Feldman.
IN pursuance, and by virtue of a Judgment of
Foreclosure and Sale rendered in the above
entitled action by the Circuit Court for Wood
County, State OF Wisconsin. at the August term
of said Court on the 18th day of August. 1874.
will sell as directed in said Judgment, at public
auction. to the highest bidder, at the front door
of the Court House, in the City of Grand Rapids
in said County of Wood, on the 26th day of No
vember 1874 at one O'clock in the afternoon Of
said day all that certain piece or parcel of land
consisting of said mortgaged premises, situate,
lying and being in Wood County, Wisconsin, and
described in said judgment as follows, to with
The north west quarter of the south west quar-
ter of Section No. twenty-fv (25), in Township
No. twenty-five CD, north of Range No. six 90
east.
Dated October 5th, 1874.
Z. LAVIGNE.
WEBB & COCHRAN, Sheriff of Wood County.
Attorneys for Plaintiff At.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
SheriTs Sale.

STATE OF WISCONSTN-CoUNTY OF WooD.
DY virtue of an execution issued out of the
1eCircuit Court in and for the County of Wood,
State of Wisconsin, upon a judgement in favor
of Seth A. Spafford and H. ii, Compton and
against James Dixon. [. Eusebe Lavigne, Sher-
if of said County of Wood, have. on the twenty
fourth day of September A. d. 1874, seized and
levied upon all the right, title and interest which
the said James Dixon had on the thrtieth day
December, A. d. 1873, of, in and to the following
described property, which | shall expose for sale
and sell to the highest bidder as the law directs
at tn front door of the Court House. in the City
of Grand Rapids, County and State aforesaid. on
the 9th day of the month of November,
4. D. 1874, between the hour of two and three
o'clock in the afternoon of that day, to wit:
One certain piece of land commencing at the
quarter sect on post on the " est side of section
eighteen GS) in township twenty-five (22) range
six Co in Wood County, Wisconsin, from thence
north three CD chains and fifty-seyen go links
Thence East to the Wisconsin river a line
parallel with the South Section line of the said
section eighteen. Thence down said River to =
point where the East and West quarter line
crosses the Wisconsin River thence to the plaza
of beginning. Excepting and CRYING therefrOm
quarter of an acre of land described as follows
to wit: On the lot known rs James Dickson's
West on the line between the Dickson and land
owned by NJ. Jones two (2) chains to West,
Then ce South one ID chain and thirty five C35)
links to East, Thence East one ID chain and
seventy-five G5) links to the line of the High
way, making one-quarter C4) of an acre.
Dated, in the City of Grand Rapids, County OF
Wood, State of Wisconsin, this twelfth
Q2) day of September A. d. 1874
Z. LAVIGNE. Shift. of Wood &c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
JOHN RABLIN.
Grand Rapids April 9th. If

For SaIe.-A 40 Horse Power En-.
gins and fixtures one 40 iuch boiler,
% feet long two IA inch fues, smoke
stack, five front CRATE bars, etc, The
above machinery has been in use only
about two months, and is in every re-
spect as good as new, and will be sold
very cheap. Also a Line Shaft Planer,
Re-sawer, ETC., at a bargain. Inquire
at Grand Rapids Foundry and Machine
Shop. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

The FRONTIER stands in the front
tier upon the lists of cooking stoves.
1t combines all the modern improve
ments, and is par excellence the most
perfect stove on the market. Call and
examine the "Frontier" at Stansbury's.
Every style of stove may be found at
Stansbury's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

A Surprise. 1.-The young friends of
+. J. Wood. to the number of regi-
ment or two. met at the Judges resi-
dence last Monday evening unbeknown
to Frank. who. returning home about
9 o'clock, was fairly captured and sur.
rendered like little man. All had a
most enjoyable time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
MARRIED

MILES-AMBROSE.- VIM. Farnsworth.
ESQ. at Dextervile Wis, on the Is inst, Mr..
s. B. Miles and Miss Elizabeth Ambrose,
HoWARD-DYE.-At Daxterville. on the 18th
inst. at the residence of James Farley, by W.
Farnsworth, Esq, M Arthur 5. Howard and
Miss Elizabeth Dye.
JARvIs-RCGERS.--Cn the 18th INST. a. the
residence of George Marsh, by: Father De Kel-
yer. Mr. J. Jarvis 10 Miss Emma Rogers. all
of this city. =.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

Situation Wanted.-A first class
Scandinavian Watchm aker, who has
been in the country about six months,
wishes to get employment in that
branch, where he can have steady WORK,
address or apply to
Gilbert Anderson.
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

For Sale.-A second hand, DO
horse power engine, II inch bore, "a
inch stroke. This engine has been
completely overhauled and repaired at
the Grand Rapids boundary, and is
nearly as good as new. Parties wish
ng to purchase can apply to the
Grand Rapids Foundry for particulars,
terms of payment &c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

PersOnal.-Wm. Richardson, Of
Chippewa Falls, he who looks out for
Uncle Samuel Revenue, was in our
city last Saturday. VIM. says old
Chippewa will not fail to do her full
duty on the Sd of November.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

News Depot Harrington
has opened a News Depot at the Her
ringtou Photograph Rooms, where the
public can find all the latest publica-
tions of the day including the Chicago
an d Milwaukee dailes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
CITY AND COUNTY.

Withdrawal would announce tc
the electors of Wood county that an
not candidate for County Clerk, and
would also take this occasion to return
my many friends of both political par
ties my heartfelt thanks for the efforts
they have made in my behalf
J. n. BRUsDAGE.
Oct. 21st 1874.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice to Creditors.

WOOD COUNTY C0CRT-IN PRoBATr.
In the matter Of the estate of Joseph Bozelau
deceased.
T ETTERS OF administration on said estate hay-
- ingbeen granted TO Francis Byron, and nine
D. 1874, being allowed for creditors to present
their claims against said deceased, for examina-
ton and allowance. Notice Is hereby given tn I
the Judge OF said County C0ur, W IL, on the 18th
day of January, 4. D. IsT5, at the probate off, e
IN theclty OF ira ii Rapids examine and Inst
all claims and demands of all persons against
the said Joseph Bozeiau deceas d.
Dated June 18th, 1874.
!. L. M0SHER,
70 Comfy Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
Warrant Of Attachment.

NUOD COJN11-EOWN OF SENECA-SS-ln
Justice Court.
To B. F. Runyan
NOU are hereby notified that a warrant Of At
= N tachment has been issued against you, and
your property attached to satisfy the demand Of
Mark 4, Mosher, amounting to twenty-six dol
lars. Now unless you shall appear before 0rrin
Gray, Justice of the Peace in and for said
County, at his office in said Town on the Sd day
noon, judgement will be rendered against you
and your property sold to pay the debt
Dated this 9TH day of October. 1874
MARK A MOSHER.
As Plaintiff,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CTE1JRCH DIRECTORY.

ROMAN CATHOLIC.-Rey: F. TOSGrAY.-
S.rv;ces -y.ry Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock
Catechism ?. NJ. Vespers ?. NJ.
CoNGREG ATIONAL.-Rev. r. NJ. WEBSTER
Services every Sabbath at 10 = 4; NJ, ana IL
Wednesday evenings
METHODIST EPISC0PAL.-Rev. Jesse COLE
Services every Sabbath at 10 IL A. NJ, and Il
p NJ Sabbath School at A. NJ. Prayer meet
ing Thursday evenings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

For County Clerk.-I hereby an
nounce myself as a candidate for the
Office of County Clerk of Wood Goun-
ty, and respectfully solicit the aid of
all voters at the ensuing election.
C. o. BAKER,
Grand Rapids, Oct. 9Th. 40
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

Time IN. Z. Emmons has re-
ceived, from the manufacturers, large
invoice Of clocks of various designs.
Cheap for cash is " Johns" motto.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
F. B. CASE,
Grand Rapids, October 8th.

Head Light OLIVE are now
selling Head Light oil, 1850 fire test
the best manufactured. warranted, at
10 cents a gallon. Headlight oil is
Kerosene Invested of nearly all its
Naphtha so that it is made non-explo-
sive. Head light oil gives a purer and
brighter light than Kerosene, and will
burn longer. Only 40 cents gallon
at the Wood Co. Drug Store.
H B. PHILLEo & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
Grand Rapids, Oct. 9th. As

1t is fact that cold weather will
not find T. c. St. Amour's stock I'M
prepared. Everything there to make
one comfortable. Call an, Boys
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
wisconsin Central Railroad

On and after February /, 1874 Trains will run
as follows:
GOING EAST AND SOUTH.
Leave Amherst junction, 43S A. N. X $50 r. NJ
GOING NORTH.
Leave Amherst Junction, 11:06 A. ". 1922 P. "
No chcnEc of cars between Amherst junction
and NiIu duLex
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

Ladies will find underwear, shawls,
kid mitts, satchels, afghans, arctics
and fancy toilet articles at I. c. St.
Amour's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
To the Voters of Wood County

i hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection at the ensuing
election to the position of County
Treasurer. In the future, as in the
past, ii elected, pledge myself to dis
charge the duties of the Office to the
best of my ability.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
To the Voters of Wood County.

I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for Sheriff, and if elected, I
pledge myself to Discharge the duties of
the Office impartially, and the best of
my ability.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

The American Sardine, Cos Bone
less Sardines, are much better, and les
than half the cost of imported Sars
dimes. 11y1. :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Justices Blanks for sale at the
Wood County Drug Store. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

For overcoats, clothing, underwear
and fine tailoring, go to 7. c. St.
Amour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

For Sheriff. announce myself
as an independent candidate for Sher-
if. If elected, will be an impartial
and prompt officer
J. j.. CoTEY.
Grand Rapids, Oct. 14th. As
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
wis. valley X. IL.

sTrains stop only on signal,
Connections: &c. NJ & ST. P. r. R. q
" WR.R. S.-G. Is. &. NJ. K. r. 4.-W. c.
R.R. with Stages for KnOwlton, Mosinee
nv F.O. WYATT. Supt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

Gloves and mitts Of all kinds, and
a fine line of hats and caps at T. c,
st. Amour's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
1t is denied that the Reformers Of

1t is denied that the Reformers of
the I'd ward held their caucus in that
reservoir.
We don't know that Tom Hood
had Judge Cate in his eye when he
wrote these verses, but we think he
did
"One more unfortunate,
Weary of breath,
Rashly importunate,
Gone to his death.
Let him down tenderly,
Drop him with care,
Fashioned so slenderly--
Reformed but so recently
Leaving all uuesignedly- ~
Young and so fair. !"
The Reformers held their County
Convention last Saturday, nominating
a full ticket. We learn that the Con-
vention was very pacific, in fact it was
so orderly that one or two mistook 1T
for Republican Convention till Rem
ington got up and showed to it Cassidy
his only begotten son who came to save
Remington from going to Waupun
for stealing logs. The convention
made the following nominations:
Treasurer, E. Dutruit.
County Clerk, &C @, Baker.
Sheriff, -F. Case.
Register of Deeds KRONER
Clerk of Court Hamilton.
Surveyor, VIM. Scott.
Coroner,-Patrick Hurley.
District Attorney,-P. O. Cassidy.
Some of the nominations are good !;
others, Oh how they stink I! Reform !;
it is soul inspiring word. For fur
ther particulars, enquire Of Jack Brun-
dage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22

The LectureS.--Ron de Leo, a
Malay who travelled with Livingstone
in exploring Central Africa, and in
seeking the source of the Nile, has
been entertaining our people four sue
cessiYe evenings with descriptions of
his travels, wonderful incidents, and
the recital of facts incident thereto, at
the Methodist Church. To say that
the series has been interesting would
be telling only a modicum of truth.
Our people have been highly enter
tanned and enlightened. There is nc
question in our mind that De Leo is all
he represents himself to be- His
knowledge is, wonderful, and his mem
DRY of facts and incidents connected
with the remarkable voyages o.
the great discoverer, most astonish.
ing. We cannot give even faint idea
of the lectures in brief notice. They
must be heard to be appreciated. We
bespeak for Mr.. De Leo, wherever he
may go, an attentive audience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-10-22
Bed blankets, horse blankets, robes.

lap robes, mats. ETC.. at St. Amours,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-10-03
THE TRAMP.
~ LON HOLDING,

CA morn in drcary winter
Came a worn and weary printer,
With his bundle on Il splinter
Der his back;
Travel stained, he was, and needy
And his appetite was greedy
:" For smack"
For the printing office steering
Till within the door appearing,
Where he bowed, As one rcyering,
When he spoke,
Saving, in voice as solemn
A, gratis Buchu column,
II am broke"
IN your city I'm stranger
Dusty, secdy us Granger
For slumoered in the Manager
OF a barn.
desire small donation
And some easy transportation
For my corn.--
Boat? tried to work my passage,
Moving freight and rough eXprcSsagc-
Living on bologna sausage,
Dry and poor
But they found was printer
And they hustled me instanter
To the shore.
Then sadly rccolected
Days when printers were respected
For their skill. Now I'm elected
Fore and aft,
Just because some have by drinking
Set the ste0mbOat-mcn to sinking
All the craft.
Thus do sober workmcn suffer
BY the vices OF the lOafcr,
TIL indeed whca'cr 80 for
Work shrink.
Lest another's imposition
Throws on me foul supicion
That drink.
Deeply does it wound and gtlcyc me
When 4 man Will not believe me,
But, dear sir, if you will give me
Fifty cents,
! will, by its proper using,
Show you I'm above abusing
"Confdcncc
BY his doleful conversation
Reused he our COmmiscratiou,
And We made the small donation"
Which he sunk;
But while gong to our dinner
We observed that hardened sinner
Bea5tly drunk!
Thus do sober workmcu suffer
BY the vices Of the loafcr---
Bascst coin will often 90 for
Purcst stamp,
hindcst one, who most have trusted
Arc most thoroughly disguised
With the tramp.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-10-03
COMIQUEs.

What is modern poets fate.
To write his thoughts upon slatc-
The critic splits on what is done,
Gives Il wipe,-and all is gone.
Coy Hymen is like the black maker of rum:
DE more massa call me, de more won't come.
He flies from the iroward and bold;
He gives to the coy what he keeps from Tn
kind
The maidcus who seek him. The maidcns tina
find,
Arc east in an opposite mould.
"KNICKERBoCkIR."
bed and pillow of precious stones
Give very poor rest to aching bones.
LIFE IN CHINA"
The mouse that trusts to one poor hole,
Can never be mouse of any soul
rorr
Critics on verse us squibs on triumph wait
Proclaim their glory and augment their state:
Hot, enyious, noisy proud. the scribbing fry
Burn, hiss and bounce: waste paper, stink ant
die.
YOUNG.
Why is a gardcA's wildcrcd maze
Like young widow fresh and fair:
Because it wants some hand TO raise
The weeds that have 10 business there
MOORE.
ii you are wise, just use your friend,
Like II cigar, | say;
Suck him as long rs you can draw
Then throw the wretch away
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
There's many 4 man hath more hair than wit
SHAKESPEARE.
The sun which yearly mclts the polar ice,
Has quite the contrary effect on vice
BYRON.
Some have at first for ,cstS, the loets passed,
Turned critics next and proved Diait fools at last.
POPE.
II boards long and bushy true wisdom denote,
Then Plato must bow to hairy he goat
v" !LUuAN.
Man is a steercr; life is pool;
We wrcstc and ftlsile
For riches we hustle.
Then drap in the grave and leave a to n foci.
HOGG.
-. Marriage is like
A cast of e!-IIappy indeed his lot
Who gets good wife, one Of morals pure
And wthal easy temper; but alight on
gaadlng, gossiping, expensive jade,
ana Heaven deliver thee. There is not
In the habitabe globe so dire a torment
As this devil in she's clothing!
EPiCHARNus.-rErEE.
All, gentle danes, it CARS me greet
10 thlnk how mOhy counselS sweet
How mOny heightened, sage advices,
The husband fraG the wife despses.
BURNS.
Ihree cups OF wine prudent man may take:
The first Of these for constitutions sake;
The second to the girl he loves the best.
The third and last, to ull him into rest
l men home to bed; but if fourth he pours,
i is the cup Of sorrow, and not ours
KNlCEERB0CKER.n .
Inspiring, bold John Blrleycornl
what dangers thou canst make us bcorn,
WI upenny wen fear nae evil,
WI usqucbac well face the Devil.
BURNS. I,
'h! who would fight, aud march aad counter
march, ,
sc shot for slNpcncc, In u battlefield, ,
1 ma shoYelled up into a bloody trench !
lot /!
TEHyYsOS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-10-03

How TO GET STAMINA-lron frames and strong
nervous systems are not the lot Of all. But the
feeble need not despair BY adopting che right
mnch az t6c;r more robust nei"hhors PHYSICAL
inauguration Is however, necessary to this end;
and while the spirituous tonics andneryines usu-
ally administered eventually depress both body
and mind. DIR. J. Walkers California Vinegar Bit
tiers invariably supply new vigor 10 the frame,
while they regulate every disordered function.
Sept 18th, 4w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-10-03
IN eNclIangc says:

An exchange says:
When y0u hear = uian express contempt for
the newspapers set him down ~ a fool Ii YOU
want to test him ana prove that he lies putf him
and how pleased lac will be, and how he will pat
you on the back. There Is nothn. that one
could do but that would hc forgiven and forgot
ten sooner than little uncomplmcntary squib
in newspaper. You may 20 ON all your life
saving good things about some persons without
one word OF credit, hut The first item of rcpri.
mand and all YOU have done is forgotten, anl
from that time YOU have bitter relentless Zoe
Two L. Sale sportsmcn killed - wild ducks
m two hours time ON saturday evening last, ON
Tie La Sale bottoms, between here and Utica
Tine OF the spOrtsmen killed ten ducks by the
SINGLE discharge of one barrol-La. Sale Pres,
| Unless the Presy win explain morc fully as ia
'ne size aud color Il the ducks, the borc OF The
gum No. shot used, quantity of powder, and
which eye the mark man shut when he killed
those ten ducks, We shall not swallow all that
story at once. Give us some plausible facts.
Those who know human nature tell
mat while the lamp holds out 60 burn,
The Nilest sinner may return
Everything but your umbrella.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-10-03

lob PRINTING OF ALL KINDS
% siths FREE TRADE. OFFICE
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
TILE C.ARLISr WAR.

A 1FEJ.AS BEIG IS DISTRESS FIRED tluN BY
CAElIsTs-TI!E CREW RESCUED BY EIpuBIICASS.
LONDON. Moudav. Dee. q. 1874
The HJln;srkc Zci!aJ mas the following: On the
nth instant the German brig Gustav. from New
York. entered the arhcr Of Guctatia, ten miles west
cf San Sebastian. On D"lIing the shore she was
fired upon by the Cariists, notwithstanding shc
hosted the German flag and put out signals of dis
trcs.. The next day the brig stranded oil Zaranz
Her crew were saved hy t!c Republican volunteers.
who t0nk them to san Sebastian. The Carli>ts on
shore fired on the boats during the rec nc OF the
crew, and aftcrward scizad the cargo of the
abandoned vc,s."l. An envoy has been s"nt to the
Callist lines 10 nccot iatc for its rc,t0ia;ion.
New-York tribune., 1874-12-22
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

RAILWAY FROJECT-IHE MINED CLAIMS COMMISSION
--rROsrECr OF MOLMov IMMIGRATION.
MEXICO, Dec. 1G.-Thc Executive has sub
mittcd to Congress contract made with Mr. Plumb for
the construction Of u Railroad from Leon to the HU
GraIdc to conn, ct tLorc w the Intern tOna Railroad
OF Texas Action viii be taken tn" measure after the
recess.
Tho official Dt1rio pronounccs the report that Ger
many il cndcavoiing TO obtain port IN Mexico an ILL.,
vcntiOn.
tho term of tn" MIX ID COmmis>i'n at Washington.
Mr.. Bullcy Blanchard, representative OF the New
Orlecns Chamber Of Commrrcr, has arrived here.
A commission from the Ciambcr Il expected nv ~"
next steamer III RESPONSE to an invitation Of tile 'urse
Vt this rit,.
Ii reported that the M"rnons in the United s'afcS
prop found colonies III 'Xr' with the intention
OF va ing ~ t-Ia from y All.
stem OF TELEGRAPH. ics covering the entire E:puD-
lie Will soon be nJletcd.