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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-10-01
A Perilous Balloon Voyage.

1t now seems, says the London Times,
that M. Durnof and his wife, who as
cended in balloon from Calais, Aug.
81, were landed at Grimsby on Sept. /.
Nj. Durnof says:
"At 7.55 p. m. the balloon went up
amid the acclamations of the crowd, and
for the space of 800 meters went in a
northerly direction. Our course then
changed to the northeast, and shortly
afterward we saw the French and En-.
glish lighthouses at sea, and we seemed
to be going more toward England than
toward France. There were no vessels
to be seen at sea, and night was coming
on. felt that in that case ] should be
obliged to make long voyage, and must
economize my ballast. decided to pass
the night watching the extremity of rope
seventy meters long, and every time the
rope touched the water ] threw out a
very small quantity of ballast. At four
q. m, just before sunrise, threw all the
light ballast out, and discovered that dur
ing the night l had been driven in a
northeasterly direction. Not knowing
the distance was from the nearest land,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-10-01

tiou--Pifth Michigan, J. A. Mckay. Repub-
lican-Twelfth Ohio, David Tayiof Demo
cratic and LiberaI-Sixth Michigan, George
III. Durand.
A call has been issued for the annual con-
vention Of tlse Catholic Total Abstinence
Union of America to meet in Chicago ON the
It'll Of October.
A Montgomery (Aia.) dispatch Of the 22d
says w. B. Jones, United States Commission
er at Dcmapoiis, Marengo County, and the
Republican candidate for Probate Judge, had
written that not a man had been killed nor
a single outrage committed in that county
on account Of political feeling, and that free
speech and Republican opinions could be in
dulgcd in anywhere. The best of feeling pre-
vailed between the colored Republicans and
the Democrats.
The Minnesota Democratic and Liberal
State Convention al ST. Paul on the 23d nom
mated Wescott Wilkin for ChicfJustice and
William Lochren for Associate-Justiee. The
resolutions adopted denounce the carpet
bag rule at the South as beingi largely
productive Of the present disastrous condition
Of the Southern States, and demand just
and impartial policy toward the people Of the
South; favor return TO specie payments as
soon as the public interest will allow, and a
tarifffor revenue only; advocate home rule
and no Capitalization; declare that chartered
corporations by the State are always super
yisabIe by the State in the interests Of the
people.
The following Congressional nominations
were made on the 23d: Eighth
Wisconsin District, A. s. McDill, renominated.
nocratic-Twentieth Ohio, Henry b.
PAYNE; First Arkansas, l.. c. Ganse; Second
Arkansas, w. +. Slemons. Reform-Fourth
Wisconsin, Samuel Rindskopf. Independent
Twelfth Indiana, r. 8. Taylor.
A compromise has been effected In Terre
Bonnie Parish, La, between the white and
colored people, and joint parish ticket, with
capital and labor equally represented, has
been nominated.
The Missouri Republicans held their State
Convention at Jefferson City on the 23d, and
adopted series Of resolutions reiterating
faith in the principles of the Republican
party; condemning all political organiza-
tons founded upon race or nationality as
detrimental to good government; indorsing
the candidates Of the Reform party in the
State, and declaring It the part no less Of
prudence than patriotism to adjourn without
nominating Republican candidates.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-10-01
General News Summary.
Washington News.

A Washington dispatch Of the nth says
Atty Gen. Williams had received
large number OF letters from United states
MarshaIs, Attorneys and others, representing
terrible state OF affairs in some portions Of
Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi
and Louisiana. There was not so much dis
turbance as heretofore In South Carolina
Correspondents say there was no safety Tor
colored people. There were no complaints
from, Texas, North Carolina and Virginia.
The September returns TO the Department
OF Agriculture indicate an average condition
Of the wheat crop OF %, against - last year.
The acreage OF the crop is per cent greater
than last year, which would bring the aggre-
gate Weld TO nearly an average on last years
acreage North OF the Ohio River most OF the
counties not visited by the chinch-bug pre-
sent superior crops. Ohio, Michigan and
Indiana are above average. Illinois per
cent below. Wisconsin is reduced 23 per
cent below, by drought and chinches. West
OF the Mississippi drought, intense heat, hot
winds, ehinches and grasshoppers have re-
duced all the States below average except
Missouri.
On the 10Th the President replied To the
dispatch of Gov. Brown, Of Tennessee, saying
that he was gratifcd TO know that the State
authorities were disposed TO repress and pun
ish lawless acts, but the Constitution made 1t
his duty 10 enforce the acts Of Congress, and
Congress had passed laws giving the United
States concurrent jurisdiction in such cases.
He would give the Governor a more definite
answer when the report Of the United States
District Attorney for the Western District OF
Tennessee had been received.
The Criminal Court at Washington has set
Oct. u as the time for the trial OF the persons
indicted for being concerned In the safe
burglary and conspiring.
An official dispatch was received In Wash
ington on the 2lst from Gen. Emory, stating
that the temporary police force IN New Or
leans had been replaced by the regular force
without any disturbance, and that be thought
the surrender was complete and in good
faith.
Representatives OF the British Government
ON the 2lst drew from the United States
Treasury 81 ,929 ,SlS, in full satisfaction Of the
award made by the American and British
Mixed Claims Commission. The transaction
completes the negotiations growing out Of
the Alabama question.
The following order by the President, dated
Aug. 81, was promulgated at Washington
ON the I'D
Executive Order No al
II appears 10 me, from their trial al Washing
ton and the city of New York that further exten-
sion Of the ciyIl-service rules viii promote the
efficiency OF the public service. II Ia ordered
that such rules be, and they are hereby, extended
To the several offices Of the latter city and the
customs district Of Boston, aud that proper
measures be taken for carrying this order into
effect. (Signed) U. y. GRANT.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-10-01
Foreign Intelligence.

A French court, on the nth, sentenced Col.
yillettc TO six months Imprisonment for as
slsting Marshal Bazaine TO escape from st Mar
guerte. Others were sentenced from one TO
ten months.
Madrid dispatches of the 18th say that
several engagements had recently occurred,
resulting In Carlst defeats. The Carlists had
again been repulsed In an attack upon Cuenca.
A dispatch from Constantinople of the 18th
says the Governor Of Angora had reported that
$4,000 Of his people were utterly destitute, and
will require maintenance during the winter.
A Copenhagen dispatch OF the 2lst says
Denmark has directed its envoy at Berlin to
demand explanations from the German Gov.
eminent In regard TO the expulsion Of Danish
subjects from Schlcswig- Holstein.
Dockeray, the American who was arrested
In Cuba and sent TO Spain, has reached San,
lander, where he is said to be imprisoned and
cruelty treated.
On account Of the extensive emigration o.
the Mennonites to the United States a st
Petersburg dispatch Of the I'D says the Rus
sian Government proposed TO exempt mem
bers of that sect from actual military duty
except ~ hospital attendants. Russia wat
greatly irritated at the evident efforts Of Ger
many TO provoke IA quarrel with Denmark
and would never permit that nation to hol,
the key to the Baltic, through the absorption
Of any portion Of Scandinavia.
The American delegates TO the Inter
national Postal Congress reached Berne
Switzerland, on the ed
ELI dc Beaumont, the eminent French geol
ogist, Is dead.
The Empress Augusta has called u meeting
of the delegates from all the women's associa
tions OF Germany to be held at Berlin In DC
tober. The Queens of Wurtemburg and Sax
ony, Grand Duchess Of Baden and Princes
Alice Of Hesse have promised to attend.
Charles Swain, the poet, died at London oil
the 23d.
Carlist dispatches from Tobosa on thu
23d report that Brig. Gen. Perula had carried
the village Of Bicarun by storm. totally defeat
Ing ten battalions under Gen. Morionez, will
heavy loss 10 the latter.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-10-01

"A Vermont farmer tells about an
aquatic biddy who has chosen ducks and
geese for her associates and has been
seen to plunge with them into the water,
swim across the pond, and come ont and
shake herself like any other waterfowl
Her feet not being adapted for padding
she naturally lags behind in swimming,
but otherwise she takes to the water as if
it were her natural element
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-10-01
The East.

A Wellsboro (Pa.p dispatcl. Of the nth says
the bank In that place had been robbed by
five men, who bound and gagged the Cashier
and his family and then forced him to open
the safe, from which they took $4,000.
The new York Democratic State Convcn-
ton on the nth, ut Syracuse, nominated s. j.
Tilden for Governor; William Dorsheimer for
Lieutenant. Governor; Adm Thayer for Canal
Commissioner; Geo. w. Wagner for Inspector
OF State Prisons; Theodore Miller for Judge
OF the Court Of Appeals. The resolutions de-
mand: Gold aud silver and no currency incon-
vcrtible with coin; steady steps toward specie
payments; honest payment Of the public debt
In coin; revenue. REFORM federal taxation for
revenue only; no Government partnership
with protected monopolies; home rule and no
Capitalization; equal and exact justice TO all
men; no gag laws; uniform excise, but no
sumptuary laws no third term, etc
A terrible calamity has occurred at Fall
River, Mass. One Of the buildings of the
Granite Mills at that place was burned on the
morning Of the 10th, the fire breaking out
after the operatives in the mill--over 400 In
number--bad commenced work. Many Of
the operatives lost their lives either by sufio-
cation or jumping from the windows, and
many Others were injured. The loss by the
fire is over 100000.
mir. Moulton appeared at the United States
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-10-01
The following orderwas subsequently
cent TO the official journal:


All State officers who have been prevented
during the recent trouble from performing their
duties viii Immediately resume their official
functions The Board OF Metropolitan Poilce VIII
~ orce assemble and organize the police force OF
New orleans and assume the maintenance OF the
peace and order Of the city
(signed) WILLIAM r. KELLOGG, Governor.
A dispatch to Gov. McEnery, received
ON the 18th, from Bayou Sara reports
that town attacked the night before by
negroes. The attack was repulsed. Gen.
Emory had ordered troops to that point.
In accordance with the Executive or
der of Gov. Kellogg the old State officers
took quiet possession of the Louisiana
State House on the morning o. the 18th.
When Gov. Kellogg reached the Execu-
tive Office Gen. Brooke approached
him and informed him that he
was prepared to turn over 10 him
the State House and all the records
and public property belonging TO the
State which had come into his possession
al the time of the surrender of the insur-
gents to his command Everything, the
General said, would be found in precise
Iy the same condition as it had come
into his hands. The Governor accepted
the transfer and Gen. Brooke thereupsn
retired Gen. George Badly, Vice
President of the Board of the
New Orleans Metropolitan Po-
lice, proceeded to the police-station at
the head of about 200 police, and the
building was quietly surrendered by
Acting Chief Boylan, and the Metropoll-
tans were soon placed on their old beats.
Gov. Kellogg advised that the ranks of
the Metropolitans be filled from the re-
firing force of Chief Boylan.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-10-01

Arthur A. MILLER, of South Antrim, N.
IT,. lost seventeen half-grown turkeys a
few days since, on account OF their par
taking of some rock salt that he acct
dentally dropped in theyard.
The New York herald., 1874-10-26
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

GALVESTON Oct. "a, 1874.
ceipts. il26 bales; gross fa26. Sales lo74 stock,
NEW ORLEANS. Oct. "a 1874
o, Go0n good good de%Sna msIadng % low mid
bales gross az So axpssts7ro @ Great Bg.tain saSS
.,MosrIx, Oct "a 1874
ports coastwse, 7ss Sales $40 bales Stock. iSs1s
r,,,.,,. ,n>, SAY sAyaSSAH 1aSA,, oct q 1874
ssDSs'' ssSs to Great Sr'4'A' 's' sales l' STOCK
,o@ seGs f29S Sss Ssaass gross
Sales a0 stock. 1922
spirits Of ,urpentne quiet at Sac Rosin r@; strained
dip 81 20, Tar arm at 81. : - 80"
Flour unchanged; sales 900 bbls Wheat lower for
spring and nan sfks M sales ZOO Gsshss Ne M
81 Is: estra DO. a. 81 50 Corn lower ssc
Icy as M s. o susns, snse ao "a
j Sprs meal S5s iSr SclSsas or iHneosd
@iddllnss sss per ton. Ssnai wheat
sns n.y. . s. = ssT lsIs
SsFs Ssr ss s. b asar
barley. $4,000 feet lumber :. ,c-.
Lake and raj imports for the tysny
ss Hs
& treishswhsat corn ~ sc ?a oats ac Flour lou Suieti ati
s. S. ws sRass Wsss g ss s
reported; No. Milwaukee spring held 81 10 81 H.
NO. do. 81 Of 81 0sls; No Chicago do. s7c 9sc
red winter. 81 ii 81 a; white do, 81 q - "a. Corn
so: Western held al PC Ssc rye no%aalIy Jsc;
81 20 Barley malt rm; Canada 81 10 81 rs; Western
81 50 a 81 60.
CHICAGO, Oct "a, 1874 /.
Flour dull and drooping. Wheat quiet and weak;
cash or october :. .sislc, November; No. DO.
Soc 82c rejected 76c Corn dull unsettled and lower.
s al sas ens 81 n se
October i4%c November; rejected, 4OSsc zic Eye
steady; No. SIC s24c Barley steady No 2 spring.
g6c. 9sc Pork quiet and unchanged Lard steady at
y al ee ss sS sSis eae and nd
On the open Board this afternoon wheat closed al s5c
November Receipts-9oN bpis -four, is6so) bushels
wheat 6so az 49, corn corn SaW 40 20 oats 1uU 40 barley &
do corn i6oO0 Go. OATS 500 do rye t0o do barley.
The New York herald., 1874-10-26
THE LUNACY LAWS.
An Attempt to Ktdnap Citizen OF Ctn-
cfnnati.

from the Cincinnati Gazette, Oct. 23.I
rather high handed outrage was attempted to
be perpetrated yesterday upon one or our unfor-
tunate German citizens by hitherto trustworthy
oficiai Of the Probate Court, Thomas McGonigle.
McGonigle, whose business 1t has heretofore been
to convey to the Lunatic Asylum persons adjudged
to be insane, came into office with the present
Probate Court administrator. Among the unfor-
tunate persons who have been sent to Longvlew
was John Seiiert, wealthy German butcher OF
this city. This occurred several months ago.
Careful treatment soon restored seiiert to
the condition that rendered him harmless,
from the Institution they gave bond, under the
rules OF the Asylum, against any damage
large s and he wss allowed to return 70 his M smi1 a.
This was the condition OF affairs yesterday morn
ing. About eleven O'Clock yesterday, Judge Mat
whether he could take Seifert out to the Asylum,
saying that Selierts bookkeeper. and one or two
expenses Judge Matson, somewhat surprised at
the communication, promptly refused the request,
'na 20 ne e sSS ceaa ne t%a take
Court, alter an examination OF the alleged lunatic
and judement against him. There the matter
rested, as Judge MatsOn supposed, McGonigle
leaving apparently about other business. But q
short time had elapsed, however, when person
running breathessly into the Probate Court asked
Ii Judge Matson had made an order sending Mr..
Suiersto the Asylum, and on answering that he had
not, was told that McGonlgle was at that moment
attempting to eject an arrest OF Seferr with the
Intention. bv force, to convey him to the Asylum,
Judge Matson. stepping to the Court street win
dow, saw the preparations usually made by Nc
Gongle when ne goes out to the Asylum, and
presently saw McGonigle, with Seifert under ar
rest coming out Oh the Debot Exchange. Seifert
was put IN wagon in the charge OF party under
the control OF McGOngle, and driven on. McGon-
lyle was halted before he had gone lar, and, under
orders, carried Seifert before Judge Matson. The
Judge set Settlers at liberty, and demanded an ex.
intending to take Seifert to the station house.
Persons who saw the whole transaction said 1t
was not so, and thereupOn the Judge informed Nc
adding that had McGonigle not been so small q
man he would have given him good rhrashing
duct. A&tt4 M
The New York herald., 1874-10-26

There was an increased demand for cash gold,
and as high as l-32per diem was paid for borrowing
Subsequently the terms were easier. Time loans
for 80 and 90 days were obtainable by paying u q
u per cent. The payment Of the November inter-
est will begin without rebate tomorrow. Az q
large part OF the interest is due abroad Ia said
that the Syndicate have probably bought up a
good many OF the coupons to turn into the Treas
ury In payment for the new hves.
THE BANK sTATEMENT
continues to show a decrease In the excess above
tho legal reserves, the subtraction during the last
two weeks amounting to more than five millions
OF dollars. healthy how OF capital to the interior
Is reported to assist In moving the crops, but
much has also found Its way into the Treasury at
washington. The banks now have $751; 800
more reserve in lawful money than the law re-
quIres, which Is $2,S34,s25 less than so hold last
week. *e
BONDS.
Good railroad mortgages have been In good de-
mand at steady prices. Southern State bonds
were comparatively neglected, but Improvement
In this line IS hoped for when the meeting takes
place in November between the State authorities
and the bOudhOlders.
The New York herald., 1874-10-26

,Otsas .;s... a. aoV i,U4h i,io2
ture delivery Oasis low middng the sales have been as
l4lc.; January. l&Oa 10 3l6c 400 at is 5S2c Feb
ruary, SO at bkc: March, 90O at Is i3l6c Total aaU
bales Closing prices-october, l,<c: November, nssc
ssas; February s,e Is AS%I March, is Is &c.
Is z-s2c.; April, 10 Ilec. 1886 May. l61sc. q
up to r. M-October 100 bales at II Il6c 100 at
IA a6c. November 200 at Il SIC, 200 at IA il6c, 20
st 4 sac l7O9 at u lille T3 At Sc, 100 at
10 l.s' sss efssmosssd sd az sasss % 4 slsa lssss s
at "A 20 sc; January 800 AT 10 6s2c 600 at Ike 100
February, 100 ai 10 lSsic so at ssc 40 at is 7isc
10 at is i5s2c.. SO at is March 400 at 10 2532c
700 at IS isisc so at y % & &C. 2e at lsc loo at
is iIs2c June, 300 at iesc Total 800 bales Grand
total q soU bales The averages Of Yesterdays forward
yembcr, M70c.; December, i4sSc. January bl6c;
ESessusry Sc MsrcS Rr,, % yS SApr bss Nay
i i!ss i PsSs%oesso Hsron 80 a. nay S =;
june NV at i6hc. Total. 500 bales Second caii-No.
is iSssc Nay. 100 at ls Il,a2c Total, 800 bales.
ISL Boston. iSs fRiiadelpRia, lsa Total ls,lSs Ihis
Gross receipts AZ New York. am bales, from The
folio wing places Norfolk, 2246 bales: Savannah.
rail- as Cotton bIrssss b s closed n IL g TO
.ss% asyas sy its.% ss sa srsnsS s ss. osss
ssii, Kc. compressed TO Liverpool, by steam, 90
s1sn dsy y sy.csinta s ss SssS Esnorsfo arSsi
The New York herald., 1874-10-26
POLITICAL.

POLlVICAL.
ATA LARGE AND ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF
nrst ward Mr William Eivers In the chair It was unsni
Sy sfoyef pS ist NJ or neSrss a"a
Hon JAMES o,BRiEN for Congress.
BERNARD BIuLfS for r.. Asssmsly. sssasa'
RALLyI RALLYIi RALLYii =
Grand ratification meeting Of the Democracy and all
who opposed to the present corrupt administration
on Tuesday evening" SssY oeassf a. nat Il O'Clock to ray
For Governor-sAMiSSEEGIm iS EGImnTIlCns y TIIpEN.
ST
For r sias frison fwAeExER
For }nass aaycrwL .. vi fGa MILLER
For Register JAMES HAYES, An
'og join oahsssy%saissiTa " atsTaEEs.
saatsh EIat.Aa !! I: ISals. sS&E,
Hon HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
HON HON sAIHEh W1HHlAM Il p5RshRixER, 51sRHhx
HON HON saI4n AaHHf & {. KEfp'. kFfqS.
Hon. GEORGE M BEERE
aSa Hon I; E LAssINe,
,Sa. ,Sa. SEAsS SEssYI J. sShkSk. hkkSSks.SH'
sSs. sa @ tssSsSSssIeR z e. sSskLs.
Hon. HON. zskAAxS zssAAsso 5. WEN HR2RRrrr.
nOu. " NiLLlAM H. WICkHAM.
H8 Hon. JOHN MULLALY
Hon. d. O. CALVIN
NeH Hon. ALGEkNON 8. SULLIVAN,
and many other distinguished speakers will attend and
address the meeting.
AUGUSTUS sCHELL,
WILLIAM n. QUINCY
ALFRkD +. ACkERT
AUGUSTUS j. DOUCHERTY
SecretarioG
GEORGE W. MOTION, s' W e's"AA~"S'-'
r. ID. GALE, NH #M
b. .. PURRoE
The New York herald., 1874-10-26

TJoTEL BRISTOL, ROME, ITALY.-rHis HoIEE, ,,,. ~
situated the Piazza Barbertn one o. sne
es, locations IN Rome very central anu nra' @ @ smiss
and single gentlemen. Il y eIesansy 1 asrmclv
Americans visiting Will hnd TINS notei eAo"ou
desirable In every respect =. 90, 4 ~ p.~r..~,orx
The New York herald., 1874-10-26
HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRICES SATURDAY.
The following table shows the opening highest
and lowest prices of the dav -

CLOSING PRICES SATURDAY, THREE O'CLOCK r. n.
Pacific Mail, 40 4ox; Western Union Tee-
graph, so soh; Quicksilver, 80 a soK; do,
preferred, scK 81; Mariposa Mining, 5x a o;
Adams Express, ITO 1l1K; American Express, OF
a MK; United states Express, esk q 90; Wells.
Fargo Express. 7sk so; chicago and Alton, e7x
9sk; Ptttsburg, SIX SIX; Chicago and Northwest
ern, s7k s7X; do, preferred. 6sk 54k; Chicago
and ROCK Island, s7x 97s; Milwaukee and st.
Paul. sax . 80; do, preferred. boK a 81; O. @.
and l. q. * sK; Delaware, Lackawanna ana
weataru. lO7k q l07k; Erie. 2oX q 2Qk: Hannibal
The New York herald., 1874-10-26

DRY GOODS IMPORTS.
The following shows the imports Of foreign dry
goods at New York for the past week and since
the beginning OF the year,
For the Week. 1879. 1873. 1874.
Entered at port 2s4 OPT 81. .55S413 272 ITO
Thrown on market. 2,3.7,618 l,370,74i l,483 658
Since J1n l. 1872. 1879. 1874.
Entered at port $123 8O 795 $o4 492 $50
Thrown on mkt 120 088, 1856 l06,450,7Sl 97O34s2l7
Considerable nrmness was exhibited In this de-
partment although the advance was fractional.
The nuctuattnns OF The week were "a fallaxs.-
The New York herald., 1874-10-26

A -sToCK PRIvILEGEs.-PuTs AND CALLS, 90
IA to 90 days Sl06 70: Double Privileges $3.50 to $780,
at market price stock. Persons Of small means can
operate 70 adv vantage and with slight risk Explanatory
ctrculaIn mo1Iod.
NxARD MoNTAgyB. No Broad street
The New York herald., 1874-10-26

A STOCK EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES NEGOTIAT.
ke $50 to sS spres Soo 70 s pes ~
Send for pamphlet How Money Is Lost and Made In
Wall Street" LAPsLEY BAYLEY, Brokers'
"A Broadway