The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25


stantly killed.
man named John Mahoney, who took
refuge from the storm under car in the yard
of the Illinois Central railroad, at the depot
in Dubuque was crushed to death under the
wheels OF train of cars. After Mahoney got
under the car, an engine was attached, and
the train moved, causing his death.
BY decree of the United States Circuit
Court, the Chinese women imported into San
Francisco for the purpose of prostitution are
to be returned to their native land-a victory
for the cause of morality against formidable
opposition.
Important news comes from Gen. Miles
expedition against the Comanche and Kiowa
Indians. A dispatch from Dodge City,
Kansas. saws: "Col Miles has had to fall
back 100 miles to meet his supplies, and has
autographed to Gen. Pope for large reinforce
ments. as the Indians are in such force that
he cannot protect his supplies and carry on
| offensive operations Gen. Pope's answer is
| that Miles has all the men he can get. One
large supply-train Of thirty-six wagons has
been captured the assistant wagon-master
killed and the men compelled to abandon the
bringing twenty-seven wounded men into
Camp Supply. The train contained 800
stand OF arms, 100000 rounds OF
ammunition, besides commissary supplies.
The Eighth Cavalry came in from Arizona and
Joined Col Miles. They lost all their supply
and baggage trains, coming in entirely desti-
tute. The Indians are becoming more bold
and extending their depredations every day.
They seem thoroughly organized, and are
working systematically, moro 80 than ever.
The Chicago Common Council has passed
the amended fire ordinance making the city
and fire limits co-extensive.
Tho South
A New Orleans telegram says the last
vestige of the Kellogg government has dis
appeared from Northern Louisiana, without
word or act of violence to whites or blacks"
The Grand Jury of Gibson county, Tenn,
has returned upward Of fifty indictments
against parties implicated in the murder of
the colored prisoners at Trenton. number
OF them voluntarily came forward and gave
bail in the sum Of $4,000 each to appear for
trial.
Inc JdIneS anu lOuuBeT DOys udNc
heard from again. Their new exploit is the
robbery of four stages running between Nal
vern, on the Iron Mountain railroads and the
Hot Springs in Arkansas. They carried off as
booty about p, 1000 in money and much valu-
able jewelry. At last accounts a Sheriff and
special posse were in hot pursuit, and conf
dent of overtaking the robbers.
nap NT;Iau' axpaditiOn aOinat tba Indiana
in Northern Texas has been experiencing
lively time. Twenty men of the 9th cavalry
recently had five days fight with 400 red
skins on the Wichita river, killing about
thirty. Two soldiers were killed and six
wounded Maj. Price, OF the Sth cavalry, de-
feated large force Of Comanches near the
same locality, killing large number. Lieut..
Baldwin, with three scouts, had a long and
desperate running fight with band of Kiowas,
killing five and capturing one. Six couriers
for supplies were surprised by 1875 Comanches
on the Wichita, and after gallant defense,
the lols of one Of their number killed and all
but two wounded, repulsed them with loss
Of twelve killed.
A New Orleans telegram of the 21st says:
reports come in from the country parishes Of
tumult and disturbance consequent upon the
changes Of officials. The McEnery appointees
now have possession in most of the parishes of
the State and the fact Of the five days men,
toned in the Presidents proclamation having
expired does not seem to alarm them. 1t is
likely that the Kellogg parochial officers will
meet with great deal Of opposition in get
ting back unless they are assisted by United
States soldiers"
Washington.
Mr.. Leggett the Commissioner Of Patents,
Commissioner Thatcher.
President Grant, in reply to the protest OF
Gov Brown, of Tennessee, against the inter-
ference Of United States Marshals in the mat
ter of the arrest Of persons supposed to be
implicated in the Trenton outrages, says that
Congress has passed laws giving the Federal
authorities jurisdiction in such cases, and
that the Constitution makes it his duty to en-
force the acts Of Congress.
Political.
The Arkansas Republican State Convention
decided to make no nominations.
The New Jersey Democrats have nominated
Judge Beddle for Governor. The resolutions
favor the restoration of gold and silver as the
only basis of the currency Of the country
advocate revenue tariff, oppose the Civil
Rights bill and third Presidential term, and
and hold that corporations should be forced
to faithful performance Of their duty to the
public.
The Democrats of New York. in session at
Syracuse on the 10th and 18th of September,
nominated Samuel j. Tilden for Governor
anf William Dorsheimer for Lieutenant-G Gov
ernor. The resolutions declare Gold and
silver the only legal tender; steady steps
toward specie payments payment of the pub
lie debt in coin Federal taxation for revenue
only; no sumptuary laws corporations the
creatures of the State no third Presidential
term.
Gen. John +. Farnsworth has been nomi-
mated for Congress by the Independent
party Of the Fourth Illinois District, now rep
resented by Hon s. A. Hurlbut.
The Republicans of Tennessee have nomin-
ated Horace Maynard, at present Congress-
man-at-L Large, as their candidate for Gov
ernor.