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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-06-18

ACCORDING 20 the Washington cores
pOndent of the Chicago Tribune. the re-
ports from Mexico. which show that the
Mexican Government considers Cortina rs
regularly commissioned in its army and
subject TO its order. may place the MeXi-
can Government in Il very peculiar posi-
ton as regards this country. 1t has lOng
been known that Cortina has been the
bandit chief of the Rio Granle border. to
whom all the rowing bands that have ever
preyed upon the herds Of the Texas
tronticrSmeu pay tribute. The State De
partaeut has repeatedly received from
our consular officers evidence which
shows that the Mexican border bands are
regularly organized, and recognize Juan
COrtina as their chief. Among other evil
dence, several instances are proved in
which cattle and horses have been brought
from Texas by the Mexican greaSerS and
delivered on the south bank of the Rio
Grande to Mexican soldiers under C0rtina
in their uniform. In the case of n rob-
berry. within a few months, near Browns
vile, it has been proved that the Mexican
soldiers under C0rtina did not wait on
the Mexican side of the river 10 receive
their booty. but advanced into Texas
to assist in driving the herd south.
This position of Cortina has been more
than once brought to the attention of the
Mexican authorities by our Government.
At the State Department, some two years
since, the Mexican Minister authoritative
ly denied that COrtina was in the Mexi-
can service. That Cortina is the king OF
the bandits on the Mexican frontier there
is 10 doubt, and the recent order of the
Mexican Government to him to report at
the City of Mexico raises, at least, the pre-
sumption that he is still a General in the
Mexican araly.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-06-18

McNeely lost only one man killed. $50
head of stolen cattle were recovered. 1t is
stated that the cattle thieves are running
of cattle daily, and that large quantities
of dried beef and hides, the product of
American cattle, are being shippedto Cuba
by Gen. Cortina and others.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-06-18

the two contested seats in the Senate, up
on the ground that such an opinion could
have no greater weight than a criticism of
one branch of the Government upon the
action of a coordinate branch. The Court
was therefore of TIL opinion that when
the Senate adiuiged Priest and Proctor
duly elected Senators, their action was
final ana conclusive as to their right.
THE recent action of several European
governments in making gold instead OF
silver the basis OF currency has made Sil-
Yer relatively very much cheaper. Ger
many has $500, 100000 of silver coin to
sell, and Belgium and Holland will preba-
bly, put another million i'll the market.
Eastern exchanges have also been iattcrly
very low in London, thereby limiting the
shipment of silver to India and China. and
there has been an immense increase i'll the
quantity of silver mined during thc last
few wears. These facts furnish an easy
explanation Of the news that silver has
deprecated in Europe tifty-fivc pence to
the pound. Now. this gives rs the prospect
of a substitution of silver for paper
in this country at no distant day, i'll
accordance with the provisions OF the
Sherman bill. The premium on silver is
apparently about to disappear here, and
As SOOn rs this result is reached we shall
see the speedy disappearance OF our trac-
tional paper currency, and the reappear-
ance Of the silver coins that have been in
hiding since the war. The Government
has recently purchased Il large amount OF
bullion in Carson City at the cheapest rate
ever known in the cOuntry-Sl.07 per
ounce. At this figure, it is calculated that
by next fall the Government will have
purchased and coined a sufficient quantity
TO admit OF the retirement of fractional
currency. and the substitution of silver in
its place.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-06-18

The Mexican Claims Commission has
adjourned over until November. Ii Is
stated that, owing to the obstinate par
TALLY OF the Mexican Commissioner, Ia
mac0na, who has acted more in The capa-
city OF III advocate than a judge, the most
of the cases have been referred to the
Umpire. Sir Edward Thornton, who
has in consequence a large amount
of labor TO perform prior to next February.
when the Commission expires by limita-
ton. The importance of the action OF the
Commission is small 70 the United States
rs compared with the interests OF Mexico.
bcCausc the number Of Claims OF Mexican
citizens is very meagcr, AMI the amount Of
money involved IS as ten to one in favor Of
the Emitted States claimants.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-06-18

THE Iowa PrOhibitionists will hold a
State Convention at Des MoineS on the
10Th of June. The declared purpose of
the convention is to take political action,
either by joining with one Of the organ
lied parties. or TO form a new PrOhibitory
party.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

1HE CHICAGO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC
RAILROAD RUNNING RIGHT ALoNd-The
following letter of President W. S. Hay
mond to the Indiana Farmer presents the
condition of his enterprise in very
fattering light. II will be noted that the
writer is the member of Congress-elect
from the Tenth District, which is clenr
indication of the confidence which his
own people have in his ability and inte-
gritty. He writes to the Farmer as fol-
lows:
"!n answer to your inquiry concern
ing the condition and prospects of the
Chicago and South Atlantic Railroad,
would state that work was commenced
in Indiana about the 1st of July, 1874,
and continued till winter. The road is
all graded and ready for the rails from
the Illinois State line to the Kankakee
River, distance of twenty-scven miles.
The grading is also completed between
Monticello and Delphi, distance of
twelve miles. The grading of the Illinois
portion of the road eight work. was let
last week, and will be ready for the iron
in six weeks. The contract for grading be-
tween the KAnkAkee River and Monticello
has also been let, and work will be COM
menced upon it in n few days The
entire road is under contract from Chi
cago to point some eight miles South of
Delphi, q distance of about lib miles,
and oil will be ready for the superstruc-
ture in from sixty to eighty days, if no.
thing occurs to discourage our plans.
The iron for the distance between Chi
cago and Delphi has been contracted for
on very favorable terms, and the con-
tract for laying it down was awarded last
week to NJ. A. Hnlsted, of Lake County.
Indiana. 1t is the expectation Ct the
company to have the road completed and
In running order from Chicago to Delphi
against the middle Of October, and the
grlding completed to indianapolis before
the commencement Of winter. It is the
intention of the company to construct
each link of the road and put it in
operation before advancing to the build
| ing of other portions, AS soon as the
diYision from Chicago TO Indianapolis is
completed, we will be ready to under
take the heavy work in Kentucky. In
the meantime, the work will be carried
on South Of the Blue Ridge, in South
Carolina. as fnst as the local means on
that part of the route will permit. The
Chicago and South Atlantic Railroad is
the most needed and most important en-
terprise remaining to be built East of
the Mississippi River, and WILL when
completed, revolutionizc the commerce
of the Northwest and Southeast. The
enterprise received the favorable notice
Of the late meeting of the National
Grange, Charleston, s. c., and will he
comea road, if properly managed, tint
will confer vast benefits upon the West
ern farmers
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UNFORTUNATE OCCURRENCE An unfor-
tunate accident took place Tuesday even
ing, Mt the Office of Capt Alexander Mel
chers, in King street, few doors North
of George street, Charleston. The Cap
tain was showing pair of Derringer
pistols, which he had for long time,
and believed to be unloaded. Mr.. Henry
Often, Capt Melcher's brother-in-law,
was handling one of the Derringers when
it suddenly exploded, lodging the ball
in the breast Of Mr.. Charles Berbusse,
just below his throat Mr.. Berbussc was
able to walk to his store next door, and
with the assistance Of DR.. jenkins, who
vas called in, the wound WIS soon
dressed and the bleeding stopped. Sub
sequently, DR.. DeSaussure, MIR. Ber-
took charge Of the csse The ,usa wound Sna %aa
severe, but OF 10 o'clock at night Mr..
Bsrbnsse was quite easy, with no pnfa-
vorablo symptoms.
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INFECTION IN THE AIR.-At this season,
the vegetable world takes a new lease of
life; but to the sensitive and delicate
members of the human family, it is q
time of danger and often of great suffer
ing. The moisture which rises from the
earth and hangs suspended over it in the
form of morning and evening mists and
fogs, holds in solution, so to speak, the
mephitic elements which produce fever
and ngue, remittent fevers, rheumatism,
and many painful nervous disturbances,
and which aggrayate dyspepsia, bilious
ness and all minor affections of the
stomach and the bowels. This, there
fore, ID critical period of the year-a
season when the ronovating, refreshing
and purifying operation of the mightiest
Of all vegetable tonics aud alternatives,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, is salvation
to the weak, and the best security forthe
continuance of the health and vioor of
the strong. Now Is the time not only to
protect the system against the common
ailments Of the season, but to prevent the
disorders incident to warmer tempefn-
ture. Let not the exhausting heats of
the summer months find you pnprepared
to meet them. A course of Hostatter's
Bltters, commenced now, will put all the
physical energies in fighting trim, dou-
BILE the capacity of the internal organs TO.
repel the causes of disease, refresh the
brain and clear it Of all hypochondriacal
cobwebs, and place the whole physique
In an attitude Of defence, with every
available point fortified and guarded and
as nearly invulnernble to unwholesome
influences as it il possible for tho human
structure to be. 'hf-tlr 400
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

How TO RESTORE. TIE. PRosPERrrY, cop
THE STATE.-Keep you money at home.
Do not send away for anything which
you can obtain as we'll here as elsewhere.
We do not advocate paying SIS for that
which you can buy abroad for even 81 80;
but when you can buy your Blank Books,
of the best grade, at prices as low as
New York, then send to Walker, Evans &
Cogswell, Charleston, s. O., and purchase
what you need. All their, Blank Books
are made in Charleston, and your en-
coumgement will sustain worthy manu-
featuring enterprise. M2lt
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d. As4aSaas %Ssss. aEs sss " 2ssss j: ssalssS
Charleston; j. T. Hoy, w. l.. Arthur.
Camden; w. T. j. o. Woodward, J. L.
Pippin, 8. c.; Emile Frank, N. "; MI.
O'Brisn, EiattgO Esien, Georgia; H. G.
Ewart, N.tC. IA h1hCbeth, Greenville;
James Williams, r. g. Williams, New
berry; F: q Walker, Spartanburg; A. H.
Sllsby, Tennessee. &
Mansio,s lIouse-E. iGevish, Anderson;
John F. Arthur, Camden; w. H. Nc
Lnughlin. U. =. A.: j. A. Cannon, Po-
maria; W. p. Cannon, Williamson; w.
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Newberry; Miss Rosa Webb, Miss A.
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Asher, E. H. Asher, H. J.. Armstrong,
Bolton; Fl. Prince, Williaraston; Il. 6.
Peokle, Greenville; J. w. Daoks, T. q.
Pickle, Williamson: j. H, Won Hagsely,
Anderson.
trheeier iiouse--A. 4. Ciisby, J. H..
Cobb, M. w. Yarg, G. L. B. Marsh, j. G.
Sheppard, Edgefeld; s. Angle. NJ. T.; y.
ID. Whedon and wife, N. Y. Mrs. Deer
ing and child, Miss Deering, Chicago;
~. NJ oAAOA, 11lbb 0xlBS n.
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ton; T. D. Kline, Wilmington; w. 81
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Mackey, Chester; H. A. n. Smith, z.
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II. Bridgers. N. O.; Max Myers, w. N.
Grier, Pa. y. j. Smith, Baltimore; B. G..
Yocum, Chester; F. A. ,Vnn Dyke, N. T.;
w. II. Flenniken, Mrs A. McMaster,
Winnsboro; B. F. Whitner, Anderson;
A. Blythe, T. H. Cooke, Greenviile.
Hendrir House,. Rnpen, Texas; w.
s. Lowmilles, Pa. E. J. Caughman,
Lexington; 8. A. Woodruff. N. C.;J,
Watson, r. H. Watson, Miss A. e. Wat
son, Anderson; G. L. Dantzler, w. iR.
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West; 8. A. Graham, Cokesbury; j.. q.
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A. $. Kennedy, Due West; w. e. Ander-
son, Wnterside; j. G.. @. Feaster, J. Z.
Tadd. L. Kennedy, Boyce Greir, G.. NJ.
Hall, Mrs. c. III. Hall. Rose Hill; w. j.
Davies, Ridgeway.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

Hon. Clarkson N. Potter, one of the
arbitrntors in the Louisiana compromise.
does not egree with the denunciations of
of the conservatives there, telegraphed
by Congressman Frye, of Maine, to Muir
shal Packard. Once the body of the Le-
gislature was constituted according to
the compromise arrangement, it was FREQ
to net upon matters which properly
came before it. The unseating of Re-
publicans who had no right to seats was
oil right, as it would have been right
also to unseat Conservatives, had there
been any claiming what did not belong
to them. Mr.. Potter says:
$50 far rs understood there was no.
thing in the arrangement by which the
gentlemen who submitted their claims
to the arbitrators were to be prevented,
after being sented, from passing upon
the right of any other person to seat in
that body, whose claim had not been the
subject Of our award. They were to be
bound by what the arbitrators decided in
all thecases submitted to us, but were not
bound as to the cases which were not
submitted and as to which there WAS no
decision"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

The Indian war generally begins when
winter ends. Indications of thi. are fur
nished in the recent bnttle between the
Cheyennes and cavalry troop at Monu-
ment Station, on the Union Pacific Rail-
road. The Indians were badly defeated
after two hours fighting, and lost twenty
seven of their braves. We are now to SEQ
whether Sheridan's policy is to be tested
on the plains, or whether the Govern
mont will go on with its present inter-
minable and useless strife. Certainly
the Indian Department hns bbundered
long enough.
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raids are of daily OCCURRENCE. GenorAl

raids are OF daily occurrence. General
,GQEtina, II in.0omEeand ON thes.Mexican
side Of the river, but he makes no efforts
to either stop the outrages or punish tho
guilty parties. Murders are becoming
moro pumerous, and many persona are
removing from! that section of country,
lying between the Rio Grande and the
Nueceb. 1t is certain that the repetition
of these outrages WILL. in the end, lead
to al, open rupture between the two re-.
publics. The people of Texas will be-
come tired of these acts of barbnrity,
bloodshed and plunder, and CROSS the
river into Mexico to right their wrong in
their own way. With the cases of the
Texas revolution and the war of 1846
fresh in their minds and memories, the
authorities of Mexico should compel
their border-ruffianY to respect the law or
hang them up by scores, and thus end
the matter. President Tcjada can serve
his country efficiently in this manner,
and such action should not be delayed" "
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

In the, village of Orange, N. j., some
boys have for o long time been in the
habit Of making game Of an old man
named Ebenezer Green who il in his
dotage and almost totally blind. A few
days ago, whilst being thus tormented,
he struck boy named Patrick Walsh o
violent blow On the head with o cane, in
fioting injuries from which the boy has
since died 10 ,.,,ag..S -
Judgs Maokey' informs Us that ho will,
at the next term Of Court, endeayor. to
ferret ont oil thieves in Fairfield. and. IL
possible, put them in charge OF the Hu-
perintendent OF the Penitentiary. We
hope the Jndge will be successful. ~
d 81; f.n- 4 q lWin,,sboYo Ne,os., 81
Says an. exchange: ,s'It is, fortunate,
now Col. Fred, has resigned, that We
are to have no wat with Mexico. "o Hut
unfortunately, IL M69ic6 should flSAfnt
that Col. Grant has rehgned, she will
very, naturally conclude that she can
easily whip the rest Of us, and o war with
her will be inevitable. 49, e7s'M y
A FIRE in Tappahannock, Va tionn FIJI
day night, destroyed Sframe buiidinRs,
including theipost Office. . The mai ailmaEl,
ter IN the post Office was also burned. I
Tho Court Of Commissioners, of Ala
bama Claims will meet again in Wash
ington on Wednesday. In 4he recess,
over l25 cases have been prepared for ad-
judication.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

DESTRUCTION OF. CUBAN SuoAn ,CRpes.-
A recent letter from Cuba says shS Bugar
crop Of Oieafqegos, was expected to be
about 81, 600 hogaheads, ior twenty-five
per gent moro than last year, but the
burning Of the splantations by the pa
tfiots. wili reduce the crop to about
40, 900 hogsheads, while next year, even
If complete peace should reign and the
season be very favorable, not over 18, 600
hogsheads would be made.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

DThere will be no moro politics to speak
of for five months, when Maine will hold
her State election. This will be followed
by elections in California, Wyoming, Co.
dorado and New Mexico. Ohio will elect
o Governor in place Of the venerable Mr..
Allen, whom the people seem kindly dis
posed 70 relieve from further service.
Iowa will have an October election, and
Massachusetts and several other States
will hold elections in November. These
elections will test the public sentiment
and prepare the way for the great contest
Of next year, and perhaps will forecast
the result.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

There were 81, deaths in Charleston
ior the week ending tho 24th-7 whites;
Ia coloxed. lanIInf
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

The Moultrie House, Sullivan's Island,
has been opened, and is charming sum-
mer resort.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

list OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. -
Meeting Columbia Lodge. fS'.'cr
d. G. Peixotto d Son-Auction.
John 8. Preston-Private Sale.
Meeting Independent Steam Fire Co.
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BACK TO GEORGIA. About two wears
ago, u notorious colored troop, sailing
under the name of Absnlom Thomas,
contracted an inordinate affection for
yoke of oxen owned by Mrs. Lomkin, of
Columbia County, Gin. Finally Absa-
Ions love got the better of his Judgment
and he accordingly took possession of
the coveted bovines. Securing the latter
he "made tracks" for tho land of the
palmetto, and has since been living in
tancied security in Edgcheld, II licuten-
ant in Ned Tenants company and the
envied possessor of regimentals. But
the sword of DamOcles which hung sus-
pended over his head, at last fell a
rcquisition wns obtained from his Ex-
cellency Governor Smith, was duly
hOnored by the Executive of South Caro-
lima, and Absalom found himself, last
Monday, safely Gagged in Edgctield jail
Wedosdny morning, Lieut.. Prathcr, of
tho city police force. armed with tho re-
QUESTION, went to Edgetield and took
S. Anderson, special constable, Lieut..
Prather conveyed his prisoner to the
Pine House, where lie awaited the ar
rival of the Augusta bound train. While
the officer was convcrsing with gentle
man on the platform, the prisoner, who
was then in charge of MIR. Anderson,
suddenly sprang forward and ran to-
wards the woods. Mr.. Anderson pur-
sued him Immediately, but, finding that
the fugitive was rapidly gaining on him,
he fired several shots. Lieut.. Prather,
who joined in the pursuit, also fired,
after running over 800 yards and be-
coming exhausted. The negro finally
fell wounded in the right shoulder, the
ball having gone in at the back and
come out at the front He vas picked
up. conveyed to the depot and physi-
clan sent for to dress the wound, which,
although very painful, was not of seri-
GUS nature. After tho wound was
dressed Thomas was placed on the train,
brought to Augusta and lodged in jail.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-04-29

PAISFuI. ACCIDENT. Captain James
Bannister, Chairman Of tho Board of
County Commissioners, happened to a
painful accident OH Inst Friday. While
engaged in tho inspection of somo re-
pairs which had just been done to IL
bridge not far from where he lives, Capt.
B., holding his gun in his left hand nj
the trail arms. attempted to step over ~
log. when the butt Of the gun caught
against the log causing his hand to slip
up the barrel and over the muzzle inst
ut that moment tn" gun went off, tearing
off the fingers of the left hand
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4 new silver coin of twenty cents is
soon to be issued ut the United States
mint. If we remember correctly, this is
one of the series Of coins in conformity
with the metric system recently urged by
Mr.. Nathan Appleton in an open letter
to Secretary Bristow. AS the twenty
cent piece will about correspond with
the frame of France, Italy, Switzerland,
belgium and somo other countries, this
is the most important coin that could be
put in circulation to inaugurate the
adoption of tho metric system with us.
We have already the ten cent piece. and
| with TINT and the new twenty cent piece
it will be easy later to carry out the rest
of the system.
CONDITION OF Hon. JOHN G. BREcK1N-
RIDGE---InfOrmation from Lexington.
Ky, the home of Hon. John c. Breckin.
| ridge, reports his condition as not 80
favorable as was hoped with the approach
of warmer weather. He has been oon-
fined to his room through the winter.
and his friends have at times been anx-
ious as to the result Of his disease. No
Immediate serious consequences are
feared, but the recent severe weather has
had very unfayOrable effect on his
already enfeebled constitution.
There was severe gale at Norfolk,
Va, on Saturday evening. Two oyster
sloops were upset, near Craney Island.
The crews were seen clinging to the bot
toms Of boats. Efforts to reach them with
tugs failed. and it is thought several per-
sons were drowned.
The annual parade and inspection of
the fire Department. of Charleston took
place on Tuesday afternoon. There
were in tho line thirteen steamers, six
hand engines and three trucks. 1t was
considered one of the handsomest that
has been made for years.
The fifth annual international doc
show was held at GLASGOW, Scotland, on
the 30th ult No leas than 626t animals
Of different broeds wers exhibited.
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SUPREME COURT, "WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28.
The Court met at 10 A. NJ. Present =
Chief Justice Moses and Associate JUS
tices Wright and Willard. w
The State, respondent, Us. Jerry Cole
man, appellant The defendant, appel
liant, was present in Court. Mr. Thorn
,son, was heard for appellant.
Susan Trotter, appellant, rs. VIM. w.
Robinson, respondent Motion to: dig
miss appeal refused. Mr. Norton was
then heard for respondents. Z
q. w. Sullivan, respondent, as. VIM.
Holland, appellant. MIR. Earle, for ND
pellant. Mr.. Sullivan for respondent.
Mr.. Earle for appellant in reply.
At2P. NJ, the Court adjourned until
Thursday, 10Th, 10 A. RI.