The Morning herald., 1875-12-17
MINOR DISPATCHES.

MINOR DISPATCHES.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 16.-The Steamer Lord
Give. American Line, sailed this morning
for Philadelphia.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Dec. l6.-Sheriff elect,
Daggett, instead of being dead, as reported,
is rapidly recovering.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec .16-The Govern
ment will probably press the crooked whis-
ky suits to trial at the January terms of the
U. 8. Court.
TORONTO, Ont, Dec. 1G.-Grandwell, a
young man,who was stabbed by his brother
in-law last night, dieG this morning; the
murderer has beeen arrested.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 16.-It is said that iu two
weeks time some astonishing develop
ments in regard to the whisky prosecu-
tions will take place of character not an
ticipated.
BosToN, Dec 16.-In the case of Piper,
charged with the murder of little Mabel
Young in church belfry, the jury to-day
disagreed. 1t is stated that nine were for
conviction and three for acquittal.
New YORK, Dec. 16-The Governor hay
ing refused to interfere in the case of James
H. Noe, his execution will take place OF
the Tombs to morrow. The negro mur-
derers, Ellis, Thompson and Weston, will
also be hanged, making four executions In the
Tombs to-day.
BROOKLYN Dec. 16.-Pissch Nathan
Rubenstein, Pole, residing in New York
City has been arrested on suspicion of being
the murderer of Sarah Alexander, the
Jewess found in corn field in East New
York. The police claim to have very strong
indications pointing to his guilt.
ALBANY, Dec. 16th.-TLe Governors
private Secretary, Mr.. stebhins, to whom
the Governor referred the application of Do
lan's lawyers for reprieve, after consulta-
tion with Judge Earl, of the Court of Ap-
peals, has decided that he will not advise
the Governor to grant any further respite to
Dolan.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The report of the
chief of customs Bureau Of the Treasury
on the sugar drawback question has been
completed, and is now in the hands Of the
Secretary, who will, in case of its approval,
issue circular to regulate the matter,
which is of such immense interest to the
sugar trade.
NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The latest Cuban
advices state that the insurgents have cap
tured the Spanish gunboat "Gracioso' with
several cannon and quantity of ammuni-
tion, stores, &C., and burned the vessel to
the wa:er's edge. This capture of arms
and supplies is very important to the insur-
gents at the present juncture.
WORCESTER, Dec. 16.-Lucius W. Pond,
the forger, who was arrested in San Fran
cisco one week ago, arrived in this city this
morning. in charge Of detective, and was
at once placed in the jail. He will be brought
before the court for trial on the charges pre-
ferred against him. It is alleged that he
is guilty of some very extensive forgeries.
OMAHA, NEB Dec. 16.-Two brothers
named Williams have Just reached Edgar
CITY, from the Black Hills. They report
they were in the hills IL days and were quite
successful in finding gold diGgings, averag-
ing 8 cens to the pan and quartz running
from $4,000 to $2S00 to the ton. They had
a brush with Indians and one received
slight wound.
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 16.-A special from
the North Platte says, the Indians are be-
ginning their petty raids on the ranches
along The North Platte river, forty seven
horses we're run off by them from Cedar
creek ranch above sidney, on Sunday. A
few DAYS ago band of thieves were sur
prised near Antelope by Lieutenant Craw.
ford of the third cavalry. The Indians lost
three horses and other property in the fight.
BosToN, Mass, Dec. 16.-An adjourned
meeting of the creditors Of j. B. Palmer &
Co., manufacturing and wholesale dealers
in clothing, whose suspension has oeen pee an an
nounced, was held this forenoon. Mr.. Pal
mer explained that the present emoarrass
ment OF the firm was traceable to the losses
and expenses incident to the great fire, and
the depreciation of goods during the panic
of the last twenty seven months. The com
mittee in their report recommend that Mr..
Palmer pay eighty per cent Of his indebted
ness, upon the following terms: The &C,
counts to be made upon cash notes and be
given in three equal amounts.