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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-06-04
A Remarkable Escape.

Last Monday morning James Mitchell
Oh Antioch, Young man IL wears of aos
rode over the Diable range OF foothills Nv,
OF slN miles south of the town in auest ~
missing horse. He had secured The conn
Wy ior several hours In vain. bur riding Ia
tne summit of "A high ridge he rccocni,nJ
the object of his search grazing I'm the H.
lance. Putting spurs To his faded animal
ne galloped on in that direction. when tha
animal he was riding suddenly halted
having ~ the rider supposed stcpped nto
a squirrel hole. He attempted 10 rein bin,
ASIDE al the same time giving him The
spur. when horse and rider fell to the
bottom OF coal shaft 40 feet In deptb
The herse had lcsped across the siafr
strlklhg Win his fore feet on the farther
s,ue. ana the hind feet found no footing
WIN surprising GOODNESS and presence of
mind the young man claspcd hi. hands
around the horses neck, lest in the H..
scent by some means he should b. broucb,
beneath the animal. At the bottom IA.
a little shelf of sand rock on this rested
the lore feet OF the horse: while the hind
ieet reached the bottom of the shaft. Com.
PEELED TO remain I'm this position. Mitchell
was fortunately free from danger Of being
injured by any movements of the animal
The dust occasioned by the rapid De.
scent having settled, James began 10 med.
ltate upon the peculiar position in which
he 90 Unexpectedly found himself. several
miics from any human habilaiion. al the
bottom OF a shaft 40 feet decp and 3 feet
In diameter, his only companion his faith
rui steed. which lay notionless. To re-
main was 10 die. and that, TOO, by starva-
ton. as he was, As ii by miracle. unin-
lured by the fall. the force of the blow
having been broken by cinging TO the
neck OF the horse, which was during the
descent in perpendicular position. There
was but one way out of the novel and
dangerous position. The wall of the shaft
must be scaled, but most of the way il had
beef, dug through sandstone. and the
slightest mistake IN getting footing
would be fatal. Realizing that his life
was at a stake in the attempt. he drew on
his boots, left his hat and coat. and IN a
Few moments lie was once again basking
in the sunshine above. The horse lived
but short time. II seems the shan had
been dug whileprospecting for coal several
years since, and thick growth OF weeds
completely concealed it from view.-An-
tioeh (Cak.) Ledger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-06-04

A ROMANCE in real life is reported from
Halifax, in \ orkshire, England. namely.
the elopement of bride on her wedding
day with the gentleman who OBLIGATED as
- best man at he ceremony, and who
was. moreover, engaged 10 be married TO
her sister. After the marriage had taken
place the wedding party adjourned 70 the
house of the brides mother. One by one
they left the room where they were assem-.
bled. until the bridegroom found himself
sitting alone with his mother-in-law. Some
time having elapsed without the reappear-
ance of the bride. and the bridegroom
having exhausted his conversational pow
ers. he went in search Of her. aud was re-
warled by finding her in a public house
with the "best man" The bridegroom
himself. being a tsetotaller. was given 20
understand that his presence was ~ trgp
in that establishment. This led 10 an argu-
ment, during the course OF which the bride
and the ''be-t man" slipped out Of the
public house and have not since been
heard Of
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-06-04
Selling q Man Out at Auction.

A Placer County. California. NAPIER mar
rates an important incident in the life Of
Mr.. Goldrich, ofNewcastle. He was con-
sidcrcd " bad man." being suspected Of
several fires recently, ard there was some
cause for supposing he was connected
with a murder committed In the vicinity
about fourteen months ago. At any rate,
the conclusion was come to by the citizens
that they "didn't want him round any
longer, and as they had no evidence
which would convict him of the alleged
crimes they took another method. A
public meeting was held to consider the
situation, and the matter discussed with
elaboration due to 80 important an amir.
The upshot was that, "in accordance
with the wishes OF the mass OF the meet
ing" Mr.. Goldrich's effects were sold or
at auction, and, with the proceeds, ticket
for the East was purchased and kindly
donated to him. with the strict injunc.
ton to vacate the premises st once, never
to return, under penalty"
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of the explosion being estimated At about
twenty-five. Most OF the inmates were more
or less injured, and several were known
10 be killed, while number were
still unaccouncd for at the time this dis
patch was forwarded. The most plausible
theory Of the accident is that Il was caused
BY the explosion OF the gas generator in the
cellar.
The Pennsylvania Republican state Con-
yention met ut Lancaster ON the 26th. Gay.
Hartrsnfl was renominated by aociamatun.
The resolutions heartily indorse the admins
tration Of President Grant, but declare une-
quiyocally against athird term.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-06-04
EAST.


Gold closed in New York, on May 20, at
116..
The New York Legislature adjourned sine
die or the odd.
A Boston Telegram gives the particulars Of
another horrible affair which occurred in
that city on the afternoon OF sunday. May
%. bright little girl, named Mabel H.
Young, only ) years OF age, was horribly
mutilsted and murdered in the Western
Avenue Baptist Church shortly after the
conclusion Of the Sunday-school anniyer-
sary exercises in the church. The little
girl being missed, search was made,
and her mutilatei body found in the loft Of
the church tower. Thomas Piper. sexton of
the church. was suspected Of being the aathor
Of this horrible crime, and he was at once
placed under arrest. Piper is 20 years of age,
and was once before under arrest for the
murder Of young girl, but was discharged
for want Of evidence.
A later dispatch concerning the disastrous
fire at Osceola, Penn, says: The destruction
and desolation here are very much greater
than has been reported. Nine-tenths of the
town is burned, leaving scarcely enough
ashes to mark where the houses stood. In
the midst Of the confagratisn thieves and
robbers were plying their trade, breaking in
TO trunks and aDpropriating to themselves
sundry articles OF value. Money and clothps
is needed, and supply Of food will have to
be kept up for time.
Hon. Jesse ID. Bright, ex-United States
Senator from Indiana, died at his residence,
in Baltimore, on the goth. aged 90.
Very destructive forest fires have been rag
ing in Northern Pennsylvania. In Pike,
Wayne, Monroe and Sullivan counties miles
Of forests have been burned, together with
hundreds Of saw-mills and isolated buildings.
jacob Young, living in the suburbs OF
Brooklyn, n. Y, on the 2lst murdered his
second wife by chopping her head open with
an AZ, and then went to the cemetery, where
he blew out his brains on the grave of his
first wife.
Thomas W. Piper, the alleged murderer of
little Mabel Young, in Boston, has been iden-
tilted by person who passed the Warren
Street Church about the hour Of the murder,
as the man he saw climbing from the belfry
window TO the ground. Several little girls
have stated that Piper has endeavored to en-
tice them into the church at various times.
The prisoner confessed that he was not
in his right mind Sunday, but maintained his
innocence.
Abraham Jackson, one OF the Oldest and
heretofore most respected lawyers OF Boston,
has absconded, leaving n deficit In his ac-
counts Of over 100000. II has transpired,
since his fight, that for years he has been
using trust funds confded to his charge and
covering up his dcfalcstions by forgery and
other means. 1t ~ believed he has gone to
Europe.
A mysterious explosion occurred in Bos.
ton on the evening Of the 10Th ult., by which
a large three-story building, No. 525 Wash
ington Street, was entirely demolished. The
ground noor Of the building was ~ccu-
pied by J. ID. Dow. spo,hscary and man.
ufacturer OF coda water. and the
upper floors by various other occupants, the
number Of persons IN the building al the time
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-06-04
CURRENT NEW s.
WASHINGTON.

Cameron Burnside, of Philadelphia, nephew
OF Senator Cameron, and Otis C. Tiffany, son
of Rev. DIR. Tiffany, have been appointed
Paymasters In the Navy.
Newspapers can be sent after July from
the United States to any part of Europe al
the rate oftwo cents each, IL they do not weigh
over four ounces.
Gen. Meiggs, Quartermaster-General OF
the Army, Is to be relieved shortly from his
present position, and sent abroad on an i'm
portant special mission, the nature Of which
has not yet transpired. although II is under
stood 10 be tour Of observation. He Is TO
be allowed secretary, and will be engaged
in his European mission about eighteen
months.
1t is announced that the President and
family will leave Washington for Long
Branch about June 4, the President having
abandoned for the present his contemplated
Western trip.
The Commissioner OF the General Land
Oiice decides that benefits extended by law
10 pre-emptors, who, by reason Of ravages
of grasshoppers are compelled 10 leave and be
absent from their lands, may also be extend
ed to pre-emptors whose crops have in like
manner been destroyed. but who have
nevertheless continued their residences upon
their respective claims. Those whose crops
were destr y "a or seriously injured in 1874
will be entitled TO extension OF one year from
and after July 1, 1875, and when the injury
occurs in 1878 the extension will date from
July l, 1876.
The Sioux delegation called on the Presi-
dent BY appointment, on the 18th. They
were accompanied by General Cowan, Act
ing Secretary Of the interior, and Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs Smith, and were
received by the President in his pri-
waite Office. Quite n number Of ladies
and gentlemen were present a spec
tators. The President spoke to the
Indians, through an interpreter, at some
length. He told them that he did not propose
to ask them about their consent to leave the
homes where they were born and raised, but he
wished to point out the advantages TO them
selves and children if they will accept
such arrangements as may be proposed
to them for removal to territory south of
where they now live; where the climate is
very much better, where grass i much bet
ter, where game is more abundant, including
large game such a. buffalo. where there j.
good pasturage for animals, and where
teachers can be sent among the Indians to
instruct them in the arts Of civilization. the
means Of self-preservstion and support.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-06-04

The Lake City (Minn.) Sentinel says
that son Of M. G. Humphrey recently
met with severe and probably fatal acci-
dent. He was chasing pig, with pitch
fork In his hands, the tines towards him.
and, In attempting to hit the hog, the han
die caught In the ground, throwing his
body against the tines with such force as to
cause them to penetrate into his abdomen
depth of 3 or inches.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-06-04

Lemon Pei lemon, water / cup,
brown sugar ] cup, -four 2 table,
spoonfuls. 2 eggs; peel the lemon.
boil the rind until soft, pour on the water,
CRATE the rind, press ont the juice and
chop up the remainder very fine, mix
well together and when baked put FROST
ing on the top II you like.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-06-04

braska Pcnilentlary on the 26th, headed by
William New alters aud Eidridge Gerry, tno
despersdocs who instig,ted a previous re-
volt, short time aga. Mcwaters was shot
by one Of the guards aud killed almost in
stantly, which terminated the present revolt.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-29
Nominating Presidential Candidates.
[Chicago Tribune.

It is about time for somebody to suggest q
new method of nominating Presidential can
didates 1t might be possible to improve
upon the present system under which can
didate is apt to be strong in proportion to the
general ignorance about him, as shown IN the
nominations of a Polk and q Pierce. large
convention, like all mobs, is very apt to be
carried away by sham sentiment or false en-
thusiasm. The system is by no means aged
At first there were no formal nominations
Persons were voted for by general consent
This ives true of Washington and John
Adams, though in 1897, when the latter was
chosen President, some intriguers within his
own party, headed by Alexander Ham
ilton, nearly succeeded in defeating
him by diverting electoral votes to the nomi-
nal candidate of the Federalists for Vice
President Then q system of nominations by
State Legislatures came into play. j. fferson
was nominated for third term by the Leg
islatures of three New England States. But
this was soon superseded by nominations
made by caucus OF congressman. The lat
ter system prevailed in turn until 1924. The
caucus of that year nominated William ID.
Crawford, of Georgia, one of the forgotten
worthless OF our past Meanwhile nomina-
tons by State Legislatures had been resorted
to in the case of Adams, jackson and Clay.
Crawford was beaten by both the former, and
this was the end of the Congressional caucus
system of nomination. The first regular
National Conventon-or rather the first two
met in 1910. Both parties, Wing and Dem
ocratic, adopted the custom at the same time.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-29
A SHOOTING ARRAY in NAT
CHITOCHES.
E. L. PiersOn Killed.

For some time past there has been diff
Guilty between E L. Pierson, Of Natchitoches,
a member of the House Of Representatives,
and James Cosgrove, editor of the Natchito-
ches indicator, which has been growing in
intensity, and which it is reported eliminated
in the killing of Pierson by Cosgrove on Sum-
day last
This report has been confirmed by dis
patch received yesterday by gentleman
in this city from J. B. Walmsley, a merchant
in the town of Natchitoches, which states that
Pierson and Cosgrove met on Sunday, that
Cosgrove shot Fierson in the head, killing
him instantly and that Pierson was buried on
Monday.
The last issue of the indicator contained a
very severe attack on Pierson, and it is re-
ported that in consequence Pierson challenged
Cosgrove, and on the challenge being refused
by the latter on the ground that Fierson was
not gentleman, Pierson notified hin that he
would shoot him on sight They met, and as
above stated Pierson was killed.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-29
THE LOUISIANA JUDGESHIP.

Beneath other important matters the ques-
ton of the District Judgeship has been hid
den somewhat for some days past. We learn,
however, by letter recently received here
from a we'll known Louisianian in Washing
ton, some new features of the case. As the
matter now stands, it appears all the aspi rants
have been left out of the field, and the
contestants are Billings and Williamson;
West still hanging on for the former, although
he is satisfied he (Billings) can not be con-
frmed.
Both sides are holding off in Washington
lust now, neither caring to make the square
issue by having his name sent in by the
President. There is some talk there of put
ting forth the name of Judge E. North Gull
lom, now of the Fifth District Court, as q
compromise candidate. From the present
aspect it is probable some days will elapse
before a nomination will be made.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-29
Meeting of the Central Council Property
Hnldars

HOl0efSs
The attendance at the regular weekly meet
ing of the Central Council of the Prop erty
Holders Union last night was not as large as
usual owing no doubt to the fact that the
room in which the meetings are held is
situated in the third story of the Grunewald
Hall.
J.C 4. Fellows, on call for report of COM
mittees, reported at length an act relative to
bribery. This act allows either tie party
offering or receiving brides to becooe State
witness without punishment. Adopted.
The committee reported also can act to
provide for raising a revenue for the State,
the parishes, the city of New Orleans, and
other incorporated towns and cities; describ
ing the property exempt from taxation; pro-
, vioing for the proper listing or assessment of
property in the State, subject to taxation; and
! for a poll tax and the mode of collecting the
same; making the payment of poll tax pre-
/ requisite for voting; and providing for the
equaliz alton of the assessment rolls in the
several parishes and throughout the State,
! and for the means necessary to carry this law
into effect; and for the repeal of laws on the
same subject matter.
| A few sections of the act were read, after
considerable discussion, but before finishing
/ the reading, Mr.. Seaman moved that the
! Council 90 into secret session. Adopted
The meeting then adjourned to Thursday
night
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-29
A VISIT TO THE SOUTHERN BOAT
HOUSE.

In rambling along the river bank on Sunday
evening, enjoying the fresh breeze blowing
from the southwest and SO invigorating to our
almost overtaxed body, We strolled into the
new boat-house, recently built and belonging
to the Southern Boat Club, and situated at
the head of Delachase street.
The building was designed and constructed
BY Charles Deckbar, skilled mechanic, and
one of the members of this sterling organiza-
ton. 1t is of the Swiss style of architecture,
si1ty-fve feet long by thirty wide, with front
and side galleries.
There is cupola on top of the building.
affording good view up and down the river
front for a good distance. The cost Of the
building when entirely completed, will be
one thousand dollars.
The above organization is composed of
Young gentlemen numbering some seventy
i've members.
The officers of the club are as follows: L.
L. Ross, President; JUICE Barrett, Vice Pres
ident; J. N. Abbott, Secretary; J. Harding,
Treasurer; Nj. Dallas, Captain. They have
also number of honorary members, among
whom may be mentioned Columbus II. Allen,
VIM. Fagap, J. Born, Rice Bros, etc.
This club, although one of the youngest in
the association, having been organized a
little over year ago, is making rapid strides
for the front place. In the late ST. John re-
gatta the Southern Club was fourth in both
the single she'll and gig race. They have
five boats, viz One single shell and four
gigs. One or two of the boats were built by
Mr.. Deckbar.
o. the whole, the club has fine boat
house, and possessing great advantages, will
ere long be numbered AL in our boating as
ISOLATION. We extend our thanks for the
kind reception extended, and promise to call
again.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-29
THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS.

The regular weekly caucus of the Consery-
alive members of the Legislature was held
last night Speaker Estilette presided, and
there was present between twelve and fifteen
members, all city members, with the excep-
ton of two, including Speaker Estilette.
Several matters were considered, among
others was the propriety of instruc;ing
Speaker Estilette to defer the completion
and announcement of the House committees
until the announcement of the Senate Com
mittees, for the purpose of seeing whether or
not the Democratic members were given a
fair representation on them, and acting &C.
cordngiy.
No conclusion was arrived at, the matter
being on motion postponed until the next
meeting on Thursday night.
Another matter considered was the Police
bill, reducing the expense of the force passed
at the last session. Speaker Estillette pre-
scented the act and asked the advice of the
caucus.
This bill, itseems, was hidden from sight for
some time past, but was suddenly revived and
presented to the Speaker, it was said, for his
signature.
This is ruse, it was imagined, on the part
of the other side to place the Democratic
caucus in antagonism to the City Council.
The caucus voted against the Speakers sign
ing the bill. It was then urged that a new
police bill be prepared, and the propriety Of
so doing was under consideration when the
causus adjourned.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-29
A BRAVE LADY.
Young Lady Graduate Declines to Re
ceive a Diploma from the Usurper
Brown and his Board.

We publish with sincere pleasure the
following letter from one of the graduates of
the Upper Girls High School, and should be
pleased to see her example emulated by other
scholars. 1t has always been matter of pro-
found surprise to us that the scholars in the
public schools would consent to receive, much
less set value upon, diploma signed by the
negro Brown, the usurping Superintendent,
and his confreres of the School Board.
A diploma is something which is usually
specially valuable and dear to scholar. and
ought to be, but what graduate from the pub
lie schools of New Orleans could in the future
exhibit to his or her friends with any sort of
PRIDE the miserable piece of parchment is
sued during the corrupt Radical regime Of
the schools
New ORLEANS Dec. ~, 1875.
Editor New Orleans Bulletin:
Dear SRI have observed in several of the
Sunday papers a call for the names of the
scholars who refused to accept diplomas at
the late examination of the Upper Girls High
School.
I wish to have my name put on record as
one who would not receive diploma from
the present acting Superintendent snd Board
of Directors. 1 hope, dear sir, at some fu-
ture and not far distant day to be allie to OBJ
tain one from those legally appointed, rerre-
senting our people, possessing good moral
characters, of gentlemanly department intel
ligence and scholarly attainments.
NV class, I cherish the hope, is the last
that shall have to submit to the humiliation
which we have endured. Very respectfully,
your ctedient servant,
MARGARET J. RENNysoE,
Graduate Al
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-29
LOUISIANA ITEMS.

From the Ouachita Telegraph of the Oath
inst. we take the following:
There seems to be more than the usual de-
mand for lands on the Ouachita this winter.
But few places, however, are in the market.
Prices range from four to six dollars per acre,
according to size and improvements and
quality Of soil.
Up to noon yesterday the river had risen
about nine feet, giving depth of water OF
fifteen feet in the channel.
Tuesday night the river rose over four feet.
Skiffs and a ats tied to tho bank at dark were
found next morning for out in the river, and
some have not been found at all. The river
was we'll dotted with drift wood and the fog
rested thick on the water for an hour or more.
The Masons and Changers in the vicinity of
Cuba in this parish have erected very neat
building at Cuba, having two halls, one for
each order.
G. T. Dunn, Esq, District Attorney of this
district, has resigned; for what reason We are
not informed. There are several applicants
for the position.
The following items are clipped from the
East Felicana Patriot Democrat, of the 18th
inst. ::
Although quite large amount Of cotton has
been brought to this market during the past
week, and our town has been rendered quite
lively by the presence of our friends from the
country, money has been exceedingly scarce,
and cash sales with our merchants thus fal
have footed up sum far behind that of pre-
vious years.
We are more than pleased to state, for the
information of our readers abroad, that peace
and order reigns supreme from one end o
our parish to the other. While we do not
hear of single act of lawlessness upon the
part of either white or black, planters ano
negroes are entering into contracts for thu
ensuing year, and far better feeling exists
between the two races than at any period be
| fore since the close of the war.