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Union and American. [volume] (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1875-1877, 1876-03-30

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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

stating the grounds of complaint against tie
dominion government on the part of colonies,
closed by the statement that the ultimatnm
of the province is a request to her most grac-
ious majesty, through his lordship, to be per-
mitted to secede from the dominion, or that
the Carnarvon terms be carried out in their
entirety.
A sad tragedy was enacted in Chi
cago lately. Francis Hanford, late principal
of the North Side High School sent COM
munication to the board of education making
various charges regarding irregular appoint
ments, etc., in which he used the name Of
Mrs. Sullivan, one OF the most highly cult
waited of Chicago's women. Mr.. Sullivan,
who was clerk of the board of public works,
and a man universally respected, became
highly incensed at the charge as it related to
his wife, and the two proceeded to Hantord's
house for an explanation. High words en-
sued, followed by blows, during the ex-
change of which Hantord struck Mrs. Sulli-
van, whereupon Sullivan drew a revolver
and shot Hanford dead. The rash man is in
Jail without the privilege of bail.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

he left the general at the summit of
the highest bluff on that side. and
which overlooked the village and nv
first battlefield, and as he turned Gen.
Custer raised his hat and gave yell,
saying they were asleep IN their tepees
and surprised. and to change Cookies
order, sent to Benteen, and which |
afterward saw and read, said. Big
village; big thing bring up the
packs" Clusters disaster was not
the defeat of the 18th Cavalry, who
held their ground for SO hours after
with force Outnumbered ten to one.
The Indians made him oyer-cOnhdent
by appearing to be stampeded, and,
undoubtedly, when he arrived at the
ford, expecting to go with ease
through their village, he rode into an
ambuScade Of at least 1000 reds. My
getting the command of the Seventh
company was not the result of any or
Ger or prearranged plan. Benteen and
McDougal arrived separately, and saw
the command on the bluffs and came
to 1t. They did not go into the bottom
at all after the junction. They at
tempted to go down the trail of Gen.
Custer, but the advance company
soon sent back word that they were
being surrounded. Crowds of reds
were seen on all sides of us, and Gus
ter's fate had evidently been deter
mined. | knew the position | had
first taken on the bluff was near and a
strong one. | at once moved there,
dlsmounted, and herded the pack
train, and had but just time to do SO
when they came upon me by thou
sands. Had we been 20 minutes later
effecting the junction not man of
that regiment would be living to-day
to tell the tale.
AS you have the reputation of sol
der, and, if it isnot undeserved, there
is in you spirit that will give you no
rest until you have righted, as in you
lies, the wrong that was perpetrated
on gallant men by your defense of Gus
ter, and request you will publish this
letter with such comments as that
spirit will dictate. Respectfully,
MARCUS RENO,
Major It'll Cavalry.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.
Crimes. Criminals and Casualties

Two men employed in Bard's paper
mill, in that city, fell into vat OF boiling
water at Logansport. One of them, Charles
Strobe, will die,
The woman who attempted to XIII
Gortschakoff refuses to give any explanation
of her motives for the act, but 1t is under
stood that she had certain grievances against
Russia, and was unable to get justice.
Thomas Burton Quackenbush was
hanged at Batavia, N. Y, on the 18th inst Tor
the murder of Mrs. Sarah Norton, December
Sd, 1875. He confessed the deed but denied
murderous intentions, he having been under
the influence of liquor when he killed her
A water spout struck the line OF the
Virginia Midland railroad, six miless north
OF Lynchburg, Va, on the 18th. The flood ex-
tended for five miles, swelling small streams
into rivers and submerging portion OF the
country never under water before. A culvert
was carried away, leaving gap ninety feet
broad and fifty feet deep, into which freight
train was percipitated, killing Reyes, engi-
neer, and Anderson, brakeman. The storm
lasted only few minutes.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18
Miscellaneous News Items.

The city Of Athens, Greece, was Sc
verely shocked by an earthquake, last week.
In the Rochester races on the 10th
the horse Smuggler won the free to all race,
three heats, in 2l5 "a; 2:1s; and 2:l9 IA
The French government has granted
the right tor cable between Paris and New
York, and subscriptions will soon be opened
A woman last week fired a pistol
shot at Prince Gorttschakoff, the Russian
minister to England. The Prince was unhurt
and the woman arrested.
a late dispatch from Servia saws the
Servians will not accept mediation until the
Turks are under the walls of Belgrade. Their
my is being reinforced, and forward NOV Z
ments are again promised
The Servians are engaged in
strengthening the Notifications of the capitol
at every point. The minister of the interior
is making contracts for heavy supplies of pro-
visions, and the city will be defended as LONG
as possible.
\ wild kind of story comes from
northern Texas that large body of Indians
said to number 1900 to 5000, are camped on
the north fork of Red river, some twenty te
thirty miles from Fort Elliott, and that great
tears exist among the people of that section
They indicate mischief, if not war NIt is said
they are well armed and have an abundance
| of provisions
Rumors of approaching ministerial
changes In Servia are subsiding. Primo.
Milan on the l4th declared the condition O
oervla and the Servian force is very satisfac.
tory, and announces his resolution to con
tlnue the war to the last extremity. Al
a!de-de-camp of General Tchenayetf has ar
rived there, and reports that a large force i
now concentrated at Bunja.
A dispatch from Victoria saws. at ;
public meeting, called by the mayor, at tn
request OF citizens, an address to Governor
General Duferin was adopted, which. afte
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18
If you are thinking of going East tt

If you are thinking of going East to
visit friends or to attend the Centen-
NAL, or of going South to Florida, Mo-
bile. New Orleans, or any interior
point, always ask the ticket agent to
explain fully all about the Pittsburg,
Cincinnati & ST. Louis railroad lines.
For the east they have line via Col.
umbus direct, or via Dayton, Zenia,
and Columbus also via indianapolis
and Cincinnati, thence over the great
Pennsylvania railroad. For southern
passengers their line known as Koko.
mo Louisville, and with two daily
express trains, they make from u tc
20 hours quicker time than any other
line. If you want timetables, maps,
Centennial guines or any detailed in
formation send stamp to F.. Gallup
General Western Passenger Agent
Chicago.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18
VOLUNTEERS.
The President asks for Authority to Call for
Volunteers.

The President, on the 18th inst, sent
the following message to Congress:
To the Senate and House Of Representatives
[ transmit herewith telegram of
the fifth of August from Lieutenant General
Sheridan to General Sherman, letter of the
18th of the present month for General Sher-
to the secretary of war, and letter from the
latter OF the same date to me, all setting forth
the probable needs OF the army in consequence
of the existing hostilities. would strongly
urge upon congress the necessity of making
some provision for contingency which NAV
arise during the vacation, for more troops in
the Indian country than it is now possible to
send. 1t would seem to me to be much more
economical and better to authorize an increase
of the present cavalry force by 2, 800 prvates
but if that is not deemed advisable, then that
the President be authorized to call out not ex-
cceding five regiments, one thousand strong
each, Of volunteers, to serve for period not
exceeding six months. Should this latter
authority be given, would not order out any
volunteers unless in my opinion. based upon
reports from the scene of war, deemed it alb
solutely necessary, and then only the small
est number considered sufficient to meet the
emergency.
Lsigned. U. S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, August IL.
Following is General Sheridan's let
ter to Gen. Sherman.
Chicago, August 9Th, 1376-Gen. w. T.
Sherman, Washington: have not yet been
able to reinforce the garrison at Red Cloud,
at Spotted Tail or Standing Rock, to be
strong enough to count the Indians, or to ar
rest and disarm those coming in. l beg of
you to see the military committee of the
House and urge on it the necessity of in
creasing the cavalry regiments to one hun
dred to each company. General Crooks
total strength is ia; Terrys 1872 and to
give them this force have stripped every
| post from the line of Manitoba to Texas. We
want more mounted men. We have not ex-
| ceeded the law in enlisting Indian scouts
fact have not as many as the law allows us.
The whole number in this division is only
| ia. The Indians with Gen. Crook are not
enlisted or even paid. They are mot worth
paying. They are with him only to gratify
their desire for fight, and their thirst for
revenge on the Sioux.
Signed P. H. SHERIDAN,
| Lieutenant General
The letter of Gen. Sherman to the
Secretary of War endorses the recon.
mendations of Sheridan, and the letter
OF the Secretary of War recommends
he same to the President.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

The Woman S Branch of the Centen-
NAL Commission finds itself involved
in little npleasantness. The Theo-
dore Thomas garden concert was under
the management of the Branch, and
upon their discontinuance it was an.
nounced that unusued package tickets
would be redeemed. Before the re-
demption proceeded very far. how
ever, it was discovered that there
were more tickets presented than the
management had any account Of, and
redemption suddenly ceased. The
honest holders of tickets are naturally
indignant, while the management is in
q quandary.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

A Dublin chemist who has been in
vestigating the subject claims to have
discovered that salt is not the cause
of scurvy, as has SO long been the re-
ceived opinion. He considers the true
cause to be the absence of potash,
which substance is washed out of meat
by the application of brine, and pur-
poses as preventive to add to the
food of seamen and others using salt
meat phosphate Of potash, to be used
like common salt.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

Anything for peace in the family.
A New York wife, who wants divorce
from her husband on the ground of
sixteen years of constant cruelty"
admits, in response to certain ques-
lions put to her by her husband s
counsel, that on one occasion she sold
$4,000 worth of furniture for $50, and
that on another her husband permitted
her to scratch his hands for minutes
on condition that she would refrain
from screaming SO as to arouse the
whole neighbOrhoOd."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

Glass toughened by the "Bastie pro-
cess" so called doesn't seem to find
favor In Kentucky. A citizen of Lou
isville bought lamp chimney SO
toughened, short time since, and re-
ports that after it had been used for
several days it took fancy one morn
ing, after having been entirely free
from exposure to heat for hours, to
explode. The noise was like that of a
pistol, and the fragments, which were
numbered by thousands, continued for
some time to indulge in minor explo-
sions on their own Individual account.
The mystery is as yet unexplained.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

1t will be news surprising to many
10 learn that the brave Gen, Custer was
of foreign birth. He was born in IS
pringen, near Pforsheim, in Baden,
Germany, and emigrated when child
with his parents, who settled in New
Romley, Harrison County, Ohio. For
ulerly his name was written "Custar. -
Since his return from a trip to Ger
many, however, he appears to have
written it Custer" his original fam
lily name, however, being KueSter.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

Those who purchase jewelry, or who
did purchase before the hard times,
may not be aware how great portion
of the cost is made up of the labor ex-
pended and how little on the material
Meller, the absconding Montreal jewel
or, has thrown some light on the sub
ject. He melted up $4,000 Of jewelry
and realized $4,000 in gold. That IS,
he would have ''realized' if his credit
ors had not caught him at Pittsburg.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

There is an old man in Maine who
believes thoroughly in the power of
prayer, and who takes no stock in Tyn-
dall's theory. 1t is asserted that he
has been praying forty years for the
death of his wife in England that he
might marry an "affinity" with whom
he has been living during all that pc
Rod of time. Last week his wife
died
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18
TIMELY TOPICS.

The doctor who sued the California
philanthropist, James Lick, for the
amount of his bill, swore that he made
$3.50 visits. Some patients can stand
anything.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

Governor Rice, of Massachusetts IS
getting many hard raps because of his
hesitency in signing the death warrant
of the boy fiend. The boy deserves
either pardon or a hanging.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

There are 10000 Cinnamon in Cali
fornia who would go on the war-path
against the Indians for eleven cents
q day. When they caught one, they
would wash his shirt.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

man life, and their story, perhaps, Tor
less. But to some it may appeal as
bearing moral not altogether without
its use and effect in this everyday
world, made up in large part of such
as these, and in its higher circles,
here and there of some less worthy
passing moments thought.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18
Dahonley.

The King OF DahOmey, to counterfeit
the effects of the threatened blockade
of his territory, has had made clumsy
imitation of a ship in wood, with
chains and anchor, which is placed on
q mound, and by means of this great
fetish he hopes that Commodore Hew-
ett's vessels will go aground. and be
dragged on shore by the victorious
Dahomeans. This has the advantage
of being harmless. Not so another de.
vice. The leading object of the Kings
prayers to his gods, next to the entire
overthrow of the British forces, is that
that he may not be taken unawares;
and to propitiate the fetish the wretch
ed prisoners taken in battle or carried
off from country diStricts-they num-
bered as many us 800 the other day
were recently paraded before ths
King. The ''fetish man administer
ed to each drink whether alcohol.
lied or not we are not informed and
according to the attitude assumed bv
each after his drink, his fate, death or
slavery, was decided.
Lieut.. RudiO, Of the United States
Army, is one of three conspirators WIN
attempted in 1858 to take the life o
Napoleon III. by throwing hand-erep
AIDES into his carriage. The compap.
ions of RudiO were executed, BEING
convicted, it is said, on evidence fur'
nished by him, which was at the SAINT
time the means of saving his life. He
has lately come into prominence in
connection with the Indian war on our
Western plains, having been separated
from his command for three DAYS at
the imminent peril of his life, as re.
lated in the newspapers not long aro
1t is best to dig two or three can
1ullS OF balt to satisfy yourself, though
you return with only three yellow
perch and two sinners.
Ladies who attend the theater in
San francisco after September LIST
must remove their hats and bonnets.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

1t is best to dig two or three can
tulls OF bait to satisfy yourself, though
you return with only three yeIIor
perch and two sinners.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-18

Ladies who attend the tbaator i,
Gan francisco after September 1st
lnt'SU remove their hats and bonnets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
OLD IA MIL JOURNAL.
IN MEMoRIAGI.
Death of Rev. NOryal Wilson.
r,om ne Na,lrEe Christian Adeoedfe.

From he Naslrige Christian Adsoedte
We feel Indeed like going into mourning
now Oar dear and noble and sanity friend,
Norval Wilson, is gone We can hardly real
ige it. He was orr first Presiding Elder
The friendship which we formed during our
TWO years on Augusta Circuit, Baltimore Con-
ference, was very tender, very strong, very sa-
cred Truly, we con say Of him:
His life was gentle: and the elements
Somixed in him. that Nature might stand up
And say to all the world, This was man!
We tender to his bereaved family, and to the
Baltimore Conference, Of which lie was the
Nestor, our deep sympathy. We can add no
more at preSen, save this note from the Rev.
S G Ferguson, CharleStown, Jefferson county,
West Virginia, August 10:
Our venerable and beloved brother, the Rev.
Norya " ilson, OF the Baltimore Conference, NJ. E.
Church, South, died on the 9th of August. at the
residence of Mr. James NJ. Brown. near Charles
town. jefferson county, West Virginia. As ex-
rertcd. he was ready to meet the Masters call -
lie was unable to speak for nearly forty-eight
hours Immediately preceding his death. The wri-
ter was frequently with him during his sickness,
and by his bed when be "fell asleep in Jesus -
Two DAYS before his death he was suffering very
much. The writer asked him il he wanted any
thing, to which he replied: = ! want 70 90 home.
This was the last sentence 70 which be gave dis
tinct utterance. We shall not soon look upon bis
like again. He was IN LIS seyenty-iourth year
You will in due time receive an obituary OF this
faithful and efficient man Of God.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
The Lnte Michael c. Kerr.

Michael C. Kerr, Speaker Of the House Of
Representatives, died Of consumption at Rock
bridge Alum Springs Virginia. on Saturday
last, at half past seven in the evening. lie
was in bis ffleth year. For some time past
his demise has been expected. An invalid
before, the exhausting labor of the position
with which lie was huuored by the democratic
majority of the House broke him down early
In the session The distinction nevertheless
was well deserved. The committees lie APP
pointed on important Investigations, as well
as those regular committees TO whom were
iutrusted the introduction Of measures OF
economy and reform, justified the wisdom OF
his choice Among the FIRST orders he issued
was one that put an cfectual check upon the
operations Of the couuptionists Of tie lobby,
whilst il gave to others having just claims all
reasonable opportunity for presenting and eX-
planning them He was staurch to bis party
friends and yet just to tie opposition. seeking
by no trick of ruling to gain partisan ad-
vantage or avoid a responsibility. Ill as he
often was while occupying the Speakers chair,
be displayed mono Of the irritability common
to the malady under which lie was then suffer-
ing. aud whose fatal termination has just
been announced. lie was courteous to all
His personal integrity was without stain,
aud on the only occasion when it was assalIed,
on a uumped-up charge, ly tie malice Of pc
litical adyeIsarcS outside Of Congress, his
viudication vas so complete HAT when the
committee reported the evidence in tic case
tie House, ly an unanimous vote, not only
houorably acquitted him fr,m even the shadow
Of an impututiou on his coed name. but d.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
For the Register.
A Mistake.

U0l uc .C.,,if of .J,7,rsc,, n,casa correct q
mistake in The Senatorial Delegation from
Cbarlestown NJ W. Burr, Esq., was elected
ana c,' no, oec'''e j MS can ~, DC proven oy
'''"' g ~
7, e not Unavailable that Mr. II W Burr
,r,s ,,,,.;,,,,l - ,,e rc,,rg f,r election u.
de,eo,,c 70 tine Senatorial Convention and in
Tie corru.ion-so many names being sinulta-
rccusly mentioued--that the Secretary failed
90 record his name. There were some dccliua-
tisus after nominations were made, but none
after election To lie sure that l should fur
uish for publication a tue transcript Of the
names Of The deleeates elect. the lists were
-.,.,..l .,-,.,,,.. o,,,.,er,o,, III
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
10Th IElR!!
Look 1ceU before you Buy
Willoughby Gum-Spring Drill
Not EuuaIed by amy in Use
FOR SOWING GRAIN
FOR SOWING FERTILIZERS
FOR SOWING GRASS SEEDS.

The Willoughby Drill has been greatly improv-
ed for this year. Farmers in want ola First-ciass
Drill should see il before buying any OF the other
Drills offered by Agents.
II has two gum feeders, working in such man
uer that it will not choke, break the grains, nor
feed in an irregular manner.
Ii has gum springs that allow it to SOW over all
distractions, without stoppage or breaking, put
ting in the grains close up to the obstruction.
Ii sows readily, Wheat, Rye, Oats, 0rdss-Seed,
and all kinds of Fertilizers.
1t can be thrown in and out Of gear without
stopping the team.
il can be regulated in an instant to COW great
or or less quantity, even whilst the Drill Is IN mo-
ton.
/, sows up hill, down bill, or ide hill, with the
same regularity and precision.
Ii has a surveyor, which shows exactly the a
mount sown. When the Drill has the hose hoist
ed, the surveyor does not turn.
The Drill has been greatly improved in the past
year, and the many hundred farmers who have
bought ana used the Drill say II is PERFECT.
Among the different styles made to suit all
counties the Manufacturers are building this year
in addition 10 their regular Drill one with Shaft
like cart so that three horses may be worked
abreast thus suiting farmers having sandy and
vie ldiug soil, or very billy ground. The