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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-08-10

A FLORIDA gardener has raised a
cucumber four and half feet long.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.

THE DARIRN IsTHMUs CANAL PEoJEcr--IN-
DAMS CONFECTIONERY TROUBLE ON THE
QUESTION OF EDUcATIoN--THE REMAINS OF
AN AMERICAN ADMIRAL SHIPPED FOR NEW
YORK.
PANAMA, June l, 1876.
The President OF the Republic Of Colombia has asked
Congress for authority to contract with Mr. Anthoine
dc Gogorza for the exploration OF route and, il pos
sble tho construction OF intcroceanic ship canal
across The barren Isthmus
Tho idea is popular and the authority will be
granted.
GOLD INDIANS GRAVES
More Indian graves (tuocds) have been found In
Chiriqui an this State Many golden trinkets and
relics have extracted OF great value The
tions IN the next dry season Will be extensive.
QUESTIONS OF INDICATION CHURCH.
war cloud looms III the Cauca one oil the States of
this Union.
The conservative Catholic party with the Bishop OF
Popayan its head has made the educational policy
OF the government the precxt for disailcction. An
outbreak is predicted and II IS Unlimited that gen.
eral war may ensuc for conservative supremacy.
HONOR THE DEAD
The remains OF the late Rear Admiral Napoleon Col
Inns were conveyed to-day from this city to Aspinwal
to be embarked the Acapulco for New York. A
party OF residents and Colombian guard OF honor
company the remains.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
THE HARLEM REGATTA.
PROSPECTS OF A SPLENDID DIsPLAY-FIFrY-
SEVEN oAEsMES ENTERED FOR THE VARIOUS

PROSPECTS OF SPLENDID DIsPLAY-FIFTY-
SEVEN oAEsMEN ENTERED FOR THE VARIOUS
RACES.
on next Saturday the Harlem boat clubs will hold
their annual regatta under the auspices OF Tho Harlem
Regatta Association The clubs present forming the
Association Columbia College Nassau, Nautilus,
New York Rowing, Dauntless, Athletic, Ataiania and
Stock Exchange All the clubs in the Association have
made entries except the New York Stock Exchange,
which club although II bued a Dared gg race on
the Regatta Association ind II Is unable TO bear
H. and have made entry. Tho Aalan,as enter their
two best for the Diamond souls. Alderman
and Losee viii work hard, no douot, to capture
the diamonds for tho Atalantas. James Wilson,
OF the Nassau Will scal Tor the honor OF
his colors and McCready, good man.
VIII be the representative OF the Athletics For the
Junior scus there seven entres:-Foo.c and Rob-
inso., OF the NaSsaus; Hernon, of the Nautilus;
Sprague, OF The Athletics, and Mills, scanlon and
Rodgers, OF the Aalantas. This race promises to be
well contested For par oars there are i've entries
The Nassau puts It's famous pair the present holders
OF tho prize, Brown ana walker ths New YORK Rowing
has good PAIR in the two Lelands the Athletics pair
Stowe aud Newton, are rowing in fine form, and viii
make hot work Tor somebody; Eustis ana Downs
Wesleyan College men, the Atalanta's pair, are most
formidable, and Roach aid Walsh, OF the
Nautilus the light weights of the river, are
rowing nicely For the iour.oarcd race Col
lumpia College makes entry. Taking four men out
OF its University sIx-Sprague, Sage, Boyd and Good
whit will Try hard 10 MAINTAIN The past reputation OF
the college oarsncn. Opposed to the Columbus viii
be the Atalanta crew, consisting OF Blake Downs
Rodgers and Eusts and the Athletic tour, comprising
Rathbornc, Mack West and Cone. The winners OF this
race viii have to row hard all three we'll
trained, strong and determined victory In regard
To preparation the Aalantas are ahead OF their COM
pettors and have advantages the other crews cannot
boast OF The Athletics are excellcnty disciplined
row well together and in excellent form.
The Columbias will 20 INTO the race under tins
disadvantage Goodwin has been rowing his
men IN six Tor The University c-mile race and all
his practice has been Tor long distance compared
with the NILE straight away dash Of tho Harlem
The Coiumbias viii not therefore, be as well prepared
Tor next Saturdays event as their competitors The
xoarcd gig will bring out crews from tho Nassau
New York Rowing Dauniless and Athletics, and much
interest centres in the result Four OF the Athletic
men row in the SIX and some OF the Nassaus also
in some OF the other From the list OF entries II
will be seen that nty will be engaged
the several races enumerated, more than twice
many as were ever brought together the Harlem
River at any one time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
MEETING OF CONFESSIONS.

Yesterday afternoon, al Gcrmania Hall, No. POI Bow.
cry assembled very large and somewhat dcmonstra-
tive representation OF tho Typographical Union. A
very long session held, during which there a
great deal of discussion but at adjournment all par
ties seemed satisfied with the aspect OF affairs and dis
posed 10 make the action of the organization unan.-
nous The occasion OF the meeting recent
ference between committee from the union with ono
from the employers engaged In the book and Job
trade IA which the latter made certain propositions
tending To compromise the differences between them,
and calculated 10 put end 10 the strikes occurring
from time To- time Yesterday these propositions were
submitted 10 the ion. and after opposition
ccivcd its sanction Some special business touching
the organ zaiions rules then transacted and the
meeting adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
4 NEW FAGIN.

Two boys named Mortimer sullivan, ngcd thirteen
years, OF No IS Park street, and Archibald White
aged seventeen OF No IS James street. were arragncd
at the Tombs yesterday for stealing gold watch and
chain value sl6o from Mr.. Jonas Silver of No. la
East Sxty-hfh street Louis Brown, Of No Isl Eliza
beth street. charged with receiving the property.
knowing u to have been stolen The evidence given in
tho showed that the watch sold TO Brown for
SIS. subsequently the boys became frightened and
asked Brown give them the watch back order that
they might return IL TO the Brown that he
could the watch but would become bail for
them the event OF their being arrested, and would
that they were not punished Brown was COM
mltcd in 50 600 bail, which he furnished. The boys
.lolI - 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
COSTA RIGA AND NICARAGUA.

Congress has empowered the Executive to settle the
disputes with Nicaragua soon and in any way posi-
bic The Costa Rican army on the frontier, 1000
strong under General Guardc. Is ready for action.
OFFICIAL CHANGES
Mr. William Name has resigned hts post Of Supcrin-
tcndenl of the Costa Rc1 Railroad. disguised by the
prevalent official ana financial mprovdcncc.
Mr. Frederick Lahman, the German Consul, mer-
chant and brothcr-inaw OF the President, Is now tho
SUPERINTENDENT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
YACHTING NOTES.

The following yachts passed Whitestone yesterday
Charlotte international Yacht Club, Of Detroit, Mr.
W. /. Brooks from New York for Greenwich Conn
Restless, N.Y.Y.C.. Mr. Kane, New York. cruising
eastward; Arrow N.Y.Y.C, Mr.. Edgar, from New
York Tor New Rochelle.
Anchored of the Manhansct House. at Shelter
Island, the yachts nreadnanght and Mystic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
HONDURAS.

Internal peace is not yet restored in Honduras.
Medina and Iowa siill contcnding for the mastery
Senior still occupies the Departments OF blanche
ana Teguciralpa President Medina must have arrived
at Paz with his forces in which city General Bardona
and Colonel Manuel Cuellar awaited him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
FIRE IN CHRYsTIE STREET.

At haif-pas, Eve O'Clock yesterday morning, Gre
broke out the first noor OF No IL Chryste street.
occupied by Pauliac Qnach fancy gods store The
damage stock will TO 81 100 and to building
Sluu Insured Ia the West Chester Company 81 400.
During tho nrc Charles Quach severely burned.
lie was sent 10 Bellevue Hospital
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
NICARAGUA.

state OF siege declared the 18th OF May ard
martial law proclaimed the 18th.
INVASION Is expected.
Mr.. williamson the United States Minister, who
went TO Costa Rca a mediator, had returned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
SALVADOR.

Ex-Presdent Falle has gone to California
Gonzales Brioso and others are in Nicaragua
The dennitivc treaty OF peace with Guatemala
ratified on the sth Of May. II provides for the unnca-
lion of their foreign policy common accord in action
on all general matters, offensive and defensive alliance,
cxtradition of criminals and the expulsion OF tho
Jcsuits.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
BOLIVIA.

Daza has been proclaimed President by the army.
The revolution was effected the 4th ult, which
date President Fras and his Ministers imprisoned
Much alarm reigns La Paz through the streets of
which city the troops continually passing and
cheering Daza
Il Is said that all kinds Of excuses have been COM
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12

An extraordinary meeting Of Congress for the 18th
inst has been called increase the export duty on
ntratcs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12

trainer. Madden this evening well attended,
aud in all respects n successful affair. Allen is
enjoying the best OF health. ana says he never had
better health or prospects in his llie
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12
THE EARLY BALLOTS IN THE RE.
PUBLICAN CONVENTION.
IN, Y. Herald. I

Il u already certain that NJ least six
candidates will DO voted Cor In The earlier
ballotings at Cincinpati. The number Of
delegates from each State Is double its
electoral votes. and on The FIRST ballot Sen.
atoT Conkline will receive co Of the 20
from New York lMr. Carts being the ex-
ceptiob) Governor Hayes the "a from
Ohio; Governor IIsrirsnft The IS from
Pennsylvania Mr.. Haine most Of those
from New England. with asmall addition
from one o. twO Western States: Senator
Morton the 80 from Indiana. with some
Southern and Western additions; and
Secretary Bristow The 20 from Kentucky,
with probable additions. Tho frat ballot
will therefore be no index 10 The fnal 70.
suit. and no political prophet or son Of
prophet can predict the choice Of the Con-
vension. y V the enc Of each candidate
% magnify bis prospects and ersggerate
bis gains because iftlss opinion were widely
diilssed Int sny one Il particularly strong,
that opinion would make him strong. No
esajidste understands this kind Of tactics
better than Mr. Blaine. and while he IL
making more progress than sny Of bis rivals
he 70 also more active 10 plying all news.
paper men whom he can directly or In.
directly reach with the story ofI,is gains !.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12
rHE HoRK OF CONGRESS.

The Democratic majority has undertaken
work which interests the whole country.
Of which the country must not weary Of
hearing until that work is finished. 1t is
true the repetition Of the nanres Of Babcock
and Belknap and Robson aud others tire
by their frequent recurrence. they are
Unpleasant names aud they suggest dnplea-
sant subjects. But the subjects are what
afe Of special interest to the fortunes Of the
country. for they are the outward signs Of
the inward corruption that has 50 pearl !
worked the ruin ofthe country. and which.
but for Democratic Congress. would have
worked on until ruin was complete.
Each one Of those names stands for Sc
parate and distinct species Of attack upon
the treasure Of the country and the means
Of TIE people. BabcOck. associated with
the conspirators Of the whiskey ring. was
engagedin combination by which millions
had been stolen, and BY which million,
more would have gone. Belknap illustrat-
ed the force Of bribery by which Office wa,
put up for sale. and faithless officer Of the
Cabinet was enabled TO live in luxury on
resources really wrang from the i'll paid sol.
der. Robson. another member Of the "a
tinet illustrates the mode u getting rich
By che abuse Of the contract system, by
which bis own pockets we're filed. and the
sea co-crcd with feet Of Ill conditioned
vessels.
These three are only partial illustrations
Of what pervades every department Of the
government, the combined effects II which
are TO keep the national debt up to The
highest point, to maintain taxation without
reduction. 70 embarrass finances, to destro,
business. 10 ilnposerish the psople-whils
the great army Of Office holders still draw
their huge salaries. still plumber the peo
pie and still live as if they were never L
Be brought to . reckoning.
And this last il what the Democratic Con.
gress i aiming to Do and what they must
Be sustained in. They have taken up the
fght Tor the peOrle as against the Office bOl
ders. And it is a tight that radica. tactics
has made 50 dificalt that they must not b.
Ieit slODe. The issue Of this fight is yer,
FIR from being determined, for, il will no,
end By driving few Labiuet officers int,
disgrace. or throwing few revenue conspi
rstors into the Penitettiary. but it must g
on through the whole presidential campaign
until the whole party Of these corrupt prin
eipIes De driven out Of possession.
This is the work Of the people.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12
CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS.

New Hampshire few weeks ago went
wrong and gave tie isepublican party adj
ditiopal encouragement. Connecticut on
the 3rd instant went right and threw that
party into despair again. The one State is
considerably more honest than the other.
for while 10 New Hampshire every body
displays bis vote for sale q the highest bid
der. 10 Connecticut men seem governed By
soIue sense d honor. and uses the ballot as
sbe representative d principle. The vote
Is close always. The Republicans we're a
long time 10 the asecndsncy, but little By
little the Democrats overlook them. and for
The last tEo or three ysars. have been 10
he msjOriiy. On the Ord IDgersoIl Dem.
vas elected BY majority q about 1000,
and The Democrats gain " il the Legisla-
tore having msjoiiiy u 50 90 joint BAL
sot. A democrat 70 succeed Mr.. Ferry.
decd. Is one Of the direct fruits Of this VIC
tory, bot tho most important result Is The
lead Connecticut takes in reLuke to the
administration.
Honesty sbd purity 10 government arc %
essential 70 tIe prosperity q the country.
sl,s, lbc soseess 10 Connecticut must Be .
subject Of sincere satisfaction.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12
.r0L p00L

Reports have beensactive duriig he past
week Of the malfeasahce ofshe Sapeffuten-
dent Of Public Instruction 10 regard to the
management Of the Peabody fand Of which
he Is The custodian. There isenough foun-
dation for the rtfinor to make it impressive
on Col. Pool to make full explanation,
and to show that the fund is intact. Un-
less be can show this aud that this fund has
always been sacred in his hands, he has FOR
fei!ed bis pledges not only in regard 20 that
fund but also 10 his party. That party cam
not afford TO carry the burden Of discredita-
BILE acts il is charging upon the other party.
That party will not defend Col. Pool ex-
eopt upon the clearly established ground d
innocence. II there be ans we'll founded
imputation upon Col. Pool, the State Exc
cut,ve Committee should demand his imme-
date resignation.
Col. Z. promises to produce complete
exonerstioG Of himself: No doubt the
fund will be amply secured and the bene6-
Charles lose nothing But the sense Of the
party will exact clean record throughout
its whole management.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12
ron LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR;
Gen. WI r. Cox,
DISTRICT CONy ENTI0N.
of WAVE.

A Convention Of the Democratic Conser-
Native sotefs d tie Fourth Congressional
District will, be held 10 the City Of Raleigh
"a Tuesday The 18th Jay Of june next. for
tile purpose of nominating a candidate for
Congress and Presidential Electot, and
selecting two delegates to the S.. Louis
Coasention. A fullattendance is earnest
ly desifed: zach county will be entitled
70 ole vote fof every une hurdfed Votes and
ffacticaal part over fft5 given for Merrimor
10 fS6s.
BY order u the District Executive Com
rnittee.
II. A. LONDON. Jr,,
March sist. Chairman.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12

Secretary Bri4asw haa sss0sted . very
snail trick to manufacture political capt.
tai, The appropriation beiag exhausted
for lighting and heating tie publlcl builds
ings, he directed that thS gus and water
should be cut Off and heating stopped. In
the rost Offices II the lAsge Cities this
woald have created great isaoonv sMinco and
Bristow hoped 10 make patty capital out q
Il. THIS trick may reboapd aud strike the
Sscretays personal aspirations severe
blow as Congress will probably inquire
how the appropriation intended to last
until the first Of July was exhausted by
tho 9th OF ApriLr and he may End the
question hard 10 answer.
III The speech delivered BY Mr.. Atkins Of
Tennessee. III favor Of the Texas and
paciis railroad bill has produced \ marked
change in favor ..of that measure. he 80
cIeariy showed the need Of the road aud,
that under the proposed bill the govern.
nlent Is perfectly secured FROM loss, several
members, who formerly opposed the intro
duction Of the bill ut the preseas time, on
the grounds o. expedieney, now favor j,
the same reason, as when il is clearly ex-
| planned. s,
The buildings for the Centennial are
nearly all complat and all ready for the
reception OF goods. lat the irme exhibitors
are not sending iniheir goods as rapidly as
they should. The local papers should
urge the exhibitors 10 be prompt. The
foreign exhibitors are on hand aud many
Of their articles in place. The Smith
sunian Institute has forwarded large and
ve.y interesting list and the government
will be represented IN all the department.
doubtless having even FIRST class thief u
hand.
RENO.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12

Silver change will soon be put ont to re-
place the fractional currency. and We hops
when il come. out it will Be allowed 70
circulate aud not be hidden away in old
stockings. Silver is much prettier and
more convenient than paper. but il is less
valuable under the decline in the value Of
silver. silver dollar not being worth as
much as paper dollar.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12

The people in California have become
very sick Of the Chinese. and seem dispos-
ed to drive them out bodily. A meeting
Of ten thousand was held in San Francisco
on Thursday TO take measures to get rid Of
them. The population j. excited enough
to make it possible they might massacre the
heather Il they could not get rid Of them in
any other way.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12

The Boston JOurBa: (Republicsn) thus
goes for Grsut's ncpOtism: We hope the
next President Of The United States will
have very few relatives. fn fact. II be
should happen 10 be man Who vas picked
% on doorstep. II you'd be 9 tfemes.
dous point 10 bis favor
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12
Reno.

Washington. April 6.--Senate. The
Judiciary Committee reported with amend.
ments the House bill passed on Tuesday
making the time three years for pending
indictments with Mn amendment. Calendar.
The judiciary Committee reported al.
versels on bill abo.ishing capital punish.
ment.
Judiciary Committee reported fayorably
on bill for deficiency in the Printing and
Engraving Bureau aud gave notice that il
would cali it up on Monday. Calendar.
A number 81 private bills pa.sel. The
third class miil matter was resumed with
no action.
The Judiciary Committee reported ad-
yersely on bill making persons charged with
crimes competent witnesses in Federal
Courts.
Executive Session adjourned 10 Monday.
llouse.--Senste bill fixing the Pref
dents salary at $4,000 passed without
discussion
The bill cxempting masters Of vessels
engaged 10 trade between the U1ited States
aud British Nsrth America Or the West
Indies or Mexico. and the masters % YES
sells Of less than IS tons burden bound
from port on the Atlantic TO port on the
Pacific and rice Uersa from the necessity
Of shipping their crews or procuring their
shipping articles 10 be signed before q ship
ping Commission passed.
The Hawaiian treaty was discussed at
some length without action.
Legislative appropriation resumed and
viii be continued tonight.
Washington. April 6.--The World
special says the difference between Belk-
nap and Robinson Is that BeIknap received
bis per esniage direct. Robinson through
bis best friends.
Senator Cattell's brother received nearly
$50. 600 commission on contracts with
Matthews and 20; New York woolleu
dealers.
San francisco, April G.-Ten thousand
attended. Gen. Irwia presided. The re-
solutions recite the evils towing FROM Chi
nese immigration and local measures Tor re-
lief failiBg--oBo resource vas 90 appeal 10
treaty making power. A Delegations was
ordered 70 Washington 10 urge immediate
action. a Gordon Of police was around the
Chinese town during the meeting. The
Chinese have purchased weapons largely.
The city quiet.
Washington. April 5.-srcre,sry u Wal
Taft be. issued hisoilicial order re-estsblish.
Ing the headquarters Of the army at WASH
ihgton. where IL Is to be hereafter per-
lnunobily located in time d peace. and 81
orders o. instructions relative 20 BilitsrJ
operations o. affecting The control and al.
eipline d the army. issued BY tho Psesi.
dept through the Secretary o. War. shall
be promulgated through the General d ID,
army.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12
HaRD. TlMES.

From all over the land goes up the loud
vail Of bard times. There is perfect una
niriity IN the cry, no money, and there is
more than usual truth ID il. TITS gone in
to its safe hiding places and there i 20 lit-
Gle confidence among mea that i cannot be
ehticsd ont. Business languishes because
men do not trust each other. or because
they have no confidence m any financial
scheme in existence or proposed for the fu-
tGrs. Aud SO men wait for what wisdom o.
accident may bring forth, and so every
thing stands still AS ii smitten with bushes.
paralysis. \ n 1t-s
II is satisfactory to learn. thattae condi
tion Of North Carolina is more cheering
than that Of other States. Hero at least
people have made something to eat. and
their great diversity Of crops as compared
with other States gives them advantages
which others do not possess. Yet. Though
on the right road. the State i still fas' oil
from full prosperity. for in many sections
she too has worked for single object, and
is at the mercy Of others, aud subject Of
the general depression. True good policy
can make her perfectly independent. and
then she can await the return Of a day
when she can share N the prosperity Ofths
whole.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12

We are indebted TO the Hon. A. N.
Scales for a copy Of bis speech on The trans
fer Of the Indian Bureau from The interior
to The War Department. and % the reduc.
ton Of the Presidents salary delivered
in the House Of Representatives on March
23rd.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12

The soldiers Of 1919 vbo we're stricken
from the rolls, haze been restored. and will
hereafter share the bounty Of the country.
There arc only i2O lei. IN ihs South.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-04-12

The Queen Of England will hereafter
have added to her titles that Of Empress Of
India. Her Indian Empire is larger than
the United States and contains about two
hundred millions Of inhabitants. And tits
not unciyilized. There are about 10 900
miles Of railroads in India. and its cotton
production is next to that Of the United
States,