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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
National Democracy.

WAsulSGToN, Feb. 22.-The ma
tional democratic committee met to
tiay. -atL-lAfilald's Hall, Augustus
Schell in tie chair. All members
present with the exception Of seyera.
proxies. After debating the question
whether the tilnc-or place of tn.
national democratic convention should
first De liked, It was determined lhai
the time should first be set.
John G. Thompson. of Ohio. moved
thar Tuesday, the 27tl, of June, be
the time.
Eaton, OF Kansas, moved as an
amendment the 6rst Tuesday of May.
This question was discussed in all its
bearings, The committee rejected.
Eaton's amendment, and agreed to
Thompson's motion.
The convention will therefore be
held June, 27th.
| Each delegation was then allowed
fifteen minutes 10 present through .
membW, the claims Of the city it rep
resented Mccormick, Of Illinois,
tanned Chicago; McHcnry, of Ken
lucky, Louisvillc; Banks, of Mss.
(by request Washington; Priest, Q
Mo-, st. Louis; Thompson, OF Ohio,
Cincinnati; aud Barr, Of Pennsyl-
vania, Philadelphia. Hoyne, of the
Illinois delegation, spoke in favor OF
Chicago, which could give the con
vention the largest and best hall on
the continent, the exposition building.
This would be free Of expense and
would hold 20,0Oo4 people. The no.
ttc}s would not, he WAS authorized to
say, increase their prices. He also
argued that Chicago was centrally To-
!, Gated and the effect Of the conven-
tion there would be to aid the demo
cratic party.
Charles b. Jacobs, mayor Of Louis.
vile, presented the claims Of Louis
vile, which were much the same.
&C. Cox, Of Washington, advo
Gated this city.
Senator Bogy, speaking for ST
+ Louis, objected to Chicago, becaus.
it was republican city in arepubli
can state.
Judge Oliver argued that Cincin
!. natl WAS the proper place.. He al
| gued that the influence would b
g enough to bring the state again, int
0 the democratic ranks.
! Benz. Rush, il Philadelphia, plea
y for that city. The convention took
e recess till 8 O'Clock.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
Plymouth Council

New YoxK, Feb. % The advis-
ory council, Plymouth church, met in
secrct9session this morning, but moth.
ing was made known, if any business
was done.
NEW York, Feb. 22.--.At meet
ing OF the advisory council yesterday
Dr. Bacon made vehement speech,
maintaining that the findings Of the
council OF 1874, were a precedent
which this council WAS bound to re-
spee,:-aecus,ng Plymouth church OF
evading the main question.
The committee reported itvorably
on the resolution OF Investigation OF
Becchcr's case made in lStI and Of
The trial; advised that the scandal
bureau Of five prouinep, eonsgressa- 9
5lioumlis,s out of twenty names pre-
scntcd, be selected to make further
Investigations, and satisfy the church
es and the public mind. Council adj
Jcurned ut conclusion.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
IELEGRApHIC BREYITIES,

The prohibition state convention of
New York met at Albany yesterday.
Ben B. Tilt & Son, Sc Worth ST..
New York, dealers in silk, have failed
for $4,000.
Wellington kidder & Co., distillcrs
and rccutiers, Broad street, New
York, have failed.
The submarine cable between Sgd.
ney and New Zealand has been laid
aud opened for traffic.
The rational democratic committee
met in Washington yesterday. There
was large attendance and few prox-
les,
The Illinois state republican com
mittcc met at Chicago yesterday.
Charley B. Farwcll presided, Speech
cs were made and president Grant
was warmly endorsed >for his energy
in prosecuting frauds against the gov
crnmcnt.
Gen. Crook, accompanied by Col.
Stanton aud 1t. Bpurkc left Cheyenne
yesterday morning for Fost Fet . :
man, for which post a large force OF
cavalry, under command Of Gen J. }.
Reynolds, is Ell route. The entire force
It's 10 move nor,hward from Fort l'cl-
terman, but for what purpose is not
yetknown. :
Mcd6cld, Mass celcbratedits Booth
anniversary Of the burning Of their
town by the English King PhlliP,
i ycs,erday.---A grand time was had
but tie pleasure was completely mar
red by a fatal accident occasoncd BY
]. the running away Of four horse teau
!. resulting in fatally injuring Rev. Mr.
Alger OF South Matte and Sabin NJ
Smith, and severely wounding others
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
The Indiana Republican State
Convention.
The IolatEn,.rn and the.
- Ticket. J
Oliver 2. Norton Endorsed by the
Hoosiers for the Presidency.
The Republican State Convention Of
Wisconsin.
James G. Blaine Endorsed for the
Presidency.

lSD1ASAroLls, Ind., Feb. 22.-The
Indiana state republican convention
met here this morning, and K. b.
Martindale was chosen chairman. The
platform and resolutions recount. the
history of the republican party, and
declare that the party will remain
faithful to the national republican
party. Do not recognize the right
Of any state to interfere in the execu-
tion OF national laws; hold that the
government of the United States is a
nation and not mere confederation
of states. Tie national and state
governments are Independent OF each
within their own proper spheres. The
republican party is willing and anx-
ious to restore amicable relations
between the north and the south: but
not willing to forgive unrcpentant
rebels, and not willing to place those
who fought against the Union on an
equality with those who fought for
it. Gives preference to Union sol
dicrs for Office as against amnestied
confederatcs; believes in conducting
The civil service, government should
recognize qualifications and integrity,
not party service; insists on religious
freedom and entire separation OF
Of church and state. The revenue
system should be SO regulated as to
promote harmony between labor and
capital; taxes should be the heaviest
on business; demands the repeal of
the specie resumption act and main
tainance Of the present system Of cur
rcncS applauds the financial policy
of,hc republican party, and opposes
-puymrntvpt the- cnnfcticratc-arbt- or
confederate losses, and demands
economy ih> the administration of
the national government; demands a
faithful administration of the school
laws; insists ON bountics and pen
sions for soldiers Of zthczrcbc|lion; ap.
proves Grants administration, aud
presents Senator Morton to the ma
tio,,al republican convention for nom-
ination for president.
1.-The convention then proceeded to
tallo, for state officers. The following
name, were presented: for governor,
G. I. Onh OF oi1ippecance; Jas. q
Denny, of Knox; Leonidas Seaton
of Rush, David G. Branham, of JEFF.
Nerson; Albert G.. Porter, of Marcel
letter was read from Porter posi-
lively declining. Mr. Orth was nom
mated on the first ballot as follows
-Orth, 1925; Branham, ISL; Sexton
3l5; Denny, A; Porter, 269; fol
lieutenant governor, Col. Robert 5
Roberts, Of Allen. For secretary o
state, j. H. Watts, Of Randolph. o.
the third ballot for auditor of state
VIM Hendricks, was nominated OF
second ballot.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
Murder and Suicide.

CnlcAco, Feb. 22.-At an early
hour this morning two men, named
George Cameron and Fred Schneider,
entered saloon on State street, when
Cameron, apparently without any
provocation, drew. a revolver and
holding it to Schneiders head, fired,
lie then shot himself. Both men ex.
pircd almost Instantly. 1t is thought
that the two men had premeditated
this mode Of dying.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
Wisconsin Republican Convention

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 22.-The re-
publican state convention met here
this morning. Every senatorial and
assembly district in the state is rep.
resented. Brown, Of Waukesha, was
chosen president.s
The committee on resolutions pre-.
sented the following, which were
unanimously adopted: The republl-
cans OF Wisconsin in state convention
assembled in response to the call Of
the national union republican commit
tee for the republicans Of the several
states Of the Union, to elect delegates
to their national convention, send fra.
ternal greetings to republicans in all
parts OF our beloved land, with the
candid assurances to all citizens who
honor the Gag Of our common country
az the emblem Of liberty, equality
and fraternity, Of our earnest desire
to see the republic enter upon the
second century Of its prosperous
career free from sectional strife or in
Justice of any name or nature.
We will endeavor to promote
fric..dly feelings and permanent har.
mony throughout the entire country,
and will maintain and support all
measures, acts and. laws, the enforce
ment Of which shall secure to every
citizen his constitutional rig hts ,includ
ing tho full and free exercise of thu
right Of franchise, without imtinida
tion Of fraud.
We favor the vigorous efforts Z
prosecute and punishment those VIII
have been guilty Of official dishonest.
and to detect and bring to punish
ment all who have in any form con
spired. to defraud the government.
We Go not favor athird term an
believe in national arbitration. w
are opposed to impailing the credite 9
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
The Great Race.

SAN i'nASClsco, Feb. p, lit is
icsiiInatrd Fiat 2o,0oo people witness.
ed the four mile and repeat for the
100000 purse race, -day--tlie track
was III excelleu, condition and ,he
weather favorable. .Ai,cr consider.
able delay, the horses were called for
start at e.50.-lNatic Pease drew the
pole; Rutherford I'd, Foster, Hook
Hooking, Chance aud Revenue and
got away at the third attempt well
together, Chance little ahead. On
the t,;rrEEe- stretch, Hook Hooking got
the lead passing the half fork in.onc
minute but full behind at the tune,
Chance leading to the score, und Fost-
-seeonl, rRutAelford- third the
Others well together aud little be,
hind. Time 20el. On thc-second
mile, Rutherford and Foster drew
ahead Of Chance; the rest punched
aud maintained that posi,ionto the
score; time l.53!. Chance now be-
gan to flag, and ON the third milewas
passed by Katie Pease. Rutherford
maintained slight lead, closely press
ed by Foster and came in under the
string.ip l.5;!; Foster second, Katie
Pe;rsc third. On the fourth mile,
Hook Hooking, who had been running
easily with the field, drew ahead of
Pease and Foster pushed, Rutherford
lhroug ghbii*j t:lllassiAgz him on home
and Wtai.the heat by a heck
in 1.j04; .Rulhcrl;or,t second.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23

the nation by depreciating any Of its
Obligations, aud III favor sustaining
in every way the national credit auF
financial hpnor.-We believe in lIonesr
money; that the currency of the ma
,ion should, as soon as consistent with
business interests aud safety, be made
equal to gold, and until that time
should continue as legal tender,
We hold as of priceless. value
and of the greatest Importance the
common school SYSTEM Of this
country, which, supported by just and
equal taxation Of property for the
benefit of all and accessible to child
rem Of citizens CT every nationality,
color, condition or creed, should be
maintained absolutely free from sec
tartan control.
We enter upon the campaign Of
1876 with assurances from all direc-
tions that the party OF law, order,
progress and freedom will achieve
another glorious victory.
The congressional district then re-.
ported their delegates and electors,
and their action was ratified. The
committee appointed for the purposes
recommended for delegates at large,
Philctus Sawyer, David Atwood,
Mark Douglas and james II. Howe.
The report was UNANIMOUSLY adopted.
The following resolution was adopt
ed:
Resolued, That while we believe
that the choice Of the Union republi-
cans of Wisconsin cmphatically favor
the nomination Of the nations gifted
son, Hon. James G. Blaine, yet in
view of the time to intervene before
the assembling Of the national con-
vention, We deem it incxpedient to
instruct our delegates, but trust to
their intelligence, discretion, and
fidelity, to fairly represent their con
stituents in the discharge of their i'm
portant duty. The convention then
adjourned. n,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
NARkErs l,i TELEGRAPH.
Legal holiaay-stoc> markets closed
live stock unrkCIV.
TIICHI,O.
CuicAoo. Feb. %

CHICAGO, Feb. ~ :
CAr"riE-iscccip,s, $500 Markc. over.
stocked, dull and dragging sales Of stock.
crs ranged S35O@3.9O; good cows, 3.7Om
$50; fair To choice shippers, 4.e5@yt9O. .
HoGs-ltcccipls. 17,000. Good demand
for all grades, and prices were well main
timed, though common and medium grades
We're about SOC lower. and pc,tcr crades
sold a, tirmcr priccs,- .Hlts7f,nrcd S195en
S.l5 for common to fair; S2501S.4O for
good to choice; s,50@s75 for cvlra Phila-
delphin grades
SnEEp-Rcccipts, 10000 Marke, quiet
hui steady sales; fir to choice lots, sia5
@5.75.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
Spain.

MADRID, FEB. 22.-Don Carlos is
announced in Bastin valley. Gen.
Alartinsz Camposs' army is marching
upon Herrani. King Alfonso entered
ToIom yesterday after the royalists
had carried all the heights near the
town.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
SECOND HEAT.

After considerable difficulty in get
ting off Foster took the lead and held
it throughout the heat, winning each
silc, the heat and the race. Ruthcr-
ford second.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
ers. Bells arc ringing, whistles blow.
ing bands ofmusic parade the. streets.
and the day is celebrated as jubilee.
Probabilities

WNsnlNcroN, Feb 20 Probabilities in
upper Mississippi and lower Missouri val.
lcys, high, succeeded by falling barometer,
cold nor'hcFly winds, shifting TO warmer
casterly and sou,hcrEy and clear or partly
CLOUDY weather
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
Trr rsnniruny or DAKOTA,

Auditor oh,te Oiyct. u. T., Feb. u, 70 s
Z WHEREAS. The Atlas Insurance Company. lUcn-
ted IN the city OF Inrli0rd, and State of Conncc.
,icu has filed n his Office A.sworn statement of
Its condition, on the LAT day Of january, A. ID.
1876, in accordance with the provisions OF Al act
OF The legislative assembly of tho Territory o!
Dakola, relnt,ng TO insurance companies, mp
proved January 9th. 1855; And, whereas, On cS-
animation of the sworn statement OF said co,npa.
ny filed in,hs office find that the shid insn.
rance IL possessed OF the necessary amount or
capital as required by law.
therefore !, A. Sheridan Jones. Auditor Of Dn
k"ln Territory, do hereby certify ,ha, lenld insn
rance company is duly an.sorizsd I'D TO transact Tue
The year ending December 3lsl, ~. ID. 1876, by
"sS"'F '''o''s''' +. T. WHITE, Agent.
In testimony whereof, have hercnn.o sci my
[sEAL hand and zeal. this lTth day OF Fcbrn.
:. 7ary, A. y. 1875.
f.bgl a. snEalnAN JONES, Audior.
=, - m x1111Id4f, o-arx -
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
LIABILITIES.

Amount due or not due TO banks or
otli, creditors. ..f..ss......... None
llenen, , -. . ......... es,leo@
All o,!icr claims against The company None
Tptal Liabilities. =. :. - $t0.rtuui=
rlle creates, amount insured in any
one ri-k...... s.t.'..,... lO,thncu
STATE og.CoNSlcrlcuT,
Comfy OF liar ior,1:
J II. Spragnr, President and +. u. huntington,
Secretary OF The A,las Insurance Company, bcini.
dnty sworn. deporn and ray, that The foregoing Is
u fun true an,l corrcc statement of The affairs OF
hc-sai,l company, that the SAID insurance comlia
ny IL the bonaidcowncr OF at least One Hundred
Thousand Dollars. Of nctnnl cash capital, invest
ed in tho State and United States STOCKS aud
Bonds, or In Bonds and Mortgages OF iteai Estate,
uniDcumbcrcd and worth double the amount for
which the same is mortgaged: and they the
above described Gflccrs Of said insurance CON.
y. II. sPRAEUF, President
u. h. HUNTINGTON. Secretary.
| Subscribed and sworn before me, this 80 day Of
| February, 1873
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
j. i.spRAErF, President.
u. Il. HUNTINGTON. Secretary
JOSH w. SrEnMAS,
Insurance Commissioners

Subscribed and sworn before nc, this 80 day -
February, 1873. .
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23
Statement Of the Condition
Atlas Insurance Co.
ON TuE
1st Day of January, 1876.

.onn4 on Bond aud Mar'gsgr, bcius
tlrs' lien ON unincumbclrd Real Es-
:. Ia e, worth donbic the amount loaned
Dcpt- o h0rwisr secured .d...............
All other securities. und accrued inter
cat and miscellaneous items ......=...".
Intnl Asscts .......-...-... ....,.L
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-05-12

m;ssioaers cut douu .his bill To s. 600
which he aseeptesi unsier protest. amt
Immediately brought suit for the bal.
ancc. $4,000. This suit Is still pend
ing in the Districs eoursp. peslite this,
he has again been aw Arviesl the printinol
of the tax list by !the District c.mmis.
sioners. who a,lvestise.i for y,n,,,osals,
hut recci1cd 10 III as low as afiirsach's.
whose fisure was Ust City cents per inch.
Tor each publication. Last year the hist
was putiishe,l six times, aai this year
1t is to be published but three tjlues.
This year. he therefore proposes t,
Charge ha. 81 so psss iuch. wiAsrsas. laat
year. his figure Was Sl0 for the Same
amount u space. Accounting To bis las.
estimate OF . proper compensation for
the joh, he shonId have becn satisfied
with s25. 800. last year. instead OF S96..
900. which he claimed and still claims.
With the er { OF Boss Shcpherrs gang.
II was hoped this District would secure
n better administration OF its affairs
The result shows. however. that The Com
misssoncrs appointed by Grant. at the
instance OF boss Shepherd. are the mere
creatures OF tho infamous ring which
engulfed the District In hopeless bank.
ruptcy. and brought disgrace upon the
national namo. y.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-05-12
Terrific Explosion.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., MAY 6.-At n
quarter 10 ii o'clock tonight a terrific
explosion took place on the Jcrsy CITY
palisades, at the magazine Of the Della.
ware, LackngAnna and Western Rail.
road Company, in which were stored
giant powder and glyceFine. used for
blasting ia the iierg'N tnanel. 4 great
number Of houses were damaged. some
persons estimating the nuInbcr IN the
thousands. Where the magazine stood
there wac basin shaped excavation
fully twelve feet deep, and capable Of
holding two or three hundred people.
Not particle OF the building material
could be found. The explosion was
heard with startling effect throughout
New York city. one man was kille l.
and oil the houses for a distance OF two
miles around bad their window panes
shattered.
The absence Of dangerous injury 10
any person is something wonderful. when
the riddled houses in eli the neighbor
hood are seer. Many bricks were hurled
through walls within foot or so Of
sleepers' heads. The opinion Is general
that spontaneous combustion was the
Ca"sc. The damage, which is only
guessed ri. consists chiefly or broken
glass and the wreck OF movable articles.
CoNGBEss or LAwYERs.-Tbe United
states Law Association, through its
President, II Charles UlmaD. OF New
York, has made arrangements for n con.
gress Of Leading lawyers throughout
tho country. convene at Philadelphia on
the goth. 2ist and 22d Of Jnnc. The
object Of this congress will be TO adopt
measures looking 20 the unifCation Of
the laws Of the several States affecting
more especially commercial and domes.
tic relations, and for the general expires.
sion Of opinion regarding the variance Of
of laws iu the different States.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-05-12

Ex Governor Wise maas 3 chAsAaeer.
istic argument before the Congressional
committee on elections ON the 9TH met.
in the case or PIatt We. Go pde. he
described the Conservative party Of Vir
2inia rs oil Is fashioned Detnocrats. oil
fashioned Wigs, Know Nsthings. Loco
focos. Ne l.veskit Dem ,srats or the JEFF.
ferson stamp. or sSnerkrant Democrats.
as they are called in Pennsylvania. and
Gserleyites. He said while he. was
Governor Of Virginia. il he could have
caught Greeley he would have hanged
him and par.ioned John brown and
yet Greeley WAS the man the Conserva.
tive party in v rginia voted for for Pres.
fient. He snid he had tried tn keep C code
from going into the Greeley party. bu.
Goode hal disregariel his advice and
hal gone over To the black Republicans
and voted Cor Greeley. Which is the
worss, said tie old man, black Rrpuh.
lican. or black Conservative Some
one asked him If be was not fstigued,
and il he would not like some refresh.
inents. He replied: you can bring
me glass OF COOL. pure sweet milk,
will take it. bat I curse whisky. bran "
and rum" Hc praised Grant for his
honor and magnanimity in insisting
that the parole given q. Alp rnsttox
shoull be kept in good faith. lie said
Grant was great chicftain and worth,
u receive the sword Of Robert f. Lee.
His denunciation OF the Conservative
party Of Virginia was terribly .athing.
and referring tn the actions Of Goo,le.
against whom the contest is carried or,
using one Of bis old fashioned. fiery ex-
pr. ssions. he sail: "By the Eternal
Gods. ] wonld have my right hand cut off
at the wrist before would hold my pen
to sign the test oath" In regard to h .
political position, Mr. Wise said that h.
WAS neither y Conservative nor Re.
publican.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-05-12
From The Waslingtnn R.nnhlican

On tie 9th of April. 1865, Noble Ho.
gan Parham, a son of Mr.. William j.
Parham. q marble carver. OF this city.
was missed from his home, His parents
searched Tor him IN vain, and finally
they were compelled to mourn over his
loss as one dead, when, to their aston.
lshlnent, lew days ago they received n
letter, dated Alliance, Ohio. stating that
he was still alive and enjoying the best
ofhealth, weighing l55 pounds; also
giving full account Of the cause Of his
disappearance from home. lie says in
his letter that lie was abducted by a
soldier named William Byers, who drove
an ambulance and induced bin totake n
ride in the same. lie took him 10 camp
aud alter Keeping him in the army about
three Jears carried him to Portage Ohio.
from whence he moved TO Alliance,
Stark county, Ohio. lie there carried
ON the butche-ing business Tor nearly
year. Young Parham, following ire
said occupation, was gorcd liz tic side
By an OK, from which Ee became sick
and weak. In the meantime Byers
broke up busIn, IS aud left the place
a the boy was weak q sick. and ByCrs
fearing that he would die on his hanGs.
the scoundrel abandoned aud left him,
then only thirteen years Of age TO the
mercy Of strangers. III a. lie vas he
wandered about and was finally taken
IN and cared for by respectable armer
named Mr. Joshua Wood. who got him n
physician, procured all that was desired
for his benefit, and the wound was cured
and 10 was raised up 20 health again
lie is now over twenty-five years Of
age, anil the friends Of tho family con.
graduate the parents that lie will soon
be returned % them again. Yet they
cannot iail 30 beslow many thank. to
MIR. Joshua Wood for his humanity.
generosity. kiud treatment and attention
given to the deserted wanIcrer, fog
which they hope he may ever prosper
As for the william Beers I've should &c
ceiye bis just ieward--n full term i'm .he
penitentitary for his unfeeling and be-
meaning conduct.