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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

Deadwood Correspondence of the Chicago
Evening Tel graph.
The red devils have again broken
loose on some Of the routes Of travel to
the Black Hills, and with redoubled
fury. In the last few days war parties
are reported to have been seen in differ
ent dire ctions; and another Wholesale
butchery took p ace few days ago on
the Fort Pierre route, the details OF
which may first reach you by this letter.
Out OF an outgoing train OF forty men,
only four escaped to tell
THE HORRIBLE TALE.
The report seems to be well authenti-
Gated. The train was under the leader.
ship of Robert Dunn, formerly of Den
yer, and they were making their way to
the east by the way o. the Fort Pierre
route. They had got more than half
way to the Missouri river when the at
tack was made. II is estimated that
there are about two hundred lodges of
the Indians, or from one thousand to
one thousand two hundred warriors.
The train was completely surprised, but
they made as gallant defense as they
could under ths circumstances. Exactly
how the four managed 10 escape is not
clear, but presume, after seeing that
further resistance was in vain, they
mounted the fleetest horses they could
get AMI succeeded in getting out Of
reach while the red fiends were en-.
gsged in the work Of searching and rob-
bing the persons of the victims who had
already fallen. Having driven off all
the stock and secured all the other plum
der they wanted, the indians then SET
fire to the wagons aud destroyed them.
1 cannot get the names of any Of the
victims, except that Of Dunn. The In
dians were
COMING IN FROM THE NORTH,
and it is reasonably believed they were
engaged in the Custer massacre. These
statements seem fully confirmed by par
ties who have just come ia over thu
Pierre road on horseback, who say they
were at the scene, and saw the CHASTITY
corpses and remains OF the wagons. Al
| old mountain man, who has for year
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

THE committee of conference on the
river and hsrbor appropriation bill
yesterday agreed upon a report, which
will be presented on Monday. The bill
is not increased above the total of
five millions. The changes are few, and
are, most generally, in the transfer Of
small amounts from one house to
another, and in the reinstatement OF
some small items admitted by the seu-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06
DELINQUENT TAKE.

~ All persons interested are hereby notified
that will proceed to take possession OF prop
erty sold to the state Treasurer for state and
County Taxes for the years 1870, ls7I, 1872 and
1874. and not redeemed. am autt cried to
rsceive from the owners, or their agents, all
Taxes. Costs and Charges due upon their prop
srtV. and release the same. By attending Ia
mis- before take pOs,e session, parties will save
themselves trouble and expense.
Z. WEATHERFORD,
a.G once, Courthouse Building
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

London, August 5: After long and
bitter discussion and many divisions,
chiefly in consequence Of reactiOnsry
amendments made by private members
and accepted by the government, Wis
count Sandon's education bill passed the
house Of commons to-day by a vote OF
119 to 40. The house met at noon to-day
to consider this bill, and though it passed
through q committee last night, it vss
under three and half hours iurther de-
heta
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

FRANK NJ. WooDALL, the Democratic
candidate for sheriff OF Davidson coun.
ty, and William A. Knight, the Demo
cratic candidate for trustee, were elected
by large majority over the Independ-
ents. Another triumph,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

been an observer Of the treschery OF the
Sioux and the management of affairs at
their agencies, expressed to me the
opinion that "thfs Is the work Of Gus
ter's butchers, who are now going into
the agencies to have a grand scalp
dance, and expecting to draw more sup
plies" And when they reach the MS
souri,, II they are not pursued aud pun
ished, they will get all the fixed am.
munitiOn they want, and either return
to Sitting Bulls headquarters, or scatter
along the various routes Of travel to the
Black Hills to
MURDER, RAVIsH AND PLUMBER.
1.-THE more we fight and kill, the more
they will give u.s." is the motto Of the
Sioux warriors; and their experience in
the past with peace commissioners am
ply justifies it. BY celebrity of move.
nnent have no doubt the murdefers Of
the Dunn party can be surrounded and
captured. The war department ought
to be informed of the affair five days
from this date-that is, if the express
rider who carries it should not bs cap.
tured on his way to Sidney. The raid.
ers referred to will then he at or in the
vicinity of Fort Pierre, playing the role
OF "good Indians" nope to hear OF 8
regiment of cavalry being sent there
forthwith, with orders to come over that
route. II the war department wishes to
punish the butchers OF its citizens and
soldiers, let it seEd troops where they
are. AS predicted would be the case,
in my Fort Lincoln letter, the hOstiles
have probably thought it advisable to
disorganize their forces for awhile, to be
reconcentrsted at the pleasure or call OF
the war chiefs, and they are now COM
ing down in
DETACHED PARTIES
to massacre and plumber along the ex-
posed frontiers aud on the various routes
of travel; and when General Sheridan
we have heard of his coming-reaches
the scene OF the late battles, fear he
will find no enemy to oppose. Protect
the routes OF travel and capture the
squaws and children; that is the effect
i've policy. And right now comes to
me the report of
ANOTHER WHOLESALE BUTCHERY,
this time on the Sidney route, over
which this letter must travel, If it gets
through. I cannot say that it is we'll
authenticated, but l think it is most
likely true. Ii is to the effect that the
ox-trsin of Pratt & Ferris was attacked
by Indians yesterday morning at Buf-
fslo gap, twenty miles south of Custer
City, and the entire party Of nine men
in charge were slaughtered. fear the
story is too true, from the particularly
with which the details are given. The
following are given as the
NAMES OF THE VICTIMS,
the two first being from Lancaster coun-
ty, Nebraska, and the residence of the
others being unknown: James KeIr,
John Wetherwax, Joseph Taylor, Will
liam Collins, Geo ge Slides, Ed. Ed.
wards, Dill Billiam, aud two colored
men, one named Grant, and the others
name not given. The victims were
scslped, as the report goes, and their
bodies sh lckinRly mutilsted; and then
the stock was al run off and the Wagon S
destroyed.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

THE attention OF our citizens is called
to the communication Of "B. P. A." on
the subject of sninsane asylum for West
Tennessee. Such sn institution is q ne.
cessiiy, and we trust the next legislature
viii make adequate provision for it.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

Mr.. HENRY WATTERsON, of the Cou-
TieT-JourraaL, was the recipient Of tes-
timonial last night, at Woodlswn gar
den, Louisville, given by his Irish and
German friends. There is 10 doubt OF
Mr.. Watterson's election to congress.
He grows in popularity every day.
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Missouri School Of Midwifery
sD,s.a..sof women and Chua,sv

OF. LOUIS, MO.-The regular course begins
~ September 4th. There is q Lsying-fn Hos
nitaI in connection with this Institution,
where practical instruction at the bed side is
given TO the students, FOR particulars, IN
Snfre OF either of the officers.
A, E. REISS, NJ d President, corner Four
teenth and Warren.
Mrs SOPHIA S8HIERECK, Resident Mid
wife 922 North Ninth street.
W C. RICH ARDSON, M D., 3254 North Tenth
street Secretary. au6 su
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

The eastern question is as much mud
died as ever. We have the same con-
Trajectory statements of Turkish and
Servisn defeats and reverses, but not
one word that indicates the possibility
Of peaceful solution Of the difficulties.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

HELLGATE, the noted obstruction to
the safe navigation Of Long Island
sound, is to be blown up about the mid
die of September. Whist pity that the
vlndic!ive, bloody.shirt politicians could
not be blown up with it. In that case
we should indeed have a guaranty Of
pesre,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

The house committee investigating
ldge Wylie, cf the District supreme
court, unanimously declared that there
was no evidence to warrant his i'm
PARCHMENT.
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DIED..

CARROLL-The friends and acquaintance
of John and Mary Ann Carroll are invited to
attend the funeral CT their only child, JOHN
EDWARD, from their residence, foot Of Beale
stree. his SUNDAY afternoon, at O'Clock.
BRADSHAW-Att the residence Of B. Myers,
near Memphis, OF congestion, on Friday, Au-
gust 4th, at O'clock pm, AMERICUS BRAD
SHAW, in the list year Of his age.
His remains will be carried TO Columbia
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

The Democracy of Rutherford carried
the election in that county, Arnold,
candidate for sheriff, and Miller for JUS
tice, being elected by handsome major
itiaa
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

New York, August 5: The bank state.
ment shows an increase. in loans OF
s., PSI, 300; specie increase, $3.50, OO0i
legal-tendsr increase, $500, 900; deposit
increase, g, $50, 700; circulation increase,
$500; reserve increase, S978. 025.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

THE house committee investigating
the charges against Judge Humphrey
have postponed indefinitely their further
investigation, UNLESS congress takes
recess pr proloDgs the session.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06
ESTABLISHED 1910
WEATHER. PROBABILITIES.

WAR DEPT- OFFICE CHI. STG. OFTICER I
NhsHISGroH, August s, l am.
For The gil.f States, Tennessee and the
Ohio VALLEY, rising JoROsoed By Jdlling
barometer, tDesfeTly 20 sosaherly tcs4ds,
stationary or rising temperature, partly
cloudy tcsotler and rain areas.
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MASONIC NOTICE.

corona Lodge, No. l6S, will be held ~
tomorrow (AfONDAY) evening, August/N\
18th, at s O'Clock, for dispatch of business,
All NJ MS are fraternally invited.
By order. Y. W. MOsBGt ". NJ
n q LOCKE. Secretary.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

1T is thought that Alexander, indie.
pendent Democrat, has been elected
sheriff Of MSury county over Lipscomb,
the regular nominee. A bad example.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

OWING 10 the sickness of Represent.
alive Plsistea yesterday, the further
cross.exsmination OF Bluford Wilson
vas postponed until Monday. go
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

Havana, August 5: The! insurgent
brigsdier, Juglesit Csbecills, was killed
yesterday near Yagusrsmes, in fight
with the 9uerillas. The Insurgents had
six killed and several wounded.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

State Tax. Collector Daspist, of St
Martins parish, Rsnlite, of st. Mary e,
and Riley, Of MorehOuse, in Louisiana,
says New Orleans dispatch, are re-
ported deiaulters to the State in sums
ranging from fifteen to twenty thousand
dollars
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

CHAMPION and Rsgsd&Ie, the Demo
cratic candidates FOR sheriff and trustee
OF Hamilton county, were elected by
handsome mRjorities.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

self an Independent man in fsrreting out
the T ~ ed corruption. Northern Chris
tidn AdUOoote organ Of the MethodiSts.l
TIE rottenness Of the canal admins
trat'on stsnGs KIP 1sed. Governor.Tilden
turns il O ttA Sunlight and it erhits "a
rank Odois. We honor him for his fear
less discharge Of duty-a duty which he
has undertaken in defiance Of the,
snatheu1as OF KaDy leading men in his
own party. IEwould be base ingrstitHde
for the peoplsko desen him.-R0chester
Democrat Reg }
Mr.. Tilden is one Of the>fHost upright
aud able Of his party, and has for many
years occupied Leading position in it
without aspiring to political hOnors. An
accomplished lawyer and man Of pro-
found intelligence, SIS well as of high
moral character, Mr.. TiIden would fill
the gubernatOrisl cha ir with honor and
dignity. Fully equal to General
Dix in brain force, and greatly superior
to him SIS lawyer, he is much superior
in many OF the qualifications which are
requisite to make up great statesman.
Boston Traveller Rep
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

The coroner's inquest over the victims
at Hamburg charges General NJ. @. But
Ter, Colonel A. P. Butler, DR.. Pierce
Butler, Rsv. J. Meeling, aud fifty.three
other citizens of Aiken and Edgefieid
counties, and thirty Georgians, with
murder,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06
A Fight Between Indians and Herds
men-General Crittenden's Views
OF the SituatiOn-He Favors
the Employment Of
Volunteers.
Suggestion By Fiuerty that the Red
Devils be Starved Out-The Cana
dian Government Advised TO
Prepare for the Mas.
saering Sioux.

LCe~%
Fetterman. Advices at General Sher.
idan's headquarters this morning state
that fight occurred between party Of
herders and band of Indians on the
fourth instant. or the latter one was
killed. The whites succeeded in csp:ur-
ing a considerable number Of ponies.
RAIN-IN-THE-FACE.
ST. PAUL, August 5-The news by
way of Bismarck is to the effect that
Rain in. the. Face, accompanied by two
huRdred AID twenty lodges Of Indians
from the hostile camp, has arrived at
Standing Rock. This ia the Indian who
murdered the trader of Stanley's expedi-
ton in 1873. He was arrested therefor
by Captain Tom Caster, but escaped,
aud is said to have cut the heart from
Captain Clusters body, and to have fred
the last shot at General Custer.
WHAT AN INTELLIGENT GENTLEMAN
KNOWS ABOUT THE SIOUX.
An intelligent and reliable gentleman
states that though special effort was
made on the part Of the agent and the
Indians, at the issue of beef on Saturday,
to make q showing, still there was not
five hundred bucks present, while there
should have been over two thousand;
from which it would seem that a large
number are with the hOstiles. There
are those who are well informed who
rate the Sioux fighting force at twenty
seven hundred, and believe there are
ten thousand well armed Indians now
in the field.
STAGES ATTACKED - EXCITEMENT
AMONG HERDERs REINFORCEMENT
CHEYENNE, July Son the return
trip from Daadwood, the stage was at
tackled by Indians at Indian creek, the
stock stolen mail, bags cut open, coach
destroyed and one passenger wounded.
A camp Of fifteen Indians wss sur
prised and attacked at old Bridger ferry,
forty miles north of Fort Laramie, by q
party of herdeTs. Oae Indian and two
ponies were killed and fourteen ponies
captured.
Baker & Davis's train returning from
the Black Hills was attacked near
Ovens ranch, twenty-five miles south
OF Fort Laramie yesterday, losing ten
head Of horses. "A sergeant and eight
cavalrymep, aud a number of ranch
men started in pursuit OF them, but fall
ed to overtake them.
Considerable excitement exists among
stockmen in the valley, and horses are
being corralled.
Curtis, with-sixty-fi Utes, arrived at
Rawlins to-day, and they proceeded to
Fort Steele, to be armed, and then start
north to join Crooks command. One
company OF the Fourth cavalry left early
this morning for Fort Laramie, and an
other arrived this evening. They move
north as fast as they arrive. Several
companies Of the Fourteenth infantry
are en- route from Utah.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

Heavy storms were reported on the
British coast yesterday, causing several
causualties and some loss Of lie,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

The Chicago Post and Mail will soon
oe revived as the P1tt, with George w.
AAuhen, Republican, editor. 7fa
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

FINKELNBERG seems 10 be the COM
ing man Tor governor with the Missouri
RAIDS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

The Chicago EUe1ling Telegraph, Mr..
Storey's paper, has suspended publica.
ton.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

Boston, Augus, 5: The Republican
Gtota CON-. -. will be held in Worces-
te ... a.. -..,. ~ mHer.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

TIE statue of the late William II.
Seward, to be erected in New York, will
bs placed ct the southwest corner of
Madison park, fronting Broadway and
Fifth avenue, New York, space there
having been given to the committee of
subscriptions by the park commission
ers. Work will be begun immedis tely,
and the granite foundation will be laid
In ten days. The pedestsl Is Of Italian
marble, and weighs sixteen tolls. The
statue, which is n colossal bronze, will
cost twenty-fve;thousand dollars.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-06

Crooks EXPEDITION IN CAMP
ON SOUTH ToNGUE RIVER,
WYOMING, July q.
Our Snakes, who scout the country
every day, report that the monntains
are all on fire down by North Tongue
river, and that the Sioux ere going to
defend themselves IN those tremendous
ranges, full of canyons, boulders ard
woods, where an army would be melted
away in useless efforts 10 disiodge them.
II it comes down to bushwhacking, am
willing to bet ten to one that the Sioux
will
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-31
The Kerr Bribery.

NEw YoRK, May 3o.-Dist-Alty-
Bliss was before the congressional
subcommittee on the aaminstration
OF the department Of justice yesterday,
aud in the course Of his examination
an informal discussion took place, in
which the charges against Speaker
Kerr were referred TO BY Bliss
On being questioned by sCautfeld,
Bliss said he was, he supposed, main
ly responsible for Harney's appear
ance us witness. He, Bliss, had
known the facts in possession of Har-
ney for two months. He had com
munieated them 10 Bass, member OF
the committee. Harney WAS appraiser
and Darling's right hand man. When
Darling's connection With the Third
Avenue savings bank was under in
vestiga,ion, IN effort w. made tc
stop the investigation by the threat
that if Harncy's connection with the
affairs Of the bank was exposed he
would make some diarn3ginH revela
tions about Kerr. Bliss said Harney
hid told him he would not presen,
any charge against Kerr unless they
iseemed TO be welt founded, and tina,
he, Bliss, had carefully questioned
Harvey in regard to his relations with
Kerr.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-31
pREsBYrgRIA,Ns.

New YoRk, May 80. - At the
night session Of the PresbyteFians'
general assembly, the overture in re-
gard TO reducing representation of
the general assembly was rejected by
the Presbyterians by vote of nine
teen TO one hundred and one. The
overture on he-policy Of the church
was adopted after amendment max
ing the representation of one Bishop
and one eide. to every fifty ministers.
The Presbyterian assembly to-day
adopted an overture, urging sancti6-
cation of the christian sabbath by all
churches. 1t was recommended that
greater care be, taken in she selection
of young men for Lincoln university
! An overture from the synod pl
central Illinois, asking modification,
OF the directory Of worship, Na,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-31
i E l E & R A P H G.
4 O'clock. a. M.


Our dispatches yesterday morning
|ppeared greatly abbreviated byrea
on OF the storm which was accom-
|anied bv an unusual display of Light
ing We failed to receive the
|yidence of Green in kerr's case and
Eerr's sworn statement, and also the
snate impeachment proceedings, both
|nportaut and interesting. Tie opcr-
Tor was continually interrupted by
he interference of lightning, but
lung to his machine till he heard the
nal click go" HE remainder of
be testimony in kerr's case goes far
oward generating that gentleman,
|hile the senate proceedings show
be very entertaining debate which
receded the adoption Of the resolu
(ons favoring jurisdiction.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-31

I. ~ a :, n I =
peachment thai VIII ne postFoned on
III NovemDe' peasrInen me ,ehat'
VIII reassenolc ior .h.t sPeelai pu,.
70 20 on With il nov would prolone
-,hc session Of Coagres. until the lat
Ter mar, 81 August or the 6rst az
September. =, in addition to the time
consumed by the trial ! month, or ave
weeks will be REQUIRED 10 finish up
the absolutely necessary legislative
hna;ness of passing the .nnns1 ammo.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-31
sTnIKRRs.

CHICAGO, May 80. The steel work.
men in the Union rolling mills, who
to the number of 220, inaugurated i
strike yesterday, which threatened to
end in the entire suspension of the
compxny's operations, end to throw
700 men out Of employment, returned
to work to-day, having given up their
Intention Of securing an advance Of
f,on ten to fifteen per cent. in wages.
Only the ring leaders were refused
work.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-05-31
IMPEACHMENT.
The Senate Decides That it has
Jurisdiction in the
Belknap Case.
Probability That the Trial will
be Deferred Until
December.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The Sen
4tc this evening, by vote Of 81 nays
to 90 yeas, rejected the resolution OF
Paddock that VIM. w. Belknap, hay.
ing ceased to bear1ciyit Office Of the
United States, by reason Of his re-
sigpation, before proceedings in i'm
peachment were commenced against
him by the HOUSE Of Representatives,.
The Senate cannot take Jurisdiction in
this case. 1t was then decided by the
same vo.e that the saids BciknaP is
amenablc to trial by impeachment for
acts done rs Sepsetary OF War, not
wi,hsnnding bis, resignation. aud II
was erSered that the ,respondent ,Aed
masaSsrt oA ~ part Of ihe Hoaseo u
Reprrs seutatirS appear On fturslAy !
next at one e'clOck to hear The judg-
ment OF the Senate. ~ II.
l. THE IMPE4cHHENr.
WAsHlssroN. May 3O.-Tho opia-
ion is expressed that the Belknap in.