The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-28


GOV. kirkwood Of Iowa has been nomi-
mated by the Republican caucus for United
states senator. Ex-senator Harlan with
drew his name prior 60 the balloting.
spotted Tail has signihed desire 20 visit
the Centennial Exhibition. accompanied by
aparty Of about one hundred OF his best
looking braves and squaws.
The Wisconsin Legislature met on the
18th. :. ;. Fifeld, OF Polk, was elected
Speaker Of the House, by the votes Of Re-
publicans and Independents, over William
Charlton, the Democratic candidate. ;. ID.
Potter, author Of the ''Potter law was
chosen President pro TEN. of the senate.
The Kansas Legislature convened on the
18th. Owing 10 some delay in organizing,
the Governors message was not delivered
until the 18th. The message gives graft
hng exhibit of the progress Of the State
during the past year.
Gen. Gordon Granger died AT Santa Fe
y. NJ, on the 10th, Of apoplexy.
The Indiana editorial Centennial eNcur-
sionists. 10 the number Of 200, left Indiana
polls for Philadelphia at : p. M, on the
l4th. on a special train furnished by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
The boiler in Corncl's paper-mill, al
Ypsilanti. Mich, exploded on the 14th. in
stanily killing John Max and VIM. otto. and
seriously injuring several others.
An indictment, containing ten counts.
having been found against ID. W. Mum.
formerly Internal Revenue Supervisor at
Chicago. By the Grand Jurs ~ Milwaukee.
that gentleman was arrested on the 18th and
taken to Milwaukee TO give bail.
Jonathan Williams, one of the founders
Of the Virginia (Neyada) Enterprise. COM
mtted suicide at Phoebe. on the l4th, by
laudanum.
The remains Of Gen. j. b. Magruder have
been removed from Houston TO Galveston.
AT the next Texas election, boxes will be
placed AT the polls for the convenience Of
those who desire TO contribute money for a
monument To him.
The Chicago whisky dstillers, who are
under indictment for revenue frauds. have
mostly entered plea OF guilty on the first
count Of their several indictments, which
charges them with conspiracy 10 defraud the
Government.
The United States Grand Jury at Milwau-
dctments against parties accused Of de-
frauding the revenue.
Governor kellogg has refused TO certify
TO the election Of James Il. Eustis a. sena-
tor from Louisiana, on the grounds that,
having already issued credentials to Senator
Pinchback, he could not issue them TO an
other gentleman for the same position. He
Ia rel i'm salp b..xx TO-
~ 10 the proceedings Of the House relative
to Eustis' election.
The widow Of ex-President Andrew John
son died At the residence OF her daughter.
Mrs. Patterson, In Greenville, Tenn, on
the night Of the 18th.
The Memphis Apes. SAYS that on the
night OF the l4th body of disguised men
took four negroes from the Jail at Friar's
Point, Miss, and shot them TO death. The
names Of the negroes were Jim Stokes. Bob
Young. Carey Irwin and Tom Pugh. and the
charges against them were arson, robbery.
and attempted murder. The mob comprised
some 30 or Cd men, il is said, one half Of
whom Were negroes.
Edward Richardson, a prominent citizen
Of Masillon. Ohio. and member OF The CITY
Council, was shot and instantly killed on
the 10th by his wife. She states that the
act was committed in solf-defense. rs her
husband was approaching her TO cut her
throat with razor. IL j. thought by many
TO have been premeditated affair.
Ex-Treasurer Lappin Of Kansas was re-
arrested and lodged in Jail al Topeka on the
18th, on additional charges Of fraud and en-
bezzlement. The prosecution claimed to
have evidence that Mr.. Lappin was about to
leave the country, and in default Of SIS, 900
bail he was locked up over night.
The committee Of ladies and gentlemen
deputed by the ladies Of Boston to present
20 the Light Artillery Blues OF Norfolk. Va,
the white banner Of peace and other memen-
toes Of Bunker Hill Centennial. discharged
that duty on the 18th, in a most happy man.
ner, in the presence OF large number Of
Norfolk's best citizens. Mayor Whitehead
responded to the presentation address, and
In conclusion extended 10 the committee the
sides were marked with the most kindly
feeling.
George ;. Bangs, formerly superintend-
nnt Of the Rail way Mail Service, has been
appointed Assistant l.. 5. Treasurer at Chi
.ago.
The Legislature OF Virginia has rejected
he bill making an appropriation for the
Of that State at the Centen-
nial Exposition, aud the State Centennial
Committee has resigned.
Witnesses have been summoned to appear
before the committee Of the Mississippi Leg
stature, appointedto investigate the charges
against Ames and Cardozo.
Three United States Senator'S were chosen
IN the sth. Iowa elected $. ,. Kirkwood,
Republican; Kentucky elected james u.
Beck, Democrat; and Mississippi elected l..
a q 4 n..rnD.r-..f L..