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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-03-17

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siooest Harry 80 oee =
|th.,sjels ldeoa q San Frae'|
cisco, INC hfce years go. - =.
|,,ermsil u ffalsn Of IN inportaa'|
|iIn.nci1 4 con Bittse. He Wa vsfy|
|nlea,i. inslis manners. and was 'u'
||mensely popular. So much coni'denos
was placed in him that the adjective
before named was frequently used 10
conjunction with his name. in tho pa
papers and elsewhere. No one hcs'ta-
ted to put money in his hands, tor ne
allowed liberal interest. Mecaan'cs'
clerks, wash-women, and all classes
except, perhaps. half.dozen knowing
ones-would rather deposit with nun
than in the savings banks. He butt
blocks Of stately houses, . public hail
and q costly wharf But he was too
enterprising. Tho value OF property
| fell with fearful rapidity, the wharf lay
idle, for it was not in the business part
Of the city. the rent of the hall scarce
" paid the taxes, and the other rents
would not meet the interest on the
mortgages. Meiggs, finding himself
hopelessly involved, borrowed right
and left. Warrants upon the City
Treasury were issued by him od lbitum.
Some of these were genuine but lille
gally issued, but the signatures on a
large portion were forgcries Upon
these he raised money, giving them as
collateral. 1t is believed that he OBJ
tanned as much as 81 100000 in a
fraudulent manner. lie owed the
banking firm of Lucas, Turner & Co.
wv. T. Sherman) $4,000. Sherman
alone felt unsafe, and be succeeded in
getting the amount reduced to $685.
900, Tor which they held mortgage
on the house Of Meiggs, and $4,000
in city warrants. The crash then
came. 1t was found, one fine morning.
that Meiggs had chartered a bark
which was in waiting outside the har-
Dor, and in the night he and his family
had embarked in her. 1t was after
wards found that it had sailed for
Peru. 1t was believed that Meiggs
had about 500, 900 with him, the bal
ance Of the 100000 having been
used to hold up his credit until e
could make the preparations to leave
There was great CONSERVATION in San
Francisco. Mr.. Webb Of Salem, Mas
sachusetts, was Mayor, and there was
hurrying to and fro, council meetings,
and gatherings at the corners Of the
streets. There was much real distress
caused, also, among people in mode
rate circumstances, but the nine days'
wonder was soon over. Meiggs
reached Peru safely, and commenced
contracting with the Government to
construct railroads By these opera
tons in that and other South American
countries he amassed fortune far no
III the millions. Indeed some place it
as high as $l2,OOO,OOo. II is said that
an enterprising wash-woman, who had
placed 81 200 in the hands Of Meipcs.
| hearing Of his prosperity, visited Peru,
and her debtor not only paid the
ISL, 200 but the expense Of her journey
both ways and handsome sum in
addition. 1t is stated that he has paid
up several other San Francisco debts
but General Sherman has not seen h;s
; $4,000 yet, though the $4,000 mort.
gage held good. Within two or thrc,.
years Meiggs has longed to see his ns-
tive land, but dared not trust himself
in the United States. Money, how.
ever. ia a power not n ho boot,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-03-17

FRIDAY rich n 1879

EDvrr BoorH bss been offered 50
600 Il eold for twenty perforna dcsa
i Wade,s opera house in San Fran
cisco.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-03-17

Thh ID . beamttful Qaastesiy 1crrnaA Hney -.
traiod, and c0osaintnx m elegant coaarca 49,
p3~re with tho ARA number. Price caiy = 8.
ihs ysar. The arss 30. Tor lSss Just assssa.
JAMES WICK. RsrAesssr. :.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25
TELEGRAPHIC.

King Alfonso and his victorious troops
entered Madrid Monday, and were re-
ceived with great attentions.
The railroads and telegraph lines in the
north OF Scotland are blOekaded or pros
trated by the heavy SHOWS.
The rush of Black Killers is undimin-
ished. Trains are over crowded daily
with them, en- route for Cheyenne.
Lee Bennett, son of DIR. Bennett, at
Fort Smith, Ark, shot and killed man
named Clarendeitcher, on the Goth.
The President has nominated Jno. A.
Bentley of Wisconsin, to be Commits
sioner of Pensions, vice Gill, resigned.
Ward Cheney, President of the Silk
Association of America, died ut South
Manchester, Conn.,, Wednesday morn
ing.
NJ. B. Goodrich, general freight agent
of the Cairo and Vincennes railroad
died at Cairo Wednesday morning, of
pneumonia.
By the wreck of brig at Kitteay Point,
Mass, the Captain and crew, with the
exception OF the first Mate, were drown
ed.
Treasurer New says that although he
desires TO resign the LIST of April, he has
not yet spoken to the President on the
subject.
The reduction of l2Is per cent. in wa
ges at Great Falls mill went into OBJECT
Tuesday. The weavers left in 4 body,
refusing to work.
An attempt was made to assassinate
Judge Puliza of the Italian Consulate
at Tunis. The wOuld-be-assassin was
killed.
The Senate Monday discussed he bill
to starve the Sioux out of their reserva-
ton in the Black Hills and the bill
amending the law relating TO the count
ing ofthe electoral vote.
Among the new bills introduced into
the House of Representatives Monday,
was one by Mr.. Banks 10 utilize gold and
silver in the mining districts.
The steamship Ohio arrived at Phila-
delphia Tuesday from Liverpool with
3OS cases Of goods for the exhibition in
the British section Of the Centennial
Exposition.
Gen. Schenck, late Minister to England,
left y. York on the afternoon train Tues
dayton Washington. lCaleb p. Marsh fol-
lowed on the evening train. Mrs. Marsh
remains i'm New York, not having yet
been summoned 10 the Capital.
Eastern dispatches are filed with ac-
counts of the recent gale, and report the
loss of numerous vessels, with, it is
feared, many lives. The old Orchard
House, in course of erection on Orchard
Beach, y. Y, was blown down. Loss
heavy.
News was brought into Fort Laramie
Tuesday night by party from Custar
City, of fight between miners and In
dams on Dead wood Greek, 90 miles
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

REFORM.-About forty prominent Re
publican citizens of Massachusetts met in
convention at Worcester, on the 17th.-
1t is understood that the object of the
meeting was to secure a State delegation
to the National Convention which would
give the voice of Massachusetts, for a can
didate whose character would be guar
antee of purity and fidelity. SO far as
the delegates expressed themselves, they
were for Adams and Bristow, and in no
event for any one who saVored of Grant
ism. The movement was a significant
one, and indicates that the Republican
party will attempt to regain public conf
dence by reform effort within its own
ranks, and should this programme be
faithfully carried out, it will still remain
a most formidable foe of the democracy.
ParsOn BroWnlOw recently advised the
convention, which is to meet in Cincin-
natl, to spend at least two days in kick
ing rascals and thieves out of the party,
and although his process might sadly dec
innate both rank and file, still it is the
proper course to restore its prestige, and
to recover popular favor, and the democ-
racy must do likewise. We have not in
all things ''kept ourselves unspotted from
the world" and our policy for the fu-
ture must be, ''if thy right hand offend
thee, cut it Off and east it from thee" In
the centennial year of our existence Re
publican institutions are still on trial,
and such are the evidences of corruption
that everywhere greet us, and the rest OF
the world, we are almost forced to ex-
claim that our fathers died in vain, and
that the experiment of popular liberty is
a failure.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

ent policy. The industrial interests and
commerce Of no State of this Union.
whether South or not, should be subor-
dinated to and squared by the procru-
steam beds of party platforms.
This grand conception, long the favor
tie thought Of Calhoun and Benton and
Clay, like many other grand ideas, at
first secuted, but finally triumphant and
accepted, has struggled through the mists
of error, ignorance, and prejudice, until
IL now finds, l believe, not an enlighten-
ed opponent TO doubt its feasibility and
importance. The only opposition arises
as 10 the manner oft construction. But
soon that will disappear in the light of a
great and overwhelming national neces-
sity. The more it is discussed and agi-
tatcd, the stronger it cOmmsnds itself 10
public confidence. Like the oak upon
the mountain, mOOred in the rifted rock,
the ruder the stOrm-king shall break
through its limbs and tear its branches
and beat upon its gnarled trunk, the firm
er it becomes rooted to its gigantic foun-
dations.
Mr.. Chairman, as 4 great measure OF
economy, of peace between the East and
the far West, of peace between the Gov
eminent and the Indian tribes, of main
tanning a treaty of peace with our turbu-
lent neighbor, Mexico, of protection to
the people against the merciless extor-
tions of a remorseIess and overgrown mo-
nOpOly, and last, but above all, should
Congress grant the aid of the loan of its
credit to this company because it is right
and because the Southern States need this
aid and most respectfully ask it at the
hands of their northern sisters.''
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

No SCARE IN HIM Many years ago,
when steamboats, first commenced run
ming to Memphis, a countryman went
down and found one lying at the landing.
1t was the first boat he ever saw, and he
was perfectly delighted with it. He ex-
amined the boat thoroughly and thought
he knew all about it. When he returned
home he had the whole neighborhood on
tip-tOe. The result was, company was
soon made up and on their way to Mem
phis. The captain hero assumed n very
knowing look, and led his squad on board
of a steamer. He took them all over the
boat, explaining every thing to the salts
faction of his admiring crowd. The Pr
lot thought the fellow was putting on
'airs,' so when the squad got down on
the bow, the whistle was turned loose in
laundering tOnes-the country captain
bounded into the river, and in double
quick made for the top of the bank. He
looked back with defiance and contempt,
and said: "Scare h-ll!" Those who saw
him can best appreciate the joke.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

We are authorized TO announce 4. l..
KESDRIcK as a candidate for Sheriff of
Madison county, at the election in Au-
gust next.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

JACKSON AND TENNESSEE RIVER Rail
RoAD.-We understand that very liber-
al proposition has been made to the Jack
son, Tennessee River and Birmingham
Rail Road Company, to build their road,
iron and equip it to the Tennessee River.
One of the conditions of the PROPOSE
ton is, that the contractors are to take
one hundred thousand dollars in the stock
of the Company. This shows that they
have great confidence in the success of
the enterprise.
The whole cost of the road when put
in running order to the Tennessee River,
is not to exceed ten thousand dollars per
mile. This arrangement will secure the
location of the Machine Shops at Jack
son, the grounds have already been dOna-
ted TO the Company for that purpose.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

Az ABLE SPEECH.-Gen. Atkins, our
immediate representative, on March 18th,
made an able and eloquent speech in be-
half of the Texas and Pacific Railway
The speech produced profound impress
sion in Congress, and will result in max
ing many friends in behalf of this trans
continental highway. The speech is too
long TO be reproduced in our columns,
but we hope the friends of the road will
circulate it in every State of the Union,
and let the claims of this great enterprise
be presented in their true light. This
speech alone ought to give Gen. Atkins
national reputation, and to put him in
the forefront of our Congressional dele
CATION. Indeed, we have frequent,
heard his name mentioned in connection
with the next United States Senator
ship, and as the only man around whom
West Tennessee could be rallied.
Gen. Atkins concludes his speech as
follows:
''The friends eff the measure from the
South decline to connect this proposition
with the party politics of the day. We
desire to lift it to higher plane than that
of mere partyism. The South cannot af-
ford to advertise her material interests to
be bartered for in the political market
We are fearfully in earnest about this
matter. We need this road. We want it
upon the soundest basis to be DEVISED
We desire the bill to be submitted to the
critical test of discussion, and we expect
and viii accept every amendment which
is offered in good faith 10 perfect the bill
in the interests of the people, the Govern
ment, and the commerce of the country.
The commerce of the country and the
products of labor have paid tribute long
enough to heartless monopoly; let us
now have an Independent highway un-
der the complete control OF the peoples
representatives, with low freights and
fares, and accessible to every line of rail-
way which may wish to connect with il ;
then will transportation and production
settle in the scales Of justice to an exact
equipois when commerce shall be eman-
cipated from the letters of monopoly, and
being regulated by great natural laws,
its freedom shall be proclaimed as the
policy of this country.
This connecting link upon the isother-
nal line Of the thirty-second paral-
lei between the oceans cannot fail of COM
pletion, nor can its construction be much
longer delayed. The fiat of the people
which makes and unmakes Presidents,
Senators, and Representatives has gone
forth. Its demands upon this Congress
is imperative and memorable. No mar
row plea of party advantage viii avail
with the people. If this enterprise is
made partisan, Congressman have made
it so, not the people. Their interests ev-
cry way demand the adoption Of a differ
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

north of Custar. The miners attacked
the Indians and killed 10; one white man
was killed. More trouble is expected.
\ few prominent merchants and bank
er, of New York, Jealous in promoting
measures for the resumption of specie
payments, have contributed fund for
printing and disseminating the speech
delivered by Senator sherman, on March
9th, upon the national finances.
Conray. one Of the Utica, y. Y, mask
who had turned States evil
Ieife, was shot dead Tuesday, during 4
barley between the officer who had him
in charge and party of men who claim
ell him, asserting that they were officers,
but who are supposed to have belonged to
a gang Of burglars.
The yacht OctaVia, which was recently
captured by spanish vessel, arrived at
Porto Rico on the II. She sailed under
the English flag and was cleared for New
York. She had SO men and women on
board. Ii is not kROwn whether the men
included any Cuban insurgents. The re-
ported sale of the Octavia at Kingston
To Haytiau insurgents is false.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

The Nashville American of Wednesday
says Mrs. DIR. Chatham yesterday pre-
scented to Governor Porter one of Healy's
portraits of Andrew Jackson. The ar
fist was sent over to this country by Lou
is Philippe, King of France, for the ex-
press purpose of painting the portrait of
Gen. jackson, and completed his work
in May, 1915, Gen. jackson dying in the
following June. The portrait was on ex-
hibition for some time in Nashville be-
fore being carried to France, where it
now is. Healy made a few copies of it,
ard Mrs. Cheatham's present to the Gov
ernor is one of them.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

LET THE QUuL BE UsED-A citizen of
Lexington, Ky, has in his possession
quill of a condor which has history. 1t
was given to Henry Clay in 1924. with an
injunction never to cut it until he was
elected President, when he was TO write
his first messages with it. In ease he
we're not elected, it was not TO be cut I'M
Ill 4 constitutional President wrote a
constitutional message for all the States"
After Mr.. Clay's death it was given to
Willard Fillmore, but he was likewise
unable to use it. During the last cam
paign the owner determined 10 give it to
Mr.. Greedy should he be selected. The
quill, which is still uncut, is over three
feet long, and is rs large round rs a mans
thumb.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25


John Il. Duke, Trustee, vs.. P. P. Howard.
DI virtue Of decree OF sale entered in the above
ID cause the 18th day Of January IsT6, will sell
public auction to the highest bidder. in front Of the
neTth door Of the Court House il Jackson, Tenn,
Saturday, April 22nd, 1876,
the following tracts OF land Ter so much OF the same as
Tennessee. and bounded and described s follows;
FIRsr Understandings 80 acres, Beginning
stake, the southeast Of Entry No. COS in the
Of Mary Weakly; then east with No. l55 to the
southeast corner; then north to stake Chas Groom $
southwest corzer; then east with his James Hem
dsrson's line their northeast ccrner then south
stake r. laniers corner on the north boundary Of
EAtry No. IL in the Of the Trustees Of the Uni
versty of North Carolina thea a stake, the
northwest Of said BntTy No Il then south
point beginning; thence 20 the begin
ed by Ryal occupant in the th Surveyors District
LIST Range, 9th Section being the same tract sod j. "
sECoSD TEAcT-Containing 100 aorss, lying on IA,
road leading from Jackson 10 Huntingdon and being
part Of GO in the 9Th Surveyors District
Range l, and Section 9-beginniRE Ryland Chandler
northeast corner, on the north line Of said go acre
tract running thence So pelss black oak Sam Ee
Andersen northeast corner; thence west with his line
leo Pees to the west boundary Of said 64s thence
north g. poles 20 R. Chambers southwest corner thence
north with his Inc to the beginning Il being the same
tract Of land sold by James Jones 20 J. W Glass the
THIRD TRAcT-Contsining 3s7 acres (but including
and excluding 39 sold OF &c A N White lying
ing in Range !, Section 3, and beginning hickory
corner Of s. J. Rays in Milton Browns liae
ca poles TO a sta-e RebeCca Caldwell line thence
poles stake; thence north poles tu stake. post
oak. black oak and red oak pointers il the line
Of the tract formerly belonging Jas Johss there
wet Win his line leo poles TO ms corner thence north
e5 poles 20 sEtake chestnut and red oak pointers
ether corner OF - Jones' thence north 80 poles 10
stake. spanish pointers, another Of ss!d
Jones in H. NJ Henderson's line; thence with his ns
west - pees 10 stake, hcksry and walnut polntsrs
said HeHdersons corner; thence south with his line Sc
psss TO read oak another Of said Henderson
thence 76z poles 20 red oak With three red oak
pointers N said Henderson ne thence south lo1 poles
his southeast eorner thense west slis poles - his
southwest in H. Esnderson's linz thence south
with his line - poles u stake IN s. Hays line
thence l63 poles 10 his In Huntingdon road
theHce sozth with hs line Il poles the beginning
TEEFs ~ SALE--On credit q seven months rur-
chaser required 70 execute nste with good security.
bearing per interest Gay Of sale and lien
retained Equity Of redemption NHd right Of Tepur-
chase harres upsn confirmation Of report Of sale.
D. N, WISDOM. c. ".
BY n l. Nesey. D. L. 4 n
IN Anderson.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25
JOHN II. STOKES, Judge.
BoYDsvnLE, CLANToN Co., Ar

Southern Calendar Clock Co, 81 LOUIS NO
GENTLEMEN Having each Of us pur-
chased one of your celebrated Fashion
Clocks, we cheerfully join our names
with the many others in recommending
the same to the public. We have thor
Oughly tested their merits, and ind
that they are all your agents represent
them to be; the calendar we find Valua-
bic addition, and would not under any
be induced TO do without II.
Hoping, Gentlemen, you may meet with
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InsoIvent Notice.

In Chaneery Side Of the Common Law
and Chaneery Court of the county Of
Madison.
F. A. KeeiAn, admir-. % A. Briton, deceased gs Hen
~ Britton, 81 al
TIVE Insolvency Of the estate 4. TTttoE decras-
L ed having been suggested ia the Couuty Court %
Madison county, Tennessee and the sdmiuis or
said estate having been removed from the Couuty
Court 10 this Court and publication having been order
ed 81 the last Term OF this Court:
Therefore all persons having claims against said
tate hereby notified dIe them. with rie under
signed before the 26th day % June next the
same 20 be- forever barred.
d NJ WISUON. c. 4 IL
By n J.. Esssv. u. T.. ".
Rlair 4 Suines, Solicitors. f.h. 10 l>-d-st
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

The American says: ''That loathesome
disease, smallpox, has become an epidem-
ie at Columbia, and is spreading very fast
over the town. Yesterday fifteen cases
were reported, and several houses are
quarantined. The courts have adjourned
on this account"
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25
! the Dexter Enterprise
True Merit Rewarded.
DExrER Crrr. NO. April ?


DEXTER CITY, Mo-, April 26, 1875.
Southern Calendar Clock Co., St. Louis, Mo-;
GENTLEMEN We the undersigned, cit
liens of Steddard and Dunklin counties,
take pleasure in adding our testimony to
the other numerous evidences of the gem
eral utility of your clock "FashioR.''-
Having this Clock in use for some time,
we have no hesitancy in saying that it is
all you claim for It, and that all your A
gents represent it TO be. Not only do we
lind it to be 4 perfect time-keeper, but al
so a useful and accurate Calendar. In
deed, the Calendar alone is well worth
the amount charged for the clock. We
find it an almost indispensable article,
and could hardly do withOutit under any
circumstances. The clocks sold us by
your agents are all well finished and are
really handsome pieces of furniture. We,
therefore, with pleasure recommend your
clocks to all who desire good time-keep-
er and perfect calendar-either OF which
we do nos believe can be surpassed
by any other in use
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25
BOLIVAR, Hardeman CO TENN
March 4 1874

BOLIVAR, Hardeman co Iennl
March 4, 1876.
Southern Calender Clock Co., St Louis No:
GENTLEMEN Your clock, "Fashion, -
sold us by your agent some time ago, we
are pleased to say works TO our entire sat
isfaction, and it is with pleasure that we
commend them to the general public.
The clock is beautiful in construction and
always reliable as 4 Time-Keeper and
Calender, all tend to made it, in our judg-
ment, the best clock in use; and as such
we bespeak for you liberal patronage
from our neighbOrs and friends through
out the State; believing as we do that
none who purchase one will ever regret
it. Your enterprise merits success, and
we, the undersigned citizens of this and
adjoining counties, hope you will attain
Uorrr
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1876-03-25

\ distinguished old friend, living near
Memphis, had a fine potato patch. After
starting on horse back to the city, he look
ed back and saw some hogs in his patch;
he hurried back to the yard gate, threw
both hands above his head, exclaiming,
at the top of voice, ''My Lord and my
God!-drive them damn hogs out of my
potato patch -