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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10

The question of title TO State offices
was settled Tuesday by council for the Republi-
cans, who went into the Supreme Court and
moved to withdraw their answers from file,
and consented that judgment be entered in
favor Of the plaintiffs. The State officers
were advised Of the entry Of the judgment,
and Governor Hampton issued instructions to
remove the seals from the several offices.
The offices viii then be formally transferred.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
TheRxtra session Portponec.

after nearly three hours session, the
Cabinet resolved TO postpone the extra session
Of Congress 10 18th Of Oetobernext. Among
other matters which induced this action. it
was also considered that as Congress meets
in October it may remain IN continual session
and finish its business before next summer, go
as to avoid the inconvenience Of the hot sea
son next year, as well. The proclamation
calling the extra session October 18th is TO be
issued without delay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT or rHR
RIVER FALLS BANK.
L INSURANCE.

Reliable companies represented, such as
Insurance Co. ". America, Assets, %, 400, 600
Penn. Insurance Company, 2,f50, 600
N. British 4 Mercantile, ,Seo, uOc
The Insurance Co. OF North America is the
oldest company in America, commenced busi-
ness in 1894, has been through the PORTLAND,
Chicago, Boston and Oskkosil fires, lost mil
lions, yet to-day is one of tie strongest COM
pAnies doing business.
Policies promptly written up and all bust
ness promptly attended to.
JOSEPH u. SMITH, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
rhatCanaatanI.and.

A survivor of the inundation near Bats
con says only five were swept away. The
slide occurred half mile above the mill
The hillside sloped into and down the river,
carrying the water below it like wall 20 feet
high The bed Of the river was filed with
trees twisted in all shapes, huge blocks Of clay
and mud At the inquest on the bodies re-
covered a verdict Of accidental Death was
given. The body of child i still missing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. PauI n. u.
Report.

At the meeting Of the Chicago, NilwaU-
kee and s.. Paul stockholders Tuesday the
President submitted the thirteenth annual re-
port. showing that the gross earnings Of the
road for 1876 were sSO54.I71. decrease over
the previous year Of S20i,57a; operst ex-
penses S4.95SS24, decrease Of S2l7,01 net
earnings SS1O0,S54, an increase Of sl5,457
Passengers carried, 1.154.1si, an increase Of
IO6OS1. Altogethe- he showing IS favorable
despite the bad year, the short wheat crop.
poor market for lumber, and depression Of the
times
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
saved From the GaiIows.

John p. Phain, whose execution in Yer
mont for murder was short time ago post
poned within a few hours of the time fixed for
carrying out the sentence, was reprieved by
Gov Fairbanks until April, 1879. This allows
ime for the full investigation of the case.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10

Al fire early the other morning, at
Newport, noted gambler appeared at
ar upper window in white futtering RAJ
uent and cried impressively for ladder,
and then the jeering crowd chaffed him,
calling cut, Is your ante upr You're
only two pairF' Hold the edge J"
Amt you sorry you s.aid infs Strad-
die the blindr' and other Obscure and fe-
rocious expressions. He was ultimately
saved however.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
Pension Agencies Consolidated.

1t has been decided TO reduce the fifty
eight pension agencies in this country TO
eighteen, and abolish forty. 1t il claimed this
will save Sl5O,OOO per annum. The agencies
at ST. Paul, Mimi, and Madison and La Crosse,
Wis, will be consolidated with Milwaukee,
and the business will be done at the latter
point In Illinois the Springfield Office win
be the only one retained, the offices at Chicago,
Quincy and Salem being abolished
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10

inches The nights are cold and days very
warm. The gulches are overhowed. Water
placer mining is largely compelled to suspend.
Quariz mills running dsy and night with large
returns The Father DeSmet mill cleaned
up, the 9th. a large yield. The prevalence
Of cold weather has retarded prospecting
much
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
Ano,her rndIan surrender.

The surrender of Crazy Horses band
took place at Camp Robinson, Neb, on the
9th. The band numbers nearly 1890 souls
under Crazy Horse, Little Hawk, He Dog and
Little Big Man. Crazy Horse said he was
making this peace to last. The ponies sur
rendered are estimated To number nearly
2.5DO. in very good condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10

to be the parish sexcon, who, by the or
ders Of the priest had disguised himself.
as he conceived, as Satan. He was ouite
dead when picked up, and four prizes IS,
who are suspected of completely in this
attempt to work upon the superstitious
feelings of the family of the deceased.
have been taken into custody.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
sworn IN VITA ApoIoete..

In the South Carolina Senate y. T.
Walker, Republican senator from Chester. IN
der Indictment Of larceny and brecch Of trust
sent in bis resignation This leaves the Senate
sixteen democrats, sixteen Republicans and
one independent In the House twenty-one
eOntumacious members. who refused 70 rcc0g-
nize the constitutional House, were admitted
to seats and sworn in. after first being brought
to the bar and made to apologize Tor contempt
There are sim about thirty Republicans in con-
tempt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
Dead lock Jn south Caroline.

There is dead lock in the South Caro-
lima Legislature owing to the refusal of the
Senate, which is Republican, to go into an
election for Chief Justice until the House had
admitted all the members of the late Mackey
House
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
OF THEGENERAL NEWS.
Extra session OF Congress Called for Oct
18th.

Extra Session OF Congress tAiAfo h~H WI
18th.
BIZ tn President If the United Staies q 4HieT'od
A PROCLAAfATIoS.
W1eysrs. The final adjournment Oh the
FOrty-fourth Congress without making The
sual appropriations for the support Of The
army for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1873
presents an extraordinary occasion, requiring
the President 10 exercise the power vested IN
him by the constitution 10 convene the two
houses Of Congress in anticipation Of the day
fixed BY law for their next meeting
Now. therefore, ], Rutherford b. Hayes,
President Of the United States, do by YiTiure
Of the power 10 this end in me vested by the
cor stitution, convene both houses Of Congress
10 assemble al their respective chambers at Il
O'Clock, noon, on Monday, the 18th day Of
October next. then and there 10 convene and
determine such measures as in their wisdom
their duty and the welfare Of the people may
seem 10 demand.
In witness whereof have hcreuntO set my
hand and caused the seal Of the United States
to be affixed. Done at the city Of Washing
ton, this 5th day Of NAV, in the year Of our
Lord 1877, and 81 the independence Of the
United States Of America the one hundred
and first.
lsigueal K B. HAYES.
By the President
WILLIAM VI. EvARTs, Secretary Of state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
Custom House Management.

Auditor Ogden testified before the
custom house investigating committee May %
that there were ninety nine men in the depart
ment, most Of whom knew nothing about
their duties when appointed. If competent
and well paid men were employed, the depart
mcnt could be managed with 20 per cent. less
hahn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10

A friar, when preaching in nunnery,
obaerved TO his female auditors, "be not
too proud, that our blessed Lord paid
your sex the distinguished honor OF ap-
bearing first to a female after resurrec-
tion: for il was done that the tidings
might spread the sooner
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10

They tell of prominent Methodist
brother in the West who took his little son
to church with him one Sunday evening,
and sat in the amen corner When the
enthusiasm was at its height, and the
responses coming often aud hsartily from
the stentorian lungs Of the father, the boy,
who had also got thoroughly aroused,
kept poking his'aprent in the ribs, whisp-
ering: Holler louder, father .holIer amen
louder
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10

Ben Wade has written a letter in repl $
to the statement heretofore published that
some time during Mr.. LincOln's administra-
ton conspiracy was formed by the Republic
cans in Congress opposed 10 his administra-
ton 10 depOse him from the Presidency and
put either Mr.. Fremont or himself in his
place as dictator; that written memorandum
Of the compact was made at the time; that a
rOpy Of It was in possession Of Mr.. Chase, and
rs him shown to Mr.. Lincoln. Old Ben then
says: Now desire 10 brand the above state
ment in all its parts as a wilful and malignant
falsehoOd. and If Mr.. Ward Iamon ever made
such statement Us i alleged 10 any one. /
pronounce him liar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10

~John. what is the chief branch of
education in your schooll" Willow
branch sir; masters used up nearly
whole tree"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
Ten Person. Buried Under a Land slide

A terrible landslide Is reported on the
bank Of the river Veillet, tributary Of the
Batiscan, parish Of ~. Geneyieve, 100 miles
east Of Montreal. At the point where the slide
occurred the bank is eighty feet high. Over
an acre Of land moved, burying a saw and
grist-miIl and a house al the foot Of the hin.
and turning the course Of the river. II is pos
itively asserted that ten persons were buried
alive The bodies Of Mrs. MassieOtte, wife Of
tn. owner Of the mill, her three children, aged
3, and 10, and Mr.. ClOutier, father of Rev.
Mr.. ClOutier, Of Three Rivers, have been taken
from the ruins, and are scarcely recognizable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
CHICAGO.

FLOUR-Western spring extra S7.0O99.OO;
Minnesota do. $S.50G10.O0; do patent process
S9.25d1l 80; white wheat winter extras $3.50
6l0.50
GRAIS-Wheat, No. 2, Chicago spring 81
cash; sales at S1.S0 seller June; closed at
S1.75I< seller June; No. , Chicago spring
Sl63 Corn, Sole cash and May; 571le seller
June; rejected seize Oats, No. ,, 44c cash
44sIc seller June. Rye, No. 2, 90c. Barley,
77GS5c according 10 location.
Professionalism, S15.2S cash; $3.50 seller
June; $3.50 seller July. Lard, S9.S5 cash;
80. 9.921l seller June; S10O0@10.021S seller
July
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
WILLIAM D. CARLETOi
Carpenter, Builder s. Contractor
RIVER FALLS WISCONSIN

Keeps for sale Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mould
ings for inside and outside work, and every
thing pertaining % he trade. Is prepared to
do al kinds OF work In his line on reasonable
terms, and IN the latest and most approved
style. Shop near the residence Of T. c. gencks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
ORGANS & PIANOS.
DIVER FALLS AND PRESCOTT
STAGE LINE.

Leaves River Falls 0n Monday, Wednesday
and Friday mornings on the arrival of the
Stage from Ellsworth, and reaches Prescott
at noon. Leaves Prescott at two o'clock p. m.
OF the same day, reaches River Falls at five
o'clock. Good accommodations Tor Passen-
gers and express. w. o. PINGREE. Prop
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
Latest Markets.


GRAIx-Wheat. No s19O; No. ., s1.S2;
seller June Sl.S41{; seller July Sl.S4; No. 8,
Sl62 Corn, No. 2, soc. Oats, No. 2, 44c.
Rye, No. l, 96l56g1e. Barley, No. nominal;
SIC: No 8 &c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10

A letter dated Desdwood, April %,
says that for the last two weeks snow has
fallen daily-one dag aud night seventeen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-05-10
No Attack on Catholicism.

In the French Chamber of Deputies,
Minister Jules Simon declared the government
would tolerate no attack on Catholicism,
which they sincerely respected, and which
now enjoyed unprecedented liberty. They
were determined to make all parties respect
the law. The government would protect the
clergy while they confined themselves TO
their spiritual duties, but would deal firmly
with them If they encroached upon the civil
power. The government had hitherto pursued
cOneilia'Ory policy because they desired
peace in France and Europe, but they would
hencefOrth act with firmness.
Effects OF POstPOnIng the Extra Session.
The Department of Justice will suffer
the most inconvenience by pOstpOnment Of the
xtra session, as there will be a deficiency Of
at least $4,000 the 1st Of July TO be provided
for by Congress. There is no money to pay
officers Of the navy for the months Of April,
May and June; the amount is about $4,000,
for which they will have 10 wait until the extra
session. Army officers viii also be eonsidera-
bly, embarrassed, as they cannot receive their
pay after the lst Of July until the army appro-
priation bills have all been passed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-03-16
WASHINGTON NOTES.

A Chicago Tribune dispatch, dated March Z,
says president Hayes informed members of
Congress who called upon him to-day that he
had not fully made up his mind whether an
extra session of Congress would be necessary
or not. He will give attention to this matter
early, and if an extra session is called. will is
sue proclamation convening it in time to give
the members ample opportunity to prepare for
it, He said that his present impression was
that if a session was held at all it would begin
about the LIST of June"
The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury has
issued the forty-second call for the redemption
of 500 bonds for 65, May and November. The
call is for 10000, 900, 81, OO0, 900 coupon and
30, OOO, 900 registered bonds, principal and in
terest to be paid at the treasury on and after
the 10th of June Mex. Interest will cease on
that day. The following are the descriptions of
the bonds Coupon bonds, $500, No. 1851 to
40 400, both inclusive $1,000, No. 9S,651 TO
10S, 400, both inclusive registered bonds, $50,
No. 491 to 496, both inclusive; 500, No. 6,351
to 1856, both inclusive $780, No.3,961 to 1878,
both inclusive $1,000, No. IS, O51 to 15 1863, both
inclusive $4,000, No. GIGS 10 1885, both in
elusive.
1t is rumored that Hon. Carl Schurz will not
remain long in the Cabinet. Having fairly en-
joyed the honors of the position, he will re-
sign it is thought, to accept foreign mission.
The members of the new Cabinet were sworn
into Office on the 18th inst. and Immediately
assumed charge of their respective
departments. Postmaster General Key
could not take the iron-clad oath,
and the modified oath was administered to him.
After the members qualified, session, lasting
an hour and a half, followed, for the purpose
of becoming acquainted with each other. At
the same time there was some talk upon the
policy of the administration. But it was only
reiteration of sentiments contained in the in
augural address,
John Q. Smith will be retained as Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs
The suit for breach of promise against Sena-
tor Simon Cameron has been withdrawn.
There is no doubt that the Cuban agitators
are about to renew their efforts for recognition.
The withdrawal of Fish from the State Depart
ment and the appointment of Evarts is TO be
made the basis of the agitation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-03-16
MISCELLANEOUS GLEANINGs.


Joseph III. Lewis, who died AT his home in
Hoboken, n. Y. a few days ago, aged 49, was
for many years in the stationery business on
Nassau street, and accumulated a property of
more than S1,000,00O. He bequeathed his ell
tire estate to the Government to help pay the
national debt. 1t is believed that he had no
relations living.
Joe Goss, the English pugilist, and a principal
in the Goss-Allen prize-fght, has been arrested
in New York, and held to await the arrival Of
Kentucky officers.
Two brothers, named Rid, quarreled at
Barnstown, in the Province of Quebec, recently,
and one fatally shot the other.
DIR. Forth, member of the Dominion Parlia-
ment for Gaspe, and recently Speaker of the
Quebec Assembly has been unseated, with costs,
on the ground of bribery by agents
The number of postal cards issued by the
Government last year amounted to $50, S15, 900.
Fires Montreal Canada, loss $50, 600; New
York city, S110, 200 Woonsocket, r. l., $50 900;
Baltimore, Nd, $500
Declarations: William j. Rutter, cashier of
the First National Bank of Pottstown Pa, S17,-
600 James J. Smith, clerk of Ivison, Blake
man & Co., New York. $4,000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-03-16
POLITICAL POINTS.

During the debate in the United States SEN
ate, on the 7th inst, Mr.. Blaine read the fol-
lowing telegram
-I COLUMBIA, S. c., March 6, 1877.
To Hon. D. T. Corbin:
have just had long interview with Haskell, who
brings letters to me from Stanley Matthews and Mr.
Evarts. The purport of Matthews letter is that
ought to yield my rights for the good of the coun-
try. This is embarrassing beyond endurance. If
such action is desired want to know It authorize
lively. 1 not acting for myself and cannot
assume such responsibility. Please inquire and
telegraph me tonight.
(Signed) D. II. CHAMBERLAIN.
A Chicago Tribune special of the 9Th says in
reference to this telegram president Hayes
says that Stanley Matthews had no authority to
give the letter to Haskell, Chairman of the
Democratic State Committee in South Carolina,
to which Chamberlain referred in the dispatch
which Blaine received to-day. Gov. Hayes had
no knowledge Of the letter, and did not author
ize it."
In the Senate, on the 9Th inst, Mr.. Blaine
sent to the Clerks desk the following letter in
reference to the telegram read by him on the
9th, and had it read
WASHINGTON, March 8.
To the Hon. J. G.. Blaine:
DEAR SIR: The Hon. VIM. NJ Evarts begs to
say you that he did not indorse the letter Of STAN
ley Matthews TO Gov. Chamberlain to the extent i'm
piled by the telegram of Gov. Chamberlain TO me ;
that the letter was presented to him by Haskell of
South Carolina, and he wrote upon it substantially
follows: That he had read the foregoing letter ;
that he desired to the troubles in South Carolina
composed he desired 10 hear from Gov. Chamber
lain upon the subject. Very respectfully
d. T. CoRBIN
Also the following telegram, received by him
that day:
New ORLEANS, March 7.
To the Hon. J. q. Blaine:
Senator Bayard is mistaken. In every parish out
side of the city, except the Ave budosed parishes
in one of which our Tax Collector has just been
murdered, my Government is recognized by all
save a few pretended Nichols officials.
S. b. PACKARD.
j. L. Barnaby has been nominated for Gov
ernor, and W. B. II. Hallett for Secretary of
State in Rhode Island by the Democratic State
Convention.
The following telegram was received by Sem
ator Bayard, on the 9th
sHREvEPoRT, La, March Q.
The Hon. Thomas f. Bayard, United States Senate,
Washington. ID. c.;
Packard's dispatch yesterday TO Senator Blaine,
that in every parish outside of New Orleans,
cept what he terms the FIVE bulldosed parishes, his
Government is recognized by all except few
Nichols officials, is untrue. The people Of this
parish and the surrounding parishes spuin Pack
ards pretensions and render hearty allegiance 10
Gov. Nichols The Republican police jury of this
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-03-16
Death OF Matilda Heron.

The eminent actress, Matilda Heron,
mother OF Bijou Heron, died at her resi-
dence ON East Twenty fifth street, New
York, on March 7. She, the day before
her death, appearing to feel in better
spirits than she had for some time, il was
thought advisable to improve the oppor-
tunity OF changing her boarding place.
1t is probable that she may have taken a.
slight cold ut that time, which aggravated
the disease from which she had been SUI
fering, and caused relapse, from which
she did not recover. Miss Heron was
conscious until within half an hour of her
death, and recognized and spoke to a few
of the friends who were at her bedside.
Matilda Heron, Mt the time of her death,
was about Az to AS years of age. Her life
has been of varied character She WIS
born in Labby Vale, Londonderry, Ire
land, and came to the United States when.
very young. She became the pupil o.
Richard Richings, and made her first APP
pearance on the stage on Feb. IL, 1851
at the Walnut Stfeet- ElfeaterA Philadel-
phia, as Blanca in "Fazio" SlleS'sxt fo'
California in company with George W.
Lewis, her agent, who died on the pas
sage, leaving her to arrive in San Fran
cisco total stranger. She, however,
soon found friends, and on Dec. 20 made
her debut at the American Theater, San
Francisco, as Blanca, supported by Mr..
Lewis Baker as Fazio. In 1854 she left
California, and, arriving in New York,
commenced starring tour through the
country, which proved highly successful.
In 1857 she was married to Robert Stoe-
pei, leader of the orchestra at Wallack's
Theater. She made her debut in London
at the Lyceum Theater, in 1861, as RO-
sale Lee in New Years Eve" She re-
turned to this country, and afterward
separated from her husband. Her great
est stage role was Camille, part which
she almost created, and in which she
achieved her greatest stage triumph.