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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-26
EAST AND SOUTHEAST.

A mass meeting was held nj Cooper Insri-
tute, New York City, on the evening Of tho
10th, 10 endorse the administration of Presi-
dent Hayes. The hall was filed to its
greatest capacity. Prof. Theo. w. Dwight,
Of Columbia College, presided, and Mr.. Geo.
w. Curtis was the leading speaker. He
concluded a. follows: +" President Hayes
stands on a platform Of Justice, union,
national fraternity. gold currency and civ
II service reform-and we stand by him. 1t
Is platform Of one plank, vice as a con-
tinent, deep as the beating Of the American
heart, and II bears the legend, He serves
his party best who serves his country well. ~
The Franklin Savings Bank Of Allegheny,
Pa, suspended on the 10th, with liabilities
amounting 70 about 100000. The Directors
say that the assets are largely in excess Of
this amount, but can not be realized upon
Immediately. Since the failure Of the Alle-
gheny Savings Bank, which occurred short
time ago, there has been continuous run
upon the Franklin, and all its available re-
sources were exhausted. II was thought
that the panic had become 30 general that
all the savings institutions would be forced
into liquidation.
The remains OF Gen. Custer were buried
with military honors at West Point on the
10th.
Allen G. Laros, the young man who poison
ed his father, mother and uncle near Easton,
Pa, last year, and who was sentenced to be
hanged on the 10th, has been pronounced in
sane by a medical commission and removed
TO an asylum.
The Georgia Republican State Committee,
BY vote Of 10 to 2, decided to disband their
organization.
Niles G. Parker, ex-State Treasurer Of
South Carolina, was arrested In Jersey City,
on the 18th, and lodged in the County Jail,
on . requisition from Gov. Hampton, Of
South Carolina, charging him with plum
dering the State. He says he Il willing 70
turn States evidence. He has resided in
Jersey City two years.
William G.. Gilman, the aristocratic New
York forger, has pleaded guilty and been
sentenced to five years At hard labor In the
te-prison.
The entire business part Of GAINESVILLE
Onondaga County, n. ~, was burned by an
incendiary fire on the morning Of the 18th
Loss about $4,000; insurance, 900.
State senator Nash OF South Carolina has
resigned, made a confession to the Investi.
eating Committee duplicating others ii
legislative frauds, and has also made resti.
tdtion.
DR.. Hernda, volunteer physician from
Savannah, died Of yellow fever at Fernan.
dina, Fla, on the 18th. One other death
was reported on the same day.
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The sale Of the pictures, books and
household effects Of John G.. Fremont,
which Is now taking place, seems to ex-
cite but little public interest. There
was time when the Pathfinder" was
the idol Of large section Of the Ameri-
can public. His career has been re-
markable one, full of romance in his
early life and Of nature 10 attract pub
lie attention up 10 within very few
years. Fremont Is very notable type
Of certain class Of Americans bold,
adventurous, willing TO take great risks,
moral a. well a material. He has had
the fluctuations Of fortune which usually
befall persons Of that character. AT
one time he held mining property
which, wisely nursed, would have made
him the richest man in the world; yet
he is understood 70 have lost immense
sums by dangerous speculation. The
fact that his family pictures, including
those Of himself and wife, were sold last
night at public auction, would seem to
indicate that there has been another
crisis in his affairs. The pictures were
mostly Of very worthless character,
and the prices they brought were quite
up to their value as works Of art. A
picture Of Mrs. Fremont BY Fagnani, a
very fine one BY the way, brought only
800. One By Reed Of Fremont himself
as a young man, which cost 900, was
sold for $50, and still another Of the
General in military costume, by Fag-
mani, brought $3.50. Some Of the brio
a-brac brought high prices. There wa;
time when portraits Of the Path.
finder would not have gone begging a,
public auction, but time works great
changes in the estimation in which
some people are held by the public, and
the feeling towards Fremont l. proba-
bly, very well expressed by the prices
paid for his pictures. II ever we have
national gallery Of the noted men Of
the country, as we should have, these
fine pictures Of Fremont will probably
occupy prominent place therein. But
Americans do not seem TO care much fol
their old favorites, and il Is doubtful !
such a gallery will ever be established
--New York Graphic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-26

A telegram from kars states that battle
was fought on the 9th near Ala Dagh, last
ing six hours, with losses very heavy on
both sides. Mukhtar Pasha claims that he
repulsed the Russians with loss Of 100
men.
A Belgrade special Of the 18th says the
>eryian Cabinet has unanimously and def
nitely agreed upon terms Of agreement with
Russia. This probably refers 10 an agree
ment concerning the subsidy Of million
roubles to be paid Seryia monthly from the
time her army il sent by Russia TO the 'front.'
tier. Troops are continually marching to
the frontier, ready for any offensive move
mcns on the part the Turks.
A Russian official dispatch says that a
Turkish tbree-gun steamer had been blown
up and sunk by torpedces i'm the Suina
mouth OF the Danube. The Gar has order
ed that all soldiers may be promoted 70 COM
missioned officers for distinguished services
on passing this usual examination. II j. said
that Suleiman Pasha's army j. decimafed By
typhus. The London Times estimates the
opposing forces south Of the Danube a be-
ing about equal-i00. 90 men each. Opera
tions at >chipka have been suspended on ac-
count OF the weather.
A severe engagement was fought at
Aladja Dagh, in the vicinity o. kar~, on
the 18th. Russian force, numbering
>. battaions 81 infantry and 40 guns. un-
der command Of Gen. Lazarof, made a
successful flank movement, striking the
rear Of Mukhtar Pasha'- army, which
was simultaneously attacked by the main
body Of Russian troops in front and the
Turkish Entertainments carried after fight
lasting two hours. The Turks abandoned
three Krupp guns, and good many prison
ers fell into the hands 81 the Russians, who
pursued the fleeing enemy.
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merous acts d humanity 70 wounded
whites.
The nth annual session Of the woman's
Congress OF the United States convened a.
Cleveland, o.. on the 10Th. Mr.. Bascom, 81
Wisconsin, presided.
Forty lives were lost by coIliery e~plo-
sion Al Pcmberton. Lancashire, England, on
the nth.
The spanish Government has just paid the
American Minister $4,000 on account Of
claims for losses incurred BY American citi-
xcns In Cuba though the revolution.
Henry Meiggs. the well known South
American railway builder, died AZ Lima,
Peru, on the aath ulf.
A Paris Telegram 81 the i2th says that
Gambctta has been sentenced 10 three
months Imprisonment and 10 pay fine 81
500 for placarding his recent address on
the election in his reimbursement. The
printer Of the address has been sentenced
TO Is days imprisonment and 10 pay fine
OF 500.
Edwards Pierreponf. Minister 70 England,
has rendered his resignation, 10 take effect
Dec. LIST.
A Berlin dispatch Of the 18th says that the
Ritter-haftlische Bank Of Ste:tin has failed
and the Managing Director has committed
suicide.
The elections for Deputies i'm France took
place ON sunday, the l4th. The contest was
between the Republicans and combination
Of three parties. the Impcrialists. the Legit-
imists and the Orleanists. who temporarily
laid aside their mutual antagonisms and
joined with President Mcmahon in an effort
to overthrow their common enemy. A Paris
dispatch OF the 18th gives the result Of the
elections a follows: The Republicans have
elected 3l4 and the Conservatives col mem
bers. In IA ACCOMPLISHMENTS new elections
will be necessary.
Gen. Grant was AT Birmingham. England,
on the fern, the guest Of Mr.. Chamberlain,
Mp. He was rendered public reception
at the Town Hall.
The Market Street Savings Bank OF San
Francisco suspended on the 18th. The Bank
has only about $4,000 in deposits, which il
Directors say will be paid in full inside Of
eight months.
The latest adyices from San Domingo state
that another revolution against the Baez
Government Is in progress, and that Puerto
Plra was occupied by the reyolutionists.
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CoNssREss..

The Forty fifth Congress met IN extraor-
binary session at noon on the 18th. in accord
ance with the proclamation 81 the President.
...In the senate the oath Of office was i'd
minisfcred to stanley Matthew's Of Ohio. I'm
place Of John sherman, resigned. j. Donald
Cameron OF Pennsylvania, in place Of simon
Cameron, resigned: and u. II. Armstrong, APP
pointed from Missouri, rice H. Y. Bogy, de-
ceased The usual committee WAS appointed
10 Join Il committee Of the House aud inform
the President that a quorum ~ the two
Houses had assembled Adjourned till u
o'clock Tomorrow. senators ab-ent-Nor
ton, Mcmillan and sharon: In the House.
Clerk Adams called the roll Of members by
states, beginning with Maine. when Louis
lana was reached the Clerk said that he had
received three sets 81 credentials from that
state. one being signed b. McEncry a. Gov
crnor, another by Kellogg a. Governor, and
the third by Nichols rs Governor. Inas-
much. he said, a. McEncfy was never dc facto
Governor of Louisiana, and kellogg's ccrtiii
Gates. in his opinion, we're irregular and
did not comply with the requirements
~ the law Of the state, he had not
recognized either OF these two, but had
recognized the Nichols credentials, which
were apparently regular ia NIL respects, and
he had therefore placed upon the roll the
names ~ the persons contained therein.
/ When Missouri was reached, the Clerk stated
that no certificate had been received from
the Third District. The Clerk also stated ~
~ Florida. that he had received a certificate
Of GOV. ~tcarnS 20 the election ~ w. y. Pur-
I man in the FIRST and Horntio BiSbcc. Jr., in
the second District, but he had subsequently
/ received certificate from Gov. Drew stating
that the Supreme Court had ordered a re-
count Of tile ballots In the First District,
which showed the election Of u. y. NJ. David l.
/ upon the roll with reference TO Colorado,
the Clerk stated that he had not placed the
name Of either contestant upon the roll, leav-
it, organization. rhc roll-cali being com
! plcted, the Clerk annOunccd that ~ mem
bcrs had answered 20 their names. The
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The supreme Court Of the United States
met, pursuant to adjournment, ON Monday,
Oct. :.
II was reported from Washington on the
10Th that Gen. John VI. Harlan would be APP
pointed TO the supreme Court vacancy and
Gen. Bristow sent as Minister 70 England.
Both are kentuckians.
President Hayes il reported 6 saying that
he Is not surprised At the result In Ohio; In
fact, II was anticipated on the ground mere
" that the State for several years has been
gradually becoming more and more friendly
10 the doctrine OF imitation. Hard times
also had an influence; the Work.
ingmen's ticket helped to benefit
the Democrats, and this being an OF year
there was much Indifference on the part Of
Republicans. The election could not be
called a rebuke TO the Administration, be-
cause the Democrats themselves claim to be
In favor Of civil-seryice reform and the
Southern policy.
President Hayes, accompanied by the Sec
Rotary Of War and Attorney General, visited
the Frederick County (Maryland) Fair on
the 18th, returning to Washington the same
evening. The President made brief adj
dress, but did not ailude to political matters.
The Democratic Caucus Of the House OF
Representatives was held on the evening Of
the 18th. stephens Of Georgia renominated
Randall Of Pennsylvania for Speaker. The
other candidates were Goode Of Virginia and
Saylcr Of Ohio. Randall was chosen on the
first ballot, which was as follows: Randall,
ZOE; Goode, %; Sayler, II. John G. Thomp-
son Of Ohio was renominated for Sergeant
alarms, Adams Of Kentucky for Clerk,and
J. VI. stewart Of Virginia for Postmaster.
John w. Polk, Of Kansas City, No., was
nominated for Doorkeeper. For Chaplain
Rev. DIR. Poisel, OF the Southern NJ. 4.
Church, received the nomination.
The Republican House Caucus, held on
the morning Of the 18th, nominated Garfield
OF Ohio for Speaker, Rusk OF Wisconsin for
Clerk, Ordway Of New Hampshire for Ser
geant-a Arms, Harrison OF Tennessee for
Doorkeeper, Sherwood OF Michigan for
Postmaster, and Rev. J. II. Butler for Chap
lain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-26

The following additional particulars re-
garding Chief Joseph's surrender we're re-
ceivcd from Fort Benton on the 10Th: since
the first bout o. Gen. Miles with Joseph's
band, the troops have been holding the hos
tiles In narrow ravine, and have picked
them OF from rine-pits, losing only four
men themselves. Joseph raised the white
flag four times, Offering to surrender II he
might keep his guns. Miles demanded
an unconditional surrender, and on
the last day Joseph raised his flag again, nd :
sanced in front Of his lines, handed his gun
TO Miles and shook hands with him. The
remainder Of the command did the same.
Forty wounded Indians were found
In camp. The number Of dead Il unknown,
o. all we're buried. The glory Of the fight
rests with Miles. The intrenchments..of the
Mex Perces were ingeniousIy constructed.
Their bravery was unsurpassed throughout
the fight, and they are credited with nu.
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The Nebraska Republican State Conven-
ton, held on the 10th, nominated Chief US
tice Lake for Supreme Judge. The platform
does not sllude 10 the Presidents policy.
The boilers Of Col. James w. Weather
ford's steam mill, about two miles frsm Hus.
tonville, Lincoln County, KY, exploded on
the 10th, and killed his son, job Weather
ford, Willis Eason and John Kaufman. Asa
Barlow and VIM. Kaufman we're badly In
jurcd.
The German American Bank at Quincy,
ILL.,, suspended on the 10th. Liabilities about
100000, which Il Is said will be paid dollar
for dollar.
The Mississippi River Improvement Con.
vention met 1t 81. Paul on the 18th, 90 dele
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-26

IT Was Boston man who went home
early in the morning, and, meeting the
sad, rcproachful eyes Of his wife, apollo
gized, My darling, I think you'll be
sorry for this when you git shobcr."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-26

Accompanying these estimates are the fol.
lowing, submitted without any recommends
tion. Forts and fortihcation-. ,7.O.s. CO., riy-
err and harbor~. SIS. 2sO.l0n. The estimate Of
sl.Wl,iS for permanent annual nppropria-
tions l. also submitted for the information ~
Congress. but j. not recommended.
In the Senate, on the 10th, large number
OF bills and petitions were presented and re-
ferred. Among the petitions were many IA
vorng the increase of the compensation ~
letter-carrisrs. Among the bills was one BY
senator Beck for the removal Of all di-abilf-
ties imposed by the Fourteenth Amendment.
resolution providing that the committees
existing nf the close ~ the last session he
tinued until further orders. MAS agreed to.
Memorials from the Missouri Legislature.
in favor Of she removal OF the National Capt.
to 20 the Mississippi valley. and In relation
20 "A national system Of levees for the Missis
sippi River. were referred The Presidents
Message was read and ordered print.d......
In the House, long discussion took place on
the question Of swearing i'm the two colored
south Carolina members, Rainey and Cain.
whose names were put the roll by the
Clerk. IL VIA. nnaily determined that as
these gentlemen had the usual certificates
Of election they should be- sworn In. then
their rights to seats might le referred OBJ
lection WAS Withdrawn in the case Of Darrell,
81 Louisiana. and hr Also In. The
case ~ Eiam OF Louisiana wn~ discussed, but
no result reached. The Presidents Message
Was read and referred "a the Committee ~
the whole. Rules OF the last House were
adopted, = Committee on Rules Was ordered.
and the House then adjourned.
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and those members stood aside. After the
appointment Of the usual temporary commit
tees. the House adjourned
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Gentlemen ~ the House al Representatives
Elevated for ths second time BY your gener
o~lfy a. the exalted dignity al speaker ~ this
House, thank You with grateful heart.
rigid nrmnes-. "a perform the duties ~ the
office, and 10 respond adequately 20 the con.
fidcncc rcposed In me by conforming my ac-
House. Vel fully realizing the deiicacy end
difficulties Of the pnsition.I solicit yoHr advice
aud assistance, feeling assured AT thu same
time 81 Your forbcarance ana indulgence. We
meet under circumstances inpcriously de.
manding that all considerations 81 class and
section or party shall BE- snbordinnted 20 the
laftier and more patriotic object ~ doing
what isbc>t for the whole country and all its
people. since adjournment, an AdminiStrn.
ton has been indicted into office which Il
ohrycd n the actual Government. regardless
of the grave events which marked its birth
and this House. animated by "A spirit ~ true
patriotism. desiring, firSt, public tran.
guilty under the law. viii frankly np-
pees policy sns o.sims ana cdrlese
paciheation by Constitutional methods, aud
10 consequent promotion Of the general wei
fare; but II should be held our sacred duty "a
provide legislation which viii render impoS-
sible repetition 81 wrongs which have oc-
CURED. ana Of dangers which threatened Us.
assume that We viii take no step backward
in the work of retrenchmcnt and reform 20
auspiciously began by the late House. Under y
nAtured and definite plan of reduction Of cx-
pcnsc- 81 the government. II H. certain that a
still greater reduction can he made without
impaiifng the efficiency Of the Administers
ton. To have honest administration II
should lie frugal. Never before WAS II more
urgent than nov. with general financial dis.
trcss and with labor depressed by heavy bur
dens, "a exercise the -ternest economy.
when the iron hand of hard necessity dark
ems every household I'm the land cxtrava.
gance on the part Of the peoples ser.
wants Is an objectionable crime. II l. part.
~ because of that wholesome policy
30 faithfully carried out, that am permitted
this day 10 speak from this place. Invoking
for our deliberations that tolerance Of opin.
ion which secures harmonious action, that
right and clear Judgment which purincs leg,
islation. and hoping that mutual confidence
and respect shall snbsist between the Iious,
and it, presiding officer. am now ready "a
take the oath prescribed by law.
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The Secretary of the Treasury. in commu.
nicntion 10 the Speaker of the House Of Rep
re-en. si~s,>, say the estimates Of the nppro-
priafion- required for the military establish.
mcnt tor the fiscal year ending june ~. ISIS,
A. furnished by the secretary ~ War. tngeth.
er with special estimates of other deficiencies
and appropriations required by the several
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-01-28
PHOTOGRAPHY.
Freeman. ART studio.

Mr. Alfred Freeman, the photog-
rapher, has removed his gallery from
his old stand to handsome suite OF
rooms over Reed e. Iathrop's, on Main
street, which he has gone to consider
able expense IN fitting up, His studio
is row one of the hapdsomest In the
state, aud is specially arranged for the
reception and comfort of his patrons,
and to afford every facility for the
proper production OF his work.
The reception room is an elegantly
furnished apartment, 25xS0, carpeted
and hung with fine specimeus of Mr..
Freeman's skill, among them his Cen.
lenniM exhibit, which has Just teen
received back from the ant department
OF The Centennial Exposition. The
high encomiums passed upou Mr. Free
mans work, by one Of the most dis.
tinguIshed European authorities, IN u
letter 10 the Photographic Journal, q
Berlin, Prussia, Is OF Itself deserved
tribute to his skill and taste.
Next to the reception room il n
ladies' dressing room, nicely arranged.
The studio proper is approached by a
hall, and is admirably arranged so as
to give the best light. In this room
are to he found the latest and most
improved cameras, and everything re-
quired foi finishing and mounting the
pictures,
The laboratory adjoins, and Ia fitted
up with view Of giving ventilation,
light and accessibility. Across the
hall IL the property room, In which
are carefully stored the various articles
of furniture required for the embellish-
ment of pictures, and the pieces OF
scenery used AZ backgrounds In taking
groups or single pictures,
The well.earned reputation of Mr..
Freeman as photographer Is tho
result Of years Of study and close
attention TO business. His removal to
more central and accessible quarters
will tend to increase his already large
business, and he will doubtless reap u
liberal patronage. Call and examine
his pictures, aud spend half an hour
pleasantly.
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the Gulf aud placing them In position
to be sunk. These maltre,s sea are cou-
st'ucted " Willows, laid crt sswlse la
tiers and nailed together, and are, |
sAould judge, about fifly feet in length
ny thirty IN width. An inclined plane
Is erected on the hank OF the river,
ON which six-inch plank are laid,
with holes bored through them at dis.
tances OF five or six feet. Into these
holes poles about two and u half feet
In length are inserted, aud the willows
laid in among them in longitudlnally
and crosswise layers. After the will.
lows attain sufficient depth, duplicate
planks are placed on top, the whole
structure nailed firmly together, rope
attached to the tug.boat affixed, aud
the mattress hauled out to the Gulf
and placed in position to be sunk
The willows used are brought In harges
from Il place called "rhe Jump,n some
twelve miles up the river | suppose
1t Is so called because the jumping
of" place, all the country below be-
ing of such msrshy nature as to he
untilla6le, aud II tit abiding place ouly
for snakes aud alligatoTs, which are
very numerous, The rock used In
sinking is brought from great dis.
lance up the river-somewhere near
ST. Louis.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MopE OF CONSTRUCTION.
| will enieavor to give ms clear II
description rs possible OF the manner
in which the jetties are constructed.
Twelve miles above Port Eads the
Mississippi divides into three forks,
each seeking the Gulf Ia different
directions. Southwest Pass il the one
on which the improvements are being
made. Where the streams debouch
the Gulf is very shallow, aud the
waters from the river dltluse over a
large area, following no well-defined
channel. 70 obviate this, two rows Of
piles, about twenty feet apart, are
driven on each side of the river, tor a
distance Of between three and four
miles, to the deep water OF the Gulf
These piles protrude about three feet
above the water. A row OF scantling
il affixed TO the inner or river side of
these piles, to which thick plank are
nailed, the lower ends of which are
driven into ground. A plank wall is
thus formed on each side of the river.
Alongside Of this the mattresses are
sunk. The space within the piles is
intended to be filed in with roc,,
gravel, etc. 1t is expected that the
sediment carried down by the river
will be deposited among these sunken
willows, and that they will take root
and sprout, thus in time lining both
banks of the river with thick growth
of willows. think the following dia.
gram viii give tolerably correct no.
ton OF the work
DIAGRAM OF the WORKS.