Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-10-19

says that he loved better to give money
away thaa to spend 1t on himself; that his
thoughts and interests were more with
charitable works, and that suicide had
been much In his thoughts for many
years"
(W)righting Wrongs.
WAsuINGToN, oct. Il Judge Wright,
OF Indiana, the former Indian agent, as
sailed Columbus Delanp, former Secretary
of the Interior, with cane. DelanD re-
ccived Il severe blow on the temple. He
staggered but did not fall, though he bled
freely. There was one one blow dealt,
when eX-Solicitor Smith stopped the fight.
Delano had prosecuted, but In Judge
Wfigbts mind had prosecuted him for oil.
legged Indian frauds.
Judge Wright, before striking Delano,
called him blank ialsider. Delano re.
ceived two blows, aud Is quite nervous
and excited though his wounds are not
serious.
Confirmation OF Turkish 5uceesssa--
Great Expectations of the Russians.
LONDON, Oct. l2-FrOm further Russian
bulletins about the latest operations 10
AS 1t must he tOkeu as true that another
attack Of Muhktar has been repulsed. The
Russians are likewise silent about the
junction Of Chefkit pasha which Is reiter.
ated from Turkish sources and augurs i'll
for the 'Gccess Of the Russian operations
against Plcyna, though one correspondent
at Bucharest thinks the Russians are so
sure Of capturing Osman's army that they
are very well pleased 10 get as many
Turks IN Plevna as possible, so as TO make
clean SWEEP.
Failure OF Foreign Bank
LONDON, Oct. l3.-The Tlmes's Berlin
dispatch says the failure Of the Rittere-
chafttIche Bank, Cf StGttin, was caused by
the general depression. II Is stated the
managing Director has committed suicide.
The embarrassments OF the bank date
from ten years back, when two OF the
managing Directors first began 10 dis.
count doubtful bills, keeping the council OF
the Directors entirely In the dark. The
bank mas capital Of nine million marks,
and deposits OF twenty million marks, and
has discounted to the amount OF forty mill
lion marks, half OF which would require
to be prolonged on falling DIRE.
Louisiana CongLessma man-Rs.count Of
Votes.
NEW CRLEANs, Get. l!-Acting Governor
WlltZ, In answer 10 telegram from Wash.
ington, forwarded a certificate for j. H.
Acklin. Congressman from the Third Lou.
isiana District, based on re. count Of the
votes ordered by the Courts.
Physical Suffering 10 the Russian
Army.
LONDON, Oct l9-The Standards Nick.
OpOlis special correspondent says he has
trustworthy information that cold, rain
and lack OF Winter clothing are causing
great mortality in tae Russian .Roumanian
army.
Killing of Mob Leader in New Meg.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. IA dispatch
from Messilna, New Mexico, saws Judge
Howard killed Louis Cardez at Elpaso,
Texas. Carde2 was tie leader OF q mob
that arrested the county officers OF Elpaso
county Great excitement prevails.
Minister Pierrspont Tenders his Res.
ignation.
LONDON, Oct. l3.-Hon. Ed. pierrepont,
United states Minister to Great Britain,
has rendered his resignation to take effect
on the tirst Of December.
Low Rate OF Exchange at st. Peters.
cuTg.
LONDON, Oct. i3-The Times. In It's dnar.
claI column, says at st. Petersburg the
rate OF eNcnange Is % pence, which Is the
lowest rate since the Crlmean war.
Wants OF the Departments.
WAsHINGToN, Oct. l2.-The Cabinet was
occupied to-day on the budget, Tho War
Department wants $4,000, 900; the Nayv.
S2,VOo,OGO; and Justice, $2OO,OOO.
Race HoEses at Baltimore.
BALTIMORE. Oct. l9.-The racer Ten.
brock, with Vera Cruz and King Faro, of
narpeFs stable, arrived from Kentucky.
The horses are in good condition.
Duelists Arrested.
AUGUSTA, Oct. Pc. r. Allen and L. d,
O'Brien, Of Allendale, South Carolina,
vino came here to fight duel, were ar.
'ested and gave bond to keep the peace.
The Nez PeEces.
WASHINGTON, Oct. l9.-The captured
Sez Perces number $50, Of whom loo are
warriors. No action yet taken regarding
heir disposition. It 10 supposed the chiefs
will DO sent to Florida.
Fire ct Little Rock.
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