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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-08-25
rAcrs A,.o fA,,c,es.

Twelve women ar. postmistreases iE
Schuylkill county. Pa, 5e.
Indians never kis their wives kissing il
one of.bs Christian sraees. .
Maggie Mitchell il going 10 throw her whole
sole into Little barefoot" this winter"
About half the fashion plates sent out
from Paris are colored at the prisons by
female convicts.
Preacher Moody is running q. farm 4
Mortified, Mas, and arsnging for hiD
regular winter crusade. h < E.Be.
An old negro cook says, Sass is power
ful good in everything but children. Dey
needs some order kind Of dressin'.'
These cool mornings it H. as hard 10 chase
fly out of warm corner as il is to draw 4
politician out on the financial question.
At the cattle show Gentleman, With
solemnity: Miss Florence, do YOU love
beats 2" Lady, with vivacity: Am to
consider that rs a proposal"'
1t il suggested that one reason why Cali
fornia hate Chinese 10 is because the latter
introduced the fashion Of having shirts wash.
ed at least once per week.-Free Press
When General Howard kills an Indian
lie halts the entire command and holds re-
ligious service over the remains of the ex-
tinct red. He has not had occasion 10 hold
service fer some: weeks Indianapolis Her
aid. Qa Fi<35E
"Why Frenchmen are short" is we'll
handled topic in recent Paris letter. Bu
Why, at this present time, Americans are *
dreadfolly short is subject that would NOR.
generally interest readers on this side of III.
Atlantic.--N. J.. CtmI Adr. :
Two men going through the Vermillio,
river bridge, the other evening, were over
heard discussing the strike. Said one
"Bnt dosen't the Bible say, Strike till th,
last armed foe expires? That's a fact
said the other; II didn't think Of that"
doctor, my daughter seems to be goin
blind, and she's just getting ready for he
Wedding, too! o, dear me, what is to
doney LET her go right on with tn
wedding, madam, by all means. II any
thing can open her eyes marriage will,
The Suburban News tells of a Young ma
in Jamaica Plain who woke up the o,he
night and cav ghos, in his room. Seizip
his si1' shooter approached j. and found
was his collar, which was standing on tn
| ''S"A. AAS SoAIS ~ CA6C VI collar lnpnal
tom.
General Aohonr, u.succe.sful can lidate ft
the democratic nomination - governor ,
Virginia, was wounded during the war. H
weighs little over 100 pounds, and h
wife was much distressed when she heard
his misfortune. Friends assured her it VI
only flesh wound ~ know better" sa
the wife; "If Billy Malone has been strue
anywhere on hi. body by bullet, it h:
broken bone" - IL J'eg
J What 4 picnic would be without horne
is matter Of conjecture, as there never Ii
been way to find out. A hornet is n
denominational. 1t goes to all picnics. Al
it is = desirable adjunct. It tends to modi
} greediness, besides adding largely 10 Il
general enthusiasm. Five hornets a, s.m,
table will do more to level social distinctio
!. and to promote social intercourse than
: awful lisas,er in 4 village.-Danbury Ne,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-08-25
HOME NEWS.
The Railroad Bridge At Omaha
Falls into the River.
senator Morton Probably Past Re.
covery.
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE OMAHA pnlpoE DISASTER.

THE OMAHA BRIDGE DISASTER.
Omaha, Aug. 25--At abont $50 o'clock
this a. M, during the prevalence Of terrific
rain and wind storm, about 500 feet Of the
eastern end of the U. +. iron bridge was
precipitated into the river. The piers are
left standing uniniured, but the rest Of that
part Of the bridge is total wreck For the
present all trains from the west will proba-
bly, have to transfer passengers and freight
via. Plattsmoutl., Ncb., and Missouri Val
ley.
FORGERY
New York, Aug. 25-Thc examination
of the case Of Col. Wm Currcn, and John
II. Hustled on the C; arsc Of forging and ut
tering bonds Of the St. Louis county, was
concluded to day. Thcy were each held in
the sum of tlO. 900 In default and commit
ted for trial. @h ~ ~
81 SENATOR MORTON.
indianapolis Aug, pa special from
Richmond. Indiana says DR.. Bliss reports
At 9 am tha. senator Morton passed rather
an uncomfortable night and his condition
at this hour is worse than at Q last night,
when he authorized the abatement that the
senator was out Of danger.
Richmond, II q. M. Aug. 25.-Morton's .
pains are exte nding upward. lie is in
critical condition.
LATEST.
Richmond Ind, r. m. Aug. Ex-senator
Morton veryllow now. Cannot predict the
result but think worst may come.
THE LATEST FROM rINNEY.
San Francisco, Aug. 25.-The public ses
sions in the mint investigating committee
closed last night. though further private in
qulries will be carried on. In a signifcan,
piece of testimony by Flank Levine, an
cmploye for II years in the mint, who ties
titled to ovcrhcaring conversation between
Sup, Lagrange andiP Pinrey a. the county jai
in whick the eiatler said he would prefer NJ
charges agains, him uagrangs) il he would
join Pinney and his, crowd, /, and help then
through, Lagrange said he did not fear th,
Investigation. as nothing could be prove<
against him. Pinucy urged. however. tina
he might he, but II would cost Lagrange q
good deal Of money, and said. A'Y You know
that through my people can prove any
thing that may want to prove" Levine
accompanied Lagrange to the Jail for tn
purpose of listening to the interview.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-08-25

TURKS AHEAD.

London. Aug. 25.-Despatches from
shumla state that the Turks last night At
Papaskieu, after a severe engagement turned
the Russians left wing. The Russians were
repulsed along the whole line and suffered
severe losses. ~ E =
GENERAL GRANT.
London, Aug. Pix President Grant
and party arrived in London thi. morning.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-08-25
Sioux City journal,

Owing to conflict between the contract.
ors, large number Of the graders OH the
Covington, Columbus and Black Hills rail-
road are not able 10 get their pay from them,
At which the boys are considerably incensed.
John Blessing, Of Brushy Bend, Neb.,
has brought in from his orchard sample Of
the sort Of apples northern Nebra.ka can
raise. It is . large, sound, fine looking spe-
cimen, and of q quality equal to any for
cooking purposes.
Cunningham Il Smead have arranged
with: Covington, Columbus and Black Hills
railroad to lay seventy.ive miles Of track
on the main line, and to drive the piles that
may be necessary for bridges and trestle
work. The contractors will receive the iron
on this side Of the river and transfer it them.
selves. When they get TO work they expec,
TO lay mile day. The time Of commenc
ing is not yst decided. u
Judge Zuver has rendered decision
upon the points before him in the case o.
the McGresor against the St. Paul railroad
company, Involving the title to come ls;
600 acres of land in northwestern Iowa
smb'aesl in overlapping land grants. H,
holds that the defendant q not bound b
the agreement to an extension Of time 4
provided by the addcndum TO the agree
mens besween the parties This len ope,
the question between the claimants, to b
decided upon iss merits. Judge Zuivcr de
ciled a matter Of Law that the pla;ntil
has no sacA Interest IA The lands in contso
vcr.y ~ entities |, 70 . canss Of acsioa, -,
hence iu petition is dismissed u plAiaaG
cost. The petition a,ksd ,ha. the rts;ss@
Of tn. stale land office and tie eoverass b
cajoiacd from lA,eaine u. iapas in ,qnes
ioa Of the 8. PAal cssraay, and ,has ii
81 Paul company - sajaissi fpo sscsiv,
leg sn<A gassss.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-08-25
TELE GR APHIc.
g O'CLOCK p. M.

The destruction Of y. portion Of the
Union Pacific railroad bridge Al Omaha has
broken teleErsphic communication with the
east. and We have received bu. portion Of
our repor. r.-EDs tstf9 i
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-08-25
NEIGAsoRHooo NEWS.
swan Lake Era, Aug sad

Swan Lake Era, Aug. :3d.
The Turner county teachers institute will
be held at Swan Lake five days including
and after Sept 25th. s.. =
Messrs B. +. Crouch and John Beebe have
a hardware store. Teams will be started
next Monday, and building will soon fol-
low.
Joseph Allen is putting up sixty tons Of
hay. Others are following his example.
The hay thus far secured has been Of ex-
cellent quality, owing TO the propitious
weather.
Jim Andrew, who is threshing down in
Yankton county, was At home the first Of
the week. He reports yield Of 7G bushels
Of wheat from two-acre field he threshed
for party there.
There is rumor atloat that the Yankton
and Sioux Falls stage line is to receive a
new outfit Of horses and coaches, and if the
proposed improvement is carried ont, they
will be brought into increased favor with its
numerous patrons.
Torne Endrescn, Of this place, who has
been at work in Montana this summer, died
At Missoula, NJ. T., ON July 18th, 1877,
aged 26 years. 'Torne il we'll known to the
people OF Swan Lake, who will ever hold
his memory fresh and green.
lElk Point Courier, August nd.
The special August term of the Union
county district court has been adjourned
until September 9th. by Judge Shannon, on
application aud request OF our attorneys
here. -
The hum Of the thrcshing machine re
soundelh throughout the land. The re
ports in regard to the yield are very encour
aging, and we think wheat will average q
bushels to the acre throughout the county
New wheat is coming in quite freely. Ol
Monday ii brought from 20 TO 75 cents, bu
owing to the drop" In Chicago and Nil
waukee IL now brings from 70 10 30. Nor
than half Of the grain tests 90 pounds, ant
some as high as H3 pounds. F4
sCommissio Northup aud Chaasse
went over on the Brule 10 day to condemn
the bridge known as the Cummings bridge
it now being in dangerous conuition an
unsafe for travel 1t is the intention 1
move this bridge down the creek to poin
near AR. Stoddard's houke. ~ se@
The team that was attached to Gcorg
Hoiiman's separator ran away on last Fri
day. The driver in trying TO stop thcr
broke one line which turned them into
sIsenbble field and turned the wagon ovel
sEthr0Wing the separator on rs side, the tear
slbfeaklng loose from the wagon. No dan
Il ogc was done the machine further than III
breaking Of one brace.
i ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-27
CLEARED,

Steamer Hammonia Ger, voss, Hamburg via Plymouth
kunhnrdt x Co.
steamer Gamma (Br). Liddicoat. Bermuda-AE Outer.
bridge.
Richmond-Od Dominion Steamship Co.
Steamer VIM Woodward. ioung. BaitimOre-Wm Dalxel
Steamer Ellie knight. McCreery. Philsdelphia-Bogert
Morgan. .
Ste amer Franconia. Bragg. Purtsnd--J Ames.
Neptune. Berry. Boston-H Dimock.
Bark Stat Nor, Christensen Exeter, E-Benham Boy
Bark Haakon Haakonsen (Nor. Hongc Cork tor orders
BARK umberto Galatoia QtsD Barone Cork for orders
Funch. Edge Co.
Iarx Investirator Carver. Tricste-Carver Barnes.
Lyngoer (SorJ Petersen, GothenburgFunch, Edge
Co.
Bark Columbia, Dickerson, Bnrbados-H Trowbridges
Sons.
Bark Montexuma. Briggs, Barbados-Dwigh 4 Plat
Bark John u Hall (Br Amero, st John. NB-Boyd
Brig Jennie Cheney. Arey. Laguayra and Porto Ca
brig Catherine Norris (Br). McBurne. Hantsport, Ms
Brig Ellen Stewart, Miller, Philadepha-Jas Boriand
Schr Ella NJ storor adc BRISTOL E-Parsons 4 Loud.
scnr Newport. Miller, Ponce Pre- Bertaux.
Schr Rebecca Ann tBr. spencer. Halifax, NS-C Ber
taux.
schr Dexter Clark. Curtis, Key west-B J Weinberg A.
Schr Mary Louisa, Gasxin. Washington, NC-Zophar
Schr Nellie Brannock Baltimore -Isaac n Staples
Schr Matte A Hand. Hand, Phiadelphia-Overton h
Hawkins
schr Empire Chase Providence via New Haven Fersu-
Il Wood.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-27
KING ALCOHOLICS FOES.

OLIVER coTTER SENDS A CARD, LETTER AND
TELEGRAM TO A TEMPERANCE MEETING
RUM ROUTED AT ALBANY.
The West Eleventh Street Presbyterian Church
the Of temperance conference and prayer meet
ing yesterday afternoon ut which Chancellor Howard
planning unable TO be present, beng called
to Albany. A number OF prayers having been offered
for the success OF the good Mr. Thomas Bourne,
Secretary Of the Society for the Prevention Of Crime.
obtained leave read letter from Mr. Cotter, which
stated that It's writer had achieved decided victory
Albany; that Nachtman's bill had been virtually
killed and that II 1t did pass tho House would
tainly DO defeated In the Senate II also alleged that
the iiuuor dealers from New York ana Brooklyn de-
chned 10 anything and that the Giles oil Buffalo
and Rochester had sent only TOW delegates. The
writer believed that public opinion IS entirely in favor
OF the temperance men. despatch was then received
from MIR. Cotter direct II said:-
No modification repeal OF the law Of 1857 this session.
OLIVER COTTEk.
When this telegram was read loud applause greeted
II. and the audience got their feet and sang the
hymn, 'Praise God from whom all blessings flow ~
utter which an adjournment was had amid congratula.
lions and rejoicings.
a meeting OF tho evangelistic workers OF the Ninth
ward was then convened in the same room Mr..
Bourne WAS called upon 10 express his vlews and he
stated that the society does not intend 10 interfere
with those liquor dealers who have purchased licenses
attempt prevent the sale OF liquor by the pint
or IN larger quantities. their attention being prnc
pally directed against low dram shops, or tppling
houses. II was not intended 10 interfere WITH or
any way against, other temperance societies. As
the Of tho society to which the speaker belongs
indicates, Ia an association Tor Tho prevention OF
ri ifna
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-27
MARITIME MISCELLANY.

BARK SiRESA Gtar. ashore at Lewes was moved about
rs icct night OF 18th; tides very pocr
BRIG REDTE Dutch, go sailed from Now York Dec
posed that she has founered a. Her consisted
$500 gallons refined petroleum
Semi THOMAS ELLIS to Dcnnisport, loaded with salt.
sunk in Bounty Cove, He'll Gate. IN April 20.
Scug KATE KALL,nAN. for New London struck In He'll
Gate, and came oil with loss OF anchor and chain
scmR AUGUSTUS fABkSs at Boson 2,ah from Bonsire,
lost forcb0om &c In heavy gale on the 18TH
semi CAROLINA for West Indies. ashore at attcras In
let, will have to discharge cargo before getting on Tho
steamer stevens has gone to her assistance
scnR SAMUEL RussELl Of lecsburr. NJ; loaded with
corn. ashore ut aerns Inlet She VIII have to dis
charge cargo before coming OIL.
scHR KRscuK Bridecon NJ. ashore ut Ocrscnke, is
loaded with will have 10 be discharged to get OIL
scmR mot brig WILLIAMS, OF Washington. ashore
atteras Inlet mas gone TO pieces The vessel has been
water.
scHR ARTHUR. from Georgetown SC. for Philadelphia.
which put Savannah in DISTRESS taken the
rne railway for examinato on by PORT Wardcss survey
scnn cgas sraRs. Tarner, irsm Cardcnas: which a,.
rived At NJ April 20 y bound 70 New York
scnn srovRH, from Mayaguez. at Loves DOL Goth,
lost her foretopmast.
Sem Union, OF Castinc. was in collision with schr
Mna oa AN oath inst at Vineyard Haven and had lore
sail badly torn.
scna CANARY has been hanied off the beach at Lcwes
pf eq Dol where
will be hauled out tor repairs
scna HARVEY (Br). Bishop. at Philadelphia 26th
Cenuegcs reports had heavy weather the entire
little.
BARGE METROPOLIS, laden with 900 tons coal bound to
Norwich before reported sunk In Hailetts Cove, He'll
ene was yesterday raised by the Baxter Wrccking Co
ana brought the city TO discharge The barge Is badly
injured.
EpsARrowS April 2t-Schr Willow Harp still lies of
Cape Pogc steamer Marhas Vineyard tried to pull her
OH but parted hawser aud returned TO her wharf,
NonroLx April 2o-senr Mary Emily, arrived 4, Yesterday
snp Assecaradear. wrecked at Ocean View The schr
Iotc Annie Is her with about 800 barrels
petroleum from tho ship The water reported TO be
autc alongside the ship and schrs have been work.
ing at great disadvantage. IL Is expecte however that
the entire cargo will be gotten before the close OF the
week.
The Little Lucy has been sent 70 wreck the schr Mary
Mankip sunk tho York spit light.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-27
THE PLYMOUTH AT yICKsBURG.

IN HONOR OF THE PRESENCE OF
THE MAN-or-wAR-A HARBINGER OF UNION
AND AN EVIDENCE OF MUTUAL FEALTY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
vIcxsBURG Miss, April 26 1877.
The hremen's parade to-day was the largest ever
known here, and INDUCED in by tho officers and
men Of tho Plymouth and citizens OF every
portion or the State and North Louisiana. Governor
Stone and staff arrived by special train in the morning
and were entertained by General Furlong and subse
uueptly py the Fire Department. and aiterward by
Captain Barrett on his vessel. Men and officers and
ali loined in . sumptuous dinner.
DEPARTURE OF THE PLYMOUTH
The Plymouth IS to leave to morrow, and our people
think Captain Barrett has done much toward securing
and ccmcpting that peace und good Will which We
have 50 long desired The visit Is regarded happy
omen and the harbingcr OF that union essential Ia
our general well being. Secretary Thompson has
Missssppis thanks Tor this opportunity 10 give EVIL
dpuce OF her national fcalty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-27
SHOT HIMSELF.

Francis r. Dixon, a gentleman Of means who somo
timo since retired from business and has resided OF
late ut No. 1855 West Twenty third street. went into
the liquor store Of John Tully, at the corner Of
Seventh and Twenty street, last night and
asked Tor some gin. While the bartender, Francis
Colts revolver, which he began loading, saying
meantime, that people might not DO surprised 10 hear
OF C0roner's inquest beng held on HIM soon. HIS
expressions aud appearance alarmed the aud
he hastened out OF doors to call officer
While he was away Dixon put the pistol
to his head and discharged II, for on
Lemons returning with Offcer Klinger
they found the man lying upon tho floor, with tho
blood o0zing from a hole behind the right ear DR..
Bates summoned, and had him removed to his
home where he probed tor the bullet, but faiIod TO
extract 1t. Dixon Is supposed 10 DO wealthy and tho
molivo that actuatcd him Is not known.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-27
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THR CHIEF SIGNAL 0FPICER,
WASHINGTON, April 27-1 A. N.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, April 27-1 A. ~
Indications
For New England clear or fair weather during the
day, with northorly 70 westerly winds aud rising
rometcr followed during the evening by threatening
weather and light rains in the southern portion.
for the Middle States, northeast TO southeast Winds
partly cloudy weather. and in the southern portions
light rains, with slightly rising followed by falling
barometer and change IN temperature.
east to south winds and partly cloudy weather. with
light local rains and cloudy: failing during
the day.
For Tennessee and the OHIO valley slightly warmer
east south winds, falling barometer, threatening
weather and rain.
For the Lake region partly cloudy weather, and in
the southern portions light rain VITA northcrly to
casteriy winds. stationary slowly falling barometer
aud slight changes In temperature.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val.
leys northeast to northwest winds. generally cloudy
weather and rain In Missouri and Iowa, with falling
barometer and slight rise in temperature during tho
day, followed In the last named district by cooler,
clearing weather and rising barometer during the
night
The Lower Mississippi River will remain stationary
very slightly IL is now thirteen inches above
the danger line al Helena, and VIII probably reach tho
danger line ut vcksburg on saturday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-27
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS

ABxRDovEY April 25-Arrved bark Hermes tNor,, Hal
vorsen, Darion.
ANTWERP. April 25-In port bark Jonathan Chase. Curtis
for Philadelphia.
BnrsroI April 20-Saed steamer Somerset (Br) West
ern. New York.
BRLYAsr, Apr 25-Arrived banks Ecuador (Br, Hughes
baltimore; a6th, Alexander Keith (Br), Fisher. do.
Sailed 26th, bark Duca dI Gailiera QtaD, viganigo.
United States.
BREMEN April 25-Arrived. ships Tros (Nor). Brager.
New Orleans.
Sailed 25th. banks Foxa (Aus. Poschich, Baltimore
Lincoln. Thorn, New York.
BORDEAUX, April 23-Arrlved, bark Freia (No. Olsen.
New York.
Arrived 25th bark st Genevieve r), Demenarrent New
Orleans.
cApl April 2l-Arrived bark ALBANIA tsp, Lovillo New
York.
Sailed 2lst. bark Jennie Cushman. johnson. Boston.
CALCUTTA, April 26-Arrived. bark Gem, Cole. Boston
(has been reported arrived April III.
DUNDEE, April 26Saed bark Borxone (TtaD. Schiaino,
Philadelphia
FALMOUTH. April 25-Arrived, bark Richard Pearse (B,
Bartaby, Galveston for Eavre.
GETRELLA. April 21-Arrived, bark Margaretha Blanca
Ger, Tranborg, Daren.
HAYLT, April 25-Arrived, brig Magic (Br, Mcdonald.
Philadephia.
HULL. April 2a-Arrvod, bark Blanca Cszanova dtaD.
Gazzaro, Philadelphia
HAMBURG April 23-Sailed. bark Gina (Nor, anderson,
New York.
LIVERPOOL, April 28-Arrived. ship Continental. Clark
San Francisco nO5 dsys banks Pocahontas (Br) Berg
New Orleans; Baltic tGer). iierwg, Fcrnandina.
Sailed 25th bark Professor Nodensjod (Nor) Berner,
United States; 26th, ship Grace. Black. Now York.
LONDON April 25-Cleared, bark Zia Catherine Aus,
THAN, United States.
LYNN, April 25Sailed bark Freis (Nor,. Blsuw United
States.
Lownsrorr April 25-Arived, bark Jenny Queriolo
GtaD. Queriolo. Darien.
MovILLn April 26--Arrived. steamer California (Br.
XnrL FIR
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barks Aagot Nor) scharHsnbors do; Maggie carytr,
(sr) Tfngey. Hampton Roads: X Clements (Brl. Kim.
bali. Gloucester. Mass; brig Mohawk sBr). Murphy. New
York
Maggie Miller Orr. Cook, Liverpool.
Gle red 24h. ship Emily Augusta r). Day, Liverpool;
barks Mcleod (Br, Grey. Rchbucto; Toledo (Br, Put.
nsm Liverpool; schrs Temperance Belle (Br), An.
Vineyard Haven Tor orders; porter (Br), Allen Bati
Sailed 2sa ship John Murphy tBE, Murphy, Liverpool,
bark Maggie Miller (Sr), Cook. ito.
TRIESTE April Tin port, schr nerrick. Baker, for
Bordeaux, ldg
TARRAGoSA April sArrived, schr Jesse Carl UnderhL
Barcelona.
YARMOUTH, Ms, April 24-Arrived. steamer Aihambrs
lBr) Wilson, New York for st John. NIB.
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CoURTEsIEs EXTENDED The Ex.PREsIDENT BY
CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON.
WAsnISGroN. April %. 1877
ExPresident Grant has been the recipient Of many
evidences OF high regard from citizens OF Washington
during his present sojourn here, and numbers have
called pay their respects TO the ex-Presidont and
Mrs. Grant.
RECEPTION DIR. NEwMANs.
This afternoon a reception given 10 them ut the
residence OF Rev. Dr.. Newman, which was fully at
tended by members OF the congregation OF the Metro
potan Church, at which General and Mrs Grant were
regular att endants during the past eight years.
This morning the ex-President visited Brady's gal
lery, where photographic picture OF him was TAKEN
The distinguished visitors will remain In this city
until Saturday evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-27
FOR CHARITY AND RUM.

The Board OF Aldermen yesterday passed pream-
bic and resolution stating that tho recent decision OF
tho Court OF Appeals under which the Commissioners
OF Excise prohibited from giving out licenses to sell
liquor except TO hotel propretors would II enforced
compel many Of charitable institutions, depending
exclusively upon excise moneys for their support to
shut altogether. II was also contended that such
institutions 'would be greatly curtaed of their USE
funess II deprived OF the aid and assistance
IRON the excise moneys" The Legislature rs called
upon 10 Immediately pass q proper excise law which
will remedy theac difficulties.