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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

The Pacific railroad companies owe
the government S64, ,622, ,512. The Union
and Central Pacific companies are fully
able to meet their portion of this liabil-
ity. Their net earnings last year were
Sl5,639, ,9Ss.31, paying eight per cent.
on capital and six per cent. interest on
bonded debt. The net earnings of the
Northern Pacific were S533, ,59s.03; the
road is now running 450 miles west of
Duluth, and 105 miles east of Tecoma,
Washington Territory. The net earn
ings of all these roads to the present
time have excet ded over $50, ,0O0,OOO
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
OHIO.
The Creighton Murder Case.

Cincinnati, Dec. 1s.-The jury in the
Creighton murder case, after deliberat-
ing twenty-siX hours, returned ver-
dict of manslaughter at IL to-day,
which is considered compromise ver-
dict.
The evidence in the case shows that
on the second of last January Henry
Creighton was found dead in his house
by neighbors aroused by his wife, who
confessed to having killed him in self
defense. On meeting his death she
says he had chased her about the house,
shooting at her, and finally, with an
AK, drove her to defend herself, when
she killed him by throwing an iron
mortar and a nail-puller.
A motion for a new trial by her
counsel is now being made by Judge
Wright.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
THE HURON HORROR.

Report of the Naval ccurt of Inquiry,
Washington, Dec. 1s.-The opinion
of the naval court of inquiry into the
Huron disaster has been promulgated
by the Secretary Of the Navy. The
conclusions are that Commander Ryan
is primarily responsible for the loss of
that vessel, and that Lieut.. Palmer,
navigating officer, made errors in navi-
CATION. Also. that the deck officers on
the night of her loss might have been
at fault in not ascertaining the accura-
cy of the perpendicular soundings re-
ported to them from time to time. The
ship is reported to have been in every
respect staunch and seaworthy, and
she was in that condition up to the time
she struck.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
HAYES ON JOHN.
The Presidents Position on the
Chinese Question.
What Two California Congressman Did
to Enlighten Him, and How
They Succeeded.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-President
Hayes has at last significantly outlined
his position on the Chinese question.
congressman Davis and Page last week
interchanged views as to the best means
by which they might endeavor to influ-
ence his judgment concerning the
Chinese problem in its various phases.
Page concluded that he would write the
letter to the President, of which copy
was telegraphed. Davis determined to
tr, the effect of personal interview,
in which he could not only state the
opinions entertained by himself and the
vast majority of the citizens of the
great city that he was chosen to repre-
sent, but could also invite and answer
such questions as might seem useful to
elucidate the subject, or needfnl to re-
move doubts or difficulties from the
mind of the Chief Magistrate.
Davis accordingly called on the Presi
dent yesterday morning, and made
known his desire for special inter-
view on this subject at the Presidents
early convenience. An appointment
was promptly made for last evening,
and was punctually met.
The interview lasted nearly two
hours. The President manifested very
great interest in the subject, and by
means of questions and comment fire.
quently prolonged the conversation.
Davis had the qualification of discov-
ering that the President has not be-
come imbued with sentimentalism on
this subject, but takes a clear-headcd,
practical view of it.
Before taking his leave he asked the
President to allow him to communicate
to his constituents the substance of the
Presidential views on this question, as
he believed such an impression would
powerfully tend to allay the present ex-
citement by affording welcome encour-
agement and new ground for hope that
that the existing evils will soon be
alleviated and ultimately removed.
The President readily gave his con-
sent, and authorized Representative
Davis to say for him that, although he
earnestly hopes that the Chinese resi-
dents of this country will be protected
from outrages, he deeply sympathizes
with the Caucasian workingmen in
the evils they experience on account of
the disastrous competition of "Chinese
cheap labor" and that he is also in
sympathy with the people of the Pacific
coast in their desire to have Chinese
immigration checked.
The Importance of this emphatic an
nouncement can hardly be Overestimat
ed. The President, having deliberately
taken this position, may be relied upon
to hold it, and with his powerful aid
assured upon the main proposition, the
difficulties as to details will, as they
are in turn encountered. be rapidly
overcome.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

\ DISPATCH to the London Times
from Constantinople says England is
i'll great disfavor there on account of
Servia's treachery, which English in
fluence in favor of Servia rendered pos
sible. There is strong impression in
Constantinople that England will op-
pose the opening of the Dardanelles,
which Turkey and probably all the
other powers are prepared to concede.
If the Turks refuse this concession it
will be because of the conviction that
England will help them in their ex-
tremity.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

One of the changes proposed in the
staff system, in accordance with the
suggestion of Gen. Miles. If the feature
of the staff service is to be retained it
is the intention of the military commit.
tee to prepare bill that will provide
for rotation in office, and that certain
grade of favorites shall not be given
these choice places for any undue length
of time. 1t is also proposed to cut off
the extra rank and pay that have been
attached to these Offices.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
Sheriff Kerb=r's Despair.

Austin, Texas, Dec. 1S.-The Gov
ernor has received the following des-
patch from the sheriff of Ell Paso
county, dated the 18th:
Your telegram received. Am un-
able to raise in this county over ten
men. The first help expected is forty
eight hours distant. L fear it will be
too late. The Rangers are getting
short of ammunition, and the mob is
undermining the building.
Signed CHAs. KERBER,
Sheriff.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
THE BORDER BROIL.
Final Surrender of the Texan
Rangers at San EliZario.
U. s. Cavalry Marching to Their Relief
They Will Arrive Too Late.
What the Mex,cans Demand.

Austin, Dec. 1S.-The Mexicans at
Ell Paso, several hundred strong, have
the State troops surrounded, and the
Rangers are doomed unless they COM
ply with the demands of the Mexicans.
Their demand is that Howard shall be
delivered to them to be beheaded, this
manner of execution having been de-
termined upon beforehand. The cour-
age and devotion of the Rangers will
be put to strong test. The sheriff of
the county despairs of assistance in
time to prevent a massacre Gen.
Steele thinks that the Rangers will not
surrender Howard, but will defend him
with their lives.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

IN compliance with the request of
the subcommittee of the House on
Military Affairs, appointed to investi-
gate our relations with Mexico, the Sec
retary of War has summoned Col. Shaf-
ter and Lieutenants Bulls and Turner,
who recently pursued Mexican marau-
ders into Mexican territory, to appear
January 7th.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

Negotiations between Denver people
and a number of English capitalists,
for the building of u high line ditch, to
bring water ON thousands of acres of
arid land in Douglas and Arapahoe
counties, have been concluded, and sent
to England for ratification.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

An Omaha woman has just brought
suit against saloon keeper for selling
her husband liquor. She sues for $500
damages. the amount Of the fellows
bond, ON the statutory provision bind
ing saloon keepers to make good all
damages arising from their business. 1t
is new case, and its result is anxious
ly awaited.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
TENNESSEE.
A W,fe-Murderer Hung.

Nashville, Dec. 1S.-Jack Hunt was
hung at Madisonville, Monroe county,
this afternoon, for having murdered
his wife, in July, 1875. He was per-
fectly cool, and made no confession.
He took morphine and was under its
influence when hung.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

Two sailing ships and steamer will
sail in February and March, under di-
rection of the Secretary of the Navy,
with goods for the French Internation-
al Exposition.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

PETITIONS are being circulated in
Chicago among the bankers and busi-
ness men, asking members of Congress
to stand by the President in all his finan-
cial views, declaring them sound and
healthful for the country.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
One Thousand Dollars Reward.

We will pay the above reward for the
arrest and conviction Of the men who
attacked our coach near the Cheyenne
river, on the new roed from Hat Creek
to Deadwood, on the night of Sept. 26th.
The same reward will be paid for their
dead bodies.
Cheyenne & Black Hills Stage Co.,
LUKE VOORHEES,, Supt.
Cheyenne, Sept. 81, 1877. s2s-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

A MEMBER of the British Parliament
from Northampton telegraphs to the
daily morning News at Plymouth that
the government is inviting contracts
in Northampton for the prompt supply
of 100000 pairs of boots and shoes
This is the largest order known since
the Crimean war.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

SOME time was devoted in the Cabj-
net yesterday to discussion of the
troubles on the Rio Grande, and a num-
Der of kilograms read, indicating that
mob disorders were decreasing.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
Rallying Around Lerdo's Standard.

San Antonio. Dec. 1S.-Col. Anna
dor, of the Lerdo party, has disarmed
all the Diaz guards in the vicinity of
Mier. The Mexicans favoring the
cause of Lerdo, who had taken refuge
in Texas are flocking to Amador's
standard. His force is being augment
ed at the rate of forty per day by such
accessions. Other revolutions are fairly
opeled,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
PENNSYLVANIA.
Editors Convicted of Libel

Editors ConVlcted OF Libel.
Wilkesbarre, Dec. ISM. B. Wood
ward and NJ. F. Dorm, editors of the
Sunday News, were convicted of libel
upon George B. Kulp and Sheriff Kirk
endall, and have been sentenced to ten
months Imprisonment and fine of
seven hundred dollars in each case.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
ILLINOIS.
Springfield Heard From.

springfield Heard From.
Springfield, Dec. 18.-The Spring
field Savings bank closed this morn
ing. Liabilities S162, 900, chiefly
to small depositors. Most of the di-
rectors are wealthy, and it is stated
every liability will be paid in full.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
CANADA.
Shooting Canal Strikers.

Montreal, Dec. 1S.-About 800 canal
strikers marched this afternoon to the
Cote st. Paul, and attacked the Office
of Davies &Son, contractors, with
stones and revolvers. The shots were
returned from the office, killing one
and wounding three of the strikers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
GEN. ORD and staff arrived in st.
Louis this morning, and will leave at
once for the Texas border.

THE U. S. steamer Vandalia has ar
rived at Naples, with Gen. Grant and
party on board. They will remain sew
eral days.,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

The representatives of the coal COM
panies in New York have effected an
agreement.
A fire in Music Hall, Brocton, Mass,
on Monday evening, damaged the build
ing and goods of occupants to the ex-
tent of $4,000.
John McAllister, jr., optician, died
in Philadelphia, OH Monday, aged 92.
He was the Oldest living graduate of
the University of Pennsylvania.
The management of the closed Ma
tional Trust company of New York is
pronounced infamous and scandalous.
The bank examiner has been twice be-
fore the grand jury.
John Reilley was arrested in New
York on Monday, for the murder of
Policeman O'Brien thirteen years ago.
Reilley has lived eight years of that
time in San Francisco, and admits
having served two terms in the Cali
fornia penitentiary.
w. F. Endicott, president or the
Central National bank of Chicago,
which failed lately, has left for parts
unknown, leaving his notes for the
cash in the same way that D. D. Spen'
Ger did, and the prospects are that, in.
stead of depositors getting dollar fol
dollar, they will hardly get anything.
Nep York Money and Stock Market.
New York, Dec. 1s.-Gold closed
at 1929.
Silver-bars, 1909, greenbacks; III,
gold.
Silver Coin-a91 discount.
Money-596.
Governments heavy; Stocks firm
Western Union, 77s; Quicksilver, 16
Pacific, 21a; Mariposa, p; Wells-Fargo
s6a; New York Central, 1861; Erie, 81
Panama, 1913; Union Pacific, 66s; U. P
bonds, 1914; Central Pacific bonds, 1911
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19

THE LEADER earnestly requests its
friends in all parts of the country to
send in the news. Write often, give
us all the news and keep us posted in
all matters of progress and develop
ment. When in the city our friends
are invited to call at this Office and fur
nish us with any information they may
possess.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-19
To the SMOKING FRATERNITY

In introducing the "MADCAP" cigar to
the smoking brotherhood throughout the
United states, | make the bold assertion
that no brand of cigars WAS ever before intro
duced that was entirely harmless to the
consumer without In any manner impairing
the flavor. seda, i've or narcotic principles. II
has been found by chemical analysis, that
tobacco, while undergoing combustion, yields
$50 per cent more nicotia than can be extract
ed by chewing or even distiilation. 1t has
also been substantiated by the following
named analytical hemists: Nauguelin, Hem
ry, NJ. Dcblse, Hermstadt, Pusselt and others.
That the enpyreumatic oil of tobacco. as pro-
dhced by combustion. contains u large per
cent of nirOtia. one of the most Nirulent pol
sons known. Its effects on man are to en-
feeble digestion. produce general debility,
ami lay the foundation of serious nervous
disorders. all of which may he avoided by
smoking Tho
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

same same: same va. same.
SUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
~ parish of Orleans, Nos. s5,775. 1852 and
4142-By virtue of three writs Of feri facias,
to, me directed by the honorable the Superior
District Court for the parish of Orleans. in the
above entitled causes. for city taxes Of 1875 and
1876. will proceed to sell at public auction,
at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Exchange.
Royal street, between Canal and Customhouse
streets, in the Second District of this city. on
MONDAY, December "a, 1877. at ~ o'clock M,
the following described property. to wit
/. A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, sit
uated in the Second District of this city. In
square number one hundred and forty-one,
bounded by Bayou Road, Liberty Barracks and
st. Claude streets, designated as lot number
eighteen, forming the corner of Bayou Road
and Liberty streets. measuring twenty-seven
feet front on Bayou Road by eighty feet in
depth on Liberty street.
2. A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, sit
uated in the Third District of this city, in
four, bounded by Broad. Columbus. Laharpe
and Dorgenois streets. designated as follows:
Lot number thirteen, measuring thirty feet
front on Broad street by one hundred and fifty
six feet in depth; lot number fourteen. meas
uring one hundred and fifty six feet front on
Broad street by one hundred and ten feet in
depth.
Seized in the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
THOMAS H. HANDY,
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish of Orleans.
noo1 da1
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The City Of New Orleans VS.. John Fisher;

SUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
~ parish of Orleans. Nos. 70oG0. 5000 and
ssS6.By virtue Of three writs of ieri facias. to
me directed by the honorable the Superior Dis
trict Court for the parish of Orleans in the
above entitled causes for city taxes of 1874.
1875 and 1876. will proceed to sell ut public auc-
change. Royal street, between Canal and Gus
tomhouse streets. in the Second District of this
city. on MONDAY, December "a. 1877, at IL
o'clock m, the following described property. to
i. A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated In the Sixth District of this city, in
square number one hundred and sixty-seven
bounded by General Taylor. Constance. Penis
ton and Laurel streets, designated as lot num-
her ten. measuring thirty feet front on General
TAYLOR street by one hundred and fifteen feet in
depth.
.. A CERTAIN, PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated in the Sixth District of this city, in
square number two hundred and nine, bounded
by General Taylor. Constance Pension and
Magazine streets, designated as lots numbers
ten. eleven, twelve and thirteen. measuring
one hundred and twenty-seven feet front on
General Taylor street by one hundred and
fifteen feet In depth.
Seized In the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
THOMAS II. HANDY.
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish of Orleans
MOI ipa
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The City Of New Orleans VS.. Jean M.

Birabent: same vs. same,
SUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FORsTHE
~ parish of Orleans. Nos. 1867 and 1s1i-By
virtue Of two writs of tieri facias to me directed
by the honorable the Superior District Court
for the parish of Orleans. in the above entitled
causes, for city taxes of 1876 and 1876. / will
proceed to sell at public auction. at the Mer-
chants and Auctioneers Exchange. Royal street
between Canal and Customhouse streets. in
the Second District of this city, on MONDAY.
December "a, 1877, at IL o'clock m the following
described property. to wit
l. A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated in the Third District of this city. in
square number eight hundred and ninety five,
bounded by Prieur, Laharpe Columbus and
Roman streets. designated as lot number thir-
teen forming the corner of Prieur and Laharpe
streets, measuring thirty-three feet front on
Preur street by one hundred feet in depth and
front on Laharpe street.
.. A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated in the Third District of this city In
square number nine hundred and two, bounded
by Onzaga, johnson. Lapeyrouse and Prieur
streets. designated as lot number thirteen
forming the corner of Onzaga and Johnson
streets. measuring hfty-nine feet front on on
zaga street by one hundred and twenty four
feet in depth and front on Johnson street.
Seized in the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot
THOMAS H. HANDY,
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
no91 de4 "a
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The City of New Orleans VS.. Widow L..
Castein: same vs.. same same vs. same.
SUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
- parish of Orleans. Nos. 69.o26 81 1888 and
93s-By virtue of three writs of fieri facias, to
me directed by the honorable the Superior Dis
trfct Court for the parish of Orleans, in the
above entitled causes, for city taxes of 1874,
1876 and 1876, l will proceed to sell at public
auction, at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Ex-
change. Royal street. between Canal and Gus
tomhouse streets in the Second District Of this
city. on MONDAY. December "a. 1877 at u
O'Clock m. the following described property. to
wit
/. A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated in the Second District of this city, in
square number sixty-one. bounded by Tou-
louise. st. Peter. Bourbon and Royal streets,
designated as lot number ten measuring
twenty nine feet front on Toulouse street by
eighty three feet in depth.
Q. A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated In the Third District of this city in square
number twenty. three. bounded by Louisa. Lee
wee Piety and Charities streets, designated as
follows: Lot number one. measuring thirty
three feet front on Louisa street by one hun
dred and thirty-four feet in depth: lots num-
bers two and three. measuring each thirty-two
feet front on Levee street by one hundred and
thirty-four feet in depth
Seized in the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
THOMAS Fl. HANDY.
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish of Orleans.
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Flory: same VS.. Widow Louis Chauehon {:
same vs. same same vs. Mrs. Robert Dean
same vs. Mrs. A. Dean: same ys. same.
SUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
~ parish of Orleans, Nos s2.172, 35.072. 81 1914
80 220 81 1881 and BY virtue of six writs offier
facias. TO me directed by the honorable the
Superior District Court for the parish of Or
leans in the above entitled causes. for city taxes
of1s7o 1871 1873, 1874 1876 and 1876 will proceed to
sell at icauction ut the Merchants and Auc
tioneers' Exchange, Royal street, between Canal
and Customhouse streets, in the Second District
of this city. on MONDAY. December "a, 1877. ut
IL o'clock M, the following described property,
to Wit
A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated in the Second District of this city. in
square number three hundred and twenty two,
bounded by Dumaine. st. Philip. Dorgenois and
Rocheblave streets. designated as lot number
four. measuring thirty seven feet front on Du-
maine street by one hundred and seventy-fve
feet in depth.
Seized in the above suits.
Terms cash on the spot.
THOMAS H. HANDY
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
noqt ded "a