Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-12
THE EAST.

In the New Hampshire House of Repre-
sentatives, on the goth ult., resolution
previously introduced and referred to the
Committee on National Affairs, indorsing
the Presidents Southern policy, was called
up, and an effort was made to pass it, among
its supporter, being Sinclair, a Democrat,
who introduced the measure. Without COM
ing to vote, the matter was laid on the
table.
THE celebrated trotting mare Lady Thorne
d led at Trenton, n. j., on the 1st.
SEVERE tornadoes occurred in Illinois, In
diana and Pennsylvania, on the 1st, causing
great destruction to life and property. The
little Town of Ercildoun, near Centervillc c,
Pa, was almost entirely destroyed. Twenty
families were made houseless in few min
utes, their dwellings being razed to the
ground. One woman was instantly killed,
and five other persons were injured, two fa-
tally.
THREE men, named Floy, Bellinger and
Pierce, were boating in the Niagara River,
above the falls, on the evening of the 1st,
when the boat got into the rapids. Bellinger
and Pierce jumped out and attempted TO
swim to the shore, but were carried over the
falls. Floy remained in the boat and was
rescued.
THE President of the Charter Oak Life In
surance Company has published statement
in reply to the Commissioners recent report
on the condition of the affairs Cf the Com
pany, in which he says the Company not only
has all the assets it claims to have, but that
they are worth at least all the Company
claims them to be worth, and that the Com
,,ouy will nav avnrv N ct ola nrUpc
polcY-holders everywhere to renew their
policies.
AT the Fourth-of-July celebration at
Woodstock, Conn, ex-Gov. Chamberlain, of
South Carolina, and Senator Blaine, of
Maine, spoke upon political topics, The form
er assailing the Southern policy of the Ad-
minis ration, and severely condemuing the
Presidents course in his dealing with South
Carolina and Louisiana. Senator Blaine
spoke Of Mexican affairs, assuming that
war between tue United States and that cOun
try was imminent, with a view of anneXing
aportiou of Mexican territory to the United
States, the speaker opposing the entire
scheme as unwise and mischievous. He
also alluded to and disapproved of the Pres
ident's Southern policy. VIII Mr.. Cham
berlaiu had concluded his speech, the Rev
Mr. Stoddard, Of Fairhaven, Mass, sta &c
that he believed the sentiments expressed il
the address did not represent the feeling o
New England. He then called for all thos
who indorsed the policy of President Hayes
to signify it, and three hearty cheers wer
given for the President Somebody theI
called for three cheers for Gov. Chamberlain
and they were loudly given. Mr.. W ait, Pres
ident of the Convention, then arose ant
stated that it should be understood tina
every speaker was personally responsible fo
what he SAID. As for himself, he had abiding
confidence in the integrity of Presiden
HAYES, and confidence in his policy.
GOLD closed iii New York, on July 5th, a
1O5sS. The following were the closing quo
tation. for produce: No. Chicago sprinj
Wheat, s1531S@1.54 No. 2, Milwaukee
s1.6o. Oats, Western and State, 30@5Ss
Corn, Western Mixed, Coo. Pork, Mess
s142o a 14.25. Lard, s9.05. Flour, goo
to choice, s6.65@6 rs; White Wheat Extrs
s6.so@70O. Cattle, 9@1215c for goo
to extra Sheep, s4.25 a 6.25. Hogs
S562@575.
AT East Liberty, Pa, on July 5th, Cattl
brought: Best, s6.00Q6.25; Medium, S5.7
@5.i5; Common, s4.25@5.OO. Hogs sol
Workers, 81. 4.SO@49o; Philadelphias, s4.e
@5OO Sheep brought 53.75@5.25-accor
ing to quality.