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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-13

by Mr.. Ransom to provide for the settle
ment OF accounts with certain railway COM
.paries is the same bill that was introduced
in the House on the 9th OF November. J, II
provides for re0pening the settlements
made by the United States Government
with the Selma and Meridian, the New Or
leans, Opelousas and Great Western, the
Atlantic and North Carolina, the New Or
leans, jackson and Great Western, the Mis-
sissippi and Tennessee, the Orange and
Alexandria, and such other railroad compa-
mics as purchased and made full payment for
engines, rolling stock, &C., sold to said
companies by the United States Govern
meat in 1865, and to adjust the same
upon the basis and the plan Of settlement
adopted In the settlement made by the Sec
rotary OF War with the Western and Allan
Ito railroads under act Of Congress approved
March 3, 1877. ''-'s.
The bill authorizes the Secretary Of War,
after said claims shall have been adjusted,
to issue his warrant on the United States
Treasury for the amount Of money it is
found ought to be refunded TO said railroad
companies on account Of said settlement.
GENERAL SHERIDAN AND THE BORDER TRoU-
BLEs. ~s,sr.y~- ~. -.
General Sheridan was before the Military
Committee Of the House to-day on Rio
Grande affairs. The most significant re-
mark Sheridan made was that there was no
danger Of war unless from accidental COLI
sion between the American and Mexican
forces. He also testified that withiH the
last year there had been one raid of ma
RAIDERS, into Mexico from the Texas side Of
the Rio !Grande, and in reply toaquestion
stated that he had not advised the Issuance
Of the order for our forces to pursue the
MeXicans across the river into Mexico.
1t was decided to-day that the sub-com-
mittee, consisting OF Messrs. Banning, Di-
brell, Bragg, White, and Maish, shall con-
tinue the investigation during the recess Of
Congress. G.t..H a-t..,,.. ~.
PosT-RoADs.
The bill introduced in the Senate to-day
by Mr.. Merrimon. creating certain post
routes in North Carolinia provides that the
main road leading from Graham via Mount
Herman to Clover Orchard, in Alabama
county, aud the main road leading from
Yanceyville to Milton, in CaseWell county,
be created post-roads. 10Y. I
.....l s., FoRTNIGHTLT MAIL, &c. 3 - .
Commencing January 1st, next, fort
nightly mail will be sent from Savannah to
Havana Ola Nassau. This line will be kept
up all winter. '. go 80 - 'o,.' -.
John C. 3. Davis, OF New York, has been
nominated Judge OF the Court Ut Claims
800
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WaShingtOn.

THE COLORADO CASE IN. THE HOUSE AND MAT
7uEwS'S SILVER RESOLUTIONS IN, THE SEN
ATE-THE WAR UPON THE PsESIDEST-DE-
FEAT OF HIS NEW YORK NoMINATIoNS-THE
TYxAs-PACIFIc TEMPERANCE MATTERS -
Personal, &C., &C..
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the supporters OF the nominations, and re-
PEELED with the utmost emphasis the charges
that had been made against the official char
acter and conduct of the officers whom the
President proposed to remove. He insisted
that they had been faithful, honest, and eff
cient in every particular, and challenged
the proof that single. charge had ever been
made against them, either by the mer-
camille community. or the Secretary
Of the !, Treasury, or the President
himself. He also defed any one to show or
to assert that his (Conkling's) action in this
whole matter had been otherwise than fair,
open, courteous, and above board. In con-
clusiop, he claimed that the Senate would
be alike unjust to faithful officers, careless
OF its own prerogatives and duties, and I'M
mindful Of the dictates Of true ciYil-service
policy, If II failed to vote that these nomi-
nations should be rejected. rtlEst'r
A vote by yeas and nays was then taken
upon the nomination OF Mr. Roosevelt, and
it was rejected by a majority OF seven, the
yeas being % and the nays being 81. The
nomination OF Mr.: Prince was rejected upon
another roll-call by the same vote. In each
case Senators Eaton, Dennis, Wbyte,' and
Maxey. of the Democrats, united with the
great body Of the Republicans against the
confirmation, and Senators Burnside, Chris
tiancy, Conover, Dawes, Hoar, and Mat
tbews Republicans, sided with the Demo-
Gratis in favor OF the confirmation.
The nomination OF Merritt was confirmed
without division. 3gEstA3
A motion was made to remove the in
Function OF secrecy from the votes, but un-
der the rules single objection carried 1t
oyer until Tomorrow when it VIII I'M
doubleday be adopted. 8
SETTLEMENT OF. ACCOUNTS WITH CERTAIN
sfs BAfLROAps.3is,f ,t.Ss.t s3sfsf {
The bill introduced in the Senate to-day
, 1877-12-21

Seattle, that the clerk was not war.
ranted in issuing an attachment upon
an affidavit made before the action
was pending. That there must be
an affidavit made after the action was
pending. l am satisfied that such
ruling is correct. The purpose Of
the law is to require that plaintiff
make oath that such facts exist at
the time he takes his writ, to.wit,
when he has commenced his action.
In the case before US, all these
jurisdictional facts appear, hence the
clerk might lawfully issue the writ,
and fit we're improperly issued the
Court or Judge would discharge it
on motion. The act of the Clerk
was not void, for he had jurisdiction,
it was voidsble if not warranted by
the facts set out.
The writ having issued after COM
plant filed and summons issued; the
property of the defendant could law
fully be attached.
The action shows a substantial
compliance with the provisions of
section 176 Of the code and in &C
cordance with law whatever judg-
ment the plaintiff RECEIVERS will be
satisfied out Of the property attached.
Code section 1888.
The claimant Is entitled to his lien
the amount of which will be deter
mined by the final judgment of the
District Court in said cause.
J. II. LEWIS, Judge.
McNaught & Haller for Claimant.
Dennson q Blanchard for Assignee.
, 1877-12-21

A special telegram from Bismarck,
Dakota, reports the Sioux Indians as
having broken out and committing
murders and outrsges near Dead
wood. A train of eight wagons
loaded with provisions, was captured
by Indians near Sui phur Springs on
the 9Th. Four horses were killed
and six driven off. The provisions
were all taken. The Indians esti-
mated at 600, passed north. The
stage and its passengers were un'
molested. Capt. Edgerly's company
oil the 9TH cavalry recently posted at
Sulphur Springs is marching in, not
having heard Of the Deadwood
troubles.
, 1877-12-21

The bill introduced in the House
on the 9th by Harrison of Illinois, to
provide for an income tax, proposes
to levy upon the incomes of all Uni
ted States citizens which may be
81 900 and under $4,000 annually, a
tax of l per cent. Over $4,000 and
under $4,000, II per cent, and
graduating the scale up to and in
oluding $4,000; over $4,000 and
under 1000, a tax of per cent;
over $4,000 and under $4,000, 4
per cent. and 5 per cent. on all in
comes in excess of $4,000.
, 1877-12-21

The report Of the Secretary of the
Interior shows that the six Pacific
Railway companies owe the United
States 93,llI,197. Of this amount
in round numbers, the Union Pacific
owes $3S, 100000, the Central $685.
100000. The u. P. is SlO,700,000
behind on account Of interest on
second mortgage bonds, and the G.
p. $l2,500,000, The arrears OF all
companies on account of interest are
$2S, S,494,GS5. The total debt due the
United States from the U. p. and G,
P. is, in round numbers, S76 100000.
, 1877-12-21

Secretary Sherman's chief recon-
mendation in his annual report is
that tea and coffee, and all articles
which do not yield an annual custom
revenue of 10000 be placed on the
free list.
, 1877-12-21
IMPORTANT DECISION.

Below we append late important
decision of Hon. J. r. Lewis, Judge
of the District Court, of the Third
Judicial District, of this Territory.
The subjects treated are points in
bankruptcy law, and the settling of
legal quibblrs by the decision in
question will greatly facilitate court
proceedings in the future:
IN the District Court, Third Judicial
District. AT Port Townsend, w.
7. In Bankruptcy.
THOMAS CRANNEY, Bankrupt;
Claim OF q. o. Haller, with secu-
rity.
October IL, 1875. Claimant filed
in the District Court of Port Town
send his complaint, claiming of Gran
ney money due upon contract, and a
summons was issued therein of that
date. An affidavit for an attach
mrnt was made and filed of the same
date, bond, executed, and approved,
and a writ of attachment issued.
The Sheriff made return that he
Received the writ Oct. II, 1875,
and upon the 18th October, attached
all the real estate described belong
ing to defendant Thomas Cranney,
ny leaving copy of the writ with
Z. Chisholm, the agent Of defend
ant and occupant at Utsalady, in Is.
land County.
Granny was adjudgel bankrupt
February l6, 1876, and the attach
ment suit was then pending in said
District Court.
Question is made whether Haller
is entitled to his lien upon the real
estate attached.
Counsel for the assignee question
the suffciency of the affidavit to
warrant the clerk in issuing the
writ.
am Of opinion that the only
question that can here be made is
whether the clerk had jurisdiction
to issue the writ. Questions going
TO the jurisdiction may be raised at
any time.
Whether the facts set out in the
affidavit for the writ, were sufficient,
cannot here be questioned. Skimon
Kelly Is n. Y. 356. Pursley v
Hayes ~ Iowa 9S.
II the writ was improperly issued,
the District Court or The Judge there
of would, on motion made, discharge
it. Code civil section 1S9.
No motion has been made to dis.
charge this writ, and it remains in
full force.
A writ of attachment shall be
issued by the Clerk of the
Court in which the action is pending
whenever plaintiff shall make and
file an affidavit that cause of action
exists against defendant and other
facts stated. Code civil section l72.
Upon filing the affidavit he shall
be entitled to his writ as soon as he
shall file his bond. Ibid, section l73.
The plaintiff at the time Of issuing
the summons or at any time thereaf
ter before Judgment may have de-
fendant's property attached in the
manner prescribed. Ibid section
III.
What are the jurisdictional facts
to warrant tho Clerk in issuing the
writ?
!. There must be an action pend
ing against defendant.
2. An affidavit must be made and
filed after the action is pending.
3. A bond must be filed.
Civil actions are commenced by
filing compliant and issuing sum
mons thereon. Code civil section
SO.
If the complaint be fled,summons
issued and affidavit be made and filed
OF the same date, ths presumption is
that the complaint was first filed and
summons issued before affidavit
was made.
l held, in Suffern Chisholm, at
, 1877-12-21

Under the new organization of the
Senate the Democrats control four OF
the committees to the Republicans
FIVE. This is entirely Republican
concession who have the organization
in their hands. Formerly the COM
mittees stood three to six.
, 1877-12-21

The Pacific Steam Navigation
company's steamship Atacama was
lost recently near Coquimbo, Chill;
crew and passengers nGmbered 80
souls-only eight saved.
, 1877-12-21

J.G. Hodge 81 Co., well'known
stationery firm of San Francisco,
have filed petition in bankruptcy.
Liabilities $250,000.
, 1877-12-21

The report of the Secretary of the
Navy states that the Navy consists
of G7 steam and 20 sailing vessels
and rs tug boats.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-07
DOCTOR CHAMBLIss THE IA.
NATIC,

VINE Believes In ats soura salvation
by shedding his Fellow Maa's BLOOD.
Yesterday morning DR.. Childreas
was sent for TO visit sick prisoner
confined Ia the county Jail. In the
cell with the sick man were number
OF prisoners, including the man Cham
bliss, who shot and killed man
short time since, which circumstances
ARE yet fresh In tho minds OF our read
ers' DIR. Chlldress was bending over
his patient testing hls pulse, when
Chambliss, who had concealed quart
bottle hlled with molasaes, In n smpll
sack, slipped up behind him and struck
him blow with II on the crown OF
his head that folled him 10 the floor.
Before he could do further damage no
was secured by the other prisoners.
The doctor WAS considerably stunned
by the blow, which was dealt with a
vim worthy OF better purpose. and
II was sometime before he could nilly
recover himself. Chambllss, whom Il
Is thought is deranged, gave no reason
for his murderous assault, other than
that the Lord had required OF him TO
kill one thousand men before he could
hope for the salvation OF his soul.
The guards chained him to prevent
his doing further harm, yet this can
not last, and the proper authorities
should determine his saneness and dis
pose OF him accordingly. II he Ia
permitted to remain Ia the cell In COM
pany with others their lives are in
constant danger. This Is u serious
matter, and in justice to him and those
with whom he is confined, something
should be done in the matter.
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chairman OF the committee OF rear,
rangement OF the list.

chairman OF the committee OF rear
rangement OF the list,
In the senate II number OF women,
who are taxpayers, petition for relief
from political disabilities.
Short executive session No con.
tlrmations.
Mr., Bruce, of Mississippi, presented
u memorial OF the county commits
sioners OF Bolivar and other counties
In Mississippi, asking an appropriation
for the Improvement OF the Missis
aippi levees, Referred TO the select
committee on Mississippi levees, Of
which Senator Bruce Ia chairman.
Mr.. Gordon, OF Georgia, introduced
bill to authorize the issue OF arms 10
the Washington Light Infantry, Of
Charleston, South Carolina. Referred
to the committee on military affairs.
Nominations--John q, Smith, for.
merly commissioner Of Indian affairs,
TO be consul general ut Montreal
Alexander NJ. Stearne, to be assistant
treasurerof Cincinnati; Il. II. Durand,
postmaster AZ Plaquemines, Louisiana;
W. Il. Lee, postmaster at Pensacola,
Florida.
Colonel Blanton Dancan Is here,
having been addressing, for some
weeks, large greenback audiences.
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FRENCH POTITICs.
No Change VIII be Made In The Minis
IrJ--Pr0sldent MaoMahOn Ia
not Discouraged.
TIM Deputies OF tho Leu Decide ON
Their Course Of Action Republican
Gains In Last sundays Election.

TIM Deputies OF tho left Decide ON
Their Course Of Action Republican
Gains IN last sundays Election.
LONDON, November 0.--The Paris
correspondent OF the Times telegraphs
the following: AT an important meet
Ing OF the deputies Of the left last
night, 1t was decided only to unseat
deputies whose election was plainly
due to official pressure. II was also
decided to maintain a strictly expec-
tant attitude, and TO furnish the gov
ernmont no pretext for getting out OF
its em0arrassments, but on no ac-
count accept cabinet contrary TO
parliamentary rules. IL was resolved
that no member OF the majority should
undertake the formation OF u cabinet,
without STIMULATING for freedom Of ac-
ton and guarantees against the recur-
renee OF events similar to those which
have just occurred.
In the departmental elections held
last Sunday, the republicans have on
an average gained one or two arron-
easements of the general council in
department If the gains were
equally distributed II would not ma
terially affect the senatorial elections,
but 1t IL so distributed az to give the
advantage to the republicans in several
departments; for instance, In Younne,
Lot ct Garoune and Mewlthe ct Mo-
selle
A Reuter- Dispatch from Paris says
the official Journal does not contain a
new cabinet or any other appoint
ment, except some members OF the
legion OF honor, which includes the
sub. projects, rabacatere. M. Fourton
was elected to the chamber of deputies
and five journalists OF the Figaro Lib
erte Francois and Paris journal.
Another Reuter- telegram from Paris
says the ministerial lists of Monitor
aud Soliel are not confirmed, and it Is
understood that M. Poyer Quetier has
not yet succeeded in forming new
ministry. 1t is therefore thought
probable that the duke dc Broglie and
his ministerial colleagues will present
themselves before the chamber OF
deputies tomorrow, to uphold the pol.
icy and defend the acts OF President
MacMahon's administration.
The latest intelligence confirms the
reports that the present ministry will
remain In Office aud appear before the
chambers tomorrow.
The Franchise declares that Presi.
dent MacMahon IL not discouraged.
AS long as conservatives support him
he will support them. A deputation
from the members OF the right wing
of the lower chambers have had an
interview with President MacMahon,
and informed him that they counted
upon his iirmness TO resist revolution
AIRY enterprises.
The Temps says the republicans
have lost 81 and gained l6S seats In
the general council.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-07
Marine Disasters.

LONDON, November 6.-The ship,
John Parker, from ST. John, New
Brunswick, for Liverpool, has been
abandoned at sea. The crew were
saved.
The Sygnet Cardiff, for Wilmington,
North Carolina, stranded at Durness,
on the 3lst ult., and is total wreck.
The crew was saved.
New YORK, November 6.-The
steamer Schiidam, hence for Rotter-
dam, which returned yesterday, expe
rienced hurricane on the I'd instant,
In which the captain considered II
was dangerous to proceed In her deeply
laden condition.
Schooner Carrie l. Weber, hence Ia
Havana, went ashore outside of Sandy
Hook this morning during north
western gale.
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CABBAGED.

John Barbier, n vegetable PsddIer,
Arrested for the Taking OF Ninety
Four Dollars.
Yesterday John Barber was brought
before Justice Peak charged with ap.
propriating ninety.four dollars, the
property of Mrs. Field, mother of
Mr.. Tom Field. The testimony shows
ed that Barber sold some cabbage TO
Mrs. Field, that lady coming cut Of The
house to his cart to pay for the pur-
chase. After the payment Mrs. Field
placed her purse, containing ninety
four dollars, together with two twp-
dollar bills, in her dress pocket, as she
thought, but instead of doing so the
bills and purse, together with her
pocket handkerchief, dropped on the
ground, la the meantime Barber had
carried the vegetables into the kitchen
OF the residence. Mrs. Field then went
into the house and Barber returned
to his wagon and drove away. La
very short time--three or four minutes
- Mrs. Field discovered her loss and
went to the spot where she was stand.
ing when she paid Barber for the cab,
bage There, on the ground, she found
her handkerchief, but the money and
purse were missing. At the trial u
boy, who resides near, stated that from
the window of his parents residence
he saw Barber pick up the articles,
and, after looking at them, place them
In his pocket. Mrs. Field informed an
officer OF her loos, u warrant was sworn
out, and Barber arrested. Justice
Peak held him in five hundred dollars
bond, In default Of which he was COM
mitted to prison.
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WASHINGTON.
General Chalmers, OF Mississippi, In
PRODUCES In the House u Resolution
TO Create n Committee on the
Commerce OF the MlsSls.
sIDpl Valley.
Woman Suffrage Petitions In the Senate -
Aid Promised for the Removal Of the
Red River Raft General Glbsons
Bill for Protecting Mississippi
River Lands.

GIddtngs, Of Texas, Introduces n HiII
for Mail Steamer Service with RFHsiI
The ChairU,anship 81 the ComnIt,
tee an Privileges Rnd Elections va
Progress Mad" win the Resumption
Repeal BIIl.
Moon Associated Press Report.l
WAsHINGToN, November 6.--Mr.
Ellis had m interview this morning
with Secretary McCrary and General
Parker, acting chief OF engineers, In
regard TO the raft In Red river above
Shreveport. Measures will be taken
to-day TO ascertain the extent of the
obstruction, and relief from the gov
ernment was promised Mr.. Ellis.
The signal service observer at Sandy
Hook reports the Annie $. Webb
ashore west Of that station.
The observer at Tybee island reports
that the bark reported water-logged IL
the German bark Redderkerk Dobers,
from Civlsic, France, with four feet of
water in her hold, and cargo oftimber.
She WAS towed into the Tybee this
morning.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-07
On 20 weasherfOrd-Exten tension OF the
Texaa aud Pacific.


A committee composed of Weather
ford citizens are now en- route for this
city to solicit stock in the extension OF
the Texas and Pacific railroad from
Fort Worth to that place. Colonel
Tom Scott has agreed that II the road
is graded between those two points, he
will lay the track and the people Of
Weatherford, as soon as the necessary
stock Ia subscribed, will rapidly push
forward the work OF grading to com.
pletlon. This Ia u matter Of vital in
terest to Dallas, iDasmuch as II brings
the western country into closer prok'
unity, and opens up to her a ready
trade which she has heretofore had to
deal with at long range, and conse-
quently at a disadvantage. The west
ern towns have readily seen the ad.
vantages that will accrue, both to
them an to Dallas, aud the stock Is
teing rapidly taken up. We are salts
fled that our merchants and citizens
generally will see the importance of
this step, And assure the committee
that they will meet with ready aud
hearty response at their hands.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-07
Dttei,aa

Monday evening, as Messrs. J. $.
Mayileld and r. II. Gruber were re-
turning from the races, driving along
elm street, they ran Into ditch made
by the gas workmen In laying pipes,
and we're thrown out OF the buggy with
considerable force, bruising Mr.. May
fields shoulder and infllcting apainful
wound on his forehead. Mr.. Gruber,
strange to cay, sustained no injuries
whatever.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-07
The Ga rdozO Case Given 20 tbe Jury
No Agreement Expected.

COLUMBIA, s. G., November g.
Judge Townsend made an elaborate
and impartial charge In the Cardozo
case this morning at one o'clock. The
Jury retired to their room where they
are still considering upon the verdict.
An agreement is not expected, 1t being
thought the jury equally divided.
Congressman Small's case will be
taken up tomorrow.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-07
Jerome Park Races.

NEW YORK, November Cat Je-
rome Park, In the mile and quarter
race, Susquehanna won, King Faro
second, viceroy third time 2;l6l.
In the one and half mile race, Vera
Cruz won, Barricade second; time
2:50l.
In the four mile race, Parole gal.
loped over the track.
In the steeple chase Cofonet won.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-07
rn,ee ue.yy New York FAILURES.

New YORK. November $50 lomon
straus 4 Co., dry goods, have suspendt
ed. Liabilities $40, 600; assets noml
nally 100000. Barton q Co, gun
manufacturers, have been adjudged
voluntary bankrupts. Liabilities siO,'
600; assets nominally over 100000.
Henry Simms & Bro, wholesale cloth
ing manufacturers, have suspended.
Liabilities over $4,000. sai ..
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-07
m. po,e con,,pues Very weak

ROME, November 6.-The statement
that Cardinal Manning has been suns
moned to Rome by the pope Is I'M
founded. The pope continues very
weak, but makes efforts to give audi
ences.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-07
John Broughsm f. suddenly Taken
serfously M nc Cleveland

CLEvELAsD, November 0.-Jobn
Brougham, who arrived in this city
Sundry night 10 play weeks en-
gagement at the opera house, left for
New York this evening via the Erie
railroad, very sick. His illness Is so
alarming that he nerved himself to
undertake the journey, saying he must
die at home.