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Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
Railroad Grants.

WASHINGTON, October 29.-Booth intro
duced a bill in the Senate to. day to authorize
the Secretary of the Interior to declare for
FIXTURES of railroad grants in certain cases.
1t provides that in all cases where railroad
grants have expired or where such grants
may expire by limitation of law, it shall i'm
mediately be the duty of the Seer etary of the
Interior to declare all such lands included in
such grants which have not been patented
by the United States to the grantee, and where
grant has been made to corporation, or
which has not been lawfully disposed of by
the State where the grant has been made to
a State, forfeited to the United States, and
after such declaration the lands thus declared
forfeited shall be disposed of the same as
other public lands of the United States.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
TELEGR RAM 5.
vrpoKrKp SPECIALLY FOR THE aEKALD 81
wrsrnRN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Serious Illness OF senator Blaine.

Serious Illness OF senator Blaine.
WASHINGTON, October Ex-senator Blame
WAS taken suddenly i'll last evening with
chill and light fever, which prevented his de-
par,ure for Augusta. He is much better this
morning and his physicians state his illness
is not serious.
WASHINGTON, October Ex-senator Blaines
friends are greatly alarmed at his condi-
ton. He is unable to leave for Maine this
morning to see his sick daughter. He passed
very uncomfortable night.
WASHINGTON, October Ex-senator Blaine
is still confined to his bed, with no prospects
of early recovery from the fever. He is
much weaker than yesterday. A few per-
sons only are admitted to his chamber, quiet
being essential. A telegram from Augusta
received by him this morning says: The
physicians consider his daughter Alice out
of danger unless some unforeseen phase
should be developed. The ball is not yet
extracted
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01

New YORK, October 28.-At his serenade
last night Tilden endorsed the Democratic
State ticket, and said: This election has
relation to national politics in regard to
which you expect that should make some
observations. You are aware of the result
of the contest in 1876. Ia voice, "You were
robbed Tilden excitedly said: l did not
get robbed, the people got robbed it was
robbery of the dearest rights of free gov
ernment, the right of the people to govern
themselves and change their rulers at will. If
the American people lie down and consent
to sacrifice the integrity of their control over
their own government they will commit
wrong not only against themselves but the
people of every land. One thing promise,
one thing swear before the assembled peo-
pie of America; l swear that the govern
ment of America will he restored to the peo-
pie according to he ideal Of its founders.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
No Annexation scheme.

WASHINGTON, October 27.-No annexa-
scheme is contemplated here. The peaceful
arrangement with Mexico as preluae'to the
recognition of Diaz, as sketched week ago,
bids fair to be formally completed between
the Mexican Government and Minister Fos:
ter. Mastas' retirement from Washington
is not inconsistent with him at all without
recognizing the Diaz government. Minister
Foster, however, may forward here project
for a treaty to which Diaz binds himself by
his signature, and then the recognition of the
de facto Mexican President may at once be
accomplished and the treaty sent to the Sen
ate. The warlike talk in Texas indicates To-
call not national views.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
European War.

CHICAGO, October 27.--The London Times
special says it is almost impossible to gel
facts as to the situation south of Plevna. The
most reliable accounts agree that communica-
ton with Plevna has been cut off, and that
the investment of Osman is practically com.
plete, although the Russian forces west of
the Vid have not come near enough to Ope
rate against the defenses of Plevna. If his
communications are cut, as asserted, Osman
is unquestionably in a precarious condition,
and will either surrender or attempt to cut
his way out. The best evidence of Turkish
defeat and the loss of their line of supplies is
found in the depressed comments OF the
London Turcophite journals. They ad-
NIT thatif Gourco has accomplished all that
is claimed in the Russian official reports, the
fate of Plevna will be settled within a few
days.
There has been heavy lighting all along the
various portions of Saliemant front, indicat-
ing general advance of the Russian army
of the East, and large reconnaissance to dis
cover Suleiman Pasha's position. There has
been nothing decisive in these movements,
but they promise speedy operations of con-
siderable magnitude, and the Russian effort
to mask Rustachuk is sure to bring on gen.
eral engagement. Suleiman Pasha's right is
on the Lom below Kadiko. The Turkish
position is very strong, with admirable sup
port in the rear in case of Turkish defeat.
Suleiman has chosen his own position and
has intrenched himself on ground of the
most favorable character for defense. It is
thought that battle will be in progress to-
day. In any case it does not seem probable
that a great and decisive battle can be long
delayed.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
From Japan.

NEW YORK, October 29.-Pr;vate ,etters
from highly responsible source in Japan
state unequlvocally that recent secret necoti.
ations between England and Japan on one
side and Russia and Japan on the other
which have embraced these points and re-
Suits viz: England insists on sharing all Of
'apan's advantages in openin, the Corea
and japan refuses to concede the demand
itussia consents to support Japan's refusal
70 any extremity if Japan will waive her
lam lam 70 the northern port of entry and
cno0se one further south.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01

PARIS, October 28.-Rouher has q slight
attack of appoplexy.
The Francoise, Duke de Broglie's organ,
yesterday stated that the Ministers were pre-.
pared to meet the Chamber of Deputies and
defend their policy, but at the same time they
were ready to resign, should President Mac
Mahon think it his duty to summon other
counsellors. This same paper to-day ex-
plains that this did not mean that President
MacMahon was disposed to capitulate to the
Left. The Constitutional and Pages, how
ever, assert that President MacMahon has &C.
copied the resignation of the Cabinet in prln-
ciple, but has requested the Ministers to re-
tain their posts pending his future decisions.
The Pages adds: Saturdays council was
somewhat excited, President Mac cMahon de-
claring that he intended to enter upon the
path of compromise and reconciliation. Min
listers de Broglie and Fourton supported this
course.
LONDON, October 27.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the London Times telegraphs
that he believes that President MacMahon has
fallen under the influence of those who are
determined to resist the will of the nation,
but the Cabinet is sdivided about how far
such resistance should be carried. Duke de
Broglie, President of the Council and Min
lister of Justice, Duke de Cases, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, Gen. BERTRAND, Minister of
War, and Viscount Demaux might 60 as far
as second dissolution of the Chamber of
Deputies, but if the Senate refuses this they
would resign.
PARIS, October 29.-The results of the Sec
ond ballot yesterday for members of the
Chamber of Deputies, so far as known, show
nine government candidates and two Repub-
licans elected. In three arrondizements the
Republican candidates claiming that they
were elected on the 18th inst. did not stand
intending to submit their claims to
the Chamber OF Deputies.
Later returns show fifteen second ballots
resulting in the election of eleven
and four Republicans. The
stands 800 Republicans and 210
as previously stated.
The Soliel insists that either MacMahon or
the Ministry must resign. There is no other
way out of the crisis
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01

CINCINNATI, October 28.-An unknown
near Chillicothe, Ohio, last night, shot McVey
through the heart and his wife through the
head, killing both instantly. A little girl, the
only other occupant Of the house, escaped.
The murderer, after ransacking the house
for plunder, set it on fire and escaped.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
Mail Lettings.

WASHINGTON, October 2S.-Second Assist
ant Postmaster General has made an order
inviting proposals for carrying the mails on
all routes in Southwestern and Pacific States
and Territories during four years, to com
mence next July. 1t is dated November LIST
and will he sent shortly to all postmasters in
those sections to be conspicuously posted for
at least thirty days before the time tor receiv-
ing bids. These advertisements are no longer
made in newspapers as heretofore.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
Destructive Hurricane.

WASHINGTON, October 29.-The hurricane
which recently swept over the Island of
Curacao caused the loss of property estimat-
ed at two million dollars. The loss of life
was large in the city of Curacao. Many of
the most solid structures were crushed by
waves and many persons were buried in the
ruins. Many people were made paupers in
an hour.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
Levels Missing.

CHICAGO, October 24.-The trunk which
James Barry, the Palmer House robber, had
in bis possession when the Chicago detec-
tives captured him last week, contained
among other things about one thousand dol
lars worth of jewels which were recently
stolen from George Ringold, the New York
actor. The woman who was Barry's accom-
Dlice can not be found.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
The Revolution I'm Mexico.

MEXICO, October 18.-Sonora has seeded
from Diaz, and shows al inflexible determin-
alton to extradite the criminals on the Rio
'rande. Believing extradition necessary to
preserve national decorum, several regiments
the border. Ao'
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
Trial for EN- beZZltng.

CINCINNATI, October 27.-Lewis Meyers,
treasurer, and J. Smith, Auditor, of An
gloise county, were arraigned to-day charged
with imbezzling $47, 900 of the county funds.
Meyers plead guilty and was sentenced to
three years in the Penltentiary. Smith was
committed to Jail on $40, 1000 bail.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01

AN organ paper thus tells on Tecumps:
"a great lot of young ladies welcomed Gen.
eral Sherman at Albany. The old warrior
went right in and kissed the whole of them,
while his son, cowardly young fellow who
had never been through the wars, stood back
and looked sheepishly on"
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01

WILLIAM P. Ross, ex-chief of the Chero-
kee Nation, says that there is not fraction
Of the Indians in favor of Territorial gov
ernment. He would like to have the west
ern part of Indian Territory bought by the
Government and set aside for the accommo-
dation of the savage Indians soon possibly to
be transferred thither.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

Congress and the Army-The Session to be
Spun out-New Senators From South
Carolina and Louisiana Dem
ocratic Victory in 0hio-The
House 0rganization-The
French Republican
Triumph.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01

New YORK, October 29.-The Mayor oi
Fernandina telegraphs that he needs seven
thousand dollars to keep the well from starv.
ing and to supply the sick with necessaries.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
Panic I'm n Theatre.

NEW YORK, October 27.-The cry of fire
during the performance tonight, at Niblo's
Garden, caused stampede, and in the rush
out of the door several people were seriously
injured. No one killed.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
Ane English Mission.

WASHINGTON, October 27.-''I will not an
point Simon Cameron Minister to Enoland
or anythlng else" This is golden saying
OF the President uttered to-day in answer to
an inquiry of friend.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
HEL LEE A WEEKLY HERALD.
Important Interview with Gen. Crook
ON Railroad Matters.

Important Interview with Gen. Crook
ON Railroad Matters.
WASHINGTON, October 27.-Gen. Crook
has been asked by one of the governing d.
rect0rs of the Union Pacific Railroad to give
his opinion in regard to the construction of
two branches from the main line of that road
one from point east of Sherman 10 Boze-
man, NJ. T., and another from Rawlins to
the eastern branch atits terminus, the east
crn branch to pass through the Black Hills
and the western through the Wind River
country. The General makes reply under
date of October 10TH, of which the following
contains the most important passages: They
will have most salutary and positive effect
in settling our Indian troubles, thereby saving
more expenditures of public funds; they will
invite to and open up for settlement one of
the most valuable farming and grazing lands,
and in the discovery of new mining sections,
and promote the development of valuable
mineral resources already discovered; they
will save the public treasury vast amounts in
the economy of transportation Of military
supplies, troops and mail. From my person
al knowledge of the country through which
the proposed line will pass, regard the pro-
ject as eminently practicable, and more easi-
ly accomplished than many of the works OF
a similar character now in successful opera
ton in the country west of the Mississippi
river.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
SavIngs Bank Statement {

CHICAGO, October 29.-Receiver Turpin
filed his statement of the Fidelity Savings
Bank this morning. It shows the liabilities
to be 81, ,315, ,054, and assets $745, ,537.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
l;On1frmatiOns by the senate.

WAsHlNGToN, October 29.-The Senate in
executive session confirmed the following
nominations:
VIM. w. Upton, Second Comptroller of the
treasury; James Gilfllen, United States
Treasurer; Albert N. Wyman, Assistant Uni
ted States treasurer; Frank Gilbert, Assistant
United States Treasurer at Chicago; John P.
Hoyt, of Michigan, Governor of Arisona;
Marsden G. Burch, T. s. Attorney for the
western district of Michigan; s. S. Matthews
U. S. Marshal for the eastern district of
Michigan; H. Fl. Bates, of New York, Ex-
aminer in Chief of the patent Office.
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
Royal MAPFlage.

MADRID, October SET is said that the
marriage of King Alfonso has been fixed for
he 2Sd of January next
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
Prestdent's Nominal ions.

Presidents Nominations.
WASHINGTON, October 29.-The President
to-day sent the following nominations to the
Senate:
VIM. Henry Smith, collector OF customs,
Chicago. Theo. Roosevelt, collector of
customs, Edwin A. Merritt, surveyor, and l..
Bradford Prince, naval officer, for the Port
of New York. Robert T. Smith, collector
of customs Mobile. levitt Palmer, collec-
of internal revenue, Fifteenth District of
Ohio. E. Plat Stratton, supervising inspec-
tor of steam vessels for Second District of
New York. John Scheinbstch supervising
inspector of steam vessels for the Seventh
District of Ohio. Lewis Heyl, of Pennsylva-
MIA, to be appraiser of merchandise under
provisions of section 2008; -- envoy extra
ordinary and minister plcnipotentiary of the
United States in Russia. Gabriel G. Whar-
ton, United States attorney for Kentucky;
Lewis E. Parsons, United States attorney for
the Northern and Middle District of Alabama;
John Oglesby, assistant appraiser of mer-
chandise, and James Lewis, naval officer, at
New Orleans. Gen. Clifford Wiley Wells, of
Mississippi, United States consul-general at
Shanghai. J. T. McLain, Jr., of Ohio, Z.
S. consul at Nassau John A. Campbell. of
Wyoming, Z. S. consul at Basle. Owen P.
Fitzsimmons, U. s. marshal for Georgia; NJ.
J. Waldron, Z. S. marshal for the western
district of Tennessee; Chas. Allen, U. S.
marshal for the western district of Missouri
Helena weekly herald., 1877-11-01
FRANCE.

MacMahOn's Course = Conflicting Re
pOris.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-08
Ei.I.SBI kG.

The Ne,os wants u telegraph now that
they have railroad.
The erection of the new depot will be
commenced next week.
Hoes are coming in freely to this
market, and are selling clean at frac-
ton less than five cents per pound.
The recent cold weather and rains,
together with scarcity OF ties, hs. some
Whist interiered with trsck-lsying on the
Pittsburgh, Wheeling and Kentucky
railroad. They have, however, put their
time in very well bsllssting, straighten-
ing, making switches, aud otherwise i'm
proving that portion Of the road from
Wellsburg to the Steubenville bridge,
which may now be regarded as in fair
condition.
The Ne,rS says: Holders of woo
would have done much better had they
sod their clips earlier in the season,
when prices ranged from forty five to
forty-eight cents. At this writing it is
worth only thirty-seyea 10 forty cents.
A 3 general thips 1t is always safe to
sell when prices are reasonable. \ GER
tain party in this county lost over one
hundred dollars by holding on with
view of doing better"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-08

TIE Congressional Clouds still have q
silver Inning. The BLAND silver Dill
passed the House by more than a two
thirds msjorlty, and now the Senate has
in the face OF HAYES threa. 10 veto the
bill, by vote equally as decisive and
one that was regarded as
,sst ordered that the bill shall be
made the special order for next
Tuesday, and to be continued trop day
to day until disposed Of. Tho vote on
this proposition stood, ayes Al, noes 10
OF those voting in favor of the motion
twenty.oue were Democrats and nine
teen Republicans. Among the Demo-
Gratis were both of the West Virginia
Senators, THURMAN of Ohio, WALLACE oil
Pennsylvania, VOORHEES, OF Indiana and
Judge DAVIS of Illinois. STANLEY
MATTHEWS of Ohio voted the same way;
and aIter the matter was settled
he introduced a concurrent resolution
declaring that all United States
bonds are payable, principle and interest,"
at the option OF the Government In
silver dollars of 4l23 grains, and that
"such payment is not In violation of the
public faith or the rights of the pubic
creditors" which, on his request, was
ordered to lie on the table and be print
cd. When it comes up 1t will asSuredly
pass. AS it is but declaration Of well
known fact.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-08

The message of Governor kEMPER,
of Virginia, is document OF great
length. In it he discusses the financial
condition of the State in all OF its
phases and bearings. He states the debt
Including accrued interest," OF the State
at this time to be $50, 53S, $500. This Is
exclusive of the one-third which was set
off to West Virginia at the time of the
enactment OF the funding bill six years
ago. Since that time the State has de-
fsulted in her interest to the amount OF
So O6O, 1850, which is included IN the
above total. The Governor dismisses the
idea. which he thinks has been long
since exploded, that Virginia will ever
become liable for the debt OF west
Viginis, or for any part of it. "By the
express terms of the funding.bill con-
tract" he argues, "as acceded to by the
creditors, Virginia can never become
liable for any part of West Virginia's
third except by virtue of a settlement
herafter to be concluded between the two
States. Clearly and unque5tionably such
a settlement is impossible to be had with
ont the cooperation and assent OF Vlr-
plnia. If We ever become liable Tor any
mart of the debt thus RENTED to West
Virginia, then it will be no otherwise
than by her own voluntary act ths'
Virginia will incur that liability. Until
the coming of the millennial era II
can scarcely be supposed thai
one State will volunteer 10 as
sumo the burthens of another State. ouI
of one full third of this State, torn from
It's body, was created West Virginia VI
the debt previously contracted by the
undivided State one-thlrd at the date OF
its dismem berment fairly devoived on
West Virginia. Equitsbly and justly
one-third OF the debt was set apart ana
assigned to West Virgins, and the credi'
tors ratified the assignment. No prinei
pie of right or duty, no obligation oil
honor, requires Virginia to pay '"es'
Virginia's third or any part OF 1t; and
therefore such payment will never Dc
undertaken by Virginia. nor expected
by any OF the parties concerned"
Governor KEMPER demonstrates the
ability of Virginia to pay her debt In
full. He shows that the rate OF taxation
in the State is less than in almost all
other States, and that, when the debt
proper of each State is aggregated with
its municipal and local Indebtedness the
people of Virginia owe less, in proper
ton to population and resources, than
those of many OF the States.
The Governor clearly and ably DIS
cusses the reforms which may be brought
about in the administration of the affairs
of the State, by which the expenses may
be reduced, and which will enable the
Commonwealth to pay the interest upon
her public debt, preserve her credit, and
finally hquidate her bonds. He sets his
face like flint against all propositions
looking to q iorcibe REIMBURSEMENT OF the
debt, regarding that as simply one mode
OF reputation.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-08

Mr.. HAYES has again sent IN the
name OF FEHRENBACH, as Supervising
Inspector tor this district, but Captain
DEvINNEY is now in charge OF the office,
which he has removed from Cincinnati
to Pittsburgh. This is Captain DEvIN-
NEY's second experience OF the kind
President JOHNSON once removed MN,
and the new appointee removed the Oh
fee to Cincinnati, and remained In
charge of it some six months. But the
Senate refused to confirm the JOHNSON
man. SO Capt. DEvINNEY was reinstated
and removed the Office TO Pittsburgh
agsin. He has been of duty about SIX
months this time also; but it is scarcely
probable that he will be permitted TO re-
main as before. If FEHRENBACH's nom
nation is Lot confrmed-which we
think probable, although STANLEY
MATTHEWS will leave no stone unturned
to accomplish it-Mr. HAYES will prob
ably send in another name, as nothing
short of Captain DEvINNEY'8 scalp will
sppease the wrath of the HAYES faction
of the party in Ohio.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-08

DR.. ECCLEsToN, the newly elected
Bishop ofthe Diocese OF West Virginia
was elected Bishop of the Diocese OF
Iowa some two or three years ago. After
the election, and while the respective
general committees were passing upon
his selection, some members of the Con-
vention which had elected him, raised 8
question as to the legality, in some par
ticular, of the result, end this coming &c
DR.. ECCLEsToN knowledge, ne at once
promptly declined the place. Notwith-
standing this, the general committees en-
dorsed his election, and the lowalans
would have been glad had he consented
to withdraw his decl,ns.ion. But haviD G
once SAID no. ne adhered to it.
Both Bishop LEE, OF Delaware, and
Bishop WHITTLy, of Virginia, speak in
the highest terms of DR.. ECCLESToN; and
he stood very high in the esteem and
affection of the late Bishop JOINS.