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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-04


Mr.. SEWARD, Assistant Secretary of
State, has recently been interviewed in
reference to our relations with Mexico.
He is represented as saying that this
Government is becoming more and more
satisfied as to the good intentions of
President Diaz; that all of his efforts
have been steadily directed toward the
suppression of the border troubles, and
it can be no longer doubted that he means
to carry out in good faith all his promises
provided he is able 10 accomplish what
he has undertaken. About this Mr.. Sew
ard has his doubts. Hethinks that there
is great danger of the Northern States of
Mexico revolving against Diaz. Two of
his Generals under Benavides, his Com
mander-in-Chief, have already resigned
on account of the surrender of Mexican
citizens for crimes not included in the
extradition treaty. This looks to Mr..
Seward as the beginning of a move
ment in the border States against Diaz,
and concerning this he made the very
important statement that if Diaz made
an honest effort to stop the border out
RACES, and the border ruffians and those
who sympathized with them begin re-
bellion against him, the United States
will feel in duty bound to assist him in
putting down the rebellion. The only
fear Mr.. Seward had was that Diaz
might not be able to sustain himself I'M
til the United States could come to his
assistance. In that event the State of
Texas would protect herself. She was
organizing State troops, and will soon
be in a condition TO protect her border
with, the assistance of the United
States troops. The United
States, Mr.. Seward said, would
under no circumstances make war on
Mexico. All this Government will do is
to stop the border raids. If the Gov
eminent of Mexico makes an honest eff
fort TO stop them, and is unable to con-
tend with the outlaws and rebels of the
border States, then the United States will
assist her. If the Mexican Government
does not make the effort, the United States
will do it herself. In doing this she
makes no war on Mexico, but simply pro-
tects her own citizens.
A FIRE broke out in the west wing of
the Patent Office at Washington, about
noon on the Gath, supposed to have
originated from spontaneous combus-
ton among a lot of chemical material
stored in the attic. 1t spread rapidly,
extending throughout the upper floors I
of nearly the entire building, destroying
a large lumber of valuable models I
stored therein. Fortunately nearly all .
the specifications of the original draw
ings of the Patent Office are safe,
and from these models can be
reproduced if necessary. The original
copy of the Declaration of Independ- q
ence and the relics of Gen. Washing
ton were saved, as was also the Frank
lin printing-pre None of the Land
Office records have been destroyed by
fire, but many were seriously damaged
bv water. The damage TO the build
ing is variously estimated NJ 100000
10 $500, 900, while that growing out of
the destruction of models and other val
,ables belonging to the Patent Office is
almost inealculable. I'D
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-04

THE Wisconsin Democratic State Con-
vention, held on the Goth, adopted reso-
lutions favoring the reconciliation of
silver, and opposing forced resumption
and the granting of subsidies to corpor-
ations, ETC. James A. Mallory was
nominated for Governor.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-04

THE National Prohibition Conference,
which met in New York on the Goth,
adopted Declaration of Principles de-
claring "That it is neither right nor
polite for the State to afford legal pro-
lection and sanction to any traffic or
system that tends to increase crime, to
waste National resources, to corrupt
social habits, and to destroy the health
and lives of the people," The Confer
ence further resolved "to vote for no
persons for public Office except those
who favor these principles"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-04
THE BOOTY.

About s25, 900 in 800 gold pieces were
found upon the pack pony. The coins
were of the mintage of 1877. This
wealth weighed nearly 100 pounds, and
was tied up in pair of old trowsers
with the lower ends tied together and
thrown over the pony's back, with
blankets over all. There were no pa
pers found upon the bodies, SO that the
name of the second party is still mys-
terry. A small piece of paper was found
on Collins's body, upon which was writ
ten poetical efusion by lady, dedi-
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-04

Two of the Union Pacific train rob-
bers were killed near Buffalo Station,
Kansas, on the Goth, and $4,000 of the
stolen gold recovered. Sheriff Bardsley,
of Hays City, with posse of soldiers,
was on the watch for the robbers,
when these two came into the station.
Their outlook and demeanor excited
suspicion, and after they had
gone the Sheriff and lis posse
started in pursuit. They were over
taken a few miles from the station, and
ordered to surrender, when they at
tempted to pull their reyolVers, but the
Sheriff's men were too quick for them
and both men tumbled from their sad
dies. One of the robbers was recog-
nized as Joel Collins, said to belong to
a respectable family at Dallas, Texas.
The other was not recognized.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-04

A DELEGATION of Sioux and Arapa-
hoe Indians had an interview with the
President at the White House on the
9th. They protest against being re-
moved to the Missouri River, and desire
cattle, wagons, farm implements, and
schools, that their people may become
civilized. Remarks were made by
Messrs. Red Cloud, He-Dog, Little-Big-
Man, Tomorrow, Yellow Bear and
others, which were attentively listened
to by the President.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-04

Scotland by New York Herald CORE
spondent, and stated-''If l was at home
l should exert my influence, as far as l
could exert it, in favor of Hayes's plan
of reconciliation. The object aimed at
is noble one, and l hope it will sue
ceed." He also made the prediction that
1--WE will have Republican President in
1880, because the Democracy can not
resist its general disposition to kick over
the milk-pail after it is filled"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-04

The Minnesota Republican State
Convention, held at ST. Paul on the 9th,
unreservedly approved the Pres
ident's Southern and Civil Serv-
ice policies; favored early re-
sumption of specie payment and
reconciliation of silver; pledged sub
mission to the popular vote of every
proposition entertained for the payment
of State railway bonds and promises of
assistance to grasshopper sufferers. The
present State officers were renominated.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-10-04

interesting account of the manners and
customs of the Zaporas of Ecuador. The
mode of courtship presents some sug-
gestive features The enamored swain
goes to the woods and hunts game;
when he has procured it, he presents it
to the maiden of his choice. This con-
stitutes the proposal, if she accepts, she
cooks the meat. Hence, before enter
ing upon the bonds of matrimOny, the
Zapora sutton has the great advantage
over civilized wooers of being assured
as to the lady's capacity for preparing
square meal; and doubtless there is
diminished probability that afterward
the fat will be in the fire. On the other
hand, the Zaporiness is favored with
some foreknowledge as to her spouse's
ability to keep the larder supplied.
OF Brigham Young the Auburn On.
W Ne1os says: "At Port Byron, in this
county, he painted boats. Afterwards
he worked in a saw-mills near Auburn,
in the edge of the town of ThrOop,
where he met his first wife, Angelina
Works, whose two cousins, Garfield
and Morris Worden, now reside in the
Seventh Ward in this city. The we'd
ding took place at tavern of Mr.. Pine,
in Port Byron, to whom Brigham owed
a board bill of S17 when he went West in |
1889, and which he paid thirty-fve years
later with two drafts on New York for
$50 each. Brigham was good-natur-
ed, rather ignorant and lazy genius, of |
whom the late William Hayden, of Port I
Byron, remarked that he did not know 1
that he was good for any thing except
to make ax-helves, which he did well. " !,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

One OF those toil-hardened. true
hearted chaps often read OF in romano,
made his appearance on the Campu
Martius yesterday, and his sympalhie
Were at once aroused By the SIGHT 81
three or four old men standing aronne
with their buck-saws and waiting 70
work.
"lll be haEged If IL isn't tough n.
replied when they told him that tle,
hadn't had any work for month.
How would you like some oysters
They srnacked their lips by way OF re
ply and he gathered up 4 crowd ~ eight
marched them 10 q restaurant and or.
deicd oyster stew for each one.
1T just done my soul good TO see them
eat!" he said to the owner Of the pIacf
as the eight got 10 work.
"Yes it's beautiful sight" was The
reply.
"It makes me feel good in here" con.
iinued the stranger, laying his hand on
his heart.
"A good deed bringsit its own reward I
was the scit answer Of the reslaufateui
as he calculated his profits.
:" can't rest here. ] must do fnrthe,
good said the big hearted stranger. and
he rushed out and brought IN three ne.
groes, chmney-swecp, two boys. and
an old woman, ordered more oysters.
The fifteen people went for oyster
soup in manner 10 amaze. and the;,
guardian nudged the restaurateur in lhc
ribs and said:
Sec the gentle lambs Oh. that
could feed the poor OF all America.
You are a good man. and heaven
will reward you," replied the proprietor.
as he filled the dish up again.
The stranger said he wanted to bring
in just five more, so as to say that he
had fed an even score. and he rushed out
after them, while the rcstaurateur sent
after more oysters and crackers. The
stranger didn't return. lie was last
seen climbing into farmers sleigh on
State street and guiding his team 10 The
west. The fifteen in the restaurant
licked their plates clean and departed In
joyful possession, and the last one had
passed out before the man who furnished
The soup had got through waiting for
the return Of the big-hearted stranger
There were oaths and slang phrases aud
watch-words and expressions. delivered
"a the purest Of English, but what mat
tered y TO the fifteen oup-deyoarers.-
| Detroit Free Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

A pint Of milk taken before reiisinr
az night will cover the scrawnicst boncs
There are many lean and lank fnma.es
who sigh for the fashionable measure ~
plumpncss, and who would be vastly
improved In health could their flgnes
De rounded with good, solid iltsh.
Nothing Is more coveted by aihin woman
than full figure, and nothing SO pro-
vokcs the scandal OF one of the "clipper
builds as consciousness Of plumpncss
IN rival. In case Of fever and summer
complaints milk Is now given with ex-
ccllcnt results. Tho idea that milk IA
feverish has exploded. II Is q great
mistake TO scrimp the milk pitcher.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

\ The public has hardly forgotten that
within tie last few wears the Bingham
Brothers swindlcl the government out
Ioi lAr9o sums OF money due as faxes on
distilled spirits. The Hon. William
liel'nan. state senator, was surety for
ihe 'jihghanis. and although wealthy
ulau he Will be reduced 10 bankruptcy
" w ~ held 20 the obligation OF his
poud Mr. Hcilman claims to own the
German vote of The pocket. Mr.. He'll
man also claims TO have rendered i'm
lportant services 10 the radical party. and
Mr.. Heilman perhaps relies upon This
Pact 10 save him from financial ruin.
AT All events il is well known that Ger
tain influential radicals Of Evansville.
indianapolis and Washington city are
active IN urging NE government to re-
lease Nr. iiei.man from his liability as
surety. Our matchless senator. Morton.
manages 70 get on both sides Of pretty
Imuch every question. bnt who believes
~" Will 20 on both sides OF This ques-
'iioAg We viii hazard penny that
senator Morton uses his in ilnerrs II. to-
half OF Mr. liei,nan III lii. application
~ De released from his bond. The COM
tlon people zee again how the humble
Ahd obscure are made TO suffer The fen-
Haity Of their ac;s. while tie influential
and wealthy escape all punishment.
Phillips. Smons and others were rriel
and sentence to the pcniieniiary n
w. Bingham has never been sentenced.
and now nv. ilelman, his urety.a man
Of large wealth and influeace in The
radical ranks, IL about 10 be. and no
doubt Will be released from the obli-
CATION Of his bond. The parties who are
instrumental in bringing about this
result may hereafter hear os this matter
TO their disadvantage. why i not as
much energy displayed in collecting
from Mr.. Hcilman the arscant OF his
bond as there was ia the prosecution Of
The obscure CANCERS and store keepers?
Wilithe federal oiiiceholders ABOUT the
post-oiiice answer this question: Ind.
Sentinel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mr.. Gosmann may not be polished
statesman, but he understands pure de-
lmocracy. We do not recall better for
mutation Of the spirit and intent oil de-
mocracy as distinguished from Puritan
ism. The idea that human beings should
|be permitted 70 eat, drink and wear
what they choose is the very essence Of
democracy. Mr.. Gosmann believes in
giving the citizen the greatest amount
of liberty compatible with good order.
lie would not even interfere with his
right 10 spell as he plcases. lIis bill
may never become law, but il deserves
70 take rank with the temperance plat
form of the celebrated Philadelphia
editor who wrote: II would rather see
the whole world drunk OF its own ac-
cord than one man sober on compul-
sion"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09
Lament Of the Last Logan.

St. Louis Republican.
Il appeal 10 any white man to say Il
he ever entered Logan's cabin hungr,
and he gave him not advice il he ever
|came wcll-backed and he gave him not
|otiice! During the course Of the last
long and bloody debate on the compro-
mise bill Logan remained idle in bis
cabin candidate for reelection. Such
was my love for some kinds of white
men that my countrymen pointed a.
they passed and said, Logan is the
friend of Norton l had even thought
to have stayed for yon in the great coun-
Gil but for the injuries Of my enemies.
Their tomahawks drank the blood OF
friends in the balloting. This called
upon me for revenge. Ihave sought IL.
have killed some Of my party. | have
gluiled ray vengeance. But what re-
mains 10 Logan? Where the eagle
feathers in his scalp-lock +? Where the
scalps at his girdle? Silent Is his
whoop IA the great council chamber at
Washington. Who is there to mourn
tor Logan! Not one!'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

lCnirhEo Times.
Not so particular was the couple tha,
awokc Justice Morrison from his mid.
night slumber on the same date. He
had them admitted. and when the gas
was turned on TO a full head he saw be-
fore him q young man who held the
hand Of Younger woman. They were
both confused, and only after many
bushes aud stammcrs did the Justice
divine their mission. II was matrimony,
|of course. But the Young man had
failed TO procure his license and was
told to come another day. The young
man whispered to his divinity aud she
put her hands to her eyes and turned
crimson. Then the young man came
over to the justice and whispered in his
ear: Its mighty cold :e-night, yer
honor; would II make any difference
inst for one night, iidge, yer honor
And on our souls wen get the papers
in the mornin'." They went away with
a smile apiece on their faces, although
the justice ayers he told them they must
wait.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

Buffalo Courier: II was denied over
and over again during the canvass that
the leaders of the whisky ring were 10
be pardoned after the election. that Il. AS
soon as the president could release them
without hurting the prospects OF the
party he represents. We have IN mind
several republican organs that declared
they would dcnounce such
AZ act as vigorously as any democratic
journal could desire. They now have
the opportunity. All the official thieves
convicted at 81. Louis and elsewhere.
with single exception, are released lust
as every officer Of the government " no
engaged heartily in their prosecution
was dismissed in disgrace an in
nocent man escaped.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

The Catholic Directory for 1877, just
published, shows that in the Diocese of
IVincennes, which covers onc-half Of ihe
State and includes indianapolis. there i
4 bishop. lO3 priests. las churches. 20
lchapels. So stations, 20 clerical students,
. male and lcmae religious order-. 2
male and female eigious institutions.
y orphan asyiums. 2 hospitals, $1,000
catholics. aud 10000 children who
attend Catholic schools. Il indianapolis
! Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

rt17IIITI-
In accordance with The recommenda-
tions Of Governor Williams, ia his
special message TO the legislature yes
terday, Representative Caritoa. of Vigo.
introduced bill in the house providing
for reapportionment Of the state Tor
Legislative purposes. The bill give. .ll
counties fair representation according
to the constitution in the general a.
sembly, and disfranchises none As the
present law does.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09
GA negro was found dead in Gcor.

01TA negro was found dead in Gcor.
ria. having fallen and broken his neck
willie stealing chickens from q high
roosi. lie was class leader IN church
and his pastor, Ia preaching the funeral
sermon. was bothered by the question
where the soul OF the dead brother had
gone. His wcll-known picty," said
the preacher, indicates that he died n
Chl'siian, yr' there alc circumstances
connected with his death that are pre-
picking. II, after he fell and before he
struck the ground, he rcpcnted Of his
sins, there can he no question but he Il
now IN glory hu, there was mighty
little time for him 10 think about it,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

-Itcosts $65 day to supply the whale
in New York aquarium with water.
The anti-temperance men point tri-
mmphMtly at the extravaganza. o.
Republican.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

Great Britain paid ovcr s7oc. c.o0o,-
600 for intoxicating drinks in 1875. II
can not bc told how much America paid
~ the same time, 50 much Of 1t was
charged.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

ror square. 10 lines or less, week, 81 Oo
rach Subsequent insertion, rs cts.
Longer advertisements at the same rate,
A fraction over even square or squares
counted as square. These are the terms
for transient advertisements; reasona-
ble deduction viii be made 70 regular
advertisers.
Notices OF appointment Of admins
traitors and legal notices Of like character
10 be paid in advance.
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES.
Fer Township Officers, each sl.oc
For County z-2o
var District. Circuit. or State, 500
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

Ed. Marsh, Of Spencer township.
lPoscy county. raised 5000 bushels Of
corn from loo acres of aground last
season.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

Mike Scu.y has accomplished the
feat Of walking 1000 miles
In 1,UUU consecutive hours Al Ierrc
|lIauts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

There are GA prisoners in the peni-
tentiary at Michigan City.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

"A bill to exempt $500 worth OF
property from execution has passed the
lower. house Of the Legislature.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

Bills passed: Authorizing towns Ia
throw out certain territory; legalizinr
the election Of officers of Eaton, Della
ware county; requiring directors OF
gravel road companies 10 file annual
statements; for the protection OF " I'D
game. The bin authorizing county
commissioners TO construct gravel roads
failed to pass.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

The forenoon was taken up in rcceiv-
ing reports from committees. In the af-
icrnoon, the amendments 10 the Bill
regulating the Indebtedness Of cities.
proposed by the tax payers association,
were agreed 10. and the bill was then
passed. A bill was introduced 10 re-
move The southern prison from Jciler-
sonville to Bedford.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY.
From indianapolis Sentinel.
SENATE. january 20.

"A resolution by Senator Grove in
|dorsing the law for counting the elec-
|toral vote was referred to the committee
ION federal relations. Some new bills
were presented, notably on for creating
a state board Of civil engineers. A de-
bate was had upon tatling senate bill
No. ll6, prohibiting the issue Of war
rants on public treasures when there
are no funds in hand. The bill was laid
lon the table.
HOUSE.
Nothing but the introduction of bills :
To consolidate school districts: 10 con.
vert accumnlations from undivided
estates into the school fund; to close the
I3 per cent. fund; to appoint commis-
sioners to build q new state house; for
the protection of game; to change the
judicial circuits for the redemption Of
personal property to amend the tem-
perance law; defining the jurisdiction
Of grand Jurors 10 xempt $500 worth
|of property from execution to levy a
tax not 10 exceed IS cents ON the assess
ment for school purposes; to abolish the
office of state librarian; providing for
the release Of bondsmen on retail liquor
dealers license; prescribing the manner
in which collections shall be made on
executions for signals at railroad cross
ings.
sFSATE.--Jaruary 81.
A resolution, calling on the managers
Of the benevolent and reformatory IN
stirutions tor list OF employees and
compensation, was adopted. Bills pas
cd: Giving the consent OF the state lo
The requirement OF title to certain lands
By the United States; providing for the
continuance OF causes where members
OF the general assembly are interested.
HOUSE.
The claims Of Berry and Cooper were
rejected. Two senate bills were read 4
second time. Bills were passed as fol-
lows: For the restoration Of county
records that have been destroyed: MAX
Ing ccnveyances of real estate 10 husband
and wife tenancy in common and not
a joint tenancy; regulating descents OF
estates; fixing fees of witnesses before
justices Of the peace: concerning tres
passing animals: lindting the original
jurisdiction OF circuit courts TO 500:
that the repeal Of a repeating act will
not revive the former act /; legaIizing the
acts Of the commissioners Of Grant
county: fixing the time of holding court
ID the llth judicial circHit; for The re-
coycry Of fences removed By water: de-
tining the jurisdiction Of justices Of the
peace making township trustees ineligi-
Die to a third term; limiting boards oil
trustees TO three members; authorizing
cities and towns TO use surplus school
fund 10 build school houses; fixing the
time tor the expiration Of the terms Of
city officers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

There has been SO days Of sleighing
lat South Bend.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

Mrs. Mary McIJOhaId, KlpOn, Wls.:
Mr. SWIFT Wire WV BY patience and
fifteen months imprisonment am free
man, without placing myself on Judas
lBristow's long list OF self-coasessed
thieves, pcrjurers and betrayers who
acted thus for their freedom. ! did not
want liberty purchased At that price.
JOIN MCDONALD.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-02-09

There are 542 Odd Fellows lodges
in Indiana.
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