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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
%YANkToN, DAKOTA
LOCAL LACONICS.

The up river stage is not expected tc-
night.
The delayed Sioux Falls mail arrived al
four p. m.
The delayed Jim river mail arrived This
afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon there were TIRE.
juTies imprisoned in the side rooms adjoin-
Ing the court room-all after four O'Clock
The Liberal Aid Society sociable, an
nounced for tonight at the Merchants no
tel, has been postponed one week, on ac-
count of bad weather.
After nearly two days Of continuous blow
ing the blizzard has weakened and the eie-
ments are q%uieting down. Vigorous use OF
snow shoyela is the next thing in order.
The paper sacks belonging 10 last night.
eastern mail were not delivered at the post
Office until TINS morning, the regular maj
carrier falling to make connections with tn
tram.
The Sunday school party which was TO
have been held Friday evening at the resi-
dence of S. j. Morrow is Indefinitely post
poned in consequence of the sickness of Mrs.
Morrow.
The ladies' of the Congregational church
will give a supper at the lecture room Of
the church from 6 to 8 O'Clock on the eve
ming of Friday. A general invitation is
extended.
The Northwestern stage, due last nigh
from up river, laid up at Yankton Agenc,
10 await the subsistence of the storm Bob
the Sioux Falls and Jim river stages failed
to arrive last night.
The train was only one hour late las
night, and this delay was caused by a snow
obstruction near the shops. This NOR inp
only a passenger coach and a baggage car
were taken out as the down train.
A black mare, with saddle and bride. be
longing 10 VIM. Reed, was taken from a
hitching post near Third street, this fore
noon. Parties knowing her Whereabouts
will please report to Mr.. Reed, at the
Smithsonian.
The weather for the "a hours ending at 7
O'Clock a. m, Tomorrow, is thus prognos-
ticated Indications for the northwest
rising and high barometer, brisk and high
northerly t west winds. decidedly colder
and clear, or partly cloudy weather.
The new Catholic church organ is giving
entire satisfaction. In tone and finish il
ilas no superior in ;Se territory, and has
won the warmest admiration from hose
most competent to judge. 1t is one of the
smllh's American organs and was purchased
OF o.. F. Aldrich, agt, Yankton.
The wooden row on Broadway escaped
confagration this forenoon only by the
timely discovery of the incipient blaze
which might have spread destruction.
Samuel Vance is moving into the wooden
building formerly occupied by Capt. Law
ender. In putting up his stove the pipe
was accidently left open where it goes
through the ceiling and the floor of Frank
Washabaugh's room above. The flooring
and lath took fire and before discovered a
mole I'VE or SIX feet square was burned. 1t
was blazing when attention was directed to
1t, but prompt application of water quench
ed the fire.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
THE RIVER.

The steamer c. K. Peck left St. Louis on
he 30lh for New Orleans with a full load OF
n light and a few passengers.
the St. Louis Times of Nov. Goth state
hat the steamer E: H. Durfee, which left
hat point for Pitt. burg on The 18th hau
struck the dyke, Illinois side. at Horse
tail and vas past there. The tug J. p
Kaiser had gone TO her relief.
IS the river is falling at the rate of six
inches a day it will be necessary to get the
boat of at once to save her from serious
damage. Her hull is reported somewhat
Injured.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05

Morrow has a large and varied assortment
OF western views, he is getting out a nice col
lection for the holidays. Nothing SO nice
as choice pictures for holiday presents.
"A thing Of beauty is a ioy forever
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
%BOARDERS WANTED.

Desirable rooms can be obtained in a pri-
yate boarding house, with board; location
first class.
Apply to Mrs. DAWsO Ms, Third street,
corner of Linn street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05

The case Of Alex Feed, charged with
assault and battery, was next called and the
following jury detailed to Judge of his guilt
or innocence A. W. Lavender. J.. c.
English, Thomas Finnegan, Austin Larson
DEC. Peterson, S c. Peterson, John Gaden,
John Fogerty, Austin Evh, VIM. Tobin,
Quo Netzom, Fleming Holiday. At six
o'clock The case was given to the jury and in
an hour q verdict Of guilty was obtained
Gen. Trip was attorney for the defence and
the prosecuting attorney for the prosecution
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
HOOK AND LADDER MEETING.

All members OF the HooA4nd Ladder
company are requested to attend the regular
meeting, on Friday evening, Dec. 9TH, when
a premium Of FIVE dollars sill be paid all
hose in attendance. All bills against the
company must be presented at this meeting.
Let every member attend.
Jso. MCNAMARA,
CLARENCE Cox, Foi eman.
Secretary.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
Beautiful and elegant line of pocket cut
cry, scissors, etc, at Mills & Purdy's
GLOVE LOST.

In Yankton, On Monday, the Sd, one
back rough seal skin glove. The finder
sill be paid for all trouble by leaving it aC
his office.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
DWELLING HOUSE, FoR SAFE.

The dwelling house with two lots, corner 5th.
md Mulberry streets, win be sold at reasonable
and on favorable terms. The house is
with a good cellar and fine wen Of
Apply to
j. PARKER HAYWARD.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

CITY TREASURES OFFICE.
Gankton, ID. T.. Dee. 3. 1871
Notice is hereby given. that the taxes on Real
Estate Property for the year of 1877, become de
%linquent January list next. The legal penalty
and interest will be charged on all unpaid taxes
after said day. A. ScHANDE1N.
CITY Treasurer
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
ELEGANT Fuks AZ Piles.

100 sets ladies, misses and children fars
just received.
Largest rtock Of ladies furs ever brought
to Dakota.
Fur trimming.
Ladies furs cheap for cash.
Fur seal, cape seal, French seal, mink
Alaska mink, lynx, and all the latest STYLES
OF turs at l.. Piles & Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
CHRISTMAS is COMING.

Buy your Perforated Board, silver and
Gold Papers, Notices and Patterns at
MILLS &
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05

Dur stock Of miscellaneous books inclu-
ding all the late popular works, and also
new editions of the best poets, in finest
bindings; and a complete assortment of
children's books, at
Mills * pIRDy's
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
LIST OF

Remaining in the postoffice at Yankton,
1apkton county, D. T., Dec. 9Th, 1877
If not called for in 30 days, will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05

MILLS & PURDY are receiving . more
extensive stock of Holiday Goods than
they have ever heretofore shown in
Yaniston.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05
Special Nptltes.
o RENT.

One large brick dwelling, c rooms, plenty of
water. Apply to g. w. Roberts or j. n. Hartert,
On the premises.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05

Board and lodging al Mrs. s.okes, Broad
way, at 81, per week.
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Secretary.
CLARENCE Cox,

DIR. Fl. y. Dodge, dentist, Dewitt's block,
Yaukton.
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Belmas, j d Myers. Mrs Phila
Bradley, Charles Nickerson, j I'll (2)
Carroll, Jennie Pepan, Amily
Coilinge, A Patter, Homer A S
Coiiinge, Josephine Prime, Miss Mira A
Dupuis, Joseph Robinson, Geo
Evans, Mrs Sallie Robinson, Geo A
Hickey, Mrs Robertson, Ira H
AUNT, William Stewart, Fred III
Lahae, Joseph Sites, Harry w
Larson, Ole Schmidt, Geo Peter
Moore, Chas IL S~chmockef, Anton
Michael, Gertrude Wiley, Cinnatus C
Mathews, Frank Yado, Frank
Mitchell, John Taylor, lad
HELD FOR POSTAGE.
Mrs. Mary Green, Cheyenne River Agen.
cy, d. T.-Due &c.
Persons calling for advertised letters will
please say advertised.
A. w. HOWARD, P. NJ.
The New York herald., 1877-11-20
Mr.. Cox on the Paris Exposition.


1t is a very great pity that Mr.. Cox, not
of Ohio, but Of this city, is such con-
frmed little joker. There are few men in
Congress who are better informed than he !;
few who have more closely studied the
science of government or who can moro
effectively give expression to opinions which
are in the main sound and worth read
ing. He is good writer, an excellent
debatcr, and he will be forever remembered
in journalism rs the author of at least one
brilliant article, which has given him last
ing fame and IN endearing sobriquet In
addition to all Mr.. Cox is, or imagines he is,
great wit, and believes it incumbent upon
him to be witty whenever he makes speech.
This, to be sure, is q harmless falling It
really Injuries no one but himself, as, for
instance, when he tried to be witty at Gen.
eral Buffers expense, and the Essex states
man, as his admirers affectionately call him,
retorted with the refrain Of the popular air
of the time, ''Shoo, Flyw MIR. Cox's oppo-
sition to the Paris Exposition appropriation
lies, we suspect, in the fact that he saw in it
an opportunity to- be witty, and he was led
away by the temptation against his better
Judgment. Mr.. Hewitts kitchen was,
to be sure, irresistibly comic, at
least it was irresistible to Mr.. Cox, and
he put the House in roar. Butt in amusing
the House Mr.. Cox has hardly amused his
constituents. and their votes ara after all
The New York herald., 1877-11-20
Critical Mapeuvres in France.

M Kerdrel's battery, opened in the French
Senate against the project of parliament
tary inquisition into the conduct of the
government in regard to the elections, is now
fully unmasked, and the fact it presents
more plainly than any ether is that if it
honestly reflects the views Of any portion Of
the Senate then there are distinguished
men in French public life as innocent of
the nature Of constitutional government as
the babes III the wood. There is no princi-
pie more clearly recognized anywhere to-
day than the sovereignty of the people in
France "La souverdinete reside dams puni-
rersaliE des ctoyens trdncais" This was the
language Of the constitution of 1S48, which
simply declared the principle that is the
corner stone Of every republic. Another
principle equally clear is that the Repre-
sentative Chamber is the nation for all pur-
popular will on national concerns. Now
this sovereign people proposed to inquire
into the acts OF it's servant, the govern
ment, precisely in the way in which the
organs Of the national will have always
made similar inquiry in free countries.
From the earliest times Parliaments have
been grand inquest of the nation, and
have examined into the acts of au-
thority exactly as was proposed in
this case. There was reason to believe that
a tyrannical pressure had been exercised to
affect the elections-to thwart the express
sion at the polls Of the popular willard
the Assembly proposed to investigate this
point. But an occasion is made in the
Senate for the Premier to declare that the
government will endeayor to defeat this in
Executive prerogative against the principle
of national sovereignty, and that it had in
structed that the functionaries Of the gov
eminent "must act in regard to this
inquiry as ordered by their superiors that
is, they must refuse to answer if it pleases
the Ministers 10 resis. the investigation.
Citizens, in tho theory Of the government,
are not bound to answer the inquiries of a
parliamentary committee, because it is not
q judicial body, and the government is not
subject to an inquiry that may not be i'm
partial. On such puerile ribbons of argu-
ment the Senate encourages the government
in its contumacy by vote of 1853 to 1856,
and thus places itself in fragrant conflict
with the Chamber of Deputies on funda-
mental point Of parliamentary function. 1t
cannot be assumed from this that the
Senate will sustain another dissolution, yet
it has somewhat that aspect
The New York herald., 1877-11-20

instruct the people of Boston, and they
will perhaps admit it. They will, of course,
if it is possible to crowd into such an ad-
mission any supercilious sense Of their SUI
periority. He can tell them several things
they do not know; but will he do it !?
Probably not, for he has tact, and will not
wound their sensitive natures in that par
ticular way. Mr.. Watterson is to lecture on
'The Comicalities, Whimsicalities and Real
tiles of Southern Life" and we suppose he
can tell several things on that subject that
scarcely any of US know and that it will be
pleasant to learn, and he is hereby officially
informed that he need not be afraid to do it.
We are robust people as to instruction and
can take in any amount, and we only re-
quire that if man comes from the West to
tell us stories he must tell US some we don't
know.
The New York herald., 1877-11-20

Mr.. Hayes in taking the wind out of the
sails Of the hostile New York Senator it is
impossible to be blind to the fact that
he has deserted his colors as a
civil service reformer. If his confer
ence with the committee of Senators
has been truly represented the President
has abandoned the main principle of civil
service reform. 1t has been so often given
oat that this administration is to conduct
the government ION business principles"
and that appointments are not to be made
to build up political party, but only to
secure honest and capable civil servants,
that plain men will regard with wondering
curiosity the developments of the last three
days. The President is said to have assured
the committee of republican Senators that
it is his purpose in his Southern appoint
ments to create republican party in the
South He expects, or at least aims, to de-
tach the old wings from the democratic or
ganization and to recover at least six or
seven of the Southern States to the re-
publican party. The republican Sena-
tors think this q wild and illusory
expectation, but they have, neverthe-
less, reason to be satisfied with this
frank avowal of the President that he is
aiming to conduct his administration with
view to party results, and that he thinks it
proper use of his patronage to make APP
pointments for the purpose of dividing
political opponents and building up his own
l.: l. q hn Draci-
dent what is the country to think of his civil
service professions? The Washington de-
spatches in all the newspapers agree in
making this representation of what Mr..
Hayes said in the conference, or rather Of
what the Senate committee reported to the
caucus as the position of the President. If
he is correctly reported he does not differ
from the machine politicians in principle,
but only in methods. Like them he thinks
it legitimate to employ the federal patron
age as an instrument Of party sue
cess, and he differs from them only in
thinking that an occasional democratic ap-
pointment in the South tends to disrupt the
democratic party of that section. But when
he has so far retreated from his proclaimed
intention to conduct the civil service con
strictly BUSINESS principles" as to declare
that lie is aiming to build up political
party, the machine politicians may safely
trust to time to make his perfect agreement
with them in principle m agreement in
practice. In yielding the civil service prin-
ciple the President has virtually yielded
everything. The manner in which he kept
explaining away his famous civil service
order until there was but mere shred Of it
left, and his frequent appointments rs an
obvious reward of partisan support, have
prepared the way for this final abandonment
of the principle of separating the civil SER
vice from party politics.
The New York herald., 1877-11-20
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Many bellies are rnking
Sections may be OF either sex.
Ninety.two cent Jones is unhappy
General Mcclellan will dig for Trenton.
Little boys are to be clad In tho Breton style
Kate Claxton married again after short scorch-
ship.
Has anybody yet said that Sitting Bull gave eau
dal lccturca
Mr.. Darwin is very sorry because Pongo turned tall
this world.
Roar Admiral Charles s Bosgs, United statos Navy,
is at the Sturtevant House.
Rear Admiral Augustus L. Case. United States
Navy, IS at the Astor House.
We arc given 10 understand that Senator Chrstiancy
Is becoming very prccoclous.
At Pttsburg rildcn polo has boen cut Into canes.
The democrats usually cut sticks.
Chicago clergyman said last Sunday that no true
woman would ever let a man put on her shoe
STR Philip Edmund Wodohouso und Sir Henry Will
mot, OF England, are at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
senator Stanley Matthews. OF Ohio, was in the city
yesterday. He left Tor Washington last evening
Mr. John Bigoow Secretary OF State. has rented for
tho winter furnished house at No IL East Twelfth
street.
Mr.. Phincas ). Conner, of Cincinnati has accepted
the appointment OF Lecturer Surgery In Dartmouth
Medical School
us proper 10 say. see the sun rising or u sec
the rise p" asks "Bato.' Str the proper thing
is TO go, home before II rises.
The Confederate monument completed and ready
for erection, at Chattanooga, Tenn, dcfaced be-
yond repair on Saturday night by unknown persons
Early sunday morning Charles Allen fred upon q
tramp who attempted TO rob the Post Once at Grafton
Ohio, aud was himself shot, u is feared with fatal
effect
Itinch:--" what Going TO leave us, Jamcs?, Yes,
sir; I'm very sorry, sir, but really can't put up with
mssus any ongcri sAh, Jamcsl think how long
I've put up with her!'"
"a cosey companion for winter evenings the
Rochester Democrat Is moved to say, is Ann Thra
cite A more brilliant one is Carrie c. NoiL "-Bur-
lington Hapkeye But you should SEQ Carrie Ann Nye.
y sFan:--"Young Lady-'Will you please let me have
pot OF cold creamy Country Shopkceper (aftcr some
hesitation and scarch,--'Ah beg pardon, miss; dnt
have not any cold cream just at present; but w
hava araasnt anndansad rAnk-'"
The New York herald., 1877-11-20
Congress Yesterday.

The Army bill was at last disposed of yes
terday by the Senate. and it will probably be
signed by the President to-day. Senator
Davis resolution to appoint committee to
investigate the reports and accounts of the
Treasury, with a view of ascertaining the
reasons for alleged discrepancies and con-
tradictions in the public debt statements,
was debated and passed, and the balance
of the session was given to the considera-
ton Of bill to enable Indians to become
citizens. In the House the Anti-Resump-
ton bill was set aside and the Paris Ex-
position bill discussed, without, however,
definite action. A test vote which was
taken shows that in some form or another
it will pass by fair majority.
The New York herald., 1877-11-20
Watterson and Hail Take 10 the
Platform.

Mr.. Henry Watterson will appear in this
city tonight as a lecturer and Mr.. Oakley
Hall will, 1t is reported, make a similar ven-
ture few days hence in Boston. There
was q time when wise men always came from
the East, and the West was content to hear
modestly what they had to say. On the
Ohio they were instructed by men from the
Hudson. Hereabouts we were instructed
by people from Boston, and the people Of
Boston were instructed and filled and puffed
out by the greatest OF all the blowers--the
fellow who manages tho east wind. "For-
merly," says Molierc's doctor, ''tho heart of
man was on his lett side, it is true but we
have changed all that" So this progressive
nge has changed the ancient order
Of things as to Wisdom, and it moves
toward sunrise. There is no doubt,
we SUPPOSE. that Mr.. Hall can
The New York herald., 1877-11-20

TIE WEATHER.--Ycstcrday the pressure con-
Mountains. except in Dakota, New Bruins
wick and Texas. In the first and last named
districts the advance OF low areas has produced
the change Of pressure; in the other tho
movement OF considerable depression
of the coast accounts for the low ba-
rometcr. or the two Western disturbances,
that Of tho South is likely to be attended with
heavy rains. and that of the North by snow. 1t
Is possible that both may unite before leaving
the continent and cause "a repetition Of the
disastrous storms that have been sweeping over
the Atlantic during the past month. The tenn
pcraturc along the Eastern and Middle
Atlantic coast, over the lake region and
Upper Mississippi Valley continues relatively
low, but rises rapidly toward the west and
northwest, being highest in the Lower Missis-
sippi Valley. Indeed, the sharp thermal grad-
euts that occur in the central districts may
cause violent local winds in the event of the
areas Of low pressure approaching each
other. Light rains have fallen from the
lakes to tho Gulf All winds, except in the
Gulf States, the Southwest and Northwest,
where they are southcrly and southcasterly, are
from the northeast and northwest the latter di-
rection being on the Middle and East Atlantic
eoast To-day the weather in New York and its
vicinity will be cold and partly cloudy or fair,
followed on Wednesday by increasing
rloudincss and light rain OF snow and rising
The New York herald., 1877-11-20

WALL STREET YEsTERDAy.-Thc stock market
was dull and prices were irregular, marked
advance in the coal stocks being the chief point.
Gold was quoted all day ut 1929. Government
bonds were steady, States irregular and rail-
roads higher. Money on call was easy at q
q per cent, =.
The New York herald., 1877-11-20

THE ELEVATED RAILROAD COMPANY has at
last turned on the monopolists and their agents
who have been opposing it so long in the courts
and will enter suit Immediately against the
Ninth Avenue Road for damages. The sugges-
ton of the counsel Of the company that it may
be compelled to take the franchise of its antag-
onist in part payment may prove to be some
thing more than mere joke.
The New York herald., 1877-11-20

From our reports otis morning The prodaLiH-
Hes are that the reaLAer is New York and its
ricinity today wM be cold and partly cloudy
or fair, probably toilowcd Wednesday by in
ncasing cloasdincss and light rain o. snow and
yisiNg temperature.
The New York herald., 1877-11-20

better than the idle laughter of his col
leagues. As ore of the representatives OF
the greatest commercial city on the CONT
nent he should have earnestly supported
the appropriation. for our proper represen-
tation at Paris will tend to develop and ex-
tend its power and influence still more.
Mr.. Cox made witty speech and great
mistake
The New York herald., 1877-11-20

PROFESSOR ADLER announces the opening Of
. school in short time for the purpose of teach
Ing the religion Of humanity. 1t is to be a sort
Of eclectic arrangement, combining the best fea-
lures OF all religions; but who is to decide what
the best features arel
The New York herald., 1877-11-20

TRIAL IN TRENTON Court yesterday was
unexpectedly postponed by the defendant in
the suit, who soundly thrashcd the plaintiffs
1awynr