Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-01-18
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
THE EAST.

uiou Ia D1oohiJIs 10" udyo ago OF cODStt-
ton OF the lungs.
A PORTION OF the roof Of the Grand Central
depot, New York, was crushed by the weight
OF SLOW, and fell with a terrific crash, the
ether day. Fortunately there were no passen-
ger trains in the der or at the time, snd no loss
OF life attended the scsident.
meeting Of the International Society,
in New York, the other day, resolutions were
adopted applauding the Molly Msguires, of
Pennsylvania, and protesting against their
execution on the ground that they were con-
victed by hired witnesses. 1t seems TO be
pretty thoroughly settled that James Gordon
Bennett has left the country temporarily. He
sailed from New York for Live pool in the
steamer Il cbm0nd.
THE WEST.
A DIABoIIcAL attempt to wreck & passenger
train on the Chicago ard Northwestern rail-
road was recently discovered and frustrated
by detectives. point near Asies, Iowa,
where there is a long, steep grade was Sc
lected for the preparation of the deed.
detective from Chicago wormed himself into
the confidence Of the scoundreis, and pre-
tended to be eager for hand in the
job. They were TO throw the train from the
track. saturste the cars with kerosene and set
them on FIRE, and use chloroform upon the pas-
seIgers where they could do so to advantage
They also intended to murder the EXPIRE 50 mes
senger and rob the express Car. They were on
the g~ound prepared to carry ont their plans
when body of men, who had been instructed
by the detective. surprised and captured the
whole ouffit and the passenger train passed On
without she Passengers being aware OF the
danger that had threatened them
Chicago papers record the demise Of Msrk
Sberlcan. q well known and prominent resi-
dent Of that city. He had held various local
Offices, and was the recognized leader OF the
Celtic element in politics. Miles Ogle, with
several aliases, one of the mos. skillfui coun-
terfeiiers IN the West, was arrested in Cincin-
natl few days ago. Many well executed
plates were found IN bis posse ssion.
SPRINGFIELD, H., is SAID to be infested with
the WORT gang of thieves and thugs who have
visited that city for several years, the recent
assembling of the Legislature and the large
number OF visitors whi h has been drawn there
beng the immediate attraction.
TIE new bridge across the creek az Ashtabu-
Ia, Ohio, the scene Of the recent railroad dis
aster, has been completed, and trains are again
running over the chssm The annual stats
tics of Minneapolis, MinD., show $1,000 900
werth OF buildings put up during 1876. and
100000 bushels of wheat ground into flour.
THE libel suit Of the Rev. Stuart Robinson,
u
Houser, proprietors of the old ST. Louis Dem
ocrdt was brought to close last week, at st.
Louis. by defendants contrasting Judgment in
the sum Of $50. 900, ard agreeing 70 paw all
costs OF suit, including attorneys fees of
plaintiff. The original damage asked was
$4,000. The libel consisted Of q
charge that Robinson was en-
gagged in plot during the rebellion
to introduce yellow fever infected clothing in
to the North. Farmers Of the great State Of
Minnesota have taken hold of the tree-p plant
iDg brsineee in EARNEST Over ten millions of
cuttings we're set out during the past year,
most OF which ere doing well. The Young
trees consist largely OF cottonwoods and vhite
Willows. but there il al-o q liberal sprinklin
Of maple. larch, white oak, etc.
Bon BuRDETrE, the funny man of the Bur-
lneton Hark-Eye, has made his debut en- the
lecture platform. and is pronounced q sue
GEES Several bills have been introduced
in the Illinois Legislature having for their
object to make silver a legal tender in the
payment OF all debit. A bill has also
been introduced to make wolf scalps a legal
tender at q valuation to be fixed by law. The
Chicago Tribune gives currency to a report
that the Michigan Southern Rsilway is not dis
posed TO make settlement with thoee in
tured at Ashtabuls. or with those who lost IL o r
baggage by the burning Of the cara. The
WIDOWS and children or other relatives of the
dead are siso. 1t is said to be denied any COM
penraton- The company. IT is raid, clam
that the accident was IAN act OF God = and
inssmuch as the railroad officials could no.
control the action of the frost on the bridge,
they ought not to be he'd liable.
The project OF tunneling die Detroit river is
being warmly agitated by the people Of Detroit.
AT meeting Of the citizens. q few days ago, .
committee Was created to invite plans. and to
see whether 1t would be possible to raise the
necessary funds for the work.
THE SOUTH.
Tuesday. Jan. Q, VAS one Of the most excit-
ing days Witnessed in New Orleans for some
years. Early on the morning Of that day the
psrtisans o. Gen. Nichols, the Democratic
claimant TO the Governorsbip of Louisiana
assembled In large Numbers in Lafayette
equare, armed and equipped. From thence
they made raids upon and captured the courts
and police stations. In fact they were In pos-
session OF the whole CITY before
evening, the Packard Government and
Legislature meantime taking refuge
in the State House. Gen. Nichols issued a
proclamation. as Governor Of Louisiana, urg-
ing the people to retire peacefully to their
homes. and ABSTAIN from all excesses what
ever. At Washington the matter was made
the subject Of q special Cabinet session, which
resulted il = determination to take no action
which could be construed an attempt to
settle the political statue of either side 10 tho
contes. further than 70 direct Gen. Augur. Tho
commander at New Orleans, to prevent blood
she'd Instructions to this effect were accord
ipSiy telegraphed to Gen. Augur by the Score
airy Of War.
In the Packard Legislature, ut New
Orleans, on the 10th inst, a resolution
WAS introduced by e1-Gov. warmoth,
member of the lower house, looking I.
cofnr rom;se between the contendin,
forces OF the rival Governors. 1t propose.
the appointments of . committee of eight b
confer with o similar committee of the Nicholl
Government, to devise measures for peaceful
and lawful settle ment of the contest for tin
possession OF the State Government Tn
resoiu ION went over under the rules .
sui another revision of the South Carolin
election returns has been lad. This thir
count. which, It seems, was made by gentleme-
representing both political parties, results il
finding that majority of votes were cast 70
the Democratic candidates for Governor Stat
Treasurer and Attorney General, all the otha
Republican candidates for State oilicers receis
ing msj1rity Of the votes cast.
TIE situation in New Orleans on the 13t
inst remained unchanged. Gov. Psckar
stated to prsss correspondent that IL wa
altljcpt f9E his Government which dependc
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without the aid Of Federal troops All ewes.
Is stated, were turned to Washington, watchin
events there. Pack ard had assigned Gen. A. 8
Badger TO the command of the State militia vic
Lonsstreet. and he was busily organizing hi
forces. The Nichols militia had taken nos
session Of the Recorder Of Mortgages an,
BeRlster OF Conveyances. IL was asserted tina
P1nchbeck had spirited AWAY the four absen
Republican Senators, and thus broken n quo
rum. They we're on Lake Pontchartrain fishing