The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-05-18

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on the iifiieth anniversary OF his elevation %
the Episccpate.
Prc~idcnt Hayes, In a bate conversation
with Or. Loring, OF Massachusetts, l. report
ed a. saying that he did not share with some
OF his friends the fears they have entertained
that the extra session Of Congress will have
disturbing influence upon The country.
Neither does he believe that a Republican
candidate for Speaker Of the House will be
elected. He does not expect that the policy
be i pursuing towards the South viii con-
troll the action Of the Representatives elected
by the Southern Democrats, or will sever
their connection with that party, but he Is
confident that ultimately his Southern policy
will have softenine and liberalizing eject
upon the people Of that section, and will
hereafter modify their political action.
Col. c. III. McIntyre, late member OF the
Colorado Legislature, who has recently re-
turned from the Black Hills country, gives a
very discouraging report Of the outlook
there. The placer ground has all been
washed and nothing remains except quartz
which contains fine gold i'm small quantities.
Thousands are there penniless and without
work who would be glad 10 work for what
they could eat. Capital will be needed 10
make the country pay. Not one in fifty can
get work for their board. Thousands are
focking in daily. In the nine days Mr.. Nc
Intyre was coming from Deadwood to Chey-
enne BY stage he counted l,.49 teams going
TO the Black Hills. He thinks there will be
great suffering. destitution and crime there
In short time.
Secretary Schurz il said TO have under con-
siderafion plan for the entire reorganiza-
ton OF the Pension Service, which would
effect a great economy. The scheme con-
templates the abolition Of more than one
half Of the present pension Offices, the con-
solidation Of the districts, and reduction
in the amount Of fees.
Gen. Grant and wife viii sail from Phila-
delphia for Europe on May Il.
Secretary Schurz has appointed the follow
ing Government Directors Of the Union Pa
cific Railroad Company: John c. 5. Harri-
son, Of Indiana; Francis b. Brewer, Of New
York; Jas. Il. Wilson, Of Iowa; Joseph III.
Willard, OF Nebraska; Daniel Chadwick, OF
Connecticut.
Alta Cabinet session, held on the 4th, IL was
decided 10 postpone the extra session Of
Congress until the 18th Of October next. The
change Of the original programme was made,
II i stated, upon careful consideration OF
the general interest Of the country, with
almost the unanimous desire OF the
business community, as well A. Of
the members OF Congress themselves,
n far as they could be consulted, that there
should be no session OF Congress this sum
mer. Upon mature inquiry into all the cir
cumstances OF the case il was ascertained
that, without immediate appropriation OF
money, the army could be clothed and sup
piled with all It's necessaries, and that, until
the 18th Of October, only one regular pay
day was to be passed. 1t was also consider
ed that, II Congress met in October, 1t may
remain In continual session and finish its
business before next summer, 50 as TO avoid
the Inconvenience Of the hot season next
year, as well as this. A proclamation call
ing an extra session on October Is Is to be Is
sued without delay.
An Official statement, issued BY the Treas
ury Department, shows that the decrease Of
the United States debt, from March 1, 1869,
70 April 30, 1877, was S455, 10i, C42.
The appointment Of Ex-Governor Moves,
Of Ohio, to be Minister 70 France, has been
agreed upon, and he has formally accepted
the position.
The following Il the official proclamation
convening Congress in extra session:
Whereas. the final adjournment OF tho
Forty fourth Congress. without making the
usual appropriations for the support 81 the
army for the fiscal year ending june 30. 1878,
presents an extraordinary occasion reQuir-
ing the President 20 exercise the power
vested In him by the Constitution 20 con-
vene the Houses Of Congress in anticipation
Of the day Fixed by law for their next meet
Ing. now, therefore, !, Rutherford b. Hayes
f 4, q the United states, Do. by virtue
Constitution, convene both houses OF Con-
grcss 20 assemble mt their respective cham
beers q II o'clock noon ON Monday, the 18th
slider and determine such measures as, in their
wisdom, their duty and the welfare OF the
people may seem 20 demand In witness
caused the seal Of the United states 70 81 af-
liked. Done at the City Of Washington, this
9TH day Of May, In the year OF our Lord 1871.
and Independence Of the United states Of
America the one hundred and first.
by WIZ. n. EvAKrs, Secretary Of state.
Secretary sherman has declined 10 COM
promise the Government claims for fines,
penalties, taxes, etc, against the convicted
members Of the Whisky Ring, who claim 70
heye been promised immunity BY certain
Government officials upon confession Of
guilt.
Caleb Gushing, our Minister to spain, hav-
Ing been interviewed regarding the effect
upon this country o. the pending war be-
tween Russia and Turkey, said: "The war
must result IN great good to our country.
There 4, however, no necessity for the large
advance on -four; that 4 speculative. II the
light should be confined 70 Russia and Tur-
KEY, the demand for our breadstuffs will even
then be hcavy, for the Russians will not
allow their cereals 70 be exported while
they are az war. Besides, the producing
classes will have 20 Join the army. n threat