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The New York herald., 1877-11-23

The VANDERBILT WILL lawyers, who ought
to know, deny all the compromise reports.
The New York herald., 1877-11-23

MIR. WELSH, Minister to England, will not
leave until December /. His Philadelphia
friends give him parting banquet on Tuesday
next
The New York herald., 1877-11-23

From our reports this morning the probabil,-
fies are that the sceater IN New York and its vi-
cinity today riN be cool and cloudy, ,riM light
rain, follo,ced by clearing ,oealher. On Saturday
IL a,iA be partly cloudy or fair and ,rarmer.
The New York herald., 1877-11-23

A CORRESPONDENT writes to say that under
the new Code felons are competent Witnesses
The New York herald., 1877-11-23

SENATOR CoNKLISGs COMMITTEE did not even
consider the Presidents appointments yester-
The New York herald., 1877-11-23

CANADA ProUsLY observed Thanksgiving Day
yesterday.
The New York herald., 1877-11-23
TRIPLE SHEET.
NEW YORK. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER s3. 1877.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs.-10
insure the proper classification Of advertisements
IL is absolutely necessary that they be handed im
before eight o'clock ere,y ere,,i,.g.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
CONGRESSIONAL.
HOUSE.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Mr. Price asked
leave to offer resolution reciting alleged
charges that the 9th joint rule which pro
hibites the sale Of intoxicating liquors in
the capitol building was being violated, and
instructing the officers Of the house to en-
force the joint rule
The speaker said that as he believed the
joint rules were still in force, he had en-
deavored to have the sale Of liquors stop.
ped, and that the keeper of the house res
taurant had been notified that If it were not
stopped he would violate his contract He
was entirely In accord with the resolution,
though the officers of the house were in no
wise to blame for the violation of the rule.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Durham offered concurrent resolu-
ton that when the house adjourn on the
10th, it will be to meet January 10. Re
ferred.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
NOTHING SHORT.

Of unmistakable benefits conferred upon
tens of thousands of sufferers could orgi-
nate and maintain the reputation which
AYERS SARsAPARILIA enjoys. 1t is a
of the best vegetable altera-
tives, with the Iodides of Potassium and
Iron, and is the most efectual of reme-
dies for scrofulous, mecurial or blood dis
orders. Uniformly successful and GER
tain is its remedial effects if 1t produces
rapid and completes cures Of, Scrotula.
Sores. Boils Humors Pimples. Eruptions,
Skin Diseases, and all disorders arising
from impurity of the blsod. By its in.
vigorating effects it always relieves and
often cures Liver Complaints, Femaly
Weaknesses and Irregularities, and is a
potent remover of vitality. For purify.
ing the blood it has no equal; it tones up
the System, restores and preserves the
health, and inparts vigor and energy. Fol
forty years it has been in extensive use
and 10 to-day the most available medi.
cine for the suffering sick. For sale by
all dealers. Sold by Mills s Purdy,
Yanktou.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
FORGERY.
WASHINGTON.
suBoRNAT1oN OF PERJURY

sUBORNATION OF PERJURY.
Washington, Dec 4.-In the habeas cor.
pus case of A. Van Gruder, pension agent,
indicted at Nashville for subornation of per-
jury, and claimed from the authorities of
the district as fugitive from justice false, and
it was charged that Van Gruder has
suborned the witness, Judge Wyle holds
that while the matter was connected with
the administration Of the laws of the United
States, the state courts had not Jurisdiction,
and that the Nashville indictment was
void.
DOlNGs AT THE CAPITAL.
Washington. Dec. 4.-The republican
senator's In caucus to-day appointed com.
mittee to revise the membership of the
committees.
The house judiciary committee has
agreed to recommend the repeal of the iron
clad oath, and the Jurors test oath, and to
report faverably the bill allowing persons
charged with crime to testify in their own
hehalf.
ONE GOOD STEP.
Washington. Dec. 4.-Urders have been
issued for the departure of number Of
troops of cavalry, artillery and infantry to
the Rio Gronde, in the interests of peace
and for security Of the people, from raiding
parties.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
THE BLACK HILLS.
INDIAN DrpRRpAr1oNs.

INDIAN DEpHEDATIONe.
Deadwood, D. T., Dec. 8.-Many rumors
are 10 circulation about Indian depredations
on the northern routes, but few can he
traced to reliable sources On Saturday six
men reached Crook City, suffering from ex.
posure and want Of tood. They report that
their camr on tho Belle Fourche, about 40
miles from this city. was attacked by band
Of more than 900 Indians. The party kept
the Indians at bay for some time, but were
finally forced to abandon the camp, leaving
their horses, mules. camp equipage and
n,her property. which was taken bv the
Indians during the fight. Three Isdians
were killei. but no whites injured.
A report from another source states that
bad OF Indians visited M.ddsn's rancho,
at the Cheyenne crossing, Fort Pierre
route, aud run off all the stock. A heavy
trail was discovered last week, leading
across the Bismarck road. At the iuterscc.
ttnn the Indians had placed crude sketch
OF An Indian and white man fraternizlng,
surmounted by three stars.
A rancho on the Sidney road, six miles
from Crook City, was attacked, the in-
mates escaping to the woods. The Indians
ransacked the house and destroyed oil the
property. and then retired.
The county commissioners are informed
by Gen. Sheridan, by telegraph today. that
Gen. Crook has been ordered TO afford re.
lief to freightsrs aud settlements 10 the
Hns.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
LArEs1 eY mAIL.

The porte has offered full satisfactisn for
the seizure of two Italian merchantmen in
the Bosphorus
An Indian named Mateo was hanged at
NaPa, CAL, last Friday, for the murder of
an Indian named Gusdalupe, last June.
Ths Deadwood Evening Times save
Reports reached this city Saturday moro-
ing that Indians were numerous In the Vi
cinitv Of Red Wster. aud had commenced
deprcdatiOns BY killing ranchman, name
unknown.
The following silver pieces were coined
at the Philadelphia mint during November
Trade dollars. 100000; half dollars, 1884,.
600; Quarter dollars, $4,000; dimes, 40.
00 Total number of pieces, 2,098. 400
was coined.
The jury in the case of the United States
against w. B. Highly, tried in the district
court of Portland. Oregon, for subornation
Of perjury in connection with the Grover
investigation, rendered verdict of acquittal
on last Friday.
Two years ago Lyman Blackman, a far
mer living near Birningham, Mich. decided
bis farm to his son Henry on condition tha,
he should support his parents .and sister
He failing to do this. his father started ia
Pontiac last Saturday to get out the neces-
sary papers revoking the deed In his ab-
sence Henry quarrelcd with his mother and
sister, which resulted In his shooting and
killing them both and setting fire to the
house and barn. He is now in Jail at Pom
tiac
In August. 1874, lewd woman named
Ella Barrett was murdered in her room in
Des Moines. Iowa. and her effects plum
dered. The circumstances we're atrocious
the woman being found with her head
hacked in trightful manner. 1t was evil
dent tha, some important papers we're taken
from her trunk as we'll as q sum oi
money and some jewelry. Last spring foul
negroes of this city were indicted for the
murder, and 10 the course of the trial of the
first prisoner, Andy Smith. the fact was de
veloped that there was an unknown white
man interested in the murder, but who ha.
not yet been learned The jury in the
Smith case have just returned verdict oi
murder in the first degree The trial of the
other three will commence Monday.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
HOW 1T IS DONE.

The first object in life with the Ameri-
can people is to "get rich"; the second,
how to regain good health. The first can
be obtained by energy, honesty and saw
ing; the second, [good health by using
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER. Should YOU
be Respondent sufferer from any of the
effects of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint
Indigestion, &C., such as Sick Headache
Palpitation of the Heart, Sour Stomach
Habitual Costiveness, Dizziness of the
Head, Nervous Prostratjon, Low Spirits
&C, you need not suffer another day
Two doses of AUGUST FLOWER will relieve
you at once. Sample Bottles 10 cents.
Regular size IS cents. Positively sold
by first-class Druggists in the U. S.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
RoA>TED coFFEE.

If there is any luxury more generally
appreciated than another,,t is GOOD cor
FEE. Few persons can roast coffee we'll,
and to meet this wantMessrs. Bell, Con-
rad & Co., Chicago, have imported and
rosted coffee called
ANKOR1A, :"
which is the nearest approach to Java of
any heretofore offered to consumers. 1t
is not glazed is brittle, and will grind
easily. Your grocer has the goods for
sale, as also the famous
PEERLESS BAKING POWDER,
made by the same firm. Ask him for
them and obtain the best goods in. the
world.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
CITY COUNCILS RESOLUTION.

Be Y rssoiced by khe Mayor and City Council Of
the CITY Of Ydnklon, b. IT,.
Section /. That it is and is hereby declared to
be necessary, that a sidewalk should be con-
structed on the north side Of Finh street, be-
tween Douglass avenue and Walnut street. In
the City Of Yankton, commencing on Douglass
avenue, on @ the northwest corner q Douglass ave
side Of Fifth street to the east side Of walnut
street, the same being in front of and along the
south side Of lots 3 and 10, block fifty, TOdd's
YanktOn, ID. T.
Sec.2. That said sidewalk shall be construct
ed OF pine plank, two inches thick, be eight feet
in width. and be In all respects made of the ma
tertal aid IN the manner provided by the ordi-
sidewalk shall be laid two feet from the curb line
Of said street. :. :
Sec. ). This resolution shall be published for
four consecutive weeks In the Press and Dako-
taian newspaper, the official paper Of said city
Of YanktOn.
Approved, November 6. 1877.
n. J. CRAMER,
Mayor pro TEN.
f. 4. WHITE, City Clerk.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK ITEMS.

New York. Dec. 4-In the suit of the
people against cx. Comptroller Connolly, Of
the ring notoriety, his counsel said that
they would not burden the people with the
trial, and consented TO judgment for the
sum clsimed-over $s.OOO,0OO. The jury
was accommodated withthe verdict for that
amount.
The Post says "Of the stock market it was
expected that after the heavy decline of last
week there would be rally Of several
points, perhaps enough to recover third
or half Of the fall Of this morning. How
ever, the pressure to sell was renewed, and
before noon the lowest prices yet made were
recorded.
Rumors Of trouble in the National Trust
company have been officially denied by the
president.
THE VANDERBILT CASE.
New York, dec. 4-Iu the contest On the
Vanderbilt will case this morning. the coun-
sci for the contestaDts claimed that the
commodore wss 10 many respects mono
maniac. having the power 10 acquire, but
not TO transmit, for yean bsfore making his
will. He suffered extrems anguish from
bis many chronic disorders, which effected
his mind. He suffered under q ma
4ia and dclusion, and was liable
10 he unduly influenced. He might
b mentally strong 10 one direction,
and psriectly imbicile in others. They now
show that the commodore was suffering un.
der two diseases, which had tendency 10
weaken and destroy the mind.
The q unset for the defence said that no,
9 Single iota Of proof had been given, estab.
llsAing insanity or even . trace Of insanity
SUICIDE.
New yosk. DEC, A.--p. r Baldwin, form.
srly prssidsnt Of the Wsss Wisconain r. r.,
AsaeA hiassl1 Uaaaasfac4cey settlement
viaS ~ ss01aa1 + aA y tsihs sasss.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
FRANCE.
THE -FOUR DIRECT IA.

THE FOUR DIREcT TAXES
Paris, Dec, 1.-THE R.ppel states that
Jules Ferry will read. 10 the chamber Of
deputies. Thursday, the statement Of the
budget committee respecting the mlniste
rial proposal that the chamber vote tho four
direct taxes, ssparsssly iron the budget.
EMILE d. 0IRAnDIN
has been nominassd BY the rspublicans dep
u,y Tor FVsis.
OBITUARY.
Pasb, Dee. 4.-Jan Bspsisss Phillips
bassA veil ksevu physseiaa asd asliesl
vssses. b assA. AesA g.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING slDEwALks
YANKroN, D. r, Nov. p, ls7,.

YANKTON, D. T., Nov. %, 1871.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
y City Council Of the City Of Yankton, n. T.,
for furnishing the material and repairing the
front Of lots iel SIX and q, seven in block (all
twenty two and south one half Of lot Ql fiye, In
block t2) twenty three also In front of lots tlc)
twelve and uS) thirteen. In block (s) two. Lower
fanktcn. The plank and timber must be good
sound pine, and bc repaired In good manper
said waiks u b paid for ~ so0n ~ the cify
shall receive pay from the owners of the lots
where said walks are repaired. and not hctore
that tt1c. All pguI,oSals TO he deposited with
Z White. city clerk. on or before December
II, 1877.
The right y rrssryed to reject any q al htaa
q a:,;.s \; p1kS1xIE 4
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
FOREIGN.
A TURKISH VICTORY.

TURKISH VICTORY.
Constantinople, Dec1-Mehemet Ali tele.
graphs from Kamarli yesterday as follows !:
To-day after violently cannonsding our
positions at Ramarli, the Russians furious
ly attacked our left wing. The battle con-
tinued until the evening. We retained our
position. The enemy retreated with con.
siderable loss Pursuit was prevented BY
the thickly wooded country. We shall take
the offensive tomorrow. The Russian inn
perial guard was engaged.
HEAVY FIGHTING
was reported Friday, in the direction of
Trnova, upon which place the Russians
were ultimately driven, losing over 5000
men.
1t is also reported that the Turks are
bombarding Tirnova. All available sur
geons and dressers are going to Asman
Bazaar.
PRESIDENT HAYES MESSAGE.
London, Dec 4.-The Daily News com
mentiug ou President Hsyes' message, says :
Tho message deals principally with ques
tions Of pacification sud of resumption of
specie payments, and on both these sub.
jects the president expresses himself with
good sense and good feeling"
Thu Times says: "President Hayes has
not disappointed expectation. HIS message
gives no uncertain sound on the subject of
currency legislation"
The Daily Telegraph says: "Notwi,h.
Standing the discouragements with which
President Hayes has been met, the prudeut
and firm position he has assumed in his
message. ensures him the support of tie
wisest and best portion Of his countrymeu.
COLLISION AT SEA.
London, Nov. 4.-The German steamer.
America, from Bremen for New York re-
turned to port damaged, was in collision
with the Italian bark Utile, which sunk,
taking down the captain, mate aud two
seamen.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
MARKETS sY TELEGRAPH


NEW YORK MARKET.
New York, Dec. 4.
WHEAT-quiet; No. 2 spring; 1917
@l.32 for January.
RYE-74@77c.
CoRN-steady and moderate demand /;
mixed western 5s@633c.
OATs-dull; mixed western unchanged j;
s9@44c.
PORK-dull; 13.40 for new.
LARD-easier and unchanged.
WHIsKY-lOc.
WALL STREET.
New York, Dec. 4.
Gold--l.o2sc.
Money-5@6.
Governments-Firm.
Stocks-Declined.
CHICAGO.
Chicago, Dec. 4.
WHEAT-unsettled, 6rm; l.073c for
cash; 1.O73c bid for December.
OATs-42ic for cash; 24lc for Decem-
ber.
RYE-56c.
BARLEY-62c.
PoRK-steady; l1.so for cash; ll.72!e
for December; l1.90 for January.
LARD-weak 7.s22c for cash; 7.s0 fol
December; 7.S5 for January.
WHIsKY-5c.
MILWAUKEE,.
Milwaukee, Dec. 4.
WHEAT-3@lc higher; 1.07ic for cash
or December; l.0s3c for January No. g.
l.O24c.
CoRS-42c.
oArs-249c.
RYE-56ac.
BARLEY-68c.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
ELEGANT Fuks AT PILES

100 sets ladies, misses and chlldren's furs
just received.
Largest stock of ladies furs ever brought
to Dakota.
Fur trimming.
Ladies furs cheap for cash.
Fur seal, cape seal, F.eEch seal, mink
Alaska mink, lynx, and all the latest styles
OF furs at l. Piles & Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
FARMERS WAGON AND TWO PONIES
FOR SALE.

One good farmers wagon-Mitchell's patent,
Racine, Wisconsin; one first-class Schuttler
platform spring wagon, and two large mare po
MES for sale at kaisers stable. of the Eagle
house, on Capital street. Terms cash.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the Stockholders Of the First Ma.
tional Bank of Yankton, D. T., will be held at
their banking house on January 9TH, 1878, at
O'Clock p. H., to elect board of directors to
serve for the ensuing year.
W. q. McvAY. Cashier.
+ Yankton. d. T.. Nov. ae, 1877.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
DWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE.

The dwelling house with two lots, corner 5th
and Mulberry streets, will be sold at reasonable
figures and on favorable terms. The house is
provided with good cellar and fine well of
water. Applyto
j. PARKER HAYWARD.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
FIRES.
IN ATHENA,

Cincinnati, Dec. 4-Eight of the princi.
pal business and two dwellings 10 Athens,
Ohio. burned st Q O'Clock la,t night Loss
from sixty to eighty thousand dollars. In.
sured for 5000.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
BUFFALO ROBES.

have splendid stock of Buffalo Robes for
sale. No. 1. $3.50; No. 2, $3.50. By express on
receipt of price, or sentC. O.D.
T. s. CLARKsoN,
Yankton Agency, ID. T.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
A BRIDGE.

The county bridge over the Scioto river.
near Chillico,he, Ohio, burned yesterday
Loss est'mated from flfty to sixty thousand
dollars.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
FOR RENT.

The old Postoffice quarters on Third street, re-
Gently occupied by L. L. Shurtleff. Dry Goods
store or Boot and Shoe business preferred, Ap
pyto Il. w. WHITE,
Capital Street.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

CITY TREASURES OFFICE,
Yankton, D. T., Dec. 8, 1871
Notice is hereby given, that the taxes on Real
Estate Property for the year Of 1877, become de-
linquent January lst next. The legal penalty
and interest will be charged on all unpaid taxes
after said day. "A. ScHASDE1N,
City Treasurer.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04

CONCORD COACH FOR SALE.
One first -class four or six horse Concord coach
in good running order. A frst-class vehicle in
every respect. Will be sold cheap. Apply at
this office.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
spstial Aottees.
FOR RENT.

One large brick dwelling 6 rooms, plenty of
water. Apply to G. W. Roberts or j. n. Hartert
IN the premises
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
FAILURE.

FAILURE.
Concord, N. H.. Dec. 4.-The Wolfboro
Savings bank has closed. pending an exam.
ination. The deposits amount to one hun
dred thousand dollars. 1t lis reported that
the loss to depositors is about fifteen per
cent.
FORGERY.
Boston. Dec. 4.-Richard E Peabody,
commission agent for Van Slyke, Merrill 8;
Co.. lumber dealers OF St. Johnsbury. VT.
has been arrested for the forgery of notes
amounting to $4,000.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04
Turkish Victories Reported at
kamarh and Near
Tirnova.
The London Press Warmly Con-
nends the Presidents Message.
Indian 0spredatimg on the Pierre and
Bismarck Routes.
Maddon's Cheyenne River Ranch and
4 Ranch on tho Sidney Road
Attacked.

a Fight Reported on IL. Belle Fourehs.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-04

,ulIm8H F8I8t6 H0t6I anu
Sleeping Cars
Between Missouri Valley and Chicago.
This Is the only line running two express
'dns daily. between sioux City and Chicaxo.
THROUGH Time Table. in effect Sept 1st. 1877
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1877-05-04

! Eternity has no gray hairs.
ne iigHelS fade, the heart with
ers, man crows old and dies, but
time writes no wrinkle on eter-
nifty Eternisyl Stupendous
thought The ever present, unl.
born, underlying and undying-
the endless caain composing the
life Of God-slle golden thread
entwining the destinies of the
universe. Esrth has no beau
tiles, but time shrouds them for
|the grave; its houors are but the
sunshine of an hour; Its palaces,
khey are bus the gilded sepul-
Care; its pleasures, they are but
bursting bubbles. Not so in
the nntyied bourne. In the
dwelling Of the Almighty can
come no footsteps OF decay.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1877-05-04

The cotton manufactures Of
the world run a total of 64.os9,-
600 spindles, and spin $685.
900, 900 pounds of cotton. Eng
land operates 35,00o,000 spin
dies, or more than one-half.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1877-05-04
r ooK OUT FOR
IL
Estray Notice.

"AhEN mp by Iam-s &. Bowers, End
L esiray"d b fore B. c. Watson. J p.
Precinci No 4. ashington county. on
the 5;h day Of February. 1877, enc Ok,
Brown, about 8 years old. mRke
swall W fork in each ear ard a, hack
in left ear. and branded Zon lief hip.
The other. a red OK. ah@, I years old 4.
ma' kec nnd,r liali-crop end sl)pe in
lett ear. and the upper end under por-
ion % right ear Gu, off, leaving the
middle oi said ear unmarked and
branded r on the right side. Both
appraised nj $40.
ii. NJ. LEWIS, C. C. C. VIC.
By E. NJ, Schlsukrr, Deputy. ms23