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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-10
WAGONS CANE CARTS! SpOKEs Z
II. NJ. @oIRIA-,
10 and 10 Union and IL ana ~ PerdiaO
streets.

Sole Agent for the Celebrated 'sTUDFBA-
KER" WAGONS. CARTS and SPRING WORK
Of al kinds and Sizes
Dealer In Philadelphia and Western Game
Wagons, Carts and Drays: Timber Wheels
Wheelbarrows Of all descriptions Spokes. Fell
loes. Hubs, Shafts, etc. Wheelwright material.
Orders promptly flied Ali work warranted.
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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-10
ED. A. PALFHEY, President.
JNO. CHAFFE. Vice President.
THOB. i. WALKER Secretary.

John l. Noble, r. Lytt Lyon.
John Chaffe. Samuel II. Boyd,
Richard Milliken, Joseph McBlroy.
J. /. Warren. VIM J. Behah.
II. T. Buekner, b. r. Eschleman,
Sam'1 Triedlander, Vim. g. Black.
A. A. Yates, Ghas. Chaffe,
John l. Adams, /. @. Jurey.
Isaae seherck. VIM. Hartwell.
II. NJ. Wamsley. CD. Leeds.
A. II. May. A. r. Janin.
s.. II. snowden, Jos. Bowling,
A. M. Biekham. sci
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL.

DErgoir, Mich, Oct. 10, 1877.
The third day session Of the Trien-
nlal Council was opened this morning with do
votonal exercises by Rev. r. A. Noble, d. D. OF Nov
Haven.
The special committee appointed TO consider the
time Of the next meeting reported, through Judge
Warren Carrier. OF 81. Louis. In favor OF beginning
future sessions Thursday and holding over Sunday
into tho next week. Adopted.
Tho special committee appointed to consider Pro-
lessor Bascom's resolution regarding tho support OF
denominatona schools and the matter Of aiding
institutions reported through Row. Charles Asy Pal
mcr OF Connectlcut favor OF extending such aid
might be necessary denomnatonai schools In pref.
erence to any others. Tho report was accepted ard
the special order for the afternoon hour, In
necton win DR.. Woosey's paper on the Same SUBJ
eubJect.
Inc Committee on Nominations reported on the
resolutions from tho General Association, New Jcr
Magoun, D. D., Of Iowa; James 7. Lane, Of Rhode
Island; George l.. Walker, ID. D., OF Vermont, and
Warren Currier, OF Missouri
On sunday School rapers-Heva. +. n. Polenbel OF
l. Martin, ot Indiana.
on Report Of the A. b. c. II. M.-Reva j. Eames
Rankin, b. D., Of District OF Columbia; b. =. Marsh,
u. D., Of Massachusetts, and Eli Corwin, d. D., Of
Illinois.
T. Y. links, OF Name; j. W. Strong, Of Minnesota;
Arthur Little, Of Wisconsin; l. 7. Chamberlain, OF
COnueCtlcut, anu Moses Stnltn, OF MlCuiRun.
On the Papers Regarding Evsngeiistic Work-Revs.
W. ". Adams, Of Massachusetts,; Robert g. Hutchins,
OF ohio, and James g. Roberts. of Missouri
The regular morning paper was then read by Rev.
Or. Wolcott. Of OHIO on tho subject OF tho parish
system The paper treated in pleasant style
Of 'es earliest aanFsS us IL.
time, and closed with Recommendations that
church should have an ecclesiastical society 10 repre-
sent II, and where notifications 10 legislation
were necessary to cncct this they be secured
soon as practicable, or that individual churches
scok Incorporation by general act rather than
by special legislation. Fne paper, though not
OF much historic interest. was OF great length,
and the Council relieved itself when the cssayisl
was about half Through with rising and singing a
hymn, but not the one suggested by an officer Of
tho Council, "My Days Are ending Swiftly
Away" Reports from various theological
colleges were presented. Andover College wus
represented by Professor Smyth. who spokn
in very encouraging way OF his institution, while
other semnarcs were represented IA follows HART
ford, by Professor ChiIds 0bern by Professor Bar
rows and Chicago. by Rev. Dr. Savag After dccid-
Ing adjourn on Monday afternoon, at halt past vc
O'Clock tho mGrnng session closed.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
AN EXPRESS OFFICE STARTLED.

A BOX OF "aARMLEss'' BuEGLAR-ALARMs FLIES
INTO FRAGMENTS, woUNDIxo A MAN.
[IY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALDl
t. Bosrox, Oct 10 1877.
A newly invented burglar alarm Is described .as
harmless IN chil1's torpedo" but Il Is doubtful II
the cmpoy6s In Adams Express once. on Federal
street. In this city, would indorse the statement since
the experiences OF this forenoon. Among tho express
mattor received by train from New York this morn
Ing over the New YORK and New England Railroad
small wooden box somc Twelve inches
long, six inches wide and four inches Deep
which taken from the and placed =
platform beneath an open shed adjoining the
railroad. Scarcely had reached lis rest
ing place when loud explosion took
place and the box was blown into hundred pieces
One Of the employees. named T. G. Titus, was struck
upon leg, bruisng him severely but fortunately
breaking no bones. Two other men very slightly
injured Titus scot homo In hack, accom- panied
by physician, who drassed and bandaged his Lex,
directing him 70 keep quiet for day or two.
search for the remnants OF the box revealed ffag.
meuts Of several small implements ulAde Of compost
ton metal and steel. together with half destroyed
printed circular describing burglar alarm tor which
q patent has been applied, and It III consequently
supposed that the box was not intended as internal
machine, as was ut first supposed, but filled with
these 'sharmlcss" burglar alarms.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHIgF SIGNAL OPPIcER,
--''' - WAsHiSaroy, Oct. 20--l A. N.

WAX DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE THE CnIgF SIGNAL OFFICER,
" WAsHiSaros, Oct. 20--l A. N.
Indications
For New England, cloudy aud rainy weather, colder
northeasisrly Winds, stationary or higher pressure
For the Middle Atlantic States, increasing coudi-
moss aud rainy weather, southery winds shifting 10
castery, stationary temperature, stationary lower
pressure
For the South Atlantic States, cloudy weather and
rain areas southsrly winds, stationary Temperature
aud pressure.
For tho Esst Gulf States, Tennessee and the Ohio
Valley. cloudy and RAINY weather, warm southerly
Winds stationary pressure. followed by rising bayom
eter and colder northwest winds.
For tho lower Akc region. cloudy and rainy weather.
northeast. backing 70 colder northwest winds, snd
stationary followed by rising barometer.
For tho upper lake region, Upper Mississippi and
Lower Missouri valleys, cloudy and rainy weather,
colder northcriy winds, rising barometer followed at
upper stations in the Northwest by clearing weather.
The Arkansas, Red, Mississippi and Missouri rivors
will rise.
Cautonary signals continue at lndiano!a, Galveston
Cape Hatteras, Kitty Hawk, Cape Henry, Capo May,
Atlantic CITY Barnegat, Sandy Hook, oswego Roches-
ter, Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland. sandusky Toledo. De-
troit Port Huron, Alpenn, Marquette, Escanaba,
Duluth, Grand Haven, Chicago, Milwaukee and Sec
ton one
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
FORGED LAND TITLES.
TEXAS PROPERTY CONVEYED By SPURIOUS
DEEDs-sIxrY coNsPIRAroRs SECURED.

TEXAS PROPERTY CONVEYED By SPURIOUS
DEEDs-sIxrY coSsPIRAroRs SECURED.
KANSAS Cry, No., Oct l9 1871
gigantic swindle was brought 10 light here yester-
day by tho arrest of. r. Ham, Edward l.. stevens
and George W. Miller. on tho requisiron OF Governor
Hubbard. OF Texas, charged with forging land titles
and issuing fraudulent deeds for large tracts Of land
In Texas. The scheme Of fraud organized y Ham
and another person named Thomas Tullis, OF Austin,
Texas Ham lives here, and through his persuasions
Stevens and Miller brought nto The plot
stevens, who II lawyer and son OF Judge Stevens.
OF this city, 10 believed TO have goAs into the
operation inpocenty AZ 0rst by purchasing la,O0O
acres OF Texas lands from Ham. but subsequently,
becoming fascinated by the opportunity offered Tor
making money rapidly, entered freely into the swim
Kansas Guy lawyer In order 10 better secure the
success OF their plans Ham and his confedcrntes
caused TO be made duplicate copies Of noiarisi and
other SEALS and procured specimens OF the signatures
VI humorous state officials Texas. They also caused
70 bo printed blank forms and exact copies OF deeds
necessary Tor their Transactions All the titles and
tho general government state LANDS,
forged An Immense amount Of land has
boen conveyed by them under many differ
ent aliases and 70 many different persons
WAS callod 10 the matter, and looking into u he
was satisfied that monstrous swindie had been per-
pstated Involving thu interests Of both the State Of
Texas and the United States. The authorities Ut
Washington were notified OF the facts discovered and
Special Agent Foster was sent out here where he OBJ
tanned clews to the acthorS OF the swindlc, which
have closely followed over since resulting
arrest OF sixty persons simultaneously In various
parts OF the country who belong 10 the gang No less
than thirteen court houses have been set ro and
burned during the past year 10 destroy evidence that
could have been brought against Tho conspirators.
Ham, Stevens and Miller left for Texas yesterday In
the custody Of officers from that State
The New York herald., 1877-10-20

INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS.

OFFICERS ELEcrED- VALUABLE PAPERS READ.
BosroS, Oct 10, 1877.
At tho annual session OF tho American Institute o
ArcnIecis, held here to-day, the following Ulcers
wore elected President, Thomas N. waltor, Of
Philadelphia, Secretary, Charles y. McKim, OF New
York; Treasurer, r. J. Hatfield, OF Now York; Score
tary Tor Foreign Correspondence. U r. r; Longfclow
Of Boston. Trustecst-Mcssrs @. c. haght, j. c. Cody,
William A. Potter aud Charles H. Gambrill ail OF New
York. Ettsst*rs ~
Carl Pfener read, n ,papor on "ycntilAtton.n The
secretary then read papor on 'Ncw atSlc by +. A.
Oakley, Of Buffalo, y. Y. and one "Firerroof Build
nss" by II. M.cE V. stamp. Of Washington. T. :.
Peabody Of Boston, read an essay on ;''coioniai
Architecture" e., M s.es n
The Convention adopted the following
Resolved That tho Board Of Trustees DO requested to
fer with the authorities OF ths United States
with the OF inducing Congress authorize the
Treasury War Department to mako practical VI al
called frepsoof materials and methOos Of
anu to mako reports thereon.
II was agreed 10 recommend the Board Of Trustees
TO arrange Tor tho next meeting OF the Institute Al
Washington, d. Q.
The Convention closed with an address by the Pres
dent Of the Boston Chapter, L. O. Cabot
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
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The New York herald., 1877-10-20
EXECUTION STAYED.
lBx TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

81 TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 10, 1877
Governor Kemper to-day respited Sllss Morris ana
Louisa Lawson, sentenced 10 be executed the 23d
inst At Harrisonburg for the murder OF David G. Law
son. OF Rockingham county, until the 2lst OF Decem-
Der next. Andrew Shifct has, already reported in
the HERALD, been hanged tor this murder, aud the
above named parties, the wic and brother-in-law of
the murdered man, now under sentence OF death
Tor the. crime. The reasons given by the Gov
Tho basis oi Executive clemency IN this
are that "is Is alleged that developments brought to
light since the trial OF these parties mpcate others
In tho said murder, and that an investigation is
on the part OF the proper authorities Of Rock
upon the cases oil Sas Morris aud Louisa Lawson, as
well as indicted, and Judge tried
them as well many loading citizens have asked
respite therein. The Commonwe ealh can lose nothing
by nnording time for investigation tor capital punish
ment is productive Of most good when inflicted delb-
hausted. 1" ss'a
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
WHAT IS KNOWN IN wAsHINoToN-sECRErAR
xvARTs AND SHERMAN IN CONFERENCE.-THE
MATTE1 TO BE INVESTIGATED.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HzRALp.1
ARRESTED FOR CONSPIRACY.

MONTREAL, Oct. 10, 1877.
Colonel Frank Bond, senior membor of tho firm Of
Frank Bond h Co, brokers, and son Of the
Dean Of Montreal, arrested yesterday afternoon
on . charge Of conspiracy with John Campbell,
commercial editor OF tho Daily Herald, to
damage the City and District Savings Bank con-
nection with u somew nat famous despatch 70 lew
York paper, rejecting upon the bank and Father
Dowd. Bail was liked ut $1,000, which was imme-
diaely furnished Colonel Bond denies cmphatlcully
that nade any assertions rejecting Father
Dowd. Campbell, who s already under bail, says ,hnt
he made tool OF SO lar AS his despatch related TO
Father Dowd Other ARRESTS anticipated
Colonel Bond has entered action against the bank,
claiming 800, 900 damages for false imprisonment
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
RIOTERS TRIALS.

READING, Pa, Oct 10, 1877.
The jury in the case OF the sunday nighps riocrs Of
July last the opening OF the court this morning re-
turned verdict OF not guilty all tho defendants
excepting George 4. Goodhart, who was found guilty
of melting to rot The Jury retired yesterday a. Two
O'Clock =. NJ and came 10 agreement six O'Clock
this morning. The trial OF Mondays rioters has been
ADJOURNED ill Monday al ten A. N.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Hon. Randall Plhnkett. NJ. p. OF England IS at tho
Abcmarlc. judge Amasa ]. Parker, OF Albany, is at
the Brevoorl Jerome b. Parmcnter, OF Troy, is At
the Westminster. T. b BlAckston ne, President Of the
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company !. OK Congress-
man John Rogers, Of Black Brook. " r., ana j. J.
Mitchell. OF 81. LOUIS, are at the FINN Avenue. John
Wilson, United States Consul At Brussels IS at the ST.
Nicholas D. Thomas VAIL OF Troy, is at tho Windsor;
General j. b. stonehoue. 0: Albany. At tho Bruins
wick. Rev. DR.. o'Bryen, OF Rome, Italy, IS al tho
Nav York.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
TEMPERANCE CONVENTIONS.

CLEvRLAND, Ohio Oct 10, 1871
The National Christian Temperance Union Imet in
convention for the third days session this forenoon
ana elected Charles Dunn, Of Columbus 10 be
spending secretary for tho ensuing year. j. D. Lton,
Of Kentucky, recording secretary, and John Nicely
monde, or Cleveland, treasurer The proper COM
mittes reported in favor Of the Temperance Ensign Of
Pittsburs for the Official organ Of the Union. Tho
port adopted. A committee appointed to
form constitutions for local organxations The Con.
vention then adjourned, to meet IN Lexington, KY,
tho third Tuesday In October. 1878
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
INSURANCE INJUNCTION.
Nav HAVEN, Conn, Oct. 10, Is

Nav HAVEN, Conn, Oct TO- 1877.
Judge Martin to-day issued temporary Injunction,
on petition Of Insurance Commissioner steaman, re-
straining tho National Lie and Trust Company
and the American Mutual Lie Insurance
Company OF this city, from dong business, alleging
tho impaired assets or the concerns This IS IN
contin uancc Of the previous litigation which has been
indufgod in so generously by The Commissioner and
these companies, which were consolidated under the
name OF the National Capitol insurance Company
Mr BENJAMIN Soyes mas been president or these COM
panics and the head Of the National Capitol
ann
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
SAVINGS BANK SUSPENSIONS.

CHICAGO ILL.,, Oct 10 1877.
special despatch from Elgn to the Times says that
the Homo Savings Bank suspended yesterday. The
deposits aggregate 500 900 and the assets 500 00O
PrrsBuRG. Pa, Oct 10, 1877
Tho Sharpsburg Savings Bank suspended payment
this morning The liabilities aud assets are not
known but it is thought the latter sufficient TO
.inn
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
THE NEW CATHOLIC PRIMATE.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

IDY TEILGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
BALTIMORE, Oct, 10, 1877
Archbishop Gibbons returned from Richmond, Va,
to-day and has taken up bis residence permanently a
the archiepscopal residence. There will be formal
ceremonies in connection with his assumption OF the
duties OF primate Of the Catholic Church IN America
Very Rev. J, Paul De Breul, Vicar General under
Archbishop Baycy, has been appointed 70 the Same
position by hts successor
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
GEN NERAL EUROPEAN NEWS.
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN FRANCE On
cHANGED-THE CABINET TO REMAIN I,



THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN FRANCE uN-
cHANaED-THE CABINET TO REMAIN IN
OFFICE.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.l
LONDON Oct. 20. 1877.
A Paris despatch says the political situation is
unchanged. Tho Cabinet is resolved to remain In
onice and preside the elections for Councils
General
Another correspondent says 7.7o3 900 persons voted
on Sunday last. This Is the largest number known
sinco 1S4S, when 1898, 600 voted. The Left poed
$4,000 votes less than In 1875, whilo the Right gained
$50 from the ranks OF those who 1870 ned
neutral
PLOTS ROME
A correspondent at Rome says the Vatican is re-
ported TO DO plotting proclamation of the temporal
power Of tho Church. The correspondent adds tnat
shis Is incredible bat with the Vatican nothing is
possible.
MORE CARDINALS.
Paris correspondent states that the Popes health
remains good Five or six cardinals arc 10 be ap.
pointed In tho Consistory to be held about Christmas
STRIKE.
The strke In the cotton mills OF Bolton is appro ach.
ing close. Tho faction winicrs have decided to
resume work upon the masters' terms, which arc
mainly that operatives accept the reductions IN
tncr wages but that the masters Will undertake 10
revise the list OF prices paid for various Kinds work.
The meeting OF the hand-mule spinncrs adjourned
without arriving at decision.
lRlsH RAILWAY srRIKE.
The strike on the Grsas Southern and Western rail-
way in Ireland which has slightly nieriered with the
American mails, shows signs Of . collapse, the on
the Killarney and Tralee branches having resumed
work.
The WEATHER
A<estorday was fair.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
DECISION IN A MURDER CASE.

EAsTos, Pa, Oct 10, 1877.
A the decision Of the commis ission Is that Allen C.
Laros convicted Of the murder Of hts father n.othor
and other members OF his family, Is insaac Judge
Myers yesterday made an order to remove him from
tho Northampton County Prison to the Pennsylyaaia
state Lunaiic HospitaFat Harrisburg
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
EP.scopALIAN BOARD OF MISSIONS.

BosToN, Masa, Oct TO- 1877.
Al tho meeting OF tho Episcopalian Board Of Mis-
this evening the resolutions relating TO the TAX
Ing Of means for tho payment Of the debt Of the For
eign Committee. amounting to $ls.4s4 IL, wore dis
cussed
Mr. Welsh Of Philadelphia. urged the need ofgreator
interest IN foreign missions.
Rev. Dr. Scherescherky referred to the work In
China, where, he claimed, Christianity would havo
trouble in combating Buddhism II tho missions were
properly looked after
ltwa, resolved that the subject be Left 70 the
sidcr Il IN Of committee consisting OF tho Bishop OF
Pennsylvania, Rev. Henry q. Potter and Mr.. H. 4.
P.erreponI
Rev. Mr. Scott urged the necessity OF establishing
model farms IN African missions, SO that the nalovs
converts might be Instructed In habits OF industry
Rev. John Cotton Smith favored the project, and Il
decided that ne subject be left The considera
ton OF the Foreign Committee.
Dr. Hopkins stated that the amount contributed In
aid OF foreign missions by dioceses from whom
ports had been received was $l02 020 and that the
whole amount Of contributions for tho samo purpose
last year, including s3i 600 raised by tho Church Mis-
sionary Society, was $7S3d37.
The Board adjourned until Monday morning
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
DELAWARE'S CENTENARIAN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l

WILhis0roS, Oct 70, 1877.
Mr.. Dell Noblit, OF this city, celebrated to-day his
centennial birthday, having been born the l9tn OF
October 1777, making hm 100 years Of age. Mr.. No.
blit highly esteemed citizen, aud during tho day
large numbers OF persons visited him and extended
their compliments Considering his age, Mr. Nobt IL
enjoying good health and II still In possession Of
mental faculties He tnkcs his daily walk aud delights
receiving social visits In the section OF tho city
IN which ne resides the houses we're proiusey deco
the morning IN MS honor. This evening he was ten.
dercd grand serenade.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
REMOVAL OF THE SIOUX.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 1871
Tho Commissioner Of Indian Affairs to-day receivcd
a telegram from General Crook saying hat on account
OF rainy weather nc had YET taken stops tor tho
removal OF the sioux TO the Missouri River. and in
addtion To that obstacle they awaiting the arr
val certain supplies before me ny the Joarney.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
woOLLEN MILL IN FLAMES.

OswsGo, ~ Y, Oct 10, 1871
The 0swego Falls wocon mills. Fulton.
partially burned last night. large quantity Of valua
bic machinery, wool and finished cloths were de-
sifoycd. Tho loss is $l00, 900; fuiy Insured
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
CUBA.

A. SMALL BODY OF cUBAxs suRPRIsRD AND
sLAuoHTERED-Two OFFICIALS OF THE
CUBAN GOVERNMENT KILLED.
HAVANA, Oct. 19 1871
News has just been received here that spanish
column recently surprised thirty Insurgents killing
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
A JUDGE IN THE DOCK.
PATERSON, n. J.

PATERSON, N. j., Oct. 10, 1871.
Judge John r. Daegcrs, oil the Court OF Common
PIcas, was arraigned privately to-day Indictment
for conspiracy with Treasurer Preston, In uniawfly
transferring securities OF the Merchants Loan and
Trust Company. He pleaded not guilty, ana was
baed In tne sum OF 81, 900 tor trial next week.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
GENERAL SHERMAN.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 10. 1877.
General sherman and party arrived here last night
from their Western tour IN hnc health and spirits
They viii leave Tor Washington TO- morrow.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
SENTENCED.

MArcH CmuScR, Pa, Oct. 10 1877
Patrick O'Donncll, convicted Of murder In tho sec.
ond degree was To-day sentenced by Judge Dreher to
seven years. Imprisonment In the Eastern Pcniten.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
A SLOOP SUNK.

oswEGo, y. Y, Oct 19, 1871
The sloop W. 7. Sherman. with barley, from Cape
Vincent Tor this port, morning in deep water
oil Four Mile Point. The crew were saved.
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
CoUNTERFEITER SENTENCED.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 10. Is

BALTIMORE, Oct 49, 1877.
In the United States District Court to-day in tho
cases OF William Burioot aud s White, charged with
having in the!r POSSESSION nterfe my dollar notes
on The Third National Bank of Buffalo, NJ y, with In
tent 10 pass III en- the Jury found Burfoot gutyGvc
spurious bills having beon found In his posses
son--and acquitted White. Burfoot was sentenced to
two years imprisonment
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
THE LICK ESTATE.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Oct.

SAN FRANCISCO CAL, Oct H. 1877.
In the contest between tho trustees OF the Lick os
tate and tho Academy OF Natural Sciences, 10 tho
Nnetecnth District Court tho Judge to-day overfued
the demurrer OF the defendants and sustained the le
galiiy Of the present Board OF IrussceG
The New York herald., 1877-10-20
MURDERERS RELEASED.

SAN FRAScisco, Cal, Oct 10, 1871
Ayictora despatch states that the George >. Wright
murderers have boen discharged, the government
having been unable secure evidence 10 corroborate
that OF the Coma Indian who proessed TO have been
on board the steamer whom she blew up, and TO havo
seen the captain and lvo others murdered