Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-05-10
flowing. The quartz.mills are doing large

flowing. The quartz-mills are doing large
business. s.
The Secretary of the Treasury has
called for the redemption Of 80 $50 Of iye-
twenty bonds Of 1866. May and November.
The amount called in constitutes the residue
of those issued under the act of March 8, 1855,
dated Nov. 1, 1865.
A report from Utah, via New York, says
the Mormons are alarmed by the confession Of
the late John D. Lee, and are apprehensivc
that other prophets, including Brigham Young,
may be the next victims. They arc according
ly arming and drilling, and propose to be "let
! alone.'' q
The city of Louisville celebrated with
great eclat, tho success Of Hayes Southern pol
Icy, and passed complimentary resolutions
thanking him for his patriotism that the Union
Is once more perfect and complete In It's every
part union Of hearts and union Of hands
| and earnestly praying that God in his mercy
may forever vouchsafe peace, prosperity and
happiness to the American people: s1 4
Rorsign Items.
Only one man was killed at the battle
of Kars in Asiatic Turkey.
Mr.. Washburne, American minister to
Paris, returned to his post on the End inst.
England will maintain her neutrality
between Russia and Turkey as long as her
interests in the East are not threatened.
The London Post denies the story that
sx-Queen Isabella has requested the Pope to
endeavor to dissuade Alfonso from marrying a
Protestant princess.
1t is stated that Austria has called upon
England to sustain the treaty of 1856. protect
ing the integrity Of the Ottoman Empire, and
that England has addressed a note to Russia
! asking her to explain her intentions in this
! war.
The fine cathedral at Metz has been
badly damaged by fire. The roof was ruined.
The contlagration was caused by an illumina-
ton in honor of Emperor Williams visit. The
Emperor, Crown Prince and Won Moltke, and
the Bishop of Metz, were on the spot directing
efortse to xtinguish the flames.
Extra S~~sion Of Congress Called for Oct
18th.
By the President Of the United States Of -41aerica
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, The final adjournment OF the
Forty fourth Congress without making the
usual appropriations for the support OF the
army for the fiscal year ending June 30 1878,
presents an extraordinary occasion, requiring
the President to exercise the power vested in
him by the constitution to convene the two
houses Of Congress in anticipation Of the day
fixed by law for their meeting.
Now, therefore, I, Rutherford B. Hayes,
President of the United States, do by virturc
Of the power to this end in me vested by the
constitution, convene both houses of Congress
to assemble at the respective chambers at 12
O'Clock, noon, on Monday, the 18th day of
October next, then and there to convene and
determine such measures as in their wisdom,
their duty and the welfare Of the people may
seem to demand.
In witness whereof have hcrcunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed. Done at the city of Washing
ton, this 9Th day of May, in the year, Of our
Lord 1877, and of the independence of the
United States Of America the one hundred
and first.
ISiSncd r. B. HAYES.
BY the President:
WILLIAM NJ. EvARTs, Secretary of State.