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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
Preparing for the Conflict.

Constantinople, April 19.-Lyard is
expected tonight He will have an
interview with Edhem Pasha and SAT-
vet Pasha tomorrow, but no hope is
entertained of avoiding war. Hobart
Pasna, ommander-in-chief of the
Turkish navy, has left for the Danube.
An engagement is reported near Mic
Isles Falls.
London, April 19.-The chances are
decidedly in favor of Russia, if she at
tacks Turkey in Asia Minor, as the
Turks have not an adequate force to
oppose them and are without cavalry.
1t is feared that cruel massacres of
Christians by the troops in the Turkish
army may follow.
Belgrade, April 19.-Military move
ments in Roumania at present are re-
tarded, owing to the late heavy rains,
which render the roads almost impas-
sable. 1t is therefore scarcely probable
that any extensive military movements
will be attempted for three weeks at
least
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
NOTICE TO HEIRS.

To all whom it may concern:
Letters of administration having
been granted by the Probate Court of
Laramie County, Wyoming Territory,
to the undersigned upon the estate of
John Leggett, deceased, who was killed
by Indians between Fort Laramie and
Custer City on or about the ninth day
of May, A. D. 1876, which letters bear
date the 23d day of November, A. d.
1876, and which estate has been ap-
praised to be worth the sum of three
thousand four hundred and ninety-sev-
en- dollars, and said decedent having
been supposed to be a native of the
State of Tennessee. Said deceased was
supposed to be about fifty years of age
at the time of his death. No heirs of
said estate are known to exist, there
fore, all persons having any interest in
said estate either as heirs or devisees
will make the same known to the un-
dersigned within the time prescribed by
law. J. u. MAY,
Administrator Of the estate Of John
Leggett, deceased. febl3-dtf.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
Tweed's Tales

New York, April 19.-John Kelly,
comptroller, having seen Tweed's COLI
fession, as presented to the attorney
general, says the publication the other
day Was correct abstract, except the
reference to Judge Folger; that Tweed
gave $200,000 to Winslow in 1871 for
procuring the passage of the charter,
and Winslow afterwards said the money
was divided between the persons nam
ed. Tweed also paid various amounts
to Wood. Frost, Morgan, Blood, Bemis
and others in the senate, exclusive OF
WINDOWS funds, and to others in the
house, whose names are given. The
names of nearly three hundred persons
are given in the confession as deriving
money corfuprly, embracing prominent
political parties not heretofore suspect
ed. The confession enables the city to
resist claims in suits under the trans
actions during the Tamlnany regime of
about 81, ,0U0,U00.
Tweed is able to restore but little,
his property having disappeared through
fees, expenses of the journey and de-
probation of property. His sons re-
ceived a large portion of his property
In order to qualify as bondsmen, and
afterward sold it at one-third its value,
The property on the Sound belonged to
his wife before the frauds commenced.
The parties implicated in Tweed IS
confession, both in New York and
Albany, have been approached by cer-
tain persons for purposes of blackmail.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
Compiled Laws of Wyoming.

A few copies of the compiled laws of
Wyoming, full bound, can be had on
application at the LEADER office. Price:
$500; sent by mail, post paid, for SIS. so.
Remit by P. o. money order or regis
tered letter.
This volume contains all the laws
etc., enacted by the legislative as
semblies of Wyoming Territory since
it's organization; also the Declaration OF
Independence, Organic Acts of Dakota
and Wyoming, Union Pacific grant,
Sioux Treaty, Shoshone Treaty, U. 5.
Public Land and Bounty Land Laws,
Town Site Law, Timber Law, U. S.
Mining Laws and the Coal Land Laws.
iy2l-d&wtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
Packard'S Friends.

New Orleans, April ia commit
tee of colored ladies, mostly wives of
prominent colored citizens, presented
Gov. Packard an address commenting
his efforts for the maintenance of a
Republican government in Louisiana,
assuring him of their sympathy, and
Though him rendering to the members
of the legislature who stood by him,
every aid and encouragement in their
power to bestow.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
MIG lit REPORT.
WASHINGTON.
Removed with Regret.

Washington, April 10 Secretary
Sherman says he never suffered more
pain in his life than he did in the re-
cent removal of employees from his de-
partmeht, so many Of whom were help
less and needy. His predecessor in-
formed him that the force must be re-
duced, ard when he entered office he
appointed three of the most trusted Off
GERS Of the department to make an ex-
animation and to select those who were
either not needed or who were the least
efficient in the service. This was done.
He held the list for weeks aud handed
it over to Gov. Mccormick when he be-
came assistant secretary, by whom it
was carefully examined and held until
delay was inexcusable. The secretary
has refused to restore any one ON the
list, although some of them had been
appointed on his recommendation.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
PENNSYLVANIA.
A Proposition from the Engineers.

A Proposition from the Engineers.
Reading, April 19.-Two of the lead.
ing members of the Reading Division
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers authorize the publication of the
following proposition: That the insu-
rance circular of the Reading railway
be withdrawn; that the company pay
the engineers the same wages they were
receiving when they withdrew from
their employ. and promise there shall
be no further reduction in wages. The
engineers agree on their part that they
and their firemen and all other old en-
ployes will return to work, and there
shall be no strike at any time il the
above conditions are not broken by the
company.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
Fatal ColI,ery Explosion.

London, April 19.-An explosion and
inundation at Poutypridd, Wales, April
11th, imprisoned nine lnen in coal
mine behind column of coal forty
yards thick. Continuous operations
for their rescue resulted in opening
communication with them to-day. Five
were found alive, and four had wan
dered to other parts of the mine and
probably perished.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
The Southern States.

Washington April Ex-senator Dor
sey, who has just returned from trip
through great part Of the South,
says he don't believe any southern demo-
cratic congressman will vote for a
Republican speaker. Some Republi-
cans, such as Ganse and Sltmans, of
Arkansas, and Casey and Young, of
Tennessee, who are very liberal in their
ideas. have published cards to concili-
ate their constituents, in which they
say they don't intend to vote for Re-
publican speaker. Dorsey is conse-
Quently of the opinion that the scheme
for organizing the house in the inter-
est Of the administration will fail.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
EQUALIZATION OF TAXES
Assessment Rolls.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE.
CHEYENNE, April 18th, 1877.
Public notice is hereby given that the
assessment roll of taxable real and pei
sonal estate in the city Of Cheyenne for
theye 1877 has been completed and
returned to the board of trustees by
the assessor. All persons feeling them
selves aggrieved by the assessment OF
their property are hereby requested to
make or file their objections in my Of
fee on or before the Both day Of April,
A. D. 1877, at 10 o'clock a. M, at
which time the same will be heard.
GEO. B. STIMPsoN,
a14-dtd City Clerk.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
FOREIGN.
Persia's Alliance with Russia.

Londoh, April 19.-Russia is nege-
tiating an alliance with Persia, and the
Shah is offering so, ,0CO men 10 join the
army in Anatobia. Hostilities have
commenced around Nicsic. Abdul
Kerim has arrived at Silestria. The
troops are very enthusiastic.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
NEW YORK.


Albany April 19.--It is rumored
that a proposition has been made to
congressman-elect Muller, OF New
York, to resign his seat in congress and
aid the election of David Dudley
Field to his place. Mr.. Tilden is said
to be very anxious to have Field in the
next congress for some unknown rea-
son.
Congressman Muller emphatically
denies that he intends to resign his
seat in congress.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20

New Orleans, April 19.-Gov. Pack
ard denies his intention Of deserting his
groand, even if the legislature left him,
and says he will maintain his claims
until deposed by force, or till the
President has declined to recognize
him.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
TENNE ESSEE.
Terrific Tornado.

Nashville, April ia terrific tor
nado passed through Rutherford coun-
ty last night, blowing down fifteen
houses, killing three persons and
wounding eight others.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
Where the Blame Lies.

New Orleans, April 19.-In joint
caucus of the senate and house of
the Packard legislature to-day, General
Mcmillan was reported as saying that
he saw no reason for changing the
views expressed by him yesterday, but
on the contrary evidence multiplied
every hour to strengthen the conclusion
that the adherents of the Packard gov
ernment are engaged in hopeless con-
test. He declared that it was useless
and unjust to indulge in invectives
against President Hayes, as he was not
the author nor responsible for
the embarrassment under which theoir
government was suffering. Its over
throw occurred on 9th day of jan
uay by revolution, and if the
aid of the general government was i'm
properly withheld the blame
should rest upon President
Grant, not President Hayes. The un-
derlying causes of its defeat, however,
are general, rather than local. More
potent than any relating to Louisiana
alone, the peace and welfare of the
whole country demand complete and
final settlement of all questions grow
ing out of the disturbed and disputed
governments in this state. The estab-
lshment and maintenance of one gov
ernment could only be accomplished by
force. In his opinion it was the duty
of the Representatives of the people re-
naming in this assembly to look the
Inevitable squarely in the face, and
save as much as possible from disaster
and overthrow, not only for the politi-
cal party to which they belong but for
the constituencies they represent. To
this end he again advised an adjust
ment by the Republican members as a
body with the opposing and successful
party, and the acceptance of the most
favorable terms which could be OBJ
tained. During his speech, Gen. Nc
MILAN was interrupted by violent Dem
onstrations of passion, and the intoler-
ance manifested was severely denounc-
ed by him as unworthy the men claiming
to be Republicans. Soon after he
closed, Senator Young stated to the
caucus that he was restrained
in the exercise of his personal liberty,
as he had been prevented from leaving
the building by body of men who
held possession of the staircase leading
to the main entrance. The scenes in
the caucus are described as wild and
violent. Gov. Packard, it is stated,
addressed the caucus, expressing a
determination to continue the contest
to the end. The statement Of Young
in the Packard legislative caucus to-
day-that he had been deprived of his
personal liberty-might have been said
by many of those present. The guard,
fearing desertion, it is stated, mutt
MED
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
MISSOURI.
Big Benefit for the Sufferers.

Big Benefit for the Sufferers.
st. Louis, April 19.-The benefit at
DeBar's opera house last night for the
destitute servant girls of the Southern
hotel was a very generous one. The
house was filled in every part. Every
thing was volunteered, and the net pro-
ceeds will probably reach s., 500.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
The Commissions Work.

New Orleans, April 19.-The COM
missioners believe that the end of their
labor is near. They strenuously en-
deavor to secure one legislature by gen.
eral consent. A reunion would be
nominal, and nearly valueless, unless
accompanied by good degree of real
reconciliation and harmonious purpose.
They believe the national government
has desired to accept, what Louisiana
should present rather than dictat e
what Louisiana should do. They have
striven not so much for detailed plans
of any description as to soothe passion
ate feeling and create desir. for peace
and union. They all speak with re-
spect of the personal bearing of both
Packard and Nichols. The letter of
Nichols appears to please them gener-
ally, and high courage connot be doubt
ed. Unquestionably, they say, he will
do his utmost to carry out the policy
to which lie so frankly commits him
self The commissioners are
in good spirits over the present
aspect of affairs. They evidently feel
that their mission here has ended, and
they have in all probability so reported
to the Pursdent.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20

A special from Pera announces that
the Russian chancellory closed Wednes-
DAY. Future business will be conduct
ed at the German embassy.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
The Emma Mine Suit.

New York, April 10.-Testimony in
the Emma mine suit was furnished on
poth sides yesterday, and the counsel
Ior the defendants began their argu-
mehts to-day.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20

Washington, April 19.-Reports to
the Treasury Department show that
the counterfelting of coin, principally
silver, is increasing rapidly. A report
from the Black Hills mentioned the
coinage of counterfeit five dollar pieces
and some arrests.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
Louisiana Lsconics.

Washington, April 19.-Two men,
bers Of the cabinet are authority for
the statement that the troops will leave
Louisiana this week or the first of
next.
Gov. Kellogg to-day received the fol-
lowing telegram from New Orleans:
please inquire of President Hayes if
it is by his direction the commission
recommend members of Packard's leg
islature to join Nichols. Two of our
trusted men left to-day under such
persuasion"
Kellogg replied:
"If it be true that the commissioners
are so doing, am satisfied that they
are acting on their own instructions,
and without instructions from the
President.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20

The fresh beef shipped to Europe
during the 1S months ending with the
month of March was "a, ,27s, $40 pounds.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20

New York, April 19.--The Typo
graphical Union, of this city, has
adopted a new and reduced scale of
prices: For daily morning papers, AZ
cents per l,0U0 ems; for daily evening
aud weekly papers, 30 cents.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
TELEGRAPHIc TICKS.

The plague is increasing at Bagdad.
Rothschild, Hermans & Co., dry
goods importers in New York, failed.
Captain Burnaby has just arrived in
England from his tour in Asia Minor.
The suspension is announced of Bald
win & Flagg, hat manufacturers OF
Yonkers. Liabilities Sl6U,0O0.
The Russian steamboat company have
announced the suspension of their SER
vice. The last boat at Odessa sails
Friday.
The official papers in Pesth state that
Austria will only remain neutral Sc
long as its interests in the east are not
menaced.
Rev. John Lancaster Spaulding, ap-
pointed bishop of Peoria, ILL.,, will be
consecrated at the cathedral in New
York on Sunday.
About 1900 coopers in the employ OF
the Standard Oil company of Gle veland,
Ohio, struck, Thursday morning, on
account of ten per cent. reduction in
wages.
Military attaches of the Russian en-
bassy at Paris and all Russians belong
ing to the Imperial army Rave received
orders to join their respective corps i'm
mediately.
The manager of the Eagle theatre
has commenced suit against Miss Anna
Dickinson for damages growing out of
the termination of her drametic en-
gagement.
Charles Bradlaugh and Mrs. Annie
Besant, arrested in London for pub
fishing an alleged immoral pamphlet,
have been held for trial OH their own
recognizance.
Cyrus G. Clark, convicted in New
York of the forgery of twenty-one
bonds of the Central Pacific railroad of
California, with intent to defraud the
East River bank, was sentenced on
Thursday to five years in the state
prison.
There were 3S guests at the banquet
Thursday night, in Washington, in
honor of Grand Dukes Alexis and Con-
stantine. Among the number were the
members of the Russian diplomatic
corps, members of the cabinet, Admi.
raj Porter and the justices of the su,
preme court.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20

Ne,o York Moneu and Stock Market.
New York, April 49, Silver bars,
1874; greenbacks, 1l93; gold and silver
coin ! discount. Gold opened at 1O6,
sold up to 1861, at which it closed.
Money, 2. Governments steady. Stocks
active and irregular; Western Union,
575; Quicksilver, IL; Pacific Mail, 163;
Mariposa, 81; Wells-Fargo, S24; New
York Central. %; Erie, Ct; Panama, s6;
U. P. stock, 65; Union Pacific bonds,
1O4; Central Pacific bonds, 107.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20

Washington, April 19.-P. W. Nor.
ris, of Michigan, was to-day appointed
by Secretary Schurz to be superintend-
ent of the Yellowstone National Park.
The President appointed William
Penn Prescott, of Nevada, to be assayer
of the mint at Carson, New.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-20
TELEGRAPHIC

REPORTED EXPRESSLY roR THE LEADKn-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-10
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURES.
Sheep VS.. Dogs.

We are glad to see that, while the
repeal of the dog law is certainty,
Mr.. Overton has per contra introduced
bill to protect sheep against dogs.
But we fear there are more dogs than
sheepin the lobby.
Mr.. Lowe offers the following reso-
luton in reference to the Texas &
Pacific r. r. bill:
Whereas, There is now pending be-
fore the National Congress a bill for
the purpose of granting aid to what Is
known as the Texas i Pacific Railroad
Company; and,
Whereas, We deem the completion
of this great enterprise of vital I'M
portance to the development of the
material resources of our nation, AMI
the settling up of the great West; and /,
Whereas, We believe that the local
interests of the State of Tennessee
demand that a branch of said road
should be run from Shreveport, La,
to Memphis, Team therefore, be it
Resolved By the General Assembly
of the State of Tennessee, That our
Senators are instructed, and our Re-
sentatives are requested, to give their
support to the said measure, provided
a branch of said road be run from
Shreveport, La, to Memphis, Tenn;
if not, their support be altogether
withheld from said bill.
Mr.. Neal has brought up the report
of the committee for ascertaining what
offices can berabolished and salaries
reduced-abolish unnecessary officers
say we, but let alone the salaries of
those you retain-poor pay, poor
preach.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-10
The Electric Plant Of Nicaragua.

A plant, supposed to be new, has
been found in Nicaragua, which. if
what is said of it be true, it is a great
vegetable curiosity. 1t has been named
"Phytolacca Electrica." 1t is said to
possess very pronounced electro mag
netic properties. The hand is sensi-
bly, benumbed upon touching the
shrub, and the magnetic influence is
felt at distance of seven or eight feet.
The magnetic needle is sensibly per-
turbated, becoming more and more so
until it reaches the center of the
shrub, when the disturbance is trans
formed into a very rapid gyratory
movement. The intensity of the phe-
nomenon varies with the hours of the
day, and at night it is hardly percepti-
BILE. It attains its maximum about 2
p. m. In stormy weather the energy
of the action augmented. No insects
or birds have been seen on the shrub.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-10
THE TRIBUNALS FITsT VOTE.

The Electoral Tribunal made its
its first decision on Wednesday Feb.
7th. The question before it was upon
the nature and amount of evidence it
would receive in the Florida case. Its
first decision was on the motion of
Judge Miller ''that no evidence will be
received or considered by the Commits
sion which was not submitted to the
joint convention of the two houses by
the President of the Senate with the
different certificates" As, unfortu-
nately, the members of the Commits
sion who were members of Congress
gave strict party vote, we shall only
specify the votes of the judges. The
above motion was carried as fol-
lows: Justices Bradley, Miller and
Strong voting yea Abbot and Clifford
nay.
The next motion was made by
Mr.. Justice Abbot that in the case of
Florida, this Commission will receive
evidence relating to the eligibility of
MIR. Fred. G. Humphreys. one of the
persons named in certificate No. l, as
an elector." On this motion the vote
was Yeas, Abbot, Bradley, Clifford
Nays-Edmunds, Frelinhuysen.
The only difference in the two votes
was that Justice Bradley voted with
the Republicans on the first motion
and with the Democrats on the second.
The members of Congress on the
Commission, we have said, gave solid
party vote, on the first motion, Re-
publicans yea. Democrats nay. On
the second, Democrats yea, Republi-
cans nay.
The following are the documents,
and the only ones, which the Commits
sion will consider.
First-The certificate of the Hayes
electors.
Second-That of the Tilden cleo
tors.
Third-The record of the Circuit
Court OF Florida on the quo toarranto,
and the subsequent action of the State
Legislature.
All evidences of corrupt proceed
iDgs in the Board, and in the election
itself and its returns are ruled out.
OF course all tn: is very discourag-
ing to the Democrats, who, however,
by no means give up the case. It still
leaves the legality of the composition
of the Board question for debate and
that has yet to be passed upon. But
it not only cuts out all evidence as to
the Justification of returns, but, as the
Louisiana case will undoubtedly be
decided upon the same principle, it
covers over all the rascality of Wells
and his crew, and afirms in short that
the Constitution and laws of the
United States supply no remedy for
the foulest fraud ever perpetrated in
the political history of the nation.
To us the most unfavora BILE symptom
is that, at least so far as the Con-
gressional members of the board are
concerned the vote was a strictly party
one. We had hoped that Messrs.
Edmunds, Hoar and Frelinghuysen
would rise above party considerations.
1t was anticipated that the whole case
of Florida would be pronounced upon
on Friday night. This will be too late
for us to publish in this weeks paper.