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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
LYING DOWN TOGETHER.
Conkling and Hayes.

Conkling and Hayes.
Washington, Dec. 4.-Political cir
cles are agitated over report, which
appears to be pretty well authenticated,
that the first steps have been taken to
bring about reconciliation between
the President and Senator Conkling,
with very favorable results. The Pres
ident, has, it Is stated, conceded that
Mr.. Conkling shall be consulted about
all New York appointments, and none
shall be made that are not satisfactory.
1t is generally believed here that the
President will send to the Senate on
Thursday new set of nominations for
the New York Custom House.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
CANADA.
Reckless wreckers Checked.

Ottawa, Dec. 4.-The government
having received information that
American vessels were violating the
customs regulation regarding vessels
wrecked in Canadian waters, the COM
missioner of customs has issued the
following order to harbor officials:
Pending instructions expected by the
customs department from the minister
of justice, that no vessel, foreign or
Canadian, has the legal right to inter-
fere with wrecked vessels on Canadian
shores unless permitted by the collector
of customs at the nearest port, after
reporting to him, and no foreign ves-
sells should receive permission, as 1t is
contrary to customs law, and should be
detained in case of a violation.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

A DEPUTATIoN of Paris merchants
and manufacturers who went 10 the
Elysee Monday, desiring to present an
address to President MacMahon in
person, were received by an aid-de-
camp, who somewhat perempterily re-
ferred them to the Minister of Com
merce. The deputation retired, tell
ing the aid-de-camp to inform the
President that they were the vanguard
of an imposing demonstration which
numbered ''a thousand to-day, and
would number 10, 900 tomorrow, and a
million the next day.''
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
The Cabinet Council.

Washington, Dec. AT the Cabi-
net meeting to-day all the members
were present. The subjects were the
unconfrmed nominations, appoint
ments to offices left vacant by the nom
action of the Senate, and other matters
relating directly to these topics. Indi-
cations favor the sending Of several
nominations to the Senate on Thursday.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

EUROPE is now taking surprising
quantity of American fruit. The pur-
chases have amounted to over 50, ,5OO,-
600 since last June, compared with
5000, 200 in the same period the year
before. Dried apples figure largely in
this movement. This country has ex-
ported over s12, 200, 900 pounds Of them
since last June, as compared with 522,-
ooo pounds the previous year. This
new addition to the trade of the United
states is due to invention, which has
occupied itself of late with improved
methods of drying and preserving
fruit for transportation.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
MISSOURI.
The Custom-House Fraud.

st. Louis, Dec. 4.-The case of Thos.
Walsh and w. X. Patrick, charged with
conspiracy in defrauding the Govern
ment in connection with the new
custom house, was called in the L. S.
District Court yesterday. Counsel for
the defense demanded an immediate
trial, but District Attorney Bliss stated
that he was not quite ready to proceed
and asked the court toremit the cases TO
the Circuit Court, which, after consider
able argument, was done, and they will
come up at the January term.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
Townsend's Railroad Bill.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Townsend's Is
bill regulating interstate railroad COM
merce, proposes to require railroads to
receive and transport freight cars of
other companies pro rata with their
own prices. The penalty prescribed for
its violation, is the forfeiture of three
times the amount of damage sustained
by aggrieved parties, payable to the
latter.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

Washington, Dec. 4.-The jury to-
day rendered verdict of not guilty in
the case of Col. VIM. Craig, of Colora-
do, and Geo. w. Bryant, of Missouri,
indicted aud charged with conspiracy to
defraud the Government, in presenting
a claim of s33, 900 for compensation for
mules alleged to have been captured by
Indians in August, 1864.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
WASHINGTON.
The Colorado Case.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The House
Elections committee met to-day.
Springer presented the majority report,
favoring the seating of Patterson from
Colorado. Cox, of Ohio, presented a
report recommending new election.
The minority report, seating Belford,
on account of unavoidable absence of
Wait, was not presented.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
PENNSYLVANIA.
Coal Train Catastrophe.

Pottsville, Dec. AT Lost Creek
station, on the Philadelphia and Read
ing railway, this afternoon, coal train
ran off the track and badly wrecked
twenty cars, tore down the telegraph
lines, completely demolished the pas
senger station, and did considerable
damage to the freight depot and store
house. Several persons were injured,
but none fatally.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

IN the suit of the people against Ex-
Comptroller Connolly, of Tweed ring
notoriety, his counsel said they would
not burden the people with a trial, and
consented to judgment for the sum
claimed, over eight million dollars.
The jury accommodated them with a
verdict for that amount.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

IT IS now said that Sitting Bull and
his chiefs misunderstood the offer of our
Government and that they now state
that they did not refuse to return. The
inference is that had they understood
they would have returned. The rapidlty
of Terry's speech and the hasty manner
in which the affair was conducted, give
color to this story.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
TEXAS.


Galveston, Dec. 4.-The schooner
Two Sisters, from Mermentan for Gal
weston, loaded with cotton, lumber and
oranges, was wrecked off this port yes
terday. Three lives were lost. A
portion of the cargo was washed ashore
and saved
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
campaign.

THE Chicago Times regards the Pres
ident's message as able and statesman
like, immeasurably superior to any
emanating from the White House since
Johnson's administration. Itexpresses
unreserved approval of every main fea-
ture of the document except the weak
method of handling the Mexican ques-
tion. which it thinks deserves more
heroic treatment.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
FOREIGN.
Bombarding Erzeroum.

London, dec. A Constantinople
dispatch says the rumored lombard
merit of ErZeroum has commenced.
A quorum of the Turkish chamber of
deputies having arrived in Censtanti-
nople, an imperial trade has been issued
convoking parliament for Dec. 18th.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

CAPT. HENRY RoMEyN, of the Fifth
Infantry, who was wounded in the last
battle with the Nez Perces, says that
with the single exception of General
Miles, whose good management was
helped out by good luck, General How
ard contributed more than any other
man to the complete success of the
campaipn.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Supreme cour, Justices.

Columbia, Dec. 4.-Henry McIvar
was to-day reelected Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court by unanimous
vote of the Legislature, both Democrats
and Republicans. There will be an
election tomorrow for Associate JUS
tice in place of Wright (coloredl, re-
signed. The impeachment proceedings
against Wright have been dismissed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

THE Chicago Inter-Ocean criticises
the Presidents message severely as to
its civil service, southern policy and its
financial features. 1t says, however,
that it is strong in other points, which
it will discuss in future.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

THE judiciary committee of the
House of Representatives has agreed to
recommend the repeal of the iron-clad
oath and the jurors test oath, and to
report favorably bill allowing persons
charged with crime to testify in their
nwn Lahalf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

TWELVE years ago Richmond, with
$4,000 inhabitants, lay half in ruins.
Now she has rebuilt the whole burnt
district, has established 200 factories,
and with a population of 5000 people
is the handsomest city in the world.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

ORDERS have been issued for the de-
parture of number of troops of cav
airy, artillery and infantry to the Rio
Grande in the interests of peace and
for the security of the people from raid
ing parties.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

EUROPEAN papers estimate that the
people can make good market for
1000, 600 head of cattle from the United
States annually. At S75 per head such
an export would amount to something.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
Fair Promises.

Pottsville, Dec. President Gowan,
of the Reading road, informs the miners
that during the next year, for every
twenty-five cents advance in tolls and
freight, the minimum OF wages will be
advanced ten per cent.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

THE Second National Bank of La
fayette, Ind, had gloomy Thanks
giving, being compelled to close its
doors, owing to the fifty thousand dol
lar defalcation of its cashier. How he
spent the day or the money is not told.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

civil liabilities also. At the conclusion
of the evidence both sides presented
printed arguments, and the court took
the matter under advisement. E. A.
Storrs appeared for the Government,
and Messrs. Lawrence & Campbell for
Rehm.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

THE Jumel will case is about to be
revived, this time by new claimants
from France. 1t will be tried in the
United States court here, and the
United States commissioner will take
the testimony and submit it to the
court -
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

Washington, Dec. 4.-Dibbrell's bill
taxing incomes provides tax of three
per cent. on all incomes of over two
thousand dollars per annum.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

THE Lick monument has been re-
ceived at Jamestown, Lebanon county,
Pa. 1t weighs seventy tons, and the
cost of bringing it from Scotland was
S2O15
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

THE Catholic cathedral of Louisville,
KY, one of the largest in the country,
caught fire and was slightly damaged
Monday. Loss covered by insurance.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

Col. ROBERT TYLER, son of Presi-
dent Tyler, died on Monday night, at
Montgomery, Ala, of paralysis of the
brain.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05
BLAINE arrived in Washington yes
terlaY.
SITTING BULL says he would have
Jared better if he had been an Ohio
man.
THE Pope was slightly better yester-
day, and hopes are entertained of pro-
longing his life for some days yet.

THE rumors of trouble in the Nation
al Trust Company of New York have
been officially denied by its president.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

THE London Daily News, comment
ing on President Hayes message, says:
The message deals principally with
questions of pacification and of resump-
tion of specie payments, and on both
these subjects the President expresses
himself with good sense and good feel
ing. The London Times says: Presi-
dent Hayes has not disappointed our
expectations. His message gives no
uncertain sound on the subject of cur
rency legislation. The Daily Telegraph
says: Notwithstanding the discourage
ments with which President Hayes has
met, the prudent and firm position he
has assumed in his message insures
him the support of the wisest and best
portion of his countrymen.
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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-12-05

Ne,c York Money and Stock Market.
New York, Dec. 4.-Gold closed
at q.
Silver-bars, 1904 greenbacks; III
gold.
Silver Coin-s(ds discount.
Money!.
Governments dull Stocks lower;
Western Union, III; Quicksilver, l5;
Pacific, 21!; Mariposa, 24; Wells-Fargo,
sc; New York Central, 1865; Erie, %;
Panama, 1875; Union Pacific, 81; U. p.
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05
THE CINCINNATI STAR


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their subscribers in the city of Cincinnati
and in all important Western cities and
towns, for 10 CENTS PER WEEK, paya-
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THE STAR is the only STRICTLY INDE-
PENDENT. NEWSPAPER published in
.CincinnatL 1t is taken and read by people
OF all parties and shades of opinion, and 1t
seeks to present the news Of all kinds tairly
and truthfully, with justice to all and with
especial favor to none.
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

How many editors have made them
selves merry at the expense of the en-
terprisiEg lIghtning-rod peddler, and
how oft the paragraphist has pierced
the sewing machine agent with his fa-
cetious pen or besprinkled the patient
insurance solicitor with the sarcastic
gall OF his ink. stand. Even the humble
book-canvasser, that peripatetic marvel
Of persistency, has been held up to ridi.
Guile by these humorous journalists un.
Bill his vocation has become q by-w ord
and areproach. After all, however, there
will come day OF reckoning, and a
Bteadfast faith in this final squaring of
accounts is all that has sustained the
great army OF agents and peddlers
amidst the storm of jokes and jeers to
which they have been subjected. A
celestial smile illuminates the features
of the sewing-machine man as he treads
the weary round Of his occupation, for
he anticipates the joyful period of his
revenge. At last, in his fancy, he has
cornered that playful editor who made
him the subject Of his wit, and he moves
upon him with all his powerful
arguments, his clock stitches" and
improved "feeds," his noiseless
treadles" and his "faultIess motions )"
until the weary brain of his victim whirls
around like the buzzing bobbin. In vain
he endeavors to close his ears, in vain
he seeks to dodge the agent and gain the
door; there is no escaping the relentless
avenger, SO he orders machine to be
left on trial, and the satisfied agent re.
tires in triumph. But the lightning-rod
man! All, the lightning-rod man. Scour.
Ing the country roads in his elongated
buggy, he gaZes about him and discovers
every roof and chimney bristline
with the fruits of his industry
But it is not this that causes him
to send forth joyful yell that re-
yerberates like Nez Perces war.
whoop. In his imagination he beholds 6
newspaper paragraphist impaled upor
every ligntning-rod point, writhing AM
squifming like spider on pin, ant
bowling like a boy in the, agonies o
cramp-colic. But the peddler heeds hin
not, and only adds to his tormehts b!
reading to him, slowly and carefully, al
the cruel jokes and bitter quips he hal
perpetrated on the toiing agents. Ant
then, in bis mind's eye, he sees the ex
hsusted paragraphist throw back hii
head and render up the ghost. easpinf
forth in his extremity: "Retribntior
VIII always cOme."
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

TEN, dispels the gloom and desponde ney,
imparts strength aud energy-.tops toe
drain and rejuvenates the entire nah.
Been used twenty years with perfect
success by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price 81 per single vial, or 50 per pack
age of five vials and 50 vial of powder
Sent by mail on receipt of price. ADJ
dress Humphreys Homeopathic Medi-
cine Company, No. 109 Fulton street,
New York. See large advertisement.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

1T is the boast of Chicago that she
leads her sister cities Of the West. In
one thing she has done 1t, and so far as
we can recall the facts, only one. She
has captured her ring thieves, has them
under arrest with chance of sending
several to the Penitentiary. In this she
is ahead OF Cincinnati. Where we are
now in this matter she was four years
ago.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

If you feel graf eful to the men who
piled UP our municipal debt to its pres
ent proportions by spending two dol.
lars of the peoples money to do whai
one would have done as we'll, in order
shat friendly ring might gather in the
extra dollar, and il you desire to see
the same kind Of management applied te
the State affairs, vote for Mr.. Loder.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05
Nervous Debility.

Vital weakness or depression: A
weak, exhausted feeling, no energy or
courage; the result Of mental overWork,
indfscretlons or excesses, or some drain
upon the system, is always cured by
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No.
~. II tones up and invigorates the sys-
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

The heroism of Quartermasters in the
last war was not of the most remarkable e
type. but Secretary sherman has recent
ly awarded medal Of honor to the
Quartermaster Of a yacht who displayed
unusual bravery In rescuing passengers
from sinking vessel.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

THEY have tame crow at Kokomo,
Indiana, which goes to school regularly
and talks and laughs like white man.
The Indiana people regard him as one
OF the "missing links"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

Doctors are 70 guard human life and
bring relief 10 the sick. So does Dr..
BULBS Baby Syrup, it con aims nothing
injurious and is always reliable. To be
pad atall drug stores in our CITY. Price
J6
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

SOME ONE has said that the best cpl.
taph man can have is large bank ac-
count. Many poor fellow in Chicago
would gladly sell out his interest III
such an epitaph.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

DALLAS. TEXAS, has made rapid
stride in the march of improvement. A
huge steam sausage factory has been
erected there,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

"WE can not walk in two ways at the
same time," says religious weekly.
Perhaps not, but great many office
seekers are trying 1t pretty hard.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

A DEMOCRAT who feels that he ought
but has net the courage to vote against
Hoffman is neither good party man n or
o good citizen.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

THE River Nile has already INDUCED
in it's annual overflow, and the dark
hued Changers of Egypt can continue
their agricultural pursuits.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05

THE best Democrats in this city are at
work the hardest against Hoffman.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-05
ATLANTIC & GREAT WESTERN.

BALTIMORE & OHIO, VIA PAKkEHsBUKd.
Depot. Pearl anu Plum. Time, min. last
Washington Ex. daiiy... 9:I5AM TOOPM N
BalSIuore Tx. aaily..., 9:l5PM $3.50 A N
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CHESAPEAKE OHIO.
Boat foot OF Broadway, to Huntington. City
| time.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-03-24

ssT PERSONAL---VERY.. James III.
Wolff, who has bad charge of the
Springfield, Hampshire County, Con
gregations, NJ. Z. Church South, dur
ing the past four years, and son-in-law
of our worthy citizen, Mr.. David Hout,
has been sojourning in our town. with
his family, for several days past The
congregations at Springfield, We learn,
parted with Mr., w with much sorrow
and regret, from the fact that he had
served them so long with perfect salts
faction and SUCCESS as minister II
will be seen, from the appointments
published, that he has been transferred
to Gainsbore, Frederick County, Va,
about nine miles North of Winchester,
on the Romney road, and formerly
known as Pughtown, He and his tam
ily have our best wishes for their future
prosperity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-03-24

p@- BRIErs-Our Cirouit Court WI
meet on Monday next, Judge Hoge pre-
siding.
Three inches of snow fell on Monday
last, but it soon vanished.
Charley Ross ought to be big enough
now to find himself.
Four feet of snow fell at Chicago OF
Monday last.
If you want little the best Cigar
! you ever stuck an axe into, just call on
friend Haines at Charlestown.
A lady who drew gentleman's dress
ing gown at recent church fair, now
wishes to draw a good-looking young
man to put in it.
When proposing to widow the
question whether her first husband ID
dead or divorced should be put as deli
cately as possible.
The Hon. G. D. Camden has told the
Fairmcnt Index that Clarksburg will
be the next Capital of the State. That
settles it.
The X. of NJ. G. Of Shenandoah Cas-
tie, No. 2, of Martinsburg, will give a
Grand Concert, Tuesday, March 27th,
at King St. Hall, for the benefit of the
Castle.
The meat house of w. S. Mason,
near Charlestown, was robbed few
nights ago.
Mrs, Sartoris on Saturday again made
General Grant grandfather. 1t is a
grandson this time.
The Presbyterian Sunday School Mis-
sionary Box, of Charlastown, was rob
bed last week.
T. A. Kirwan, of Harper's Ferry, has
sold his Restaurant, the "Galt House,
to WIN. j. Preston.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Henson,
who has been Jailor at Charlestown,
for seversl years, is seriously ill Of con-
sumption.
Leisenring's Hotel, at Charlestown,
is the place to get square meal.
An!ietam Iron Works, Washington
County, Nd, will commence business
in April with about one hundred work
men.