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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-31

a PIONEER GoNE.-Mr. Andrew
Relnfrey, who died at Darlington
last Friday, and was buried here on
Sunday, was one Of the earliest set
tiers in Mineral Poin, but few re-
main whose citizenship dates back
SO far as his. Deceased was native
of Cornwall, England born in 1875.
Ia 1888 he emisrated to America,
aud was resident Of Mineral Point
from 1884 up to May, 1876, when he
moved to Darlington, where he has
resided up to the time of his death
The last few years his health has
beeu such as to copfne him to hi,
house, and take him out of active
life. For week on two previous to
his death he wa. confined to his
room, but death was not thought to
be near even as late as Friday eve
ming, though it came about midnight.
lie was local preacher and consist
ent member Of the Z. NJ Church OF
this City from the time Of its found
alton to his decease.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-31

GREAT EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY
have established head quarters a,
Carter, City Bakery, where MI the
grades can be obtained at IS, 40, SO,
so, 10, and best at 50 cts. per pound.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-31

THE February Scribher opens with
the third Of the occasional papers
on outdoor sports" announced by the
editors in the November number.
The second part of General McCIel-
lan's winter on the ME-" contains
o well written description of the
Cataracts with sketches and pictures
Of Nubian life. There is also a pop
ular science article on "The Micro
scope among the Flowers" The two
serials are continued, each with a
picture.
OF the illustrated papers, we note
"A Morning with Sir julius Bene-
Dict" Traditional Music of the
French Pyrenees," "Faragut in Mo
bile Bay GLOW do | know what is
the Bible I" and the first half of a
new novelette,, in two parts by Sake
Holm. Farmer Bassett's Romance"
affirmed 30 be the best story yet
written by the mysterious author
Tor authors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-31

JOHN w. TAYLOR U.s. THE TkIB-
UNE- 1t having been advertised by
the C2ronicle that john W. Taylor,
ESQ of Linden, had commenced
suit for libel against the TRIBUNE,
based on our report of the Rockford
abduction affair, little explanation
from US may not be out of order.
On seeing the article connecting his
name with the affair, Mr.. Taylor,
being entirely innocent, was very
naturally much insensed. and, before
the appearance of the TRIBUNE
week later, which contained cor
rection and apology, had determined
to vindicatc himself in the courts.
On seeing our apology, (Which was
published before we heard of his
contemplated suit,) he was satisfied
that the TRIBUNE had been misled
Dy wrong information, and was not
prompted by any malice or i'll will
toward bin, and very generously re-
Trained from the intended pros.
ecution. The magnanilnons spirit
displayed by Mr.. Taylor, makes us
regret the wrong Internationally
done him most sincerely. For a
young man just entering life, with
only his good name to sustain him,
to be advertised as party to such
a disreputable proceeding as the
Rockford affair was reported to be,
is a matter of no light importance.
Had we known Mr.. Taylor a month
ago as we'll as we know him now,
the injustice would not have been
done him, for nothing short of the
most positive evidence would have
led us to suspect him OF being a
party to anything discredilable or
humanity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-31

III T. OSBORNE sells the BradeS
( Metralt Boots, trom Milwaukee,.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
CABINET WRECkERs.
Attempt of the Washington Republican
tn EnJure the President.
IN. Y. Herald.l

~. X. aeThiu
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Cabinet
wreckers got on the rampage again this
morning and reconstructed President
Hayes council of advisers In the most
unceremonious way. They bundled At
torney General Devens off to CONSTANT
nople to exercise his military genius In
seeing fair play between the Russians
and Turks; Secretary McCrary was
next installed on Gen. Devens' luxuri-
GUS sofa, and, for successor to the
chief OF the War office, they introduced
Senator Gordon, of Georgia, ex- lieuten-
ant general Of the recent so-called Con-
federacy. The Wreckers had the aid
this time of the late semi-official organ
OF ex-President Grant, the National Re-
publican, go that their work was not
merely runored from mouth to mouth,
but was given the publicity which q
morning paper was able to afford.
Up to the time the President and his
Cabinet left for Philadelphia this even
ing there was no verification Of these
stories, which are again circulated in
the interest OF the Radical soreheads
for the purpose OF injuring the Presi-
dent and undermining public faith in
the stability OF his undertaking. Could
the country be made TO believe that the
Cabinet was not a unit or that it was O.
Temporary affair likely to disintegrate
at any moment. much OF the peoples
confidence In the President would be
lost. This is the secret Of these persist
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17

struoted OF one inch or one inch and u half fiat.
boat planks set upright into tho bed Of the river
lashed together at the top by similar pianka
nailed horizontally against the uprlghts, and are
against which they are braced, in some in
stances, with mere soantlings, leaving no spae d
between them and tho landing for filling up.
The majority Of even these mythical bulk
heads are In rotten or dilapidated condition.
The accepted style OF bulkheads, as shown by
tho debris OF former onos, ran straight across
from wharf to wharf, and consisted In heavy
piles sunken at intervals, with ten.inch cap
pings, against which heavy upright boards we're
with ten.inch stringers. shouldored against n
mooring-p deeply sunken into the main land
The bulkhesds were also constructed 40 as 10
prevent as much AZ possible. the permeation Of
the wster through the interstices Of the board
ing. and solidly enough to bear the weight Of the
earth and ballast used In filing In and rsclaiminp
the battnre
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
The War In Washington Among the
Southern Republicans Over the
Federal Offices.
The Scalawags and Negroes Arrayed
Against the Carpet Isaggers.
Swarms or Southern Republicans In
Washington.
The LonIsi mn Offices.


WASHINGTON, May 1G.-The recent an
nouncement that the Federal patronage
In the South would be given exclusively
to Republicans has had effect to divide
Southern Republicans into three fac
tions, carpet. .baggers, scalawags and ne
groes, each Of which is largely represent
ed hero by oiIlce-seekers, and the num-
ber increases with every train. The
negroes and scalawags show disposi-
tion to coalesce against the carpet-bag-
gers, particularly In Georgia, Alabama
and Tennessee, from which States the
largest delegations are here at present.
The appointment OF Wickersham as
Postmaster at Mobile, is the chief OBJ
iect OF attack just now, and charges OF
all sorts are pouring In against him
from the negroes and native white Re-
publicans Of that State, who seem to
have coalesoed to beat every one OF
Spencer's recommendations.
In the meanwhile the Louisiana slate
has been hung up indefinitely.
BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
THE INDIANS IN TEXAS.
several Conflicts Between the Hunters
and the Redskins.
Tst. Louis Republican. I


LEAvENwoRTH, Kas., May 1.-THE In.
dian troubles which have been In exist.
ence In the Pan Handle of Texas fol-
some months past, are gradually draw.
ing to @ close through the determined
efforts Of the troops and the hunters,
who have been making it hot for the
reds in that region for some time past.
The Apaches In that section had been
numbering and robbing with impunity,
attacking wagon trains and stray bands
Of hunters whenever opportunity Of
fered, and committing other high
handed outrages. At first the aid OF
the military was not called into requisi-
tion, as the hunters In the Pan Handle,
who number some five hundred, be-
lieved they could keep the savages in
check; but the depredations at last be-
came so numerous and bold, that the
troops were called for, and four COM
panies OF soldiers were sent there to en-
force quiet. Previous to the arrival of
the troops several sanguinary skir-
mishes occurred between the reds and
the hunters and the latter being large
ly la the minority, almost Invariably
came out second best. In one single
skirmish, which took place not very
long ago, 1t was reported that fifteen
hunters were killed, the loss OF the
savages not being known. The town Of
Double Mountain was frequently threat
ened, but sufficient force was always
kept there to insure itagainst an attack.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
EDUCATION HH SOUTH CAROLINA.
Ample Provision Made for tsse Public
schools

COLUMBIA, May 0.-In the State Sem
ate the proposed amendment to tho
State constitution, which was submitted
to the people ut the last general elec-
tion, was to-day adopted by vote Of "a
yeas to 4 nays. This important amend
ment, which is thus proposed to be in
corporated into the organic law of the
commonwealth, provides that an annual
tax OF not less than two mills on the
dollar shall be levied on all tho taxable
property in each county for the support
OF the public schools. The regular poll
tax Of $1 per capita is also devoted ex-
clusively to educational purposes, with
o provlso that no person shall ever be
deprived OF the right OF suffrage for the
non-payment Of such tax. It In further
provided that no religious sect shall con-
troll any part OF the school funds, and
no sectarian principles shall be taught
In the public schools. This measure
figured largely In the late campaign, re-
ceiving the whole Republican vote and
$1,000 out of col 900 Democratic votes.
No doubt is entertained Of it's passing
the House also by much more than the
requisite two-thirds majority.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
THE SYNDICATE.
How secretary sherman Expects To AR,
rive at specie Payments.
fN Y fJunI

shNv TssssAMEy SAFaBAMH HARsEt5 Sb Ap~
rive at specie Payments.
IN. \. SUM-
August Belmont, Levi r. Morton, Jos.
Seligman, Mr.. Fahnestock, and others OF
the Syndicate, met Secretary oil the
Treasury Sherman at tho Fifth Avenue
Hotel yesterday to consider the issue Of
bonds. After some discussion the Syn
dictate agreed, In addition to the $1,000
600 worth OF bonds called for O. few days
ago for funding purposes, to purchase
$5, ,O00,0 600 A per cent bonds ut par and
gold, which bonds the Secretary of the
Treasury issues for resumption pur-
poses.
It was ascerteined from one of the
Syndicate that the Secretary said that
In the course OF few weeks the
gold thus received will be sold In the
usual manner; and furthermore, that
he proposes to go on with the sales OF
A per cent bonds for resumption pur-
poses, as provided for by law, and hopes
to be able to resume specie payment by
the first OF January, 1870.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

e eht reports OF Cabinet changes. AS for
nnhag Ine vhhhange OF tactics on the part of the
the Presidents slowneas in faleino that
organ 70 his bosom after its adulation
and flattery OF him when he first came
20 washington. He has been so blind
TO Luz merits as O personal organ that a
gentle reminder YVES necessary to Iet
him know that there was such n thing
as going over to tho enemy If he was s, ts
continue 30 regardless OF the interestg
OF himself and his policy. Up to the
time the special train started for phila-
delphia the President had not vet de-
cided that he needed an organ.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
Sixty Thousand Russians Cross the Dan.
nbe at Ibrall.
A Severe Fight Between the THrks and
Russians.
The Russian Pontoons Protected.
The Beginning OF Heavy Fighting.
Especial to the N. o. Democrat ]

aG.J
WASHINGTON, May 1e.-Dispatches re-
ceived here confirm the reports OF the
Russian defeat at Batoum, in Asia
Minor. The details intensity its impor-
tance. The particulars Of two repulses
OF Russians in the attempts to cross the
Danube are also received. Meagre ac-
counts have been received Of fighting
yesterday between co. 900 Russians, who
got across the Danube near Ibrail, and
about half that number Of Turks. aided
by gunboats; but no particulars are at
hand, except that up to last night the
Russians had held their ground and
protected their pontoons. This is re-
garded as the beginning Of heavy fight
ing.
Allethese accounts come from Vienna
and Berlin through Russian channels.
The Turkish side of the story will be
on hand In day or two. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
KERIPER COUNTY.
Radical Rule I'm shat County since the
War.
[Cineinnati Commercial |

[Cinennat Commercial.1
There Is negro majority In Kemper,
Miss, and after reconstruction it was
controlled by q small clique OF native
white men, the leader Of which was
Judge Chisolm, man OF considerable
ability and OF great personal courage.
He had been a Judge OF Probate under
the Confederacy, and when civil gov
ernment was re- established he obtained
the Office of Sheriff. In this position he
virtually ruled the county for seven
years, until the political revolution OF
1876. The other offices were filled by
the men he told told the negroes to
nominate. They were all, natives mo
carpet baggers coming into the county.
The Republican local administration
was intensely unpopular. Taxes were as
high one year as $32 on the $1,000, and q
debt was contracted OF $27, 900, profess
edly for the building OF school -heuses,
which the Democrats say were not
built, and for the support OF schemes
which they allege were Of no account.
Over 100000 acres OF land were seized
for taxes, and are still held by the State,
no purchasers having beer found. When
Judge Chisolm took office he was, ac-
cording to the report OF his enemies, too
poor to get credit for q saddle horse,
and when he left it they say he was
worth $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
THE WAR In GEORGIA.
Gordon Gone TO Georgia 10 Meet III.
Assailant.
Especial TO N. O. Democrat,l

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Cor.
don went home last night. He has en-.
dured misrepresentation and insinua-
tions Of Gov. Brown and others until
In his judgment. forbearance ceases to
bea virtue. In general terms, 1t may be
stated that Gordon's relations with the
Administration have been solely with a
view to securing non-intervention in
affairs Of Louisiana and South Carolina.
Beyond this, he has no relations with
Hayes whatever, except those Of an
amicable social nature.
In the course Of my political observa-
tions have never seen d warfare more
base and dastardly than that recently
waged against Gordon by his rival In
Georgia. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
Professor Z. Collignon.

With very fsttering letter the ladies OF the
choir OF the Church of the Immaculate Concep.
ton, on Baronne street. have rendered professo,
u. oollignon beneficiary concert. The concert
OF course, will be composed Of sacred music, and
executed under the scientific leadership of the
Professor, will be u rare and serious musical
treat. Leading amateurs and artists Of the city
will assist the ladies' Of the choir in
their endeavors to do justice to the occasion,
and we hope that the merIts of Mr. no,;gnop
who, as genial gentleman and a thoronoh
artist, has been working for the fame OF our cfty
for 80 many years, will be duly and substantialiy
appreciated We will say more anon about this
conceIt, which is to take place at the Jesuits'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
THE FUNDING BOARD.
The Meeting Yesteraa y Election Of Fisra
Agent to Take Place TO-Day.

Agent to Take Place To-Day.
Matters at tho State Capitol yesterday were
not OF sensational or unusually interesting
character, the only feature that attracted atten
ton from tho outside world being tho meeting O
THE FUNDING BOARD,
which was called for II o'clock noon. and ut who.
1t was expected that an election for Fiscal Agen
would be held.
Considerable interest seems TO have been cen
tered upon this election, and for the first time ir
months Carondelet street was well represented al
the state-House. Much to the surprise Of ali
present, the election did not take place, bat was
postponed until to-day at noon, and n far as
could be ascertained there were but
TWO PROMINENT CANDIDATES
for the position, Messrs. Kennedy and Oglesby.
Rumor had Ii that during the session of the
board IN informal vote was had resulting in
three votes each for each Of the candidates, and
that the seventh member Of the board would
not cast the deciding vote, while another state
ment was that the committee to interview the
| candidates bad not made full report and would
report to-day.
The sacs, however, proved TO be that the board
has. by an unanimous VOTE adopted q resolution
which will form the basis OF the obligations which
the fiscal agent, whoever he may Be, must SUBJ
scribe to, to witt That he will advance to the
State al necessary funds to pay the full interest
on the whole bonded debt. funded and to be
funded, from tho 1st Of Januery, 1877, the lat OF
January. 1878; also, an advance of f30D,0DO be
tween January and February, 1878, for the ex-
penses Of the General Assembly, etc. The
moneys now in the treasury will be applied to pay
the back interest ON the whole debt
II 10 reported that Mr.. Kennedy has signified
hiH readiness aud will ngness to subscribe. Mr.
Oglesby has aeked for time to consult the Board
Of Directors OF hs bank.
As soon as The election lie announced the bonrd
will proceed with the funding OF The bonds, about
$500 900, now on fle and it 10 safe to predict that
the board will arrange to pay the July interest In
spite OF the rumors started by the bears.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
DIR. Furnrau's Lec.ure.

Ihe lecture delivered by Rev. Dr. Furman, OF
South Carolina, ON Tuesday evening was charac-
t1 terized by geart beauty, eloquence and power.
The renowned Lee was presented in grand and
living portrait. The patriotism and gallantry Of
the the South were get forth in glowing colors OF
southern fre and pathos. The voice and en-
thusiasm of the orator bore his hearers along
with him enchained
At the close OF the address vote OF thanks
was unanimously rendered to the speaker, and
the AUDIENCE crowded around to shake the hand
OF one VINO had 80 nobly eulogized the immortal
nero who lives in every SOUTHERN breast, linked
with the honor and glory OF our land.
we understand that movement is ON foot to
induce DR.: Furman to repeat his lee ure to q
larger audience on bis return from Texas, whittier
he has gone on visit to his sons. should this
be done we trust that our people will take adyan.
tage OF the opportunity to manifest their love for
the subject, and, at the same time, enjoy rare
treat.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
TME WHARF QUESTION.
The way Rulkheads Are Constructed and
l,nns ana IcYce Ecnuers Neglected

The way Euikheads Are Constructed and
Caps ana Levee Tenders Neglected.
In tho fret report Of the inspection of the
wharves, which appeared in the DEMOCRAT on
Saturday last, through an unfortunate misappro-
hension OF facts. tho condition of tho entire Sec
ton of tho wharves above Canal street, allotted
to tho STEAMBOATS,, was reported as excellent. A
closer inspection shows that this excellence ap-
wharf system.
Adjoining tho upper side Of the Canal street
ferry landing a new wharf has just been con.
struced, say sixty by thirty feet, more or less in
tho rear OF which some most unworkmanlke
connection with the leyee has been made by
uneven patching. Above this the flooring of the
wharf, as far up as opposite Graver street, needs
repairing, and the Gaping Of the
INCLINED PLANE
and the tenders are either gone or loose and dan
gerous on account OF this looseness. At Gravier
street several pieces of this timber are jammed
together and project at an angle into the river,
and may be run into by some boat on any night.
New wharves have been constructed from
Gravier to Lafayette street. and evidence good
workmanship and compliance with the provisions
Of the contract.
Notwithstanding the report of the CITY Sur
veyor 1t is to be noticed that the eyee In rear of
this line OF wharves IL not in frst-class condition
Indeed, the wharf lessees and contractors began,
yesterday morning, to dump oyster shells on
several portions OF the levee between the streets
referred to.
Above Lafayette street there are about three
hundred feet Of wharf which need entire recon-
struction, and from the best information it seems
that there can be no reason why new wharves
have not been ere this erected here From
Girod up to ST. Joseph street the wharf is in good
condition, but the levee In many instances con-
sists Of
RIVER SAND ONLY,
and needs balasting, shelling and grading.
Above, in rear Il the wharves of the shipping
the same condition is apparent.
Going back to st. Louis street, and beginning
at that point, walking up, the outer ends and
ana chow bad workmanship. The flooring of
the wharves exhibits holes, and together with the
moofing posts, are rotting fast.
Inc caps and Tenders clear up to Canal street
are gene, except one piece of timber which sticks
out into the river about two feet above the wa
ter-lne, and assumes the
DANGEROUS ASPECT
OF snag. The levee in the rear OF the wharves
all the way up to Canal street needs filing up
with shells and grading, in some cases badly.
THE BULKHEAps.
From st. Ann street down to and below the
Liverpool Steamship Landing (opposite the
Lower Cotton Press, The bulkheads are con struct-
ed In the most irregular and unwerkm Mike
manner, instead of be ng Iaia in strs jpnt line
from wharf to Wharf, according to cu.t tom and
the dictates of experience.
The bulkheads are almost universally con.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
collector King Takes his ONCE.

Wednesday morning Judge King entered upon
the discharge Of the duties OF Collector, Col.
Casey gracefully retiring. The only changes In
the personnel OF office made was the appoint
ment Of W. L. ohamplin, vice L. +. Herwig
Chief Deputy Collector. and T. V. Coupland, Sec
ond Deputy Collector.
The Railways were crowded all the morning
with applicants for Office, but Collector King
states he will take time to become acquainted
with the Office before he makes further change
in the other positions.