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which some invariably did on such subjects
he was encouraged not to do so by the re
mcmbrancc that the Gear had solemnly dc
clarcd his only aim was the ameioraton G
the condition of the Christians.
Minister to England.
The President has nominated JOIN
Wech of Philadelphia as minister to Eng
land. The nomination was the occasion o
much surprise and consequent comment
He is merchant of Philadelphia, and
brother Of VIM. Welsh, late one of tn,
board of Indian commissioners. He Il
about G5 years Of age and has made a larg,
fortune in the sugar importing business
He has never held Office of any prominence
outside of local Philadelphia politics, anc
is better known to the public as prcsidcn
of the Board of Finance of the late ccnten.
nial exhibition and one of the most active
promoters Of the success Of the exhibition
In politics Mr.. Welsh has always been d
thorough going Republican, supporting all
the State and national measures Of that
party, but at the same time he has never
been identified with the Cameron division
in the managcmcnt.of State affairs.
The Poncas and the President.
The delegation of Ponca Indians visit,
ing Washington to onter complaint of their
removal to the Indian Territory were given
an audience with the President on the 10th
inst. After they had stated their casd,
President Hayes informed them that the
land they had been removed from had been
given to others, and it was impossible for
them to return TO it, but that they should
select a place in the Indian Territory and
1t should be theirs; that he would have
houses built for them, hiring them to do the
work, as good us those they Jeff, and they
should receive as good farming implements
as those they left in Dakota. II they would
be good Indians and industrious. they
could become rich, Independent and hap
py like the white people they passed in 60
ing to Washington.
More Trouble In Texas.
A News San Antonio special says in
formation was received there that on the
10Th of October party of Mcxicans. 81 in
number, under command of Don Narcisco
Arago, Of San Carlos, Mexico, had battle
in Texas, near Gaudeloup mountains, with
II party Of Indians. who had been doprcdat-
ing In Mexico near Chihuhua, killing six
bucks, capturing six squaws, andG0 head Of
stock, stolen from people living near San
Diego, in Mexico. These Indians were from
Fort Stanton reservation, in New Mexico,
on the American side of the Rio Grande
river. The Indians killed wore reservation
blankets and other articles from the United
States government. The scalps were taken
to Del NOrte, Mexico. and were from the
stock which was identified by owners OF tho
animals,
A Round TIP.
A Bismarck special says the Sitting
Bull commissioners, who returned to Fort
Benton from Fort Walsh, took passage on
the Muckinaw boats to make Il Journey
down the Missouri river, had Il hazardous
trip on account of the impending probable
ity that the river would freeze and pen the
party in above Fort Buford. They arrived
at the latter place, however, on the I'd inst.
having completed the entire distance of go
rival the river froze over, and from Dutord
to Bismarck the journey was made overland
in ambulances. The entire party leave to-
morrow for the East.
Severe Storm.
Last Thursdays storm on the lake,
was the scvcrcst experienced this season.
and the boat houses belonging to the Clubs
at Chicago, which have withstood previous
The Illinois Central track was torn up for
some distance along the lake, and is not yet
passablc. Fortunately most of the sailing
vessels were in harbor, having been driven
in by previous accidents. The few that
were outside were roughly used by the wind
and waves, and one small craft went to
pieces on the shore.
Died ut UIa Post.
When the pilot of the fcrryboat, Jas.
Wathen at Louisville, rang to start his boa,
one mOnrning last week, the engineer fail
cd to respond. The investigation which
followed found the engineer dead ut his
post, his head, back and arm being extend
ed as If in the act of starting the boat the
moment the signal was given. The doceas-
ed had been with the Louisville and Jclrer-
sonvillc Ferry company for years. His
death is supposed TO have resulted from
heart disease.
Prisoner Fatally Wounded.
EX- Marshall Geo. w. Hunter of
Bardstown, KY, while in charge Of prison
crs to be taken TO the penitcntiary, fatally
wounded Sam Ford, who was attempting
to escape, Ford was one of the Morril gang
of outlows. Hunter some time ago killed
Charles Merrill, and will be remembered
as the captor Of Grove Kennedy. the out
law.
Fatal Shipwrecks.
The captain and u crew of five per-
sons, of the schooner Edward were drown
cd while attempting to land during IL gale
at Port st. Peters Canada, Monday night
The schooner Gipsey Pride Picton. for
Georgetown, foundcrod off Rollo bay Fri
day. All hands lost.
Black Sheep.
Rev. B. II. Blackwell, of the Presby-
terian church, was deposed by the presby-
terar synod of New Albany yesterday,
charged with a1utry and falsehood.
Anna Ailing.
Miss Anna Dickinson is reported lying
seriously i'll with congestion of the brain,
at the residence Of Mrs. Gen. Chatllcld,
Elizabeth Nj. Id.
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