The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1878-07-04
WEST AND SOUTHWEST.

WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
A Silver City dispatcbsof the 18th says:
The advance troops of Gen. Howard attack
ed the hostiles Monday at Curry Creek, 40
miles from Harvey. Bernard bore the
brunt Of the engagement. Howard has sent
all the troops possible to the front.
Congressional nominations: Illinois
Eighth District, T. NJ. Shaw, Democrat
Iowa-Second District, Jacob c eiger, Ma.
tional Greenbaek. Indisna-FiFst District,
Thomas +. DeBruler, National Greenback;
Third District, George A. Bricknell, Demo-
crat; Sixth District, Gen. w. GrOse, Re-
publican; Eighth District, A. T. Hodletter,
Democrat; Eleventh District, Calvin Cog
will, Republican.
A Bismarck special announces the discov-
cry of a rich gold field inthe Bear Paw
Mountains, Montana, and great excitement
at Fort Benton.
The principal business houses Of Fari-
bauli, Mimi, were burned on the night of
the oath. Loss about 100000; insurance
about $4,000.
The Ohio Democratic State Convention,
held at Cleveland on the Goth, adopted reso-
buttons demanding the absolute repeal of the
Resumption act, the removal Of all restric-
lions upon the coinage OF silver, the gradual
substitution of greenbacks for national bank
notes, the same to be made full legal tender
for all purposes. The decision Of the Forty
fourth Congress as to the Presidential title
is regarded as final and conclusive, but that
decision ought not TO preclude authentic in
vestigation and exposure OF all frauds con-
nected with the Presidential election. David
II. Page, of Summit, was nominated for
Secretary Of State, and A. f. Hume, of But
Ter, for Supreme Judge.
The Illinois Republican State Convention,
held at Springfield on the Goth, adopted
resolutions opposing any further contrac-
tion of the currency, and in favor Of making
greenbacks receivable for import duties.
The platform is silent regarding the present
National Administration, and the conclud-
ing resolution says: 1--WE believe that those
who preserved the country should govern
it, instead of those who attempted to de-
stroy it." After the adoption of the plat
form three rousing cheers were given for
General Grant for President in 1880.
W. H. Andrews, the well known Cincin-
probably fatally wounded on the night OF
the 25th at the residence of his father-in-
law, at Warren, Pa, by burglar whom he
discovered in his room. The latter escaped.
At Bronson, Mich, on the night OF the
2jth, Samuel Whitaker shot his wife dead
and then killed himself The parties were
respectable, and domestic trouble was the
cause of the tragedy.
Ex-Leuf.- Coy. Hahn, of Louisiana, is to
be appointed Superintendent Of the New
Orleans Mint.
There are reports OF Indian depredations
in the Black Hills.
1t is the belief Of old residents in Eastern
Oregon that all the Indians in that section
are disaffected, and that they will be ready
on slight provocation to take up arms
against the whites. Even the Warm
Spring Indians, who have. heretofore
been strong friends OF the Government,
and who have ON several occasions rendered
efficient service against murderous tribes of
their own race, refuse to put their forces
against the Bannocks, and il is thought that
a large party of them will join the hostiles.
1t begins to look as if the Indians intend to
do their worst this summer.
Indians made an attack upon the MALL
coach near the Pecos River, Texas, on the
night Of the Goth. Several shots were ex-
changed and one passenger was wounded.
The stage escaped. Other depredations have
been committed by the Indians in this local
ity, and there is complaint that the troops
are not doing their duty in permitting such
a state Of affairs.
The County Treasurer OF Stark County,
O., George Fessler, has turned up missing,
and there is shortage of some $4,000 in his
cash accounts. -
The Indiana editors met in convention at
Lafayette on the 9th.
Pablo Parras, a Mexican, was hanged at
Corpus Christi, Texas, on the 2Sth, for the
murder of DIR. Newman in 1870.
George Solomon, colored, was hanged at
Fairfield, Texas, on the 2Stb, for the muir
der of his wife and step-daughter in June,
1877.
In the recent attack Of Col. Demands
command upon the hostiles at Curry Greek,
Idaho, the latter are reported to have had
1,5O0 warriors. Col. Bernard's force num-
bered about 200. The Indians were not aware
of the presence Of the soldiers. When with
in 500 yards of the enemy the order was
given TO charge, which order was bravely ex-
ecuted, and the Indians, after making
brief resistance, were forced to retreat with
a loss of about 40killed. Col. Bernard pur-
sued them 10 miles. They have probably
gone to their stronghold in Stein Mountain.
Three soldiers and one scout were killed, and
two soldiers were wounded. General How
ard and the other commands have reinforced
Col. Bernard, and an active campaign may
be expected.
The Governor Of Oregon telegraphed to
Gen. Mcdowell on the 2Sth that the Indians
on the klamath Reservation are hostile and
have driven of the settlers from the sur
rounding country. Five whites are reported
killed. The Governor asks for arms and
authority TO organize troops.
Tanbaigo, Bannock Indian, was hanged
at Boise City, Idaho, on the 2Sth, for the
murder OF white man.
Gen. Bradley's command have gone into
camp on the Little Missouri River, about
20 miles from DesdwOod.
James c. Slocnm was arrested at Quincy,
d.. on the 9th ult., charged with bigamy.
sloeum some months ago went 10 Hannibal,
Mo-, and, representing himself as a capital