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TRUSTEES SALE
or VALUABLE
Real Estate
AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

more or less The improvements thereon
consist of q two and one-half story Log
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

GERMAN GROCER KILLS HIS WIFE FOR AL
LEGGED UNTAITHFULNEss, THEN BLOWS HIS
BRAINS OUT
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CTScINSArr. Dec. Z. 1873.
Shortly after twelve o'clock last night John A.
wcgc grocer. at Hamilton. the county seat of But
Ter county from his bed to which he had retired
carly and shot his wife through the heart. killing
her instantly. and the next moment fred threci
shots into himself. tho first two into his
abdomen aud the third through his head the last
producing death in q few minutes. brother of the
murderer and suicide and his two sons were sleeping
in a room above. and were awakened by the shrek OF
the woman as she received her death wound. amt
hurried down stairs in time to find the father just as
had red the last shot and settled himself on tho
side of the bed to die.
wcige had lived unhappily with his wife for some
time and had charged her with unfaithfulncss. He
left n letter for his giving this and urg-
ing them to go back to Ehrswcndcr, Germany, AUD
live with their relatives who there.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08
LOUISIANA REPUBLICANS.

EXCITEMENT AT NEW ORLEANS OVER THE THREAT<
ENED REMOVAL OF FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
SPECIAL PLEAS SENT TO WASHINGTON.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. T. 1873.
decided condition of restlessness exists among
certain republican officials here in regard to the fals
impressions which have been created all over tho
country in relation to the large democratic majoritiea
in the late election in State These officials states
they have already explained to the authorities at
Washington how the election lost, and they ares
satisfied that more will be known when certain SUITS.
filed in the United States Circuit Court are.
brought to trial. They claim that, they
have done their full and entire duty in
here is satisfied with their efforts it is not Just that
the party abroad. which cannot realize the diffii
cuties the late contest here should and
them The New Orleans Observer the only republi-
paper in the city, owned and edited by leading
coored men IL is to be noticed indorses all these
officials with the single exception Of Collector smith.
Why Smith has fallen under its displeasure has
not yet been satisfactorily explained The documents
that Wharton sent to the President in relation to his
conduct late election declares that the charges
made against him were false and indorses Smith in
every particular.
This was signed by all the leading republicans botH
gether strong document as could well be pro-
cured in republican circles here. DIR. j. + Scott GER
ticd the fact that the Marshal was actually sufd
ferng with pronounced attack Of yellow fever al
the time Of the election. With these two documents
in his favor it does not seem probable that
Wharton will be removed. The impression
appears to exist IN, some republican circles
that all these troubles among the officials
here has grown ont Of call for sacrifice to appeasa
the disappointed ambitions of the party in the North
It. is not supposed however. that any amount Of
changes can possibly alter the political condition OF
the state il exists now This seems to be con-,
sidered fixed. Ut least for long while to come.
Judge Dibble goes North tomorrow, and the locul,
papers here to be considerably exercised to-
the object Of his departure in that direction. He
will certainly visit Washington, via New York. and
the documentary evidence which il il supposed he
will carry in relation the late election is simply
appalling. The documentary part of the story. how
ever. perfectly satisfied has not the slightest
foundation in fact.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08
ROBBERY AND INCENDIARISM.
ARREST OF THREE PERSONS on SUSPICION
PROPERTY WAS FIRED AND PIrIAGEp-A NEAT
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

SCRANTON. Pa Dec. Z. 1873.
George Burns w. A. Mayer and Fanny Van Gordon.
OF Hollistervillc have just been arrested for
pcity in the robbery and inccndiarism pcrpctratcd
ut that place Hollistcrvillc il small town in
Wayne county about eighteen miles from Scranton.
and during the past ten years has been noted for
the number of mysterious outragcs and robbcrics
committed there. The latest and ono of the most
startling took place the sh of November. On that
of the place, $1,000 and the night the barn of
G. NJ. West fired and destroyed. together with
three valuable horses. During the excitement incl
dent to the fire. and while the ncighbors at the
scene endcavorng to prevent the spread OF the
flames, two masked men entered Bakers house.
knocked Mrs. Baker inscnsbc, beat her child bru-
tally and then dccamped with pocketbook, which
thought IL contained the money paid that day to Mr..
Baker. but he had already sent IL to bank III Scran-
ton They also attacked Mrs. West, but
PEELED to beat hasty retreat.
CHARACTER THE ALLEGED CRIMINALS.
The man Burns who has been arrested for
many years living in the house with squire HOLSTER
and II is thought this fact gave him the opportunity
of knowing the money was paid to Baker by the
Squire. kumor has been busy with the name OF
Hollister himself but he bears u character beyond
reproach and IL is absurd to think hc would pay
such sum OF money and then encourage any one To
steal IT, Mayer. who was suspected of being Burns
accomplish. u school teacher. and the female
accompIice. Van Gordon, domestic IN Baker =
employ Burns sent TO prison in default OF bail
the others were released ON heavy security. IL Is
thought the trial will reveal number OF crimes
pcrpctrated in Hosterville including the robbing Of
the mail years ago and the mysterious murders COM
mitted in that vicinity more rccently-5ss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08
CONTRASTING A PRIESTS WILL.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NEWPORT. X. l., Dec. Z, 1873.

NEWPORT, X. L. Dec. Z, 1873.
The will Of the late Rev. +. J. Cooney. pastor Oh
the Church Of the Immaculate Conception, Provk
dence il to be contested. He died on Thanksgiving
Day. while the stone of the Catholic Cathedral
was being laid He one Of the best known de
vines in the diocese. The instrument has been Of
fered probate in Providence and is dated May -
1873. The will is very brief and peculiar. The frst
clause directs that hisjust debts be paid. In the
second clause the testator gives and bequeaths tU
Rev. James Hughes of Hartford. Conn. all his props
ery real and and in Of the death of that
clergyman the entire estate is to be made Rev.
Michael McCabc. of Woonsocket. in this State. No
provisions restrictions to the disposal OF the
property by the legasccs is made and it stands
they liberty to devote il to church personal
uses In the third clause he directs that Father
Hughes be the executor Of his will. but in oG
Hughes death Father McCabe is to act in that capz
city Further than that Father Cooncy desired that
the executors be not required to furnish bonds.
The contestants have engaged eminent COUNSEL
They allege that undue influence used in favor of
the rs named legatce. The estate of Father Cooncy
is quite large. consisting principally of valuable and
improved real estate, the greater portion thereof
being n other cities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08
FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTION.
DEBATE IN THE VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES
ON THE ACTION OF UNITED STATES JUDGE
RIvEs IN RELEASING TWO NEGRO CRIMINALS
ONE OF THE UNREcoNsTRUCTED OPINION OF
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1

by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERAID.1
RICHMOND, Va. Dec. I, 1873.
There was quite spicy debate in the House OF
Delegates to-day the resolution of Senator John
son, Of this city, proposing the appointment Of a
committee of five Senators and Delegates to
port upon the socaed usurpation of Judge Rives OF
the United States Court in taking two negroes, on
trial for murder in the State Court be tried in the
United States Court by mixed jury, which they were
denied in the former court.
CONFLICTING VIEWS OF DELEGATES.
The adoption of the resolution was urged by sew
eral leading members of the House, but Mr. Fauntlc-
roy, OF Frederick county, who is chairman of the
Committee Federal Relations insisted that by the
rules of the House, the matter should be referred to
his committee for action and report. Mr.. Stevens
was Of the opinion that no action should be taken
until the attention OF the General Assembly is called
to the matter by the Executive. Mr.. Coghil prom
inent leader of the opinion that the facts
of public record the resolution should be adopted
anu the committee appointed The investigation he
said, was to be legal one. and il neces-
sary. application could he made to Congress to
provide II remedy for such interference in future.
Mr. Faunteroy again insisted that the matter should
be referred to his committee for Investigation on the
ground of sound policy In the OF his remarks
he stated that as to the point that the Governor had
not inssrmed the General Assembly about this out
rage nfat was of consequence, and he considered
it as much the province OF the General Assembly it
was of the Executive
EVIDENTLY UNREcoNsrRUcrFp.
Mr. Fannteroy very plain in his language
about federal outrages, and in his speech used the
striking expression This force-constrcted. bayonet-
pinned accursed Union. This languag is neither
Endorsed nor excused by the people here by the
members OF the Legislature. but is strongly depre
Gated by both Mr.. Faunteroy afterward approached
the reporters and asked them to substitute the word
"meretrcious' for "accursed. alleging the former
was the word he intended to The question on
the adoption OF the resolution. il came from the
Senate. was decided i'll the negative by vote of 81
yeas to A. nays-not the requisite two-thirds.
OPINION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
1t is understood tonight that the Attorney General
has given opinion to Governor Holiday on the
subject, in which he intmatcd that the State has
remedy i'll the matter and that the action Of Judge
Rves is justified by the Civil Rights act and the Re-
vised Statutes. 1t is beginning to be conceded
that the only remedy left to prevent this interference
with the State courts is III petition to Congress to
repeal the laws under which Judge Rives issued his
writ of habeas corpus.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08
BANK RUN ENDED.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

BALTIMORE. Nd. Dec. 7. 1873.
The run on the Eutaw Savings Bank ended to2
day. There was considerable number II
dcpositors present when the bank opened all
Of whom were promptly paid. The applicants
steadily diminished in numbers and NJ
one O'Clock. the usual hour for closing. there no
present. The bank kept open until three
O'Clock. but there more demands for funds
The total amount drawn out during the three days Of
the rim WIS only about S25OWn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08
CONVICTED OF MANsLAUGHTER.

NEWCASTLE. Del. Dec. Z. 1873
Tho trial Of Harley q. Brown. charged with wiz
full murder in causing the deaths Of four persons by
placing cross tie on the railway track and thus
wrecking train. Claymont last June. was con-
ciuded mere TINS afternoon. The jury taking int,S
consideration the weak mind OF the prisoner and hls
seeming lack OF guilty intent rendered verdict u
manslaughtcr asainst him. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08

TUE TAXABLE CAPITAL OF NATIONAL BANKS
concerning the method Of arriving the taxable cap
al Of national banks. does not admit that capital in
vested In United States bonds is to be asccrtancd by
taking the price paid for the bonds less the acc rue
interest prior TO tho Attorney Generals opinion OF
october II LAST but the Treasurer then stated in
letter to the Merchants National Bank, Of Baltimore
only in future assessments national banks will be
allowed to deduct the price paid for United States
bonds. less accrued interest. in arriving at taxable
capital.
1t then stated that no claims for refund of
taxes already paid would be- entertained Payment of
semi-annua duty may hereafter be made by check on
New York. in favor of the Treasurer OF the United
States and sent 20 him. in favor of the Assistant
Treasurer In New York and sent 10 that Official This
is result of the recent arrangement made with the
New York Clearing House Association.
THE DUTIES on SUGAR.
Assistant Secretary French. at the request of the
Committee on Ways and Means. has prepared a bill
will be sent to the committee on Monday. The in
tcntion is to simplify the law this subject as 10
end the present controversy concerning different
grades Of sugar. II is probable that the three lowest
grades will he abolished and designated az one
standard.
THE NEW NAVAL OBSERVATORY.
Tho commission appointed by Congress to select
site for the new naval observatory presented their re-
10 TO Congress. The commission recommend an an
preparation $4,000 for the purchase of thesitc
lcctcd Georgetown Heights, which, they say, is in
every respect SUITABLE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08

great dangers-sueh wholesale loss of life expense
20 tie government and the treatment OF race to
whom the American people should lend all the assist
ance in their powerand that the question whether or
not the Indians should be placed under martial or
civil law should be determined by the present Con-
2ress.
The committee then adjourned until Monday at ten
o'clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08
PROPERTY IN TENNESSEE.
[By TELEGRAPH TO THE

[BY TELEGRAPH 70 THE HERAID1
NASHVILLE. Dec. Z. 1878.
The total valuation of property In Tennessee. -
shown by Comptroller Gaines in recaptulation Of
the tax aggregates property for 1873. ID
1923 2i2i53 The total tax is s223 2i2 The decrease
in the assessment compared with that Of the ycax
1877 is St3 G9G 6o5 Percentage of decrease, 5.TS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08

The receipts OF national bank notes for redemption
for the week ending to-day. as compared with the cor
responding week last year, are a. follows:-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-15
DIED D..

In Bolivar. this county, on Wednesday. De-
wears and months, son of John II. and Mary E.
Leno&.
On Saturday morning, January 9Th. 1878, in
STUART, eldest dauehter of Hon. A. II. ii.
Stuart, aged 3s years, 10 months and &c days.
Near Duffield's Depot in this county. on the
9th instant, Mrs. JOHN CURRIE, in the SD
year of her age.
In Baltimore at the residence of her brother
in-law Mr.. Henry Brown. on Monday morning,
December oath, Miss KITTY FIIZSIMMONS.
formerly of Harpers Ferry, in the list year of
her age.
Near Greensbnr9. Berkelev county December
10Th, 1877. JOHN 8. RUSSELL, aged IS years
months and 20 days.
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MARRIED.

Near Pilot Grove. Cooper county, Missouri, by
the Rev Mr.. De Mott, n. L. Church, ON Tues
day, the 18th of December. 1877, Mr.. JOHN p.
SHEETZ, formerly of shepherdstown, to Miss
MAGGIE ROBE RTs, daughter of VIM. Roberts,
ESD. of Cooper county, Missouri.
In the Reformed Church, at Boonsboro', Nd.
Rev. j. 6. BOWMAN, Pastor Of the Reformed
Church at shepherdstown, W. Va. to Miss
AMELIA DAVIS, daughter of Hon. Elias Davis,
deceased, of the former place.
On the evening of December Goth. 1877. at the
NJ E. Church South, by Rev. DR.. Samuel Rodg-
ers, JOHN NJ. DAVIS to Miss SUSIE d. EDDY,
both of Winchester.
On the 25th of December, at the Lut heran
parsonage. in Martinsbure, by Rev. NJ. L. Cutler,
GEO. w. CoPENHAVER and Miss Mary G..
MYERS-both of Berkeley county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-15
PEN, INK AND SCISSORS.

- Congress re.assembled on Thursday, q
quorum in both houses.
- Hon. George II. Pendleton was nomi>
mated by the Democratic caucus of the Ohio
Legislature on Thursday night, for United
States Senator.
- King Victor Emmanuel, of Italy, died
Prince Humbert, his eldest son, was pro-
claimed his successor.
DR. James W. Poindexter, one of the
Oldest physicians of Char lottesvilie, Va, COM
mittcd suicide few days ago, by shooting
himself with double> barrel gun.
- Miss Lizzie Caperton, the eldest daugh-
ter of the late U. s. Senator A. 7. Caperton,
of West Virginia, has been appointed to
clerkship in the Treasury Department.
Receiver Wickham, special commits
sioner appointed by the Circuit Court of
Richmond, Va, will sell on the I'd of April
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, with all
its rights, franchises and privileges.
- Mrs. Susan Brent, relict of the late
Geo. Brent, and mother of our townsman, N.
A. Brent, Esq ate her sixty fourth Christ>
mas dinner in the house in which she now
resides on Braddock street, and all of them
were cooked on the same stove, which is yet
in daily use. This estimable lady is now in
her S4th year, but has not outliyed her use,
fulness.- Winchester Times.
A gentle H1NT.-In our style of climate,
with its sudden changes of temperature,
rain, wind and sunshine often intermingied
in single day,-it is no wonder that our
children, friends and relatives are so frequent
ly taken from US by neglected colds, halt the
deaths resulting directly from this cause A
bottle of Boschee's German Syrup kept about
your home for immediate use will prevent
serious sickness, large doctors bill, and
perhaps death, by the use of three or four
doses. For curing Consumption, Hemor>
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or any disease of the Throat or Lungs, its
success is simply wonderful, as your drug
gist will tell you. German Syrup is now
sold in every town and village on this couti-
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lar size, 75o.. For sale by Light & Mitchell
and c. E. Boiler, Charlestown, and Gilbert
Bros, Harper's Ferry.
March 27, 1s77-eowy.
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1908. THE 1878.
Lynchburg Virginian
IN ITS SEVENTEEN YEAR.
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