Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-02

and passenger H. 0. Campbell tele-
graph operator, killed. The treasure
taken amounted to between $25 900 and
$4,000. Ten armed men have started
in pursuit
THE COURT ROBBED.
A Marquette, Mich, dispatch of
September 10Th says about
nine o'clock last evening, during an ex-
animation of witnesses before Commits
sioner Maynard, in the case Of the
United States VS.. Samuel J. Tilden, two
men suddenly entered the Office, seized
the books of the New York Iron Mine
Co., which were being used IN testi-
mony, and while one hurried down
stairs to a carriage in waiting, the
other stood guard at the door. pre-
venting the egress of any one
until his accomplish had secur-
ed a good start. Just previous
to the entrance of the men, Hon. Thos.
Horland, of New York, attorney for
Mr. Tilden, had been using the books
and had placed them in pile On the
table near the door. AS soon as the oc-
cupants of the room had realized what
had been done, Mr.. w. L. Wetmore,
one of the witnesses under examina-
ton, who claims the books as his pri-
vate property, rushed out after the men.
but they had passed out of sight. War
rants were issued as quickly as posi-
bic, and officers started in pursuit. They
overlook the carriage some miles out of
the city, but found neither men nor
property. 1t is supposed the books
have been taken outside of the state
Considerable excitement prevails.
CONGRESS OF MEXICO.
City of Mexico advices dated Sept.
25th state that the congress of Mexico
opened on the 10th. President Diaz
sent in his message which reviews the
American question. He claims the
Mexican government performed its du-
ties towards the United States in good
faith and to its powers, and further that
Mexico desires to cultivate peace with
all nations, and especially with the
United States. 1t is determined
at some time to maintain its
independence and honor. The presi
dent also says the senate had authoriz-
ed the executive to treat with the
American government for mutual mill
tary cooperation on the Rio Grande,
but asks as a condition to such cooper
alton that the order given Gen. Ord be
countermanded. The United States re-
fused to veto the order, and the Mexi-
can government agreed to nothing.
THE WEST INDIAN HURRICANE.
A New York dispatch Of Sept. 23rd
says: The recent storms in the West
Indies, according to letters received,
did immense damage. At Port au
Prince the government works were en-
tirely destroyed. At Jacmel the high
sea broke up and destroyed all the
small vessels at anchor and the ware
houses on the shore, while the
goods on the wharves were washed
away, including 100000 pounds Of log
wood belonging to various owners. On
the other side Of the town the rise in
the river swept away several houses.
The hurricane also destroyed the entire
coffee and cocoa crops. Five vessels
riding at anchor were driven ashore;
among them was the Dominican frigate
Osanaa. At Aux Cages, in less than
three hours, 434 houses were destroyed;
also the powder magazine, the court
house and other public buildings A
large number Of persons were killed
and wounded. At Aquin lS6 houses
were swept away, and in Cavaillon only
four houses remain. Many lives are
also reported lost. The sea rushed
over the town of St. Louis and swept
nearly everything away, burying
men, women and children in its course.
La Grande Anse was nearly swept oat
of existence, and at Jeremie only twen-
ty houses remain. Several vessels were
driven ashore. At Covail forty houses
have been demolished. In the country
districts the hurricane destroyed nearly
every plantation. At Trinidad ships,
steamers, lighters and other craft were
swept ashore.
THE INDIAN PROBLEM.
Sitting Bull is still anxious to return
to the United States. A Chicago special
Of the 24th says, Col. Miles telegraphs
the lieutenant general from Fort Kear-
ney, Montana, that SIX Sioux have ar
rived at that fort from the British pos
sessions, being emissaries sent over the
lines by Sitting Bull to ascertain upon
what terms his people would be per
mitted to surrender to the United States
authorities. They represented that the
Sioux who have taken refuge in Canada
are very DESTROYS Of returning to the
states.
Advices from Sidney, Nebraska, re-
port the situation there unchanged.
Settlers along the expected line Of the
Cbyennes march are becoming alarm ed,
and the citizens of Ogallalla and other
points are appealing to Col. Thornburgh
for protection.
A CONFEDERATE GENERAL.
Some time since it was published that
an ex-major general III the confederate
service had enlisted as private soldier
in the regular army. There has been
great deal OF curiosity exhibited
as to who the reduced General
might be. It transpires that the