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New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH. |

GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
WAsHINGIoN, Dec. 22.-The Seward 1nvestigat-
ing Committee in session four hours yesterday.
Mr.. Springer announced that as to the question
whether Mr.. Seward should be required to produce
his private books the committee had agreed in ex-
ecutive session TO leave the matter undecided until
the reassembling of the House.
The committee then proceeded to the examination
of Mr.. Lewis Consular Clerk at Shanghai. Mr..
Lewis had charge of the book in which was kept
the account of the Seamens Fund. He testified
that all through his service there an addition Of
per cent had been put on the disbursements out of
that fund aud charged against the Government.
This had been done by him under the in
structions of Mr. Seward that the per
centage was designed to cover the loss
by exchange. At one time the percentage
was increased to 20. but an order had been re-
ceived from Mr. Conger then Acting Secretary Of
State in place of Frederick w. Seward. who was
suffering from wounds received while defending his
father from the attack of Panel reducing the per-
centage to 8 and requiring the reimbursement Of
the difference He was then Interrogated about
Mr.. Stewards business investments in Shanghai,
and specified two mortgages, aggregating some
$15 900, which Mr. Seward had taken about the time
when there the largest balance OH band from the
Seamen's Fund, and he also spoke as to Mr. Seward
IN Shan ghsi the aggregate cost of winch, however.
could not have exceeded $1,000. Another point in
his testimony was that Mr.. Seward was the lessee
of the consulate building at Shanghai, and subet
it to the Government at rental Of $3.600
whereas an equally commodIous building could be
obtained at much less rate.
Then the witness was proceeding to state bow he
went to look for the botters in the loft of the
suar building; how lie could not find them there,
and what had become of them; but before he could
finish the story he stopped by an objection
from Mr. Stewards counsel. long discussion
sued, and finally the chairman Overruled the Objec-
ton, assigning, as one reason for his action,
that there had been bad faith the part
of Mr.. Seward and his counsel in Withholding
these books. Air. Merrick and Mr.. Ashton
resented the charge of bad faith. They denied
that there was any promise to produce the
books. and claimed that the books in question were
not public, but private. An appeal was taken from
the decision Of the chair by Alr. Bundy, and the
committee refused TO sustain Il decision. subse-
quently with the consent and approval OF all COLI
cerned, the chairman modified the remark which
had given much offence. aud changed IL to "a
violation of what in his judgment, was the under
standing" anu the committee shortly aiterward ad
jOurned until Monday.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
TIE INVESTIGATION OF THE LIFE STATION.

AsBURY PARK, N. j., Dec. 22.-In the in
yesgation regarding the fe-saving station at Deal
B.acb Yesterday, the testimony Of Drummond White
and Russell White was taken. Russell White testified
that at the wreck the bark Rkan tho OF Station
did its duty well. White said that he never made
nnllcaton to superintendent Havens to be appointed,
because the superintendent had promised 70 make him
keeper his volunteer services at the Rukanw
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
1LEGACY TO THE CHURCH.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Dec. 22.-The late Geo.
NJ Marsh OF this city, leaves the larger part OF his prop
erty estimated value between $4,000 aud 100000 to
the Episcopal Bishop OF the Diocese Of NewHampshre
the Rector of st. Johns Church and other trustees ioi
the purpose OF erecting church TO be called Chrisi
Church" and Episcopal IN form Of worship.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
COLONEL CAMERON AT BULL RUN.
DENIAL OF THE STORY THAT THE COLONEL WA


KILLED by WADE HAMPTON.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.i
WASHINGTON, Dec. GA member of Colonel
CamerOn's regiment writes to The Washington Sunday
Chronicle the following denial of the widely-circu-
lated story that Wade Hampton shot Cameron after
he surrendered:
was present with my company on that day, and took
part with IN the battle of Bull Rum saw COlOnel
Cameron fall. lie rot taken prisoner and he was
not unaImed when he fell He stood beneath tIec
near the crown the slope which the regiment had
charged He had large revolver in each hand and was
urging hs be steady. He stood IN front OF the
line Tie regiment did not fall back until he was killed
when e fell quite party OF the men ran up to him and
enGenvOred 10 place his body upon bis horse, which
Sergeant Campbell had in the meantime brought up
The fire got be too hot Several OF the men were
wounded and reluctantly left the body OF the brave
old officer
Colonel Cameron was never prisoner while be COM
manded The 10th. He was killed In the midst Of his own
men, while leading them against the Rebels. do not
know who killed Colonel Cameron and think II doubt
fu any else does for In that charge 1913 OF his
men were killed. wounded and taken prisoners and Ia
hard understand how say that he saw the
particular shot fired that killed particular person
when the opposing forces engaged IN the delivery
and receipt OF a hot hre.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
THE AMEER A FUGITIVE.

YAK0oB-KHAN IN CHARGE-PEAcE EXPECTED.
LONDON, Monday, Dec. 23, 1878.
dispatch to The Daily Ners from Allaha-
bad says 1t is reported that the Ameer, shere
Ali, and his family are journeyng toward
Balkh with the retiring Russian Mission. Com
plete anarchy prevails in the country between Jea-
abad and Cabul The Ameers fight will probably end
the fighting telegram from Lord IyttOn. Vcer0y OF
India, says: "MaOr Cavagnar confirms the news that
the Ameer OF Afghanstan has fed from Cabul to TURK
estan His son, YakOob Khan, was released from con-
fhement and left ut Cabul The Ameer had lost nearly
all control az that place. and his soldiers were dsertng
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
THE RUSSIAN STUDENTS PETITION.
THE DOCUMENT THAT LED TO The RECENT DEMON
sIRATIONS.

THE DOCUMENT THAT LED TO THE RECENT DEMON
sIRAIIONS.
BERLIN, Dec. %, 1873.
The following is the petition OF the st.
Petersburg students the Czarewch which the former
attempted to present on December IL.
Your IMPERIAL HIGHNEss The Government believes
the agitation among caused by few evil-dsposed
persons your HIghness will recall 10 mind the fact
that this agitation has been extending lor
some years and has met WIN re
spOnse from all educational establishments
opinion The sources OF this agitation are TO he found
In the intoerabe position in which tue youth OF Russia
are placed Students outside Of college walls are sud-
eced TO police supervision, while inside they are con-
stantly and more deprived OF their rights lney
have had them their right OF meeting 10 con.
slider their own affairs, and they have been Tor
hidden to establish fund for mutual sld.
In attempting anything OF TINS Nnd, tney
aud threatened with prosecutions IN the most oalous
form by the police administration whenever our rights
are concerned our dispersion becomes law but when.
looked upon as having q corporate existence. We
are deprived OF the independence necessary 70
adults, and some Of us are treated IKE cbnueen.
The increasing obstacles placed In the way Oh hnes
education will make education tue prlNleee
OF the rich. These, and similar expressions are .he
sole cause of the agitation We know what awaits the
OF Cnarkon and tho e1amps OF the hiem AZ
punished when the circumstances IN which they arc
on the strength Of the foregoing, take the liberty
OF requesting your Imperial Highnesss mediation on be-
half OF our Carko fellowscholars and your attention
TO tho present condition Of the students.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
TIE MURDER or COLORED WITNESSES.

NEw-ORLEANs, Dec. 22.-"Lott" Clark and
"Bi" White two colored men. have disappeared near
Caledonia about nfty miles below Shreveport, while on
their way this city. where they were supmoned to
appear before the United States Grand Jury as wit.
In the election troubles mob took the prison.
ers the constable and nothing more has been heard
OF them.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
AYACCIDENT TO MRS. BENNER.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 22.-The widow OF
Lieutenant Benner the commander Of the yellow fever
boat who visiting here has taken overdose OF iaud
anum mistaking II for cough medicine. She is thought
TO be in dangerous condition.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
A RUSSIAN RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

TWENTY PERSONS KILLED-A GENERAL AMONG
THEM.
A Moscow telegram says that an express
train on the Rostow and VadiKavkas Railway recently
fell OF an embankment. Twenty persons we're killed,
including General Hntze aud several functoDaries and
officers OF the army of tho Caucasus Thirty-eght per
sons were injured
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
pILLoRIED IN BLINDINa sNow-sToRM.

NEWCASTLE, DEL, Dec. 22.-George Dra-
DER tcolored who was recently convicted of murder In
the second degree for killing John wilson, at Middle
town. was placed in the piory in binding storm
Yesterday and aferward received sxty lashes, in
cordance with his sentence lie win now be imprisoned
for life.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23

signs Of recedng ut present, he said If it be true
that the sources of the stream drying up 1t will
not be long before the Court will be able to decide
cases about as fast as they come in.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
INDICTED FOR ELECTION VIOLENCE.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 22.-The Grand Jury
OF the Uoited States Circuit Court has indicted r.
Arnold Henry Birdson and j. s. Ellis for violation Of
the election laws In eieeting with force United States
Supervisor OF Elections from the voting precincts at Wa
verify Station, Sussex County.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
GUESTS OF THE NEW-ENGLAND SOCIETY.

SENATOR BLAINE TO BE PREsENT-wHAT sECRk-
TARY EvARTs WILL DISCUSS
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.i
WASHINGTON, Dec Ex-senator Blaine leaves for
home tomorrow morning. He will be present at
the New-England dinner IN New-York tomorrow
evening. but is not expected to speak. Secretaries
Evarts and Sherman went to New-York this evening
to attend the same dinner. Secretary Evarts it is
understood will speak in his after dinner remarks
OF the need of q more liberal commercial policy OF
this country.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
SHERE ALI FLEEING.

THE FIGHTING LIKELY TO END sooN--RAILRoAD
ACCIDENT IN RUSSIA,
In the general foreign news to-day the fight
of Shere Ali, the presence of his son Yakoob at
Cabul and the prospects of peace are an
nounced. The Russian students petition is
published. serious railroad accident In
Russia is reported.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
THE WORK OF THE SUPREME COURT.

IHE NOhh OC HE COChI.
CHIEF-JUsTICE WAITE SAYS THAT THE COURT WILL
RUN BEHIND THIS YRAR-JUSTICE swAYSE BE-
IIEvEs LITIGATION To BE FALLING OFF.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-In a conversation this
evening on the business of the Supreme Court.
Chief-Justice Waite said that tbs year he thought
the Court would run behind about forty cases. that
ut present there are 1,0S0 odd cases on his docket
undecided; and that the Court cannot dispose Of
more than about 260 O year. Its business is at
present nearly three years behind, the case
now before 1t having been brought in 1876. This
was he said, the cause of the Presidents recon-
mendation in his message concerning the creation
Of new Circuit Judges. II these should be created,
and If the Jurisdiction Of the Court should be ex-
tended to cases where $4,000 and more might be
involved instead of $4,000. the present amount,
the Chief-Justice said he thought the pressure on
the Court would be sufficiently relieved, and that it
would be able to conduct its business rapidly as
necessary.
Associate-Justice Swayne in an interview on the
same topic expressed similar views, but said that
while the business Of the Court has been running
ahead Of the Court for the past three or
four years, the result of his conversations
with leading lawyers from all parts of
q rapidly falling off, This diminution. he thought.
ts due to the fact that contracts broken by the
Dtratn OF the financial panic have been about ad-
tudioatod, and the volume Of law business has got
back TO nearly Its normal state. Although the
Hood OF business now before the Court shows no
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
THE SHANGHAI CONSULATE.

| Mr.. sPRINGER's COMMITTEE Dolls NOT DECIDE THE
QUESTION AT ISSUE WITH SIR. sEwARD-sATUR-
nLYIe wITNEge
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
AN UNPLEASANT EVIL ABOLISHED.


THE PATENT OFFICE AND A DEMAND MADE FOR
AN APPROPRIATION FOR REGULAR CLERKS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-The Patent Office has
been cursed for a number Of years with an annual
contingent appropriation ranging from $4,000 to
$4,000 for clerk hire. Needy applicants for en-
ployment have besieged the Office in crowds every
year until this fund has been exhausted. Many of
them have been backed up with the Endorsement of
some member of Congress whose vote has helped 10
secure the appropriation, and every year the dis
tressing scene of q sweeping discharge of the tenn
porary clerks and laborers who had succeeded in
getting into the Office, and in remaining long as
the contingency fund lasted, has been enacted.
Every succeeding Commissioner has undertaken to
grapple with this standing nuisance but has failed
to abate it. The force of the Office is insufficient
any way to perform the work required from it with
the care necessary to be exercised in dealing with
interests so important, and the late Commissioner
Spear vas forced to use about onehalf Of the cur
rent years contingent fund during the first four
months of the year.
The new Commissioner has swept the whole sys-
TEN out of the way and declares that he will have
none of il. There four classes of regular examn
ers in the Office numbering twenty two in each class
In order to keep the work up, the Commissioner
has been compelled to require twenty or more
grade of examiners and to fill their places as clerks
with people who were paid from the contingent
fund laborers. OF course there is no economy in
requiring the Patent Office authorities to resort TO
such expedients to do the work required of them by
the public. General Paine has discharged his con-
tngent and temporary force and has asked Congress
for additional appropriation for the current fiscal
year of 27. 900 to enable him 10 employ permanent
clerks in sufficient force to keep ahead of the bust
ness of the Office and to rank assistant examiners
such clerks as have for years been performing tue
work of that class OF officers.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
THE FUNERAL SERVICE.

MANY PERSONS OF DISTINCTION PREsENT-A GRACE
| FUL TRIBUTE IN THE NAME OF THE GERMAN
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10
ARGOS.
BY EN- EYE Elk.


The fraternity of doctors in Argos is on
the increase since our last itemizing.
Mother Tine, Miss Hattie Atkinson,
and Mrs. Martin Jones and child are on
the sick list.
Rev. Loren Webb, of Georgetown,
Florida, is visiting Argos, after an absence
of twenty years.
No one could help admiring the splen-
did office east of the L. p. & G. II. r., OPP
posite DR.. S. w. Gould's residence.
Another shoe shop started west of DR..
A. Ii. Johnson's office, by c. a, Snyder,
in building moved from the j. Pickerel
lot
10. Norton moves his restaurant one
door south as soon as lie can refit the
building. Has rented for one year with
privilege of purchasing.
DIED-Oct. I'd, of diarrhoes, Elizabeth,
daughter of William and Sarah Rhoads,
aged one year, ten months and sixteen
days. The funeral services were conduc-
ted by j. S. McNeely, at the Argos Chris
tian Church.
There will be an oyster festival for the
benefit of the Argos NJ. f. Sunday school,
at Hall to be designated by Committee on
Wednesday evening Oct IL 1873. All the
adjoining Sunday schools are especially
invited to participate and help to make
the occasion grand success. Don't for
get the time.
The following are list of the officers
elected for the ensuing term for the Argos
n. G. II. U. For President, William AL
leman; for first Vice President, Mrs.
Cynthia Pickerel; second Vice, Mrs. Mary
Ann Fitzpatrick; Secretary, n. +. Barr
assistant Secretary, L. ]. Hughes; for
Treasury, ]. E. Quivey.
DIED-Oct. 9TH. Sarah Rhodes, aged 5s
years and eleven months. of chronic liver
difficulty of over three years standing, en-
during intense pain and suffering the last
half year of her life, losing her eye sight
by the nse of too strong medicines. The
funeral was conducted by the Rev. w. w,
Jones, at the Argos NJ. Z. Church.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

not before the poor man was so badly ill.,
jured that he died that afternoon. His
left ann was torn to pieces, three ribs
were broken, and the soles Of his shoes
were torn from his Nishdlodka En-
terpriss.
1t is reported that Mrs. Kern, of the Sd
ward, was found lying on the floor dead
last Friday morning. A pail of water sat
by her side and it is supposed that the ex-
ertion of lifting the water broke blood
vessel and caused her sudden death. She
was entirely well at the time.-LdPOrte
Argus
The North Manchester Nelrs says;
Any owner who will allow big red
gentleman COW To run at large ought to
be made suffer the penalty. One of those
animals came near goring little girl
a short distance east of town. Fortunate
iy the little thing slipped through a fence
crack and escaped fearful death.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10
GREEN TOWNSHIP.
OLD NED.

Mr.. +. Stair, is convalescing.
Read the REPUBLICAN and grow fat
Some farmers have wheat to SOW yet
The Widow Vorris' boy is dangerously
sick with lung fever.
Joseph Whailey was stsuck with palsy,
but is now convalescing.
The Republicans of Green. are not
ashamed to show their colors.
The election in Green township on the
9Th inst passed off exceedingly quiet.
John Bussert, is remodling his house,
in the way Of a new upper story.
The Sabbath school at Santa Anna
school house is progressing finally under
the superintendency of Mrs. billions.
The Temperance meeting at Whippor-
will, Thursday evening last, was broken
up by portion of the Plymouth Green
back element. Perhaps the best moode
OF presenting their morality to the people.
There were 240 votes polled at Whip
porwiIl Tuesday, of which 10 were Green
backs. 10l Republican, and 11s Democrat
The Republicans were bulldozed out Of
two votes by VIM. Voreis, one of the
board
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10
A Wonderful Discovery.

DIR. Kings California Golden Com
pound, and what is still more won
derful it costs nothing to give this
great remedy trial. 1t will posi-
lively and speedily cure Dyspepsia,
Constipation, Sick Headache. Com
ing up OF Food. Jaundice, Liver Com
plant, Blliousness, General Debility,
Drowsiness and Low Spirits. This
wonderful remedy will positively
cure, and that where every other
remedy has failed. To prove that 1t
will do all we claim for it you are
presented with trial bottle by YOU
druggist free of cost, by which yor
will readily perceive its wonderful
curative qualities, and which will
show you what a regular one dollar
size bottle will do. For sale by
5 l.. TANNER, Plymouth.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

Rattlesnakes are unusually plenty this
year. and are occasionally found inside
the corporation. but it is very rare that
they venture indoors. One day last week,
however, one Of these unwelcome little
visitors was discovered in the back room
of Frank Eberhart's grocery. 1t was
killed, and found to have four rattles.-
Mishdrakd Enterprise.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

The employees of the Wabash road
drew unusually large pay during the last
month. BY double runs and hard work
some of the employees were able to put in
forty-six days during the month. The
engineers drew from $3.50 to $1S5, con-
ductors from 800 to 1928, and brake
men from SIS to $90.-Logdnsport Jour.
NIL
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10
% Acquaintance Cards 10 cents
Charles Lamson, Plymouth, Ind.


While other articles of their kind
are largely adulterated, DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder holds its un-
shaken position as the purest, best
and most reliable. In all particulars
that constitutes perfect results, it
cannot be approached by any other
Baking Powder In the market.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns. and all kinds OF
Skin Eruptions. This Salve lie guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction In
every case or m oney refunded. Price
% cents per box.
If L. TANNER. Plymouth Ind.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

Great Sale Of Short Horn Cattle.
John Comstock, of Liberty Mills.
Wabash county, Ind, will sell at pub
lie sale, on Thursday, Oct. fifth. 1878,
one Of the finest herds OF Thorough
bred Short Horns ever offered for sale
in the United States. The sale will
consist of thirty cows and heifers,
and the celebrated bull London Duke
with nine others ranging from three
to twelve months old. Send for cat
alogues to JOHN CoMsTocK,
Ats Liberty Mills. Ind.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10
Done His Best.

DR.. Price has done his best to make
his Unique Perfumes superior in
sweetness. freshness and permanency
OF odor to those made in this or any
other country, and ladies Of most ex-
quisite taste have decided that his in
tentions have been successfully car
ried out.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

GROCERIES, Provisions x Feed
cheap for cash. or exchange for pro-
duce. at Hand & Cos. grocery, No. o
LaPorte street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

Always reliable and efllcacious. DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup never disappoints
mothers and nurses. but cures at
once the troublesome diseases OF
babyhood. Sold everywhere at %
cents bottle.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

Mrs. s. III. BABcocK and Mrs. Clute
have just received full and COM
plete stock of millinery and fancy
dry goods. Ladies will find it to their
advantage to examine their goods
before purchasing.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

A FAITHFUL and judicious adver-
tiser as Little Mack is, deserves sue
cess.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10
AUCTION! AUCTION!
NJ. MATSON g. co.

Every visiting Chicago should their Auction
Sale OF DIAMONDS, WATCHES, CHAINS JEWELRY, FRENCH
CLOCKS BR0NZES SOLID SILVER and PLATED Goods This
Sale will continue until paid regardless Price
Every article warranted Sales 1890 230 30 daily
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

LITTLE Mack must sell a Pile OF
goods, judging from the crowds that
can be seen in his Store at all times.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

25Gilt edge Cards Is cents. Charles
Lamson, Plymouth, Ind.
Two dollars for a pair of Full Stock
Boots at Little Mack's.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

WE have now on display line OF
fine custom Overcoats of French
Worsted Goods equal to Merchant
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

QUERY: why will men smoke
common tobacco, when they can buy
Marburg Bros. Seal of North Carroll
aa,' at the same price?@ u 1y28-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10
Dr.G. w. Poyneer.

OF Fort Wayne, will be at the Ross
House, Plymouth, the 22d of each
month. Consultation free. left
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

WE will open a New line of Silk
and Worsted fringes this morning.
BECKER & WOLF.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-10-10

Mrs. s. M. Babcock and Mrs. Clute
will have their opening on Friday,
Oct 11th. Don't fail to call and see
the grand display OF beautiful hats,
bonnets and fancy goods in general.