The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-07-12

entirely successful.
WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
The Ohio Democratic State Convention,
held at Cleveland on the 18th, adopted reso-
buttons demanding the absolute repeal OF the
Resumption act, the removal Of all restric-
tions 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 70 preclude authentic in
vsstigation and exposure Of all frauds con-
nected with the Presidential election. David
Il. Page, Of Summit, was nominated for
Secretary Of State, and A. +. Hume, Of But
Ter, for Supreme Judge.
The Illinois Republican State Convention,
held At Springfield on the 18th, adopted
resolutions opposing any further contrac-
tion Of the currency, and In favor Of making
greenbacks receivable for import duties.
The platform i silent regarding the present
National Administration, and the conclud-
ing resolution says: "we believe that those
who preserved the country should govern
IL, instead Of those who attempted 10 de-
stroy itv After the adoption Of the plat
form three rousing cheers we're given for
General Grant for President In 1850.
w. III. Andrews, the well known Cincin-
natl dry goods merchant, was shot and
probably fatally wounded on the night Of
the 18th II 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
18th, Samuel Whitaker shot his wife dead
and then killed himself. The parties were
respectable, and domestic trouble was the
cause Of the tragedy.
Ex-Lieut Coy. Hahn, Of Louisiana, Is to
be appointed Superintendent Of the New
Orleans Mint.
There are reports OF Indian depredations
in the Black Hills.
II Il the belief Of old residents In Eastern
Oregon that all the Indians in that section
are disafected, 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 It Is thought that
large party OF them will join the hostiles.
1t begins to look as II the Indians intend to
do their worst this summer.
Indians made an attack upon the mail
coach near the Pecos River, Texas, on the
night Of the 18th. 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 Il complaint that the troop.
are not doing their duty in permitting such
astate OF affairs.
The County Treasurer Of Stark County
O., George Fessler, has turned up missing
and there il shortage Of some $5O,0O0 in hii
cash accounts.
The Indiana editors met in convention q
Lafayette on the eth.
Pablo Parras, Mexican, was hanged a
Corpus Christi, Texas, on the 18th, for tn
murder Of DR.. Newman in 1870.
George solomon, colored, was hanged q
Fairfield, Texas, on the 18th, for the muir
der Of his wife and step-daughter in june
1871.
In the recent attack or Col. Bernard
command upon the hostiles At Curry Greek
Idaho, the latter are reported 70 have ha'
100 warriors. Col. Bernard's force mum
bered about 300. The Indians were not awar
Of the presence Of the soldiers. When with
IN 800 yards Of the enemy the order wa
given 70 chargc, which order was bravcly ex
ecuted, and the Indians, after making
brief resistance, were forced 10 retreat wit
4 loss OF about lOkiIled. Col. Bernard pur
sued them 10 miles. They have probabl
gone 70 their stronghold In Stein Mountain
Three soldiers and one Scout were killed, an
two soldiers were wounded. General How
ard and the other commands have reinforce
Col. Bernard, and m active campaign ma
be expected.
The Governor Of Oregon autographed |
Gen. Mcdowell on the 18th that the Indian
on the klamath Reservation are hostile IN
have driven of the settlers from the sui
rounding country. Five whites are reporte
killed. The Governor asks for arms a
authority 70 organize troops.
Tsnbaigo, : Bannock Indian, was harge
a. Boise CITY, Idaho, on the 3sth, for u
murder n white man.
Gen. Bradley's command have gone ini
camp on the Little Missouri River, abol
70 miles from Deadwood.