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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-09

soMs OF THE PARTICULARS ATTENDING
THEIR CAPTURE.

From our New Orleans exchang-
es we condense the following items
about the exciting events brought
ont by the prosecution of the MEM
bers Of the Returning Board, who,
to escape the Sheriff, took refuge
in the Custom House:
Sheriff Houston stood ut the en-
trance, accompanied by his two
deputies, and beside him was quite
crowd, consisting chiefly of Gus
TOM House attaches, who were de-
tailed for the purpose of keeping a
watch. Mr.. Wurzburger, the Mar
shall, with outstretched arms, called
upon the assembled crowd, in the
name of the United States, to dis
perse. Sheriff Houston disclaimed
any connection with the crowd,
and stated that he was atteded by
only two deputies, whom be indi-
Gated. Mr.. Wurzburger then called
upon Mr.. Houston and his depu-
ties to leave, when the former ad-
vanced and stated that he did not
intend to do SO, as he WAS armed
with writ of arrest against certain
parties who were concealed in the
building, and proposed to execute
it. Upon this Mr.. Nvurzburger de-
manded o disbandment of all not
with the aheriff's posse, whereupon
the crowd moved back. Then Mr..
Houston produced his writ Of ar
rest against Gen. Anderson, and
stating that he believed the accused
to be concealed in the room, said
he was going to inter it. Mr.. Wurz-
burger objected. Mr.. Houston
said he was going through or be
arrested by the Marshal The lat
ter then said he would arrest him
if he attempted to force an en-
trance. Nj. Houston said he would
! effect an entrance, and advanced,
whereupon MIR. Wurzbrger laid
hands upon him and claimed him
and his deputies as prisoners.
The three were then brought be-
fore the United States Circuit
Court, Judge Billings ON the bench.
It was regarded as extraordinary
proceedings, but they were never
theless brought.
Judge Billings was engaged in
hearing argument in a pending
suit, but the sensation of a large
body of men, with the chief deputy
marshal leading three conspicuous
parties, caused a sudden stoppage
OF proceedings. Accordingly ar
gument ceased, and Mr.. Wurzbur-
ger stated to the court that he had
been ordered to protect the Col
lector's Office, which was in fear OF
invasion, and having found Hous-
ton & Co. in tue act of forcibly
making their way into the Office,
he brought them before the court
as prisoners.
The Court do not see, Mr.. Mar
shall, that this matter is before nv
court. / know of no process is.
sued from either the District or CIR
cult Court authorizing this arrest.
No motion of such character has
been made here, and Icannot suf-
fer you to interrupt the proceed
ings of this court. Il
MIR. Wurxburger then apologized
for having interrupted the court,
and took his prisoners mp stairs to
the United States Commissioner w.
G. Lane. A large crowd accompa-
MED the Off ;ers and the prisoners.
The Commissioners committed
Houston on $500 bond, releasing
him upon his own recognizance to
appear on Monday.
After leaving the Commission
er's Office Mr.. Houston and conn.,
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some of his men should be allowed
to remain inside during the vigil.
A little later Attorney General
Ogden sent the following dispatch:
New ORLEANS. Jan. 16, 1878.
Hon. Chas. Deyens, Attorney General of
the United States:
Four persons, j. Madison Wells,
Thos. G. Anderson, g. Casanave,
and L. M. Kenner, who are under
an information for a felon under
the laws of this State, forfeited
their recognizances, and have, l am
informed, taken shelter in the Gus
tom House of this city. Writs
for their arrest are in the hands OF
the Sheriff, and he went with the
writs to arrest them. Understand
ing that they were shut up in q
room of the building, he was about
to force an entrance for the pur-
pose of arresting them when he
was himself arrested, as / am in
formed, upon an affidavit that he
threatened to open the door by
force. am not aware of any ces-
sion of exclusive jurisdition of this
building, nor of any law that would
give immunity to offenders against
State laws within it's walls. Please
inform me whether the Federal
Government has authorized or will
sanction this conduct.
HI. N. OGDEN.
Attorney Gen. of Louisiana.
Mr.. George S. Lacey. United
States District Attorney, received q
telegram from Washington at night,
from Hon. Chas. Devens, United
States Attorney General, not to
throw any obstacles in the way OF
the execution in the Custom House
of lawful writs issuing from State
courts. As soon as Mr.. Lacey re-
ceived the dispatch ut his home, he
promptly repaired to the Custom
House to carry out the instructions
of the Attorney General.
In consequence of communica-
tions from Washington U. ). Mar
shall Wharton withdrew early in
the evening all impediments to the
execution of the writ in the hands
of Criminal Sheriff Houston, and
he Immediately notified the proper
parties of the fact.
At 10 o'clock Sheriff Houston ac-
companied by Capt. Kelly. of the
Third Precinct and several friends
of Gen. Anderson, entered the Gus
tom House and assembled to the
Collectors Office. There they found
Anderson, Cssanave aud kenner.
The Sheriff stated that it was his
duty tn arrest the accused on ca
phases issued by the Superior Grim
inal Court; he stated the legal
questions ut Issue had been dispos-
ed of by the opinion of the Attor-
ney General of the United States,
and that it was therefore advisable
for the accused to submit to the
execution of the process.
Gen. Anderson replied that the
matter had been settled, and he
acquiesced. He said be would fur
nish bonds. The Sheriff replied
that lie would accept such bonds
as were approved by the Judge Of
the Criminal Court. Casanave said
he could not procure a bond until
Monday.
Mr.. Houston informed the ac-
cused that a carriage would be in
waiting, and thew would be taken
to the Parish Prison. Gen. An
derson said there were fifteen bot
ties of brandy on hand, and pr,pos-
ed "smile," which was adopted
and carried oct. In the room were
the remains Of the provisions which
had | cen laid in by the Returners
to support the garrison during the
anticipated siege.
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then driven off to the Parish Pris-
ON and quarters we're furnished to
the prisoners.
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GEORGETOWN.

DEATH.-Mr. George Shoemaker, a we'll
known citizen, and member of the firm of
Shoemaker & Co., millerS, died at his late res
ldence. on Beall street, last evening, at eight
o'clock, aged AZ years, after an illness of a few
months.
PROCESSION OF LITTLE CHILDREN-TO-day
being the feast of Corpus Christi, high mass
was celebrated by Father Murphy in Trinity
(Cathollc) Church, at 10:30 O'clock. Before
this SCI vice, however, a large procession of
little children, all under seven years of age.
dressed in white, silver or other basket of
wheat, fruit or flowers, marched around the
square, making pretty sight. The process.
sion was in honor of the Blessed Sacrament
THE NARROW GAUGE r. R.-Work ceased
on the narrow gauge railroad, yesterday, for
want of funds. 1t is said that the lab0rers
have all lost months pay, and some even
more than that.
GEORGETOWN SCHOOL LIsTs-W7ty Then are
Not Complete. Editor: In your list of the
school exercises You omitted to mention the
the merits awarded to the pupils in said school,
conducted by Miss M. E. Kelly, teacher.
OBSERVER.
I'VE will state for the benefit of g Observer
and other people who complain of the Omis-
Sions of some of the Georgetown schools that
The STAR reporters were directed to obtain
the merit rolls of all the public schools In
Washington the school authorities have cheer
fully facilitated the work, being anxious to
have the full lists published. In GEORGETOWN
for want OF such cooperation, our reporter has
been fOiled in his efforts to get the merit rolls
OF some of the schools. Tie reasons for such
different views of the matter in the two cities
we are unable to eXplain.-ED.1
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THE COHRTS.

CIRCUIT COURT-Judge Hurophreus.
Yesterday, Cleary'S administrators agt. r.
Lobsiger; Judgment nil dicet w. L. Drury
agt. Israel Deming; verdict for plaintiff for
$66.72. Mark Young agt Francis Germueiller ;
verdict for plaintiff for 1854. A. j. Bell agt j
G. Larner, replevin suit; verdict for defendant,
EQUITY COURT-Judge Mac arthur.
decreed. Lavender agt. Lavender: restrain
ing order returnabIe June 90, 1873. PettibOne
agt. Kirk; papers finished reading and argu.
ment commenced.
PROBATE COURT-Re9ister WebSter.
Yesterday, estate of Thomas Addison Gil.
more deceased; first account and distribution
passed. Estate of John Wagner; exceptions
to account of executor filed and cause referred
issued to the Administrative of the estate of
Richard S. Smith, deceased, appointing Tues
day, July 10TH for settlement. Estate of James
Alden, Z. S. n, late of District of Columbia,
deceased; third report of the collectors of
estate filed.
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Eg-The widow of the late Senator Morton is
in Ill health. Her son Oliver will enter Yale
college this summer.
R8-A Scotch wit says there is no reason WHY
the photograph should not be spoken of as
She" 1t repeats everything.
fbThe Luzerne county (Pa.) greenback
ard labor reform party have Nominated
Col. Hendrick B. Wright for Congress
man.
fer vile murder, has been acquitted. He will
be rearrested on an Indictment for adult
cry.
RB-A pastor of a church in North Troy Vt,
has got into serious trouble through falling
kD-D DR.. lie MOyne, the Pennsylvania who
so seriously believes in cremation, has given
$4,000 to cOlOred school in Tennessee
RGS- Mr.. Jefferson Davis has been elected
member OF the Association of the Confederate
Army of Tennessee, and the association is
about to give him gold badge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-20

THE ASSISTANTS OF MISS SULLIVAN SENT TO
JAII--ln the Police Court, Judge Smell, this
morning, Joe Williams, Ohio Mead, Isaac
roughs who are charged with having made the
murderous assault on Miss Alice Sullivan, on
Market street, near 3D. street, Georgetown, on
her way to her mothers residence and about
to enter her door, was taken up. The four
named are brutalloOking fellows, who appear
Just cowardly enough, when supported oy a
woman i'm a dark street., The charge was for
robbery, and they pleaded not guilty: Miss
Sullivan is a young lady of intelligence,
town She looked quite pale and feeble from
the effects of her injuries She testified that
she got out of a car corner of Sd ard Market
here she to hem he1
would not allow it, She then tried to walk
ahead, but was followed closely by them, and
when she reached her home she was crowded
close up by the window shutter when she was
struck. She knew nothing until she was raised
up by one of the asSallantS to take something
from her. She opened her eyes, and one OF
under his arm. After hearing further teSti-
mOny, it being shown that Miss Sullivan was
struck with piece OF wood torn from tree
box, the court held Williams, Mead, Weaver
and Bates for action of the grand jury, and
they were committed in default of $1,000 each
BURIED SILVER DUG UP.-Tuesday evening
Officers Skaters and Fitzpatrick saw colored
man trying to dispose of some articles of silver
ware in a little shop on 7th street, between M
and n streets, kept by Mr.. Sperrew. They a.
rested him, and found several pieces of fine
silver in bag which he carried. He said they
were only part of large lot which had been
brought to this city from Delaware and buried
in lot in the northeastern part of the city
near boundary street. He gave his name as
John Nicholson. and said he had been en-
plOyed by the thieves to dispose of this silver
After locking him up, the officers proceeded %
the spot designated and dug up one hundred
and thirteen pieces of old silver. in six bags
1t was worth about 300. The officers think it
is the effects OF robbery committed North.
The silver is marked as follows: "A T. c. r."
sN. F. j. R. Annie Butler' st. a. P, Fl.
H B." Mott" and IL. p. NJ" The fellow is
a stranger here, no one appearing to know
him. He will be committed for a hearing.
To THE LADIEs.-In order to give EMPLOY
ment to her la. re corps OF assistants during
the dull season, Madame Washington with her
well known generosity, has determined to still
further reduce her prices, which will no doubt
greatly Increase the demands upon her undis
puted superiority in dress making.-AdUt.
PARAsOLs.--ClOsing out stock at cost from
81, Sl5O g. $50; new lawns, white and cOlored
grounds, yard wide, 121@c.: best quality ward
wide percaleS reduced to 10c. Z; calicOeS 4%c
TowsOns Cheap Dry Goods Store, 636 Pa. ave
nue., south side near 18th st.-Adrt.
RYE BEACH, N. H.-"The Farragut'' and
Atlantic houses, at this popular resort are
now open, greatly enlarged and improved
from former years. See advertisement.
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FIVE cent Paper, Envelopes, Lead Pencils
Inks and Mucilage. Milans 4 Wilkins, 603 st.
ONE dose L0dile's Headache Specific taken
at bed time insures good nights rest. Cures
headache in 5 to 20 minutes.
PURGE OUT THE MORBID HUMoRs OF THE
BLOOD, by dose or two of ayers Pills, and
you will have clearer heads as well as bodies.
RELIABLE HELP for weak and nervous sui.
felers. Chronic, painful, and Frustrating dis.
eases cured without medicine. Pulvermach.
er's Electric Belts the grand desideratum,
Avoid limitations. Book and Journal, with par
ticulars, mailed free. Address Pulyermacher
GalVanic Co., New York city. 6,25,d&k1y
MOTHERS, MOTHERS, MoTHRRs.-Don't fall
to procure Mrs. Wtnslo!o's Soothing Syrup for
the child from pain, cures wind collie, regu.
lates the bowels, and, by giving relief and
health to the child, gives rest to the mother.
To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-We wish to
call attention to A. Fischer's Chemical ScOur-
Ing and Dyeing Establishment, No. 9O6 street,
near 9Th street. By promptly adopting the
latest improvements, whether of American or
European Invention, he Is enabled to do his
work in manner not to be equalled by those
not possessing these facilities. His cleansing
and dyeing Ladies' and Gents suits are, in
tact, the cheapest In the city on account of his
sists in removing spots from costly party dress.
es; Is years experience. His dry cleanser re.
moves grease spots effectually from any article,
and careful pressing gives them an appearance
as If newly made. Kid Gloves cleaned: two
pair for Is cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-20

BUILDING PERMITS issued by Inspector En-
twiSle: John Henderson, construct a three
story brick dwelling on 18th street, between
Pennsylvania avenue and G street northwest;
5000. Catherine Shea, repair a frame dwell
ling on 18th street, between r and s north
west; SIS. j. n. ShilO, construct a two-stOry
dwelling on B street, between Sd and AZ south
west; $3.50. Michael LawleSs, repair a frame
northeast; so. John Garvin, repair frame,
1850 I'D street northwest; SITS. John A. Baker,
construct three twO-StOry stores on southwest
corner 10th and c streets northwest; 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-20

THE CAPITOL HOMICIDE CASE ON TRIAL.
This morning, in the Criminal Court, (Judge
Wylie,) the case of George c. Ellison. charged
with having. on the TIN of March, 1877, caused
for the second time, the Jury in the former
trial failing to agree; Hon. S. L. Mayham of
New York: Hon. Casey Young, of Tennessee;
Hon. Mr.. Ellis of Louisiana, and Col. w. A
lected as jurors :-Thos. L. Hume, L. G. Fetch
er, James A. Clark, Francis FleishelI, Thorn
ton A. Jackson, w. G. Phillips, Clement
Smith WOrmley, Cnas. A. Payne and Beni
Mccoy. The case was on trial when our re-
port closed.
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was held at the east front of the Capitol last
evening. and DR.. Lawrence called it to order
He referred to the meetings having been
workingmen and denied such assertions. Mr.
Cohen, the secretary, made an address DENY.
ing that the wOrkingmen were cOmmunistic
resolution was adopted that it is the duty of
Congress to extend its session to relieve the
wOrkingmen. Mr.. feathers made short adj
dress asking the audience to organize and
support the national party. Isaac Sinner
colOred, made the closing speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-20

THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS are making
preparations to turn over their office to the
district commissioners on the 1St of July and
70 TINS end Major Curtis, the secretary OF the
poard, Is preparing a schedule of the aban-
dOned property in his possession for sale to
pe held next week, when, after settlement
his bonds Will be Cancelled should the new
Commissioners desire il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-20

BLACK SILK only, so; black silk, excellent
quality, IS; black silks superior quality, 81 and
plain silks, navy blue, medium blue, very light
blue, cardinal, cream, seal brown, and all the
light shades Of trimming silks; checked and
striped silks. on pure white and cOlored
ground. Carter's. Market space.-Adut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-20

Spring DRESS GOODS, all colors, from Is, IS,
~ cents; mattings and OilclOthS: Hamburg
Eaglngsf cheap; yard wide Swiss Organdie
RAID, H4s1c.; all kinds of dry goods at bottom
prices IeWson Co, $50 Pa. avenue, south
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BEAUTIFUL Pacific Lawns only 10, at Car
tiers, III Market space. Pure wool cream col
oTed bunting, Is; black bunting, navy blue
part wool, Is; beautiful dress goods, part silk
.; children's stockings, cream, light blue
pink, cardinal, navy blue and seal brown
PACK cashmere, all pure wool, 80; pure white
honey comb quilts, 50: large size bridal quilts,
fl5H.-AdFt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-20

THE BEST represented clothing house in
town is the favorite establishment of MesSrs.
liable Bros, corner 7th and ID streets. Nearly
every man you meet is wearing one of their
famous so cashmere suits. These $40 outfits
have become immensely popular, and deServ-
eddy so, as they are well worth sl5.-Adut.
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Weather Indications To-day.
OYYICs or CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, I
Washington Juna ~ 18TH

For the.piddle states and New England, di-
minishing nOrtheTly winds back to southwest
except on the immediate coast slight changes
in pressure, stationary or higher temperature
and generally clear weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-06-20

BOYS SHIRTS AND SHIRT WAISTS. At the
Boys Clothing House OF b. Robinson i Co.
s09 Penn. avenue. =" W.
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GUNNER TRAVEL.

The PENkSYLVANIAR AILROADCOMPANY
h hSCn nfS % gale T,sk w r zs
all the principal points of in -S6.z11cs-
S seit ana attraction in the Eastern Middle
leges of frst-class tickets and sold at greatly re-
d9sed rates, afording passengers choice of over
hOuO routes, combining expedition, comfort pleas
ure and safety. p'''0
TIE Summer Excursion Route Book.
Just Issued tor free distribution is elegantly Illus
tIated, and contains descriptions of all prominent
rates. "
Excursion tickets and copies of the book can be
Obtained on application at the ticket offices OF the
company, IN Boston, New York, Philadelphia.
batlmoTe, w ashinRton, Richmond, Pittsburg Lam
caster, Harrisburg and Altoona o. ~
Z. p. FARMER, GENT Passenger Agent
FRAN =, Ib0MS ON, General Manager.
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The SALE of goods at store of A. r. Shep-
herd & Co. was continued today by Messrs.
Duneanson Bros. They have now had two
sold at great deal less than cost, and the
trade and private buyers are alike taking ad-
vantage OF this very good opportunity to Sc
ranges, &c. as they may need in repairing
property. The sale will commence tomorrow
morning at the same hour, 10 o'clock at
goods AfIf
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E%ORTY MILES RIDE ON THE PO.
" TOMAC FOR TEN GENTS.

The CITY of Alexandria, will -nwD,
make nnd EE T4Ip q every M9NDAY slsasH
Leave 7th-street wharf IL 80 a. m return o,cl,k
pm. Commence Monday. June "a. 1873. iel7-6t*
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The CONTRACT FOR THE STAND PIPE
PUMP.-The District Commissioners to-day
approved the Blake pump, to be used in con-
Meridian hill. The party to whom was
awarded the contract for the stand pipe,
Messrs Gray Il Noyes, viii furnish the pump.
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DEEDS IN FEE have been filed as follows -
VIM. Coleman to r. F. Martin. lots 6O4 to SO,
UniOntowD, ID. c.; $95. G. E. ReardOn to H. A.
Lacy, part 9, So. $50: s.. ThOs. Young to W.
E. Cooley, part 6, SO. 544; ESQ Robert Iobsig.
er to Wihelmina Walter, part 3, So. 79l; s..
W. L. Dunlop, trustee, to j. w. Barker, part s,
So. 32S; ST. 800 BAIL Brown ct al. to j. W.
Barker, part of lot 4, So. 34; s.. z. w. Den
ham ct al, to same, use of alley on lot 3, So
"a; $. G. F.. Appleby ct al, to Edmund
Cammack ct al, part g. so. 4Sl 3,400. Seth
addition to Georgetown; 81 900, Mary Wash
ingtOn to j. d. Rowe, part 9, So. 1853; 3. j. R.
Edison ct al, to f. B. Blair, part o. So Sic $780,
W. l.. Shoemaker to the Westinghouse George
town Railroad Co, part Al and As in George
town; 5000. Benz. Darby, trustee, ct al, to
same, parts OF same lots.
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ITO! FOR FORT MONROE. NOR
II COILk AND THE C. z "a =,

SltdDtf JANE MUSELEY will rHU@D
leave 6tE-stTeet wharf SATUR- EE-z444taE,z
DAY, June %, at O'Clock d. M Esssszsz-z>zs=s7
tor one OF these delightful trips, returning Mon
DAY morning about q. m. Fare S3 round trim
Meals and sfaterooms extra. Staterooms can be
Bank. SAMIIET RACON ~
le17.6t Post presiGant
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THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS met
last evening, President Collins in. the chair,
and all the members present. A c0mmunica-
that IL keys to fre-alarm boxes be furnished
Tor the use Of newly appointed policemen the
request was granted: Applications for posi-
J. Davis, and S. X. Henry, and placed upon
ME. After adjournment an invitation from
Thos. l.. Hume 20 members of the board and
CHIEF and assistant chief engineers to pay
visit 10 Tunlaw, his country seat, next We'd
nesday afternoon, was accepted by his col
leagues.