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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-02-21


The first day wore away in vain at
tempts; the first night passed with but
little distress. The second day brought
me face to face with the grim, horrible
pain of inanition. Each hour increased
my misery to a greater degree; thirst
began to add its own horrors to those of
starvation. That day and the following
night wore their slow length away; the
third morning dawned and crept slowly
through its long, slow hours. Seventy
two hours without food or water Ny
stalwart frame was weakening under the
terrible abstinence. Hope was waning
as my body weakened. Great heavens
would they come too late?
1t was horrible for me, in the vigor of
manhood, to tamely starve there. What
more could do? Did Providence will
that should die thus? They must Ger.
tainly be looking for me. took off nv
leather jacket, spread it fiat upon the
floor, and poured the contents of nv
powder-hask upon it. Carefully divid
ing it, / found that there were eighty
small charges. These / determined te
fire at regular intervals, hoping that j
might attract their attention by the re-
Poico ny ohootLS every naiI nOul
during the day, and once an hour dur
ing the night, l would be able to keeK
up, these signals for two days Longer
before my stock was exhausted. If they
tarry beyond that time, God have mercy
on me! | placed my rife close to
cIevlce and fired. The sound of the dis
cnarge revereerated through the mount
am tops; Ii they are within three OF
TOUR miles OF me, they will certainly
During the fourth day fred regu
larly, listening with feverish anxiety fo,
some sound to mark their coming. M
condition was now becoming appalling
my form was emaciating, and an intens,
thirst made my mouth and throat fee
like fiery furnace. The day passed
the night drew on, but still they cam,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21
CREDIT MoBILIER IN COURT.

PRESIDENT DURANT ALLOWED TO APPEAR AND
TESTIFY, THOUGH IN CONTEMPT.
NEWPORT, March 90 1878.
Chief Justice Durfee to-day rendered decision in
the case Isaac r. Hazard aud others Thomas G..
Durant and others Of Credit Mobier notorlety. The
following the main ponts:-The defendant Durant,
who Is charged In the bill with having misappropri.
ated or wrongfully converted to his own
FUNDS belonging TO the Credit Nobilier OF America
corporation OF which ne was the President neglected
to answer the bill until tho time for answering 1t had
elapsed Tho bill accordingly taken confessed
decree entered by single justice, from which
Durant appealed TO the full Cour. He subsequently
moved SGT aside The decree pro coniesso and for
leave to answer, Alng his proposed answer. But
mean while he has been adjudged guilty Of contempt
Tor dis0beying an injunction Of the Court, aud was
therefore not entitled to be heard IN his do ence with
terms OF purgaon which he PROCESSES 10 be- prob
ably Is. unable 10 comply. with. Tho question Is
bill and Of his Inability to comply with the terms OF
purgaOn, VIC shall proceed without proof OF the ale
cations oil the same, as we usually proceed when bill
Is taken a. confessed After stating the practice,
with preceoents, the decision Is thus stated
We decide, therefore, that the cause must 60 to
master TO Inquire into the truth OF The incupatng al
legations oil the BILL and II he finds them true any
extent To lake the account accordingly, making, Tor
We also decide that in making the inquiry the master
shall not DC confined to testimony presented by the
compliments, but shall notify Duran 80 that he may
be present. II he secs Ill, TO aid The inquiry and
But further Than this we cannot TO- Durant is still in
contempt and cannot be permitted actively defend
himself. he attends the master he Will attend with
out counse and only Tor the purpose above mentioned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21
FROM OUR REGULAR coRREsPoN DENT.

WASHINGTON, March co. 1878.
4 SET BACK TO Mr.. COX, OF NEW YonK-AN
INTERESTING FEATURE OF THE DEBATE ON
DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL.
Congressman Cox, of New York, has not been so
soreIy discounted since the time when General Butler
said to him. 'shoo n.y." he to-day by the re-
marks OF Mr.. Foster. of Ohio. The House had under
consideration an appropriation 10 pay laborers at
the different navy yards a deficiency amount
ing to $4,000. OF which about $22, 900 was
for the Brooklyn Navy Yard Mr.. Cox
made his usual attempt to be funny at other peoples
expense, ana asked with repeated emphasis, why
money was not appropriated long ago. The laborers
were starving, and why IL that the bone and
snew OF the country compelled to dance attend.
upon the Committee on Appropriations. IL
was evident that the thrust was intended Tor Mr..
Hewitt who is a member OF. that committee;
but tho defence left to Mr. Foster,
. republican member OF the committee, who
said that The committee had quite recently come into
possession OF knowledge Of this deficiency and md
taken the very first occasion which had presented
Itself &c report the bill to the House Tho member
from Brooklyn. Mr.. Cnittenden, haddaiy, in season
and out oil season, urged the committee to report tho
bill, and persistent and urgent had this
gcutleman's efforts been that, with tho aid OF
his colleague, Mr.. Hewitt, the committee had
sctusIIy been coerced to take up the matter
out Of the regular order But during this momeutous
period, when the bone ana snew OF the country was
starving, according to the statement OF tho gentleman
from New York, his dcmagogical speech had never
been heard by the com ttec. His smiling lace and
piteous appeal had been seen and heard by the
Appropriation Committee. Possibly he mwht have
Alluded 10 this great outrage IN his per-
Ambulatious, but never had voice been
heard In the committee room. He had
fouud time to sympaihize with the Mexican govern
ment and to study the classical utteranccs Of his
great excnpIar Thomas .Jcnerson but Tor the suffer-
Ing Iaborcrs his own home he either baa never
heard cared Tor II their terrible condition had been
Brought to his attention Finally, he rogret-
Ted ~ say that was owing to tho In.
scrlerence with honest legislation by just such
complaining demagogical members as the fault
finder from New York that the last Congress did
appropriate sum sufficient TO pay the poor starving
Inborcrs employed In the Navy Yard Brooklyn. ana
about which the gentleman from New York had Just
uttered his complaint The remarks Of Mr.. Foster
we're greeted with shouts OF laughter and applause,
and Mr.. Cox quietly submitted asiigation amid
che merrnent Of both sides OF the House.
THE DISTRACTIONS TO NAVIGATION BETWEEN
INV YORK AND HUNTERS POINT.
Congressman Covert IRON the Long Island district
OF New YORK, introduced a resolution to-day request-
sns the Secretary owar inform the House whether
seposiss have accrued At the piers tho junction
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21

Of the East River and Newton Greek calculated
TO obstruct navigation. and II so what would BIO the
probable cost of removing the same Mr. Governs
object Is secure, through the Engineers Bureau OF
the War DEPARTMENT the removal OF distractions 10
navigation between New York city and Hunters
Point aud the consequent deepening Of the channel
between these places.
IN THE COINAGE coMMIrrEE.
In the Coinage Committee to-day the matter dis
cussed was a proposition to authorize the issue Of
silver bullion certificates the nominal or face value OF
which will be determined by the net market value OF
the bullion at the time OF It's deposit in the Treasury.
No action was taken.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
WASHINGTON, March 20. 1878.


Ensign A. Q. Hodgson Is ordered to the Naval
Academy. Assistant surgeon J. NJ Murray Is ordered
the training chip Minnesota at New York. Assist
ant Paymasler Arthur Peterson Is ordered 10 The
Canonicus, at New Orleans. Master William NJ
IRWIN detached rom too Gettysburg at Pa.
iermo Italy aud granted permission to return home
Passed Assistant surgeon ID. ~ Bertoette is detached
from the framing ship Minnesota and ordered DUTY
the Naval Hospital at New York Assistant Sur
gcon A. q. HclHnger is detached from duty at inc
Naval Hospital at New York, but to continue al
the hospital for instruction preliminary to pro-
motion. Passed Assistant Paymaster j. H. Stanton
Is detached IRON the Canonicus at New Orleans and
ordered TO settle acc sunts Captain g. r.. DItton s
relieved from duty as chief ordnance officer, Depart
ment Of the Platte. Assistant surgeon l.. Y. Loring
Is ordered to examination tor promotion.
THE MARINE CORPS.
Secretary Thompson has issued AN order that here
after noncommissIoned officers OF the Marine corps
cannot be reduced while serving shore, except with
the approval OF the commandant Of the corps or
the sentence OF a court martial On shipboard he
cannot be reduced except to the next Inferior grade
ana In pursuance OF a sentence of n court martial
Tnis takes from captains Of vessels and the
OF companies oil guards or marines their power TO
dismiss non-conmIssioned officers at Will as hereto
lore
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21
HOME FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS.
AeERs--REPoRT OF THE WORK ACCOM-
PLIsHED

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MAN
AexRs--REPoRr OF THE WORK ACCOM-
PIIsHED.
WASHINGTON, March 90 1873
The Board of Managers OF the National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers have boon IN session Tor
the past days At the ONCE OF the Surgeon General
There were present Chief Justice Waite, General
Butler General Marliudale. OF New York; Governor
Frederick smyth, Of New Hampshire; Judge H. l..
Bond, OF MARYLAND; Hon. Lewis B. Gunckel Of ONO
General j. $. kegley, OF Pennsylvania, and Genosal
Is. wolcott, OF Wisconsin.
THE ANNUAL REPORT.
The secretary presented his annual report OF tine
work accomplished by tho institution during the past
year. II showed that over eight thousand disabled
soldiers cared for during the year, follows
A. the Central Branch. Dayton, Ohio, 1929; at the
Northwestern Branch, Milwaukee, WIS.,, 1907 at the
Eastern Branch, Augusta, Nc, 1925, and at the
southern Branch. Hampton Va, 05s-being the &C.
gregate 1000 than during tho year 1876.
Although the homes arc noted for tho
nshed the bcnehcarcs. the total average cost OF the
ration, being the food for each per day only
cent less than the year before. As the number Of
ratons was some two millions, the one cent reduction
makes saving OF $4,000 rhc total average COST OF
$40 loss than for the year 1875 and causing saving
10 the government OF nearly $l00, 600.
HEALTH OF THE MEN,
The health OF the disabled soldiers has been univer-
sally good tho deaths during The year being only ia
The TOUR homes, which, considering the fact that
all Of the 5000 Tor disabled by wounds
received or sick contracted in the service gives
evileuce Of healthy localities generous food sufficient
clothing and Kind IroaLmcut There has also been u
DECIDED Improvement in the conduct and NOR.
ais of the men and the number oil dis
honorable discharges less than ever before,
while the few punished committed twonly or more
offences each, 1t appeared that more Than SIX thou.
sand OF the men not, during the year,
a single violate single rulO regula.
ton OF tho home.
Toe Board authorized improvements looking to the
increased usefulness aud efficiency OF the homes, and
after making the necessary appropriations and doing
much other business OF special interest TO
the public adjourned to hold It's next regular meeting
at the Eastern Branch Home, near Augusta, Me-, on
the 9th Of July next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21

Total gol6 coin and bullion. 1925 oss 755 o3
This Is, however, subject to deduction OF the Iol-
lowing items:-
Notwithstanding checks officers, Sc, iso s2s CO.
Although that Is really money III the treasury, yet 1t
Is drawn Tor and not paid.
The CuAiRMAS-Doesn't that always happen?
Secretary snERxAS-It always happens that some
money Is drawn upon and not paid ana this item is
senator BAyAnp-You spoke Of gold bullion That
Is the properly OF individuals is II not?
Secretary SHERMAS-An that 10 government prop
Senator BAYARD--where does the governmen. get
gold bulIionY
post melt Ioreign coins into bullion and coin It AS
needed. We receive II just like gold coin, but not
much OF II In comparison with the coin recei we'd
.Second--Tnen there Gates outstanding
amounting TO 500 Tor gold deposited ny
and individuals
Yhi,d-CaIled bonds and interest, S6SISe,7 49,
That amount is always large and has reached
FourLA--Interest due and unpaid, $4,000 705 a.
Thai makes $G2, 4l6 800 TO- gold subject TO demand
about onehsli the supply on hand, leaving avail
able gold and bullion, against winch there is no
demand liability So, 672,246 So
Then there IS SILVER fractional coin 972 500 AZ
silver bullion. 4 10 7iS Al
can say, though, IT tins statement wa nadr Up
TO date tho silver bullion would be good deal larger.
TOTAL AVAILABLE.
The total available gold and silver over and above
demand liabilities is 81, 1904 $50 60.
OF ne itoms that arc counted nero and deducted
IRON gold about SO 0OO, 600 are practically
avniiaoic iof resumption, because tho outstanding
dra!ts. called bonds, and interest duo and an
PAID, although due, yet the amount actually
IN tho Treasury Is generally about tho same. IL Is ro
niarkabc that so much money Is left after IL due
bonds that arc due anu not interest that
is duo Tor years are lett In tho governments custody
without being drawn.
OF the amount OF gold certificates issued tho Law
authorizes twenty per cent more certificates 10 be
issued han the amount OF gold gold bullion dc posted
although that power has never been exercised: at
least not within my recolecton certainly not within
my term.
GOLD CERTlFlcATEa
Senator FERRy--You spoke Of S4s, 900, 900 OF cold
certificates. Is that The annual islanung average?
Secretary sHERMAS-No, IL IS more than the
average. 49,
senator FEnRY-what Is tho average for ton years
back?
Secretary sHERMAs-Thirty to forty millions
The CHARNAS--It Is thirty four or thirty 1.-Two NH
lion dollars.
Secretary SHERMAS-Tho amount Of gold now on de-
post Is iarsc Tor the Reasons have stated The
amount oil gold and silver coiu and bullion svaabc
Tor resumption IN n business sonse is about
500 900, 00U, but the actual gold and SILVER bullion
coin 10 the Treasury over and above all demand liza
Dillties Is ST., 775, 500. Sc.
Senator JosEs-ccald the amount Of subsidiary
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21
RAILROAD SALE.


BLOOMSBURY. Pa. March 20, 1875
The Danvia, Wilkssbarre and Hazeton Railroad
was sold twice to-day by tho Sheriff. tho frst writ
being in behalf OF the dissatisfied bondhoders, and
was bid in by Isaac Eyre, Quaker, OF Bucks county
for $400 900. The sale to satisfy the writs
procured by farmers for right OF way through theit
lands IL was knock ed down tho second time TO Mr.
Eyre tor $500 THIS road is known IN stock circles az
simon p. Cases, aud was marvellous example Of
what a Colonel Sellers Of Pennsylvania is capa.
bic OF enecting when once possessed wiz
tho confidence of his fellow citizens II h
authoritativey stated that these seventy miles 4
road graded and the superstrucIure laid without
cent being paid for stock, NOR has there beena
farming paid for stock. The only money ever X
pended was raised bonds sold TO the denied
farmers and Quakers. The road has been run upier
lease by the Pcnnsylvania Railroad Company, Tue
programme s TO reorgan ~ the IN an gemeit and
by introducing improvements 10 eudcavor ono moro
to make II paying institution. Tho mortgage 10 So
cure the bondholders and upon which the 7rSt sale
was held was 81 400,0 00 large number OF capital.
tsss and persons holding claims were present.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21
The TRADE DOLLAR COINAGE.
ACTION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF

ACTION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
san FRANCISCO, March 90 1873
The Chamber = Commerce held a meeting this
afternoon TO consider the question Of trade dollar
coinage. A resolution adopted to the effect that
the Chamber considers 1t unwise anu nexpedient to
cease the coinage Of trade dollars and directing the
president oil the Chamber to unicate the resolu
lions TO the California delegation In Congress, and
urging that they use their influence 10 defeat Tho
measure.
SILVER CERTIFICATES.
Attention was called 10 the provision In the new
Silver dill which makes all silver certificates issued
redcemaDlc IN New YORK except those issued In
San Francisco. resolution was adopted
stating that this discr nation viii worn
great njary to tho interests OF this coast by
lining our certificates to local circulation and askinf
tho California Congressional delegation 70 secure {
modification OF that clause oil the bill.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21

Mrs. George sicklcs, mother OF General sIckles died
In Paris recently at an advanced age. She preserved
her faculties unimpaired TO the last Her body was
embalmed, and will be sent to Now York for intermcnt
In the lamily vault religious service was per-
formed over Tho remains IN the American EpIscop pal
Church in tho Rue Bayard General ana Mrs. Noyes,
Mr. Hitt and large number OF American residents
assisted At the cercmo nies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21
TREASURY INVESTIGATION.

INas OF DIRECT APPROPRIATIONS IN INLAND
CITIES.
CHICAGO, Ill March 20, 1878.
The special commission appointed by Secretary
Sherman consisting Of General Appraiser Meredith, of
Baltimore; Special Agents N. w. Bingham, Of Boston,
ana B. H. Kinds. of Chicago met at the Custom House
this city to-day They will inquire into the allega.
tons OF irreg uarties al Now York made by importing
merchants here and the workings oil the Direct
Importa,ions act far MS the cities OF Chcdgo st.
Louis ana Clncinnali are concerned.
The Collector OF this port invited Mr.. /. T. Letter,
oil the hrm Of Field Letter h Co. 20 with the
mission bcnali OF the merchants aud appointed
John Hit expert. This, IL Is understood, was
upon the suggestion OF Secretary OF the Treasury
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-21
BURGLARY Ar BAYONNE.

The house Of Mr. l.. GarIey, on avenue d, Bayonne,
entered on Tuesday night by thieves, who stole
the sum OF $275 which had been placed IN boz fow
days before
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PoRr RoyAL, Sc, March 20, 1873
The United States irigate Powhatan, Captain File
brown, with Rear Admiral T.enchard on board. ar
rivcd mere this afternoon.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-04-23
COUNTY ADVERTISING 4 PRINTING

NOTICE 10 HEREBY aIvgN. IN PuRsU'
IN ancs to an order OF the BoaId OF Count,
Commissioners. made and entered In the mil.
utes OF raid Beard. that Sealed Proposals will
be received BY the ,aid Board. at their once. u
the city Of yirgnis; con- Y q slS,ey ug 70 ape
1915. at the hour Of 10 O'Clock A. H., for doing
the County Advertising for the remainder OF the
npcaI year A. ID. ls1s, said bids On state The
price pr ,quars for nrs intertion, and the price
per square for each subsequent insertion.
And sG. nd hssSy sss. y. esra sfn VIII sss S.
sc.ied Proposals for doing the Crunt, Jot
wotk-pfiniing Blanks, Billheadr, etc. for III,
remainder of the said fiscal year Books and
Records excepted. Bldders for printing mur'
specify price per resin ttso shset.l for;
Hall. sheet Note BLANKS printed on one tide;
HalEshect " ts blanks printed on both sides;
Half, heet Letter Blank. printed ON one sds;
Halfsheet Letter Blanks printed on both sides
ITAlf-shect foolscap Blanks printed on one side
ilAif.sheet foolseap Blanks printed on po'n
sides;
HALF sheet Legal Cap Biants printed on on,
side;
Half..hest Legal Cap blanks printed on bOtil
Qu.rier.sheet Flat Cap Blapks printed on one
side;
Half sheet Plat oap BlaOis printed on both
RulLshe.t Flat Cap BlAnts printed on one eide
Yull.sheet Flat Cap Blanks printed On both
sides;
STATE piioe for Binding.
Bidders 20 bind themselves TO do all printing
not nboye spec fei at pr'i OPTIONAL rates.
Tho BJsfd ryse,vss the right TO reject any and
all bids.
Bidic,s desiring additional information will
IL 0uife n tla G,tk's Oflea.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-04-23
APPLICATION FOR PATENT.
NOTICE. NO. 3s2,
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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-04-23
REGISTRATION.

N1orIoE IA HEREBY OWEN THAT The
IN uooka Of Registra,iou for the Municipal
Election to bs held On MONDAY. nay ., i5Is
on Gold iiii, will bs open on MONDAY. April
4. lsYa. n 10 o'eInck 4. 4 Nsturslised citisenl
arc required By Law 10 present their papsrs u
The time Of registration
Er.ofieIo Registry ASeut Township No. 8,
atorey county. Nevada.
Gold Hill, March IS. 1873. mh2std