West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-01-26

western part of the State, the laws have been
iully enforced. This refers TO troubles in
Amite and other counties near the Louisiana
line. In the Senate, resolution was intro
duced instructing the judiciary Committee
to bring in bill submitting 10 the people
call for Constitutional Conventios.......
Governor Nichols has presented his mes
sage to the Louisiana Legislature. He
makes no allusion to the national finance
measures, but deyoteS considerable space to
the finances of the State. lie says that the
| situation of the affairs OF the State aud the
condition Of her citizens, invokes the most
rigid economy. No Unnecessary or useless
expense or Office should DE allowed TO re-
main.
Tuesday night negro named Rice was
taken out OF Jail in st. Francisvill, West
feliciana, La, aud hanged by party of
white men. He was charged with the kill
ing OF Tom West, the Democratic candidate
Tor sheriff, few days before the election i'm
November, 1876. He fled to Point Coupe.
but recently gave himself up, and was lodged
IN jail mt ST. Francisville.
A few afternoons since duel was fought
at the junction of the Atlanta & Georgia and
Savannah & Charleston Railroads, three
miles from Savannah, Georgia, between
waiter "A. Harley, n lawyer, and Robert
tishburne, Clerk Of the County Court of
Coiieton County. They fought at ten PAGES
win Colts revOlvers. Harley expressed
ms intention IN note to his wife to fire in
the air, and did so, Fishburne's pistol being
discharged ut the same time. Harley fell
mortality wounded The ball entered the
right side, severed the bowels. and LODGED
In the abdomen. Fishburne and his party
returned home. The parties were brothers.
ln-law, having married sisters The diff
Guilty originated about difference in local
Pollucs, both parties being Democrats.
Western Itcms
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs re.
ceiYed the following dispatch from Agent
Irwin, of the Red Cloud Agency: "From
twenty to thirty lodges Of Northern Indians
stampeded on the night OF the 10th. and left
the impression that they were going 10
sitting Bull, but are Just as likely 10 go 10
inc Little Missouri or Tongue River to Join
camp supposed to be in that country. ,"
report has reached Yankton which an
pears authentic that few days ago twelve
Indians OF the Spotted Tail Agency reyoIted
against the local authorities and threatened
the lives of some official attaches of the
agency. Spotted Tail interposed to ouell
tne disturbance, but was informed by the
turbulent parties that, while they regarded
him rs their head chief, they would not
OBEY MN under the present circumstances.
spotted Tail then drew his revolver and
XII leu two OF the insurgents, when the bal.
ance retreated and have not since been
heard Of The cause of the difficulty. or
whether IT extends beyond the dozen
lnul"hs reVolted, is not known at this time.
Notcs from Abroad.
telegram from Coustantinople saws
the Turkish commanders in the field have
been ordered TO conclude an arInistice with
the RUSSIAN commanders. The conclusion of
a truce is probable. Victor Fman.
uel, King of Italy, died at 80 on the after.
noon OF January Q. His successor, King
humbert, has issued proclamation, saw.
ing that he intends to follow in the footsteps
of his father.
News per the Belgic from Hong Kong.
December If, and Shanghai December Ia
There is no abatement Of the ravapes of tho
famine in the northern provinces. Vast
districts are completely depopulated, and no
possible hope of relief this year, or perhaps
next........1he United States Minister has
returned from Shanghai to Picking.
Bradford, late Vice Consul General Mt
hghal, remains in jail.......A large native
company mas been formed under the patron
age of Ii Hung Chang, Vicerov of China for
developing Chinese mineral resources
GeneraI kadetzky has captured the whole
TURKISH army defending the Shipka Pass
consisting OF fOrty.one battalions, ten bat.
terles' and one regiment of cavalry. Flags
were were alspiayed all over the capital, st.
- ~ hOhoI VI lnt NlCIOfX.
a Belgrade telegram says that Nisch sur
rendered on the morning of the 18th, In
consequence Of the capture by storm of
an the heights commanding the fortress of
the town. The Servian loss is considerable
Several special dispatches announce that
the garrison OF Nisch, which surrendered
To the Servians, numbered eight thousand.
win ninety cannon, twelve thousand rifles
and number of flags.
Chachapoyas, the Capital of the Amazon.
has been visited by an earthquake, which
demolished several houses and damaged
many more. Fortunately there was no loss
OF life. Walls swaying to and fro. the
grooming of roofs, the noise of falling tiles
the walls cracking and throwing out clouds
OF dust, combined with the shrieks qroons
and desperation of the agonized inbab.
itants, made a frightful scene. Ca lao
also experienced severe shock of earth.
quake, but no damage was done
me Grand Duke Nicholas telegraphs from
Gabroya, January l3, as follows: al have
arrived mere, and await further intelligence
rom General Radetzky. To morrow cross
the Balkans. Ten thousand prisoners have
arrived here, and are being dispatched to
various destinations. General Karzoff ofter
clearing the Gyopsa Valley of Turks. dis.
patched column toward Kalofer, and &C.
cupied Klissura, where he united the
.ShiHNhAo VI MS ulNlhlOn coming from
Slatitza and Teteven. General Gourko has
occupied Ikhtiman." ........ William Goblet
wen known for the strenuous efforts he
made in behalf of the Tichborne claimant
iell dead in Westminster Hall, London
Saturday. He was a son of William
OODDett the celebrated English radical
politician and writer, who died in 1885.
Namyk and seven Pashas, the delegates
appointed to treat with the Grand Duke
Nicholas for an armistice, have started for
Kazanlik.
Sir Wi liam Sterling Maxwell, the British
author, is dead.........A ConstantinopIe
battle dispatch announces that great
battle was fought Monday between Tartar
Bazardjik and PhilipAppolis. The fighting
was resumed next day. Suleiman Pashs
RiterWard took up positions nearer
PhiliPpoPolis, and ordered the inhabitants
to leave town. The Russians have reached
IehirPani, south Of Yeni Saghrl, and are
marching on Yeni Mahalgre.
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