davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-23
Wagon Making and
Repairing.
O. S. BUZZELL

UYOULD inform the people of Portage coun.
w ty that he is prepared to manufacture All
kinds of LUMBER and SPRING WAGONS,
and to do general repairing promptly and In
the best manner. Also. HORSE SHOEING and
GENERAL LBLACKSMITHING.s
nePrices from 10 to 20 per cent. below any
heretofore charged in this region. 70 cash.
WAGONS of all kinds constantly ON hand.J
Works ON Main Street, West Of G. & p. r. r.
Depot.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-23
shalersville, March g, IsW.

ShalerSVlIIe, March y, I618.
Mr.. o. 8. BUzzELL. Dear Sir:-In the fall Of
162 purchased of you alight wagon. Weight
with box on. $50 pounds. Jtis thimble skein.
which think is the easiest running wagon in
use: have frequently drawn 5000 pounds mp.
upon it for the first twelve years was for set
ting tire once. Yours, with respect.
&C. ELDRIDGE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-23

DERSONs wanting Coal will be accommo-
Gerry Store Of Parsons & HispoN. OF at nv Liv.
cry Stable, north ofFirst National Bank.
Ravenna, Feb. Is. S77. GEO. POE q co,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-23
INSURANCE AGENCY.

Iwould announce to the people of Rayenna
Swift's building, over the Jewelry Store Of
Wait, Dewey Co. represent the following
Cooper, of Dayton, O.,
F., NJ. q M, of Hamilton, O.,
Jefferson, of Steubenyille, O.,
Ohio, of Dayton, O.,
Lycoming, Muncy, Pa, Mut'l.
Buckeye, Shelby, O., Mutual.
W. L.. COOLMAN.
Ravenna. March 30. 1876. S44tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-23
Rayenna. March II. 1s7

Ravenna. March II, 1910.
MH. o. 8. BUzzELL: Dear Strive have been
using one of your one horse wagons now over
with one thousand feet of green hemlock and
oak, and we think it the best and easiest run.
ming wagon we ever had. 1t will carry 6.0o
bs.. aud mas never cost one dollar tor repairs
for that time. Yours, truly,
e. SUTHERLAND B co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-23
FOR THE WHISPERS.
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY:
Gray's Specific Medicine.

Cures P0lptt0-
, ItOn. Nervous
TremOrs. Ner-
v0us Debility,
and all Nervous
PrOstrati o n o,
which are pro-
duced in many
cases by an over.
indul z nee in
the use OF tObac-
T.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-23
B1acksnaithiug.

d F. BOOSINGER continues the business
DE- of Blacksmithing in all its branches, At
the old stand, on the alley east of Court House
Park. Special attention paid to Horse -shOeing
Ravenns. Oct. %. 1876. 426-tf
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
Church Directory.

Services in the n. z. Church, south.
eysry SUNDAY at lO.30 A. u. and J 80 p. H..
oy Rev p. II. Vandsventer. Pastor
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening a.
5.so. Sunday scbool at A. II. :. H.
HArmaduks, Superintendent
Services at Baptist Church every Sun
day morning and evening. Prayer meet
Ing every "Wednesday evening, Rev. y. Y.
Maple, Pastor. Sunday school at A. N.
james Carroll, Superintendent
Services at the Christian Church every
Lords day at 1890 A. y. and 7.So p. NJ.
by Elder john A. Brooks. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening d q. Sunday
school a. e.3o a. II. B. L. Locke, supe
Ssryioes st Ola School Bsptias Church
eysry n Saturday In saeh month, and th-
sunday following. Elder Branssstter'
Pastor. --,---a--.--.5
Ssrviess As St. .Psul's Episcopal Church
On second and fourth Sundays as IL A.
md I. 40 q. m. Rev. +. A. Sharp, Pastor
Sunday Schssl at 2P.M. n. Lackiand
6upt.
Services sG Nsshodist Episcopal Churei
eysyy Sundsy morning and evening hsv
ii. b. Seslsy, Pastor. Prayer meeting
every Thursday evening. Sabbath Scnco
~ o o'clock a. u. j. Wnght, oupeffn
tsndent. Tsacher' meeting svsFy Thurs
day evening.
Services ss the Catholic Church on tn
arst and third Sundays In each nontn
Rev. q. r. ULesry. Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10

tages, which present curious con
trast with their neighbors. OF thes
cottages one is model workman
residence the other q copy of gar
dentr s lodge. One room Is com
Portable common sitting-room, anoth
er contains an old-fashioned tent bed
stead and more furniture in keeping
and the white curtains at the windows
the gay red tiles, the lowering creep
ers and other plants make up q very
pretty English picture. By the sidt
OF these is o small stable, fnrthel
illustrating Mr.. Lasceller's system,
A little further on is the Belgiax
Restaurant. Then cornes one of the
fifty or more examples OF giass-hous.
construction, all presenting som.
feature Of novelty, such as the cnry.
ing of Of the drip, or condensed
water, or some peculiarly in form ;
and few yards further is the grand
central lawn of the grounds and the
Bridge of.Jena, which leads to the
0rocadero. ".
The small bridge previously men
toned, between the English cottages
leads to the Quai d. Orsay, the en-
tire length of which about two thous-
aud feet. ID given up to the hortieul-
turai classes. 1t presents . charm
ing promenade. On the right hand
is q grand fountain surrounded with
lsmps, and from Il extends o lawn OF
the most perfect emerald, surrounded
by gorgeous border of flowers OF
every hue. Here amidst several
glass-houses, is one in which N. Lin
den, the famous Belgian horticuitu,-
list, has a collection Of the choicest
and most recently introduced fiow.
ers, principally such as are known as
foliage plants, ferns, &C., while an
other is filed with splendid collec
ton Of exotics arranged most effec-
lively by Mr.. Wills, of South Ken
sington. The sides Of the quay here
are occupied by two very long sheds
in which are collections of almost
every conceivable machine, imple-
ment, tool and accessory used by
gardeners: and every available cor
ner or slip Of ground is brilliant with
flowers. ALPHA,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
FEMININITIES.
Detroit girls sey gosh earn n.

Detroit girls say gosh earn n.
When time spares beauty be- eons
pletes it.
Women do sos rad; they Estse
with the eye.
Women weai corets simply cdss
sets fashionable. -----
A woman would sooner rule b heart
than fill it; NOT 80 . man.
Friendship between women is only
suspensios. of hostilities.
A worian need not always recall
her age, but she should never forget
it. ~
It takea as much wit not to dir.
please woman as it takes to please
her.
1t is surprising how near age geSfs5eas
q woman to death and how little 10
prepares her for it. .st..f
She: .sWhat age do you think !
amp He (gallantly): 81 doa'a
know, but you don't look at Il. =
Nobody who goes to France o.
afford to return home before he ~
seen Rosa Bonheur in her blouse.
Massachusetts married oyer cog.
bachelors last year and only l6S O.
maids. Susan B. Anthony5 ~
are you: 81. e ]. - \
Ir.~a->--.~x ,uros.ssn II Enru1o,
a isr position ueeds q n
u 6uIne4 49, IT,. ,6n6la
lwhst is needod n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
"AsK THE OLD WOMAN"

A gentleman travelling out west re-
lates the following:
Riding horse, just at night through
the woods in Signor county, Michi-
gan, I came into q clearing, in the
middle Of which stood o log house,
its owner sitting in the open door,
| smoking his pipe. Stopping my
horse before him the following con-
versation ensued:
"Good evening, sir" said I.
sGood evening""
"Csn I get . glass Of milk OF you
| to drinkT'
| s.Well, I don't know. Ask The
old womau."
By this time his wife was standing
by his side.
"Oh, yes," she said, Of course you
can"
| While drinking it I said:
sDo you think We are going te
lhaye q storm?'' ''Well, really
1 don't know. Ask the old woman
shI can teri:' -
/ ~ guess we shall get Ssne rgh
apay," said the wife.
Il II
| Again i asked:
! SHOW much land have you, got
cleared hereT"
/ swell, really don't know. Ask
the old woman-she knows"
"About nineteen acres," she re-
piled.
i Just then a troop OF children came
4 running and shouting around ths
corner Of the shanty.
H San these your children?' sale
aI.
II s.Don't know. Ask the old wo
s|man she knows
,.l I did not wait to hear her reply
10 but drew up the reins and LEFT imme
y tliately.-Ex.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10

A rouns man without money =
Ike Q steamboat without tnel-hs
ant 90 ahead. Among the iAdies
) is like 4 moon Of . cloudy night
b can't shine.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10

net. u. mests at the Opera House
syery Monday night at 7.S0. John A
Brooks, Prest; James Carroll. Sec'y.
A. o. U. w. meets every Tuesday eve
ming st 7.30. John A. Brooks, +. NV; |;
J. Coatsworth, Secretary; K. B. Cako' w.
NJ; j. A. Spence, r. c..
Father Matthew r. G. +. A. il b. Soci-
ety meets on the third Sunday In each
month.
Acting Grand Branch No. Q. e. b. Al
meets on the hrst Sunday IN each month.
Crusade Commandery-s. NJ. Edwards;
Eminent Commander meets the tniao ~
Tuesday evening Of each month, At 10Y
! o'clock.
Y Mexice Lodge No. 20. A. r. and A. M,
meets on the fret Tuesday in each naon!n
at2P. NJ, and also on the first friGsy "
each month at 7~P. M. JAS. Carroll, w. ~
Mexico Chapter No: q. Royal Arch ,
meets on the second FndAy In e1s'
month. ). NJ. Edwards, q. +.
Hsbron Lodge No. 264, A.. r. and A
II. Regular communications on the II g
Monday In each month, at r.x, =.
Riley, W. n.
L O. O. F.-Maxican Lodge No: ~
meets svery Wednesday evening = thsi
hsil In p. n. Morris building. u. Scnsi
iash, n. 9.
.n.-,s IncAupnsnt No. 81. meets 9
ths sscsnd nd joarth FndAyS h 80
moath. Louis Phillips, O. r.
Audrsin county Medical Society mse'
ON lie lss. Friday In each month, d
NJ. DR.. w. W. Mcfarlans, Presaoens
DR.. Thee. A. Keeton, Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
PARIL0R
Barber SHOP q

PROF. 7. w. POLL-A1U
has inst refnrnishsd bis rarlor Barber
Shcn with the approved kechcster
s.SsII backn chairs. Flair cut I'm style.
Easv shayes, none but the best work
men employed. Two doors south Of
Wsns,s 1T Rnnse M.lY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10

oouxhi. Colds, Infuenzes -1ssfsonsss
Difficult Brsathipg, snd all AEecttons
Of the throat, Bronchial Tubes
and Lungs, leading To- con-
sumption.
Prices 80 cents and 81 psr bottle,
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
C.N. CRrrrxsrox, Prop'r. J sixth Ava.
New York.
Coon REsULrs-Are always pie ss
mt to contemplate, as every dyspep-
suff ercr who uses Parker's Cln ger
Tonic will attest. To obtain from
this remedy the most gLatifying re
lief when distressed with headache
low spirits, nervousness, wakeiui
ness. palpitation of the heart, nter
disorders, costiveness, pain In tne
stomach, heartburn, cramps, e1c:, u
q pleasant experience that surprises
no less than it comforts. Anotnei
remarkable feature of this remedy u
| its powerful specific action on ths
akin and mucous surfaces OF the tnroa
and lungs by which ii unfaiiingiIi
cures the worst cases of cough, coio
| and sore throat. 1t cures in WOE
derfuIIy short time, removes all sore
ness from the lungs and protects ~ 7.
feeble from consumption. BUY . 3
4 bottle from your druggist, y. =
ILlewellyn, or O sample bottle st
cents. and test its merits. 44weoW
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
TIMES OF HOLDING COURTS

CIRCUIT COURT.
Regular Terms-Fourth Mouday il
January, first Monday in June, ant,
second Monday in October.
PROBATE COURT.
Regular Terms-SeconL Monday in
March, May, July, September, No.
yember and January.
COUNTY COURT.
Regular Terms-First Monday in
May, August, November and Feb.
ruary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
SAFE LUNATIc AsYAUM.

r. r. Fl. omi,h NJ. D., superinten-
dent and physician.
III. X. Hinde. nj. D., first assistan.
! ply sician.
4. A. Howard, nj. D., second as
sistant physi aa.
q, o. Atkinson, steward.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
CITY DIRECTORY
OFFICERS OF MEXICO.

Mayor, II. II. Fowler.
Recorder, Samuel w. Buckley.
Clerk, Samuel w. Buckley.
Treasurer, S. Nj. Locke.
Marshal and Collector, w. Potts.
Assessor, James F. Gillian.
Street Commissioner A. j. Stacy
City Weigher, II. Hisey.
City Engineer, Thos. w. Carter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
IDEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM.

Vim. d. Kerr, A M, superinten
dent.
James X. Shelley, Jr., steward.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
COUNTY DIRECTORY
COUNTY OFFICERS.
WNSHIP OFFICERS.

TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Justice of the Peace Joseph Luptol
SALT RIVER TOWNSHIP.
Justices of Peace, q p Rn,hno
Constable. .Rob't HoOtoI
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-10-10
COUNCIL.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Regular meetings Monday nigl
New-York tribune., 1878-11-09
VOYAGERS TO EUROPE.

The four steamships which sail for Europe
today carry a greater number OF saloon passengers
than at the same time last year. the total number being
l27 The following the complete lists Of hrStcass
passengers;
FOR LIVERPOoL-Bv Steamship Cjty of richmond -
Mrs John Clarke and child, Mr. Lewis Miss igeh le"iS
Miss Frances evils Henry Lewis Henry Mesthy, +" g.
Irazer Miss Elizabeth Frazier, Miss jessie Fla2Gi NS-
NJ, A NJ. + azier and infant, Miss ole
Frazier Miss Jeanette Frazier J. c. collins, William H. dll
lan Felix MCGOWAN. Martin HOTan, H. nan MI M0oney
J. W Lumsden, MIS-. Lewis, John CarOW, MrS arrow chty
Miss H. Deamater Charles Draytou A., Wtlnptlg
T. A. HeseIiCk, Miss Helena HeseIck W. H. hctOuIu
Mrs. McCOuIe, infant and nurse Ismael MofaIeS MIs
Morales, William NJ. CTaDstOn William brown, GeoIEs ~
Jones' Alexander Rhind, John McrvIceS MIS- Merry
Mrs Gibbs Miss Gibbs. y. KIRK Mrs Kirk aud chic the
Rev j. IOokngtOn Bates, Mrs Bates Mr. stone MIS- stone
w w Houston William Fielding, Mrs. Fielding, w. Blgess
BIZ Ste0rnshtD Egypt-GeOrge Harrison, MIS-. HARRISON
harrison, Miss Daisy Harrison Miss F. = SPaIhH
Miss f. Gibson, Miss WOOlstOn, Robert Jackson MIS- NJ A.
Rail William DUNLAP Mrs. Dunlap George Dunlap Master
William Dunlap, IL. y. Mayors Robert NJ. Gl!sS, Joln
Mcdonald, David Kerr, Henry DcaC H. Miss A'thtlle =
Iitzyerald. r. X. Clay, Mrs. Clay W. NJ MChtHAe MIs
McKcnse Charles H. Dc For Mrs James H. Grace James
D. TalcO Henry A. Pride, Mrs W u Jennings W. D. Io"n
FOR BREMEN-By StedI1shiD Nrin.- Roland r. Dennis
G. j.. MacDOug H. Joseph +. SaOluJ JohI AGLcI
Mrs D. p Wood Miss G. Wood, Miss Nellie ID. WOOD
John e. Stein, c. A. LOrwcnstrn. !. NJ Salye Mss Imle
Beyer Max Schradcr c. /. Lewensten C. Becker Mrs C.
Ernke Miss Mnna Zcehlke Miss Meta WarneCke. u
GLASFOW-Bg SgGnSbiD CtTcdSStdH.-Jis as SIMPSON,
jT Henry Wells Miss Ellen Gray, Arthur faukcr Henry
Matthews, Mrs John A. GTlfths William Grhths, JOhn
Cnfaths James simpson simpson Miss Agnes SIMPSON
Haldane Mrs. W. e. Bevan, two children ana nurse
Thomas Z. Campbell Mrs Campbell.
New-York tribune., 1878-11-09
HEATING sTREET-CARs WITH STEAM,

In anticipation of the coming cold weather
the Third Avenue Railroad Company is endeavoring TO
find some practical aud convenient method of heating
its cars Numerous plans have been submitted TO the
company by sangmne inventors, which have proved
worthless when tested practically The officers
of the compapv are now experimenting with
a method OF steam heating, tho steam to be
carried I'm strong chest made Of boiler plate encdsed
in non-conductins material will pass from
the chest through coils placed under the seats at each
corner of the car and pipes running the length OF the
car 1t is claimed by the inventor that the radiation OF
heat from these pipes will warm the car com
fortably and that the will not cOndenSC rapidly
that the supply the chest will not be sufficient
TO keep the during two trips without renewal
The speTintendent says he is not confident OF the sue
cess OF this method, hut is willing 10 give II test II
adopted the steam will be generated by large boiler at
the stables each Will get fresh supply when IT
rsturuE with seam condensed
New-York tribune., 1878-11-09
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
FIRE IN AN IDIOT ASYLUM.
TEE BEHAVIOR or THE INMATEs-soME FRIGHT
TNrD, MANY AMUSED.

Z TNED, MANY AMUSED
In remote corner of RandalPs lsiand ls
situated the asylum for idiot boys and young men,
ION foor Is dormitoy for the boys 1t has forty
beds in il with large stove the centre In an so1olh
ing room two attendants sleep. On Thursday h'Sh'
about lO:3O, the attendants were aroused Dy
n noise in the BOYS room. Rushing IN, they
found one of the inmates much amused AT seelnS
his he'd I'm flames Some OF the boys were asleep Many
NJ those who were awake regarded the scene wth ~
tense musement They escaped from thtlf beus anu
iOined their cOmrade, who f5nnng the hamcs lhy
velled gt the top their voices and cried out WIN u
3ight on what bully fan" and Put another pea on
strongest idiots the building went dancing ABOUT e
room waking up his companions IN order tnat @ nv
might iou I'm the sport Others tried To pun the pui
ing he'd about so as TO spread the flames. ~ o,.,
few seconds after the bcd canght nTc MI OSUuIi'
the steward with q BabcOck fire eXtingushcr SlrappHl
on his back rushed 10 the building, and ordered tne
kcepers TO drive the inmates out IhS required Iit' ~
time for some the boys had crept under Jhelr ou
terror and despair. when tne boys were OUT nn "
wjndows were closed, the fire soon eNtneulsHel'
Careful inquiry tailed to disclose me cause "a rd @ a
m is thought that one the boys either procured
match in the course ~ the day or OOJheu
small piece of wood, which hc lighted AT the nIe' ana
took to bed thlnknglt was a cigar. . 81,
Several OF the idiots were asked 10 give an HGcohV
+he Are said one: Great big bonfire; ihe
stove sne nv vent to bed and straw fred M. We
mad lots of fun" Another remarked dOh I
know anything. l one straw on nre anu tneh an
other and after awhile there was another" staWaIt
fellow declared I'D the most positive terms tat the e
had never taken place. and requested tAr inquirer hol ~
beheye " those other idiots" Who was tAe biaNtst
one al the fire 7" was asked Oh, vas" the reply
with genuine frlnkness; "the others were all scared
used TO belong 10 the fire III the city,
New-York tribune., 1878-11-09
THE AFFAIRS OF DODD. BROWN & co.

At a meeting Thursday of the creditors OF
Dodd. Brown & Co, OF ST. Louis, Mr.. Brown read a
statement showing that $4,000 paid in 1878 for
the interest OF Fisk, Knight Co in the rm, and that
the firms debts then amounted TO S2,G5O,0O0 The
frm he said had refused to give information to
their standing 10 person commercial agency.
The statement OF Mr. Brown further shows that order
10 keep ahoat Dodd Brown Co. issued notes at per
cent, frequently paying from TO IL per cent carving
interest The value OF the merchandise hand the
date Of suspension is placed at S336D2l 10 and the
notes outstanding ana secured Indebtedness with Sc
cured debts aud contingent Liabilities, ainOnntsd 10
S958O73 90. The available assets are fixed at S9Op
900 ~ dividend of 80 per cent Is all that the ere ut
nope realize, and it Is believed that compromise
will be made al that figure.
A second meeting was held yesterday. at which Mr..
Brown sain the rm could not possibly pay larger div
idend The committee OF merchants who have the set,
Element III chargeis composed OF William H. Lewis OF
Lewis Bros Co.. z. Won Nalkcnburgh. OF Won Valken-
burgh Le,vit James L. Ncyes, OF j. H. Bremer Bros.
d Co; Samuel Coffin. of COfin, Altemus Co.;
john c. Byers Of Parker. wilder Co; $, NJ. Miliken,
Of Deering Miiliken & Co.: VIM = Isclin. Of lsen.
Neeser q Co. Woodbury. Langdon, OF JOY LangdOn ~
CO.. Mr. Dunn, OF II. B. Cahin & Co., and W. L. strong.
No definite acon has vet been taken by the committee
but sessions viii be held daily unth the settlement 10
completed
New-York tribune., 1878-11-09
A BURNED CHURCH REBUILT.

In the great fire in Twenty-third-st last
Winter two Presbyterian churches were burned The
new edce on the site Of OF these the Twentythird
Street Presbyterian recently dedicated The other
he Third Reformed Presbyterian. has just been com
pleted and will be opened In the edi-
fee the old walls on the west and south sides,
aud the brOwn-stone front has been used. The
entrance doors have been made lower than before and
the arch above them filled with beautiful window.
The roof is aTched instead OF fiat as formerly and
additional light is furnished IN the audience room by
eight dOrmer windows The pcws have seating cana
city OF 600 The total cost Of the new church Is $lSOOO
Of which a 900 obtained from insurance.
AS this denomination docs not believe that under the
Christian dispensaon place is more sacred than an
other there will formal dedicatory services to-mor
row The pastor Rev. David Gregg, who has been con
nected with the church for nine years, will give bIie
history Of the church at the morning service ana preacl
"A worship.
New-York tribune., 1878-11-09
SCOUTING ON THE FRONTIER.
ORD's MEN FIND NEW GRAZING AND MINING LAM
-IIE ROUGH WORK OF lHE TROOPS.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l

ORD's MEN FIND NEW GRAZING AND MINING LANDS
-IIE ROUGH WORK OF lHE TROOPS.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I
WASHINGTON, Nov. S.--General Ord has sent in
his annual report. In the course of this document
in which the state of things on the border is de
scribed, the General says:
have TO report that the exploration by scouting
nrcs of the mountains west of PecOs have developed
xpectedy well watercd and qnite extensive grazing
lands both plain ana valley. Silver, lead aud COPPER
districts have been discovered ana specimens OF hOl Sill
yer and gold brought map OF the county, which
viii Give most valuable information, is now IN prcpaia
ton.
The report gives list of persons killed and
wounded by Indians since October l, 1877, The
number Of killed is forty-six and the wounded SIX
II is sef-explanatory and the General saws, it is
very sad com 1entaTy upon the efforts made at one
time 10 reduce the forces upon which We depend
for defending our frontiers. He continues:
would Ike 10 impress upon the Government that the
officers and men who stay and scout with their com
mands ont the desert districts OF Texas and perform
c0nIuIeudaon The climate Of these deserts l. for the
most mart rigorous aud the troops subject 10 cH
trrnrs of heat in summer and cold III Winter with frc
0upnt pryat!Ons such as hunger aud thirst Ii would
not he regarded by them hardship, and would re-
dOuui 10 The advantage OF all concerned, the rcg-
mens that have for many years endured such service
could take their turn for duty In the vicinity 0t cVla
ton refer especially TO the ION Infantry ana ho col
New-York tribune., 1878-11-09
OBITUARY..
FRANCIS MACDONALD.

Francis Macdonald, partner in the New
York branch Of firm OF Henderson Brothers, Of the
Anchor Line OF steamships, died Thursday at his house in
Clifton staten Island, after illness OF several months
He leaves a widow. and son and daughter Mr.. Mac
donald was born Ia Elen,borOugh, Scotland, III 1925
and served his time IN tho shipping bust
ness in Glasgow. ll0 caIno 10 this country
In ls47, and established tho shipping and COM
mission firm OF Francis Mao lOnald & Co.. 10 whom
the first Anchor Line steamship was consigned in
1856 Tie line then had one vessel month.
In 1863 the branch Of Henderson Brothers was
established here, and Mr. Macdonald was engaged as
one Of the chief clerks becoming partner on January
l. 1868. lie has for many years been a prominent
m business, circles, had moderate wealth. and Is spo-
ken Of by l.. H. LyermOre, one OF his most ultimate
friends as "A " charitable and Christian gentleman.
and one having the respect OF all who ever met
him either N business social relations" His private
character vas without a blemlsh. meeting Of the
Produce Exchange was held Yesterday TO np-
uout a special committee 10 attend the funeral at
Clifton, ut 1880 y. III. to-day. The president,
Franklin Edison, IN a brief address, expressed
regret; A. l.. Orr presented resolutions Of sympathy,
Which were adopted Tne following committee Will
represent the Exchange at the funeral: T.. X. Liver
more. Edward HunikeD, X. j. COriis A. NJ. Underhill
A. Mum, L. Amman. y. W. Carey, q. &. Allen, David
Muir. ID. MacTayish, g. l.. Wright, X. Baldwin, ii. de
b. Routh, R.shalou, j. B. Emull.