The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1879-08-16
treasury that has been growing larger
and larger with each months coinage.
and which now amounts to over $50, ,0O0,-

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ment and an interview with the president
this afternoon enable the authoritative
statement that no action has been taken
and no correspondence held by the gov
ernment either with regard to De Les
seps' canal scheme in its relation to our
foreign policy or with regard to further
exploration of the isthmus by another
government expedition with q view to
the organization of an American COM
pany. As far as De Lesseps' scheme is
concerned, both the president and secre-
tary of state are firmly convinced that
no exigency is likely to arise which can
cause disquietude or make it necessary
for the government to take steps for the
protection of American interests. They
think that De Lesseps and the Paris con-
gress have selected an impracticable
route and that De Lesseps' scheme will
eventually fail through lack of financial
support and for want of American CO.
operation. Admiral Ammen is very
anxious that commission of American
engineers should be appointed to make
q careful examination OF and make of
ficial report upon the whole subject of
an inter-oceanic canal, with view of
further surveys if necessary. As yet no
action has been taken by the govern
ment upon Ammen's proposal, but there
is little doubt but that it will be favor
ably considered.
The Fishery Interest.
New York, Aug. 10.-A visit of the
Rearsarge to the Gulf of st. Lawrence
is earnestly asked for by local papers on
the fishery coast A Gloucester. Mass.
dispatch says that matters have come to
an intolerable pass down there. "We
are worse off than before the $5, ,0O0. 900
were paid" The appearance of the Kear-
sarge in colonial waters will show people
down there at least that our government
does not mean to have our poor fisher
men run over any more.
A Singular and Fatal Accident.
MARTHA's VINEYARD, Aug. 10.-H.
Rheinebeck of Pittsburg diyed from a
bathing landing and had his neck broken
by striking the bottom.
The Cheyenne Outbreak Last Year.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 10.-A committee of
Y. 5. senator's will meet at Lawrence,
Kansas, on the 18th inst. to inquire into
the causes of the outbreak of the Chey-
enne Indians who raided through Kan
sas year ago. Several of the raiding
Indians are now in jail at Lawrence and
will be represented at the investigation
by Hon. j. G. Mohler as council.
The Trespass Suit against Sheridan Dis
missed.
New YORK, Aug. 10.-Judge Wallace,
in the U. s. circuit court, has denied q
motion for a new trial in the suit of Jos.
A. Whalen, of Killora plantation, Louis
lana, against Gen. Sheridan for damages
for trespass.
Pacing Race at Bufalo.
BUFFALO, Aug. 10.-A purse of $1,000
for PAGERS, open to trotters also, was con-
tested for to-day, only PAGERS appeared,
with the following result: Sleepy Tom.
4 1 l Matte Hunter, / 3 8 4; Row
dy Boy, 3 3; Lucy, 2 4 4 2. Time
-2:161s, 2:161l, 2:151, 2:17.
Dastari's Punishment.
FoRT FAIRFIELD, Aug. 10.-J. Boiler,
who grossly assaulted child eleven
years of age, was pursued by the people
and shot.
Defaulter's Property Attached.
FALL RIVER, Aug. 10.-The property
of Geo. b. Durfee and Fidelia B. Durfee,
his mother, has been attached by the
Merchants and Mechanics Bank The
attachments aggregated over S75, 900.
This is the outgrowth of Durfee's specu-
lations with the funds of the mills of
which he was treasurer.
Murderer Hanged,
SAN ANTONIO, Aug 10.-Jacob E. Hair
line was hanged to-day inside the Jail in
the presence of about so persons for the
murder of Peter Maddox February Z.
Ha1plrnn off 1,sC / / L.
last.
Death Warrants.
HARRISBURG, Aug. 10.-The governor
October 9th of John O'Neil and Peter
McManus, Northumberland county Mol
lie Maguires and also for the execution
of Andrew Tracy of Mexican county,
who murdered young lady to whom he
was paying attentions.
Maryland Democratic Nominations.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 10.-The democratic
state convention has nominated VIM. t.
Hamilton of Washington county for gov
ernor C. J. NJ Gwynn for attorney gen.
eral, and Thomas J. Healing for compt-
roller.
Steamboat Collision.
CHESTER, Aug. 1.-THE river steam
ers Mary Morgan and Pierce Point,
came in collision last night and the latter
sunk, but her passengers and crew were
saved.
Fort PECK, Aug. 11.-General Miles
has arrived, having driven the hostiles
into Canada, and recaptured all the half
breeds between this point and Wood
Mountain. He has divided his force into
two bodies for the purpose of watching
the border. Scouts all agree that Miles
command is entirely inadequate for o
brush with the savages, who are massed
and well armed. Major Walsh visited
General Miles, bringing Long Dog, 9
renegade, blood thirsty chief, who prom
ised that his warriors should not again
cross the line to hunt without permis
sion. It is rumored that the Canadian
authorities intend to apply for permis
sion for deserving Indians to hunt OF
this side.
Russia's Wheat Product.
New YORK, Aug. 1.-The Times says
Russian traders are anticipating large
export of grain during the present month
| which, combined with the encourage
| ment given by foreign capitalists to the
| third oriental loan, has sent mp the roublt
/ from 22T upon London to "a 9 is. Moth
ing could show more forcihly the enor
nous resources of Russia after the fear
full havoc bp drought, hail and grasshop
pers but nevertheless the decrease o
grain exports as compared with cores
ponding months of 1878 to the amount
of 5000, 600 bushels is a terrible falling
off for country possessing wheat-grow
ing soil as large as the combined area O
France and Austria.
Boypton Challenged.
New YoBK Aug. 11t-Paul Boyntol
has accepted challenge from Captain
Webb, the famous English swimmer, t.
swim match for $50 aside, Boynton t.
use his life suit and paddle, Webb t,
swim naked 20 miles in still water.
The Financial Jar at Montrea'.
| MONTREAL, Aug. IA nights res
and reflection has renewed confidence Il
the stability Of the banks. The fact o
the City and District Savings Bank keep
ing open until every one in attendance
was paid, contributed in great measur'
to the present quiet condition. Th'
| doors we're thrown open this morning Al
hour before the usual time. About 3
people were in waiting, and their de
mands were promptly met. The rul
| continued In q modified form until I
| o'clock. At aeon there was not dozel
persons at the oeuntar, and most of then
were returning to the bank with th
money they had Withdrawn yesterday
i It is evident that the bank has surmount
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