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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-22
Masters Sale.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY, %
In the Circuit Court, to the January term, A.
1S19.-In Chancery.
Soramus L. Brettun, Complainant vs. John P
Quick, observation-disclosures.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of decree
Of said Court, entered in the above entitled cause,
on the 18th day of January. A. D. 1879 shall on
Saturday the 2and day of March "A 1919 the hour
OF 80 O'Clock in the afternoon, at the north door
OF the Court House. in The city of Rock Island, in
said county of Rock Island to satisfy said decree
sell at public yendue, to the highest bidder for
cash in hand those certain parcels Of land situate
in the county of Rock Island ana State of Illinois
known and described as follows to-wit The
northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of sec
ton numbered twelve, in township number nine
teen, north range numbered two, east Of the fourth
principal meridian; also the undivided half of the
southwest quarter of the northwest quarter OF sec
ton numbered five, in township numbered nine
teen, north range numbered three, east of the
fourth principal meridian.
Dated at Rock Island, Ills, this 18th day of Feb
rlary, A. D. 1879
HENRY CURTIS, JR
Master in Chsncery, Rock Island County, Ills
kENwoRTHY 81 BEARDsLEY,
Complaihant's Solicitors, 2-l3dtd
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! sCoRN TO DEFEND MY RIGHTEOUS
TITLE BY SUCH MEANS AS WERE EMPLOYED
TO ACQUIRE A FELoNIoUs POSSESSION.
President Samuel j. Tlden.
Beautiful Eair.

FROM j. A. TYNEs. A WELL KNOWN
CITIZEN OF WILSON. N. C.-My wife had
suffered for ten or twelve years with q
kind of dry letter, which kept the scalp
covered with dandruff., and caused her
hair to fall out and get very thin and
turned grey, but after using London
Hair Color Restorer," the letter was
cured and the grey hair restored to it's
natural color, the hair stopped falling
out and is growing beautifully. BY
telling of the effect it had on the head
of my wife 1 have induced a number
to try it, and | want you to send me a
dozen bottles by express. / enclose
postoffice order for So to pay for it,
London Hair Color Restorer is sold at
10 cents bottle by all leading drug
gists. DIR. Swayne& Son, Philadelphia.
sole proprietors. Sold by John Beng
ston, Druggist, Rock Island.
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A aura Thing.

DR.. Hunters Specific and Injection No.
l are warranted to cure Gonorrhea, elect,
Chordes, Structure, diseases of the Kid
neys, Bladder and Urinary Organs of
males and females.
DR.. Hunters Specific No. 2 is sure
remedy for spermatorrhea, seminal weak
ness, nightly emissions and less of power,
caused by self-abuse or excessive lndul.
gence. Price of DR.. Hunters Specific, 81
per bottle; injection, 81. Sent every
where by express. DR.. j. Dinsbeer. sole
proprietor, No. AIS North Seventh street,
st. Louis, Mo. Send 2 stamps for a
treatise. Cures guaranteed, or money re-
funded.
DR.. Dinsbeer will treat all chronic dis
eases, and furnish medicines, for less
money than any other physician in St.
Louis Write or call,
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Masters Sale,

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY, 80
In the Circuit Court to the January term, A. D
1S79.-In Chancery.
Soramus L. Brettun, Complainant VS.. John F
Quick, observation-disclosures.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of decree
of said Court, entered in the above entitled cause
on the 18th day of January, A D. 1879, shall, on
Saturday the 22d Gay OF March 1879 at the hour
of O'Clock in the afternoon, at the north door of
the Court House in the city Of Rock Islaud in said
county of Rock Island, TO satisfy said decree sell
at pubic vendue to the highest bidder for cash in
hard, that certain parcel OF land, situate in the
county Of Rock Island and State of Illinois, known
and described as follows, to-wit:-The northeast
quarter OF the southeast quarter of section num-
bered six, in township numbered Dlneteen, north
range numbered three, east Of the fourth principal
meridian.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 18th day OF
February, A. ID. 1879.
HENRY CURTIS, JR.,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County, Ill.
kENwoRTHY & BEARDsLEY,
Compliments Solicitors. 2-13dtd
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Masters Sale.

STATE5OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY, 30
In the Circuit Court, to the January term, A d
1879.In Chaneery.
Soramus L. Brettun, Complainant, VI. John
Quick, observation-disclosures.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of decree
OF said Court, entered in the above entitled C" use
on the 18th Gay of January. A. d. 1879, shall on
Saturday, the 22nd day of March A. d. 1872, at the
hour of 45 O'Clock in the afternoon at the north
door of the Court House, in the city of Rock Ial-
and In said county Of Rock Island 10 satisfy said
decree cell at public vendue, the highest bidder
for cash in hand, those certain parcels of land sit
uae in the county of Rock Island and Stale of
Illinois, known and described as follows to-wit: =
The northeast quarter of the southwest quarter Of
section numbered one, in township mum bered nine
teen, north range numbered two, east; also the
east half OF the northwest quarter OF section mum.
bered twelve, in the same township; also the IN
divided half of the west half of the southwest
ter of section numbered five; and the northeast
quarter Of the southeast quarter of section mum.
bered ak, both in township numbered Lineteen.
north range numbered three, east of the fourth
principal meridian.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois. this .13th day Of
February, a. d. 1879.
HENRY CURTIS, JR.,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County, III.
KENwoRTHY & BEARDsLEY,
Complainant's Solicitors. 2-13dtd
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TWELVE GOOD REASONS
WHY TIE
Npnan'S Suffrage Stove Polish
IS PREFERRED TO ALL OTHERS,

IS PREFERRED TO ALL OTHERS,
First-It is the LARGEST package of Stove Polish
in the world.
Second-It is the NEATEsT.
Third-Tt is composed entirely of PURE EAST IN
OLA PLUMBAGo
Fourth-It WILL cover more surface, and is con-
sequently CHEAPER than any other kind.
FiFth-Tt is NOT ADULTERATED with cheap Amer
can Or German lead, or other worthless substance
to give 1t weight
Sixth-It Is FREE from OBJECTIONABLE sILyERY
LUsTRE such is easily furnished by greese or dirt
Seventh-It produces the MOST ENDURING JET
BLACK GLOSS of any polish ever offered to the public
Eighth It makes DUST and requires LESS
LABOR In polishing.
Ninth-It will polish any stove, HOT OR COLD, as
soon as applied, and requires no mixing with var
nish or naptha, nor does any such deletenOus in
gredient enter into its composition.
Tenth--It DOES NOT BURN upon the stove, and is
free from all Objectionable smell.
Eleventh-It WILL. POLISH sHEETIRoN and pre-
serve it from rust
Twelfth-It is the HANDsomEsT POLISH in the
world.
Hence, every Woman wants it.
MANUFACTURED ONLY By THE
Phoenix Manufactu'g Co.,
TAUNTON, Observation-Disclosures MASS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR.
tr For sae by all Druggists and .Grocers.
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RocK ISLAND + FEozIA RAILWAY.
SHORTEST ROUTE 80 THE EAST AND SOUTH.

SHORTEST ROUTE 20 TBE EAST AND SOUTH
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Thro'h Faht 6 90 a. m Galva Ac. S:55 a, m.
Mail q TX. l'55 p N. Mail q Ex. 100 p. m.
Galva &C. 6;05 p. IN THO h F'ht AS p. n.
The 80 D m train makes close connection at
Gslva with G s. @ for points west: arriving at
Galesburg at 100 N; at Burlington 7:15 m; at
KeOkuk 9:25 p m; and at Quincy 40 p IN; also
making close connection at Peor with B Il W
and P 81 w roads for al points east end south.
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MAssAsoTT HOUSE.

M Res. CHAPLIN, SPRINGFIELD, MASS
The Messasoit House, near the Railroad Stations,
was established In 1913. 1t has been twice en-
larged making il three times it's original size, and
thoroughly remodeled and refurnished. The large
airy sleeping rooms, furnished with hot and cold
water are eXcelled by none in the country. Spec
iaI attention paid to ventilation and all sanitary
improvements. The propretors are determined
that the world wide reputation of the Massasoit
shall be maintained in all respects.
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July 1, 1877
Spinner. breakfast. +Supper
a S.=a.Aan.. e IL. "a n q 8rE

Spinner. breakfast +Supper
Advantages Of the e., P. & W. Route.
eN 1t is the ONLY ROUTE RUNNING THROUGH
DAY COACHES and Reclining Chair Cars from Bur
Ilngton and Keokuk to Lafayette, Logan, port, Fit
wayne, Toledo and indianapolis WITHOUT CHANGE
II Is the only Route Running Palace Coaches to
IoleGo WITHOUT CHANGE. The New York Special
has Through Day Coaches from Burlington to La
Iayette WITHOUT CHANGE. The Cincinnati Express
mas reclining Chair Car from Burlington to Indian
apolls, and through Coach from Peoria to Toledo
WITHOUT CHANGE. The Chicago Special Express
has Palace Sleeping Car from Peoria to Chicago
WITHoUTcHANGE. Purchase your tickets via this,
Fast and Popular Route, securing ThRoUGH CARS
SURE CONNECTIONS and AVOIDING ONE CHANGE OF
CARS TO ALL EASTERN CITIES. BA6aAeE CREcKED
THROUGH.
81. L. HOPKINS, Gen'l Manager,
A. G. TOWNSEND, Gen. Pass & TktAgt Peoria.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-22

DR.. Bells Fit Cure cures Fits, Spasms,
Commissions, and all Nervous diseases.
For sale BY druggists.
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Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO, Roux ISLAND b PACIFIC 3. 3
TIME TABLE, JANUARY /. 1879.
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD,

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
East 4:45 m; West 1918 IN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-22

The Angel of the Household is what
ELIXIR OF HONEY has been termed by
mothers. 1t is the great remedy for
Cough, Colds. Group, Whooping-Cough
and all Lung diseases. Try it at once.
For sale by Druggists.
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anrY rsrAwn 1 wrRcEs cn "a.

Leave Rock Island at 600 M. II 80 m, and $40
pm. Arriving ct Cable at II 10 q m, ?5O m,
and 5 :05 p m.
leave Cable at $50 NJ, 1915 p m. and S:15 m,
Arriving at Rock Island at S:15 a. m. $3.50 D. m.
and 500 p m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-22

FOR RACINE g MILWAUKEE.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Day Express and Mail .9:05 Az 5:4s Pm
Night Express. ............10:30 p 5:50sAN
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 10 :05 with the train arrf
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistIa1n.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-22
CITY ELECTION |!

CITY ELECTION /!
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE
~ 4th day of March next, at the following voting
places in the city of Rock Island, election will
be held for
One Mayor. for one year.
One Alderman, First Ward. for 2 years.
One Alderman, Second Ward. for years
One Alderman, Third Ward, for 2 years.
One Alderman, Fourth Ward, for years
One Alderman, Fifth Ward, for years.
One Township Supervisor, for year.
Two Assistant Township Supervisors, for year.
One Township Assessor, for year.
One Township Collector, for year.
PLACES OF VOTING TO BE AS FOLLOWS:
First Ward Hose House.
Second Ward-Hose House.
Third Ward-Hose House.
Fourth Ward-Hose House.
Fifth Ward-Hose House.
The election will be opened at O'Clock in the
morning and continue open until O'Clock in the
afternoon Of the came day
Dated at Rock Island, this 18th day Of February,
1879.
JOHN I. REED,
2-l3du City Clerk.
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The Chicago, Milwaukee and s.. Paul Railway
Is the only Northwestern Line connecting in same
Depot in Chicago with any of the Great Eastern
and southern Railways, and is the most conyen-
pot, Hotel or place of business in that city.
Through Tfckets and Through Baggage Checks
to all Principal Cities
Steel Rail Track, thoroughly baIlasted free from
dust. Westinghouse Improved Automatic Air
Brake, Miller's Safety Platform and Couplings on
all Passenger Cars.
This Road connects more Business Cent.rs.
Health and Pleasure Resorts, and passes through a
finer country, with grander scenery than any
Northwestern Line.
A Y. n. CARPENTER
General Pass. and Ticket ct
;. >. MERRILL, JN0. G. GAULT
Gen'l Manager. Asst Gen1 Manager,
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Hotels.
MILWAUKEE, .............

J.F. ANTISDEL Proprietor.
The present proprietors of this Elegant Hote
have spared neither money or pains in furnishing
and improving the house; and with the improved
Otis Elevator recently put in 1t cannot be exceed
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THIS CANE,

ist President-Dr p. Gregg, 1866.
I'D. w. Spencer, S67. Died Feb 90, 1873
3d-JacOb Nor is, 1868. Died Sept II, 1874.
4th-Lucius Wells, 1869. Died Sept. 16, 1875.
5th-JOhn II. Eby, 1870.
Bth-JOhn A. Boyer, 1871,
7th-David Halves, 1872.
Sth-Wm. Bell, 1879.
9th-A. X. Philleo, 1874
10th-Wm. T.. Brooks 1875.
llth-lsaac Negus, 1876
18Th James Taylor, 1877,
i3th-Elton G. Chopper, 1873
Ath-Frazer Wilson, 1879.
The New York herald., 1879-10-09
COTTON CROP REPORTS.

CHARLESTON. s. c.. Oct. 8. 1879.
Tho report Of tho Charleston Cotton Exchange for
September condensed from the replies of sixty nine
correspondents. IN twenty y-cight counties. OF the
average date of September 30. is as follows:-
The weather during the month is reported by all
as being very dry and very favorable for picking.
but by mos: unfavorable for the maturing
OF the top crop, the growth having been
checked by the drought The plant was fruiting
squares and bolls. Many complain of
siderable damage done by rust. The lower counties
report two-thirds OF the crop having been picked,
while the upper counties average about one-third
picked. Estimates of seed cotton yielded per
vary from 800 pounds to 500 pounds. the average
being $50 pounds to the The yield. CON-
pared with last year. IL estimated to be the same in
three counties and from ~ to 80 per cent less in
five counties. Tho average yield Is about 10
per cent less than last year. which deficiency. how
cyer may be considered to be to some extent coun-
terbalanccd by the increase III acreage.
The New York herald., 1879-10-09
GENERAL WASHINGTON OESPAI CHES.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 8. 1879.
ENGRAVING AND PRINTING.
Mr. o. II. Irish. Chief of the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing has peted his annual report for the
fiscal year of 1872 1t shows that the demands upon
the Bureau during the wintor OF lS7S79. consequent
on the refunding operations. were unprecedented.
and resulted i'll producing the largest years work
executed by the Bureau. There were delivered.
finished. GS7d.262 sheets of notes and securities.
representing slo09,240 lG0; 13.0l7.732 sheets
tanning 2sO 253. 65 stamps for the internal
and customs service, and a large amount OF misccl-
laneous work.
The expenditures for the year aggregate
$S2s,007 49, This represents tho cost not only Of
the work of the bureaus but for inspection and
custodians OF dies rolls &c. aud for defraying the
expenses OF macerating notes. securities. g.. au-
thorzed to be destroyed which aggregate $14930 81
The remainder-$S140 OFT 01-farly represents the az
gregste cost Of all the work accomplished by the bu
reaus during tho fiscal year. inasmuch the stock Of
unfinished work and material hand ut the close OF
the year equal to that hand ut the beginning
and the machinery aud fixtures wore maintained in
good working order.
MOVEMENT OF BONDED GOODS
The following statement shows the number Of
packages Of goods imported and transported In bond
without appraisemcnt under act Of July H. 1870.
during the fiscal year ending June 3d. 1870
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HESPITED.
THE HANGING or JOHN oNErL POSTPONED TILL
NEXT MONTH.

THE HANGING or JOHN oNErL POSTPONED TILL
NEXT MONTH.
INK TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARRISBURG. Pa, Oct s. 1879.
In compliance with a number Of letters from
prominent citizons of Northumberland county and
in view of tho repeated declarations of Peter Nc
Manus, who is to be hanged at Sunbury tomorrow.
that John O'Neil had no part In the murder
OF Frederick Hcsscr, Governor Hoyt has
spitcd O'Neil until November q. The Governor
has been In receipt of recent letters
from ministers expressing their belief In O'Ncils
innocence. and urging an interruption of tho pro-
posed hanging, in the belief that McManus would
make a dying statement showing the innocence of
O'Ncil. At the last meeting of the Board Of Pardons
a determined effort made have Neil liberia oil
on the strength OF McManus' statement; but the
movement met with favor, the Board having
come to tho conclusion that IL one was guilty
both were, as their conviction rested on the
testimony OF one man. who testified that
nc overheard both two occasions mplicate them
selves in the crime. But for this testimony IL would
have boon impossible to have convicted either.
Although the people OF Northumberland county aro
generally against ONois hanging, II is diiicult to
SOC, in the light OF the evidence, why. IL McManus
should bo executed. Noil should be saved from tho
gaIows. AT the meeting of the Board OF Pardons on
the 2ist inst tho plea of insanity we'll Others
will be urged In the interest Of ONoil.
The New York herald., 1879-10-09
VENUS AND THE MOON.
AN occuurA1IoN ON NEXT MONDAY.

AN oCCUUTA1IoN ON NEXT MONDAY.
WASHINGTON. Oct. &, 1870.
Professor Simon Newcomb. Superintendent OF tho
Nautical Almanac. In letter to the Secretary Of the
Navy, says:-
II have the honor to call attention to the inter-
estng and nfrequent phenomenon OF an occulta-
ton Of Venus by the moon. which will occur during
the forenoon on Monday next. October ID. Its pre-
diction is not given in the ophemeris because it
occurs in the day time. and was therefore
supposed to bc invisible without the tel
escopc. But Venus is now bright that q
keen eye will be able TO distinguish 1t II the sky Is
clear, and there will be trouble In seeing the
cultation with tho aid OF the telescope. The occul
taon will be visible in all the Northern States both
Fast and West. but will occur earlier in the West
than in the East. For Washington the immersion
will take place In civil reckoning four minutes be-
fore ten o'clock on the morning of October 13. and
emerson two minutes before eleven o'clock In the
forenoon. According to New York time tho occuta
ton will DO twelve minutes later"
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HE INDICTED BANK DIRECTORS.

MONTREAL. Quebec. Oct 8. 1879.
At the opening of the Court of tho Queens Bench
to-dav thcro was q dense crowd OF citizens
prescnt. Tho occupants OF tho benches wcrc
or different class from those usually
An attendance at criminal courts. great
many prominent business mon and bankers were
I'm court. When Sir Francis Hincks. tho venerable
prosidcnt of tho Consolidated Bank. made his APP
poarance followed by all the members of the dircc
torato against whom true bills havc been found.
the dcathllko stiffness and unusual solcmnity
which prevailed gave roinarkablc evidence
OF tho deep interest of all present and
that not few were thorc who folt profound sorrow
that men who had heretofore occupied such lofty
positiops In tho state and the commorcnl world
should bo taking their places in court under such
painful circumstances. The only absentee OK
the accused was J. B. Kenny. late gon.
cral manager, but he was represented by
counsel The directors took seats behind
their counsel who are Messrs. Davidson, Q. c.;
Kerr O. C.; J. J. O. Abbott, q. g.; wurtell. Y. O..
and Mac Master. Tho bail was hxcd at : $lO0O for
each principal, with two bondsmen in the same
amount. As there arc two indictments the bail Will
bo double these amounts. The trial will begin ON
Friday. . ,,-..
prepared against the directors and general manager
of the Mechanics Bank on charges similar to those
In the caso Of tho Consohdssed Ssnks
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THE PISTOL IN VIRGINIA.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

HARIIsoNBuRG Va, Oct. 8, 1879.
Very great excitement was created here last night
about nine O'Clock by the shooting of ex- May or
OF Harrisonbnrg Joseph P. Hyde. by ex-Chief of
Police Joseph H. Kelly. The shooting occurred on
North Main street. tho Baptist Church. one of
the greatest thoroughfares in the town. The
Mayor was approached by Kelly from behind. and
the latter without warning, discharged one barrel
of pistol, Colts four-shooter, into his right
shoulder. The ex- Mayor suddenly tn rned when he
received another shot across the abdomen, the ball
slightly cutting the skin and gancing off. The wound
the ball has not been found After firing the second
shot Kelly fed and has not since been heard Of The
ex-Mayor has to-day been receiving the congratula-
tions Of his friends upon his wonderful escape from
u sudden and violent death.
The New York herald., 1879-10-09

BALTIMORE, Oct. 8. 1879.
Al q meeting Of the directors Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company to-day n dividend OF
four per cent declared on the stock of the main
stem for the half year ended September 30 payable
on and after the 1st of November ut the treas,irers
Office dividend of hvc per cent was also declared
the stock of the Washington branch for the half
ended 3Oth of September payable on the LIST of No
ycmbor. The Board unanimously elected Robert
Garrett third vice president, new office made to-
day and rendered necessary by the removal of Mr..
John King Jr.. hrst vice president to Cincinnati.
and the fast increasing business of the road. Mr..
Samuel spencer late Of the Long Island Railroad,
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w WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON Oct. 8. 1879.
GENERAL GRANT NOT TO COME EAST BEFORE
DECEMBER.
General Grant. in letter to a friend in this city
says that he does not expect East until the
latter part OF December He has other engagements.
which will detain him in the West for hve or six
weeks. In the midst of his grand ovation he does
not forget that he is to have business relations with
the Nicaragua Canal Company. and that when the
demands of his fellow citizens will permit he will
give the enterprise his personal attention.
The New York herald., 1879-10-09
NEW MEXICO INDIANS.

MORROW IN HOT PURSUIT OF RENEGADE RED
SKINS.
CHICAGO, Oct. 8. 1879.
The following was received at headquarters here
to-day
FORT LEAvENwORTI, Oct 3, 1879.
To the ASSISTANT ApJuTANT GENERAL, Chicago:-
The commanding officer or the District of New
Mexico states that Major Morrow. in telegram of
the 9Th inst reports that Victoria has left the MEM
bres and Black Range and taken to tho Moyodan
Mountains. Major Morrow is on his track and will
push him hard. He thinks the Indians may go
through the Burro Mountains to Mexico. lii which
he will follow them. He has all the troops he
wants. JOHN POPE, Brevet Major General.
The New York herald., 1879-10-09
COLORADO ELECTION.

DENVER Oct. 8, 1879.
The election in this State yesterday for q
Supreme Judge and county officers. Tho day passed
very quietly. not than half vote being polled
The returns come in very slowly. but the indica
tions are that the republicans have
ried everything. Ex-Governor Routt. chairman
Of tho Republican state Committee. esti-
mates tho majority for Beck for Supreme
Judge ut nearly 5000 gain of 1000 lqst year
vote In Arapahoe county the republicans havo
elected every man, also in Gilpin Weld and Lari
mer counties. In Las Ahimes county tho democrats
fall behind last years vote about 300 There
little interest taken in the contest. the State
ticket contained but one name that Of Beck.