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Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-07-17
FORT TOTTEN, D. IT,, July 18TH, 1877!

FORT TOTTEN, D. r., July 18TH, 1879.
The items Of interest at this post, at
this time are the expected arrival of the
Paymaster, this evening from Pembina,
he having paid the troops there, a;'d is on
the way from there with on escort.
The Cavalry companies boys, with an
eye to the funds that they are to receive,
are try ing to arrange for another race the
day after pay day, between the horses that
ran last Fourth Of July, fer q purse Of
$500. If the race takes place, there will
be, besides the purse run for, heavy
amount of outside betting.
On the 18th Joe Rollette, Jr, Of p m
bina, son Of old Joe Rollette. well known
in Minnesota, came in with IL cart train
from Wolf Point 80 miles east Of Milk
River, via Woody Mountain and Poplar
River, keeping north of the Missouri, and
striking directly for here from the bend
of the Missouri At distance of 40 miles
west of here, he struck herd of so buffalo,
of which he got five.
Roulette says that the hostlles under
Sitting Bull, arc almost starving, and that
if the buffalo do not cross the Missouri on
their way north into British America,
there will be trouble, first with the Cana.
dian troops, with which they are much
dissatisfied, and then possibly with ours :;
as they will follow the buffalo, to obtain
food, be they where they may. Roulette
thinks that they will tfrtt clean ont the
trading posts north of the line, OF food,
even if they stop at that.
He says that he has conversed with diff.
fercnt indians about the Custer Massacre,
and while most Of them disclaim much
indi'in loss at that fight, Little Knife,
head chief told him: "That the amcri-
cans killed more men than Clusters whole
command" 1900 and some more !" THAT
soldiers, indians, cavalry horses and indian
ponies were promiscuously piled up four
deep' Rain in the Face, says that he
"Ncver killed Custer, AS he was the best
friend he had on american soil" Ro}lette
says that Rain IN the Face is so diseased
that he could not now kill any one. and it
is his opinion that h. was at the time Of
massacre.
Rolette seems quite willing to put his
scalp in safety, and thinks that there Is
bound to be a muss up in the Miles dis
trict, and says, that the hostiles are well
armed and dic'plined for their mode Of
warefare, and that they will give their best
horse for 40 rounds Of fixed ammunition,
and then string their bows, wherewith to
do their hunting, and reserve their amuni-
ton, for nobler quarry.
The indian school at the reservation
holds its examination this afternoon, prior
to their midsummer holiday. E. F.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-07-17

No. /. Grass: The meadows will cut
tons of hay. The remainder of the sec
ton is good pasture. Water: The water
IN the sand is 5 feet deep and good. Sec
ton: adapted for general farming .pur-
poses.
All Of "a 14O IS
Surface: gentle rolling prairie. Soil:
black loan, IS inches deep, clay subsoi.
No. 1. Grass: the meadows will cut !
ton per acre. The remainder of the sec
ton is covered with an average growth OF
prairie grass, Section: adapted to rails
ing wheat. 1
N12 35 40 IS
Surface: gentle rolling prairle, sloping
south. Soil: black loan 20 inches deep.
with clay subsoil. No. l y Grass: ofgooG
growth and quality for grazing. Section:
adapted for raising wheat. The 10th Sic.
ing is on this section.
The above 81 sections would make a
handsome large farm, being excellent
land. Must be sold in one let.
7 sWA ofNWA s sWA 10 13s sx
Surface: The upland is 60 feet above the
James River, and Is gently rolling, the
bottom land slops to the river Soil:
dark sandy loan Is to 20 inches deep in
the valley. Sub-soil: clay. Timber: Elm
and Box Elder so cords on the north
west quarter. Water: James River so to
IS feet wide, good water. Stone on face
of the bluff Section we'll adapted to
general farming.
s All of Is 142 S.
On special good terms to actual settlers,
9 NEh Z 13S s.
Surface: undulatjng. Soil: dark loan,
IS inches deep, with few stones. Sub
soil clay. Numerous snail meadows with
good grass for hay.
10 E11s of S E4 IA 1877 63
80 acres in timber, GOO cords of Elm and
Box Elder. also some Oak. SO acres Of
good breaking. level and high. Coco
water power IA feet fail. SO rods frcm
mouth of Beaver Creek. sS
The above lands will be sold IN whoE,
or in part: and is better bargain than
homestead OF pre.emption on government
land, as the purchaser will no. have 70
live op his land to maintain his title.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-07-17

The above lands will be sold IN whoG,
or in part; and is better bargain than
homestead OF pre.emption on government
land, as the purchaser will moi have TO
live Op his land to maintain his title
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-07-17

mel of Company X, 7th Cavalay, while on
stable guard, had the misfortune to have
a carbinc ball pass through his right fore
finger, which has resulted in it's amputa-
tion. Four accidents within weeks time
SIS rather rapid business. All the patients
are doing we'll
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-07-17

$50 l39 ~
Surface: rolling, slopes. south. Soil:
dark loam. 16 to 90 inches deep. Subsoil
sand and clay. Rstes:l. Good quantity
water in drain.
E15 1873 y
Surface: gently rolling. slopes east
Soil: dark loan, 19 TO "a inches deep.
Subsoil: sand and clay. Rates No !.
and ~.
m,ls frum 18th siding
6 All Of 23 l40 IS
Surface: gentle rolling prairie. Soil:
black loan, 16 inches deep, clay SUD soil.
No. /. Grass: The meadows will cut ~
tons per acre of hay, the remainder of the
section is good pasture. Section adapted
for wheat raising.
All of 25 l40 65
Surface: gentle r6'ling prairie. Soil:
black team IS inches deep, clay Subsoil.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-07-17
New AdvexGsexxaeata-
Advextiaexnents-
NOTICE.
TERRITORY OF DAKOTA, So.
COUNTY OF CASS.

TERRITORY OF DAKOTA, "a
COUNTY OF CAss '0
In District Court, Third Judicial District, at the
general term June 3rd, 1879.
Present, Hon. A. II. Barnes, Judge.
In the matter Of the petition OF George w; Ven
mum 70. the appointment OF three commissioners
in Stutsman comfy to examine lands subject TO
overflow. and to assess damages therefor.
On reading and filing the annexed petition Tor
the appointment Of three commissioners. residents
OF Stutsman county, in said Judicial District, to
examine the lands in said petition described. and
to assess the damage which will be sustained to
the owners thereof by reason OF the building OF
the DAM in said petition proposed. Ordered that
Abel Scldmore, &. w. Hendrick and James Lees.
residents of said Stutsman county be- and are here
by appointed commissioners to examine said lands
and assess the damage thereto which may be sus
tanned by the owners thereof BY the reason OF any
overflow Of said lands, which may be caused by
the bnildir & and maintaining OF the pr posed dam
set forth in said petition that said commission
ers do meet at the place Of the proposed erection
OF said dam on the south west quarter of Section
&c. in Township 14O. north Of Range sixly-four
west, and here to make inquiry touching the mat
ters contained in said petition, and that they
proceed in all matters and things as by law in such
case made and provided and their fees shall De
two (2) dollars per day and mileage.
A. II. BARNES.
Judge 3rd District court.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-07-17
Description.
N d.

l NE Il and E q ofNW a 25 14l "a
Lying IN the james River Valley, six
miles due North Of jamestown. This is
one of the finest pieces of land in this
vicinity; all level Wood and water on
it, (the James River running through it,
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-07-17
SITUATION WANTED

A practical Boiler Maker and Engineer,
who has a great deal Of experience in set
ting up and starting engines, &c, wishes
employment at his trade. ANY one wish
ing f." avail themselves Of his services will
address BOILER MAKER.
A 3m Care OF the jamestown Alert
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-07-17

Notice is hereby given that we the commission
ers appointed as per above, will meet for the pur-
pose therein stated. on Friday the 25th day Of
Iseaj ABEL SCIDMORE,
'~' CIV. HENDRICKS,
,Aosv JAMES LEES.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
THE WHITE RIVER MASSACRE.
Ouray Claims to Have Evidence That it Was
Caused Ny Mormon Enissaries What
He Proposes TO Do

DENVER, Col, Nov 21. A Los rInos
special aaya, Onray stated ~ tho commits
ainn that he Il prepared To prove hy tho testi-
mony Of members OF his tribe that secret
emissaries from the Mormons have been con-
ferring with the White River Utes, attempts
Ing to prolonF hosttltties hy furnishing arms
at points un Grand river for their Use. Tie
adds that. although the information Ia not
sufficient to convict. yet he has little doubt he
will be able to establish the connection OF the
Mormons with the outbreak. 0uray says lie
II Informed that oyrTturna have been made 10
Jack q band since the Walt of Adams To the
White river Ites and his belief Is that the
Mormons have been in communication with
Jack for long time. lie states that he has
convinced the White river ttes that they
can como before the commission and freely
testify without fear of being immediately
placed In irons; and that the government is
disposed TO deal justly with them. and while
the guilty must be punished. ii will be looked
60 that the innocent will not suffer. Ha has
notiti 4 them to appear forthwith to testify.
In conformity with their oath. II they re-
fuse, 0urav will call his friends to his stan
dard at Uncompaghne, waive the absence
Of representatives from the White river tribes,
treat with tho government direct, and keep
his men with him, securing punishment of the
Utes at the discretion OF the Department.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
A Loud Cali Upon plerrspont.
New York Herald !

None OF the official stalwart Republican Or
ators volunteers TO take passage for New Or
leans and repeat there the speeches with
which he has been firing the Northern heart.
President Hayes's secretaries all are busy pre-
pairing for the coming session OF Congress,
and the friends Of etalwart Senators like Mr..
Conkling and Mr.. Blaine make equally plaus-
ible excuses In their behalf The Republican
canvass In Louisiana bids fair to be lost by
default. Under these circumstances we ap-
peal to Mr.. Edwards Plerreppnt to pack his
trunk for the Crescent City. Ir. Plerrepont
made as powerfully stalwart n speech as was
heard here during tho New York campaign.
He averred that q new civil war Is probable III
the Democrats elect the next President
Now, the vote OF Louisiana, If secured to
tho Republicans, may avert such o. calamity
II would break the line of the solid South It
would make 1t necessary FOR the Democrats
to carry another Northern State besides New
York and Indiana In order to elect presi-
dent Mr.. Plerrepont has no official excuses
for staying at home this month"; like Secreta-
rios and Senators. Ever since his return from
the British mission his occupation has been
those of q gentleman Of elegant leisure New
Orleans Is perfectly healthy at this season OF
the year, and the route to 1t Is eaSy and
agreeable. A terrible responsibility rests
upon Mr.. Pierrepont. IL the Democrats do
elect the next President and civil war, ac-
cording to his theory, does ensue, how can he
ever reconcile to his conscience or explain to
his fellow citizens his neglect to avert so
most charming cities on the continent at the
pleasantest seasons Of tho year and helping
to save Louisiana to the Republicans by O.
few powerful 5talWart speeches OF the same
sort he delivered here last month In the
Cooper Union2
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
Thc Republican scare in Maine.
New York Harald.l

The assembling Mt Augusta OF ak or seven
ox-gogernors and n host of other Republican
dignitaries, to which the counting of the votes
fnr Governor betokanCd tho painful fright
into which the Republican leaders ut Maine
have been thrown by their suspicious or un-
fair play Their panic was probably caused
leas by anything they knew Of the intentions
OF tho Democratic officials than by their own
knowledge or irregularities IN many Of tho
elections and certificates of returns and their
officials have heretofore treated Democratic
candidates IN similar circumstances. Nolonger
ago than 1877 they deprived one Democratic
Senator and one Democratic Representative
of their seats for mere irregularities OF
form. and they naturally expect to see this
kind of tactics retorted upon themselves. Tho
true rule is to respect the intentions of the
voters and waive mere formalities when the
will af tho voters Ia clear But this IL not the
practice of political parties. few years
since n candidate IN New Hampshire was de-
priyed of hs election because share of the
vote were for Matt Head" when his real
name was Nathaniel H0ad, although there
was no doubt That al the votes We're intended
for the same person. Some of tho irregularl-
tics in Maine nre quito as trivial; but if the
Democratic officials should initiate their Re-
publican predecessors and rigdly follow the
strict letter of the law tho result may be d
Democratic and Greenback Legislature. who
will defeat the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor, since the Legislature chooses that
officer when none of the candidates has n
clear majority. as was the case In the Sep
tsulber election
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
TIE UNITED KINGDOM.

HcvpoN Nov 2--The Lawson Lahoudhare
Hhel suit has been adjourned tn Decelnber n
THE Norwegian bark Anykoa, from New
York TO Bremen, has burned at Nordenhann.
The crew was saved.
CAnuh, Nov. g. Three regiments Of infan-
try. three sauadfOna 0t cavalry and two guns
have gone toward Ghnznee tn collect sup
plies and disperse malcontents who have
gathered In response TO tho nIiammatory
preaching Of the Molaha.
LONDON, Nov. az The Times financial ar
ticle says: The advance III rnnsols "a duo 10
purchases by spectators, who had sold N
anticipation Of a fall.
ADEN, Nov 22.-In consequence OF the
imenaeing attitude Of Abyssinia toward
Egypt, the British gunhoat Seagnll has been
ordered 10 Massowah III protect the property
Of British subjects there
LoNpoN, Nov. 22-The Gtobe announces
that the widow Of Charles Dickens, the
famous novelist, died al her residence IN
Gloucester Crescent, Regents Park London,
thia morning. after lingering illness Of
eighteen months.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
s-almlprtta's Palace.
New York TrIbune,] J


GambRtta took official possession OF the
Palaia Bourbon u fortnight ago. Invita-
tious had been sent to the Deputies to attend
the ceremony. The president Of the Chamber,
retaries and the questors. and followed by II
large gathering of members, first Of all
visited the Salte drs Seaaccs. Gambetta
mounted into the presidents chair, examined
his desk and rang his bell, no doubt to see IL
1t were sonorous enough to impose silence.
The Presidential Tribune la the ono that
figured Ia The Council OF Five Hundred,
under tho empire. and is ornamented with
has reliefs In marble. The Sale is Il fine one,
but the green tapestries are old and faded
and match badly with the red gold fringed
trimmings Of the Tribuned. Gambetta com
planned of this, but the architect said they
had no other tapestries available for tho mo-
ment. A secretary got into the rostrum
and read the decree of Convocati)n. to try
the acoustics Of the hall, which We're pro-
nOunced satisfactory.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
The Public mealth Assnc,a,ion.

NASHVILLE. Nov. % at the night session
resolutions were adopted to thu effect that
tho present National Board af Health has
been Of such service to the country that It Is
not expedient to make any change IN its or
ganzation: that Investigations by the board
are approved and should be continued fnr
prevention Ut other diseases MS well aH yellow
fever: that ConErras should appropriate, suit
cient funds to onable the board to secure talent
aud apparatus; that no change III the existing
quarantine law should be made without care
fnl considerations tl,nt ~ ~ expedtent for the
national board tn call an international con
gress for the discussion Of quarantine. and
that it is clearly the duty of the government
TO establish quaratine station at mouth Of
the Mississippi, The association then al
journed, to meet IN New Orleans next Npvem-
hnr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
An Interesting suit for Damages Grow
Ing Out az n Eglitst0n mt sen.

NEW loKk. NOV. 22-In the suit brought
by the owners of the American schooner Job
NJ. Leonard and her master and crew, of Fall
River Mass. against the owner of the British
steamship ArraRon, to recover the value Of
the schooner. cargo and freight, and personal
effects Uf the master and crew. alleged to
have been totally lost in consequence OF n col
lision between thn schooner and steamer, In
April, Is1l. faAAe Choate. in the United
States District taurt. rendered 4 decision this
morning FhH tlHA value AS stated In tho IL
bel was S3o,6sG III, The schooner was bound
on n vovage from Philadelphia to Providence,
Il. l.. with a cargo Of 10 tons Of coal The
steamship was bound On . voyage from New
York 70 Bristol, England The schooner. was
passing the steamers bows nearly ~ right
angles, when she was struck by the steamer
Judge Choate says In conclusion: ''It Is a
singular fact In this case that but one blast
Of Il fog horn was heard IN the steamer, bat
the evidence il sufficient to prove that II was
blown ~ the proper intervals, aud several
times just before the collision The result Is
that both vessels We're at fault. and llbelants
will have a decree for half their damage and
cost. and reference to compute the amount Of
their damages.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
Quarantine Discussed by tho Natianal
Health NORrR.

NASHVILLE, Nov 22-At u meeting OF the
National Board Of Health this morning the
subject of marine quarantine stations aud
uniform quarantine regulations was dis
cussed. Dir. Rench gave a graphic deserip-
ton of the work at Cairo by the quarantine
authorities III 1879 md 1879
Dr. Elliott, of Savannah, read a paper on
quarantine
DR., Barnes, of Now Orleans, read docu-
mont, signed by fifty steamboat owners and
agents, opposing the inspections and sanitary
regulations o' the National Board during the
mast summer, and agreeing hereafter To he
governed by such regulations in time Of
ppidcmic
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
TIE CANVASS In GRANT.
Another Large Democratic Meeting Big
Majority Promised,
Isumial to the Democrat,

CoBFAx, La. Nov. 10. via Natchltoohes,
Nov. "a still they come. A large and EN-
thusastic meeting at Colfax to-day. About
one thousand people present. Meeting ad-
dressed by Hons. VIII. A. Strong, J. G. Egan,
Coils. ". III. Jack. r. N. Ogden and Gov John
Mclinery. No divisions In the Democratic
ranks III Grant, and the Republicans have In
dorsed both the Democratic State and parish
ticket You can look for the largest Demo-
cratic vote from Grant ever polled. Col. og-
don and Gov MeEnary are 81 team. and carry
everything by storm. They speak at Alexan-
Irja Tomorrow l..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
CleOpatra's Needle.
New York Herald.l

LONDON, Nov. 18-The Tines Alexandria
correspondent to-day makes reference to the
obellsk. The Americans, he says, are busy
with the removal Of their precious possess
sion. %dhe obellsk has been cleared to the
ss@Stwenty feet below the present level OF
thw soil, and 1t now stands on a block of
granite weighing forty tons, which again
rests on three wide slabs. The whole goes to
New York. The monument will be lowered at
Tue beginning OF December, and launched In
case, which will be towed round to the ar
senal wharf, where the whole will be thrust
lengthWise into the null Of the steamer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
why sherman Decllned.
New York Times Repl

Secretary Sherman ia a busy man and may
well ask to be excused for not taking an ac-
tive part Ia the Louisiana canvass. But 1t is
unfortunate, to say the least that after de-
nouncng the South 10 Maine. Ohio and New
York, as n section i'll which Republicans are
denied freedom Of speech and fair play In O.
campaign, he is now under the necessity Of
declining the test which his own words in
vted. Mr.. Sherman Is not the only proml-
nent Northen Republican whose convenience
does not admit of Southern trip at this
season. or whose taste repels the idea Of de-
livering on the spot, in the presence OF South
ern gatherings. the stern judgments which
have been pronounced before applauding
crowds In Northern cities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
THE MAINE MuDDLE.
"A Judicial Decision To Be Rendered as to
the Power of the Governor
and Council.

AUGUSTA, Nov a. The Advisory Commit
tee of the Republican party have al gone to
their homes. in view OF the fact that Tho case
for the present is transferred to the Supreme
judicial Court Judge Lihhey and Judge
Danfnrtl,, Of this county received teEegraphic
inquiry from Uhief Justice Appleton, whether
he deemed expedlent to assemble the entire
dav, to determine the extent of its iurisdlc-
tnn if the promises, and especially to con
aidnr an application lor writ Of mandamus
tn compel the Secretary Of state or Council
to exhibit the election returns in time TO have
corrections made under the statute 1t Ia
understood that both Judges answered alyis-
ing tile aasnmhlage ct n full court
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
Thc Rttasard Tournament In New York.

NFw NnKK, Nov d. The games in the Col
ienuer billiard tournament yesterday resulted
as follows: Slosson. 800; RudoIphe, 26s win
ner's average, 121,, best runs, SIosson, 81. A.
MI; Rudolphe, ~ "a Sexton, 800; GARNER,
l2o winners average, 23ta best runs. Sex
ton, ~ 81, 46, Garnier, HI, "a. Schaefer, 300;
DAILY, 226; winner j average. 20, best runs,
Schaeter 122, 9s; DAILY, 1913. %.
Tho games In the 3oleuder billiard tourn-
ament to-day resulted DAILY 800, Rudolph
l41, winners average II 1910, best runs, Da-
ly GA. i9, Rudolph 81, rs. Slosson 300. Carter
i54 winners average II II; best rams, Slos-
son 56. 80, Carter 81, 49,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
CHINA.

San FRANCISCO Nov. q. The steamer
nom China brings dates from Hong Kong 70
October %.
Considerable excitement has been created
mere by the quarrel between Col. Mosby,
United States consul, and Gov. Hennessey,
growing out Of the refusal Of the former to
permit the inspection ot TIL United States
consular records. from which Gov. Hem
nesseF wished to obtain information touch
Ing the opium trade between Hong Kong and
Macao.
\, All the other foreign cnsuls acceded To the
governors request but Col. Mosby said 1t
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-23
Excitement Among Tesas and Kansas
RamrlsNsen.

DODGE CRY, Kansas. Nov " Col Norton.
United States marshal from the northern dis
trIct OF ieXas, accompanied by Two deputies
Ia In this city tonight on his way home from
the Fan Handle Of Texas. where he arrested
thu county officers Of Wheeler county and ten
other parties principally ranchmen. all the
arrests growing out Of internal revenue vio-
lations Considerable excitement prevails
among tho ranehmeu south of here. and
among cattle men who have sold tobacco to
thcr hanls