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The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15

FROM Fort Robinson. Neb., un-
der date of the 1lth, we have this
intelligence from the escaping In
dians, that they were found and inn
mediately surrounded with the in
tention Of getting them to surrender,
but the Indians declined. They
were afterward attacked, aud it is
now authentically reported that the
number of Indians killed is forty,
fifteen wounded, and from forty to
fifty recaptured. Since the difficulty
commenced, the following soldiers
have been killed and wounded: /:
Killed--Good and Smith, Company
A, Third cavalry; Everett, Company
Fl. Weunded--Corporal Pulver,
Company A; private Emery, Go. e.
Red Bear, a chief of Red Clouds
band, arrived in camp and observ-
ing his sister wounded, shed tears
and called her bad squaw. A rel
ative of Red Cloud was killed.
Trouble is feared from Spotted Tail
and Red Clouds bands.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
The Supreme Court Decision
Against Poly gamy.

A decision was rendered this af-
ternoon by the United States SUI
preme court in the case of George
Reynolds against the United States,
brought here by an appeal from the
supreme court of Utah. This case
involves the whole question of po-
lygamy in the territories and con-
stitutiOnality of the laws passed by
congress for IFS suppression. Rev
nolds was indicted by the grand
jury for contracting bigamous
marriage. He was tried in the
Third Judicial court of Utah and
found guilty. He appealed to the
supreme court of the territory and
finally this court, which now affirms
the judgments of the lower tribu-
nails, and decides that congress had
power TO pass laws prohibiting po-
lygamous marriages in Utah, and
that such laws are constitutional.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15

A MEETING of the citizens of Sew
ard was held Tuesday evening OF
last week to confer on the question
of voting bonds TO donate to The
A. & n. r. r. Hon. S. b. Galley,
attorney for the company, was
present, and among other matters
of local interest to Seward, stated
that "the proposed road would have
no interests identical with those of
the b. & NJ. or U. r. in its manage
ment; that il was a competing line !;
that il had been built into Lincoln
several years ago as a competing
line with the Ii Il NJ, and had so
remained, to the great annoyance of
the b. & NJ. The meeting appoint
ed a committee of five "to ascertain
under what influence the road
would be managed, and whether
the present movement was i'm the
interest of lines controlling the
trade at present, and the prospect
for the road remaining a competing
line" This we gather from the
Seward Reporter.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
Capital Removal.

Mr.. Sessions, of Lincoln, has al
ready introduced bill imposing
special tax for the erection of a
capital building at cost OF 100000.
The bill was read the first time.
Under the provisions of the new
constitution might it not be highly
proper and judicious first 10 perma-
nently locate the capital and then
! impose the tax? We will not now
dispute the wisdom and justice OF
a measure that shall require every
citizen of the State to contribute
share, according to the amount Of
his taxable property, to aid in the
erection Of capital building, and
thereby remove any strife that
might arise from large contributions
OF money from special localities to
control the location OF the capital at
q place far from the centre of the
State. On the part of citizens out
side of Lincoln we are glad that no
imprudent haste has been manifest.
ed 10 agitate the question of the
removal or relocation of the capital
or seat of government for this State.
Considerable time having interven-
ed since the adoption of the new
constitution making provision for
the removal of the seat of govern
ment, it would not now be improper
or hasty TO take legislative action,
which may be necessary 10 bring
about a removal and relocation of
the capital. Mr.. Sessions, we are
sure, would not like 10 be the au-
thor of such legislation, but there
are other members OF the present
Legislature who should take prompt
action 10 secure the proper legisla-
ton under the new constitution to
bring about a removal or relocation
of the capital. Ii tie capital is to
remain at Lincoln the citizens OF
the State ought 10 know that fact
before 100000 of taxes are levied
and expended there in erecting a
suitable capital building. The bill
Of Mr.. Sessions is proper and right,
TO 20 hand in hand with an other
bill providing for the proper action
TO remove or relocate the seat of |
government of the State. The pres
ent session is a very favorab bic time |
10 take that action, and a bill should |
at once be introduced TO submit the |
question of removal to a vote of the |
electors of the State, especially as
no vote can be taken upon it except |
at general election, and the ques-
lions of places and number OF posi-
bic elections 10 be held renders il
rather complicated and may We,
consume years in its adjustment.
Ii no proper legislation is taken
at the present session, two years
more probably may intervene be-
fore any law can be passed so as to
reach the question of removing or
relocating the capital of the State,
and the bill now introduced by Mr..
Sessions TO levy tax of 100000 to
construct and finish a capital build
ing looks very much like the opera
tion of putting the cart before the
horse. Let Us have the location first
and then the tax TO enable the State /
to construct the necessary buildings.
As Columbus will probably be one
of the locations to be voted for, il
would in our opinion be proper that
the representative from Platte
county should at the present session
interest himself in having a bill
passed submitting the question to a
vote of the people at the next gen.
eral e.ection, and thus dispose of
the question at this session.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15

Gov. NANCE's inaugural message
was delivered last Thursday to a
very crowded house. AS is highly
proper, the governors heart-topic
is the settlement of the vacant lands
Of the State, and "a large degree of
liberality in all legislation affecting
the agricultural aud Horticultural
interests of the State" He touches
upon the protection of our frontier
borders from Indian depredations,
and says the power OF the State and
general governments should be
available for that purpose, and
heartily favors the speedy and cer-
tain punishment of criminals. We
believe there is no sentiment ex-
pressed in the message but will
receive hearty response from ev-
cry good citizen of the common
wealth
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
WASHINGTON.
DIED.
DA MAY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Represen.
tative Hartridge, of Georgia, died
to-day of pneumonia. The House
Judiciary Committee, of which Mr..
Hartridge was member, took
cognizance of his unexpected death,
The Georgia delegation meet this
evening, and Representative Ste-
phens expects to be in Washington
tomorrow. Mr.. Schuyler is home
with erysipelas in the legs.
ITEMS.
The Potter Committee meet to-
morrow.
The Secretary of the Treasury has
called for another $l0,000,000 five-
twen,ies of 65, consols OF 6S.
MURDERERS ARRESTED.
The American Consul at Tangier
writes that the murderers OF the
Jewish family have been arrested,
and their punishment will deter
others from similar crimes.
COUNTING ELECTORAL VOTES.
Inc House COMMITTEE on count
ing electoral votes will report ad-
versely on the Senate bill and cal !
up tor action of the House the
Southland bill.
POSTPONED.
The meeting of the Potter Com
mitiee, called for tomorrow, has
been postponed until Friday, by
which time Gen. Butler is expected
to be present.
FOUR PER CENTS.
Subscriptions TO the four per cent.
loan to-day are s7,ll3,600.
SILVER BULLION.
Treasury to-day purchased 400,-
600 ounces of silver at prices slight
ly below London rates.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15

Our members of the House of
Representatives at Lincoln occupy
places on the standing committees
as follows: Mr.. Ryan is chairman
Of the committee on banks and cur
rency, and a member of the follow
ing committees Corporations, blind,
deaf and dumb and insane asylums.
Mr.. Loveland occupies places on the
following committees County
boundaries, county seats and town
ship organizations, cities and towns,
and claims.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
The Amount of Gold Paid Out
at the Su ul,.'Treasnry.

NEW YORK, Jan. Cone of the
city banks made a mistake a few
days ago of exchanging double the
amount of gold for legal tender
notes that it intended, and to-day it
rectified the mistake by exchanging
100000 legal tender notes, for gold.
With exception of this the entire
demands on the treasury for gold in
exchange for legal tender notes has
to-day, up to noon, amounted to less
than $1,000. The sub-treasury is
not giving but clearing house cer-
tificates to-day because the supply
of blanks has been temporarily. ex-
hausled by the Unexpectedly large
demand the last few days. A fresh
supply will be ready tomorrow.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15

We shall think it strange, and the
people Of northern, central and wes-
tern Nebraska will think it strange
if the legislature shall consent 10 a
law levying a hundred thousand
dollars tax for the erection of a new
capitol without a bill for relocating
the capital. Let the present build
ing be made to do duty until the
people OF the State are ready to
place the capital the capitol where
they will probably remain.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
FOREIGN News.

A Lahore correspondent tele-
graphs that General Stewards oc-
cupation of Candahar will mark
conclusion Of the definite period OF
war. All will then have been done
Guettah that the column can possibly
do before winter. 1t is true unlimit-
ed discretion is given General
Stewart, and porsibly he may pro-
iect the occupation of Ghensk,
which is an important and strong
position; but, unless something un-
foreseen occurs, the army OF
Afghanistan will furnish no further
intelligence OF Importance before
the beginning of March.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
Applications for Relief.

LONDON, Jan. 6.--The weather is
again cold. There has been a daily
increase of distress in every quarter
the past week. AT Manchester on
Friday there were 1900 applications
from heads Of families, representing
1850 persons. to the relief commit
tee, and on Saturday there were
1000 fresh applications. During
the week 1,200 families have bC en-
relieved at Wolverhampton. Con-
siderable increase Of distress is re-
ported at Sheffield.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
WaltSVilIe-

EDITOR JoURNAL:- Once more
New Years greetings are in order
and the Wattsville ladies and gents
are indulging in the usual testivi-
ties. New Years eve. a neck tie
party was well attended at the resi-
dence Of john Sacrider, and New
Years night a dance at the Lost
Creek school-house. Last Saturday
the debate was well attended and
tomorrow night the debate is on
Woman's Rights.
Since | last wrote Albert Russell
was made happy by the arrival of q
fine boy at his house.
Rev. Maynard OF Colfax county is
holding meetings at the school
house this week.
Ed. Moncrief lost steer this week
with the cattle disease.
Miss Sarah j. Dack was thrown
from a horse while on her way to
school last Friday morning, and
sprained her ankle.
Jan. }, 1879. IDA MAY.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
Inhabitants Murdered.

CALCUTTA. January 6.-The band
of Mahsua Wazris recently made an
incursiOn into the British territory
and plundered the inhabitants,
burned a tank, and retreated to the
hills. They were pursued by cav
airy, and part of the band was cut
of. Reinforcements are being sent
TO prevent a repetition of the raid.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15

OLIVER, the leader of the gang,
who languishes in prison for the
murder OF Ketcnum and Mitchell, is
said to be worth between one and
two hundred thousand dollars.
But money will hardly save him
from the halter.-Omdhd Bee.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
Storm Signals 10 be Used by
Railroads.

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.--The Chicago &
Northwestern Railroad company
began last night the system of send
ing by wire to each station on its
numerous lines the daily weather
reports, so that in the event of ap-
preaching storms or excessive cold
weather the company may be enab-
led to guard against possible loss to
perishable freight while i'm transit.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
French Politics.

PARIS, January 6.-The morning
papers agree that the senatorial eIec-
tions yesterday is crippling blow
for the Bonaparlists. The majOri-
ty is now moderate republicans. 1t
is considered probable that the Du-
faiyre cabinet will remain in office.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
A Bond RObber Wanted IL.

New YORK, January 9.-Detec-
tives are searching for j. w. Hull,
who robbed Field & James of $780,
600 in government bonds. 1t is
learned Hull len the city on the day
OF the robbery Oh Fall river steam
boat. Detectives traced Hull to
evidence, but there the clew was
lost
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15

THOMAS LORD, OF New York,
eyed eighty-five years, whose mar
riage with Mrs. Hicks year ago
created such o wonderful sensation,
was reported the other night at the
Doint of death.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
The Credit Mobelier Suit DE.
cided.

New YORK, Jan. 6.--The supreme
court to-day gave a decision in the
case of the United States versus the
Union Pacific railroad company and
others, commonly known as the
Credit Mobelier case. The decision
of the court sustaining demurrer to
the bill in equity is affirmed, and
the governments suit Is ordered
dismissed.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
Justice Hunt Stricixea with
PlraIysis.

1t is learned tonight that JUS
tice Hunt of the United States su-
preme court, was stricken with
paralysis at his residence in this city
last Saturday, and is now in such
condition that his recovery is des-
paired of.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15

THERE still remain a number OF
Congressman on the sick list
Among others reported are j. A.
Hubbell, of Michigan, Th ornburgh,
of Tennessee and Finley, Of Ohio,
all of whom are quite i'll.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
Death of Hon. Morton NcNi.
chael.

PHILADELPHIA, January 6.--Hon.
Morton Nc Michael, senior, publish
er OF the North American and ex-
mayor OF Philadelphia and president
of the park commission, died at 4
O'Clock this afternoon of heart dis
ease
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
MARY ALBRIGHT,
Merchant Tailoress,
l3th Street erpoeite Po.f-sHrs

Mems and boys suits made in the
latest style, and good fits guaranteed. at
very low prices. Mems suits $500 to
5000, according to the goods and work.
Boys suits $500 to $500, according to
size.
G1 CLEANING AND REPAIRING DONE. 81
Bring on your sOiled clothing. A
whole suit renovated and made TO ap.
pear as good as new for s125 i2ly
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
Yellow Fever Dead.

MOBILE, January 6.-The snow
storm Saturday lasted all day, fol-
lowed by hard freezing. The ther-
mOmeter was six degrees in the
morning. Yellow fever is dead.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
Cold SNAP.

VICKsBURG, January 6. - Last
night was the coolest of the season.
The mercury went down 10 II de-
grees below zero. Ii is warm to-
day, thermometer q degrees.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15

TEEvEs, January 6.-Princess Car
oline, wife of Prince Hedry of Hesse,
died to-day.
The Columbus journal., 1879-01-15
LEGISLATIvE.

(Which means Innocence Abroad :,
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THE NEW ORLEANS DFMOORAT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 90 1879

with about the largest trip Of passengers she
wsy pons 9T soP Ssya time for Raa and
the past few days. There Is large amount q
freight here ready to 20 South, aud any amount
OF tonnage ready to take It. No damage was
believe. WALT
by Telegraph
CINCINNATI. Jan. 2s.-The river Is 80 feet 6
mh cne ana rising fast. The Allegheny and ad
Ia the former stream broke this morning. Rain
e reported at all points above. There Is good
Thsr o. ara ram mere Is now eoudy aP Tbs lee
from above began to pass this morning Inc
river is full from bank to bank. IL will last at
The J. w. Griffith leaves o-night for st Louis.
The New Eldorado will not leave 70 tsmouth
before the first of next week; Inc Oherokee.
She had about $50 tons. The Gaff, from Mem
phis. got here last evening. The Donnelly
leaves for New Orleans this evening with very
Ii. bit trip but good engagements. Capt Rey-
nolds has sold bis interest In the Paris @. Brown
to Capt. Alex. Halliday. who will take command.
leans Thursday. The Cons MIIlar leaves to-
morrow for Memphis. Capt A. I. Gilmore and
W. G. Hite. Of Louisville. are In the city.
the Bridge Several gorges below have broken
and the Ice has run heavy past Chester since
Sunday evening. Very little damage was done.
Carondelet. The river Is falling here The
Missouri rose five feet at Hermann since last
night and Is rising fast. The river there is full
OF heavy running ice. The Ice at Jefferson City
also broke and the ferry boat Is running Heavy
ice will probably be running here to- morrow
and an open river to Cairo Is expected within
forty eight hours.
The weather L. warm and heavy Rims are
threatened. The Mississippi is rising at Alton,
and the Illinois has swelled some. The Iron
ountain's barges will get at Evansville $4,000
bushels corn and other freight for New Orleans
Capt. Shenck has secured the elegant side. wheel
steamer Clinton. and will leave with her on
Friday for Cincinnati IL the Mississippi Ia open
The Clinton takes the plate of the Mary Millar
VIoKsBURG, Jan. 2S.-To Janney a. Work:
Steamer j. M. White leaves here at D. m. with
1000 bales cotton and IL 900 sacks cotton seed
j. w. TOBIN master.
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Exchange Clippings, january IG.

Cincinnati Enquirer:
apt; John Petterso on and Chief Clerk James
Nirthin leave Tor VOLTS creek early this
#&eek. to look efter. the sunken c. b. Church.
{gpt Reese Dugan has taken contract to raise
u Cnurcn, ana go. 70 afro to start the wreck
Sepoat Eckert no TO the scene of the accident
LOUISVILLE. Jan. 25.-The owners of the W.
4 Holiday have determined to make no fur.
he water until sufficient ri occurs to fi 1
ser of. Timbers have been inserted In her
aold to prevent her from parting her iimbers.
owsrd pss e are ye zed she se1e s h pa 2
s Sas water and fortunately perfectly even with
EVANSVILLE, Jan. 2s.-The new steamer Ed.
g 70 New Orleans. while freightipg at the bank at
0land View at o'clock this morning, Was dis
TcoveIed to be on FIRE under the steps of the
|.aougb, tefore any DAMAGE had been done, and
49, promptly put out. The boat landed here
|@-night all safe and sound. and after loading
Es1rslty heavily departed for her destination,
..AIRo, Jan. 25.-SteambOatmen are almost log.
~ patience waiting for business to resume. III
a vas entirely suspended they could make up
Mslr minds to wait. but with the Ice thinning
W. and thickening up alternately. appearing to
al gone one day and heavy the next. they
- tkkept In state of uncer ainty that 10 trying
Inc nerves. Yesterday some boats worked
stae taxing freight. but others had to quit
70 to the Kentucky shore. Last night. late.
Onaries Morgan, after several attempts.
Ssaed az the No. 2wharfboat long enough TO put
ADD take on few passengers aud q little
sRage. but By that time the ice had 50 piled In
Sgse ner that she was compelled TO let 60. She
deeply laden for New Orleans. Her
S1h Ay nat upon the water and she
no doubt be able to keep out Of the
below here. The G. W. Anderson. yes
S5lsa TOOK, on 200 tons Of tin for Nash
iiiS. ano VIII leave to-day. no doubt: she is
under the stern of the large wharfboat.
|ike n sonn Porter rived yesterday noon from
|nSiss ouln. and the Sllverthorn cleared for Mem
M cne did not need anything but coal here.
~ Vt wants We're supi lied. The Eckert came
we om the Missouri shore yesterday to
w. 9ut the landing barge that was sunk the
~ Wy .or the Illinois Central Railroad at
Aecllne. The G, W. Anderson will 60 out
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FROM THE PAssEs.

PORT EADs. Jan. 2s, o .. m.-Weather calm.
thick and foggy.
Arrived: AT 40 this a. M, British steamship
Enmore, Hopkins master, from Liverpool, to
Hall Vaughn.
american steamship Margaret. at 2 .. M,
Baker master. from Havana. via Florida ports
~ 1. X. Roberts.
British steamship Donati, at 4:10 D. m. Greg
DRY master % days from Rio de Janeiro, cargo
coffee, to L. x G.. Forwood.
italian bark Belle Avvenire, Deandicis master,
GA days from Genoa. In ballast. to G. III. Haynes.
No departures.
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oUACHITA RIVER.

OUACHITA RIVER.
NEW ORLEANS AND OUACHITA RIVER
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
UNI ED STATES MAIL PACKET.
Leaves WEDNESDAY. January %. at p. M.
le1.T FOR CAMDEN. Ell. DORADO,
sssss=aGss Ouachita City. Monroe, Trenton and
rivers-The fine new light-draft passenger
steamer
JOHN WILSON.
will leave as above For freight o. Or o1aak
ply on board or to F. A. BLANKS. President,
office log Graviar street
GEO. D. HITE. BRtTTON & EPPLER. ]. r.
CABIN. .JANNEY d WORK. LORD 4 Nc
fEahE. agents. ja28
NEW ORLEANS AND OUACHITA RIVER
TRANSFORMATION COMPANY.
WEEKLY UNITED STATES MAIL PACKET.
Leaves every WEDNESDAY at 5pm.
FOR OUACHITA CITY. MONROE.
sSasSsss.1sfaS Trenton. and all town landings on
Black and Ouachita rivers The
splendid passenger steamer
JOHN II. HANNA,
Jack w. Blanks master. Clerk Ben G. Cornwell
will leave as above. For freight or passage
apply on board or TO
Capt. F. A. BLANKS, President,
GEO. D. HITE. BRITTON L EPPLER. j. E.
CARLIN, JANNEY q WORK LORD q Nc
PEAKE. r. W. ADAMS, Agents.
Connects regularly with steamer Bertha Brun-
ner Tor Bayou DArbonne. steamers Acme and
Jimmie Baker for Bayou Bartholomew and Sa-
line river. steamer Tom Parker for Little and
Iensas rivers. Jas tt
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REGULAR SEMI WEEKLY BAYOU SARA
AND COAST PACKET.
UNITED STATES MAIL.
Leaves every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY
at ., m.
- FOR BAYOU SARA, WATERLOO
.hsE&&kE Hermitage. Port Hickey, Baton
Rouge, PlaQuemine and way land.
inRs-The fast and splendid passenger steamer
JOHN w. CANNON.
John O. Lfbano. master. j. 81. Mossop clerk,
Leaves as above, returning down the cofst
MONDAY and every FRIDAY. For freight OF
passage apply on board or to
GEO. ID. HITE. "a Gravier st.
BRITTON D. EPPLEk "a aravier st.
LORD MCPEAKE. 1872 Gravier at
AUS O. @. WAYNE. I0e Gravier street.
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Arrived

Brit steamship Enmore, Hopkins from Liverpool to
Hall & Vsunhan-Point
Steamer mite Boyle. from Pensacola. to G M Soria
New Basin
Brit ship Ismer Bepgsy. S. dsys from Bremen to
Morton Bell-4th dis
Brit bark Eastern Province. Lodge from - to
Shultz &co- Point
Schr Sargent Day. Arnet from Bonacco. to Ma
cheCa-Pic Tier
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MARINE NEWS.
OFFICE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT,
January 80. 1879.
Cleared YESTERDAY.

Steamship City of Mexico, Mcintosh for Vera Cruz
via Bsgdad, Tampioo and Tuxpan-
PUG. Corral &co
Steamship Hudson eager. for New York
Moulton
Ital bark Alfa Malatesta, for Rouen-
AK Miller &oo
FIR bark Jacques Occur, Jean. for Havre-
Low II & Bailey
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ARKANSAS RIVER.
BAYOU MACON AND TENsAs.

TENSAS AND BAYOU MACON REGULAR
PACKET.
Leaves THURSDAY. January sc. at 5 .. m.
IT, FOR FLOYD, WARSAW. CROCK
Aff10tsS ETT's Point, Egypt. Cut-on West
wood, Eureka. Mound Bayou. Coulter
Point and all way landings on Bayou Macon
The new passenger steamer
w. j. POIrEVENE,
J. B. Sullivan master, J.W Ong clerk,
will leave as above, connecting with STELLA
BLOCK for Upper Tensas and Choctaw Bayou.
i koT sreis1f Il SpRsSsas W aHgy to Common