The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-09-23

@uus 10 the nOllday aspect. The work OF
decoration has been pushed vigorously during
the day, and Market, Montgomery and Kear-
ney streets now present a brilliant appearance.
various committees have been in session all
day perfecting the details of the reception, and
everything is now ready for the arrival of ex-
President Grant. For several days a dense
fog has fallen during the night and early hours
OF the morning, and reports from the outside
say that 1t extends to Faralaons or beyond,
throughout the day, though it is clear in the
city. Precautions have been taken, however,
to intercept the steamer several miles from the
heads. A pilot boat is constantly cruising
across her course, with instructions from the
agents of the Pacific Mail Co. to hold her out
side until a naval pageant can be prepared for
her reception. Should she arrive ontside
during the night she will lie there until morn
ing before signalling her presence.
FALL RIVER, Sept. 19.-City Marshal Brig
ham announced tonight that, the Aldermen
having refused to grant him any extra force,
he has determined to take the responsibility of
increasing the force himself as far as he has
any power.
Sec'y Howard issued a card tonight Offering
the Mayor and Aldermen the whole force Of
spinners, now on a strike, to act as special
constables.
NEW YORK, Sept. 19-Daniel Drew, who
was Familiarity known on the streets as " Uncle
LAM uiCu cuuucllly lU-luSnI al IlS TGSlucnCc
in this city. Aged, so.
DETROIT, September 10.-The reception
given to President Hayes by the members of
the Board of Trade and the members of the
Merchants and Manufacturers Exchange at
Whitney's opera house this morning was nu-
merously attended.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19th.-The following
is from Colonel Hatch at Santa Fee, New
Mexico 81 have just received the following
from McEvers near Hillsboro We had a
five hours fight with all of one hundred
Indians. We have ten killed and several
wounded all of our stock is gone. I have
sent every available soldier out with Dawson
and Day. l hear Boyer and Hugo and Lieut..
Wright are all in the vicinity, and should be
able shortly to overtake the Indians.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 19.-Hon. James G..
Jenkins, of Milwaukee, was nominated to-day
by the Democratic State Central Committee
for Governor, in place of Alexander Mitchell,
declined. Mr.. jenkins, who is a prominent
lawyer and politician, has accepted the nomi-
nation.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 19-The execution of
Louis Guelig took place at noon. He muir
dered Mary McGlew one year ago to-day be-
cause she refused to renew a marriage engage
ment with him.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.-The Ordinance
NStA hoo CSAS6ioRiASut AS SOAIIlAdludIlU
of the arsenal at Fort Union, New Mexico, to
issue arms and ammunition to Governor Wal
lace not to exceed three rifles and one million
rounds of cartridges.
LITTLE Rock, Sept. 19.-Private advices
have been received here of the discovery of
very rich lead mines in the vicinity of Spoon
Vile, in Clarks and Hot Springs counties.
One man melted sufficient ore to yield 500
pounds of metal over common fine.
NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-Saturday's World
has an important editorial of which the fol-
lowing is the sense: "What it concerns us
to-day to point out is that in publishing this
most distressing statement Tilden has made
it impossible for the Democrats of the United
States ever again seriously to entertain the
notion OF entering a contest for the Presi-
dency under his leadership with any hope of
success. He has deliberately elected to COIN
nit himself to a lawsuit concerning his own
character with Cyrus w. Field over the du-
ration of which and over issues involved and
to be involved in which neither he nor the
Democratic party can expect to exert any con-
troll whatever. The Democratic party can-
not successfully 60 into the Presidential battle
of 1880 as defendant in (. lawsuit between
Tilden and Cyrus W. Field"
SAN Francisco, Sept. 19.-The City of
Toxic has been expected hourly during the
day, but as yet nothing has been heard from
her. The weather still remains very foggy.
The feeling of expectancy which has pre-
vailed has had the effect Of almost paralyzing
general business. The streets have been
crowded with throngs of idlers eager for the
first intimation of the arrival of the steamer.
A large influx of visitors official and unofi-
cial, from the interior have came in during
the day, including a number of military COM
panies, municipal representatives of the prin-
cipal cities, and various organizations. Many
additions have been made to the decorations
and tout ensemble on the proposed line of
march. There is little doubt that the Toxic
will arrive outside during the night, as her
average time of passage is about up.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. ia Boise City
dispatch says: Day before yesterday the In
dams shot a young man named Bauentire,
who was herding stock fifty miles northwest
of here. He gave the alarm and eight citi-
zens started for the scene. but finding the In
dams from 40 to 60 strong, returned. Col.
Bernard with so cavalrymen left this morn-
ing in search Of the hostiles.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19.-Wool is in an
improving demand; prices are firmer and
slightly higher. Ohio, Pennsylvania and
3 West Virginia XX and above 3Sa4Oc Xxx 80
: a39c; medium 4Oa45c; coarse 35a37c. New
York, Michigan and Western fine 34a35c
2 medium 4Oa42c; coarse 35a37c; cOmbing,
washed 4Oa45c; unwashed 30a 33c. Canada
combing 3sa4Oc; fine unwashed 24a25c; coarse
D 2Sa3Oc; medium 3Oa33c tub washed 44a45c.
p. Colorado washed 20a28c; unwashed 1Sa19c
1 extra and merino pulled 35a37c; No. 1 and
, superfine pulled 34a37c.
DENVER, Sept. 19.-Secretary Schurz ar
' rived here from the northern Indian agencies
! tonight and made a brief speech before the
Republican Convention, eulogizing the Re-
: publican party. Jay Gould aud party arrived
to-day. The platform adopted by the Con
~vention calls for the unlimited coinage Of
. silver. .
FOREIGN