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Announcement Of the Death, III
London, or r.. A: sotllcrn,
tile Actor. -,
Edwin Booths lmpersonatlon Of
"lago" Puffed with a Saw"
ing Clause.
A rarncll Meeting lii London Hct for
tic 4tll of Fel,rnary-uambettn's
Popularity Waning.
Unearthing Of Several Nihilistio Contracts
for Tunnels, Explosions, and
Aosasinat:onB.
THE IRISH.

i'l,OiEl1ltrEf,. T..
DEnt1S, Jn,,. aI.--,rhu I.nntl-LrnEnc ,ncet-
ing Mt lsock Carry, County A1dhaglIa,,.
Uissar, md The cn,lntcr meeting or thu III
nngr,lir,,, the 18Th Inst, were prohibited 0tt
tilt grullntl That tho iliectngs might lead to II
breaCll 0f sha peact.
Cnl.k.
Cot.1s, Jim. 9l.--O'Nel1, Secretary 0f The
Cork 14alNl-i.caguc, recently summoned Oh
the cl,arge Of Intimidation by writing threat
cnfng letters. llns t,eGn discharged for want
Of eyideiice 10 sustain tl1u cllarEc. .s"s
FbATy-SlSH MEMliEns.
Of The I.atltl-i League have hcen summarized Mt
1dstowc1. Kerry, vi tho Charge OF seditfolls
conspiracy. .........-.
COwHN AND rA1lSEt,t.
1.OSt,oS. Inn. 1t.-.l0stpll Ebwcn {lsad-
ical), mcntnr Ut l'ar'la.ient for Newcastle
nl.-Iyne, all{t l'ar,ltl will address, a public
lnectlng lit 1dpntlnn tlln .stll of February to
protest nIAll,at cOGrcEnn.
THE WItI1'.
Tho Dai'u 1'clmWph announces lltat Mini,
Jol,n u. MILAN will withdraw his resignation
as 1lonlc.1su!c Parliamentary whip ull nh
Understanding tint llc shall be allowed to sill
un tic Liberal side OF tho House.
, 1881-01-22

ot1mr dispatch says there arc l.ultlr"': nf
ioyni I.uers III rrctorIa. Tlley Gull muster
9,tskj ilr,l
The l,ocrs e,uleavorcsl To fnttucc Swaz5c.
Tie King. to Ion thesn. hut he ptssitlrcty IT.
fused t1 dessert l1n British, nuf iina prepared
tu attuc's tho t'nurs If tl,py et,Gr Ills country.
WtTItn!lSwN.
t,t cUiIsrq,trmce 1T tln prs'!"t17cd slcl'ate In
tic jlnllse NJ Cu,I,nntls on tho ntl'rc*s III IT.
pIy IN tfln tlnrelt's s|,ccr!l. fsylanls LIB
crn1) t,s abandoned Ills tnotiun II, rrgard to
the TrniiNytlnt.
, 1881-01-22

llt:Al1.

PAn1R, .1an, 'cl:-rhg0tiora D'llolleau,
Frc,pc!, priest and theological! writer, IL dead
II! Ills sd yenr. ..,.
NA3tnETrA,
IANls. JIM. 2l.-Gnmbotta, REFLECTED Tres
itle,,t Ut the Ulln,nbur ut deputies yesterday,
received ats votes, tl,sos lnure than l,o re-
eeiyr4 ln 1851 When Ills file,tls sought to OK
tlaln tho taIl-o'r by alleging tint tho election
WIS hurried. 1ie Extreme LEFT evidently
.ssd nut ydte for Him, as forty.Ilse votes werU
thrown nWay OH utlar Ee.xotls. -" -
, 1881-01-22
l. l'nrty Of Five ysho 1seeatnc It,sane.

1.MsItlrrtnG. Miss, rs VIA silrpost.t nf h,trs,-
l'nat,lt. 4'ne dny u ills dcnth 10 .~as 4 t1y!ig
l,tft thorc WIS tfohh ii ftttlile s,iiinti III,
.iertnke .tt,o hanEerolls aud tlIl!eult insk -.At
1ns4t t>r. kenncdr llr. :Wehl. and L.. Y. hns!i
aaslsie.l tlicln, and VIII Errat ..tItcuty ttoy
suctttdc,t tn 'f!sthf!ttit' hahd-gMlTs ,iE'st hts
wrists. IIe 'lieJ thu! nlYht. The wffe stiifs
last six unl1fl,s MD tlfcc whlte ini tlilh1c,' III
lilo strupyiu With the lMErp. 70 fN!iieuE hin.
t1tive gu!ie, crilzy', to tho iunltfc nsyluii.
, 1881-01-22

HUI tAhFf HHh.
4 rdru md valuable .pt1ntl,lg laa t1st toon
and u 1T tha banda pf MI arstst here t bu lina'l
hy naug Y tXsiys ~ g,Stes IF r.,asa eo.w .,,a
i,ta, ftIntt5 ind dctnil, aiIl hua Tho stuuIu 1T
senuimcss up,nlt. il II ,os4,ed !y Mfs; llatt1h-
fun ii. it0ltisp1. Spanish lAlY, resldlsi4 noAr
Enstpu, SIi. itcr futucr bought 1t itstn I! con-
vent III Hpat,, my nr sixty yonrs sXns 1t wgs
shjppei ii Paris and thoro l'Ht> apd has onlf
fcEGtfY uG1(l recovered.
, 1881-01-22

:, 2UHEF0E.
MILITARY l'isET TAt.ATtoSs.
, l.oxtu,x, Jan. 2I.--A tlfspatrEt from htlsens
aays military preparations ura, stltl going VI.
TIL: MINISTER 0l' wAn
l,as acnt til his resignation, bnt IL Inns not
tuet, accepted.
Ht.aRfA.
Sr. pI:rttisln;fu'. jan. 2t.--fl'llc Auctcc
1fn.sc tl,ntcs ti,e statement itlskr,,tlcd fto,ll
ctnlstantinotic recently that 't;rcece lIasl re-
otcslth Russia III tltke tlrrrk subjects IN
Turkey uillter her Protection sh0utl thu ice.
essity urlsr. ...
M,lt.t lI:ACEA1It.t:.
l.uStA,y. la,,. .l.-I,ater ipIH,rts are tnure
favorable lnr tt.aceful suIulo,,bi tlU tircch
question.
, 1881-01-22

WILLIAM I. paltylhpte, Of ths fau,otls Ktath4
iESG WIN nver &I0 U1. tlo sptsei Innro thaM
hnlf i ni,!Iul, l.lshola OF wheat IN A.0l nuIo}.
aid dssla,se.l Vt It ut Iutfalo nt'1 profit u u
c1utA a b1shol.' -.
, 1881-01-22
.''fa'" Ae1a Phosphate tn Typhoid
=. ffArnu

hyo h,sen oeen greatly benefited myselt. Qg ulso,
Niue. / h.,xa isotm using Hotsf1'sds Acid Phus-
Ahsf fouesi,os Hse,l u! i y tho exclusion of q!
y q stteniln ttlG 70 myself, und with thunkl fruiu
:. -: %oa !or W ugrrt.abIo Il rotnGIy,
!. H. t:aa,ioa. btno u II. !. KxLtAA, u. D.
, 1881-01-22
BUSINESS NOTICES.

For .cot,atiratson,- b1ifasis1Ifs*@, s1ek
hc,nc1le, ntliIit:st1pn ti1fe Arc,pls Fcgctas'c.
Isowel KeKul'ttr. shc must pifa4nnt mild, a,d
iit,.lstuhr, aitTl,4.hans tho Rloufh, stimulates
ite iitt1' antl Elducys. and phritles the tlhtH.
For sltIe l,y All druggists. Van setsnca, kst-
vctIapn & t;n,, ,wttrx;ltc ,ntrs1ts. Ainin l1cpot
AMnirs i!riiE Estorc, tort,cr Madison STREET nnd
Fifth avenue,
, 1881-01-22

No ,vontltr. .t1ic .iin,;tc III n,u;rctt I. .o
well kt,,wll; Ask f0r the best tnyoring extracts
ln unS pl,rt nf. tho world and lIuristtt,s nrr
hni.dtsl you. Al Inst thu foscigucrs ire 'lndt'e
thia flt1t. . -.
, 1881-01-22
MALT
BITTERS.

Are 'Yaisr t.aa9s SExnt. Nerves Enstrunk.
fies. This. lttpoA lsalt, spirits Ubhc
Tbru takt MATT t.rrxstx, IHepatea fru1l MAI
iluI~, tslt*a5a 4.a 1t"n .hI.a sso q. sraeSs.
,i sl a4 fna' sis ssSs
ESl. Wsax Sytys: ts: A,4nyss a., ~ msn|ts
sfylo ksuAs5 Sr1;.1 MSt,S'. 4. H., sssy sn, S,!
s.. ad Lny HzSa .tr,t n.arS ri FL, genuIm
bear ihs CVMI'.sNi's 6iGNATUltE ~ shove. kVld
1YuFy " h1Ie..
MuiG lsittess eumpuuy, lsottou. Au*s-
, 1881-01-22

Lnttlca; Xeltcate. Asltl FnebIe-Tf. yuti
w!sl. tn ha healthy Anu leMnt!fnl, take cosden's
!.tchtfa Liquid Ettrhet Of ucet.
, 1881-01-22

w WUl ~
Xcst Eld Dry Goods House,
AIadisoll and Pcori;&-sts.
GREAT
ANNUAL CLEARING
1,i11a
Golden Opportunity y
For 1lz 1Jli3'cHascrs IF Dry
=. Goods. "
THIS MORNING ~
Ne q,totc q Jc,c miscellaneous
bargains out Of Hundreds ice
offer ut this safe: il.
Iat Of Al.wool Monte Cloths, SOC, worth
4g;tacl. Fine Monies ut Csc; reduced
double. Width l'latds. Sic. wprth zoe. :
e.! Al!:E1al plnids, SOt il gQo'l, ,,,nrS.ln.
All:W6or S1ioo'tas, .:'oc; would be cheap
, 1881-01-22

'ute jlEpouTEn rorS1 Ali. kAfoS ,
yeatslay ll.ar.iing ut lt!a oiiicD hut l,s ssas
ilot Inclined to tAlk. lle autniftadu utht t'o,
ha4 boGii anpl0tctl by TIC parttrs tt,9nttol!tt!
Was 10 present lntitLons " thu clil!lty Com
M!ttoa on Equalization. What was 10Ap
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22

No invalid who values health and its blessings
should risk the mass of testimony which exists
as TO her ability to apparently hopeless
-]4incoin (Ill.) Herald
The Doctor is adding daily her already illustri-
and well-earned reputation Peoria journal
Indeed, if all our physicians 10 take the
same interest, ana work with the same professional
zeal Mrs. DR.. keck, who gives her life her entire
time and labor. to the grand conquest of human
disease then would there be less afiiction and bet
ter health at large.-I5loomington Bulletin.
The lady is herself remarkable woman. Enga-
ging in the practice of medicine about Is years ago.
when It difficult for d in any public
position TO have her qualities recognized even TO
meet tolerance. Mrs. DR. Keck, by virtue Of rare
merit, supported by indomitaby perseverance,. has
worked heroely and rapidly upward until now she
stands upon eminenee, professionally celebrated
socially respected, and financially sold.-Dayen-
port Gazette
Mrs. DR.. Keck has shown herself to be a wonder
full woman, and her career is wonderful one, look
at it what way you wi1i.-Peoria National Democrat.
Frank. generous and kind-hearted, she has won
the affections of all classes and is respected and
but for her high qualities lady and upright citi
zen.--Industries OF Peoria
We speak from our own knowledge when say
she is of the most successful practitioners In
the treatment OF diseases made speciality BY heI
in this country.-W ashington Farmer.
The growth of her business in this city has been
steady and rapid, and her reputation for practical
skill in the treatment of chronic diseases Is wideiJ
| inereasing.-Evening Peorian.
During her last visit here ii wonderful to see
the vast crowd of patients that gathered around e
| Lincoln (ll.) Herald
This lady has developed system Of praetict
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22

American public, for the relief and cure
of Coughs Colds, Soar Throat, Debilirated
Constitutions. Weakness of the Lungs, or
Consumption, in the incipient or advanced
stages of the disease, has ever met with
the Endorsements of physicians or patients
as the celebrated ''Tolu Rock and Rye" !"
The repeated and CONTINUED sales of the
article everywhere are the best evidence
of its real merits. Letters and testimo-
malls from every quarter of the country.
attesting the stimulating, tonic and heal
ing effects, are in possession of the pro-
prietors, and can be adduced to convince
the most skeptical reader of its intrinsic
virtues Further commentator is unLec-
essary and superfiuous. as a trial of this
article, having pleasant taste and agree
able flavor, will satisfy all those who are
afflicted or pining away with pulmonary
weak ness of the relief to sbe secured by
the use of Tolu, Rock and Rye. Chicago
Times)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
Knr SATISFIED.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The democrats
are greatly disgusted with the committee
assignments, no attention having been
paid, they claim, to order of precedence.
Money talks of declining to serve on the
post Office committee, because Springer
leads him in position, whereas he should
be first. Democrats claim the election OF
the committee is in the interest of the
Southern republican contestants, having
three Southern members, and they expect
a summary unseating of democrats to fol
low unless filibustering prevents it, and
this course is threatened.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
SANE.
Is the Opinion D.. Webster
Has of Guiteau.
The Democrats Find Fault
With the Committees.
And State That They Viii Not
Act. General News.
THE CIRCUS RESUMED.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Guiteau came
into court this morning apparently under
some strong excitement. Col Charles
Reed took a seat shY his side. and whisper
ed something to him. Guiteau (striking
the table violently began to expestulate,
saying: ''I won't do anything of the kind
At this point Scoville whispered some ex
postulation, when Guiteau angrily said tic
him, Il won't have you compromising my
case by your foolish questions, you must
get off my case if you can't stop compro
missing it. A whispered consultation be-
tween the three mentioned, seemed to
result in paeifying the prisoner, who look
ed up with smile, and said, Il was go
ing to make speech, but have changed
my mind, and guess
WON'T DO IT.
he then busted himself opening his mail
remarking, This is the first time I have
opened my mail, myself. for some time.
Dr. Theodore Deamond, of Auburn, N
Y. who had been summoned for the de
fence, and retained by the prosecution, was
called to the stand
The witness believed, judging by evi
dence to which he had listened Including
that of the prisoner himself, and from the
appearance and conduct of the prisoner,
that
HE IS a SANE MAN.
{. The hypothetical questions put to DR.
Wooster; yesterday, were then read to wit
ness, and he replied, i should say he wa
sane"
II opened nay mail myself this morn
ing," (holding up twenty or more letters
pretty good mail too and only one cranl
letter in the whole lot, all from high tone'
people too, they are beginning to thinl
better of me outside.
HIGH-TONED LADIES
are sending for my autograph, they thinl
I'm big man but I don't care snal
whether I'm big man or little one
The prisoner busted himself reading his lei
tiers and soon broke out again saying
"Well I didn't notice this before ladies an
gentlemen, I have letter from Dl
Spitza."
He says he has received two hundre
letters eongratulating him on his test
mony, and only two threatening ones,
pretty good showing, l think, when 4
came on here for nothing and did not get
cent while those fellows are handsomel
paid by the government. Here's anothe
from Mr.. Beatty"
Judge Cox-'FWell, that will do, pri
oner, we have not come to listen to th
reading of your correspondence.
Guiteau-':An right, sir"
Recess.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22

SMALL. Pox SPREADING.


CHICAGO, Dec 22.-The small pox has
broken out at Manheimtown, fourteen
miles north of Chicago. Several cases are
reported. This dreaded disease seems to
be spreading rapidly in this state, cases be-
ing reported from many widely separated
sections.
MEETING OF MANUFACTURERS
of Illinois convened at noon, to consider
the evident purpose Of railroad companies
operating in the state to obey the law OF
the State Railroad Commissioners, and dis
continue all special rates to manufacturer
OF the state. The manufacturers or RocB
Island and Moline constituted the larger
part OF the convention, but there were
also delegates from Elgin, Rockford
Sterling, Peru, st. Charles, Joliet, Peoria
Dixon and other points. Fl. "A Aims
worth of Moline was elected Chairman
una III. Rosenf1eld of Moline secretary
'uose Cation, introduced resolution ask
1ns 'ha' The agricultural interests be re
presented adopted, the chair appoin
ed Hardin, Cation and Reach tc
conser WIN commissioners and with tht
railroads, it was decided not to admi
general freight agents of railroads.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
No More Eard Times.

If you viii stopsspendingso much on fine
clothes, rich food and style, buy good
healthy food, cheaper and better clothing;
get more real and substantial things of life
every way, and especially stop the foolish
habit of employing expensive, quack doe
tors or using SO much of the vile humbug
medicine that does you only harm, but pat
your trust in that simple, pure remedy,
Hop Bitters; that cures always at a trifiing
cost. and you viii see good times and
have good health. See another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
NoRTHPoRT, Wis, May @, 1879.

JAMES ]. FELLOWS Esq.
SIR:-I have been using your medicine
for over, year now and With the best
effects, l have used 12 bottles of the Hy-
pophosites, and it has made new man of
me. have been ailing over six years
with a number of diseases, but lung diff
Guilty was the most prominent. I have
been under the care of great many doc
tors, and have taken quantities of medi-
cine without any apparent benefit, but APP
peared to be still growing worse and weak
er until I accidently came across one of
your circulars, and was constrained to try
your medicine, and found its effects were
almost magical upon me, and was sur
prise to myself and friends, having gained
so rapidly in flesh.
/ remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DoRAN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
On Thirty DAYS Trial.

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Vo1taic Belts and other Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af-
flicted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
ETC., guaranteeing speedy relief and com
plete restoration of vigor and manhood
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases. Illustrated pamph
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co.
Marshall, Mich.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
Why Is It Popular.

Ask any fair-minded physician, or any
family in which it has been used, ask the
whole drug trade why Hale's Honey OF
Horehound and Tar is so popular. The
answer will be that the cures of inveterate
coughs, which it is everywhere effecting,
are the topics of conversation in every
city, town and village in the United States.
Its enormous and constantly increasing
sales are based upon the grand fact, no
torious throughout the whole country, that
itcontrols and masters every disease lead
ing to consumption.
Pike'ssTooth-Aehe Drops-Cure in one
minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
Rhaumat1c Diseases.

These ailments follow from torpid liver
and costive bowels; the skin, bowels and
kidneys failing in their proper work, an
acrid poison is formed in the blood, which
is the occusion of these acute diseases.
KidneyWo produces healthy action of
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
Liquid or Dry form-Inate,'- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22

which is distinctive. and to meet the require
ity. Peoria Transcript
some who have been given up by our best physi
clans as lncurabe, have been placed under the care
Of this lady, who has saved them from an carly
grave.-BloOmington Sunday Eye.
name so well known in Central Illinois as 20
have become a household word in hundreds Of fatni-
lies, j. that of Mrs. Dr. Kecil. Evening Peorinn
Dn!ing practice OF nearly IS years DR. Kecil has
gained. without dOubt greater celebrity than any
feBla'c physician in the west and the strongest en-
dorse!nents pour ia from all parts OF the country
W0Odford Sentinel.
AiTs. Keck has been an active aad successful
practitioner for - yenrs. She maAses . special
study Of chronic diseases only; and ihas cRtauly
performed many wonderful cures. .T-Washugton
I EarBit-r.
Time and i larger acc euafntance wiz tls ,,.oole
only serve 10 add yearly Mrs. Kecka celebrity as
physician and good name IA citzsn.-Eyening
peorian.
This lady iE well aud fayorably known 10 ,ur
readers that slte needs but passing notice hare
She comes always crowned with oinpllmeuts ann
bearing the highest recommendations.-Lin
I Ilf.) Times.
The Doctors rapidly growing popularity h a con.
practice here probably the first in the city and SIN
is Increasing and patients from great dstan-
ces.-PeOTia Freeman.
This lady has gained eIninence in the Brsctice
OF her specially Of chronic diseases which ipsuirrs
merilorons emulation on the part Of yoanger an
even Older, followers Of Escuapins and the results
OF her skill and successful treatment hrng forth the
only but through the broad distances Of the states
i Davenport Democrat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
THE PENNY ANTE INVESTIGATION,

The committee investigating the con-
tingent fund heard SturteEant, Of the sta
tionery division of the treasury, to-day,
presumably regarding the Sherman literary
bureau here and the allegation that the
treasury stationery was used by it. 1t was
stated that Sturtevant testified that $500
were paid from the stationery fund and
never returned. Putney made this charge,
but Sherman has said if any stationery
was taken from the treasury it was with
out his knowledge or consent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
PROBABILITIES

WASHINGTON. Dec. s1.-Upper Missis-
sippi Valley, colder and cloudy weather
with light rain or snow, northwesterlv
winds, higher pressure
Lower Missouri Valley, colder clearipo
weather, northwesterly winds, higher pres.
sure ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
It Is Height Of Folly

to wait untileyou are In bed with disease
you may not get over for months, when
you con be cured during the early symp-
toms by Parker's Ginger Tonic. We have
known the sickliest families made the
healthiest by timely use of this pure
medicine - Observer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
FORTY SEVENTH CONGRESS-.
SENATE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The chair sub
nlit1ed communication from the Secretary
3L war transmitting the report of Captain
aanwen OF the Engineer Corps upon his
iSaalnination OF the Little Red River. Ar.
Nansas' and the proceedings Of the Board
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22

Remember this: There are many diseases
that, taken at the start, may be easily
checked; let them run, and they often
prove fatal. For such diseases, generally
rising from stomach difficulties. no medi-
cine is so valuable in the house as Moffat's S
Life Pills Moffat's Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them. For sale
bv drlIooisfs everywhere
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22
WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGTos, Dec. 21.-The following
Is furnished for publication;
Hon. George Bliss of Counsel iu Star Route
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22

COMMERCIAL.
Bank Statement-Reserve increase, 600 IT'S.
Wheat-Quiet and higher; No. red, Jan. /, 40G
1,404 Feb ,4215G11 1855; March, 1,441S81 ass.
Corn-Weak, lower; mixed Western spot 66Gf69
Osts--Firmer; western, 4S6G53.
Perk-1S 50.
Lard-10 go.
hi 4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-22

Cases:
{ SR:-From examination of the records
OF this Department. have been convinced
that money has been paid out of the funds
OF the Government to certain persons un-
der circumstances which bring such pay
ments within section 4057 of the revised
statutes. In q number of instances evil
dence which seems to me sufficient to
maintain suits by the United States, is on
file in this Department. Copies. of much
OF 1t are already in your hands. In com
pliance with the law, hereby request that
unless you shall differ with me as to the
weight of evidence, you win cause suits to
be instituted in the name of the United
States for recovering said moneys Illegally
paid from parties who received the same.
THos L. JAMES,
~ s& Postmaster. General
WASHINGTON, Dec, IS, 1881.
| DEAR SIR: Your letter received. When
l first became connected with the "Star
Route" cases called the attention of the
Attorney General to the propriety of com
mencing suits such as you suggest. He
! fully agreed with me, but the matter has
been delayed in consequence of unexpect-
ed labor in connection with the preparation
or the criminal cases. / was and am un
willing that any idea should go forth that
the criminal proceedings were to be fore
borne or delayed and civil pl oceedings sub
stituted. II frauds such as / believe can
be shown to have been committed in these
cases cannot be punished by conviction in
criminal courts, it is more important to
show this fact to the law makers and the
public, and thus secure change in the law,
than to recover for the Government the
whole of the amount wrongfully taken from
the Treasury. do not believe our GRIM
inal law defective as the United States
statutes are in all criminal matters are so
defective that crimes such as these are not
punishable; nor do believe there viii be
any hesitation on the part of the juries in
convicting on such evidence as / believe
we can present under this conviction, /
have temporarily put aside the question
| of civil suits and have devoted myself to
the criminal cases, bestowing upon them
labor the amount of which even God can
have but little idea. Under circumstances
your request for the commencement Of the
| civil suits seems to me to be timely. Per
sonally have no authority to commence
such suits but the senior counsel,
wEo was yesterday confirmed Attorney
| General, will not hesitate to give that au-
| thority, for one of the chief reasons for his
appointment was his avowed determination
to press the Star Route cases. I shall at
once ask his approval. When granted l
Will institute the civil suits in cases where
the evidence seems sufficient. You will
agree that these civil suits should not in
any way supersede the criminal prosecu-
tions, for the punishment of offenders is
infinitely more important than the re-
covery of money. The proceedings will
be pushed as fast as justifable.
| ESignedl GEO. BLISS.
| RELIEF FOR THE SURVIVORS.
The following was sent this afternoon:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, I
December 1st, 1881.
To Ho8saaae, Charged d' 4fairs, st. Peters
| bHrg.