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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
STATE OF New YoRK,


County of New York.
Geo. 7. Hope. President, and Cyrus Peck, Sec
retary of the Continental Insurance company.
being duly sworn. depose and say, that the fore
going is a full, true and correct statement of
the affairs of said company, that the said in
surance company is the bona fide owner of at
least one hundred thousand dollars Of actual
cash capital, invested in the State and United
States stocks and bonds or in bond and mort
cages of real estate unincumbered and worth
double the amount for which the same is mort
gagged and they are the above descri bed officers
of said insurance company.
GEO. L. HoPE, President.
CYRUS PECK, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2lst
day of January. 1851.
Auditors Office, Yankton Dakota Territory.
February Sd. 1881.
l, L. III. Purdy, deputy auditor of the Terri
tory of Dakota, do hereby certify that the fore
going is a true and correct copyof the original
statement of the Continental Insurance com.
| pany on the 31st day of December, a. D. 1880
and now on file in my Office.
L. NJ. PURDY. Deputy Auditor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
Statement Of the Condition
OR THE
BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE
COMPANY
On the sist day Of December, 1880.

The aame of the company is the British Amer
lean Assurance Com pany.
1t is located in Toronto, Canada.
The amount of its capital stock is .. 10000 90
The amount of its capital stock paid
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30

The assets of the company are as follows:
Cash on hand and in the hands of
agents or other persons. ..........S 91aO q
Real estate unincumbered. .......... 5000 %
Bonds owned by the company. to-wit: l. .O9l SO
Interest on stock deposited in Missi. 14,4O1 6S
cages ). ;...;.-..;..... ...e....:... 2,75s II
Loans on bond and mortgage, being
first lien on unincumbered real es-
tate, worth double the amt loaned 21,DoS 2j
ceiveable. -......................... 1913 Is
Debts for premiums. s.................. 1858 50
All other securities. 14,129 q
Total assets..... 1,43g. 1855 30
LIABILITIES.
Capital paid up..... .........S 10000 %
Cash dividends. s...................... 1851 So
lnearned premiums. sol ,S53 IS
Losses unadjusted and adjusted
and due........ .......... .......- 1so sos ee
Losses in Suspense, waiting for fur i'e.oo %
ther proof. .......... ....a..........
All other claims against the con-
Surplus beyond liabilities. 2i5, ,3l9 II
Total liabilities. .......... 81, ,4ss. .s66 80
Net amount of losses paid in Dakota 2.1l6 %
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
Statement of the Condition
OF THE
UNITED STATES BRANCH OF THE
London and. Liverpool and Globe
INSURANCE COMPANY,
On the 31st day of December, 1880.

erpool and Globe.
The United States branch is located in New
York city.
The alnonnt cf its Capital Stock paid up is
81, ,128, ,2OO
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30

The name of the company is Hamburg Magde-
burg.
1t is located in Hamburg, Germany.
The amount of its capital stock is S625. .0O0.
The amount of its capital stock paid up is
S625OW
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
The Territory of Dakota,

AOu1tOf e. Y
Whereas, The Hamburg Magdeburg Fire 1n-
surance company, located in the city of Ham
burg and empire Of Germany, has filed in this
office q sworn statement of its condition on the
with the provisions of an act of the legislative
assembly of the territory of Dakota, relating
to insurance companies, approved February
18th, lS77; and,
Whereas, On examination of the sworn state
ment of said company filed in this Office. find
that the said insurance company is possessed of
the necessary amount e capital invested as re-
Quired by law.
Therefore. /, L. NJ. Pnrdy, auditor of Dakota
territory, do hereby certify that said insurance
| company is duly authorized to transact the bu.
siness Of Fire insurance in said territory for the
| year ending December 81, 1881; Geo. w. Robert,
properly appointed agent at iankton, Yanktor
| county, D.Y.
In Testimony whereof, have hereunto set m!
| hand and seal, this 11th day of February A. u
1851. l., n. PURDY.
! iSeal.l Auditor.
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The assets of the company arc as follows:
Cash on hand and in the hands of
agents or other persons. .......... S598,6O4 On
Real estate unincumbcred. .......... $4,000 20
schedule. - 2,1s4e1l 90
first lien on unncumbered real es-
tate worth double the amt loaned 136JOo %
collateral. ..::.....:....... 80: 5s,s12 so
All other securities, interest and
rent accrued. ............ ........... 1851 SO
Total assets. OF, ,1sS 0e
LIABILITIES.
Losses adjusted dnd due.
Losses adjusted and not due. ......
Losses unadjusted ............. S1Oj,55 50
Losses in suspense, waiting for fur
ther proof.......
Total liabilities. Observation-Disclosures. S105526 So
The greatest amount insured in any one risk,
S15.OO0
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30

T,HE NEW ROAD. SUPERVISOR LAW IN
be procured by addressing the Press and Dako-
tAikn.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
Statement Of the Condition
or THE
Continental Insurance Co.
On iie Thirty first day of December, $3.50.

On the thirty 1irst day Of December, 1880.
The name of the company is the Continental
Insurance Company.
1t is located in New York city.
The amount of its Capital Stock is 81 900 COO.
The amount of its Capital Stock paid up is
S10O,o1.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30

Auditors Office, Yankton. Dakota Territory, |,
February 10. 1881. (
l. l.. NJ. Phrdy, auditor of the territory of Da-
kota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is 8
true and correct copy of the original statement
of the United States branch of the London and
Liverpool and Globe Insurance company on the
slst day of December, A. ID. 1850, and now OF
file i'll my office. j.. NJ. PURD1.
Seal. Auditor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
Dominion of Canada,
CITY of Toronto.

City of Toronto.
Peter Paterson. Governor, and Frederick Au-
gustns Ball: Manager of the British America
Assurance Company, being duly sworn, depose
correct statement of the affairs of said compa-
ny, that the said insurance company is the bona
Dollars Of actual cash capital. invested in the
State and United States stocks and bonds. or in
bond and mortgages of real estate unincunber-
same is mortgaged: and they are the above de-
scribed officers of said Insurance Company.
PETER PATERSON,
FRED. A. BALL. Governor.
Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25th
day of January, 1881. CLARKE GAMBLE.
lsEALl Notary Public
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
STATE OF New YORK.
r N.,- N.,l-

STATE OF NEW YORK.
County OF New York.
Justus Kohler. resident manager of the HAM
burg-Magdeburs Fire Insurance company. of
and says. that the foregoing is full. true and
correct statement of the affairs of said company;
that the said insusance company is the bona
Dollars of actual cash capital. invested in the
state and United States stocks and bonds, or in
bond and mortgages of real estate unincumber-
ed and worth double the amount for which the
bed officer of SAID insurance company.
j. KoHLER, Resident Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2lst
day of January, 1881. ". o. SEWERS,
ISeal] Notary Public.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
Fire and Marine Insurance,
GEO. w. RoBE RTS-
Street. Yankton
Statement of the Condition
or rHE-
Phoenix insurance Company
On the a1st day of December. 1880.

The name of the company is the Phoenix In
surance company.
It is located in Hartford, Connecticut.
The amount of its capital stock is One Million
Dollars.
The amount of its capital stock paid up is One
Million Dollars.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30

County of Cook.
William Warren. resident secretary of the
Chicago Branch OF the London and Liverpool
and Globe Insurance company of England, be-
ing duly sworn, dcposes and says that the fore
going is q full, true and correct statement of
rance con pany is the bona fde. owner of 1t
least One Hundred Thousand Dollars of actual
cash capital. invested in the state and United
States stocks and bonds. or in bond and mort
cages of real estate unincambered and worth
double the amount for which the same is mort
gagged and he is the above described officer of
said company. WILLIAM WARRES,
Resident Secretary.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
special NOTICES.

nIAMONDS reset-Rings .,ade over-Hair
- .jowelry manufactured, by II. G. Clark &
Co., the jewellers.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30

Dress Goods and Bant.nss .. Kesoh.
um'a.g
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30
Tic Territorx of Dakota. /

The Territory of Dakota.
Auditors Office.
Whereas, The London and Liverpool and
Globe Insurance company, located in the city
Of Liverpool. England has filed in this Office a
sworn statement of its condition on the 3lst day
| of December, a. u. 1850. in accordance with the
provisions of an act of the legislative assembly
of the territory of Dakota. relating to INSURANCE
companies, approved February l3:h. 1911; andG
Whereas, On examination of the sworn state
ment of said company flied in this office. / find
that the said insurance company Is possessed OF
the necessary amount of capital as required by
| law.
| Therefore l. L. ii. Purdy, auditor Of Dakota
territory, do hereby certify that said insurance
siness Of fire insurance in said territory, for the
year ending December 81, ISL; Geo. W. Roberts
properly appointed agent at Yankton, Yankton
| county. d. Il.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto setmy
hand and seal, this 10th day of February, a. D
! 1881. l.. ii. PURD4,
| [SeaI,1 Auditor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30

Auditors Office, Yankton. Dakota TERRITORY,
February 10th, 1851.
l. L. NJ. Purdy, Auditor of the Territory of
Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
true and correct copy of the original state
ment of the British America Assurance Compa-
ny on the 3lst da y of December, A. D. 1880, and
now on file in my Office. L. ii. PuRDY.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30

Auditors Office, Yankton. Dakota Territory,
February 1lth. 1851.
l, M. Purdy auditor of the territory of Da-
kota, do hereby certify that the foregoing Is a
Of the Hamburg Nlagdeburg Insurance company
on the 3lst day of December, A. I. 1850. and now
on file in my Office. u. NJ. PURDY,
[Seal1 Auditor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-05-30

Subscribed and sworn to before me. this 31s:
day of January, 1881. SIMEON W. BING.
[Seal.l CoIn'r for Dakota.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

President Arthur's message was
read before the Houses of Congress
last Tuesday. 1t is lengthy, care
fully prepared and well considered
State paper; one that on the whole
will claim the respect and confidence
of the country. He writes in a
plain, conservative manner of all
the different departments of the
Government and throws out his rec
concentrations and suggestions in a
firm but modest tone. He speaks
openly of the general interests of
the country and gives his views on
our foreign and domestic policies in
a frank and manly style. In gen.
eral, he urges economy in every
department of the Government.
He is Outspoken in his cOndemna-
ton of polygamy and urges its sup
preston. He speaks OF civil service
reform as one of the chief and ur-
gent necessities of the times and
recommends revision of the tariff.
It Is impossible to give even a short
synopsis of so important a doeu-
ment in the short space allowed to
us, but it is worthy of a careful
perusal by every intelligent citizen
of the country. In conclusion he
eongratulates the country on its
general prosperity and peace, and
promises to see that the laws are
strictly enforced. As message of
the Chief Executive it will compare
favorably with any of his predeces-
sors.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10

Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine.
The January issue of this admira-
BILE monthly is, in all respects, a
holiday number, and reflects great
credit on the new editor, T. De Witt
Talmage, ID. d. 1t opens with a
charming illustrated Christmas Car
oil, by r. II. Stoddard, followed by
an illustrated article of much inter-
est, GA Brief Chat About Christ
mas" "CoId Weather Talk" by
w. c. Gray; GA Christmas Homi-
ly" and christmas and Epiphany
Celebrations" etc., are timely and
excellent articles. The "Reminis-
cences of an old New Yorker" are
continued; the delightful serial,
"May Cunningham's Trial" is con-
cluded, and two of deep interest
commenced, entitled, "Margaret's
Enemy" by the author of "Maid
Marjory," ETC., and prudence Wit
terburn," by Sarah Doudney. There
are short stories, sketches, essays,
poems, etc., by celebrated writer's,
and the Home Pulpit gives a ser
mon by Rev. DR.. Talmage, "'The
Manager. Among the many at
tractive features of the number,
which abounds with entertaining,
instructive and edifying reading,
is No. l. of ''People Have Met"
by the Editor, introducing, with
illustrations, William Cullen Bry-
ant, Washington Irving, Peter
Cooper, Daniel Webster and DR.. ].
G. Holland. The price of the num-
Der is % cents; yearly subscription
SO, postpaid. Address, Frank Les
lie, publisher, SO, 55 aud 81 Park
Place, New York.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10

The burning of the Penitentiary,
leaving out the question Of the Pc
cunIary loss to the State and the
lessees, will be considered by the
people of the State at large rather as
a blessing than misfortune, if it is
to expedite the removal of that hid
eous eye-sore, at an early day, from
beyond the confines of our capital
city and from beneath the very
caves of the capitol building itself.
All good citizens OF the State desire
that it should. be removed at the
earliest date possible to more
healthy and suitable site, where lar
ger, more commodious and more
modern buildings can be
erected, such as will be conducive
to both the health, comfort and safe
keeping of the poor unfOrtunates
confined within it's walls, as well as
the citizens of Nashville. Such ac-
ton on the part of the Legislature
has been earnestly recommended by
both the State and city board of
health, and the voice of the people
IS almost unanimous in this desire.
If possible, let the Legislature take
some immediate steps to this end.
The buildings will have 10 be re-
erected somewhere, and it will new
er do to put them back on the same
disease-producing spot. The ques-
ton demands immediate attention.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10
THE HOUSE oRGANIzATIoN.


The Ohio man comes again to the
front in the election of General j.
Warren Keifer, of Ohio, Speaker of
the House of Representatives.
Mr.. Keller did. not however have
walk-over in receiving the eau
Gus nomination, as he was holly
pressed for the position by Hiscock,
of New York and Kasson, of Iowa,
but the pyoverbial good luck Of Obi
ans as usual prevailed. Keifer is
not regarded, even by his own par.
ty as a very strong man, possessing
only mediocre ability and little ex-
perience as parIiamantarian. In
deed 1t seemed that the Republican
material out of which to make re-
spectacle speaker was exceedingly
scarce. Keifer is a native born
Ohian, and lawyer by profession.
He made fair record as a general
in tie late war and was severely
wounded at the battle of the Will
derness. His career in Congress
hassaot been regarded as very bril-
liant.
There was very little excitement
over the election ofthe officers of tile
House. Edward Mcpherson, of
Pennsylvania, was elected chief
clerk. George w. Dawson, of Cal
ifornia, Sergeant-at-arms. The
claInOr of the Tennessee Republi-
cans for Office was recognized in the
election of w. p. Brownlow, eff
Jonesborro, Tenn, as door-keeper.
Capt. Harry Sherwood, of Michi-
gan, was chosen postmaster and
Rev. Frederick d. Powers, of Wash
ington, Chaplain.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10
The Pes.isensiary Fire.

Early last Tuesday morning re-
ports reached this city and were cir
cuIated about the streets that the
Penitentiary at Nashville had burn
ed on Monday afternoon, the day
previous. When later in the day
the rufnor was verified, it created
some excitement and much inquiry
as to the extent and nature of the
fire. Very little was learned in re-
gard to it until the arrival of the
Nashville papers in the afternoon.
with full reports of the fire. From
them we CLEAN the following facts
in regard to it:
It seems that the fire started about
$3.50 O'Clock in the afternoon, origi-
mating in the "blacking roomv in
the machine shops. Its origin is a
mystery yet unsolved. There were
various rumors as to how it started
but none of these seem to be gener-
ally credited. One convict stated
to an officer OF the prison that he
saw another convict deliberately
fire the building. Another version
was that stove was accidentally
overturned by a convict and set fire
to the building. The fire created
considerable CONSERVATION in Nash
vile, and almost the entire popula-
tion turred outen masse and gath
cred in immense crowds around the
walls of the penitentiary and in the
streets leadingto it. The entire fire
department was called out and were
promptly on hand, and assisted by
the convicts who were organized in
to squads by the prison officers, set
bravely to work to confine and sub
due the fire. The local military
companies were called out To assist
in guarding the prisoners and keep
back the crowd.
There were 72S prisoners confined
in the prison, only six of whom
made their escape. The reports
circulated here, that number of
prisoners endeavored to break
through the crowd and escape, and
were fred on by the guards and a
number killed, were untrue. Nota
prisoner was shot.
They worked heroically in carry
ing out the furniture and wagon
material stored in the shops. The
main building was not injured by
the fire but every one of the work
shops, together with their contents
except what little was saved, were
entirely consumed.
The loss sustained by the lessees,
Cherry, O'Conner & Co., on materi-
al and machinery is estimated at
$3.50, 900, on which there was an in
surance of 500, 800. The loss of the
State on buildings is put at 5000
with no insurance.
The buildings VIII be temporarily
repaired so that the convicts can
be put TO work again.
Beyond the pecuniary loss to the
State and the Iessee5 very little re-
greet is expressed at the fire, as it is
generally supposed it Will hasten
the removal of the penitentiary.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10

THE Paris Post heretofore one of
the most ultra and rabid Iow-tax
newspapers in the State came to US
last week with a new name at its
masthead, and declaring its inten-
ton to work for the maintenance
OF the honor, the credit, and the
welfare of Tennessee. Its new edi-
tor and proprietor is Mr.. John R.
RisOn, a talented young journalist,
who has the good sense and ability
to know the right and the honesty
and bravery to stand uD for his con-
victions. We hail this return of the
Post to the true and correct princi-
pies of sound Democracy with great
pleasure and wish it the speedy re-
alization of that success and pros
perity which the course that it has
marked out for itself is bound to
bring sooner or later. We recon
mend the Post to those of our to-
bacco men, who wish to make their
business known in Henry country.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10

FRANKLIN held a municipal
election last Monday in which the
great issue was "license" or 'tno Ii
cense' for the sale of intoxicating
liquors. The "no license" party
carried the day, electing the May
or and six aldermen. The very
questionable report comes that all
are happy at the thought of closing
the saloons January LIST next. There
will be many heavy egg-nOgg i'm
bibed in Franklin on Christmas day
in preparation for the "long time
between drinks"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10

THERE is likely to be trouble in
the neutrality-suspicious. legis-
lature of Virginia over the United
States Senatorship. 1t was general
ly understood by the Republicans
that they were to have the Senator,
and now the Mahoneites claim
him. It's a regular case of "dog
eat dog" and we say "lay on Nc
Duff, and damned be he who first
cries hold, enough ="
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10
THE Guitealr trial is still +,

THE Guiteau trial is still progress
ing slowly, and the country is daily
furnished with report of the exas-
perating antics and sayings of that
hideous wretch. Everybody has
become heartily sick and tired of
reading the testimony in the case
which is nothing but repetition
and risteration of what hundred
witnesses have said before. Why
not end the miserable travesty and
either hang the loathesome william,
or consign him to the cells of an in
sane asylum for life.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10
THE EXTRA SESSION.


The General assembly met in ex-
ira session on last Wednesday at
noon, a fall quorum being present
in both houses.
Very little has been done as yet
beyond the organization of the two
houses.
The Governor sent in his message
on Wednesday. Headyises against
increasing the number of Senators
and Representatives, and gives gen
eral recommendations on the vari-
rious other subjects embraced in his
proclamation. On Wednesday and
Thursday the questions of redisEic-
ting the State and increasing the
number Of representatives. were up
for discussion. There seems to be
no definite decision arrived at on
these important questions.
There was considerable discus
sion on the subject of redistricting
the State, the fact that the Republi-
can speaker would have the APP
pointment of the committees, and
his avoWed intention to appoint a
majority of Republicans on the COM
mittees, seemed to stick unpleasant
y in the eraw OF the Democrats,
who have majority in the house.
The question was discussed at
length, Mr.. Rhodes urging the cleo
ton of Democratic speaker.
The Democrats held a caucus
Thursday morning in which it was
decided to elect the committee On
the part of the House to redistrict
the State. The caucus selected the
following gentlemen to constitute
the committee: Messrs. Coulter and
James for West Tennessee, Hous-
ton and Rhodes for Middle Tennes-
see. Dulaney and Class for Feast
Tennessee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10

IT is stated that Governor Haw-
kins will call another extra session
of the Legislature after the LIST of
January, to consider the Congress
sional apportionment and the re-
moval of the Penitentiary.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10

DURING the session of tie Supreme
court last Monday the attorneys for
the Funding Board filed their petit
ton to have the 1908 case advanc-
ed on the docket. The motion will
be heard Monday. Each side being
allowed one hour and a half for ar
gument. The friends of both sides
are confident.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-12-10

RAINEY, the negro aspirant for
the clerkship of the House, was
most beautifully forgotten by his
Republican friends. There was a
vast difference between compliment
ting him with the empty honor of
a minority vote and electing him
when they had the power.