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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-31
/, a 7RANEVAAL SONG.
THE MARsEILLAIsE OF THE DUTCH Bo1
s.aaaA THEIR WAR WITH ENGLAND

THE MARsEILLAIsE OF THE DUTCH BOERs IN
.sE9 THEIR WAR WITH ENGLAND.
The following verses were recently written
by Transvaal Boer to stimulate his country :
forces They are now sung before going into
action. The authors name is unknown. This
translation was made from copy. in Dutch. of
the Transvaal.
When came Kleinfontein's bloody day,
In all the fury of the fray
There was one thought that ruled us all,
For all men dearly loved their land,
Not one but scorned the tyrant's hand.
!. ana SO our song must ever be, s
And on our side the right shall be-"
Toyield our freedom is no task,
It Is no wonder that we ask
Only what rights to us belong,
Only that tyranny is wrong.
Ian we not keep our sad, sore land?
IL IS not worth robbers hand.
Yes, yes. we will forever be-
And on our side the right shall be.
This is our own, our darling land.
farther's wise and careful hand
Made these dear plains pleasant home,
To which the invader now has come.
But But stu tn we we hold our precious land,
Cry, Yes, It must be-forever be,
And on our side the right shall be-"
The teeming fields our fathers sowed
With tears; their crimson blood that flowed,
Their heavy signs that move us still,
Shall steel anew our souls until
We clasp each other hand in hand
And cry, " Forever frees our land!
We will be free,
And on our side the right shall be-"
The emblem that our fathers gave.
The tree of freemen, not of slave,
Shall never kiss conquered earth.
Twill grow and bloom DER our hearth.
Its roots will make q mighty band
To clasp together all our land,
And then our song shall ever be,
We will be free,
And on our side the right shall be-"
little while we may be chained,
But hard lost fights may be regained.
The land that smiles may melt in tears,
And tells Natal the tale of years.
But shall we never understand
The fire that Sandlawana famed?
1t meant, )" We will forever be-
We will be free,
And on our side the right shall be-"
Montreal Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-31

There were left on board, the Captain,
Second Mate, two men, the cook and
stewardess. And Captain Wray said !
should be his Second Mate, Mr.. Waters
acting as chief officer.
Many times l stood at the wheel for
three and fours hours before we reached
Lisbon. But the I" Petrel," which has
but q tonnage of one hundred and sixty,
was easily handled, and the good God
gave US favoring winds, as also fair
weather; SO with much fatigue, but 9TH
erwise well, we finally reached our port
in safety.
The captain sometimes speaks as one
who is getting too old for the life of the
ocean-in particular of late does he say
this. And he has made hints ut home
upon the land, with q house which shall
look far out over the sea, and be ever
within the sound of its voice. 1t may
be that after q time, and with him, I
should be content thus to live. But as
now / regard it with dread. I had
somehow dreamed of continuation Of
this life which so delights me, and some
day to be buried under the blue waves.
But we shall see.-FranE II. ConveTse, in
Wde-AsDake.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-31

-Vice-President Arthur is widower.
His first wife died abroad, and it was
while returning with her body to this
country that he met the lady whom he
made his second wife. She died two or
three wears ago. Mr.. Arthur is to be
married to his third choices society
lady--in a few weeks, and it is said will
maintain handsome establishment at
the Capital.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-31

In Philadelphia pantomimic play
a coach is drawn on the stage by live
horses, two wheels come off, and the
upset throws the passengers (who are
skillful acrobats) into grotesque attitudes
in all directions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-31

The foregoing story is entirely true in all its
essential features. I was somewhat acquaint-
ed with Miss Wray, and it was with sorrow
read that the brig "Petrel" was lost in the
English Channel, with all on board, in q De-
cember gale. F.H.C.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-03-31

open window of the state-roem of the
Captain, came directly behind the
wheel, and seating himself upon the
taffrail, so near that could touch him,
began with an absent drumming of his
fingers upon the cover of the boat it
self!
Everybody is sound asleep but you
and I, Joe," he said, in half whisper.
Ba4eno," was the reply of Joe; "an'
now s'pose you say what you have think
bout us try to get dis money you tell US
of, eh?''
"WelI. Joe," he answers, and you
can not imagine to yourself how like oil
was his voice, I've laid the thing out
about this way. Tomorrow night, when
Dan is steering and the Swede on the
lookout, we'll give young Waters . little
surprise, and when he comes to himself
he'll find that his hands are dashed and
something over his mouth to keep him
from making noise -savey, Joe?"
I trembled in every limb, and was
with a cold perspiration on my face.
Had been one who swoons readily l
should have tainted. But at once re-
covered myself. "Be brave, Bessie, |
repeated to my heart; sit is for the
dear Captains sake"
s.Then wen get the Captain out"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24

New York, March 23.-Geo. Augusta
Sala telegraphs the following from st.
Petersburg: Two individuals were ar
rested who had Joined the imperial
funeral cortege, but who did not belong
to the choir and could not account for
their presence, although clad in the
peculiar vestments of the Greek church
choristers. In case of an accident to
the czar council of regency has been
appointed Of which the empress and
Grand Dukes Vladimer and Nicholas
are members.
London, March, ga dispatch
states that a parcel was received to-day
from Manchester addressed TO Sir VIM.
Harcourt, who requested the police to
open 1t. The box was found to contain
loaded pistol. This attempt upon the
life of Harcourt has caused profound
sensation.
Madrid, March pa bomb with a
lighted fuse attached was placed out
side the Royal theater last night, but it
was discovered by the police before it
could explode.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24
Important Nominations by the Pres
tdent.
Gen. sheldon to De Governor OF Ne"
Mexico.
The Chief Anti-ceakiinx Man W 'e
ceiIeetor Of the Port OF
New York.
v..rhe~., Attack Upon the National
Banks
miscellaneous News from all SEQ
tt0ns.


Washington, March 23.-Voorhees
submitted his resolution as to the hos
tile attitude Of the national banks tow
ard refunding at per cent, being con-
trary to the interest Of the people and
calculated to excite alarm for the fu-
ture.
Morrill, raised the point that the res
olution was not in order, being lcgis-
lative proposition.
Sherman thought it would be unjust
to require the chair to decide without
having precedents cited. He believed
that such propositions had been dis
cussed in every executive session ever
called, and he hoped Voorhees, would
be allowed to speak on the point Of
order.
Voorhees, argued that the proposition
was clearly in order, and cited prece-
dents to show any business not requir-
ing the cooperation Of the house could
be transacted. Chase, seward and
Douglas had 50 decided. and the senate
had unanimously adopted Stewards res
olution embodying this view. The
proposition submitted needed no con-
currence Of the house. 1t was, TO state,
the senate's opinion on a great ques-
ton, for the benefit of the departments.
Morrill, withdrew his point, and the
resolution was laid over.
Dawes moved to elect senate officers.
The morning hour having expired, the
nominees Of yesterdays republican
caucus, were laid over. Adjourned.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24
German Emigration to America.
The Nations TO Cooperate Against
Political. Conspiracy.
Emigration 10 America.

Berlin, March 23.-Emigration to
America is SO large that the steamship
companies are obliged to charter extra
steamers.
If the government declines to recog-
nize the right of the reichstag to be
consulted on the cost of the inclusion of
Altoona into the zollverein budget, the
committee will submit a resolution as
serting the right of the legislature to
deal with the matter. A majority in
favor of such a resolution has already
been secured.
1t is stated that the negotiations
with the vatican for the settlement Of
the cultur kampf, are approaching ter
mination.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24

The secretary Of war reports the fol-
lowing in the list of military reserya-
tions no longer needed for military pur-
poses and still in custody of the war
department:
Wyoming-Fort Fetterman.
Utah-Fort Crittenden and Rush
Lake Valley.
Idaho-Camp Three Forks Owybee.
New Mexico-Fort Butler and Fort
MeRae.
Arizona-Camp Goodwin, Old Camp
Grant and Fort Verde.
California; Cody, Camp Crook,
Camp Independence and Fort Reading.
In 1902 there were 81 military posts
in 1918, 73; in 1869, 154; in 1878, 2l2.
There are now occupied by troops 10
posts; by sergeants AZ. There are rs
national cemeteries, one engineer depot,
and three recruiting depots.
Fort Crittenden, Utah, was estab-
lished August "a: 1868, and was called
Camp Floyd until February, 1861. when
the individual after whom 1t was
named turned traitor to his country.
The reservation was declared by the
president in 1859, and has an area of
3,703.61 acres; indeed. it inclndes the
entire Cedar valley, sixteen by thirty
three miles. 1t was abandoned In 1861.
The lines of public survey have been
extended on it, and the settlements OF
Cedar city and Fairfield were made be-
fore the date of the order for reserva-
tion, which order included the settle-
ments. There are no government i'm
provements.
Rush Lake Valley, Utah, is not a
military post and has not been occupied
since the late war; it was declared by
the president in 1866, at the request Of
Col. Steploe. 1t YVES used bv the quar-.
termaster's department as grazing
ground and corral until 1868. 1t was
used in 1864 by Gen. p. L. Connor,
United States volunteers for grazing
section. Col. Smith, reported in 1880,
that u number of people had settled on
the reservation near the lake; that on
the southeastern portion there was a
town containing about forty houses,
called Rush Lake, the Chicago smelter,
an extensive smelling works, and also
on the north end of the lake an extern
sive smelling works called the Water
man. The latter company had fenced
in all the available land on the north
end Of the lake, but by what authority
they had located there he could not
learn, except that they claimed to have
permission. The secretary of war has
invariably declined to grant applica-
tions to occupy portions Of the reserve
pending action of congress.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24

st. Louis, March 23.-The Repsbli-
cans Kansas City special says: The
first train from San Francisco over the
Banana line arrived here this morning
In charge Of Conductor Hallet. The
train consisted OF II cars drawn by the
engine jeff Coolidge, with T. Dicken-
son holding the throttle. The coaches
were all crowded and 10 through pas
sengers were aboard. The run was the
most remarkable on record. The train
having left San Francisco on time, was
on time at every station on the long
line of 1890 miles, and arrived here on
time.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24
IMPORTANT NOMINATIONS.

A New Governor for New Mexico.
Washington, March 23.-At the spe-
cial session Of the cabinet, convened at
noon, it was generally believed that the
question Of calling an extra session of
congress will be definitely settled to-day.
The president nominated VIM. II.
Robertson to be collector Of customs at
the port New York; VIM. w. Phelps,
of New Jersey, minister to Austria;
Edwin A. Merritt, Of New York, con-
sui general at London; Adam Badaeu,
of New York, charge d'affairs at Par
aguay and Urugay; Michael J. Cramer,
Of Kentucky, charge d'affairs at Switz-
erland, VIM. E. Chandler, of New
Hampshire, solicitor general; Samuel
F. Phillips, Of North Carolina, judge
of the court Of claims; L. A. Sheldon,
Of Ohio, governor of New Mexico; Thos.
M. Nichol, of Wisconsin, commissioner
Of Indian affairs; Edward s. Myer, U.
3. marshal for tire northern district Of
Ohio; Geo. w. Atkinson, U. s. mar
shal for West Verginia.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24

washington, March 23.-Secretary of
the Treasury Window issued circular
to-day, saying:
Congress having failed to sufficiently
provide for the requirements of the
public service, under the appropriation
for fuel, light, water and miscellaneous
items for the public buildings for the
fiscal year, the custodians of the public
buildings under the treasury depart
ment are notified that the amount Of
the appropriation available is INSULT
cient to provide for the labor and for
the supplies not embraced in the exist
ing contract, beyond the 3lst inst.
Therefore the custodians will notify all
persons employed in the building, and
all persons and corporations furnishing
gas, water or other supplies, paid from
the aforesaid appropriations, that the
department will have no means avail
able for payment for such services and
supplies beyond the date specified.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24
A Peculiar scene I'm the senate.

Washington, March 23.-The nomi-
nation of Judge William II. Robertson
to be collector of customs for the port
Of New York, created genuine sensa-
tion at the capitol to-day, and is q
prominent topic of comment through
out Washington political circles this
evening. When Vice President Arthur
opened the list of nominations in the
senate this afternoon and observed
Robertson's name, be rapidly folded the
paper so as to leave that name upper
most and sent the list by page to
Senator Conkling, who thereupon, with
an air Of Indignation and astonishment,
walked briskly to the desk Of Senator
Platt, and the two New York senator's.
held a whispered conference. Their
amazement and displeasure we're equal
ly manifest, and were readily explain
able by the fact, known to almost every
one in the chamber, that Judge Rob-
ertson is the leader of the anti-C -Conkling
party in the New York legislature, and
therefore about as Objectionable man
to Conkling and his friends as any that
could possibly have been selected for
this most important New York Office.
The nomination was the more surpris-
ing in view Of the complete Difference
that had been accorded to Conkling's
wishes in the nominations for the other
New York Offices yesterday. and.
although it is conceded that some
recognition was due from President
Garfield to the independent New York
republicans like Robertson, who refused
to vote for Gen. Grant at Chicago, and
thus made Garfeld's nomination finally
possible, 1t is also generally thought
that In soliciting pronounced enemy
Of Conkling for the New York collect
ship, the new administration has invited
a stubborn conflict, which might well
have been avoided.
There is no doubt that unless the
nomination Of Robertson be withdrawn
it will be fought byall the Conkling and
Grant men in the senate, with the
utmost determination, even to the
extent Of making an open breach with
the Garfield administration, similar to
that which was created by President
Hayes nominations for the New York
custom house three years ago. 1t may
also be considered certain that Conk-
ling, as chairman Of the committee on
commerce, to which the nomination
was referred, will find means to greatly
delay, II not to smother it in committee.
and thus the controversy may very
possibly 60 over to another session of
congress as source of constantly in
creasing bitterness ard animosity.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24

The rush for offices in Washington
continues.
1t is difficult to say who will draw
the so-called prizes. The press it is
said announce the claims of all aspir-
ants in the local colums rs news for the
moderate sum of fifty cents per line. So
you see. we can't always tell when they
speak the truth.
1t is quite certain that very few
changes will be made Immediately.
The principal attention is now paid to
filling vacancies. The promiscuous
crowd, understanding this, have filed
their Influence" and left for home,
there to await results. Another class
who have money, and this class is
numerous enough to fill all theIhotels
and boarding houses, 'stick" and have
settled down to a regular siege, and
they will be hard to shake off. They
are in swarms at the White house and
departments every day and are very
numerous whenever the president ap-
pears to the general public. One fellow
boasted that he shook hands with the
president six times in one day and got
in good word each time. The energy
Of such men applied to some honest
calling would lead to fortune and hap
piness. After the rush for office TO be
seen in Washington, who can
blame the ignorant negro when sud-
denly lifted out of slavery for believing
that freedom meant holding an office
under the governments
1t is assumed that Gen. Williamson,
the commissioner of the general land
Office, is safe in his seat, because the
secretary of the interior is from the
same state, and their relations are at
least friendly IL not cordial.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24

ceived no official notice that the bill had
become a law. The work here, how
ever, is attributed to the superserviee-
able Noah, who has figured somewhat
Extensively conspicuous during the last
four years in that department.
In the interior, Schurz did the work
with his own little hand, and he does
not care blanked continental for the
republican or any other party except
that OF Schurz; for he argues to him.
self; 'The Germans hold the balance of
power in this country to-day, and l
control the Germans. His work will
he undone.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24

Washington, March 23.-The nomi-
nation Of Robertson, who led the fight
against Grant and Conkling in New
York last fall, for collector of the port
In New York city, creates surprise and
considerable comment. Other nomi-
nations like Chandler, Merritt and
Phelps had the effect Of removing the
feeling among some republicans that
the president was yielding to the stall
warts. The collector Of New Y ork has
large patronage .and can WELD inn
mense political power, more than any
other government officer in the state.
Conkling, 1t is said, greatly preferred
not to have this power in the hands Of a
man who opposed him 80 strongly as
Robertson, but it is not believed that
Conkling will oppose his confirmation
Conkling's friends who have been nomi.
mated for places in New York, say that
the action of the president in dividing
the patronage between both factions is
regarded as desire TO harmonic the
party in New York. Merritt, the pres
ent collector, whom Conkling fought SO
hard several years ago, goes as consul
general to London. Since the execu-
tive session adjourned this afternoon
1t has been learned positively that
Conkling and his friends are very in
dignant at the nomination of Robert
son.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24
BRIEF TELEGnAMs.


San Francisco: The Kalioch case was
submitted to theJury this evening.
Jersey City: A man was killed and
two wounded by the falling of house.
Baltimore: John I. Crow, the veteran
editor of the Sul, died of apoplexy to-
day.
Cincinnati: The democratic city con-
vention nominated VIM. Means for
mayor.
Harrisburg: The bill to remove the
capitol to Philadelphia was defeated
1872 TO AZ.
Mount Prospect, March 23.-At to.
days conference at Queil's farm, the
Beers definitely agreed to all the British
terms. They will retire from Laings
mex tomorrow.
Richmond, Va: At a called meeting
of the readjuster's state committee, held
in the Whig Office this evening, the
course Of Gen. Malone in the senate
was warmly endorsed.
st. Louis: A large party of Chicago
capitalists arrived here by the Chicago
Alton road this morning EN- route for
New Mexico and Arizona to invest in
mines, and left this evening on the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road.
New York: At a meeting of the exc.
cutive committee Of the worlds fair to-
day Grants letter of resignation was
read. Resolutions were then adopted
accepting the resignation and the exc.
cutive committee unanimously named
Hugh J. Jewett for president Of the
commission.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24

There has been terrible tempest
aroused in the departments of the in
terror and war, by the hasty. undigni-
fed action Of the late official heads, in
making promotions, new appointments
and discharges to suit themselves, dur
ing the very last hours of..their service,
so that their successors found nothing
to do in these respects. Ordinary Of
fetal courtesy required these changes
to be let alone. As it is, they will be
simply ignored by the new chiefs. The
fifty or more appointments made in the
war department were not warranted in
law, for 1t was an increase Of force,
and when made the secretary had re-
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24
The International Construction Co.

The International Construction Co.
Hartford, Conn, March 23.-The
legislature has incorporated the Inter-
national construction company. The
incorporators are Henry Sanford, Oliver
Hoyt, A. N. Hawley, Henry B. Plant.
Isaac E. Gates, D. o. Mills, Thomas
W. Pierce, Benjamin Clark, and their
associates. Senator Oliver Hoyt ex-
planned in the senate to-day that this is
the company which proposes to build
the International railway to the City of
Mexico. The capital stock is 81, ,OOO,-
600, liable to increase to $40, 600, 600.
The shares are 800, The company
may organize and proceed to business
when SIC, 900 is subscribed and 10 per
cent. Of said subscription paid in. The
bill was passed without opposition after
Its object was explained by Senator
Hoyt, whose name appears as one Of
the incorporators. The company is a
legitimate one. Tie charter Of this
company is supposed to be the one in
which Grant Is interested, Hoyt being
one of his warmest supporters.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24
Road Agents Conductor Curry Killed
by n saloon Keeper.

Denver, March pa special TO the
Tribune says: The west bound stage
was robbed nine miles west of Del
Norte last night by two men. The ex-
press pouch and one mail pouch was
taken. The passengers were not mo-
Tested.
A Las Vegas special says: This
morning Conductor ]. II. Curry, of the
Atchison, Topeka q Santa Fe road,
was shot and instantly killed by Joseph
Ebright, saloon keeper. The general
impression is that the shooting was un-
called for.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-03-24
Engagement Between Natives and
French Infantry.

Paris, March 23.-The minister of
marine has dispatch from the COVER
nor Of Senegal reporting that there has
been an engagement between 1900 ma
tiyes and 100 French infantry detailed
to establish telegraph line to Futa
Djallon. After sharp fight the ma
tives fled with loss Of 100 killed and
wounded. The French lost four officers
andnine men killed and nine wounded.