Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-11-02

septation" Garrett DAVIS was Ine most
fearless debater he ever saw, but was not al
ways consistent. Doolittle OF Wisconsin was
one of the finest of orators Fessenden of
Maine was the ablest Senator his State has
nroduced He never left point unanswered,
and was tho readiest man in the body. John
p. Hale was brilliant, but not studious. John
Sherman was always prepared for action.
Governor Morton was an able leader, but ex-
IRENE in his expressions. Strength and earn
estness were his peculiarities.
Why southera War Bonds are Being
Fought.
WASHINGTON, November 1st.-There have
been several applications at the Treasury
Department recently by persons who wish to
make contracts to collect for the Government
the balance remaining in the Bank Of Eug-
land to the credit of the defunct Confederate
States. Agar. of Washington, has con-
tract of this kind made with Secretary Sher-
man, but this contract expired last Septem-
Der, and Agar failed to get the money. He
said this money was deposited In some Pc
culier manner and controlled by FIVE Trus-
tees, who now collect the interest annually,
and that JEFF. Davis and Judah P. Benjsmin
are two of these Trustees. IL is with the
hope OF getting this money that English cap,
italists are buying Confederate bonds, and
Benjamin has been retained by these capi'
talists az their lawyer, and he thinks he can
recover the money in payment OF Confederate
bonds
Solicitor Raynor, of the Treasury, intends
to call the British Governments attention to
the money, with view OF recovering 1t Tor
tie United States.
The National Debt.
WASHINGTON, November 1st.-The debt
staeIaent issued to-day shows that the de-
cease ia the public debt during this month of
| = AHQ Tho aeh in tho
Treasury was $40 960.971. The gold certi6-
Gates were, s527, 800; silver certificates, $685.
327. go: certificates of deposit outstanding,
! S.. $40 eco; refundiDg certificates, $685., 050;
fractional currency outstanding, S7,O93, 15l.
Cash balance available to-day, S144, 493, 44S.
The Coming National Tariff Convention.
New York, November 1st.-The Times
prints an interview with representative men
interested in the National Tariff Convention,
to be held here on the 18th and 30th instant.
The gathering promises to be large and infu-
entail Assurances have been received from
various branches of industry that the interest
is increasing, and delegates win be sent from
the iron, steel, copper and brass manufacture
ers, wool, hosiery, malt-growers potters,
papermakers and other interests in various
parts of the country from Maine to Michigan.
Appointments by the President.
WASHINGTON, November 1st.-It is stated
that the President has offered the Secretary
shipof the Interior TO J. B. A. Williamson, OF
Iowa, former Commissioner of the General
Land Office.
The President has appointed J. K. Nc
Cannon as Commissioner of Railroads. vice
1heophilus French.
A Suggested Posfinaster.Generai.
! WASHINGTON, November 1s5.-It is re-
ported thst Postmaster General James will
| Al ~ Lfliau af I,OQJs
on January LIST.
The Utah Delegate.
CHICAGO, November 1st.-A. G. Campbell,
! of Utah, who, according to the recent de-
cision of the United States Court Of Utah.
is the delegate from that Territory, is in the
city, and expects to go to Washington shortly
to press his case and displace Canroo.
Lieutenant Filpper's Trial.
FoRT DAVIS Texas, November 1st.-The
| Court-martial for the trial OF Lieutenant
| Fiipper (colored), has convened lieutenant
| Colonel Van Vcorish, OF the Sixteenth In
fantry, had been detailed as an additional
member, and the accused objected to his
taking his seat. The Judge Advocate claimed
that the detailing of new members was thor
oughiy established by precedent and justice.
| The Court sustained the challenge, on the
ground that the accused was not satisfied to
submit his case to the Court as now con.
stituted.
The Murderer OF Spotted Tail.
DEADwooD Cd. To- November 1st.-Crew
Dog entered demurrer to the indictment
for the murder of Spotted Tail, claiming that
| under Section 2l06 of the revised statutes an
Indian cannot be tried for an offense against
another Indian. Judge Moody held that
this section has been abrogated by treaty,
and Crow Dog will be tried in Janusry.
A Sad Case-snicide OF IL Young Wife.
LOUISVILLE (Ky.). November lst.--Mrs.
Jennie Dorsey, aged &c, married in Jetfsr.
sanville sixteen months ago. took arsenic
Monday afternoon and died this evening.
Her husband Oliver NJ. Dorsey, left their
boarding house Saturday, to which he was in
debted fer their board, without Informing his
wife where he was going. She waited and
watched for letter Until Monday at o'clock,
and when she saw the letter-carrier pass on
his last trip she took the fatal desc. The ex-
pected letter was delivered to the dying
woman early this morning..
Assassination in Mississippi.
VIcKsBURG, November 1st.-1 he Herald's
spscis Il says: Several colored men, on their
way to Fusion meeting, were fred on from
an ambush. Perry Thompson was killed and
two others wounded dangerousy-aH laof-
fensiye citizens. It is believed the intent was
to kill prominent Fusion politician, but be
had gone ahead
Destruction by Fire.
| MONTICELLO Miss, November 1st.-Four
stores were burned here to-day. Loss, $780,
coo.
P1rrsBuRG, November 1st.-A FIRE to-day
destroyed the hinge works and carpenter shop
of Oliver Bros. & PhiIlips. Some valuable
machinery was destroyed. Loss, $4,000 to
so. 600 insurance, S25. 600.
CHICAGO, November 1st.-The picture
frame factory of George Keller, Nos. 10 to 81
Illinois street, was nearly destroyed by fire
tonight. Loss, S35, 600 to 10000; insur-
ance, SIS 003. Much valuable machinery
was destroyed.
Importation of Cattle Prohibited.
SpRINGFIELD GIL. November 1st.--Gov-
ernor Cu!lom, by proclamation, prohibits tie
importation into Illinois Of any cattle from
the various infected districts of the Eastern
States. The penalty is Sl,GG0 TO $4,000,
and the payment of all losses resulting from
such importation.
Bonds for REDEEM ..t.on-Annual Interest.
WAsHISGToN, November 1st-The Treas
ury has received IS. 2S1. 500 in United States
boads for redemption under the 105.h call.
The annual interest charge on United
States bonds outstanding today is $780,,
962, 245. :.
9hc Fast Train.
CHICAGO, Novenl g 1st-Ths Peunsylva-
mia Railroad fast train arrived at $40 this
morning over the Pittsburg and Fcrt Wayne,
having made the distance from New York in
% hours and 40 minutes, not counting the
difference in time.
More Fast Trains.
CHICAGO, November 1st.-A private official
telegram has been received here that the New
York Central will Oh Sunday begin running
last trains between New York ard Chicago
over the Lake Shore road, leaving New York
at s A. NJ. daily, and reaching Chicago at
a. Vi.
Trains By Electricity.
New York, November 1st.-The question
Of running the elevated trains by electricity
is under consideration. It is believed that
great saving can be effected by this method.
New Railroad Arrangement.
CHICAGO, November 1st.-The Union Pa
ci6c begins on the 9th instant to run resu-
lar train between Omaha and Denver on the
line of the Julesburg cutoff.
Railroad Accident.
LANCASTER (Pa.), November 1st-A loco
motive and six cars were ditched in the Sus-