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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
ANOLU9EM OUTLAW.
.Joy,n A. Murrell. the Great Kobsr OF For
Years Ago.

John A, Murrell. the Great Robsr OF Forty
Indianapolis News.
The ceath of Jesse James in MISSOURI
and the frequent reference to his roDDeries
and to his notoriety as the most conspic-
nons and formidable" scoundrel or Inc
Schinderhannes aud Cartouche type ever
known in this country, may suggest TO sons
of the News readers, with long momorles'
that forty years ago or more there was a
robber and band organized ana oliecteo
by him on the lower MisslsslPpl, more L.
mons than Jesse or Frank James, OF tne
blue Cut" gang, more DREADED more "iuo
reaching in crime, and far more Dloooy' loi
they made it rule to leave no V1 y, ~
hecome witness. John A. Murrell was
name O: terror from the mouth OF the
Ohio to The Iazoo, and far back in the inte-
rior of the States bordering the MIss1sslppl'
on the east side. The west side was 'co
wild woods for the travellers or robbers IN
those daye, but the east was beset tor nuh-
Greds of milos along the roads leading
no,thward from Few Orleans, which were
largely travelled by dealers from the North
who had taken down droTes OF horses or
fiatboat loads Of grain or PORK CT WnlskS"
The depredations were not confined 10 Inc
land, by any means, but unsasivc.lnS
"broad horns" were captured ana piiiaSeo
and their crews fed to fish, while tied up
at night QUE of the way of steamers anu
RATS that nigh: sink them in fog. 1t Is
said that the Murrel gang had hiding places
in caves and stored their plumber IN them
Western Tennessee vas said to be their
fayorite ground, but they ranged from the
north of the Mississippi to the Ohio. Many
efforts we're made to capture the leader ana
break up the band without effect,
till an adventurous young fellow named
Virgil Stewart undertook it Of his own mo-
ton, partly to clear the country OF terror,
and partly to employ his superintendent
energy and daring. He became member
of the gang and continued SO for some con-
siderable tlme-a year or two, possibly
more, and finally trapped the greatest vii
lain even known on the American continent
since the DAYS of the buccaneer chleIs,
Montbass and Morgan. He was sent to the
penitentia,y at Nashville for a long term on
| conviction Of robbery, it Is to be pre-
suued as g. conviction of murder wo7lo
have hung him. 1t may have been that nc
| legal evidence of direct participation IN
murder could be advanced even by his cap
| tor, however complete might have been the
moral certainty of his guilt. Stewart pub
| lisbed an account of his adventures in
| large pamphlet forty years ago or there
| bouts. The robber chief died in the peni-
tantiary, or, at all events. before lie got a
chance to resume his old career, even if he
had been SO disposed. There are, no
! doubt, persons in this city who retain an
accurate recollection Of the man ad1en=
! lures and nOtorlety.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
Tie United States. and BY MS order Of the same

date carried luto execution: and, $50,
Wherse So much Gf that ser s% Is fg1ea
executed; and whereas. doubts have since arisen
concerning the guilt OF the said Fitz John Porter Of
oenses whereof he was convicted BY the SAID court
ordered on the 18th day of April. 1873, by the
president Of the United States which are deemed by
me to be of sufficient gravity to warrant remission
Of that part of the said sentence which has not been
completely executed: now, therefore.
Know We, that !, Chester A. Arthur, president OF
the Uuited States, aud in consideration of the
premises, do hereby grant to the said FitZ John
Porter full remission Of the hereinbefore mentioned
continuing penalty In witness whereof, I have
hereunto signed ny name and caused the seal OF the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this 4th day OF
May, A. D. 1882, and of the independence of the
United States the one hundred and sixth.
[Sgnedl CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
FREDERICK T. FREL1NGHUYsEN. secretary Of
State.
GEN PoRrER's ACCEPTANCE
Following is Gen. Porter's acceptance:
WASHINGTON, May 5--To Hon. Frederick T.
Frelinghuysep. Secretary of State. Sir: l respect
acknowledgement Of the receipt through you. and my
appreciation, Of his order relnttting the cont n
uous portion Of the sentence imposed upon me by
the court martial in 1868. am very respectfully,
yours. (Signed) FITZ JOHN PORTER.
Gen. Porter's memorial to congress recites
and embraces the documentary history Of the
case and asks that congress will take necessary
action to at once carry out the recommendation
Of the advisory board of army officers, ordered
by the president, and to restore him to the
positions OF which the sentence Of the court
martial deprived him.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
FOREIGN.

The New York Herald publishes long letter
from it's correspondent at Irkutsk, Siberia, Civ
ing an interview with Lieut.. Danenhauer OF tho
Jeanette expedition, descriptive of the last ten
months on board the vessel He describes the
discovery Of Jeanette and Henrietta Island.
On this island the patty landed at $50 p. H.
on Friday, juno 3, hoisted our national ensign
and took possession Of our discoveries in the
name of the United States Of America. Mel
vile built q cairn and buried a square copper
case containing copies OF the herald brought
from New York by Mr.. Collins aud copper
cylinder containing official documents.
Herald cable dispatches from London say:
Ii Parnell and his leagues adhere to the tacit
agreements unQueetionabiy made, the govern
ment may be considered to have won great
victory. OKelly, Dillon. aud Parnell deny
having made terms with the government Tho
fact is, one Of the trio wrote Healey from Kill
mainham, saying in guarded way, what land
league members would do if let ont; in brief,
making certain promises on certain con litions
This was made still clearer by verbal promises
given Healey by Parnell in Paris two weeks
ago, and the releases Of Parnell On parole was
for the purpose of giving an opportunity to
come to terms.
Parnell denies that the release OF himsef and
others was due to any condition as to their fu-
ture action, though he said he had stated ver-
bal'y and in writing that he believed the settle
ment OF arrears wOul1 have an enormous effect
in restoring law and order, and that il such a
settlement should be made he would be ablo to
take such stops as would have material effect
IN diminishing tho number of outrages. Dillon
said he had not had, directly or indi-
rsctIy, any communication with the govern
ment.
Lord Frederick Cavendish has been appointed
Chief secretary for Ireland, much to the disgust
OF many members of parliament and the gen
erai surprise OF the country: The appointment
is claimed to be in consideration of conciliating
the wings.
Earl Spencer, the new lord lieutenant of
elend, arrived in Dublin Saturday and was
received by the corporation Of the city and
loudly cheered at every polut on his way to the
CASTLE
Davitt was released from Portland prison
Saturday afternoon. He drove to tho station
to take train for London, accompanied py
Parnell, Dillon, and O'Kelly.
The duke of Manchester and his party are
being wined and dined in New York, and
among other things were shown the wonders Of
the city fire department.
The northwest territory Of Canada ia to be
blessed with an increase in the number of her
mounted police
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
Danish Story OF New York:

A Danish journalist tells this story OF
famous New York caterer, Delmonico. re-
Gently found himself in an awkward diiem-
ma. His chief revenue is for meals served
out OF his house. The throngs in the street
interfered with their delivery. Walters
sent out on foot were sure to be run against
and their dishes upset. II sent in wagons
the frequent street blockades arrested their
progress. and the food grew cold before it
reached it's destination. Delmonico found
q way out Of the dilemma. He put the
dinners In hearse and formed funeral
procession, before which all other traffic
eeve way. The meals were then sreved
triumphantly to his hungry patrons.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
WHY AMERICANS DIE.
Drinking. Gluttony, and Rapid Eating
Among the Prominent Causes.

Drinking. GInttony, and Rapid Eating
Among the Prominent Causes.
At the Fourth Unitarian church, New
York, the Rev. George W. Gallagher, on
Sunday evening, discussed the question,
"Why are Americans dying out2"
when we learn" said DR.. Gallagher,
that in the year 1880, the death rate in
New York was 26.48 to 1000 inhabitants,
that in the year 1881 the rate was 81. 08 per
1000, while in London for the same period
the average death rate was 22.l4, and that
forty eight cities in the United States dur
ing the same time exceeded the death rate
of New York. it becomes us to ask, Why
are Americans dying out2 In 1881, in thia
city, there we're 2,494 more deaths than
births; and in the months Of January and
February, 1882, the deaths exceeded the
birth, by 2,44G. In London. during the
year 1880, there were 81, 1923 deaths and
1922 1877 births, or 5i,047 more births than
deaths. have considered these facts
W o1thy of close attention. One reason why
Americans are dying out is because they
eat too much and too FAST A
person studying closely the habits
Of Americans wonld think that
object in life was to eat. Americans can't
converse five minutes without something
to eat. Another reason why Americans are
dying out is because they drink too much.
The curse of our nation is intemperance. A
third reason why Americans are dying out
is because they gamble too fast: We are
becoming nation of gamblers. This spir-
it of gambling is undermining all honest in"
dustries. Another reason is disappointed
ambition. We are nation of rivals. Each
man desires to lead his fellows. A repub-
lie has many blessings, but it has one dis
advantage, the failure to satisfy the grasp
ing ambition of its teeming millions. The
last reason for Americans dying out is their
false standard of success, money. Ifa
man in Europe fails in business, or loses
his money by some unexpected calamity,
his friends will still remain true to him, as
a rule. But in this country let man lose
his fortune by adversely, and he is quickly
forgotten. We should not gauge the amen
tiles and duties of life upon persons
bank book, for in doing 80 we introduce
those causes Of encouragement, inaction,
and national debt which will not only make
Americans die out but every nation under
the at1n"
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
The English Ecstacy At MentOne.

Great Is the enthusiasm OF the Engllsh at
Mentone over the presence there of Queen
Victoria. Many Of them are described as
IN state of pure ecstacy and bliss unut-
terable." ITO think there, in that chalet. I"
writes French correspondent, mot half
milo distant, is their loved queen; to think
that she is walking about In that garden, Of
which they SEQ the green hedge, or sitting
under those soft silvery olive trees; to know
almost to certainty that toward sunset
they will be able to gaze on her face for q
full second and quarter as she drives past
all this is Joy indeedl" While her majesty
WAS returning from drive one afternoon
fortnight ago along the Monaco road,
group Of young English ladies had stationed
themselves by the Octroi with bouquets OF
violets, with which as she passed they
greeted her by throwing them into her car
rage. SO great was Their ',:';''" ;r'H that
they are said to have bu,st mt. ~--~- y. My
Queenl Ny Queenl"
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
A Minnesota Appointment.

The president has nominated o. V. Tousiev
OF Minnesota consul Of the United States At
Trieste, austria. Mr. Tousley is now superin-
tendent of public uc!lools in Minneapolis, The
salary OF the consul is UNDER
stood to be about $4,000 ard
the duties nos at ell arduous Prof Tous-
ley has long felt the need OF release from the
service ia which he is at the present engaged.
and ne is correspondingly elated that tie an.
polntment las come at 20 opportune time.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
General Porter PardOned.

WASHINGTON, May Gin reply to Gen. Fitz
John Porter's application for the.remisson of
that portion of the sentence Of the court mar
tial now being executed, the president with
recommendation of the attorney general, has
issued the following order, and has thus re-
moved the only legal obstacle to congressional
action and exhausted all his powers in
the case under the iexisting laws.
Chester A. Arthur, president of the United States
Of America. To all to whom these presents may
come, greeting,
Whereas, On the 10th of January, 1868, Fit2
John Porter, major general of volunteers in the
military service of the United States. aud also COL
onel Of the Fifteenth regiment of infantry. and
brevet brigadier general in the United States army,
was by general court martial, for certain oenses
of which he had been thereby convicted. sentenced
to be cashiered and to be forever disqualified from
holding any office of trust or profit under the gov
eminent of the United States: and,
Whereas, On the 21st Of January, 1868, that
aentepca vas duly confirmed by tho pIealdslt Of
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
Death of MHior ". j. Twin:ng

W. }. winning. ior OF engineers, u. s.
A., died in Washington Friday afteruto Of
Pneumonia He las fer several years been the
engineer commissioner OF the district Of Col
unbis, an1 was the life and strength OF that
board H. was Very popular gon,lonan, and
his loss will re keerly felt by the people OF
THE di ;;rict. Maj. Twiuing was we'll known IN
the nortl west. Hs was on Gen Ierlls staH
up I'LL 1870. anu wss ,he comn.ssoner who
marked chs the bou:l ary Inc bst%eea the
United State, and ths british Dol tii"ostern
possessions. Maj Twinin5 :As born III Ireland,
ard aIa:uated from tie We; Point military
academy il 1863, being assigned to the en-
gineoc corps June II, N tiat year. he re-
ceiveq MAJ or 3 aili rl'r;,sr:'s h:evets for gal
liant ana s:,eii;Gfua: 60. in tbs 1loid, dur
ing the war, aad iii d -,ei:l)ur, 1860, WAS re-
assigned TO the eaSsneer corp1 with the rank os
captain.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
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Uause anu cure 81 VIII tzxpIosIons
At meeting of the State Millers' Association
OF Kentucky, an interesting lecture was deliv-
cred by Professor Tolien. His snbiect was
principally mill explosions and he made some
remarkable experiments which went to show
conclusively thai -four and other fine organic
dust, under certain conditions may become al
most as explosive as gunpowder, and at the
close of the experiment he advanced a new
theory Oh mill disasters that seemed generally
acceptable to b It'll insurance men and millers.
In the moist atmosphere he showed that these
bodies are less if at all suscepti-
BILE to rapid combustion while dry
air made them intlammabIe, especially in con-
nection with electricity generated by bolts, etc.
After determining their liability to ignition he
recommended the use of bulb thermometers
constantly ia mills, and on its indication of dry.
ness, the injection of live steam into the atnos-
phere. Thia is simple expedent, and would
mitigate, if not prevent explosion. The other
portion Of the lecture was devoted to chemistry,
microscopic illustrations, by oxyhydrogen light,
of various forms Of flour under the old milling
process and gradual reduction Ofthe system
now being universally adODted
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11

Mr.. Blaine begins to show very plainly
the wear and tear Of quarter OF a century
of exciting political life. He is evidently
growing old, and of late years has been
obliged to face not only foes from without,
but plagues from within, in the shape of
rheumatic gout.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
wAsHtNGToN.

Senator Window, chairman OF the committee
on foreign relations, says that his committee
did not intend to take any steps looking to an
Investigation OF the Peruvian business, until it
was known whether the house committee would
cover all the points and get at the inwardness
OF the affair IN the investigation made by order
Of the house. Il the house committee fail to
get at the truth, Senator Window said it would
then be time for his committee to begin inves-
legation.
Capt Howgate's friends continue to say he
will give himself up .nr trial, but will rot be
heard from until wanted in court Tho attor-
neys believe the government will be successful
in its civil suits against Capt. Howgate, and the
property under attachment and in the hands Of
the marshal will be nearly sufficient to cover
the defalcations. Capt. Howgate invested his
cash in real estate, which has appreciated con-
siderably in the last three or four years
Ten days ago the bill! for the relief Of the
captain, owners, officers and crew of the late
United States private armed brig General Arm
strong, their heirs, executors, administrators,
sgents or asignees, passed. the house of repre-
sentatives, having passed the senate several
days prior. The president, because OF q rumor
that the benefciaries were ex-rebes. did not
sign the bill, but allowed it to become 3 law
without his signature.
A measure to facilitate the transaction OF
business in the house has been agreed upon by
the committee On rules, which it is claimed
will. If adopted, afford every member oppor-
tunity to secure action upon such bills as they
may be specially interested in and will assist to
enable the house to clear of eoIne of the i'm
mense quantity OF work accumulated upon the
different calendars OF business.
IN the senate, upon resolution to purchase
come back numbers OF the Congressional Rec
ord from second hand dealers, Mr.. Dawes crea-
ted some stir by saying that it was 8 practice in
congress for members to sell copies of books
printed by the government to second hand
dealers and then vote to buy them back, and
thus keep up the trade.
An impatient desire to go home is manifest
ing itself among members of congress, some or
whom are getting restless because Of the slow
progress that is being made by the houee with
the business that must necessarily be trans
acted before the session can close.
In connection with the advice young Belmont
sought of Senator Butler to tie Blaine con-
hoveTsy, it may be interesting to know that Mr.
August Belmont, father of Mr. Perry Bel
mont, is lame from pistol shot received in a
duel.
Several army officers, including Barnes and
nrnm., have ne,itinnod oene-aes 20 pass the
compulsory retirement bill. The significance
Of the petition is that the petitioners would
come within range Of its provisions,
The president has nominated O. v Tousley
OF Minnesota consul Of the United States at
Trieste.
The resignation of Chef Clerk Power OF tho
treasury department is reported
The decrease Of the debt in April vas $l4,-
Az 900
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1882-05-11
MIS- CELLANEora

Mrs. Jesse James says Frank, tie brother of
the dead outlaw, was in g.. Joe the day follow
ing the AootiDg, remaining two days in the
World hotel, visiting her and viewing the re-.
mains of his brother. An effort is now being
made to ascure through le ,islatve enactment 2
full pardon for Frank James. aud many prom
inent persons in Kansas City believe the effort
will ultimately be successful. Frank is in
to legal matter in which he ia complainent
through another party
The general assembly of the Presbyterian
church will meet at Springfield, ILL.,, on Thurs-
The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-06-30
CENTENNIAL DISTRICT.
Display of Rich Ores----Twenty Mines
 Represented.

At the store of \. Ellis, this afternoon, We were permitted to examine the beautiful collection of ores which were brought here yesterday from Centennial district. Some of the specimens weigh over 100 pounds and show beautiful, shining nuggets of gold. Other specimens contain silver, copper, etc.
 Messrs Ellis X Smith have a group of six mines which are from 3 to s feet in width, with ore assaying all the way from $1OO to g, 900 per ton. The specimens ex- hibited are from the Last Chance, General Grant, Peacock, O. K, Argent, and Nabob mines.
 The next selection which attracted cur attention were from lodges belonging to w. A. Rowe, as followG Oskaloosa, Hawk eye, Rebel, Little Giant, and Snow Bird.
 Bob Stein is also owner of the Yellow Jacket, Empire, Bancroft, Carbonate, and Jim Crow mines.
 The Gro Anna Co. own a fine ledge, named in honor of the Company, and also the Socorro.
 Richards & Ellis also have ledge named after them, which shows fine ore.
 It would be hard to find better selection of ores from any district in this section than that from Centennial, now on exhibition at MT. Ellis store.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-06-30
MONDAY.

Board of Supervisors meet next Mon day.
 The Catholic church at Tucson has new organ which cost SI200
 Mir. Roirdon, frst-c,ass mimi z ular, Is in our city oa business.
 Several loads of hay from Kirkland to- dsy were sold in this market.
 Mrs. N. Ellis and children arc having Q pleasant time in san Francisco.
 Mir. Palmer. of the Plaza stable, Is look ing for his family from Kansas
 Mir. A. P. Williams IS again hsIgy. An- other boy to the Williams throne.
 The advance guard of Ryland.a ciTacs passed through the city to-day. lis name is Smith.
 Mes.rs Murphy < Schoonmaker HiI soon open an office near the law ofico of Rush k Wells, in the new building now going up.
 Captain Jackson and wife, of Oak Creek, our be.. citizens in that section, arrived in town to-day. Capt. J. Is in poor health.
 Rev. Mir. Geado delivered a very in terestinc discourse at the Baptist last evening sas Rev. &r. Fowler at the M E. church.
 Nr. Beecaum, l4 miles north If Phenix. has. at depth of 2;i feet, struck an in- sIhaustible supply Of pure mountain water.
 The tornado on ;he 18th inst through the States O: Illinois and Iowa destroyed fear ful amount of property and killed many persons.
 Mr-. Hutchisson's adopted child, which has been lingering for many days jus. ba- tween life and death, VIC are pleased 70 note IS much he5.cr to-day.
 The following persons went south i.Es a. III. by N'ickcnburg route: T E. Lessel. John Gilliland. Mrs. j. E. Cate ani Wells Fargo & Cos messenger.
 Actinc-Goveruoc \ su Arlaan is ro deliver the oration on the Gloriays Iour,a. lie will no dosbt sis-, ;he cid esg.e up, with wings wide s,rcad, in ali its sY,,@lor and elegance.
 Quite an ezyita.e -:rac saa- .'-e saturday afternoon bc,.syel. tae "h.l5.= a.& Faos- catt c,.s.....-:-s ~., :'- a...s,,1 f..5. The score a.y,.5. N.i.g.o c.an, >'. .'-,se",r eiub
The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-06-30
Bones 6 Spencer,

stths O. stand, or Nocezn s;rsct two doors south of 3Ucts., dealers n CHA s.S T IB 1ECO. COJf r'- TIC VERY, Ff IT Ts AND FINE GROGERIES
 wsr-sPectfuiy invite tn, lstteuio1 of ie public to our srge sEd varied
 .Aooi.nd guarantee 60 CIV < the ef'lIistsa-s'se,ioo so sn purchasers We keep on Iani :aA .or' ~Ar. Of the choicest brands of Glars and Cigar f0er sSt Ping Smoking CheSsrg obacc1 Pipes Pouch ssSnd Iobscco-Boxes, at b-Jrncs prices dev.ryone goe.AD sT~t,ha a smiling fao> Aftsr once purchasing of U. and In o1 return for further supplies.
 ThsnEfni for past fs CTS. solicit continuance 2 the liberal pasronAr re her-tcfo-c hestow us, knowing ,h.. cur GOOD will n-yc.s,s a nd comparison with any r.et.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-06-30
q Card.

EpIToa MINER You speak of Judge stil- wells absence from the Territory: l wish to assure you Judge Stilwell richly merits a vacation after his constant labors for months past. Respectfully yours,
 C. G. W. FRENCH.