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Woman.
now SHALL SUE PRESERVE HER HEALTH AND
BEAUTY.

HOW SHALL SUE PRESERVE HER HEALTH AND
BEAUTY.
One who has long Investigated this subject
gives the result, and is happy to say that it is
found in Woman's BEST Friend" 1t is
adapted especially to that great central, all
controlling organ. the womb. correcting its
disorders, and curing any irregularity of the
'menses," or COURSES DR.. J. Bradfeld's
Female Regulator acts like n charm in whites,
and in sudden or gradual checking, or IN en-
tire stoppage of the monthly courses from
cold mental trouble. or like causes, by restor-
ing the natural discharge in every instance.
In chronic cases, SO often resulting in ulcera-
ton, falling of the womb, its ASTON is prompt
and decisive, saving the constitution from
numberless evils and premature decay. FIRE.
pared by DIR. j. Bradtield, atlanta, Ga.
Price: trial size T5e; large size, 81 %. For
sale by Byron Lemly and 4. K. Ledbetter.
Jackson, Miss
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Death Of JOIN H. EehOIs.

1t is our painful duty this morning to
chronicle the decease Of one of the most
useful and respected citizens of Jackson.
Mr. John II. EchoIs died on Sunday night
The sad event has been expected for several
weeks.
Mr.. EchoIs was native of Huntsville,
Ala. and was forty-six years of age on the
1st of September last. He came to jackson
in his boyhood. He was for many years an
assistant in the office Of Secretary of State,
was State Treasurer Immediately after the
war. and State Revenue Agent when that
Office was created. In every position he
was faithful and efficient. As citizen of
Jackson, he was public spirited and liberal.
As the head of fa1 ly, as a neighbor, as a
friend he was Devoted, kind and true.
Mr.. Echols was identified with several of
the benevolent orders, and through them,
and outside of them, had always willing
heart and ready hand to relieve the dis
tressed
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Col. Frantu Don't Want to be Governor.

The genial Editor of the Brandon Repub-
lican, WA in Jackson lately, and here is the
result of his observations as to the Guber-
Material office:
The Governor is the sane genial, dignifed,
but unassuming gentleman thst he always
was, but his arduous lahors, and the COS tipAal
annoyance eff flee seekers begging for posi-
tions, is mskiRg him look little haggard.
After witnessing IRe annoyances to which he
is subjected, we concluded we wouldn't be Gov
ernoT for five times the salary be gets. There
are from three to FIVE candidates for Cir
cult Judge in every district, and nearly all
are personal and political friends, and we'll
qualified for the position. Each one of these
candidates has many warm and personal
friends urging his claims. no matter which
he appoints the remainder will al be disap-
pointed, and this makes the appointing payer
an element Of weakness to his administration.
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Why WILL You

Allow cold to advance in your system and
thus encourage more serious maladies, such as
Pneumonia, Hemmorrhages and Lung troubles
when an immediate relief can be so readily at
tanned. Bosehee's Gsradn Syrup has gained
the largest sale in the world for the cure OF
Coughs, Colds, and the seveFest Lung Diseases.
II is Dir. Boschees famous German prescrlp-
ton, and is prepared with the greatest care
and no fear need be entertained in admin
istering il to the Youngest child, as per direc-
tions. The sale Of this medicine is unPrece-
dented Since irst introduced there has been
a constant increasing demand and without a
single report of failure to do its work IN any
case. Ask your Druggist as to the truth OF
these remarks. Large size, 70 cents. Try 1t
aud be convinced.
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4, AND NJ. COLLEGE, Jan. %, 1882.
County superiatepaents OfEduoation.


Gov. Lowry has nominated, and tbs Sen
ate has confirmed, the following named gen
tlemen as Superintendents of Education fol
their respective counties. to assume their du
ties GA ths frst Monday in February:
Adams. 8. Montgomery.
Amite-Theo. Mcknight.
Benton-T G. Lipford.
Boliva--Alex. Yerger.
Coahoma-N. III. Lea.
Chickasaw-J. b. GIadney.
Choctaw--J. r Edmunds
Clarke-W. ID. Northrup.
Copiah-W. B. Bingham.
Marshall-E. d. Miller.
Noxlbee-E. A. Pace.
Perry-G q. fairfield.
Quitman-H T. Edwards
Sumner-W. J. Taylor.
Tippah-R. O. Prewitt.
UHion-E. Y. Reous.
Wilkinson- Ino S. Lewis.
Yalobnsha-G. i. Bates.
Hinds-F. A. Wolf
Jefferson. Rives Wade.
Lafayette-E. O. Davidson.
PanOla-J. a. RainWater.
Rankin-W RebeF.
Smith-John Rauch.
Tate-W B. Roseborough.
Yazoo-A. NJ. Hicks.
Issauuena-W. g. Wilson.
Lineoln-W. r Spencer
kiks-Jaln S. Lamkin.
Montgomery 81 Simpson.
CIay-T. b Dalton.
Covington-Jas. Gilbert
Tunica-W. B. Mitchell.
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Mrs. Partlngton Sarr.

Don't take any of the quack rostrums, as
they are regimental to the human system /;
but put your trust in Hop Bitters, which
will cure general diIapidation, costive habits
and all comic diseases. They saved Isaac
are the ne plus unum Of medicines. Boston
Globe.
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II HAVE used Simmons Liver Regulator
with successful.efeet il bilious collie and
dyspepsia. Its an excellent remedy and
certainly public blessing. &C. MASTER
son, Sheriff Of Bib county, Georgia. Pre-
pared only By ], 81. zeilen s Co.
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HB No sl-To amend section 40 of the
Revised Code. Passed.
A memorial to the Congress Of the United
States for an appropriation for the improve
meut of the Pass leading into Biloxi Bay.
Passed
H.B. No. 4e-To amend section $40 of the
Revised Cote in relation to delinquent road
hands To Committee on Counties aud Coun-
ty Boundaries.
H. B. No 24S-To prevent and punish tres
pass on chartered or secured ferries. To Com
mittee on lfnished Busiaess.
II. B. No. 26T-To incorporate the hatcher
Ice Company. 10 Committee on Corporations.
H. B. No. 258-To authorize the Board Of
Supervisors OF Warren county to levy special
tax for school purposes. To Judiciary Com
mijtee.
H. B. No. 500 amend section 454 of the
Revised Code. To Committee on Finance.
h B. No. 432-To prohibit the sale Of liquors
in the town of Faulkne. 70 COMMITTEES on
Militia.
H. B. No. 43l-To provide for the election of
Two constables in each Supervisors District
in Yazoo county. To Judiciary Committee.
Fl. B No. Alto prohibit the sale of
spirituous liquors within Ave miles of Jerusa-
lem Church To Committee on Militia.
II. B. No. 424--To amend an act to ineorpor-
ate the town of Wayne. Passed.
II. B. No PSF further define what shall
be lawful fence in Wilkinson county. To
Committee on Counties and County Bounda-
ries.
H. B. No. 42S-To incorporat, the Eagle
Fire Company NJ 2 of Yazoo City. To Com
mittee on Corporations.
H. B. No. 97-An act in relation 10 constru-
ing the description of money in certain indict-
ments. To Judiciary Committee.
On motion the SenaIe adjourned.
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AMP from the crude, noisy and hard.rup-
ming machine Of the past, has come tie bsau-
ffall ip design. The light.runnipg and AZ
most noiaeless machine AZ he pneaspt TIN
which stands 81 ths head 81 Ill
etheEa q Cusai1nes
~ Agent.
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SUPREME COURT Decisions.
REPoBrED Br c. C. cANPBELE
Morn 81. January 90 1882

RkpoBrED Br c. G. ckaPBeLI
MonnAy. January 50, 1852
The following cases were a 6irmsd:
S821-John L. Hudson Admir- vs.. W. II. sfrick-
land
3S25-S Gunbel vs. Nathan G. Koon.
3S32-Bewis Turner ct al vs. / J. Mikell.
3S34-Bettie Pit'mtn VS.. J. g. Piilman-
3837-John D. Morgan ct al vs. j. H. Pierce.
3864-Zack Moore VS. J ". Davidson.
3S73-Rafe Wal vs.. James Trahue.
3874-Joel g. Hawkins vs.. w. W. Mcpherson
The following cases we're Reper,sd and Re
Ds0nded:
3S36-Day 4 Proudet vs. J. E. Old
3o6o-J. g. Wilbourne vs.. Alice v Shell ct al.
The following cases were Dsmissed:
3699-R s. Smith adm'r vs. B. NJ Parham
3S20-Geo. n. Buchanan VS.. Sina D. Pinson.
3845-D H. WhatIey ct al Va. Charlotte
Thomas. Reversed and judgment here.
3669-E T. Leach ct al vs. J r. Gilmore ct al.
Reversed and bill dismissed without
prejudice.
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PL0Msi PLANTER pLOWs,i

Homemade. Cheapest and best. Homemade
Steam Engines. Castings, snd all materials
for repair, at Exoelsior Foundry.
JoHH McDoSSELL,
d.a.w. Jackson. Miss.
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INC. y sMTLIE. G. T. STEWART.
-.....,.........-.,
sMYLIE q STEWART,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS And DEALERS,
JACKSON. mss.
r. q. BOX I62,

MAPS, DIAGRAMS, FIELD NOTES. Etc.
RaoN THE ORIGINAL sVRYExa. AxB
VIII Attend - any Land Business.
for less money than any firm in the Siate.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or no charge made.
Titles Investigated. Abstract 81 Titles
Furnished, Deeds and Conveyaness mAde.
Business before the United states Lana once i
Specially.
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GoNsEss has passed, and the Presi-
dent has approved The bin retiring Jus
tice Ward Hunt, Of New York, from the
United States Supreme bench on pen
sion, he being = hopeless invalid. There
i much speculation ii New York Is to
bis successor, some even believing that
the President va spBoint Roscoe Conk.
ling TO the place.
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Ex-Governor ALCoRN is in the city.
Also Ex-Governor Stone. 1t is not every
town that can boast of entertaining two
ex-Governors and one live Governor, all at
one time
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Making a Noble Fight for the People

kOSeluskO star.
We are indebted to the publishers of The
CLARION for their newsy and sprightly
daily, and from it we get the proceedings OF
the Legislature. THE CLARION, as usual,
is making noble fight for the people, adj
vocating every measure calculated to light
en- their burdens, and. standing up manful-
~ against all opposers.
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HERE is the handsome acknowledgement
which our young friend and at ss.nakes
of his reception of the handsdS rl5srize
awarded by Messrs. Calhoon Walker, of
the Holly Springs Reporte' 1t takes a
''printing Office boy" to cafSy 60,
where knowledge is brought into -
ton. franklin and Greedy were
devils once:
GENTLEMEN l am in receipt of the $40
in gold awarded me as the first person
answering the questions propounded in the
Prize Puzzle Column of the Reporter some
weeks ago. Accept my thanks for your
pr0mptDess
Very truly, etc,
J. BEAUREGARD RICE.
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. %, 1882.
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Mardi Gras-la82.

WILL COMMENCE SALE OF ExGUR-
W sIoN TIokETs, FEBRUARY I5rH, and con-
tinue until 20th Fare for the Round Trip.
S0.40. Tickets good to return until February
18th. JN0. A. WEBB,
jan25, S2-d-a.W. Agent.
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4. c. TAIRMAN,
AttOrReE-at.LaH, Jackson. MiSsiSSiDDi.

WILL PRACTICE IN THE SUPREME,
Nv FEDERAL AND OTHER Courts, CoLLEcT
CLAIMS, attend to purchase Of STATE on UNI-
TED STATES LANDS, HoMEsTEAD ENfRIEs. Ere
OFTIcE IN Nuns IRoN FRoEr BUILD-
ING, NEAK CLARION OFfIcE.
jams, 's7-daw. =
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Our Weekly Edition.

We will esteem it quite favor if mem
bers of the Legislature, and Others who may
wantextra copies ofTHE WEEKLY CLARION,
will send their orders to our counting room
before Monday night. The outside pages
go to press on Tuesday morning. We print
ed, at a venture, large number of extra
copies this week, but were short several
hundred on orders that came in after the
paper was printed.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY has recently gain
ed a substantial citizen in the removal from
Kinds of Dr. Thos. A. Catchings. He has
our best wishes for success in his new field
of labor.
IT is stated in the New Orleans States
that Mr.. Joshua j. Green has filed petit
ton in the United States Circuit Court Of
Louisiana, asking that Messrs. A. A. Magin-
mis- and J. McCarren be restrained from
making use of an oil cake mat or mould,
which orator claims is an infringement upon
a patent held by, himself, upon an improve
ment upon Richard Macdonald's invention.
]. J. Green claims his rights under letters
patient, numbered 2l2,974, and gives
specific description OF his invention.
The Pupils Of the Institution for the
BL1SD in this City, will give an entertain
ment consisting of Music and RecitatiOns, at
Kobinson's Opera House, Tuesday Even
ing, February It'll. If
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relief d the CofFeeville Guards. To Commit
tee on Claims.
s. B. No ll-An act to prevent fraud in GER
tain cases was tabled subject 10 call.
5. B. No. ll0-To require the State to pay
its own Judiciary expenses, called from the
table and referred 70 special committee con-
sistsng Of Messrs. Boone, Walker, Longino,
Eaton and Cawan
5. B No. l48-was tabled subject to cali.
s. B. No. Twas Indefinitely postponed.
S. B. No 49-was indefinitely postponed.
s. B No. lS2-was tabled subject TO call.
S.B No 5l-lies over.
5. b. No. 2l9-nassed.
Fl. ]. Rim reference to the appropriation
OF proceeds Of sales Of public lands. Adopted.
H. B No 43-was referred to the Finance
Committee
II. E. No. 393-passed
H B. No. 169-was tabled subject to call
H. D. No. 2I7-passed
Il. b. No. 26S-passed.
H. B. No. 4I2-passed
II. b. No. S3l-was tabled subject to call
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To the Hous. of Representatives.

GENTLEMEN: L submit herewith q c0mmunl-
cation from a distinguished citizen OF Missis
sippi, Col. j. F. H. Claiborne, in which he,
with commendahle generosity tenders to the
State, papers, documents and correspondence
which age infrmity and the necessities 0
every day life" prevent him from utilizing
These papers are OF great historical value,
and without them as suggested by Col
Claiborne himself "the history of Mississippi.
It's inside history, the movements of poll
iicians, the growth and formation of parties
the initial movements that brought about
great results. cannot be faithfully written"
therefore recommend that they be accepted,
nd, as desired by the donor 'instrusted to
the custody of the University, as property of
the State, subject, under proper restrictions
10 the use OF any of her sons, aud that proper
acknowled gments be made to him for the same
Respectfully,
ROBERT Lowry.
H. B. No 91-An act to pr,hibit the sale o.
cigars, cigaretts, smoking tobacco or tobacco
in any form TO minors, students of any school
or college without permit from parents.
guardian, principal or President of sail
schools.
Mr. Inge moved to indefinitely postpone
Mr. Gibson offered to amend by adding the
words chewing wax and gum.' Tabled.
Mr.. Wood moved TO table the motion to in
defnately postpone. Lost.
Mr.. Handy offered the following amend
ment:
That no young ladies attending school at
home, shall be permitted without written per.
mission from their parents guardians, to
purchase snuff"
Mr.. Mccall offered the following amend
ment TO the amendment
That no member of the Legislature shall
smoke cigars or cigaretts during the session
of the Legislature.
Mr.. Hurt moved to table the amendment to
the amendment and called for the previous
question which was sustained
lhe motion to table was carried.
The question being to indefinitely postpone
it was lost.
Mr.. Lynch moved to adjourn Lost.
Mr.. Buchanan, of Chickasaw, moved the
bill be read third time and passed.
Mr.. Buchanan called for the previous CUES
ton, which was sustained
The bill was then read third time, and on
call for the yeas and nays it passed by vote
of 40 yeas to SO nays.
At 9:55, the House adjourned.
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splrita0us ana malt liquors with recommends.
ton that il do pass.
On motion, At l:40 r n, the House ad.
journed.
Nors-Tt Was Mr.. Odds and not Mr.. Moore
in the proceedings Of Saturday who offered
H. B No. 3ST to Incorporate the Merchants
and Planters Bank Of Hazl-hurss. Mr.. Moore
offered the amendment which was adopted.
Mr.. McLaiR moved to reconsider, and Mr..
Gibson moved 10 table.
NIGHT SESSION.
House met. Mr. Speaker Tisou in the Chair.
Mr.. Stone asked a suspension of the rules for
the purpose Of presenting memorial remon-
ssrating against the extension of the limits Of
the Town of Greenvilia as per bill now oead-
ing. To Committee on Corporations
Mr.. Harlow presented n petition Of 258 white
citizens AMI also petition from 22T eolored
voters, all of Beat No. !, in Yazao county. both
petitions praying forpassage of constitutional
amendment prohibiting the liquor tra6e an
TO provide for the submission OF such amend
mtnt Al the next general election. To Com
mites on Temperance.
Mr. Inge Chairman Committee on Temper
anee, red = substitute 10 e. 3. No. I3-An
act 20 amend the general liquor law in this
State with memorial which was read.
Mr. Handy moved that the substitute b.
adopted. Carried The substitute was read
Mr.. lnge moved that this bill be made the
special order for next Monday al II O'Clock.
Mr.. Handy moved 10 amend bysordering two
hundrei copies printed. Carried
Mr.. Ivy moved that the matter be referred
10 Committee on Education Lost.
A motion to make it special order for Mon
day was adopted.
H. B. No. I4l-To amend sections 1857, 1898,
1899, 100 1l01. 1l03, 1l04 1l05, Il09 lII2 and
ITO of chapter SO of the Revised Code OF 1880. /
an act in relation 10 the sale of vinous and
spirituons liquors, and to provide for the sale |
of the same by the gallon.
On motion of Mr.. Buchanan :; laid on the |
table subject to call.
II. B. No. Sian act to amend section 4l0 OF
the Revised Code of 1880, in relation to the |
bonds of certain officers in the several eoun- |
ties therein named. Passed.
H. B. No. 97-An act in relation to constru- |
ing the description of money in rtaiu in /
dictments Passed
H. B. No. 72-To reduce the bonds of certain |
officials in Warren county. Indefinitely post |
eoned.
NIB No. ITO ameui section $50 Of the
Revised Code of 1880. Indefinitely post
poned.
MEssAnR rRou TuF cavFRNoR
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SENATOR SMITH, of Madison, has given
notice of his intention to introduce a
railroad bill, which is as follows:
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MISSISSIPPI MIL IS COTTON Pillow
WI Line, beat made for sale by
LEE RICHARDSON & Co. Vickshurg
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! DABY CARRIAGES,
/ ID Boys Wagons aud Carts Velneip'des, 20
LEE RICHARDSON 4 CO, Vicksburr
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ToHN MADDOX q SONS ROYAL Srmi-
u Porcelain Tea Sets, So pieces, So; uinuer
Sets $50
LEE RICHARDSON s. CO, Vieksb0rr.
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MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.

The following message from he Governor
was received, by his private Secretary:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, !
January 28th, 1882.
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Q. I. srEwAnr.
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WELL PUMPS AND PIsE. for sale
\ ~ BY LEE RICHARDSON 4 Co, Vicksber
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GARDEN WHEEL BARRows, Leyee
NJ rows.
LEE RICHARDSON & Co. viol,.tor
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3S36-Day 4 Proudet vs. J. E. Old
3e5S-J. G. Wilbourne vs.. Alice Y. Shell ct al.
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sNe. n. sMTLIE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-17
MedtctnaL.
- SYPHILIS.

This great specific cures that most loathsome
disease
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-17
HOT BLOOD IN THE SENATE.
VIZ. Ingalls, Demands sn ExplanR-
ton and is Meuanced By "a Ken
IUchY SeuatOF,s Fist.
Washington Special to Philadelphia Press

Washington Special to Philadelphia Press
18th.
There was a personal controversy be-
tween ingalls,, of Kansas, and Beck. of
Kentucky, in the Senate TO day, which
will not be ended for many days. Just
before the close of the morning hour,
Ingalls, arose, and with his usual aggres
sive air, drew the attention of the Sena
tor from Kentucky to a certain passage
in his speech of Wednesday in reference
to the arrears of pensions act. which
was denounced as conceived in sin and
brought forth in iniquity, fraud upon
the people and a standing monument to
the ignorance, selfishness and COwardice
of the American Congress. He stated
that he had voted for the measure and
introduced such a bill, and that he
should in future call upon the Senator
from Kentucky either to prove his as
sertiOns or retract his miscellaneous.
Mr.. Beck turned very red and clutched
at his hair, and asked a few days time
to look up proofs of his statements.
ingalls,, in his most aggravating man
ner, replied that he had supposed that
an honorable gentleman who would use
such strong language would have proofs
of his assertions at hand. Beck, in an
irritated way, said he could not carry a
library of references around with him,
and sat down much confused, shaking
his fist at Ingalls,. The latter then in
trOduced a resolution indorsing the ar
rears of pensions act and declaring its
repeal entirely uncaled for. The reso-
luton went over under the rule, but the
future of to-day's quarrel is looked for
ward to by the Senators with great in
terest.
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A PLOT AGAINST sCHURZ.
An Alleged Scheme OF New York
Capitalists TO Disclose Land Grant
Frauds.

Washington Special to Philadelphia Press, 18th
A determined effort will be made at
the present session of Congress to declare
the land grant of the Northern Pacific
Railroad forfeited, and to convict ex.
Secretary Carl Schurz Of mismanage-
ment, 10 say the least, of the public do
main while he was Secretary of the Int.
rior. The fight against Mr.. SchurZ is
partly Of personal character. Cyrus
W. Field, of New York, owner of the
consolidated Express Mail has decided to
make a desperate effort to procure Mr..
SchurZ's scalp. The Express is rival of
the EUening Post, owned by Horace
White, Mr.. Wizards associate in North
ern Pacific, and Mr.. SchurZ Mr. Field
directed the correspondent of the EUening
Express here to 90 ahead, regardless of
expense, and show up what are termed
the Northern Pacific land frauds. Law
yers have been employed to write up the
ancient history of the Northern Pacific
grant, and to review the alleged fraudu-
lent decision of Mr.. Schurz. whereby the
Northern Pacific, having failed to com
ply with the conditions of its charter, was
enabled to acquire title to tens of thou
sands of acres of unearned lands.
In every Congress since 1876 attempts
have been made to secure an afflrmatorY
act of Congress declaring the land grants
to the Northern Pacific Road forfeited.
Each failed. The influence of the Cen
trail and Union Pacific Roads here has
been exerted fruitlessly to the same end.
Now there will be a combination Of
those politically opposed to Mr.. Schurz
in the Republican party, and the enc
mics of the Northern Pacific Company,
to disgrace the one and injure the other.
The friends of the company assert that
the attack is intended mainly to depress
the value of the stock and fill the pOck-
cts of bear party in New York. They
aver that ex-Secretary Schurz' decision
was based upon a decision rendered by
Justice Miller, of the Supreme Court, in
a Wisconsin land grant case, and that
the highest legal authorities sustain the
rulings
OF the commission of enormous frauds
under the homestead and presumption
and timber acts there can be no doubt,
and, if the agitation of the validity of
the Northern Pacific grants will serve at
least as the basis for legislation protect
ing the public domain, the sooner an
investigation is ordered the better it will
be for the country.