Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-01-11
The weather East of The Rockies.

The weather East OF the Rockies.
CHICAGO, January 10th.-A blizzard has
been raging in Southern Minnesota. Trains
| ing forward actively. The blizzard came un-
exrectedly, finding thousands Of psople unpre-
pared, and will probably do much damage.
| Two engines are stuck in drift at Lake Ben
| ton. It is the worst storm for two years, and
appears to extend $50 miles.
New York, January 10sh.-Ths Signal
| Service Bureau reports that the storm is
likely to last two days, unless broken by some
meteorological disturbance. The storm on
the Sound is the severest for years.
FREDERICKSBURG (Vs). January 10th-A
fierce northeast snow-storm has bsen prevail
ing here for twenty -four hours. The snow
lies in deep drifts, and trains obstruc.ed in
ell directions.
PETERSBURG Val January 10.h.--A snow
storm set in yesterday, and continued till
cred to depth of twenty-one ieches. The
snow is still falling. It is ths deepest seen
here since 1857. Travel on the streets i, al
most impasssbls, except with sleighs. Trains
in every direction are delayed. The mail
train from the south. bound north, ia blocked
here.
New York, January 1Osb.-Tne snow
storm continues, accompanied by strong
aorth wind. The snow is eight inches deep.
and drifting badly. Street travel is difficult,
and there is no doubt that al the railway
trains will be seriously delayed.
LONG BRANCH. January 10sh.-The snow
was so drifted this morning that trains for
New York on the Sandy Hook branch could
not get through.
RICHMOND, January 10th.-There ars re-
ports of heavy snow-storm all day at Rome,
Ga, but melting as It fell.
CLINTON (1l.) January 10sh.-The heaviest
snow-storm of the season is prevailing. The
wind is perfect blizz lrd. The snow has
dffte9, and trains re delayed.
NEw YoRB, JapuGry 10.h-nighest tenn
perature to-day, l7'; lowest, 14'.
CHICAGO, January 10sh.-Rsports from
points in Iowa and Minnesots state that
trains are blocked hy snow in many instances,
in others delayed.
RICHMOND (Va.). January 10sh.-Rsp1rts
state that the storm is the severest since 1857.
NEW York, January 1OLh Reports from
all points CT the Sopth shO~ that the snow
etoTm of last night and to-day was very se-
we're. Trains are delayed in all directions.
The Arrest of Treasurer Polk.
LAREDO, Jsnuzry 10.h.-Polk, the Tennes-
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brush, several miles from Webb, by United
States Marshal Sheehy, to whom Polk offered
IS coo to release hin,. It is reported that
Polk's nephew and servant crossed into
Mexico with large amount Of money. The
defaulting Treasurer was accompanied by
pfivsts detective Cameron, whom he had
bribsd to pilo. him out Ct the country. The
detective was also arrested, and in turn ct
tempted to bribs Sheehy to allow him to
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could put Sheshy in way OF pocketiDg few
thousand. When captured. Polk's hands and
clothiI g were filed with prickiy.pear thorns
received from wandering in the thickess.
Paddy Ryan's opinion.
OMAHA, January 10sh.-Paddy Ryar, who
is spending a week in Omaha. says he pro-
poses to challenge tie winner Of the fight be-
| tween Sullivan and Slade as soon SIS the
match is made. He says he is in better
condition now than he ever was in his life,
aud be is anxious to meet Sullivan in the
ring again some time this year. He says
| Mace's judgment SIS to SHADES ability ss q
pusilist is worth something, and the prob
ability is that Sullivan viii find Slcde hard
man to whip.
The Wisconsin Legislature.
MADISON, January 1Oth.-Tbere is q Dem
ocratic msjority of five in the House of Rep
resantatives, and Republican msj )rity of
| two in the Senate. joint nsjotiiy for the
| Democrats thIe,. The Legislature met to.
dsy at noon.
| Congressional.
WASHINGTON, January 10.h.-The tariff
| bill was con idered in the Senate to-day, and
Morrill,, Beck snd Morgan participated in
the discussion.
In the House consideration was resumed
of the shipping bill, and the debate occupied
most of tho day.
Death OF lot m. M0rriII.
AUGUSTA Me-, January 10Th h-LotM. MGR.
rill is desd. He suffered very little, and his
last moments were painless. The members
of the family and attending physician were
present at the last moments. The dying man
recognized his family, and with bis last breath
attempted to bid them farewell, but with the
word on his lips his spivit passed away.
The GSveruer OF Kansas.
TOPEKA, January 10sh.-Governor Glyck's
message favors State control of railroads and
| opposes prohibition.
Death OF a Ysung Giant.
NORTH ADAMS (Mass.) January 10sh,-
James wey, aged IL, and six feet and eight
inches tall, died to-day, after three hours
illness. s.-..g
Boiler Explosion.
LEBANON (Pa. January 10Th The boi.er
Of the engine In the tobacco shed IF William
Seller, at Newmanstowp, exploded to-day,
and four wo,kmen were badly s:alded.