The Republican journal., 1883-10-11
9eneralities.

One-tifth of the citizens of Utah are said to
oppose Mormonism.
OF the 300, 900 people in New York city only
81 ,052 own real estate.
The Arctic expedition of Nordenskjold has
arrived at Gottenburg.
In the Ischian earthquake nearly two thou
sand persons were killed.
A Texas murderer received sentence of
ninety-nine years imprisonment.
Some land in the city of London was lately
sold at the rate of $500, 900 an acre.
The excess of the bids for the condemned YES
sels Of the navy over the appraised value is
800 ,973.
The recent earthquake in Java caused dis
turbance in the harbor of Colombo, Ceylon.
AT Il soldiers reunion at Marysvlle, Mo-,
Sept. 9th, a soldier was fatally Shot in sham
battle.
The late New Haven manufacturer after
whom the Yale lock is named left an estate of
IS 100000.
1t is expected that the bodies of De Long and
his comrades will reach the United States some
time in January next.
The supply of three-ccnt postage stamps at
Washington has become exhausted, and no
more will be printed
A negro woman died in Liberty, Va, few
days ago, who was a hundred and six years
and ten months old.
There is no interference with American fish
ing vessels i'll the Gulf of S.. Lawrence, and
they need no protection.
Breeding cattle are now largely obtained
from Mexico for Texas and Kansas cattle
ranches. They come in duty free.
O'Donnell, the murderer of Carey, was COM
mtted for trial. Mrs. Carey testified that
O'Donnell said he was sent to do it.
Astronomers at the Naval Observatory ex-
press the opinion that the comet of 1912 will
soon become visible to the naked eye.
The climate of Western Nebraska is said to
be growing more rainy, because of the great
corntieds, which act as miniature forests.
Secretary Folger in his forthcoming annual
report, will renew his recommendation for the
consolidation Of many of the minor customs
districts.
Four men were instantly killed and six others
badly injured by the explosion of steam
threshing machine at Asakes Station, Mimi,
Sept 9th
1t il conicctured that about one hundred yes
cent hurricane at Nassau. The destruction of
property was severe.
Tie Second Comptroller of the Treasury has
decided that certain officers, among whom are
General Daniel T. Siclles and Captain Adam
Badeau, arc not legally i'll the army.
Secretary Folger has decided that under the
new Tariff law the packages and coverings of
imported merchandise are not to be taken as a
part of or in addition to the value of the goods
The Supreme Court of the United States will
resume its session next Monday. There are
9G5 cases on the docket which, according to the
average work of the past terms, means about
three years work.
General sherman has fixed the first Of Nov
ember a. the date upon which he viii turn over
the command Of the army to General Sheridan.
and virtually retire to civil life, although he
will not be placed upon the retired list of the
army until the Sth of February.
1t is expected that Senator Don Cameron will
be in his seat at the opening of Congress. His
health has so improved. it is stated, that he will
be able to sail for the United States in Novem-
ber. His residence on Scott circle is being re-
paired for his return.
CALIFORNIA. Any person interested in Cali
fornia can receive descriptive pamphlets, sent
free, by sending their address to A. Phillips Il
Co., California excursion agents, No. $50 Broad
way. Albany, n. Y. Parties leave Boston Oct.
9, Nov G and Dec. 4.
The postage to Europe is five cents. The
steamship lines get one and lhree-fourths cents.
and the rest is divided between the different
governments. 1t is said that it costs our gov
ernment one-third of cent more to carry Il let
ter to Europe than it receives.
The plan of lighting the treasury with electric
lights. If it proves successful, will result in Il