Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 January 1885 — SEPTEMBER. [ARTICLE]

SEPTEMBER.

The Czar pardons a large number of Sihilista. Conference of the German, Busan, and Austrian Emperors In Poland* The Republican Presidential candidate brings suit for libel against the Indianapolis Sentinel. The cholera causes great destruction of life in the Italian cities. Capt. Ellsworth nominated for President bjr the American Political Alliance. Severe earthquake shocks were felt in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana on the 19th of the month. KxSenator James W. Nesmith, of Oregon, placed in an Inpane asylum. Judge Gresham of Indiana appointed

Secretary of the Treasury. From the outbreak of the cholera In Italy to Sept. 30, 13,320 persons were attacked and 9,58* died An election in Arkansas for Governor and other State officers resulted In the success of the Democratic ticket by more than 40,000 majority. The Vermont election resulted favorably to the Republicans by 20,000 majority. A German gunboat. In the name of the German Empire, takes possession of the west coast of Africa, between the 11th and 38th degrees south latitude, except Walrlseh B*yOCTOBER. j Elections were held in Ohio. West Virginia, and Georgia, the Republicans carrying Ohio, and the Democrats the other two States. Gen. Wm. A. Throop, a prominent ettizen of Detroit, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head. Near Kulllvan, lud., a shot was fired into the railway car occupied by Gov. John P. St. John, the Prohibition candidate for President. Tbe Governor of Kansas issued a proclamation prohibiting the introduction of Jersey cattle. At a national convention of “Drummers,” at Louisville, Joseph Mulhatton was nominated for President of the United States, and Z. T. Col.ier, of Ohio, for Vice President. The pacing horse Jdhnston made a mile in 2:0614, at Gen. Valentine Baker restored to his - rank in the British army. Rumors of the early marriage of President Arthur. John McCullough. the eminent tragedian, loses his mind and breaks down while playing upon the stage o(L McVicker’s Theater, Chicago. The Mexican war veterans held their annual reunion at St. Louis. The Russian Government closed the University of Kieff for a year, and arrested 168 students because of their Nihilistic connections. The contest for the base ball championship of the United Stater' ended in favor of the Providence Club. The British Government annexes the southern shores of New Guinea and the adjacent islands. Hon. Justin S. Morrill re-elected United States Senator from Vermont. Nathaniel Mitchell, lynched at LaCrosse, Wls., for tbe murder of Frank A.Burton, President of a- Republican marchlDg club. William H. Vanderbilt gives $500,000 as a building fund to the New York College of Physlans and Surgeons. Arthur Orton, the “Tichborne claimant,” released from prison. The Pope affirms eight new cardinals. Sir Moses Montefiore, the HeTbrew philanthropist, celebrated hia 100th birthday on the 24th ot the month. The Ohio Supreme Court declared the Scott liquor tax statute unconstitutional. Great popular demonstration In London In favor of the abolition of the House of Lords. Col. Stewart and his party massacred by Arabs in the Soudan. Liberals successful at the Parliamentary election in Holland. William Jones, wfio attempted to kill Guiteau, the assassin, acquitted at Washington. A political riot at New Iberia, La., resulted in tbe killing of eighteen men. NOVEMBER. The most important event of the month was the Presidential election, which occurred on the 4th, after one of the hottest political campaigns In the history of the country. Grover Cleveland, the Democratic candidate, was elected President of the United States for four years, beginning on the 4th of March next, receiving 219 ’ electoral votes, against 182 cast fer James G. Blaine, the candidate of the Republican party. The excitement did not subside with the closing of the polls, as is usual, but was maintained for several days on account of the closeness of the vote in New York, many Republicans claiming that the official count of the vote of that State would elect Mr. Blaine. The canvass of the votes, which was not completed until two weeks after the balloting, showed a small plurality for Mr. Cleveland in New York. All parties at once conceded that he was elected, and the political excitement, which had been wrought up to a high pitch, at once abated. The Republicans were greatly incensed at the part piayed by Gov. John P. St. John, the Prohibitionist candidate for President, In the canvass, and the cold water leader was hanged in effigy in various parts of the country. Other notable occurrences of the month were as recorded below: The crofters on the island of Skye in an almost open state of rebellion against the landed proprietors. Cholera raged in Paris, carrying off many victims, and causing an exodus of those who could conveniently leave. Hugh McCulloch appointed Secretary of the Treasury. Earthquake shooks in New Hampshire and Canada. The National. Monument at Washington reached a height greater than any structure in the world. The mare Maud S. beat all records by trotting a mile in 1:09)4 at Lexington, Kentucky. The Legislature of Jamaica voted solidly against annexation to Canada. General W. S. Harney, the veteran soldier, causes a sensation by marrying his housekeeper. Indians make a raid into Presidio County, Texas, and murder a number of settlers. An exploring party In British Northwest Territory discover a lake of Immense size, abounding in fish. Joseph E. Brown re-elected Senator from Georgia. M. H. De Young, of the San Francisco Chronicle, shot by Adolph Spreckels. DECEMBER. Congress assembled In annual session on Monday, the first day of the month. The World’s Exposition at New Orleans was opened on the 16th* to continue until the Ist of June. The electors chosen by the people on Nov. 4 diet at the various State capitals Dec. 3, and cast their votes for President and Vice President. James L. Pugh reelected United States Senator from Alabama. Fight between Americans and Mexicans over a copper mine In Sonora, several being killed on both sides. Gen. Porflrio Diaz enters upon his second term as President of the Republic of Mexico. Deadly affray between Diggs and Watkins, editors of rival newspapers at Vienna, Mo., In whioh Diggs is killed. Official announcement made of the complete cessation of cholera In France. Mr. Gladstone Introduces his redistribution bill in the British House of Commons. A coolie riot In the Island of Trinidad; the coolies fired upon and fifty of them wounded. The French Parliament enacts a law abolishing public executions in that country. The British Parliament passes a new suffrage bill, conferring franchise on 2,000,000 citizens. The Georgia Legislature passed a resolution authorizing the Clerk of the House to employ women to perforrh clerical work. A railway train stepped and the passengers robbed by bandits near Little Rock, Ark. Tbe great national monument was practically completed cm the 6th of the month. Wade Hampton re-elected U. 8. Senator from South Carolina. Attempt to blow Up London bridge with dynamite. Severe earthquake shocks startle the people of New Hampshire.