Terre Haute Evening Gazette, Volume 6, Number 173, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 5 January 1876 — Page 1

ACROSS THE BRINEY OCEAN.

THE POET NOBLEMAN TO BE VICEliOYOF INDIA.

I)i plomatic Djlngs.

OUR A DVANTA ES OVKB BUSS A. Lonlon, Jan. 4,—The Times, in a financial article, has the following: "It seems from recent articles in the Moscow Gazette, that great stagnation prevails in the grain trade in southern Russia, and that Russian agriculture and commerce are threatened with collapse. Among the causes is the keen competition of America since the civil war in that country. The British import of American wheat has increased until it stands now where Russian importation stood in 1867. Then Russia sent out 44-100 of her total imports, and the United States only 14-100. In 1873 the U. 8. sent out 44-100, and Russia only 21-100. This doe9 not represent a decrease to that extent of Russia's total exports, on the contrary they have slightly increased, but America's have increased much faster, The causes are declared chiefly to be America's superior transit advantages. Her virgin soil and her more scientific agriculture. The Gazette therefore urges Russian agri* culturists to use new laDd, better ap pliances and more skill but says that and inland transporation is the chief need. The Gazette's Odessa corres-pon-lants writes that the oldest inhabitants declare that Odessa was never at euch a stand still since its foundation. No transactions are effected, and bankruptcy follows bankruptcy. Houses have failed to thirty hundreths of their value and wheat is lying in the store houses. The Ga/,itte says this condition of affairs is largely influenced by misplaced activity of private banking bouses which made credit absurdly easy and cheap, which created a storm of feverish speculation, and created epliimerical undertakings, and are now forced to curtail credits. They have reduced to a most awdard po sition many who thought such things would last forever.

OWEN MEREDITH IS VICEROY

London, January 4.—The Indian olllce confirms the appointment of Lord Lyttpn to be Viceroy of India in the place of Lord Northbrook. Lord North brook retires because he does not feel able to sustain- the heavy labors of the office during another summer. He will b? created anEurl.

THE SPANIARDS.

A Madrid letter contains the following: Senors. Ulloa, Coleman and Orltz, -forming a junta of the constitutsoual party issued circulars urging participation in the coming elections for Cortes. It says the Government has promised the strictest neutrality on the part of its agents, but denies that any compact has been made with the Government whereby party principles are abdicated. It is stated that the constitutional party expect to secure from 115 to 120 seats in the Cortes.

MINISTERIAL CRISIS.

Loudon, Jan. 4.—A special says a ministerial crisis is impending at Pe3th. Negotiations were opened yesterday for a renewal for ten years of the compromise of 1867, when Austria and Hungary dualized. The Hungarians wish to establish a national batik, with power to issue notes. The Austrian ministers oppose, aud threaten to resign. The ijmperor presides at the councils.

Andiassy's note on a project for the pacification of the Turkish insurgents, has received the approval of Russia aud Germany, aud has been sent to London, Paris and Rome,

THEY WANT GREENBACKS,

London, Jan. 5—A Vienna dispatch says that the reason for the coronation of Arch Duke Rudolph as

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of Hungary, is that the Hungarian Government has resolved to make a great demonstration of loyalty by which it hopes to gain the support of the Imperial Court iu the peuding negotiatons with Austria. The feeling in Vienna is very bitter, Austria will probably comply with Hungary's demand for forced circulation of Hungarian bank-notes iu Austria, and baukruptcy which would iuevitably ensue. Trouble may lead to the resignation of the entire Cabinet, of which Prince Auersperg is President.

A HORRIBLE CONSPIRACY

Loudon, Jan. 5.—A special frooj Vienna, says: news has been received there that a conspiracy has been discovered in Belgrade to make Karageorge witch the reigning prince of Servia. Several arrests have been made. The prince of Milan does not venture to leave his palace.

THE DYNAMITE FIEND,

New York, Jan. 5.—The following special from Europe was published this morning. Mrs. Thomas or Thornason, widow of the Bremen Haven dvnamite asssassin, has delivered to the Berlin 'police her husband's voluminous correspondence.

HK CANNOT COME.

New York January 5.—Thomas Hugos, who was invited to b© umpire in international match bdtwe®n the British and American college oarsmen in American waters says the Dressing necessities of his every day ot his home duties will prevent His goitie to the United States but fervently hopes the contest may take place. His only fear is that some members of the British crews are pecuniarily unable to embrace the occasion, although spirit they would enthusasticallv cept America's challenge.

ON GOOD TERMS.

London, Jan. 5.—It is now said that Mr. Cane, the British special commissioner and Khedive are on the best of terms, and that Nubar Pasha resigned because he was dissatisfied with the separation of the commerce and foreign portfolios, both of which lie had heretofore ad« ministered. On account of rumors of the disagreement, a heavy fall occurred in Egyptian securities, which, however, has been in great part recovered.

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And Discuss tli3 General Wellfare.

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THE MISSISSIPPI ANS.

Memphis, Dec. 4.—The Appeal's Jackson, Mississippi, special says nearly every member was present at the organization of the legislature. £. M. Stone, of Alcorn, was elected president yro tem, of the senate, and D. Price Porter, of Hinds, secretary, counting furlong thi independent representative. The sehate has twothirds Democratic majortty. Iu the house H. M, Street, of Prentis, was elected speaker, and G. M. Govan, of Marshall, clerk, office president pro tem, of the senate becomes important from the fact that he will probably be governor, as the indications are that Governor Ames and Lieutenant Governor Davis will be soon impeached. Col. Lamar Geur'l Lowrey and General Fatherstone, aspirants far United States seuotorshipere here. Lamar is decidedly ahead, but Dowrey is developing considerable strength. Featherstone will get about 15 votes on the first ballot, nearly all of which will afterwards go to Lamar. The governors message, which was read this afternoon, gives considerable offence and is spoken of as falsifying couduct of citizens, piior to the late election and magnifying incidents connected with the late campaign, of which it is largely made.

THE PENNSYIJVANIANS.

Gov. Hartranft, in his annual message to the Legislature, states that during the fiscal year ending November 30th, 1875, the total amount of debt redeemed was $1,335,497, total receipts, $7,534,050 total disbursements, $6,247,448 balance in the Treasury, $903,207. It is estimated that the revenue this year will be about $500,000 less than last year, which would make a deficiency at the end of the current fiscal year, of about $1,500,000. The appropriations cannot be materially reduced, and the deficiency must be provided for either by the

imposition of new tax-

«s, or a diversion into the general fund of some of the revenues now flowing into the sinking fund. To levy new taxes at a time when business aud industrial interests are prostrated, would be unwise and a great hardship, and would justly meet with condemnation The necessity,therefore, of redistribution of the revenues is obviously a duty that is urgent, and demands immediate attention. The Governor therefore recommends that one-third of the revenues now assigned to the sinking fund, be transferred to the general fund.

THE KENTUCKIANS.

Louisville, Jan. 4.—Iu the Kentucky Legislature to-day, a resolution that the Kentucky Senators in Congress be instructed, and the representatives requested, to use all efforts to secure the passage which, guarding the interests of the Government and the rights of the people properly, shall afford the Texas Pacific R. R. such aid as will insure its early completion, was presented aiul referred to the committee on railways.

THE OHIOANS,

Columbus, O., Jan. 5.—Iu the House to day bills were introduced to apply the principles of the adair law to the gambling law, and to increase the penalties for violation of the same, and to establish an asylum for chronic insanity, and to make the failure of agents, to return money collected on the book or other accounts of embezzlement, to remit the penalty for taxes unpaid for Dec. 20, 1875, and to extend the time of payment of the same until April 20th, 1870.

BLOOD.

AKELIG10N WITHOUT IT IS TO BE DISPISED.

Vide Mosdy.

Philadelpbia.Jan. 4.—The Moody and Sankey noon prayer meeting was well attended. Nearly 200 requests for prayers were read. Mr. Moody read an address, taking for his subject, "How to Come to Christ." The tabernacle was crowded. In the evening Mr. Moody spoko of the "Downfall of Man,"selecting different passages from the scriptures, He gave his own interpretation of thum. He made referenced sensational clergymen, saying "there are some preachers who nave power and eloquence, but they are preaching a religion without biood in it." Such men he said he despised.

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WINED AND DINED.

New York, JaD. 5.—The Mayor of Havannab gave a eupper to the Cap*., and crew of the tug Liverpool for their bravery in rescuing so many persons from the wreck of the Deutchland and divided ?150 among the men.

THE EGYPTIANS.

New York, January 5.—There is a

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uneasiness in Egypt on account of no late news being heard from Col. Gordon. The Khedeve's commander of the expedition to Africa. It is rejorted that the Queen ot Spain, Isabela fatally ill.

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The Home Rulers.

London, Jan. 5.—Yesterday at Dublin therewas conference of mem« bers of the House Commissoners who belong to the Home Rule party, thev decided ta. support the land bill to he introduced by Isaac Butt, the basis of this bill will be fixing of tenure and fair rents. Mr. Butt will also ask leave to introduce a bill making a better provision lor universaty education in Ireland at the close of Easter recess. The attention of the House will be called to severity of coercion act, to taxation of the cattle trade, and amnesty bill.

A STATE DINNER

The Prcuhlent and Mrs., ftrnnt Wine and Dine the Notabilities of' tlio Land.

Washington, Jan. 4.—Piesident and Mrs. Grant gave a State dinner to-night and their guests were Secretary of State and Mrs. Fish, Secretary of Treasury and Mrs. Bristow, Mrs. Belknap, Secretary of Navy, and Mrs, Roberson, Mrs. Jewitt, Secretary of Interior, and Mrs. Chandler the Attorney Geaeral, aud Mrs. Pierreport, Vice President Fary, Senator Morton and wife, Senators Allison and wife, Gen'l and Mrs. Hunter Admiral Porter, Montgomery Blair, Col. and Mrs, F. D. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Lowery, Mr. Cressvvell, Mr. aud Mrs. Boutwell, Mr. Bancroft, Mr. Williams, aud ex-Sec'y Delano and Mrs. Delauo.

A rumor was started to-day that Secretary Fish had intimated his intention to resign on the alleged ground of difference of opinion between himself and the Presideutconcerning the Cuban affairs. There is no truth whatever in the rumor, so far from their being at variance they are in perfect accord, and further it lias been reliably ascertained' that the Cabinet is a unit on the course now pursued on that subject.

A GOO It DAY rOK CONVENTIONS.

l-'oitr of Die in Session at Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus, O., Dec. 4.—Four conventions are in session here to-day. The state archaeological society jesolved to attempt to form auxiliary societies in each county in Ohio, and to take steps to have the societies fully represented at tho centennial by a full collection of relics, models and plans relating to a prehistoric period, as Ohio is rich iu such mttters. (Bill Allen for instance.—ED.) It is thought the display will be very creditaple if sufficient appropriations are given the society.

The short horned cattle breeders at their convention adopted lules which shall govern stock sales, compared compared notes and listened to sever al essays on short horn topics and adjourned*

The Ohio and Western Pennsylvar nsa and West Virginia sheep breeders' associatioh, at their convention, listoued to addresses on the propagation of sheep parasites in the stomach of sheep, and on curing for sheep, and then spent the afternoon in relating their experience in sheep matters generally.

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VICTIMS.

They YVili be Krou^Iit to Trial in Few D»ys. .St. Louis, Jan. 4.—In the United States Circuit Court to-day the whisky cases, which were some time ago certified up from the District Court, were set as follows: Two cases against. McKee and a joint case against McKee and J: N. Fitzroy, January 20 one case against Constantino Maguire and one jointly against Maguire and McKee, January 25th one case against Gen. Babeook, January Olsfc. 3or».

Babcoek

having made no formal plea to the indictment against him, District Attorney Dyer said he did not know what plea the General would make, when Judge J. W. Krum, Babcock's counsel, stated that the gentleman would be present when called, and enter a plea of not guilty.

Ttio Committe on Elections.

Washington, Jan. 5.—The Senate committee on priveleges and elections, met this A. M. to consider Mr. Edmunds resolution calling for a new election on the 7th instant of the President of the Senate pro tem. After as hours session the committee adjourned until to-morrow without taking final action. An expression of opinion was obtained by vote on the question, whether or not the Senate has a legal right to elect presiding officers at the present time on this Mr. Morton, Cameron of Wisconsin, and Mr. Wadleigh, voted in the affirmative, Mr. Cooper and Mr. Merriman in the negative. Mr. Nulchell did not vote.

DEMOCRACY.

Meeting of the 31 asses in New Orleans

New Orleans, Jan. 5.—The Democratic State Committee met at noon at St. Patucks Hall. Hon, R. H. Marr, chairman of State Central committee, called the committee to order, Judge Albert Voorhees was elected President pro tem, a com* mittee on credentials was appointed which it is stated will allow no proves for county delegates uuless they reside in the parish he represents. Recess was then taken. The House representatives this morning adjourned until next week.

A Pretty Kettle cf Fish.

•Memphis, Jan. 4.—While two at torneys, named Moss and Burrow, were engaged in a rohgh and tumble fight in the Criminal Court this morning, Bill Smith, the prisoner, walked off with his handcuffs on, and escaped, while the Sheriff was separating the attorneys. The judge sent both of the attorneys to jail, but they were released this afternoon on the payment of a fine,

The land off Premise.

Sioux City, Jan. 4.—A special from Fort Sully states that a party of miners have formed a supply depot

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old St. Pierre on the Missouri river, and are constantly in communication with camps on tne Black Hills. They claim to have found a new route, by which hills are reached in one hundred miles travel ovre easy roads. Their messengers make the trip iu two days.

Beiigerant Bowen.

New York, Jan. 4.—The second suit of Henry C. Bowen against the Brooklyn Eagle for libel, and the suit of Bowen against McDowell has been discontinued without costs. The counsel for the defence agreed that the damages given by the jury in the Kidd case are to be paid without appeal.

Cable Broken.

London, Jan. 5.—The erection of Brazilian Cable between_Lisbon and Madeira is broken.

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A Meeting of the Directors,

Report of the Condition of iheftond.

New York, Jau. 5.—The evening Post says that «it the meeting of the Directors of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern R. R. Co., this city, this moruing the following report from the Auditor of the business transacted during six months, ending the 31st of December, 1875. was presented: Gross earuiugs, §7,555,000 operating expenses and taxes, 55,051,COO net earnings, $2,494,000 interest on the bonded debt, leases of of branch roads and dividend, payable Feb. 1, 1S76, on guaranteed stock, $1,419,000, balance, $1,075,000 the road machinery aud property of the company has been, iu all respects, fully maiutaiued at its stands ard higbt of conditioa. The bonded debt of the company at this time is $36,250,000, against, at the same time last year, 36,500,000. Deminution by means of the sinking fund the obligation of which ha3 been fully complied with. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, a dividend of two per cent, upon the capital stock of the company, was ordered payable Feb. lat, out of the earnings of the past six months.

A MYSTERIOUS BOX.

A l'ieci* omaegage Which Belongs to the Dynamite Devil. New York Jan. 4.—Capt. Kennedy, of the ninth precinct,was informed today that a wooden box of a very mysterious character was found in a storeroom at pier 52, North river, occupied by the White Star Line of steamers. The captain investigated, and learned that the box was brought here on the Celtic, which arrived here on the 24th of October from Europe. The steamer left Liverpool for Queenstown and New York on the 14th of that month,and on the day before she aailed.Wm.K.Thomas, who caused the terrible disaster to the Mosel, and who had engaged passage on the Celtic, had breugkt a box on board at Liverpool, representing it to contain $30,000 in gold coin,and wished to effect an insurance on the box for its full value. Ae was told that insurance was not necessary that it would be placed in a special room,where it would be kept safely. He was also informed that before insuring the box, it would be necessary to have it opened for inspection. To this he demurred, and it was placed in the special room, where it remained undisturbad throughout the whole voyage. Thomas c^ne here as passenger on the Celtic, andt when the box was brought asHore 1« rAnresontfi/l to the Custom Heme inspector that it contained cartridges which he had brought to this country for his own use, as ho was going on an extensive hunting tour through the Western States. He asked leave to place the box in the store room on the wharf, and be would call for it in in a few days. Ha left it there, but never called for it again, and it remained there undisturbed until to-day. The curiosity of the officers of the steamship line was aroused by mosal catastrophe, and they opened the box which was found to contain a small one, four bags of large bird shot and oiled canvas. The oox was lined with steel, about oneeigth of an inch thick, and was of firewood. It was nailed down securely. The small box contained two bags of shot and two other bags were lying on the bottom. The bags were marked Walker, Parlcer fc Co., London best shot No. 2. There was no address or mark on the box. It was ascertained that Thomas took a room at 58th Avenue Hotel, October 24tb, and remained there three days, when he left. He i3 supposed to have sailed for foreign parts. His project for the destruction of the Celtic failed.

The American College Regatta.

New York, Jan. 4.—In the drawing for positions, Harvard secured number one, Brown second, Trinity third, Williams fourth, Wesleyan fiftb, Cornell sixth, Columbia, sev« entb, Bowdoin eighth, Amherst ninth, Princeton tenth, Hamilton eleventh, Dartmouth twelfth and Union thirteenth. The positions will be so arranged at the regatta that number one will be first on the west side nearest the grand stand, num* ber two next, and so ou to number thirteen. Dartmouth wanted the race to be four miles straight away, but the explanation having been made that the English crews were informed that three miles would be the distance, the four mile project was rejected! A letter was read from Yale college, notifying the association of its retirement also a oom« munication from Harvard, saying, win or lose next race, it will retire upon its conclusion. The following judges, whose stations on the course will be fixed by reference, was then choo&en. L. W. Hartwell of Amherst. 73. Rob't C. Cornell, Columbia, 74. Rufus Anderson, Cornell, 73. G' F. Roberts, Harvard, 71, and Richard K. Cross, Princeton, 63. The follows ing amendment to the constitution was adopted. That the captains of every crew entered for the race, shall submit to the regetta committee at least one week prior to the race, a certificate signed by the Presidents of their respective colleges, that each member of the crew has been a regular member ot the college at least nine months prior to the race, and specify his exact statutes in college at the time of the giving of the certificate. It was resolved to bold the next annual convention in New York on the 3d of December, 1876. Adjourned.

Bttgnsa,

London. Jan., 5.—A letter from Ragusa says all information confirms opsnion that not only in Austria is oc* cupation of insuarectionary provinces determined upon, but that some foreign occupation is absolutely necessary to prevent massacre of christians wherever they areunarmedand help less.

Failed.

New York, Jan. 5.—Hunting and Earle manufacturing of jewelers on John street have failed, to the surprise of the trade. Liabilities and assets not made known.

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FORTY FODftrH CONGRESS

SENATE.

WasbiDgton, Jan. 5.—Aftor prayer by Rev. Jos. Cross,of 111., and reading of the Journal of Dec. 20:h, he chair laid before the Senatea communication from the Secretary of War,' transmitting the report of the Chief of Engineerp in regard to the amounts appropriated lor the improvement of the mouth of the Mossissippi river at Fort Jackson and St. Philip the same was ordered printed. There was laid on the table also, a communication from the Secretary of War renewing recommendation that military reservations at camp Cuttenden, and camp Grant, AriRonia Territory be transferred to the interior department for disposal under public land laws ordered printed, and to lie on the table

Mr. Conkling presented a petition of the citizens of New York City, asking a passage of amendment to the constitution oi the United States, prohibiting an appropriation of money for any religious society. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.

HOUSE. Washington, Jan. 5.

The House reassembled to-day. The Speaker occupied the chair in apparently good health. There were but few members absent. The oath of the office administered to R. I. Riddle, of Tenn., elected to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Fife,deceased. A large nomber of executive communications,which had accumulated during the recess, were presented and referred.

The speaker theu called committees for report but no committe was ready.

On motion of Mr. Morison the house went into committee of whole on state of Union Mr. Wheeler in chair and usual resolution districting Presidents message to appropiate commissenors were ofTiced by Mr, Morison and adobted. The Committee rose and reported tMe resolution to the House when Mr. Kisson called the attention to the et that amoug the subjects referred to tfce Committee on Ways and Means were those of redemption of United States notes. The partial repeal of legal tender act and gradual reduction of legal tender notes. Mr. Kasson sugs gests that as these subjects were especially within jurrodiction of the Committee on Banking and Currency, the reference of the Committee on Ways and Means, would be apt to cause dashing between the two Committees. Mr. Morrison said it was almost impossible introducing the Presidents message to separate the sucjects so that there should be no dashing between the Committee, but tho Oounuuiee or ways aud Means in preparing these Representatives had followed the precidents.

He tried to keep several committees within line of their respective duties. Thesubject was further disdiscussed by Cox aud Wood Bur bard (111.,) Kelly (Pa.,) the discussion being that Legislature referring to legal tender notes belonged to the committee of Ways and Means while that referring to Hall BanS notes belongt ed to the committee in banking and currency finally resolutions were adopted giving the committee on banking and currency a contive of banks banking aud currency and re sumption of specia payments the Banks speaker.

The Speaker called attention to the fact that Mr. Hewett, of New York, of the Committee on Public Buildings aud Grounds, desired to be relieved from that committee because his bnsiuess might frequently arise between his duty and his interest. The relief desired was granted, and he was placed on the Committee on Foreign Relation. Ely, exchanging Speaker then called the States for bills aud resolutions.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Republican State Convcution —P. €. Cliency Nominated for Governor.

Concord, N. H., Jan. 5.—The Republican State Convention to-day nominated P. C* Cheney of Mancoester for Governor and Wm. A. Pierco of Portsmouth forR.R.Commissioner.

FAILURES.

Several Houses Go Under. HEMP DEALERS FAILED. New York. Jan.. 5.— Wm. Cooper Jr. hemp tnp jutes dealer on Pearl street is reported to have made assignment for the beuefit of creditors, Liabilities are said to be heavy.

Resuming Work.

Brussels, Jan. 5.—Many miners who were out ou the strike have resumed work. Burgomaster of Lionvere denies strikes, aud used firearms in recent disturbances, or that where disturbances were serious troopes still patrol the district, though it is not likely their services will be requirep.

Xurder Most Fowl.

Hamilton, Ont., Jan. 5.—This morning Nelson Mills an old respectable citizen, was murdered on King street by a butcher named Michael McConnell who was arrested.

Bullion.

London, Jan.'4.—The Bullion has withdrawn from the Bank of England on balanca to-day 43,000 pounds.

Markets To day.

Chicago—Wheat, dull, 9G|, Febuary offered 931 and January Corn, dull, 43f January 45J bid May Oats, 30, cash Pork, 18.35, Febuary 19.70, March.

Cincinnati—Wheat, weak 1.28 Corn, 40 Whisky, 1.08 Pork, firm, 20} Lard, 12| bulk meats quiet, 7J, 10}andl0j Hogs, firm, good packing, 7 05 to7}.

New York:—Wheat, unchanged, $1.08 for No. 3 Chicago $1.17 to $1.35 for new and old western red 18 to 41c for amber. Corn firm, 67c for new western 74c for old. Oats quiet 44 to 48c for western. Pork 20fe. Lard heavy, ISo for steam. Whisky $1:12.

St, Louis: Wheat held higher,

44ic bid cash. Corn, 39£c, Oats 3Gc sound, lots clear rib sides sold at $9.82}-. Lard I2^c

UREENCASTLE.

Frelimiuuty Trial of Short lor Passinjf Counterfeit Sluuey—Another Arrest ou JLf ke Charge. Sp:cial Telegram to the Indianapolis Journal.

Greencastle, Jan. 4.—Wm. F. Short had his preliminary examination at 1 P. M. to-day before Mayor Allen, which resulted in his being recognized in the sum of $400 (bis lather going on his bond) for his appearance at the April term of the Circuit Court. The trial also disclo?ed the fact that Thomas Harris, of Winchester, Hendricks county, who recently owned a drug store at that place, bad been detected in parsing three five and one twenty dollar bill on different parties, that were afterward pronounced counter* feit and were redeemed by Harris with good money when demanded by the several parties. Harris is the party from whom young Short obtained the counterfeit $5 bill that be passed in this city and was in company with Short on the evening that he passed the bill, and was one of the main witnesses against Short. Harris wa3 arrested and taken before Mayor Allen, he waived an examination and gave bond in the sum of $400 for his appearance at the April term of the Circuit Court.

SOLD OUT.

TI»« Oove iiment Disposes of the Bingham Brother fropertjr bj Auction. Special Telegiano to the Indianapolis Journal.

Evansville, Jan. 4.—United States Marshal, J. S. Bigelow, to-day Bold at public auction the property of the Bingham Bros., seized by the Government. The distillery building and all the internal works were knocked down to Government at $20,000, the first and only bid.

Previous to the sale, Hon. William Heilman notified the purchasers that he had a mortgage of £24,000 on the building, executed in 1871. Heilmau is a heavy loser by tho seizure of the distilleries.

In the afternoon the machinery and fixtures in the rectifying house were bid in by tho Government Jor $2,500. Forty barrels of crooked highwines brought 1.01 and $1.02" per gallon, in small lots, purchasers to pay tax on the liquor. Twenty-three barrels of crooked rectified brought from ?1 to $1.05 per gallon in small lots.

The office fixtures, tarreis, safe, etc., were all sold, and brought fair prices. There was a large attendance at the sale, which concludes to day.

TEE COUNCIL.

Regular Session Last

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THE POLICE ARE ORDERED TO STAY AT HOME.

Reports, Bills &c*.

The Cltv Council met in regular session last evening. A list of the small-pox cases in the city was read, showing that the dread disease was disappearing.

The following bills which were contracted by the Board of Health and other officers in checking the progress of the disease were alio John Smith, furnishing watchman S 6 00 Hoberg & Co, liuen 28 16 John Smith, digging.wfcll and cistern 51 52 James Hook, buildings 415 35 Wm Barrick & Son, wood. 4 80 Barrick&Soo, coal 16 80 Samuel Dodson, material 17 65 George Planet, services 36 05 Samuel Dodson, victuals 36 00 Same, services 184 00 R. Foster, goods 81 85 Foster Bros., dry goods 82 05 S. Dodson, groceries 77 00 J. W. D. Wolfe, livery 2 00

The following additional bills were allowed. Express, advertising ... Mail, do Li. M. Cook, hardware Water Works Co., regular bill.. 1,070 00 Wilson Naylor, rant 15 00 R. A. Nott, meals 138 60

J3 50 23 00 650

30 00 10 75

Same extra sery cjs Stein tfc Frey, goods and workPope, Slusher & Co., setting thimbles J, Sterns, shingling market house 150 00 Wm. Barr, painting and glazing 29155 Eagle Iron Works, strips 18 56 D. L. Vickery, pay for labor 25 35 James Hook, work on market house 2,100 00 Champion Stove Store, Stoves, etc 105 70 Wm. M. Barr, repairing 75 Police Force for fourteen days 675 00 Leroo Screech, posting 1 75 Wm. Barr, repairing 50 T. B. Snapp, woodwork 7119 Same, material 193 u6 P. B. Orrill, stone crossings 126 28 Wm. Barr,paint Stein & Frey, repairing Burnett fc Watson,blacksmithing Farley A Roach, harness work Gulick & Berry, drugs Burnett & Watson,blacksmithing George W. Haley, frames J. F. Lemmar, whitewashing... Gamewoil fcC'o., wire George Yost, driver Gulick & Berry, glass 45 20 Fire Department, regular bill 930 35

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The following were referred: Journal, advertising and printing J. W. Wolfe, livery

150 7 55

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3 25 380 3 25

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44 00 200

Apart of the bill of the Gas Light Company, |821 53, was referred fer investigation.

The bonds of Abbott & Abbott and of David Patterson were approved. Petitions were presented for the opening of an alley from Thirteenth to Fourteenth, between Main and Eagle streets. Referred.

From A. Banta, asking estimate. Re-

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Petitions from Mrs. Mary M. Jewett asking further time as to the opening of anew stroet.

Irorn S. Kellogs, asking to be relieved for the present from paving in front of his lot on South Fourth street.

From the T. & I. Riilroad (Jo in pa ashing that Hags be placed at Tyler and Tenth streets and other points.

From W. S. Glift, asking to be relieved as Superintendent of the market house.

From Treasurer Paddock, asking for an appropriation of $13,000 for city expenses. All granted.

The ordinance forbiding policemen to leave the city in pursuit of criminals, without the consent of the Board was passed.

On motion of Mr. Rodorus the limit of pursuit was placed at two miles from the city limits.

The following reports were sub-, mitted by the Committee on Accounts2 The bill of Chadwick & Chadwick with recommendation. The bill of G,' Hein, for $32. The bill of Mr. Gould, for $487.11. Against the payment for the Robinson cistern.

The committe on the new engine house reported in favor of building iu the northern part of the city, but wished to postpone the work.

The committee reported the changes.^ in fire company No. 4. The Street Committee reported against the opening of Deming street.

A resolution to lessen the width oj the street by 7 feet, was referod back to the Street Committee.

Street Commitee reported plans for grading Mulberry street, from Tenth to Thirteenth. M. Deidrlch and D. Patterson were allowed final estimate on grading.

Street Committee reported in favo of opening Linton street from Fifth to Sixth, and*in favor or paving on Chostnut street.

The Committee were grantod an ap* propriation of $500. The Street Commissioner submitted his report lor December.

Street Committee reported that sig* natures of property owners had been received for opening of North Eighth street across the railroads.

Mayor Edmunds called the attention of the Council to some necessary repairs on the streets.

Mr. Haley reported the receipt of $40 as rent for the market house hall. A resolution was adopted ordering ajj new assessment list.

The Committee on Taxes reported that the delinquent list would soon be published.

The committee to inquire Into tho propriety of abolishing the office of Assistant City Engineer were granted further time.

The committee on furnishing the market house was discharged. Mr. Haley suggested that provision for the better supply of necessaries to the pest house be made.

Mr. Royse addressed the Council: concerning his bill for a book of accounts. Several short speeches were made on the subject.

A motion to pay Mr. Royse $100 was lost The Mayor reported receipts of $265.61 as fines.

The Market Master reported receipts of $17.40. The superintendent of the cemetery reported 23 interments, 22 from the city and one from the country.

On motion of Mr. Smith, the Street Commissioners were ordered to fill a hole on Liberty avenue.

Mr. Carter offered a resolution providing for the grading of Center stroet. Referred.

A resolution offered by Mr. Haley for the contsruction of a crossing on Ohio street, near the Mayor's office^ was laid upon the table.

The resolution adopted at the last meeting, ordering estimates for a bridge over the E. A C. Railroad at Ohio street, was on motion oi Mr. Heinl ,reconsidereded.

Pat ton Brothers were granted permission to construct a crossing on Fonrth street.

The Mayor enquired what disposition was to be made of the broken stone in the work house.

Mr. Henderson suggested that it be placed on Fouth and Walnut streets near the market house.

The following is the report of the city Treasurer for themonth of December. CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE,

TERRE HAUTE, Jan. 3,1876.

To the Mayor and Common Council. GENTLEMEN: I herewith submit my report of the receipts and disbursements of the city for the month ending December 31,1875:

REEEIPTS.

Cash on hand 4,150 82 Benefits opening Center street 1,024 15 Loans

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T. H. Gaslight Co.-filling tank 115 00 J. M. Maban—rent 20 00 I OR M—rent JO 00 Special funds brought up 3,517 License account Market account 65 Taxes collected

Total receipts fl9,742 81 DISBURSEMENTS. Damages paid L. K. Utter— opening Center street.........f 1,600 00 Jan. interest on E. T. H. A C. railroad bonds 3,600 00 W. L. fc Co.—commission 17 50 Treasurer's miscellaneous fees 453 26 Orders redeemed 12,866 29 Cash on hand to balance 1,305 76

Total .*19.742 81 Respectfully submitted, JOHN PADDOCK,Treasurer. At 11 o'clock P. M. the Council adjourned.

T|IVORCE8 ob^n^ tor Uioom Dpatlbllity, ete. nMeao». fee after decree. Address P. O. BO* Chicago, 111

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