davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28
q he Nat1bitofbes 5peftntur.
r E R n 8 /:

Tar 3prcrAron will be issued every Thursday
Haorning. Subscription price-$5 per annum,
"a for six months, IN ADVANCE.
* will be inserted at the rate
,os 81 SO per square, for the first and IS cents
- = each subsequent insertion. Eight lines, or
less. constitute one square:
Cards occupying the space of one square, $40
Liberal deductions from the above rates made
;n favor OF those who advertise more extensively
by the year, or for shorter period.
Marriage and Obituary notices exceeding four
j; 20 IN length, and all others published for the
benefit Of private parties, will be charged as
advertisements.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

Tie city of Paris has 100000 inhab-
itants. living in $4,000 houses. London
3. .OOo, 900 Of people and about 36O, ,OOO,-
600 houses-the proportion of people to
n house being five times larger in Paris
than in the English capital. The Lon
don average is eight and Paris average
forty to each dwelling.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

There are now in the country about
g 400. 900 spindles, which cost $50 each,
or SiGO, 100000. The capital used 10
work them is not less than $3.50
snindle, which is SS0,ooO,OOO more
making $24O,0O0,O00.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

In Indiana, they have q way TO stop.
donkey's braying, which consists IN
tying heavy stone to the amman tau.
brino his tail to a horizontal position,
and fhis being impracticabIe when the
weiciIt is attached, his musical soiFee Is
suppressed. The patent comes from
China.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

c.N GRANT AND JEFF. DAVIS
co,na Iears ago n certain young Umted
estotas officer was wild and as unpopular
onono his army comrades as ne was
"oaI,less During tue great CrysLai
SoIoo., exhibition III New York city ne
d;st;n onished himself by riding horse
:.,t+. q hat, store. and performed several
nti,or feats which at last brought hlm 10
y ao,rt,m martial. The court assembled
80 To,.tress Monroe, the officer was trleu
aU1 the finding was gwen, but not pnu-
i;sbed .snuilty of conduct unbeconlihg
nn officer and gentleman" lntornieu
oe tbo andinp. and anticipating us ap-
q .,roX-ol the CAPTAIN, for such ne was
rarant of once to Washington, called upon
thn Secretary of War, and made a frank
s4ote,nent of the case. He acknowleug-
ii his fault but said ii punished oy inc
oo,,+ i'm the manner lie expected, ne
q would he forever disgraced. In consul,
4 o,ot;on of his position as an oinceIs nnu y.
tba circumsta anccs connected Win nmls m
|, fsm;Iv. he begged permission to resisn'
e TIa Secretary of War informeo hisp
q t1ot such n thing as resignation Alse'
!. cj,ar0as had been preferred, was ul
a Heard of in the annals of military iaW
and contrary to the rule and practlee 9
NJ sI,e service. But the officer Deggeo OH
and finally the secretary yielde1' al' a
pa che soldier became - civilian anu iies =
n. chant That officer was ulysses
la Grant. and the Secretary OF " al -
presideut Jefferson Davis. 4hese ~
al farts as related to us by On otucer ol p -
to United States ARMY ChofsestoR = ','''
IL
nu ~, Henry Staubery, ex-Attorne
al 4le1 Tr1rtTrc
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

BUTLER AND GRANT.-These two
worthless, after brief and unnatural es-
trangement, have, we hear, at last, Goa
iasced. like kindred streams mingled m
TO one. The reconciliation is said to
have been of the most affecting {, enaraG, ,r'ci,
ter. and healths were drank with mucn
enthnsiasm. The conditions OF the al
lance are matters of conjecture; 1t .,is is
reported that Gen. Grant 6a1as makes Se;ne ine .
amendc in the matter of Butler oelng
s.bottled up" the gunpowder experi.
ment at Fort Fisher, and other allusions
which West Pointers are SO apt TO Hrant maxi
in reference to volunteers. Gen. Gram
nIso certifies Butler to be skilful sol
der. and Butler states on his persona
honor that Grant is a man OF FL lpmtnGn ntntss
lo,' ond that the difficulties in the wa.
Of '' an exchange of prisoners sprung no
from Grant, but from the 1,I. reSS,s; .nSiect va Va
.;.+o,, o..hss nnSer n mistake "How pleas
ant It is for brethren thus to dwell t.
E gether in unityr'-L Nat. Intetttge"cer'
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

The Hon. Reverdy Johnson's tarewen
to the Senate is described as having
been very affecting scene. The ven ven
cradle statesman was too deeply aglta-
tad to deliver his address, which was
read @ by his colleague, Mr.. Wicker. "a AT
, its conclusion all the Senator's, regard,
less les of political distinctions, t0ckeu e..
oronnd him to bid him farewell. IL
lew of his advanced age the probablIl
~ of this being the last time he woulC
ever appear in the Senate, as reIerreS re-
to in his speech, had a peculiarly sa'
significance.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

A party of sentimental young ladles
we're recently overheard by their teacnet
reciting the following arIthmetlcaA CA
ercises: -, IooI.s
,ooLe one sigh; 4 sighs make one waltz;
1roItzes make ono palpitation; 2 palpl-
ot;ons make one call; calls make one
attention; attentions make one fool
Ssometimes two;) two fools make one
tiirtation; 1 Irritation plus two boquets
ennaI to one engagements 2 engagements
edual to one marriage.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

HALF VoTEs.-In the New York Con-
,,ontion each State was entitled to as
many votes as it had in the Electoral
Collere. This vote is represented oy
Jonl,ie the number of delegates; in other
words it takes two representatives 10
make one vote. Hence it is that canul-
dates frequently got one vote.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

Col. Badeau, in his life OF Srauu, ~
49, tb.,t tsyyben he has nothing to
s.,,'. sa,- he be saws nothing" OF course we
S.,S' SaS, onlv infer from tbis that he never
had anything to say.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

Grants letter Of acceptance may DC
summed up in these wordss '..Iehtlslle. 's =. :.
II don't care to have any l'iesas ol ny
o,rn INIT will act as figure head to your
machine. Smokes"
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

E;ance-A bachelor who has become
,,ossessed by one idca-buttons on his
Shirts
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-07-28

Hon. Henry Stanbery, ex-Attorney
General. has resumed tho practice of
law In Cincinnati
The New York herald., 1868-01-06

avenue and Twsntythrd street, yesterday to wit n-ss
the celebration OF by Rev. Father Brdsal late Of
ST. AIMS church. who has taken the nitiaory steps to-
wards founding parish from parts OF s. Stephens
AMI the Immaculate Conception. Father BirdsslI
assisted by or the Catholic clergy eloquent
discourse WAS delivered by Row DR.. NcGlynn, OF ST.
stephens church at the conclusion OF which collec
ton was made towards the erection OF place OF wor
ship.
The Week Of Pray er In Williamsburg.
The week OF prayer in Williamsburg, which always
excites deep interest In that community. COM
monces to-day. Tho following is the programme an
nounced:-Union prayer meetings will be held on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
afternoons at four O'Clock, in the Fs. Prasby terrain
church. South Fourth and Sixth streets There will
also be preaching on Monday evening In the South
Third street Presbyterian church, by Rev NJ c. suit.
phen, OF New York city On Tuesday evening in tho
First Baptist church, south Fifth and Fifth streets by
4. " Dr. Thomas, OF Brooklyn. On Wednesday even
M in the New England Congregational church. south
Ninth street, by Rev. Joseph Duryea, d. d., late OF
New y ork city. On Thursday evening In the south
Firm ,;r cot Methodist church. by Rev. B. q. Andrews
d n ~ 7rooklyn. On Friday evening a general mis.
sos.ry ma slng will be held In the lecture Of tho
leo ayemLs Reformed chuTss. The e.et.ns exercses
vim commss. . AZ haif-past SO ven O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1868-01-06

The United States Squadron 10 Sail for
Osakn-Thc Port to BE Opened January l.
An American Consul-Thc Tea Trade.
Sac FRAscIsco, Jan. 2. 1868.
The advcos received BY the Pacific Mall steamship
China from China and Japan, contain tho following
additional particulars Of affairs in both countries:
, The United states steamers Hartford Monocacy Iro-
quois Shenandoah and Onward were TO rendezvous at
EagasakL preparatory TO sailing Tor Osaka where they
sre to DO present At The opening Of that port 70 for
eignsrs on the 1st Of January.
General Paul Frank Marshali. Of the United States
Legation in japan, had been appointed acting Consn at
Osaka
The total exports Of tea from Japan 70 the United
States during the current up 70 November IL
was q 700, 900 pounds.
|, The quotations Of tea at Yokohama on December Q
were ~ follows:-Common, $16 good TO common,
$40 to s22; medium S2s to s2o good medium, s2s 10
esl; nne, $40 to $as; finest, s42 10 So per picui
The United States storeshp Alliance arrived at Hong
Kong October 10. and Yokohama November ..
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
THE PRESS TELEGRAM.

United States Steamer from FOrmosn-
Pirate Junks Destroyed by tho Chinese
TELEGRAPH ExtensiOn-Plunder bv Robbers
In Observation-Disclosures Gold Mines ON the
BOrdor-Trndo Report.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. q 1858.
Additional advices from China received here BY the
steamship China report that the United Stales steamer
Aroostook returned TO Hong Kong the 10th Of De-
cember, from a cruise to the island OF Formosa 1t
was on board this that tho remains Of Lieutenant
Mackenzie were brought back.
portion OF the property Of the captain and crew OF
the il.ated bark Rover also recovered. and tho
body OF the wife OF Captain Hunt ransomed from
che natives Of FormosA
Chinese war steamer had returned to Shanghas from
m Expedition against the pirates and smugglers the
coast They destroyed over forty pratical junks
The Chinese papers express much regret that Messrs
Wells Fargo Co have decided to close their business
in China.
Tbs East India Telegraph Company propose to lay
their submarine cable within six month"; The cable
had already been manufactured and the way out
from England.
An organized band Of robbers broke into that quarter
shops arc located and escaped With immense
OF booty.
Information had been received at shanghae OF the
discovery OF extensive gold mines Termination
Island, about twenty miles from Port May. Russian
Siberia The Russians there refused permission TO for
sgnsrs 10 work the mines,
Al Shanghac, November 27, bank exchange vas
quoted At S. I'D. So llAd. and S. 1l1Id O.. for
four TO six months bills; nrst class credits, Gs. 6s.
xd for four 70 six months sight
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
VIRGINIA.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.

The Richmond Convention nnd the Prcsi-
dency-Thc National Debt-Re IN odciling the
Judiciary system.
RI yanoND. Va, Jan. 8, 1851
O'Clock r. NJ !
Since the reassemblng Of tho nvsntion, dligent
inquiry has resulted In assuring that At present
Mr.. Chase 10 the favorte Of the body for the next
Presidency because OF his avowed principles In favor OF
negro suffrage General Grant they say, " no pro-
claims himself on this platform, would BE- the man,
but under existing doubts they 70 for Chase.
The radical members however put in provso that In
case reconstruction successul the Congressional
programme they will await an avowa Of Grants princI-
pies Extreme radicals % for Chase, while moderate
pubcans who do not favor negro Suffrage for Grant,
Some members 90 50 far a. 10 that universal
suffrage Is mot far distant and that women will soon ex-
ercise this right In Virginia
Upon the national debt the Convsntion favor paying
the countrys obligations and maintaining its honor and
it, integrity.
There seems 10 be universal desire in favor Of 70.
organization Of county courts aud Ia probable that
the will be remodcIed into townships similar
TO those New York and other Northern States, and
that the county judge system will be
In lieu Of the present magistrate system,
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
LOUISIANA.

Another Conservative Order from GeneraI
Hancock-He Denies tho Existence Of Arbi-
trary Power Conferred By the Reconstruc-
tien Acts.
Ths following order has just been promulgatsd:--
HEADQUARTERS FfvrH MILITARY DrsrRicY,l
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. I, 1853 I
GENERAL ORDER NO. 1.
Applications have been made At these headquarters
implying the existence OF arbitrary authority in the
Commanding General touching purely civi controver-
sos One petitioner solics this action, another that
aud each refers special consideration Of grace
or favor which be supposes 10 exist and which should
influence this department. The number Of such applca
tons aud the of,me they involve make necessary
to declare that the Administration OF civil Justice apper
tans 10 the regular courts The rights Of tigants DO
not depend on lhe views OF the Gsusralthsy be
adjudged and settled according 70 the laws Arbitrary
power such he has been urged 20 assume. has no en-
stencc here; 10 10 not found In the laws Of Louisiana
or Texas IL cannot be derived from any OF
Congress- He Is restrained BY constitution and pro-
hbiIsd from action In many particular
rhs MAJOR General Commanding takes occasion 70 re-
peat that while dschargng judicial functions IN civil
cases he can suffer foroIbe resistance TO the
ton Of process Of Tho courts. BY command Of
Major General HANCOCK.
General EArsssgs, Ass!ss-ls 4ts,s.a! G.aesaL
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
MEXICO.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALR.

General Alatorre Conc 20 Yucasam> Ths
Casinet-Treasury Empty-InRugurarfon oi
Juarcz-Outrnges-Due
HAVANA, Jan. s, 1868. X
The regular English mail steamer Danube,
CAPITA in Wei, from Vera Cruz on the lst inst has
arrived here. She brings kilograms from the
capital of Mexico to December 81. The Danube
experienced heavy gales of Vera Cruz. She left
two schooners ashore near the lighthouse on st.
Juan dc Ulloa.
By orders from General Porhrio Diaz, command.
ing the department. who had arrived at Vera
Cruz. steamer with fifteen hundred troops under
General Alatorre had sailed from that port for
Yucatan, to suppress the rebellion in that penin-
sula. General MILAN replaced General Alatorre
in the military command at Vera Cruz, during the
latters absence.
The Mexican treasury was reportedto be empty,
and the resignation Of Sefor jose Maria Iglesias,
as Minister Of the Treasury. had been accepted by
President Juarez. The other changea reported in
the Cabinet recently are doubtful.
sefor Lerdo de Tejada keeps his portfolio and
his seat in Congress a. well.
President Juarez was inaugurated at IN extra
ordinary session called on the 25th and delivered
an inaugural address.
On December 81 duel took place at the capi-
tai between Colones Mejia and Cara, in which
the latter was fatally wounded.
Colonel Barron had arrived at the capital to ar
range the affairs Of the Barron estate, left in his
hands by the death Of Don Eustaquio Barron q
few months since. The estate is probably the
most valuable in the republic.
The vicar of Cucrnavsca had been driven from
that place.
Sehor Morales, who was recently kidnapped,
was compelled to pay $50, 900 as . ransom for his
life. This kidnapping business is becoming again
Of great frequency. Congress has taken it into
consideration and pronilses to remedy the evil.
The English Legation'sleft the capital for Vera
Cruz on Monday, December 80. The gunboat
Jason was still awaiting them there.
Mr.. E. L. Plumb, American Charge d'Afaires,
took possession of his new Office, and on Christmas
gave grand banquet to the American Legion of
Honor. The mansion now occupied by the Ameri-
can Legation is most magnificent one.
General vicanes is suspected of having influenced
certain members of Congress to work in favor of
the general amnesty. The press deems the prose-
cution OF the matter inexpedent.
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
PENNS YLvANlA.

The German Saengcrfcst Leaguc-The Steam-
or Alliance In n MISUNDERSTANDING Of the
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. s. 1868.
Al the last great Saengerfest this city desire
was expressed to establish league Of all the German
singing societies the Northern and Eastern States and
Canada; accordingly to-day delegates met hero from
Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore TO form const-
tuition. committee Of three, one from each city
named above, appointed TO harmonze the different
drafts Of the constitution offered Delegates will meet
on Monday 10 accept the constitution
Tho steamer Alliance from Charleston reports having
encountered o hurricane the 30th December which
from all points Of the compass Tho hove
TO fifty six hours Of Hog Island.
The sugar refinery burned last night belonged to
Messrs Rogers Mitchell, instead OF Messrs. Taylor,
Gillespie Co., reported. The loss is $4,000, which
amount IN insured.
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
THE PRESS TELEGRAM.

The Governors Messnge-Cnndidates for tho
Subordinate Onices in the Legisiature-Re-
signaiion Of Judge Porter. Of the Court Of
Appeals.
ALBANY. Jan. 6, 1858.
Both branches Of the Legislature will meet at the
Capitol at eleven o'clock Tuesday morning. The
Governors message will be transmitted 70 the two
houses about Tuesday. The annual reports OF
the Comptroller and Auditor are not yet completely
printed.
Already thero is large attendance Of the democratic
members, and the contest for tho Speakershp quite
animated.
The candidates for Sergeant-at-arms Jared Sand
ford, OF seneca and II. u. Vanhorn, OF Montgomery.
Tor doorkespers and subordinate Offices there
many candidates
The caucus will bs held the Assembly Chamber to-
morrow evening. Tho republican senatorial caucus will
most probably result IN the reelection OF James Terw
ger as Clerk and the appointment Of most Of the
officers of the old Senate.
Judge Jonn X Porter has resigned Of the
Judges Of the Court Of Appeals
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
NAyAl lNItlllefN

Tho United States storeship Guard, Acting Volunteer
Lieutenant Commander H. II. Gorringe, from Lisbon
November "a arrived d this port yesterday. Tho
United States steamers Shamrock and Swatara were IN
port whom she lsn all we'll The following are the ON.
cers OF the 0uard -
Acting voluNaeer Lierteman Commander-H. h. Cor
riuas.
Acting volumteer Observation-Disclosures O'Ncii
Acting Ensigns--wilIiam c. Gibson. Eugene w. Wat
son, John ". Almey, John y. Churchill, william J.
HenIng.
Toymdsfsy--Horace p futile.
Pissed ASS ant Suroeon--R Reddingtop.
Cop asn'f CLcrk-Cnares W. Gorringe.
IayTsstsl ,s-s @ess Sss.aa
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
FRANCE.

The Relations Towards Italy-NapoIe0n's
New Years Speech.
PARE. Jan. g. 1858.
The ConsifuonnsI edtorialy declares that the rela-
sions Of France and Italy more satisfactory
than they ct the present moments but the fear sx
pressed shat the false and miscnievous rumors In
circulation In regard 10 the ministry which General
Asnabrea 10 forming will have bad effect
The Consitsomnsl denies that the Emperor, In his
ssply 10 President Schneider on New Years Day urged
upon the Corps Lsgslas the passage Of tho bill for the
rsorganiza.ion OF the army.
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
NEW YORK.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.

The SpeRkership of tho Assembly-Hnrd
Working For and Against Tammany.
ALBANY, Jan. 5, 1858.
Despite the fact OF the Sabbath the rival candidates
for Speaker have been working indussriousy all day.
The chances OF Hchman have steadily increased under
the propuisive influence of the Tammany machiDe
which Is in full operation in one Of tho Darors
Of the Delevan. The combination which gives
the speakership Now York (Htchman and the clerk
ship to Albany (Armstr0ng) includes the distributing Of
the offices OF Segeantat Arms and d0orke eepers TO the
cities OF Buffalo and Emira.
Jacobs and Flagg both laboring for the Speaker
ship and with sickles Clerk, raying the oppose
ton the Tammany ticket The first vote In will
stand about forty for Htcnman twenty for Jacobs and
the balance for Flagg and Clark.
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
ABYSSINIA.

rh. ryrf,,sh n oops Sfiil In Camp--Losses In
the Ou.rs ,rmastcr's Department.
LONDON Jan. s, 1858.
The latest desnstces. received from Abys report
that the advance Of th n tsh expedition s remained
at Senate whara n -. - encamped since December
Z and mn ypovsrar, 49,. :, at point would be made
until the arrival Of the CommsA as'-'n'o"s'' usns'i
Sir Robert Napier. which was daily sApec'ea
The health Of the troops good 'a' 'ne anu
otner beasts Of burden dying CO. ne
intense heat and want Of proper forage
The New York herald., 1868-01-06

Verdict In the Ticknor Divorce Case In
Chucago-ArranEcments for the Republican
CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 1S68
The jury In the ricknor divorce case brought in
verdct yesterday afternoon granting the divorce asked
for BY Mrs Ticknor. motion for now trial has been
entered.
The committee appointed BY recent republican
meeting 70 make arrangements for the National Con-
venton has appointed . subcommittee TO report on
the expediency Of erecting wigwam FarweIl Hall 70
already engaged Tor the convention, In case the SUBJ
committee should report adversely
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
ITALY.

Heavy Snow storm-Tbc Opening Of Parlia-
mest Postponed.
FLORENCE, Jan. 8. 1903
Heavy SHOWS have fallen throughout Northern ana
Central Italy. which havs greatly obssructsd travel
Al largo number OF Senators and Deputies are una
Bile TO reach the capital the day for the rsassembng Of
Parliament has been postponed TO the 11th instant
The New York herald., 1868-01-06

Train Fired Into by NcGroes-Gencral Candy
Requested to Prohibit the Carrying Of Fire.
arms BY the Blacks.
CHARLxsrox, Jan. 6, 1858.
passenger train was fred into last night BY some
negroes between Branchville and Columbia No
was hurt. To asy public apprehension General Candy
u called by the pr TO rigdiy prohibit the carrying
OF deadly weapons by both blacks and whites.
The New York herald., 1868-01-06

Burning Of the Military Asylum mt Togus.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 5-Midnight
The Military Asylum at Togus ave miles east Of here,
In names IL caught nre AZ nine O'Clock this evening
defect In the ue In the furnace and the entire
building 10 DESTROYED The patients were all taken out
In safety and properly cared for Mr. Cutler, Who
is al the head OF the asylum s quite sick the city.
The = verv largo.
The New York herald., 1868-01-06

Fire In CincInnati-Two Men Injured.
CINCINNATI, jan g. 1868.
The Metropolitan Hotel was damaged by aro this
morning 10 the extent Of $4,000 Two mon named
Marshall and willard, OF Paris Ky were badly injured
By jumping from window
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
Therc Dol doom AntharIty FOR stntina that h

There is cool Authority for Stating that IN
this country vlut of sx dies OF
and Indeed 50 W evaen and fatal has this disease be.
come that 5eaded the scourge Of me race anu
yot IN the IerD ave stages all pulmonary ~ p
be readily con 1roled by promptly 70 he
TORANf OF or d. JAYNE which soothes and strengthens
The bronch tubes, alaying Inflammation and cleansing
them and .he lungs Of all impurities. certain remedy
for Couyas aud Colds, which when s 70 tsemseyes ire
quentfy bring Pulmonary COmpant and cures Bfon-
chis SHecuay taken In time, ana the directions strictly
followed has maintained u: reputation as curative LOT
auarter and II those who threatened
WITH Lung Diseases any Of the symptoms OF Sroncas
or Asthma will pve this standard remcdJ triat
they viii never regret IL Sold everywhere
The New York herald., 1868-01-06
PORTUGAL.


New Cabinet Formed.
LIsBoS, Jan. 9, 1s6s
The designations Of tho members OF the Cabinet have
been accepted By the King, and new ministry hss
been formed under tho Count Of Ava who succeeds
AGAR a. .resident Of the nisis,eriai Council,