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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Mrs. Sarah Peters, of Cineinna-
ii, was recently permitted to hear
mass in the crypt Of st. Peters
Cathedral, at Rome, being the
first woman 10 whom the privi-
lege was ever accorded.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22
me OivIIssrvies HiIl.

ed upon this matter, nota 1.-THE Of
what should be said, has been
said. Jencke's civil service bill
was bad enough, but that Of Carl
Schurz is outrageous. The Jenckes
Schurz civil service bill, probably
has good point in it. Ju il is one
Of The longest strides to az artsto.
craticai form Of government, an
Oiigarchy, that has erer been open
" attempted in this country.
What does it propose to do :
Why, to create an army of life
long dependent. adherents to the
ruling party in Congress! To
extend the ramiications Of Radi-
calism into every nook and corner
of this country! To organize
and complete a system of political
machinery that can be used sue.
cess(ullyin c%ontroIisg Tue destinies
of the United States! To subor.
dinate the President SO that he
will become n mere tool and par
tizan or a-nothing And this is
not all.
If this bill passes under the
present regime land we feel it
will-that there is not enough
purity and justice in Congress TO
prevent it,, then the creatures
of Radicalism will infest the land
and, BY threats, bribery, and ca
jolery, seek to cement the letters
upon the limbs Of the people
Then the Radicals of Congress
will be nothing less than an Oil
garchy, thoroughly anti-demo.
cratic, a bastard aristocracy--the
poorest meanest, and weakest
system of Government upon the
face of the earth.
God knows we have had enough
of war and blood.shed, of bitter
ness and strife but it is useless
to blind ourselves to what, soon.
err or later, we mast see and
know That our form Of govern
ment is undergoing and has al.
ready undergone, a change, and
that change is to q Capitalization
Of power, to a government of the
few, to an aristocracy, a monar.
chy, a despotism, whatever it may
be, anything but a Republic, .
Democracy. We have not fairly
struck upon the rock yet.and il
may be (Oh, that we did'at doubt
it!) that the Ship Of State is only
weathering a dangerous point and
is obliged to hug close to a dan
gerOus shore.
II this proUe to be so, weH
but it behoOves good sailors to BE-
aCdre when their ship is in a dan.
gerous proximity that they may
be prepared against disaster.
Well have we likened the danger
ahead to a rock upon which we
may strike for should hat danger
prove real it will prove the rock
upon which this SCARED and bat
tered ship of state shall split and
sink forever be meath the waves.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

-Four years ago there was a SOL
itary woman studying medicine at
the University of Zurich; now
there are sixteen pushing their
studies there unmolested.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Ben c. Truman, war cores
pondent Of the Philadelphia Press,
and at one time Andrew Johnson's
Private Secretary, has married the
belle of Los Angeles, California,
and q valuable orange grove.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Miss A. Capella, grand daugh-
ter of Hon. Christian ROseliua,
and Miss A. Soule, grand daugh-
ter Of Hon. Pierre SOule, both pu.
pills of Miss 0Ctavie Rooney, are
giving charity concerts at New
Orleans.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22
A true copy from original.
FLANK PACKARD, City Clerk.

AN application has been made
for the release of Mr.. Thomas
Burke, who is in confinement for
the homicide which we noticed in
the HERALD some days ag o, upon a
writ Of habeas corpus.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

The governor Of Ohio has par
dOned a young man who was sent
TO State prison for manslaughter,
on condition that he drinks no
liquor during the time for whicL
he was sentenced.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

SUMNER is preparing a bill to
require the President and all other
officials OF Washington to employ
none but negro physicians. Elk
change.
Thank God! And now we will
soon have a neao set of officials.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

WE hear II suFmised that Hon.
W. L. sharkey will be rendered the
appointment Of Chief Justice Of
the High Court Of this State, and
Hon. j. W. c. Watson the appoint
meut for the Northern District as
Associate.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Office Of Deputy Marshal be ahols
ished, and 70 take effect December
Lei. Was carried.
Another motion carried. That
the City Clerk be directed to no
tify the City Marshal, that the
Office ofDepuiy Marshal il abolish
ed, to lake effect December lst 1863,
and that the City Marshal assume
the duties Of he Office.
A true copy from the minutes.
FRANK PACARD, City CLERK.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Seven American women are
now practicing sculpture in Rome,
viz Mss Whitney, Miss Hosmer,
Miss Freemen, Miss Stebbins,
Miss Edmona Lewis, Miss Winnie
Ream and Miss Foley.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

A Partisan actress has been
compelled to give up comedy for
the season, her costumes having
been so expensive that she cannot
incur the necessity Of buying new
dresses.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

An inventive German youth in
Mr.. Sprague's employ, is said to
have devised improvements in
cotton printing and bleaching,
which will bring him, as his share
of the profits, at least $4,000, 900.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22
MAYORS OFFICE, }
sburg, Miss, Nov. 10, 1S60.}

MAYORS OFFICE,
ViCksburg, Miss, Nov. 10, lS60.}
G. D. LandOn, CITY Marshal.
DEAR SIR: Yon are hereby mott.
fed, that l shall require you to turn
over 10 me at once all moneys which
you have received in your official
capacity, by way Of fines Sc.
l want the money at once, as l
have to report to the Mayor and
Council tonight the dOings Of the
City under and since my admins
tration.
Please give this your immediate
attention and oblige
Yours Respectfully,
EBEN SWIFT, Mayor.
FRANK PACKARD, City Clerk.
A true copy from original,
FRANK PACKARD, City Clerk.
VIoKSBURG, Miss., Nov, %. 1869.
Proceedings Of Mayor and Coun.
oil, Nov, 25th 1869.
On motion Of Mr.. Hall, that the
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Dr.. E. A. DUNCAN, well known
here, and who INDUCES in the non
de plume Of Serious Wilkins, was
to lecture in Providence, r. l.,
January 10th, under the auspices
of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie Society Of that place. Subject /:
A Night Around the Camp Fire.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

The Grand Lodge Of Masons Of
the State have voted to adjourn to
meet at Vicksburg for the next ses-
sion. Further evidence Of the
growing p Opularity of our town.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

ALL reports agree In saying that
q better corn crop was never raised
in The Mississippi bottom than dn.
ring the past season. Immense
piles of corn have been already
shipped South and East from the
shores Of the Mississippi between
Cairo and New Madrid. Thous-
ands upon thousands Of sacks still
line the shores awaiting shipment,
although every steamboat bound
southwark takes from one thousand
to six thousand sacks.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

WE wish when we do get of any
thing worth copying in other pa
pers that they would give US credi
for the same, and not the Times {:
for instance, the HandsbOro Demo.
crat.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22
vIcKsBuRo, Miss. Feb. II. 1859

VICKsBURG, Miss. Feb. II. 1869.
Resolution by Mr.. Kuhn.
Resolved, by the Mayor and
Council Of the city Of Vicksburg
that 1t shall not be allowed for the
City Marshal TO absent himself from
the city, or his duty as City Mar
shall, Without suspension Of all pay
and allowances without first ask.
ing aud obtaining leave Of absence
from the Mayor.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Toronto is organizing q lodge
Of female Odd Fellows.

Toronto is organizing a lodge
Of female Odd Fellows.
Daniel Webster's mother was a
WEIGH woman,
Gail Hamilton is writing the
"BlOtting Paper" in HarpeFs Ba-
Ear.
Adelina Patti declines to have
Waehtel to accompany her to
this country.
Somebody in New York is writ
ing q play to be called divorce
In Waldeck, Germany, q man
who takes license to get drunk,
can obtain a license to get mar
ried.
A wealthy American who re-
Gently married an a~ristocratic
young lady Of Milan, turns out to
be n roaving journeyman barber.
An inordinate wine drinker is
sometimes called q bacchanalian.
Can All excessive smoker'be called
O tobacchanalian.
When Wagner marries Mrs.
Won Bullow, LISTS daughter, he
will be Ollivier's brother. in-law.
Reuter-, the great German wri-
ter, is described as a genial, kind
ly man, with no children and q
happy home.
Don Piatt and George Alfred
Townsend made New Years calls
together. birds Of q feather
will flock together"
A New York dentist is charged
with stealing q lady's earring,
valued at 500, while he was fix
ing her teeth.
A New York Jenkins describes
"the graceful manner in which
the beautiful Miss x unbut-
toned her gloves"
The editorial staff of the indie.
pendent is composed Of half and
half, men and women, and so with
the compositors.
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln Is about
to remove to Zurich, Switzerland,
'where she has bought a small
home.
Mrs. Rose Burton, clerk in q
Cleveland jewelry store, has been
awarded q $1,000 verdict against
her employer, Mr. Wade, for Sian.
der.
In the picture gallery in the
Jesuit convent at Lisbon is o
painting representing Adam in
Paradise, in blue pants, and Eve
In full dress.
Miss Lucia r. daughter Of the
late Lieutenant General Leonidas
Polk, was married on Saturday
the 9Th inst, in New Orleans, to
Edward Chapman, Esq, of that
city.
Miss Thackeray, eldest daugh.
ter of the great novelist, will pub.
lish a collection of her stories
from the Cornhill, with the title OF
"To Esther, and Other Sketches
At q recent tea of the Woman's
Club, Mrs. Edna Cheney appeared
as Pere Hyacynthe, a character
for which her round fair face and
large figure strikingly fitted her
London has 1900 omnibuses
and 5000 cabs.
The Ohio courts granted zoos
divorces last year,
OF the slxty.six United States
Senators forty-six are lawyers So
called.
Senator sumner has invented O
new wood, "RidiculOusity."
The new fifty cent note has al
ready been accurately counter
feited.
Stores in New York that have
rented for $4,000 a year, are now
offered for $4,000
The Young Mems Associations
in Europe are 100 in number, and
10000 in members.
The Boston Times calls Mrs.
Stoves new Byron story, "the
old one hammered out thin"
An English jury foreman re-
Gently announced, "Afy lord, we
And tha man that ukola Aho ~n.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Madame Sass haa been singing
with great seIal as Pergola. and
has received from the King AZ
Italy q superb diamond bracelet
valued ct $1,000; and b one of
the boquets sent her waa eeAe
medallion lnlaId Hllh fabies ma
diamonds.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

mere, and VINO INDUCES in the non
de plume Of Serious Wilkins, was
to lecture in Providence, r. L.,
January 10th, under the auspices
of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie Society Of that place. Subject !:
A Night Around the Camp Fire.
ave ARE A BAND OF BROTH.
ERS.m
Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee,
Texas and Mississippi
FESTIVE colts, while Congress is
fitting the harness upon them and
determinedly adjusting a strong
curb bit into their mouths. Still
kicking against the pricks >
still endeayoring to bear the sem.
blancc of a (dishonored) sover.
eighty. BufFeted and badgered,
brow beaten and bothered, waiting,
per force, humbly at the door of
Power and beseeching crumbs
from the rich mans table.
Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia
hallOed before they we're out of
the woods. There may be a path
out, but it is not yet found, and
tOhea found is likely to be q very
rough and thorny one.
Tennessee indignant, Georgia
r~esentful, Virginia sullen, Texas
astOunded, and Mississippi -!
Why dissatisfied, brethren p
Why pouty and grum2 We are
in the meshes of the fishers net,
and we must do as the fishes do /:
Either break out land we see little
hope for that or-stay there.
The fact is, we feel q little reck-
less upon this subject. We have
begged and besought and be.
seeched. We have argued and
threatened and denounced. We
have endured; and to what pur.
pose? 1t is a serious subject, a
very serious subject; but shall we
laugh or cry? BY all means let
us not give way to dependency
for that causes enervation and
enervation will result in our being
more and more helpless in the
hands Of the oligarchy. Men in
most desperate straits are known
to laugh, perhaps because of the
extremity Of their misGortunes.
Certainly none of us intend being
foreUer slaves. And certainly
courage is needed now of all other
times.
Disappointment broods upon
Virginia, upon Georgia, upon
Tennessee, upon Texas Will dis
appointment fall upon Missis,
sippi?
Our people are sanguine. With
a Radical government, it is hoped
that we shall slide into the Unto n
as on a we'll creased inclined plane.
As we take 1t, the South are sub
hitting to test an unavoidable ex-
pertinent. With this view we hope
for On early admission for US all.
Looking into the future and draw
ing hopeful conclusions from
imaginary hypothesis, we are
trustful for q better day. And we
submit to the irksome harness, the
harsh bit and to the whip, even.
But, shall we become so thor.
oughly disciplined that we shall
continue the mechanical routine
when the harness is Withdrawn ?
"You, Bill Jones, Til whip you
after school ~
We read the reports of Con-
gressional action regarding Vir-
ginia; we read the multiplicity of
editorials condemnatory of that
nOn-action we imagine before us
Virginia, stern, proud and rever-
end: but we only kaov that Vir-
ginia says,
Sic Semper Tyranais!
Our watchword is Justice ;
theirs is Powerl
The object Of the governmental
party is to build up and cement
the most gigantic oligarchy since
the era of Roman anarchy. The
coincident is significant.
Are the lessons of history
worth the study
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

The following communications
explain themselves:
HEADQUARTERS IRA MIL. DTs.,l
Department Of Mississippi,)
JACKSON, MISS, Nov. Ia, 49,.
Brevet Brig. Gen. E. Swift, Mayor
Of Vlcksburg:
slR-The report Of the proceed
ings Of the City Council Of Vicks-
burg, Miss, show that large sums
of money belonging 10 the city are
being held by individuals, while
the city scrip is at great discount.
In order that the money may be
used to cancel the debt Of the city
and bring the scrip up to its par
value, the Commanding General
directs all persons having city
funds in their possession to deposit
the same in the Vicksbnrg Bank,
taking receipts from you as Mayor
and Treasurer of the city Of Vicks-
burg for the amounts 30 deposited.
The money to be withdrawn only
on the presentation Of city scrip,
which may be issued on and after
this date. |a.. u.H. .nI
l am, sir, very respectfully, your
obedient servant,
WIN. ATWOOD,
A. D. G. and A. A. A. G.
True copy from the official paper
FRANK PACKARD,
City Clerk.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Napoleon has made the Princess
Metternich apersent Of laces.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22
PROCEEDINGS OF THE OITY
COUNCIL.


At an adjourned meeting Of the
Board Of Mayor and Council of the
city Of Vicksburg, hAld at the City
Hall, Monday, Jan. 10, 1870:
Present-Gen. Eben Swift May
or; Messrs. Buchanan, Walton,
Gilman and Hall, Council.
Absent-Messrs. Lee, Foster and
Frank.
The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
Mr.. Hall then begged TO retire,
and not returning, there was no
quorum present for the transaction
Of the current business. n le-.a
Mr.. Macdonald then addressed
the Board by permission, eloquent
ly, upon the necessity Of an Immi-
grants Home at the earliest posi-
bic moment; stating his connection
with the agent Of those that had
already arrived, their pitiable con-
ditiOn, being utterly penniless on
arriving here, etc., etc.
Mr.. Walton followed in oppOsi-
ton to the enterprise, but on nn-
derstanding 1t to DO the intention
to make the institution self-sus.
tanning, Withdrew his opposition.
After some further remarks by Mr..
MacDOnald, in the same strain as
before.
His Honor addressed the Board
in furtherance Of the scheme, sta
ting the immediate necessity Of
the Immigrants Home, ana city's
need Of labor upon the streets.
After some further desultOry re-
marks, His Honor called the atten-
ton to the fact that there was no
quorum present. and o motion was
made and seconded that the Board
adjourn to Friday, Jan. 14th, 1870,
was carried In the affirmative.
EBRN SWIFT. Mnvor
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

Gen. Garibaldi is gone to Lon
don.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-22

At an adjourned meeting of the
Board Of Mayor and Council Of the
City Of Vicksburg, held at the City
Hall, Friday January IA, 1870.
Present-Messrs. Gillman and
Walton, Council.
There being no quorum present,
they adjourned to the next regular
meeting.
FRANK PACKARD,
City Clerk.
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ing on the part OF the troops. Our last coun-
| Gil was held on the 26th. After mature de-
liberation and most ANXIOUS consideration
OF the situation II was then resolved TO captuate To
the prussans, In order to further loss OF llfe
| Our chief condition was that the honor OF the
| French army must remain unsullied. We obtained
Its acceptance by the enemy ana our terms are
better than any which had hitherto been accorded
to troops who have capitulated and surrendered
during the progress Of this most unlucky war;
CORRESPONDENCE there no chance whatever,
Marshal, OF your making your way from Metzs
MARSHAL BAzAINE-None, sir; none whatever. Our
artillery horses had been slaughtered for commits.
sariat purposes; the had been made of our
cavalry horses. The troops were gloomy In temper
and despairing.
CoRREsPONDEST-Wha losses did you sustain
from tho 14th OF August the last time OF resist
ANGER
MARSHAL BAzAIsE-Our casualties, nos including
the number OF sick missing, amounted to the fol-
lowing classified aggregate:-In the Rhine army, "a
generals. 2.l4o commissioned officers OF various
grades under that rank, and a., 500 menat arms.
l received this at Barny. Look, sir, at the
hole III my epaulette. Why did not this econ.
founded" splinter OF grenade-"oet tmbecle
d'ecsdt doous"-go deepera would not then have
outlived my popularity az soldier, nor would l. as
frenchman have known the everlasting igno-
miny Of the Attn Of September
CORRESPONDENT How many or the l7s, 900 men
who surrendered themselves prisoners at Metz
might have been termed - being in fighting order
| at that time
| MARSHAL BAzArSE-Perhaps there we're go. 900 in
| that condition; but being without artillery or
cavalry, what could they do against 200 900 oppo.
nents stationed In the very strongest positions aud
/ fortncationsr
! AT this point OF our conversation the Marshal was
Interrupted by the arrival OF messenger bearing
despatch from the Emperor Napoleon at VIII
hemshohe which expressed his Majesty's desire ia
| see Marshal Bazane.
After reading the despatch the Marshal ap
| preached ana babe me goodby, concluding with
the remark that SHOULD pay him another VISIT
"You may ask me questions till doomsday,n said
| lie. jokingly; Il snan't tire answering them, and
truthfully at all points, In conclusion 81 may ye
| mention funny communication which was made
by Bismarck to General Boyer n the aforesaid con
| ference at headquarters
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very becoming Heintroduced to She Friends present
Thomas Holt venerable mead VINO had Of late been
travelling among Inc Pawnees, administering 10
them spiritual comfort aud tho bread OF lfe Mr..
Holt stated that OWING 70 the mild aAd genial treat
ent or the Friends VINO had been sent out ~ indian
agents among the tribes visible Improvement had
been observed among the very worst characters.
He also read letter from Mr.. Samuel n. Janney.
VINO had been or great service among the WinDcoo-
goes, number or whom were now imprisoned m
OInahh Tor the murder or number OF persons. II
was the design OF the Friends 20 afford 10 th0se who
were 10 be tried all possible assistance In the way Of
defence and a fRlr Trial. There was at present
industrial school, win eighty or ninety boys ana
grs, VINO were learning 70 be farmers. seamstresses,
COOKS and honsekeepers, and Mr. Holt stated that
lhe iarm work performed by tho Indians
poou, the burrows being as eyen as auy he had ever
KNOWN 10 be made by white men, Several other
interesting facts were gwen by the speaker and
other short addresses followed, after which the
meeting adjourned.
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Personal Intelligence.

Archbishop M. J. Spaulding OF Maryland, who has
been stopping at the Metropolitan Hotel since his
arrival, per steamer City of Paris, from Rome
where ne has been during the sitting OF the Ecumen
ical Council, yesterday left his apartment at the
aboyenamed establishment, In company with q
number OF friends, for Baltimore.
Judge Henry Sherman, OF washington, and Gene
raj vickers. Of New Jersey are guests at the Aston
House,
Paymaster MCGOWAN, OF the United States Navy, ia
here on business for the department, and Is tempo
rariy quartered at the Grand Central Hotel.
General A. G. Lawrence has returned from New
port and engaged rooms at the New York Hotel.
Colonel Scnofeld, brother OF General Schofeid, OF
the United States Army, left yesterday for Chicago.
Colonel Dayton, OF New Jersey, member OF Gene
raj Sherdan's STAR Is bivouacked at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel.
Colonel Harry Logan left last evening for San
Francisco, per the overland route. The Colonel has
been detained for somc time at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel in consequence OF bullet wound received In
ARRAY out West, but having sufficiently recuper.
ated left above stated Tor the Queen City OF the
Pacific slope.
Professor W. H. Greedy, OF Baltimore, and Captain
A. II. Williams, Of Middletown, are soJournlng at
the Everett House.
Judge G. d. CofTln, OF Cincinnati, Ohio who has
been travelling through the Continent for the last
few months returned per steamer Java, and occu-
pies rooms at The Hoffman House, where he viii re-
main for q few days.
Colonel George e. Gray, chief engineer Of the
Pacific Railroad Company, and Assistant Attorney
General H. J. Hammond, OF this state, are at pre-
sent at the Hoffman House.
Smith NJ. Tweed, Assembyman elect from Clinton
county, and General NJ Atkinson, Secretary OF the
Board OF Exchange OF st. Louis, Will remain for
short time at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Captain W. II. Talbot, or the steamship Morgan.
Of the New Orleans route, is at the Metropolitan
Hotel.
President White, or Cornell University, and Cap
tain w. T. Starring or West Point are at the Hofr.
man House.
Miss Olive Logan VINO Is this week lecturing In
Washington and Baltimore, goes next week to New
England Early in December she-returns to New
York, and on the evening Of December 7 delivers
her lecture on 'The Bright Side, IN this city.