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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

q matter Of inference with rs and
our Informant
Men or the class we have in
view are not expected to be intel
ligent or well informed in politi-
cal or any other affairs. 1t does
not interfere with their status if
they are not prompt in paying
their debts, or II they are uncivil.
to their interiors or those whom
they suppose to be such, Indeed
ali the qualities we have named,
though they confer 4 lustre upon
The true gentleman, as all right.
minded men know very well,
whether they belong to the upper
classes or write articles tor the
newspapers, or arc merchants. 10
all materially derogate from the
artificial dignity and actual pres
tjgo of the other kind Of colonial
gentleman, whenever he happens
to possess them, as he sometimes
loes.
Canadians do not like to say
how lar peculiariiies of the kind
we have described have brought
about the trouble at Red river,
but in taking preliminary steps
Tor SO delicate IN affair as bring
ing the very hearty and indepen-
dent half, breeds Of these north.
western plains and prairies under
the regular government Of Cana
dN and in surveying their farms,
DC, under the authority of the
Dominion. It is easily understood
that manner may be a very great
matter, and may be construed as
an indication not only OF person
al sentiment but of governmental
intention and neither Capt. Den
mis- or Governor MacD ougal did
much 10 smooth the difficulty
over by personal character or
manner.
The former gentleman, Capt.
Dennis, became well.known to our
citizens through the newspapers
about the time Of the Fenian in.
vasion at Fort Erie, where his H.
lustrious achievements resulted in
his being subjected to a court
martial. His attempt to gather
together 1.-The Swampy Indians
that they might attack the ''half.
breeds'-who, however, are not
half breeds, but people partly OF
European race, often tinged only
slightly with Indian blood-was
worse than injudicious. II is the
old rule of using against enemies
sail the means that God and Ma.
turc have given u.s. and it scarce.
ly needs condemnation now on
this side OF the line. The
"~Swamples' are said to be q very
inferior race of Indians, as might
be inferred from their name, in
comparison with those OF the
plains and prairies. It is well fol
Dennis and Canada that he did
not succeed in his efforts to init.
ate an Indian war, the end and
horrors of which would have been
incalculable. As for Dennis him
self, the failure 10 consummate his
mistake only shows that he was
dOubly mistaken in his plans"
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

A MICHIGAN paper gives the fol-
lowing items illustrating the
marriage relation in the West: "A
widow married a few months ago.
Upon eight or ten weeks trial she
informed her husband he didn't
suit, and lie left unconcernedly, as
a hired hand not longer wanted.
More lately another left upon q
like signiAcatiOn from bis better
half, only he snivelled At the loss Of
3 situation. And still moro re
Gently, another said he would leave
II his wife would raise him seven
dollars, aud thereupon she mort.
gagged her cOOk.stOve for the
money. He had to sign the mort
gage with her to make il valid. She
then handed him the money and he
left"
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

The editor left the city yester-
lay and will remain away for sew
eral days. His absence must be
our excuse for the scarcity Of
editorial matter in the few sue.
ceeding numbers as well as in the
present.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

We have before US the prospec-
tus ofthe Estate Register" A Re
publican paper which will is
sue its initial number to-day. 1t
IS to be a daily, and will be con
ted by COL f.. Stafford, late of the
Jackson Pilot. Col. Stafford is
one Of the fairest journalists in
that party. lie is exceedingly
careful in his editorial expressions
courteous and high.toncd We
have never known an article ofhis
to be sullied by low personalities
Or vile billingsgatc abuse. He
writes vigorously and to the point,
and is one of the most ~conserya.
tive Republicans in the State. We
can not say that we are gratified
1t the appearance of his paper,
since it but adds that much
strength to the party against which
we battle, but since such journals
must exist, We are gratifed to
know they are to be controlled
by such honorable gentlemen as
Colonel Stafford. We cannot
wish him political success, but
otherwise he has our best wishes.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15


Asa result Of The tournament
held In Petersburg, Va, on Friday
week, two valuable horses were 90
badly injured that they bad to be
killed, one negro girl had a Ieg
broken, and another was nearly
killed by being run over,
A suit has been brought in The
United States Circuit Court in Cal
~ifOruia by John Kelly, Mary Ktely,
Ann Wilson and Ellen Lynch, chill
dren Of Catherine Broderick, sister
to. the late Senator Broderick, 10
recover possession Of bis estate.
They contend that the will, 1pdet
which his property passed away
from his heirs was forged.
a very rare case Of conviction
and sentence to prison, under the
State law, for seduction, has Just
occurred in Chenango county, New
York. A judgement fpr damages
agains; the seduccr, i, J, Crandall,
being returned not satisfied, he was
indicted, convicted, and sentenced
to two years in States Prison I'm
Great excitement recently pre-
vailed in Wabash, Ind, over the
enforcement Of the Sunday law,
Men, women and children were in.
dicIed for lishing, sewing and
backing boots on that day. Abent
one hundred indictments were re.
turned into courtagRipst the hesi
citizens OF the town, Including son
erRl ladies'. bus .ulFrJl
It is thought by Mfs.7.P artiRgtbp
to be a little strange That's rlsL WHIT
has borne any quantity of pearll
and diamonds withoutOA lmafmnr
should have been killed bya single
Carbuncle. .b3iluhA
VI ... L walfql adT
A writer in a California panel
asserts that Miss Isabella McCglI
lOch, the tall soprano, who i sing
Ing with Brignoli il The Golden
State, was a rich Southern girl, who
was driven on the stage by the re-
verses Offortnne growing dut ,of the
war. IN
On Friday week, at the circu s, Z
riot occurred bctwcont the negroes
and whites, at Dardanelles, Ark
About sixty Negroes, ledbysevora
renegade whites, attacked the eiti'
zens of that place, and were rspuls.
ed. Subsequently the negroes cap,
tured q young white man, ant
butchered him in cold blood.
Queen Victoria has sixteen grand
; children. 90 Y.f e.
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln is Lying
in Frankfort-on-th Main, aud th,
story Of her intended marriage j
denied by q correspondent Of th,
New York Times, who adds: Ssh,
occupies Il small apartment in thu
immediate neighbOrhOod of til
boarding school attended by he
youngest son, Tad. She lives il
the humblest style, does not mingl
I in society, wears mourning up t
the present day, receives no gentle
men visitors, has never resided Il
the Grand puchy Of Baden, no
been at or near the Baden Court
and is entirely unacquainted will
the Count with whom her name ha
been coupled"
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

mamioIda &c tnd mssssa CInb-
Bsaih % g Rromzaqut MeE-
ehent,
The following tragedy which hes
taken place IN Nov Orleans vas
The topic OF considerable eonvsraa-
tion Yesterday in our city, W.
therefore present an extinct taken
from The New Orleans Times:
Al a quarter of 8 o'clock last
night John Nixon, Jr., was Killed
In the vestlbule Of the Boston Club,
on CaFondelet street.
The most singular part Of the
homicide was the little attention
the affair crested until l11k o'clock,
or more than three hours after the
deed had been committed. The
news first became known through
ity having been whispered mysteTi-
ously at that hour on ST. Charles
street ~ Immediately IN front Of the
building at TINT hour the officers
put on duty could tell but little
more.
The statement given Of tho affair
Iby oficer HahTey IL that ut q QUAR-
tor to- O'Clock he was, standing
ipear the door of the Boston CLUB,
when a shot was fred. A moment
after Charles Cammack, Paying
Teller of the CiliEans' Bank, was
seen coming out Of the door, show
ing some signs Of being under the
FinfldanCe of liquor. Haaey In.
Quirel Of him about the shot, bpt
received no answer. 4 party who
came with Camlhack told the latter
To come along, and both disappear
cd, s,r6 ov t.i.I 100
The statement made al the Club
was that th6adGceased was playing
dominos IN theisecond story OF the
building, when the voice of Cam
mack was heard Violently denouhc-
ing, while walking up aud dOwnln
HE llb ROOM some ono ina loud
tone.
Mr. Nixon appeared to Be under
tie impression that II was TO him
Iself that Mr.. Cammack alluded,
land went up to him to ask him
s6me " questions; therenpOn Mr..
0ammaek became more violent,
Ma, Nixon was heard to tell him,
10, the hearing Of several parties,
that the Club room was no place
foPOa difficulty. that sneh amaliors
we're best settled outside. Both
left the room in company. A lew
moments after Q shot was hearl
LbelOWsl rw0h n II9w sE frrf az
The gentlemen Of the club, Of
c6ufse, Fushed down stairs, where
thayyf0uHd Mr. Nixon. 1hs latter
said that he was MORALLY wound
cd ; that he had but a few moments
TO live. and asked that his wife be
sent for.
He was then assisted to the recep-
tiOa room and laid upon a sofa,
where DR.. Chopin, who was in
the club at lifetime, examined him
and Immediately prohouiictd the
wound mortal. @ .Ua. iva
Tho wounded man now com.
mencod sinking rapidly and ex.
pired M about twenty. minutes
without uttering another additions
word.
A few moments after his death
his wife, who had been sent for
was brought 10 the scene, though
too late. as already stated, to allie
viate the agony Of death. BY TIL
care Of tender and sympathiEini
friends, she was soon after recon
veyed 10 her residence.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

A NEW method Of rendering
woven cloths waterproof consists
in immersing them rapidly in a bath
of sulphuric acid of about1.40 to
1856 specific gravity, at q tempera-
ture of l.35 deg. Fahrenheit. They
are exposed for from ten seconds
to two minutes and then passed i'm.
mcdiately through very cold water,
and afterwards thoroughly washed.
The acid produces q slight solution,
with a formation Of q brOwnish
matter, which when regularly dis
tributed by subsequent hot press
ing and calcndering, greatly in
creases the strength Of the fabric
and renders it waite rpFoof.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

CAPTAM SEARLEs, the Chief En-.
ginoer Of the survey from this city
to Canton, arrived on Saturday,
We welcome him back from his
arduouS trip. Capt. searles reports
the people along the entire route Of
the survey as being jealous and
enthusiastic in the enterprise oil
constructing an iron road between
ViCksburg and Canton. Captain s.
will ere long enlighten the cOmmu-
nifty with regard to the estimates
for the building Of the road. In the
meantime we echo the words Of the
Canton Mail, ".DO not let the FIRE
burn out" Tn Is is a business mat.
ter-ohe which should be kept alive
and placed prominently before OH
citizens. IL behoOves Us to think
seriously and act promptly will
respect TO- this railroad ronte.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15


The Peuple Francois, which is
considered as to some extent an
organ of the Tuilleries, make the
announcement that in future the
Empress of the French will not
attend any Ministerial Councils.
Her Majesty's alleged participa.
ton in political matters has, it will
be remembered, recently formed
the subject Of remark in the Paris
papers. The Rappel even goes
50 faras to intimate that the Press
proseeu6oR which the Imperial
government has just set on foot
have been due to the influence Of
the Empress. ~.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

The Legislature meets to-day.
The only business which it can
transact will be the ratification of
The 10th amendment, and election
ofUnited States Senators. The
session consequently will not ex-
tend even four or FIVE days, The
Radicals being so very much in
the majority, the ratification Of
he 18th amendment will be Of
early accomplishment.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

The Democratic Senators and
members of Congress have not
held no caucus this winter, and
have taken no steps to secure uni
ty Of action. The want Of organt
cation and concert Is realized BY
prominent Democrats as a grave
evil, and it Is proposed as hereto
fore htl$pted remedy
fl9he aansnlpgResslnnaa lsuu anm
. .vam1TTU U1r-r"-f efW
IL isannpuneeatha 'the giEzard Of
CAllsOFHIs goose Welded 81
"Ss- YT Oh sB e55g van IS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-05-28

A correspondent of the Boston Advertiser
saws that from Galveston to Houston the
railroad runs along a fiat prairle-looklng
very much like q large salt-marsh-lnter-
sected at long intervals by creeks or bitches
or pools, along which extends growth oil
low bushy trees. Cattle struggle every
where. Skeletons Of cattle lie thlckly along
the road. Each telegraph-pole is polished
smooth ut the bottom, and has hollow
tramplcd about it by the continual scratch
ing and rubbing of the herds, who find no.
thing else for miles around to rub against.
In the distance you may see the tilts of a Wa
gon train or the puppet,like motion of horse
men Looping over the plain. At the edge OF
the belts Of woods are cattle stations and
corrals. Our train passed one station just
as the herdsmen had impoundcd drove OF
wide-horned, restless cattle. Two angry
steers had eluded their watch and were
coursing about the outer enclosure, pur-
sued by five or six horsemen cracking long
whips and yelling like fiends. A tootman,
whose sombrero and tawny color proclaimed
him to be Mexican, caught one of the flu
gitives by the tail, chung to it through dcs-
pcrate struggle, and when the beast turned
upon him, deity changed his hold to its
horns, and with a sudden twist threw it by
main strength to the ground"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-05-28

CooI,-Daye c. il one Of that lnlmita-
h,y cool. audagsotis class OF men who Will
without the least hesitation in the world,
ro anywhere and do anything OF which they
are capable. without regard to "time, place,
degree, or manner" Happening IN west-
erS capital during the session oil the Legs
lature, he heard some OF his acquaihtaen.E,e ~
mnnecessary severity with which the SER
reant-at-arins enforced the rule excluding
aIi others than members from the floor. IL
seemed that the rule was one OF long stand-
ing. but that until the session then IN pro,
cress the indulgence of the officers hao
allowed it to be eYaded in some cases. NOW;
however, it was being rigidly enforced; ana
the remarks that Dave heard about the ar
rocance and insolence of this new mcum,
bent, dressed in ga little brief authority,
were strong and bitter. ~ tnlhk th ne u I ho
won't . was the positive rejoinder. 81 saw
him turn away United States senator ana
an ex-governor yesterday, to say nothing OF
the best people ofthe city" "Bet you ten
dollars that 20 in," said Dave; and the
money was Immediately put up. AFTER
breakfast Dave strolled over to the State
house. with the others following. curious 10
see the result of his attempt. Assuming an
important and knowing look, our aufentu-
rer presented himself ut the door OF tne
hall with several members who were ap9us
entering; but the lynX-eyed sergeant l;','ed
to recognize him as member, and stopped
him with the salutation, 81 say, sir, who
are you?" "Dave c., sir" was the
ready response. "Oh, you are, are you Z,
sneered the mace-bearer. Have l seen
YOU here before, I'd like to know" Very
likely, very likely" replied Dave, in his
brisk. easy way. II think you have but
I've met SO many small men about here that
/ can't say for certain" The official STOOD
aghast at the nonchalant impudencc OF the
reply, and Dave clbowed bis way III, ana
won his bet.-From Our Monthly Gossip, IN
the June No. Of Ltppincott's Magazine.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-05-28
by Grubbs civilians, hrcti oneers,
Eleventh street between Main and Bank.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWENTY

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWENTY
l. EIGHT ACRES OF NEkY VALUABLE
LAND, ON TIE MEAnOW-BRIDGE ROAD,
ABOUT HALF a MILE NORTH OF THE
CITY.-In execution Of deed OF trust from e.
$. Gentry to the subscriber as trustee dated 3lst
May. 1907, and recorded In Henrico county court
office, being thereto required by the creditors Sc
cured, will sell upon the premises on MON e
DAY. 9th of June. at O'Clock L. NJ, II fair, II
not on the first fair day. thereafter, at the same
hour, TWENTY-EIGHT ACRES OF LAND,
situated above stated, adjoining the land Of Ed
formerly owned by A. A. Morris, and overlook
Ing the city.
TERMS: Cash for expenses of executing the
trust and for onc-fourth of the deot now due, say
5000 a credit Of twelve months for the remaining
thr, cfourths say for g. 200; and the residue upon
such terms as tn : grantor or his assigns may di-
rect and in case of his their failure to give any
directions, upon such terms as Will name ~ tbe
time of sale. The credits to be for pcgotlabIc
notes with Interest added and secured 10y deco OF
trust. The purchaser to pay taXes Tor 1910.
IT. Is. STARKE, Trustee.
GRUBBS & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. my 20
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NEETROPOLITAN WORKS,
PROPOSALS.

80 CITY ALMsHoUsE,l 81
RICHMOND, Va, HAY 20, ls7p.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
~ until IL O'Clock Al. MONDAY, Nay 3esh. 1879,
for furnishing the city simshouse with suppltes
for the quarter ending August 3lss, 1870.
OF charge for package or dratsge, at such Times
and In such Quantities as may be required, upon
orders from Superintendent, approved by Cnair-
man Of Committee-yiz:
5,2os pounds BACON lsldcs and shoulaersb, 81
l7,l7s pounds Fresh BEEF. ,,,,,
s,s1si pounds Rio COFFEE irreenl
4 s57 pounds BROWN SuGAE, aI.
2so pounds COFFEE SUGAR, $50 3.,.....s 81
ISL pounds RICE,
40 bounds PEPPER tnlaek and red), s
50 pounds BLACK TEA, ..s.. ,:e.l-.s,sssl. .ss
10 bounds GREEN TEA,
100 pounds WASHING SODA,
las barrels EXTRA FLOUR tRtchnoad in
.so seesss'Vc1kE lppgD nEnRrses,
ssacks SALT, E1 -. .s Eaf
geo gallons MOLAsSES, a.s.s sfs s q
80 gallons VINEGAR.
dozen CORN BROOuS
gross MATEIES. 49, glA<5g -
ESQ bushels IRISH pttTATlES. 81 gsgt.a 10 :.
As above estimates or quantities is based on pre-
sent number OF inmates, they will be varied as
the numeer to be provided Tor may increase or
diriinish. vi sfsE n Rst.t sstt = q
Proposals must be addressed b. Undersigned.
house ~ and mEsS with samples be left % the office
OF Suferinterdent City Almshouse With full State
ment Of brand and quality or ar ,Entrh can
! The committee sesersetbe K,sa. to reject Assasa
option any os asl psepesSas sssss h, ro lrn
49,. chs,rman Committed cor Rsiiss os POOR
70y1~-fG AsGf Sfss * sPEt " sssf 81
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Two THE WORKING CHASING ar

Two THE WORKING CHASING are
l now prepare.i 90 furnish all classes with con-
slant employment nc home the whole OF tho time
or for the spare moments: Business new. light,
aud profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn
from 6nl, To- Az per evening. and proportional
sum by deyoting taeir whole time TO fhe business.
Roys and girls can earn nearly ne much as men i
TSas All who see this notice may send their ad.
drese and test the basiaess, we make this lnpa-
ralleicd offer no al such as are not well sails.
fed we viii send Oh 70 pay for the trouble OF
which VIII do TO commence work on, and COPY
OF 7Re Peoples Literary Compdafo s--one Of the
largest and best family newspapers pubtshed-Ali
sent free nv mail. Reader, H you want per.na-
nent, profitable work address
- ls. sEs g, ALLEN b CO.,
NH A.a,w&fwd2 Is Tg9 AaEuHsA, Me-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-05-28
BY L. Bowman, AnCtionccr,
Main street between Twelfth and Thirteenth.


EXTRA LARGE AND IMPORTANT
IL ShLE.--On TUESDAY the 3lst instant. COM
mcnciug at 10 O'Clock, will sell at my WAkE-
ROOMS, 1909 Main street, ! general assortment OF
FANCY and STAPLE DRY GOODS. comprising
great variety of choice goods suitable to the sea-
son a full line OF SAIISETS, CASSiMERES,
DpESKIES, aud CLOTHS; an unusually tiuc as
sortmcnt Of READY-MADr. CLOTHING for men
and youths wear, consisting of CASSlMERE,
SATINET, ALrACh, and LINEN COATS
PANTS, and VESTS, with good variety a.
ZOUAVE, GRECIAN, and kN1&kER SUITS
for boys wear.
ALSO,
500 cascs BOOTS, SHOES, BROGAkS and
BaLMORALS, In every variety Of size and quail
ity-consgncd by the largest eastern manufac-
turers. The goods arc very desirable, and cannot
be cqualled In attraction.
100 cases FUR and WOOL HATS for mems and
boys wear, including the latest styles with an
attractive invoice Of STRAW GOODS, MAT
TING, SATCHELS. PARASGLS, &C. 49,.
VIII also sell the STOCK OF A FIEST-CLASS
RETAIL DRY GOODS HOUSE closing out bu-
sincss.I
The ut ention of the trade is earnestly requested
to the above prime lot Of goods. They arc fresh
and selsonable, and will he sold without reserve.
L. BOWMAN,
Auctoneer and Commission Merchant.
my2i-Tu, TIL, S,M&Tu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-05-28

FURNITURE AND !. MATTRESS
Il WAREROOME.-Up ssairs, opposite the
post-otice, Main street. you VIII ind in two OF
those lron-front buildings The largest and most
varied assortment Of PARLOR, CHAMBER, and
FURNITURE in the State, OF
every variety OF style and finish. Also, Mattresses
and Spring Beds made 10 order In any etyfe de
sired; Our stock Of Chamber Furniture being
very large complete suits can be purchased at our
the prices of all our goods aud we are now eeIlins
about as low az we did fifteen years ago. ;
We invite all In want of good, Substantial Fur.
niture to examine our assortment before buying.
We have goods to- suit ail parties-the rich OF the
poor. ,iTz..s. HARDWOOD d RITTER, ~,
opposite the post-oflce, Main street,
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Ky Wellington G"d,!in,
AuctioneGr and Real Estate Agent.

TRUSTEES SALE OF BRICK TENE-
/ MENr ON THE NORTH SIDE or DuFAL
STREET NEAR TO BROOK AFENUE.-By
virtue Of decd Of trust executed 10y Sally Ihomn-
SON and Matilda Harrison to George Woodhn
(now dcceased) bearing date lhh Marcm, , psI
No. ST. page 3I4, sha H. as the personal rcprcscn,
tative of said George Woodan (deceaSe1l rr92ceeed
the 3Oth NAV. lS7o, at O'Clock T. NJ, If fair, If
not, the first fair day thereafter, the LOT located
rs above, fronting % feet on the north side OF
Duval street, running back about lao feet deSg-
mated as Lot No. q In the plan of lots laid off by
Marshall, Manr Roper; lanes e. ana ,SR,PaEafd
TERMS: Cash sufficient tn dcfray expenses Of
sale and to discharge the balance due on The origi-
nal purchase money. amounting TO $685.: ~, rs OF
the 18th February, 1870 and rs To the residue OF The
proceeds Of sale, on such terms rs The parties IN
tcrcstcd may direct of, on their failure to give
any direction, then on such terms as ! may
think fit. j. l.. PETIT,
Sheriff Of Powhatan county,
and as such personal representative OF George
WOodfin fdpcoaSed) trustee. my 20
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OATH ALUM SPRINGS,
ID OCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA
OPEN MAY Is. 1870.

TroprIClOr BaVH AIUm SpfInSs, va
my eo--om