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Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

and gestures added baausy and
force. The oOlors Rofs then pre-
sented 10 Color Sergeant Bolless
supported by Color Corporals Fair
shild and .
The galaxy Of female lOvoliness
that we're present gave 90 enllven-
ing beauty to the scene. AS they
were arFayed upon the steps and
balcony to the right and left there
Of 1t was remarkable that they
formed a living human cross.
Every one was delighted, and
voluntary expressions Of admira-
ton were passed from lip to lip.
The sOiree In the evening, at the
Academy, was a scene Of entertain-'
ing beauty, grace and intelligence.
Il thrilled every heart to see the
enjoyment of the younger portion,
while the elders also entered into
the occasion with zest not often
witnessed at such gatherings.
All went home happy with the
days pleasures and triumphs, aud
with longing antiCipations Of such
gala days In the future.
To Revs. Albert Lyons and j. +.
Wheeler and their excellent schools
we wish every success.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

REDUCE THE TAxEs.-"Taking
the estimates of income and ex-
penditure at the rate now deter
mined," says the New York Times,
"between seventy.ilve and hun
dred millions may be taken of
the peoples load without embar-
rassment to the Government OF
detriment to the national credit
the latter being amply protected
by q contribution of twenty OF
twenty-five millions annually to
the sinking fund. To withhold
this relief will be to infllct inius.
tice upon a people who have pa
tiently borne war burdens long
after the need for them ceased,
and TO subject both the admins
tration and the majority in Con
grass to an odinm which will moi
Increase the comfort or efficiency
Of either"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

A BEAUTIFUL SPECTACLE AND AN
INTERESTING CEREMoNY.-We were
the Interested witness Of one of
those charming and suggestive
exhibitions yesterday, which It is
not often our good fortune TO be
present at
The occasion was the presenta.
tiOn ofa banner, by the young la
dies Of the Vicksburg Female In
stitute, under the charge of Rev.
J. E. Wheeler, to the students
of st. Stephens Academy, which ls
under the charge Of Rev. Albert
Lyon. Tho students Of the latter
Academy are under military train.
ing and discipline, and have often
attracted the approving notice Of
our citizens by the gentlemanly and
soldierly department when public.
ly parading the streets.
Previous to the hour appointed
for the presentation, the cadets of
the Academy were exercised thor.
oughly in the battalion drill and
exhibited knowledge and address
worthy Of old soldiers, and made
our heart glad as we thought of
time Past when those ever tender
ly to be remembered organizatio
the "SOuthrons" and "SharpshOot.
ers," took pride in the exhibition
Of heir military skill. At the
proper time the young gentlemen
were marched to Mr.. Wheeler's
Institute and then received the ban
ner. Miss Smith, Of Brandon, we
believe, made the presentation in
en- address full Of q truly patriotic
womGn's enthusiasm expressed III
an impressive and charming mani
ner.
The Gag was received By Master
Geo. Chlepella, OF New Orleans,
who uttered the thanks Of himself
and associates IN 3 style of manly
eioquence to which bic bearing
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12
Election % General Asses g the
Unitod States Senate.

Election % Genoral Asses g Ghe
unitod States Senate.
To the Editor OF the Cincinnati CommeFclal
In your issue Of the El9th instant
appears an Editorial article TO Che
effect that the Mississippi Leg.
islature had not done itself credit
In electing General Ames 10 the
United States Senate, and that his
election was brought about BY the
exercise Of his military power.
Upon those who knew the cir
cumstances under which General
Ames was elected, the statement
would produce no effect, but Il may,
aud probably win, prejudice The
minds Of the people Of the North
against him ifsudered TO so unFe-
flted.
In General Ames the Republic
cans of Mississippi recognize tho
one who has led them from a crush
ing defeat in 1868, to the over.
Whelmlng victory In 1869. Il was
he, who siBgle-handed, had the
courage 10 oppose the schemes Of
Louis Dent, the Presidents broth
er-in-law, who came to Mlssissip-
pi heralding himself tho represent
alive Of the President, and as sent
by him to be the ruler OF Missis-
sippi's dentinies. tits a well known
fact that the Republican party was
ready to rush to the support Of
Dent believing him to be what he
represented himself, and that
the impending catastrophe was
averted only by the prompt remov-
al by General Ames Of those who
had been prominent IN bringing
him forward IS g candidate, and
who were HE avowed friends. In
short il was his policy that built
up and made the Republican party
what Il snoW.
The party still stood N need e 2
leader. Et is young and uudisclp-
linedy and its strength must Be con-
oenlrated aud mobllIzea. II lts
strength lies ila greatest danger.
After tho election L became eYt-
dent that it was divided into two
winas-one kaoWn aa the old con
veniiou ihcli1 led By tho Hon. d.
B. lasla,A 4ho balance C
nnrts $40 ra8nnonH e INa mere
modasAle and senelble men
who we're opposed q tho exisaals
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

SICKNESS prevented our record.
ing last week the death of Mrs.
Chas. W. Brown an excellent and
most amiable lady, Of meningitis.
She leaves behind an afflicted hus-
band and several little children.
Also of the death, at Enterprise,
Miss, Of young George Il. Curtis,
nephew Of DR.. j. n. Curtis, Of
our city. George was until last
Christmas o resident Of Columbus
and had been q member Of the
church about six months. - Co.
lumhuS Index.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

Only 500 negroes fought at the
battle Of New Orleans, but about
700 aged darkeys are applying to
the state for pensions for helping
knock old Packingham out Of time.
A congressman from Alabama
nearly furnished materials for a
congressional funeERl the other
day. he ''Lried to pinch the gas
light out, but found somebody had
stolen the wick"
A young lady from the rural dis-
tricts went 10 Des Moiues 70 zee
the elephant. In the street car
the conductor said to her sMias.
your Are" "Woll, II Iam,r re.
piled she, Il don't want any Of
your impertlnence.H
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12
DIsruRpANcEs AT BRooKsyILLE.

DISTURBANCES AT BRooKsvILLE.
We have heard some pain
full rumors of q serious trouble
between whites and blacks at
Brooksville, Noxubee county. A
man named Palmer had q per-
sonal rencounter with q negro,
who WINS in q procession parRd-
ing the streets last Saturday,
Palmer shot at the negro wound
ing him very slightly. This In
Censed the Leaguers, who took
Palmer, fastened him up in q
house and were going TO hurn
him, house, and all, but a few
white men rescued him. At last
accounts the negroes we're breath
ing vengeance and threatening to
burn the town. The whites we're
armed and waiting for them, and
warm work was expected. We
hope the affair will terminate with
out bloodshed. Il Meridian Ga
Eette.
Later news says the negroes
subsided, and quiet was restored.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

AMONG tho proceedings of the
Ohio Historical and Philosophical
Society at recent session, occurs
the following;
II. Halstead sent an envelope,
marked "For the Historical So.
ciety," which he had found among
Mr.. Potter's papers. 1t contains Q
copy Of the Daily Citizen, printed
on wall paper at Vicksburg, July
2, 1853.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

any ether qualifications for Office
Than are required Of all other Cit.
gems.
That the Constitution shall never
be so amended OF changed as to de-
pFiye any citizen or class Of citizens
Of the school rights and privileges
secured by the Constitution Of said
State.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

IMMIGRATION statistics, from
Jan. 1st, 1869, to Dec. Slst, 1870,
show that there were 507, ,454 arri-
walls at New York, of whom 66, ,204
were Irish, 99,6O5 Germans, 10000
Scotch, and the rest from various
places.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

RElUaHEsaAWE moWEmEhTS,
The subjects that are engaging
the attention Of citizens meetings
are Of a progressive Character
They tend 10 the advancement Of
our icity's interest, wealth, growth,
and Importance. The building
up Of a grand commercial en-
porium at Vicksburg will react to
the advantage of every place in
the State. Therefore instead of
other points in the State turning
the cold shoulder upon our pro-
gressiSe movements, or exhibit
ing a feeling of envy and rivalry, 1t
is to their interest to concur with
and aid in the projects that are on
foot for the increase of this place,
and that are calculated to make 1t
one Of the chief places in the
Southwest. In assisting to place
Vlcksburg, as q commercial point
on an equality with Louisville,
st. Louis, Memphis and New Or
leans Ito be accomplished in due
timc) it is simply bringing your.
selves I've interior points, more
and more within the circle of com
mercial influences and opening up
grand advantages that will tend
most surely to your growth and
prosperity.
In connection with the subjects
before the citizens meetings we
hope to see at the next meeting
the matter Of the Vicksburg Build
ing Association brought up and q
committee appointed to select a
Suitable basis for its organization,
and then cOrporatOrs selected to
apply for q charter. This is for
the good Of our citizens.
Next, matterSf even greater
importance, should at once come
to the attention Of the society. 1t
is that of Immigration.
This is u vital question with us
and II Is ripe for actlon( DIR. Fisher
Of the St, Louis VOlks Blatt, is In
town aud represents the interest Of
o German immigration society.
He says there are very many who
are rs anxious TO come here to set
tic, as we are to have them. They
have strOng arms and capital.
They wish TO buy land. They will
paw part cash and the balance on
time in yearly payments with In
tcrest.
Now we must have an organiEa.
ton specially adapted to manage
this matter.
We suggest that, at the earliest
moment, an immigration Society
be formed adjunctive TO the Citi.
Gems Organization. Let the matter
come up at the next meeting Of
said Society, and a President, Vice
President, Secretary, &c, be ap-
pointed or elected. Then we can
work this matter Of immigration
successfully by a systematic coop
Grafton with any and oil other So
cieties, who have immigrants to
send out. Our organization can
procure for them farms or lands
for purchase or rent or otherwise
or, at.least, facilitate their doing so,
II seems to us this is advisable
aud necessary. Let these matters
come up at the next meeting.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

- ~ AAA@AAtA VI @AtAtt w - " AA~
priye any citizen or class Of citizens
Of the school rights and privileges
secured by the Constitution Of said
State.
General Ames' EIsctIOn-to the
United States senate.
A correspondent Ofthe Cincin-
natl Commercial endeavors to
correct the editor of that journal
in his opinion Of the election of
Gen. Ames to the Senate. This
writer endeavors to create the
impression, and in fact makes the
assertion that General Ames did
not desire the position, but had to
be continually urged before he
would accept it. There is not q
single member Of the Radical par
ty in the State, who does not know
that this statement is untrue.
Gentlemen, then Of that party,
early as last June, were told by
General Ames, that he was n
candidate for the United States
Senate, and that he desir.
ed ii to enable him to secure
the vacant Brigadier. Generalship.
He also said to the same gentle.
men that he intended to carry the
election for the Radical party If
he was compelled to march his
troops fOom poll to poll and oCcu-
py three months in the election.
Aflidavits to this effect were pre-
pared and forwarded to Washing
ton but Gen. Ames met them with
o species Of denial or rather, he
refused to to declare positively
whether the charges made were
true or false.
Every statement made to Gen.
Grant of Gen. Ames' conduct in
this State, however, was filtered
into General Grants ear through
the medium of General Porter,
General Grants private Secretary
and Gen. Ames' particular friend,
and the man who caused Ames to
be placed in command of this
Department, and who encouraged
Ames to become a candidate for
the Senate. Hence no truthful
statement ever reached General
Grant until he had been thorough
ly poisoned by this influence
which he had about him. It was
publicly charged in the papers
that in many counties the Radi-
cal party declared that it was In
structed by General Ames to give
no man q nomination for the
Legislature until he had pledged
himself to vote for Gen. Ames for
the Senate. Prominent members
of the party moaths ago admitted
it was arranged for his aid aud
assistance, Gen, Ames was to be
rewarded by electing him to the
Senate.
At that time, 1t was understood,
he merely desired it as a compli-
ment. Certain members of the
party, however, who even then
doubted him, required at one time
that he should sign n written
pledge that he would resign imme-
diately upon his election. This
General Amcs refused to do, and
there came near being quite a
squabble in the camp, when it was
finally declared that such action on
the part Of General Ames, II it be-
came known, would make the par
ty ridiculous, and the demand rs
then made was relinquished. Az
terwards, General Ames, to many
gentlemen, announced in plain
and emphatic terms that he was a
candidate, and that he felt it due
him for labors in behalf of the
party, to elect him.
So much for General Ames'
mock modesty. He never requir-
ed persuasion. He has been q
candidate the whole time.
-.,~O-ss-
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

A negro boy in Rankin county
the other day was thrown from
mule which he was riding and
dragged through the woods, by
which his neck, his arms, and near
ly all his ribs we're broken.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

The post Office at Peelahatchie,
in Rankin county, has been dis
continued because the Post Mas
ter has not made returns for the
past six months.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12


An escaped luhalie II C0hnacfi-
cut is on a begging tour With q
skunk in his arms. Ia usaa that
animals peeuliaHillas % enforce
his requests
A private letter from Rio d
Janeiro men dn That the death o.
Gottschall, s pianist, was oaas-
ed By cancer Il the stomach
Reyels spells bis name RdFelIa
since he was elected ssla.oz.
The Pope InlaIlInIIIr has been
put to a test. Ho PRAYED fof end
promised q bliaes s Queen 81
Naples. Il 1ss -
The Freeu cf Ernnoa a
wen as IN end dsn
aave refusea gsre the eEIn t.
the kiuE q z1EslH.
Butler says he knows Eenel
Ame Hwor Lei him Ai0l
lef discovering anything pa|a
sman has about him.
Punch ols
smile.p m m
wunk
mlnai
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-02-12

Reyels spells bls namo ReseIIa
since he was elected Senator.
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VARIOUS IwEuS

In Bitter Root Valley, Montana, t50
bushels Of Norway Oats were raised last
harvest from seven bushels ofsecd
The Idaho Legislature assembled on
the 9th. For the first time in the histo
Iry Of the Territory there is considera-
bic sprinkling of Republicans in that
body.
Ex-Governor Ashley, Of Montana, left
Helena for the east on the 2Gth ult.,
armed with lecture entitled Montana,
and the Coming Empire of the Pacific
Slope"
Napoleon friends consider the chances
OF the Orleans Princes for a restoration
to the French throne as equal to or below
zero.
The Emperor Napoleon displays great
anxiety to know the position which the
United States will take in the Russo
Turkey difficulty.
The Prussian Minister Of the Interior
has informed Napoleon Of intrigues in
favor Of the Orleans princes. Another
sign of the desire OF Prussia
The German seat Of government in
Alsatia was moved to Strassbourg On the
9th of Of October.
! grand European Journalist Congress
will be held in the city of Frankfort, in
Germany, next year.
Berlin advices say there are $50 Geo
German troops in Franca-twenty~o
corps under arms at Lome.
Paper clothing is made in China and
japan. 4 coat costs ten cents and
whole suit quarter.
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certain promise Of marriage, rcc,ntl,
nude by you to ber. We desire an earh
aud explicit answer to the question Dc
you intend TO marry US, or do you not
Yours, etc. SeHUYsTER & SKINNER.
1t was much Ike the Barde!l and Pick
wick case, and the letter sounded so Dod
! sou Il foggish that it was impossible to
reprcss smile.
"N hats to be done? % queried Saul,
anxiously
First and foremost, you might marry
the lady"
Saul shuddered
ain the next place" But what pass
ed was under the seal of professional
confidence.
/ dispatched note to Messrs Schuys-
ter & Skinner, soliciting, as Mr.. Sereleat- S
attorney, a conference on the following
day, and asking them to have their client
present.
At the appointed hour, | found the
lady aud her legal advisers drawn up in
order Of battle.
This is very singular case" l be-
gan.
''It is a very plain one, at all events, .
interrupted Schuyster. "In addition to
our clients testimony we have that of
another respectable lady, to whom Mr..
Sereleaf made q full and free confession
on the spot
II have not come to argue the case, y
| answered, ''but to propose terms of set
tlement."
The frn coniointly rubbed their hands
III anticipation of money to be handled.
"Please send your boy to conduct
hither gentleman waiting in carriage
at the door," | added.
Sehuyster looked ut Skinner, and the
widow looked at US all, but the boy was
sent.
At the end of several minutes stump
ing sound was heard. The door opened,
aud decrepid, shriyeled figure, support
ed by one leg and a crutch, hobbled in
One of Swift's Struldbrugs could scarcely
have looked more ancient or dilapidated
lie was minus an eye, hollow checked,
toothless, and bald as Time.
81 have come to make personal tens
der Of my client, gentlemen" | said, sin
fulGllment of the contract he is accused
of making with yours. This is Mr.. Sere-
leaf"
The widow started in amazement, at
first look of incrodulty, aud then one of
conviction flashed over her countenance
Take him away take him away ~
she cried
1.-The wig, cork leg, glass eye, false
teeth, and plumpers are all here in the
carriage" l proceeded, s'and viii be duly
rendered in a separate lot"
The widow stayed to hear no more.
Her lawyer had shrewd suspicion
that the tender was a sham, aud that had
heir client accepted mine would have
backed cut. But they couldn't after
ward bring the widow to try the expert
ucnt
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girl 10 read. See how his eyes fash as
the intantile lips lisp the long words .
Admiring friends exclaim: ..What a
! prodigy !"
.Thc curtain drops, only to rise again
on another pictu-e. The little girl Of
! four years Is now sixteen. Beautiful
| budding, bright sixteen her form is
] slender; her eyelids droop. She is tall
ented. To-day is her graduating dav:
her examination was faultless she is
crowned with the laurel wreath !, Father
and mother are there proudly looking on.
They have been rewarded for their toll
and pains. Yet they gaze anxiously on
the form and face of their daughter, and
fwish that she had somewhat more BODY
1.-The curtain again falls, and then
rises on the last scene. In luxurious
home, where wealth had contributed
every adornment, lay the corpse of a wo-
man.
Only twenty three years have passed
over head, yet the drawn, haggard face
had grown old with suffering. Death
set lis seal on the brow of the laurel
crowned maiden. Good Christians crowd
ed around the bereaved parents with COLI
sollng words. Oh, why was their daugh-
ter taken? Their only child, who had all
that wealth could give? Too bright to
live. Too much brain-too little strength.
What mattered it now that she once
solved the most difficult problems of
Euclid That those pale lips and that
icy tongue had once spoken many Ian
guages? They are silent now-happy,
happy child !. y merciful God took her
home"
ado not blame me, friends, when |
weep. The vision OF my dying child is
before me / have shown you three
scenes in the tableau of my life
When DR.. Goodman arose to go, there
were tears on the mothers cheeks, and
irm resolve In the fathers eyes.
Two years have passed, and little Belle
is playing in the meadow with a merry
group of children, searching for the four
leaycd clover. See, she has found it
the beacon of good fortune. How her
bright eyes flash as she waves her trophy
above her head. She knows but little
French, and has forgotten how to analyzc
a flower but she eau tell you the work
ing bee from the drone the red birds
and the wrens notes; and where the
sweet-smelling wild flowers grow. What
if her aprons were soiled, and her face
sunburned is she not prodigy ? Cer-
tainly, her fond parents think so, as she
tells them Of the finding of four leaved
clover
Dir Goodman still lives, and the gossips
of Wisdoniiicld love to tell how he mrac-
ulously cured Belle Turner, and tile little
girl is always called CDR Goodnaan's |
Patient"
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THE NEW FOOD.

For a few cents you can buy
Of your Grocer or Druggist a
package Of SEA MOSS FAIINE
made from pure Irish Moss or
Carrageen, which will make
sixteen quarts Of Blanc Mango,
and like quantity Ct puddings
Custards, Creams, Charlotte
Russo, &c. Tt is the cheapest,
healthiest and most delicious
food in the world. It makes a
splendid Dessert, and has no
equal as a light and delicate
food for Invalids and Children.
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A Glorious Ghange!!
THE GREAT WORLDS TONIC.
Plantation Bitters.

This wonderful vegetable re-
stOrativc Is the slaeet-ancasor OF
the feeble and tlebslitated. AS n
tonic and cordial fog the aged
and laaguid, lit Hans no equal
among sfoEnacfaics. As a remedy
for tile nervous weakness to
which women are especially SUBJ
sect, it rs sssperseding every other
stiEiaaiant. LA ala climates, tropi-
cal, telnperate, or frigsi, 1T acts
as - specific in every species of
disorder which rsaaslermiraes the
EciE;7f strength and breaks down
tsrs saisas:,i spirits. For sale by
s,ss ..s.ssgisSs,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TO PHYSICIANS.
NEw Yonk, August rs, 1865.

New YonK, August rs, 1868.
Allow me to call your attention to my PREP
ARATION OF COMPOUND EXTRACT BU-
CIU. The component parts are, BUCIU, Long
Leaf CUBEBS, JUNIPER BEERIES.
Mode Of Observation-Disclosures, in vncuo. Ju-
nipcr Berries, by distillation, to form fne gin.
Cubebs extracted by displacement with spirits
obtained from Juniper Berries very little sugar
is used, and small proportion Of spirit. Il is
more paIatablo than any now in use-
Buchu as prepared by Druggists, is Of dark
color. 1t is plant that emits its fragrance; the
action of flame destroys this its active principle)
leaving a dark and glntinous decoction. Mine is
the color of ingredients. The Buchu in my prep
aration prcdominatcs the smallest quantity Of
the other ingredients added to prevent fer
mentation upon inspection it will be found not
to be a Tincture, as made in Pharmacopna, nor
is it Syrup and therefore can be used in cnses
where fever or Inflammation exists. In this, you
have the knowledge of the ingredients and the
mode of preparation.
Hoping that you win favor it with a trial, and
that upon inspection it will meet with your appro
baton, wtk a feeling of profound confidence,
/ am very respectfully,
II. y. HELMBOLD,
Chemist and Druggist of ~ Years Experience.
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