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RULOFF
His Last Hours Upon Earth, and His
Launch into Eternity.
A Horrible Sight.

AAvAAiOAp oibht'
NV YoRR, May ls.-A special from
B%inghamton says That as further evil
dence than RulofTs denial that any con-
fession has been made by him, it may
be stated that Root Sheriff Of Tompkins
county, was to have the confession, for
which Rulotf demanded $1,000, payable
10 his brother, hut that he would make
it only by consent of that relative that
consent was asked, but Rulof's brother
answered that he would rather pay $l0,-
600 than receive a single dollar on any
such condition, and positively refused
to consent. This answer was reported
to Ruloff, and he has not yet told Root
anything, That gentleman was in his
cell ut 1890 this morning, but RulOf'
mover opened his lips concerning his past
misdeeds. He, for a moment, seemed
about to talk, saying "1hings about
here will be all hurlyburly tomorrow,
and | had better do all my talking to-
night" but after a fowrambling remarks
of no consequence, lie turned to lis die
tionaries aud renewed his pathological
laborh. His general demeanor is yet
unchanged.
BfNan.1uoS, n. Y, May lS.--At pre-
cisely 1l;38 o'clock this morning, Ruloa
was hanged in the yard OF the Bingham-
ton jail, He died with the same firmness
he has exhibited since the hour of his
arrest. His last night was somewhat
restless and he slept but little. At 6
O'Clock this morning he was removed to
a oom on the second floor Of the jail
so that he might not see the final rrepa-
r~ntions. At 11:20 he was requested to
present himself TO be dressed for the
final scene, but he did it himself, declin-
ing all assistance. In tho meantime
those holding permits to enter the yard,
about 200 in number, were admitted
and placed in order. At 11:3O the con.
demned man entered the yard, attended
BY Sheriff Martin, Sheriff Root Of Tomp-
kins, and Deputy Sheriff Brown. The
prisoner walked without support under
the moose, which having been arranged,
Sheriff Martin-read the death warrant,
which occupied some minutes. Then
he asked Ruloff, "Have you anything
to say why the sentence of the law should
not now be carried into effectP" The
prisoner answered in his natural voice,
"Not anything" The Sherilfthen asked
him if The desired any further delay, and
received q negative reply by h shake Of
the head Of the condemned nan. Ali
this time the prisoner was standing nm
supported, and gave no signs of emotion
except a gentle swaying OF the body,
At 1885 the signal was given and he
was jerked up with tremendous force,
but his neck was not broken. The in
slant the body settled down upon the
rope tho spectators were Mortified by
seeing his right hand naturally raised
and thrust into the pocket of his panta-
looms, There was no other movement,
except slight muscular contractions, and
after hanging fifteen minutes the heart
ceased to beat. Death was by strangu,
lation. Ruloff, in his last interview with
his counsel, expressed Il wish for the lat
ter to take charge Of his body to await
the order Of his brother. The body was
accordingly delivered in coffin paovided
by the Sheriff.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25
The Wheat Crop in Middle and
West Tennessee.

We have been at some pains to asccr-
tain the condition Of the wheat crop in
this county, and regret 70 say that the ac-
counts are anything but encouraging.
During the past week or so, tho rust has
made its appearance, attacking not only
the blade, but extending also over the en-.
tire stalk. We have heard many farmers
speak seriously of blowing up their wheat
fields and planting them down in corn.
We sincerely hope that these reports
are exaggerated, and that ultimately the
damage will prove small. Our people
cannot stand a failure in crops this year.
Business is duller than has ever before
been known, and it is almost impossible
to collect debts. The coming wheat crop
is looked forward to as the earliest and
speedieSt relief from the present stringent
cy. If it fails the prospect will be y
gloomy oue.-Franklin Review.
The prospect for the wheat crop is not
at all fattcring. Tho rust prevails IN
every section of the country, but as yet is
only on the blade, and consequently will
not hurt it so badly. Previous to the ad-
zen Of rust, the wheat seemed to be verv
much affected by the fly. There cannot
be all average crop this year in this cOun-
ty.-Lincoln County News.
We are glad to be able this week to re-
port more favorable weather, which has
been very unpleasant for the last few
days, and is making a marked improve.
ment in the appearance Of the crop. The
rust in wheat is now apparently doing but
little harm, being confined almost entiro-
~ to tho fats, and only in few localitie.
affecting the straw.-Paris utelligenccr,
The rust in, the wheat crop appears to
threaten serious damage to the wheat,
Many farmers have already given up their
crops-graIed it down and plowed the
ground preparatory to planting tin corn.
49, Hartsville Yidetts.
We are not planting as much wheat il
Haywood as We ought to, but the few
Sample" crops we have seen look very
well. We hear less complaint of disas
tiers in this county and Laudcrdale thar
from almost any portion Of the State W.
hope to see more of it in future-that il
of the wheat.-Br Brownsville bee.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25

,. WAKES, Proprietor. n. Il. MCDONALD 4 Co., DrugEials AMI
Ge1I ASsDSs y Eusnoso", uN-, ana ssA commerce 81. M
A'oGr eS'hmony 10 their won"
GsIia aneetS. ihey aehota"Io Fancy
D[nnA' W".o ~ EOor num- s'hiskey' Froof
nPiriI' u AAeAn'e Aia"orS uoc'oleu' spiceu ana
S"ee'vlcu W Pivuao NV lus.o' cailcu lohcs'' AppeuZ'
t" neSoreis' &C. mat" uc upper on 70 drunken
ness anu rum out "Io u uue mcuieIhe, made from the
nau'o a'o' anu heIOS u 'aLnorhla' Tree nom al
AleohoIe ellmnInnts Ihey are the GREAT
bLOOO FOhiFAEAk ana n LIFE GIVING
rhINClFLE' n perfect KenoNator and mVisorator Of
the system carrying OH all poisonous matter and restor'
ing the Oiood 10 healthy condition No person can tako
these bN'eIs aocorulnS 70 urecuonS ana remain long I'M
"el' pro'lueu 'heir bones are not destroyed by mineral
poison or other means ana the vital organs wasted beyond
tho point OF repair.
Ihey are n Gentle Purgative as well ms a
Tonic possessing also, tho peculiar merit Of acting as
powerful agent In relieving Congestion or Inflammation Of
tho Liver, and all the Vlsceral Organs m
FOK FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether In
young or old, married or single, at the dawn Of woman,
hood or Of tho turn oil nfe, these Tonic Dlters have no
equal
Tor fniammatory and Chronic Rheumatism
md Gont' Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Bilious,
Bemittent md ~niermittent Feyers, Diseases
ofthe Blood, Liver, Kidneys aud Bladder, theso
hitters have been most successful. Such Diseases
are caused by Vltiated Blood, which iJgenerally pro-
duccd by arrangement OF the Digestive Organs.
OR SDIGE STION, Headache,
Pain in tho Shoulders, Coughs, T~ishtness of tho Chest,
Dizziness, Sour Eruc;atlons Of the Stomach, BAD Taste in
tho Mouth, Bilious Attacks, ralpitaNOn OF the Heart, In.
hammalon OF tho Lungs, Pain in the regions of the Kid.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25
Paris Conquered.
The Worlds cable dispatch Of the 22nd

says:
All is over. Seventy thousand Yer,
saillists troops have entered the city and
more are now coming. They marched
in all night, coming through six gates.
and met With but slight resistance. The
barricades were not defended. Nc
mines were exploded. The yersaillists
are now moving on the Hotel De Vile,
where the Communists will make a last
stand. The Versaillists behaved. splen.
didly, committing no excuses.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25
Spreading the Gospel.

A wag lent a clergyman a horse, which
ran away aud threw him, and then claim
ed credit for " aid in spreading the gos-
pei"
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The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25

"siark Twain has been elected an
honorary member Of the Hannibal, Mo-,
typographical union. He learned the
"art preventative" in that town.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25

Col. CharlesS. Todd, OF Kentucky, died
at Baton Rouge, La., Of tbe 18th inst.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25
Attention Farmers.

Attention Farmers.
We offer you the Buckeye Mower and
Reaper combined, at a reduced price, with
all the New improvements. We need not
tell you what they are. They are here,
and have been at work fifteen years, and
will cut again this year with less repairs
than any Machine. We also sell the
Sweepstakes Thresher, all sizes. rri
We also sell the Buckeye and Taylor's
Sulky Hay Rakes. They are highly re-
commended. =
HIGHT & SCRUGGS.
May 18th, If.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25
Bloomington GILL; Nursery.

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The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25
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o m u II a N o b n - X n
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AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA.

Only 10000 Tickets in sll.
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HALVES ONE DOLLAR EACH.
lBsThis enterprise will be conducted in a
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The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-05-25
Waters New Scale Pianos.
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GnnS.

TnE BEST MANrFATURED.
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A GREAT OFFER!
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til paid. Chickering's Pianos are Included in
the above offer. Illustrated Catalogue mailed.
Warerooms, No. 4Sl Broadway, New York.
HORACE WATERS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-31
NEW BOOKS.
GENTLE MEASURES IN THE MANAGEMENT
AND TRAINING OF THE YOUNG. By Jacob
Abbott. Numerous illustrations. New
York: Harper Brothers. New Orleans:

GENTLE MEASURES IN THE MANAGEMENT
AND TRAINING OF THE YOUNG. By Jacob
| Abbott. Numerous illustrations. New
York Harper Brothers. New Orleans:
A. Eyrich.
This work is interesting for the general
| reader, aud there are few parents who
may not derive useful, instructive and
cautionary hints from its pages. Of course
there are few families that could meet all
its requirements for bringing up children,
but its design to establish '',he principles on
which firm parental authority may be
established and maintained, withou: vio-
lence and anger, and the right develop
ment of the moral and mental capacities
be promoted by methods in harmony with
the structure and the characteristics Of the
juvenile mind" is excellent, nevertheless.
A NOBLE WOMAN. By Mrs. Ann S. Ste
phens. Philadelphia Peterson 4
Brothers. New Orleans: A, Eyrich.
The many admirers Of this prolific. but,
tor very large class of American novel
readers. never-wearying authoress, will vel
come this latest production of her genius.
"A Noble Woman has much to commend
it. The interest in.tLe plot and varying for
tunes of the leading characters is we'll main
tanned, and it is devoid OF strained effects or
unnatural incidents. This book will prove a
pleasant companion for the long evenings.
GRIF or Worth VS.. Wealth An Austria
liam story. By b. l.. Farjeon, author of
Joshua Marvel" New York: H. NJ. De-
Witt. New Orleans: A. Eyrich.
While we do not think this at ali to be
compared with Joshua Marvel and its
pleasant home pictures. devoted friendships
and thrilling and novel adventures. yet Mr..
Farjeon has made very readable story.
considering the materials employed. 1t is
entertaining as illustrating the hardships'
perils and varying incidents to which the
British Australian colouists were subject
after the gold discoveries. the hazards being
no greater from the aboriginal character Of
the natives than from the large convict class
embraced in the new population. The do:ngs
OF these latter form the main feature of the
plot. but the principal interest is in the
great influence for good exercised by one
pure. brave, loving. woiranlv nature. Crit
is well worth reading.
WoMAN's WORTH AND WoR7HLEssSEss
The Compliment to A New Atmos-
pherc' By Gail Hamilton. New York:
Harper & Brothers. New Orleans: A
Eyrich.
The authec's name is sufficient guarantee
Of the ceadableness of tbs new book. and
in these days Of woman rights excitement
it can not fail to find wide circulation.
We have not found time for more than a
casual glance over its pages, but, even on
this slight examination. feel justified in
commencing il to our readers.
All the above are for sac Ly :. EvIicl.
No. I31 Canal street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-31
NIiss luciliA Me.frrn.

Th.- distinguished traged!eune com
menceG an engagement at the St. Charles
Theatre last Monday evening. upon which
occasion she appeared as Lady Isoje! and
Ye,,|aD'e E-ioe in the thrilling drama entitled
East Lynne" Miss Western exhibits ex-
traor,.nary dramatic powers in this play.
which IS well calculated 10 develop them
Since the days OF Miss Ellen Tree we
have not seen an actress who is equal 10
Miss Western in the natural display Of all
the assions that invest the human charac-
ter. Her Lof} Lu1e' is among the truest
port-ava!s ot love. Jealousy and renlorse We
have ever seen. This plav was repeated on
Tuesday. "Wednesday and Friday nights to
large and most intelligent audiences that
DID not fail 10 tully appreciate the truly
fine acting Of Miss Western.
Thursday night this great actress ap-
pearei q, -Nu,tcy SJdss. in the play Of
Oliver Twist and last evening she ap-
reaIel as Margnre. Roo'1.y in the deeply
interesting play entitled The Child
Steaier' Mss Western :s a most finished
artist. and no one can see her upon the
stage without becoming satisfied that she is
q great az treSS,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-31
All are cordially invited.

COOP THINGS FOR NEW YEAR-Joe
city by his great financial success in his
Bank at No. Royal street, appears to be
creating another excitement, even greater
than was created by his hard money strokes.
This time his attention has been turned to
fancy groceries, wines and liquors, and the
location of his operations is at No. 1l3
Canal street, in his Italian warehouse Like
everything else which his genius touches,
this business has assumed an entirely new
appearance, and there are collected in the
Italian warehouse such variety of good
things that even the most stOical OF our
population could not pass by the place with
out feeling a strong temptation to enter
and acquire, with view to consumption,
especially during the holiday season. Not
the least among the enticements of Joe's
Italian warehouse are his old wines, bran
dies and whskies. These are incomrarable
Then there is the lcng list of cordials and
fancy liquors from all countries of the globe,
FROM Japan to North Carolina, California
to New England. Such a collection was
never before seen and the heart that could
withstand being tempted by them must be
firm indeed. But these are not all, for
there are .ellies, preserves. chocolates, pre-
served fruits, canned vegetables, anchovies,
sardines, etc, too numerous to think of
mentioning. That is the place to get sup
plies for tables set for New Year
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-31
The Opera of ''Les HuguenO:..,'

4 large and elegant audience assembled
last night to witness the rendition of Mey-
erbeers opera Of Les Huguenots" 1t was
sp.end;ily sung. and proved TO he one Of
the finest representations of the season.
Mr.. Delabranche was in better voice than
we have heard him for several weeks. and
sang the character of Roou' with magnifi-
cent effect. In the fourth act. he and Miss
Levielli were twice enthusiastically 7 recalled,
after the fall of the curtain. to receive the
compliments Of the audience. This lady. in
the role Of Iulentiae. achieved a triumph
by her grand and thrilling singing. display
ing. az the same time. fine qualities as a
tragic actress. Besides her share in the
applause al the close of the fourth lact. she
was twice recalled in the third act.
Nine. Durand sang the difficult music
IN the character of the Queen with all that
which she always manifests. Her voice is
fresh and her vocalzat;on finished and
artistic to d great degree. There was
short interruption in the second act. owing
to Nine. DuraDds being slightly overcome
by the excessive heat. and ttie curtain was
dropped fo, few moments unit, she had
recovered sufficiently to continue. Her re-
appearance was greeted by tie audience
with a hearty round Of applause.
NJ. Couions Marcel is a finished piece Of
acting, and lie sang remarkably well.
M Dumestre as De Necers always pleases
the audience. and he never fails 20 receive
an encore in the fourth act where lie scorns
to turn assassin. We have so often spoken
of the excellence of this artist We need not
go into particulars. He is simpl' splendid
in whatever he undertakes.
His wife. Nine. Dumes.re. Is the Poye,
won the hearty applause OF tie audience by
her singing,
Altogether. it was rare entertainment.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-31
FOREIGN.

Great Excitement In Nexic0-kickapOO
Raiders in Texas-Mexican Revolu.
tion Advancing-The Florida Not Cap
tured Cuban Ensagements-R Russia
and Alexis-B0iler Explosion i'm Glas.
gov Tarpenttne ship Burned-The
Times ON Grants Message-Ship Foun.
dered-Increase of Bank Of Franco
Notes Supplementary Elections-Out.
RACES on German Troops.
CORPUS CHRISTI, December 30.-Dis-
patches report that there is great excite
ment in Mexico The city Of Monterey
raised $500, ,0CO and 5000 men for the revo-
lutionists. General NAVARRO has 5000 men,
and is marching on San Luis. Success is
regarded as certain.
recent Indian depredations in Texas, near
Laredo, are proved to have been committed
by the Kickapoos, from Mexico, by atfida-
Wits furnished to the United States col
lectOr at Laredo by Mexican officials. The
commander Of the revolutionary forces oc-
cupying the frontier has offered to allow a
pursuing party from Texas to cross into
Mexico, and follow and punish the Indians,
who are camped near the border with laroe g
quantities of stolen stock.
The revolution is advancing into the
State of Tamaulipas.
General Quiroga's insurgent forces ap
peared before Mier this morning in consid
erable numbers, when General Cortina's
troops, who had occupied the place, com
menced falling back on Camargo, thirty
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-31
SUNDAY,
The State Board Of Education.

A special meeting of this board was held
yesterday at the Office Of the State Superin-
dent. Among other business transacted
was the appointment Of a member of the
City School Board, in place OF w. H. Toy.
Judge C. L. Sweet was unanimously elected.
We learn that Mr.. Conway, the president
of the State Board, cordially approves and
indorses the action Of the board in this mat
ter. And well he may. For Judge Sweet
is proverbial for the interest he takes in the
well-being Of his immediate locality. Under
his supervision we shall expect to see the
schools of the Fifth District brought up to
rank equal to that of any ward in the
city. We regard his appointment as one
that will prove to be eminently satisfactory
to the people of Algiers, to Mr. Conway,
and to the teachers and pupils.
The regular yearly meeting Of the board
will be held at the office Of the State Super
intendent tomorrow Monday at noon.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-31

The furniture establishment OF r. NJ. g.
b. j. Montgomery. Camp street, offers ad
ditional inducements to purchasers ofparlor.
dining room. hall and bedroom sets finished
in rosewood, oiled walnut, oak, birds eye
maple and every other cabinet wood, and
of all styles and prices. The house is too
we'll known to require extended description.
The wareroOms contain a varied assOrt-
ment to fit out either a fashionable resi-
dence, lowly cot, club room. lecture
room, supper room, restaurant or ten-pin
alley. Prices are moderate. The senior of
the firm has been engaged in the auction
business for quarter of century, and has
an otf-hand way of filling his mission in
this respect that has won for him hosts Of
friends We wish the firm every success,
and we know they deserve it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-31

The visitors to the Orleans House, cor
ner of st. Charles and Common streets,
have materially increased in numbers
since Captain Gus Richards has assumed
the control of that institution. He so
thoroughly understands the art of making
people happy, that multitudes 60 there be-
cause they know Captain Gus runs the
machine. This enterprising gentleman be
leves in doing everything we'll, and so
thoroughly has he imbued all others con-
nected with him in any capacity Of the
absolute necessity of carrying this pre-:
cept into practice, that the Orleans House
is always governed by that rule. Last
year Captain Gus Richards commanded the
feet and trig little steam craft that piled
between the New Orleans end of Harvey's
Canal and Barataria bay, and he made nu-
merous friends there. Since his connection
with the Orleans House his friends have
greatly multiplied, and lie is winning new
ones every day. This is owing in some
measure to his personal popularity, but
more to the fact that he is known to do
nothing by halves.