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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-10-21

The Caspian Sea il depressed upward
OF eighty-three feet below tho Mediter-
ranean, end has an aren Of 160 square
miles. 1t has no communication with
other seas or with the ocean. The
Russian Government has developed
plans for excavating canal which shall
connect the SEA with the Black Sea, aud
Hood the Caspian. rec ,vering tho great
steppes Of the valley of the Oxus with
water, and bringing navigation to within
u few hundred miles of Balkh. Thus
steamers may start from Nlcholaieff al d
land troops or supplies within few days
march OF the passes of the Himalayas,
aud to turn oil the defences of Turkey,
arming Persia, aud invading the very
centre Of Asia. There is nothing inn
practicable IN thi, magnificent scheme,
.s glance ut the map will show. The
surveys for this canal have been made.
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TeElIaE1SAERAPEEI
ForeJRn AHaIrss
NOON DISPATCHES.

FRENCH TREATY YAPPRcvRD-ALaERIAN IN
sURaRNTs sUBMrTTINa--RATIFICA
OF TREATIES WITH GERMANY. Ao., sc.
BERLIN, October 19.-The Emperor
has approved the treaties with France.
PARIS, October 20. More favorable
Algerian advioes have been received.
The Insurgents are submitting.
The ratification Of the treaties with
Germany gives great satisfaction. Nj.
Quertier was congratulated by Tbiers,
and the Cross of the Legion of Honor
was conferred upon him in recognition
Of his services.
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MARRIED.

At Trinity Church, on the evening Of 18th
OF October, by the uev. W. d. Campbell, DIR.
rilt,S. L. MOORE to MISS MARY l. eldest
,laug hter OF J. Il. Sawyer, Esq, formerly Of
licilm0nd, Va.
81 k:hmond Dispatch and Newberry
Herald copy.
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OBITUARY.

JULIAN AUGUST US Marks died on the
2oth, aud will be buried THIS LVENING, at
haIf-paet o'clock, at the Presbyterian
Church.
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CA r D,

Ma TTRESS AGENCY.
WE have the agency for MATTREssEs
w OF all sizos aud kinds-Hsir. Cottnn,
aud Shuck-made in The most .eryiceable
aud clean manner, by Virginia Fnotory
continue to have them. at lowest poseibie
prices: d. C. PEIXOTTO Il son. -''.
Oct - Commission Merchants
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Indigo! Indigo!
1nn LBS. best CaroIiua INDIGO AT 81 Inv
GOS price. for sale by
Dot 81 4 I'll q II NJ GIBSON
C0NGAREE RESTAURANT,
MAIN STREET.

Nd1N 87REET.
NJILL be openud THIS lay The public.
w arc respectfully invited u atiund m
hnnae vii be furnished with the best OF
LIQUORS. WINE !, LAG n. DO.
me proprietor will be happy at all time.
to see his friends aud the public generally.
Oct 81 II a NTtltK
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Notice.
A Ii. persons are hereby cautioned aeainst
~ purchasing or trading for the herein
,; ;esciloeu BONDS of the State OF South Caro-
sioo each, m4turing in 1887; and two Bonds.
Nos l38 and 207. FIR s10U and $500 respective.
~. maturing in 1897.
Inc above Bonds were stolen from Mrs
HARRIET ENGLISH. at her residence, on tha
night of OctOber ~. instant.
Oct E1 49, HARRIET ENGIIau
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Notice.
A LII persons having claims against the late
"A DR.. WM. REYNOLDS, ~i,t present them
IT, the undersigned, and all indebted will
please m AXE pay ment to the same.
SOPHIA II. REYNOLDS,
Oct II AdMinistsatrIY.
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A mechanic in New Orleans has CON
atructed cafe which he declares to be
burglar proof. To convince the incre.
dulous Of the fact. he placed 81, 900
bill in bis pocket, had himself locked in
the safe, aud declared that be would give
the money to the man that unfastened
the door. All the blacksmiths and bur
glars in tie State have been boring and
beating ct the safe for week, the man
IS in there yet. He has whispered through
the key-hole that he will make the re-
ward $40, 600 if somebody will only let
him out. Fears are entertained thut the
whole concern will have to be melted
down in blast furnace before he is re-
leased. and efforts are to be made to pass
IN through the key hole fire. proof
jacket, to protect the inventor while the
iron is melting. The inventor swears
that il he once gets out, he will in fu-
ture always try tue experiment with
rival patentee innide. He says he never
Thought that he should wish, as he does
now. thnt some one would find weak
place in his armor. NJ
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lHE GLOUCESTER FIsuERArEN's WAR
ON CANADA.-The Gloucester fishermen,
III their Efforts to involve this country no
lar as they can in war with Great Bri-
tain. and thereby abrogate the treaty of
Washington. hive at last taken u very
desperate step. A party of them, so
cretly organized for the purpose, re-
osntly recaptured the American schooner
%. A. Horton, which was lying at Guys.
boro, N. s.. awaiting the decision of the
admiralty court upon chnrges of vio-
lating the Canadian fishery laws, and
put to seq with her. Immediately an
English gun-boat and cutter started in
pursuit. and at last accounts were still
on the chase. Tho surveyor Of the port
at Bostou sent an American gun-bont to
Gloucester to look after American inter
ests. and the good will, peace aud amity
so lately, negotiated between ourselves
md :(+reat Britain are ut the mercy of
any little breeze that may blow this
spark into q flame. In tho meantime.
General Butler is lecturing on the disud-
vantages of the treaty, trying, in his
magnetic way. to prepare the people fer
any difficulty these hot.headed fishermen
may precipitate upon us. The act of
the fishermen was undoubtedly f,-
grant violation of our laws und OF the
laws OF nations; and whatever the ori-
ginal seizure Of the schooner by tile
British may have been, and in view of
the very recent suppression of attempts
20 more unlawful on the part of General
ONelll and the Fenians, 1t would seem
that the Government has no course to
pursue but to teach these brawny sons
OF the sea to have more regard for the
peace md prospects of their own coun-
try, even it they must have less for their
own private pockets.
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THE COTTAGE
HOUSE
R E S IT a u R a N II !.
,EA ~ THE Proprietor OF
SXlI Tho Cottage House an "a
SS@ nounccs that he will. Ens:

THIS DAP,
Open Restaurant. in connection with hi.
oAt'oh, ana Will inauSurate the Same with a
GRAND FREE LUNCH,
Consisting in part OF Wild Turkey. OYSTERS j,
hs fliends arc invited
c. Il. DUHME,
froprietor Cottage House, Washington
street, next door to Independent Fire Engine
LaouHe. Oct 2l1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-29
NEW YORK.
The Aborii0nist Convicted and Sentence,
Bank Statement.

the Abort10n1ot Convicted and Sentenced
Bank Statement.
New YORK, October 2S.-Rozensweig, the
abOrtionist, was convicted to-day and SEN
fenced to hard la Dor in the State prison for
seven years. p -sIf
Bank statement-Loans decreased over
$2,OOO, 600; specie increased $5OO, 600; legal
tenders decreased nearly S500, 1000; deposits
decreased nearly 35O0, 900.
Nine hundred and sixty-three thousand
cancelled gold notes were sent to Washing
ton today.
Evening.-The bank statement shows
loans decreased over $4,000, 900; specie in
creased $500, 600; legal tenders decreased
nearly so, 600; deposits decreased nearly
$780, Money easier at 405. Sterling
Sas 0Sas. Gold lll& 01ll|. Governments
steady. State bonds steady; Tennessees
&c, new IS; Virginias 591s, new 63; Louisi-
anas, old IS, new Sc; levee skies "a, eights IS;
alabama eights 9e, fives g.; Georgia skies
80, sevens &c; North CarOlinae. old 36lb,
new l94: South Car0linas y, new 42A.
The Worlds London special, Of to-day's
date, says:
At cabinet meeting, held to- osconsider
questions relating to the royal family, the
the queen was asked to give her consent to
the marriage Of the duke of Edinburgh to .
Russian princess; also, for her consent to
tho establishment Of regency, with the
prince Of Wales a. regent. She refused her
assent to either proposition. Subseqently,
she refused to afix the royal signature to
public documents which were presented.
Tho cabinet afterward continued the dis
cussion Of the question of regency, and .
definite proposition was introduced to ap-
point chancellor, to sign in place Of the
queen. !
Evening of 1881, 1le4; 6ve-twen-
ties of 1862, ll41a; of 1864, 1l4ls; of 1866.
114s; new issues ll3le; of 1867, ll3A: Of
1868, n3A; ten-forties,' lO9A.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-29
FOREIGN.

Gladsesne Ealesizes the Queen ana the
Liberal Party - Cest Of the Cuhau
War-Spanish Troops CenspiTiae-Cen-
c1ave Of Cardinals Called.
LONDON, October s.-Gladstone made q
speech today in which he euloeized the
queen and complimented his colleagues.
He said he pointed with pride to the vi
tality Of the liberal party, and declared
that Ireland was now more contented and
happy than she had been for many years.
He promised that the troops in the colonies
should be reduced, and various other mill
tary reforms should be made.
MADRID, October 28.-It was stated off,
clally in the COrtee, that the past yeats cost
of the Cuban war was 81, ,OOO. 900.
A conspiracy was discovered smohg the
troops Of Barcelona, and twenty srrePts had
been made.
RoAE, October GA conclave Of cardi-
malls, to consider what action shall be takeu
in the event of the Pope's death, is shortly
to be held ct some point in France.
FRANKFORT, October 8.-The operatives
ct Chemnitz, . large manufacturing town
in 6exony, have struck for higher wages
and fewer hours - days work.
BRussELs, October 28.-The strike in
0hent - spreading. fs
gathering Of the inhabitants Of 0reeawieh
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-29
THE CITY HALL.

The Council held . private consultation
in the Mayors parlor yesterday. to consider
the propriety Of filing up or culverting the
drain in the centre Of Canal street. What
conclusion was arrived at has not tfans-
pired. ~ ~ st
"A petition has been addressed to the Ad.
ministrstor Of Police, by residents of the
Sixth District, asking that tho killing of
birds in the rear of that district be pre-
vented. The petitioners declare that all
the singing birds along the line of St.
Charles avenue have been either killed or
driven away. t i.e :.
The attention of the Administrator of
Police has been called to the fact that the
ordinance against furious driving is con-
stantly being violated with impunity. In
some Of the most frequented thoroughfares
it IL dangerous for women and children to
cross the streets. g. hrr
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-29
CODOred, Men Hupg.
From the Houston UpiOn.1 I

On Monday last . colored man was found
hanging to tree, dead, in the northern
part Of this county, in the Spring Greek
bottom, about twenty-five miles from
Houston, and about two miles to the left Of
the Montgomery ROAD. He had evidently
been severely beaten before being hung,
and there were signs Of severe struggle
having taken place. His hands were tied
behind him with plow line. His horse
was found hitched near the spot, saddied
and with saddle bags containing some
clothing, provisions and . currycom6. The
man was not known by any person in the
neighborhood, and nothing respecting the
cause Of this murder, nsr any trace Of the
murderers, has been discovered. 1t is sup
posed he was hung on Sunday night.
Soon after the discovery a justice of the
peace, Mr.. Shearer, was cent for, by whose
order the man taken down and an inquest
held.
This bold and mysterious crime shows
that the law and order Of which the De-
boast needs little more Of that
Republican strictness Of which the Democ-
racy SO loudly complain.
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= 8, e .. WHOLE NUMBER 1894.

took place on Blackheattf Common to-day
to hear Gladstone. It ID estimated that
there wese nearly twelve thousand persons
present. Gladstone arrived ct the speakers'
etand At noon. accompanied by his wife.
He w.s greeted with vociferous and pro-
!onged cheering. He said he was pro
welcene he had received. and Wa sorry ~
duties 1T tho head of her maiesty's govern
ment prevented him from often visiting his
immediate constituents. -
He then proceeded to discuss the subjects
which agitato the public. The chief conn
plaint against the government was that it
attempted to do much, but the necessity ex-
listed for stating views and producing meas
ures on moro suhjects than it was possible
to carry into immediate effect.
The present liberal administration has
had the longest lie Of any similar admins
tration since 1882, and there was reason to
believe that it, vitality was unimpaired.
Gladstone then delivered . glowing eulogy
on the Queen, and spoke in warm terms Of
his colleagues In the government Their
laboFs have been arduous, and tho result
showed that they had not been in vain.
Ireland seemed ven satisfied with past
measures Of Cancellation and there was every
reason to hope for the future content in
that Island. The facts connected with dis
missals from the dock yards has been
greatly exaggerated.
Tie tosul number of men DISCHARGED was
l46O, and this reduction of force was made
in accordance with tho policy which WAS
originated by his predecessor. Tho nation
could not but be gratifled by the economies
effected BY the present government through
the abolition of official patronage, the
concentration Of military and naval forces,
the withdrawal Of troops from Canada and
New Zealand, the intxpduction Of q system
There was reason for much cOn9ratula-.
ton over the abolition Of the purchase sys-
tenn in the army. The House Of Lords
might need reform, but nothing should BE-
done precipitstely. The Lords had mot
acted wisely in rejecting the ballot bill,
which wsula again be introduced In Par
Lament next sessiou.; s,s go --.4 5ag'.
The contagious disease act would be
dealt with ct the next session in manner
to command the sympathies of the nation.
Other measures would be brought forward
which, he hoped, would meet with the ap,
pr0val Of Parliament and the country.
At the conclusion Of his address. . reso.
luton welcoming and thanking Gladstone
was put and carried with enthusiastic de-
Of approval, there being only
about two hundred dissenting voices.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-29
HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS
AND EMPLOYXKNT FOR THE MILLION.
HuFFah for Texaa.' Ea. a

The attention Of sll emigrants who wish to
secure permanent homes and remunefative EN-
ployuent, is called to che fact that the state Of
Texas has homestead law. which donates one
hundred and sixty acres to every actual and per.
manent settler thereon. With territory stretch:
Of Mexico the South, and mon the state Of Lou.
isiens on the east, to the Rio Grande on the west
soil; having public domain Of ninety.two mil
lions acres Of land, vacant and unspPropsiated,
subject to . pre.emption Of three years. when Q
title in fee simple s aceuired By the actual settler
ton SIX Or seven lines Of trunk railroeds running
the whole length and breadth Of the state. with
lateral brsnches to I'll thickly settled districts all
Of which roads are new in want Of leberers. and
are paving good wages for such labor. Also wanted
500 school teachers and 50 600 farm laborers, to
whom good ysges win BE given.
Co.euel J. B. LIPPARD, one OF the Commissioners
of the Bure"u Of Immigration, appointed BY the
state Of Texas, under and BY virtue Of an act Of
of the General Assembly thereof, passed 1t the
regular session Of 1910 and ISL, 10 in ths city,
and can be found at his Office, No 100 Baronne
street, where ~ persons proposing to emigrats
can apply for infOrmati0D and where al letters OF
inquiry can be addressed. oe1O Inn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-29
AMUSEM RNTS.
AcaAemy Of Mus1e.

AC000My O1 MU01Cs
The drama of Little Emily" was pre-
sented to full house for the matinee YES
terday, and Boucicault's "Long Strike"
was the evening entertainment. This even
ing the Little Mother" and the musical
burlesque of BLACK, Eyed Susan" In
preparation, 'Rosedale," and "Rip Van
Winkle." As the house will be crowded
tonight, it may be well for those who want
to make sure Of getting good seats to secure
them early.
st. Charles Theatre.
This evening viii be the opening of the
fall and winter season, when new COM
pany will appear, consisting of MI. Ben
DeBar, in his celebrated character Of King
Poschattax. The performance will com.
mence With the comedy of the "Knight Of
Arva," and conclude with the burlesque Of
"Pocahontas." Tomorrow evening, the
versatile and volatile Chapman Sisters (who
have been detained, and unable to reach
New Orleans to-dayL win enter on short
engagement, assisted by E. A. Locke, the
comedian. The comedy of Check Mate"
and the burlesque of Cinderella" will con.
stitute the entertainments Of the evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-29
EXPLANATION OF MYSTERIES
QUEEN VICTORIA EuIoa1zED
Cost of the Cuban Wa1.


German Consular Oa3cers Ree4enisel-
Tak1og Charge ef the eavainah Cae-
tenhouse-Iavesti9ati 0f OoAime.
WARRINGTON, October 28-The following
consular officers tor the German empire
have been recognized by the President:
Johannes Roeesing, consul general, New
York; :. w. Leach, consul, New York;
Charles Ottawitte, Charleston; j. w. Jack.
vile; J. Kruttschnitt, New Orleans: =. ".
Havswinkel, Richmond; Robert BArch, St,
Louis; Jacob Sauer, Savannah. rtis4 -,
The Star says: Tho Treasury Depart
ment has directed Special Agent Hoyfe, at
Savannah, Georgia, to take charge Of the
customhouse ut that port, and settle up the
affairs Of the late Collector Robb. A new
collector will be appointed on the return Of
Attorney General Akerman to Washing
ton" - 49,, f ~
A special to the Tribune says: The in.
vestigation by the United States court of
clailns into the various claims against the
United States for cotton seized BY the gov.
ernlnent officers during the rebellion, brings
out some remarkable devel0pments, which
tend to throw additional light ON the mys-
terry which has surrounded the sale of cot
ton by tho government agents, shortly after
it was seized from the rebels during the
war. ,s V -
The government realized from these
sales about $3O, ,O00, 900, but the examination
Of the government agents books and other
evidence which has been obtained through
the prosecution ct these claims, reveals the
fact that the cotton was worth over twice
that amount. It appears that some of the
agents at New York disposed Of the cotton
at twenty nine cents q pound, when the
market value at the time was seventy-fye
cents per pound.
Some Of the agents appear IN have l,een
in collusion with the purchasers, and the
poorest kinds Of cotton were shown a
eamples Of the entire lot sold by tho gov
eminent, the bidders getting it BY this ar
CENTS pound, and subsequently ceiling it
at the market price, thereby sclcaring the
dlherence. The claimants, however, refuse
to base their claims 1T . lower
figure than its market value at the
time of sale and it js feared the
government will, in refapding the
money for those cotton seizures be . con-
siderable loser, especially now that the
brttleh claimants stand . chance before the
mixed commission, OF being allowed the
same compensation for their losses. It is
now known at the treasury department that
several Of these agents defrauded the gov
ernment out of large amounts of money.
The accounts show this, but what steps the
government will take to recover ito Just
dues have not been decided ON.
The President has issued proclamation
for Thanksgiving on the Goth Of November.
1t is stated tina: Postmaster General Cres-
we'll will recommend the adoption of the |
postal telegraph system to Congress.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-29

Mr.. William O. Pomarede, produce and
commission merchant, No. 80 Poydras street,
has just received shipment Of splendid
California pears, luscious as they are beau
tiful, for some of which he will accept the
thanks of the writer of this paragraph. If
his vegetables, butter, eggs and poultry are
equal to his fruit, he is on the high road to
fortune, for customers will flock to him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-29

| Meeting Of the Chamber of Commerce-
The Fert st. Philip Casal-Iron Barges.
There was full meeting at the Chambe,
Of Commerce Friday night, to hear the re-
port Of J. H. Kennard, ESQ.,, Of the proceed
ings at the late Commercial convention q,
Baltimore, SO far as it affects the interests
of Louisiana. The convention took unde.
consideration the Fort St. Philip CANA. pro.
ject, and its great importance to the whole
Mississippi valley, and recommended that
Congress should appropriate $4,000 600 to
carry out the enterprise. It was recon.
mended that ships be permitted to pass
through this canal free Of toll, and that a.
the present railroad bridge across the Rigo-
lets. on the New Orleans, Mobile and Texas
railroad, was an obstruction to commerce,
another bridge should be erected at more
suitable point. -.
1t was recommended that the cotton tax
Of 1865, 1866 and 1867 should be refunded
by Congress. Also, that . railroad on an
air line should be built from Cincinnati to
Chattanooga, that restrictions on commerce,
either municipal or State, should be abol-
ished; that commercial relations between
South America and Mexico should be estab-
ished; customhouse regulations remodeled,
and a general amnesty for political offenses
declared.
The report Of Mr.. Kennard was received
and unanimously adopted.
Major Howell made q statement of what
had been done in the way of deepening the
Southwest Pass, and showed that twelve
feet OF water could be obtained, but that
this expedient was but temporary.
Major Howell said he would shortly COM
mence making survey of the Fort St.
Philip canal route, and was of opinion that
the canal would prove success, giving q
depth Of twenty-six feet of water from the
river to the sea.
Mr.. kennard was again called, and made
q speech supporting the views expressed by
the Baltimore convention.
Mr. Highly said that in St. Louis they had
raised $500, 600 to erect an iron ship build
ing foundry, and that irln barees could be
built there twenty per cent cheaper than in
Wilmington, Delaware. Aud the meeting
adjourned, with unanimous expression of
opinion that New Orleans was aroused, and
that the iron barges would be built. n