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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1872-11-24
HORSE PLAGUE.

MEMPHIS, Nov. 23.-The horse malady
is on the increase, not more than halt the
usual number Of horses being seen on the
streets, and all livery stables have sus-
pended business. The disesse is also
spreading throughout the country, caus-
ing u marked falling OFF in receipts of cot
ton. while buyers are afraid to buy fear
ing inability to move cotton to the depots
or landings.
NO EPIzoOTIc IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 23.-Reports that the
epizootic prevails here are untrue, not .
single case has occurred yet, 20 far rs can
be learned. That the disease has not up.
peared here, 10 perhaps mainly owing
to the extraordinary precautionary meas.
ures taken by almost all our horse owners
to prevent il.
There is scarcely \ stable in the city
that has not been thoroughly fumigated,
and in which the best approved disinfect-
ants are not constantly kept. The street
railroad companies, proh.ing by the ex-
perencs Of other cities, are also saving
their horses Is much Is possible by light
eaing their labor and shortening time OF
service. No company in the city exact,
moro than four round trips per day Of theil
horses, and some only two trips. Transfer
companies, livery and sale stable keepers
and all persons owning horse, adopted
. similar plan so that should the distem.
per come, their animals will be in q bettel
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.Below standard. tBeiow high water.
Official. THOMAS l.. WATSON,
Observer Sig. Ser. Y. s. A
MEMPHIS, Nov. Weather clear and
| pleasant. River rising slowly. Departed
last night: Sam Hale and Shannon, New
Orleans; John Kyle, st. Louis. Departed
to-day: Continental, New Orleans; Dex-
ter and Chester, st. Louis; ldlewild,
Evansville; Dsrdanelle, Arkansas river.
ST. Louis, Nov. 23.-Arrived: Alice,
Missouri river; Friendship, Cairo. De-
parted: BabbsRe and Durfee, Memphis;
Koun,z, New Orleans. New Boston,
keokuk; Lady Lee, Vicksburg. River
about stationary. Weather clear AID
warm.
EvAssvILLE, Nov. 23.-Weather clear
and cold morning, pleasant afternoon;
mercury "a to so. River fallen 8 inches.
Down: Cbarmer, 8 q NJ; Fsyette, 1890
Mary Ament, 2 pm; Grey Esgle, $50.
Up: Quickstep, 8 am. Business good
NASHVILLE, Nov. 23.-Kiver falling
very slowly, II inches on Harpeth shoals
Weather fair and milder.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 23.-River station.
AIRY, 4 foot canal, 2 foot chute. Weather
clear and pleasant. Arrived: Mary Dav.
age and barges, Hornet and bsrges, St
Dcpbrtcus DhNdRe Tltts-
burg; Peerless and Hornet have laid up
for water.
MEMPHIS, Nov. 23.-The wrecking
boat. Eckert, arrived here tonight from
the wreck Of the st. Mary's with one hun.
dred bales Of cotton. All the hides are of
the boat, having been taken out with the
bedding doors, etc. She returned to the
wreck Monday to get the remainder Of
the cotton in the hold and the machinery
Of the boat.
PITrsBURo, Nov. 23.-Monongahelar re-
ceding with three foot water in theichan-
mel. Henry Probssco will arrive to-
night, and depart tomorrow for Cincin-
natl.
VIcKsBUR6. Nov. 23.-Down: Gov
ernor Allen. Up; Uachita Belle. Frank
Pargood. weather clear and cool; river.
falling.
New ORLEANS, Nov.-No arrivals
departed Minnesota, A. &. Wilson and
borges for Cincinnati. Crescent City and
barges, Pauline Carroll. Andy johnson,
Tor st. Louis. Belle Lee for Memphis
weather clear and cool.
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ATTENTION.!

Mr.. r. Jones ON CONNER.
cial avenue, second door west
ofTenth street, is manufactur.
ing Boots and Shoes Of the
best material in the market
and is prepared to fill all
orders on the shortest notice.
He guarantees both the work
and material; his patterns are
of the latest styles, and his
prices lower than any other
shop in the city. Confident
of the excellence of his work,
he invites the patronage of
the public. ,o.,s.a ,n
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1872-11-24
WEATHER REPORT.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.

WAsHiNoroN, d. o., Nov. 2S.--1n the
Northwest and on the upper lake. south.
erly TO westerly winds, falling barometer
and partly cloudy weather, extending 70
the Ohio valley. On the lower and IN the
Middle and Eastern states clearing
weather with prevailing souiherly winds
In the Gulf and South Atlantic states
the pressure will diminish, with southerly
to easterly. winds and cloudy weather
on the western gulf with possibly light
rain, but elsewhere generally clear
weather till afternoon.
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CASUALTIES.
ExPLosIoS-Two MEs KILLED.

EXPLosIoS-Two MEs KILLED.
SCRUB GRASS, Pa, Nov. 23-Roberts
Glycerine Magazine exploded this morn
ing, killing Terry j. Wolfe, Telegraph
operator, and X. A. Wright, Torpedo
agent. Only fragments of their bodies
we're recovered.
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FENIAN TROUBLES.

SUPPRESSION or THE SLAVE TRADE.
BERLIN, Nov. 23.--The German govr
ynmept in replying to the invitation Of
treat Britain to assist in the suppression
Z the slave trade on the eastern coast OF
Africa, SAYS that il will give all the moral
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FOREIGN.

The GERMAN GOVERNMENT
10 ASSIST REAT BRITAIN
IN SURPRISING THE
AFRICAN SLAVE
TRADE.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

RECEPTION TO HENRY NJ
STANLEY.
THE CAUSE OF GOULD'S AR.
REST.
BOSS TWEED'S TIR.T APPEAR.
ANCE
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THE LOUISIANA POLITICAL
COMPLICATIONS.
BOUTWELL, A CANDIDATE FOR
THE MASSACHUSETTS
SENATORSHIP.
he Is STILL AT WORK ON THR
MESSAGE.
PROPOSED REMODELING OF THE
SUPREME COURT.

THE SAN DOMINGO QUESTION
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BIZ RNING OF A HOTEL.
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RIVER NEWS.

Rise and Fail OF tie Rivers.
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SPAIN AND UNCLE SAM.
RVERE GALES IN THE ENGLISH
CHANNEL.

ETC.
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or 2, hour, ending a, p. m. Nov. 2s.Is72
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
A NEWARK MONSTER.

Germans Thirst for Gaiu Grenter Than
His Chiid's Idfe-An Extraordinary Case
OF Smallpox.
Dr. Dodd, the County Physician Of Newark has
ordered an inquest to be he'd In the case or Ru-
dolph Brichschlaeffers child just deceased kn-
dolph with the very simple surname Is q German
grocer, VINO does a large business at 90 Prince
street. His child was SICK with the smallpox and
died from 1t. The authorities are advised OF the
ASTOUNDING FACT
that he entirely neglected to procure the services Of
a physician. Indeed no admits Il, and gives as
reason that he was afraid II he sent for one No
would have to nang out his smallpox banner on tie
house front, aud thereby would drive away MS Gus
toner's This admission isequivalent to .
decaration 81 his bar that his chlld's life and the
lives Of his peiyhbors were OF no account when
weighed Ia the balance with the profit OF o few
pounds OF tea, sugar. &C. IL Is the intention OF the
authorities to fully investigate THIS case and have
dOled out 10 Rudolph measure OF jersey JUSTICE
winch will prevent others from initiating the I'M
natural father, II, indeed, another sucn Is 70 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
THE MORMON CHURCH, WILLIAMSBURG.

Elder Bywater delivered an earnest address in
the Mormon church, Williamsburg, yesterday after
noon to q numerous congregation OF the saints. lie
said that he toog pleasure In finding 80 many
present who recognized the Church as the true
Church OF christ. This church has been prosecuted,
and 30 have L l have been moDDed ana
stoned for the faith that Is in me, but
God mas always come TO my rescue and supported
me- Indeed, It Is we'll tnat we are prosecuted. II
we were let alone by outsiders we might become as
bad as they. They prosecuted our prophet Joseph
the founder or our Church--wheu poIygany was not
recognized IN the Cnurcn. Now they prosecute US
because polygamy Is recognized. But II is not be.
cause OF our system that VIC are prosecuted todAy.
Jt IL the Accommodations OF industry IN the valley
that our prosecutors desire. Principle Is nothing
with them. II VIC gave them our substance you
would hear no Complaints against us from them
Our prosecutors constitute "ring" and the object
or that 'ring" Is plumber. But God will not permit
them to plumber us. The cloud that hangs over
Utah to-day will be vanished tomorrow.
Elder McKendrick delivered lengthy address on
the divine origin Of the Mormon Cnurcn, AMI
ization OF the Christian brotherhood.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08

the infant Saviour. ana from them We learn Q
wholesome lesson. II pleased God to shed the light
upon Us as well Is on the wise men, We have seen
the light as well as thew. There 10 no truth that the
Church Of God impresses more forcibly ON our
minds than this. that our
SALVATION Is THE GIFT or GOD.
He Is the arbter OF our destiny. and He can do
with us what he pleases. He gives to every ones
grace sufficient for salvation. He gives to sone In
deed, far more than to Others There are some 70
shielded and protected tnlt they seem to have been
born In the practice OF virtue. The case Of the
men illustrates this. They were not the only one
who saw the star. 1t must have been visible to
and admired II. three only understood that 1t was
q manifestation OF God's VIII. This star was
Let us apply the case to ourselves. Have we nos
also received Sucn favOrS from Heaven Have We
not Deen frequently called from the WAYS OF ain %
q life OF virtue? How many seem TO have been
born under such circumstances that IL seems I'M
possibility for them to practice virtue and to avoid
vice How many are there who born IN the
darkness OF Ignorance, anu are allowed to grow up
and pass out OF this world without even knowl-
edge o: the truths OF salvation? When We reflect
on this We can see what reason we have to 10
thankful for the fav0rs we have received from ID.
vine Providence. There were many in doubt VINO
Iauqhed at the IDEA thai three princes shond leave
their kingdoms ana their families and to follow the
many very wlse In their own conceit, ana yet they
did understand the great mystery or the star 81
Bethlehem The wise men were
till they found the infant saviour. Now We are noe
called upon TO make such sacrifices IN order 20 me
our God. We I'M Him in the confessional and We
keep up communication with Dim through the So
cranent. And have no. reason on this account g
be more thank lul for the graces we nave received
Than the wise men, ana 10 make use OF those
graces by devoting ourselves 10 the service
Or GOdf The scripture tells Us that tho
star vanished from the sight oil the wise men. HOW
bitter must have been the talts ana Jecrs OF tneH
enemies who Knocked and ridicuiel them Tor wnas
was considered a deluslOn But the wise men
were not tn be deferred. They pursued their w0Y
until Iney finally reached. not paace out 9 novel;
10 which the Saviour OF the world lay. And IL was
because they understood this truth that theyr
Op med their treasures and laid them at His feee.
TBR CATHOLIC CHuRCH Il THE ONLY CHURCH
that mas claims upon our attachment. Those VINO
outside her pale OBJECT that she 10 not up to the
times that she Is not progressive, that she II poor
anu destitute. and these are the reasons why sne =
despised. me Founder OF that Cnurch was deSpiSeo
wnen He was not Afforded the shelter OF the mean
est human haDltarion at dis entrance Into this
world, but was committed 10 the abode OF the
beasts OF the deid. The Church, ike her Divine
Founder, Is not clothed wto the pomp Of state, but
lies on bed OF straw. And this very l0wly cOndts
ton only makes her trlumphs the brighter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
pIuKpooKETs IN HoBOKEN.

Yesterday afternoon three men were brought BE-
fore Recorder Bohnstedt on charge Of being pro-
fcsslonel thieves, VINO ply their avocation gener.
ally on the ferryboats between New York and Jer.
sey, and run" the horse cars throughout HUDSON
county. On saturday evening they came 70 Hobo
ken dressed ike mechanics to avoid suspicion
while working among the passengers on the cars.
As they were watching their opportunity In the
Morris and Essex depot, Chief Donovan bounced
on all three and conveyed them to the police
station. Here they gave their names rs James
THOMPSON, John Williams and George Knowles,
each being About thirty years OF age. The Chief,
however, knows that the s0-cailed thompson aud
Williams are brothers. whose real name 10 Moore.
They were discharged IN the evening, no direct
proof being had against them. Their c0untenancea
were closely scanned by q number OF citizens VINO
had come Tor that purpose Tue men are meDAlers
OF an organized and extensive gang that opesStea
effectively among the railroad end FERRY nassen.
gera
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
FRIeHTFUL FALL FROM A BELL TOWER.

On Saturday evening Mr.. Anton Lambrecht
carpenter BY trade called to see his employer liv.
ing in Dominlck street. and, after leaving started
down South Fifth avenue. In passing the new Oath
oiic church, near canal street, Lamorecht heard
the bell which mad been erected the day previous
being rung in DunQllng manner, and proposed 70
friend with him to ascend the tower and show the
man how to ring the bell. Accordingly they started
up but just before reaching the spot where the DELL
was hung Lambrecht stumbled or slipped and fell
through the well hole to the second door. distance
OF nearly seventy feet thus iracturing mis- skull
and crushing nearly every bone In his body. dc
was taken uD insensble and conveyed TO the Eighth
precinct station house, where death ensued shortly
afterwards. The remains were subsequently taken
Brennan, OF Belevue Hospital Coroner keenan,
yesterday held an inquest ON the body and tho jury
Lambrecht was thirty-three years OF age and .
native OF New JERSEY. He lived ut No. 103 Norfolk
the eldest Of whom u eight years Of age and the
Youngest SIX InOnth9.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
HERALD MONDAY JANUARY s. l872-rRIPLE SHEET

memories OF mercies in the past make us better In
the present. To SIN because mercy abounds Is the
devils logic. Those merces will either be lode
stones TO draw us 10 heaven or millstones 10 sink
MS to hell-elther notes In our cancle OF celestial
happiness or signs OF narrowing despair In our mis-
cry. When Thomas Hooker was dying some one
exclaimed. You are going to receive the reward or
receive mercy.r Let us revolve In our hearts the
COUNTLESS BLESSINGS
we have received, treasurtng them In our memo
res and we snail have gone lar TO make 1872 q
happy new year. In the next place II benooves us
to look at the present In the proper light Up to
certain period In life the present Is misjuAged.
Youth looks forward: 1ts Inheritance In In the
certain future and 1t throws away present happl-
ness never dreaming Of the possibility OF becoming
aooms up ia the distance, time begins to be
valued. Old age should be the brightest
stage OF human existence. The grave should
be our dressing room ana The New Jerusalem our
home. Do all You can TO-DAY, and tr tomorrow
does not give all the happiness yon expected you
will receive the more for your previous exertiOns.
"Nown Is the watchword OF the wise and Is on the
Will you DO while am with yo1f What story shall
give OF you IN eternity whore snortv shall be ~
Now is the time TO SOW. TO seize our booty, to
our crown Let us receive from the New Year all
the blessings which II may please Providence to
send us; let US make good use OF thcm; and let US
give back something In exchange TO lt. Let us give
our best words and deeds Our offerings shall be
remembered In the world beyond the grave. Thus
we can make life agreeable ana live joyful In the
Life IL real, life Il earnest,
Ana the grave Is not its goal
@Dust thou art, to dust returnest,"
Was not spoken OF tue soul.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
BRCOKLYH CHURCHES.
Sermons by Mr.. Bsechsr, Or. Chapman and Elder
Bywatsr.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

The Pare IN Heart Shall SEQ Gsd-Leve the
Truo Orthodox.
Mr. Beecner preached yesterday from Matthew
vii, o, 10 and 11-"0r what man Ii there Of you
whom II his son ask bread, will he give him .
stonef or. II ne ask nsh will he give him serpentf
II ye, then, being evil, know how to give good gifts
to your children how much more shall your Father
which Is in heaven give good things to them that
ask Him 2" II, said ne. wish to bring into COM
parison the god or the material world and the God
who Is our Father, know Of no better text for
the purpose. Science teaches US power. order,
arrangement. but we learn from the method OF the
world uOtlliug Of divine disposition but In Christ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
THE NEWARK PRE-.
Tho I.oss ONLY a10.O00-Sc;,l

Tho Loss Only 91O,OOO-schradcr Improving.
The figures obtained on Saturday night from
responsible parties regarding the loss by the do
struction. IN part, Of the Market Street Hospital
building were greatly exaggerated. and 1t now ap-
appears that the loss will not overrcach $4,000.
mr.. White himself expresses hts surprise
that the damage should turn out to be SO
comparatively small, considering nrst fears. and
attributes the pleasing facs 70 the orcx parts,u s
swallowing up every thing. Gustave Scnrader, the
herman run over by hose carriage NO. D at the
Market street crossing was still alive last evening.
There is now some hope OF his recovery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08

righteousness have bornes" No one should live
for himself alone. drawing nourlshment from others
and no himself lmpartiug nothing In return. Tnere
Ia service for ail-service In the families,
service In society, service IN the professions,
service In business. we nave Christian work IN the
Church and In the community. lie urged, In con-
clusi0n, That man does not accomplish the divine
r r% e,s s anv had raiisd 70 nrng forth
such fruit heretofore the beginning OF the New Year
the proper time for the Oegnnlng OF new life.
Now was the time Tor the recording angel to write
against every name c0nsecrated to God.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
SUICIDE BY DROWNING.

On Friday evening James Behan, man thirty.nve
years OF age, who had been drinking to excess Of
late deliberately jumped into the dock, foot OF
Tnirty-seventh street, North River, and was
drowned before he could be rescued. The BODY
was soon recovered and subsequently taken to MS
late residence, 420 west Thrty-hith street, where
Coroner Keenan, was nOti1ed TO hold an inquest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
NEW JERSEY CHURCHES.
ST. PETERS CHUaCH, JERSEY CITY.

Sermon by Father Beaudcvin-Tho Star In
Bethlehem aud the Wise rIen-Tho Cath.
ollie Church md Its Founder.
In st PEERS church. Jersey City, sermon was
preached by Father Beaudevin from the text-'wc
haze seen the star In the east and we have como to
worship" Such were the words OF the wise
men who travelled nom Rfar to adore
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
STOLE A HORSE AND WAGON.

james Wall, OF No. Ao West Thirty-thlrd street.
was arrested by Oncer Pratt OF the Sixteenth pre-.
cinct on Saturday, on complaint Of Michael O'Sul-
Ivan, Of 15o West Thrtythird street, who charges
that he stole horse ana cab from him, valued
at $415 The property was found In his poss essOn.
Upon being arralgned before Justice Cox at Jener.
son Market, yesterday morning he admitted the
charge. and was locked up to answer,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
CUT HIS THROAT.

Adam Williamson, the printer, who. on the 3lst
ult., cut his throat with razr at AZ John street,
has since died in Bellevue Hospital Deceased was
suffering from pecunlary embarrassments, besides
winch he was thought to have been slightly de-
ranged. Williamson was forty years OF age and
native OF Scotland. Coroner keenan, was notified
10 hold an fnQueSl,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
LOST HIS EAR.

At eight O'Clock last night team Of horses AZ
tached to coach driven by John Cassidy. of 200
west Forty-1rst street. ran away at the corner Of
Ninety fourth street and Eighth avenue. Cassidy
was thrown from his seat to rho ground and mad
his lett ear torn or He was attended By phys1-
clan and sent to BELLEVUE Hospital.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08
FELL PROM A BUILDING.

Coroner keenan, was yesterday notified to hold An
inquest on the body OF John Degen, thirty seven
years OF age and native OF Germany, who died %
1898 Hudson street. from the effects OF injuries re-
ceved by o fall from a building, In Flty-sixth
street. about ten days ago.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-15
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF AND
VEGETABLES.

OFFICE NAVY PAYMAsTrR,
February II. 1872. J
SEALED PROPOSALS, INDORSED PROPOSALS
~ for Fresh Beef and Vegeta les" will be re-
Gslyed at this office until two O'Clock P. NJ on
THURSDAY, February %, 1872, for the supply of
sand pounds Of fresh vegetables at the Pensacola
Nay 1ard and StatiOny as required.
=, ne osel must be OF good quality, and equal to
the grade necessary TO make the best hess beef,
anu oe NenVefed IN equal proportion OF fore and
kind quarters. The veget abies must be of The
best quality the market affords and the beef and
vegetables must be offered for by the pound.
Bonds, b approved security will be required
in one-quatter the estimated amount of the con.
tract. and twenty per cent in addition will be with
held from the amount of each payment as col
lateral security 1or the due performance Of the
tract. which reservation will not be paid until the
contract is fully complied with.
Every offer must be accompanied bv a written
guarantee signed by one or more sponsible per
sous that the bidder bidders will it his or their
bid be accepted, enter into an obligation within
five days, with good and sufficient suretes to fur
uish the articles proposed.
No proposal will be considered unless accom-
panied by such guarantee, and the department re-
serves the right to reject any proposal, unless The
responsibility of the guarantOs is certified to by
the Assessor OF Internal Revenue for the district
in which Il ey RESIDE and unless satisfactory evil
d.nce that the bidder is a regular dealer in the ar
tcles he offers to supply is furnished with the
posal, as well as to reject any proposal not con-
sidered advantageous TO the government.
1t is to be understood that the contract Will eX-
pire June so 1872. without regard to the quantities
Which may have been delivered and, in case the
stipulated quantity of either article shall TO de
livered before that date, leaving balance die on
the other article, the contract may be considered
completed in fuu, at the option OF the depart
ment DANIEL A. SMITH,
Paymaster United States Navy.
e. MIDDLETON,
feI51t Commodore Commandment.