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TEXAS.
Indian DepredatiOns on the From.
Iier--.Troublc Threatened ut the
Capital.

Indian DepTedatiOns on tho From.
her.-.TrOublG Threatened nj tho
Capital.
NEW ORLEANS, December 3O.-Thc
numerous Indian dopredations in Texas
near saredo, arc proved to have been
committed hy Kickapoos from Mexico by
ailldavits furnished the United States
Collector at Sarcdo by Mexican officials
The commandant OF the Revolutionary
forces occupying the frontier Inns offered
to allow n pursuing party from Texas to
cross over init Mexico to follow and pun.
ish the Indians, Who are camped near the
border, with largc quantities of stolen
stock.
AUSTIN, December GO.-Considcrable
excitement exists here is consequence Of
the probable convcning Of the Legisla.
ture Oh the tenth proximo. Tho term Of
this body expired by law on November
4th. The alleged object Of the meeting
is to impcach Comptroller Blodsoc, thus
placing the finances OF the State in the
hands of the Governor and Treasurer,
BlOdsoe rctGliatcs by threatening to SO.
cure the Impeachment of the Governor,
and threatens force in case the Legisla.
tnrc attempts TO convene. 1t is reported
that Judges Evans and walker have indi.
Gated their belief in the validity of the
meeting.
GALVESTON, December 3O.--A Ne,oS'
special from San Antonio says that Col.
Sawyer and Capt Travis, just from the
frontier, report that two men were killed
by the Indians at Salt Creek on the eth
inst Twelve Indians, under command Of
Whitman, stopped stage near Concho,
and NieSr TALKING half an hour with the
driver, allowed the stage to proceed WIN.
out further molcstation. Within the last
week the Indians have stolen nearly all
the houses in and around Fort Concho,
On the Goth inst. three citizens OF San
Antonio, named Thier, Wagner and Bor-
chers, were murdered near Hillsboro.
They were drovers, returning home from
Kansas with tho proceeds of their sales.
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FRANCE.

PARIS, December 3O.-The Assembly
yesterday, after debate, voted to increase
the note circulation of the Bank OF France
4OO,OOO,OOO francs, and adjourned until
the Sd Of January.
President Thiers during the debate, al.
luding to the violent language used by
the Deputies, provoked by the threats OF
the Germans, said that silence was the
best reply to the harsh words OF Bis
marCk. This was received with pro.
longed applause. Thicrs expressed dc
termincd opposition to burdening the
present fiscal year with new loans. 'o.
Elections are to be held in Paris TO fiji
the vacant seats in the Assembly.
Victor Hugo has accepted n nomina.
tion on platform embracing tho aboli.
tion of capital punishment; the raising Of
the state OF sicgein Paris; the non.rcstor-
alton of monarchy; the proclamation
of a general amnesty; the dissolution of
theprcsent Assembly; and the removal OF
the seat Of government TO Paris. The
nomination was rendered TO Marshall
hachlahon, but was declined.
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From the DArnesville Enterprise. l...
The old clock strikes twelvc-'tis mid.
night! Like q strange dream, warped
with troubles and woofted with blood,
the year Eighteen Hundred and Seventy.
One has vanished over the brink Of the
Great Precipice
One by one the days 60 by; the New
Year comes By the light Of the stars,
lay them away in Times grave. Another
year-another flake covering the past with
iLs mantle Of iorgetfulness; another bal
ance sheet, for or against us The record
has been perfectly kept, and some day 1t
will be opened to our eyes. 1t is n round
in the ladder leading TO Heaven, or Perdi.
Lion +! 1t is tear, which washes away
the storms Of the year, or burns It's way
into the soul. ,-,-
Let us rest, weary toiler. Sit you down
and be happy. Leave your head at your
place Of business, and bring your heart TO
the hearth and fender; not your worldly
heart, but the one yet fresh In memory.
Sit by the fire, be ii Of coal or wood.
What q battle lie Isl How few OF lis re.
alize It's warfare! We hardly know who
our friends are. What blessing that the
grave has no eyesl How the hand Of
Time closes its grasp, bearing It's won.
drOus gathering TO God! What a medley
to present to hIm; good acts and bad acts.
Old age and childhood, men, maids and
malrOns-hopes, fears, promises kept and
broken, hates, injuries, tears, sobs, smiles,
rejoicing, pain, pleasure, sin and goodness
all woven together like q tangled thread,
unravelcd bYa glance from that Wondrous
Eye. Look back down the dark lane
see what wrecks arc there strewn. Good
intentions and noble resolutions lie bleed
ing and torn as far back as the. eye can
reach hard words, where soIl ones would
have been better; there arc disappoint.
ments and betrayals, bitter words and
wicked acts, strcwn over foreground.
Ruins-liuins-Ruins Here flow.
or and there blossom lifts its silent voice;
but too lar apart can be seen the beautiful,
il strange contrast with the ruins and
wrecks. Life is a dark lauc-.would 10
Col there were more flowers and fewer
ruiLs! Would there were more loves and
fewer hates
Deal gently with those who have erred
Strive to be happy. Let kind words, good
wishes and liberaiity OF sentiment expand
all our hearts this year, for they are
blessed inhuenccs-irOls too plenty. Pre-.
serve your love and energies against tue
trials OF the unknown year. There are
millions Of houses in tho land where
should be more happiness than there Is,
iiimen would keep away from the vice
like influences which surround them.
Look back and then resolve for tue il.
turc
Let the rich be more generous to the
poor, and the poor DO truer TO themselves.
There arc too few homes-too many pic.
tureless walls In the land. Save the sur.
plus earnings Of tile week, hard.palmed
honest labOrer, whose warmest friends we
are. no mattcr what tongue you speak or
irc1n what country you came.
A thousand kind words might have
been spoken, but were not; a thousand
little luxuries might have been bought,
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DoN'T HAWK, HAWK, SPIT, SPIT. BIow
Blow, and disgust everybody with your
Catarrh and It's offensive odor, when DR.
SRgc's Catarrh Remedy will speedily dc.
stroy oil Odor and arrest the discharge.
THE SECRET OF CAPTGyAT1oN-Fea-
lures ot Grecian mould, well.turned
neck and beautifully rounded arms, are
no doubt very nice things to have, and la.
dies whopossess these charms have reason
TO be thankful to Mother Nature; vel,
after oil, the most captivating Of all wo.
manly charms is pure, fresh and bril-.
liant complexion. This supcrlativc lasci.
nation any lady may secure by using HA-
CAMS MAGNOLIA BALM, the standard
identifying preparation Ol the present age.
It differs from all ordinary cosmetics in
three most essential particulars, inasmuch
as II contains no injurious Ingredients,
does not contract or shriVel the skin as all
tile astringent "blooms," "lOtiOns" and
''powders" eventually do, but produces u
lasting loveliness by improving the health
OF the skin. Under Its operation the toxt-
ure OF the cpidGrmis becomes finer, and
the surface son as velvet and smooth as
porcelain. Features cannot be changed,
but compilations can, and II Is quite Ger.
tain that q lady with no other charm than
fresh and rosy complexion, will attract
more admiration In company than her
neighbor with a classic face but sallow
skin. eod.w
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-Governor elect Noycs, Of Ohio, is to
retain Col. John Neil, Of Columbus, as his
private secretary.
During tlicpast year "a G7O cmigrauts
passed Columbus for the west and north.
west. The total in seven years is GIG ,8Os.
Tho Ohio State Agricultural Con.
ycntion meets ut Columbus on Wednes.
day.
The semi,annual meeting of the
Board'of Appeals Of tue National Trot.
ting Association will be held In PrOvi.
dence on the 9th inst.
The Montreal city and district
Savings banks have made their annual
ditribution of $4,000 for the poor oil the
city.
The Cherokee National Council has
dissolved after rejecting the OkmnlgcC
Constitution. The two.thirls vote, nee
cssary 10 ilS adoption, cannot therefore
! be obtained,
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Miss Mehc!In's Lecturc..A Friendly
Criticism.
Wuyi,, ,,,n no, M 1871

hbhLlNNt l'CN' ouI lSIA'
To inc EdItors of tho IntclllgCncer: I.
A few weeks ago large audience us.
sembled TO hear n lecture by Miss Me.
holm, and went home well satisfied with
tho entertainment. Thepapcrs comment,
cd very lavOrAbly, and We were glad that
it was so, for we thought the effort was
worthy, and that the lcGturcss should hG
encouraged; and yet we thought that n
few words OF criticism would not have
been out Of place, aud might have been
productive Of good, II offered and receiv.
cd in a proper spirit, The announcement
that this lecture IS soon 10 be repeated will
justify us, we hope, In presenting a lew
suggestions now, by way Of criticism,
which we do in the most kindly spirit
First, Then, the lecture as first deliver
cd lacked definite object and unity Ol argu.
ment. We didn't know lohdt the speaker
trdntCd until near the close, when We were
briefly informed. One evil was now
struck At, suddenly another, and not al.
ways connection between tho two.
The wrOng.doings Of one sex, and then OF
the other, were connected, and not always
with u well.delined purpose. In briGlp
the lecture was not well arranged, but
presents tho appearance Of having been
composed at different times rs so many
distinct essays, and then thrown together
IN such way that tho tceLaiRg was quite
peIceptible, A little care would remedy
this defect.
Second, The historical resume Of wo.
mans condition, gradually advancing in
position with ting march OF civilization, is
old AMI worn oltt, and might be omitted
with advantage, especially MS the lecture
is too long.
Third, The illustrations Of the separate
points brought forward were generally too
lengthy. For instance: the conversation
between lady, and caller with naughty
boy; most excellent in some respects, but
tiresome from its length. Something
should always be left for the auditors
imagination, else the effect is impaired.
Fourth, Let Miss NJ. omit the singing
by all means. We think It unnatural in
the connection in which it was introduced.
AT any rate 1t is OF doubtful propriety in
any lecture, AMI certainly so il the per.
former is anything less than IN accom-.
pllShed singer.
Flllh, There Vns too much acting in
the lecture. This is strong point with
Miss NJ, and itisnaLural for her TO intro.
duce II, and 1t certainly took well with
the audience. But then a lecturer and an
actor are too quite distinct characters, and
while just a hitIe Of the latter might be
introduced with effect, n little more dis.
appoints the more intelligent OF the audi.
cncc, and sends them home rcgretting
that two performances, the play and the
lecture, each perhaps excellent in itscli,
were spoiled by being mixed.
Other thoughts might be added that
occurred TO us while listening 10 "What
We Want" but not prcsuming ourselves
inlallible, We rest content with the men
tion Of these few points, in which we
know others agree with Us, hoping they
will be received by the lecturer in the
kindly spirit in which they arc offered.
kETpIR
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NEW REPORT ABOUT WALES
ILLNESS.
Poisoned by the .sInternntionnls.

Poisoned by the sEInternationaIs.' ~
NEW York, December 3O.-The Herald
publishes a London letter in which 1t is
stated that the writer is informed on the
authority Of one who is well posted re-
garding tho secret societies in Europe,
that the Prince Of Wales was not suffering
from typhoid fever, but from an attempted
assassination by poison by secret agent
of the international Society. This organ.
ization, it is said, Inns resolved upon tho
death of the Prince, and the public asser.
tions of some of its members are urged in
corroboration of the fact The Herald
cditorially declines to indorsc the story.
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RUSSIA.

Effect Of the Grand Dukes Cordial
Reception in the U. S.--Stcamship
Foundered In tho Caspian Sea.
ST. PETRRsBuRG, Dec. GO.-The Jour.
nal de 81. R,tersb,Ug, the Russian official
organ says: The cordial reception of the
e'r"'.I h"ko Alexis in the United States
creates profound satisfaction uuuusl.,.,.,
Russia. The existing relations between
the two countries are strengthened by the
hospitality with which the son Of the
Emperor has been received, and are now
more than ever pledged to enduring
amity, which cannot but contribute to the
general peace and progress of humanity.
The Russian steamship Kuma, plying
on the Caspian sea, loundered in q terrible
gale. All on board, officers, crew and
passengers were drowned. The steamer
had one million roublcs in treasure on
board, which is n total loss.
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FOREIGN.
ENGLAND.
The Queens Visit TO the Sick Prince
sssMaFinC Disasters.

The Queens Visit TO the Sick Prince
100 ..-Marinc Disasters.
LONDON, Dec. 3O-A bulletin reports
that tile Prince Of Wales though slightly
affected by swelling above the hip, con.
tlnues to improve. The visit Of the Queen
to sandringham was not caused by any
dangerous symptoms. t.-.
The Tines reviewing President Grants
message, premises thcrefrom that tho
present Cuban policy may soon be OK.
changed for a more active ono. The
2Tmcs finds no objection 10 this, and dc.
clares that Cuba should be separated from
Spain.
The ship Edward loundcrcd of Fal.
mouth yesterday, and all on board were
lost. Noparticulars.
The ship PyC, from Wilmington, with
q cargo Of 1900 barrels of turpentinc, was
totally destroyed by fire, while lying at
Southcnd, on the Thames. The loss Of
her cargo has n material effect upon tho
prices ol turpentinc in this market.
Marquis Lorne and Princess Louise
have gone to the Continent. IA,
The Duke d AumAle Is "a candidate for
member Of the Academy of France ut
the election to be held on the 27th of
january.
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but you would not thus use your earnings.
Into the ccsSpool ot rgvelry glides many q
week OF labor-leaying poverty, want,
sickness and unhappiness, where should
DO love, plenty and cOntentmcnt. DO
right for the reward Il always brings.
Stand and let the crowd rush on TO tic
breakers which line the lar.shorcs oI dissi.
patton, vice and careless expenditures.
Begin the year with money In your
pocket, Happiness in your hcart-thG
smiles Of those around you-thc good
wishes Of friends. Then you will enjoy
many others rs you should and will this
Happy New YeN.
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ARKANSAS.
Trouble in Conway County--Altcnpt C
10 Impeach tho Comfy Clerk,

- -N-N
LITTLE Rock, December 3O-Serious
trouble is apprehendcd in Conway coun.
ty. The clerk Of that county has had arti,
cles OF impeachment preferred against
him by the last Legislature. The Senate
adjourned over to November for the pur.
pose Of trying the case. In the meantime,
under the State constitution, .IIinkIc was
suspended from the office, and A. D.
Thomas, State, Senator from that county,
appointed in Misplace, December arrived
but the court Of impeachment never con.
vened to try IIcnkle. A few days aller
the latter went in and took possession Of
the office. Thomas came here to advise
with the Governor, and has gone back to
Conway with posse with tho intention
OF arresting Hinkle, and fears are enter
taincd OF serious trouble ..
Clear and very warm. Thermometer
70 deg.
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Thc RnLnsh menrd From,

LONDON, December 30.-A telegram
dated Nice. Friday night, Dec. 90, says:
1t is reported in the city this morning that
the United States steamer Wabash was
entering Mile Franchc harbor at the mo.
ment the dispatch was forwarded from
Italy. The vessel was burning signal
lights which indicated her identity. Gen.
Sherman was probably not on board the
Wabash as he intended to land and remain
nj Cadiz for a time. TF
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THE STEAMER FLORIDA.
Her Rnmorcd Capture by Spanish
Man.OT.War,

Man.Of.War.
NEW York, December 30.-A ST.
Thomas letter mentions that a rumor Is
current there that the :AmGrican vessel
Florida has been captured by Spanish
man.oi.war and taken TO Porto Rico. The
Florida leGt 81. Thomas on The l4tb Of
December, and II Is stated that shortly
after her departure the Spanish war
steamer Nuvcz de llalbOn, which follow
cd close behind, fired and brought her to
almost In the presence Of the U. s. sloop
Shawmut, This same news Is confirmed
by private dispatches, though the Tribune
ofthis city thinks the news should not bo
fully credited.
A Nassau special 10 the Times says the
steamer Florllla arrived there on tho 9th
inst. with the loss Of the foretop mast and
was towcd into port for repairs and COAL
Nothing was said in tho dispatch about
her being fired into or captured by n
Spanish cruiser.
HAVANA, December 3O.-Thc report
telegraphed here OF the capture of the
Florida is pronounced false. After the
Florida had started n Spanish maa.ol.
war followed and fired blank cartridge
at her and then ball cartridge. The
Florida was then stopped and boat sent
from the Nuvcz dc RalbOn, the officers
in charge having orders to examine the
Floridas papers. As no fault was found
with her papers, the Florida was allowed
to proceed. Tho Nuvea dc Ralbon has
since returned 10 Cuba.
Several engagements have lately taken
place between the Spanish troops and
the rebels under Modesto Dia2 A tcle.
gram from the officer in charge of the
Snanish Iorces announces that thirty
Cubans were killed.
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Thonrh1 for lhn Neu Nrnr.

New Years visiting is q pleasant Gus.
tom, and VIC hope it may be more gen.
cral on Monday than ever before. Its
most formidable and, perhaps, its only
drawback lies in mistaken hospitality.
Invitations TO partakc of refreshmcnt
meet the caller ut nearly every house.
Where wine is included, multiplied so.
licitations and too little self.cOntrOl in .
duce not q few visitors. to drink more
than their brains can endure or their logs
sustain. We are not now discussing the
total abstinence question, but desire 10
point out thespccial objections TO Offering
wine TO New Years visitors.
lu tho first place, the invitations Of fair
hOstcsscs are not easy TO be resisted, and
men who arc generally prudent cannot
always say "no" under such special temp.
tations. Even when they feel that they
have drank enough, they lack the cour-
age to decline the offered glass. Secondly
ly, II is well known that there arc
many persons who, after one taste
of wine, cannot stop until intoxi.
cation ensues. New Years is q
natural time Tor good resolutions, and
some Of these unfoFtunates have decided
TO break tho chains OF habit, or having
thrown them of are beginning TO rejoice
in their deliverance. 4 draught Is sufll.
cient to throw them back to the bottom
Of the hill which they have climbed with
so much difficulty.
Ladies surely do not wish to injure, or
perhaps ruin, their tempted and strug-
Cling friends. Of course they are not
aware Of their trials, for few men like 10
confess their lack Of selt.control. There
will no doubt be good deal OF drunken
ness on New Years day. Saloons and
restaurants will do larger business than
usual. We trust, however, TINT lew par
lors will cooperate with these establish.
mcnls in furnishing headaches and nau.
sea, and perhaps in providing tenants lor
tho station holsc,-Cineinndti Gazette.
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A Town Burned In Louisiaua

MONROE, La, Dec, 3O.-At II O'Clock
Inst night fire was discovered in San.
dcrs Saloon. The flames spread rapidly,
In four hours sixty buildings were burn
cd, including the wealthicst portion Of the
city, from the court house square to De.
siard street, embracing two squares
from Dcsiard street down along the river
front to and including Sanders saloon
and store. From tho river 10 NIcKcnna's
saloon not u house Is lcl standing.
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ST. LOUIS ALARMRp.-A St Louis di


Sr. LOUIS ALARMRD.-A ST. Louis dis.
patch 10 tho Cincinnati Gazette says;
Grave fears are felt that the channel Of
the river will DO turned rom the Mis-,
souri, to the Illinois shOrc, opposite the
city. When the ice girscd above the
bridge piers, II grounded III the shallow
water in front OF the q ntor, and when
the recent riso came ~ :, the current
striking the lodged ce was directed
across Tho river, and IS since been run.
ming like militia down the Illinois
shore. It has also lpinged tho bank at
the head Of Blood Island, and has cut
It's way to wit u some fifty or Sixty
Yards Of the Ct rlgo II Alton railroad
track. II this Is 'Ot checked, the current
may cut through 10 Chahokia Greek, in
which case the channel of the river
would seek It's old time couse behind the
island, and leave St. Louis with huge
bar before 1t.
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sEAsoNABLE ADv1CE.-Ifyou feelas II
you ought to go and get drunk because 1t
is new Years, suppose you "pauso" and
consider it. If you cannot make up
your mind, ask your wife and children
what they think of IT. or If you are au
unmarried man or boy, consult your moth.
or and sisters. Then take their advice,
and we will answer for it that you will
not be in our police report Wednesday
morning.