The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-09-28


prevailed. It was claimed by some of the
speakers that there would be q majority of
twenty in favor of restoration of the monar-
publican members of the Assembly whose foars
have been aroused by the movements of the
Monarchists, propose, when the Assembly
infringement of popular sovereignty, and to
resign their seats If it is not adopted. Gam
betta will soon commence another tour through
France speaking in the interest of Repubfi-
canism.
GERMANY.-Yictor Emmanuel arrived at
Berlin on the 22d and was received with
marked cordiality. It is said that the princi-
pal object Of his visit is to secure an under
standing with the Emperor for joint action
against the possible French aggressions and
to prevent the election of q French ultramon-
time to the Papaoy: The Emperor pE.n has formally
olio Church, of the accommodated Catholic
priest Reinkinss who was recently elected
Bishop by the old Catholics (New Protestants).
in-chief of the German army of occupation in
France, has been appointed Field Marshal.
srArN.-The Cortes has finally adjourned till
January and tie Government has proclaimed
suspension of all constitutional guarantees
surgents at csrtsgena are greatly s
and will probably be compelled to surrender
during the ensuing week. The Carlists are in
their situation is precarious, their ranks being
gradually thinned by assertions.
MExIco.-The State of Vera Cruz is passing
ehs%uga crisis and RSssible serious consec
worship to be closed. The Governor of the
State is opposed to this measure, and the Ca
tholic Society has demanded his protection.
opened. Most of the members of the Commits
sion, also the Municipal Councillors, protested
against the p, Interference of the Governor and
resigned: The Governor then dissolved the
whole Municipal Council, and ordained that
they be replaced by the candidates who re-
ceived the next number of votes after those
elected. Public excitement is intense.
RESCUE OF THE PoLARIs CREw.-The Polaris
crew were rescued from their boats by
whaler on the Goth July. The rescued of the
1 poiaFis party report that after separa-
laris was finally abandoned in q sinking oondi-
tion by Capt: Buddington and the remainder
Of TIE expedition. The party wintered in Life
Ibss tbsv they bSs timber house
passed without event, except the breaking ont
of scurvy, which, however, was unattended by
severe symptoms. Plentiful supplies of wal
rus ivers for food were obtained from the
natives, and to this diet is attributed the mild
ness Of the disease. In spring two boats were
b1iit Of pine, the boards taken from the cabin
OF the Polaris. In these the whole party en-
barked as soon as the ice opened, and sailed
southwark. On the Sd of June they sighted
Cape York, and on the 22d were picked up by
regarded as the one who did most to save the
party, and the rescued men speak in the
highest terms of his exertiou they also say
That Capt. Hall enjoyed the confidence of
everyone, and his death, which was unexpect-
ed, was deplored by all ON board. At the ses-
sion Of the British Association at Bradford,
Capt. Markham, of the British navy, who was on
the Arctic when she received the men rescued
from tho Polaris, gave detailed account of
the voyage of Capt Hall, which he gathered
Polaris occupied only five days in making the
distance from Cape Shakleton, northward, to
lat latitude eeiighty-two degrees sixty minutes.
ever reached by civilized men. The ice was
soft all the way, and stronger vessel ould
have attained q much higher latitude
UNITED STATES.
The Geographic dispatches have consisted
during the week, almost exclusively of details
concerning the financial panic which prevails
throughout the Union. Itwould be impossible
in our limited space to give even q synopsis of
these kilograms, hence we content ourselves
with informing our readers that in nearly all
parts OF the country business has come to a !
stand still, the banks generally, though per- |
fectiy sound, having adopted. from prudential
motives, the same course as our city banks as
set forth in the declaration published else |
where in this paper.
YELLOW FEVER IN SHREyEPoRT.-Shrerepor |
Sept. 25.-There is no abatement of the cpl |
demic. That noticed yesterday was moro ap-
parent than real. To-day the fever broke out
with renewed fury and attacked large num-
Der OF citizens Drs. Chopin, Davidson and
-
fever, and ii is to be presumed that this will
settle the question even with the most perth
have had the fever during preceding epidemics
either here or elsewhere. Some had lived here
many years, and many were native born. In
truth, those supposed to be thoroughly accli-
mated have been nearly as freely stricken as
the new-c corners. In some cases the fever acts
in most malignant type from the start, as if
determined to kill at once. With such cases
medical skill and good nursing alike fail to
save the patients. 1t lie possible that in these
cases the persons attacked had been drinking
excessively, or that their systems had been
otherwise impaired. remarkable popularity
of the situation is that none of convalescents,
or at least very few of them, have fully re-
covered their health. In fact, no one that has
had the disease feels we'll. There exists much
And most distressing destitutiOns in our midst.
protectors. Total interments from the disease
to date, within the city limits, four hundred
and eleven, and about twenty five outside, but
near the city.
All men are kings by birth, for NO man
Is born without crown to his head.
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