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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05
CANAL COMM ERCE.
.sar~~ JT01t ~ I'TTTT7k 49,
cslsss1saISl-s:.i t..-ss.ai..--z-I.s L-:s.S-iI--.
ARRIVALS,

Boats G Dubois, John p Platte, d Stewart,
Alex Ray, Chas Kobb and NJ Snow, IL Ancr-
can Coal Go; NJ Fannon, to Hnmp:hire & Balti-
more Coal Go; \ X Syslcr, to Jnnn z Agnew;
Morning Star, gas coal TO Sinclair u Agncw !;
Sprigg 5 Lynn, to Vim Guin"nd, Washington;
Samuel Charles for Wa>hington VIM Marbnry
limestone, for Washington; Wade, jr., limo
stone, TO X Francis.
DEPARTURE
Boats NJ A Myers, VIM Woods, andy John
son No z, Park Agnew A X Syster 9 Du Bois,
Ii Wade, jr., and NJ Fsnnon, for Cumberland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

Rev. DR.. NJ. A. Corrigan was consccratcd Bis
hop of Newark, N. j., in st. Patrick S Cathedral
yesterday, the ceremony occupying four hours
Tho church was crowded. Archbishop Nc
Closkey was the consecrator and the full ccrc-
monial was performed. Bishop McQuaid
preached an eloquent sermon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

The Lexington Gazette, on the subject Of
the place for holding the next Conservative
State Convention, says:-Our opinion has not
been canvasscd by either party to the contest
but if we may be pardoncd for giving our
views of the matter without being asked, we'll
just say that We don't care where the convcn-
ton is held SO it isn't held in Lexington =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

The question whether the once famous Scbas-
topo is to be made naval as we'll az Il COM
mercial port was settled by the Russian govern
ment during the month Of April in the present
year. 1t has been decided to rebuild the ar
senal, and also to open the harbor to trading
ships; and it is hoped that the new Russian
railways will greatly develop the commerce OF
the town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

The Baltimore Gazette announces the retire
ment from that paper Of Mr.. Henry Taylor, as
one its publishers Mr.. Charles Baker sue
cceds to Mr.. Taylors interest, and the firm
now consists of Mcssrs. VIM. Ii. Welsh, Chas.
j. Baker and VIM. II. Carpenter. On the
10th instant the paper is to be slightly enlarged
and changed to the quarto form Of eight pages
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

The Port Tobacco Times has commenced its
hirttch volume, not its thirteenth, as was said
in Saturdays Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

The first tax TO be assessed uudcr tho new
internal revenue law requiring assessments to
be made by the Bureau in Washington will be
the deficiency tax on distilcrS who have not
worked their distillcres up to within eighty
per cent Of their working capacity. This tax
will be collected during the present month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05
$4,000 CASH GIFTS PAID IN FULL,
500. 900 Fozs ONLY TEN DOLLARS

TNOUGH of tho 100, coo tickets issued for ,bo
d THIRD GRAND GIFT CONCERN in
aid of the Public Library Of Kentucky, hayino
been sold to insure full drawing, and the wisf
having been universally expressed that ,hn
10000 cash gifts offered should be drawn in fnlI
and paid in full without any scaling down ss
heretofore, the management with the concp O..
renee of the trustees, have determined to aIjuu
ninety days more for the sale of the Remnant Of
tickets left on hand. The concert and dis. riiv.
ton advertised for April Sis therefore pos,ponr,I
to Tuesday, July s, 1873, on which day, and 10.
other, they will positively and unequiyocnlIv
take place in Public Library Hall, Louisville
Kentucky.
At this grand concert the following cash gifts
will be distributed by lot and paid in full 10 the
lckct-holdcrs who draw them:
LIST OEGIFrS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

The New York Herald has employed four
distinguished writer's to serve as its correspon-
dents at Vienna during the progress of the
Exposition. They are Edmund Yates, an
English journalist John Russell Young, the
wcll-known American journalist; Bcrthold
Auerbash, the distinguished German writer
and Louise Muhlbach, the famous novelist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

A call is made upon the Secretary Of the
Interior for arms for Washington territory,
where, it is feared, the Indians mediate mis-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

ARRIVED.
Steamer Charlotte Vanderbilt Baltimore, to
Hune s. Johnston.
Steamer Wawasct, Conc river, to Potomac
Ferry Company.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, to Wheat.
Brig Princeton, from Portland, and three
coasters passed up to the District cities, and tho
schr Oliver Amcs is reported u short distance
below.
Schr Geo A Twyblc, Washington. to Z
Agncw.
SAILED
Steamer Lady of tho Lake, Norfolk, by + a
Reed.
Schrs White Foam and Alex Young Provi-
dcncc, by American Coal Go.
Schrs Mary Virginia, Salisbury, and + 81
Baxter, Bristol. by lIamp .E Bait Coal Co.
Schr Geo A Twyblc, Richmond, by Z Ag-
new.
MEMORANDA.
Schr A b Field, hence, ut Norfolk lSt.
Schr Elwund Dorroa, from New lln1on for
this port arrived ut Now York I'd.
Schrs G Morrison ard w NJ Jones, for thi,
port cleared ut Boston lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

GzS"To THE VOTERS OF THE FOURTH WARD.
Having been nominated for tho office of Con-
stable Of your ward, l am sorry TO say that l am
not eligible to hold the position, as | am resi-
dent of the First Ward. I hereby tender my
thanks to the voters of the Fourth Ward for tho
nomination. It'll j. w. WHITE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

WASHINGTON ITEMs-Two widows of the
late policeman Price claim the right to admins
ter on his estate which is estimated at $25, 900.
His last wife, Bridget Dunn had obtained let
tiers of administration, but now Ellen Lyons,
who claimed that he was married to her 10 1855
in Ireland, has applied to have the tomer let
tiers revoked.
The case of George W. Scheidc, charged
with stealing books from the Library of Con
gress, came before the Police Court on Saturday.
The defendant was committed to Jail in default
of $500 ball. Scheidc ayers that he had no
intention of stealing the books, but had merely
borrowed them.
Mr.. John A. Tucker, who was so seriously
wounded by colored burglars at his residence,
on B street, opposite the Smithsonian Institute
last Thursday night, lies in most critical con-
dition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

The travel to Europe on the ocean steamers
is increasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05
.R.T 4 SEN E.SI'S.


A GRANDVOCALA AND INSTRUM ENT
Ia AL CONCERT,
Under the direction of Prof EVANS,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ALENAN-
DRIA LIBRARY,
VIII be given at SAREPTA HALL,
On Tuesday Evening" May 6.
The enviablc position won by the Professor as
a conductor together with his well known taste
in the selection and adaptation Of music 10 pro-
duce the finest effects, is sufficient guarantee
for pleasant evening entertainment
Professor uEYMAN, so long and fAvor"oIy
known as an accomplished musician, will pre-
side at the piano.
By special invitation, the musical talent Of the
city will assist in rendering the choice selection
Of Choruses, Qusrtettes Duets and Solos selec'-
cd for the occasion
The interest of tho entertainments will be grc"t-
~ enhanced by the addition Of an efficient or
chcstra
Admission SOC. Tickets for sale at Frcnch's
Book and Becker's Music Stores, and by lno
Board Of Directors of the Library Go. lapZ'-.t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

VouDouIsM-Accord to promise, the
colored man Thompson, who is practicing on
the coorcd people in this city by means Of
charms, &C., came for US yesterday evening to
see him perform one Of his miracles In com
pany with a friend who saw the whole pro-
cccdng, VIC went to Il house where VIC found
the traps of Thompson laid out TO perform the
spell for the relief Of IL sick man.
The coutrivancc is as follows a tWinc string
is drawn around three common table forks, set
in Il triangle on the floor, at each corner bot
tie, and in the centre lamp and about foot
off. another lamp with f0rccpS, walls, miniature
bibles, &c. Thompson assured tho wonder
struck crowd present that as the man complain
ed that he could not lie down he had pointed
his instruments toward the bed, and that they
told him that the evil which had beset him
was there He then directed those present
to search the bed, which vas done, and IN the
straw was found rag tied up, containing
some birthstone, two or three pieces OF collie
root and some crooked pins.
When this was found the aWc.struck colorcd
rcoplc gave vent to groans and shouts, and
The friends Of the sick man made prayers of
tharkEulness for his dcllvcrancc from evil.
The whole party were deceived completely,
and verify believed that cure and salvation had
come in the shape Of DR.. Thompson and his
coniurations The man is suffering with dropsy
in the chest, though not in an advanced stage,
and might possibly be cured if proper RENE
dies were used. No medicine was used by
Thompson.
Now in all soberncss this thing is assuming
shape that some remedy should be used to pro-
tect poor ignorant creatures from such trlckery.
-IeteyJwg MtleE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

REMARKs.--W is quiet and unchanged
since last weeks report; offerings Of 4lO bushels
red, with sales at l66 FOR good. Corn is active
and prices arr la2c better; offerings of974 BUSH
els mixed and 26 Of yollow, with sales of the for
lner at GG, 81, G8 and TO-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

A portrait of the late Mr. James Brooks is
to be painted by Mr.. j. A. Elder, of Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

TIE BURNING OF COLUMBIA, S. G. 1t may
now be considered as settled that DO Confed-
crate, whether officer or private, had aught to
do with the burning of Columbia, S. g., at the
close Of the late war, and that that city was
burned by Federal troops. David Jacobs, a
large loser by the fire, last week took in Balti-
more the testimony of Gen. Wade Hampton
and Others Gen. Hampton testified that he
was the last Confederate officer in the town,
and that he left just before the entry of the
Federal cavalry, leaving no Confederate troops
here He states positively that at that time
here were no fires in progress in Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

'LOYAL CLAIMS. There has been quito a
revival of the loyal claimants for damages
during the war. From Augusta and Rocking
ham counties alone, there are $50 claims In
Commissioner Risks hands. Some of the
claimants wanting to make a complete thing of
it, try to show that they were ''abolitonist'
all their lives, which they think will help them
with the government. One gentleman wrote
to the commissioner suggesting that he should
ssdraw out the witnesses with regard to the
tenets of a certain religious sect, which he
claimed were free soil, and should entitle
the believer ia them to additional favor from
the government Staunton Findicator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

FAUoUIER COUNTY COURT The grand jury
found true bills Of Indictment against VIM.
Smith and Joseph Butler, both colored, for
petit larceny; Robert Scott, for assault and
battery; aud Robert Scott, Turner d. Scott,
Furlong Carter, and j. z. Utterback for I'm
lawful gaming Jos. Butler and VIM. Smith
we're tried on the indictments found against
them, and both were found guilty. The for
mer was sentenced to confinement IL the coun-
ty jail for sixty days and the latter for thirty
days. Porter Uttcrback was tried on an in
dictmcnt found against him at November term
for assault and battery, found guilty, amcrccd
in the sum Of five cents, and sentenced to con-
Guemcnt iu the Jail for five days. The Court
granted licenses to keep ordinaries, p lccn-
ses to retail liquor, and license to keep an
eating house. The number of deeds recorded
during the month Of April was 27.- Warren
ton Inder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05
A CA RID.

n A CAkD.
OWING TO THE VARIETY OF GOODS
sold at the auction sale in Washington, the re-
naming stock is still very complete in all de-
partmcnts, and the sale will be continued the
whole of this week.
On WEDNESDAY,, at II o'clock nl., will
take place the sale of REAL PAISLEY
SHAWLS and FRENCH and AMERlCAN
STRIPED and PLAID SHAWLS.
On THU RSDAY, ut II o'clock M, BLACK
LYONS VELVETS, SILK PLUSHES and
CULORED VELV ETEENS will be sold.
Over 100 yards of GRENADlN Els are yet to
be sold.
hope my Alexandria friends and cid GUS.
toners will get some of the goods that are SELL
ing at about half price. NJ. TAGLOR.
WASHINGTON nv SGT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

rs" NOMINATION FOR MAYoR.-The Third
Ward takes pleasure in presenting Doctor }. B.
tone, energy and irmncss to our party. He
knows the rights Of the people, and has always
dared to maintain and vindicate them, and he
has not only the intelligence to generate public
good but the moral courage to rebuke and resist
bad official example.
my 3-3t THIRD WARD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

ENGLISH SETTLERS. Capt Sedlcy, late of
the British Navy, has purchased the fine farm
Of the late G. S. Gay, situated on the edge of
town, for S25, 900, and several English gentle
men have been over from Charlottesville to
look at farms in the same neighborhood. When
settlers come from new country they bring
their customs with them, and so many Of the
English have brought their servants along, that
the idea of English servants has cotton into
the heads of our own people. Maj Jed Hotch-
kiss has sent for, and received two white ser
wants from England. and is well pleased with
the experiment. Staunton Tinlicutw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05
GEFT CO.7TEETS,
GIFT CONCERT
NINETY DAYS p0sTPONEMEsT
$500, 600 IN BANK To PAY GIFTS

A FULL WING CERTAIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MAY s, 1873.
SUN RosE... 459 MOON SETs.......... l iS
SUN SETS. .......... G5l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05

g5"Tho Annual Meeting of the Commercial
Exchange will be hold on Wednesday, the It'll
instant, at 10 H. m. Officers for the ensuing year
will be elected at that time.
nv ltd GEO. II. ROBINSON, Prest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05
TXCHANGE BUILDING COMPANY.

Tho Annual Meeting Of tho Stockholders in
the EXCHANG BUILDING CO., for the
election of officers, will be held in their room,
on WEDNESDAY MORNING, May It'll, i'm
mcdiatey after the meeting Of tho Commercial
Exchange Association. By order:
nv 5-2t L. A. REED, Scct'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-05
A New IDENTIFYING Agent.

All Dcntrificcs had their draw backs until the
salubrous Bark of the Soap Tree WAS brought
SOZODONT, the most delightful article for the
teeth that brush was ever dipped into. my5
, 1873-01-30
BRUlN AND ASINUS,
Tho Effects OF Sublime Terror Upon
tr1o Animal IkiMgloms.

tao Animal Kingdom.
From tho Memphis 1ppeaL
son Ss saIon o yE 1ar aa
loft bis homo to 80 to tho village. 1io lad Gn not
procondcd moro tlhau two hundred yarls, mount
cd on lInoal dcscondont Of Dalaainu ass, when
20 encountered great, greeny black boar. Tho
hear "1a astonfsod, and, wthont taking tmo to
Cd himself worry comfortably on limb thirty or
forty foot from the ground Tho farmer wna
'eomplotoly puzzled. II ho rode baok to Ills
~oud surely re sss sss.po hi Il, ETC., a the m Sss ear
mulo, long-oared, melancholy m,1lo, 40 or 10
yearn ofa ago, to tho body Of thu treo. The rnulo!
was 1 brldie-wiso bnt no brllle would hold him.
seut @ s fenH nsa 'sS1a W & S"o % ws' ne hs eSt I'd
tho tree The farmer started to tho house, and
Br.'in, divining his plans, doomed 1t proper to
got away. Ho doubtloBs suapeotod flint gun
Mas coming ll9 camo sowl down, tearing tho
about the sleepy mu1o's head, WHO had not yet
soon tho boar, aud dronmod not Of tho proximity
OF tho ugly beast. Tho hoar doBcended slowly tifl
he waR NJ within five feet Of the mnlo's great ugly
HuBpecting mulo locked up. uo had never
aoen a boar before. His knees smoto ono
another. Ho grow pale III tito face. His oyos
were projected from his hcad-the farmer snid-
al turned awry, till Il Btood at nn anglo Of forty
tt.wa9 that tho mule "hoycd sigh and emolod
s1nilc." It wnH uuoarthly sound; tho
farn,or nifty ynrds away, aaya 1t olook tho
ground whoro ho stood, watching tho progress
Of events.. Tho bear suddenly twistod itsolf
about aud rcasconded to It's porch. Tho
mule swooningly foil at tho base Of til
trco. Ho lay still and apparently lifo-
less FOR time. when Druin again attempted tho
descent but the terrified mule howlod and roar-
l,arls began to fall, aild ho daahcd and danced
about te troo frantically TINT Bruin hesitatot,
end finally in stnpofed amazement, gat upon tho
limb upon which ho first rested. The farmer
camo with his ritle, and bullot aoon stopped tho
tho mule, and strange to teIl as told to us, the
mule and benz diod aido by side the ono, of n
mortal wound: tho othor, OF mortal terror. Tho
boar was still black an Erobl1s tho mules face
was already white with an indescribablo agony
of mortal foar.
, 1873-01-30
GENERAL NEWS.

| Now York City Inns 100 fenalo doctorB.
-The now steol works Mt Joliet, ILL.,, twill
mako their first blast thia wcsli." Tho BEael rail
| mill will start early IN February.
-Covington 1s agltatcl about a FREQ bridge to
| Cincinnati. Several public meetings have boon
held and resolutions without number adopted.
IBownan II. MoNnlty, brothor-in-law Of Con-
oral DrinckorhoR, and former resident Of DInus-
aold Ohio, was killed at Clarlsyil1o Tenn,
latoly.
Judge Granger, OF tho New Hayen (Ct.) su-
porior Court, has ordered that during tile small
etle shall be admittod to tho Courtroom.
Negro incendiarism is reported on tho Bprcad
In North and South Carolina. Tho last Bulroror
is Senator Matt Ransom, who has just Aad gin
houHo burned, valued ut s,10, 900 or s19, 900.
From Floriaa couos tho report that Visitors
L,-healt-aeoiing prncipallsy-aro arriving in
pressed at tho Wrotohod Aotol and boarding.
louao accommodations throughout the stato.
contract to furnish tho Hudson Riyor Railroad
Company With $4,000, 900 brickp for tho oonstr,1c-
ton of tho archway covering tho Underground
as9sa s Il MST x8p nhS sonrsct c9 is ssd
Of 9581, ,259.
The junior branch OF tho United Ordor Of
American Mechanics has lnemorielized tho opcnn-
sylvanin Constitutional Convention to 80 amond
the Constitution aa to prevent all Labor Asao-
ciations from limiting the number OF apprentices
to any art, trade, or mystery. Tloy think tlley
haye @ as good right to learn trades as their
fathers,
,-On Friday night, a. L. Loggett and Frank
Nurdott were nrrestod IN Louisville, Ky, for
masters oillCo to tho amount OF 81, 900 or 60 900.
Leggott Was clerk IN the Paymastcr's ohico,
anu played heavily on tho thin chances OF Bur-
aerts t1plo Whie ~ ino1eatod Together tho
tho Government safe. Thoy arc now in ini
1t is evident that the business OF catching
whales, Nov England's timo-honorea industry,
10 steadily declining, year BY year: Tho exhibit
roturna. 6ixty~nye completed Voyages were
made from Massachusetts ports during the year,
and worry fow OF them resulted In sufficient pro-
duct OF bono or oil to pay exponsoa.
, 1873-01-30
Udoll holds thla land rs Trustoo for
tito creditors Of Miller. than tim cn,n

udoll holds thia land as Truatoo for
tho creditors OF Miller, thon tho com.
plainant, II ho DO one Of those creditors, l,o
1nnttor for what amonne, shows hlrnsolt to DO
right to involo tho MD Of q Court Of Equity to
rroyons tue tr1,stoo from abusing tito trust Tor
Tho purpose of jtrisliotion tho amount Of lls
debt spalnht Mlllor or bis intorost In tho tr,let
to complain ii ho shows hlnsolf Interested.
Davidson loos not sook satisfaction Of his tlolt
specifically, but t1o bill is filed by him for tho
boneat Of himpolf, and snch othors Of Mil1er'a
croo, and provo up thoir obtn and clnim It's be11-
cllts Tho primary ob1oot iB to oBtnblfyll Tim or.
, 1873-01-30

THE ux1rEp srATEs C1nourr Counr.-James q.
Murphy v W. O. Hunter, A. James, o. T. Marsh, nnd
A. piunlmer, trHdiug as the Danton usrbor Packing
Company; assumpait, $4,000.
TnE oinov1T w oessInsrnard ses y y. City Of
v Fah,nstook b Williams; attachment for $2400o.
s,887-arinln l. 1Iattermann '. Hourly Wolff; aasunp
Baar; attachment, S2l9.46. 6,oao-Thomas o'0onnor
y ~. x. Faith; assl1npst, $500. 6,eao-ohrsttan f.
Y. Maria Louisa nak9r; divorce, on the ground Of
Jones; trover, $500. s,oo2-J. Young scammon y.
Feralaldo Jouea debt, S27o.47, damages, $3.50
1estorsa cass bo9A-Johanua y. Petor Ful.on Divorce
Charges Of cruelty and attempting to poison aro ade
worth over $4,000, 6,o95-orsln L. Mann =, =, q. Wal
, 1873-01-30
MISCELLANEOUS,
. HOUSEHOLD GOODS,

.-..-... HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
borsets parlar saltos, tablos, lounges etc., in
oo oy VIII W&ssstef .dap. aMpik T. FA t.
Everybody lH;lted 70 e1amlue tho Empso paElor bod.
PARr1Es WISHING TO pTKPosE. or .FURNi.
nlture. and Leu.ohold Roods u any kind, peAss I'd.
dress j, II, PIKE co., 7et Wsat IAko.lt.
, 1873-01-30
COUNTRY REAL EsTArE,

TOR BALE-On TnADE-IIOU8E AND LOT AT
Ch!oago worth about R6. 0o9; will pay difference.
nuEoit railroad and Huron River; 2barns orchards;
racaE qh!ssgo, ULRi0M BoND. Sli Wabasa.sv. -.
AaQ 1H0 LAtKlla.st. - - ~
, 1873-01-30
PARTNERS WANTED,
AGENTS WANTED,

A GENTS :.yANTE2-A!MM 2E ENERGY AND IN.
3l0 to $6V earltal w Insure wv ! Wapk. MEhlslLI.
Auatu &. No, - Wayt LAke-st,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-11
THOSE VIGILANTES.

IN some OF the Teche parishes where
stealing hog is accounted a greater crime
than killing a man. she sirtuous citizens
recently formed themselves into vigilance
committees for the determination of cattle
stealers, and in tha. capacity hanged =
number Of people. white and black. with.
out troubling the courts. Governor An.
tome was yesterday waited upon by dele
cation from the parishes OF teymilion and
Iberia who informed him that under the
pretex. OF hunting cattle thieves. these 80
called vigilahtes were indulging in outrages
of the most a:rocious character. After in.
vestiyating the facts the Acting Governor
addIe essec the following vigorous letter OF
instructions to the sheriff Of iberia, and a
similar one to tho sheriff Of vermilion:
STATE OF Lo-lsIASa,)
Executive Department,
EeW Orleans, october =. l@.3.
L. /. Hayes ESQ., sheriff, Iberia Parish:
SIR-!ntorrnation reaches the executive
department that under pretext OF punish
ing cattle thieves. a SO-called vigilance
committee mas been organized IN your par.
ish and adjoining parishes, and that mum.
Der of citizens have been killed without
pretenoe of trial OF intervention of law.
You will please at once take measures 20
put an end to these lawless proceedings
and should you find your posse insufficient
for this purpose. you will bs sustained by
the whole power Of the State government;
aud if need be and the facts appear to
justify it. the Intervention OF the United
States authorities will be applied !Or under
the ku- kmx act.
Please acknowledge the receipt Of this
communication and advise ne what steps
you have taken in pursuance thereof.
&C. ANTOINE.
Acting Governor.