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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-08
uoIsE oF REPRESENTATIVES,.

This being private bill day, the SPEAKER
proceeded TO cal the committees for bill OF private
character.
few private bills were reported from the Committee
On Naval Affairs, snd disposed Of
PASSAGE OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY BILL.
AtI4O p. H. the House went into Committee Of the
Whole, Mr.. E. II. Roberts Repr Y. " in the chair,
on the Military Academy Appropriation bln, which ap-
MI COBGIiN Giep Ind) moved to strike out clause
Of bill which the Secretary OF War the Gscre
tiouary power to substitute. for the Protessorshp OF
Spanish PrOiessOrshlp OF Rhetoric and English Liter
atIc. ,--.-, = ,.-..o,s
Messrs. Wood Dem, y. " Butler lRep., Mass(, May
Dard Or. D., Tenu), Dunneu (Rep.. Mimi, ana Young
Dem, Gal and was opposed by Messrs Marshall tDemJ
M. sargent Rep CALI and stoughton tRep, McnJ
In Tie course OF the discussion te Ie4tINe
10 military education of the Spanish, French ana Ger
languages was canyasSed the opponents OF Tue mo-
tOn COutendug That the two latter were OF tle lnos IN
pOTaucc and its supporters claiming that the close re-
la0us between the United states and Mexico the west
India Islands, and the Spanlsh-AmeTcaH cOuhlIie e-
dercd knowledge of Spanish the part OF army OceIs
necessary and desirable.
Mn BUTLER spoke Of the acquisition of Mexico as q
thing that would take place in this generation; ana Mr..
COBUIN predicted thar the American boy was porn VINO
would issue the proclamation rom the MOTTO CASTLE ID
Finally M Columns motion prevailed and the clause
wlS struck out. -,
fessOrs in the Military Academy, whose service IN the
and at the academy exceeds 10 years. shal nave
the pay and allowances OF Colonel OF Engineers and that
all other Professors and the Instructor OF Oruhnce anu
the Science Of uunery shall have the pay and allow
uce OF LeuteuauCOiOne Of Engineers, ana that mere
shall be allowed such Professors 10 per cent OF theH
cgrent yearly pay each term OF i've years service
8vded that such addition shall IN no case exceed ~
Il cent Of tue yearly pay. The provision also places
shcA Professors the same footing as OeeIs OF inc
army boz 10 gard 10 retirement from active service.
Tie motion was agreed to, and the committee rose and
reported tins bl 10 the House. The amendments were
agreed 20, and the bill passed.
The House then, al 0cioch' ADJOURNED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-08
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
XLIIp CONGRESS-THIRD SESSION
SENATE. WASHINGTON, feD. u 1910

SENATE - WASHINGTON Feb T. 1878
Mr.. FENToN Glib. Rep, N. W presented
remonstrance Of New-York business met against 'Ho
repeal Of the Bankrupt law. IT.,
Mr. CAssERIY Dem, Cali offered a RESOLUTION "niOh
asaereed To- directing the Secretary OF the treasury
q, transmtt statement Of the net earnings OF the Union
Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroad Companies lor
Is7O and 1871, showing the recelpts Ior me-
sengcrs the amount Oh runn'"S
"'SN'' THE CHICAGO Posr-oFT1cE.
MI MORRILL, (2ep, VI, from the committee on
Pnhle Buildings and Grounds reported an original bill
authorizing the Secretary OF the Treasury to exchange
ths old house and Post Office site in Chicago for
the land belonging the school fund Of the city at the
corner OF Polkst and Ffhave The difference IN value
seteen the two pieces of land is ascertaned by
commission OF four persons two to be appointed by the
Treasury Department and two by the city auIhoISSs,
and to be paid upon their award when approved ny INC
Nj SHERMAN rep, Ohio introduced bin an;
tborzne the rrevocahe deposit of money in the United
States Treasury, ana the payment OF hve p per oon'
interest thereon for charitable educational purposes
Referred 10 the Committee on Finance. o.--,.,..
on the Library reported adversely on the bill providing
i' M xISoRN SRdp. hiss from the Committee on
Mines and Mining. reported bill 70 ana tae SonsuuC
mineral lands, with amendments
TIE GENEVA WARD.
All o'clock the bill to provide for the distribution OF
the Geneva award was taken up.
Mr.. EDMUNDs (Rep., VT argued that the award had
of the United States and that In distributing IL the
Government ought 10 pay only actual losses. There
fore insurers whose receipts from increased premiums
for extra covered more than covered the losses
hey had to pay ought not TO receive portion OF the
award. ,
Mr.. THURMAN Dem, Ohio argued that the award
had been asked and obtained the basis OF individual
claims and ought 20 be distributed by the Govern
ment as trustee for the claimants: and that the in
surance companies concerned had as complete Ight
to their respective shares OF the award as man mas 10
property OF which he holds the title In fee.
AMNESTY.
On motion Of Mr.. NORWOOD Dem. Cal, the bill re-
eving certain persons in Georgia and other southern
States Of political disabilities, was taken up. IL was
amended to include some additional names when
Mr. FLANAGAN Q2ep. Texas moved TO insert the name
Of Jefferson Davis saying that If rebels were TO be re-
evcd 70 freeley he wished relieve the chief one and
GET done with business. He demanded the Yeas ana
NAYS on his amendment but they were not ordered
a vote was taken on the bill, which resulted III yeas
No q1ofom voting at p. m. the Senate adjourned IN
~ Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-08
WESTERN UNION RUMORs.

Western Union Telegraph stock still holds the
attention of Walst and excites competition and specu
laton by its mysterious movements ON the stock Ex-
change Every one is DESTROYS Of knowing who is
"long" or "shOrt" and the prominent operators time
and again for the past few days have been
placed by the street on either side Of the market.
The latest rumor is that the "bulls" include Commo-
dore Vanderbilt, A b. StOckwel, President of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company; Rufus Hatch Henry
n Smith, Daniel Drew, and Others while President
Orton OF the Western Union Jay Gould Horace f. Clark
and Augustus Schel said TO be the bears IL IS
almost impossible arrive at the truth however and
Am these runors have undoubtedly been circulated with
the view of beneting STOCKHOLDERS. The stock opened
yesterday at 92i declined 10 94, reacted To W, and
closed at 9la d9li.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-08
THE HENRY CHAUNcEY OVERDUE.

The steamship Henry Chauncey of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company is now several days overdue
at this port She to have sailed from the Isthmus Of
Panama on Jan. Is, but up to p yesterday no ad
vices had been received Mr.. Bellows the VicePres-
dent of the Company stated that they had received no
adyces from the Chauncey but had heard that severe
hurricane had visited coast and destroyed
part OF the Companys wharf at the Isthmus. He sug
eested that possibly the Of the nonsrrya OF the
Chauneey her consequent inability 70 obtain proper
facilities for unloading and loading she IS side
wheeler has three decks aud about 29o tuns burden
Her length $40 feet breadth 43 feet depth - ee and
draft about II feet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-08
RAPID TRANSIT IN EARNEST.

The directory of the Gilbert Elevated Rail
way concluded, yesterday contract with English
banking company for the sale Of bonds OF the road TO
the value Of $5OOO0. The directors will not for the
present give the of the firm subscribing but say that
it as strong any house in London BY the terms OF
the contract the bonds net nearly IN greenbaeks to
the Company and the entire proceeds OF the sale to
be deposited in city bank within the next 90 days. in
trust for the road The contract for building the five
miles from Charnbers-st and West Broadway TO Central
Park has been concluded with the New-Engand Iron
Company OF Boston, and the contract for the second
section TO High Bridge is closing The contractors bind
complete the work before the close Of this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-08
COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS.

The review examinations, which have been
holding for several weeks past at the College OF the City
Of New.York, closed yesterday Both instructors and
pupils express themselves satisfied with the results OBJ
tanned An innovation has been made at the same instl
tuition by Prof j. c. Draper, the methods Of teaching
natural science The Freshmen Class In beginning the
study OF physiological and structural Botany, were
obliged 10 experiment with various seeds Some OF the
seeds were dsseoed by them and the various portions
shawn Others were planted In soil, and taken out at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-08
,ar,on. .tsres Of termination and growth Those speei

va,ous stages OF rermnatIon and growth Those speei
NAM yere then 10 be- classified and arranged on CARDS.
Such cards from each member Of the e wero received
by Prof Draper yesterday and the STUDENTS atdsy
In regard 10 The obiectA The results were must kIa
ing to the Professor Most of the cards were hea1 pre-
pared, elegantly, aud showed A. ib Roth
monoe0ty ledons and dicOtyledo were e1Porisoeh
with, and record kept OF the gro Wtn g. ~ ~
group. The cards exhibited, In addition, the reno, ~
the characters OF Ithe various seeds to the ehA@0'
leaf. Ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-08
A correspondent who thinks that there is a

good deal In name, wishes 10 extend the nomenclature
of the uptown avenues thus: Tie two between One
hundredandfO second and One-hnndred and fifty
fthsts Eighth and Ninth or 50. Nichoasayes re
spectvely Underclir" and Terrace "-ayes. As the
Eighthave. passes along the eastery base OF
Washington Nights II may be named 'Underclif" and
other line with the brow OF the
hill, may be named quite ne appropriately Terrace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-08

Henry N. Slack, who keeps a tobacco store at
No 1855 Enthave, held In 500 oai yesterday, al
Jefferson Market for trial charge of swlndling
Michael Connors out OF five cents Connors bought
paper chewing tobacco from Slack and found 70 be
nearly all sawdust.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02
Waived an Examination.

At an carly hour last Wednesday
the citizens from nearly all parts
of the county began to assemble and
by ten O'Clock, the time set for the
preliminary examination of Mr.
Young for shooting Mr.. Williams, a
large concourse OF our rural friends
had assembled. At tho appointed
time, Squire J. X. p. Hale opened
his court, the prisoner present and
represented by Col. Nichols, the
prosecution by the States Atty,
Ill. NJ. McVeigh; on motion of Col.
Nichols, the examination was waiv-
cd and Mr.. Young recognized in
the sum of 1000 for his appear
ance at the next term of Cir
cult Court. The witnesses for
the State were also held in tho sum
of two hundred dollars on their
own rccognisance, for their appear
ance.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

WE are informed by Squire J. +.
Ruddlc that the residence and store
house with contents belonging 10
Mrs. Ferring, widow of tho late Dr.
w. A. Ferring, of Barfeld's Point,
was totally consumed by fire one
day last week. The loss sustained
is estimated at 5000 dollars. The
fire originated in the kitchen. where
a fire had been kept up til late in
the night for tho purpose of ironing
clothes. When discovered, the
flames had made such Roadway as
barely allow the inmates time 10
escape with their lives. Wo feel
confident we speak the sentiments
of the entire people of the county
when we express our deep felt sym
pathy for the lady's misfortune.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

JOHN PEARCE, man Of color, was
30 unfortunate as to horde up out
of his hard earnings the snug little
sum of fifteen hundred dollars, and
which in the absence of a Savings
bank. he kept at home wrapped up
in a bolt of domestic. The other
day, Johns better half hired a wo.
man to cut this identical bolt of do
mestic into patterns for childron's
wearing apparel, and without a
thought for the money threw tho
piece Of "cotton truck to her and
went about her work. Late in the
day, she thought OF the money, and
as may be imagined lost no time in
searching for it; but, alas no mon
oy was to be found. "A search war;
rant, an arrest and investigation
failed to discover the whereabouts
of the missing treasure. John re-
turned to his home sadder if not
a wiser man, and now says "Ho
would like TO sell himself"
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

We learn that at n meeting of the
citizens OF Carson's Lake township,
held on Wednesday last, Mr. Parks
formerly of Edgcfield District, S. c.,
was chosen for recommendation 20
the Governor for appointment to
the Office of Magistrate for that
township. Carson's Lake township,
although ono Of the most populous
in the county, is without II magis'
trate, and we know Of no one who
would fill the Office better than the
party thus recommended. In addi-
ton TO being a oman of the people "
he is cripple, and needs the cmol-
uments which may be derived from
this source.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02
Barbecue.

The citizens of Stonewall planta-
ton and vicinity having resolved
to give public barbecue on W. B.
Haskjn's premises on Friday, the
9Th day of August next, assembled
at the place above named on this
day, to take preliminary steps to.
ward its consumatiOn. Whcrcupon
ID. II. Pitman was called to the
chair, and Il. Armstrong to tho
desk, when tho following commit
tees were appointed
On invitation &c, c. 0. Fabcr,
G. Holmes, John Sutton, and 4. ID,
Hubbell.
On preparing the dinner: G. o.
Faber, and s. g. Harrell.
Head stewards of the table w.
b. Haskins; and Hays Pickett.
Floor managers ofdancing room
e. d. Hubble, Hays Pickett and
Thos. Price.
MarshaIs of the day d. r. Pit
man and j. G. Coats.
Gen'l. Sup't. Of tho table ]. B.
Lyerly.
On construction ofa table: A. p.
Ewing and p. II. Sutton. :
To deliver an address Hon. IL.
NJ. McVeigh, of Osceola.
Business being transacted, the
meeting adjourned.
d. r. PIrMAN, Chairman.
H. ARMSTRONG, Secretary.
July 10th 1873.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

THERE will be an old fashioned
Gandcr pulling at the Barbecue
down at Stonewall Landing on the
Sth. inst. This is sport which was
very fashionable with our fathers
and grand.fathcrs, but which under
the sO-callcd "advance of civiliza-
tion has, along with many OF the
hearty and bolstcrous pastimes of
the good old days, become almost
obsolete. The "greased pig" tilt
ing at ring, and other sports of a
manly nature will be also on the
programme.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02
MEssRs. G. Holmes, G. o. Faber,

MEssRs. G. Holmes, c. o. Faber,
John Sutton and Z. d. Uubbell,
committee on invitation for the
Barbecue to be given on the 9th.
inst, at Stoncwall Landing, request
us to extend through the columns
of our paper, special invitation 10
the ladies Of Osceola and vicinity.
We hope the ladies, (providing
the gentlemen escort them) will not
fail to grace tho occasion with their
presence.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02
Attempted Rape

We learn from a gentleman from
the upper part of the county, that a
party of four or Guo rnnshs sc'
drunk one day last week and then
went TO a cabin on Mr.. Y. IL. Rob.
inson's place and attempted to raw.
ish o negro woman, whom they
found unprotected, beat and other
wise maltreatcd, but her crios and
bold resistance thwartcd their hell.
ish designs; assistance being near
ut hand, the scoundrels took to their
heels. 1t is rumorcd that two of the
party hsyc since been arrested. We
sincerely hops they will receive the
punishment they so richly deserve
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

Our old friend, Col. Dan. Dick,
son, of Mill Bayou, last Monday
brought in a wagon load of as fine,
largo watcr-mollOns as it has eve,
been our lot to look at. AS his
rout lay by our Office he did not fail
TO stop, and with the assistance OF
our entire corps, succeeded in roll
ing one of the largest in our sane
tum. Thank ye, Colonel.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

Our little friend Popcorn Driver
brought us fine sample Of Grapes
late last Saturday evening, raised
by Mr. Lewis Bowen, with the latter
gentlcman's compliments. Now,
what we want to say is, that as a
sample, why, we liked the grapes
very much, and that he has our
thanks, as also our little friend Pop
corn, and t h at-wcll, can't you
take a hint!
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02
A NEGRO man living on Mr.. r.

A NEGRO man living on Mr.. r.
d. Carr's plantation near Barfeld's
Point, was shot at while out fishing,
on some one of the Lakes of that
vicinity, by some scamp unknown
to him, because the negro hcsitated
when pcremp.or!y ordered to lift
Lis hsa in salutation to him. We
understand a writ was issued by
Squire Blythe for the arrest of the
would-bc murderer, but he succeed
eI in cluding the constable in whose
tands ds writ had been placed, and
left the state.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

THE party who went out to camp
for the purpose of hunting a few
days since, sent in nice saddle OF
vcnison last Wednesday. We learn
that Mr.. John Lovewcll was the
gentleman who secured this, the
first trophc ofthe hunt. We expect
to hear some very thrilling "var-
mint stories" on their return.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

IL another column will be found
a communication from the Modcra.
tor and Clerk of tho Colorcd Bap.
tist Church in vindication of the
character and standing of their
Pastor, Leroy Jackson. 1t must be
truly refreshing and consoling to
know that ono is honored and es.
tccmcd, not only in a worldly
sense, but in Scriptural sense, and
we were forcibly reminded as we
read the article alluded to, of oul
sinful neglect in not reading oui
Bible oftener, as to that cause VIC
now attribute our want of popular.
ity with good women. Parson, VIC
envy you.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02
N Office.

The citizens of Osceola and Mis-
sissippi Co., Ark. arc respectfully
solicited to attend a Barbecue at
Craighead and Haskin's {" Stone
wall'D Plantation on Friday Au-
gust 9Th 1873. Object-festivity
and mirth.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

We have been shown q petition
addressed to Governor Baxter, by
our people, praying for new ap-
pointments in the place Of Mr.. Gen.
try and J. w. Harris, who have
signally failed to discharge the du.
ties of their respective Offices of
County Supervisors. In that peti-
ton, and in connection with one of
the charges of dcreliction of duty
(and they are numerous, as we'll as
gricvous) the fact is set forth that
on the opening of the court in May,
the first held by the Supervisors
appointed, and which was dono
with great deal of informality,
not even taking the prescribed
oath Of Office, one Leroy Jackson,
presented a claim of SS5 for services
rendered in a paupcr case. Now
we happen to know that the sum
of $50, all that was claimed, was
paid by Mr.. John Matthews on an
order from one Robert Towser who
attended the case in point, Mr..
Matthews advancing tho money
and taking the account as voncher.
Now our object in making this
PLAIN statement is merely to know
if the people will submit to such
impositlons, or whether Parson
jackson will rise 10 explain.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02
MAKE money fast and honorabl

MAKE money fast and honorably
by at once applying for tcrritori.
al right, (Which are given free to
agcnts,) to sell the best, strongest,
most useful and rapid selling Sew
ing Machine ever used or recon-
mcndcd by families, or buy one for
your own use it is only IS. Sent
tree everywhere by express. Ad.
dress for particulars, A. Catcley,
Superintendent, Corner Greenwich
and Courtland Streets, New York.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

The Osceola Baptist Church meets Saturday
before the third Sabbath in each month. Ser
vices by their Pastor, Ed. II. II. Richardson,
Saturdays and Sundays following.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South, holds
Divine Service -hrst Sabbath in each month
n O'Clock, A. M Prayer mectings-cvery
Thu sday evening, 7O'clock, Z. NJ.
The Presbyterian Church holds Divine service
second Sabbath OF each month-ll O'Clock, a. IN J..
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

Our young friend, J. w. Clapp,
who has been doing the quill-driv.
ing for the firm of g. Ii. Gaylord
4 Co., left for East Tennessee last
week, to take q short respite from
his arduous duties. We wish him a
pleasant trip.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

THE nights have been agreeably
cool and pleasant since the last
rains and what with the sweet,
melodious strains OF the frogs in the
rear Of our Office. Their musical
notes would woo and lull to sleep
the widest, most reckless and un-
tanned of Capt. Jacks warriors.
We can't understand why it is that
our neighbors can't appreciate good
music, but must be forever crying,
"Those frogs are a nuisance"
SHOW music charms
How meter warns,
Parent of actions good and brave
How vice 1t tames
And worth innamcs
Ana holds proud empires DER the grave"
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

Mr.. WILLIS CHAMBERS, who has
been doing the agreeable behind
the counter at Mess. Gold & Trous-
dalc's left on the City of Chester
yesterday morning, on a visit to
his former home, at Harris Station,
Tennessee.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02
Educational.

Tho select school conducted by
A. Goodrich and M. M. Goodrich,
will commence for session of six
months on the 4th. of August next,
at Osceola.
Tuition $3.50 per month, paya'
bic monthly.
During the last session OF this
school 1t was literally patronizcd,
and We feel certain that the parents
and guardians Of children will not
regret the patronage they have ex'
tended to us, and will find it to their
interest to continue the same.
The Osceola times., 1873-08-02

We arc happy to state to our bu-
siness men and letter writer's gene
rally, that our Postmaster, John o.
Blackwood has on hand a 6ac and
DeH assorted stock of postage stamps,
ranging in price from ono to fifteen
cents. Whether or not, our mild
suggestions in our last issue were
the incentives that prompted him
to lay in a stock of stamps, We are
not prepared to say; but certain it
is, that stamps may be had for the
money..by calling at the Post Office.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-28
DEXTER STABLES.

Carriages.
@&-S A LARGE STOCK OF TOP and
~ OPEN BUGGIES, ROCKAWAYs,
CABRIOLETTs. PHErONS, and a late style
Of English Deg Cart. for sale at very reason
able prices. at the Repository, corner Lady
and Assembly streets.
Nov II W. K. GREENFIELD.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-28

THz l,4RM o"UARe4s+B 4s+BAaazR."-Msuy
OF the best Southern mon in the South.
esh States, sayS tie NSW NOrIsAn5 Pica.
yxne. are Northern men-mer born I'M
New, England-in Massachusetts,. Many
Northern men, have come to the South,
before and sipce the war, to do business
and to find homes. And those who
come with such views, respectable and
well behaved, will,seldom fail to be ap-
HFecisted and tQ receive the welcome snd
the position to which they are entitled.
Tho people of the South are desirous Of
having as many settlers a5 possible OF
thfs description Men OF, this character
are not carpetbaggers. however small
their ne luggage o. empty their purses.
Tney are desirable element. The term
oarpet-bagger is applioabl9 to the needy.
demagogue whose stock In trade consists
OF the number Of colored waters he can
persuade that the Southern, white men
are their relentless enemies and oppress-
ORE, and whose political status and per-
sonal fortunes depend upon his success
~ banding them upon the basis OF In
furious falsehoods, to use for hia own off,
o;a: honor, profit aud piundeF, under the
semblanoo of legal forms and backed by
the bsyonets7 Of the United States.
These birds ofapassage We have no use
for. .-,.,.,.,