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DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND.


"Well, Kitte how do | look! simple
and unsophisticated as you would wish I?
DO you think can keep up the character
have chosen? Now, remember, if any one
asks anything about me, give them to un-
derstand that am poor girl friend Of
yours staying with you, and following the
trade Of dressmaking for ltying. There
goes the bell-como, Pussie.'
Kittie Lenard was the only child Of a
worthy old farmer, who owned and lived
upon small farm in the village Of S.,
and possessed small annuity; she was the
acknowledged belle, and universally loved
by all her companions. Her friend, Helen
Melville, was also au only and consequently
idoIized child Of one Of the richest men, Of
the city of p courted and petted from
her earliest years, both for her beauty and
her wealth, she was, at the age Of eighteen,
sickoned aud disgusted with the holowness
Of the world and her friends and had de-
termined to pay visit to her friend, Kittie
Lenard, aud while there represent herself as
poor girl, obliged to work for her support
and endeavor to win, solely through her own
good and noble qualities, a husband who
would love, not her money, but-herself.
It was the morning Of the grand picnic at
S., and many hearts beat high at the
thoughts Of conquest as they stood before
their mirrors, tying iavorite ribbon, or ar
ranging bewitchng curl, with which to en-
snare the village beaux. Kittie Lenard ant
Helen Melville were the principal ones con
nected with the picnic, and very pretty they
both looked that morning, as they were busy
ing about the little kitchen, filling big bask
cts full Of goodies for the luncheon at thu
grove they were chatting merrily as they
few about after this thing and that. al
Helen deposited q large cream cake in {
snowy napkin, Kittie exclaimed" Be care
ful Of that precious cake, Helen, aud keel
an eye on it until we have lunch you don
know how glad am that | got up early t
make 1t; did | tell you we're to have twt
new beaux to-day--two very handsome
young gentlemen staying at the Burtons
and are going with Bob to the picnic? the,
are from the city, too Mr. Fred. Saunders
who is worth, oh--lots of money, aud Law
renee Armatage, who has not cent; tr
for the rich one, Helen, and--she added
you won't have to drudge over dressmakinI
any more p---looking at her mischieyously
but their conversation was interrupted b
/ old Mrs. Lenard, who came busting in, cry
! ing OUT A Il.
Gracious girls haven't you fnishe
packing those baskets yet When ! was
young girl we worked harder aud talke
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spring I,ashions.

1t is with much hesitation that we under
take comment on so delicate subject, well
knowing that Clarences adventure with the
Watcher on the Threshold was mere bag
atele to the dangers Of the rash invader Of
feminine stronghods. Spring approaches,
however; the subject must be treated, and
professional duty leaves no room for per
sonal apprehension.
Fashonably speaking, the spring is a
cloud one"-not so loud as Dolly Warden
with her roses, and sunaowers, and cab.
bages, was inclined to make it last year !;
but there is an evident intention of as close
a repetition as possible without producing
sanguinary revolution of the maes.-
Wives and sweethearts will no longer, in
deed, be mistaken for hanging vegetable
gardens, but will, on the contrary, present
startling likenesses to zebras, Ieopards,
quaggas, hyenas, and that striped and spot
ted ilk. Adams garden is no longer the
model for imitation tits now the meDagerie
The more moderate will perhaps content
themselves with the plumage of the birds
various shades of the sky-blue, sheen OF
scarlet and rose, aud the rich violet but
the bon ton will glow resplendent in posi-.
tive colors lit up with big white dots like
q prize fighters neck tie, and staring stripes
in black and gray, and dazzling white broche
figures on all sorts Of stuff, and garments
whose checker-braid surface resembles tbs
pantaloons of Biles, the lawyer. 1t is moi
the plaids of Scotland that we are expected
to admire these custom has endeared tC
us but bright colors covered with broat
stripes, deep blue and indigo percales, with
snow balls scattered over it. navy blu,
polonaises with polka dots, indigo ant
saffron calicoes aud chocolate foulards, will
dice patterns in white. We shall be beateI
with many stripes, and spotted into vertigo
All this the spring displays indicate, ant
it is unnecessary thereafter to inquire as t.
the cut Of garment or the length Of skirt
The mind refuses TO contemplate sue
triaes when burdered with these euormitie
Of color. Something called the Gabriel i
to be very popular, indicative, doubtless, Q
fthe Judgment which is to follow. "Afte
US the delugsa is certainly a very apprOpriat
, sentiment for the occasion.
AS to the person proper we have little t
, communicate, as the authorities have nc
determined upon the summer campaign :
Blonde hair, however, will cease to b
! fashionable, and stained compilations al
likely to return-the fiorid brunette bsin
/ the accepted type Of beauty. A ros
7 blonde, with slight application of walnU
D wash, turns into most lovely brunette {
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mouth Of the Mammoth Cave. If he does.
people who go there will be sure to get
"bit." Price one dollar per bottle.
FOR BLINDNESS,
there is nothing like it. A man who had
his eyes destroyed by gunpowder took one
dose, and he can now see where he missed
it IN being careless with gunpowder. A
dissipated youth took it, and be can see the
error Of his ways. You ought to see il
operate.
As A BEAuTPIER,
A lady in Michigan who looked so fright.
ful and ugly that she could not nurse her
infant without blindlolding the little limo.
cent, after taking two bottles became so
beautiful that her husband has had to shoot
seven gentlemen to prevent clopement. Ho
can now keep a dog, and little children are
not afraid to come to his house Another
lady, who was greatly distressed on account
Of the size Of her feet, took four bottles,
and now wears number three CATERS. Prico
one dollar per bottle.
AS MORAL MEDICINE,
IL is awful. IL is sure cure for q DISPOSE
ton 10 tell lies, and as am writing this
under its moralizing influence, this state.
ment may be regarded as strictly reliable.
1t is good to kill rats, reaches, bed bugs,
ants, and those insects which are so trouble.
some to country school boys. Good to
mend tin.ware, polish silyer.ware and furni-
ture. Warranted to keep old watches,
clocks, and secondhand buggies 10 perfect
running order. Children that take it like
to go to school, and never cry for candy or
hook the preserves. 1t will stop crows
from pulling corn, and is sure death on po.
tnto bugs. It will cure any person Of want
ing to steal, and they will bring back all
they ever did steal. SAM SHuRTLIFf.
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this type. The mouth will be worn little
open, and the eyes partly closed, after the
manner Of the houris. We regret to no
tice that the dromedary bend will be en-.
tirely discontinued, but the kangaroo droop
of the hands will be more fashionable than
ever, as in excellent keeping with the me
nagerie character Of the costumes Cincin-
natl Times.
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MILLINHRx.

MILLMHRY. osae s47
rTagnoIia, missiSsippi.
B0NNE7,s and HATS,
Of the latest styles, 4,
for Ladies and Children,
q a5e always on hand
Also Dry Goods, Motions, and Trimming
Of all kinds, too Rumerous to mention.
Thankful for past patronage, hope fer q
continuance OF the same.
desl4-ly MRs. N. A. JoYEER,
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.E. III. PEZ.a.N.T,

MANNULIAl.M MIbSy
, ( dA al DEALER IN \ flti ikla
Groceries, Provisions, &C., at his old
Stand Cheap for CASH, only.
Constantly on hand, very good Cigar for
8 cents, also ApDles, Oranges, Candy, To-
bacco, &c. Call and see for yourself
dec2l tarv y ~ frv ly.
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l CAN'T TELL LIE.--Jim H., out West,
tela good yarn about a" shell bark law,
yer" His client was up on two small
charges, " frivoIous-chargeS." as she'll bark
designated them (lorging note Of hand
and stealing ahorse. y On running his eye
over the jury he didn't like their looks, 60
he prepared an affidavit for continuance,
setting forth the absence Of principal
witness, He read it in q whisper to the
prisoner who, shaking his head, said:
Squiie, can't swear to that dokyment."
TWhy9" Kase hit haint true" Old she'll
inflated and exploded loud enough to be
heard throughout the room "What forgo
a note an steal horse, an can't swear to
a lie Hang such an Internal fool" And
he Immediately left the concientious one to
bis fate
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GRIST MILL.
MAGNOLIA, MISS.

Capt. J.. Q, Travis Gript MIL, having
been thoroughly repaired, is now ready ior bu-
siuess. The patronage of his old customers,
and OF the public generally, is respectfully
solicited.
Mr.. Thomas King, an experienced miller, is
IN charge, and will lake pleasure in waiting
on his friends. janls-4m
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Transient Advertising Rates.
One Square, or less first insertion, 81 S
Zach additional Insertion,
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Amendment to the bankrupt
Act of 1879.

The following is said to bo the true text
Of the last Congress explanatory Of the
Bankruptcy law Of 1872.
AN act to declare the true intent and
meaning OF the act approved June 8, 1872,
amendatory Of the general bankrupt law
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States in
Congress assembled, That il was the true
intent and meaning Of an act approved
June 8, 1872, entitled an act to amend an
act entitled an act to establish uniform
system Of bankruptcy throughout the Uni
ted States, approved March %, 1861 that
the exemptions allowed the bankrupt by
the said amendatory act, should, and is
hereby enacted, that they shall be the
amount allowed by the Constitution and
laws Of each State respectfully, as existed
in the year 1871, and that such exemptions
be valid against all debts CONTRACTED before
the adoption and passage Of such State
Constitution and laws as well as those con-
tracted after the same, and against liens by
judgment or decree Of any State Court, any
decision Of any such court rendered since
the adoption and passage OF such Consti-
tuition and laws to the contrary notwith-
standing. Approved March 3, 1873.
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WHEN, one day. weary with the caresor
State, the Senator from Kentucky was
snoozing in Lis chair, his name was called
to vote. A ncighbor punched MS ribs and
said, "Wake up Mr. Davis; your name is
called Half unconsciously the Kontuck-
ian rose and asked the Vice President what
they were voting on. The Vice President
explained that il was railroad bill in Kan
sas. "Well, said Mr. Davis, in that shril
voice and pointed manner of his, "what /
want TO know before vote is the amount
Of stealage in this bill"
Whereupon TIE great and good Pomeroy
arose, his face beaming all over with smiles,
only clear conscience can produce, and
said "If the Senator from Kentucky will
permit me | will explain. have thoroughly
investigated this BILL sir, and l assure you,
if there is any stealing in it | cannot fud
it,
"All right, Mr.. President" responded
Senator Davis, "If the Senator from Kan
sas can't find any stealage, Pm satisfied
there is none there ."-Chronicle.
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Rates OF Advertising by Month or Year
The New York herald., 1873-09-11
THE IRISH GAMES IN JERSEY.

The Secaucus race track was thronged yesterday
by large assembage, composed chiefly OF the
Irish born citizens of Hudson county. The novel
and interesting matches announced on the pro-
gramme were participated in to the intense de.
light Of all present. ....... .-.......
THE sECAUCUs RACES.
Matthew Brody's horse won the running race. p.
Martins Paul the two straight heats in
the trot free to all and Thomas Lee,s
Lady won the gentleman's race. william
Dean, Washington Market butcher, won the
one mile walking race. The fat mems race was
won by person who was registered as "Doctor. -
steer hunting, impromptu racing matches blind
fold races, &C.. were among the other amusements
OF the day and everything passed or agreeaby. The
Committee OF Arrangements were John Harrinu-
ton, John shannon, 7. McNulty, Jeremiah DOwney
Thomas Waldron and Arthur b. CosRroye
The New York herald., 1873-09-11

IN any exhibitions. II through foolish or rather
shameful economyt the balloon is failure the fault
IS not mine, for my wishes in regard to almost every
detail OF the construction have been pooh-poohed,
and everything has been done to save expense at the
possible risk OF lie. l warned the Nessrs Good
mony, and implored them to insure the practica-
Dlllty OF testing the eastery current. Ipictured
TO them tine prestige and profit that would natu-
should be instrumental in aiding me to Cross the
ocean. told them that their fortune was TO be
reaped alter successful trip, and not by monkey
could be buoved up ar all. But these clever young
men laughed, aud told me to mind my business
(which was what was trying to dol, anu gave me me
be relied upon for whatever advice was needed
Ever since they discovered, some weeks ago, that
the copyright Of my book lentited Through the
AIRY was disposed OF to Philadelphia house they
seem to have tried to make 1t hot for me.
Ny plan was to have the balloon inflated In Union
square, and to make the ascension from that CEN
trail point In this city. But there could have been
no show held there at fifty cents head, ana SO
that idea did not suit these spectators. BY need
less exposure careless handling and a general
laundering or incompetent management, the
balloon has now been damaged almost beyond
possibility OF repair. and II it storms tonight 1t Will
be still further Injured. SIX months OF careful use
would not have harmed the canvas to the extent
that it has already suffered.
REPoRTER-lt would seem, then, that you con-
slider that the collapse Is now complete
Professor WIsE-l am afraid that there is but
very little hope OF ever getting overhead with
that aerostadt. Had II been properly housed and
intell!gently handled even though the material or
which 1t is male Is of an inferior quality believe
that We could have got of and might have made
the voyage. II we do start now hope the HERALD
will send a steam yacht around to Montauk Point
to follow in our track and take us aboard when
we come down, iof Pm pretty sure that we shall
need the services OF an enterprlsing journal to get
us ashore.
Promising that this modest request should be
attended to, in case the great wind bag should
ever recover from its state OF collapse our repre-
sentative bade the down-nearted aeronaut good
evening"
The New York herald., 1873-09-11

delpha and innated 1t, and so 1t made q success
1ul voyage with four passengers and q carrying
weight OF ten TONS The voices Of the cr0akers
were completely sllenced. This experimental
voyage was made on June 20, 1850, the day OF the
Great Eastern's arrival at New York. A full ac-
count OF 1t appeared in q near date OF the Phila-
delphia Inquirer. I-y
REPoRTER-You have made Q great number OF
ascensions have you not?
Professor LOwE-I have Kept no record. / made
about two thousand in Central Park over three
thousand for the government during the war, and
several hundred longer and more extended voy-
ages.
REpoRrER-what has been your highest altitude ?
Professor LOwE-Twenty-three thousand nve
hundred feet, near Utica, N. Y. 1t was the highest
limit ever reached. have closely appr0ximated
but never exceeded this height. In the army, the
greater number OF ascensions ranged in altitude
from five hundred to two Thousand feet, although
have frequently cut loose and passed over the
enemy's works at a distance OF two miles, return
ing in Q reverse current.
HOW DID lie EVER DO IT2
REPORTER-Did not the rebels endeav0r to de-
strOy you and your baOonf
Professor LOwE-Yes, frequent attempts were
made. have several shot which were directed
against the balloon, but they never hit it..
REPoRTER--Uid you not at one time make an
extensive and rapid trip2
Professor LOwE-Yes, l made In 1851 the quick
est time and the longest trip on record.
The New York herald., 1873-09-11
PORK PACKERS CONVENTION.
CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 1873.

CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 1879
The National Pork Packers Convention met in
Myers Opera House at eleven O'Clock this morn
ing, and was called to order by Colonel John L.
Hancock. who, on behalf of the pork packers and
provision dealers Of Chicago welcomed the delegates
to the city and expressed the hope that the session
OF the Convention would be both pleasant and
profitable. On notion Colonel Jonn L. Hancock
was elected temporary President, and b. F.
Howard Secretary OF the Pork Packers AssOca-
ton, was elected temporary secretary. Delegates
are present from eighteen States. motion in
viting representatives OF the oranges, or farmers
clubs, to seats the floor, as visitors was agreed
to. An invitation to attend the mass meeting OF
the live stock men, provision dealers and packers,
at Kansas City, on the 18th inst, was accepted,
Committees on credentials, permanent Organiza-
ton and on business were then appointed, and the
Convention adjourned till hall past two O'Clock p
M. After the adjournment the delegates visited
ROard of Trade.
The New York herald., 1873-09-11
LOUISIANA LAWLESSNESS,
District Judge and n District Attor.
ncy Waylaid and FOully Murdered
The Citizens Aroused. q

A District Judge and a District Attor-
ney Waylaid and Foully Murdered
The Citizens Aroused.
MONROE La, Sept. TO- 1878.
ON Saturday last Judge T. s. Crawford adjourned
the District Court at WinnsbOrough, Franklin
parish, till Tuesday. He accompanied District At
tOrney Arthur II. Harris to Columbia, Caldwell
parish, and they spent Sunday at that place. They
started from Columbia on their return to Winns-
borough on Monday morning. When twelve miles
southwest OF Winnsborough they were waylaid by
four men, lying in ambush in the middle OF dense
thicket OF seven miles in extent, and murdered In
cold blood. Judge Crawford was shot in i've
places. in the head and body, and 1t Is
thought he struggled with the assassins, as his
head was badly bruised and manged. Mr.. Harris
shot in the back Of the head and in the thigh,
and his horse was shot under him. The bodies
were discovered on Monday evening by Thomas J.
Hough, who was ON his way to Wlnnsborough to
attend Court. It is thought the murders were
committed by party OF desperadOes known as
tom wAIN's GANG.
OF the Court before Judge Crawford, at Columbia,
for murder, and was convicted, being prosecuted
from jail before the sentence and has made re-
peated threats that he would Kill the Judge and
the prosecuting attorney. The people OF the parish
are indignant and q large number OF men are in
pursuit 1t is thought that the murderers will be
OvertaKen within twenty-fOur houls. Judge Craw-
ford was about fifty years OF age
A FINE LAWYER AND AN UPRIGHT JUDGE.
He is a brother oil Senator Crawford, OF Madison
parish, and leaves large family He will be buried
at Columbia to-day. Mr.. Harris was about forty
two years old, and was universally esteemed for
his genial social qualities. He has been at the Bar
OF the Columbia Lodge OF Freemasons. His body
was brought to this place. and his funeral will take
place this afternoon, the service being conducted
by the Masoac fraternity. The District Court of
this place has adjourned In respect to the memory
OF the deceased. The assassination OF these gen.
tlemen has no political signifcation whatever.
Judge Crawford was a republican and Mr.. Harris a
democrat and they were murdered bydesperadOes,
whose enmity they had incurred IN the discharge
OF their Official duties.
The New York herald., 1873-09-11
SATANTA AND BIG TREE.

These noted chieftains, about whose destination
there has been so much speculation, are by no
means pardoned for their many and diabocal
Crimes but have peen sent to their tribe to attend
o council with the representatives OF the govern.
ment. Their arrival at Austin, Texas, is alluded to
by the Chronicle OF the 21st ultimo:-
The arrival OF these Indians In charge or Lieuten-
ant Holman, OF the Tenth United States Infantry
In our city early yesterday morning. from the Penl-
tentiary, created some excitement. They are, as
we stated en- route to Fort Sill. They lett here last
evening. Lieutenant Holman was very reticent.
and permitted no intrusion on his prisoners. He
is young and dashing officer, and when he says
''No" 1t Is meant.
Many friends Of the onncer in charge OF these
savage prisoners, who was lately in the recruiting
service in New York, win be pleased to hear from
him in active duty among the wild, Southwestern
The New York herald., 1873-09-11
THE HEOKsCHER-GRAY DUEL
A Card from Mr.. Clason.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Iasked Mr.. Heckscher to go to Canada, and sug.
gested that Mr.. Livingston accompany him.
asked Mr.. Gray to come TO Canada with me.
had delivered neither message nor challenge
Three men were out of the State OF New York
without violation Its laws.
The duel has been termed a "farce.v only am
censurable. Had chosen there that it should be
fought with one loaded and one unloaded pistol
breast to breast, such would have been Its course
Had asked second or third fire 1t would have
been given.
Few OF those who sneer at the farce would feel
before pistol at twelve PAGES only sense OF the
ludicrous
Had Mr.. Gray been able to relieve me. by his
presence, from any awkward position or any
annoyance, he would have fastened to be here
second has no concern with q quarrel. His
function Is TO secure fair play, and ends on The
field -
Compelled to appear before grand juries, In
sisted Tor others) upon legal privilege OF de-
clning to answer. When thaf privilege was iud
cialy denied my duty TO Others was discharged.
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