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AMorayian Cemetery,

A letter from Salem, N. c., to the
Richmond Enquirer, gives the following
In the Moravian cemetery, in Salem
they separate and classify their dead
male infants from female; the old from
the young; the married from the unmar
ried. They won't bury the husband by
his wife. The dead are all placed on an
equality. The tombstones are all alike,
Being small blocks of marble a foot
square, that they place at the head OF
the grave. No different tombstone is
allowed. Neither can you find a
single epitaph. Some of the graves
are over one hundred years old. One,
negros, reads: Abraham Niger
Guinea, died April IL, l77O." On
Easter morning, soon after midnight,
the Moravians get up and march to the
cemetery with band of music in front,
and the procession tapered of from the
youngest to the Oldest person, who brings
up the rear. They remain in the GEM
etery playing music and conducting ser
vices until morning. 1t is said they 60
there to see the dead rise. When a Mo-
ravian dies in Salem, instead Of tolling
the bells, they announce the death with
a band of music in the church belfry.
They have three different tunes-one for
the old, one for the young and one for
the married. An old inhabitants death
is blown out soft and solemn with length
ened notes
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RRreHrRR SKIES.

The sun reached the extreme point
in the ecliptc north Of the equator
yesterday, and since then no heavy
rains have fallen, and it is be-
lieved permanent and radical change
has taken place in the condition Of the
atmosphere. Yesterday was a sultry
aud broiling hot day, but only nine
deaths were reported from cholera out OF
eighteen, against fourteen the previous
day. out of total OF twenty-one. This
is perceptible and an encouraging de-
crease, and with continued warm, dry
weather, it is TO be hoped the disease
will almost disappear within the present
week. The turning point for the better
has probably been reached, and the pre-
vailing sickness, never quite contagious,
seems to be on the wane. Our people
have maintained their equanimity with
wonderful frmuess and philosophy.
Every head of family turned doctor,
and read up the theory, causes and pre-
ventives of cholera as if expecting to
20 into the practice. Our citizens gem
orally have understood the situation,
and made preparations to meet the in
vader at the threshold. Books, newspa-
pers, druggists and doctors have been
consulted, and every man seemed to draw
his own conclusions Our we'll informed
and liberal hearted physicians are work
ing day and night to encourage the well
and to rescue the sick. They have re-
sponded to every call from rich or poor
at all hours of day and night. They
have gone wherever suffering and duty
called, whether in the abodes of wealth
and refinement CT the novels Of the poor
and ignorant, ard by their unfaltering
course have done much to allay excite
ment and check the spread Of the terri
BILE disease. We hope the worst is over,
but this is a question of time and
weather. Meanwhile, let every family
observe the most rigid rules of health in
eating, drinking and working; keep the
house well cleansed and disinfected, have
sure. simple remedies on hand, and send
for the nearest doctor when any one is
taken down sick. We observe but a
slight abatement of the disease in Nash
vile, where it has ragged most violently,
and it is not best for us to rejoice too
soon. If we are to be persuaded that
this disease is not cholera, and that the
genuine Asiatic cholera is yet to come,
the prospects, indeed discouraging. But
in any event, let every man set his
home in order, and be prepared for
any emergency. This homemade chol-
era is bad enough, and we hope to see
no other type make its appearance this
year. If this sickness abates for week
ortwo people who can leave the city
will not be afraid Of carrying with them
the germs of the disease, and will feel
safe in going away. The great masses,
of course, have to remain, and in the
absence of any concerted action or pub
lie measures, should take all possible
precautions against infection of any
kind. 1t is too early in the summer to
make any reliable calculations, and
there is no known law under which the
cholera animaleules are sure to die
out within six weeks.
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Lady Burdett. Coutts, says a London
letter, still retains her interest in
in the banking house, and her yaluebles
are stored in the strong boxes built by
her eccentric grandfather. Some ten
years ago it was estimated that her
wealth, in the form of sovereigns, would
weigh thirteen tons and fill "a hundred
aud seven -four sacks. The old firm Of
Coutts & Co., in which she is the pripoi
pal proprietor, is still the most aristo
cratic Of London bankers, and has just
admitted as partner Lord Walter Camp.
bell, the brother Of the Marquis of Lorne,
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FOREIGN.

BRRLY, June 2a.-It is officially stated
that Count Bernstoii, late Secretary OF
the German Legation in Washington,
will not return to that city in any official
oapecity. The illness Of His Majesty,
Emperor William, is increasing TO such
proportion at to occasion great alarm.
His physicians are constantly at his bed
side, and fears are expressed that il will
prove fatal. II is rumored that the
Crown Prince Frederick William will
shortly assume the reins Of government.
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the music Of the mocking bird than Of
the bullets aud shells, though he loved
both almost to a fatality. Now he is in
London giving free scope to his brilliant
iancies, and ogling in the most familiar
manner with Charles Reade, the novel
list, and other notables.
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HEyRY WArTERsov Is in London, and
has commenced writing back to the
Courier ournal His sketches are very
readable. gossipy aud diause, reminding
one Of his war correspondence for the
Appeal, when be wrote columns Of va
garies aud fiful fancies from the front
Just after hot engagements without a
Hse o. news or giving single detail Of
public interest The day after the bat
lie Of Resaeea be devoted ohe-third Of
three-eolumn letter, over the signature
Of Waverly," 10 a mOcking bird, which
sat and sang in the top Of an apple tree
near General Folks headquarters amid
the uhistling Of bullets and the crash q
shells. Naverly had better ear ior
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IRIS IMPOSSIBLE to ignore those terri
BILE nameless diseases that annually
sweep 80 many hapless victims into the
grave. We are compelled to recognize
them, and II is the Good Samaritan's
duty to try and cure them. Helmbold's
Buchu stands unriyalled for all such dis
eases. Get the genuine, which has the
proprietor's private proprietary stamp.
Beware OF counterfeits. John +. Henry,
New York, sole agent. cod
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A Vanished Illusion.

One is almost sure to be disappointed
when he first enters the interior of Je.
rusalem. However carefully he may
have prepared himself against surprise,
he will scarcely escape in more direc.
tons than one. The filth of the city will
surprise and annoy him. One who
comes to Jerusalum from Egypt can en-
dure good deal in this direction, but
even he will have attained to high de-
grae of equanamity if he does not occa-
sionally lose his temper amidst the SUI
perabounding filth of this city; and
what is worse, it seems to. gather most
about the most sacred places. You can
not with any comfort approach through
the old bazaar Of the cotton merchants
what was doubtless the beautiful
gate of the temple-without holding
your breath. The Mohammedans, while
guarding with keenest vigilance the sa-
cred enclosure from the pollution of in
6del feet, seem quite regardless of the
intrusion of filth. Yet it must be con-
fessed that the Jewish quarter Of the city
is quite as unclean as any part oft; and
it often gives one relief, when traversing
these dirty streets, to think that the Je-
rusalem Of the Bible lies half hundred
feet beneath the present surface.
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Bow BELLS for June has arrived, and
is TO be had at Walkers news depot, los
Beal street. This magazine is the finest
ladies' journal placed upon our table,
and Walker has plenty Of them. Call
early and secure a copy.
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Turkish Ladies'.

One of the great sources Of entertain
ment among the Turkish ladies, apart
from the promenade, is the interchange
of calls. No husband would dare, at
the risk of making himself an object of
ridicule, to refuse his wife permission to
20 out with an old woman slave to a
mosque or to female friend. There
fore it is not unusual to see at the house
of lady of some rank as many as
twenty or thirty visitors. They pass the
time in gossipping watching the slaves
dance, listening to songs, drinking cot.
fee or sherbet, and smoking. The ordi-
nary townspeople often stay till after
supper, and light themselves home with
lanterns. The women are generally the
first to learn and circulate news. The
men often visit one another, but they
are always reserved. They speak with
less restraint to their wives, and tell
them for their entertainment what they
have heard and what they think of do
ing. The wives of the high functiona-
ries are on terms of close intimacy with
other ladies, and repeat to them what
their husbands have said; and in this
way the news is spread abroad with I'M
heard of rapidity.
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A. II. Goodman, the well.known fash
ionable merchant tailor at 100 Main
street, has concluded to make up the
remainder Of his spring and summer
goods, consisting of all leading styles
and makes of foreign goods, at very low
figures and in the best of styles. His
work cannot be surpassed by.anybody.
Give him a call before leaving your
measure elsewhere. l09
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Hol FOR ST. PAUL.
Passengers Save Money in Buy
ing Tickets From
R.W. LIGHTBURNE.

Agent Keokuk Northern Line Packet
Co., 200 Front street. s2t
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Special Notice.
REWARD.
SIS REWARD.

OTOLEN-0N SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE
- 81. from near Gills Station, M, and G, r.
r THREE MULES. One dark mare mule
1871 hands high, years old, reached name |;
has very long body, heavy in front and light
behind, white along the nose. One mouse
colored horse mule, stripe across the shout
ders, 16 hands high. or years old; name and
tail trimmed, little lame in fore shoulder.
The other. mouse-colored or blue horse mule,
1917 hands high; one hind foot shows sign of
once being cut; stiff or lame in fore shoulders,
name and tail trimmed all in good work or
der. A reward of S25 will be paid for the re-
covery Of each of the above. Return to
8 NJ. j. WTCKS,
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I-2-3.
Bathsl Bathsi

Three baths for one dollar, at WorshaH
House barber shop.
SCI JosEFH LoET.
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x. OF p.
knights of Pythias.

A TTENTI0N, KNIGHTS OF ga
"A Pythiasl You are ordered 10 HSSA
meet Tuesday morning. at half past ts.,kSd
Z o'clock, in full dress, at Gayoso NV
House Hall, to participate in the lay w
ing Of the cornerstone Of the Masonic Tenn
pie. By order.
G. e. MCLEAN, X. of r. and s..
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MANsFoRD, corner of Second and
Monroe, has London Punch, Graphic,
Illustrated News, and all the great dai-
lies, weeklies, monthlies and quarterlies
You can always find the latest and best
at the complete establishment on the
corner of Second and Monroe.
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ELECTION.
Election Notice.
BLUFF CRY ISsyaASsr coHrASI

(FmE AND MkRTSEJ
MENFHIs, TESSEssEE, June IS, lsls.J
nHF ANNUAL ELECTION OF TIL
Bluff City Insurance Company VI III be ncIa
al the once Of the Company en- Iuesday, , W.
SIN. 1878, between the bours Of 10 An and
nm, for the purpose o. electing thirtetl
Directors for the cnEulng yeaE-
e5-iii W. H. MOORE. Secretary.
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ALL the popular summer drinks at
Millers Cut or" 10 Madison street.
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DIED.

MELLARD-0n Monday. june ed, JAMES
p, infant son of James P. and Tillie Il. Mel
lard.
Notice of funeral will be given in morning
papers.
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L. o. o. f.
NOTICES.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

TINE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
l. of the Chamber Of Commerce will be held
on MONDAY, the 23d, at p M. at the Hall,
No. BOG Front street. A full attendance is re-
quested NAPOLEON HILL, Prest.
IRoN TRousDALR Sac'v
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Bur your wood from c. II. Johnson
III Poplar street, near Fourth. 2st
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sPRIncs.
EOr Raleigh Springs

nuNIBUsEs WILL MRET TRAINS AT
.O-N.fi0nal Cemeiery fCr Raleigh SPRING.
Tirkcts from Memphis 20 RalgiFh aud re-
urn. sI =. inclusive q Qmnitus fare.
Tirfefr can te obtained atZI7i Main street.,
and al Nemptis and LquiEFille depot.
I-Ii2 J. 7. kLlNN. sup't.
The New York herald., 1873-12-15
THE WRECKED STEAMER GREECE.

Stranded in the Bny Or Oyster island
The Steernge Passengers Sent Ashore.
In yesterdays HERALD there appeared brief
item among the shipping intelligence, that the
ocean steamer Greece, belonging to the National
line, was ashore in the bay but would probably
float Off ut the next high tide Unfortunately no
such good fate was in store for the big steamer.
and yesterday afternoon she still remained
fast ashore or Oyster Island, near the mpd
1ats During the morning a large number
OF people enjoying their constitutional walk on
the Battery were attracted by the large congrega-
ton OF tugs which had gathered around the unfor-
tunate steamer, In the hope OF being able to
her from her position. Large barges were also at
her side receiving cargo, which was being placed
in them as quick rs steam crane could transfer
bales Of cotton &C., from the hold to the smaller
craft.
The chances OF her getting OF last night were
thought to be small. The steerage passengers
were all sent ashore yesterday, while a few others
remained enjoying themselves as best they could.
On the same spot the Bremen steamer Herman
grounded about two years ago. 1t is reported that
the regular channel is rapidly being filed up by the
amount Of ashes and mud which are constantly
thrown into the harbor against the law, and In
which matter Mr.. G. A. Blunt, Pilot Commissioner,
is taking action at the present moment.
The New York herald., 1873-12-15

A CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS ON CHEAP
TRANSPORTATION was held in the chamber of
the House of Representatives on Saturday
evening last Some sixty members were pres
ont, largely from the West and South, and
there was an interesting comparison of views
nmong them on the transportation routes of
the St. Lawrence, the Erie Canal, the James
River and Kanahwa Canal and the Mississippi
River outlet The practical result Of the eau
Gus was the adoption of resolution that the
members of the House whose constituents ore
interested in cheap transportation will direct
their efforts to bring about unity of action
on the part of said members in the legislation
of Congress- which means that these members
intend to make this matter of cheap transpor-
tation o leading question of the present
session. It is understood that future caucuses
of this transportation league will be held at
The call of the Chairman, Mr.. Dunnell "a
grangor), of Minnesota.
The New York herald., 1873-12-15
THE CORN CROP OF 1878.
serious Failing on rs Compared with
Lust Ycar-Decrease in the Fattening
of Hogs-Winter Wheat Favorable.
JAcKsoNvILLE, Ill., December u, Isl

JACKSONVILLE ILL.,, December IA, 1878.
Reports, dated December l, received at the
office OF the National crop Reporter, correcting
previous estimates, indicate Tor the corn crop OF
1873 in comparison with that or 1872, as follows =
The States OF Illinois, Minnesota Wisconsin,
Iowa, Ohio, Tennessee. Kansas and Missouri,
which produce in the aggregate over one half the
entire crop OF the United States, loss OF 30 2l0 per
cent The heaviest loss is in Kansas, being A per
cents the lightest In Wisconsin, being IL per cent,
In Iowa over 25 per cent, in Ohio nearly % per
cent and in Missouri 22h per cent.
Returns rela tive to the total quantity OF hogs
fattened Tor market this season as compared with
the last indicated In the States above mentioned,
and In Georgia and Arkansas, total falling or OF
10 per cent. or this the percentage OF loss in
Illinois was 7lo, in Iowa 7lo, Ohio 9per cent,
in Missouri 3-l0 per cent, aud In Wis
consin ~ per cent. correspondents state
tnat, In oroer to supply the demand rom
packers, the reserve OF stock hogs has been drawn
upon quite extensively. and tnat, as rule. the
supply or hogs for market is nearly or quite ex-
hausted at the points OF production.
Partial returns from Illinois, Missouri and
Georgia. as 10 the average OF winter wheat sown
this season. indicate an Increase In those states OF
$40 per cent over the average sown In the fall OF
1872 The condition and prospects In nearly all the
Territories is very much more favorable than In
December, 1872.
The New York herald., 1873-12-15
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

General J. II. Martindale. of Rochester, is stay
ing at the Windsor Hotel
General John s. Cavcnder, of st. Louis, has ar
rived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Ex-Secretary OF State Homer A. Nelson yesterday
arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Ex-Governor Frederick Smyth. OF New Hamp-
shire, is again at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
A British subject is shortly TO be sent from Zan-
zibar to Bombay for violating the slave laws.
G. J. Brydges General Manager, and J. Hickson
Treasurer, OF the Grand Trunk Railway OF Canada
have apartments at the Brevoort House.
Sir Charles Augustus Hartley. the eminent
European engineer, is in Albany the guest OF Mr..
McAlpine the engineer Of the new Capitol building
sir Charles Gavan Duffy proposes to make a trip
from Australia to Europe in the month OF April,
next year. Some persons think that he win re-
enter the British Parliament.
General Charles p. Stone and General william w.
Loring American officers in the service OF the Khe
dive OF Egypt, have each been advanced to the
grade OF Major General in the Egyptian army.
The Council Of the University OF Melbourne, Aus
tralia. has offered the appointment OF lecturer on
history and political economy to Mr.. Pearson, late
Fellow OF Oriel College, Oxford at salary OF s5Oo
year.
Somebody Is ill-bred enough ont West to contest
the right Of Miss Maury, hafbreed, to fortune
OF couple OF millions. because her parents were
married Indian fashion, ana not United States
fashion.
school inspector in Alsace, short time ago,
asked the well known bright urchin II he knew the
Saviour's name. The boy answered correctly.
chow did he die sn 'sThey killed him. "Who 2n
'srhe Prussians!n
handsome personal compliment has been paid
to Governor Jewell at st. Petersburg. He was
received and recognized as Minister OF the United
States by the government before he was formally
presented to the Emperor.
1t has been ascertained that coasting vesse
osensibly engaged in the sale OF turnips and other
"truck' on the coast OF Massachusetts is really
employed In the sale of 'npsn of another sort to
the thirsty Puritans, and the prohibitionists are
after her.
The Boston Datly Globe appears to be losing some
OF its best men, MIR. Charles L. Pascol, favoraby
known Tor his excellent ARTICLES on "Municipal
Londonn and ''Sketches Of English Life and
Character" has just resigned the foreign euitor-
ship OF that journal.
The New York herald., 1873-12-15
GOSPORT NAVY YARD.

Navy Workmcn or For Key West In
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Inspections
Arrival of Supplies for Steam En-
ginecring.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, Dec. IA, 1878,
corps OF divers ana attendants and their ap-
paratus arrived here yesterday and left on the
Maynower to-day for Key West to work on the
bottoms OF American men-ofwar at that point,
when occasion requires.
The torpedo ship Mayhower, Commander d. M.
Dyer, went into commission at meridian yesterday,
and sailed under peremptory orders Tor Key West
early this morning. She is pronounced the most
efficient torpedo boat in the service. Her arrange
ments for such warfare cannot be surpassed in any
country, as the greatest possible care and skill
have been exercised by the government in fitting
her out. The plans OF her torpedo fittings, made
by Constructor John w. Easily, are entirely origi-
nal, and are similar to those on the monitor Maho-
pac, that vessel being the first monitor ever fitted
with torpedo attachments.
Commander J. N. Jeilers, Chief OF Ordnance,
visited the yard on Friday, tour Of inspection.
and there Is hardly accommodation for the masses
OF material being brought here. Even the eX-
press companies are resorted to TO bring tor
pedoes, &C.
The United States despatch steamer Gettysburg,
Lieutenant u. G. McKitchie. arrived at the ward
on Friday at noon, alter q toerably rough passage
from Philadelphia with collection oil shot, shell,
nance Bureau and a lot OF boiler iron, copper and
other stores Tor steam engineering. During the
night the Gettysburg took on a supply OF coal and
proceeded to washington this morning.
The New York herald., 1873-12-15

deemed a nation, and in doing so redeemed
himself; it proved that, beneath the cunning
pretension of seeking after truth, Colonel
Herndon could disguise horrible avidity for
faking amid the ruck of infamous scandals;
it proved that he could sacrifice, without
qualm, the divinest intuitions of human ma
ture to the thrill of creating momentary
sensation No words can adequately paint
the blackness of such treachery. Let Colonel
'Herndon rest sure that time which is doing
Justice to Mr.. Lincoln, will do justice ulti-
mately to him, and that that justice, if this
country remain true to the memory of her sec
ond Washington, will take such q shape as
the most hopeless convict will find it impossi-
ble to enyv
The New York herald., 1873-12-15
The Prisoners on Their WAY
To Be Given Up.
HAVANA PATROLLED.
The Arrested Rioters To BE Tried
by Court Martial.
J0vELLAR APPEALS TO THE CITIZENS.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

HAVANA Dec. IA, 1873.
The man-of-war Isabel la Catolica re-
turned to this port yesterday. She left the
Virginius in charge of Spanish gunboat at
Bahia Honda.
THE vIRGINIUs PRISONERS ON THEIR WAY.
The Spanish steamer Bazan has sailed from
Santiago for Bahia Honda with the yirgnius
prisoners on board, and is expected to arrive
at the latter place tomorrow.
MEN AND SHIP TO BE GIVEN UP TOGETHER.
1t has been arranged that the Virginius and
her surviving passengers and crew shall be de-
livered to the Americans at the same time in
the port of Bahia Honda.
TRANQUILITY RESTORED AT HAVANA
Havana remains tranquil. Two battalions
Of volunteers are on duty for the preservation
of ORDER and patrols were established through
out the city last night.
THE RIOTERS TO BE COURT MARTIALLED.
The ringleader of the demonstration on
Friday night has been arrested and will be
tried by court martial.
JovELLAR's APPEAL TO THE CITIZENS.
Captain General Jovellar in speech to the
volunteers to-day, declared he knew all good
citizens sided with him, and would assist in
putting down any disturbance.
The New York herald., 1873-12-15

half of conceding belligerent rights to the
patriotic and struggling Cubans! 1t was q
grand chance for the Georgia statesman to
send his name down to posterty, like that of
Henry Clay, when in thrilling language the
Kentucky statesman demanded from Congress
the acknowledgment of the independence of
the Republic of Bolivia-one of the most
marked and successful efforts in the history Of
that remarkable man.