The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-03-27

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tion authorizing Committee on tho ,svee.
Of Mississippi to act during the recess al
washington or elsewhere. Ferry, of Com
neclicul, objected to giving this authority,
ana raised the point OF order against the
resolution. Mr.. Chandler insisted that
nothing practical could come out of this
SUBJECT, ana opposed giving the authority.
After further discussion The point of or
der was overruled by 20 to 10, and the
resolution was then adopted. Senate ad
journed sine die.
cincinnati, March 26-The republicans
nominated 5. 5. Davis, Mayor.
Chicago, March 26--W. L. Lonpton oon-
fesses killing his mother and q little Girl
near Paradise, He was instigated there
to by his wife. '''
London, March 26-Dispatcbes from
Madrid say that Senior Costoller Minis.
erof Foreign affairs, and Gen. Acosto,
Minister OF war, will probably retire from
the Spanish Cabinet.
Washington, March DETERMINATIONS
-Captain Taylor, collector Sd Texas dis
trict; Prouty, collector Of customs sa.
ogria Texas Eggleson, collector I'd dis
lrio' OF MISS; Cass, receiver of public
mshey, Jackson, Miss Harris, collector
OF internal revenue for 4th district of
N. O. S0mmerville, receiver of Mobile
courtclaims. Adjourned to Monday.
There Is some confusion about Georgia
postmasters. Clark of Savan nah. confirmed.
Motion TO reconsider his confirmation.
Richmond, Va, March 26.-Joint reso.
iunon endorsing Gov. Walkers plan for
assumption by the Federal Government of
the debts of the States has passed both
houses of the general assembly and the
Governor has been instructed to forward n
copy Of the resolution and his message on
some subjects to legislatures OF several
States. The Senate passed joint resolu-
ton to amend State constitution so as to
provide for biennial session Of the gener.
al assembly.
Augusta, Ga, March 26.-Joseph T.
Cumy, so'called prophet and apostle of
the new dispensantion, charged with adul-
teries and fornicaton was tried. He came
from Massachusetts about year ago, with
colony and settled in Columbia county,
ana lived IN tents, and held property in
common. He called himself the Prophet
faheah, supreme in things spiritual and
temporal Colony went along smoothly
for very brief time, but prophet taking
to himself too many wives, jealousy and
characterization followed, aud many re-
turned home, having to be provided with
Tree passage to the nearest seaport, either
charleston or Savannah. Finally the colo.
ny became SO demoralized, and Curry so
iioenuols, that the grand jury indicted
him and his Queen Paramour. Curry,
roped IN white linen, with head and feet
bare in imitation Of our Savior, appeared
before the court. His Queen appeared in
same attire, with white stockings on
her feet and white bow in her head.
speaking in his own defence, he main
tanned that men and women could live to-
gether asman and wife without cohabiting
ana mat by modification and prayer, they
could become perfect. lie repealed the
charge of insanity, displaying much cru
dition and familiarity with the scriptures.
curry had revelations after revelations
that the new era had dawned when IN en-
and women should come cut from the ma
sura' order Of things to higher state Of
purity.
After speeches from the prosecuting and
defense the jury retired, md after half an
hours absence returned with verdict Of
guilty, with recommendation to mercy.
Sentence will be deferred for q few weeks.
1t is thought the prophet and his followers
will be given an opportunity to find an-
other Caravan far away from here, in
which to pitch their tents.
New York, March 26.-Cotton--net re-
ceipts SS9; gross l54; sales for exports
Gas; sales for future delivery 1850, as
follows: For March l8@ to IS 7-l6 April
49, TO Is GIG; May lS 1916 to lSs; June
10 l.lG to 10 5-16; July 10 SIG to 1Os;
flour moderate; whisky very qniet and q
shade frmer; wheat very firm, holders
ask 2 to advance, which checks bust
ness corn in fair demand and irmer,
chiefly for OIL d.; rice quiet at to 50 beef
and lard steady; turpentine dull freights
quiet and steady.
Liverpool, March 26.--Cotton closed
quiet; uplands 81 to % Orleans to !
sales include 10, OOOAmerican from Savan-
nah or Charleston, February and March
9s; Short ribs 80.
Washington, March 26 -Later.-lt is
ascertained that the Georgia Postmaster,
Clark Downing stands better, and Taylor
stands confirmed
New Orleans, March 26.-Frame build.
dings, Schulz jewelry store, on W, and
Kronts shoe store on 81 Camp street., burn
ed, and residence of Mrs. r. N. Jennings
on 95 Camp street, badly damaged. Loss