New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-12
M1SCELLANEOt-3s
The Wrecked Bark at the fsrazos.

The Wrecked Bark at the f3razOs,
GALVESTON, September 1.-THE bars rao
ported to have been dismasted near Che
mouth OF Brazos river proves to be the brig
T. A. Moore, of Boston. She is a whalero
and arrived Off the bar here last night. She
was dismasted during the gale of the fourth
instant, and will come inside for repairs
When the gale struck the vessel she ha&
two whale heads on deck and two blubbers
alongside. She carries crew of *wentyo
one men. and had fifty barrels Of oil ols
board.
The Blue and the Gray mt vlcksburSs
VIcKsBURG, September 1l.-Several days
diers Of the Union and Confederate armies
was published. The call stated the purpose
of the meeting was to foster and encourage
kindly relations between the soldiers os
the late war, and to form a band OF
mutual friendship and good feeling
Several preliminary meetings were
held, which were largely attended by
those of the Union army resident Of this city
being nearly equal in numbers to the Confeds
crate. At the meeting last night the body
formed itself into an association to be
known as the order Of the "Blue and Gray"
The speeches were indicative of the utmost
good feeling and relief at this public
acknowledgement of the break in the dark
cloud of prejudice which has been oppressf
ing all alike.
General Custer's Reports
Sr. PAUL, September 1l.-Generai Cuso
ters final official report to General Terry
recapitulates his former statements and
takes ground in favor OF the immediate OPEN
ing of the Black Hills for military reasons.
indorses the report of gold discoveries and
suggests further explorations next season.
Nevertheless, Professors Winchell and
Donaldson assert that Custer does nos
know of his own knowledge that any cqlog
Of gold was found in the Black Hills
Ginhouse Burned.
MEMPHIS, September 1l.-Mejor Tay1or's
ginhouse and mill, near Como, Mississippi
terday by spark from the gin saw. loss
$4,000. No insurance.
Fire In tho Woods.
PHILADELPHIA, September 1.-THE FIRE
in the woods north of Atchison, New Iess
sey, is subdued.
One in the south burnt all night, and ano
other in the east started yesterday. and the
people Of Atchison were much alarmed. a.
the wind is bringing it toward the town.
The fires near ElwOod are out. Five
cranberry meadows, one house. 1000 acres
Of pine and oak trees were destroyed.
The fires at New Egg Harbov are also
subdued. and no further damage il an1icle
pated.
Seven cranberry meadows, 7OOs acyes Of
timber and large steam saw mill of S.
Crawley were destroyed. Who!s 1osso
$4,000.
Tannery Burned.
CINCINNATI, September ll.-W. Ludwiges
tannery and contents were burned at Huus
tingtOn, Indiana, to-day; loss $50 900. cause
accidental.
The Cincinnati Exposition.
The exposition promises to be tar more
successful than last year, and the attend
ance is steadily increasing. Receipts fos
admission for the past nine days have been
$4,000, far in excess Of the same time last
year. Over 1000 individual exhibitors hays
been registered.
The display has cost the exhibitors, La
| putting up and maintaining, not less thar
| $4,000 All parts of the United States are
represented by exhibitors throughout the
buildings. but the different States are more
largely represented i4 the machinerv and
iron departments.
"Power hall" Is SO iensely crowded
placed in another hall. Over $4,000 III
cash and medals, at actual cost, will be-
spent in premiums. Displays of cut flowers
are made Tuesdays and Fridays of eacr
week. Tho most unbounded enthusiasm is
shared by citizens and visitors.
The exhibition, in variety and qualitys ia
pre- eminently in good taste, and the bril-
classification of this exposition stands fas
ahead of all its predecessors.
The meeting Of the executive board OF
| the centennial commissioners and auxiliary
boards of Ohio and Indiana vii! hg hela
here on September %.
The Rowing Match.
11TTsBURG, September 1f.-Evaff Morris
leaves for st. John tomorrow. He will
| row against Brown on the swsnty-6ftk
instant.
Child Stealers Arrested.
QUEBEC, Canada, September ff.-~Tws
Italians, recently from New York. were
arrested to-day by the detectives for decoya
ing away little son Of James Patton. witp
the evident intention of blackmailing sh2
father.
Probabilities.
WAR DpPxkfaEsT 8
Office Chief Signal Officer :
Washington, September II. 1874. a:3a r. IL. }
over the Gulf States, somewhat lower baror,a
etsr and temperature. northeast to southeast
winds. partly cloudy weather and sscsa esass
rains.
River and Marine News.
SOUTHWEST Pass, September II. 6 P. M.-BaforscpsF
1880 Wind north northeast light. Arrved-Steana
from Grand isle ship E1pounder, from lsvsrpses
No departures.
Pass A-LOUTRE, September IL, E. Sf.~WinG
northeast, light. Arrived stearnb boat Wawenock.
from the LAKE, Sailed-Steamshp Andean autl
Espana.
vicKsBrRs, September ll.-Passed down--Robefy
E. Lee, at p NJ. No boats up to-day. Arrveda
Z. E. Deruss at P. NJ. The river has risen
teen inches in the last twenty four hours. WsthaF
warm aud clear.
MExPYIs, September 1I-River fell tot, iacaese
Weather showery. Observation-Disclosures. sar ST.
Louis Helena tor vicksburg.
CINcISNATI. September ll.-Rivef for- feel senf
inches and falling Weather fair and warm.
PlrTsBURG, September ll.-Rver ten iEehss ahA
stationary. Weather clear and warm.
CAIEo, September IArrived-rarssoa Para, a. qSens .,
Louis at SIX to night; Glencoe from New Orleans.
at P. NJ. Departed-ParagOn, for st. Louis at
P M; Cherokee. for New Orleans ans ct A. u. hives
LOUISVILLE. September Il-Rive, thess tees ssa
the canal Weather clear and warm.
ST. LOUIS September 1L-NO arrivalso OF departs
ures. River falling steadily with five feet siS
inches to Cairo. Weather clear "a and hot.
EVANSVILLE September ll.-RiveS talse2 erss Q
inches. Weather clear aud warm.
Cotton.
S.y soRx. September 1.-The feiiaw, 40 g Gao
comparative cotton statement tor the week ehdina
to-day:
Set receipts at all United States ports r,s
the week. ...-......... J., ,53
Same time last year. I44t
Total receipts to date since. ....... 2l 4&o
Exports for the week. Observation-Disclosures, 7405
Exports same time last year. Is, 5,4l8
stock at al United States ports. s9oas
Stock at all interior towns wns............, ,8fe
Stock last year. ..,"...........--....... yl4u
Stock at liverpool. 9il ,00al
American cotton afoat for Great Britain . 30 os5
American cotton atioat for Great Britain lass
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