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The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28
eanIl..gestern L.oIlisiana

IN this most fertile and produc-
tive Slate, perhaps no portion Of
it holds cat to the immigrant and
settler greater inducements than
Southwestern Louisiana. Blessed
with a climate which has no supe-
rior anywhere, 1t Is not only pleas
ant but remarkably healthy ita
soil, 100, Is rich, and the average
yield and almost certainty Of its
crop hold ont To the Industrious
man 4 sure road to wealth. Ita
valleys are well wooded, and the
| greater portion, both uplauds and
lowlands, well watered. Railroads
should be reaching ont to it from
ALMOST every direction, which would
furnish ample means Of transport
ltation. It's prairies are of unhmit-
led extent, affording nutrition for
myriads Of cattle. that find ready
market almost immediately at
home. The banks Of the Calcasieu
and Sabine rivers are skirted with
heavy pine forests, Supplying logs
for the numerous saw mills now
engaged ID the lumber business in
this part Of the State, aud also
furnishing freight to D great num-
lber Of schooners plying between
these two rivers and Texas.
This section is now rapidly
settling up by a thrifty, energetic
class Of people, and the lands, as 3
consequence, are STEADILY appre-
chatting in value, while the trade is
rapidly increasing il amount, and
becoming each day more desirable
With the vast amount Of traffic
accruing from these two rivers
alone annually, would il not be
inducements enough for some en-.
terprising railroad men to give tbs
citizens IF Southwestern Louisiana
a quicker and cheaper mode o
Transportation? New Orleans being
! the legitimate market for all o
this part Of our State, it behoovei
the merchants and others Of tina
!. city to be up and doing, and b.
increasing The facilities for trans
portation for this section, the,
win greatly increase their owl
J trade. They should leaye nothing
1 undone to draw to them the ricl
!, trade of Southwestern Louisiana
J and the only way to show to th
l people Of this section that the.
/ really desireit, II tohasLen the com
! plotion Of the projected railroa,
= from New Orleans to Texas Ifou
friends ia New Orleans will take
I proper view Of this matter, the
/ viii easily discover their folly j
k delaying the completion Of thi
Z road, and the large amount {
: trade they are annually losin
i thereby. Not only that, but
also retards immigration to thi
i section, which we most need jus
2 now to place our State in he
\ former prosperous condition.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28

Judge Dent, brother Of Mrs.
Grant. IS dead. He was at one
time a candidate for Governor Of
the State Of Mississippi, which
gave him prominence before the
public.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28

a dispatch was received here
last Thursday stating that Mr. G.
i. DeHam was at New Iberia on
that day, and is expected to be
at Lake Charles tomorrow, en-
route fol the sulphur mines.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28

We received a call yesterday
from MI. Thomas Kleinpeter, and
also Mr. y. Bemelmans, Of the
sulphur mines.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28

Read VIM Movers advertise.
ment 81 lis agency for the sale q
the popular Wilson sewing ma
chine.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28

The Louisiana case il Congress
Is laid over until April.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28


The last speech of Senator Car
penter upon The Louisiana ques-
ton presented the subject in such
a clear and strong light lis to
arouse a new and greater interest
throughout the country, The New
York Post, unquestionable author
ity among Republicans, declares
that his presentation of tile facts
was so clear that '.the opinion il
certainly growing that bis conclu-
sions must sooner or later be
adopted. Speaking of the ground
taken by The advocates Of a new
election, thut the State Of Louis
lana is not governed by an elected
administration, bat BY a band OF
conspirators, and that this is in no
sense q republican form of gov
eminent, tho Post admits the force
and correctness of the position,
Eandradds Congress seems to be
of this opinion, SO far rs we can
Judge; but there il a disposition to
shirk responsibility for any action,
and this threatens To defeat any
measure for relief
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28


The FUNDING AGr. For the I'M
formation of all concerned, we pub
lish the following section Of the
Funding Act, passed by tile Kel-
logg Legislature, atits last session:
Sec. rs. BE it further enacted
by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives of the State Of L6uisi-
ana in General Assembly convened,
That from and after tile passage
OF this net until The first day Of
July, 1874, all valid auditors war
rants issued for debts due prior to
Jan. /, 1874, shall be received for
all back taxes, licenses and interest
aud penalties thereon due prior to
said first of january 1874, except
two mills for school fund, three
mills for leyae construction aud
repairing fund, and two mills to
the interest fund for the purpose
Of paying any interest ia arrears
aecrping on the bonded debto the
Ststepriorto thepassagee thisact,
TIM KANGAn9os 0N aHa RAM
PAGE. I'm au account Of tie last
performance Of the Kangaroos
before adioufning, Tie Republican,
even The Republican, administers
tho following eostigation Such
men are not To ba trusted, and
woulj not Be. could their c0nstitu-
ants 500 them as We saw Them,
whifline along through the mob
of their own creation like dancing
deFyishes, responding yes add nC
lat the Same lime III the call OF thC
clerk Tor their votes. ana deeminq
il q aplondid joke, q 6ne piece b
wittioism that such great states
men could act 50 IKE FOOLS and yei
/ be sane. These remarks are appi
cable 10 Che Democratic and re
publican members alike, white enc
colcged, Shreveport Times.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28

The Methodist Episcopal Church
South, il Texas, numbers $50
travelling and 5l5 local preachers,
ard 47, members. The Meth-
odist Episcopal Church North
numbers i'll the State l27 travel
Ing and $50 local preachers, and
$4,000 members The colorsd
Methodists number 1900, not in-
clnded ia the above an. q, Re-
publican.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28

While Virginia talks about re-
anneung West Virginia, the latter
State is quietly discussing the loca-
ton Oh q permanent capital,
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28

Col. Tom Scott the railroad
king, We learn, Il ~ New Orleans.
we hope he Will bo the cause Of
our people soon having q railroad
from that city to Texas; also, d
branch Of the same from Lake
Charles to Austin, then GA to Ari-
IONA and New Mexico, This may
appear strange to some, but it can
be done, and would prove a paying
route, and New Orleans would
derive great benefits from that part
of the country.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-03-28

pha Iand0n Daily Telegraph
publishes ] long statement signed
by Charles 0Flons in which MIG
writer oonfeases that he recognized
tie Ti0hborne claimant as his
brother the FIRST time he Saw him,
and that silence on hia part was
bought With Eve pounds pald
monthly for 6 year and the pro-
mise Of o thousand Of two addi'
tional at Che conclusion Of The trial
, 1874-12-31

A. 0. FAT a regular meeting Of
Court Washington, No. 5.SS5, Ancient
Order of Forestcrs, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing six months
D. T. Wheeler, Chief Ranger; John s.
Anderson, Sub Chief Ranger; J. b.
Robbins, Treasurer; R. M. Rylatt, Sec
retary;J. C. Grasse, Senior Woodward;
Robert Flynn, Junior Woodward; c
Maidment. Senior Beadle; VIM. Melvin,
Junior Beadle.
The Ne,o Age, an organ of Odd Fell
lowship, in San francisco: says: We
understand that Court of Foresters is
about to bs organized in this city, un-
der the name of Court Robin Hood, No.
5,941. This aucient Order is extraor-
dinarily popular in England and all the
British dependencies. 1t is expected
the institution of Court Robin Hood
will take place on Tuesday evening
next, at Excelsior "a. P. A Hall. on
Mission, near Third street. there being
already abont fifty applications for
membership, many Of them being mem
bers of long standing in other countries.
From the character Of the men who
have the matter in hand, we are assured
it is destined to take leading position
among the benevolent Orders in this
State. Its ctief peculiarity being that
it not only provides system of benefits
general among benevolent organizations,
but it also supplies medical attendance
and medicines gratuitously to its mem>
bers when sick.
, 1874-12-31

EALOolN ELI ~ LIE bAIL4 DAo1 AAOhs
New YorK, Dee. 25.-King Kalakalua
this afternoon held an informal recep-
ton, at which many former residents
of his kingdom and many prominent
citizens presented. In the evening he
attended Booths Theatre.
JEFFERSON. Dec. 25.-Two brothers,
Bill and Ned Beck, noted rowdi g. while
on spree last night entered John Ram
spott's saloon to raise a disturbance
They became SO boisterous that RAM
spott ordered them ont of his house
They declined to 60 and Bill struck
Ramspott with beer mug. cutting his
forehead badly. Ned advanced with .
knife. saying he believed he would kill
Ramspott, and commenced cutting him,
infiicting CHASTITY wounds ON the fore
head. face and body, none of which,
however, are likely to prove fatal. They
were both arrested.
PARIS, Dec Garibaldi has writ.
ten letter in reply to the statements
contained in the recent report of the
investigation committee of the French
Assembly. on the army of East. Carl
baldi bIames Gen. Bourbaki, for COM
municafing with him. and he asserts
that he opposed Manteuffel to the last
extremity. In the same letter he makes
bitter attack on the French priesthood.
SAN JOSE. Cal. Dec. Pa shooting
affray occurred here about four o'clock
this afternoon. Floyd. keeper of the
Alameda Saloon. became engaged in a
quarrel with nan who refused pay.
ment of the money claimed 70 be due
him. Floyd finally drew a pistol and
shot the man. the ball striking him in
the back of the head and glancing from
the skull. causing only a slight wound
The ball struck building about two
feet from a gentleman and his wife. who
were passing.
NEW YoRK, Dec. &C. Poughkeepsie
brewery in East Newark burned this
morning. Loss. $4,000.
BALT1MoRE, Dee. 26.-Rev. j. N. Me-
Cabe's dwelling house. With the furni-
ture and library. on Park Avenue. was
burned last night. Less estimated at
$4,000.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 26. An incendiary
FIRE at Clarendon. Ark, early Thursday
morning, destroyed the grocery store of
B. and ]. NJ. Kerrsnd ]. NJ. Wheelock's
saloon. Loss, $50. 600. Nothing known
relative to the insurance.
New YoRK. Dec. 26.-Three stores at
Nation were burned this morning. Loss
$50. 900; insured for $22. 600.
Steamship Costa Rica arrived at Pan
kma on the 23d, from San Francisco.
via Central American and Mexican
ports.
, 1874-12-31

MAsoN1c.--At the annual election of
officers of St. Johns Lodge No. S. F.
and A. NJ. held at the Lodge room in
Seattle Dec. 26. 1874, the following were
elected: Charles Mcdonald. w. M; G.
N. McConaha, s. W.; z. G. Miles, J.
W.; E. G. Farnham, Treasurer; D.
T. Wheeler, Secretary.
, 1874-12-31

ACCIDENT AT BLAKELY.-John Wall
lace. young laboring man at the Port
Blakely mill, was severely injured, on
Tuesday. by a saw log rolling upon him.
He was brought to DR.. Weeds Hospi-
tai, where be now lies in critical con-
dition.
, 1874-12-31

F All the lacteal fluid produced by
the bovine feminines on Black, White,
and Duwamish rivers, has been engaged
for this week, to be converted into Oys-
ter Stews. ut the Race Track. Piper
attends to the inner man.
, 1874-12-31

u An excellent supper will be pros
videi by Mr.. John Collins of the Occi-
dental Hotel. for those taking part in
the ball on New Years eve, at Is cts. q
person.
, 1874-12-31

GooD FOR OLYMPIA The telegraph
to-day brings the good news that the
Postmaster General has changed the
point of departure for the mail service
on the Sound, from Tacoma to Olym-
pia. Another loud and united demand
by the people, will procure for us a dai
ly mail.
, 1874-12-31

SING VEREIN GERMANIA. The ladies
and gentlemen intending to participate
at the Ball of the Germania. are request
ed to appear at the Pavilion on Wendes-
day at 2 O'Clock P. NJ. to rehearse the
Lancers and Waltz Quadrllle. A COM
petent teacher will be in attendance to
give instruction, free of charge.
, 1874-12-31

CHRrsrMAs WEAraRa. - 1t would be q
great surprise to any denizen of the old
Northern and Western States, to witt
ness such Christmas day as We have
just had on Puget Sound. Up to this
time no snow has fallen, but upon the
mountains. the thermometer ranged
from 40 to SO, the air was as clear and
the sun shone as brightly as in summer.
flowers were in full bloom in the gar
dens, and the fields as green as in May.
What contrast this is to the weather
in the same latitude east of the Rocky
Mountains.
, 1874-12-31

n The Captain of the French ship
Jean Pierre. now lying at Port Blakely.
ready to sail, was arrested this. (Wed-
nesda;) morning, by Deputy Marshal
Wyckoff. on a charge of defrauding the
U. 8. revenues by importing and SELL
ing wines and liquors without paying
the duties thereon. His trial was post
poned until tomorrow.
, 1874-12-31

SrEAMBoATING.-Mr. P. d. Moore,
the new mail contractor, will enter upon
his contract on Monday next, with the
steamers Favorite and Zephyr, the for.
mer of which he will travel Oh as pur-
ser.
Capt. Finch las had the Eliza Ander-
son throughly repaired and reftted for
the same route.
Capt. Starr assures us that he has no
intention of hauling of the North Pa
cifc, reports TO the contrary notwith-
standing.
The probabilities are. that after the
first of January travelling on the Sound
will he cheaper than staying at home.
, 1874-12-31
SOLDIERS
WAR CLAIM AGENCY
NO. 81 MONTGOMERY BLOCK,
SAN FRANCISCO. CALTFORNTA

-
" H. AIKEN, ATTORNET-AT.LAwA AND
w Commander of the Grand Army OF
the Republic in California and Nevada, win give
prompt attention to the collection of Addition
al Travel Pay, now due California and NevsdA
Volunteers discharged more than three hundred
miles from home. Soldiers can depend on fair
dealing. Information given free of charge. Whom
writing enclose stamp for reply and state com.
pany. Congress has extended the time for filing
claims for additional Bounty under Act Of July
%. 1866, to January, 1875, SO all such claims
must be made before that time. Original Boun-
ty of 500 has been allowed all volunteers who
enlisted before July 22d, 1861 for three years, IL
not paid the same when discharged. Land War
rants can be obtained for services rendered be-
fore 1855, but not for services in the late war.
Pensions for late war and war of 1912 obtaine6
and increased when allowed for less than iisa-
bility warrants, but no pensions are allowed to
Mexican and Florida war soldiers. State Of
Texas has granted Pensions to surviving vefer.
ans Of the Texas Revelation. New Orleans and
Mobile Prize Money ia now due and being paid.
W. H. Aiken also attends to General Law and
Collection Business. aug. .18-Gm
, 1874-12-31

WEEK OF PRAYER.-The following is
the programme for the week of prayer,
January to 10, 1875: Sunday. January
3-Sermons, "Christ, the one Prophet,
Priest and King" Monday-Thanks-
giving and confession. Tuesday-Na-
tional objects of payer: those in au-
thority, soldiers and sailers, the rich
and the poor, prisoners. the afflicted
and the oppressed. wednesday-Home
objects for prayer: children, tutors and
guardians, colleges. the Christian min
istry and Sunday schools. Thursday
Foreign objects for prayer: extension of
religious liberty throughout the world,
prevalence of peace, increase of harmo-
ny among Christians, subordination of
all to the spread Of Christ's king
dom. Friday-Missionary objects for
prayer, conversion Of the Jews, spread
of tho gospel in heather lands. Satur-
day-Prayer for religious revival. Sun
day-Sermons, THE essential unity of
Christ's Church and the obligation bind
ing on all its members to manifest in
the bond Of peace"
, 1874-12-31


INSTRUMENTATION HAVING BEEN
u placed on permanent footing. as the
United States Hospital of Marine Patients on
Puget Sound. the Proprietor takes pleasure In
announcing that no pains or expense will bt
spared in ministering to the comfsrt and conve
nience Of private patients.
This is the largest General Hospital north Of
San Francisco, and by far the most complete in
equipment. It has been thoroughly fefitted and
refurnished. Its general wards have accommo-
dAtion for about one hundred patients and are
peculiarly adapted for cases requiring the most
careful treatment and constant supervision at
limited expense. Those who desire them will
be furnished with private room, entirely sepa-
rate and distinct, at slight additional cost
The attention Of Mil owners, and those in
terested in shipping, is called to the fact that
sesmen suffering from contagious diseases will
be treated outside the Hospital without expense
to thevessel
THOMAS T. MINOR,
10 - Managing Surgeon.
, 1874-12-31

r Half ton of tie choicest sugar
cured Hams. and 100 dozen fresh Eggs,
are ordered to be sent to the race track.
Piper provides for the inner man.
, 1874-12-31

r. Mr.. Charles Fl. Newell. the last
editor Of the Portland Herald. has been
appointed to a clerkship in the Patent
Office at Washington. at the request OF
senator Mitchell. Samuel Axtell. for
merly Democratic member of Congress
from California, has been appointed
Governor of Utah. by the President.
A consistent party record is no recon-
mendation for Federal appointment at
the present time.
, 1874-12-31

MrNEs.-A new strike has been made
in the California Mine, at Virginia City,
Nevada, which Sharon computes to be
worth three hundred millions of dol
lars. This is only one of dozen mines
in the same vicinity of nearly equal val
ne, Those mines, when first discovered
by Comstock. in 1860. did not prospect
as well as the mines of the Seattle Gold
and Silver Mining Company, on the
Skykomish. Since that time shares in
the Comstock lode have been sold at
the rate of $50, 900 foot. The Seattle
company are now offering limited
number of shares at the rate of less than
81 foot, on an estimate of 100000
for Is. 500 feet. If this mine should
turn out as well as the Virginia City
mines say $500, 100000 "a share cost
ing $40 now, would, without further
risk or assessment, be worth $50, 900.
Without regard to the amount which
the organizers of the company make if
the mines prove valuable. we would
much rather invest money in these uns
assessable shares, in a mine already
discovered. than in prospecting. The
chances are much better.
, 1874-12-31
Private school.

AN THE FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY
~ Miss H. e. Shfnn win open . school in
the room which has been occupied b. Miss Du
Boise. Special attention will bel given to vocal
music. The most improved methods used
in teaching beginners. Lessons given on tho
Piano or Organ.
A. For particulars enquire at DR.. Weeds.
Seattle, W. t., Dec. 10.
, 1874-12-31


The CARN1vAL..--Thes skating carnival
on Tuesday evening was we'll attended
BY skaters and spectators, and was
very nice affair. The prizes-a port
monte aud a cigar case--were won by
little Carrie Lyon, as Fairy. and Jas.
Davis, as a Chlnaman.
rhe following are the names aud cos.
tunes of some of the skaters: Miss Jo-
sic Livingstone, Skatist; Miss Shepard.
Old Woman; Miss Page, Biddy; Miss
Crossen, Fancy Skatist; Miss Jameson,
Red R,dinghood; ;MissKenworthy Night !;
W. G.. Jameson. Dundreary; 81. W.
Rowland. Page; M. A. Kelly. Ballet
Girl; j. D. Leake, Niger; w. Ken
worthy, Drum Major; DR.. Grasse. Old
Man; B. Brown. jr., -utch Emigrant;
E. H. Brown, Spanish Cavalier; Dave
Mitchell, Peanut Seller; H. Lowe, Mig
ger; ]. L. Jameson. Colonel of Goth
Regiment. We We're unable to procure
the names of the others.
, 1874-12-31
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

|VOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO PAY
u all City Taxes before Jan. Ist. 1875, and
save costs. s. F. COOMBs, Collector.
, 1874-12-31
Phelps 4 WadI|sigIl,
W'hOles0le Dealers in
Beef, Pork, NUT
ton, Veal, Vegeta-
bles g. Live stock.

Work Oxen kept fer sale. Barrelled
Beef and Pork constantly on hand
and at prices to sait the times.
Patronage respectfully solicited. Ap-
ply to the SEATTLE MARKET, corner
Commercial and Washington Streets,
Seattle. W T. Aug. q 1874.
, 1874-12-31
IlMa1M

Ex1Usrvzrr TO THE DAILY DISPATCH.
, 1874-12-31


wife last night by beating out her brains
with club.
C1Sc1NNAT1, Dec. 29.--Mary Lee. COLI
ored, aged IS. mysteriously murdered
last night in Gamble Alley, about ten
o'clock. She had started from home
about 9 80, saying she was gaing to q
drug store. The first that was known
of the tragedy, she came to the door of
her home with her throat cut from ear
to ear, and died IN few Eaoments.
wAsHNGroN. Dec. 29.--It appears that
on the 21st of November, the President
authorized the distribution of clothes
and other supplies to those rendered.
destitute by grasshopper rayages in
Kansas and Nebraska. trusting TO Con-
gress for future approval. There is no
doubt that Senator Hitchcock's bill for
the relief of persons suffering from the
ravagee of grasshoppers will become .
law.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 21.-At Lamar. Bar-
ton Co., No.. night before last, an IN
known man rode up to the county jail.
and through one of the windows shot
and killed Hyronomus, the murderer Of
Cole Norris, fatally wounded his accom-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-03-07


Lumber trade has opened once more,
some has already been shipped while other
vessels are loading at the wharf The
firm of Davis & Way having dissolved,
w. w. Davis is now connected with the
firm of Davis & Pugh, and w. T. Way
with J. II. Roland & Co.
Quite number of the farmers have
hay and grain, Notwithstanding the dry
weather and short crops, they sell.
Some of our citizens are engaged in
ducking. Ducks are more plenty this
Spring than they were last Fall, and owing
to the mild weather they have fed well.
Mr. Geo. Vannort intends building a
store house opposite the railroad depot,
between J. II. Shannon's and J. N. McCul-
lough's. We have no doubt Mr.. Vannort
will find good foundation there. West
& Vannort are the contractors.
Rev. T. E. Martindale left Port Deposit
on Monday last. He preached his fare
we'll sermon on Sunday night; the church
was full, and all regret that his stay was
not longer among us. The sermon was
very interesting and instructive. Text,
Acts 20: 80. And now, brethren, I COM
mend you to God, and to the word of his
grace, which is able to build you up and
to give you an Inheritance among all them
which are sanctifed.
The examinations of the Public School
were held on the Goth and 9th ult. There
was not general attendance of patrons,
but those who were present expressed
themselves as being much pleased with the
proficiency displayed by the pupils. The
examination comprised a review of the
course of studies during the term, and
the readiness of the pupils in answering
the questions propounded spoke we'll for
the faithfulness and assiduity of the teach
ers in the discharge of their, too often,
thankless duties. Masters Fredie Smith
and Michael Murphy each received prizes
from their teachers for merit and proficien-
cy in their studies.
Is it too early to boast Of Winter having
passed away9 Some of our weather-wise
knowing ones assure us that we must yet
have bakers dozen of SHOWS. Would it
not be we'll for the clerk of the weather to
postpone some of them until July, to make
up for the scarcity of ice9 Our business
men are busy preparing for the Spring
trade. Indications of activity are seen all
around. The various quarries are active
ly engaged, and furnish steady employ
ment for many of our citizens