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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-01-14

MEssRs. J. D. CHALMERS & Co..
These gentlemen are prepared to furnish
an elegant variety Of the best furniture
at their new store above Barnwell & Co.
They keep Il choice collection and sell at
low rates. The Junior has been making
some purchases in this line from Chal-
mers, and can recommend him to our
friends and patrons. He can give you
as good a bargain you can. get in the
city. Call and purchase an elegant
cfromo, a spring mattress, OF nice win
doW shades.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-01-14
The Germans of the West.

The A'lantic Monthly pays a high
tribute to the industry and thrift of
the Germans Of the West, into whose
hands itprophcsics that the wealth and
inflncncc of that section will pass in
the next half century,. unless the
children Of American parents adopt
Il moro Spartan-liko mode Of. life.
FJom early infancy they are brought
up in tho stcrnest of all schools, and
arc taught sclf-deniaI, economy. hon
esty and industry. I'll c man works,
the woman works, and the children
work. Even the five ycar-old learns
sometimes to earn his daily bread and
the tcn-year old divides his time be-
tween school and work. The woman
does not aspire to political power but
is content to assis: her husband in
his daily business. With all, it is Il
struggle TO make the most and spend
the least. Their highest ambition is
to own each his own house and lot.
and to make due provision for the
dependent. The prevalence Of these
virtues, industry, prudence and econ
omy-has given the Germans their
reputation, as good, quiet and law.
abiding citizens, and rs such we are
pleased to welcome them. Our own
State, with its fertile acres and genial
climate, and other unriva,cd natural
resources, afford q field for the excr
else ofall their powers. We trust
that as yet we have had but an car
nest of the incoming tide Of q thrifty
and industrious immigrants.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-01-14
Sheriff g Office,
Jan. 6, 1874, 39-4t
Tax Notice. L, tic ~
9th Of January, 1874,

as required by the Act of General
Assembly, and after 18th January tho
penalty Of twenty per cent. will at
tach
The State Tax is 12 mills. " =
The County Taxis mills. -
The Court House Tax is mills.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-01-14

CoKESDvRY CONFERENCE School,
The exercises Of this wel-known insti-
tuition, which opened on the 5th, with
flattcring prospects, under the charge of
the Rev. Geo. f. Round, who has estah-
tablished reputation as an able and
successful teacher. Mr.. Round has an
enlarged experience as an instructor,
and has given to his school u very high
character.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-01-14

To the uninitiated, these fertilizers
seem to be about the same in compo-
sition; but there is difference between
the above forms Of phosphate Of lime,
since sufficient ground phosphate rock
10 yield q ton Of phosPhu:e Of lime
would cost thirty dollars, and enough
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
WASHINGTON.

"AsHl>GTo>, .. c.. Sept. 9.-is>istant Survey
ors }. +. Miller, and j. ". Dittman L. s. Navy,
have been ordered to duty at Pensacola. navy
yard. This is preca utionary against yellow fever.
WASHINGTON, Sept. An effort is being made
IN this city to call together the members of the
Executive Committee of the National Democratic
Conn ittee to consider the proprety Of calling "A
convention of the Democracy, North and South,
to dlsclalm any sympathy with the reported dis
orders in the South.
The Lighthouse Board gives notice, that on
and after October l. 1874 light will be shown
from the screw pile light house, recently erected
ut Hatteras Inlet, Pamco Sound. The light Will
show red flashes at intervals of twenty seconds.
Between the fla -hes there Will be IA total eclipse.
The light should be seen from the deck Of Il
vessel fifteen feet above the sea-eleven nautical
miles
Tho circular issued by Secretary Bristow yes
teIday, on the subject Of yellow fever, will be
sent to all the various health organizations in the
nlted states, enclosed in one from the office of
sup rvslng Surgeons OF the United States, giving
the officers such information and suggestions
touching the subject may conduce to the
greatest efficacy and harmony of action between
the State and municipal health authorities on the
one hand and officers of the National Govern
ment on the other
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
THE EIGHTH WARD REGISTRATION
OFFICE.
Documents Of the United States Super
visor M!>teriou>Iy Disappear.

1t has been the custom and rule of Mr.
Patrick Sullivan, United States Supervisor OF
Registration for the Eighth Ward, ever since
he entered Oh the discharge of his duties,
to record in book prepared for the purpose
the name. residence, age color and number
of certificate of every person registered
Tuesday aud Wednesday, owing to the fact
that the book he had been using was filled
and the new one ordered had not come to
hand he Was compelled to place his records
on paper. Last evening, after completing his
laboro, and Jlst previous to the close OF the
office, while busted around his desk, he laid
down pocket book containing the papers on
which were re istered the proceedings OF the
day and part Of the day previous.
When through, he placed the book in his
pocket and went to his home, on reaching
which, on ext.nia alton, he found that the pa
pers had been distracted from the book.
MIR. Sullivan has pretty good idea who
took the documents, and he intends to take
prompt steps for their recovery and the pun
ishment of the tibet, unless they are returned
before 1t becomes necessary to do so: he.
however. tNonerltcs Mr.. LeClerc. the State
Supervisor. from all .omplicity i'll the theft.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 9.-After the
Sanllation and preliminary proceedings, the
democratic Convention nominated William Gas
Ton, Of Boston, for Governor, and William S
Smith of Springfield, for Lieutenant Governor.
Upon the reasscmbiiug of the Convention the
state ticket was completed as follows For Secre-
tarv of State, Benjamin Wills: Treasurer, Nathan
Clark; Auditor, G. Ossood Moore: Attorney
General, Waldo Colburn.
Resolutions were adopted declaring devotion
to the CONSTITUTIONS demand equal rights for all
races. denounce Federal interference with cleo.
tions, and condemn all lawlcss acts Of violence
against colored men and persons who have settled
III the South; oppose sumptuary laws. especially
the prohbtory law and its accessories: advocate
a stringent license law; demand rigorous reform
in State officers and the abolition Of rings, COM
mi sions and State constables: favor fostering
with care the interests Of labor and the industrial
classes. and commend the candidates nominated
to the Srtfra of the ncnne.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
4 New Organization.

Last might iarg. number of Italians, Austrians.
Portuguese. Maitees. Spaniards, and other foreign
citizens, met at the corner OF Royal and Orleans
streets. for the purpose OF organizing club. The
mcetin. was called to order by Mr.. J. T. Macheca,
who statsd the object Of the meeting i'll appro-
prat terms. Tn motion. committee, COM
posed of til. following gentlemen, were appointed
on organization, viz: L. Tore, Jr., 4. Sambola,
J. NJ. Norich, j. i. Chifalo, and Angelo Arselini.
After short recess the committee reported
that il behooved all good citizens to take part i'll
the approaching campaign to redeem the State
Of Louisiana and relieve her Of the present
usurpaton and that as citizens they formed
themselves into Democratic Club. to be known
and designated as the Cosmopolitan Democratic
Club
The following officers were then elected:
President i. Tore, Jr. Vice Presidents }.
NJ. Norch, u. Cefalu, A. Sambola z. A. Gomez,
J. Dick, THIS. Arata aud A. Caron. Secretaries
A. Ansclmi and j. b. Ccfalu. Treasurcr-josc
LIado. Grand Marshall. 7. Macheca. Ser
geants-at-iims John Oteri, }. Borzonc, n.
Calatiorc. l.. d. Gregorio and D. Aroma.
After the transaction OF other business per
tanning to the organlza ION, luud calls were made
for Mr.. A. Samboia who came forward and adj
dressed the meeting in the Spanish language.
He was followed by A. Anselmi, who spoke in
the Italian language. He appealed warmly to
his fellow countrymen to take part III this cleo
ton and to aid the Democratic party
Mr.. }. F. Machcca also spoke and WAS loudly
applalded.
There were about 300 names added to the list.
The club then adjourned to Thursday next.
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ARKANSAS DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

LITTLE Rock, Sept 9.-The Democratic State
Convention effected an organization last night
electing d. L. kllgorc, Of Columbia county, per-
manent President; c. &. Newman, of jefferson.
Secretary.
Resolutions were adopted approving the new
Constitution recently framed, calling on all Ordcrs
loving citizens to favor it at the coming election
believing, if enforced it will restore peace, har
mony and protection to all citizens, and pedging
the undated eNeItions of the convention to Sc.
cure its adoption.
Upon ballolnS for candidates for Governor
Elisha Baxter received 81 votes, IL scattering.
Baxter was declared the nominee and commit
tee appointed to notify him. He responded with
letter, indorsinS the platform and declaring
himself in sympathy with them but declining the
nomination. The vote by which he was nomina-
ted was made unanimous. Amidst some excite
mcnt a committee was appointed to again tender
him t G nomination..
Hon. +. Ii. English, the present incumbent
was nomna ted Chief Justice by accama ton.
The convention adjourn Il till morning.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10

What does the absence. night after night.
of the police from. their beats signify? Last
night Il reporter of the BULLETIN made il :,
point to visit several of the precincts. no
guardian Of the peace WAS visible, however.
Around the station-house the usual quiet pre-.
vailed, but that same quiet had significanc.
rs mysterious as it was unaccountabie.
At the Central police headquarters. ie-
tachment Of some fifty men were on hand.
while at the Third intuition points to a iarcer
force having been concealed inside the court
yard and armory.
The movements Oh the part Of Kellogg
brigade are becoming moLOtonOus.
Ii the patrol OF New Orleans. which olll
citiz9ns are taxed SO heavily to maintain, are
thus to be at the beck and call of a coward,
who IN every shadow conjures up an enemy,
what protection is left against midnight a.
s.ssins and burglars viii Kellogg enh8hten
Us Oh this subject
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
Ratification Meeting in Pointc Coure,
Parish.

On Saturday the 5th inst, the Democratic
party OF the parish Of Pointe Coupec, Louisiana,
held convention, IN pursuance to an order issued
by the Prosldcn. of the Central Committee pro.
tenn.
The convention was called to order at o'clock
7. VI. On motion Of Col T. NJ. Claib, and sec
ondc,l. Col. Tlos. =. Sparks was unanimously
elected President and Kobt. Semple. ESD, Sccre.
tary.
The object Of the convention, having been ex.
planned, the action OF the Baton Rouge Conven-
ton was indoi sed, and its platform ratified as
broad. liberal and catholic III It's construction.
The nominations Of the Baton Rouge Conycn-
ton we've indorsed, and resolution passed to
pledge them the undivided support OF the Dem
ocrals Of Pote Coupec parish.
After appointing permanent members to the
'lrish .en,ral Committee. the convention I'd
1nnrnrlA sine dive.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
Tie Rowing Regatta The Pool Sales.

4. ~. .lar Oh winch tn. event is to transpire
approaches tie interest Ill and the sNcitenlcnt
naturally attt ltiant ON the race between .e crews
.,t ON veal boat clubs. for the championship OF
ilc state, increases, and never since the last re-
gait, IL :arIo!Iton has thc.. been such colnmt.-
lion in ..atlh, circles.
Eaci. and every one Of the clubs. OF rather the
crew. representative of clubs, entered have
many trend, and hackers. and as one of the con-
sequences of this Their. is considerable talk IN
dulgcd III and some money displayed, though So
far there has not been any very heavy betting.
The entries are the Orleans, Towards. Pcilcans
and llyersides and as each club will put forward
its crack crew for the trial for the championship,
there can b. n. doub. Of the fact that there
will b. some good WORT. done. and that there VIII
be splendid race.
In aldlti IL to this race tlcr. has aire ady been
arranged and uunccd a touT-oarcd gig race,
ana paif-oared race.
On Saturday and Sunday evening at o'clock,
pools Tor the rae VIII be sold at the Regatta
SALOON. No. 80 St. Charles street, and then and
only tlen viii the opinion Of thep public. a. regards
the crews, be known. GA both nights the VIIZe !
Vii b, on exhibition at the saloon.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
no YELLOW FEVER IN GALVESTON.

GALVESTON, Sept. 1.-The reports teleSraphed
from Washington yesterday, relating to the cN.
istence Of yellow fever IN Galveston, arc false.
and without any foundation.
In fact this city has never been healthier. The
following is the statement of the Health Officer
GALVESTON, Sept. SO the agent Of the New
York Associated Press, Galveston There las
not been, nor is there now, single Of vel
low fever, or any disease Stimulating yellow fever,
in Galveston during the year 1874.
The same is true of all the Gulf ports of the
State OF Texas. Gro. ". PETE,
Health Officer.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

AUG.sIA, Sept. 9. The Republicans i'll this
district met in Convention here. Nine counties
out of sixteen Were represented.
J. Heard, coiorcd, Of Greene county. was
elected President.
After being i'll session about five hours. the
Convention adjourned without making II nomina-
ton for Congress.
resolution was adopted that it was not
Mr.. Stephens being entirely satisfactory to the
Republicans Of this district.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
NOMINATIONS,

OMsH. Sept? -. W. Davis of Douglass, for
Congressman: J. +. Gardiner, of Richardson, for
Governor: Henry Web, Of Buffalo, fox Secretary
of Sta,e. were nominated by the Independents in
the Convention at Lincoln to-day. The platform
favors the resumption Of specie payments soon
az possible, cheap transportation; opposes fur
ther land grants to railroads; tavors the reduc-
ton of taxes, ta,if for revenue against the
patent, monopoly, and favors uniform license
law
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
THE RACES.

LEXINGTON, Sept 9.-lhe races on the Ken
tuchy Assoca ton Course, which commence next
Monday. give promise eff being among the most
brilliant ever run here. Frank Harper, who in
herlted the greater part Of his uncle Johns
estate, including all his thoroushbrcds arrived
to-day to take part in the races. Buford Richards
and Swigert are expected tomorrow, with their
liorsess The course Is alive with horses, and
great sport is expected,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

DENVER, Col, Sept. 9TH. Democrat. have
elected delegates to Congress.
NEW YORK, Sept. "a cargo OF tea, valued a
$4,000, was seized for revenue Irregularities
Communication with Europe which had been
suspended for twenty-four hours, is restored.
The Fgench cable is still interrupted. however.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10

IMroR,Nr DECISIONS. y cas-. cam. al. "c.
for. judo. i;!atchiord, Of the United States
District Court. involving the practice under
tn. amended bankrupt law several creditors
have united III ;. petition that their com.
mon debtor be thrown int" bankruptcy. ana
Stain: iha' they represented one-fourth IN
number ana onc-third III amount. as required
~ the amendments adopted II. the last
.inn OF Congress. This the debtor .cn.
tr,4dictcd The court held that the
scttl emcnt of thi. ISSUE must pre-.
cedc amy further action. and that
while the law WIS silent to such a require.
ncn,. and the Supreme Court had not .stab.
shci any precedent. yet. a. a question Of
common sense and justice. bankrupt courts
may require Of debtors in such instances a
!J,l. list of the creditors. and the amounts due
each, verified under oath. III order that ii may
w. seen VIVA! proportion of debt. and of the
total Number of creditor, are represented III
petitions. .og involuntary bankruptcy pro .ed
.ng-.
HI. same court refused TO grant tie ii I.
charge .. ~" bankrupts On the ground that
their asset, ia not amount to half their liabil
tie~. The register in bankruptcy had given
I, car. ifita.c stating that they wer, entitled 10
1 discharge. BIT the cours held that the act of
1865 amended the act OF lNG7, and still rc.
manned III force, providing that discharge
snail &c granted !, debtor whose assets are less
than fifty per cent OF his liabilities. unless a
majority IN number and value O. h., creditors
shall give their assent, requisite lacking to
the appiicatIon under consideration.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
LIBERAL. CONVENTION.

ALBANY, Sept. 9-Fhe Liberal Convention re
solved that the Liberal Republicans OF New rk
stand for the defense OF constitutional liberty :;
for the right of local self-governmcnt, rcstora-
tlon Of delegated power; for strict accountable
tv on the part Of public officers for the realiza-
ton of constitutional currency, and for the rights
and interests of the masses OF the people; also,
that Grants administration failed to fulfill the
reasonable expectations OF the people, and has
pursued a vacla ing and imhecilc financial policy.
has invaded the rights of the sovereign States
by imposing them Governors by means of the
nayonet whose people had rejected at the ballot
box. 1t mas employed spies and infOrmcrs to
plumber our merchants, and established a system
Of terrorism paralyzinS enterprise; it has con-
Splrcd with corrupt men and monopolies to prey
upon the community, and mas kept IN existence
III the District Of Columbia All infamous ring, in
whose thcfts, although carefully screened by
their :onfedtratcs III Congress, high officers Of
the Government have been proven to be partlci-
uatorS.
1t i, ais" resolved that that the liberty of the
ores. il essential to the security of freedom; that
the ,edtion laws Of l79S, abrid4ing the freedom
.,f speech and the PRESS was an nfractlDn OF the
Constitution which justly cNasperated the nation,
and vas resented by eXiIi ~ forever from power
the party responsible for its enactment
Tie Poland FrcEnghuysen blllis condemned as
AZ. act Of tvrannv declares against third term
ia. the return to specie payments, and free
banking. demands the repeal OF the Congressional
enactment. for the supervision of elections, and
aenouncc> the governing Of cities and States by
leg ,latIy. commissions.
Lemon Thompson was chosen temporary chair
man. and addressed the Convention, showing the
great necessity for new party whose reform
prOtcStitions were honest.
Tn, Committees Oh Resolutions and Credentials
were appointed, and recess was taken till y. VI.
ALBtSY. sept 9-Thc Liberal Republican
Convention resolved not to make any nomiIla-
tons. and adjourned to meet again OH Septcm-
l.. 18th.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
"OUR TICKET"
FOR STATE TKEASUREKs
JOHN G. MONCURE. OF CADDo.

FOR CONGRESS-:
FIRST DISTRICT.
GEN. r. L. GIBSON, Of Orleans.
SECOND DISTRICT.
r. JOHN ELLIS. Of Orleans.
THIRD DISTRICT.
JOSEPH A. BREAUX, Of Iberia.
FOURTH DISTRICT,
w. ~, LEVY, Of chi.oches.
FIFTH DISTRICT,
". i. SPENCER, OF Concorcua.
SIXTH DISTRICT,
JOS. NJ. MOORE, of St Landry.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, Sept. ., l Z. Motion quiet
and unchanged. Sales 10000 bales, for specula.
ton and export 1000. Upands Sd Orleans sd.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. .. Z. M.-Bfeadstutls firm.
beef 95s; lard 62s ID Bacon 56s Cd for short
clear nilddies.
LIVERPOOL. Sept. O. T. Motion sales
of American 300 bales. Sales of shipments Of
new crop basis of Mlddling Uplands, noths
ing below Good Ordinary I'D.
Yarns and fabrics at Manchester dull, but not
quotably lower.
LoSpoS, Sept. .. Lnscod oil q. spirits tur.
pcntin. 2:}s cd.
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FINANCIAL.

New YORK, Sept. =. STOCKS duh. Money q
Gold -: ENchangc-long 4S5l; short 1873; Gov
crnmcnts active and stronger. State Bonds dull.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10

In Tennessee there is IL movement Just in
it. incipiency toward cXhumin. the remains,
Of Andrew Jackson. now lying in the Herni.
:a"e, and transferring them to :. toni. T."
be provided i'll the State Capitol. lii. tomb.
stone of Shakespeare begged good friend. 10,
Jesus, sake torbear to dig. th. .l!,. tiel. .n.
TERED blessings were bestoM.,! upon Inn
who needed curses called clown upon the
wretch Who dared to sacrilege. Ne sentiment
tai ghoul has dcstclatcd that tomb. So should
the bones Of Andrew jackson be permitted
t. .cs: III tie crave where his countrymen
hav. laid them. If we rem mber anything
of the arac. CT of "Old Hickory we are
justified in tie opinion that he would not have
yrlished the post-mprten pushing about Of his
sturdy bones and, we suspect, if he had an
sress he would have required that il be writ
ten on his hcsd-,tone, by the eternal this
grave must and Shall be preserved :.
The st. Louis Times thus puts it II the
ma ority of the people of Louisiana wanted
Kellogg to rule over them, there would be no
Use for United States soldiers to maintain
authority and enforce the laws. The fact that
this action Of the Federal power becomes ne
cessary III the interest of peace and order Is 4
positive confession Of the opprobiun III which
The local rpet-bag gov rnmeHt is held, and
its entire mta4oulsin to the wishes and III
clination- Of the people. The spectacle OF the
government Of a sovereign State being sup
ported and maintained IN authority bl red ral
as!onct7 |, i .pnu4=HtarS unou 'rec ms IT,
'l0n~. which .ha ~. .. ..4l.s..I constitution
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10

Thu foreign commerce OF Boston, slice Tie Is
4. January, amounts 10 sol $50 ,5lo, ri hlcA
sS21el Cts is represented by imports. These
ncuree indicate falling of of sl2,0O0,o0. conn
pared With similar period last year.
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NOMINATIONS.

CINcISNATI, Sept. .. The Ohio Democratic
District nominations for Congress were made
to-day. In the first district Milton Savior was
nominated: i'll the second Fl. Booming was re
Ii lnlfGl
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BERLIN,

BERLIN, Sept. o 1t is reported an order will
soon be issued cXpelinS from Prussia all foreign
priests, monks and nuns
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FOREST FIRES.

NEwErRG, \. Y, Sept. 9.-The forest fires
are raging. In tn, Highlands Of Hudson, oppo-
site Fort Montgomery, many acres have been
burned over, ana the fires still continue
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TIE LATE FIRE Elm kINTUCki.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 9.-The late fire in RUSSELL
vile. Ky. consumed the business portion Of the
place.
The loss will aggregate s25 900
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-10

The Aston, own 1910 houses in the city Of
Sey York.