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The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-11-21
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To His EEosHeuey u. s. Grant, President Of
ihe United states
The Committee Of Seventy have
the honor to inform your Excel
lency that on the I'd day of this
month, at a general election held
IN this State, under the auspices
Of the acting Governor, William
2. kellogg, che Conservative party
was entirely successful, and will
have in the next Legislature a
clear majority upon a joint ballot.
1t is q we'll as1ertained fact that
thousands Of our colored fellow
citizens voted the Democratic
ticket. We address you now to
make a solemn but respectful pro-
test against any further Cccnpa-
ton Of the State by the military
forces, and to request their with
drawal. With the return OF our
people to power, we can assure
You that the civil law will become
supreme; that It's sacred obliga-
tons will be recognized, both by
the ruler and the ruled; and that
there will be ample protection
guaranteed 10 life and liberty
within our borders. at present,
and for some weeks past the State
House has been garrisoned BY
United States soldiers, and our
city has presented more the ap-
pearance Of a military post than
Of q great commercial metropolis,
while che agricultural interests of
she State have been greatly hin
tered By the operations Of a part
Df the army in the countrya par
shes. The Returning Board IS to
meet on the 11th Of this month
or the purpose of canVassing and
election returns, and
viii be assembled ia the State
House. We can not but consider
: extremely improper that the
important civil work with which
hat board is charged should be
'xecuted ia tie midst Of tie bay
nets Of Che Federal government.
ater orma, silent leges.
AT the commencement oE the
ew era which seems drawing
pom our people, we wish to assure
on and she people Of Che United
tates OF Onr devnkinn kft the nPin-
Iples Of the Constitution and of
lr steadfast purpose to uphold
la cause Of public liberty and
God government.
Signed, ]. ID. Bruno, lei. N. Og-
90, B +. Jonas, A. y. Lewis, Il.
I. Hacharie, Committee.
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From the Shreveport Telegram
we learn that contract was en-
tered Oh the 5th instant, between
the Southwestern and Rio Grande
Railroad Company, Of that citv.
and Messrs. O'Connor a McCabe.
for the grading and bridging of
the first ten miles 81 the road !: the
work to commence at Che Shreve.
port terminua between the 18th
and Goth Of November. The con-
tractors are reported 10 be old
hands at railroad construction.
They have autographed FOR their
wagons, teams and working inn
at Denison and Sher-
man, Texas and are confident of
being ready to begin by the 15th.
[N. o, Times.
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GoNE UP.-The American ATu-
tual Insurance Company, says the
New Orleans Bulletin, domiciled
AZ No. 25 Commercial Place.
between Camp and St Charles
streets, New Orleans, which hes
for some time past been staggering
along through difficulties and nn-
der many trials and tfibulations,
recently threw up th9 sponge.
There was q large meeting Of the
stockholders, and The company
Was put into liquidation. "a ID
believed that the only losars by
the suspension viii be the stock
holders, who, il ii expected, will
make ihe liabilities of the com-
pany good 90 the amount due on
their stock notes.
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PERSEVERANCE
RICE MILLS. .
Nos. - and IA Eysian Fields Srset,
Opposite aRe Ponctarfraia Raizroad
Dspot, Third Distr1ct,
New Orleans.

IOUR MILLS ARE SUBSTANTIAL
~ ly bnilt, expressly for the purpose
OF Rice Milling, with all the new inn
prOyenents and appliances, with sufi-
Gent warehouse capacity to meet any
demand for receiving and Forwarding
RICE. centrally located TO railroads.
shipping, ferry and steamboat landings,
We viii guarantee Our milling and
yield, both as to quality and quantity.
to be unsurpassed by any rice mill In
this State.
Our turn ont has always been from
lO4 to ia lbs. cleaned Rice To tie bar
rel Of rough, which is about twenty
per cent. over any mill in this city
and country.
We viii pay particular attention TO
the separation of an lots Of rough Rice
BY us.
Our charges for milling are as follows:
10 per pound, cleaned, for Nos. 1 and 3
&c g 81 M
!5c for polishing horse mill
hlce
No deviation on the above prices IN
der any circumstances.
Sacks furnished free Of charge.
SIEWERD & KIP.
Address, Lock Box 1856,
augsyl New Orleans, La.
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Tlle snirit 81 fIna 800.
From tie New Orleans BuTlssln.


From the New Orleans Bulletin.
There is no Disgusting the fact
/ The people Of Louisiana are thor.
oughly aroused and fully deter.
mined that they shall not be de.
frauded out Of the fruits Of the
political victory they have achiye-
ed. Our country exchanges from
every quarter Of the State give
evidence that can not be mistaken
that the Returning Board will in
cur a fearful personal RESPONSE
bility it any member attempts to
throw ont The votes Of a parish
or change the result Of the cleo
ton, and make it different from
that Of the count had at the polls
on the day of the election.
On. tile assembling of the Legis-
Iature 10 this city on the first
Monday Of January, as provided
by law, the country members who
have been fairly and legally elect
ed, will be attended by such an
escort of citizens from the differ
ent parishes who will see that
their Representatives are seated
IN the Legislature, the action oil
the Returning Board to the con.
trary Notwithstanding. Swindling
our people out Of their just rights, |
by base and corrupt officials, like
those who compose the Returning
Board, can not be repeated with |
again. lit was done sue !
cessfully in 1872, but the I4th ofI
September demonstrated to Che |
horde Of Radical hirelings and |
coWardly minions Of the KELLOGG
1surpation, that the people OF this
'ity were determined to be run
over, rough shod, no longer by
'he leaders or followers Of a thiev-
ng and bare-faced fraudulent
government.
The people are feaTfully in earn
'st In this political contest. They
Vill brook no fraudulent count.
10 illegal conduct, and no high
landed measure. We have met
he enemy fairly and given him d
quare fght, with all the odds
gainst as, The whole power and
lachinery Of the registration and
lection laws was under his con-
'ol; our advantage was only il
le justice of our cause and the
sctitude of our purpose. With J
MS weapon in our hands we en-
red the enemy's camp and SO !
emoralizsd his forces and con-
arted his allies, that desertions !
ere reinforced, until from q com
lratively small brigade, as the
would say of as, NE n
ave swelled to dimensions "a u
rong as to have enabled as to 3
7eep, not only the State of Louis 4
pa, but the whole country, and q
consign to pertlition the whole 3
adical party Of the United y
ates. Our success is attributa- 4
9, in q measure, to the deser- d
ms from the ranks of our enc Ii
7. The vote Of the negro was Al
Vided, and thousands Of them Il
ted Tor the DeMocratic ticket il
as giving to ms an undoubted %
D emphatic majority. Al
This being the case, we can not d
q will not be defrauded out Of st
Q lot or title of our rights; and N
individual or board that at fh
npts anything Of the kiud viii 81
dertake the most atupendous be
attract Of the age, and one that D.
] require more backing than
! Radical party can furnish 1t
5 time.
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NIX IS GERRY
AND STORE,

Une mile above Lake Charles on the
Caloasicu River,
The undersigned wishes to inform
the hetraveling public and Stock DroYers
that no has put his Ferry and beef pens
IN good repair, emo Is ready 10 accom-
mOdate ali who may wish To cross with
him, with everything that is generally
required BY stock men and travellers.
He has E large safe Flat, suitable for
crossing any kind 81 stock; also two
chain beOms forswimning. Pasturage
on eachs side of the river, free 81 charge.
Keeps constantly on hand a full sup
ply of Groceries, Provisions and For
ago. ct the very lowest pricesi
mY9-H H. 10. NIX.
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The Emperor of Germany an
nounCed to has Parliament, q few
days ago, that il was the design
Of the Government to thoroughly
arm, equip and organize the Land
stFum so as to have the whole
male population SO for active SER
vice. France took the alarm, and
a Government decree was issued,
ordering an immediate increase in
the effective strength Of the army.
"A Paris dispatch of the 5th says
that in consequence, great activity
is now observable III all The French
military departments; inspections
are going on everywhere with
marked activity and energy, and
staff officers are kept as busy "a
can be. The dispatch closes with
6hia full-of-meaning paragraph:
'lf war comes, France means 10
be ready, was the significant re-
mark Of an officer Of high rank"
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KEEP CoOLi

II AM NOW PUTTING DOWN Wells.
A and Water Coolers for cisterns, and
putting up Lighting Rods, in Lake
Charles and vicinity. The wells arc
bored with my patent augur Call on
Captain Thomas Hansen, j. w. Bryan,
Louis Leyeqne, VIM, Meyer, Geo. ii.
Wells, j. "A. Kinder, John Dillon and
Captain Dan Coos, and examine speci-
mems Of all my branches of work. Per-
feet satisfaction in price and workman
ship guaranteed
SAMUEL CARY.
Lake Charles, August /. tt.
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The man who has nothing Co
boast 81 but bis illnatEious ances-
tors is like q potato plans ghe
only good belonging 10 him is uR-
der ground.
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Il is better to be Hush Is Che
pocket than ia the face.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-25
SAFES FOR THE RING.
John Mcbride DayidsOn's Profit
and Loss Account.
A PARTNERSHIP QUARREL

ALBANY, Jan. "a. 1874.
The case OF John Mob. Davidson VS.. Edward
Coyle. his former partner came up before Isaac
Edwards, referee to-day. Matthew Hale appeared
as counsel for Coyle, and Henry Smith for David
son.
The Sunday Press. of this city, gives the follow
Ing account of the proceedings before the ref
eree:-
Mr.. Davidson desired to put in as profit and
loss account $4,000 worth OF safes and side
boards furnished to the following parties In New
n1rK ana TOR which no money MAS receives bs no
right to thus dispose OF the firms property NJ. A.
Farrell, one Of the persons appointed by the Court
the nrm, reports that the following persons are
Charged with sideboards or safest
one sale to the New York Printing Company, on
the order OF William M Tweed.
One to J. y. Magnns, to go to New Orleans, on
the same order.
One to James Hayes, Supervisor.
From Michael Norton, for Tweed's private ONCE
No. 1874 East Broadway.
TO George Mclean, No. Is West Twenty-lourth
street.
To =. A. woodward, Chief Clerk of the supervis
ors, to go TO NorwaiK, Conn.
To. r. B. Connolly.
To changing sale from No. 272 Canal street to
the WOman's Medical College. No. 1877 Second ave.
To ex-senator James O'Brien, No. $50 Broadway.
To G. Flynn, Coroner.
To John Fox, sideboard safe.
To ex-senator II. W. Genet 125th street.
From Henry Smith to the Bowling Green Savings
Bank.
To the Yorkvile Savings Bank from Harry W.
Genet
TO Thomas G. FIELDS, at house in 14Oth street.
TO Judge George Il. Barnard, at % West twenty
first street.
To James Shearman at PIT Mulberry street.
To Il. Maloney, at lis Waverley place.
From Richard b. Connolly to Mrs. Richard B.
Connolly.
From Richard B. Connolly TO himself.
To Judge spencer, Waverley place.
To A. II. Maoney from II. Smith.
Tor. Q. Hutchlngs, Surrogate, No. As West Thirty
eighth street.
TO Richard B. Connolly for private house in Park
avenue.
To Tweed for private Office No. 237 Broadway.
TO A. Oakley Hall for No. IL West Forty -secOnd
street.
To Judge Barnard for No. % West Twenty first
street.
To Barnard, one for private office.
To R. b. Connolly for private office at the new
Court House.
To Rufus Andrews, No. 81 Chambers street.
To A. j. Garvey, several.
To James Craig from Judge Barnard.
To Miss A. Barnard from the Judge.
TO J: Porter. NO. 1903 West Twenty second street,
from James MCGOWAN.
To Judge Scott, from W. H. King.
To A. j. Vanderpoel, No. West sixteenth street.
TO Thomas G. Fields, No. 1T Nassau street.
To Harry Genet, az No. 231 Broadway.
Also to d. P. Ingraham Judge Jones. William M.
Tweed, Jr., James H. Ingersoll, Walter Roche,
Henry Smith, Judge Cox Judge Shandley, Thomas
Norton ana Canary lstabies), Joseph MeeKs,
Cornelius COrson, Hon. j. +. Pierce William Edles-
ton. Judge Loew. John +. Cleveland, J.
Fowler, Jr.; j. A.. Fithian, j. Mob Dawson,
Nathaniel James, JudsOn Jarvis and others, one
each.
The case will be continued next Thursday when
use OF the company's funds by the members OF the
old New York ring.
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CoIonel J. f. Messmore. OF tael voiuntees
army; William u. Amy son OF Commodore
Amy, United States Navy; Frederick L. Foltx.
OF Pennsylvania son or ex-Su-geon Generas
Foitz, United States Navy; George G. Strong, OF
Massachusetts, brother or General Strong. of the
volunteer army. who was killed In battle; Williams
English son OF Lieutenant Colonel English, or the
Twenty first infantry: John Greene Lugenbeei, SOC
Of Colonel Pinckney Lugenbeel, United states
Army, ma Lawrence J. Hearn, son OF f0rmes
sergeant OF the Fifth United States infantry, AZ
first and second alternates, to supply the place q
any OF the above appointees whom fail
Mr.. Goshorn Making Friends for the
Centennial.
Director General Goshorn, Of the Centennial Elk,
position, is here and is being introduced 70 the
magnates OF Newspaper row and Capitol Hill "
dayton McMichael, Of the Philadelphia Gazette.
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TIE VIRGINIA DUEL MURDER.
Verdict OF Involuntary Manslauxhte
Ag ainst McCarty.

Verdict OF Involuntary MnnsinuX liter
Against McCarty.
RICHMOND Va, Jan. a. 1874
The trial OF W. Page McCarty for the killing OF
John b. MOrdecai in a duel, last May. which has
been progressing IN the Hastings Court, before
Judge GuigOn, for the past four days. was
concluded this evening, and the case given to the
jury at seven O'Clock. In a few minutes the jury
returned for instructions as to whether they were
required TO nd verdict OF murder in the first de-
gree or acqult the accused. The Judge instructed
them that they were not so required. He then, at
their request, further instructed them rs to the
various degrees OF murder and mansaughter after
which the jury again retired.
At niue O'Clock the jury returned verdict Of
Involuntary manslaughter and fixed the prisoners
fine at $500.
Counsel for the defence asked for suspension
OF Judgment, and moved TO set aside the verdict,
which motion will be considered on Monday.
The prisoner was bailed in $1,000 Previous to the
Instructions by the Court the jury stood nine for
acquitta and three for murder In the first degree.
There was no demonstration in the court room,
which was densely crowded. only a buzzlng ap-
parently OF aStonShment.
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What q Medical Expert Says.


NEW YORK. Jan. 23, 1874.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:--
Noticing that the Siamese twins are no longer
on this side Of the grave, and that you have very
sensibly suggested post-mortem, l beg to say a
few words on the subject.
agree with you that it would be an injustice to
science to have those men buried without solving
the mystery of their bond; but to my mind it does
not appear at this advanced stage of medical
knowledge that there could have been much Of a
mystery attached to their attachment. We all know
it has been proven they existed separate and apart
in all respects, that Of the iigature which held
them. Their iances, feelings and passions were
different and individuazed, consequently one
heart or one brain did not govern the two bodies
hence they were two distinct souls, each free and
independent OF the other, merely bound through
some freak Of nature as two seeds might be by the
same cause. Arterial circulation, therefore, did
not exist. and II it did, could not have done so to
any great or dangerous extent. This is proven by
their death, for had an artery OF any consequence
united them, the paralysis which affected one
might have affected the other, ana at the death of
one the other could not have survived several
hours.
Nothing but the shock, the horrible dread or
fright which the nervous system OF the living man
sustained on finding himself bound to the cold
corpse OF his brother. killed him. and 1t Is surprls
ing to me they were not severed long ago.
We all know mans leg or arm may be ampu-
tated, or wounds OF various kinds inflicted, sever
ing arteries. and yet with proper care, the man
lives. Common sense (leaving out science) teaches
DY these PLAIN FACTS that there would have been no
more danger in cutting those men apart than in
amputatlDg finger arm or leg; and l
doubt very much If even that amount OF
risk would have been incurred. If an artery
was found it could have been easily taken
up, and by proper treatment both lives saved and
l am positive had the physician In attendance at
the time of death severed the lgature the lie OF
the other would have been preserved.
NO man, let alone poor, halfdiotic Siamese
could feel very refreshed at finding himself tied IN
whether even his attending physician would have
enjoyed such grave joke any better than poor
Eng did or become so easily resigned to his late.
Hoping a pOst-mOrtem may be sanctioned, for
the benefit of science and the enlightenment OF
the Jack Bunsbys OF the medical profession am,
respectfully, T. M. DE HYLTON, NJ. d.,
No. 2l8 East Thirty eighth street.
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TELEGRAM TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.

HAVANA, Jan. 49, !
Via KEY WEST, Jan. "a 1874
Four thousand insurgents have surrounded Man
zanillo
NEGRO RAID AGAINST PRIVATE PROPERTY.
On the night OF the Goth inst. q band of negroes
made raid into Trinidad Valley and burned the
Mayaguara, Laslajas and Sacra Famia planta.
tons. They carried orr all the slaves from the
Mayaguara plantation and completely destroyed
the machinery by knocking 1t into pieces.
The other two plantations suffered less.
REAL ESTATE EMBARGO.
The government proposes TO again embargo
several estates which were lately released.
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IElEGBAKS TO THE NEW Y0aK HERALD.

LONDON, Jan. a. 1874.
The Times OF this morning, commenting on the
address OF Mr.. Gladstone announcing the dissolu-
ton OF Parliament, says -"rhe document reflects
the characteristics OF the genius OF its author"
The Times also doubts the wisdom of the repeal
OF the income tax. promised by the Premier.
The Post says the address almost amounts to q
coup Getat
The Standard is confident of conservative ma
jority In the elections, and severely condemns the
suddenness OF the announcement of the dssolu-
ton.
All the journals agree upon the popularity Of
the financial measures promised in the address.
THE EFFECT ON 'CHANGE.
The address OF Mr.. GLADSTONE announcing the
dissolution OF Parliament hattens the market for
English securities.
MR. wHALLEYs CONTEMPT.
1t is said the sister OF Mr.. Whalley has paid the
fine imposed upon the latter yesterday by Lord
Chief Justice COckburn.
TEMPESTUOUs WEATHER AND INTERRUPTION OF
TELEGRAPHs
The weather in Great Britain is very tempestu-
Gus to-day and communication by telegraph be-
tween this city and various other points is inter-
fered with.
BULLION FROM THE BANK.
The amount of bullion Withdrawn from the Bank
OF England on balance to-day is G15o.OOO.
NEW PARK.
Leicester square has been presented to the city
of London and IS to be converted into an orna-
mental PARK,
The Prospect and Time Of the Election.
LONDON, Jan. "a 1874.
The Queen will probably hold a council on Mon
day, when the dissolution of Parliament will be
formally proclaimed and new elections ordered,
which are to be completed in thirty-ive days.
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RAILROAD COLLISION.
Ohe MAN Probably Killed-Tho Penalty
OF Violating the Time Table.

PfTTsBURG, Pa, Jan. "a, 1874.
COLLISION occurred on the Pittsburg, Cincins
natl and st. Louis Railroad at a quarter to six
O'Clock this evening, thirty nine miles from CHG
city, between express train No. l. consisting OF two
coaches, two Sleeping, one baggage and one
express car. and the Steubenvine accommodations
train going west. The express and baggage cars
OF the express train took fire and with their entire
contents were consumed. James Paul the expresop
messenger, is missing. He was last seen AT Steu-.
benviiie IN MS car None OF the passengers wer0
injured
Hilliday's Cove is the regular passing point for
both trains and the express train has orders to
wait five minutes but 1t left this evening three or
four minutes sooner than it should. Both engines
were badly wrecked, but no damage was done "
the coaches.
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Card to the Public.
We Intend to open March at present location,
the largest HAT ESTABLISHMENT in this city for tho
purpose of whoesaling and retailing during the springs
and summer months. 4
We hand $40 900 worth OF really elegant
FUKS which anxious to sell of posi-
sble in order to get ready for our spring b9sinesa
en1ire stock at nrices which will insure sneedv sale
We mean what say when assert that we wilk(
positively underse every other house in New York. al
we determined to close out every dollars worth %
our FURS after you have looked the market Ovogj
call at our store corner OF Broadway and Tenth stree
opposite Stewards and you will be suited In both price
and quality.
Q. {. SHAYNE CO., Importers and Manufacturers.
N. BSee price list OF Furs, under Dry Goods %
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This accounts for the veil Of mystery which has
been thrown over the deaths OF the twins and fur
nishes the ciew to the object in suppressing the
real cause of the death OF Eng by atributing 1t to
the shock or fright occasioned by Changes death.
WHAT Is ASKED FOR A POST MoRrEM.
The sum asked for the privilege OF post
mortem Is stated to be So 0OO or $4,000.
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OBITUARY,
Rev. Isaac Whitehouse.

Rcv. IsaaC WhftehOuse.
The above named Clergyman, the standard
bearer in the Wesleyan missionary branch OF the
Church in Jamaica, died at his residence on the
island on the 18th Of January. He labored in the
cause, especially among the negro population
during fifty years. preaching the Word under all
circumstances Oh lie, Tree or in prison, persecuted
or annrOXed