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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-19
Women vs.. Drink.

A number of Charleston, South Carolina,
Protestant ladies propose to inaugurato an
other crusade against intempcrance, different,
however, from that which recently agitated,
to little if any purpose, the West and North.
With this view they have put forth the follow
ing circular:
To the Christian Women OF the Southern States:
Dear !SstsrS-Do we not sec and feel that the
evil of intempcTance is abroad in cur land, as
we'll as in other States in tho Union And
shall W do nothing to exercise the evil demon
from our midst We cannot do as has been
done elsewhere. We cannot go to bar-rooms
or drinking saloons to pray (for We do not be-
ieve that women should pray in public), but
we believe this kind can come forth by no.
thing but prayer aud fasting" and therefore
we call upon you to form yourselves into pray
Jag circles of few or many, as the case may be-,
to seek direction and to consult what may be
done, and to stir each other up to the good
work by reading what has been accomplished
by the power of prayer, and to pray for those
whose names or cases may be brought before
you.
society styled the "Apostleship of Prayer
for the Repression of Intemperance," which
seems to be the object of the Charleston ladies,
was formed some years ago in DubliH by a
Eealous Jesuit named Father Kelly. Two
years ago he had over $4,000 members en-
rolled, nearly all being women, and we have
hoard that the results of their pious zeal were
wonderful
From the Total Abstinsncs Union Journal we
clip the following:
take pleasure in making known to you and
the many readers of the Union that the ladies
of st. Patrick's Cathedral parish, New York
city, have organized Total Abstinence So
ccty, which they call st. Patrick's Ladies I.
A. Il. Society. They only few weeks in
existence, and have roll list of membership
of Alouu ffty, The officers arc Rev, Father
Kearney, President and Spiritual Director;
Mrs. Lamb Financial Secretary; Miss Jane
Sheerau, Recording Secretary ; Father kearhey
promises we'll, and, under the able direction of
the Rev. Father, it will grow strong and do
much good.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-19

people. Prince Salviati sent similar
telegraphic greeting from the Catholic
Union assembled at Venice. The meeting
of the great assembly was inaugurated on
the following morning by Mass, offered by
the Bishop of Mainz in the Cathedral. The
fles of men who approached the holy
June, the anniversary of the election of
the Holy Father and this, no doubt,
heightened the solemnity. A telegram
was sent in French from the Assembly to
the Holy Father.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-19

1t has been determined to proceed at once to
carry out the plans projected for the restora-
zion of the Cathedral at Naumbcrg. 1t is cstl-
mated that $4,000 thalers will cover the ex-
penses of restoring the interior to it's original
condition, and removing all the surrounding
buildings and adyeutitious additions by which
has been disfgured; and as this building is
ono Of the noblest specimens of early medisev val
architecture in Middle Germany, the contem-
plated undertaking will be hailed with salts
faction by all lovers of German art
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Exclusively Catholic. why


From the Total Abstinence JournaLt
Father Stafford says his society tries to
save Protestant and Catholic alike, but it
is itself exclusively Catholic. We would
all help to save from drink man of the
Protestant religion, or no religion. Such
man can take tine pledge from any Catho
lie priest or society the same as a Catholic !;
but he cannot become o member of the So
ciety. Why Because the Society holds
that the pledge of itself, mere human re-
solution, will fail unless the grace of God
is obtained that Jesus Christ has created
channels for that grace TO reach mankind,
namely, the sacraments of the ChuIch !;
that Protestantlcannot approach these
sacraments, and hence can not offer the
necessary guarantee of keeping his pledge
which the Society exacts on the principle
Of self preSerU0tion. Societies not exactIng
that guarantee have withered before our
eyes to avoid a like fate this principle has
been placed on the corner stone of the new
temperance edifce-the Catholic Total
Abstinence Union of America, that it might
stand permanent, as u refuge for afflicted
people, victims of drink. And this, as all
other matters of Catholic practice, has war
rant in reason as we'll as faith.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-19

PASS CHRISTIAN CoLLKGE.-At 9 o'clock,
Tuesday, 2lst, tho public examination of the
students of this College will commence, and
will continue three successive days, closing on
Thursday, ODD, with the usual common cement
exercises. Rev. Father Finn, Of st. Patrick's
Church, will deliver the address to the gradu-
ates. No doubt the friends and relatives of
the pupils and the public at large will, by
attending in largo numbers, show as much in
terest in tho welfare of this fine college they
have on the four previous occasions of SINH
lar nature. SEQ notice ON fifth page.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-19

FEAST OF ST. ANNE.-Tbis festival, which
occurs on Sunday next, Goth inst, will be oele-
brated with great solemnity in st. AIMS
church, st. Philip street, between Roman and
Prieur streets, Rev. II. Tumoine, pastor. The
Grand Mass of the immaculate Conception by
Professor Gregorio Curto, will be rendered in
perfect style by full choir of ladies aud gen
tlemen under the direction of our talented
young friend, the organist of ST. AIMS, Miss
Theresa Cannon. This will be Z rare treat to
those who attend. 1t will be the third occa-
sion of the performance of this grand Mass in
st. AIMS church. The Mass will commence at
9 o'clock.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-19

Mr.. ST. NARY COLLEGE, EaMITrsBuRG, MD
The ANIMAL commencement exercises of this
celebrated institution were honored by the
presence of Bishops Elder, Of Natchez, and
Becker, of Wilmington Among the four gradu-
ates who took the degree of Master of Arts was
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Compton, of Louisiana, and one
of the four who received that of Bachelor of
Arts, was Mr.. Joseph NJ. Ryan, of New Orleans.
During the past year junior department has
been organized to meet the wants of students
of the lowest grade. The College now en-
braces three departmcnts-the Collegiate, Pre-
paratory and Junior. Studies will be resumed
on the I'd of September. See advertisement on
9th page.
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have already held conventions. AS vet Il
is impossible to enumerate their strength
but as they are offshoots from the RepabN
can party they will weaken that Organize.
ton, and there is no fear that they will
effect the Democratic party otherwise than
to increase its strength with the honest
voters who will refuse to follow the cid
corrupt leaders into any new organization
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%orning Star and Catholic Messenger.
VIEW oRLEArSs, SUNDAY. JULY 10. 1874.

Mr.. Thos. Herman, of Longford, and his aged
wife, left on tho steamship Minnesota, last
Wednesday evening, for their old home in Ire
land. We need not say that many were the
blessings they asked of Heaven upon those who
generously contributed to tho fund for their
relief. This fund amounted to the handsome
sum of S136 20 in currency, and one sovereign,
gold, the latter contribution having been made
last week by lady, through Father Foote
Seventy dollars in currency was paid for steer
age passage through to Longford, and the bal
ance of the fund was invested in bill of ex-
change on the Hiberna Bank, Dublin, only a
few dollars in gold and silver being reserved
by Mr.. Herman for incidental expenses on the
trip.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-19

0ar Tines, a new Journal in New TosE, IN
marks that our Republic & now totters on
it's imbecility towards it's centennial yea
You can't please everybody.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-19

The attention of-those in want of bells for
churcheS schools etc. is called the advertise ent
Of tho Blymyer Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati
Ohio. Fall descriptive catalogues, with prices eto,
will DO sent free application to them.
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ADVERTISING RATES OF THE "sTAE-
SQUAR2s.

Sertion.
Cuts inserted at special rates. L.,
Death aud Marriage Notices. 81 each tneeIsSs
Wants and Personal Information AdyerSlASNV
10 centa per line each insertion.
Editorial Eoticea, 20 cents . line
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10
LOCAL BREvATIES.

wagon load of people from Fairfax coun
tv Who had been to Washington trading,
sightseeing and pleasure-seeking, stopped
here night before last on their return, and I'm.
hitching their horses and halteripg them to
their wagon in front of Police Headquarters,
applied for and obtained sleeping aecommods'
tons there. Though on pleasure bent they
were of frugal mind.
Chas. Sorre. (colored,) who was reported
in yesterday Gozette as having been seriously
iojured during row on the canal, was yesterday
conveyed to the Georgetown Free Dlspensary.
Upon examination he was found to be IN O
semi-comatose state with compound fracture
Of the skull.
A new felt hat, with broad band, was
found yesterday morning under the Stone
bridge by those who heard the cries proceed
ing from that spot the night before, and VINO
found the blood stains there mentioned IN yes
terdays Gazette.
Nothing has yet been heard of young Mr..
DeVaugbn, the Geographic operator who mys-
terously left his post here last Monday even
ing, nor of the young man who IS said to have
accompanied him.
A large force has been employed for the past
week in repairing the road running south,
kuowu as the Telegraph road, and which is the
best of the bad roads over which people have
to come 90 their way to this city.
A man named Gordon was slightly hurt this
morning by the premature explosion OF blast
on the extension of the w. d y. Il. h. short
distance west of Round Hill.
The December term of the Corporation
Court, Judge Lowe to preside, will commence
on Monday next. The term will be occupied
with the consideration Of chancery causes.
No young lady will be admitted to the
Library ball, to be given at Sarepta Hall next
Wednesday night, unless she snail wear cal
leo dress.
Mark Evans the boy who ran away from
his home in company with Mr.. Joseph Chaun:
cey's SOD, about ten days ago, when last heard
from was in Nashville.
Some of the young people of the city are
making arrangements for giving theatrical
exhibition at an early date for the benefit oil
the poor.
The remains of the late Charles Whittlesey
were sent to Hartford, Com, for intermen'
| this afternoon.
The ball for the benefit of the new schoo
house in West Eod will be given in the new
building tonight
An unsuccessful attempt was made to rot
the boarding house of Mrs. Dobey, on Duke
street, last night.
A patent has been issued to James w.
Bethune, of Warrenton, for an improvement II
hay and cotton presses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10
The Transit Of Venus.

New YORK, Dec l0.-A Nagasakl dispatch
says: During the observations of the transit
OF venus the weather was unusually cloudy and
culated that the transit would begin, passed
away without our being enable to record the
exact moment oil the first contact with trust
worthy results. After about quarter Of an
hour and before Venus reached the stage of
her second contact, the observer at the cqua-
torial, caught a glimpse of the sun and planet
aud was quite successful 10 taking several meas
urements OF the planets cusps, during the ln-
tervals between the first and sccoud contacts
The time at which the latter contact occurred
was obtained with success and recorded. Short
ly after the second contact tnrther measure
ments Of the distance between Venus and the
sun western edge were made with the micro
meter. La all, there were taken, $50 micro
metric measurements OF the line between the
cusps. Besides these, thrty-one micrometric
observations were made of the passage of both
edges of the sun, across the meridian of the
station, aud similar views OF the right and left
rims Of Venus in crossing the same line. Elgh-
teen mlcrometrlc surveys were made OF the re-
spectlve ordinations OF the sun aud planet by
observing the upper and lower limbs, while
passing the meridian. About sixty excellent
photographs of the transit during various Pc
RODS Of its occurrence were taken. Extreme
good fortune attended the astronomers, for just
as Venus departed from the sun, clouds began
TO gather and threatened raio.
A dispatch from Fladioostok says: Clouds
obscured the sun from dawn, but as morning
advanced, the sky cleared and the lumnary
was distinctly visible through the equatorial
telescope. His beams gradually frightened
and as the decisive moment Of the commence.
ment of the transit drew near an image Was
distinctly printed on the back ground OF the
camera, used by the photographers. The cqua-
torial ran spendidly with the clock-Work aud
the segment Of the sun about to collide
with the planet remained fixed steadily be-
fore the observers eye. As the planet advanc-
ed and touched the suns limb, the moment
was signaled with accuracy, but owing to
drifting haze, and clouds between, it was im-
contacts The vapory state of the atmosphere
lasted until about an hour after the second con-
tact. Nevertheless the moment at which this
contact occurred was likewise obtained When
Venus had crept nearly halfway across the So.
lar dick the haze disappeared sufficiently to ad-
NIT of Photographic images, being obtained.
Thirteen negatives we'll and distinctly executed
were taken 90 glass plates while the planet was
in this position so that it will be possible to
map the planets track on the Photographic
image of the sun after the return Of the observ-
ers home.
A Hobarttown, Tasmania, dispatch says ::
Although the weather was bad our observa-
tons at the time of the transit, were partcu-
lary successful We succeeded in taking one
hundred and thirteen photographs of Venus
during her passage over the disk of the Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE
FROM WASHINGTON.
congress.
WASHINGTON, December 10, 1874.

WASHINGTON, December 10, 1874.
SENATE.
The Senate, to-day, after q number OF unlm-
portant memorials had been presented, adopted
resolution for binding ! 50 copies OF the newly
revised statutes Of the United States, Tor the
use of the two houses of Congress
The House bill to prohibit members OF Con
gress from being counsel in cases against the
United States Was referred.
The House bill removing the political dlsa-
bilities OF Henry Baker, OF Henry county, Va,
was referred
The bill making an appropriation to enable
the Postmaster General to carry out the act TOR
the prepayment of postage was taken up. The
bill appropratcs $4,000 10 provide scales for
the use of the Postohice Department.
Mr. Sherman said the bill should 60 to the
Committee on Appropriations
Mr. Ferry said that unless the bill passed
Immediately there would be stoppage of the
entire circulation of newspapers through the
mail after the first Of January next, as they
muSC ny law NC WtlSlleu ueiuIe tlduSIllSSioii,
and there were no scales
Mr. Sherman insisted, saying the Commit
tee could report to-day The bill was referred,
but afterwards passed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
IL the House of Representatives pumbel
of bills we're presented, read and referred.
The House then took up the report of the
Committee on Private Land Claims.
THE NAVAL CADETSHlP SALE.
In the House of Representatives Mr. W.
H. H. StowelI, of Virginia, rising to person
al explanation, addressed the house in refer
ence to the charge made against him in the
Virginia Legislature of selling cadetship a
the United States Academy. He denied the
charge and said he demanded the fullest inves
tgation, and that at the earliest moment Or
his motion the Committee on Naval Affairs
were ordered to make an Investigation.
NOMINATIONS.
BENZ. Moran, now Of the Legation at Paris
has been nominated to be Minister to Portugal.
r. R. Hit, private secretary of Senator
Morton, has been nominated as Secretary Of
| the Legation TO Paris
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10
The Captured British Schooner.

New YORK, Dec. ia letter from Ha.
vana, dated December 9Th, says: The British
schooner towed iuto Santiago de Cuba on the
Goth ut. by Spanish gunboas proves to be
the Eclipse, Of Port Antonio. She was hired
By Spaniard to take him TO Santiago de Cuba
and was properly dispatched. The current car
ried her to the leeward and she lost her reck-
oning and beaded the wrong way. She was
captured by the Spanish gunboat, but the
British Consul protested, and the schooner
and crew, after lapse OF three days, set at
liberty. The passenger remains q prisoner.
This taking OF passenger out OF British yes.
eel on the high seas and OBTAINING him may
give rise to questions about the legality of the
transaction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10
Cut this Out.
IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE.

IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE.
There is no person living but what suffers
more or less with Lung Disease, Coughs Colds
or Consumption, yet some would die rather
than pay IS cents for bottle of medicine that
would cure them. Dr. A. Boschee's German
syrup has lately been introduced IN this country
from Germany, and its wonderous cures aston
ishcs every one that try 1t. II you DOUBT "haI
we saw in print, cut this out and take it to your
Druggist and get sample bottle for 10 cents
and try it, or regular size for IS cents. :,
6. G. GREEN, Woodbury., n. j.
HENRY Cook & Co.,
Wholesale ACents. dec
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FALL CLOTHING.

Ny stock ofFALL CLOTHING and GEMS
FURNISHING GOODS is now complete, com.
prising the greatest variety Of SUITS, of the
latest stvles, best material and finest finish ever
before offered.
am doing large business, with compare
lively small expenses; hence my ability to sell
cheaper than the like can be procured in larger
cities. My stock bei-g unsurpassed in variety
and quality, you will do we'll to give me d call
and thereby save large percentage.
S. DEALHAM, Fashionable Clothler,
octo SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10
The TaylOr-HutchinsOn Case.

RICHMOND, Dec l0.-Thc case Of Taylor
vs. Hutchinson, which has attracted consider
able attention. was decided by the Court of APP
peals of Virginia, to-day. The decree of the
Circuit Court for the county of Alexandria was
reversed. III. 0. Claugh.on TOR appellant;
Messrs Wattles, John Howard, w. W. Crump
aud r. T. Daniel, for appellees. This decision
is 10 favor Of Mr. Maris Taylor, of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, II a. N.
For the Middle States, clear or hazy weather,
northwest or southwest winds, and no decided
change of temperature or pressure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10

LARGE HoG.-Among lot of dead hogs
that were received here this morning by the
W. Il o. R. r. consigned to Jameson Il Co.,
was one that was sent by Sarah Hatcher of
Purcevillc that weighed SIS pounds and was
sold at 81 cents per pound amounting to
S43131
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10
LOCAL NEWS.

SANTA CLAUS is Harvesting up bis reindeer
and packing his sedge. preparatory to his an
nual visitation. The variety of the stock pre-.
sented for Santa Claus selection iu the stores
is beyond precedent, and joy and gladuess will
follow 10 his track as he scatters bis favors
among the young hearts that arc looking for.
ward with such keen anticipation to his coming.
The Christmas potentate of the palace and the
cottage, will meet hearty welcome from them
as he courses along on Christmas Eve, and the
merry jingle Of his bells will find them ready
to lead the way to the Christmas tree aud sus
pended stockings. Santa Clause, like other
Intelligent and appreciative people cannot
know what is going on 10 the world without
reading the Gazette" closely to facilitate bis
purchases for the holiday season. Advertisers
should, therefore, be careful aud prompt in
keeping him advised as to what they have to
dispose of, and where the best aud cheapest
goods can be found Those who neglect this
seasonable admouition may expect to carry
most of their Christmas goods over to the
next season, as the agents of Santa Claus have
commenced making their purchases.
COUNTY CoURr-Ju,lge James .Sungster
presiding. Alexander Hunter aud others vs.
Alexandria and Washington Turnpike Com
pany; on application to have the turnpike de-
clared abandoned &c; this cause came on again
to-day to be heard aud was argued by counsel,
upon consideration whereof the Court ordered
to be certified to the Township Board of Jetfer-
son Township the fact that the turnpike from
the Long Bridge to this city is abandoned,
to which ruling of the Court the defendant ex-
cepted and rendered its bill of exceptions, and
this order is suspended GO days to allow the de-
feudants to petition for writ of error or su
pcrsedeas.
In the matter Of the application of c. f. Lee
aud others for county road; road ordered to
be opened through the lands of Messrs. San
born, Lloyd and Powell provided that no part
of the road shall traverse the lands Of s. o..
Bagot
An account of R. c. Powell, NJ. D., for post
norton examination or the body of - Ben
net was allowed and ordered to be certified for
payment.
An account of VIM. H. Cant, for cofins,
digging graves and buryiug two unknown in-
fant children, was allowed and ordered to be
certified for payment.
The administration account of James NJ.
Steuart, administrator of Henson Turley, de-
ceased, was retuaned to Court and ordered to
lie 80 days for exceptions.
Louis L Payue was appointed commissioner
Ia chancery, and designated as Commissioner
of Accoudts for:this Court in the place of K. A.
Sinclair, VINO is required to turn over all books
and papers pertaining to said Office.
Court adjourned till the fourth Monday IN
January
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The WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA TURN
plkE.-In the County Court Of Alexandria 10
the case of Hunter ct al, REALTORS, VS.. the
Washington aud Alexandria Turnpike Coul-
pany, the order declaring the turnpike road
abandoned being entered, a suspension thereof
for sixty days was directed to enable the turn
pike company to apply for supersedeas au
appeal bond in the penalty Of $3.50. to be exc
cuted by the company before the clerk of the
court within ten days. The effect of this sus-
pending order is to leave the turnpike, for the
present, iu the possession and under the co.,
troll of the Washington and Alexandria Turn
pike Company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10

CITY SERGEANT.-Cap James NJ. Steuart
having resigned the Office of City Sergeant,
Judge Lowe has filled the vacancy by the ap-
pointment of Mr. John w. Campbell, who
qualified and entered upon the duties of the
Office this afternoon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-10

The cheapest and largest stock of Fashion
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