The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-11-29
VOLUME VII.
asrnlng Star and Catholic Messenger.
NEW oRLEANs, SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 90 1874
TELEGRAPHIc Summary.
FRANCE.

FRANCE.
The Republican candidates were generally
successful in the municipal elections held ct
Lille, Valenciennes, st. Etienne, Dion, Gre
noble, Hsvre, Cambria, Perigneux, Anglers and
Limoges.
A strong effort is to be made in the assembly
to FIRING about q revocation of the State of
siege. The Left assisted by a large number of
ehe Right will make vigorous attack on the
ministry.
GERMANY.
An exciting debate took place last week in
the Reichstag on a motion to release several
democratic deputies who are in prison. The
persecution of Catholics was alluded to in
maroE, who took part in the debate, was sus-
tanned by large majority.
SPAIN.
Another large force of Carlists has again
surrounded Irun. They opened fire on the
town on the 2oth, the garrison replying with
artillery. The maiu Carlist army is at present
concentrated at Estella, aud it is stated that
serrano himself will take command of his
ferces, early next month, and by a vigorous
campaign put an end to the war.
UNITED STATES.
REIGN OF FRAUD IN WARREN COUNTY, MISS
The grand jury of this county, in which Vicks-
burg Is situated, composed of ten negroes and
seven whites, has returned eight indictments
against T. w. Cardozo (mulatto,) State Super
intendent of Education, for forgery. and en-
nsansa While orCuit clerk here six
u
for forgery and embezzlement; and Eve against
CIV. Davenport (oolored), clerk of the Chan
cery Court and County Allowances, for forgery
and altering records. All the county offices of
Importance are filed by negroes, and their
official career has been q carnival of robbery
heretofore, denying to citizens access to the
public records, and openly packing and mani
pulating grand jnries.
The evidence is overwhelming, involving
nearly every officer in stupendous frauds. |
Tuesday night the Courthouse was broken |
open and the records of the Treasurer's Office, |
furnishing the evidence of guilt. were stolen. |
A like burglary was committed upon the |
Sherihs office, when it was o snbject of in |
yestigation at the session of Grand Jury. Last
Sunday night an attempt was made to break |
open the safe containing the city records, the |
Democratic government recently Installed hav-
ing instituted Investigations. Public indigna-
tion Is intense.
TERRIBLE STORM AND LOSS OF LIFE In TUsCUa1-
BIA, ALA
Last Sunday evening about dusk q terrible
storm swept over this beautiful little town and
laid it in ruins. Over three hundred dwellings,
were destroyed, the Catholic Church, Dishier
Female Institute and other large and sub
stantial buildings being utterly wrecked.
More saddening still, twelve lives were lost,
and many persons were wounded. Among the
killed are Mrs William Winston, mother of
The late ex-Gov. Winston; the wife and two
children of Hon. j. B. Moore, Senator from the
district; +. d. Hodgskins, Esq, editor of the I
Chronicle, his wife and four children.
The Mayor of the town has been compelled,
~ the great restitution consequent on this
calamity, to appeal to the people Of the United
States for assistance.