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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-13
JNTHE sUPREaE COURT OF THE DIsrKICI

Il OF COLUMBIA,
HOLDING q Spiral Tenn, January l3th, 1874.
Ia the case OF Joseph 6awler, administrator OF
CATHARINE DILLON deceased, the sdmnistra-
tor aforesaid has, with the appreciation of the Su-
pyensCeurt Of The District of Columbia aforesaid
pointed TUESDAY, February 9th, A. d. 1874, for
the hnal settlement and distribution of the personal
far as the same have been collected and turned into
money; when and where all the creditors and heirs
claims properly youched. or they may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefit in said deceased s
estate: PTOrtdsd copy Of this order be published
snce week tor three weeks ia The Evening Star,
previous to the said day. Test:
IaniS-tuNs WEBSTER, Register OF Wills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-13

EOR THIRTY DAYS.
e,tfa Orders left at the Ga,light Once No 4I3
le.h street at I'll LIST street, southwest corner of
Sd and streets; at 1 10 Bridge street, George
town, will be promptly filed. jsnl7lm
A RTIFICIAL STONE WORKS, $50 q street
N northwest, between 9Th and TN streets. We are
prepared to furnish at nearly half the price OF
natural stone, ali kinds Of DOOR, TERRACE and
CABBAGE STEPS, COPING. PLATFORM,
ING OF HOUSES, manufactured under Pelietiers
patent Of Artificial Stone; equal not superior. to
natural stone In power Of resistance against oreak-
stiesrey, Geo. W. Cissell. and T.. W SsLlhausen.
deem Sm- T. W. MURPHY OU.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-13

LOB AALE-A large list Of desirable Building
declkeolm =. J. SWEET, ali 7th street,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-02
TELEGRAPH1C.
The Eive-Twenties.
Eleventh Call of the u. S.
Treasurer for tb cir Re-
demption.
Beecher's paper,the" Chris
tian Union" Speaks at
Last.
It Declares ae Has Made
Mistakes but Never
Erred Tgnobly.'
Sooner or Later the World
will know the Truth"
Mr.. Grant Returns to the
Seat OF Government at
Long Branch.
0.- nY - e~~n~o~, NY n ~ ~rr1 srS a
Sig Newspaper Men up in a
Balloon.
The Negro Troubles in Lou
isiana.
Crime. Fire, Etc.

WAsHINGToN, Sept 1.-The eleventh
call for the redemption of the 500 bonds
of 1862 is just issued, as follows:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-02

+. Stephenson, of Desoto parish, arrived
here to-day. He gives an account of the
Coushatta troubles, from which it appears
that they originally grew out of an attack
on white men by a couple of negroes, who
afterwards were killed by posse Of whites,
who went to their cabin to arrest them and
were fred on and one Of their number kill
ed. The white Office holders of the parish
were accused of melting the negroes to
commit the outrage on the whites and
were arrested and forced to resign They
then agreed to leave the state and not re-
turn if they were furnished an escort to
Shreveport. This was agreed to and
they started in charge of guard. Their
subsequent rescue and murder by band
supposed to be Texans, was telegraphed
last night.
New ORLEANS, La, Sept. |. The
government has called out an extra regi-
ment of state militia, to be composed of
picked white men. Their orders were is
sued some days ago, in view of apprehend-
ed White League disturbances, aud the
entire absence of United States troops
from the state. Everything has been
quietly going on, and it is stated that a
number OF ex.solders of both armies have
volunteered. This regiment will be added
to Longstreet's brigade and will be used
mainly to keep down disturbances in and
around the city
DEs MONIES, Iowa, Sept. 1.-The Gov
ernor has offered $500 reward for the de-
lection of the murderers of Mrs. Ella Bar
rett, The city will probably increase it to
81 900. The coroners inquest is still in
session, but no clue to the murderer has
been discovered
CINCINNATI, o., Sept. IA fire at Lcb-
anon, o.. early this morning, destroyed
the principal business block, the Congrega-
tional Church, the Ross Hotel and the
Town Hall.
The loss in the Lebanon, O., fire is esti-
mated to be from 500, 200 to 10000. In
surance, $4,000.
Quincy, ILL.,, Sept. 1.-The police are
closing the houses Of ilItame, and eXpeIling
the inmates from the city.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept, While IA
negro, who last week assaulted and after
ward killed negro aged five years, was
being taken to Tonawanda Jail, he was
taken from the wagon and rlddlcd with
bullets
JEFFERsoNvILLE Ind, Sept. THE
citizens of Henry1illc, Ind, have offered
reward of 81 900 for the arrest Of the
murderers of August Gardner, who was
robbed and tied on the railroad track on
Saturday night. Bob Thomas and Lewis
Clark have been arrested on suspicion.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-02
Twenty-Third Year.
MEDICAL.
THE MILD POWER CURES
HUMPHREYS
homeopathic Specifics

LAVE PROVED, FROM THE MOST AMPLE
n experience, an entire success simple, prompt
etficient and reliable They are the only medicines
perfectly adapted to popular use-so simple that
mistakes cannot be made In using them; SO harm
ess as to be free from danger; and SO eficient as
TO be always reliable. They have the highest COM
mendation from all, and will always render stais-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-02
Administrators Sale.

ny VIRTUE OF \ DECREE OF THE COUNTY
6 Court of Rock Island County. State OF limos,
made on the 18th day of August A. d. 1874, at the
Anpust term of said Court, on petition OF the un-
dersigned. William Dixon administrator, DE Bonls M
leave 10 sell the real estate hereinafter described TO
paw the debts due from and allowed against sald
estate and the costs of administration yet 10 accrue
the undersigned will by virtue of said decree, sell
at public sale to the highest bidder, on the terms
herein mentioned, and on said land, on the l9in
day of September, A, ID. 1874, at the hour OF two
O'Clock p M, the following land with the appur'e-
nances belonging to said estate. to-wit;
The north IS feet OF lot No. one Il b in plock no
thrty-six 36) in that part Of the city OF Rock Isl
and. in said county. known a. Chicago or Lower
addition Terms of sale, three-ffths OF purchase
money cash in hand, the remaining two-hiths pay
abIe in one year from day of sale with Interest a.
the rate of ten per cent. per annum, the unpala
purchase money TO be secured by note with goou
personal security and mortgage oil the premises
sold. 10, - .e-,
WILLIAM DIXON.
Administrator. De Bonis Non.
SWEENEY & JACKSON, Auys for Admir-. sOdtd
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-02


No Tvrss Prices In B0res Cents
1 FEvERs, Congestion, Inflammation. 25
. - WORMS, Worm Fever, Worm Collie. %
q - CRYING, Collie or Teething OF Infants %
{" DIARRHGA, Children or Adults s...t.,. 25
S DYsENTRRY, Gripping, Bilious Collie. 25
q - CHoLERA-MoRBUs, Vomiting. ........ 25
- CoUGHs, Colds, Bronchitis. .......... 20
NEURALGIA, TOothache, Faceache... 25
Q - HEADACHES, Sick Headache, Vertigo. 25
10 4" DYSPEPSIA, Bilious Stomach. ........ 20
II - SUPPRESSED Irregular Periods. %
II LEuCoRRHEA, to Profuse Periods. 25
13 " GROUP, Cough, Difficult Breathing. 25
IA ERUPTIoNs, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas. 25
Is - RHEUMATISM, Rheumatic Pains. %
16 FEVER Il AGUE, Chills, Fever, Agues 80
II PILES, Blind or Bleeding. ........... 80
18 OPHTALMY. and Sore or Weak Eyes. 90
~ - CATARRH, acute or chronic, Influenza 30
20 WHooPING-touGH, Violent Coughs. 30
81 ASTHMA, Oppressed Breathing. so
% EAR DISCHARGES, Impaired Hearing. 50
~ SCRoFULA, Enlarge gedGlands, ,Swelings 50
u GENERAL Debility, Phi hysicalWeakness 81
25 SEA SICKNESS, Sickness from Riding. 80
~ KIDNEY DISEASE, Gravel ............. 81
% NERVOUS DEBILITY, Involuntary Dis
cnhrges.. ..................,...s. i w
90 So SORE Mourn. Canker. 30
30 URINARY WEAKNESS, Wetting Bed. 80
81 - PAINFUL PERIODS, Hysteria. ......... 80
30 SuFFERINGs at Changes of Life e...... / 90
80 " EPILEPSY. Spasms, st. Nltus Dance. ! %
"a, - DIPTHRRIA. liberated Sore Throat. SO
IS CHRONIC CONCESSIONS and Eruptions 80
Price in vals, large size. Soc and 90
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-02

FAMILY CASES.
No.
1 With IS Large Three Drachm Walls, Rose
wood Case, and Humphreys Hom9opath
lc Mentor New Book k).....................l2 w
With 35 Large Three Drachm Walls, Moroc-
co Case, and Specific Homeopathic Man
ual, {Small Book k)............. .............l 10 0O
With 20 Large Three Drachm Walls. Moroc-
co Case. and dSpecifc Homeopathic Manual OO
With 20 Large Three Drachm Walls, Paper
Case, and Specific Homeopathic Manual; 00
Single Large Walls, .....:...... SOC and oO
Sold by all Druggists. Sent by mail or express
free, on receipt of the price, -..
Address
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-02
IMPERIAL GRANUM,


THE GREAT MEDICINAL FOOD.
This lastly celebrated niETETlG Preparation is
in composition, principally the GLlfEN derivet
from the White Winter Flint Wheat Cereal, solid
extract, thc invention Of an eminent chemist
1t has not only been highly recommended, but
certified to by large number Of CHEM lSTs and
PHYsICIANS-representl a very high degree of
medical science as the
Safest, Most Acceptable and Reliable Food
for the growth of Infants and children, and for
Mothers lacking sufficient nourshmcnt for their
offspring.
Unlike those preparations made from animal or
vnous matter, which are liable to stimulate the
brain aud rrlatc the digestive organs II embraces
in its elementary composition
THAT WHICH MAKES STRONG BONE AND MUSCLE,
That which makes good Flesh and Blood.
That which il easy Of Digeetion.-ncver
constipatug,
That which ia kind and friendly to
the brain,
Aud that which acts preventive of those lutes-
| final disorders incidental TO childhood.
Aud while it would be difficult to conceive OF
anything in Food or Dessert more creamy or deli
cious. or more non ishing and strengthening an
| aliment in
Ferers, Pulmonary Complaints, Dyspepsia,
| REGISTRATIONS OF TIE SYSTEM,
| OR GENERAL DEBILITY,
its medicinal excellence In all Intestinal Dis
eases especially in Dysentery, Chronic DiarrhTa,
and Cholera Infantum, has been incontestibly pro
ven. See circulars for testimonials. Sold by drug
| gists generally and al the Wholesale depot by
| CARIE e. STRONG.
| 21sdmwfly 153 Water street New York,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-03
The Citizens Bank

Yesterday morning ae clever, s'c9ock 8ne
Citizens Bank suspended payment The
liabilities os the Institution are about
100000. The ductuating and yolatiie ma
ture OF most Of the banks assets preclude
an estimate Of their yaiue. The failure Of
the bank took no one by gurpriseo The &c.
centric fnanciering thas aas marked its
career fos some time past plainly indicated
that q crash was nigh The Delery short
age brought matters to q elimination and
the Citizens Bank today founders in the
sea of insolvency It "a scarcely expected
that the banl will resume Stockholders
only hope Cor voluntary liquidation
The bank owas largely Of sea. estate,
some sixty or seventy plantations being on
is Books as assets a plantation, however,
in s:,nes Size Gheseo is mors @ burden than
an acquisition. Taxation repairs and leyee
dues eas up enc proceeds Of the agr:cultur.
Sat n1sss wofui:yo Besides, tho bank owns
soa,o w;id san& in vasioIs parishes, Snakes
AMI ailigators doa's count fos much in the
way Of col5ategsiso bcsce Sba EhsirSage Of
galsse.
TIC CisiseHa0 Saak esas Incorporated in
the gear 1886, Toy s:esss IS was considered
che sfaunchess Of al! the State banks Lat
Gasfy 5s has dropped ;n c:ejiso end n0w Il is
o asssead coneerGo
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-03
The Effect at Washingt0no

Ghs Washington correspondent eS Ge
New York Times oS August - says
The Attorney General today stated snae
the reports of outrages upon the negroes in
the South are constantly increasing and ap-
pear to be we'll authenticated. This is
especially srue of Georgia. The Attorney
General is of the opinion that these out
RACES are committed for purposes OF in
timidation of the colored vote at the fall
elections, and he is confident that unless
these troubles shall soon cease the Presi-
dent will be obliged to take steps to repress
theme Private dispatches from New Or
leans received this evening state that the
leaders Of the White League declare that
they wDl carry the State at all hazards,
and that if United States troops interfere
they will DE fired upon. 1t is stated that
the speeches of Mari and McEnery at the
Baton Rouge convention were extremely
violent in expressions towards the general
government. Fred. Douglass paper. the
National Era, recommends that an extra
nT h. h
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-03
Death of General John G. Foster.

By telegraph yesterday evening came
news Of the dea th at Nashua, New Hamp-
shire, of General John G.. Foster, United
States army, who held the rank Of Lieu
tenant Colonel in the corps of engineers.
General Foster was native of New Hamp-
shire, aud entered the military academy as
cadet at West Point July J, 1912. He grad
uated from the academy in July, 1916, and
was appointed brevet second lieutenant. Of
engineers, and Immediately thereafter found
active service in the war with Mexico. At
the seige o. Vera Cruz, which occurred in
March, l3iT, he was attached to company
of sappers and miners of the engineer corps,
and for gallant conduct at the battles of
Contreras and Cherubusco he was breveted
first Eeutenants and for meritorious services
at the battle of Molino del Rey he was
breveted captain in his corps His Drevet
as captain dates Septemoe: s, 1917. From
that time until 1854 he was constantly eme
pioyed on engineering duty, principally on
coast surveys. In April, 1884, he was aps
pointed first lieutenant OF engineers, S, and
in 1855 he was detailed as assistant pro-
fessor Of engineering at West Point. Jaly
To- 1860, he was made captain Of engineers
under the old lawswhich warranted promo
ton in that corps after fourteen years of
continuous service At the breaking out of
the rebellion Genera Foster was selected
as en- ginees IN charge OF torti:cat!o Ms at
Charleston narDor. and saw service at the
firing Of the first guns at Moultrie and Sum.
ter, when the Democrats OF the South pro'
possG 70 contest ane election of Mr,
Lincoln with musketry--a proceeding
which by tne way mas ever been
their strongest argument In May 1861. Ae
declined promotion as inaIos OF the EIev.
enti Infantry preferring to remain :n enc
Engineer Corps, October %. 1864, he was
appointed Br.sad:er General OF voiua see:se
and commanding d brigade joined IN the
Burnside expedition in North Carolina
July Is. 1862. he was made Major Genss al
os volunteers and assigned 10 the command
Of the department OF North Carolina and
the Eighteenth Army Corps He was pro.
uso:ed to major o: engineers. March 8. 1868,
From December Il, 1862, 80 February 81
1861. he commanded the department ana
Amy os Ohio as Majos General From Auo
gust g. 1866, 10 Deeem5sr 8, 1866. ne was in
command Of she department OF Florida
At:es muster ous oS his volunteer cans ne
returned TO tbs ensinees bureau as Wash
.ngtono and fos some siuie na6 charge Of
the bureau Of accounts. He was made
lieutenant colonel Of engineers March 2,
Sss'?. Latte.:y he has bsan stationed az
Boston, in charge OF ha:bos and coast de.
fensess He has for some time been in teebis
health. and MS death was nos unexpected
General Foster was 3 thorough en- ginees
and } good soii:es Of the old school. After
Dong and faithful service, he sIeeps weu In
the land Of his fathers
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-03
POLITICAL
Convention in Missouri,


ST. Louis, September 2.-The People's
State Convention met at Jefferson City at
10 A. M. After preliminary business it ado
i0urned until p. NJ. At the afternoon sese
sion Judge Jesse p. Alexander was elected,
permanent president, Albert Griffin secre@
tary, and a full list Of vice presidents. The
committee on conference, consisting of three
from each congressional district, was ape
appointed to select the ticket. The result
is not yet known.
The Peoples Convention, after perfectine
organization and reading and referring 8
number of resolutions, adjourned till seven
o'clock. On reossembIing tonight William
Gentry, of Pettis county, was nominated
for Governor by acclamation, and s. W.
Headle, OF Greene county, for Lieutenant
Governor, after which the convention adj
journed until Tomorrow
Nominated for Congresss
SAVANNAH, September 2.-The Demo-
cratic convention at Blacksheard unanfs
mOusly nominated Julian Hartridge foe
Congress, from she first congressional dis
tcicto
O Ohio Republican Conventions
COLUMBUS, OHIO, September 2.-The res6o
lutions reatfirm the principles and policy OF
the party as enunciated by the national
conventions; they are proud of its historvo
demand and appreciate legislation for
the securing OF equal civil and political
rights to all citizens;, favor a tariff for
revenue with such incidental protection
as may foster and encourage American
industry; denOunce all forms of repudia0
ton; call for honesty in public servants :
request the restoration of paper money to
a anAnia afan6ar6 Viklanuk q ahnnlx-ksssS1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-03
COURT RECORD.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, lS4
SUPERIOR Criminal Courts

Superior Criminal Courts
Waiter Regan, petitioner for wris Of
Qabeas corpus.
Relator alleged illegal confinement by
virtue of commitment OF the Superior
District Court on an attachment issued to
compel attendance on rrle TO show cause
why relator should not prod uce certain tes-
timOnyss
On hearing the commitment was shown
to be tor an indefinite period, viz: "uni Il be
produce in court" certain testimony, and
the writ was therefore maintained and the
petitioner discharged
First District Coures
$oLLE PROsEoCI ENTERED
Assault and battery-Owen Carrahefe
ISFoRMATIoNs FILED
Petty :acceny-John Brown, r. McNa-
maras
Knowingly receiving stolen goods-F. S.
Flathurels
Assault, sccs~-Paaline Hale
vERDICTs.
Petty farceny-George Washin gton, rot
guiltys Dan Sanders, Alfred johnson, Ben
Allen, James Brown, guilty.
Assault, e.cs-William Getchefs
SENTENCED
Petty sarceny-Charles Florence Ten
days; Victor Trilsen, ten days. first charge;
eight monthss second CHARGE
Assaults etc.-H. c. Spedlers So 30 tines
Louis Shedricks three monthss William
CARTS, enc year Ia PenitentiarTs
. second District Courts
SUGGESTIONS Of Martelena Eckerss Evans
Green. Peter Dinkeis Mary E. Grenier.
Louis E:mme! and Jacques Couges openedS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-03
ss9aie Registrar 90 9O?Grs,

Governor Kellogg yesterday agyosS8ed
Colonel William Wight State registrar Of
voterso gice Thomas Lynne whose failing
health prevented him from attending to fhe
duties OF ana ofisc. Goveynee Kellogg mas
been most fortunate IN ShSs selection. No
appointment could have been made which
will meet with more general favor. Colonel
Wright is we'll known to all Glasses of our
people as sincere, honest and Intelligent
man-one wncse high sense of the proprie.
ties will never permit hiSs to d. p foolish
OF disreputable thing Nothing can be
more assuring to ouI opponents OF a free
and fair expression Of opinion at the polls
and truthful count afterwards than the
appointment of Colonel Wright Lee US
see if the journals Of fhe opposition reeose
nize thA tact.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-03
HumOrs of Dueling.

Sainte Beuve once fought duef. It be-
gan to rain slightly after he had taken his
position, whereupOn he coolly held his um-
brella over his head with his left hand,
while holding his pistol in his right. The
expostulations of his witnesses had no ef-
feet upon himo "Its all very well to be
killed,~ said the famous essayist, "bus OBJ
ject to catching cold ia my head" There
is a droll story about Perpignan, literary
Bohemian, having an encounter with
Charles Maurice at FIVE PAGES. The former
having fired, and having contrived to miss,
the other, taking deliberate aim, said to
his antagonists swell. now, before send
you into the other world, tell me what you
are thinking Of" "Tmo thinking that If d!
were in your PLACE would not fire." said
Perpignan; and ID owed his life to his pres.
ence of mind. There is much-quoted
anecdote of an encounter between a
dramatic author and his critic, the latter
being first rate shot. After the author
had fred and missed, the journalist aimed
accurately at his adversary's hat, and
pierced it with the utmost precision; where.
upon the dramatist flew into q violent pas
sion, protested that it was unfair, and ex-
claimed: "If you had told me what you
~ a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-03
Z Eyx g. PtERSOssSSo g.
attorneys az Lasss
EsTCHITocHEs. Iog sYaY9s

EsTcHIgocHEs. Ioy sYasss
From shs above card, published in the
Natchitoches papers, it appears that the
gentleman SO highly complimentedo ! is the
law partner of Colonel William M. Levy,
who was recently nominated by the Baton
Rouge Convention for member Of Congress
for this district We Fnow nothing of the
truth of the above charges. but the fact of
holding commission from Governor Kel
logg is sufficient to condemn man in the
eyes Of the "Bourbonso' oeShrereporS gelee
gram. August 27s =
There is no foundation whatever for fhe
first charge against Mr.. Pierson, though he
had some trouble as Atlanta while in the
Confederate armye Perhaps the Times had
better send committee to Mr. Levy, order
ing him TO dissolye Che partnership 1t he
should refuse obedience Ao might be Surned
over 60 chat famous posse who piloted the
Coushatta prisoners 10 sheir death and
never raised hand to save themo At any
rate, Mr. Pierson was thought deserving
enough to receive the votes of the Demo-
Gratis of Natchitoches for Representative in
1872, and he was prominent member of
the Fusion Legislature.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-03
Rough on the White Leazuers.

The Bulletin INDUCES in something Tess
than column Of political rhapsody, ad-
dressed 30 it's little coterie Of White
ieaguers. whom is continues to dignity by
che name of the people of louisiana it
wildly prcpocnds the following:
Query by the Bultstins
Whose fault is it, men Of Louisiana, That
tc-day you labor beneath burdens Of taxa
sions that your money is drawn from you
to panper the political empires, who roll
2n luxury, while you deliberate between
starvation and emlgrations Q
Answer by the REPUBLICAN:
Mantfsstly those who appropriated nearly
seventeen millions IN sws years and pro-
videi by taxation for only a little over
three millions The following are the
"details:
The following Is lis: OF appropriations
made at the extra session Of December,
1863, giving the number OF the acts where
it ia to be tOunis