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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06
Prnl.lCOPINlON.

,rhs Indians Will only cost 5000, 300 this
wear. 1t wouid be cheaper to buflt first class
hotels for their accommodation than to pursue
the present policyi They might be killed with
high living IN few years, anc thus getrid OF
the bother and expense. = Psttsearg Posf Dem
Probably Gen. Butler would prefer that the
Treasury Department should remain IN tne
present hands But no body need be greatly
surprised IL MAY. day finds q new man bossing
our finances, and II this new man looks enough
like Gen. r. Schenk to be his twin brother -
Springfield Republican (Ind)
The peace policy under the utterly incongru-
GUS and utterly rascally administration OF In
dian affairs has not been failure in the sense
that It has not done much to promo peace
and prosperity between the two races IN the
new States and Territories But IN It's efforts
to secure honest dealing will the Indians
it has been shameful failure. omaha Her.
AID (Dem.)
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06
Indigestion,s Martyrs.

Half the diseases Of the human family spring
from disordered stomach. and may be prevented
by inyigorating and tonipg that abused and ne
elected organ with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Let 1t be borne in mind that the liver the kidneys
the ntestines the muscles the ligaments. the bones
the nerves, the intsguments. are all renewed and
nourished by the blood and that the digestive or
gans the grand ale.nbic in which the materials
of the vital fluid are prepared. When the stomach
fails to provide healthful nourishment for its de-
psndencies they necessarily suffer- and the ultimate
result If the evil is not arrested. will be chronic
and probably fatal diseases somewhere. 1t may be
developed in the Kidneys in the form Of diabetis in
the liver congestion in the muscles as rheuma
tism in the paralysis. In the integumenti
as scrofula. Remember. however. that each and all
of these consequences of indigestion may be pre-
vented BY the timely and regular use OF that sover
eign antidote to dyspepsia. Hostetter's Bitters.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06
Robbing the Merchants

Just how many Congressional Committees there
afe NV engaged in examining into the irregular-
ties committed By the officials Of the various de-
partments, we believe /, would be hard to tell.
But among them it Is thought that which has the
"Sanborn Contracts" on hand seems to be the
most anxious to cover up the frauds. That com.
mittee, We believe, is usually called the Commit
tee Of the Whole as these lovely contracts have
not yet got fairly in or fairly out Of that body
There 10, however, another very important case
before o Congressional Committee who have sum-
moned one Jayne, q Custom House officer, "spy
or informant" before them to answer for certain
seizures, levies &c. He is said to have defrauded
the merchants Of New York, Boston, OF Philadel-
phia ont OF very large sums It is shown tha, he
has made many tremendous evies on their goods
in one case alone, and although compelled to and
did release the.merchandse, the merchants will be
able to show that the firm had to pay $4,000
Before the Committee Jayne branched into sub
jects purely personal to himself He for the third
time called Heaven to witness that he had never
n his whole official life intimated, suggested or
named any attorney as suitable to be employed by
those against whom he was proceeding. This was
one Of the charges made against him that when
be had proceeded against a merchant he would
advise the attorney to employ certain counsel,
but he denied the imputaton most vigorously
The Merchants Committee will probably mention
certain cases, with names dates and clrcumstan-
ces, that will enable the Ways and Means Com
nittee to reach proper conclusion on this ques-
ton.
The merchants will also show, before the in
Quiry is ended, the precise manner in which afii-
davits are made before case of alleged under
valuation is placed in the hands of the District
Attorney. Preparatory to being turned over to
the unselfsh Jayne, somebody must make af1ida-
Wit to the facts and it might be supposed that the
affidavit would be made by person conversant
with them, but such is not the fact, even though
the safety of merchants property is at stake
There Is, according to reports, person employed
in the Custom House in New York at the pay of
an inspector, who makes affidavit to all papers
presented to him without leaving his office.
Mr.. Jayne closed his statements shortly before
the close of the session of the Coinmittee. He
will, however, remain in Washington, and will
be brought up for cross-examination by the Com
mittee before the subject is disposed of.
Mr.. Hyde, of Boston, began his argument on
the subject of moties. He read the statutes bear
ing upon the subject and had but fairly got start
ed when the hour for adjournment arrived. Mr.
Dodge, Of Phelps. Dodge Co., will make ali
hours statement of the csse in which his firm
was robbed OF hearty 100000.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06

terms Of the highest praise Of the bust in bas re-
lief of sleeping girl, 1.-THE Dreaming Iolanthe. I"
modelled in butter by Mrs. c. s. Brooks of Ar.
kansas, and now on exhibition in Cincinnati.
The Enquirer says of it: "The head lies in the
original large butter-pap, covered by glass, and
but for the slight dampness In the unfinished
drappsry, would in the most lights at first gIancs
bs taken for marble. The hair. the ear, the
white round neck, are wonderfully well done
The face, lovely ideal, 10 perhaps little worn
and pale, In keeping with the story, but Is won.
dro1sly beautiful In its almost beati6c express
sion, and almost seems to breathe the deep, long
breath Of sleep"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06

DRIvY WELLS CLEANED BY THE ODOR-
l. less Exeavating Co. Orders left with the Sec
retary Of the Board of Health. at the City Hall.
until further notice. will be promptly attended to.
febl3-f
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06
The Centennial.
THE REMARKS OF Mr.. BAYARD.

THE REMARKS OF MR.. BAYARD.
On the question of the appropriation by the
government OF SO, 600, 900 to the Centennial Ex-
position, which was before the Senate yesterday,
Mr. Bayard followed Senator Stockton. of New
Jersey, in favor of an appropriation, and is re-
ported as follows
Senator Bayard maintained that the whole
history of this proposition before Congress con-
clusivsly showed it to be international in charac-
ter. Such i bill passed the Senate in 1871, with
out vote being recorded against it. 1t did not
get through Congress upon any condition except
what appeared on its face. 1t was essential that
we should revive the memories of the Declaration
Of independence. We need this for the large
body of our adopted citizens, who have become
such o respectable portion of our fellow-country-
men. Philadelphia was specially suited for this
celebration. In that city is the Hall where the
Declaration of Independence was signed. The
bell which tolled out liberty Is there still, al
though its voice is as silent as the tongues OF
those who first heard it. 1t was as natural to
celebrate American independence near Independ-
ence Hall as it would be TO celebrate the birth OF
Shakespeare at Strattord on the Avon.
There is a responsibility resting on Philadelphia
to make the celebration worthy of the vast con-
course which will assemble there. do not know
whether they will be able to do it. There Is every
reason to believe that those composing the man
agement of the affair are mostly of the truest-
The future will show how well they have per-
want ~ ecc Autu Vi INC ANoit hnCot
with those of the South in good Brotherhood
The part played by the South i'll our Revolution
ary struggles is common with that of the North.
Peace aud good will must reign in the American
heart TO unite US in patriotic love Of county,
The constitutionality OF the power to appropriate
money for this celebration raised by taxation ex-
lists In the first article of the eighth section OF the
Constitution and the last section OF that instru-
ment If 1t were unconstitutional to appropriate
money ior this purpose, then there is no power
authorizing the outlay for ammunition used on
our Government vessels iu saluting and honoring
the day OF our independence THIS Is small In
itself but the principl is the same that involv
ed In the expenditure OF larger amount of mon
sy. The Senator proceeded to show where expe-
ditions had been fitted oat to foreign countries
since the foundation of Our Government, and no
constitutional objections had been raised. Medals
mad beeu struck of In commemoration Of nation-
al acts aud battles, and where was authority de-
nledy All these were on level with the presen,
bull. Shall We send represen tatlves 10 foreign
Governments to participate In their exhibitions
and refuse to ask the attendance Of their repre-
sentatiyes to our own exhibitions:
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06

GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- On March 10. 1874. for building tour Piers and
Washington street. Plans and specifications can
be seen at the house of undersigned from two to
tour o'clock until March I'd. s
CHRISTIAN FEBIGER. I
Levy Court Commissioner for Wilmington Hid.
ahIT- L
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06

N ing Of the Brsndywins Hundred Mutual
Hoise Company, Win be held ut the Practical Far
mer, kept by FL. Hausy. in Brandywins Hun
drsdt on SATURDAY. March i4th. .ls74. Il 2 clock.
mArs-2taw' .ar - WIN. CLOUD. sec,n
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06

AFTER THE INcENDIARrEs. - The City
Council. last night, approved of the action
of Mayor Simms in offering $500 reward for
information leading TO the conviction of
incendisries, and authori zed the amount to
be increased to $500.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06

A ROYAL CAPrIvE.-The Ashantee King
has finally surrendered himself into the
hands of the British troops, and was a
prisoner at General Wolssley's head quar-.
tera,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06

NoTICE.--The members of Jefferson Lodge, No.
IN FL. y. o. f.. are respectfully requested TO
attend the meeting on Thursday evening. March
5th as business Of imI ortance Will come before the
Lodge. JUHN MOORE, :
tepzl-d Secretary.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06

undersigned hereby gives notice
~ that he has Withdrawn from the late firm Of
Wise d Lane trading as lumber merchants, in this
,ity, and from this date has interest business
connection herewith. JOHN WISE.
Wilmington, March 2. 1s7i. mar2d2tw4tt
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06

Al N0TICE.-M alton james will serve pounds
IN Of ICE daily 70 any Of their customsrs for IS
Hesnts Per week.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-06
WANTS.

"ANrEl "A boy to learn the printing bust
w ness-between Is and 16 years old. Apply a
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A Precious WIFE,"
From the Pail Mall Gazette.l

From the Pail Mall Gazette.l
When woman acquires her rights we
venture to hope that she will not exercise
them with such merciless severity as
Nine. Ducts, the wife of poet, who lived
and died at Versailles in comparative
obscurity at the beginning of the present
century. The influence OF her husband
song does not appear to have been suffi-
GENTLY great to keep Nine. Ducts from
laying violent hands upon him when the
occasion seemed to demand such extreme
measures, and from extracts from the
diary kept by NJ. Ducts, when he was
eighty, which have been recently pub
lished by the Versailles Librarian, his
declining years we're not soothed by the
care of loving wife. One day he writes:
NY wife bores me to death, and she is
such an incurable lunatic that | shall
never be happy till am separated from
her. If don't get rid of her | shall go
mad like my brother George and
throw myself out of the window" tits
quite possible that Nine Ducts may
have obtained access to the diary con-
tanning these ungallaHt remarks, for a
few days later we read There has
been an awful scene with my wife, who
called me a wrstched hound, a ragged
scoundrel. and then beat me with all her
might. This has shown me what
dreadful temper she has" 1t is signif-
cant of the French love for political dis.
cussion that NJ. Ducts received corporal
chastisement from his wife for not
sharing her opinion as to the respective
merits OF the Bonaparte and the Bour-
bon dynasties, and as there was little
likelihood of their coming to an agree
ment upon this subject M. Ducts was no
doubt we'll advised in determining to
obtain q separation. However, before
he had time to carry out his purpose,
Nine. Ducts died, and his disconsolate
husband, anxious no doubt to show how
much he appreciated this delicate atten-
ton, prepared for her tombstone a very
poetic epitaph, in which she was de-
scrioed as a precious wife.
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FRANCE.
The Story of the Crisis I'm che
French Cabinet.

French Cabinet.
New YORK, August "A letter from
Paris says the story of the crisis in the
French Cabinet, SO far as known, is
brify this: Magne, late Minister of
Finance, after long losing fight, seeing
his last plan for balancing the Budget
rejected by great majority in the
House, insisted on giving his resigna-
ton, which was accepted. He was a
confessed representative of Bonapartism
in the cabinet. A little later Fortou,
Minister of Interior, insisted on resign
ing. There were several reasons for his
leaving, the three most plausible OF
which are as follows: de demanded
that Bonapartist should be taken in
the place that Magne had vacated; that
on the occasion Of Ventavous report
the President should in advance and by
message repel the Cashier proposition;
that the Project of Police, having pushed
the investigations that was ordered into
the illegal Bonapartist intrigues to
basis of criminal prosecution, insisting
that law should have its course and he
be dismissed from office. All these de-
mands were in the cabinet council re-
sisted and finally rejected The condnc-
ting chief of resistance is the Duke De
Cazes, minister of foreign affairs and an
Orleanist, so far as any are Orleanists
today; he is an 0rleanist by all his an
tecedents. Fortou is comparatively a
young man aBd free from binding ante
cedents. He was once minister under
Theirs, and has always been. though at
first in another department, minister
under MacMahon. The significance, if
there be any, in Fortou' departure from
the presidents council within less than
ten days Of his acting as the presidents
authorized mouth-piece to the committee
Of thirty, lies in the fact, that while he
was minister he was a personal Septen-
archist, apparently with the honest mar
shal's approval, and ceases to be minis
ter remaining; that in other words it
might seem as though the honesty Of the
marshal was grown somewhat tired of
that queer finishing but badly false
policy Of parties.
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NEW YORK.
Seizure of Liquor by the Govern
memt-Why the Secretary Limited
the Cali for Ftve-Twenty Homes
The Plymouth Committee.

Seizure of Liquor by the Govern
memf-Why the Secretary Limited
the Call for Fve-Twenty Ron0s-
The Plymouth Committee.
New YoRK, August 1.-The revenue
authorities seized about 100000 worth
of crude spirits at different places in the
city yesterday on suspicion that fraud
was intended on the Government in its
measurement. The discovery Of the
supposed fraud is the result of new
order Of the Internal Revenue Depart
ment requiring all high wines to be re-
gagged before being receipted for. 1t
is said that about $50 1000 have been adj
vanced by merchants in this city on the
liquor under seizure.
A Washington dispatch gives as a
reason why the Secretary of the Treas
ury limited the call for FIVE twenty bonds
to $25,0O0,000 that not only the call of
the lst inst, but subsequent calls, are
likely to bring in well executed counter
felt fvetwenty bonds, known to have
been extensively sold in Europe, and it
is proposed to subject all that is re-
ceived to the closest scrutiny.
At meeting of the Plymouth church
investigating committee last evening
letter was presented from Rev. DR.. Storrs
in which he stated that he had no per-
sonal knowledge Of matters which came
before the committee; that he had in a
statement signed by Mrs Tiltop and re-
ferred to in Mr.. Carpenters statements
and in Mrs. Tilton' testimony of Friday
evening, which contained grave charge
expressed in these words: "Ona certain
occasion Mr.. Beecher solicited me to
become a wife to him, with all that it
implies in this relation. This proposition
was communicated to my husband, /" but
on account of lack of personal knowl-
edge, DR.. Storrs expressed the opinion
that it would not be necessary for him to
appear before the committee.
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Kentucky EIeetIons.

Cincinnati, August Ain the cleo
ton at Covington, Kentucky, Jones,
Democrat, candidate for Clerk Of the
Court Of Appeals, received 1900 major
ity over Cochran, independent; in New
port Cochran received 30 majority; in
Owensboro Jones received 900 majority.
The whole Democratic ticket was
elected in Fayette county by from 200
to 400 majority.
In Lexington, city, the Republicans
have a majority Of about $50, against
800 last year.
In Jessamine county the Democrats
we're elected by a majority Of 60. At
Nicholasville the Republican candidates
for Sheriff, County Clerk and Jailer
were elected; all the other Democratic
nominees we're elected by a majority Of
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WE'LL DONE roR OUR MEROHANTs.

All honor TO our merchants for their
prompt action in regard to closing doors
ON election day. The leading firms of
the city have signed an agreement to
close Thursday from 9 am. to pm.
This is good sign. Itclearly indicates
that as q class the merchants feel deep
interest in the election, and that their
powerful influence will be felt this time
as never before. 1t is notable fact
that more of the merchants are at home
than usual at this season of the year.
They have remained to vote and to
work for the success Of the white man S
ticket. They viii cast and control from
a thousand to fifteen hundred votes solid
that hitherto we're split up or not voted
at all. The entire community of tax
payers will thank the merchants for the
course they have taken. 1t will enable
hundreds of enthusiastic young meR to
spend the day at the polls and in bring
ing up laggard voters. They will bring
out the reserves, rally the forces and do
a glorious part toward insuring the most
decisive victory ever won in the county
in behalf of Conservatism and honest
local government. Yes, we are glad to
see the boys turned loose one day. They
will be astonished themselves at what
they can accomplish.
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from 60 to 200. In Paris the Republi-
cans elected their Sheriff by 43 majority,
loss of 237 since last election. Re-
ports from other points indicate that
the Democrats carried the State for
Clerk of Court of Appeals and other
nominees, who were elected according
to local feeling, party lines in most
places not being closely drawn. The
majority for Jones in Franklin county is
over 300. Local option seems to have
been defeated at all points.
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level Down in Georgia

The following graphic description Of
the real jewels Of the fair South is by a
paper printed in the State Of Georgia:
Among the many visitors who came
to our city on Saturday last to sell their
country produce, was young lady from
an adjoining county who had chickens,
eggs and butter for sale Her beauty
was Of transcendent excellence. Bright,
flashing, intellectual eyes, End face
round and rosy, while her calico dress
was plain and neatly made and fitted
beautifully. Her rich black hair flowed
IN luxuriant richness. Highly educa-
ted, she conversed huently, and deport-
ed herself with becoming modesty. She
wore no false hustle or purchased CON-
plexion: had no top-knot on her head.
or false fxings to present, but stood in
the majestic beauty Of created in.elli-
eence that would not yield to the des.
potic dictates Of frivolous fashion. It
has been a long time since we gazed
upon such a sight. The young men
crowded around her wagon with curiosity
in their eyes and admiration in their
hearts. The old men wept for JOY that
there was one who had not bowed to
Baal. She sold her country produce,
went home, MIXED the cows, cooked
supper for ten farm laborers, and went
70 church that night with her sweetheart.
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JOHN t. FARGAS0N, f: President
JOHN OvERTON, Jr., V. President
r.. A. PARKER, Cashier
OFFICIAL.
NOTICE.

OFFICE OF CRY TAX CoLLEcToR.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. August /, 1874.
TIME STOCKHOLDERS OF EACH OF THE
following named corporations who have
not paid the Taxes due the city for the 46th
corporate year (1S73) on the assessment Of
their shares of stock, are hereby required to
pay the same on or before the 9th inst. or
distress warrants will be issued against them
after that date:
Memphis City Fire and General Insurance
Company.
Peoples Insurance Company.
Carolina Life Insurance Company.
fernando Insurance Company,
Home Insurance Company.
Bluff City Insurance Company.
Phoenix Insurance Company.
Washington fire and Marine Insurance
Memphis Life and General Insurance Com
pany.
jackson Insurance Company.
Southern Life Insurance Company.
German National Bank.
Merchants National Bank.
First National Bank. .E..f
Union and Planters Bank.
Emmet Bank.
Manhattan Bank.
Mechanics and Traders Bank.
DeSoto Bank.
Memphis las Light Company.
Gayoso Gas Company.
Memphis City Railroad Company:
FRED. G. SCHAPER,
1916 City Tax Collector.
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Duel in Europe.

New York, August Prince Bis
marck's son recently fought duel with
pistols at Dusseldorf with M, Larskawan,
an officer Of infantry. The encounter
took place at 6 clock in the morning
at distance of ten PAGES. Three shots
were to have been fred by each, but the
first shot Of the German took effect in
his adversary's abdomen and soon
afterwards proved fatal
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ono sncred Ceneerts az Oape Do.

CAPE MAY, August The difficulty
on Sunday about the sacred concerts at
the hotels has been greatly exaggerated.
Father began, in speaking Of them, said
some portion Of the music would be
more appropriate in the Catholic church,
as it was solemn to every Catholic heart,
and recommended that his people come
to church and hear holy chants in pre-
ference to attending the hotel concerts.
There was no denunciation of Father
began by the Catholics for his action,
in which there was nothing wrong, as
pastors are allowed by the Bishop to FIX
the time Of vespers to suit the convent
ence OF the members.
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enfranchised over and against the solid
negro vote on the other side. The hand
writing is on the wall. and few Of the
leaders of the colored party can read it.
If not they can read the election returns
next Friday in the LEDGER.
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The editor OF the Burlington (lowa(
Hawkeye has discovered a woman who
will get up at six o'clock, kindle the ire
get breakfast, rout out the family, wash
the dishes, and six children, sew but
ton on the neck Of her husbands shirt
and hunt his hat, go to mission Sun
day school and teach a class, attend
church. rush home and have dinner over
and the things cleared away in time fer
afternoon Sunday school, read the Sun
day school papers to the children, 90 to
church at night, and talk on her way
home about Sunday as day OF rest.