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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
Drowned While Bathing.
Run Down by a Steamer.

About lO:45 o'clock last evening informa-
ton was received that man named Clai-
borne Briggs had been drowned in the New
Basin, just below Magnolia Bridge. Drown
ing nowadays is so frequent an occurrence
that this simple fact would hardly Justify
more than few lines, but the particulars
of this special case are sad in the extreme,
and on BULLETIN reporter Fastening to
the spot, the following particulars were OBJ
tanned:
For some weeks past Claiborne Briggs
has been in the habit when darkness had
cast its shadows over the placid Basin to en-
joy himself after the labors Of the day in its
cool water, and being a good swimmer, he
naturally delighted in this manly sport.
Last evening, as usual, he repaired to a
cosy nook about sixty feet below the Mag
nolia Bridge, and disrobing himself he
plunged into the water. 1t was not long
before quiet large crowd had gathered on
either side of the Basin watching his
maneuvres, for he was an expert in swim
ming.
Suddenly and without warning dark
heavy mass was heard splashing and puff
ing its way into the city, and almost as
quickly as we relate it, the steamer Jose
phine had struck him as he lay floating on
his back in the MIDDLE of the stream. 1t
may seem almost incredible that such a
vessel as the Josephine could move along
the Basin without being seen. but it must
DO remembered that the night was dark and
rainy, and in that special locality it was
simply matter of impossbilty to see two
feet ahead.
The steamer passed on through the bridge,
which had been opened, and an anxious
and excited crowd rushed for skitfs to find,
if possible, the body Of the unfortunate
man.
1t was not long before their efforts were
crowned with success, and taking the body
dripping with water into coffee house,
near by, every effort was made to restora
him back into life; but to no avail. His
brother, Moses, was then notified, and his
remains were conveyed to No. 9 Derbigny
street, from which point they will be taken
and deposited in his last resting-place.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
Convicts on the Ra mpaSe.

ST. LOUIS, June 19.-There has been a
very turbulent spirit manifested by the con-
victs in the penitentary at Jefferson City
and much unruly and insubordinate con
duct. For two days all work in the shops
had to be suspended, and the prisoners kept
in their cells. Yesterday several of the ring
leaders were dashed severely on the bare
back, and this IS to be continued from day
to day until the most active in the munity
are punished.
One of those whipped yesterday confessed
that plot to escape had been planned, and
an attempt was to have been made to carry
it out yesterday, but the action of the au
thorities in combining the prisoners in thei1
cells prevented 1t. 1t is believed the mutt
nous spirit will be quelled, and that no more
trouble will occur.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
CONGRESSIONAL.
Photographed to the Bulletin.l
The Senn tie.

WASHINGTON, June 10. : Mr.. Clayton,
from the Joint Select Committee on Missis-
sippi Levees, reported a resolution autho-
rizing that committee to sit during the re-
cess of Congress, for the purpose Of investi-
eating the condition OF the levees of the
Mississippi River, and the propriety OF the
Government of the United States assuming
control of the same. Laid over.
The House.
The House passed bill fixing $3.50, 600
the limit of expenditures for the erection of
the Custom House at Atlanta, Ga.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

NASHVILLE June 19.-Col. John c. Bush,
Controller of the State Treasury, instituted
a suit against the Banner yesterday, for
libel, laying the damages at $4,000. The
proprietors of the Banner yesterday, also
instituted suit against John c. Bush, Ira p.
part owners of the Union and american for
libel, laying their damages at 100000.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
Death Of Audubon's Wife.

LOUISVILLE, June 19.-Mrs. Audubon,
widow of the celebrated naturalist, JnO. j.
Audubon, died in Kelleyville, KY, yesterday
aged SO years. She was a lady Of unusual
attainments, and Il constant companion OF
her husband in his labors and travels, visit
ing the principal courts of Europe In his
company. For many years past, and since
his death, she has lived with her relatives
in this city and State.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
The Mystery Of the Swamps
What n Search Warrant Revealed.

The room occupied by Jacque Dalma and
Gullman Blessy, arrested on suspicion OF
having murdered Pierre Lacoume, was yes
terday searched, and there was discovered
a piece of rope, muddy and wet, two bloody
AK handles, and lot of pistol cartridges,
the balls of which are the same as found in
the body of the murdered man.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

The Knoxville Chronicle says: Twas on
Saturday night last that Fred Wiley, an
Adonis of charcoal hue, who acts as an as
sistant in the kitchen of the Lamar House,
approached Miss Mary Donahue, a buXom
Irish maiden whose renowned skill as the
pastry cook Of the Lamar House, is known
the city over, and sad to her that as the
civil rights bill had passed, he wanted her
to array herself in her best tinery the next
morning and go to church with him. The
maiden looked up in surprise, and noticing
that the dusky Adonis seemed in earnest,
demanded to know if he meant what he
said. All unaware of the danger of insult
ing a maiden of the brave, virtuous and i'm
pulsive Irish race, he replied that he did
No sooner were the woros out of his mouth
than down upon his great skull came, with
terrific force, the heavy wooden ladle which
Mary held in her hand, and the blood
flowed profusely from the wound that the
blow caused. His first attempt at " civil
rights slightly cooled his ardor.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
MiscellaneO

New YORK, June 19.-The Washie Tool
Factory, at Elm Park, Northfeld, Staten
Island, was burned yesterday. Total loss
$780, 900.
VIM. NJ. Tweed was in the County Court
to-day as a witness in case on trial. He
was guarded by two deputy sheriffs.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

The receipts at the Mayors Office yester-
day, for the benefit of the sufferers by the
overflow amounted to only 1917 80. Total
to date S176,O73 81.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

COLUMBIA, S. y, June 19.-R. C. Shiver,
the heaviest merchant in the city, died to-
day of consumption.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

According to the Court Journal, afternoon
teas, served la Russo, are the fashion
abroad. The special feature is the substitu
ton Of slices of lemon for cream in the tea.
On the tea tray is served small dish con-
tanning slicet lemon cut with the rind on
Into the cup is dropped, FIRST, diminutive
bit of sugar-moder ,tion in this is essential
or the flavor of the lemon is destrOyed-on
the sugar is then deposited q slice Of lemon,
ON which the tea is poured.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

An old Scotch lady had an evening party
where Young man was present who was
about to leave for ali appointment in China.
As be was exceedingly extravagant in his
conversation about himself, the old lady
said when he was leaving. TAX guide care
o yourself when We are awa;' for mind We,
they eat Puppies in Chenaln
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
Sub.Treasury.

New YORK, June 19.-God closed at 1l1a'
Customs receipts to-day, $277 900.
The Sub Treasurer paid to-day $32, 900 as
interest, and $1,000 for called bonds.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

A French physician has published work
in which he advertises the curing of disease
by music instead of drugs. Any person who
has suffered the fortunes of listening to the
protracted efforts of young lady practising
the scales, or the melody Of barrel organ in
the hands of an able-bod cripple, knows
the physical and mental depression which
result. 1t may therefore be assumed that
on the principle Of " smilia similibus curan-
tur." some diseases may be cured by small
doses Of these irritating applications.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

PROGREssING.-France has now 1000 h0-
meopathic practitioners; Germany 500;
Great Britain 400; Italy 200, and the United
States nearly 5000.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
Chinese Imigrants-Steamsh ScOtlan
Lost.

Lost.
SAN Francisco, June 19.-The steamers
Vancouver and Lord of the Isles, from China,
arrived last evening. The Lord of the Isles
brings 945 Chinese passengers, and the Van
cOuver Glib.
The latest Chinese papers state that the
vessel lost in the China seas, with all on
board, was the steamer Scotland, not the
bark Scotland from this port, as was sup
posed.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

Gov. Smith, of Georgia, is commander OF
one battery of artillery, three squadrons OF
cavalry, and thirty-niae companies of in
family, aggregating three thousand and sight
men.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
TIE RELIEF COMMITTEE.
MAYORS PARLOR. June 10. |


presiding.
The weekly statement of the Treasurer
was received and approved and then e
ferred to the Auditing Committee for exam
ination. The general recapitulation was as
follows:
Total receipts to date .Sl76,079 80
Total disbursements 1854 u
Balance in Treasury 81 asa 81
The Auditing Committee reported that
the previous weekly report of the Treasurer
had been examined and founu correct.
The chairman of the Purchasing Com
mittee submitted his weekly report, show
ing contributions of supplies to date from
all sources, including purchases, and the
quantity distributed.
On motion, the report was received and
approved.
The Committee on Distribution submit
ted for the approval of the General Com
mittee the following circular, which had
been issued to the local agents for their
direction in the issuance of rations:
Rooms COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION, I
New Orleans, June Is, 1874.
The Committee on Distribution informs
the local agents that from this time no IA
able or in any condition to work, and who is
not employed in labor, either agricultural or
mechanical, or in such employment as will
contribute to the support of life.
All able-bOdied men and women who were
accustomed to till the soil previous 70 the
overflow, and who do not return to that
kind of labor as soon as the land is free
from water, cannot be gratuitously fed.
This committee insists on the above con-
ditions being complied with ; and we expect
the local agents who are indlsposed or nm
willing to strictly follow them, to advise us
of the fact Immediately.
DUNCAN f. kENNER,
Chairman of Distr buting Committee.
The committee also reported that they had
purchased moderate quantity of COW peas
for distribution in the overlooked district
the same to be used exclusively as seed, and
to be planted by hand-dropping, SO as to
make peck plant at least one acre of land
They are to be used for the purpose OF
securing food, and not for fertilzing the
soil. Their scarcity and exorbltant price
per bushel require that they be sown il
such manner that the moderate supply may
cover as much land and reach as many peo
pie as possible
The local agents are instructed to give nc
one person so large quantity as to preclude
anyone of smaller means from receiving al
least some of them.
The business of the evening having beer
transacted, On motion the committee ad
jOurned. f. l.. BOWEN, Secretary.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

Mr.. Lewis Swift, of Rochester, New York,
has discovered a new wonder in the star
depths-a comet that is said to be large
enough to be visible to the naked eye. 1t is
described as having tail half degree in
length, and as approaching the earth with a
slow motion. According to Mr.. Swift's ac-
count, it may be found between the polar
star and a small constellation called the
Lynx, near the head OF the Great Bear The
comet. if coming at all, is coming at good
season, when spectroscopes aud telescopes
are ready to analyze it's mysteries
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

Boston Post letter: Gladstone seldom
unbends to the social amenities; frequent
and generous host, he rarely seems to thor
Oughly enjoy the gatherings at which, from
his high position, his presence becomes ne
cessary. l have seen him standing in the
corner of a brilliantly lighted saloon, with
. solemn and thoughtful countenance, at
times wearing an uncomfortable expression
of WEAKNESS and almost disgust; looking as
if. though his body was in the midst OF the
festive scene, his thoughts were far away on
the Olympian heights of political or scholar
ly contemplation Drsraeli, however, never
appears better than in drawing room."
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

An old French shoemaker, who boosted
that nothing could brighten him, was put to
the test by two young men. One Of them
pretended to be dead, and the other, going
to the shoemaker, induced him to "sit up'
withtho supposed corpse. The shoemaker
was in q hurry with some work he had
promised to have com leted the next morn
ing So he took his tools and leather and
began working beside the corpse. About II
o'clock at night a cup of black coffee was
brought him to keep him awake. He drank
it and resumed work. About | o'clock, the
coffee having exhiIiarated him, forgetting
that he was in the presence Of death, he
commenced to sing a lively tune, keeping
time with his hammer. Suddenly the corpse
arose, exclaimed IN a hollow voice: "When
q man is in the presence Of death he shodld
not sing" The shoemaker started, then
suddenly dealt the corpse blow on the
head, exclaiming at the same time "When
. man is dead he should not speak" 1t
was the last time they tried to scare the
shoemaker.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

A London telegram announces the death
of Sir Charles Fox, the celebrated civil en-
gineer He was born in Derby in 1910
Under Robert Stephenson he was assistant
engineer of the London and Birmingham
Railway Company, and after its compile
ton he became the head of the great en-
gineering firm of Fox, Henderson & Co
He made the drawings for the Crystal
Palace in Hyde Park, in ISL, laborine
Upon them eighteen hours Il day for seven
weeks. When the Crystal Palace was com
pleted he received the honor of knight
hood. He subsequently erected the palace
at Sydenham, using the materials compo
sing that in Hyde Park. The firm, of which
he was head, was compelled to suspend pay
ment during the financial crisis Of 1857
and was afterwards dissolved.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

One night recently, while G.. R. Horton,
Postmaster at Monticello, Ark, was on his
way home, he was seized BY three armed
men, who carried him into the woods, tied
him to a tree, and while one of them guarded
him, the other two, having taken his keys
the post Office aud robbed the safe of about
seven hundred dollars.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

Queen Victoria, it Is again asserted, will
visit Berlin in August next. She was last
on the Continent in 1868, when she spent
some time in LucerIfe. In 1863 she made a
tour through Germany. IL 1858 she visited
also in Germany il, 1915.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20
From Havana.

NEW YORK, June 19.-AA Havana letter
dated 18th, says advices received from
Puerto Principe, from private sources are OF
considerable interest.
Trustworthy information, through insur-
gent sources, reports the arrival Of the ex-
petition under Aguilera, on the north coast.
with 1000 Remington and Peabody arms, 6
pieces Of mountain artillery and a large
quantity of amunitfon.
All the material was safely lanped, and
communication established with the forces
of Maxine Gomez
This is said to be the most important ex-
petition gotten up by the insurgents since
the first year of the war.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

The only necessity which the Government
has for gold is to collect enough to pay the
interest upon the bonded debt. That
amounts to about $40, 100000 a year. We
collect in customs S2l6"O0,000 in gold
The time has come when nearly one-half OF
the custom duties can be collected in legal
tenders. This should be done 1t would
have a great effect in stopping the gold
gambling of Wall street, and SO putting a
stop to much of the tnctuatiOn and change
which now occurs in the price Of the most
important articles, to the great detrimenl
of business. AS long as the Government
collects all its customs in gold it does it,
best to discredit its own notes.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

The lady who thought Niagara so pretty
who found Mont Blanc "nice," and st
Peters "jOlly," went t" see Mr.. Emerson
not long ago, and reported with all the en-
thusiasln Of her mature. that she was delight
ed with the I" fluting and trilling of his invo-
luted words" Whereupon the Detroit Post
has expressed a mild and innocent surprise,
pointing out that only last year the philoso-
pher had his words cut biased, but with
plain border, tastefully folded back and
secured with a blue ribbon"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-20

LISBON, June 19-Advices from Rio Jan
eirlo state that the yellow fever has broker
out in Bahia and is raging with great vic
lence,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-09-02

Of Mrs. Henry Ward Beeoher, it is
said that she is ruddy faced, with a
profusion of gray hair, and somewhat
stout In figure. One summer Mr..
Beeoher had gone to Peekskill in ad-
vance Of his wife, who remained in
Brooklyn to see that the house was
left in proper condition for the vacation
A new goodman was hired in Peeks-
kill who had never seen Mrs. Beecher,
and on the day of her expected arrival
he was sent to the station to fetch her
home. After time he returned alone
and IN answer to Mr.. Beecher's in
qulries he said that Mrs. Beecher did
not come on the train. "That's impos-
sible," said the astonished parsoD;
''she te!egraphed this morning that
she would take 2 o'clock train. Did
no one get out at the station ?" No
one except an old Irish woman" eco
right back" said Mr.. Beecher, sand
fetch the Irishwoman. She's my wife
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-09-02

Nearly all diseases originate from Iadi-
gestton and Torpidiy Of the Liver, and re
lief is always anxiously sought after. If
the LtUer is regulated in its action, health
is almost invariably secured. Want of ac-
ton in the Liver causes Headache, Constipa-
ton, Jaondice, PAIN in the Shoulders, Couyh,
ChiNs, Dizziness, Sour Stomach, bad taste in
mouth bilious attacks, palpitation of the
heart, depression Of spirits, or the blues, and
a hundred other symptoms, for which Sim
mons Liver Regulator is the best remedy
that has ever been discovered. 1t acts
mildly, effectually, and being simple
any quantities that it may be taken. 1t is
harmless in every way it has been used
for 40 years, and hundreds Of the good and
great from all parts of the country will
vouch for its being the purest and best.
Simmons Liver Regulator or Medicine
Is harmless,
Is no dastric violent medicine,
Is sure to cure if taken regularly,
Is no intoxicating beverage,
Is faultless family medicine,
Is the cheapest medicine in the world,
Is gwen with safety and the happiest results
to the most delicate infant,
Does not interfere with business,
Does not disarrange the system,
Takes the place of Quinine and Bitters o
every kind.
Contains the simplest and best remedies.
For Sale By aX..Draggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-09-02
HON. /. Il. CASWELL.

1t is with profound satisfaction
mingled with the deepest pleasure that
we announ ce to our readers the nomi-
nation of Hon. L. B. Caswell, of Fort
Atkinson, for Congressman, by the
Republican Congressional Convention
held at Madison, Tuesday, September
Est. Mr.. Caswell was nominated by
reclamation, an indication Of his popu-
Iarity and high standing with the
people. The name of Mr.. Caswell
will be tower of strength to the
Republican cause in Jefferson County
and the entire district in the present
canvass. With such a candidate the
Republicans may we'll feel confident
of success in November.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-09-02
County Court, Jefferson Co.--I,
Probate.

In the matter of the Estate Of Michael
lyons, Deceased.
I'm reading and fling the petition of
OMargaret lyons, of the town of Ixonia.
ia the County Of Jefferson and State of
Wisconsin, representing amvng other things
that Michael lyons, lately died intestate
at the town of lxonia in said County Of
Jefferson leaving surviving him. his widow
and two children as follows: Lucus
lyons aged years and Theresa Maria
lyons aged years who together with the
petitioner constitute the family of deceased
and leaving goods, chattels and estate with
in this County, and that SIZE the said peti-
toner is the widow of said deceased and
praying that administration of said estate
be granted unto James Mccall, of Ixonia
1t is ordered that said petition be heard
before the Judge of this Court, On Monday,
the 2lst day of September, next, at Il
o'clock in the forenoon, at the office of
the County Judge, in the Village of Jefferson
in said County.
And it is further ordered, that notice
thereof be given to the heirs OF said de-
ceased, and to all persons interested, by
publishing copy Of this order for three
weeks successfully prior to said day of
hearing, in the. Watertown- REPUBLICAN,, a
weekly a~xspaHev, printed aad published
at the City Of tatestsva in said County.
Dated tho 74th day Of August A. D. 1874.
By the Court.
AAROHsRANKIN,
County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-09-02
SportSmen =!

IF YOU want fine, indie pendent, quar-
i ter second watch, you can End it at c.
W. CHAPPELL'S Jewelry Store. No. s.
Main street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-09-02

satisfac ton he took in the eclat of hav-
ing his wife's chastity assailed by SO
distinguished man as Beecher. He
was so eager in proclaiming this that
he was frequently on the point of dri.
wing his victi p to the wall, and causing
complete ex plosion before he had got
all he needed out of him. Moulton
appears to have backed him up with
extraordinary skill and daring. When
Beeeher, almost driven crazy by the
news that Mrs. Tilton had accused him
in writing, made bis way into her
room and obtained her written with
drawel of the charge, Moultou actual
ly pursued him to his own bedroom,
and then and there extorted the paper
from him. 10 sum up, they got all
the ''papers" they wanted from him
and $1,000 in money, and then, by
way of tightening the screw, raised the
charge from improper solicitation to
actual adultery, and at last, finding
the orange was squeezed dry, they pro-
duced their budget Of filth to the pub
lie. Moulton, then, though released
srom all obligation Of secresy by both
parties declined to testify on grounds
Of honorable delicacy, but at the same
time told most of what he said he knew
and this most damaging to Beecher-
to the reporter of Chicago Tribune, for
publication in that paper, Tilton at the
same time furnishing his wife's letters
to the same journal to show how happy
his married life used to be before it
was ruined by his pastor. A more re-
Voting tale, as far as these two are
concerned, is not to be found in the
literature of crime.