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The Louisiana cotton-boll. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], Attakapas, La.) 1872-1883, 1874-06-03
New Plan for Raising sunken shi ps

At a meeting of the London Inven-
tors Institute, T. Vafea of Liverpool,
proposed a plan for raising funken
ships, and also for preventing the
foundering of ships. The main fea-
lures of the plan were, first closing
hermetically the hatches, port holes,
and all other openings in the deck or
upper or side parts of the suDken ship,
and after having so closed the openings
to pump down air to the bottom of the
ship through tubes inserted either
through the bottom of the ships hull,
or through the deck, each tube being
passed down close to the bottom of the
ship. The air thus introduced rises by
itself toward the under side of the deck,
and, not being able to escape, presses
tho water contained in the ship down
and out through the hole made by ac-
cident, or through holes made for the
purpose. The vessel will thus be rem
dered buoyant, and will rise to the sur
face. To prevent foun iering or reduce
the risk to minimum, the ships are
provided with air-tight covers, which
when forced over the openings contine
the air therein, and keeps the ship
a1wavs buOyant
The Louisiana cotton-boll. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], Attakapas, La.) 1872-1883, 1874-06-03
The British Government and peopl

The British Government and people
sre giving a great reward to Gen. Sir
Garnet Wolseley for taking command Of
1900 soldiers and whipping lot Of
negroes in Africa. Parliament has voted
him Sf25, 900 in money, the prime min
lister himself moving the grant and
they have made him major general, as
W Ii as a K. C. B. and K. c. III. G.,
the queen in person conferring the in
sigma of the latter order.
The Louisiana cotton-boll. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], Attakapas, La.) 1872-1883, 1874-06-03
Another horrible scene il

Another horrible scene in the
British royal family. The Duchess Of
Edinburgh had borrowed the Princess
of Wales crimping-irons. In returning
them she presented the hot ends to her
royal higbness, who thoughtlessly took
hold of them, and then waltzed around
with one hand betwean her knees for
several minutes before she could speak.
Rve-witnesses Of the occurrence express
their belief that the days of the Russian
empire are numbered.
The Louisiana cotton-boll. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], Attakapas, La.) 1872-1883, 1874-06-03
An Ashantee Bull.

The most curious relict of the Ashan-
tee campaign brought home by the
newly returned troops is said to be a
Cape Coast bull, perfect kitten of the
species. He is described as not so tail
as an umbrella, and, judging from his
build and activity, might be as safely
trusted to perambulate the fragile groves
of a crockery warehouse as the most
docile dog. He was allowed to be loose
on the deck, and is the pet and play
thing of the crew, who tease him until
he runs at and butts them as the goat
does. Twelve of these animals were
shipped as fresh food on the voyage,
and some idea may be formed of this
representative of LiIiputian " live beef, "
when it is stated that of the eleven that
were killed not one exceeded forty
seven pounds in weight as a dressed
carcass.
The Louisiana cotton-boll. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], Attakapas, La.) 1872-1883, 1874-06-03

--Appleton's Journal says: " Never
before IN the history of cur country
has the theater going class included so
large a proportion Of the people, or
have theaters multiplied 80 rapidly"
The Louisiana cotton-boll. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], Attakapas, La.) 1872-1883, 1874-06-03

At the last gran ball in Wyoming,
one young lady was attired in buff
grosgrained buck-skin dress, with srmy
blanket overskirt, bottom looped up
with buckskin strings cut bias. Hair
dressed g la Red Cloud, in which we're
twined few sprigs of sage brush, the
whole secured behind in a bunch with
a handsome pin made with pine splin-
ter and buffalo's ear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12

BLACvELrop Friday ian 1874 Mar, A. aau-h,er q ses
Aare and widow Of rooA g.uIe ~ ae Sa rear o. aer ,s
the Church DISCIPLES Ae2ro,h, Mdoa ,sd v.,y
taken Rochelle for Train esv Grad te-sS
Depot at ~ n. returning H2s4
BRErrA Pou,hkeepse n T. sabbath sorsiax TIE In ,a
Rach. rslc o. the Brett ir"a r.
aged ~ years
Nosce Of funeral hereafter
CRoXsRN-At Nassau N p Of pneumonia Dec 81 1878 lanes "
s ate residence No. los Clinton st. BROOKLYN on
day Relatives aud sads Of the .~'iy responsibility
invited . attend
DAYTOS-On Sunday evening ilh JaaasU st sa~sa ptse
No. 40 West Rdaes,sy ID
o'clock the aenoou NJ rs-'e, ana fnssa. add u
attend Train Grand Central Depos At pa ocoeS
PRAsYR-on SATURDAY Jan. TO- 1874 CA. Bsow Prsss tecs
FuUsr. services al 30
10 o'clock Friends Of the family "s respectfully
HAGKS-On day (sssur.yI jan TO- Bh M.ra,
The relatives and friends of the family
Second da, tioOday o'clock m en her hts
Rocslani Cemetery the following morning.
HowLASD-on Sau-laT J,a 10 M.v Miller ses daughter e
The viii be taken to walpo.s, New Hampshire.
JoSBsA his residence we,t j. Jsa Of a-srar. =
Relative, hm7 invited attend hi, taner.
MondaL Jan ~ from 81 Marx. church Of Y'srs -
South Rfh-su BROOKLYN. Il. d., n2p.n
PhadrDhia papers please copy
AILLER-At residence city, SATURDAY Jsa TO-
The relative, friends family srei 20 lesd Tia
late residence No. % wr. Po %
Columbia County and Long Island pspes pieiS COPY
sMTH-A Cove Jan. H. 1874 Mar vile q ia' ate D.
Inte1aent u Greenwood.
and daughter Of rheoiOr. Van wyes G-haa
The relative. che family respectfully ,a,.e -
funeral Wedneiy l4ia 'os' n EOS os' 'ss'
wHITSBY-Jsn 1874 At Avon sprag Ben 7Sahss' sase'sf
lanes w. aud A. Mara Whitney Of BROOKLYN n 7.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12

cept the printing of blanks. for which Marshal
Britton paid me, as supposed, out Of his persoual
means. 1 was never engaged in cashng or buying
marshafs vouchers checks held bat sis7 worth
OF said checks which In payment OF debt from
one OF pose0 Of which sold for 40 cents on the dol
lar and ~ yet and would feel deeply grateful 10
the Government n it would pay me. just before the
election for State and National officers last FALL owing
TO threats Of riot and boosed made by the Democracy
Of Fort Smith, l. BY the request OF Marshal Brton. ac
oepted the appointment Chief Deputy for the dis
trict, for the reason that he wanted some one ne
could rely on In OF armed resistance to the law
performed the duties incident that Office, nsurlng
vice resigned having asked for nor received
dollar from the Government from any other source
for said service. AM longer editor Of The Pdr'o
or else would answer the SANDER Though H. cannot
imagine why any detective spondent should I'M
plicate in these alleged frauds Vast sums or money
have been expended the Western District of Arkansas
and some who have been ION the inside" have had
good thing But not Of the fortunate ones
and consequently bear the charges with the same
equanmity OF those whose pockets have golden Inning
II THE TRIBUNE, The Boston Advertiser, The Missouri
Republican, and other papers eagerly published
the SANDER will do the justice to make the reracton
far I concerned. l will feel obliged. Trusting
you may give this letter place in your columns, re-
main truly yours, ii. A. PIERCE,
Late Editor Of The Patriot.
Little Rock, ArE., Jan. 3. 1874
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12
OPERATIONS OF THE SHIPPING LAW.

United States Shipping Commissioner Dun
can IN mis- annual report to the Circuit Court.
the operations OF the Shipping law and the opposition
which he has encountered. He says:
There been shipped at this Office during the year
iust closed 1915 seamen, of which l79s have been
shpments and for these latter fees charged to
ship seaman 800 seamen were shipped without sd-
vance. In the period $50 seamen were paid on
Slls2 lO3 II nave been paid into seamens own hands
while they sober for wages due aud accruing and
complaint touching the law or It's working has ever
reached the Commi ssioner from any such seaman.
large number Of disputes between captains ana ther
have been satisfactorily settled by tne
Commissioner and his deputies free OF charge In
this way many vexatious and expensive lawsuits nave
been avoided. Wages Of deceased seamen amounting 20
O. g,S 10 have collected and paid INTO court Inc
present staff of Office consists VI one Commissioner
six deputies special deputies four clerks ann seven
outfoor officers The entire amount OF fees received IA
S3T ssi IS OF expenses. b9S,6 H. or the fees so re-
e.yed The entire amount from the coasSng trado Oh
mi, mort has been sl8 shipping aud paying on IN ths
trade has generally been managed by the captains OF
owners ia Ino various lines. WHO have been sppontod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12
THE FIRE RECORD.
THE BURNING OF HELENA-Loss. $3.50, 90

THE BURNING OF HELHNA-LOss, xS5O,OOO.
HELENA, Jan. 10.-The fire yesterday broke
out in Chinatown while heavy wind was blowing d
rectlv toward the heart Of CITY, and the flames
spread over the whole Of Chinatown and despite the
efforts OF the remen and citizens crossed Bridge st
Thence they swept down botn sides OF Manst entirely
destroying every building except Kessier q Millers
saloon until stopped by Miller Rosecranss store and
Bohus old banking house. The the east side
OF Coverst and the buildings between 1t and Manst.
were also destroyed with everything In Jackson-s TO
point near the 81 Louis Hotel and up both sides OF
Wood and Bndge-sts TO Flrst-st Among The
buildings destroyed were the International and
Cosmopolitan Hotels, Trsvs's livery stable
the First National and the Peoples Bank
and the contents OF their vaults safes which
thought to be fire proof; the Of Cans & Kien
Goldberg Bros, LOvenberg q Co.. ana Loco " Bros the
tabishment, Koenigber g. Bros tobacco store. and
Parchen Painters drug store. The hre extended to
residence and dwelling adjoining. occupied by tie Hon
David sesrles Besides losses from fre many suffer
OOC, on which the insurance is light
IN THIS CITY.
fire broke ont on Saturday at p. IN IN
the basement OF Nos. SOC and sos Broadway adjoining
Grace Church The basement, with the first floor. l.
occupied by Herts Co., dealers in cabinet furniture
broke through into the first floor. and also
adjoining Easements OF NOS 80 and 80, occu
pied by sheehy Bros dealers in carpets and oilcoths
II was feared that the fire would extend 70 the upper
floors, and Chief Bates therefore sent out second
alarm and by dnt of much hard work the flames were
confined 10 the ments and first floors Hers Co.'S
estimated loss is 10000 which fully covered by nsur
aucr The entire stock Of Sheehy Bros. saved by
the Insurance Patrol The building was damaged 5000
ELSEWHERE
A store in the rear of No. 60 Jackson-st.,
Newark owned by Peter RICHTER. damaged $500 on
Saturday
The Court house at Bethany, Harrison County,
Mo- was burned last Thursday, and nearly all the
county destroyed. Loss on building. $4,000
A fire at Sand Lake, Mich, on Friday night,
destroyed nearly sOOOOOO feet of pine lumber owned by
Stone a. steele Of Sand Lake and Beaver Miller Co.
of Fort Wayne Ind. Loss from $4,000 10 slO0OcO in
suraDce about SONO
Victor's restaurant, and the adjoining build
ing No. 1888 Canal-st. New-Oreans, occupied by the
Howe Sewing Machine Company's agency and Ander
sons photograph gallery. burned Saturday. The
loss Is estimated at $4,000
The barn on MIR. HANDLERS farm, on Middle
Island y. Y, was burned Saturday morning. The
barn had constructed from old dwellinghouse.
and contained d quantity OF lumber machinery, &c.
beside considerable grain and fodder Loss about 1850
insurance, $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II, 1874.
The Revenue steamer Levi Woodbury. has been ordered
from Boston 10 Portland to perform Winter cruising
duty the coast OF Maine, in place OF the revenue
steamer Mccullough. undergoing repairs. The Hamn-
ton, having her headquarters at PHILADELPHIA has
been ordered Boston to take the place OF the Lew
Woodbury.. The repairs on the steamer W. II. Craw-
ford having been completed she mas been designated TO
perform Winter cruising aid OF vessel, In distress IN
addition those heretofore designated. and has been
ordered TO Lewes. Dell with cruising ground from
Great Egg HarDOr TO Chincoteague
The Government OF Italy has, through Its Charge
dAfaires at Washington. notified Government that
the edlct OF Cardinal Pacca which forbade under the
penalties, the expectation OF works or art from
Rome without the permission OF the Government Is re-
gdrded a. still IN full force.
The President on Saturday appointed Edward r.
Geary Of Albany Oregon; George A. Hurburt OF Belv
dere, H.; and stephen p. Lee OF Damascus. Oregon
Commissioners to examine the Northern Pacific Rail
road from Tenino 10 Tacoma, Washington Terri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.

THE VIRGINIA CONSERVATIVES AND THE SENATOR
SHIP.
RICHMOND, Jan. 10.-TwO sessions of the
Virginia Conservative caucus for the nomination of
United States Senator held to-day. The highest
vote cast was for NJ Hunter who received votes
on the seventh ballot The ninth and last ballot resulted
as follows
Lieut.. Gov withers, IS r. NJ T. Hunter. "a John
oode. ~ James Barbour Is. aud Judge Joseph Chris
tan. 81
The ballot that nearest to definite result was
the seventh when the vote stood
r. NJ T. Hunter, 81 Lieut.Gov. Wthers 80 ex-Goy
Walker, % necessary 10 a choice, 6J
At the conclusion Of the ninth ballot the caucus adj
journed TIL Monday at o'clock.
TWO LOUISIANA LEGISLATURES.
NEw-ORLEANs, Jan. 10.-The McEnery Leg
islature to-day adopted resolution authorizing all
members who may ut TO do to absent themselves
until such time the Legislature shall not be pre-
vented by Federal authority from proceeding with It's
legitimate business.
In the Kellogg Legislature the funding scheme
commended by Gov. Kellogg. with the concurrence Of
the Chamber OF Commerce. passed the Senate to-day by
large majority The bill provides for the funding. at
the option the holder at the OF 60 cents the
dollar OF the outstanding indebtedness OF the State In
consolidated bonds bearing per cent interest, the
exchange to be in New-York and Europe. through
agencies TO be appointed. tax Of "a mills Is 10 be
levied annually 10 meet the interest the bonds
without further appropriations The total axation for
all State purposes IL limited 10 ia mills and the debt Is
limited 10 the amount Of the consolidated bonds. All
the existing contingent liabilities or the state are
repealed The bill is expected 10 pass the House on
Monday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12
INTERESTING 10 PAPER MANUFACTURERS
From Tk Paper Tra5< Rerisc.

The final hearing before the Commissioner
OF Patents on the application OF Messrs Palser How
land for an OF their ressued pateut Tor
cucing aud brOus materials into pulp, boil
ing IN solution OF caustIc al4aii under a certain pres
sure took place the 18th nit. The Case heretofore
noticed in columns mas excited considerable inter
paper manufacturers from the TACT that II
was claimed the patent broad enough 10 cover
the entire economical and valuable portion Of the
process for reducing wood straw &C. into pulp suitable
paper OF caustic alkall under pressure
and that therefore all manufacturers or good paper
&c, must continue to pay tribute To the
owners OF this patent. Inc extension vigorously
opposed by D. A. Billiard prominent paper manufac-
rurer OF Schuyeryiile N Y. and by several leading
we're represented by Mr.. Nye OF New-fork aud Mr..
stoughtOn Of Washington and the opponents by Mr. n
Davenport OF Troy and Mr.. Harding OF Philadelphia.
The arguments OF course very able and interesting
The for the opponents In their arguments TOOK
the broad ground that the alleged invention not
novel and ssue. mainly as we understand, the
extension OF the patent was refused by the Comnls-
simmer on 2!d ut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12
LATEST FOREIGN Ne US.

TIKI SIEGE or CARTAGENA LIKELY SOON 10 BE
ENDED.
LONDON, MONDAY. Jan. l2-5 a. m.
special dispatch from Madrid TO The Times says
Gen Dominguez commanding the forces beseging
Cartagena. has teegraphed that his cannonado has
compelled Atalaya Castle to surrender and that he
has summoned the other forts of the city.
telegram to The Standard from the vicinity Of
Cartagena gives a rumor that another magazine ex-
ploded within the walls on Saturday and 30 persons
were killed.
1t is expected that the capture of Ataaya Castle
will lead to speedy captulation.
FOREIGN NOTES.
The famine is already causing great distress
10 Behar and Benares, IN India.
A letter from Mr.. Whalley, NJ. p, appears
in todays London papers contrndcting the statements
made by Line the Tichborue witness trial for per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12
THE DURELL INVESTIGATION.

THE SECRET MEETINGS OF TIE COMMITTEE DE-
NoUSCED BY THE NEW ORLEANS NEWSPAPER
THE TESTIMONY SAID TO BE VERY DAMAGING
TO JUDGE DURELL.
The subcommittee sent to New-Orleans by
the House Judiciary Committee to collect testimony IN
relation Judge Durells judicial administration, IL
holding its meetings IN that city with closed doors
much to the disgust OF the people generally.
The Republican condemns the imode Of lnvestiga-
ton as "un-AmericaD. unjust and unconstitutional"
Judge Durel for himself, and his friends for him
and themselves" it says demand fair. open, public
examination" II the Committee reports that there IS
no cause for action, The Republican thinks Mr. Wilson
will he accused of Partially and Mr. Edrdge Of having
sold out and If they back TO Washington freghted
with testimony the Judge and his friends will be put To
an expense to disprove what can well be done In
SewOrleaus ,by opening the doors Of the committee
room The Peayne, while not acquescing in the mode
adopted believes there excuse for the Com
the fact that some OF the witnesses would De
subjected 70 serious menaces were the investigation
public. says thar enough Of the testimony taken mas
already found way the public TO show that 1t -
overwhelming on points against Judge DurelL
First the charge Of ntoxclon the too free use OF
alcoholic spirits both on and OF the bench is sustained
by the positive testimony OF exJudge Of the
supreme Court OF the United states, an x.Chlet
bar and many citizens" In this state
ment The P,casune probably refers to Jddge John A.
Campbell, VINO ttstineu W DuItil NIrul'H'
insulting conduct in denOuncng MIN as a hoary rebel
who ought 20 be hung and u ex-ChefJusfice aerrch
who testified that he had been frequently treated DY
Judge Durel violent and insulting manner, 40 a. 10
satisfy mind that the Judge under the influence
of stlmulants He depOsed that he had even seen
him In the IN an intoxicated condition
Testimony TO the same effect, Is said
was also given by several lawyers and
citizens On the other hand. witnesses. among them
Messrs. Norton and Billings, testified THAT they had
never Judge under the influence OF .snulants
nmJ f,odgGme aHS ~ tbe RauRrupt law the evidence
was OF such character slarte the members OF the
Committed, and elicit from Of them the remark
NV God no could any people submit to such exor
tions!" But there was no testimony to connect Judge
Durell directly with these transactions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12
THE FARMERS MOVEMENT IN MISSOURI

ST. LOUIS, Jan. IA caucus of members
Of the Legislature who also Changers was held at
jefferson City last night. IL is understood that they
resolved TO demand retrenchment and reform in all
departments of the State Government They
declared that railroads have no vested rights,
and that corporations must submit to the
same laws that govern individuals; that
the National Banking law should be repealed and tnat
the should issue its own currency without
the intervention Of corporate bodies. Another meeting
will be held IN days, which il is expected that
legislative Grange will be organized. IL is stated that
the Grange members will act az q unit on all
question OF financial policy and political reforms with
AMI regard 20 former political associations. They will
introduce bills providing for cheaper railroad rates
and for semi payment of taxes. They also pro-
no,e establishing Changers Bank at 81. Louis and
other cities the State. and to PACK their hogs next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-12
PREPARING FOR THE CESTEyIAL.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10.-The State Board
~ SUPERVISORS OF the Centennial Exhibition met to-day
The President exGoy. Biger. presented report which
vas read approved, ana signed by all the members
nresent and will be presented to the Mon
S.v Resolutions adopted directing the Secretary
70 deliver 10 the Board OF Finance the design OF the
permauent building adopted by tho Board. together
-, all napers descriptive OF the building 20 the end
ina tens may be taken To invite proposals for
ION of Inc structure. The Board adjourned meet at
me call Of the President.
'' Ian iI-Yesterdsy Director eneral GoshorD re-
lived letter from George =. Marsh Minister to Italy
49, ,rsver 10 one sent Oct 20 m relation 10 the appoint
men, ~ I, Commission by the Government OF Italy 10
81 IN II. behaf IL matters connected the Expos
o." Ia states that the Commissioners are
roin,ed hui be believes they Will be. He refers To
ihe moor facilities Of COMMUNICATION between ports
-, AMI the nited states anu advocates the estab
stmen of a line Of steamships between the two
tries xnicn he thinks would ne literally paironizsd.