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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21
New Crop.

The first bale of the new crop of
cotton was brought to town last Satur-
day, the 18th, by Richmond Dunn, a
coIored man cuItivating a portion of
the Rust place below Monroe. The
bale weighed 39l lbs, and sold for 81
cents. The first bale received last year
was OH the 23rd of August.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

The Coushatta Times is discussing
the dog question with the Homer
Had. The Iliad classes the editor Of
the Times with fop-eared hounds, and
the Times retorts by classsing the Iliad
editors as poodles: The dog-star is in
the ascendant at present.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

The Democratic Parish Convention
will Reasonable at Trenton, on Satur
day the 10Th of September, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for par
iSh Offices.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

The river is fordable at almost any
point on the city front from the wharf,
boat to Bry's mill. The last New Or
leans boat we have heard from was
compellcd to unload at Columbia.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

Sec the card of NIartz & Co., candy
manufacturers in NicksburS. They
refer us to the proprietors of the Daily
NicEsburger, an excellent reference.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

The hottest day of the year was last
Saturday. The thermometer rose to
105 degrees. Iron, glass, marble, wood
and even the wind were above blood
heat.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

We publish to-day the preamble to
the Constitution OF the White Mans
Club OF this Ward, and should, upon
our own motion, have published tine
Constitution and bylaws in full, oniy
that We found upou reading the two,
that they embraced nothing but mat
tcrs Of mere form and routine. The
list of names published is official.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
ba~ ssTHE OLD RELIABLE!" 'si5a
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
HARDWARE,
STAPLE GOODS,
GROCERIES, 4 PROVISIONS!

-. M "A IF tx.
Referring to his past dealings for eight
years in the Monroe market and to Il much
longer business acquaintance in the Ona-
chita country, respectfully calls attention
to his readiness to supply Purchasers with
almost any article required in this market
and kept in "a
General Dry Goods aud Grocery
establishments.
He has recently opened n wcll-ass"rted
DRESS GOODS,
THING AND
WINTER GOODS OF ALL KINDS,
Which was selected by him in person, and
is now offered for sale at the
VERY LOWEST PRICES.
Visitors are assured of Il cordial welcome
and polite attention. No charge for show
ing Goods.
Planters will receive the Highest Market
Price for their Cotton, whether they pur-
chase Goods or not, and may be assured Of
FAIR DEALING
Location at present i'll the building for
nlerly occupied by L. Dreyfus Il Co. Call
and inspect Goods and Prices for yourself.
s. MARX.
Monroe, October 10, 1878. Ally
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

The second invoice of Relief supplies
and Duncan Hill, the committee in
charge, have nearly distributed the
shipment, consisting Of IS barrels of
meal, s barrels flour, s barrels beans
and 3 casks of shoulders, retaining
vouchers for what has been issued. A
lot of clothing remains on hand not
yet ope ned.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

Some kind Of Il caterpillar is ravag-
ing the patches ofcareless weed, and an
other species is feasting upon the coco
blades and stems. There are no appre-
tensions of destruction of the latter
crop.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21
NO DRUGGISTS.

Having purchased Tho stock OF Drugs
together with the furniture, &c, lately
owned by y. ID. Dromsoole, as II o same
stood when tho house WIS closed, / offer to
dispose of an interest in the stock to any
competent Druggist who will Hssttfne the
management of The business.
\ s,nnll outlay Will make all the needed
additions TO the stock of Drugs-the furni
thrc iS ample and in good condition.
Ifprcicrrcd, ! will sell the entire stock
and outfit at II very reasonable price. Tho
opening is good for II competent
druggist. Address
q. w. PIERCE,
Monroe La.
June l., 1874. II.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

The September number of Go6ey's
I4ady's Book has come to hand, pre-
senting a choice table of contents, and
g. combination of drawings, fashion
plates and engravings hitherto une-
qualled by this OR any other magazine
in the United States.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21
lsnr,EsIzEEs.S Ns,EEsW.

Nj. n. Klein bcEs leave TO inform his
friends and former customers that lac will
reopen his Market House on tho Sth of
September, an! every Eurriug following
he viii always keep on hand tho best Beet
the country affords, and also Mutton and
Pork, when it can be bought. Every effort
will be made by the undersigned to accom-
mOdat" mis- cu&tou'Is, hoping II liberal
share OF thc publi. patronage.
scot. g, I$Ii.-tr n. KLEIN.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

There was a very refreshing shower
Wednesday afternoon at this place.
Peas and potatoes will be benefited, and
also very late corn. At this writing
Thursday afternoon) the indications
are good for rainy spell, in which
event cotton will be the sufferer.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21
NEW ORLEANS CARDS.

NEW ORLEANS CARDS.
IAS. A. GRESHAM
BOOKSELLER AND STATIoNER,
81 Camp street,
NEU ORLEI Ms, Ia.
Engraving.
Lithographins.
Printing,
Ruling and Binding
WITH nISP ATCH AT LOWEST RATES
Feb. Is. 1874. n22:6ms
a. BALDWIN. c. a. sIocoM".
e. lcVSrls. \. T.. St.oCoME.
In cnruulcndain
TARDWAIsE HARDWARE.
A. BALDWIN & CO.,
SUCCESSORS 10
SLOCONtB. BALDWIN 4 CO.,
a Canal, and 81, % and 81, Common street.
NEW ORLEAN Ms, Ia,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
Foreign and Domestic Hardware,
GUNS, LOCKS, CUTLERY, NAILS
STEEL, IRON CASTINGS, ETC.
Agents for J. L, Carver's Gin. Coats Boil
err Iron. Valentine Il R.stlcr's safes L. X q
Rrooke's Cut Nails and Spikes, etc.
Feb, IL, 1874. n22:6ns
wM. $. PIKE. a. SHOPPERS. PAUL n,ASC.
DIXIE, BROTHER n CO.,
Z3I NA-EIe.S,
Camp Street,
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Feb. ID, 1874. n22:'y
~ TiTZ.NILLIlAN N CO.,
MA NUL,A CTERING; ST-lTIONERS,
job Printers, photographers and Blank
Book Manufacturers,
76 Camp Street,
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Orders solicited and promptly filed nj
lowest rates.
Fob. Is, lS74 ,22:Gms
l.. EEDDrrr, Al. HILL.
Louisiana. Arkansas.
NUAClIITA HOUSE,
No. ll6 Camp Street,
OPPOSITE LAFAYETTE SQUARE,
NEW ORLEANS.
Thoroughly Renovated and Reiittcd,
Terms, 81 per day.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

During the recent protracted meeting
at the Hasley Baptist Church in Tren-
ton, conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Nelson,
of Miss, there have been twenty-five
acccssions by experience and number
more have Joined by letter. The
church is now over fifty strong.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21
Omarhita Telegraph.

MONROE, La, AUGUST p, 1874.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21

Omaehita Telegraph.
MONROE, La, AUGUST p, 1874.
Sec the card of NIartz & Co., candy
manufacturers in Vicksburg. They
refer us to the proprietors of the Daily
Nicksburger, an excellent reference.
The hottest day of the year was last
Saturday. The thermometer rose to
1O5 degrees. Iron, glass, marble, wood
and even the wind were above blood
heat.
The river is fortlable at almost any
point on the city front from the wharf
boat to Bry's mill. The last New Or
leans boat we have heard from was
compelled to unload at Columbia.
The Democratic Parish Convention
will Reasonable at Trenton, on Satur
day the 10Th of September, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for par
ish Offices.
Some kind of Il caterpillar is raVag-
ing the patches ofcareless weed, and an
other species is feasting upon the coco
blades and stems. There are no appre
tensions of destruction of the latter
crop.
During the recent protracted meeting
at the Hasley Baptist Church in Tren-
ton, conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Nelson,
of Miss, there have been twenty-five
acccssions by experience and a number
more have Joined by letter. The
church is now over fifty strong.
There was a very refreshing shower
Wednesday afternoon at this place.
Peas and potatoes will be benefited, and
also very late corn. At this writing
Thursday :fternoon) the indications
are good for a rainy spell, in which
event cotton will be the sufferer.
The September number of GoGey's
I4ady's Book has come to hand, pre-
senting a choice table of contents, and
g combination of drawings, fashion
plates and engravings hitherto une-
qualled by this or any other magazine
in the United States.
The Coushatta Times is discussing
the dog question with the Homer
Had. The Had classes the editor Of
the Times with fop-eared hounds, and
the Times retorts by classsing the Iliad
editors as poodles: The dog-star is in
the ascendant at present.
New Crop.
The first bale of the new crop of
cotton was brought to town last Satur-
day, the 18th, by Richmond Dunn, a
coIored man cuItivating a portion of
the Rust place below Monroe. The
bale weighed 391 lbs, and sold for 81
cents. The first bale received last year
was on the 23rd of August.
We publish to-day the preamble to
the Constitution OF the White Mans
Club OF this Ward, and should, upon
our own motion, have published the
Constitution and bylaws in full, Only
that We found upou reading the two,
that they embraced nothing but mat
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-08-21
TRENTON ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTlCE or COMPREHENSIVE.

IN commencing our new business. we
cordially invite the patrons OF the old firm,
and The public generally to give call.
Mir. w. {. Williamson viii be pleased at al,
Tunes to see his old friends and serve thcnl
faithfully AS heretofore.
The public viii always tiud y general as
Sprtmpnt OF
, 1874-06-03

Tho track WAS worry heavy, 1t having commenced
rani,1g at noon, and continued during the races.
Two trotting matclAoa tnko place tomorrow for
2:!l0 and n:J8 horses; prraos, SlD0 aud $500.
The meeting will continue until Friday.
RACES Ar CAMBRIDGE CITY, IND.
Special Dfstatch 10 Tho Chicago 7t7bMne.
CAMBRIDGE CtTy, Ind, Juno Ain tho three
minuto race today, there wero ooyen entrios.
1t was lot!v contested and WAS won by T. Brady q
mare. Lottic, from Tppeoanoe; r. 0livers geld
ing, T. j. Stevens, socond; James Wilson'S
Kitty third: timo-2:371G; 2:3515; 2:3711; 2:37.
Jim Fisk took the third ilent.
The second race. for hor~os thht noyor beat
1856, ton entries, was won in three straght heats
by John Hines Rroy gelling, Silver Side. Of
Minerva, Ohio; Sam Pencos marc, Dolly, second;
1Iattock's Tom Wonder third; Little Alfred
Grey, Alex Black, Frank Of Nashville, and Jcn-
MIC B. Of Nashville, dfstancod; t1mo-2:30; 230 !;
$50,
Tho attendance WAS small, not over 1000 being
present. Tomorrow will hn tile 1850 pacing
race. tho 2:2o trotting, ind the 5-year~old trot-
ting racss. Tho weather is worry flne and tho
track in excellent orttor a big crowd il expected.
THE EN0LI5H RACES.
IoSpoN, Juno 2.-Tho EpHonl auu1tnor racea
began to-day, aud tho race for tho Derby stakea
takes place tomorrow. Lord Falmouth's AtRll-
tic heretofore tho favorite, gavo place to-day 10
Sir latham Sykes Couroune do For.
RACING IN CANADA.
3YATFonp. Ont, June al. Rays pony
trottcd, ycstcrday, boforo 4 Anlky, on tho Wat
ford courao, eighty-soycn miles iu II hours and
20 minutos, In ono Htraight 11out. large amount
Of money changed handB in bctting.
, 1874-06-03


LONDON, J,,no 2.-In tho House Of Commons
over Derby bay.
Sir Wilfrcd Lawson opposed the adjournment,
bat tho motion Was carried By voto Of 243
to GO.
George Anderson, member from Glasgow,
called intention to tho Losses OF British subjects
through tl,a cHcape Ut the Alabau1a. and other
causes. lie complained Of the hgh-handod
manner in whcl, tho 1atp Government had pro-
vented tho timely critioiHm OF the TrontF at
Washington. Tllero wero thron classes Of British
subjects who desire compensation EirRt, tho res
ilcntB In tho Southern Confedornoy Whn loat
their property through tho inabilityo tho United
States to enforce tho laws. Second, those whose
property wns destroyed after Loe's surrender.
Third, tho owncra Of goods on board the prizes
of Confederate cruisers. lie beloved tho
Unltod States waB willing to recognizo thcir
cnima.
AIr. Anderson then moved that, in tho opinion
Of tile House, it Is wrong Tint individuals should
suffer loss through national wrong +; TINT, ny
England hnu hecn adjid.tated At fnuit in per~
nittng the escape of tho Alabatna. and las COM
pnnsated Americans for Tho losses incurred
thereby, similar compensation iB duo to British
sufferers from tho sa1no ca.las.
h[r. Burke, Undor-Sccrotary for the Foreign
Department, replying, declined to enter upon
tho discussion OF tho merits OF the Treaty OF
Washington. The Joint-1igh Commissioners
had decided that tile United Htntes Gorernment
was not responsible for the acts Of tho Robels.
Az that Government bad agreed to appoint a
Commission to examine the claims For lonAes
ariuius after Lees surrender lie hoped the aub-
ioot before tho House would not ba pressed.
The motion wag thou ncgatived.
, 1874-06-03
CAPITAL AND LABOR.
Strike OF I3rnRcnac17 Oh t11o C1licnEO s.
Alt0f IRllikrOkd.

Suecial D,spatch to The Ch,cago 79ionae.
BLocMIHuToN, ILL.,, June Am order reducing
the ray OF tho bra]lomen OIL the Chicago Il Alton
Railroad to :il0 md S45 per month llas cnusod a
general strike OF all tho freight brakomon OIL
tint road. Tho strike began last evening, md
bids fair to be very sorious, II not entrelv to OBJ
struct the road for Boue time. Tho brnkemen,
200 in number, have formed IN organization to
resist tho reduction and have passed resolutions
which dofne their position. They will accept
nothing less thnn $50 per month, which, they
cain,. is not moro thnn tho average Of other
roads. They declare thoy will commit no act Of
yiolouce to tho Company or its properly, and will
abstain from intoxication during tho strike.
Lust night Supt. Vaughn managed to get tho
froightB out unmolested, with conductorH acting
as brakemen. This morning Il trim starting ont
north was boarded, md tho brakomen induced
to loave it, and 1t Ind to DO sla-tracked. The
police forco was then doubled, and Sheriff Hous-
cheidt's MD with q posse wnB called for. About
twenty officers have remained ou guard ut tho
depot, nnd hnvo accompanied trains to tho first
station ont of town, returning by specal traina.
Ten bralioulen who got tiCkcts aud got OH 4
freight train to 50 out on tho Jacksonville
Branch to moot incoming trains were mado I'd
lenye tho train lhroa miles from the city, their
going being hastoncd by the presentation Of ro-
yulyers. So far no net of violence greater than
uncoupling trains Inns occurred. 6upt. NEcAlul~
lin arrived this nfternoon. 1t Ia not thought
that passenger travel will DO embarrassed.
, 1874-06-03

2. Gallup Truateo), h1ergretta Kinkcsd, John
ForBytho. and II. II. Gage, to foroo'ose q trust
aood for u, GOD OH the promises st!1atea On tho
Godfrey snylaokor md Moses snydaokor MOD
bill aganst a. J. 1Iawhe, ]. Il. 1iawl!e, A[attto
11awho, and Arthur J. Hawl,c, John ". Wa'iK-
hop, ]. g. lsogors. @. MCCARTHY, G. Havtl!, A. 7.
et tt. psc aeoh GhsmGnS H" 7 woiss sTnaSs1s1, ans
9. =. Rollo, II. L: Rice, L. j. Payne, ". Q. ".
Bfako, q. Wright, Q. T. Raoo, y. 4. Raco, Charlea
oulrosa, Daniol Mckenzie, Patriois nafferty, A.
<; CLARK, Barney ' Anderson, William shoian,
n. Thillnaann, II. A. Anderson, and Melart
11artrath, to forceloso i trust deod for @G,50D,
givon on thc o. 11 Of tho II. y Of tho Q. 1 Of the
n. o. x Of the 9. 0. + Of Soc. "a, 38 II.
In tho u1nttor OF tho oBtnto Of Theodore Ooh
mich, grant OF administration was iasuod to
Catherine and oohmiol, under an approved bond Of
Ja Tho admipistrasor'e aunual Account of tn. d.
tato Of August Eicko waB approved.
Grant OF Naturalization waH Issued to Alexan-
der Oollmich, rs administrator Of tho estate of
nonry oehmtoh, undcs al approved bond Of
Tho executors annual ncco,1nt Of tho ostato
Of Charlotte Boys WaR approved.
Carl L. 0phuich was appointed gnardfan Of
Carl +. OehmfcE, minor, under m approved
bond Of s8,0Q0.
ostato Of Myron P. Foster was approved.
Claims against tho following catates wero al.
| 1owed Olaim Of William ". Orville, for S2l.53,
agalnstItho estato Of 4. Kattonoggor; o1aiul Of
| y. k. WMsfor1, for 800, agalnat tho estate Of
Donjumin Morgcn.
TIE GILL.
JunaE BEopaETr-From 145, unlimited.
lupaE nooERs-458, 4Sa, GIT, 621 to $40.
5uDas Be- nao7177 to 2oo, except 49, $780, 1885,
5upoE GAnx-s6, 81, ss, 40, ii, to 60.
JUDGMENTS.
suPEn1on CouRG-ceNrzsstoxs-a King Y.
Jaln1s H. Sutherland, s2,10D.-John NJ. Wright v.
Ar1ur 1illespie slao.54.-M. ". Powell =. Winchester
| Hall. s109.A4.
JupoE uAhr-Josoph D. Quinn Y. Henry Mattison,
Hannah Mattiann and petor Millar, SJ53.11.ohn Al.
Dnrana y i: II. BROWN H. r. Brown, ami L. W. Cor
ham, st. 013 35-C. II. DenBon =. Cyrus Fisher, SIS.
C1nou1r OouNr-JupoE 1sooEns-Nodney N. Day
Y. q u. Is'ehast ind Charles Simpson; yerles 81 and
motion for nav tria1.-Thekla Katonbnok Y. Charles
=. Hsiaa, sso.-phip AaolphuA Y; George Richold ;
| verdict, $lo, and motion for now trial.
| JunoE noorr-Gcorgo DnkhoT '. John Berrnool,
so3 3a7. .-Engona Dartoo1y ct al Y. Henry Dayerinarl
and john H. Morno; rordlct $t25 and motion for new
tr3Al,
, 1874-06-03

Fort Wayne Gcrmuns Thr1nton Von-
EcnnCCs

Fort Wayne Germans T'hrantcn Von-
Ecnnccs
Special Dspateh to 1'hs chfeaao Tribune.
Fonr WAYNE, Ind, Juno 2.-Tho temperance
excitement has rcvivod hero, and tho prospect
sooma to DO that bittor feeling will DO inaugur-
atea botwoon tho crugadoru and thofr opponents,
which, may lend to serious results. Two or throo
days ago tho 1lov. A. Marine, Of this city, doliv-
ercd speech at temperance convention IN Do
fiauce, o., in which llo used much strong Inn
guago agafnat tho GornanB. Tho epooch wa
published III ono Of tho city papors, and caused
no mich indignation among our German pooplo
that threats Of mob-law woro indnlged III. An
Immense indignation nnoeting WAS held last
night in which Atr. Mnriuo WAS Bllsn-
uonol He appeared md stated that
lis rcmarks had boon minreported. 4 di-
patch was sont to Dehnnce, which brought
reply that Marine Ind snid everything chnrgel.
To-day committee vas sent to Defiance to ,. as-
certafn tho truth, and upon thoir rotnrn lively
timcH may DO expectod. There ia much o1cito-
mont over tho matter.
Tho lndIaB appeared beforo tho County Com
misBionors to-lay to reHlst tho granttng OF 4
large number Of liquor 1icouAos IN ncconnt Of
alleged inforn,nlttieH. Tho were unsuccessful,
aud retired dipcomfltnl,
.t7o tho Assncfatetl Fress.]
FoHr WAYNE, Ind, Juno 2.--At meeting OF
tho County Commissioners this morning largo
body Of crusaders presented potltionB protesting
aaninBt the pron1iscuouH granting Of applications
for l1conaeB TO ssloon-keepera, and Insisted that
tho Commissioners shonld examine carefully
met with somewhat cool reception by tho COM
n,iBBioners, who garo thotn to understand thnt
they know their own buBinoHs and Intended to
follow tic strict letter Of tho Inv.
, 1874-06-03

The state Supreme Court Decides tE,nt
II Haas No jurisdiction i'll tho Sol.
iIiHrk. Home C:lNts

The State Supreme Court Decides tI,ns
Ii Haas No jurisdiction i'll tho SOl~
iiers' IHOtnc C1sts
Special Dispalch TO The Chicago Tribune.
Atap1soS, Wis, June "A largo number OF
legal gentlemen and others wore i'll tho Supreme
Courtroom this morning expecting to hear tho
arguments OF emincnt counsel in the habeaa
corpus case Of John O'Conner, an inmate Of tho
Soldiers Homo, claiming to bo Illegally deprived
Of his llborty by tho milwaukee, County Sheriff;
but tho petition for said writ, after brief argu-
mont by IL. s. Murphy, who. with N. ]. En-
monH, appeared for petitioner, and E. e. Ryan,
who, with Distros-Attorney Roll Broclt, up
peared for tho Sheriff, was d!smiesod by
Chief-JuBtice Dixon for lack Of juriHtlio-
tion,. without my presentation, Of tho qnes-
ton Of MI military md s1 sg l,, 1u.3'aalstlon
published tie substance OH Friday. was road,
and then the return OF Sheriff Macdonald. stat-
ing why le held tho prisoner on a warrant from
tho Milwaukee County Municipal Court Tor as-
OF milwaukee County, having power to iHsuo
the writ Of habeaR corpus, and not having re-
fused, the Chiet-Juates had no Jurisdiction to
issuo it. Mr.. Ryan thou roaa Secs. and Of
Chap. 15s Revised statulos which prescribea
That application for n writ Of habeaa corpus
sAall DO mado to Judges Of tho Supreme,
Circuit, or County Courts, or Court Commission
er within the county whore the prisoner In
Dltulted, or, IN caHo Of failure to 0htatn a writ,
to somo ocor OF M adjoining county. and shat,
where application la mado to M otiicor not re-
siding in tho county for . writ, he shall require
proof TINT there ia no officer in tho county to
| grant it, or TINT it has beon denied. Mr. Ryan
| said it soomod to him TINT this excluded tho
juriedction Of the Superior Court aud tho Chief
Justice. Mr.. Murphy argued, from the placing
Of comma in the third section, that tho limita-
| tion was only 10 tho County Court Commits
sionor, and protested agaitBt restricting the
power Of 6tato Judicial fuuctionary by
| technical coustruction limiting. tho great
| Court Judges Of Il prerogatiyo which ho claimcd
| had been exercised without regard to place Of
! Imprisonment.
llr. nyan thought the statute was plain. Ho
said tho idea that tho Chief-JuBtice ought to
| have Jurisdiction reminded him Of the Indiana
| Judge who clainled lie had Jurisdiction coexton-
siye with rascality. lie would like to seo Ills
| Honor 80 situated as to exerciae such juriadlc-
.ion, but In this Case tho statute restricted lis
| powers. .
Justice Dixon promptly decided In accordance
with the views Of tho opposing counsel that ho
had no Jurisdiction, and ordered tfat tho writ
Of habcas corpus bo dismissed for want Of
powor and authority Of tho Chief-Justice to
Issue and heRr tic Bau,o.
, 1874-06-03
Tho Bonapnrtfsts TAINTED with Sc
dan.
The Treaty Of Washington in
the British Parliament.
4 French Crisis Constantly Impend-
ing.
Marshal Serrano to Order a General
Election in Spain.
FRANCE.

- A4t<AANSA3s
VERSAILLES, juno 2.--Tho vote In tho Assem-
bly, laHt night OIL passing to D. nccond roadtng tho
Municipal bill, ,ras 89l to 208. Thoro was con-
siderable nnxietY in tho Chamber during tho
vote, lost 1t would prooipitato q dissolution Of
tho Assembly.
pAn1s juno 2.-Tn tho Assembly, to-dny, tho
General Election bill MAS takon up, and stormy
debate followed. II. Drleson, o laad1ea1, In Tho
courao Of n bitter speech, tauntod the Bona
partiBts with 1oasling Franco to Sedan. 4 scono
Of wild exoitoment enBued, aud at ono timo
somo Of the Deputies almost came to blows.
n. Gambotta delivered Rpoeoh at Auxorro
to-day. 11e tnado comprehensive statement
Of the position Of tho Republican party; do
clarod tito progress 1t had matlo waB owing to itR
admirable Organization prolinted that the flnn1
struggle WAS to bo botWoon Ropublicanisn1 md
Dolara1ti6m severely denounced the conduct
Of tho nouapnrtlata, aud concluded with au
earnest and eloquent appeal to tho Liberals to
unite on tho work Of consolidating tho Republic.
NJ. Gambetta's audience numbered about GOO,
aud included many ne1nbera Of the Assembly,
and several Mayors rho were dismissed by tho
1ate Government.
PAn1a, Juua 2,-Tho dobate In tho Assembly
on tho Electoral hill will be continued to-mor-
row, when N. Le]tu Rollin will speak against
the measure.
) n. Driason, In bis speech to-day, Bolomn1y
warnod the Chamber thnt the adoption OF thu
bill mould lend ton revolution Of tho plabisotun1.
II. Gnuahotta, ut Auxayre to-day, denounced
tho pebiscitum aB falso In principle and a lying
homage to national sovereignty. All citixenA
should demand an appeal to tho people by means
Of general elections. This waa tho real ques-
ton.