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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
TENTH WARD WHISKY.
Its Effect on the Faithful.

For some days past Miller anc Bib, the
Packard candidates of the Tenth Ward, have
had open at the corner Of Philip and Dry
AIDES streets an establishment where whisky is
turned out without stint or cost to the faith
ful who support with their votes and infu-
ence the two.
Last night the whisky got the better of two
of the runners, and the result was knock
down and sore head.
Pete Clarisse, white man. clerk in the
Fourth Municipal Police Court, and Charlie
Brooks, a negro one Of the hard hitters of
the ward, traternized until the whisky began
to work, when slight misunderstanding
arose, some say about politics, and others say
about private matters, which eliminated in
Brooks taking brick and putting it against
the head of Clarisse in very forcible manner
and with such effect that he dropped, and it
was feared for while that he was seriously
injured, but medical examination proved
the fears groundless.
Brooks was locked up and Clarisse was put
to bed, and thus the matter ended.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
THE CHRISTOPHER PLAGUE,

rapidly moving eastward in myriads, and will
doubtless reach Wisconsin. perhaps Illinois,
before flying. The sea ,on IS past They are
reported to-day as very abundant at a number
OF points Tar east of the former scene of their
activity, Even in this city several gardens
Were ovrrrun with them. All the damage the
Ia corners can now do is to deposit eg IS,
which will hatch out millions of devastating
insects another year. 1t is now absolutely
certain that other States than this will com
plain OF the ,couroe next year, and if clouds
Of insects continue the present movement,
even the Central and Eastern States will not
escape.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
THE BRUSSELS CONGRESS.
NEW LAWS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF WAR,

New YORK. July 90. A Berlin letter on the
international congress, which began its SEES
sion yesterday in Brussels, says the Prussian
project, which it is proposed to discuss, is
called an % international convention concern
ing the laws and customs of war, and after
laying down certain general principles as to
what war is, a struggle between two nations
and their armies, and not between the sub
cts, contains 81 sections. devoted to de-
tailed statement Of what should or should not
be permitted in war.
With regard to military authority on the
Territory of the hostile State, the doctrine is
decisively LAID down, and it probably will
provoke great opposition, that the occupation
of portion of the territory of IA Safe sus-
ponds the legal authority of that State and
substitutes that OF the enemy; so that ii any
OF the population are subsequently found in
arms they will not be treated as prisoners of
war. At the same time the army of occupa-
ton has no right to seize churches, establish
ments of charity, and institutions, and the
seizure of monuments, works of art or
museums, is severely reprehended. Among
the means of wal which are forbidden are the
use of poison, treacherous murder, murder OF
prisoners and refusal to give quarter, threats
of determination towards garrison that OBJ
stinately defends fortress, employment of
arms causing useless suffering, such as pro-
jectiles filled with powdered glass, or explosive
balls of less than 400 grammes.
None but fortified cities can be besieged
An open city, which is not defended by troops,
can neither be beseiged nor bombarded, and
no city can be bombarded without notice. nor
pillaged aft r its ptnre. Persons captured
III balloons are not spies. Correspondents and
OF er p rsons who accompany the armies. al
though non-coinbatants, can be made prison.
ers OF war; are not criminal, but legal enc
mics They must, therefore, be exposed to
no violence or ill-treatment. They can be
condemned to city fortress, or locality,
but cannot be imprisoned like criminals
A prisoner of war may be killed while try
ing to escape, but once recaptured he cannot
be punished for his attempt, though surveil-
lance can be increased. Prisoners OF wa can
be employed on certain public works, which
are not tatlguing or huml iatin9, considering
the grade and social position they occupy in
their own country, provided these works have
no relation to operations Of war.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

ALBANY, July Silt is rep ,rted that serious
accident occurred this afternoon, on the Susque-
h tnna railroad, t. the SHARON express, and that
several peoJe We're killed
.urseon on board of the train dressed the
wounds of all injured.
special train was sent from here to bring the
injured, aud those going down the river took a
night boat.
ALBANY, July 3l.-Whe the Sharon Express
was coming from Shar N to-day, on the Cherry
Valley branch of the Susqueha ina Railroad one
of the cars was thrown from the track and turned
over. About thirty passengers were in the car,
alb put half Of wlom were mere or less bruised,
but none seriously injured. The accident was
caused by a defective rail.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
THE CHEMISTS CONVENTION,

NORTHUMBERLAND, July 31.-Prof Croft, of
Toronto, Canada, read sketch OF the life of
DIR. Priestly. The committee appointed to
confer wi h the centennial meeting in Biz
mingham, England, where the statue of
Priestly is to be unveiled to morrow, received
the following cablegrlm in reply to one sent
by the committee to Birmingham, greeting
their brother chemists:
TO American Chemists assembled at
Northumberland, Pa: Our marble statue
representing Priestley discovering oxygen
will be unveiled tomorrow. The statue was
presented by suoscri oers, through Prot Hux-
ley to the town, and accepted by the Mayor
We greet you as colleagues in honoring the
momory OF that great and good man.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
WASHINGTON.
Photographed to the Bulletin.]

WASHINGTON, July 31.-The following i.
| the telegram of Gov. Ames, of Mississippi, t.
the President, in relation to the Vicksburs
| troubles
JACKSON, Miss, July 10Th, 1874.
To President U. s. Grant, Washington, ID. c.:
regret to inform you that l find, upon re-
turning here, that a serious and alarming con
dition OF affairs exists at Vicksburg. Infantry
and cavalry organizations exist and it is re-
ported a number of pieces of artillery have
been sent to the c ty, and those bodies are
organized and armed without authority and
in violation of law. They assume to be
guardians of the peace.
This is a political controversy. On the one
side the Democrats represented by the whites,
say they fear frauds on the part of their oppo-
nents The Republican, consisting mainly OF
the blacks, claim they fear frauds, and also
violence on the part Of the Democrats. At
one time collision and bloodshed was feared
by all: LOW by the Republicans. But by the
Democrats, it is not believed, only because
they have become masters of the situation.
1t is they who oppose the presence of troops
at this time.
time
OF the causes OF this hmentable state of
affairs it is useless for me to speak. I only
seek peace and protection for all.
Can there be any objection why troops
should not be sent there? No harm can re-
suit
Their presence may do great good. 1t NAV
save many lives; even one would more than
compensate for the harm, if any, which do
not see Will it not be the least of evils to
have troops there for any emergency?
ADELBERT AMEs,
Governor of Mississippi
The following reply was sent to Gov Ames
o-day;
WASHINGTON, July 81
To Hon. A. Ames, etc.
The contents of your dispatch have been
submitted to the President He declines to
move the troops except under call made strict
ly in accordance with the terms of the Con-
stitution. W. w. BELKNAP,
Secretary of War.
WASHINGTON, July 31.-Secretary Bristow
will tomorrow give notice that $40, 900, 600 of
coupons and S5,OO0.0O0 registered bonds will
be paid at the Treasury on the 1st of No
vember
The call designates by numbers what bonds
will be paid, and the interest thereon will
cease on the date mentioned.
WASHINGTON, July 3l.-Secretary Robson
has gone. Sella Martin, colored, has been
appointed Treasury agent and assigned to
The estate of Judge Chase nets trifle over
100000
The Post Office Department has arranged
to avoid delays in the mails should the Phila-
delphia and Baltimore Railroad withdraw the
postal cars.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
SOUTHERN DENTAL ASSOCIATION.

ST. Louis, July 31.-The Southern Denta1
Association, which has been in session here
four days, adjourned this afternoon, to meet
again at Memphis, during Mardi-Gras week.
next year. The following officers for the an
suing year We're elected President. J. R
Walker, of New Orleans; Vice Presidents,
Isaiah Forbes, of St. Louis; w. E. RedmAn.
of Louisville: r. r. Freeman, of Nashville,
Corresponding Secretary, Homer Judd. Of
St Louis; Recording Secretary, James f.
Thompson, of Fredericksburg, Va, Treas
urer, j. H. Moore, of Richmond, Va.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
A NEGRO OUTRAGE.

SHREVEPORT, Juy 3I.-Reports Of a horrible
outrage and swift retrlbutlol reached TINS city
tonight. The facts, near as can be- are as
follows: widow named Silas resides with her
IA year old daughter III DeSoto parish, near the
Caddo line.
At O'Clock last evening negro named NJ trch
entered the h use during the absence If the
mother, overpowerAi tne dtushtcr. carried her
to the woods and outraged her. After returning
to Consciousness, the glrl gave the aarm and q
mounted party started i'll pursuit Of the negro,
and patroled the woods in the ". ,ods in the
nesghDorhood: March was captured 1T q thus
morning near the SCENE OF the outrage, and hung
on the Caddo side Of Cypress Bayou.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, July 81, 2:3O p. Motion steady;
sales 1900 bales, including 74OUAmerican; for
speculation and export, 20oO. Upiands SD, Or
leans ID.
Sales for the week 7l.O0O; for speculation 1000;
export 1000; stock 9I3 900; American Al 90; re-
celpts $4,000; American 300; actual export 600;
stock afloat All 900, American $4,000.
July delivery, from Savannah or Charleston,
not below Good Ordinary, 5-l6d. July and Au-
gust delivery, from Savannah or Charleston, not
below Good Ordinary, 3-l6d. July do, not be-
low Low Middllng, 3-l6d. July do, from New
Orleans. not below Good Ordinary, Sid.
LONDON, July 81. Erie 30!Q130l. Street ratio
for money q, ! below bank rate
FRANKFORT, july 3l.-62's 81
PARIS July 3l.-Rentes $3.50.
LIVERPOOL, July 81 .-'readstuffs quiet. Wheat
lis 6dgl2s I'd Tor club do, IS 4dQ1l0s I'd for red
Western spring. Corn So Az. Lard So. Bacon
AIS, I'd for long clear mddles; 49s for short
clear middles; taow 38s Cd.
LIVERPOOL, july 81, $50 P. NJ Cotton, sales
of Orleans, nothing below Good MiddIings, de-
liverable August and September, sd Yarns
and fabrics at Manchester quiet and firm.
LONDON, July 3l.-Common rosin 6s Sd. Tur-
pentine 25s.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
BASE BALL ABROAD.

LONDON, uly 81. = The Red Stockings and
Athletic clubs played another exhibition game at
Lrverp ,ol to-day. The weather was unfavorable,
showers frequently nteIrupting the pay. The
Bostons won by score of - to lS. Mr.. Beal, Of
the Boston Club was umpire.
The attendance was very meagre, probably
n t over two hundred, doubtless owing to the
unfAvorabe weather; but it has been noticed that
the game has not excited as much interest at
Liverpool as seems likely at other points where
the America M are to Dlay
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
FOREIGN NEWS.
Photographed to the Bulletin.l
LONDON.

LONDON, July 3l.-The excavation for the
law courts has rendered Temple Bar unsafe
all traffic under it between Strand and Fleet
streets has been interdicted, causing much
inconvenience.
LONDON, July 3l.-Special trains with Pull
man cars carry the American base ball clubs
LONDON, July 3l.-The telegraph office at Sa-
lander has refused to accept any dispatch reat-
ing to military operations and events of the war.
Fourth day Goodwood races. The principal
event was the Chesterfield cup handicap; value
300 sovereigns, by subscriptions of Is sovereigns
each, for three years old and upwards.
The race was won by F. Smiths b. [. Dalham,
3 years old. Mr.. Johnston's b. C. by Blinkhoolie,
out of Miss Hawthorne, second. Sir F. John
stones b. f. Flower of Dorset, third. The BETH g
before the race was 25 to l on the field against
Da ham, IA to l against the Miss Hawthorne
colt, and to against Flower of the Desert II
starters.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
THE VIGILANCE COMMITTEES.

vigilance committee of one hundred men has
been formed at Wellington and other points in
Kansas for hanging horse thieves. Three men,
named Hasbrook, Bill Brooks and Charley smith
We're hanged near Wellington last night. and
made confessions involving other parties.
Great quantities Of grassboppers have ap
peared in Western and southwestern Kansas,
and are destroying everything before th9m.
Much damage and distress is appre henled.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
AFFAIRS IN NATCHITOCHES.

SHREVEPORT, July 31.-The Times Natchi-
toches correspondence reports that the white
taxpayers of that parish, numbering 700, met
in convention on the 9th, and demanded tn
resignation of the district and parish judges,
tax-collector and parish attorney.
The two judges had left the parish, and the
demand was not complied with.
The tax-collector and attorney resigned.
All quiet. No violence is apprehended
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
Sales this day by Messrs. Montgomery:

Sales this day by Messrs. Montgomery:
/. On the levee, foot Of Customhouse street, at
10 O'Clock sharp, all the furniture, bedlingl
bed linen, rigging, blocks, etc, of steamer
Gladiola.
T. At II O'Clock precisely, at stables corner Ora
vier and Baronne str Gets, horses and mares, in
pairs and single; city and plantation mules, bug
gies, wagons, harness, etc.
8. AT same time, at 80 Camp street. genera,
household furn ture, carpets, mirrors, pianos etc.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
TEXAS MATTERS.

GALVESTON, July 81, The Convention at
Fort Worth nominate Hon. J. w. Throck-
morton tor Congress from the Third D strict,
on the first ballot. Information from Austin
states that the Indians have Wis te the town
OF Sansaba and carried Of a larye number OF
hors and mules
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
CHINESE RELATIONS WITH rs.

San Francisco, July 31.-The Chinese Gov
eminent is about to establish consulate in
this city, the six Chinese companies here
agreeing to defray the expenses 1t is be-
lieved an American will be appointed, with a
Chinese vice-consul.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
WEST INDIES ITEMS.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 31.-Advices from
Port au Prince announce the death of Hoeat jens,
Minister of Finance of Hayti. A ball was given
by the merchants of Port au Prince in honor Of
the President aud Madam D )miniIue, at which
| M ll1orG Of Arlnr Icalt Nnr ,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
SUICIDE.

PHILADELPHIA. July 3l.-John Williams,
aged 10 years, lately sentenced to seven years
IN the Penitentiary for felonious assault, com
mitted suicide by hanging himself to the cell
grating.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
RIVER AND STEAMBOATS,.

P1rrsBURa, July 81. = River feet inches
and falling.
CINCINNATI July 3i.-Rlver IL feet inches and
rising. Cloudy and warm weather.
LOUISVILLE, July 81. - River Stationary; 6
feet inches in the cal al.
EVANSVILLE, july. 81 Light rain. Weather
warm. River has risen l6 inches.
CAIRO July 81 Arrived: st. Genevieye from
Vicksburg, and Henry Ames from st. Louis. De-
parted: st. Gcnevleve for st. Louis River 10
feet 3 inches and stationary. Weather clear,
mercury "a.
ST. LOUIS, July 3l.-Arrived: Quincy from New
Orleans. No departures. River falling slowly.
Weather cloudy, ehowery and warm.
MEMPHIS, July 3l.-Riyer fell l inch Weather
clear and warmer. Arrived: Quickstep, from
White River. DEPARTED: Atlantic and barges,
Belle OF shreveport, for st. Louis, Helen for
vlcksburs Bee and barges, for New Orleans,
latter last night.
VicKsBuRG, July 3l.-Psssed up: Eva No. s, at
last ngat. NO boats up to-day. Down: Com
mo lwea Iii, ?. ~. Katie N.
Weather warm and Gear. River falling slowly.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01

PITrsBuRG, July 3l.-The subscriptions to the
pouring IN rapidly. The total amount subscribed
now reaches about 100000. The total loss of
life, as far as known, foots up 1873 persons
drowned.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01

CoTroN At Aucr1oN.-Messrs. Nash & Hodgson,
auctieneers, sell $50 bales of cotton at 10 o'clock
this morning, on the levee, at tina head of Wash
ington street saved from the wreck Of the ship
A.lsa. See advertisement.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
MA KlNE.

LIVERPOOL, July 3l.-Arrived: Nevada.
Arrived out Abraham Lincoln, Bore, Catalina,
NebO.
SOUTHWEST Pass, Juy 81, 6 P. M.-BarometeY
1885,. Wind southwest, light.
No ar ivals or d trtures.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01

New YORK, July 3l.-Stocks dull; money, ~;
gold, 81; Exchange-long, 4.sS; short 4.9OA; Gov
ernments dull; State bonds dull.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
DEATH.
THE LATE FLOOD.

CINCINNATI, July 3l.-van Trump. ex-member
of CO.. gress from Twelfth Ohio District died to-
day of heart disease.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01

Don't forget the Hop, at the Crescent Hou ,e,,
Pass Christian, tonight.
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LEANING.

HALIFAX, N. s., July 3l.-The brig Maud,
from Wilmington, laden with crude petro-
leum, spirits OF turpentine and rosin, arrived
at st. George, Bermuda July 9th, leaking
badly
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01
A pocketful Of money,
A pocketful of money,
May be realized,
Nav he raalizoJ

By investment in the new scheme
BY Investment in the new scheme
OF the Louisiana State Lottery,
OF the Louisiana State Lottery.
The prizes amount to so, 100,
The prizes amount to $40, 400.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-01

<Carroll county, G,., mas HOB acres in
cotton, q, 277 in corn, 1881 in wheat and 715O
in oats
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1874-01-23
Sweeping,

This matter of sweeping carpets
during the winter season is not so easi-
ly managed as one might think. With
a window full of charming greenery,
a hanging basket with feathery sprays
falling around it, and ivies clambering
around our picture trames.to say moth
ingofthe various byOWtsrie on brackets
and etageres, how can we bear to raise
a dust {? Yet the carpet must be
swept and the green leaves must not
be banished. A patent sweeper, my
friends say, wears off the face of the
carpet. That must not be permitted,
have tried tea leaves with fair re-
suits pieces of newspaper wet and
scattered over the floor, or sawdust,
answers pretty well; but my best sue
Cess has been with bran wet and
sprinkled over the carpet. This swept
off nicely, aud followed by a damp
cloth frequently wrung from clean wa
ter, will quite effectually remove dust
from the cIrpet without raising the
latter. Once q week, or once in two
weeks, will be often enough to go
through this process, which, for fear
OF injury to the carpet, should not be
given over entirely into the hands Of
an ordinary servant.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1874-01-23
FrUit Garden.

Many persons think that if they
have one variety of each kind of
fruit, that is enough. This is a mis-
take, and one who thus plants will
not experience half the pleasure
which comes from selecting proper
proportion of early and late sorts.
Blackberries and raspberries can be
enjoyed for some weeks longer, if
early and late varieties are set out
Winter is the proper time to lay out
this work, and by carefully reading
and comparing the statements OF the
best authorities, one can, with plOp-
er soil, plant with good prospects Of
success. There are many works upon
the different small fruits, and all con-
tain something of interest as well as
value to the fruit Trees which
have been trained as cordons, ought
to be safe from cattle, and in the case
Of apricots and peaches will be all the
better if little protection is given
during the winter. Grape vines may
be prunei at any time when the
weather is not too cold. At the
Sonth, the work of preparing the
soil, and in some places planting, can
be carried on, but at the North, little
outside work can be done at this
season of the year.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1874-01-23
Intelligence of Hogs.

Hogs often show great intelligence
and aptitude to learn. A forester
had Chinese pig which followed him
like a dog, came at call and ran up
and down stairs. II learned to bow
end perform several tricks. 1t was
very expert in hunting mushrooms;
and, when told TO keep watch, it
would remain at IFS post until called
away. When It's owner said 81 am
going TO Kill you,' it would lie down
on it's back and stretch out its legs.
When Louis N. was sick, in order
TO relieve the sadness of his mind, a
noblemsn thought of teaching a pig
to dance end bringing it before him.
1t was Lot long before The pig could
hop about very well TO the sound of a
hagpipe; they then dressed it with
coat, pantaloons, necktie, hat, sword,
eic.,-in short, all that the court gen.
tlemen Of the time were accustomed
TO wear, and introduced it into the
presence of the king. The animal
bowed, danced and followed all Or
ders in the most artistic manner until,
getting tired, it became so awkward
that the king roared with laugAter,tc
the delight of his courtiers.
An English gentleman carefully
trained a bog for hunting. Slug, for
SO the hog was called, was very fond
OF the chase and was ever on the alert
when the huntsmen were preparing tc
start, but the dogs could not endure
its company and their owner wasnevel
able to make use of both at the sam,
time. Slug would scent bird from
a great distance, and would dig in tn,
earth to show where it had been
When the birds hoped, it followed
like dog.
Hogs have been trained for draueht
A countryman was in the habit O
going to ST. Alban's market in a smal
cart drawn by four hogs; anothe
country man won a wager that hi
hog would csrry him on lis back fou
miles IL one hour. These facts ar
cited TO show that the hog is a NOR
intelligent animal than We give hir
credit for. However, every kind
hearted person will disprOve OF teact
ing dumb creatures to perform tricks
For our own part,we take no pleasur
in seeing dancing bears and spellin
pigs; for the process of training draw
so deeply on our sympathy that W
look upon everything OF the kind 8
the torturing of animals.