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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

BEErHovEN's s snuffbox is to be seen IN
CHICAGO. He was a great composer,
but he enuffed snuff like any old woman.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

was stage carpenter at Ford's Theater.
1t was alleged against him that he took
charge of Booths horses, and arranged
to have a way kept open for him in the
theater to escape. Spangler, in company
with DIR. Mudd and Arnold, was par
doned and released from his imprison-
ment at the Dry Tortugas about the
close of President Johnson's administra-
ton. About two years ago he took up
his residence with DR. Mudd, with whom
he was on terms of very close friendship.
Of the other parties, Booth was killed;
Harold, Atzerott, Payne, and Mrs. Sur
ratt were executed, and O'Laughlin died
at the Dry Tortugas.
TIE st. Louis Merchants Exchange
has prepared and had introduced in the
Missouri Legislature bill of novel
character, setting up a Mercantile Court
for the adjustment of business differences
upon any mercantile or commercial SUBJ
ject. The bill provides for the appoint
ment of an arbitrator by the Governor,
who Is to be Judge of this Mercantile
Court. The Merchants Exchange is also
to appoint some one to be the clerk of
the court. When the matter in despute
is brought before this official arbitrator
either party may file an affidavit object
ing to this sort of jurisdiction, and the
case is thereby thrown out of the Mer-
camille Court, but if this is not done it is
considered that the parties agree to the
jurisdiction, and the case proceeds.
Each party is entitled to appoint a friend
to sit with the arbitrator, and the three
constitute board of arbitration, the ma
jority report being considered the judg-
ment of the court. But if the parties
fail to do this within five days of the
commencement of the proceedings, then
the case goes on before the arbitrator
alone. The powers of swearing wit
nesses, issuing subpnnas, and the usual
rights of the courts are conferred upon
and the Judgment is made of the same
effect as a ruling in the Circuit Court.
The bill is very broad, but is interesting
from its novelty. The idea is to set up
some cheaper mode of settlement among
business men than the usual costly and
protracted appeal to the Circuit Courts.
The decision differs from that in the
courts, in that it is final, although pro-
vision is made for u rehearing before the
arbitrator on good and sufficient cause.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

Old Acquaintances Described In Prose.
And as the old lady rode slowly up
the hill upon her white horse, Rhoda
perceived that every one of her ten fin
gers were covered with rings to the very
tips, and the end of her boots were cut
off to let out her ten toes, to every one of
which was tied little silver bell, all of
different sizes and as she rode, Mother
Banbury rang these bells by the motion
of her toes, and produced the most
charming music you can imagine-that
Is, from such a source. Besides all
these, Mother Banbury wore chain of
large glass beads wound ten times
round her neck, which hung all over the
front of her dress and she wore brace
lets and earrings, and large hoop in
her nose and great bunch of hair on the
top of her head, stuck full of feathers
and flowers, and jewels, and bows of
ribbon, with long, floating ends and
she had great silk balloon tied round
her waist, which stood out behind and
a stiff lace ruffie round her neck and a
droll little hat pitched over her eyes al
together she was q very curious-looking
person.
The Chimney-Elf led the way down
the other side of the hill. About half
way he turned off into level nook set
around with bushes and paved with large
fiat stones. At one end of this space sat a
cat with some music upon a stand in
| front of him, and fiddle beside him.
| Fixing his eyes upon the music, the cat
extended his four paws with all the claws
out, and began to scratch and tear at the
/ fidddle-strings with all his might, accom-
panying his efforts with the most hor-
rible screeches and yells imaginable.
The noise was SO frightful, but at the same
time SO funny, that small dog, whose
business it was to howl in chorus with
the cat, was able to do nothing but roll
upon his back from side to side, stuffing
his four paws iuto his mouth to stihe the
peaIs of laughter, which would have
offended the cat very much if he had
perceived them. In the center of the
dancing-ground a red-and-white COW was
gravely and laboriously performing q
polka in the old-fashioned style Of
jumping up very high and coming down
very hard. The only spectators were 9
pewter-dish and iron spoon, who seemed
to be tired of the ball, and were just
stealing away among the bushes.
Ct suppose you've heard of the COW
that jumped over the moon ?" said the
Chimney-Elf. People generally sup
jumped over the moon and down again
but such people could never have no
ticed cows habits very particularly
they never jump high, but, like the one
we just saw, they often jump about, over
COW is coming out as ballet-dancer as
make her belt with a fringe to it. -
{o1I
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

Terms e1pirel For the succeeding
March 8, 1875. term.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

The members of the Louisiana Inyes-
hgating Committee are agreed upon only
enc point-that the Conservatives were
illegally deprived by the Returning
Board of a majority in the Legislature
which met on the 4th of January. Upon
everything else they have agreed to dis
agree.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

The absurdity of ante-dating news
papers is well illustrated by New York
-hebdopladal issued, according to the
date-hne, on March s, and in its leading
editorial announcing that " this number
OF the - makes its appearance on the
anniversary of the birth of George Wash
ingtoa.'
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

DAN RICE, the celebrated Snowman,
has just gone through his regular annual
bankruptcy process. This year he owes
over two hundred creditors, scattered all
over the United States, and his indebt-
dness amounts to 100000. Assets, one
of clothes, $75; total, S77.5o.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

'' And think that through and through
Little Fingers right-dsn't your"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

ONE who attempted to work through
the muddle of the great scandal case,
gives us as the result, that after
one week he found his mind giving way,
the next he felt gentle haze of mild i'm
beciity stealing over him, and the third
he came out confirmed idiot. There
was no need of excluding juEymen from
the box ON the ground of having formed
an opinion the trial is fatal to the mind
itself, of which not one yestige will be
left by the time it comes to verdict.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-04-16

GERMANY controls 2,S0O,OOO men for
military purposes. Russia has more,
and France and Austria nearly as many.
They and all other European powers are
perfecting their armies. This does not
look much like the millennium. The
plowshare and pruning-hook transfor-
nation scene seems to be indefinitely
postponed.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
RIVERS AND STEAMBOATS,.

MEMPHIS, July 5.-Weather very hot; mer.
curry SO. River rose inches. Departed
Belle Memphis for st. Louis, st. Genevieve
for vicksburg. Thompson Dean for New Or.
LEANS, Greyhound and barges for Ohio River.
vIcKsBURG, July 5.-Down: Shannon at c
A. NJ, Commonwealth at 10 A. NJ. Katie at G
P. NJ No boats up Weather cloudy; light
rain to-day. River rising slowly.
CIsc1SNAr1, July 5.-River IA feet inches,
and rising. Heavy rain to-day; clear to-
night Arrived Indiana, from New Or
leans.
EVANSVILLE, July 5.-River 10 feet 10
inches, and falling Weather clear and hot
Passed up Mary Houston, at 8 A. M.
CAIRO, July 5.-Arrived: Capital City,
FROM Vicksburg, at P. NJ /; Atlantic, from
New Orleans, at g. Departed /: Capital City,
for ST. Louis, at 2. N. River rising
Weather clear and hot
ST. LOUIS, July arrived: City of Vicks-
burg, City of Quincy and John f. Tolle from
New Orleans. No departures. River falling
slowly. Clear and hot weather.
LOUISVILLE, July 5.-River falling slowly;
Z feet 6 inches in the canal. Weather very
aultry. with heavy rains in the afternoon.
Tie Parker, which sunk at the foot Of the
falls, in three feet Of water, was got afoat to-
day, and is now preparing to leave for Mem
nhis
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06

A GREAT TOBACCO HousE.-Of the many
large importers and wholesale dealers in ci.
gars leaf and manufactured tobacco in the
South, there is not one house that ranks
higher than that of Messrs. s. Hsrnsheim Il
Bro. A visit to their extensive establishment
at SO, II and 70 Gravier street, will afford an
appreciative idea of the extent of their stock
and the wide range of their business. Their
assortment of manufactured tobacco is large
and varied; their imported cigars include sew
eral Of the noted brands that are most affected
by connoisseurs, and their stock of Havana
and Pennsylvania leaf tobacco is particularly
noticeable, to which we call the special atten-
ton OF cigar manufacturers. They are the
proprietors of the celebrated !" Black Horse
leaf tobacco which is so eagerly sought after
for the Mexican and West India markets
The Messrs. Hernsheim have acquired de-
servedly high reputation for liberality and fair
dealing, and the ramifcations of their trade
extend throughout the Southwest. They
have the happy faculty of always satisfying
their customers, be they ever SO particular
and exacting.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
MISCELLANEOUS,

VIcKsBuao, July 5.-The negroes had q
Fourth Of July celebration at the courthouse
to-day. Some difficulty occurred among the
audience duEipg the speaking about o. clook,
when firing commenced. Several negroes
were wounded, and three, names unknown,
were fatally shot. John Hill (white) is sup
posed 10 be MORALLY wounded. All quiet
now.
HARTFORD, July 5.-Rsv. Robt. G. Vermil-
We, d d for eighteen years professor Of the
Hartford Seminary, is dead.
BosToN, July 5.-Worth Spates, a lawyer,
and a member of the Maryland Fifth Regi.
ment, delivered lecture at Music Hall on the
Southerners' impressions Of Boston. The
hall was crowded. The lecturer was much
applauded and received vote of thanks at
the conclusion.
MANCHESTER, n H., July -Waterman's
and Smiths private residences were burned
by an incendiary. Mrs. Smith saved her life
by jumping from second story window. The
loss is $50, 1000
PHILADELPHIA, July SIT is estimated that
150. 600 people participated in the ceremonies
and amusements in and around the Centen-
NAL building. The balloon, with Miss Thing
Wise, niece of Prof. Wise. who was the only
one on board, collapsed. The lady fell to the
ground. and was seriously injured
ST JOINS, N B., July 5.-The ship Kin q
Courick, hence for Liverpool. returned. Her
crew were in mutiny. One Of them was
killed.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
N. 0. Lodge No. 21S D. o. H.

Picnics being the general order of the day,
the N. O. Lodge No. 218 D. o. RI. de-
termined not to be outdone in the festivities,
and Sunday betook themselves to that favor
lite resort, the Delachaise Grounds.
Uoder the systematic arrangement of an
efficient committee. the programme was ar
ranged SO as to embrace variety of pastimes
As matter OF course dancing was the prin-
cipal feature, and with fine band of music
in attendance the inducements to trip the
light fantastic were correspondingly ire
sistible.
Ladies' and their escorts during the inter-
walls patronized the many shady hooks which
make the De-achaise so popular, and enjoyed
in quiet confidence each others society, while
others, with an eye to the main chance, were
satiating their appetites with the tempting
edibles displayed in profusion upon the many
booths around. As q matter Of course the
foot races were well contested and were duly
appreciated by the guests of the Lodge.
To say the least the scene was animated.
and in asserting that all enjoyed themselves
we feel assured of being carried out by the
participants. etaes
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
The Unauthorized Employment of
LabOrers for the Jetties.
Letter from the Secretary Of the
Jetty Works.

We have received the following letter from
Mr.. R. s. Elliott, Secretary of the South Pass
Jetty Works, in reference to the recent un.
authorized attempt Of parties to enlist men fol-
work on the jetties. In another column we
print card from Capt. Boimare, concerning
the same matter: lass
OFFICE OF SOUTH Pass JErrY Works,
No 122 Common street,
New Orleans, July 5, 1875.
Editor New Orleans Bulletin:
Dear Sr-The article in the BULLETIN of
July 4. was the first intimation that reached
this Office of any unauthorized person pre-
tending to engage laborers for work on the
jetties at South Pass. No persons, except
those under orders from this Office, are au-
thorized to employ laborers or others. Capt.
John A. Duble attends to the sending forward
of men as needed at the works. / trust the
police will arrest the scoundrels who have
been swindling poor men in search of en-
ployment Yours respectfully,
r. S. ELLIOTT, Secretary.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
THE TRAGEDY IN BILOXI.
Particulars Of the Affair.

The circumstances attendant on the shoot
ing of John Scally by John Houge on Friday
evening, as shown by the evidence taken at
the inquest, are as follows:
There was some feud between the men,
what or the causes which led to it, did not
transpire, and in regard to which there are
many conflicting reports.
A short time previous to the shooting,
Houge, who had been out fishing, on his way
home met Scally going to the beach. He ad-
dressed Scally politely, and said good morn
ing. Scally answered, 81 do not want to
speak to you," and passed on. Houge went
TO his house, got his shotgun, and laid in wait
for Scally, and, on the return of the latter, he
stepped fordward and exclaimed. !" You -,
your life is mine," and. placing his gun to his
shoulder, fired. Scally fell dead.
Houge claims that Scally attacked him and
struck him with a knife in the face, and, in
corroboration, showed small wound on his
chin, which the physician pronounced a
bruise and not cut.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
THE FAIR GROUNDS.
Picnic of the Clerks Benevolent
Association.

| On Sunday the Clerks Benevolent Associa
ton gave their annual picnic at the Fair
Grounds. The location Of this place Of re-
sort, and its many conveniences for outdoor
sport makes it, perhaps, the most desirable
of all the many spots around the city. The
annual festival of the Clerks Benevolent has
always been given at the Fair Grounds In
this they have shown good judgment, for
what with a fine track on which to race
horses, the dancing platform, the ball tossing
green, the many outhouses and shady re-
cesses, certainly even the most fastidious
could not utter word in disapproval.
The Fair Grounds have become to our city
what Central and Prospect Parks are to New
York and Brooklyn-not on account of any
lines of comparison as to beauty or richness
of artistic culture, but simply on the grounds
of popularity. An organization of, such old
standing as the one We now speak of, and the
many deeds of charity which are marked to
the credit side Of their account have made
its name familiar to all. Was it surprising
then, that thousands yesterday testified their
good feeling by patronizing the festivities
under their management? Outside from all
this, the inducements were alone sufficient
guarantee of an enjoyable time. Racing on
the track, dancing later in the evening, to-
gsther with fine display of fireworks, made
up programme certainly unequaled on any
past occasion.
1t was noticeable fact that, notwithstand-
ing the immense gathering present, but few
disturbances marred the general good feeling.
Much of this is due to the engagement. The
several gentlemen on the various committees
have been tried more than once. As yet they
have not been found wanting. In closing we
beg to tender our thanks for courtesies ex-
tended, May the Clerks Benevolent Associa-
ton prosper in the good work before them.
The sports on the track were very enter
tanning and spirited, the races resulting as
follows:
First Race-One mile dash. Entries: Little
Billy, Buddy Schumet and Billy Little
Billy captured the purse, making the time in
2:15a. @
Second Race Mile heats, best two in three;
ENTREES John Morgan, American Girl and
Billy. In this race only two heats were run,
American Girl coming in first both heats.
Time: first heat, 2:03a; second heat, 2:O61.
Third Rdce.-Trottlng race for all horses
that never beat 2:45; mile heats; entries, Bis
marck, Tom Walter and James Brooks. Only
two heats run, Tom Walter coming in first
both heats, Bismarck second, Brooks dis
tanced. Time: first heat, 2:54aa; second
heat, 2:50a.
Fourth Raee-Tro.ting race. Entries Tom
Walter, James Brooks, Bismarck. Won by
James Brooks. Time, first heat, 1929; sec. |
ond heat, 2:554,
Foot race, $50 yards, for members only;
prize gold badge; five entries. Won by L. Zir- |
kenbach. Time ISL seconds.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
A GALLANT DEED.
A Heroic Act by a Colored Man.

Il was Q gallant and daring deed which
David Robinson, colored man, performed
on Sunday evening at Bay St Louis.
The family of Mr. Columbus II. Allen ani
two lady friends were out riding on the beach
in his private carriage, and the horse
which wts driven by q young man, 9
friend Of the family, when about half way
between Nicholson Avenue and the settle.
ment, took fright and ran away, and soon go'
beyond the control of the driver.
came very near throwing the carriage over
the cliff.
The greatest excitement prevailed. People
living along the beach rushed to the road, and
after the carriage, men got into the road and
waived their hats and insanely hallooed, and
then retired to e1cape being run over.
Robinson, who is hostler for Mr.. Fairchild,
of Fairchild & Bingham, happened to be
10 the summe house on the road just in front
of his employers residence, near Nicholson
Avenue.
He saw the maddened brute coming, and
hastily risi ing, he waited quietly until the
horse had reached a point nearly opposite
him. when he ran out and spran3 for the AMI
mails head and succeeded in catching the
bride and in checking him somewhat but
not in holding him. Recovering himself he
jumped back, and as the carriage went by he
leaped for it, at the risk of his life, got on
the step and thence mounted to the vehicle,
and taking the reins from the hands of the
now exhausted driver, he succeeded in stop
ping the horse just in time to prevent the
carriage being dashed against barricade
which had been thrown across the road below
Nicholson
The ladies in the carriage, although natu-
rally very much frightened, acted with re-
GOODNESS, and it is due to their
presence of mind which kept them quiet that
the driver succeeded in keeping the horse on
the road.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
Toorr,ruEp mon FIRST pAeB.]

Aaron Pennington l, Ballenkeel ?, Wildidie ..
Time, ABS.
The pools were AZ follows: Ballenkeel, $500.
$500, $3.50, s2lOO; Wildidie, SiOSo' S 9SO,
$1,000. $500: Aaron Pennington, $500, $3.50,
$500, $3.50. BslIenkeel first got away, Pen
ninpton second, with Wildidle we'll up. This
order was maintained until entering the last
mile At the first quarter Pennington moved
no to a length Of Ballenkeel and Immediately
came back under pull
Passing the half mile pole Pennington
again closed, and at the three-quarter was on
level terms with Balienkeel; Wildidle five
lengths il the rear. Up the home stretch the
leaders came. Pennington wearing Ballenkeel
out at the furlong, and drawing clear Of the
stand. went under the wire length and o
half ahead, Ballenkeel half dozen lengths
before Wildidle The cheering which fol-
lowed Aaron Pennington's victory over the
hitherto unbeaen cup champion, Ballenkeel,
was very hearty.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
THE FOURTH OF JULY IN MEMPHIS.

Memphis, July 5.-Basiness was almost en-.
tirely suspended. There was no organized
observance of the day except by colored peo-
pie, whose societies paraded the streets and
proceeded to the Fair Grounds, where bar
becue was held Speeches were male by Gems
Forrest and Pillow and Col Galloway, editor
OF the appeal Miss Lou Lewis (colored), jim
behalf Of the Colored Society of Pal. Bearers,
presented Gen. Forrest with bouquet as q
token of reconciliation, which the General &C.
cepted in few brief remarks. Tonight
there will be mass meeting OF citizens in
Court Square, and speaking.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
THE PARKER. MEDAL.
MIR. A. KALINsK1 THE WINNER.

Sunday was one of unusual gayety and
sport at the Magnolia Gardens, the Fourth
being given up for the contest for the Parker
medal, presented to the Club by Col ]. M. G.
Parker, and few other prizes given by the
Club. Firing commenced quite lively al
about A. N. Target No. 8 was at first in
great demand, as the contestants wished to
try their guns before shooting at the prize
targets. At about half-past 10 the contest be.
came quite exciting, and firing was rapid. AT
o'clock the fight for the badge was between
Wattenhofer, Beard, ODER, Kalinski Shipley
and Eyrich, the rest having been distanced.
Firing closed at $50 p M. The prizes be-
ing awarded Immediately after BY DR.. c.
Beard Mr.. A. Kalinski received the frst
prize (Which was the gold medal) amidst the
cheers of all the contestants, as all knew that
held by him it would be in the hands Of one
OF their most faithful rifemer. Rest shoot
ing not being Major Shipley's fort, he was dis
tanced after hard struggle. He u.s. however.
still the ofhand champion. The following
Is list OF prizes, and names of winners:
REST RING TARGETS NO. A, 5, 81.
First prize, gold medal-A. Kalinski, score
Second prize, silver goblet-E. Wenck,
score 210.
Third prize, silver cup-E. Wattenhofer,
score 209.
Fourth prize-Dr. G. Beard, score 2OS.
Fifth prize-George Ober score 2O8.
Sixth prize, handsome flag and bottle of
brandy-Col ]. M. G. Parker.
Seventh prize-R. G. Eyrich, score POP.
Eighth prize-Jno. Arms, score 1877.
Ninth prize-Geo. Muller, score 1870.
REST CARTOON TARGETS NO. l AND 8.
First prize-P. Mallard, Jr.
Second PRICE. M. Hudson.
Third prize-Bneugne.
Fourth prize-R. G.. Eyrich.
Fifth prize-A. Kalinski
Premium for most cartoons-Jno. Arms.
oFF-HAND CARTOON TARGETS NO. 2AND 3.
First prize-Jules Piffaut.
Second prize-Geo. Muller.
Premium for most cartoons-Jules Piffaut
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-06
FOREIGN MARKETS.

!. LIVERPOOL, July Evening. - Cotton
hardening tendency; Middling Uplands
5000 bales, Of which 5000 were for export
and speculation. The sales include 5000
American. Sales on basis Middling Uplands,
pothing below Good Ordinary, deliverable
September and October, 7sd; do, nothing
below Low Middling, deliverable July I'D;
do, deliverable August and September. nd:
do. do, September and October, 7ad.
Basis of Middling Orleans. nothing below
Good Ordinary. December. July and August.
u; new crop, on basis OF Middling Uplands.
nothing below Good Ordinary, 77-lG: nothing
below Low Middling ZIG.
Breadstuffs Corn 32s 6d@32s Cd for new
mixed. Lard 5Ss.