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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-01
THE vICKSBURG TROUBLES.

CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION BEGUN-LHTIE
NEW DEVELOPED.
VIoKsBURG MISS, Dec. 81, 1874.
The Congressional Investigating Committee ar
rived yesterday and met to-day in the Court
House, the full committee being present, with the
Chairman, Mr.. Conger, in the chair. Quite num-
Der OF prominent citizens were present.
Mayor OLeary was the first witness examined.
he gave detailed account OF the excitement pre-
cedlng the negro outbreak, the course OF Crosby,
the sheriff and the precautions taken on
attack from the country negroes; there was no.
thing new IN his statements, and the whole story
OF the unhappy affair has long since been published
In the HERALD.
General Horace Miller was the next and only
handed the citizen forces, and his narrative OF
the battle was not alone minute, but had
flavor OF the regular old veteran.
He said in the course OF his story that his COM
mand at one point OF the struggle vigorously
intrenched ITSELF" and that ne "pushed forward"
and ''lnund the enemy was rOuted.n AccordngtO
the last witness and the undertaker's book only
fifteen negroes were killed, and this would appear
to be the only new point developed In the nvesti-
CATION so far.
At four o'clock p N. the committee adjourned
till ten O'Clock tomorrow.
The indications that the investigation Will
be tedious owing 10 the large number OF witnesses
and documentary evidence to be introduced.
The Legislative investigating Committee IS in
session i.h closed doors, and nave refused to al
low the white citizens to be represented by cOun.
sci, which has caused the whites to publish pro-
test against this eI pd7te Investigation.
the Election to-day was very quiet. The white
ticket was elected without much opposition,
of the Legislature repealed the law allowing
special elections.
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f r A N G. E..
The Question Of a Constitution Discussed
in Presence of the President.
MaCMahOnS Life the Ear Between the Nation
and 'Terrible Crisis"
What Will Come After the
Septennate

PARIS. Dec. 81, 1874.
The proposition for tire creation OF Senate was
the chief subject OF discussion at the meeting in
the Palace OF the Elysee yesterday between the
representatives OF the Ministry and those OF the
various groups in the Assembly.
All the Deputies declared that it was impossible
to separate the Senate bill from the other consti-
tutional Jaws.
WHAT WILL FOLLOW THE sEPrENNATE,
NM. Dufaure and Leon Say insisted that provis.
ion be made Tor the transmission OF Marshal Mac.
Manon's powers even after the termination Of the
Septennate.
The Deputies representing the Right replied that
the Septennate was merely personal, whereupon
Marshal MacMahOn observed that 'should any
thing happen to him. the country, being without
an organized government would pass through
terrible crisis"
HOPEFUL OF COMPROMISE.
The Duke d'AudIf1ret- PasquIer remarked that
the question OF Transmission could be again ex.
amined after 1880 when 1t might be possible to find
some ground upon which to compromise.
NOT SETTLED
Another meeting Will be held on Saturday.
The Journal des Deoats says that an understand.
ing between the two centres Is possible, but II
effected 1t WILL be Independently OF the Right
AN ENGLISH VIEW OF THE FRENCH MINISTERIAL
SITUATION.
LONDON, Dec. 81, 1874.
The Times Paris despatch says the question OF q
reorganization of the Ministry, whether the con-
ference between the government and the repre-
sentauves OF the various groups In the Assembly
succeeds or fails, has reached settlement.
In the event OF the failure OF the conference the
modification Of the Cabinet Will be less complete
and without political significance.
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CUBA.

NsURRECTIoNIsT NCENDIARIsM AND ASSAULTS
ON TRAVELLERS.
HAVANA, Dec. 81, 1874
The insurgents in the jurisdiction Of villa clara
have burned the Margarita and Aberiches planta-
tions, and assaulted travellers.
INSURANCE RATES ADVANCED.
Owing to the recent fires in Havana the foreign
insurance companies have raised their premiums
about forty per cent, and have adopted uniform
rates Of premium.
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ASIA MINOR.

A FAMINE-sTRIcKEN POPULATION RAvAGED BY
DISEASE AND DEATH.
CONsTANrINOPLE Dec. 81, 1874
since the famine set in in Asia Minor $4,000
persons have migrated from various parts OF the
country to the city OF Adana, half OF whom have
since succumbed to disease.
TIE strange climate, distress and extreme rapa-
ciousness Of the tax gatherers aggravate the
mortality.
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BURGLARY IN A STORE.

During the night OF the Goth, or the morning OF
the 3oth ult., the dry goods store OF Gordon n
Sculy. No. COS Eighth avenue, was entered "
burglars. who succeeded in making on with about
$1,000 worth OF goods The burglars forced AN
entrance into the store by breaking out panel
from the basement door and then getting up
through trap door to the store. In the same
way they made their escape from the place. The
police have no clew W the thieves
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THE CITY OF ADANA.

This ancient city, to which the famine stricken
population OF the neignboring rural districts
crowded in their grief and misery, Is the capital
OF the Pashalic of Itch-Elce, in ASIA Minor. 1t Is
situated on the right bank OF the river Sihoon,
thirty miles from the sea. The population numbers
10000 persons. The place is well built, has
CASTLE a bridge over the Sihoon-said to have
been built by Justinian-with a profitable trade in
wool, cotton, corn, wine and fruit
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AUSTRIA.

PUBLIC TRAVEL AND TRADE NREDED By STORM
vienna, Dec. 81, 1874
In consequence Of a very heavy i6ll Of snow
many railways IN Austria have wholly or partially
discontinued traffic.
Freight trafic IS at q standstill throughout the
country. Communication between this city and
Prague is entirely interrupted.
Trieste Is isolated landw and seward.
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THE COLD.
THE FROZEN HUDSON.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Dec. 81, 1874.
The weather Ia intensely cold, and for the first
time this winter the ice on the river at
this point ia fast. The Daniel s. Miller
lett here tonight for New York, but
she will experience great difficulty in getting
through. After tomorrow navigation to this
point Will be permanently closed for the season.
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OUR FLAG ABROAD.

LONDON, Dec. 81, 1874.
The United States steamer Juniata has
sailed from Leghorn.
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THE THERMOMETER IN CANADA.

TORONTO, ont, Dec 81, 1874.
At seven O'Clock this morning, at Parry Sound,
ont, the thermometer Indicated So degrees be-
low zero; at Orilla, 81 degrees below; at ottawa.
% degrees below at Brockviie, 16 degrees below;
at Kingston, 10 degrees below; at Toronto, ce-
prees below; at Montreal, IL degrees below; ut
Quebec, is degrees below, and at Halifax, zero.
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ENGLAND.

NAVIGATION NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TRAVEL
SUSPENDED AT SEVERAL POINTS.
LONDON, Dec. 81, 1874.
Navigation on the River Humber above Hull is
stopped by ice
The harbor OF Goole on the Ouse, is closed.
Drift ice binders the navigation OF the Thames.
The railways in Western England are blocked
by snow. Some local lines have suspended trallic
altogether.
A dense fog hangs over this city to.day.
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BISMARCK AND THE PAPACY.

THE LAY sovEREIGNs CAN NULLHY A PoNT1FI-
CAD ELECTION.
BERLIN, Dec. 81, 1874.
The circular note Of Prince Bismarck OF May Ii
1872, read IN the secret session OF the Won Arnim
trial. stated that new Pope. II not recognized by
o majority OF the European sovereIgns, would
cease to De pope, but would stand in the same
position as bishop appointed WITHOUT the con-
sent Or approval Of his government
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A.-HERALD BRANCH OFFICE, BROt
corner Fulton avenue and Boerum street
Open from A. NJ. tOy 7. M
on sunday from to 3 p. NJ.
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ALBANY, Dec. 81, 1874.
The trains on the Hudson River Railroad were
behind time here several hours this afternoon,
owing to an obstruction caused by the falling OF
rock ut GarrisOns station.
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AN OFFER WILL BE RECEIVED Fol
TEN CYLINDER HoE ROTARY PRESSES; WILL BE s
Address THE NEW YORK HERALD.
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THE WINTER OF 1875 OPENS WITH
feet epidemic OF coughs and colds which nothir
HALE'S HONEY or uOREH0UND md TAR seems Z
PIKRs TOorHACHE DROPS cure In one minute.
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THE WEATHER IN THIS CITY YESTERDAY.
The following record will show the changes in
the temperature during the past twenty-iour
hours In comparison with the corresponding date
OF last year, as recorded at Hudnuts Pharmacy,
HERALD Bullding, New York;
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-01

A.-3,0oo PAIRS SELF-ACTING OVEE
with steel springs; put on and of without
hands; for New Year calls or any other calls:
sortment OF Doors AND SHOss III the city
at BROOKS.
l,l96 Broadway, corner lwenty-ninth sire
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GENERAL SHERIDAN IN NEW ORLEA,
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 81
General Sheridan and star arrived b
iOhr
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SIXTY THOUSAND GOLFERS ON A STRIKE.
LONDON, Jan. LIS A. M.
Sixty thousand golfers In South Wales have
struck work in consequence OF reduction In their
wages.
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A.-PATENT WIRE SIGNS STORE, or
and sign Painting. UPHAM CO.. 399 Bros "a
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Average temperature yesterday .............. loA
last year. ................. 26A
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HAMBURG, Dec. 81, 1874.
The river Elbe is closed by Ice.
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THE ELBE CLOSED BY ICE.
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AMONG RUPTURED MEN THE LATE I'M
ments in the comfortable ELASTIC TRUssEs, IS
way, which permanently cure rupture, are reg
one of the miracles of the nineteenth cen ury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-01

A..-MOTHERS, DO NOT GIVE YOUR CHI
soothing syrups which contain opium, but use
MAGSEsIA, and you will never he withoutu.
hay L
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gone 20 spain direct. BE viii disembark
either at Cadiz or Valencia.
THE TROOPS IN THE FIELD.
General Martinez Campos has entered
Valencia at the head of the troops that were
sent to oppose him when he pronounced for
Alfonso.
The CArlist leaders Dorregaray, Alvarez
and others have entered Catalonia.
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PARIS, Dec. 81, 1874.
A Geographic despatch received in this city
from Madrid, under to-day's date says that
Prince Alfonso, son of ex-Queen Isabella, has
been proclaimed King of Spain and is recog-
nized by all the forces comprising the armies
- of the North and Centre.
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A GOOD RESOLUTION FOR THE NEW Y
Strength N and develop your body Dy vigorous
at j. WOODS Gymnasium No. East Invent
street. Open day and evening. Send tor circuli
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-19
Care of Canary Birds.

I will give you few hints how to keep the canary in health. To begin with it's food, which should be simply canary-seed mixed with about one four of rape-seed, give occasionally slice of sweet apple or little bit of boil ed carrot by way of treat, fresh chick weed, groundsel, or watercress and above all give it plenty of clean water :; canaries are such bath-loving little birds. Instheir native wild state they are always fitting in and out of water, and it is cruel to deprive them of such whole some pleasure and when they are moulting do not forget to leave ar iron nail in theft bath. Be also very parti- cular about keeping the cage clean, with plenty of fine sharp sand in it. Do not leave it in cold room in winter time, and above all do not hang your pets cage by draughty window, for there is nothing more likely to make them sickly and ill. Canaries are such tender, warmth-loviug little birds, that they soon cease singing, and die, if these simple directions be not well attended to. A japanned or plain timed cage is the best and easiest to clean {; the common colored cages are dangerous, as the birds are apt to. pick off the paint and kill themselves.
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-19
Russian Stables.

The most fashionable of all furs is Mustela zibellina, which is about three weazel, to which family it belongs. A choice skin of the sea otter or the black fox may command 8 higher price than the latter will be relatively greater on ac- count of it's smaller size. The fur of the Russian sable is brown in summer, with some gray spots on the head, and may be distinguished from all other furs by the hairs turning and lying equally we'll in any direction. In winter, when the animal is usually taken, the color of the fur is beautiful black. The darkest skins are the most valuable. In it's natural condition the fur has 8 bloomy appearance, but dyed sables generally lose their gloss and the hairs become twisted or crisped. Sometimes the skins are blackened by being smoked, but the deception is exposed by the smell and the crisped hairs. A dyed or smoked fur may be detected by rubbing git with a moist linen cloth, which will then be- come blackened. It is said, however, that the Chinese dye the sables and give them a permanent color without destroy ing the gloss. h this case the fraud may be detected by the crisped hairs. The best skins are obtained in Yakutsk, Kamchatka and Russian Lapland. Only about 25,000 are annually taken, and these command extraord dinary prices, the average price of raw skin being about $25, while choice "crown" Russian sable will sell for $20O. But few of these furs reach the English or American mar ket. The chief demand is in Russia,
 where the use of the sable is monopo- ized by the imperial family and by the nobility, by whom it is chiefly used for lining for civic robes, coats. etc., and for ladies' sets.
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-19
sCHENCK's PULMONiC SYRUP, FOR THE CURE OF CONSUMPTION,
 COUGHS AND COLDS. '@

The great virtue of this medicine that ripens the matter and throws it out of the system, purtdes the blood, and thus effects g cure. e- ---: SoHENoK's SEA WEED TONIC, FOR THE CURE OF
 DYsPEPsIA, INDIGESTION, ETC
 The Tonic produces healthy action of the stomach, creating appetite, forming chye, and curing ths most obstinate cases of indigestion.
 SoHKNcK's MANDRAKE PILLS, FOR THE CURE OF
 LIVER CoMPLARJr, ETo. :, u's
 These Pills alternative and produce healthy action of the liver without the least danger they free from caloel and yet ecaeious in restoring a healthy action of the liver. E.-... These remedies are certain cure for Oonsumption, the Pumonic Syrup ripens the matter and purifes the blood. The Mandrake Pills act upon the liver, create healthy bile. and remove all d1seases of the Tonic gives tone and strength to the stomach makes good digestion and enables the organs to form good blood and thus create. healthy circulation of healthy blood The combined action of these medicines, thus explained, will every of Consumption taken in tme and the use of the medicines persevered in ' ''--
 pr. Schenek Is professionally at his principal ofce, corner Sixth and Arch Streets. Philadelphia. every Monday where all letters for advice must he addressed Schenck's medicines for sale by all Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-19
A Centennial Husking Festival.

Hon. V. P. Banks, at his home in Waltham, Mass, improyised 8 fTolic in aid of the National Centennial. Gen. eral Banks threw open his mansion and barn for the entertainment, which was nothing less than a genuine, old-fash- toned husking.
 General Banks raised this year about two hundred bushels of, corn, one hun dred bushels of which. were placed in the middle of the barn floor in 8 rack with seats on either side. In order the more successfully to realize fully the fun attending the discovery of red ears, one hundred of them were scattered lighted with lanterns, and in one corner 8 stand was erected for musicians. The barn is situated short distance from for. the occasion by 8 covered way, a conspicuous feature of the arrangements The interior of this was brilliantly illu- minated with Chinese lanterns. An ad- mission fee of fifty cents was charged the visitors, and, no expenses whatever having been incurred, the receipts, which amounted to considerable sum, all went t8 aid the woman's department of the Centennial exhibition.
 The huaking began about eight o'clock, old md young entering alike into the sport, demanding, receiving and paying forfeits as one after another lucky one discovered red ear. The company were then invited to substantial colla- tion, such as was served to the boys and girls of New England one hundred years ago. This was gratuity on the part of MT. and Mrs. Banks, and consisted of baked beans, brown bread, squash, apple and mince pies, doughnuts and cheese, with coffee and sweet cider. ' ..' gs''.
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-19
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... Charles J. OonnoS, one of the most prominent citizens of Concord, N. H., and sheriff of Msrrtmack county, was arrested on charge of setting fire to his store. ...... The Austrian frontier forts at Knin Lissa and Ragusa are being prepared for hostilities.... IA heavy earthquake shook is reported from ssn Benito county, California, preceded by R harsh rumbling noise. The direction of vibration was from east to west. .. Judge Mclean, of the New Jersey supreme court, has rendered decision that an oral order to an officer is insufficient to justify the com- mitment of prisoner and that such order should be written, and stating the term of inn prisonment. Henry A. Mann, treasurer of Saratoga county, N. r., has defaulted to the amount of $140,0 900 during the past fifteen years.
 The central government for Alsace-Lorraine will be established at Berlin. Probably special ministry will be created for these pro vinces. Intelligence from Penang, Malaga, announces that the Malayans are beseiging B the British residency at Perak. The Sultan Ismail is collecting considerable force for the purpose of attempting to expel the British
 
 has applied officially to England for two fnan- ciers to undertake Egyptian finances, promis- ing the fullest information to the great powers. .:... The aggregate amount of business trans acted at the Boston sub-treasury during the past fiscal year, figures up $97. .965, ,289, of which $15, 769, 348 were from customs. The He' York sub treasury transacted $70S, GOO, 900, of which the receipts from customs amount to $111, ,000, 900 ~. :. A $5 counterfeit national bank note purporting to be issued by the First National bank of Galena H., has been discovered. There is no such bank in exist ence .. The commissioner of internal revenue says that if cigars are packed in boxes made wholly of tin, and have the manufacturers name and number of cigars, the district and State stamped into the tin with 6 die, in such 8 manner that they will remain permanently and legally impressed thereon, the cigars should not be seized. ..... Andrew O'Connell, young man who had been suffering from de- lirium tremens, threw himself in front of s railway train at Carbondale, Pa, and was in- stantly brushed to death. The complete vote of Massachusetts, ct the late election, was as follows Gaston, 78, PAS; Rice, 8S, 52S /; Baker. 8,e65 Adams, 1,774; Phillips, 301. The total vote was 172, ,809, and Rice's plurality ever Gaston was 5,277. The total vote of Iowa, in the late election, was 218, ,o21-the largest ever polled in the State. The steamship Pacific sailed from Victoria for San Francisco with over one hundred souls on board, and was lost with all on board with the exception of one man, who was picked up after having doated about on the pilot-house for two days and nights. He was too much ex- hausted to give any account of the disaster. .. The losses by the Whitehall (N. Y. ) fire were $50, ,OOO. .. .-..s ....
Connecticut western news., 1875-11-19
Don't Like Them.

Admiral Farragut once said about iron clads: @' I would never go into battle in an iron-clad. I could not han- de my men TOT inspirit them. If a ball strikes wooden ship it sends few 'splinters around, two or three poor fel- lows are killed or wounded, hut the hole is soon stopped, the deck cleared, ard the fight goes oD. But in an iron, clad the men feel from tho first that they are in their coffin, for they know that if n hole is Knocked in her side she must sink, and it is much harder to get up their spirit for the fight. Give mc a good ship of oak. and put the iron into the men,