The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-28

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alibi, and thus securing his acquittal.
Mrs. Moulton has writtenhnother let
ter to the Plymouth Church, but its
nature Is as yet secret. 1t Is, however,
understood to bear upon the recent ac-
ton Of the Plymouth Church in decliD-
ing mutual council on the terms she
proposed and In calling an advisory
council. She insists upon her right to
have u mutual council, and gives notice
that Ii tho Church does not reconsider
It's action In the matter she will call an
eLparte council.
tonight it was finally resolved that an
advisory council should not be held,
but that a mutual council should be
first held, In which the proposition pro-
pounded by Mrs. Moulton should first
be considered; after that it was ordered
that an advisory meeting should he
held. This is void, rs recognition on
the part Of the church that outside sen
timent must be considered.
TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 27.-The ninety
ninth anniversary OF the battle Of Tren
ton was celebrated In this city to-day.
The Americans were under command
OF Capt Peter Wilkes, who represented
Gen. Washington. and the Hessians
lsham) were under command Of Abijah
Anderson, who represented Col. Ran
dolph. Nearly d thousand troops and
two batteries were engaged In the sham
fights. The streets were dcnsely crowd
ed by spectators from all parts Of the
State. After the surrender OF the He's
slams, both armies were marched to
Washington Hall, where collations were
served by the ladies Of Trenton. After
this mass meeting was held in the
Taylor Opera House, where speeches
were made by Gen. Rushing, Gen.
Campbell, Chas. w. jay, Col Freesle
and others The celebration to-day is
pronounced to be the grandest OF the
kind that has taken place for many
years.
Hon. Carl Schurz lectures in Taylor
Opera House tomorrow night; subject ::
Centennial Thoughts. The Germans
are making great preparations for his
reception, and nearly all the seats in
the Opera House are already taken.
CHICAGO, Dec. GA dispatch says the
Inter- ocean states the seat Of Secre-
tary Bristow is soon to be investigated
by a Congressional Committee, In con
nection with his dealings with distillers
and rectifiers. Babcock proposes APP
pearing before a committee Of the
House and testifying to all the facts he
possesses, and thus secure immunity
from any prosecution against himself.
PROVIDENCE, Dec. 26.-Cunliff's cotton
mill, near Manton village, about two
miles from this city, was slightly dam
aged by fire yesterday morning, causing
considerable commotion, rs the chances
were favorable for u serious loss.
Christmas was passed very quietly
here. Disagreeable weather prevented
much outdoor sport.
PROVIDENCE, II. l., Dec. T.-Philip
Gallagher, residing in Westerly, r. l.,
came home drunk last Friday night,
and during u quarrel with his wife
threw pair OF boots At her, hitting the
baby which she carried in her arms and
instantly killing it.
ROCHESTER,, Dec. 27.-Latest news from
Avon, N. ", says the entire business
portion of that town IL in ashes In con
sequence of fire there Friday night.
The destruction is supposed to be the
work Of an incendiary. Loss estimated
at 1856, 900 to 100000. Insurances as far
as known $4,000.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. N.--At Schwartz
burg, on the st. Paul. last night, u braks-
man named Seward. got off to switch,
his light suddenly disappeared and a
jar was felt by those on board an
incoming train. Search was made for
his body and it was found literally
torn apart. His lamp was found sew
eral yards of.
A contract reported rs having been
made by the Michigan Central with q
large firm to transport -four for 30 cents
per barrel from Milwaukee to New
York. less rebate OF ten cents per bar
rel, creates much comment here, the
rate from Chicago to New York being
30 cents and Milwaukee to Chicago s
cents. 4s
CINCINNATI, o., Dec. U.-Quite tor
nado visited the northern part OF this
county yesterday The city infirmary
buildings were badly damaged, the
heavy cornices and slate being ripped
off and carried away by the wind.
The Ohio River began rising fast at
eight o'clock last night and rose nine
feet by midnight. An unparalleled rise.
AUGUSTA. Ga, Dec. 7.-Mr. Tant, a
young man or eighteen years, while
rowing on Savannah River, yesterday,
was drowned. His body was recovered
q few hours later
KANKAKEE, I'LL, Dec. N.-Fred Back
man, Deputy Sheriff Of this county,
was drowned this evening by being car
ried over dam in q rowboat.
WAuKEGAN, ILL, Dec. GA fire oc-
Cured here this morning destroying
three houses and a blacksmith shop.
Cause unknown.
VICKsBURG, Dec. N.-To N. o. Demo
crat-Passed down: Thompson Dean,
James Howard and Golden Rule. Up:
Chas. Morgan. Raining; river falling.
Tho Stearner Mary Miller which ran