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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-21

A quiet and witty man combines the
qualities Of two kinds Of champagne
still and sparkling.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-21

a man who ia too lazy to investigate
charges of guilt should be ashamed "a
believe them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-21

All mercantile houses, where the du-
ties are well attended TO, are sure to be.
come custom houses.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-21

Artemus Ward was one day lying up
on the sofa enjoying cigar in the little
office Of his publisher, in New York,
when telegraphic dispatch from San
Francisco was handed him. 1t was from
Mr.. Mcclure, of the Opera house, who
inquired, who inquired, "What will you
take for ten nights in Californian
Without a moments reflection or chang
ing his position, he wrote his reply in
three words and handed it to the messen-
ger, as follows: "Brandy and water-A.
Ward" This was not all he did take,
however, for soon afterward Mcclure
engaged the Snowman and he lectured in
California with extraordinary success
The little dispatch-a ten COLLAR joke
was published in the San Francisco pa
pers, and set everybody to laughing and
anticipating the authors arrival.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-21
A Happy Family.

A Richmond lind. newspaper vouch-
es for the truth of the following story:
"The lion has not yet been observed to
lie down with the lamb, but something
equal to that has happened. A white
cat with four young kittens set up house
keeping in box where there happened
to be two young rats Instead of de-
vouring them, as would have been nat
ural, she adopted them and afforded
them the same nourishment that she
supplied to her kittens. One of the kit
tens and one of the rats died. Yesterday
we called in TO see the happy family,
and found three kittens and rat draw
ing their daily sustenance in happy
promIscuousness. The mother cat be-
slowed frequent caresses upon her little
ones, and the rat came in for a full share.
1t seemed to enjoy the Iovelick,' and
responded in an afiectionate manner as
possible for rat. After all, as matter
Of prudence, that young rat had better
move out before his tail gets too long,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-The Secretary OF
the Treasury refuses to remit the fine in.
CURED by the steamer Plymouth Rock for
carrying passengers in excess Of the legal al
lowanee
Adam Badeau has been commissioned as
Minister to Belgium.
The Navy Department has advices that
Admiral Worden' has ordered the steamer
Congress to Tripoli. to act with the Hartford
in demanding punishment of the Tripolitan
sailors who insulted the United States Consul
WASHINGTON, Aug Rev. s. d. Human tel
egraphs the Indian Bureau az follows: r
CHEYENNE. Aug. 1.-The Indians at Chey-
enne and Standing Rock consent to go with
Red Cloud for q council The agent is in
structed to furnish them with rations for the
journey and attend personally if possible.
There will probably be three thousand In
dams a. the council besides those belonging
to the Red Cloud and Spotted Tail agencies.
1t is important thai presents should be sent
for them and horses ordered to be purchased.
The failure 70 remove the whites from the
Black Hills is causing trouble.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
THE BALL STARTED.
Major Robinson RemOved-James
Lewis Appointed.

Everybody knew exactly how it would be.
1t was rumored several days ago, and the
papers noted the rumor. Major Robinson of
the Police Board, had been fighting Bibb, the
irrepressible police oficer-fghting him as
he would any other bad man, to get him of
the force. Bib was useful in politics, Bibb
must not be fought, and for fighting him
Major Robinson was to be removed.
1t was further rumored and the rum Or was
noted, that James Lewis was to be appointed
in the place of Maj. Robinson. First, be-
cause JAS. Lewis would recognize and appre-
ciate the importance Of Bib; and, second,
because Jas. Lewis wanted and needed a po-
sision. pt
The Governor did not make the change az
it was expected he would do, but he no doubt
left his instructions, for yesterday the Acting
Governor removed Major Robinson and ap-
pointed James Lewis. -.,=
Lewis has the reputation of being a rather
fair man, and of caring more for Lewis than
anybody else, and it is just possible that his
spirit Of fairness and his regard for his own
interests may lead him to take an unexpected
stand regarding Bib.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
NEW ORLEANS FRIDAY AUGUST 49, 1875 a,s~5s5
TERRIBLE LOSS AND DISASTER
The Washington Cooperage Blown
Down.
Two Killed and Five Wounded.

During the terrible rain and wind storm
yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock the three
story frame barrel factory, known as the
Washington Cooperage, carried on by VIM.
Dew or, and owned by w. r. Meek, situated
on the batture head of Marengo street, Jeffer.
son City, was blown down.
It appears that number of persons when
the storm came up took refuge in the build
ing; among them were Joseph Wolf, white
man, and Caesar McQ1inn, negro, who were
both crushed to death beneath the ruins.
Balster Mattel, a little boy years of age, who
ran into the building from the rain, had his
left arm broken, and was severely bruised
about the body by the falling imbers. So
Mr., Wolfe's legs and head were smashed to
pulp, the building having fallen on him
while sleeping.
Caesar McQuinn was also crushed about the
body and fingered for two hours, suffering
excruciating agony, and expired about 4
o'clock P. M.
John Martell had his hand badly smashed,
and Henry Crone's arm was broken besides
having two wounds upon his legs inflicted by
splinters from the falling timbers. Peter
Wolf, who rushed to the rescue of his brother
Jake, had his right eye put out and was Sc
verely bruised. Laborers were employed to
remove the debris, but up to late hour last
night no other bodies were found.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
GABRIEL DE FERRET.

Elitor Bunetin-Permit one who has had
personal experience of the noble and chival-
rous qualities of heart and mind with which
God had SO richly endowed the gentleman
whose honored name heads these lines, to
pay to his memory an humble but sincere
tribute.
Although the writer was, until within few
years past, stranger to Mr.. De Ferret, and
opposed to him politically, sometimes in very
determined antagonisn, and though he has
none Of the opportunities conferred by kim
dred or long acquaintance or other intimate
relationship, yet it fell in his lot, as perfec.
stranger, to personally experience, in striking
manner, courtesy at his hands which
evinced that greatness Of heart, nobility OF
nature and exquisite chivalry OF character
which pre-eminently distinguished him, and
which entitled him beyond any man whom
the writer has ever met, to the sppellation OF
the Bayard Gun chevalier sans peur ct sans
reproche." .l.....-.H.
1t can be said of him in strict truth that, as
he sleeps, his name is embslmed in affection
ate and fragrant memories, in the hearts OF all
who knew him. FRIEND.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
VARIETIES THEATER.

The New York Herald, of August 8, pub
fishes in full the list Of stock and star
attractions secured for the principal theaters
of the country for next season. Among
others, We notice the following engagements
made for our Varieties Theater. The stock
company is very good one, and among the
stars and combinations will be found many
favorites and new ones of which We have al
ready received splendid report.
@. w. Tayleure and Mrs. F. s. Chanfrau,
Lessees and Managers. Its company in
cludes, among its principals, Messrs Frank
Mordaunt, w. F. Burroughs, J. Fl. Polk, T.
F. Egberts, W. w. Moreland, G. H. Thomp-
son, O. W. Sutton. A F. Chapman, A. Tori
AMI. Jr; Misses Ada Monk Belle Bailey, Amy
Thompson, Eliza Long. and Mesdames E. B.
yandeerin, G. II. Thompson and W. w.
Moreland. Among the stellar attractions au-
nounced are Sgnor Ernest Rossi, John Nc
Cullough, Days Fifth Avenue Company.
John T. Raymond. Fnrbish's Fifth Avenue
Combination. French Opera Bouffe, Charlotte
Thompson, F. S. Chanfrau and others. Sea-
son common nes early in November.
Mrs. Henrietta E. Chapftau, supported by
the Varieties Theatre New Orleans) Compa-
ny. will, prior to the opening of the season
in that city, make an ex'eudea starring tour,
commencing at Foris Grand Ooera House,
Baltimore. E. b. Brown is the business
manager.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
THE EAST FELICIANA MATTER

Yesterday acting Governor Antoine was
interviewed by crowd, under the leadership
of Robert Ray and John Gsir, from East
Feliciana.
Smith, the Sheriff, was one of them, and
Clark, the Recorder, was another, and on the
other side was Mr.. Abe Meyer, of the firm of
Stratton Meyer, of this city, and Abe
Meyer & Bro, of Clinton.
Clark was put on the witness stand. and
stated that "day before yesterday Crues-
day. he was in the parish, and when he got
there he was met by white man who told
him that the parish was not big enough to
hold him, and that he would be given twenty
four hours to leave, and he left.
Smith said that he could not maintain
order; that man was shot in the parish the
other day, end he had made an attempt to
arrest the man that did the shooting, but was
resisted. His deputy, however, made the
arrest.
Mr.. Meyer said that what the people Of the
parish wanted Was peace. He had not been
in the parish for a month, but was advised by
letter that it was quiet and orderly. Hs
thought the grievance Of the people was the
Sheriff They wanted o man that COM
manded respect. He thought, however, that
Smith could execute any order of court and
command posse at any time.
d The Acting Governor gave the crowd time
until 10 O'Clock this. morning, to make
an !" official report" of the condition of the
parish, and at the same time expressed the
hope that matters could be correctly arranged.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
Saxp.On Bon MOts.

Pending Saxes candidacy for the Guberna-
torial char of Vermont, his wife, with other
Ia lies, were rallying him on his slender
chances of success. What should l be p
said his spouse, eff you should happen to be
elected GOVERNOR "Governess LOT course, -
replied the tall poet, much to the lady's dis
gust.
During the same political canvass, SAKE
was making a speech, when one of tho crowd
called out that the orator 9" was much too
young for the Officer 81 fancy" replied the
candid candidate, 81 shall be old enough for
the Office by the time get it !"
Shortly after his election as States Attor-
ney, meeting in company of politicians his
opponent "a conspicuous but very unpopular
man), the latter begged SAKE to expl.in the
secret of his success 1.-The explanation"
he replied, g is not very Fl sttering to either of
us-the people did not know much of me.
and they knew good deal of your'-Ec-
change.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
CAPTURE OF THE COUSHATTA
~ MURDERERS.
Dispatch from Red River Parish
New Cotton.

As will be seen from the following dispatch,
the Nicholson brothers, the murderers of
Marcus Young and the terror of Fed River
parish, have been captured. ~
Marcus Young, it will remembered, was a
peddler, who was enticed to a lonely spot by
the Nicholson brothers and brutality murdered.
Full particulars Of the affair were published
in the BULLETIN few days ago: IL.
Especial to the Bulletin me- -l
CousHArTA, Aug. 12.-The Nioholscns,
murderers Of Marcus Young captured near
Wilmington Landing. Ark, were brought
here to-day and confined in Jail.
The FIRST bale ofnew cotton from Red River
parish Was bought by me to, day and shipped
to John Chaffe & Sons. JuIrus LISA.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
Andrew JOhnsOn's Widow.

Mrs. johnson, wife of the late ex Presi-
dent, is reported to be SO greatly shocked by
her husbands death as to be in great danger
iher own life. She has been long an invalid
and it is but meet that she should follow the
man she loved SO deyotediy into the spiritual
world
When Andrew Johnson's life shall be writ
ten his wife will be truly pictured as his
guardian angel. She taught him how to read,
sustained him in his bitter struggles, and
never asked to share the laurels he won,
although they were more than half her own.
N nooler woman has ever adorned American
history. and the hearts of all generous per-
sons will deeply symgathizs with her in the
hour Of afNction.-Auqnsta Constitution.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
A LUNATIC ASYLUM JOB.

Between Z and o'clock last night Detective
Stotenburg arrested and lodged in the Cen
trial Station one John Ward, charging him
with obtaining money under false pretenses.
It appears that on the 10Th of December,
1874, Ward, in company with another man,
unknown, paid visit to Mr.. Ryan, young
man, at that time night watchman at the In
sane Asylum, and by misrepres sntation OBJ
tanned his time and went to the City Hail and
got warrants for the same, amounting to 500
or $50.
The two knaves then took the papers to the
firm of Messrs. Klein & Doherty, on Caron-
delet street, and sold them for an amount
about one fourth of their value. Ryan at
the time was taken sick and did not discover
the fraud until his recovery, which was too
late to overtake the false friends who had
swindled him.
On his recovery he laid the case before the
police, who have ever since been on abe look
out for Ward, who from accounts had taken a
trip to Texas. Some days ago he arrived in
the city and fell into the hands of the Phiiis-
tines, as above sta.ed.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
DUNCAN, SHERMAN 4 co.

New YORK, Aug. l2.-The Tribune says the
discovery has been made that large amount
of the Indebtedness OF Duncan, Sherman IL
Co. held in this city is accommodation
paper" in the form of drafts drawn on them
by conf iential clerk in their office, accept
ed by them and sold to various banks through
note brokers.
Announcement is also made that the letters
Of credit for which the father of Mr.. Duncan
has become responsible amount only to about
$50, 600. Mr.. Duncan claims the transsc-
tons were legitimate, while prominent bank
ers say they are irregular.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
DUNCAN, SHERMAN 4 GO.

/ New York, Aug. IA member of the
firm of Duncan, Sherman Il Co. regarding
the statement in the Tribune, said the bills Of
accommodation were placed by the firm in a
perfect legitimate manner and according to the
practice prevailing to-day with houses of good
aud extensive credit The amount of accept
ances issued were about $l.200000, of which
$3.50 600 are held in Rhode Island, and a con-
siderable part Of the balance in other parts
Of New England. AH
Regarding the letters of credit for which
Alexander Duncan is responsible, he stated
that the aggregate amount of this form of iu-
debtedness of the firm was about $3.50 900, for
which Alexander Duncan has deposited
5000, 900.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
TROUBLE APPRkHENDED,

SALT LAKE, Aug. 12-The women and
children have been sent from Corinne from
apprehension Of an Indian attack. A COM
pany of troops has left for Corinne. The
Ne,os, church paper, says stories of the hostile
bearing of the Indians are circulated to create
feeling against the Mormons, and that the In
dams are at Corinne for peacefulapurposes
Major Bryant, who has been at Corinne all
day, thinks matters are threatening, and hos
ordered two additional companies there. The
Indians are Mormons and claim certain
grounds were granted them by the Mormons
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
ON DIT.

IT. Lacroix and A. Pichon were or
Thursday morning appointed Aldermen fol
the parish of st. Tammany.
-. Attorney General Field was detained
and did not get off on his trip to St Louis
until Thursday.
There is q rumor afoat that the Oak
land Course is to be made into a trottine
track by club to be organized.
-. There will be meeting of the mem
bars Of Company G, Battalion of Washington
Artillery, over Hawkins's saloon, at u O'Clock
this evening, for the purpose of perfectine
their organization. 1t is desirable that every
member should attend.
The steamer Bee and barges, which ar.
rived yesterday morning, brought S7i5 barrels
of -four and 925 half barrels. This shipment
will be thankfully received owing to the scare
ity of the article in our markets. 1900 barrels
of the above was consigned to the house Of
Gordon & Gomila. =
The people of Plaquemine are to be
treated to foot race on Saturday, 14th inst
between Thos. Hoggarth, who claims to be the
champion of Baton Rouge, and A. A. Cotton,
of Plaquemine, Iberville. The prize is q
badge and slO0a side. Cotton is man o,
81 feet high, and claims to have run Q race in
Arkansas, few years since, for $1,000 stake.
III is a pleasing sight of afternoons to
see how the youngsters epjoy the open space
afforded by our public squares. The boys
come out with hoop and ball. whilst the little
misses in The excitement of the sport, almost
jump themselves to death over the skipping
rope. We should have more of these places
for the recreation of the young.
-. AT this season of the year general in
terest is manifested in the growing crops Of
the State 1t may Be that our City Fathers
are not fully aware of the splendid condition
of the crop Of grass and weeds on their Canal
street farm. All the way from Claiborne
street to the car station the growth is excel
lent and we take pleasure in advising them
of the fact, as they are doubtless in ignorance
of it. Residents in the neighborhood, who
have watched the growth with great anxiety,
seem toithink it is now good time for now
ing, and we heartily concur with them.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
YELLOW FEVER AT pAsCAGOULI

PAscAoouLA, Mi g., Aug. 12-Yellew fever
broke out here Sunday, Aug. 9Th. 1t is not
known how it originated, but is supposed to
have been brought from Havana. There has
been seven deaths since Sunday, including
Dr.. Bradtield, leading physician. The dis
ease is OF the worst type. There are now
thirty cases under treatment.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
SALE OF TIE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.

New YORK, Aug. l2--The Northern Paciic
r .iiroad, With all franchises, was sold by or
der Of court, ard was bid in as entirety by
the Purchasing Committee, consisting OF Liv-
ipgston, Billings Saark, Moorhead, Hu.chin-
son and DenuIson, representing the general
body Of bondholders who have or may here
after assent. There was no competition, con-
sequenty the price was nominal This sale
will result in transfer OF the conpany's
property to the boudholders who, upon sur
render of their bonds, will receive stock in
the reorganizsd Company.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
PRICE-FIVE ENrs.
MORE FAILURES,

BALTIMORE, Aug. 12-Cuttle & Boardley.
known as the New York Tea Company, have
failed. Liabilities 100000.
CHICAGO, Aug. IL The State Street Savings
Bank has failed. Deposits $50, 600. Available
assetS $1,000
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13

Isyour library lacking in its attractiveness?
Does your writing desk need replenishing
If SO, be sure to call on Eyrieh, at 130 Cana
street; he has just what you want.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
CONDITION OF THE RIVER.

MEMPHIS, Aug ~ The river rose very
little last night, and now marks fraction Of
an inch above the spring food, and within
two inches OF the danger line. The bottom
opposite this point is slowly and steadily fall
ing, and only o few inches of the rim of the
bank is visible, and in numerous places it
is running over on this side from
the foot of Jefferson street up to the mouth
of Wolf River. Much damage is feared from
the caving in Of the bank when the decline
sets in, as along this portion of the cty's
front the river has been gradually cutting
away the bank for the past three or four years.
The latest intelligence from below is that
water is running over at thegap between the
two levee districts in Coahoma county, Missis-
sippi, one hundred and fifty miles below here,
and has badly damaged the Burk and Butler
plantations White river is reported as backed
up hundred and fifty miles, and the Arkan-
sas about the same, while the backwater in
the 81. Francis extends up some fifty miles,
MEMPHIS, Aug. 0.-During the twenty four
hours ending at 8 o'clock this evening, the
river has risen only third of an inch, and
only shows 50 feet 10 inches flush on the
gauge, which is trifle above the spring rise,
and 2 inches below the danger line. Addi-
tional news f,om below in refe renee to the
crevasse at Burk's Place in the lower end Of
Coahoma county, Miss, states that there is
gap Vi tWtlfe MAeb DetWeeu tne IeVte u.s.
tricts of Coahoma and Bolivar counties, and
at the lowest point, which is Burk's, q private
levee had been constructed which broke ON
last Friday night, since when water has been
pouring through the crevasse and thence into
Hushpucany and Sunfower.
About 5000 acres OF cotton and corn have
been destroyed in that vicinity. At Chicot
City they report the railroad inundated at the
four and eight-mile posts, and that most Of
lands between there and Red Fork on the Ar
kansas River, are submerged. Planters are
reticent in regard to their losses, and steam
boat men are not inclined to array the PLAN
tiers against them by giving information con-
corning damage except in general terms.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
THE DAMAGE BY TIE FLOODS In THE EAST.

WILLIAMSBURG, Mass, Aug. 12-Mill River
reached its highest point last midnight. The
abutment Of the stone bridge here was de-
stroyed and the railroad badly damaged. This
will delay travel day or two. The people in
the villages along the river fed to the hills.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-13
nO.E WHISKY SEIZURES.

ST.. Louis, Aug 12-The liquor establish
ment of SAdler & Co., at st. Joseph, has been
seized. O.her seizures will follow.
W. T. Zumbro, of Sedalis, has been arrest
ed for distilling contrary to law.