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, 1876-12-09

DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-There ar.
rived in our city, on the steamer Nellie,
last Monday, Mr.. E. W. Hansell, the only
survivor of those who were intimately
connected with the tragic events occur.
ring at the time of the assassination of
President Lincoln. 1t will he remem-
bered that on the 14th of April, 1864
while John Wilkes Booth was commit.
ting the assassination of the President at
the theatre. another of the Conspirators,
Lewis Payne Powell, the son OF Flor.
ida clergyman, forced his way into the
chamber of Secretary Seward, who was
confined there, having been thrown from
his carriage few days previously
and almost fatally injured. The assas.
sin severely wounded Mr.. Stewards son,
who attempted to stop him, seized the
invalid minister in his bed, and attempt,
ed to cut his throat. He stabbed him
three times with bowie knife, and then,
tIhting his way down the stairs sue,
ccedcd in making his escape. 1t was at
this critical period that Mr.. IEaneell, who
was IN attendance on the Secretary,
barely escaped with his life. He was
ascending the stairs at the time Powell
, 1876-12-09

New CHuRCH-Ground was broken
for the new Union Presbyterian Church
last Monday. We are informed by the
Rev. Mr.. Thompson, who is the guiding
spirit OF the undertaking, that applica-
ton has been made 10 the Union Presby-
terian Board for $500, which will be on
hand and available for building pur-
poses as soon ms the application reaches
the Board. Also, that 81 900 has been
subscribed in labor, materials and money,
and ihat 81 200 is now on hand in the
treasury. As soon as the materials are
all here, and carpenters are ready to he.
gin work. the formal ceremonies (proba.
bly, Masonic) of laying the corner stone
will be initiated. We believe our fellow
townsman, w. II. TirtIot is the arcli-
tect If SO, we are sure our town will
he ornnmcnted with beautiful church.
unless the builders deviate from his plan.
, 1876-12-09

THE CENTENNIAL LODGE of A, # &
A. NJ, of this place, having received its
dispensation, is now in working order.
1t starts off with fifteen charter members,
although that does not include all the
Masons on the river. Their little hall
has been most tNstefully fitted up; the
floor is covered with o fine three-ply car
pet of beautiful pattern, surrounded by
an appropriate border. Surely we have
no reason to complain. We have new
Lodge of Good Templors and Masons, n
new church is under way, the athenUum
building is going up. and our schools
are all we could ask or expect. Consid
Cring the hard times, we all ought to be
proud of our little town.
, 1876-12-09

THE ATHtN.EuM received by mail last
Monday thirty-scven volumes from the
American Unitarian Association, No. Z
fremont Place, Boston, Mass, A week
or two ago eighteen volumes were re-
Ceived from the Swedenborgian Publ
cation Society, comprising the complete
works of that eminent writer Sweden.
borg. Will not our Presbyterian and
other sectarian friends initiate their eX-
ample and send to our Library works in.
diCative of their peculiar faith. They
will be gratefully received.
, 1876-12-09

THE FUNNY MAN oi our little town
(every town has its funny mani came
into our office this week and read his
funny piece. As he proceeded, smiles
gradually (according to Darwin evo.
luted into mild grin, the grin devcl'
oped to still broader extent, until every
pair of ears in the room would have had
to he set little further back on the head
in order to allow proper clongation for
the facial muscles that encircle the hash
trap. The reading went on remorSelessly
Every body went into convulsions. Type
in the stick and galley was shook into
pi. At the conclusion a regular hyena
roar howled through the room. We had
him arrested and shot on the spot-he
was hit in the neck. There was u gurg.
ling sound in the throat, and all was
over. Win, of the Cosmopolitan, sent
over the cigars He has the manuscript,
, 1876-12-09

that hour sharp, and he ready accor.
dinghy We noticed the smiling coun.
finances Of Prot. Brotherhood AMI Dr.
\, c, Folsom among he? passengers.
CrmosIrIEs.-Mr Win. Stevens, Of
the Cosmopolitan, in this city, exhibited
in our office Thursday, An apple from
the orchard of Mr. John Richards which
measured fifteen inches in circumference
and weighed something over one and a
half pounds. He also has II red hat,
which can be seen at his place. and is Il
subject Of curiosity to naturnlists.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-01-30
HIGH LAKES.

Lake Harkness, Plumas county, CAL,
has an altitude of :, $50 feet.
In Clear Greek county. COLORADO, are two
beautiful little lakes, each Of about O. mile
water, of dark blush green, is extremely
cold. There ia no apparent source OF
supply, as the lakes are surrounded by
high mountain walls of granite blocks,
piled in magnificent confusion and quite
heavily timbered. They are at an slti-
source of the famous Clear Greek Canon
stream.
About six miles south of these lakes, and
at an altitude of fully 900 feet, just above
the timber line, is situated Chicago Lake,
now widely known a. the scene OF Bier
etadt's i" Storm in the Rocky Mountains"
1t 10 most picturesque sheet Of clear, linn
ptd water, but appears at little distance
to be almost black, owing to its great depth.
The wates isintensely cold, bnt contains
an abundance of trout. The lake is about
half q mile in diameter, and at the upper
and snow creeps down to the water's edge.
On the south an imposing wall Of emooth
granite towers almost vetically to the
height of ZOO feet while on the west
there are series Of majestic terraces, like
huge steps, 800 to 400 feet high. The
Is degrees and the south and east there
Ia an easy. gradual Slope down into Chic
ago Canon. THE lake would appear to
have been the crater of some volcano, yet
there are no traces of volcanic action.
There are hundreds of lakes in the
Rocky Noun tafns. Prominent among them
are the Twin Lakes, altitude 500 feet
San Christobel and Lake Mary, in the San
Juan country (somewhat higher}, and
Grand Lake, in Middle Park. There are
many smaller lakes in the region of the
timber line. varying in elevation from 49,
600 to $4,000 feet. These lakes are all !
along the snowy regions-in the National,
Elk, Ssguache, San Miguel. Uncompahgre,
Sangre de Christie and other ranges. In the |
national range, which, according to Pro-
feesor Hayden sis by far the largest and |
grandest 10 the United States" there are [
several considerable lakes above 9, 100 feet,
and many smaller ones from 10, 600 to more |
than IL, GOO feet above the sea level
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stonswall yaekson's Death.s.d.

Stonewall Jackson's death bed is thus de-
scribed by DR.. Hunter Mcguire in the
Richmond Despatch: "Abont daylight on
Sunday morning Mrs. Jackson Informed
and that it was better he should be pre-
pared for the woret. He was silent for q
moment, and then said, 1T will be infinite
gain to be translated to heaven He ad-
vised his wife in the event of his death to
return to her fathers house, and added,
You have q kind aud good father, but
there is no one 80 kind and good Is your
heavenly Father He still expressed q
hope of his recovery, but requested her if
be should die, to have him buried ia Lex
ington, in the Valley of Virginia. His ex.
haustion increased 30 rapidly that at /
O'Clock Mrs. jackson knelt by his bed aud
told him that before the sun went down he
would be with his Saviour. He replied:
ooh ! no. You are frightened, my child.
ID cath is not 80 near. l may yet get WELL
che fell over the bed, weeping bitterly,
and told him again that the ply sicians
said there was no hope. After a moments
pause he asked her to call nae. Doc
tor, Anna informs me that you have told
her am to die to-day is it sof When
he was answered, he turned his eyes to-
wards the ceiling and gaZed for a moment
or two, as if in intense thought, then re.
piled: Very. good, very good, it is all
right He then tried to comfort his al.
most heart-brokeu wife, ant told her he had
a good deal to say to her, but he was too
weak. Col. Pendleton came into the room
about one O'Clock, and he asked him who
was preaching at the head quarters to-.
dayT When told that the whole army
was praying for him, he replied THANK
God they are very kind He said: st 10
the Lords day; my wish is fulfilled.
have always desired to die on Sunday
His mind now began to fail and wander.
and he frequently talked as if in command
on the field, giving orders in his old way ;
then the ecepe shifted, and he was at
the mess table ia conversation with mem
bers of his staff; now with his wife and
child; now at prayers with his military
family. Occasional intervals of return of
his mind would appear, and during one of
them l offered him some brandy and
water, but he declined it, saying; 1t will
only delay my departure and do no good
want to preserve my mind to the last if
possible.' About half past one he was told
that he had but two hours to live, and he
answered again feebly but firmly Very
good it is all right A few moments before
he died he cried out in delirum Order A.
p. Hill to prepare for action " Pass the
infantry to the front rapidly Tell
Major Hawks'-tben stopped, leaving the
sentence unfinished. Presently a emile of
ineffable sweetness spread itself over his
pale face, and then he said quietly and
with an expression of relief, 'Let US cross
over the the river and rest under the shade
of the tress,' and then, without pain or the
least struggle, his spirit passed"
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-01-30

FREEMAsoNRY IN MEXICO We are fa-
vored with the copy Of Pspai Brief lately
addressed by the Sovereign Pontiff to the
Bishop of Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the sub
ject of Freemasonry. The words of his
Holiness have great interest for Catholics
in Europe as we'll as in America, we might
even add in Asia; recent events having
shown the existence of a vast aud influen-
tial organization of FreemasOnry amongst
the European residents and native poten
tates of India. The Holy Father praises
the Mexican prelate for his publication of a
recent Pastoral, in which he had unmarked
the evil articles of the sect, and had
warned simple, unwary persons from being
ensnared by it SO as to be rendered inca
psble of escaping from it's tolls. The
Brief goes on to cay that the disciples of
Freemasonry are in the habit of asserting
that it's tendency is not the same in Amer
lea as elsewhere, and that it is there in no
eense the adversary either of religion OF of
lawful government. The Pope denounces
tbese assertions as q guilty deception =
" Repeatedly during the last $50 years has
this sovereign chair of truth uttered the
plainest and most severe condemnation of
the perverse sect of the Freemasons, aud
has warned all Catholics against it aud
hidden them to keep aloof from it, under
whatever disguise it may conceal itself
lest they share in the Reproduction" The
Holy Father concludes with the hope that
the Bishops admonitions will be needed by
those who have not yet cast away all sense
of faith and religion and that those who
may have fallen into the snare will free
Themselves from it without delay.--LondOn
Tablet.
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achools that your condolences can approve.
Do it. Go to work at it bravely. God
will bless such efforts he will bless and
prosper you for your sacrifices. He will
bless you and your children in this world,
and will give yOu rich reward In the
world to come.
This address of Cardinal McCIoskey was
received with the most enthusiastic expres
sions Of delight by the distinguished au-
dience present. Bot there was more. Il
made the most profound and lasting i'm
only congratulated himself ON having heard
the address, of which we have given but
the baldest skeleton, but felt that 9 great
blow had been struck, and line of con
duct, and of exertion, and of sacrifice, not
only indicated, but inaugursted. It 10 no
exaggeration to say that on thoee who have
heard the Cardinal and those who have
heard Of II, by reports Of those who had the
privilege of being present, the Impression
has been deeper, and more lasting, than
we have known to attend any public de-
of Catholic principle.
The key note has been struck, which the
Catholic people are more ready to hear, and
to take mp, than they have ever been in
this country. Cardinal McCloskey, when
be takes position, 10 immovable. because
appreciated all its iBcenveniences. When
he sounds o charge, auch as he did on the
evening Of the 18th, we may be cure that
there will be NO reversal of the order. And
equally sure may We be that the fsstle
furry of persecution that is in the air will
rally around our Cardinal q Catholic pub
lie so united, so determined, and 30 willing
to dare and do, as has not yet been aeen in
this land.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-01-30

FATHER Tom BURKE.-A report has
been passed from newspaper to newspaper
in this country, of the death in Ireland of
the brilliant and accomplished Father
Burke. 1t is proper to say that no such
report has yet reached the nearest friends
in this country of this distinguished man.
Father Burke's health had for more than
year past been wavering under the strain of
hisincessant and unsparing devotion to his
duties, when he was peremptorily ordered
by his ecclesiastical superiors to take the
rest to which nothing else could have con-
strained him. He went down daily in De-
cember to Marble Hill, in Galway, the
residence of his namesake and relative, the
late Sir Thomas John Burke, Bart, and
was there greatly benefited by the pure
air of the sea- beaten bills of Western Ire
land. 1t is to be hoped that the report to
which We now eH refer may have had no
felt by thousands, both in Ireland and
in this country, on account of Father
Burke's almost Incorporate passion for the
work of his great avocation.-NeW. York
World.
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Profits Of Sugar Planting in Louisiana.
ISt. James Sentinel

Az an evidence of what can be done on
Louisiana sugar farm, by strict attention
to business and in telligent management, we
present the following:
MIR. Edward Scannell, of this parish,
owns a small sugar place upon which he
employs, usually, a force of Is hands.
81 acres of first years stubble, and e
acres of second years stabble, 1913 in all.
He finished grinding on the l4th of Decem-
Der, and made 200 hogsheads of sugar
averaging 100 pounds each, and estimates
that he will have over $50 barrels of
molasses. The cost of making this
crop was about SI0,000-its market
value fully $23. 900; being a clear gain of
$13 600.
Mr.. Scannell was also the manager on
the Union plantation, owned by his sister.
Upon this place he ground $50 acres of
plant cane; so acres of fret years stub
BILE, and 40 acres of second years stnbble !;
240 acres in all, yielding $50 hogshead
of sugar and 722 barrels of molasses,
valued at 81 GOO. This crop was made
with 35 hands at an expense of about
sly 900.
These are not isolated cases, nor is
it at all unusual in this parish for skilled
planters to get a return of two and some
times three dollars for every one laid
out in making a sugar crop. 1t 10 one
of the most certain, reliable and profit
able crops that can be raised in the
United States, yet there are men who
were successful planters in slave times,
| who have never been able to make a crop
| since.
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The Pensacola, Fla, Gazette of a recent date,

The Pensacola, Fla, Gazette. of recent date,
says:
Seamen who have gone down to the sea in
ships for lifetime may not have happened to
see before what they see to-day in the harbor
of Pensacola-more than hundred gallant
ships moored in q fleet. There are more in
other ports, but scattered along miles of quays,
they doSnot present the imposing coup dGii of
an armada-such as rides within rifle range of
the beach front of Pensacola. The flags of
ranean, show their colors; the tugs are cease.
lessly bustlng about towing ships and mber;
nearly thousand stew edores are at work, and
minGliRG with them near two thousand
seamen of various nationalities. All this looks
like business-snd an enthusiastic citizen re-
quests us to state that there is more foreign
tonnage in Pensacola than there is in New
York.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-01-30

All England, and particularly all young
England has gone mad over the ancient
Dutch custom of skating. Everybody
skates, on the ice, when there is any ice,
on concrete with parlor skates when ice is
not to be had. Punch opens the New Year
on rollers, wrapped in furs, and cAreering
madly over q smooth expanse between two
pretty girls. No fewer than five great
skating -rinks are now in full operation in
London the latest having been just open
ed, of all the places in the world, at the
Corn Exchange! The mania has reached
the army Z; and the Commander. In Chief
has Just authorised the construction Of q
rink at the Club House at AldershOt, the
permanent camp of instruction near Farm
borough.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
JOHN BOTS,
FURNITURE DEALER,
l52-------------.Camp Street.. 154
Now occupies stores l52 and 1874 Camp street. for
the p1rpOse of taking FURNITURE ON STORAGE
at the cheapest ratos.
LOANS MADE AND SECURED ON FURNITURE
STORED.
He will also continue to BUY. SELL. REPAIR, RE
MOVE PACK and SHIP FURNITURE, with guar
tee,
feI4 75Iy Nos. I52 and 1874 Camp Street.
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u ESTABLISHED 1857.
G. PITARD,
IMPORTER AND DEALER
HARDWARE, CRATES,
PAINTS, OILS. vARNIsH, WINDOW GLASS
WALL PAPER, ETC,
2Sl and 223-----. Canal 221 and 223
Between Rampant and Basin streets,
NEW ORLEANS
mh2I 5Iy Late of No. 349 Com mon street.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DURABLE DENTISTRY

DR.. J. H. MALONEY corner of Josephine and Camp
Streets Magazine Market respect fully his
patients and the public in general that he performing
all operations sppertaning to his profession ruos
scientific manner Artificial teeth inserted, with or
without extracting the roots . plan Old sets
Of teeth remodeed. and perfect adaptation secured
Teeth extracted without pain by the use of gas
chlOrofOTm. Charges reasonable jas Is Iy
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BELLS.
BELLS.

The genuine TROY BELLS, known to the public
since 1926 which, by their uniform excelence have
exceeding that of all others -
Catalogues free. No agencies.
N. Y. VI "'9A ANOA'
jyas75Iy MENEELY g. COMPANY.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-01-30

Kind words are the bright flowers of
earth's existence use them and especially
around the fireside circle. They are jew
els beyond price, aud powerful to heal the
wounded heart and make the weighed
down spirit glad.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-01-30

DILL. WERLEIN
Sells AZ LOWEST FIGURES and on BEST TERMS
THE BEST PIANOS MADE,
Such As
The Peerless "CHICKERING,"
The Matchless DUNBAR"
The Opera Favorite WEBER"
TIE Boudoir "PLEYEL."
Tho Low Priced HALE" and "GROvESTREN. >
And others.
Also, ESTEY co.'s Incompatible COTTAGE
ORGANS aud others. and . full line Of
Music and Musical Merchandise.
Pianos and Organs Repaired and Tuned cheaply and
with dispatch also Rented.
SECONDHAND PIANOS at amazingly low figures
PHIL. wERLEIN'S,
Old Music House,
my2 7Sly 10, 80, g. and 80 Baronno street.
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HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.

Sole Agent for the LEADING PIANOS Of tho world.
ouch as sTEINwAY, KNABE, HAINEs, PLEYEL
and wEsTERMEYER PIANOS Also for the
celebrated MASON & HAMLIN ORGANS and the
STUTTGART "TRAYSER ORGANS" suitable for
tho Parlor. School Church, from $50 upwards.
Trial orders from Schools for Music Instruments
aoiicfted and satisfaction guaranteed. ocf0 IS Iy
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FURNITURE -.--------------. FURNITURE
HUGH FLYNN,

10y and 1863 ..- .Poydras Street. 1877 and 169
Is receiving q LARGE STOCK OF NEW
FURNITURE. of all descriptions and qualities, suit.
able for Housekeeping and will sell it 1t prices low
any other house in the CITY.
Parties about purchasing Furniture will find it
their advantage 10 call and for themselves before
purchasing else~h ere
For Sale - FOUR BILLIARD TABLES at low
prices. ocS75ly
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
ANOTHER POLITICIAN LAID Low

FRANK A. BEMIsH CONVICTED OF FORGERY AND
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TESTIMONY OF THE
TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION.
lBy rELE0RAPH TO THE HERALD.1
WMKEsBARRs, Pa, Dec. Is, 1876.
Frank A. Bemisb, one Of the foremost Irish politi-
clans OF Luzsrne county, to-day found guilty Of
the charge OF forgery which enailed embezzlemcnt
OF 81 900 preferred by the Taxpayers Protective As
ISOLATION OF Scranton AZ receiver OF taxos and
retary the Board OF Directors Of the Fourth school
district Of Scranton he had msused his once and ap-
propriated $40 600 Of the peoples money largo
ber OF whom appeared on the witness stand against
him and testified to paying as much as ~ IN somc
single instances, which were stricken on the duplicate
and wandered into hts pockets.
The defence well sustained by such able coun-
sci Hon. Hendrck B. Wright and Coonel Stanley
Woodward, VINO sought 10 prove that the duplicate IN
OF the prosecution not tne duplicate os
the Board, and consequently no forgery could have
been committed, ana that the true duplicate in
the possession Of the Defence VINO would offer 10 IN
evidence. But the testimony in the case proved too
vncing TO the jury and the day was against Mr. Benz
ish who escaped being convicted the samc charge
last year by the fortunate reiusa OF juryman 10
agreo verdict
Frank A. Bemish has for Q scries Of years exercised
powerful political influence In county matters by his
natural sagacity, in part we'll his deyterIy
handling the votes OF hs countrymen. Although hts
political dealings wcro regularly condemned by the
republicans he continued TO exercise his will at
pleasure and dened them. The Taxpayers Protective
Association, OF Scranton, under the leadership OF Mr.
Robert T. Black, and . committee formed alter
the example OF the famous Committee OF Seventy, In
Now York city, the motor which, however.
earthed hts corruptness in performing the functions OF
his office, and now his enemies assume triumph
ant and secure attitude The psnalty ATTACHED = his
offence Ia possible ten years. Imprisonment and hc
will probably his sentence Ut the close OF tho
present term OF the court