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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14

Tho Union veterans at Indianapolis.
Arrangements are about completed for
the reunion of the Veteran Association on
the twentieth and twenty first, and the fol-
lowing invitation has been issued:
HEADQUARTERS BOYS IN BLUE.
Union Veteran Association, |
Department Of Indiana,
indianapolis Indiana, September 9, 1876. ]
To the soldiers and sailors who served in
the Union army and navy during the late
war, and all others in sympathy with the
cause for which they fought: On behalf of
the citizens of Indianapolis and the soldiery
of Indiana, We extend to you . cordial in
veterans of the nation in this city on the
twentieth and twenty first instant. The
centennial year, with its cluster of mem
cries, encircles periods of time in
which the highest and noblest virtues
of our race have been revealed in
q patriotism unsurpassed by any other
nation in this century of time. The best
and purest feelings Of our natures have
been nodded into one sentiment higher
than every other, loyalty to the flag. Our
country has safely intrusted it's keeping to
her citizen soldiery in the perils of war,
and they have preserved and returned it
sacred and triumphant. To these veterans
remaining ts us, we extend welcome to
our midst, and in the spirit that prompts
the welcome to victors Of all nations, we
hail them and bid them thrice welcome.
Your pr resence upon this occasion is earn
estly asked.
O.P. MORTON,
JOHN c. NEW,
CONRAD BAKER,
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
E. B. MARTINDALE,
JOHN COBURN.
FREDERICK KNEFLER,
r. s. FOSTER.
Captain William Wright, Judge G. P.
Davis and other delegates from Louisiana
will leave for Indianapolis tomorrow to
take part in tho convention.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14

SOUTHWEST PASS, September l3, 1876.
TO Captain Q. ". Howell, Corps Of KnGineers
United States Armv
Depth of channel at mean low tide, sew
enteen feet. Least width for that depth,
one hundred feet. High tide at A. NJ.
Height above mean low tide, two feet
nineteen feet six inches.
CHARLES II. ELWELL,
Master of the Essaycns.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
SO Chartres street, stood - follows, Sep
tember 13: ASA. NJ, 74o; at P. NJ, s6o; at
6 P. NJ, $50. Lowest point during the
night of September 12, 90.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14

Hereafter criminals will be executed pri-
vately in Dallas, Texas, in order to prevent
public demoralizsti0n.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
ApDOiU1lncnts.

Acting Governor Antoine has made the
following appointments:
registration.
Iberia-William o. Moss. vice William
M. Cantine. resigned. clerk. and Alfred
Veazle, vice P. A. Veazie, resigned, super
visor Of registration.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
WAR.

A Victory for the Servians-A Now Con.
mander-ltallan V0lunteers-TUrkey's
Terms Of Peace-Rebelliops Bashi-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14

l00ETuGU1D on IQUxI2 PAoRl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
STATEN ISLAND.

NEW BRIGHTON.-Ih observance oil CnllSt-
mas day was hearty aud general, more extensive prep
auOns having been made for IL than in any previous
wear There were services at 81. Johns Episcopal
burch TOmpkinsyiC, ut IL O'Clock o. M at ST GIul :
Memorial Church, TOmpkinsyibe, with cAOr OF -
whitc-rObed chOTlsters VINO sang chOral mass Hl
Christ Church, West Brighton, with magiC-antcTn eN
hbliion in the evening; at Dr. ROCkWels PresDyterR
ChIcl staplrtOu At the Calvary Pr sbyeran Churcb,
Wrsi Brighton; az Trinity n. T.. Church Wost BrlghOn
at the Church Of the Ascension, West 5righi0n ana
others Dr. Henry King. Phy scian.inChiei OF lhe re
mems Retreat etapeton, furnished about 40 tnfkeys
for the institution aud gave the inmates gfhd uler
hesidc. nruishing tho sick and disabled with suitable
dclicacics There appropriate services c"nductsu
hy tie chaplain In the evening. Thomas hcC"rniick
slperutendcnt OF the County Po0rhouse who has 10
men women and children under his charge, served them
with q good dinner Mrs. Dubois, hatrOn 81 the CludS
Nursery nj Four Corner her little army oil Gnu
drcn, numbering between 300 aud AGO. roast turkey
ner besides giving 20 number of poor families about
the island turkeys for their Chtistinas dinners lie
Supefutpudonts Of the Poor Ia the various townships
wrrr very cOusldcrtc Ia the unf0ttuuhtcN M lhelf
charge and mn poor families received supplies oil coal
FROM them
Observation-Disclosures quantities OF driit-lce came 10
the upper and lower bays yesterday, which made nay-
CATION diCut and dangerous Tor the Terry -DOhs
running ~ aud from the city. The revenue steamer
Grant anchored of Tompkinsyilc on saturday after
noon after cruise down the coast ~ search OF stranded
or disabled vessels Yesterday morning the ehb-tlde
struck her with heavy lee and she dragged her anchors
coming IN contact with n pOt-bOat, ana both We
driven near the shore the haoiD OF staplcOn. The
two were taken In tow by the tug Rescue capt Mc-
ROBERTS and taken "a the American docks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
GOLD MINING IN CHINA.
From The London Times, Dee. 8.


Mr.. Adkins, the British Consul at Newch
wang states ia his report this year that there has been
much trouble OLA caused by PoldniDers IN the northern
IortiOn OF the province, the Chinese hndne difficulty III
suppressng goldminIug. owing very hkcy TO many OF
the miners being from the territory OF their pOWeul
neighbOr The district OF Kirr is very rich In gold ana
the consul gives account OF the valley CHA III kOu,
some 80 miles long, in which there are rich digglngs
five six days journey east by south from Krin
and Newchwang. The veins OF quartz III the bill sides
are very Tho quartz when dug, Is roasted,
then crushed, and then washed Oh cradle or slip"
and rude and imperfect Is g operation that usually
paws wash the quartz two three times. The guam
tity of gold found IN ton Of quartz varies; but a
Chinese Miner who showed the consul q slab OF
quartz brought from these diggings assured HIN
that less than $3.50 worth OF gold per ton n considered
poor yield The miners In this locality are said 10 be
awess set and TO have very peculiar social oTgaiza,
ton. Ii appears that few years ago formidable band
OF brgands infcsting the kn province was put down
by levy Of hunters and OrcsterB uuder the leadership
OF a man named Han, and for this service the Govern
men gave him honorary button and permission 70 get
gold in the mountain district lying To the east of Kir1n
He pays an annual tribute OF 10000 tael3, and governs
absolutely within the limits OF his conocs ion and no
Official writ there without his permission. He has
an armed following, aud number OF miners ana work
men In his pay Those who not IN his employ pay q
ROYALTY for permission 10 mine. The community under
his rule said to number about 900, and princ
pally Chinese, but number OF COfeans have recently
found their way into the territory, and are working with
considerable The consul hears that little Of the
precious metal abidCE with the working digger who Is
beset by the usual temptations to spend ana squadcr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
TURKISH OBS1TNACY.

Bulgarian nor 2s) Correspondence Of The London Daily Ns
As TO threats they are simply thrown away
upon the Turks. They learn nothing from The teachings
Of experience. The nassacIes they committed in Moi
dayia and Wallachia did not them these provinces
The wholesale slaughter OF the Servans did not reduce
that heroic little nation 10 submission; the masscres OF
Chic and Of Psura did not them Greece. On the
contrary all these things contributed most powerfully
10 produce exactly the contrary effect. 1t was the
feroety the savagey displayed by the Turks at Chic
which 80 aroused Popular indignation IN Europe that
the Governments at last obliged 20 interfere In
behalf of Greece. II was tho devastation and depo-
puaton the Pe0pOnnesus and the savage pefidy OF
frahim Pasba which drove the allied commanders to eX
asperatiOn ard resulted in the battle VI NayarnO and
Che destruction OF the Turkish feet Nor did that over
wheing disaster open their eyes and teach them that
tie Powers did not to be- ulhed WITH They went
on deying Them until Russia declared war Nor mas tue
loss OF Romania Of Seryia aud OF Greece the disastrous
results Of these massacres the direct consequences oil
their cruelty and feTocy nor the stern cnastscnent OF
NayarnO taught them humanity II IL likely then,
that Lord Derby's feeble threats VIII have any effect
upon themf They are TOO ignorant, too brutal, too
stupid OF what for Lord Derby IN threaten people
who don't know OF his e11stencei Lord Derby
might as well threaten Bengal tiger vita summons
before the police court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
GERMAN AND RUSSIAN TARIFFS.

From me london Telegraph. Nor. 80.
OF late the new German Empire has shown
disposition TO 20 long way III lstaton VI uo' VIZ
LibIiory tariffs Russia desires TO be entirely self
as hardware and the cheaper textiles she mas plenty OF
native iron, aud hence she wants To make Ol Orthpug
ana hea and he h"pcs 10 convert MOSCOW into
SiavOnc Manchester. The result OF TINS we sba sec
by and bv. Meanwhile II may oc noted that Germany
~ curiOusy mixed up with the commercial policy which
circumstances have, according To 81 Petersburg states
men, forced upon Russia. WIN view To increase
te n ock Of gold IN the country, tho Russian Govern
mcnt has decided 10 make all The customs duties pay
ia gold from the lst ~ January next IA THIS wii III
ynIye an additional tax on the importer more tban
equivalent the assumed gain 10 the treasury tue Ger
nian mai business viii be sadly hampcrcd and reduced
I'm volume while their profits will he le,sened AS Ger
man industry was In Dad way before, ms arrange
ment which makes matters worse, comes at most n-
fortunate time. Partly 10 counterfeit IT, and parity 70
nrotect the Rhine and Wesphaan iron interests, which
have last or two proiessed to groan under
the competition Of French Belgian ana English products
bin has laid by Prussia before the Federal Council
for the establishment Of dlnerenia duties upon certain
foreign merchandise 49,, 49, -, . 4. -.
e1uCrt premiums and which are at present duty free IN
Germany, only subject TO imposts lower than lhe pre-
nuns Tie bill further proposes 10 place on hatdWufe
which under existing arrangements would be free oI
duty after jan. next charge equivalent To the French
pIIrable Ia merchandise imported iiom Ebgiahd hmd
Be.n, well aS France and Austria knS S 9udy
ennug il not mentioned that we are LETT III DOUBT
whether Tua would suffer from the restriction ike
sheffield ami Lege anyhow ihe plOpos SeSs ia niG
nc bssi on which It proiessedly rests. why should we
i,,ve Ia face an additional duty because France
aIoots the premium system TO stimulate her
eyut,rIs1 We do nothing OF the Kind. II
Grn,nns buy our hardware IL Is because they gel II
chaaTar than their own manufacturers can supply
Them. there IL other stimulus. The real fact seems to
Inc that II being determined out CT difference 10 the IRON
ntrre sts In Germany, which have been cdmorOus OF
late To grant them additional protection, the existence
~ nort premiums IN France has been eeiZed upon as
convenient prrtext The bill being Government meas
nrc will doubtless pass and must be taken rs most
unwelcome sign OF the tunes. Trade ialSulshes every
where and industry for more markets. The re-
snnn.s comes IN the shape of additional Restrictions and
rn.fs 10 be borne by industry TINS Ia not The way To
nromoto the peaceful progress of the Continent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
a LONDON VEGETARLAN.
Erorn The London F.ho.


On Thursday evening, Dec. z, number OF
the members OF the London Dclcc Reform Society the
object OF which 10 induce habits OF aDstncc from the
flesh OF animals food dinod together at the Peoples
Cafe a new establishment not yet opened III 81 Paus
Chuichyard. The comprised vegetables aud fru
only arranged in courses and including soups thirteen
kinds of vegetables different sorts Of sweet tarts
and puddngs ana six kinds OF fruit The drink consisted
of water or milk. vegetarans not only aDsaillng from
the of hesh but from alcoholic liquors. and the
stricter part Of them also from smoking. Tie dishes
were nicely cooked and well served and the dinner FOR
its kind was pronounced very satisfactory both by the
vegearans and the gtarians who partook OF It,
Mr.. T. W. ri hardsOn tho T. sdent OF The society was
I'm the chair and he stated that lac supposed c had been
chosen President because he life yCgciarianrcyCr
having tasted animal food la all hIS ne. Nor did he
wear any animal clothing and be had canvas shoes and
even gOoshes But nc and other vcgeiarGns took care
to get substantial food. Fcsh hc argued, was not eces
say for the sustentatOn Of the strength Of mankind
was IL necessary for heat giving; and DC maintained on
philosophical grounds tHat u was never intended that
animals should De the food Of man. The chairman having
invited discussion, several gentlemen and LADY adj
dressed company in favor OF the objects Of the
cety but one two asked what substitute could be
found for wool and leather and what was the use OF
sheep and II they not TO be eaten Mr.. CLARK,
the secretary stated nat the society was progressing
would be seen from the report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
RUSSIAN and GERM4N TRADE.


Prom The London Standard (Dee. 81.
The policy of Russia is and for long time
past has been TO make Russia sefsuppOrtiug as the
phrase goes; that Is 10 say to endOw her with manu-
features sufficient TO supply all the wants OF her people
With view TO do this, the Government has imposed
heavy protective duties all articles imported from
abroad. BY OF these almost prOhibitVe duties,
and Of the public works which have been carried
by the aid OF British money, manufacturing industry
has really made very great strides since the Crlea
war. But the growth OF manufactures has sharpened
the lust OF conquest by engendeIng adesre for more
extended exclusive market. Thus the progress OF
quite az much as political movement But the result
OF this protective policy the neghbOrs OF Russia has
been to close against them a market which ought
to be the most prof liable OF all 10 them.
Germany, in every sense OF the word, IL far more
advanced country than Russia Her manufactures are
cheaper and better her skin and intelligence are SUI
peTOr her capital is greater. Moreover her irOutitr
marches with that Of Russia for hundreds OF miles Rus
STA therefore Ough To be one OF the very best 0 Ger
manys customers She is the very The exports
of Germany Russia in 1873 accounting the roube at
D. 3D. did not reacn 423,0OO,OOO, while the imports
from Russia slightly exceeded slj0O0O0O. The old
duties thus very seriously restricted trade. But now,
when they raised al stroke fully 80 per cent Tue
trade becomes nearly If not quite impossible III Is mite
wonder therefore, that there should be irritation against
an ally who, while protesting the warmest friendship.
slams the door in the face Of his friend Nor is II only
the action Of the Government that gives offence Rus
sian officials are corrupt any In the world and the
Russian CustOm-hcusc officers levy blaclmail tIn-
portcrs They arc believed moreover, TO be in league
with the Russian manufacturers and are accused OF an
noying aud expressing importers in every conceivable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
NETWORK STATE TO BUILD A RAILROAD.

To me Editor or The Tribune.
SIR: | would suggest that the State of New
York which virtually out OF debt, should at once
ake measures her prestige the great transit
route from the North West and South to this
commercial port railroad from this city to Chicago
can bu built and equipped double uack) for 100000 IA
mile Money can be borrowed the aith aud credit Of
this State II The highest price, at per cent The lines
uoW running 10 Chicago cost, as per capital and bonds
500 200 900 On tue iah and credit OF thls stale 1t
can he done fOi SlOO,OOO,DOJ equipped and land dam
aces co,uucie The roads have To earn rl4 800 900
10 nav Interest stock aud bonds, and railroad Du
In tnr State of Ncw-YOrk 20 CncdgO would cost per
nun, only s5,GOO,O0J. making saving to us Of
90 800 OOO "A year. what Is further II would employ
10000 men hr e years ana would also give great
prestige "a the city y.
etr- York, Dec. Do, 1875
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
SIMPLE PROCESS For DEEPENING WELLS.

TO the EdItOr or The TrI6aRe
SIR: notice in your paper of to-day an ar
tice headed Necessity FOR Deeper Wells" process
has long been in in Europe by which wells may be
made to yield n sufficient supply. This Is done by boring
down from the center VI the wel-apcrmanent ppe Of
galvanized iron being inserted. Tie pipe, however may
be OF wrought ron Wrought iron is used where
only few feet OF pipe required Cast iron is for
deep work. where much driving will be necessary. The
pipe may be made Of any length by making joints to
screw together For ordinary wells pipe Of IRON two
10 three Inches diameter will sufficient All the requ
site tools and pipe may be had IN almost any large city
In most cases pipe of few inches In length will DO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
GENEROSITY THAT SHOULD BE JUST.

To Tie EdtfOr OF THe TFT0HNe'
SIR: Would it not be we'll to suggest to the
good people earnestly working to procure means Tor
the 700 persons left dependent on the public since the
Brooklyn fire. that few, II any, charitable societies al
tempting and hoping they DO to feed the thousands OF
homeless poor In our midst for the coming few months,
could their most sanguine hearts, expect their gen.
erous contributors allow for each individual the sum
OF $780, the amount already subscribed ana pIomlseo
for the sufferers from the above calamity Let them
keep all that they have received but forget not Inat
there many needy, whose claims arc not SO per-
sstently pressed eUBsCkibkh~
Netrbly0h, Dec. 81, 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
LONG ISLAND.

JAMAICA.-The officers have as yet found no
trace Of the whereabouts OF James Anderson alias smith,
the negro thief who escaped from the custody OF Ini
lust alter ne had been committed by Justice shaw 10
await the action OF Grand Jury for smashing Monte
vile Hoyt's show-windOw and stealing number OF
watches. negro supposed to lo the fugitive was the
usyt day arrested ms Newt and held for Identification
but proved be the wrong man. aud there Is HOW lte
INN NJ finding the criminal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26

sicient TO reach the water. To this pump may DC az
tached thus be raised at much less COST
than that OF digging WELL possibly by the PIPE
being heightened and raised above the surface on INC
ground continuous flow Of water may be had without
the use OF pump.
NorsCdik, Conn, Dec %, 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
JERSEY CITY.

The Taxpayers Committee of Hudson
County" which was appointed at meeting called to
take action against the purchase OF part Of the arr
son estate which TO erect city bulldings-a scheme
which s opponents dcn0unce as tainted with Jobbery-
has issued notice cauoning all persons against pur-
chasing, negotiating advancing money upon three
bonds OF Hudson County dated Dec %, 1876 and Tor
about S75 900 each which issued To pay for the
land purchased, and which this commtteeIasserts are
without authority Of law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
Matinee on the ground that fewer would be dis

matinee on the ground that fewer persons wond DO
appointed.
The attempt to locate by number the where.
ahonts of any one OF the endless rows OF
houses in the upper portion OF tns c us Where the
h6ase is nave 0ps doRbo DOORS the placed
non r small plate ingeniousy hidden away among the
heavy holdings The only posslpe way ~ ,ha sts s
Of soDe residence at venture search for The number
and locate your destination by an arithmetc lorna
and all this at the risk OF being regarded as SNEAK
'inei -A- BROOKLYN.
Collections were taken up yesterday at all
liz, Catholic churches for the benefit OF the orphans
There is unusual activity at the Navy-Yard
for the Winter More t1an 80 additional work
men last week put to work upon the new inaho-
war; the Trenton, which Is to be ready Tor sea III harcn
next
A large number of saoon-keepers were de-
teced selling liquor on Sunday Tne names % ~ ns9 Of
Friday and 20 cases will be presented to the Grand
jury.
Three young men who gave their names as
Graves arrested Sunday evening for creating
disturbance during the religious service held at the
Academy Of Music
The debris within the ruined walls of the
Brooklyn Theater is entirely covered with snow, but
curiosity still attracts number OF strangers and others
police station remains untouched.
A quarrel arose between Frederick Moler
and his wife sunday evening in regard to Chrstmas
says her husband beat her severely and cut her
about the head and face Moler arrested.
A neat design representing 1776 and 1875,
made up OF the photographs OF sweetfaced old lady
and little babe placed side by side, sent 10 the
poet LOngfcllOw by photographer OF Brooklyn, and
elected the following reply 49,,
CAMBRIDGE, Nov. 80, 1875.
MY DEAR SIR: / extremely obliged to you for
your kindness in sending this beautiful photograph
OF childhood and old age. have never seen the two
more srikngly and successfully portrayed 1t is the
beginning and the eud brought face TO face Please
cept my cordial thanks for your valuable gt and be-
neye me- with best wishes, yours truly:
HENRY w. LoYGFELL0w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
pRnMINENr ARRIVALS.

FThh ArenRe Hotel-SenatOr Jerome u. 0nFme,e ~ ~
Colorado Gsev House-A ssisaut Posm aster. r.
w Al5snarle Mobilization Eaennl S 11 Ransom
ism Washing dstDT Hohc-JunRe
RaIcnIn BlnghamtOn 81 Nfehotls HoeGeoLge ~ ca
non Congress from ttah .HVV"'~" @'V"'
Judge Samuel D. Faulkner OF DaDsvlne, ~. l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
DR., RAILWAYS REGULATING PILLS,

Perfectly ssteess elegantly coated for the cure Of All d
orders of the stomach liver bOwe Kidneys bidder nervous
Diseases headache constipation cOsyeness indigestion t
pepsia bousness bilious fever Inflammation OF the boTe
piles all arrangements OF the internal yisoerA Warsn
PRICE RICE Is CENTS PER BOX. SOLD BY DRUGGIsTs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
NEWARK.

Christmas was generally observed in Newark,
the manufactures shops stores being closed The
services at the churches all largely attended ana
in the evening the various places OF amusement were
well parouized The sleghing was better than Tor sew
eral years aud the sport the avenues ana Hlglst
was almost Il carnival. There was very little drunken
ness, and few arrests were made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
DESCENT UPON A DIsoRDERLY SALOON.

Capt. Murray and Detective Carr OF the
Fourth Police Precinct, with force Of policemen made
descent upon the liquor store Of Jack" Roberts, at
No 90 James-st, last evening about 10 o'clock The
proprietor away and the woman who was In charge
who is supposed TO be RObertss wife, with five other
women and SIX men, were arrested and taken 70 tne
staon-house The place has long had the reputation OF
being haunt Of thieves and abandoned women oil the
lowest cass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26
HOME NEWS.

THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDSUTs. IN
BROADWAY.
anqlc Noon 90. sp. m. 239. MidniErt 24''
Highest during tho day as. Lowed. JB'.
Average, 22se. same day. 1870 S7is''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-26

If THE PALATE OF A JUVENILE
evOlts ct medicine IL Is difficult for II 70 swallow
This is the with MILK OF MAGNEsIA.