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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13
SOUTHERN NEWS.


e5vrRAI dozen wooden-bottom. confeder.
Is army shoes, relics Of the civil car, are
aye a...aJ ii 4 Lynchburg, Va, store. The
dlsPlhy soya the leather Is of good quality;
GsW6s ottcns. OF hard wood, are bound with
iron. -s.-,rr,,.-., - o,oov,to1 u, ,or,.
W. VI - me southern division of the centen-
m t.ll Isa,on, which was resinged by Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee.
LIZ A. H. STEPHENS hopes to take his
Lot In congress on July !.
Sorrrr, CAROLINA planters have purchased
80 The first Of March, this year, fully 3O0,-
5n6 bushels Of western corn.
WV or GEAR ago Kimble county, Texas, had
dozen persons located within its
1;u,;ts. now it has eight hundred inhabitants.
''' Ir,I,pv1Tr county treasurer of Eedgefeld
Sa-, Sonth Carolina, has fed the state,
c sovrviBe off with him 100000 OF the peoples
money r, Es
e.nbor, county, Ga, is one hundred and
tIiSSnfv wears of age, and yet she retains the
WEI Of her mind and body to a remarka-
He extent.
CITIZEN of Lee county, Texas, visits
4o centennial with a large collection Of
Snstes, centipedes, tarantulas, scorpions,
i SnnSrne3 frogs and other specimens Of the
entities and insects Of Texas.
Trpp Rome (Ga.) Courier tells the follow
s,a. A party of gentlemen having sat down
tn9 dirner. one OF them, Col. Waddeu, was
ooLad to say grace, and, bowling his head,
eoid "Lord, make us honest and rich"
An editor who was present promptly re-
Snsuded: "Amen. Give the colonel the
F6rmer and thy humble servant the latter, as
thou seest we need, and do 1t quickly"
The small grain crop from Dallas to Mine.
ala. Texas, along the line Of the Texas and
Pacific railroad, will show most satisfactO-
80 Weld, The acreage this season as com.
Jared with last year was increased from fifty
tn two hundred and fifty per cent.
IL CARBwELI. was murdered and robbed
~ Smith county, Tenn, a Jews days ago. he
srao shot three times and his body thrown
into the river, where it fOated thirty miles
before it was discovered. The murderer is
unknown.
A SOUTH CAROLINA judge suggests q
novel plan for preventing drunkenness. 1t
il this: Allow every person to sell as much
Sicuor AS he wishes without license or tax
bTt renrire those who wish to drink to apply
for license, and to give notice Of such appli'
cation by publication for one month IN re-
spectacle newspaper, and then, in case there
be no valid objection, to enter into good and
sufficient bond for good behavior, etc., be-
fore the license is granted.
THERE is on exhibition at Columbia, South
Carolina, splendid silVer-mOunted, gold
plated saber, the property of Gen. Wade Hamp'
ton,said to have been worn by his grandfather
at the battles of CRANKY and COwpens and on
other fields of the revolution. 1t is very
handsome weapon, is incased in sheath OF
tortoiseshell, which is also rich in Orna
mentation, and would be valuable add
ton to the collection of relies to be eGhlo
ted at our centennial.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13
THE HUNGARIAN OPALs.

After the visitor to the main exhihi-
ton building has looked in vain IN the
American departments for anything very
striking in the way of artistic work let
him 10 10 the Acknowledgements sec
ton and look at the beautiful display Of
osals from the government mines In
HunQary--the only mines in. the werld,
by the way, where really fine opals are
iound. The collection Of these singular
levels in the Hungariansectio isunique
and one Of the most notable exhibits in
the building. Several cases are filed
with specimens of these precious stones,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13
TIRE TEXAS PACIFIC RAILWAY.
From the Galveston News,

The News noticed a few days ago the
purchase of a large amount OF iron for
the Texas Pacific railway company.
From Maj. Bend, vice president Of the
company, we learn that the purchase
comprised twelve thousand tons of rails,
a part from Chattanooga mills, to be
shipped via. Memphis and Little Rock to
Texarkana; part from Marietta, o., to
be shipped via, Cairo and Little Rock to
Texarkana; part in ST. Louis, to be
shipped via. St. Louis and Iron Mountain
road to Texarkana part in Chicago, to
be shipped via. Moberly and Missouri,
Kansas and Texas road and portion
via. St. Louis and the Atlantic and Pa
oific road to Denison; part at Danviite,
Va, and a part at Reading, Pa, to be
shipped by steamer to Houston, Texas,
and from thence north to Longview or
Dallas. This iron has all been contracted
for. and is being delivered by the differ
emit mills, The company are about
closing contract for twenty locomotives,
four hundred freight cars and about
twenty other cars with which to fully
eauip its line of road, Tt is the inten-
ton Of the company to complete It's line
from Eagle Ford to Fort WOrthi and the
line between Paris and Texarkana, before
the end of July
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13
A KING HH0 Lost "a KINGDOM AND
HKS ERESEGHT.
London Letter . New York World.

AA8M4A A1AtEA " Ka&M A@&A WG&AAr
The quiet, amiable ard blind gentle
man who i now stopping at Claridge's
hotel, and who would have been king Of
England had not his cousin Victoria
been born, has certainly had his mialoF-
tunes in life but his lot Is not q very
unhappy one. He has lost his sight and
his kingdom; but he haa saved lis per
sonal property, and be has been blessed
with large and adectionate family Of
children. The king Of Hanover ii just
Is old Is his cousin queen Victoria and
although be il not 80 rich, he il rich
enough. To say nothing Of other re-
sources he has at this moment twelve
and half tons Oi silver and gold plate
stored away in Coutt's bank. He l.,
moreover, an English prince, and be il
duke Of Cumberland and Tevi0tdale,
earl of Armagh and = knight Of che Gar.
ter. He and his family have arrived Ia
England, apparently with the intention
Of making it their permanent home.
They probably have given up All hope OF
ever repossessing Hanover.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13

May, as to the prospect and condition Of
the cotton crop in the district allotted to
this exchange. Our report Is based upon
forty-nine replies from tWenty-three
counties. Average date Of replies, June,
LIST.
l. Question-What Is the area of land
planted in cotton in your section as com
pared with last year? State per centage
of increase or decrease.
Answer-The acreage under cotton
is generally stated to be below that of
last year, the decrease averaging five and
three-fourth per cent.
2. Question-What proportion ofland
planted in cotton last year in your
section has been and is now over
howed7
AnsWer-None.
8. Question-What is your estimate
of damage done the ensuing crop by the
overflow in your sections?
Answer-None. Some insignificant
damage in small localities on hill lands
from some late heavy rains.
4. Question-What has been the char
acter of the weather, and has it been
more or less favorable than last year,
Answer-The character of the weather
was, as rule, more favorable for plant
ing, and decidedly more favorable, inn
mediately succeeding that for working
the crops.
5. Question-How are the stands Of
cotton in your section?
Answer-Some planters have not yet
quite completed choppingout the cotton,
but wherever that has been done the
stands are reported as very good. Many
of our correspondents state that they
could hardly be better, andare far above
the average of several years past.
6. Question-HOw much earlier Oh
later is the cotton crop in your section
this than last year?
Answer-As rule, planting was COM
pleted somewhat later than last year
But the crop has grown remarkably
well. The present general condition
averages about the same as last
year, but ranges from 1.-TWO week.
later" to "twO weeks earlier" according
to local influences, and more or les
favorable weather in certain localities.
7. Question-How is the labor, il
number and efficiency, compared with
last year?
Answef-Labor is reported the sam'
in quantity as last year, but as a rul'
more efficient.
8. Question--Has the use of fertilizer
increased or decreased, compared will
last year?
Answer-The use ofcOmmerCial fertil
izers on cotton lands has been about tn
same as last year, but there has been al
increase in the application of home ma
nures and compost.
8. QuestiOn-What is the present con
dition of the cotton crop in your Sc
ton?
Answer-The present condition Of tn
cotton crop is very good and promise
we'll. The plant as a rule is not larg
but is healthy and vigorous, and tn
fields free from grass. The majority q
our reports point to a coalition decided
above the average at this season.
10. QuestiOn-State any material fact
not covered by above questions.
Answer-In two counties there
some complaint of an impairment q
stands by the cut worm. Two cOuntie
report lice. In all material respects
however, our reports point to an exec
lent condition of the crop, and a NOR
than favorable prospect for the future.
TIE TEXAS PACIFIC RAILWAY.
! From the Galveston News.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13

"a New York woman assails, through
the press, the Vermont jury which re-
Gently decided that lager beer i Dot in
toxioating. Her husband. when nos full
OF beer, il quiet an3 inatlensiye man, but
after drinking beer be becomes i de-
mon and maniac, notwithstanding
the decision Of the twelve Vermontegs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13

The Rev. DR.. Robinson, president Of
Brown university, recently supplied the
pulpit Of the First Unitarian church Of
Providence, in he'absence of the pastor,
and his sermon was regarded a q re-
markablo one, coming from leading
Baptist divine. He maintained that
religion, like the physical world, had its
epochs and revolutions, and that the
present movement, though bloodless. il
deeper and more significant than any
preceding one. He was not afraid Of
progress, but is convinced that the
Christian religion Is more firmly estab.
lished than ever IN the world,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13

"A Masonic jewel, costing nine hun
dred dollars, was presented TO Albert
Pike, the sovereign commander of the
ancient and accepted Scottish Rite
Southern jurisdiction, recently in Wash
ington, The presentation was made by
Hon. Robert Tocmbs, ,of Georgia,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13
GEORGIA.

GEORGAAs
There were one hundred and thirty.
FIVE replies from sixty-eight counties
average date May 28th.
The decrease in land planted in cotton
as compared with last year has been ten
per cent. The weather has been remark
ably seasonable since the plant CON-
menced to grow, but the spring was late
and the planting was delayed. The
stands of cotton are generally good, bets
ter than last year. Although the crop
was put in the ground much later than
usual, it has been able to catch up in
great measure from the fine season, so that
it So not behind more than five to eight
days. Owing to the necessities of the
times, labor is both more abundant and
efficient. In sections where fertilizers
have been generally used the increase
over the previous season has been fully
twenty per cent. The condition of the
crop is unprecedentedly fine. The fields
are free from grass, and the plant, though
small, is growing off well. Owing to the
failure of the corn crop last year, the
increase of land put in grain has been in
proportion to the decrease in the acreage
OfCottOn, and to make the grain crops
more effective it is estimated that nearly
twenty-five per cent. of the commercial
manures sold this season have been
placed upon these crops.
--. FLORIDA
There were thirty-one replies from six
teen counties-average date May 9th,
The decrease in the area devoted to
cotton has been from twelve to fifteen
per cent. The spring was a backward
one, but for the last month the weather
has been more favorable than last year,
The stands of cotton are generally good,
although the plant is small, and COM
plant Of cut worm in some localities.
The crop is put down as being about two
weeks later than last year.
Labor is abundant and efficient, but
the scarcity of corn and the want Of
money is a serious drawback to the EN-.
pigment Of Iaborers. The present con-
dttion Of the crop is good, but backward.
But little commercial fertilizers have
ever been used in this state, but planters
are turning their attention more gen.
orally to the making Of manures at home;
The Augusta exchange has fOrty-nine
replies from twenty,three counties in its
district, the average date of replies being
june list, and reports as follows:
Gentlemen We respectfully submit
lEbe following report for the month OF
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13

The Burlington Hawkeye tells OF q
surgical operation in which MilWau'
keean had to be amputated in order to
save his ear,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-07-13
TIVE COTTON CROP.

Its Condition Ia the South Atlantic States.
The Savannah exchange report, dated
June 10, is as annexed:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22
VIRGINIA ADVISES SOUTH CAROLINA

VIRGINIA ADVISES SOUTH CAROLINA
History shows that for the past half GEN.
fury South Carolina has been always ready
to present the issue of State against popu-
lar sovereignty. She has been in most
instances restrained by the want Of South
ern cooperation. On several signal occa-
sions she has assumed position so criti-
cal as to call for the remonstrance of her
Southern sisters. When South Carolina
took her notification stand Virginia sent
commissioners to reason against the effect
Of premature appeal to the physical
arbitrament of war. At the commence
ment of the late war South Carolina dis
patched mission to appeal for assistance
which was not given until her attack on
Sumter and the proclamation Of Presi-
dent Lincoln changed the political phase
from secession to invasion. Virginia has
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

Governor Hayes received one hundred
and forty thousand more votes in the
State of New York alone than were polled
in the entire Union in 1924, when Adams,
Jackson, Clay and Crawford were candi-
dates for President. And yet he did not
carry the State. At least the Tilden elect
ors were counted in in consequence of the
fifty thousand fraudulent votes of New
York city. Thus minority of one State
in 1876 is greater than the entire vote of
the Union was in 1924.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22
NEW ORLEANS AND HER RAILROADS

NEW ORLEANS AND HER RAILROADS.
Among other consequences of the
chronic civil war which has continued in
New Orleans since the close of active
operations in the field, may be prominent
ly cited the failure to construct any rail.
roads, with the absolute loss Of control
over those which had been constructed
chiefly with the means of New Orleans
and her citizens.
Some years since the Legislature of
Louisiana was induced by the fair prom
ises of lobbymen and attorneys to au-
thorize the sale and transfer of the city
stock in the Great Northern railroad.
This act was accepted by the Common
Council Of that day, and the very slender
proceeds of the sale applied to the pur-
poses Of the corporation. The same COM
pany also obtained control of the Missis-
sippi Central road The two were con-
solidated under the same manage
ment, and worked as one road.
The splendid assurances that the pur-
chasers Of these roads required no assist
ance, with the usual irresponsible
flourish that money was no object with
them prepared the people to expect such
an investment of additional capital as
would renew and restock the roads, and
insure such extensions, connections and
feeders as would redeem the full capacity
of the roads for usefulness. The implied
promise that this would be the case, must
have constituted the sole justification Of
the public authorities for the sale of the
road stock at such inadequate prices. II
the roads could be repaired and extended
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22
The senior member-el to the next Mas

The senior member-elect to the next Mas
sachuse:ts Legislature is Ex-Governor
Emory WasSburn, of Cambridge, who is
elected to the House. He was member OF
the same branch in 1926, fifty years ago,
when he was twenty-six years of age. He
was member of the first committee OF the
House upon the prscticability of railway
from Boston to Albany. Mr.. Washburn has
served ir both branches since, and was
Governor in 1854,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

Concerning the Senate committee. the
Democrat Gays: "The testimony on which
these eminent public servants are acting
would not be competent, before country
Justice, to convict vagabond negro of rob-
bling planters hen roost." Certainly not;
but before . good criminal jury it might
convict bulldl zers of murder.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22
PROCLAMATION.
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.
STATE o. k0UuIANA.l
Executive Department, )

STATE o. LounIAHA,)
Executive Department, )
New Orleans, November 8, 1876 }
paid BY the State Of Louisiana for such informa
ton will lead to tho arrest and conviction Of the
person OF persons who on the fourth Of November
1876, shot and killed THOMAS C. WEST in tho
parish Of West Felicans, in this State.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State
this ninth day of November, 4 D. 1876, and Of the
Independence Of the United States the ono hun.
bred and first.
VIM. P. KELLOGG.
By the Governor:
F. G. LLOREHS,
A..::-+ant Secretary of State. nols
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

Mr.. j. Cheever Goodwin, author and &C
tor, who was here with Mr.. Sothern, gradu
ated from Harvard College in 1873, and for
two years was the pitcher Of the Harvard
University Nine.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

The Times says, "This is the season of the
year when psterfamilias comes in at the
back gate with his arms full Of suspicious
looking bundles" 1t is not quite right to
give the old man awsy when the children
are thinning Santa Claus gives them good
gifts,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

The Washington man who telegrsphs to
the Democrat has settled the case. Mr..
Hendricks is to be Secretary of War. That
is what is the matter with Indiana,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

Democratic papers say Cronin had the
power to cast three electoral votes for Til
den, but contented himself with one. Mind
the forbearance of Cronin.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

"The Radicals have captured Grant,"
says q city journal. "The Dutch have
taken Holland" is information equally au-
thentic and equally astounding.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22
PROCLAMATIOv
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.

ONG XhVOSANS DOLLARS REWARD.
STATE OF LoursIAxA,)
Executive Department,
New Orleans. November %, 1876.
A reward Of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be
paid BY tho State Of Louisians for such informa-
ton - win ea to the arrest and conviction of the
person o. persons wnc. on the night Of the twenty
eighth of September. 1876, cruelty murdered ISAAC
MITCHELL, peacesbie citizen Of the parish Of
West Felicians, in the presence Of his family.
And, also, similar reward for such evidence ~
viii lead to the arrest and conviction Of the person
or persons who. about tho same time, in the said
parish Of West FellciAna, killed and murdered one
GILBERT CARTER.
Given under my hand and the zeal Of the State
this twenty. third day Of November A. D. 1876 and
Of the independence Of the United Ststes the one
hundred and first.
WIN. p. KELLOGG.
By the Governor:
F. g. LLORKNS, -r
Assistant Secretary Of State. no2l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

1t is impossible to map out the conduct
for life to meet unforeseen circumstances;
but it is always safe to do the best you can
a. you 90 along.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

The manager of the Clara Louise Kel-
logg opera troupe has broken his engage
ment with Mr.. Pope, and will not come to
New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

A newsdealer in New York lstely died
from excessive laughter. He had undoubt.
eddy been pleased to see the people buy
AYfraS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

The Germans are beginning to under.
stand the cAse. Within has in front Of his
beer saloon deer, split open and hung up,
labeled "Bulldozed."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

A "dime sociable" WAS recently advertised
to be held in Texas. Here the ftteen-cent
socisble is more common.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

A cool head and thick wooden petticoat
saved the life of Kate Clsxton ut the burn
ing of the Brooklyn Theatre.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

A man with Q stolen umbrella can not
keep dry in . rsinstorm and have clear
conscience at the same time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22
SUCCESSION NOTICES.


Successt0n Of ]. 0char1rA.
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH ~
H. orleans C4; No. 39o73-Notiee i hereby given to
sons Ssrsi o. TINS estate. and to all otf per-
Gays ay rom the present notification, II any thew
mav6 or can, why the acoount presented bv 4
rMHer, public administrator and administra:
~. OF TINS estate, should not be homol0eatod and
ePproved, and the funds distributed in accordance
By order of tho Court
de22 q 3l* RRAnK pAcp m w.,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

"You are . fool, my DEAR" said a noble
lord to his little wife. ~ believe it, You
brute" said she; II was told 20 when l mar
ried Won"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

Stuart Robson's 1.-TWO Men of Sandy Bar"
company has disbanded. Business was
bad. and he had not the Bret Harte to 60 on.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22
SuccessiOn Of A. Rickell.

- Of Orleans, No 80. Notice il hereby eivsn
70 tne ereditcre Of this estate and to I'll other por
iooa neren interested, to chow cause within ten
KY nom the present uottAcaaion II any they
n1vo OF can; why the account presented BY &. +.
tS Ael pubic admtnistEatOr and administrator OF
snn estate, should not b homoloGatea md an.
thsEoWith ~ ~ASe
DELE 10 33A FRANK PACE m C,ark
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

There is fearful amount Of ignorance in
this community. A full grown man has
been found who could not even tell who
had been elected.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-22

NORTH GERMAN LLOYD.
STEAM BETWEEN BREMEN AND NEW ORLkAUN
HAVR1, VIA SOUTHAMPTON AND HAVANA
<A The sleanships Of the Nersh
Prom NeV
Prom Bremen. Orleens.
Hanover. Dec. "a. About Jan. "A
hereafter.
The steamers touch outward ct Hsvre and IA.
vana. and on their homo trip ct Havans and South.
PRICES OF PASSAGE.
Prom Bremen, Southampton or Havre to Havana
or New Orleans:
Cabin. elso (gold). Storage, e3s (eoldl,
From New Orleans to Southampton. Hsvne a,
Bremen: ar -
Cabin, elso (goldl stssr.ge. eS (eold).
From New Orleans to Havana:
Cabin. IS (gold). steerags, s15 (eo,Al
Children under ten ysazs half prics Children nm.
der one year htsA
The company reserves the right to ohanee tn
route OF the etoamers, tho advertised daya of n.
perture, and the prices Of p0saaea
P4ssage tickets fto0 Bremen, Southampton a.
havre 70 New OEleAne issued BY the undoFniana1
FoF furthsr paEtic1lars apply 70
$40 No - Union street.