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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-02-29
The TRIBUNE, New-York.
cents Market Reports of Weekly Witness
are worth more. Try it. > Spruce st., N. Y.

what are YoMr Symphonic Are they pain in
the right side yellowness OF the eyes, debility
irregnarity of the bowels and headache? Ifso your
liver wrong; and to set 1t right and give tone and
vigor to the system. the one thing necdful Is
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
MINOR TELEGRAMS.

Boy found at Pine Plain, N. Y, supposed to
be Charlie Ross, turns out of course to be some
one else.
Vice President Aguilara Of Cuba, arrived in
New York Tuesday via st. Domingo.
The Eastern District Evangelical Lutheran
Synod OF Maryland, assem- bed at St. PauPs
lutheran church in Baltimore yesterday, II 5
delegates being present
The four oarsmen of Trinity College, Dub
lin. who are to represent Ireland at the Phila
delphia International races, arrived in New
YORK tuesday night and were met and wei
canned by Blaikie of New York, and Ferguson
and Miller of Philadelphia whose guests they
are.
The Democrats will hold a ratification meet :
ing in Lawrence tonight Congressman Tar
box will speak,
Gen. Butler is expected to deliver an ad.
dress at Lawrence Saturday or Monday night.
A young mems Hayes and Wheeler club was
formed in Lowell last night.
In the suit of John H. Patt, assignee Of
Simeon Leland & Co. formerly propristors of
the Metropolitan Hotel in New York, vs.. the
executors of the late A. T. Stewart, Justice
Hunt has delivered an opinion adverse to de-
PENDANTS.
Striking 'longsboremen at meeting yester-
day resolved to petition the steamboat COM
panles for reinstatement which Is not likely to
De accorded as the companies have all the men
they want.
Paid admissions to the Centennial yesterday
2S,441.
The fine writing paper manufacturers of the
country, at their meeting in Springfield, Mass
yesterday, voted to continue to run their mills
on halt time to the close of the year.
The Southern and Southwestern managers
are in consultation at Saratoga.
Samuel Lawrence presided and Gov. Rice
made an address at a Hayes and Wheeler flag
raising at Springfield, Mass, last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
WILLIAM A. WHEELER.
Enthusiastic Receptions In YER
mont.

ST. ALBANs, Aug. 16. - Hon. VIM. A.
Wheeler arrived here by special train from
Malone at noon, on his way to the White
Mountains. A large crowd had assembled,
with band, and after he had lunched be was
introduced by Hon. w. G. Smith and enttusi-
as:caly cheered. He returned thanks, but
accepted the compliment not for himself, but
that prominence he considered himself primac-
lily indebted to Vermont, for it was her delepa-
ton at Cincinnati which presented bis pane.
When Judge Poland bad previously been rallied
about his own possible candidacy, he naiyely
replied that the country ght go further and
maze the application. But since he was not to
be nominated it is probable he thought to do
the next best thing, that is to get a man with
Vermont blood in his veins, and Vermont IDEAS
in his head "Fcr," said the speaker, my
father was Highgate man and my mother a
earlier years OF my life in your neighboring
town of Fairfax He hoDored the State
which so molly leads the Republican column in
all campaigns. And. again returning thanks,
he closed by saying that his ideas on pending
ISSUES would be given later in the canvass
Amid great cheering. music, and a torpedo
salute under the wheels of the train, he oepart-
ed, oavipg left a very pleasant impression upon
Democrsts and Republicans alike.
MONTPELIER. Vt Aug 16.-Hon. VIM, A
Wheeler, the Republican candidate for Vice
President, passed through this place this D. ~
| by express train, on his way to the White
Mountains. Some 500 ladies, children, and
gentlemen were at the depot with band tt
greet him. He walked across the street, &C
companied by several prominent gentlemen.
Mr. Wheeler was introduced, aud spoke briefly
| He said that Vermont was primarily respon
sible for his nomination. He never couit
| understand why Judge Poland should have pro-
| posed him at Cincinnati. He claimed his an
cestry in Vermont He said, 1t Is the mis-
sion of the Republican party to confer on al
The people of the United States the privilege.
you enjoy. Vermont entered me for this. and
is bouhd to see that am the winning horse ,
| (Cheers.) The band played Hail, Colum
bap'
TWIN MOUNTAIN House, NH, Aug. 49,
VIM. A. Wheeler can dldate for Vice-Presi
| dent, arrived here this evening" ".N...,
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
WASHINGTON.

The President Going to Long Branch.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 16-The President will
leave here on Friday or Saturday for Long
Branch.
The Chinese Immigration Question.
The joint select committee of the two houses
of Congress, appoint ed to investigate the i'm
migration of the Chinese to this country, leave
for San Francisco early in October.
The Silver Commission.
The silver commission met today but without
transacting any business adjourned to meet in
New York on the second Monday In Septem-
Der, when the three experts will be appointed.
A New Loan.
Proposals for Al per cent. loan for $780,
1000 are now being entertained by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, and it is believed the loan
will shortly be awarded as the Secretary is de
sirous OF closing the matter at the earliest pos
sible moment.
Southern Republicans to be Protected.
Secretary Cameron, in letter to General
Sherman, recltes the preamble and resolutions
adopted by the House of Representatives on
the motion of Mr.. Lord of New York, on the
the 10th inst. Mr. Cameron then says: 1.-The
President directs that in accordance with the
spirit of the above you are to hold all the
available force under your command, not now
engaged in subduing the savages of the west
ern frontier, in readiness to BE- used upon the
call or requisition of proper legal authorities
for protecting citizens without distinction of
race, color or political opinion, in the exercise
of the right to vote as guaranteed by the 18th
amendment. and assist in the enforcement of
certain, condign and efectual punishment upon
all persons who shall attempt by force, fraud,
intimidation or otherwise, to prevent the tree
exercise of the right of suffrage as provided by
the laws of the United States, and such force
SO distributed as to render prompt assistance
in the enforcement of the law.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
Grimes aad Casualties.

Two barns belonging to John WOODBURY., in
Londonderry, N. H., were burned Tuesday.
Loss SIS 900
There were heavy showers and destructive
lightning in Taunton Tuesday night The
barn of Alexander 81. Williams was struck
aud burned, together W tn the contents. Loss
$500. Another barn was shattered at Hope
we'll. and many trees and fences were knocked
Down in the suburbs.
The Baptist church, hotel and several stores
in Westport, NY were burned yesterday Loss
5000.
An express train on the Lake Shore railroad
was thrown from the track Tuesd ~ night, and
Mr.. Clemmuns of Cleveland had both legs
broken.
Patrick Shindon was killed in Boston yester-
day by the fall of piece OF machinery.
A negro raped IA year old school Girl 10
Fayette county, Georgia, Monday, and was
killed by her relatives.
man named Fitzpatrick, section boss on
the Denver and Rio Grand railroad, was shot
and killed by Malachi Monhar, one of his men,
at Cannon City Tuesday. Fitzpatrick had
given Monhar whipping for circulating a
story that he had stolen mule, and he muir
derel him in revenge.
j. L. Whtten and his daughter Emma were
drowned while bathing at Apple Point, near
Burlington, VT. yesterday.
Ralph Bowker, residing at IS Camden street,
Boston, committed suicide yesterday by hang
ing. Cause, despondency at the loss of sit u
alton he had held for 20 years.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
POLITICAL.
Congregational Nom ina DIN.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 16.-The Republicans of
the 9th Ohio district yesterday nominated
Charles Foster for Congress.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt, Aug. 16-The
Republican Congressional convention to nomi-
nate candidate fer Congress in the 81 district
of Vermont, was held here to-day. Ex-Lisut.
Gov. Hinckiey was nominated as candidate
tor Congress. A Hayes and Wheeler flag was
thrown to the breeze. The crowd was large
and enthusiastic.
DETROIT, Aug 16 Henry Chamberlain was
nominated to day by the Democrats for Con.
gress from the 4th. district.
The Arkan.as Republicans Recozciled.
LITTLE Rock, Aug 16.-The break in the
R. publican party is apparently healed aud
they Low present an undivided body. Hon j.
Il BROOKS, the nominee OF toe regulars, to-day
formally declined and for the sake of unity ia
the parts the vacant place was rendered to Gen.
A. w. Bishop, the nominee of the new deal
wing OF the party. Gen. Bishop accepted and
now heads the ticket Of the regulars, while the
| new deal ticket dies by mutual consent.
The Ohio Greenbacks.
CLEVELAND, Aug I6-A Call is issued for
the independen Mt greenback state convention at
, Columbus, Sept. 18th. The CAL is issued by
order of the greenback natIonal committee and
is signed by Reuben CARROLL a member of the
comm ttee from Ohio.
Kansns Republic Convention.
IOPEhA, aug. O-ln0 SGdGo
convention met to-day and organized, then adj
ioprued 10 CLOCK, when the committee on
resolutions reported the platform which was re-
constructed, not being satisfactory. The COM
NIT ee on credentials have not reported, not b5
ing able to decide on some of the contested
seats.
South Carolina Democratic Convention.
COLUMBIA, Aug. 16 w. W. Hardee was
eleced permanent President of the state Dem
OCratic convention last night.
Gen. Wade Hampton was unanimously nom
mated for governor by the state De nocratic
convention to day. There was an enthusiastic
tOrchlight procession in ratification of TIlden
and Hendricks tonight.
The nomination of Hampton was received
with immense enthusiasm. His speech prior
to the nomination was in full accord with the
st. Louis convention The state canvass is re :
garded BY the Democrats as subordinate to the
national one. .s
Republican Nominee for Governor of
Missouri Declines.
ST.. LOUIS Aug 16.-The committee of the
Gustavus A. FInkelnburg of his nomination for
Governor performed the duty to-day. Finkeln-
burg st tied he had repeatedly said that he
would not be Candidate, and sent letter to
the Convention positively declining the nomina-
ton, and now after reflection reiterated his
former statements, and respectfully but posi-
lively declined. 1t is evident from the tone of
his remarks that his reasons are of business
nature. A meeting of the State Committee
was called for on the Oath to fill the vacancy.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
Recruits to be Sent to Cheyenne.
Train Boarde and a q. 3. Judge Kid
mapped.

BOULDER, Col Aug. I6.-This morning, as
the Colorado Central train reached point
about SIX miles north of Rolston, an obstruc-
ton was discovered on the track in the shape
of a cross tie. which brought the train to stop.
1t was Immediately boarded by twenty four
mashed and armed men, who dem anded, with
pistols in hand, that the passengers 60 forward
to the baggage car. ALI obryed except Judge
Stone, who was forcbly taken off towards the
the mountains. 1t IS supposed that it was done
to retard the quail fication of Receiver Moffat,
Jr, which was to have taken place today.
BOSTON, Aug. 16.-Telegrams received to-
uight at the Office of the Union Pacific Rail-
road in regard to the outrage in Colorado in
board ng a Colorado Central train and carrying
off Judge Stone, of the o. S Court, into the
mou ptains to prevent him holding court and
qualifying a receiver for the Colorado Central
Railroad, state that Judge Stone made his way
out of captivity during the night The court
has been adjourned till Thursday, when the
receiver will be qualified. Tue Governor of the
territory has called out two companies of sol
ders to enforce if nAcessary the order of the
court A reward of $1,000 VIII be offered for
the arrest and CONVICTION of the kldnappers of
Judge Stone,
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
A Regatta at swampseot,
The Cotton CrOD.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-The August statisti.
cal returns to the Department of Agriculture
show an improvement in the cotton crop dur
ing July, bringing it's general condition nearly
up to the full average. Usually there is de-
cline from the July figures South Carohus,
Georgic, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas and Ten
nessee show an improvement, especially Ten
Dessee; Louisiana maintains her July average
NORTH Carolioa, Florida and Mississippi have
declined. Local drouth aud excessive rains
have jured the plants, espec ELY in tne east
ern counties aud al ing the Mississippi Cater
pillars have made their appearance at numer-
Gus points, but at the ate of the returns they
had done but little damage. Considerable ap-
prehension is expressed of injuries in August,
but preparations are being made to resist them
Toe average condition of 'hr cotton states is as
GroreIs 104. Florida 49, AIabsma 1903 Miss, :.
sippi so, Louisiana SO, Texas LOG, Arkansas SO
Tn $40 1D0
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
FOR E N.
THE TURKISH WAR.
England win Assist in Mediation.

England will Assist i'm Mediation.
LONDON, Aug 16.-A despatch to the Daily
Telegraph reports that the English consuls at
Belgrade and Constantinople have been direct
ed to inform the ServianS and Turks respective
ly that if they will consent to a mediation of
the powers, England is willing to assjst.
The Present Situation.
A Vienna despatch says that General Tcher-
nayeff has evacuated Gurgusovatz and Salts
char and is expected to withdraw from the
whole line of the Turks, daring the Ottomans
to follow him through the gorges between the
valley of Timok and Morava.
He has an army of 60O0O occupying strong
positions from Aiexinatz to Paratichin, and the
Turks have 100000 men, divided ;uto three
armies IL remains to be seen whether the
Turks will attack the Servians or march north,
leaving the Servians behind.
Prince Nliian's Deposition Probable.
A despatch from Corstantinople says that the
Turks are inclined to issue a decree for the
deposition of Prince Milan, and to nominate
successor. England has protested az alnst this
course through her ambassador.
Defending Krutchervasz
BELGRADE. Aug. 16 The Turks have
reached Jablanitza. Thel Servian Colonel
Antitch is gathering strength to defend Krut-
chervatz, from which place roads lead to
Kragoyevatz. The fall OF this place would
open the Morava Valley to the sonth of General
Tchernayeff's position. which would be thus
turned.
The Feeling of the Servian Peace Party.
A despatch from Belgrade says that while
war preparations continue actively, and while
even tue peace party consider any fate prefer
able to the deposition OF Prince Milan and the
annexation of any part of Serva to Turkey or
even.a period of Turkish rule here at the same
time depression of spirits and a desire for
peace among the moderate party aud the Ser
Wan people generally make the intervention of
the powers anxious looked for in the hope
that 1t will bring peace without any OF the
above conditions, which it is feared the Turks
desire to impose Rather than accept any one
OF those, the moderate party will support the
Servia conquers or cannot fight longer. They
say the deposition of Prince Milan would
occasion dy nastlc civil war, which would re-
tard the progress OF the country twenty years.
Excitern ent and Possible Hasufrection in
Lt Crete. fffts
An Athens despatch says that in consequence
of the Porte's refusal to graft the demands Of
the Cretan Assembly, great excitemeDt prevails
and rising is imminent. The Cretan5 sought
the advice of Greece and the latter urged the N
to appeal to the great powers and await the
result, which they will probably do.
A General Mediation by the Powers
| Imminent.
The Pail Mall Gazette in a despatch from
Berlin, says mediation by the powers on the
basis of the re-establishment of status-quo
ante-bellum is considered imminent.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17

BOSTON, Aug. 15-LReporsed for the Press.l-The
following is list OF prices quoted this afternoon:
Domestc-Ohio and Pennsylvania pick-lock AZ g
43c; do choice Xxx 39@40c; do fine x 81 q 3Sc; me-
dunn So q 38c; coarse 81 q &c; Michigan extra and
Xxx 80 a 35c; fine 30 q 35c; medium 81 q 33c; COM
mon % q SOC; other Western fine and X 30 q SIC;
medium 81 a 32c, common 27 q 2sc; pulled extra
rs q 3sc; superfne % q 40; No l, Is @2Oc; comb
@ 26c; Canada % q BIC; do combing - q 50 Smyr-
washed II q soc; do unwashed. IA a 22c; Buenos
Ayres 16 q 30c Cape Good Hope 80 q 33c; Austral-
ian 80 q 45ci Donskoi IS q 33c; Mestiza pulled -
&c.
The demand for Wool is still quite active and
prices are firm at the recent advance. Holders of
fine feeces are very Indifferent about selling, ana
manufacturers are free purchasers at the current
rates
In N. York there has been fair degree of activity
in the market during the period under review and tn
advances Of last week have, without exception, been
well maintained. There is still desire shown ON
the part of manufacturers to obtain what supplies
are likely to be needed in the manufacture of fall
wear this season before prices further advance, and
dealers generally exhibited disposition to meet
these demands promptly at current prices.
In Philadelphia theme has been increased activity
and we again advance our quotations on fine fleece
a &c P fb. The transactions in fleece during the
past two weeks have materially reduced the stock in
dealers hands, and with dispo ition to replenish,
prices have taken marked upward turn.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Review Of the Portland Markets
FOR THE WEEK ENDING AIJG ia


FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUG. 16.
The markets are generally firm this week with but
few changes to note in prices. The dry goods mar
ket is firm and sales unusually good for this season
Of the year. The money market shows no change
worthy of note and gold closed Wednesday, August
18th, at 1113.
Apples are coming in very plenty and sell from
$500 q 400 per bbl Beans continue in good de-
mand with no change to note in prices. Butter is
active at rs @ SOC for family lots, and 20 q 25c for
store butter. Cheese remains unchanged. Coffee is
dull at the quotations Copper and cordage show no
change. A few slight changes will be noticed this
week in drugs and dyes. The catch of maekerel is
light and the supply of fish is small owing to the
poor weather. Flour is firm and unchanged in
prices. Lemons are quoted at So 0O a 900 per box.
Corn is lower and is quoted at 60 Gle by car lots
and 65c in small lots. Oats quoted at 40 "a 45c
Lard is very dull and few sales have been re-
ported at easier prices than quoted. Lumber is firm
and unchanged. Molasses is very firm at quotations
given this week. Linseed oil is off cent this week.
Eggs are lower nd quoted at is q zoe per dozen
Pork is very dull this week and sales are few at tbs
quoted prices. Seeds are out of the market supars
are firm and an advance has been made the past
week. Graduated is now quoted at III to -. and
extra c. at IT, Extra c. was last week enormously
quoted at liz. Teas are tirmer and il good demand
Tobacco is very firm at the quotations Wool is nm
changed.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
Smaller Kerr N,ar His End.

ROCK ALUM SPRINGS, Va, Aug. 16--l0 p m.
Spec ker Kefr's condition to-n ght gives
scarcely a rat onal hope OF his being able to
live much lung-r he grows weaker hourly,
but his mind retains lis clearDess and v'gor,
AID be conv-rses Freely about his condition.
He recog Lizes fully the near approach OF d1ath,
is cain add res gned, aud, though suffering
terri bly,, endures 1t with wonderful fortltude.
he has received kilograms throughput the day,
and has die ated his own replies. His wife and
son are constantly at his bedside.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17

CINCINNATI. Aug 16-rbe OHIO aud Miss
issippi rlke Is virtually ended The following
was ISSUED last night:
Vincennes, Aug. Is To agents The Ohio
and Mississippi Railroad Will be open FIR its
regular business OF all kinds Tomorrow WED
nesday) morpIng.
j. e GoMPERL1NG, Superintendent.
Inc result OF The strike is that the men are
PAD and discharged, leaving the paw in future
reduced.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
Rice, ~ ID. :. 6a@
Saleratus.
Salerat'sP tb &c
Salt,

TCauIz IN b'nu I 3INW l 70
Liverpool.
| Duty paid. 225 q 2 so
In bond... 1 373@ 175
Grind butter 20 ~ box
Liv.fine sack l rs q 200
Clover. h.. 17i@ 1874
Red Top bag 4 25 "a $50
III. Grass, Blu. 2 S73C0 8 90
Canary Seed 6 90 q 6 80
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17

SAN FRASctsco, Aug 16 The esp ain of the
Blush bark Abbey Cowper, just arrived from
Manila, reports that on July Sd he boarded a
Jspaues+ jurk winch left Hokadsdi for Yoko-
hama November b, 1876. She was dismasted
soon after atd floated about till found as above.
Only two Of the crew remain. Nine Others,
including the captain, dird from scurvy and
privauon. Their bodies lay on board, The
survivors weIe in pershing condition when
picked up.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
noust Paisou Your Sysfem

With such hurtfal drugs as quinine calOmel, or blue
pills, but take instead that SAFE prompt and agreea-
bic substitute, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
whether it is used to remedy prevent maarai fe-
Vers overcome general debility to correct torpdi-
y OF the liver and bowels, will in every be found
fully adequate to the wants Of the sick and feeble.
1t entirely removes dyspeptic symptoms and by
stimulating the flow Of gastrcjuice facilitates diges
tion and insures the conversion of food into blood
whereby the system is efficiently nourished and re-
gains its lost vigor This great vegetable restorative
has received the endorsement of of science, the
press has repeatedly borne voluntary testimony to
its excellence, and the public has long since given it
the preference to every medicine of its kind.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
MASSACHUSETTS,.

LOWELL, Aug 16 The BILE aching kettle in
the Merrimac priut works exploded this FORE
noon and killed a workman named Patr Ick
Mscgulre, aoout 80 years of age. A boy AIMED
baml.n was badly scalded by the steam. The
kettle, which weighed two or three tons. was
thrown through the roof into the adjoining
building, making scene of great havoc. The
bleachery department is entirely stopped and
the damage done ia estimated at several thou
sand dollars
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17

dron & True l do corn, G W True & Co do corn,
Grier & Co do corn, Tensell, Tabor & Co do corn,
Parrott 4 Chase do corn, Merrill 1 do corn, Nor
Keazer do flour, G A Hunt s. Co do flour Howes,
A & Co do flour, W & r Mken l do -four, En-
Pire Mills do -four, Holway q Robinson2 do flour,
Central Railroad Is do merchandise, Portland q
Ogdensburg Railroad do merchandise, Portland IS
do merchandise.
By water conyeyance-1OOOl bush cornmeal to G.
W. True 81 Co.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17

bFOreixu Notes.

The statute of DR.. Livingstone was unveiled
in Edinburgh Thursday.
1t is denied that Lord Lytton contemplates
resigning the governor generalship of India.
Seventy men With several hundred rifles and
125, 600 cartridges recently landed in Cuba from
Asplnwall and joined the patriots.
Advlces from San Domingo state that the
revolutionists have been defeated in two battles
by the government troops.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17
DIED.

In this city, Aug. 15 Charles O. B. Kimball, aged AZ
years months days.
Funeral services Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
at his late residence 81 Fore street, East OF lnda
Relatives and friends are invited to attend without
1Ur her notice.
In this city, Aug Is. Bertha May, only daughter
of Nicholas and A. Robinson, aged years months
years months
In Oakland. Cal, Aug. 70, Capt Timothy Batchel-
DER formerly OF Bath.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17

PROBABILITIES FOR THE MKT TWENTY yoUR
HOURS
.- WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEP S1GN.Il
OFFICER. Washington, DO.
----- Ansu,t IL II A NJ a
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-17

The Relfas, Disorders.

Pail Mall Gazette from Belfast, Ireland, says
that although no serious rioting occurred last
night, several encounters took place between
the mobs and the constabulary, and twenty-six
persons were sent to the hospital. Some parts
of the city are very excited to-day, and the
military have been called out.