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LouIsrANA.-In Louisiana the same

LoU1sIANA.-In Louisiana the same
muddled condition Of things exists. and
on the assembling Of the Legislature on
the first Of January. the same spectacle
will doubtless be witnessed as is now
seen in South Carolina There will BE-
two legislative bodies each claiming to
be the proper and legal Legislature.
There will be two Governors two
men claiming to be Gsvernor-two
Lieutenant Governors, and in fact two
complete administrations, each claiming
to be the right one. As an evidence Of
what may be expected. we quote from
speech made, in answer to ssrenads
on Tuesday night last, BY Gen. Mich
OILS, the democratic candidate for Gov
erpor. He said be twas fairly and
legally elected Governor Of Louisiana
by over 5000 votes of both races that
it was bis fixed determination to assert
and maintain his right to that position !;
that he would be prepared to do his
whole duty. and that be should expect
the same from every citizen Of Lou
isiana."
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right to demand their production. and
that witness refusing to comply With
. supera shall be brought to the bar of
the House, to be subject to such action
as the House may determine. Persons
tamperiDg with : witness are also to DO
brought to the bar of the House for its
action During the debate Mr.. Hewitt,
Of New York. chairman ,f the demo-
cratic national committee. said he bad
reason to think that the protection which
the Law secures to citizens as to COM
munications through the postofdce was
more of dslusion than was generally
supposed, and further said that during
the last mouth his attention had been
called to bis own letters passing through
the New York postofics, and, accord
ing to his best judgment and that of
experts. they were frequently II not
generally opened in the postofice and
reclosed BY mucilage. the steam used
being apparent on the envelope.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21sr.
SENATE "A resolution was adopted
providing for an adjournment from Fri
day until Tuesday. The conference
report on the disagreeing votes of the
two houses in relation to the expense Of
committees Of investigation was called
up and passed it appropriates $25.-
900 for each house, with the under
standing that both bodies could ask for
more money if thought necessary. The
Chair announced the special committee
Of the Senate to act with special COM
mittse of the House to prepare meas
urs to accomplish the lawful counting
Of the electoral vote. Messrs. Edmunds.
Morton, Frelipghuysen and Logan. re-
publicans, and Messrs. Thurman. Bay
ard and Ransom. democrats. The
death Of Senator Caperton. of West
Virginia, was announced, and a num-
Der Of eulogies delivered.
House.. resolution was adopted
authorizing the House investigating
committees now 10 New York to inves-
tigate whether any letters passing
through the New York postofice have
been tampsred with, and if so by whom,
aud to report as early as possible. Be-
fore the passage Of the resolution Mr..
Hewitt, Of New York. made state
ment of facts in regard to what be be-
lieved to have been q tampering with
his mail. A resolution was adopted for
the arrest of E s. Barns, telegraph
manager at New Orleans. for contempt
in refusing ia produce certain papers
before the Louisiana investigating COM
mittee. The death of Senator Caper-
ton, Of W. Va was then announced.
sulogiss delivered, and the customary
resolutions adopted.
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South CARoLINA.-Things still con-
tinue in an excited and unsettled condi-
tion. with no immediate prospect Of .
settlement. The democrats are quiet
but firm 10 their determination to recog-
nizc no authority in the State but that
of Gen. Hampton. who they affirm was
fairly and legally elected Governor, and
whom they have inaugurated as such.
and Of the constitutionally organized
Legislature, the lower House Of which
is presided over by Speaker Wallace.
Chamberlain continues to attempt to
exercise authority as Governor, but he
is looked upon as usurper and all
obedience refused to his orders and pro-
clamations. and the republican legisla-
ture is alike unable to enforce its acts.
Unless upjusti6abls interference is made
BY direction Of the President, with the
military to sustain it, it is believed that
the Chamberlain usurpation will die out
of itself, in a short time. and General
Hampton will be established in undis-
puted authority over the State. The
republican faction is utterly unable to
obtain credit for anything or to raise
funds to carry on its bogus government
and must of course fail Both Houses
have agreed to adjourn sine die this
week.
The latest from South Carolina states
that Chamberlain intends to issue
proclamation within few days, order
ing Gov. Hampton, the democratic leg
islature and all claiming authority under
them to disperss to their homes in three
days and that be has been assured from
Washington that his orders shall be car
ried out If it takes all the military power
of the United States to accomplish 1t.
An Immense mass meeting was held 10
Charleston on Thursday night composed
Of men of all colors and politics. at
which resolutions were adopted de-
nouncing Chamberlain as usurper !;
vowing to recognize no government but
Hampton's. and pledging support. inan-
cial and al other kinds, to Hampton
and the democratic legislature.
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GEN BARLOW ON THE FLORIDA ELE0-
TIoN-Gen Francis G. Barlow. a dis
tinguished New York republican. who
was sent to Florida by President Grant
to witness the counting of the vote in
that State. has written letter explain
ing certain points Of his recent report on
that election which were not quite clear
He says the total vote on the face of the
returns was-Hayes, 24,327; Tilden.
24,287. Certain additions and deduc-
tions were agreed on unanimously by the
board, which left it Hayes. 24.287 /;
Tilden. "a .438. Gen. Barlow concurs
in the throwing out of Archer No. 2.
Friendship. Church and Cambellton pre-
cincts. which left the vote-Tilden. a.
002; Hayes. %. .947. or majority for
Tildsn Of IS. Hs approves other small
changes, but says he is in doubt about
the throwing out Of Jasper precinct in
Hamilton county with it's 1923 demo-
cratic and 1876 republican votes. In
short, Gen. Barlow comedies that Gov
Tilden was fairly entitled to the cleo
toral vote Of Florida. but being strong
partisan be makes the admission grudg-
ingly.
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JOSEPH G. BRows, Secretary.
December Goth, 1876.
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A VERY VALUABLE WORK.

The illustrated History of the Centennial
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This work is invaluable to all classes
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LIPPINCOTTs MAGAZINE.

Lippincotts Magazine for January
opens with an illustrated article On
Spain. by Edward King, chiefly Of the
quaint customs and amusing types Of
character that still characterize provin
cial life in the country Of Don Quixote.
"Our Floor Of Fire" is the title Of an
other illustrated paper, in which the
phenomena and operation of volcanic
eruptions are depicted and explained,
according-to the most recent observa-
tions and theories Of scientific explorers.
Mr.. Earl Shinn, the distinguished art
critic, has . paper on ''Phidias and his
Predecessors" full Of information and
subtle remark on the history and char
acteristics Of Greek sculpture, with
vivid descriptions Of the Elgin marbles
and other existing specimens. "The
Young Man who went West presents
in half comic. half serious light. the
claims ..of California to be regarded as
the typical American state. A short
article on "Unquiet Graves" by Marie
Rowland, gives an account of the
strange vicissitudcs that have befallen
the remains Of many celebrated persons.
and suggests some conclusions in refer
ence to the practice Of cremation
Lady Barker's Letters from South
Africa" are concluded in this number
as is also the serial story Of Love in
Idleness." which has entertained many
readers during the past six months.
1.-The Marquis Of Lossie" is still 10 pro-
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interest; and there is short story by
Rev. William NJ Baker. author Of
1.-The New Timothy" The poetry of
the number includes an Evening
Song" BY Sidney Lanier. which has
been set to music by Dudley Buck and
some translations by Emma Lazarus
from the French Of Francois Coppee
In the Gossip, Mrs. Hooper has capi-
tai lettar describing the great auction
sales in Paris; Mr. Trollope recounts a
visit to the home of Giorgione; and
Mrs. Feudge celebrates. in glowing
language. the beauty and musical tai
ents of the Nautch girls. and the marvels
Of an operatic exhibition in Malay The
present number begins the new volume
Of this popular Magazine, which We
commend as one Of the most attractive
illustrated monthlies published
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ST. ANNE's SCHOOL,
MIDDLETO WN, DEL.

BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for Girls and Young Ladies. Rev. WILLIAM
G.. Butter, Rector
This School is offered to the parents of this
peninsula as Home, under their own eye
and within their reach, where their daughters
may receive faithful training in all things that
eonduce to physical, mental and spiritual
growth as members of the family, of society
and, above all, Of the Church Of God.
The Department of Music, instrumental and
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Boys, under ten years Of age, received.
Address the Rector for circulars. The Fall
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PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th.

SENArE.-An attempt was made to
pass the bill for the reduction Of the
Presidents salary from $50,o0O to
1926, ,O0O-its original status-which
was vetoed ty President Grant at the
last session, over the Presidents veto.
but it failed for the want of the neces-
sary two-thirds in the affirmative. Sen
ator Bayard. Of Delaware. voted against
the reduction Senator Salisbury either
on account Of absence or some other
cause, did not vote at ell. Only A sem
,ators voted-25 for and 10 against. Mr..
Wright, Of Iowa, introduced bill to
establish court for the trial Of contest
ed elections in the offices Of President
and Vice President.
HoUsE.-Mr Proctor Knott, Of Ky
introduced bill for the regulation Of
the proceedings in the electoral count for
President aud Vice President Referred
to the select committee on that subject.
A resolution for inquiry into the conduct
Of Judge Bond ia South Carolina was
offered, but it failed for the want Of two
thirds in its favor.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH.
SENATE The Pension bill as passed
by the House was reported and placed
on the calendar The formal presenta-
tien Of the statues Of Samuel Adams and
John Winthrop. contributed by Massa-
chusetts to the National Statuary Hall.
was made The Oregon resolution was
discussed, pending which the Senate
adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Wood, from the Com
mittee Of Ways and Means, reported a
resolution for the adjournment of the
House from next Saturday to Wsdnes-
day. the 9th inst. and from Saturday.
the Both inst to Wednesday. the Sd of
January After some discussion the
resolution was agreed to by q vote Of
121 to go. The Diplomatic Appropria-
tion bill was reported and made the spc-
cial order for Wednesday. The Forti-
fioation bill was passed. After the for
NAL presentation Of the Adams aud Win
throp statues to the Hall of Statuary in
the Capitol the House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Doth.
SENArs.-A bill was passed chang
ing the name Of the Territory Of Penn
bina to Huron The pension bill was
slightly amended and passed The res
olution authorizing an investigation as
to the appointment Of Mr. CroDin, ,ons Of
the Oregon electors. was again discussed
at length During the debate. Mr..
Sherman, Of Ohio. said be was satisfied
he spoke the sentiments Of Gov Hayes
when be said if that gentleman should
be convinced that tbe returning boards
of Louisiana and Florida bad acted
wrong be would make no claim to the
|. Office Of President of the United States.
Mr.. Sherman At the same time claimed
that Gov. Hayes was clearly entitled to
the vote OF both Of these States.
Houss, The subject of requiring The
production Of kilograms before commit
tees Of the House was called up. and
Mr.. Knott offered q resolution, which
was adopted after long debate. declar-
ing that telegram is no more privi.
legged than any cemmunication oral OF
otherwise. and that committee has q
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ELECTION NOTICE.

New Castle County National Bank of Odessa,
DECEMBER I'd, 1876
The Stockholders annual election of NINE
DIRECTORS to serve this Bank for the eusu-
ing year, will be held in the Banking House,
on WEDNESDAY, January Sd, 1877, between
the hours Of IL O'Clock, a. M. and p m
dec9-4t J. L. GIBSON, Cashier.
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ClrIzENs, NATIONAL BANK

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
Middletown, Del December 9th, 1876
The annual meeting of Stockholders for the
election ofNINE DIRECTORS to serve the en-
suing year will be held at the Banking House
on TUESDAY, the 9th of January, 1877, be-
tween the hours of 10 o. clock a. M and IL nj.
dec l6-te R. HALL, Cashier.
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FOR SALE OR RENT,

TWO DWELLINGS on Lake Street, on easy
terms or will be rented. Apply TO
WIN H. REYNOLDS,
dec 23-4t $50 West ST., Wilmington, Del.
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Carpets I Oil Cloths.

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A., 5-4, Ga Oil Cloths, in New Patterns,
so to 70 cents per yard.
Cocoa Mats at all prices.
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CORN WANTED.

will pay in Cash as much as the market
will afford, on delivery, for CORN. can
always he found at the store of 8. NJ. Reynolds
or at the Depot.
j. A. REYNOLDS.
Dec. 9th, 1876.
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Ladies call at s. M. REYNOLDS and look
at the new assortment Of Hamburg Edgings
and Insertings, in all widths and prices from
10 cents and upwards.
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MARRIED..

NEWTON-CANDIDUS.--Att the Third
Presbyterian Church, Phila., Dec. 18th, by.
the Rev. Dr. Allen, William II Newton, OF
Delaware, to Ella Virginia Candidus OF Phil
adelphia.
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GOOD NEWS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

To meet the demand for cheaper Sr
NICHOLAS Gift-Book, the price of vols and II
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. Twelve Sky Pictures, "

By PRoFEssoR PRocroR, the Astronomer,
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FRESH COWS.

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ST. NICHOLAS for 1877.
Z" The Boys Of My Boyhood, +"
By WILLIAM CULLEN Bryant

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"FOREIGN TRAVEL"

we have IA Winter on the Nile" by Gen.
MCCLELLAN 'Saunterings About Constanti-
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Fifteen Months for 81.
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ST. NICHOLAS for 1877,
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His Own Master" I"
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Besides serial stories, Christmas stories,
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ELECTION NOTICE.

DEL
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JAMES D. ELlAsON,

Dec. 9th, 1876
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" NICHOLAS MINTURN,' p
LIFEa and TRAVEL.
By DR.. HOLLAND, the Editor.

Also, practical suggestions as TO town and
country life, village improvements, etc., by
well-known specialists.
Ma. BARNARD's articles on various indus
tries of Great Britain include the history of
"Some Experiments in Cooperation" in the
November number, and .Toad Lane, Roch-
dale" in December. The subject Of
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