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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-19

weston, and o. p. Hurford, Esq. The
correspondence relates to the wheat
growing capabilities Of Texas, and the
necessity OF -four mandatory in
Galveston. We copy portion Of Col.
Hobby's letter, which will prove most
interesting to our Texas subscribers
and friends:
The grain growing capabilities Of
Texas are just beginning to be under
stood. During the war some wheat was
grown to meet the necessities Of the peo-
pie. At its close wheat was abandoned
and cotton became the chief product OF
the State, and it was not until three
years ago that the cultivation Of wheat
was resumed to any considerable extent.
Even then 1t was regarded rs an expert
mental crop.
These experiments resulted i'm yield
last year of 100000 bushels in thirteen
counties, the average price Of which was
81 30 per bushel.
The cotton crop of the State is estimat-
ed at $4,000 bales, (say 100000 for Gal
weston and 125,O0Q shipped to st. Louis;
Memphis, New Orleans, New York and
other Northern cities and Mexico.) at
fifty dollars per bale, the value of the
crop would be $29,250,000. Thirteen
counties land there are about 16S coun-
ties in the State,) produced 1898 900 in
wheat, nearly thirty per cent of the
value Of the cotton crop.
There are fifty counties in Texas capa-
BILE Of producing twenty bushels of
wheat per acre, which Is below the
average product. IT one-tlfth Of the
area of those counties was planted in
wheat 1t would yield one hundred and
fifteen millions of bushels, the cost
value of which to-day is $1l5,OOO,O 900,
nearly four times the value of the cotton
crop.
Texas wheat, both in quantity and ex-
celleDce, Is not equaled by that Of the
most favored grain growing region OF
the United States.
Genesee county, New York, from 1880
to 1910, stood first on the list; the aver
age yield during that time was twenty
bushels per acre.
Starr county, Ohio, believe stood
second, and the average yield was Is
bushels.
The average yield in the United States
is Is bushels. The average yield in
Texas, in the thirteen counties alluded
to, is "a 1-13 bushels per acre; 35 and AZ
bushels are not unusual. These thirteen
counties had i'm cultivation last year, In
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-19
The Views OF nm Eastern Banker.


most eminent and intelligent of the
bankers of New York. He has had an
experience Of nearly half a century in
the practical matters OF finance. He l.
now, and has long been, President of
the Metropolitan National Bank of New
York, one of the most considerable OF
the banking institutions of that
city. His is largely the credit
of having rid the State OF New
York OF the wildcat" banks which,
twenty or more years ago, vitiated the
currency Of that State. Mr.. Viii.
liams has some views on finance. and
he is competent to speak upon that
topic. Hfs opinions are valuable
not only because Ct his ability and
long experience, but because he Is
a banker, u national banker, and q ma
tonal banker in New York. They are
specially emphatic as to two points, the
proper attitude of the East toward the
West, and the volume of currency need
ed to transact the business OF the
United States. In a letter written to
Senator Sherman, chairman Of the FL
nance Committee of tho Senate, in May,
1874, Mr.. Williams gives some whole
some advice to the East:
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
should remember that Notwithstanding
all their abundant resources, yet, last
September, their mill operatives were
among the first to foresee danger and
feel distress, on the stoppage Of the fac
tories OF their wealthiest manufacturers,
mainly because no currency could be
obtained to carry them on! Nor will
they soon forget the alarm created by
threats to run on the savings banks.
Their very riches and careful savings,
even, heightened the danger OF panic
among the laborers who had savings
deposits. ,,,,
teach the East to look with, fraternal
would aid in relieving a pressure arising
from want of capital and currency
there, but which no longer is felt at the
East. In truth, the unprecedented and
irrepressible growth Of the West in pop
ulation and productive power indicates
also an approaching, IL not an existing,
political power that will soon speak to
the East in tones distinctly audible
PHENOMENON. There is in Jersey City
the perfectest child-double, or duplicate,
that ever was seen. 1t was brought to
light by curious circumstance that
raised disturbance In the streets. A
German woman on her way to her home
some distance off, saw child playing
near some door step, picked it up, and
was walking off with the little one. She
was rapidly followed by two women from
the house in front of which the child
was. who demanded the child OF the
German woman, stating that 1t was their
child-one was its mother and the other
it's aunt. The German mother protested
it was her child and she was bound to
take it home with her. There was a
scene which called for the interference
of the police, for the German motherly
instincts are strong, and SO were this
German mothers arms. The child was,
however, wrested from her, and she went
in agony home, where she found heI
own child all right and wept for JOY.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-19

It is asserted by the Brooklyn Argus
that Boston people still mourn the fact
that the capstone of the Bunker Hill
monument was purchased with money
procured through the genius Of Fanny
Ellsler's legs. II this is the case, Bos-
ton should get even and discharge the
obligation BY erecting a monument to
those same potent limbs. But then,
Boston wont.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-19

An exchange says: can absurd report
is circulating in Washington that the
military bill will consign Generals Sher,,
McDowelI and three Of the brigadier
generals to civil life." For our part, we
can see no other absurdity about the re-
port than the yexatious probability
that II is untrue.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-19

FRANKFoRT, KY, San. 1s.-The Demo
cratic caucus last night nominated Jas
B. Beck Senator after an exciting con
test.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-19
NEW YORK.
Dense Fog In the City.

New York, Jan. 1s.Dense fog over
hangs the city this morning, SO thick
that objects are only visible at few
yards. Navigation Is ut u standstill; /;
ferry boat trips. are irregular and have
to bo run cautiously to avoid collisions
with smaller crafts. Vessels can't pro-
ceed to sea those In the bay can't come
In until the fog lifts. Weather very mild.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-19

Mr.. Grant, when he heard OF the
Whipper-Moses outrage in South Caro-
lima. asked what could be done in the
matter. The Columbia Register replies
mot much, pious brother OF the antij
Catholic persuasion. But just fold your
flag here, place your troops where they
can do good on the borders OF Texas
and trust to us, your faithful admizssst
for the rest
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15
State N ormal School.

Applicants for scholarships in This
school will present themselves for exam
nation at thc office Of the School Commits.
Sioncr in Beaufort on Monday the e7th
1av Of March instant.
This county will be entitled to seven
scholarshiDs under which each student
will he allowed sixtv dollars per annum
and will receive thorough training as a
teacher, which profession it is expectcd
will be adopted by each graduate of
the school. Candidates must be fifteen
years of age and should bring certificates
of good moral charcter, signed by two
or more rcsnonsible citizens
The examination will be in the Gle.
mcntary english branches.
SHEPARD ID. GILBERT
School Commissioner
Beaufort County.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

unexpected, and was enjoyed with much
zcst, as few If any had ever enjoyed the
novelty of dancing on board ofa man.
of-war before. Whilst guests on the
Congress, the visitors were extended M
invitation to partake Of lemonade and
other refreshments. The time passed
rapidly by, and 1t was nearly six o'clock
when the party bade farewell to their
hospitable and courteous hosts. and
returned home.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The race between the firemen of the
Brooklyn and Congress camo off last
"Wednesday afternoon. The crews
started from the lower buoy and rowcd
three miles. The Congress crew won by
four minutcs.aftera very exciting contest.
The great attraction of this race was the
novel oars-fre shovels-wlth which the
rowcrs were more familiar than the usual
sort. The defeated crew are determined
to have another contest and show the
Congress boys that they are not invincl-
able.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The work on the sea wall is progress
ing finely and is as perfect success, so
far as ignoring the plumb and rule Is
concerned, as it was possible with the
means at hand to make it. Some think
it looked better on the ground where it
had lain for twenty years, but this is still
Il matter of opinion. If the cement had
set, as we ara informed it had, before
being used we may soon see the wall
where for SO many years it ornamented
the Bay.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The ladies of the Baptist church will
hold festival in Lyceum Hall Friday
evening, the proceeds to be used In i'm
proving the interior of the church. This
laudable object will merit the support of
all and the occasion will afford our citi.
sens an opportunity to contribute to .
good cause in a very agreeable manner.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

1t has been brought to our notice that
our agricultural Congressman has neglec-
ted to furnish corn to some who had
reason to expect better treatment. Others
again complain of the condition in which
the grain reaches their hands, they think,
and perhaps not unjustly, as this is
election year, that the corn might be put
through thesgovcrnment mill before be-
ing mailed. Perhaps tho custom house
axe is all that Mr.. Snlalls has time to
grind, however.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The steamer Carrie brought large
party OF excursiohists from Savannah on
Monday to vislt the..feet. Not being able
to go alongside the sonitors the
officers Of the Congress sent steam
launch to their assistance and all who
desired were safely transferred. Once
on board the Congiess, the officers
extended every courtesy in showing the
appointments of man. of.war, and when
the visitors had become satisfied with
their inspections, the decks were cleared,
and by an invitation of the officers
they were invited to trip the light
fantastic toe. This was courtesy
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

Congressman S,nalis has Introduced
bills for the relief at Paul Hamilton and
caroline \. Hamilton h is wife ot Btau
fort;ofthc hers of frs Il. NJ. Porteous,
late OF Be .ui ort, and of Henry Mckee, or
his heirs, of Beaufort, all Of which were re
fcrred to the committee on claims.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

Hon. J. X. ssJillson, State Supcrintcn
dent of schools, has made the apportion-
mcnt of the school funds for the year
1876. The whole appropriation is
$250000, Beaufort county receives
$13.219.40, the school attendance being
$500
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15
To Holders OF County Checks or Audited
Claims, prior to Eov. /, 1874.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
nn1ufnrt - a. March tI-l I

Sialhs' PRIOR TO SoV. i tS72.
OFFICE OF TIRE COUNTY CoMNrssrosgRs
Beaufort, {. o., March 7th, 1876.
In accordance with the provision Of a Joint roso.
luton entitled "A Joint resolution authorizing the
County Commissioners Of Beaufort county TO levy
specinl tax" dated April 7th. 1873 and ali act to
amond the same, approved the goth day Of January
A. d. 1874, sealed proposals will bo received at
this Office from parties holding checks or audited
claims contracted prior to November 1, 1874.
until
Thursday April 8th., 1870,
at 10 o'clock, NJ, at which time said bids will be
opened, and the Board of County Commissioners
will draw orders on the Treasurer to the amount
Of one thousand dollars In favor OF the person or
persons who shall have offered the largest per
centum discount their checks or audited claims
Proposals. must be addressed to DR.. Paul Pritch-
ard. Chairman Of the Board and endorsed PR.
posals for settlement Of post indebtedness of
Beaufort County"
p. PRITCHARp,
r. ]. MARTIN,
V. g. SCOTT
County Commissioners
THos. II. WHEELER
Clerk Of Board.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The adjournment of the General
Assembly is delayed by the trial of Judge
Montgomery Moses, which is progressing
very slowly. The evidence thus lar
adduced seems to be amply sufficient to
secure his conviction of using his judi
cial position for the purpose Of extortipg
money from county officials.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

Our industrious burglar has been heard
from again showing that he is still alive
to the necessity of keeping our watch
man out of the dry goods boxes o'nights.
This time the one favored with his
attentions was Rev. Mr.. Jones, pastor Of
the Baptist church. An entrance was
effcted by forcing open tho shutters on
the piazza when tie intruder satisfied his
wants with a gold watch and chain and
pair of pants. Mr.. Jones regrets the
loss of the watch and would give liberal
reward for its return, and we doubt not
he would like to pray with his noctural
visitor.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15
WEDNESDAY, MARCH Is, 1875.

The British bark Alliance arrived at
the mill of Robbins Boddington &c Co.
Saturday to load with lumber for Eng
land.
The three-mastrd schooner Hattie
Turner arrived Mt Waterhouse and Rick.
er's wharf on Friday with furniture, lime
and groceries for George Wsterhouse.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The time tor the payment of taxes has
been again extended. The penalty will
not now attach until the first ofApril
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The monitor Catskiil, Com nandcr Hen
ry Wilson, and her convey the Alert
Commander J. d. Marvin. arrived Satur-
day morning and were brought in by
pilots Murray and Young.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

Boss Shepherds Port Royal property
lies about twelve miles from he town,
ana 1t has been di.covered, SINCE $hep-
herd made his investment, that the water
thereab"ut is fresher and better flor the
fleet than the waters of Port Royal pro-
per. The next move will be to order the
fleet down TO Shcpherdtown or whatever
1t is called. The proper committee can
put this and that together. News and
Courier.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The fire engines were dragged al over
town yesterday morning in a vain en-
deavorto find the cause of some one
ringing the fire bell. 1t was decided
afterwards that the alarm was started on
account of the burning of some rubbish
in she yard of the Catholic cHhrch The
new Phoenix made Its first appearance on
the streets and was bowled along in
lively style by the younger portion of
our community. A little paint has trans
formed this rejected machine into very
handsome engine and if it is always as
prompt as yesterday may yet be of
service.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

THEATRIoAL.-Wedne evening last
large party of ladies and gentlemen
assembled in the dining room of the Sea
Island Hotel to witress the comedy
"The Loan of Lover" Will! the follow
ing cast of characters:
PETER sPTE, ............... MR.. DIAMOND.
SwysEL, ..............-.....: MR. PRALL,
GERrRuDr, MISS I:TrSpLE,
ERNIsrINE RosENpAAL,.... MISS EkGLISu.
A stage was erected in the hall, the
scenery was partly owned by the gentle
men amateurs and partly borrowed from
the Beaufort Lyceum and was sufficient
to make a very creditable appearance
Miss Rumble as Gertrude showed talents
of an uncommon order and which would
do her credit before more critical audi
ence. Her singing was also very fine
and as she had her part thoroughly by
heart she seemed to enjoy as much as her
hearers the loan OF h"r hewlldered lover.
Miss English acted well her part although
the character did H. admit ~ any or, at
display Of alent. Mr.. Dirn"ni IL Pet, r
Spyk was excellent aVd as to him and
Miss Rumble fell the characters that
made up the play, he was not behind his
fair com mpanion in adap:ability to his
character and ease of actions. The
other gentlemen acquitted themselves
with credit especially Mr.. Prall in the
character of Swysel, and all shared in the
tumutuous and we'll deserved applause.
After The play Mr.. Diamnnd recited
"Shamus O'Brien" in which he showed
his mastery of the Irish brogue and a
well trained voice which was SO we'll
appreciated that lie was obliged to return
to the stage in response to a continued
encore, when be gave "The Two Vaga-
bonds in q very lifelikc and affecting
manner. The guests afterwards indul-
ged in hop which was kept up till a
late hour.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

Fast duo and unpaid SCHOOL claims.
Under Instructions from His Honor Jude
Mahcr will make supplementary report 20 tho
County, Treasurer of such unregistered claims as
may bc presented to me by the 18th. OF March
next.
SHEPARD D. GrL3ERT,
school Commissioner
Beaufort &. c.
E,h
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15
FOR, - ALF.

SIX HORSE POPTABLE STEAM ENGINE
UPRIGHT 12 hnrtc STATIONARY STEAM
ENGINE, without boiler.
Anp'v nj Palmetto Island,
or address Box II Beaufort p O.
Jan ~ c, q. KENDALL
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15
$3.50 Reward

III above REWARD will he paid for the arrest
Of the Thief who robbed my house on Sunday IN
27th inst, and the recovery OF the money stolen.
OR $loo will be paid for the recovery OF The
money and $50 for sufficient evidence TO ccnyic:
the thief
MRS. C. SMITH
BEAUFORT, 8. C.. Frn, 2s 1876.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The Town Council met last Wednes-
day evening.
The committee on accounts reported
favorably on the bills of P. Boyce,
$S 80; A. Cheney, S4.G5; W. Fl. Fisher,
$5.40; j. E. Boyce, $3.50, and the STAN
dard $59.O2, all of which were ordered
to he paid. A bill Of w. c. Morrison
was rejected. Bills of Wm. Mitchell fer
$3.50 and c. Harper 5000 We're referred
A liquor licence was granted to Bear &
Cohen. Warden Boyce gave notice of
ordinance to amend the market ordinance
which passed its tirs5 reading. Council
passed resolution to remove tho engine
house now occupied by the Phoenix
company whenever Mr.. Harms or Mr..
Pollitzer who own the land on which it
is built shall ask for its removal.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The amount actually received viii
propally fall short twenty five or thirt,
per cent Oh account Of the payment o
bills of the Bank oft State.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15

The State appropriation of s13.219iC
for school purposes in this county will
be apportioned as follows among tho
different districts:
, 1876-03-26

THE DEMOCRATIC l4LhEAs
hers VAS = choice gathering Of Democ11ss
Yesterday afternoon 1T Rice l. Jactsons hau'
m ths corner Of Jefferson and Randolph streets,
to pl.cu in nomination town officers Tor "est
Chicago. Il gss q loud-yoiced. tumultnous' anu
huch-smoking crowd.
Iii. Malcolm Mcdonald called the meeang :"
mder and Judge Van Buzen was elee'eo re.-
n6oent Chairman, and Mr. Mark J. Clinton ooc-
xta1y. r..
tbs Secretary, after long delay manaseo ~
peeure thu craden,ials Of the delegates, anu feaa
them of, tho members taking seats IN 1fons 10
fast a. thcir pames we're called
The chairuen of the various deieEaeoos 1o-
nsed for few moments.
II their absence
JUDGE VAN BUHEN -.
ross md made speech. He "ished 10 s1y 1na'
hswas truly glad to bare the privilege OF pre-
0ding oeee more over regular uen4J.. Wa.nno ~
Conyeutoa For number or seaIe tos ~. D0 a,,d
eatc party bad been divided up IN 11'e ci's, an-
IL Identity almost lost. There 4ad o9ea ..nrat m
nkets aomet1nes called the Aou-caad 49,; ~
souetnes the Peoples ticket. but no saeted
- them il there had been better meu ee s'.,,1,.
a3a when there we're straight Oenoaa ~ ~
assA It Was high time snas .u2 +sd
Nty had again stepped a.at forHata au1 M 81
ao1nsthug to do with the eosetug ,ono
kaia county. Dishonesty and knaveiy nen n,d 's ~
tssted untn ecarcely good man GUY o-arnd
Fsaad IA afaas. The psop!A~ hso- ooea SA'N'A'
, 1876-03-26

kONhllNA.
H1g PRESIDENTIAL PRospEC1s-
anoeetal D1spatch to The Chicago fr1buns
w.auryaroa. D. c., March Ex-senator Conk-
,np'a friends admit that the probabilities of his
presidential candidature depend upon the action
Of the Pennsylvania Republican Convention no1t
week. They place their hopes upon Penns5l-
vania- and believe that they wi1l have tho dele
p,tion from that State, with that OF New York,
es beginning 3. Cincinnati They claim to
have assurance from Simon Cameron to tbns
effect. On the other hand- Sphinx Cameron 1s
not tho 11nd of man to commit himsolf without
delibesation. and he always had wsrm sue 1o'
Blaine. Hartranft Is, at all events power
in Peunsylysnia politics. and is no" lc "asnine~
ton to plan his campaign before the Pennsyi7a-
Mn t,onyention. There is little coucealment Of
| the fact tha. Hartranft came here to consult
| R1n;no- Ha dined with Blaine yesterday. ana
| has been with him much to-day. de mas not
d1ned with Conkiing. The Blame men clam
| him as their own. II hartranie ls tot oa'ue. .a
| r1,e peuusylrau1a Convention is not unit Tor
| CoAklinc. THIS much. from the admissions OF
| tie Conkling men seems certain II sae REM
svlysnIa Convention is ausi-Conkling, the
| chances Of the nomination Of the latter ase
| e,uaIl. The autl- Conklug men who have re-
! turued from tho Syracuse Convention Represent
| TIE FEELING FOR coSKLISo
as very different from What It nas oeen sopto ~,
sented Tuey saY, as to the ConRln4 teso'u-
inns that they look upon it Is request "hlch
they are bound to respect 30 far at lsast az 70
vote for CouzIiDg 30 long rs there IL aoy cranes
of his nom,pasion, but that at the moment "nen
ttat il gous tLav are ~ full liberty 20 Vote pre-
c,.cly M each individual delegate may choose.
Il csu be said with perfect sa1osy loat
nnited vote can in no case pe en1ofceu q
ayen though it ba adopted by tho caucus OF tle
Delegation. aud that neither upon the ufss "a.
lot nor upou any other WILL Conklipg nave sne
aoIid yota OF tic State. How many WILL 1oan
Cnrtis iu voting against alr Conklne on m
ira. ballot it is impossible to say. but unless III
deveiope strength on that ballot ~hlcn ever
h;s most intense partisans do not believe no nas
m tho second cali Of the roll at least e"en'y'a'
nj the New York delegates will DC
AnRArED AGAINST HIM.
ca,,. ~ the New York men also sav that tn
backbone OF tue opposition came ifotn ~, ~
frionJs of William A. Wheeler. Nlthons u
nowerful aid of their influence the et1ue6t,
FFcnns. instruction would have been very veal
onc. Tbis fight was made in direct opposltlo
tn that eentIenau's wishes. He "ouia nas '
avo,dad contest but the men OF Northern y Ne'
Ynrk arc 30 devoted to their faroFlta thai the
ara determined to fight for hlm' e9e
IN dehance OF his expressed desll'
u i. useless, after thls oec1oe
axnression of thoir preference to longer astemI
~ d,epuiue sne fact that in some shape ms nau'
!. 20 ha brought before the National Conven.'os
That It viii be 90 brought when n's tEenos LUZ
the proper time has arrived there Is not . oo"'