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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-12
NATURALIZATION.
Washington ana Martha Pay Visit to
CUR Planet.
New York World

Chicago paper calling itself tho Religio-
Philosophical Journal contains communication
from E. L. Lewis, of Cincinnati, inclosing an eI-
tract from letter from his wife, dated February
10, at Memphis, Tenn, in which she says Il
an very pleasantly situated with DR.. Watson's
family, who are all very lovely and harmonious.
HI lives in style, has beautiful wife. and other
members of the family equally interesting.
found no difficulty at all with Mrs. Miller. She is
like mere child under nay influences. DR.. Wat
son is an elegant Southern gentlemen. l
have had two seances at DR.. Watson's
house with Mrs. Miller. Last evening we held
the second seance in the library; about twelve or
fifteen were present. We improyised cabinet
in one corner of the room, brick walls around,
not a window or door near the medium. We sat
there about fifteen minutes together. I then
took my sest outside near the cabinet. We sang,
and DIR. Watson offered up beautiful prayer,
and prayed especially for me; then we sang. Mrs
three hymns. And now, what do you think took
place? Why, out came Washington with power
In moment he saw the flags with which we
had adorned the cabinet. He took one and
waved it repeatedly; then took me by the
arm and walked all round the room. Some of
the friends present cried some cheered rome
jumped up and down and exclaimed: 'Glory to
God, it lie really our Washington" He came out
again and again looking splendidiy, and then
Martha came out also in beautiful white robes.
DR.. Watson is perfectly delighted, and I am so
pleased with my success. Oh! who can doubt,
after witnessing such manifestations under such
test conditions? We are expecting great time
on the approaching 22d. have met with great
kindness and attention, and will simply say,
"a OIL am so happy, SO happy
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-12

A party of robbers made raid upon
the store OF Mr.. Silverstone, on Red
River, near Paris, the other day, but it
SO happened that party Of five or six
men were in the store at the time, who
had been out hunting horse thieves, and
the raiders met with warm reception.
one having been killed outright and
another wounded. The man who met
with such sudden and unexpected
death is one Addison, who stood at the
time of his death indicted for arson. He
was also chief actor in the Jail delivery
in this place last year. He was recap
tured, however, and had given bond for
his appearance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-12
The Varieties for Rent.

Contrary to the general belief the present
management Of the Varieties Theatre will not
retain the direction of this theatre for ano her
year, for in our advertisement column it will be
noticed that the thesre, one Of the handsomest
IN the country, ia advertised for rent for the sea-
son Of 1S77-16
IL ia to be hoped that some enterprisiag and
able manager viii secure this institution which
can be made profitable by sagscious administra-
ton. The subject is Al interesting one, TO which
We may recur when we have q leisure moment to
devote to II.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-12

BUREETT's FLAyoRIsG ExTRAcTs.-The supey7
oT-tg Of these extracts consists IN their perTee
purify end great strength. They are warranted
free from the poisonous oils and acids which en-
ter into the composition Of many OF the fictitious
fruit havors now In the market. They are nat
only true to their names, but are prepared from
fruits OF the best quality, ard are 80 highly con
only need be used.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-12
NEWS BY MAIL.
THE EXTRA SESSION.
President Hayes says it win be called
.a. by June.
Especial dispatch to the world.l

Especial dispatch to the Worldl
WASHINGTON, March TT has been decided to
call an extra session OF Congress The only point
unsettled is the date Of conyening the session.
Messre. Rice and Banning, Of the Ohio delegation
called on the President to-day and asked him II
the session would be called right away or at
later day, as they desire to know, in order that
they aight remain, or return to their homes in
OHIO. The President replied that an ezra ses-
sion was inevitable, aud that his present belief
was that it would be called on June but that the
date had not been settled, and would be con-
sidered by thu Cabinet and himself as soon as
more pressing matters were disposed OF.
TIE WASHINGTON TUFT-HUNTERs.
Maneuvering for Offices I'm the gres1den-
tial Gift
TSpecial Dispatch to he World.l
WASHINGTON, March THE number OF viti-
tors at the White House to-day was very large.
The ante-rooms wsrs crowded with Senators,
was not until the crowd were notified that none
bnt ofiicisls would bs received that they Dis
persed. Among the delegation was one headed
by ex-senator Robertson, of South Carelina, to
request the withdrawal of troops from that
State and the recognition Of Hampton. Hswas
accompanied by Judge Mackey, ex- republican
Governor Scott and others, whe have heretofore
acted with the Republican party Of the State.
The Louisiana Returning Board, headed by Mad
ison Wells, also called but fSiled to obtain ad-
mission. Every member Of the board is candi-
date for Federal otfice. Wells wants 10 be
Collector Of New Orleans snd Uasanave Naval
Officer Of the port.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-12

Terribly sarcastic father: "Now T
must bid you good night, Mr.. John, for
l have an engagement. But say, why
don't you stop and take breakfast with
us some morning; you always go away
an hour. or two before it is ready. -
.[Harper's Weekly.
, 1877-03-03

to Turkey. When he reached CONSTANT
nople on the 5th of December, he at first
met with unexpected success for General
Ignatief proved peculiarly ready to con-
suit the wishes and the fears Of England.
The proposal to occupy Bulgaria with
Russian troops was at once abandoned,
and, in a fortnight, the preliminary Con-
ference framed a stringent scheme of
reform and guarantees. But, meanwhile,
Turkey was showing signs of a determina-
ton to yield nothing. On the 22d Midhat
Pasha was made Grand Vizier and his
accession signiied that while Turkey
would grant reforms Of her own will, she
would allow none to be imposed upon her
by the dictation Of foreign States. Next
day the Porte proclaimed the Constitution
which Midhat had been so long preparing,
1t minated that the Sultan had become
a Constitutional Monarch that the Minis
ters should be responsible to a Parliament
composed Of a Senate and a Chamber of
Deputies; and that these Chambers should
pass ali the laws requisite for the p%acifca-
ton of Empire. On the same day the
Conference held its first regular sitting, and
the representatives Of the Porte intimated
that the proclamation of the Constitution
was the answer to the demands of the
Powers. Then began a process OF surren-
der on the part of the Ambassadors. They
hal agreed that Bulgaria should be occV-
pied by a small force Of Belgian soldiers;
but Belgium herself declined, except on
particular conditions, to let her troops be
usAd for such n nurDOge. The AmbaSsa,
doris had next suggested that the Turkish
troops in Bulgaria should be confined to
fortified places and certain large towns,
and that order should be kept by a Nation
al Guard, composed of Christians ana
Mussulmans, and virtually placed under
the command of the Governor General.
These demands were abandoned. The
Conference had further claimed that the
necessary reforms should be executed by
an International Commission, which should
have at it's command a special gcadarmcrjc,
composed partly of Europeans and partly
of Turks. The military part of that stipu-
Iation was also abandoned. Finally, the
Conference was content to demand that
the first Governors Of Bosnia and Bulgaria
should be appointed with the consent OF
the Powers, and that the Powers should be-
allowed to form an International Commits
sion, which should, however, have no mill
tary means of executing its own DEGREES.
Every suggestion Of material guarantees
had vanished. Yet, on the 18th Feb, tine
Grand Council of the Porte peremptorlIy
rejected ever these slight demands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

In the next house of representatives II and II
may be taken as the minimum and maximum Of
the democratic majority.
The New Hampshire Governor and Council will
count and declare the votes on the constitutional
mendments April 10.
The New York legislature is overhauling the
management of the Manhattan Life insurance
Company
The Georgia legislature has authorized the issue
of shin-plasters to small amount, but proposes tc
escape federal taxation by calling the currency
bonds. A five cent State bond is novelty.
The Supreme Court of California has awarded
the certificate Of election in the WITH Congress
ional District of that State to Pacheco the repub
ican candidate. Mr.. Pacheco had one majority
in a vote of nearly 10000.
Pinchback was appointed by Nichols and con-
irmed by the Senate a member of the State Board
of Education. A. III. Corbin (colored), formerly
secretary of the City School Board, was appoint.
ed by Nichols tax collector of the sixth city dis
trict. Several other colored men have been ap
pointed to lucrative offices by Nichols.
Dispatches from South Carolina indicate tba
some of the republican officials intend to insis
upon their title to their offices. and to keep pos
session of them until legally elected. They main
tain that they cannot be dispossessed as the Su
preme Court is at present constituted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07
GEyERAL NEWS,

1t is supposed that the Russians may Fl rst invade
Asiatic Turkey.
The President has invited William Calen Dry.
ant and daughter to make him visit.
John L. Ovens ("Solon Shingle,") owns 81,
900 900 in real estate alone.
In London helplessly drunken PEG pie are called
"infants" by the police. Why not ca Il the po-
lice baby jumpersi
Prof. Seelye, has given his salary to the town
of Amherst, the money to be expended in side.
walks.
Madam dc Chambrun, a descendant of La Fay
cite, is one of the attendants at Roman Catho-
lie Fair now being held in Washington.
Fourteen per centum of the Harvard students
are Unitarans, twelve per ceutum are Congrega-
tionaliss and about twelve per centum are Episco-
palians.
Judge Peleg Sprague, Of Boston, is the Oldest
ex-United States Senator now living. He was 3
member of the Maine Legislature ffty-six years
ago.
When flowers are full of heaven descended
dews, they always hang their heads; but men
hold theirs higher the more they receive, getting
proud as they get full.
Mr.. Thomas Edward, the Banff naturalist
whose biography by Mr.. Smiles has excited SO
much interest in England was recently presented
gift Of 1888 sovereigns by number of gentle
men. The money was enclosed in beautifully
wrought box of olive-wood in antique design and
heavily silver mounted.
The Detroit Free Press announces that the sal
aries of good base ball players will this year range
from twenty dollars per week down to whack
under the jaw for jumping into mans garden
after the ball.
Mrs. Governor Chamberlain, Of South Carolina,
although lady of elegant accomplishments, is
not socially received by the old native families of
that State, because these families feel that if they
should really practice reconciliation they might
not have time to talk about it-N. Y. Herald.
In Berlin there is movement to place certain
number of cows 10 da tries and under supervision
of hygienic authorities for supplying selected
milk to babies.
The expectation of the excellent soaps of this
country in large quaint ties has created soap PAN
c at Marseilles. Nearly all of the 50. 900 people
employed in that industry there are out Of work,
and wondering what to do next.
Secretary Fish recently recovered at the cost of
$500 the original journal of Mason and Dixon,
the English Surveyors who in the years 1857
laid out the celebrated line Of demarcation that
bears their name.
A thirteen year old girl in Ephrata, Pa. is a
victim TO mysterious affection, which puzzles the
doctors. Within two weeks her body has swollen
enormously, but she weighs much less than be-
fore. She says she feels light enough to fly, and
she actually hoa,ed in a bath-tub like lfe.prs-
server. When the cuticle is perforated air es.
cspes in puhs, aud this prevents the skin from
bursting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07
Mr. Redaeld. who has denounced South.

Mr.. RedGeld, who has denounced South
ern carpet. baggers in unmeasured terms,
pays the following tribute to Gov. Cham
berain: Chamberlain is conspicuoasly
the one South Carolina republican who has
never used politics to make money. His
republicanism is from conviction, and he
has done all that mortal man could do to
make it respectable in that State. lie
has wasted his law practice. his life, and
fooled away all his money trying to be Gov
ernor. not because he wanted to be, or
because the place was at all desirable, but
he got into the harness, and from his view
of things there was no way but to pull
through His instincts as a reformer are
so earnest, and his desire to make the re-
publican name respectable in South Caro-
lima so strong, that he went before the leg
islature and urged them to reduce his own
salary to $4,000, a beginning in the work
of retrenchment. He pleaded for economy
and reform with tears in his eyes, and for
the selection of decent and competent men
for Judges. But talk of this sort TO the
South Carolina Legislature is about as
effective as the reading of Watts hymns
to drove of mules He has been serving
as governor the past four months without
prospect of pay. His treasury is empty.
Tens of thousands of dollars have rolled
into Hamptons Golfers, because the tax
paying portion OF the community recog-
nize him, while Chamberlain's treasury
has received but 5000. He is a man OF
decided ability and culture--a graduate of
Yale-and was pronounced by the late
Revedy johnson to be one of the best law
yers in America. He has an interesting
family. and the relief they will feel should
his claims to the governorship be decided
adversely cannot be measured in words.
For months his devoted wife has lived in
daily and nightly dread that the hand of an
assassin would take her husband. What
satisfaction is such a life to a cultivated,
quiet, domestic man, natural scholar and
student, having little in common with
South Carolina politics and pistols He
has only sought to maintain his position
through the most devoted loyalty to the
principles Of civil liberty to all men,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

The ocean, carrying trade is very much
depressed i'd all the commercial markets
Of Observation-Disclosures ship was char
tered in San Francisco last week to load
wheat for En- gland atss7 shillings per ton
which is, we believe. the lowest rate ever
accepted in that trade. The immediate
future, too, promises little Improvement
as at least 10000 tons of shipping are ex-
pected to arrive at San Francisco before
the new wheat crop will be ready for
transportation Ship owners are now Of
fering TO take coal, iron and other heavy
freight from New Y ork TO California ior
80 10 SO per ton. ..5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

Many thousands of dollars are spent annually in
distributing free of charge, Sample Bottles Of
BosHcKE's GERMAN SYRUP to all parts of the
country: to those suffering from Coughs, Asthma
Hemorrhages, Consumption, and other Throat
and Lung Diseases, that the afflicted might salts
fly themselves, that this remedy would save them
from those fatal diseases. No person has ever
used this medicine without getting immediate re-
lief, yet there are great many poor, suffering,
tkepdcal persons going about our streets with q
suspicious cough, and the voice of consumption
coming from their lungs, that will not try it. If
you die, it is your own fault, Won go to
your druggist and get sample bottle for 10 cents
try it, three doses will relieve any case reg
gular size only IS cents. dec9-tTTS&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

The Grand Jury in one of the Philadel-
phia courts last week called attention to
the large proportion of the bills acted up
On by them which had been caused by the
sale OF intoxicating liquors. Thereupon
Judge Pierce made some remarks which,
il not so eloquent as one Of Coughs tenn
pcrance lectures, were quite as striking
and suggestive. He said there were 1000
tsverns. licensed and unlicensed, in Phil
adelphia, giving one to every one hundred
Inhabitants, or one to every twenty-five
adult males. There We're last year 24,511
arrests originating in the liquor traffic, or
440s more than the arrests tor all other
causes whatever. Among the fruits of
the traffic he stated that at least one-half
of the police force of the city are en-
ployed day and night, say GOO patrolmen,
at a cost OF $500, 900; half of the expen-
ses of fhe County Prison. 800, 600; The
House of Correction 1926 ,000 half of the
expense of the Almshouse, $3.50, 900; 9TH
er incidental expenses, such as proper
ton Of pay Of the police magistrates, ju-
rOrs, Court officers, District Attorneys Of
fee, etc.. ga 600. Total, $l,200,000.
This is what liquor selling costs the city
the cost to families and individuals is, Of
course, an immensely greater sum, which,
If in these hard times, it could be used ju-
diciously in part and the rest deposited in
savings banks, would make good times.
indeed, to Thousands now in distress. 1t
is not improbable that the Centennial
helped TO swell the above figures, but we
dare say that those properly chargeable
10 the people OF Philadelphia are quite
large and bad enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

The lady or gentleman sojourners at fashionable
! seaside resorts or spas, may rest assured that
Glenns Sulpher Soap will furnish them certain
protection or prompt relief from irritation Of the
cutcle, no matter from what cause arising. and
prevent tan or freckes. Sold by all druggists.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, Black or Brown, so
cents. apl4 -t&lmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

Out in Montgomery county, Oregon. there /. a
LAZY lawyer She is, or was married. And the
otssr day client went to her Office and found the
door licked, with the following notice pinned Oh
the oatside "Gone to ny hus9 II funeral; back
IN II rty MINUTES"
A sckoo,-ho in Norwegian village was re-
Gently burned. Sixteen children persisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

The war cloud is again in the ascendent
In Europe. According to appearances
Russia is as busily engaged in prepara-
ton for war as before negotiations COM
menced, and Turkey is keeping pace with
ber=riyal as well a. she can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

Washington dispatch says that Wade
Hampton and Hamburg Massacre Butler
may advocate the election OF Garfield Tor
Speaker. Bad for Garfield if they do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

We take pleasure in referring our readers to
Adsmsons Botanic Cough Bslsam. Having tested
the article ourself. and knowing many persons
ingly commend it az an invaluable household med
icne for coughs and colds.-Farmingto Chroni-
Gle. apl4-t&w iw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

The New York Times says ''the abso-
lutte retirement of Bismarck would GER
tainly add to the certainties OF war in En-
ropes No man is more feared than he by
all the EARRING States. When the 81 uation
was darkest, England abjectly called on
Bismarck 10 speak the word which should
command peace. Now that his astute
diplomacy isto be taken out of account,
the situation looks less peaceful. Singu-
larly enough, as we receive the news OF
the great Chancellor's withdrawal, we
hear more warlike notes of preparation
1t, can no longer be doubted that Russia
has stsadiastly gathered herself for tre-
msndous conflict; and everything con-
firms the opinion that she has never for
day relaxed her activity in making ready
The signing Of the protocol has not had
the least effect on these preparations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07
NoTICI.
u. s. internal Revenue
SPECIAL TIA X rs
MAY 1, 1877. TO APRIL 80, 1878.

The Revised Statutes OF the U. s., Sections 1892
1927, 1898 and $685. require every person engaged in
any business avocation, or employment which rem
ders HIM liable to N Special Tax, to PROCURE AND
PLACE CONSCIOUSLY IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT OR
PLACE OF BUSINESS A STAMP denOting the pa; men {
OF said Spt cai Tax Tor The SpecialTax Year begin.
ming May /, 1877, b lore commencing cont iDuing
b siness after April 80 1877. A return, as pre-,
scribed Form IL, is also required by law ofevei
person liable to Special Tax as above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

No remedy can compare with Forest Tar
Salve" for curing Piles. apH-t&lwlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07
Hotel 4 Livery Stable for sale.

CITUATED on " alter ST.. Gardiner, Me, owned
- by 5. ID. JONES, occupied by w. w. JONES.
Two Story house with l., anu a Wagon Shed
connected With Stable. A fue well of water, con.
venient for both house and table; also good cis
tern For further particulars, inquire OF the occu
pant on the premises apr5 Tim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07

INVALIDS desiring Pure Medi-
cInes and Accuracy in Dispensing
them, should Send their Orders to
PaTtridge's Drug store, Under
Granite Hall, Augusta.
decll-&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-07
The Taxes embraced within the provisions OF IN
law above quoted re the following, VIZ:

The Taxes embraced within the provisions OF the
law above quoted re the following, viz:
Rectifers 5000 90
Dealers, retail liquor % GU
Dealers, whole sale liquor 100 90
Dealers IN malt liquors, who esae SO w
Dealers in mals liq ors, retail 20 on
Dea lers in leaf tobacco - O
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco 500
And on sales oil over SlO01, Il ty Gel t. for
every dollar in exces, over 5000.
Dea lers in manufactured tobacco 90
Manufactures OF stills 30 O0
And for each still manufactured 20 90
And for each worm manufactured go o.
Manufacturers OF tobacco 10 90
Manu- facturers ofcigars 10 90
Peddlers OF tobacco, first class-more than
two horses or other animals so %
Peddlers oftobaceo second class-two horses
or other animals IS 90
Pedders of tobacco third class one horse or
other animal IS 90
Peddlers OF tobacco fourth class-on foot,r 10 90
public conveyance 10 90
Brewers of less thaH 500 barrels so 90
Brewers of 500 barrels or more 100 90
Any person, so liable, who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements will be subject to
severe penalties.
Persons or Firms liable to pay any of the Special
Taxes named above must apply to j. L. Stoddard,
Deputy, Augusta, or +. j. Rollins, Collector of In.
ternal Revenue at %, Exchange ST., Portland, and
pay for and procure the Special-Tax Stamp or
stamps they need, prior 10 May l. 1877, and WITH.
OUT FURTHER NOTICE.
Special-tax Stamps will be transmitted by mail
only on receipt from the person or firm ordering
the same, OF specific directions so to do, together
with the nece ssary postage stamps. or the amount
required to pay the postage. The postage on one
stamp is three cents and on two stamps six cents.
If Ii Is desired that they be transmitted by register
ed mail ten cents additional should accompany the
GREEN D. RAUM,
Commissioner oil internal Revenue.
Office OF Internal Revenue,
WASHINGTON, d. c., January Esd, 1877.
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