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Route NO. s-The old Dominion Line.

The same Lines to Wilmington and Ports
Wednesdays and Saturdays at $50 .. m by The
magnitiesnt sldsWheel steamships Of the OLD
DOM MON COMPANY, which invariably arrive
at their New York wharves ut p. m.
through run Of rs hours combining the
essential elements of Cheapness, Speed and
Comfort.
Passengers should leave New Orleans Satur.
days. Mondays and Thursdays to connect close
ly with this Line.
For Tickets, Checks. Time Cards, AMI oil In
formation. apply at the offices of the New Or
leans and Mobile Railroad.
a. POPE. General Passenger Agent.
j. III. WHITE, Southern Passenger Agent
FL. v. FOWLER, New Orleans Agent corner st.
Charles and Common streets. my4tf
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BATON ROUGE.
FITS, EPILEPSY,
FALLING SICKNESS,

PERMANENTLY CURED-NO HUMBUG-BY
ONE MONTHS USE OF DIR. GOULARD'S CELE-
DRAFTED IGFALLIBLE FIT POWDERS. To
convince sufferers that these powders will do all
we claim for them we will send them by mail,
POST PAID. FREE TRIAL BOX. As DR..
this disease specfal study, and as to our knovF-
edge thousands have been PERMANENTLY
CURED by the nse of these POWDERS, WE
WILL, GIIARANTEE A PERMANENT er1ra IN,
every case. or REFUND YOU ALL MONEY
EXPENDED. All sufferers should give these
powders an early trial, and be convinced Of
their curative powers.
Price, for large box, 50, or four. boxes for $40,
sent by mail to any part Of the United States or
Canada on reeeiptof price, or by express G. O. ID.
Address,
ASH & ROBBINS.
ap1e ~ eco Fulton street. Brooklyn ny,
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RAILROADS.
DONTCHARTRAIN RAILWAY
Depot at the head of Elrsian HNlds street 7
the Levee. Third District
From the City.

Excursion to or from the Lake and return
same day. 20 cents. Children under twelve
years. 10 cents.
..ri1ll Ell
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PASSENGER AND MAIL ROUTE
For Galveston, Houston and sndIanOy,

PASSENGER AND MAIL ROUTE.
For Galveston, Houston and lndianOIa.
Passengers take Railroad Ferryboat foot of st.
Ann street, at 1880 a. M, reaching Morgan City
at Il 10 O. M. there connecting with steamers
MONDAY for Galveston and Indianola.
TUESDAY for Galveston and Houston
THURSDAY for Galveston and Indianola,
SATURDAY for Galveston and Houston.
First class fare to Shreveport s25-Time, AZ
hours ,
Excursion tickets for the round trip to Gal
weston and return. good for thirty days, issued
at Sal.
Tickets and stHterooms secured until B. o. m.
daily tSundays exeepted). at Agents Office, or at
the Ferry Landing, on morning Of departure.
Through tickets will be issued from this office
Central Railroad. on the International and
Great Northern Railroad, and Texas and Pacific
- O. A. WHITNEY d Co.. Agents.
je1 1y Corner Magazine and Natehez SITS.
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JAMES LINGAN.

JAMES LINGAN.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
mys LA GraYier street.
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Route No. Ebay I.iue.

Over the same lines to Wilmington as by Route
No. l., THENCE, by Special Parlor Oars to Ports
mouth. Va Thence, al $50 D. m, daily Except
sunday, by the magnificent steamers of the
BAY LINE to Baltimore. Thence by New York
Express. arriving In New York at 2:O5 p. m.
sixty-nine hours run-only seven hours In
excess OF all rail time, with the advantage of an
undisturbed nights rest and superior accom-.
modations upon the Chesapeake Bay
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LOWER COAST

NEW SCHEDULE
k@gas9kgAskk passenger packet for Quarantine
Ia Haehe and all intermediate andings-The
new, safe and fast passenger steamer
ALVIN,
w. Z. Seovell, master,
Henry Kouns and John Estopinal, clerks
Leaves every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY ut 1890 q. IN. Returning on alter
nate days. early in the evening.
For freight or passage apply on board.
i. S-Has clerk ON the levee during the day
head of Cont street. Sc 12tf
LOWER COAST UNITED STATES MALL
DAILY LINE SUNDAYS EXCEPTED.)
IT, FOR PORT EADb, THE FORTS,
AS8a3S Buras. Quarantine, Points-a-la-
Hache and way land1ngs-The swift
low pressure Pullman palace steamer
MARTHA.
W. s. Bassett MASTER
leaves TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS at 10
q. m, SATURDAYS at s .. m. (extendng Satur-
day trip to Pilot Town. Southwest Pass; return
Ing Monday mornings. Wednesday and Friday
evenings.
The 4 No. steamer
EVA.
John Taylor, master.
leaves MONDAYS. WEDNESDAYS and FRI
DAYS. at 10 q. M; returning alternate days.
Excursion tickets s5 good on either boat)
Freights received daily at the Office foot Of
Cont street
r. s.-The Martha goes through the Jetties
out into the Gulf on the Saturday trip. jy1
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REGULAR TRI- WEEKLY PACKET.
Leaves every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY at 10 q. m.
l. nR Il FOR ASHLAND PLANTATION
Ascension parish. Donaldsonville
and all coast landings-The fine
wheel passenger steamer
BLUE WING NO 3.
J.. A. Comstock, master
Geo. M. Woods and Chas. Dean, clerks
VIII leave as above. Returning, leaves Ash
land Plantation Tuesday Thursday and Sun
day, coming down the coast In daylight 70
freight or passage apply on board or to
ap22 s. HENO, 10 Cont street.
P. q. All freight delivered in the daytime,
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BAYOU SARA.

e, BAYOU SARA SEMI WEEKLY PACKETS.
o1R. dqy; ALLEN, STR. La BELLE,
In. n :, FOR BAYOU SARA, WXTE 5ti, sOo.
hGGaSSAs Hermitage. Port HUDSON Lofdslis
and nostr,f,s store re- Baton Rouge. Pladuemine,
steamer Coy. Allen.
Leaves every MONDAY and FRIDAYats I'M
Steamer La BELLE,
Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY atnp
commencing early in September.
0of Helght OF passage apply on board, q
HITE d Cabin.
No. 4 TehnupitoulHs street.
.,,.s JANNEY d WORK.
Jyol No. LOG Common street
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Route NO. AN Rail
61 Hours, New orleans 60 New York
The same time always as by any other line

Pullman Sleeping Cars to Opelika.
Solid Day Trains thence 70 Augusta. with
Pullman Sleeping Cars attached at Macon for
Wilmington.
Through train, Wilmington to Richmond and
New York, with Elegant Parlor Cars attached to
Richmond-thenoe Pullman Sleeping Cars to
New York.
ALL CHANGES AT sEAsONABLE HOURS
AND INTO CLEAN AND PROPERLY
VENTILATED CARS.
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UPPER COAST.

Alcide Albert master. Arthur Nico1le clerk.
DAYS, at 10 a, m. Both boats return on alter
nate days and In daylight. For freight or pas
sage apply on board or to
sci w, j. COMAUX, 20 Cont street
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Working out Of New Orleans via the N. o. and
M. R. H.. and presenting the following attractive
Ines to the attention of all North bound Tour.
lists and Travellers:
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
OUR IMPERIAL GUESTS.

THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS ENrERTAINs THE
AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICERS AT soIREE DAM
sANTE ON THE svETLANA.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NORFOLK. Va, Feb. l3, 1877.
The scions Of Russian royalty now sojourning here
with the Imperial Muscovte ieot winding up their
stay with and will loavc in about week for New
York and other northern cities They have been uxu-
riously feased ana fsed every hand, and express
themselves delighted with the civilitcs and hospitals.
TICS rendered them during their visit
As reciprocal compliment Tor the grand ball at the
Navy Yard on last Thursday night, the Grand Duke
Alexis to-day gave matinee dansdnk on board mis-
ship, the Syetlana in honor of the American
naval officers OF the station. About 200
guests were present, and the affair of n
most recherche character, lasting from to five
O'Clock 2. NJ, the Grand Duke Alexis captain OF
the SHIP receiving person. The djeuner served
by French caterers and IN variety anu sumptuousness
was "A triumph OF the gastronomic art
Rear Admiral Trenchard and Commodore T. II.
Stevens headed the naval notablcs Mr. Nicholas
Shshkin, the Russian Ambassador, and Captain Gore
Jones, oi the British Legation, came down from Wash
iugton to attend the tete and lett Immediately after
ward tho capial.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Bishop William l. Harris. OF Chicago: Bishop
William Hare. OF Niobrara. and Professor 7. J.
Backus. Of vassar College, are nj tho 81. Denis.
MAJOR William B Slack. Of the United states Marine
Corps, Is AZ the Metropolitan. Franklin B. Gowen,
President oi tho Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company. is Mt the Brevoort william Smyth. super
intendent OF the New York Insurance Depart mcnt;
ex-senator Morris wiuslow. OF watertown. N. r..
ana Daniel G. For,, OF Osweso, arc at tho 81.
Nicholas. Colonel Joseph q. Audenrcd. Of
Genera, Shcrmaus s'an Judge Charles
Wheaton, OF rougbkeepsic; cx.Congrcssman r. q.
Parsons. of OHIO, and Postmaster John >. Smyh, OF
Albany, are at the Fiith Avenue. Richard sullivan.
Of Boston, Is at the Windsor. ESChci Justice James
B. Mexican, OF Utah. and Ex-Governor Joshua l..
Chamberlain, OF Maine, are at tho Astor. Pay nspec
tor Edward Foster, United States Navy, Is at tho
Abcmarlc. General Rufus II. King, OF Albany. is at
the New York. United States Senator n. T. Hamll.
ton. OF Austin, Texas. Is at EarIe's HOTEL
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
HOSTILE SIOUX.

AN INDIAN ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE N WHICH
GENERAL MILES ROUTED CRAZY HORSES
BAND on TONGUE RIVER.
CHEYENNE, Wy, Feb. 13, 1871.
Red Cloud Agency special TO the Cheyenne Sun
says Red Sack, an Indian runner from Crazy Horses
village, brings particulars OF a tight which oc
Cured there about January g. This run.
ncr has been closely questioned by different
parties, but adhcrcs strictly to the following,
which no told yesterday to General Crook and other
ofhccrs About month ago the main body OF hos.
tiles, consisting OF 500 lodges, was encamped
Tongue River, near the mouth OF Hanging
Women's Creek. small band OF Cheycnnes
were cncamrcd further down, and about January
they discovered some $50 infantry advancing from
the direction OF the Yellowstone skirnish ensucd.
the Indians rereatng 10 the main village. The small
squad OF savages gave the alarm. and
large force OF the Crazy Horse warriors advanced
eighteen miles down Tongue River meet the sol.
diers few Indians were thrown forward as "A de-
coy, whc the remainder arranged themselves along
According 10 Red Sack, however the Indian skirmish
ers were not followed into tho trap. ana after disnl
tory hrc OF threo or four hours tho military rc-
turned northward by the same route by which II
had advanced The Indians had three men badly
wounded, two OF whom died. The village has sinbe
moved westward 10 the head water of the Rose Bud.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
JYFIck OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL. OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. Feb. ll--l a. Al.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
JYFicE THE CHEZ SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Feb. lI--l a. Al.
Indications
For Wednesday,. In the South Atlantic States north.
cast winds, cooler. cloudy and rainy weather. with
rising barometer, will prevail
For the Gulf States, northcrly winds, cooler cloudy
and rainy weather. with RISING barometer.
For Tennessee and the OHIO Valley, falling baromc.
ter northeast to southeast Winds cooler cloudy and
rainy weather.
For the upper lake region and the Upper Mississippi
and Lower Missouri Valleys south and east winds
warmer cloudy weather and falling barometer.
For the lower lake region, stationary, possibly fol.
lowed by falling barometer, northeast to southeast
winds, cooler followed BY warmer, partly cloudy
weather.
For the Middle and Eastern States, colder followed
by warmer clear or partly cloudy weather. northwest
northeast WINDS and stationary rising barometer
Tho rivers will generally remain stationary or fall
somewhat.
Cautonary signals continue on the West Gulf, the
Middle and Atlantic coasts.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
POLICE MERIT REWARDED.

The presentation OF medals aud testimonials to the
members OF the police force who have of late per
formed somo service Of remarkable merit was made
yesterday by General Smith In tho presence OF an the
Commis issioners, superintendent waIling Leonard
Jerome and number OF prominent OH.
cals. First, Captain Murray was called.
aud the guardian OF the Fourth prccincis
peace stepped forward, looking modest as usual
ana listened TO "A cjogium pronounced upon his ser.
vices by General smith. who referred to his recent
promotion and TO the good work he has since done IN
his precinct. Hc went on to compliment him upop
the efficient service ho rendered the arrest
and conviction ol tho Astoria masked burglars and
stated that resolution OF congra uaton would DO
crossed on parchment and presented 10 him.
Oiccr Mcdowell, OF tho Twenty ninth pro-
cinct, next called and warmly comp.
mentcd Tor his bravery IN struggle with
burglar the night Of January s. dur.
ing which he received q severe wound lie then
presented with SILVER medal appropriate resolutions
cngrosscd on parchment and check OF 8, 900 from
the trustees Of tho Riot Rcof Fund Rounds.
man Patrick ByrneA Of Tho Eighth pre-.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14

THE OCEAN CABLE TOLLS.
THE QUESTION ON WHICH Low RATES AND
ACTIVE COMPETITION DEPEND.

THE QUESTION ON WHICH Low RATES AND
ACTIVE COMPETITION DEPEND
LONDON, Feb. l3 1877.
The Liverpool Courier Of this morning, referring to
Peudcr's Chancery suit, says
"rhe Direct United States Cable Companys directors
prepared contest the Independence the com.
pany 10 the last. IL is we'll known that number Of
The votes Mr.. Pcndcr's side simply
nominees and not bona fde Shareholders and this
Instance will be made the occasion for tho
raising OF the general question to whether
'harcs held by nominees are qualified to be voted
The position OF the Globe Company as regards the
amalgamation scheme will also be brought
up in court and several interesting
issues raiscd thereon, which may lead to
what arc sometimes termed surprising revelations"
for cable shareholders and tho public at large" II
also says:-"if Mr. Pcndcr Is defeated the Anglo.
American Company will reduce to one shilling word,
but until the result Is known they defer this rcduc-
ton" Should Mr.. Pcndcr's party carry their case in
Chanccry all competition will once cease and tho
public have the benefit once moro OF monopoly.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
THOMAS DUFFY SENTENCED.
TO BE HANGED APRIL 4rH FOR THE MURDER OF
OFFICER YosT-MYsTERIoUs CONFIDENCE OF
THE CONDEMNED MoLLIEs--No FEAR OF THE
HALTER.


HALTER.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PorrsvILLE, Pa, Feb. 13, 1877.
This morning the Sheriff Of the county read tho
death warrant to Thomas Duffy, convicted Of the
der Of Olcer Yost, OF Tamaqua. The date OF the
cution, fixed by the warrant, tho 4th OF April
The prisoner heard the fatal document read,
and then, with face wrcathcd in smilcs said pleas
antIy, .'wcl, that's not much.' He then, with air
OF pc RECT indifference, swnggcrcd on to hts cell
STRANGE THE ~oLfLEs
A writ OF error will be taken out in his case and tho
warrant will DO recalled. Not single OF tho
dcmncd Moic Mcguire merdcrcrs in jail here believes
that he will really be executed, and It is puzzle to
conceive what they rest their faith and hope upon
II Is believed however that they have cvgnzincc OF
the efforts put forth IN New York and Philadelphia
anuiacturo public sentiment in thcr favor II can
hardly be that they hope Tor forciblc rescue.
''yELLow JACK" DoNonUE's EXECUTION POSTPONED
writ or error has been issued from tho Supreme
Court In tho of Ycow JACK" Donohuc convic ted
nt Mauch chunk of the murder OF Morgan Powell, and
sentenced to be hanged on the Sth OF March next IL
was supposed that this would not be appealed,
and that Donohuc would bc tho first Molly Maguiro
expiaie on tho gaows his crimes. There will hardly
be an execution now before May or June.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
THE MOLLY MAGUIRES.


AND HIS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES KELLY
TELLS THE SECRETS OF THE ORDER.
[By TELEGRAPH TO The HERALp.1
BLooMsBURG, Feb. Is, 1877
The interest in the trial of Hester and his conied.
crates, McHugh and Tuy for the murder OF Alexander
Roa, continues unabated and the legal gentlemen ON
both sides seem TO havo devoted them.
selves to the task with q degree OF personal
interest which have never seen surpassed except
In the famous Beecher trial. This morning the
sol for the prosecution aborcd hard prove tho moon.
pctcnco Of Kelly, 'the bum," as witness, on the
ground OF his terrible criminal record, and called X.
Brace, under keeper Of Po,tsvle Jail, TO show that
ho had been frequent inmate OF that Institution, and
one occasion tor highway robbery.
Tho great effort OF tho forenoon, however, was nm
argument upon tho offer of Hon. T. W. Hughes to
prove the criminal character OF the Molly Mcguire
ganization. Mr.. wooverton, Tor the defence, made
passionate appeal against the admission OF such
IN the present case, It beng Of too wide scope
altogether The prosecution contcndcd that II
was absolutely ncccs ry, since Il went TO show that
Hester held authority IN the organization and
that II was through his Official order that
tho robbery and murder OF Alexander Kca
was carried out by tho ten desperate men
Toassemblng OF the Court IN the afternoon Judge
Elwc decided to admit the testimony, aud the exotic.
ment was renewed whom It became known lnat tho
Ancient Order OF Hibernans TO bo placed trial
In company with the prisoners at the bar.
Daniel Kelly was recalled, aud proceeded rapidly to
the Of the order Ho said he joined it
in Scotland, and subsequently IN Wilkesbarre, in
1861 He afterward united with a lodge at
Barney Doan's, at Big Mlno Run, ana re-
mcmbered Pat Hester, tho prisoner, having
been Initiated Thomas Donohue's stable Hester be-
body master aitcrward at Locust Gap. whore the
witness met McHugh and Tuly, the other Lwo on
tripl Mchugh was county delegate for Northucaber-
land county, when Rea was murdered. Tho grips
signs and passwords werc transmitted from the state
delegate tho Order to the county delegate and by him
TO tho body master IL was tho regular business OF tho
body master to Obtain men to commit crimes and
make a clean Job ot what they undertook.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
w WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

wAsHisGros, Feb. Is, 1877
DEBATE IN TIE HOUSE on yLoRIDA-MR.
PuRMAN ATTACKS THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
The moribund Florida came up to-day in the
House as unfinished business, and the members OF tho
Florida Committee discussed IL pro and con with as
much vigor as though II was not dead issue Mr.
Purman, member OF Congress, IRON Forda. republi'
can, created some amusement by al last delivering
violent haransue against his party IN Florida. with
which be has been threatening the party for some
Time. He might have had some effect. though not
much, week ago, and hc might have created less
amusement to-day than he did had Is not been
bercd BY both sides that Mr. Purman counted out
BY the Drew canvassers and is anxious about his seat
IN the next Congress. But as he was counted in by
returning BOARD which he denounced as fraudulent IL
is not easy to what he is 10 gam from the justice
o! an election committee.
In the Senate Messrs Mitchell aud Kelley belabored
each other about the Oregon case.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
prsr1LLERY TROUBLES IN VIRGINIA.

NICHMOND, CO. Id, I6II
In North and South Carolina tho Illicit distllcrs
have recently been disposed TO resist the revenue
officers. The recent raid on the United States
Commissioners Court in Henderson county Of
this State was followed Saturday by q
raid the jail Of that county by an
armed party IRON south Carolina who attempted the
Of Fisher of the wounded insurgents. Citi.
guarding the jail rod them woundlng several
and putting the rest to fight. The wounded wcro cap
turcd and confined.
AN OFFICER KILLED.
Yesterday Van Hendrix, deputy marshall wont to
arrest Hub Garmany in the upper cnd OF Grcenvlle
county, South Carolina, who had broken JAIL and was
shot and instantly killed by him.
Revenue Agent Wagner's mounted patrol, supple
mentcd by a detachment OF troops under Lieutenant
H. II. Adams, left here on Monday for an extensive
raid west OF this. from which successful results
expected
The New York herald., 1877-02-14

cinct then called ana congratulated upon hi0
bravery and preseucs OF mind 10 going out OF his line
o. duty to rescue woman and cnild from . are
Broome street sci OF resolutions presented
him. and honorable mention made o: him and his
service on the department records Oftcers Wall aud
Murphy. Of the samc precinct. were next presented
with resolutions CONNIE morative OF their efforts in
rc-cung eight OF the occupants OF the Fosnay House
whiic u 6re
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
GEORGIA FINANCES.
FUNDING THE STATES RAILROAD ISpoRsE-
MENTs.

FUNDING TIE BTATE RAILEOAD INDORSE-
MENrS.
ATLANTA, Feb. 10, 1877
Tho House OF Representatives this morning passed
bill to fund tho railroad bonds ndorscd by the State
Tho bill authorizes issue OF bonds Of the state
of Georgia. amounting to So Dos, 397 for the purpose
of retiring by exchange or paying OF recognized
Of tho Macon and Brunswick Railroad to the amount
sl95Oooo; the bonds OF tho North and South Rail-
road to the amount OF s240 900; and the bonds
OF the Memphis Branch Railroad, 10 the amount
OF S3400O also to fund the interest these
bonds TO the 1st day Of January, 1877, TO tho
amount OF $7439 Tho OBJECT OF this bill is TO fund
all the ndorsed railroad bonds six cent straight
bonus OF the State. The bonds shall be sold ior
not less than par and the proceeds shall bc applied TO
redeem at par all the ndorscd railroad bonds These
bonds have twelve years to with interest payable
semi-annuay. The bill will pass the Senate Holders
OF indorscd bonds II has been reported here, Will pre-
fer the new SKIES TO the ndorscd railroad sevens.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
LITTLEE'IELD INDORSED.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, 1877.
Mr. w. X. Spearng, in card snys:--

WASHINGTON, Fco ~, 1917.
Mr. W. X. spearing, in IA card says:--
My attention having called to a published do.
ha OF Ira NJ clifford, OF Davenport Iowa, wherein lie
stated mat no never offered to with Ltticcd to
Washington with the Vernon parish returns TO opta,
rloney from the National Republican Committee Tor
the suppression OF the same, but that ItIeGcId adj.
mttcd 10 him that prominent democrats. includ ing
Governor Palmer, had offered hin, large sums OF
money to disclose what he knew MS to
the action OIL thc Louisiana Returning Board. &C.,
and that he tGinord) willing to COME 10 washing
ton TO testify Now Inasmuch as present at tho
interview between Llttlcieid and SAID Clifford and
heard all that was said by both parties deem IL INIT
right ~ the interest OF ruth to say that the Ira
N. Chords DENIAL is false and | Tor one would DO
pleased to see hm IN Washington 10 make good his
abatement under oath.
The New York herald., 1877-02-14
SUICIDE OF A MURDERER.
4 SUNNY SON OF ITALY HANGS HIMSELF IN
HIS CELL.

SUNNY SON OF ITALY HANGS uIMsELY In
HIS CELL.
By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEWPORT. r L.. Feb. Ia 1877.
An Italian named Cesare Pascin. who was sentenced
last fall TO State Prison for life for the murder
OF Francisco Vincent. committed suicdc IN his cell
this afternoon. Ho had les down his hammock, fas.
tened one end OF a strap TO hook, tho other
end around his neck, ana then slid on from
the hammock as to hang by his neck 1t Is sup
posed he hanged himself while The prisoners were
going from their cells 10 their work after dinner No
one heard any noise from his cell, and no did not
appear have struggled. HIS ieet just touched tho
floor. but his weight was almost wholly upon
the strap He has been low spirited ever since his
commitment. but has behaved well During the effort
OF Peck and Dennehy 10 escape, yesterday aerD oon
he left ms and ran INTO the jail yard, hoping 10
escape IN the melee, when the officer on duty on the
wall pointed his rife at him He At once went back
and made disturbance