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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
THE WAR CLOUD.
VIII There he Another Buena vista. Mon
tcrey ana Chepultepec7

VIII There he Another nuena vista. Mon.
tcrey ana Chepultepec
The repeated rumors 80 frequently circulated
by the press Of late has directed public attention
TO the probabilities OF war between thi.
| country and Mexico, and AZ New Orleans Ii
directly interested in the subject anything thai
may throw light upon 1t is welcome.
From recent dispatches from both the Rit
Grande and Mexico it Was shown that the
TEMPER or THE PRESS
there was anything but kindly towards the
United States, and that the pspers were endeav.
oripg IL possible TO educate the people up 10 I
frenzy strong enough to induce them to call fol
q war at onoe These forts thus far have failed
however, but what with the distraction produced
by Gen. Alvarez pronunciamiento in favor Of
Lerdo and
THE CHANGE In OPINION
in the southern provinces, the subject seems to
be less prominent now.
Gems. Jose Urea and Jesus Belsnzss. in Tue.
son, declaring in favor Of Lsrdo. and their
strength in Sonora and sinslo, will probably
lead off the peoples mind from the Rio Grands
troubles, for awhile, at least.
OUR WAR DEPARTMENT
have seen H. however, to strengthen the forces
on that river, and six companies of the Fourth
Cavalry, now in Northern Texas, have been or
dered TO the border with one regiment from MIN
nasnta
Yesterday reporter Of the DEMOCRAT called
upon Gen. Augur for the purpose Of learning his
views on the subject The general stated that,
go far ss he knew, there was no cause for appre-
hendibg any trouble with Mexico as present. The
additional troops sent TO the border were only In
numbers those he had
WHILE IN COMMAND
there and which had subsequently been with.
drawn. There was no augmentation Of troops ut
present. He did not think the troops ordered to
Texas would pass through New Orleans, as more
rapid transportation could be obtained by way Of Ut
Louis and the railroads running down into that
State from Missouri. New Orleans would, in case
OF war, undoubtedly be base or
DEPOT OF SUPPLIES SIMPLY.
At the Mexican Consuls there was no apprehen-
sion OF trouble, and 10 was not considered that
the rumors afoat amounted to anything.
There is much talk among our commercial
men az TO the chances OF war, but az the data
upon which to form opinions s
30 MEAGRE,
Few expressed positive idea on the subject, IF
it should come however, this city would become
q very important military point, az it was in
46 AZ 48, when we tackled Mexico before. T.
would be the depot for supplies, the probable
rendezvous for troops, and the prime base this
side the Rio drands.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
THE RACES TO-DAY.

To-day, as the weather has now settled down,
will without doubt be the best attended of any oil
this meeting. The wind and sun have dried up
the track, 30 that good time may be expected,
and the temperature has 80 moderated, the pres
ence of the fair ones will add piquant zest to
the excitement Of the sport. The races for the
day are twc-mile hurdle, q mile and three.
quarters dash, and mile heats. best three in FIVE
The following were
THE POOLS
sold last night by Cathcart:
Hurdle-Port Leonard $25. Redding SIG, Lam.
bay $40, Hinton $6, Cannon 50, Ten Pin IS. To
tal, $67.
Mile and three-quarters Gen. Philips $50,
Vermont N5, Buff and Blue $40, Bradamante $2i,
field SIS. Total, 1851.
Mile heats--Janet $65, Belle Barkley $45, XII.
burn $780, Startle 80. Total, $139.
The races start precisely at o'clock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
TmE MORTGAGE AND CONVEYANCE
OFFICES.

Col. Davidson Penn, Register OF Oonveysnces.
kas informed The Mayor that the proprietor Of
1hs building opposite the 81. Charles Hotel. used
~ The Mortgage and Conveyance offices, has
notiHed him that the building will have to be
evacuated, unless The rent due upon 1t by the
cdiy two OF three months at s125 per month) be
pald to-day.
The Mayor Ia OF the opinion that one OF the
state University buildings now vacant can be
made Available for the bse OF the Recorder Of
Mortgages aud Registrar Of Conveyances, thus
saving ths expense Of 1880 yearly to the oity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
The Police Board.

The Police Board met last night in room 81,
Central Station, Mayor Pilsbury in the chair,
and q quorum Of the commissioners present.
Patrolman j. Landry, for negleoting his duty,
was admonished.
Patrolman VIM. Ryan gave up FIVE days' pay
for having been found on his b. at drunk.
Officers .. Clew, H. Olew and E. Ryan we're ad-
monished for having absented themselves from
their respective beats without permission.
Pstrolman John P. Calbsrt paid two days for
getting off his beat without lesve.
M Rshers, of the Fifth Precinct, for dsobe-
dience Of ORDERS was fined two days pay.
Patrolman John Wilz, for getting drunk while
off duty, was fued ten days pay.
Pa'rolnan Meyers gave up five days Of his pay
for sitting down and sleeping ON his beat.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
Read Navra's invitation to the China Palace.

The stockholders OF the Hope Insurance.
Company are called upon to select their board
OF directors for The ensuing year. As the sue
cess OF Q com pany depends upon the manage
that the selection made will be in entire accord
ance with the traditional good fortune Of this
December 10, at the office Of the company. IT
Camp street,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08

All women play cards alike. Watch woman
at O game of whist and you'll get pretty cor
me. Harry is It my play, Let me see second
hand low-.that's the first time around of that
suit. ain't it? Well, I'll play-no. hardly think
will-now you stop looking at my hand--did
you see anything-of course I'm going to play.
but | must have time to think what 3 trumps--
spades1l thought twas elubs-well, Pll-no-
on her partners king and insist upon keeping
the trick for fear she will be cheated out Of 1t Ia
the final count = -
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
NO COUNCIL M LETTING.

There WAS no special meeting Of the City ooun-
oil on FRIDAY. ss previously announced, ii having
been ascertained that division of the Tenth and
Eleventh Wards into election precincts tthe OBJ
cot Of the special meeling), under the new law.
eould not be made Without first taking census
or the wards mentioned. The law, il should be
tssnsmbered, required voting place to every
l1ye hundred voters.
The Mayor has ordered that the census be
4Akkn Immediately by the police.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
THE BELT RAILROAD.

Il u now asoertsned that owing to the fact
that Louisiana Avenue ends at Broad street, and
That there no sttaU6nt street sufficiently vide
- lay track to the junction OF such street with
the ain track Of the jackson Railroad, the Belt
Railroad Company will apply TO the City Council
TOR 3 modification OF their right. 60 AZ TO permit
lhenn 10 lay their track on Louisiana Avenue
down 70 Claiborne street, and thence down that
street to the jackson Railroad depot on Clio
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
POLICE APPOINTMENTS.

The Mayer has made the following appoint
r,.,ts ard promotions on the police:
Appointments ~ Bupernumerary: Second Pre-
drlct-J John J. Murphy, Daniel Gsrvey, Ben. ?.
Tefer. William strstmeyer Sixth Preoinet-E.
marks. Harbor Precinct-J. Foley.
Promotions--A. Marahsrns. James Bpellman.
Louis Frechet.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
TYLER'S

Diamond Goods, Gold and Silver Watches.
Fine JeweIry, Sterling Silver and Plated
Ware. Diamonds reset in the latest
style, and Jewelry made to order by ex.
perienced wOrkmen.
Watches and Jewelry repaired.
1I5.. CANAL STREET 11h
dee m Su Tu Th2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
-. go. 9,omvxissi Ion.

yr,,s rsavor b.. arsointed the following ply
sfoisns = ! eonusssion 10 inquire into the con.
'1itiou of tbe ,nAne now confined In the CITY In
e4ns Asvlum DR.. ChsS. o. Turpin, DIR. Ohas.
1asert.rs ri ]. II Csstellanos. DR.. Ernest y.
f.s~a. \ ~ 1r. Issss$I. Orawoour.l
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-08

Bead Nayra's invitation to the China Palace.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

R. 0. Morton, 1st prem. on sor- ghum.
 Thomas Oates, lst prem. on Green Apples. J. M. Shinn, 1st prem. on Pump kips. J. M. Shinn, 1st prem. on Beets.
 Mrs. s. c. Wells, 1st prem. on Best Made Quilt.
 Mrs. Dr. Hill, 1st prem. on Mats.
 Miss Lulu Parker, 1st prem. on Quilt by girl years old.
 Mrs. Dr.. Wyatt, lst prem, on Arti- ficial Flowers.
 Mrs. F. k. Barrow, 1st prem. on Artificial Hair Work.
 Mrs. Frank Thach, 1st prem. on Book Marking.
 Miss Leah Freidenburg. 1st prem. on Bead Basket.
 Mrs. 5. l.. Leatherwood, 1st prem. on Tattin Work.
 Mrs. s. c. Mansel, 1st prem. on Pants Hand Made. Mrs. w. c. Ludwick, 1st prem. on Coverlet
 Mrs. A. M. Wilson, 1st prem. on Needle Work. Miss Fannie Allen, 1st prem. on Cotton Embroidery. Mrs. w. c. Renfrow, lst prem. on Ladies Dress Work.
 T. c. York, 1st prem. on Home Made Boots. Mrs. $. L. Leatherwood, 1st prem. on variety Jellies and Preserves.
 Mrs. J. L. Shinn, 1st prem. on Preserves.
 Mrs. Sam. Brown, 1st prem. on Butter.
 Mrs. NJ. H. Baird, 1st prem. on Corn Bread.
 Mrs. J. L. Shinn, 1st prem. on Flour Bread. l-z Miss Leah Freidenburg, 2nd prem. on Book Marking. NJ. B. Roys, Ist prem. on Display Canned Fruits. Mrs. Mary A. Williamson, lst prem. on Home Made Jeans. l.z Mrs. NJ. C. Winfield, 2nd prem. on Butter.
 Miss Etta Ferguson, 1st prem. on Pound Cake; under l6. r Miss Etta Hamblen, 2nd prem. on Pound Cake; under Is.
 Jessie Patton, 1st prem. on Paint ing. Mrs. c. E. Tobcy, 1st prem. on Whitney Sewing Machine Work. Miss May Battenfield, 1st prem. on Doll Dress; under 6 years. Miss May Battenfeld, lst prem. on Card Board Working.
 Mrs. J. E. Battenfield, lst prem. on Cooked Cabbage. r Miss Floy Patton, 2nd prem. on Cooked Cabbage. Mrs. E. H. Poe, lst prem. as Equestrian. Mrs. J. H. Perry, 1st prem. on Baby. Special premiums were given to Miss Lulu Parker on Quilt. Caleb Davis had on exhibition corn grown on land that had been cultivated in corn for 40 years with out any change and the same seed used during the time and this 40th crop was very fine.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

"A good boot-maker could do well at this place.
 Sunday School rather slim last Sum day, owing to so many being absent.
 A good many drummers visited our town this week.
 --Gross, what has become of ssthose" Swiss cottage that you were going to put up?
 Several of the Atkinsites would have visited the Russellville Fair, but on account of the rain they didn't at tend.
 --The ssChief of the Choctaws' is go- ing for the boys lively i'll the Lewis burg State.
 For first class cook stove call on MT. E. A. Darr. He keeps the best brands.
 If you want to attract loafers build comfortable fire in your stove at night, and leave your front door open. -Beiack returned from Little Rock last Monday looking rather thin, brs says he is all right.
 -Dr. Potts says sickness is on the increase in the country. We would think so, judging from the number of meals he takes at the "Drummers Re- treat"
 Il. T. Ragsdale & Co.'S new store house presents neat appearance, and when completed it will be one of the best business houses in town. We un- derstand they intend to deal in general merchandise and drugs.
 We would like to know what is the matter with ssRex,'' as his items have failed to appear in the Traveller for the last two weeks. Arise and explain. Judging from the smilea that MT. Murry was trying to hide as he came in town Sunday evening we have no doubt but that he had a nice time. Go in buggy next time sC. V.," it is much nicer.
 I've heard quite compliment pass ed on those two handsome young men from Russellville who visited Atkins last Sunday, and we are satisfied the younger of the two made a lasting inn pression on the mind of some one. Come again boys and we will tell you what she said. ROOSTER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

"A communication each from "Ob- server" and "Anonymous" are left over for want of room.
 Bro. Burton, of the Peoples Forum of Clarksville, passed down the road to Lewisburg last Tuesday.
 MT. R. D. Potts left for the markets the early part of this week to lay in a new stock of fall and winter goods, and in day or othey will be ready for in- spectioa. Besuro to go see them.
 MT. L. W. Bryan, with wife and daughter, late ofPennsylvania, has ta- ken up his residence in town, and to our new citizens we extend a welcome, and hope that peace and prosperity may attend them all in their new home.
 We now hope to sec steps taken at an early day to organize and incorpo- rate permanent Pope County Fair As sociation on the joint stock plan. It is the best thing our people can take stock in. What say the people?
 We heard gentleman who has been attending County Fairs in other older States than Arkansas for the past ten years, say that he never saw q more successful County Fair in his life than was that of Pope County last week.
 We had the pleasure last Tuesday of forming the acquaintance of Rev. w. H. Corley, the new circuit preacher for this year. He speaks of making his home among us this year, and we hope he may find pleasant sojourn among our people.
 We return many thanks to the Committee for an especial invitation to attend Grand Full Dress Calico Ball to be given at Appolo Hall, Lewisburg, tomorrow night. 'Twould be ex- tremely agreeable to us to be with you boys, but business prohibits, and busi- ness before pleasure, you know.
 --The largest and best selected stock of boots and shoes ever shipped up the l.. R. & r. s. Railroad can now be found at the store of J. l.. Shinn. If you want anything in this line you are respectfully asked to call and examine my stock and prices. For the cash propose to sell boots and shoes lower than they have ever before been offered in this market. J. l.. SHIN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
WAR! WARP! WAR!!!
EVERY FARMER, GARDENER, FRUIT GROWER, AND BEE-RAIsER IN THE
 UNITED STATES INTERESTED.

Dukes Insect Destroyer, Patented July 3lst. 1877, will etieetually exter- minate all Cut Worms, Boil Worms, Cabbage Worms, Curculio, Bee Wecvils, Hessian Flies, and all other obnoxious bugs and insects that feed upon culti- vated vegetables. It is worth it's weightin gold to any farmer, gardener, fruit-grower or bee-raiser. It was in- vented by practical farmer, and win do just what Is claimed for it, and can be bought for the small sum of Two Dollars.
 County and State rights for sale by the Patentees,
 DUKE & PATTON,
 Norristown, Ark. M. B. RoYs, Retail Agent for Pope County.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
BAD BREATH!

Nothing SO unpleasant. nothing so common as bad breath and in nearly every case 1t comes cd If you will take simmons LiAer Regulator. Do not neglect so sure a remedy for this repul- sive disorder. It win also improve your apre- tite. Complexion and General Health.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
ATKINS WEEKLY NEWS.
 ATKINS, Nov. 8, 1877.

Dog fights.
 ''Shove her up,' Ben. --Drunks are all the go. Livery ''biz" lively on Sundays. --Gross doesn't like chicken. --"B. O." how about those boquet? Mt. Zion Is attracting the church going people of this place. Side walks are in a fine condition. --Our town council met on last Mon- day night.
 Put up your stoves, you who haven't.
 -BcjaclS doesn't want any more goods.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
Price. si@. Sold by all Drugsists.
creenback Monev-Bush.
J. H. zEILiN & CO,

Such Is the Central American Pro- life or Red Cotton, the Chcatharn Cot ton. and the Celebrated Oaks Prolific Cotton; the two first named yields double the amount of common cotton, and the latter one third more, and all three varieties, superior lint that sells for to cents more than common cot ton. Now is the very time to secure these seed for your next years crop; don't put off until Spring. Cheatham seed, warranted genuine, Five Dollars per bushel. Central American Prolific Five Dollars per bushel. The Celebrat- ed Oaks seed at 50 cents per bushel; 1; now ready and for sale by
 J. R. DUKE, Norristown, Ark.
 Or J. l.. SHIN, Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

NOTJCE IS HEREBY GIVEN
 N that the copartnership existing between D. Perry and R. B. Potts was on the 9th day of November, 1877, dis solved, R. E. Potts assuming all liabil- ities of said firm. R. E. POTTS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

How many suffer torture day after day, mak pleasure, owing to the secret suffering from Piles. Yet relief is ready to the hand of al- most any one who will use systematically the remedy that has permanently cured thousands lent purge, but gentle assistant to nature.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

CONSTSPATION!
 SHOULD not be regarded as :, trifiiDg ailment--in fact nature de- mands the utmost regularity of the % bowels, and any deviation from this demand paves the way often to se- rious danger. It is quite as ncces- sary to remove impure accumula- tions from the bowels as 1t is to eat or sleep, and no health can be ex- pected where a costive habit of body prevails.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

If you feel dull, drowsy, debilitated, have frequent headache, mouth tastes badly. poor appetite, and tongue coated, you are suffering from torpid liver; or "biliousness,' and noth- ing will cure yon so speedily and permanently as to take simmons Liver Regulator or Medi- ain
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
PURELY VEGETABLE.

The Cheapest. Pur- est and Best Family Mcdi clne in t h c World.
 An efl'ectual Spc- ciflc for all diseases of the Liver, Stomach and spleen.
 Chills and Fever, Malarions Fevers, Bowel Complaints, Resticssnest. Ja,tn- dice and Nausea.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
SICK HEADACHE!

This distressing aiiiiction occurs most fre- qnently. The disturbance of the stomach, arising from the imperfectly digested contents. with disagreeabie nausea, and this constitutes what is populafly known as Sick Headache: {: For the relief of which, take simmons Liver Regulator or Medicine.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-12-04

but ere uuable to rescue them. Mr. Houser,
his wife aud the remaining child stayed IN a
tree near the house all night, and were
saved The names of the heroic colored men
could not be ascertained, but their conduct
in facipg death to succor those in distress Is
worthy of the greatest admiration.
The Romney InteUigencer says: Never
since the memory of man has there occurred
such rises in the streams of this county, nor
so great destruction of crops and fencing.
So extensive has been the destruction that it
amounts to calamity. The South Branch
commenced rising on Friday night last, and
continued rising until o'clock on Saturday
SO rapidly that in many localities the rise
was from twenty to twenty five feet perpen>
diculsr water, on the level bottoms, Scarce>
ly shock of corn or stack of hay remains ;
the whole valley is a clean sweep. crops and
fencing; embank ments all broken or swept
away. From the valley of the North Branch
we learn, that stream also was unpreceden>
teddy risen, and that the towns of Piedmont,
Keyser and Cumberland were submerged,
and great losses incurred by the farmers in
crops. fencing. &c.
The destruction bv the food in Hardy
County will reach $500. 600
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-12-04
M A L RE D..


10 Baltimore. ON November 10, 1877, nv Rev.
DR. LefevIe JOSEPH d. BAKER. of Frederick
City, to EMMA n. CUNNISGBA ", daughter of
the late William D. Cunningham. of Berkeley
county, West Virginia.
On Wednesday evening. November %. at the
residence ofthe brides parents, IN Baltimore. nv
Rev S. NJ. HIrtsock, NATHAN II. LANGDoN.
formerly of this county, to ROSE E., daughter
of William l.. Nelson.
In Hagcrstown, Md. Nnvember 20. 1877, bv
Rev Mr.. jones, Mr.. JOHN DONOHOO. of shaw
nee Ohio formerly of HaIper's Ferry. to Miss
MIRANDA L. STIPES, of Harpct's Ferry.
November Sfh. III Martinsbnrr. BY R.v. J: Ed
win Amos, ELISHA 7. Blu iIER to MARY V.
BELL both OF Berkeley county.
In MartinSburp, November s2d. at the par
sora"r of I'll" NJ. L. Ci,urch, bv the same: II Il
RISON PU T, of Morgan county, to NETllE
V. STROuSE, OF berkeley county.
On the 18th of November. at the residence of
the brides i,are"ts bv Rev. john a. Scott. Mr.
Miss HETTY BELLE, daughter of J. Baker
Kparf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-12-04
NORFOLK VIRGINIAN REPORTER.

The Norfolk Iiryiniun speaks in terms
Of high praise IF the conduct Of its local re-
porter, Mr.. Henry L Brooke, who accompa-
MED the wrecking Steamer. the 'B. 4 j. Ba-
kerr on its expedition to render aid to the
survivors of the Inflated Huron" The
particulars Of Mr.. Brookes conduct do not
very clearly appear 1t seems. however, that
lbs soou as news reached Norfolk of the HUI
ions misfortune, the wrccking steamer
started for the scene OF the disaster. When
L. hear to the Huron as it possible to
rpproach, the Captain of the wrecker thinks
log il necessary to reach a signal station on
tie shore, manned lifn boat with nine
Lien, IucludinS the captain and Mr.. Brook,
Lud started for the beach. The sea was
t.ripcstuous that the life boat swamped and
iigc Gu. OF the nine uien were drowned Mr..
brooke seems to have saved himself by his
cool courage and presence of mind. He has
relatives and former school mates in Charles
town who viii! probably tako interest in the
following from the Iirgjainn:
Our own reporter, Mr.. Henry l.. Brooke
vino only attained his majority last month,
was in the surfboat with tho gallant mariners
Guthrie and Stoddard in their pcriious at
tempt to reach the shore. In his devotion
. to duty, at the peril o. his life, Mr. Brooke
has eXnlDlteU an uuShFlnhIDS courage ana u
deity which deserves our grateful and cor
dial recognition"
In another editorial the Iiryinidn snys:
Our Local Editor arrived yesterday, and
We lay before our readers his full account OF
the wreck and its incidents, including the
particulars of the swapping of the surf boat
and his modest statement OF his escape
The same indomitable nerve, that impelied
him to take his seat in tho surf boat that was
TO make its fearful plunge among the break
ers and brought him safe to shore amid the
fury of the waves, sustained him in the full
discharge of his rcpor.orial duties after his
ogcape. Though badly bruised. and we'll
nigh exhausted by the terrible ordeal through
which he had passed. Mr.. Brooke Mt once went
to work to collect all available information on
the spot and during the return voyage to
Norfolk, and brought back with him the ma
teriaI for the very full and interesting account
We print to>day.
Ifindustry. reliability. enterprise and pluck
avail anything in his profession the future
Of our Local Editor is assured.