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MISCELLANEOUS EUROPEAN
NEWS.

A monument to Karl Wilhelm, the com.
poser of the "Die Wucht am Rhein," is to
be unveiled at Creteld on the End of Sep.
tember.
The death is announced Of Herr Beth
mann Hollweg, formerly Prussiaa Minister
OF Worship, which post he resigned in 1862
on account of his Disappearing Prince
Bismarck's dissolution of the Chamber of
Deputies for rejecting the Military Esti-
mates.
At the dinner given him at Frankfort
on Thursday, 18th July, General Grant,
according to the Fraaku1ter Zeiung,
thanked the citizens tor the confidence
they testified in tie u ed States Govern
ment during he Civil War by investing
In the Loan Act, from which they reaped
no disadvantages.
The export OF Icelandic horses to Eng
land is increasing, and promises to be very
profitable to the breeders, these horses
involving little trouble or expense, and
fetching a comparatively high price in
England.
A train ia which the King Of Spain was
travelling on Friday July 18th went off
the rails at Robledo, but there was no ac-
cident.
The Marquis Orovio, the new Spanish
Minister OF Finance, has ordered the
doubling Of tue sum devoted to the pay
ment OF the coupons Of the consols and
loans. He has also affected reductions If
expenditure in his official Stiff.
A telegram from Athens in the Tcnps
states that the Flst Glass Of the Reserve,
as also the National Guards, have been
called out, that the Ministerial organs are
assuming a warhke zone, and that the
Press protests against Austria allowing
the Turkish authorities 10 open Letters
conveyed from Greece to Crete by Lloyd
steamers.
The Seryian elections occasioned by the
Conservative and Radical designations have
resulted, so far as is at present known, in
a gain of several seats 10y the Government.
Abe Radicals ave lost at least four. A
large number OF Communes have sent tele-
grams to the Prince condemuing the Oppo-
sition tactics.
The Roumanian Government have lust
bought 5000 tents Of the Servian Govern
ment.
Eleven Turkish steamers arrived 14th
July at Antivari to embark the troops
who have been engaged in the Montene-
grin campaign.
According to the latest news from Asia,
Ismall Pasha and Faik Pasba are prepa-
ring to enter Russian territory in the di-
rectiOn of Erivan. The Russians continue
concentrating to the north OF Kars.
Yesterday Count Tolstoy, Grand Mas.
ter of the Hounds to the Gar, aud M.
Mouravief, Secretary OF the Embassy; set
out with tho third sanitary convoy which
the Central German Red Cross Committee
has organized to be sens to the Russian
Army.
, 1877-08-18
PEACE RUMOURS.

There are again rumours from all sides
Of a disposition on the part both of Russia
and Turkey for peace, and of the efforts of
"of6cious' friends to take advantage Of the
, 1877-08-18

5000 hcgsheads Of muscovadO and con-
crete. 1859 punsheOns Of mOlasses, and A
puucheons Of rum.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12

Washington for troops, ana
then proceeded to pass upon
the qualifications and elections
Of members of the Legisla-
ture =; it was a Federal official
who got the midnight order
from Durell ; and it was a
Federal official who employed
a. government gunboat in
cruising UP and down the river
with enough Of the members
Of the Legislature on board to
prevent the getting of a quo
rum. This sort of thing has
stopped already, but it is time
that the men who put their
places to such uses were
thrust out of them. The
President, Of course, will not
make Mr.. Packard Collector,
though Mr.. Packard wants the
position but if provision
must he made for him, one of
the South American republics,
as is suggested, would be just
the place There MIR. Pack
ard might at least acquire a
more definite notion than he
seems to have at present of
what a revolutionary govern
mentiS.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12
TO THE
~ 8 e - y ~
Q T. a 3 3.

We are now prepared to furnish all
classes with constant employment at home
the whole of the time, or for their spare
moments. Business new light and profit
able. Persons of either sex easily earn
from so cents to IS per evening, and a
Proportional sum by devoting their whole
earn nearly as much as men. That all
who see this notice may send their adj
dress, and test the business we make this
unparalleled offer: To such as are not
We'll satisfied we will send one dollar to
pay for the trouble of writing. Full par
ticulars, samples worth several dollars to
commence work on, and copy of Hon.
and Fireside, one OF the largest and best
Illustrated Publications, all sent free by
mail Reader, if you want permanent,
profitable work, address, GEORGE STIN-
son & Co., Portland, Maine.
June .27 '77-6m.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12
TO THE POINT, AND JUST.
GNeaU York Tribune.

Ne,D York IribuRe.l
This is a pleasant report
from Washington to the effect
that there is to DE a complete
reorganization Of the Federal
Offices in Louisiana, with
a view to replacing carpet
baggers' with natives Of the
State. The principle, in gem
era, is a good one. If the
administration Of the govern
ment OF the state is safer in
the hands Of men Identified
with it's interests than Of men
in search Of easy fortunes and
not scrupulous as to the
means Of getting them, then
the supervision of its COM
merce might surely with equal
propriety be regulated by the
same considerations. The
principle is good, but the ap-
plication is especially good
The Federal offices in Lousi-
ana have been nests Of carpet
bag rascality for years. They
have IN de and unmade Gov,
errors, and worked their own
sweet will with Legislatures.
1t was a Federal official who
always did the telegraphing to
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12

thong ht--political, social and
reigtoas--.se investing in flu
lures banking on the outcome
Of the war in eastern Europe.
AS the Atlanta Constitution
argues, the closing of the Rus
sian ports on the Black Sea,
and the necessity Of retaining
at home all the breadstuffs
tfat Turkey can produce, will
deprive western Europe of
about fifty millions of bushels
of wheat. 1t is believed that
the losses can be made good
in this country. Except in
California our wheat fields are
full of promise. A statement
from the agricultural depart
ment shows that the wheat
product Of the United States
last year was nearly 100000, 900
bushels. Taking the average
of the past five years as a ba-
sis, it is shown that the amount
required for home consump-
ton will be about 2OO,OOO,OOO
bushels. The average export
has been about 60,C00,000,
but it could be increased to
seventy-fve millions. It is
estimated that about thirty
million bushels Of last years
surplus is yet in the country,
and will be ready for prompt
shipment, should a foreign
demand increase, as anticipat>
ed. through the effect of the
European war upon foreign
sources Of supply for western
europe. The latest official re-
turns to the department Of ag-
ricn]+ura show an increased
acreage in winter wheat. If
the present outlook be realiz~
ed, this portion Of the crop
will be fully one hundred and
sixty million bushels. This
early it is impossible to state
what will be the acreage of
the prospective crop Of spring
wheat, but, with the promise
Of a large demand from abroad
it is believed at the depart
nlent that the spring wheat
crop will be largely increased.
Under favorable circumstances
it is expected that the aggre-
gate yield will exceed that of
former years, and in the event
Of a protracted disturbance Of
peace, Europe will afford a
ready market for all surplus
available for f reign consump-
ton ; and this will add large
ly to the already fattering
balance of trade in our favor.
There is millions in wheat: -
Memphis Appeal.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12
yafr-PHOUSE PAINTERS
ATTENTION .E5aag
BAXTER, BELL g. CO.'S
PURE Liquid ANTS,
ROUSE PAkNTE gs'S CCLGGeS.

We beg to invite the special attention
of Dealers and Consumers to these
PAINTS. They are manufactured from
NENTS. and mixed or thinned with only
STRICTLY PURE Linseed Oil and Tur-
pentine. and they cannot be excelled in
covering capacity, durability, fineness and
beauty of finish. They will neither
chalk, flake, or peel of, and work with
perfect freedom under the brush. They
weigh from Is to 10 lbs per gallon, which,
of itself, POSITIVELY demons trates their
purity and superiority.
Tho various compounds known IN ttA
market us Chemical Paints, contain only
abour 50 per cent. of Paint; the bala, ce
is water, introduced into the same by the
use of an alkali, to combine it. The
last mentioned Paints, sO-called, only
weigh from to 10 lbs per gallon, which
we :hink certainly proves their lack OF
capacity or body. When water is mix
ed with Paint, it not only destroys it's
body, but, to a very great eX ent, its adj
hesiveuess, which all practical men know
is of the highest Importance to preserve,
in order to make durable Paint.
We think, from the statement we have
made, that buyers cannot fail 30 at ONCE
perceive that their interest will be best
promoted by buying our Liquid Paints
Ii. e. Pure Paints), in preference to the
So called Paints referred to.
Sample card and prices sent free on ap-
plication.
BAXTER, BELL 81 CO.,
10 Murray St., New York,
Manufacturers and dealers in all Paints,
Colors, &c. Mar.17. '77-6m.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12
BE A 7 TY p L A N 0

strand square and UpraSAt.
This instrument is the most handsome
and best Piano ever before manufactured
in this country Or Europe, having the
greatest possible depth, richness and vol
ume OF tone, combined with Il rare bril-
liancy, cleaTness and perfect eveness
throughout the entire scale, and above
all Il surprising duration of sound, the
power and sympathetic quality of which
never changes under the most delicate or
powerful touch. Space forbids a full de-
scription of this magnificent instrument.
Agents discount given where l have no
agents. Remember you take no risk in
purchasing one OF these CELEBRATED
INST hUMENTS. If after 60 five days
test trial it proves Unsatisfactory the
money you have paid will be refunded
upon return of Instrument and freight
charges paid both ways. Pianos warrant
ed for six years. Address,
DANIEL f. BEATTY.
Washington, New Jersey
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12
y f BEAT CYsS
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

a N W u N d YIN u -iNN3.
CAUTION The reputation have gain
ed and the celebrity of my Organs, have
induced some anprincipled parties and
agents to copy my circulars, and misrep-
resent my instruments; against this the
public are hereby cautioned. All my Or
gans bearmy trademark, Golden Tongue,
and all my Pianos have the word PIANO,
underlined, and also have my az 81 Il .
name and residence, Daniel f. Beatty,
Washington, N. j., without which none
is genuine.
DANIEL F. BEATTY.
Washing tOn. N. j.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12
THE EUROPEAN WAR.
IN. 0. Picdyune.1

battle at Kars on Sunday
Kars is a strongly fortified
town on the frontier of Asiatic
Turkey, distant about one
hundred miles northeast OF
Erzeroum, and in the line of
the Russian advance upon
that stronghold, which is the
headquarters of the army of
defense. The Russian army
Of the Caucasus is about 1907
900 strong, commanded by
the Grand Duke Michael, the
brother of the Gar. The
headquarters of the Russian
army were at Tiflis, on the
Russian frontier, and near the
foot of the Caucasus noun
tains on the Asiatic SIDE. -
From this point there is a ma
cadamizea road through the
Caucasus Mountains, connect
ing with the Russian railroad
to the Don river. Russia
has been careful not to ignore
the military importance of rail
connection with her army OF
the Caucasus, ana the time Of
travel from the Don river to
the foot of these mountains is
now reduced to two days. The
army will therefore be able to
draw its supplies direct
through Tiflis as a base of ope~
rations. from the interior of
the Russian Empire, and may
act Independently Of any COM
municatiors by way of the
Black Sea.
The two objective points of
the Russian campaign in Asia
are understood to be Erze-
roum, 100 miles southwest of
Kars, and Trebizonde, on the
Black Sea. Trebizonde is an
important port, about ITO
miles northwest Of Erzerouln
and on the same line Of de-
tense. The Russians were ex-
pected either to attack Kars
directly, Or, leaving a strong
force to beseige this fortress,
to flank it and march directly
upon Erzeroum. Trebizonde
imports large amounts Of grain
from Russia. and commands
the overland trade from Per-
STA. Erzeroum is the distrib-
utor of the trade with the
East, and is Oh the direct road
to Constantlnople. Although
the Turks are reported as de-
nying a defeat before Kars,
the dispatches locate the main
body Of their army forty miles
from that place, which would
seem to indicate that they are
already falling back upon the
line of Erzeroum and Trebi
zonde. On this line they will
probably make stubborn de-
tense, as, if they are driven
from it the Russians will be
left in control of Eastern Asia
Minor and the sLcres Of the
Black Sea. The capture of
Erzeroum would probably
force the Turks to retreat tor
a considerable distance, and
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12

Wheat is the speculation CT
the day, and men Of every
section and of every shade OF
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12
5EATYY'S PARLOR
% r c. A n 81

Elelt styles, with Valuable lm1
me" y. New and beautiful solo ~
OVere thousand OrGanists ana
ciansdorse these organs ana Y
mcndem as strictly first class III
Mechsm and durability. Wan'
for siears.
Negligent and Latest Imp'
III; been awarded the highess.
mirh competition with Others ~
iagspiiciss, Dlrabsiia!,o
Proincss, and Piano like action
swemd evenly balanced tone, o az
traliects, and instantaneous "
VIII may be had to tho REEDS
pItSt address
DANIEL T. BEATTY,
Washington, New JeiS''
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-05-12
L. G. KIBLlNGER'S PHOTOGRAPH
Il i L

~. GALLERY,
In the johnson House, near the Presbyterian
Chmch, jackson, La
Gems, Amhrotypes, Photographs, &C.,
taken, and old pictures enlarged ordimin-
ished. as may be desired. Sewing mach
ines, clocks, Jewelry, &c, repaired on rea-
sonaDle terms. june 2S, 1876
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-05-08
A Triangular Serimmage.

The Newburyport Herald says novel
fight was witnessed in that city on Sun
day, between rat, hen and rooster. a
hen scratching near a water cask, was
suddenly interrupted by huge rat, and
neither would give way. Finally the
hen made pass with her beak, which
the rat lodged, and then the rat made a
spring for her neck which was not sue
cess. At this juncture a cluck from the
hen brought up the rooster, who, like
a gallant cock, came into the ring to
take hand himself. Then commenced
triangular scrimmage with teeth and
beaks. The hen had lent him one right
in the smeller, which seemed very much
to anger the rat, who gathered for a
spring on his antagonist, which YVES
prevented by the cock lighting upon
him and putting both spurs into his
body, performing the solemn tragedy of
harikari. Not satisfied with disembow-
elling their enemy, they picked out his
eyes and left him.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-05-08
Schooimarm who Objected to Being
Courted.

An independent little Canadian school
marm snubbed one of her big sholars
who tried to make love TO her, and be-
cause he retaliated by disturbing the
school she gave him sound flogging.-
His parents sued her and recovered $3.50
damages. The next day the girl opened
school by saying: 81 have whipped
BOBBY soundly, which pleasure cost only
$3.50. Now, If any others Of my
scholars are inclined to initiate him they
will have the kindness to step forward,
receive the money and the fiogging and
then we will go on with our studles.-
/ ann here to instruct you, not to be
courted." She retains the school and Is
the most popular girl in town.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-05-08
THE TIMES, NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA, NAY 8, 1871

IONS neck, and she was sobbing and
kissing her alternately. Robert always
said he would never marry anybody but
you, and you'll have him, won't you
dear ="
/ have proved my innocence OF that
charge Of robbing my guardian said
Robert gravely. But II was long be-
fore could do so. followed up the
man whose testimony convicted rue till
he lay dying, and he gave me written
confession of false witnesses. He want
cd me out of the way. will not be so
abrupt as to ask you to marry me now,
but as this rash sister of mine has said
so much can no less than testify to It's
truth. i have always loved your sweet,
dear face, Marion. 1 shall never cease
10 wish it my wife's face till that wish is
realized"
And then he left Marion to his sisters
petting and soothing.
This morning 1 was alone-not a
friend in the wide world, and now"
A burst of tears came to her relief.
She is Robert lessons wife now, and
her beautiful eyes are as dove-like rs ever
with compassion for the unfortunate
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-05-08
Sailors Practical Ioke.

A PRACTICAL joke was played
n nearly thirty years ago at a cooking
main in Havana, by some sailors be-
longing to an American man-ofwar.
The sailors had been betting and losing
day after day, at the cock pit, which was
the amusement that they most affected,
until they were all left without cent.
In that plight the sailors were when the
man-of-war was ordered off to San Fran
cisco. A number of months afterward
Jack Tars had fully matured a scheme
for vengeance. Drawing all their pay
and borrowing all the money they could
In addition, at the first shore leave they
started for the cock pit, carrying with
them their gold and bag of mystery.
Some of the ships officers surmising
that something was in the wind, follow
ed, but not even to them was the sailors
secret divulged. Scarcely had they
reached the pit when an excited Span
lard sprang into the little arena, where
battle had just ended. Under his left
arm he carried magnificent game cock,
in his right hand he flourished bag of
doubloons, and he yelled forth chal-
lenge on behalf of his bird against any
thing that wore feathers.
No other challenger could have been
half SO welcome to the sailors, for dur
ing their former unhappy experience he
had been their bcte noir, raking in their
gold pieces almost as fast as they could
bet them. His verbose and grandilo-
quent defiance was promptly accepted,
the money was staked, and the Ameri-
cans shook their champion out of the
mysterious bag. A nondescript creature
it was, with great, solid body, roughly
covered with chicken feathers and tar,
its wings and tail clipped, its head broad
and adorned with keen curved beak,
with long, sharp talons at the ends of its
toes, instead of gaffs upon its legs. De
spite its strange halfdisguise the officers
recognized it at once as an American
eagle. But the Spsniards knew nothing
about 1t, and the one who had made the
match was furious, deeming himself in
suited by the pitting of such miserable
looking creature against his splendid
fowl. The alcade ordered, however, that
the fight should take place, according to
the terms of the challenge, and the Senior
tossed his bird into the pit. 1t was
ready to fight, OF course, for gamecock
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-05-08

OF good blood would not hesitate to
attack bird as big as the fabled roc. 80
the first notice the American game
chicken, as the sailors had christened
their bird, received Of the presence Of an
enemy was fierce attack. He calmly
looked down upon the gamecock strut
ting threateningly before him. The
sailors were not without anxiety lest the
keen gnfis might settle their eagle before
he got warmed up to his work, but fear
was quickly dispelled. The gamecook
dashed forward again. In less than n
second the Spanlards witnessed an as
founding sight. The " American chick
en-" placidly stretched out one great claw,
seized his antagonist by the head, drew
him up, and, applying the other claw to
his body, tore his head Off with a single
pull. Then he proceeded to eat him. a
storm Of imprecations and shouts Of
astonishment rent the air, but the sailors
were too well armed and too numerous
for the Spaniards, and so they got their
money and returned aboard ship, laden
with more gold than they ever before
had, and carrying their champion in
triumph.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-05-08
An Egyptian Romance.

ISMA1L PASHA, late the Egyptian
i Finance Minister, was remarkable
man. Originally one of the lowest
grooms in the stables of the Khedive of
Chosbra, his first step on the ladder of
fortune was gained by marriage with q
liberated slave from the harem, who
speedily initiated him into the mysteries
of that institution, and showed him how
by artful use of harem influence clever
man might raise himself to any emf
nence in the State. Ismail profited by
his wife's advice cultivated the barem
through her, and found himself eventu-
ally the most powerful subject in the
kingdom. He amassed an enormous
fortune, and his expenditure was lavish
even beyond Oriental magniflcence. His
harem was one of the largest and most
celebrated in the East 1t consisted of
300 women, all young and beautiful-for
Ismail would have no women in his
harem over the age of thirty-and two
corps dc ballet, one of French, the other
of Hindoo girls. Every night he was
conducted to his chamber by 20 young
girls, clothed in fantastic and magnifi-
cent attire, blazing with gold and jewels
each carrying in her hand gilded taper
stick, and each taper giving out differ
ent colored light. Immediately after his
death, his harem was bought up by rich
beys and pachas, and fabulous prices
were said to have been paid for some of
the beauties. His jewels are computed
to be worth S3,25O,OOO, and, as every
thing is forfeited to the Khedive, that
astute ruler will make good thing out
of the death of his Finance Minister.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-05-08
Love and Revenge.

A black-eyed, fair-faced young person,
dressed in gray plaid skirt, t,overskirt and
panier, red plaid shawl, brown hat and
blue veil, attracted the attention of AS
semblyman John Dillmeier and speei.-
al officer, In johnson avenue, Brooklyn, ;,
on Friday night, and when they ap-
preached they saw that a young man
and not woman was inside the clothes
In the Stagg street police station the
youth described himself as Conrad
Litzenberg, aged 10, clerk of 1913 Wal
ton street. He said that he was engaged
to young lady, Miss Minnie r. Schur-
man, and that another man had been
writing her insulting letters He showed
the Sergeant three letters filled with in
sulting expressions. In one he begged
to see Miss Schurman in johnson ave
nue.. Litzenberg said that he went there
with her, and chased him, but he es-
capped. He then concluded to dress IN.
his sweetheart's clothes, and try to
catch him. 'tIf had caught him." he
added with spirit, she wouldn't have
written her any more such letters. -
His sweetheart went to the police station
with his attire, and received back her
own dresses. She corroborated her low
er's story. She intimated that her an
noyer was discarded suitor.-N Y
Sun.