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OBSERVANCES ELSEWHERE.
THE FOURTH IN EUROPE.
RECEPTION AT TIE AMERICAN MISIsTER5 IN LON
DON-PARTY LINEs IGNORED.
4 ~

DON-PARTY Inns IGNORED.
LONDON, Wednesday, July 4, 1871
The reception at the American Legation was
a social event OF a high order, and very enjoyable
throughout II lasted from until o'clock. Nearly al
the Americans London, estimated AT over 10000,
called during that time \ large SILK American
flag hung over the entrance, and the mirror
was beautifully decorated with flowers. Mr.. and
Mrs Pierrepont, aud Gen. ard Hrs Grant received
all the guests. Among those who called were Gov.
Hendricks, Senator Conkliug Mrs. Eugene Schuyler.
M Randolph Cay Chancellor Banyon Gen. siekles
and Mr. HOppiD Thu reception closed with the singing
Of the star spangi Banner by Miss Abel an American.
THE CELEBRATION IN PARIS.
PARIS, Wednesday, July 4, 1871
The anniversary Of American Independence Was
celebrated privately among the American residents.
number O. houses were decorated with 1ags In the
evening Dr. Evans gave dinner TO the American ega
ton and Leading residents.
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FOUR PERSONS SHOT.

NEWPORT, X. L., July Miss Minnie How
ard OF Boston, while al picnic al Fort Dumpiin.S
nearer the harbor IRON Fort Adams was shot tins AFTER
noon by some unknown person. located near Fort Ad-
ANS The ball, which was q Minnie entered her right
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
MONTREAL, July 4.-The directors OF tho
ROYAL Canadian Insurance Company AT speeiai meet
ing held to-day in reference to the action o the new
York Superintendent resolved that since they nave
deposited with the different insurance depart
ments in the United States nearly TWO dollars OF
as.ets for every dollar OF liabilities which funds
,anno, he Withdrawn from the United States 10
continue the business OF company usual. and tho
United states managers are amply provided VIII innds
10 meet all claims special meeting of the s"ckLoues
sh0d be called for July 18th 10 make provision iV tms
action ON The uarl OF tie New-YOrk officials.
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THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

LONDON, Thursday, July s. 1877
Prince Bismarck and Count Andrasy VIII
accompany their respective soyeresns at the meeting
probably TO be held at Gasten.
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THE TURKISH DEFEAT AT sIsTovA.

LONDON, Ihursddy, july % I9'''
A Shumla telegram says: "When the kus-
s,ars arst crossed the Danube two small cannons and
six battaons Of $50 each, were sent against theo'
but for some unexplained reason only four ba'taohs
were brought into action. ard these were bahy cut up
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THE Turks sHOWING ENERGY.

LONDON, IIIHTH'IiJf JNIy TIT
The advance Of the Russians across tho
Dauube seems To have aroused the official world at Con-
s,aptnopo All the available troops including the I'm
perial Guard have been ordered TO the seat OF war
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p O ST S c RIP T.
3:45 a. m.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
RUSSIAN WAR DISASTERS.
RUSSIAN LOSSES Al BAUM.
LONDON, Thursday. July

According to intelligence from high source the
Russian army at Batum. after several engagements.
has been broken up. The fragments are rctreating
in different directions and tho army nesegins
Kars being left uncovered in consequence OF the dis
aser at Batoum, although it has not yet raised tho
siege is taking measures TO do 80 If the situation be
comes more impenlled
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THE PORTE AND ENGLAND.

| LONDON Thursday July o. 1887
The Porte has intmated that it expects the
English Cabinet will explain to the signatures oil the
Treaty OF Paris the object of feet being sent 10 beAa
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rur MovrMrNrs oF ME BRITIsH FLEET.

LONDON, Thursday, july D, 1877.
The Russian Telegraph Agency states that
the British fleet has gone to Beska Bay for fear Of dso
dora Mt ConstantinOple.
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IuNDBORG'S CALIFORNIA WATER, for tho
toilet ana BATH delightfully."- fragrant aud refreshing a,
grateful I'm tie sick room. Perfectly healthfu
of Messr huffman Fs and do Wide tho eminent rieAcl
Belgian Chemists.
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STRUCTURE, Impotence, and Diseases OF tne
~ Genoratlve organs radically and speedily cured OhSs
hours 8 HkNRY A. DAN IEils NJ D. Ia Lexington sT
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CLOSING ITS DOORS.
ANOTHER SAVINGS BANK sUsPEND'

ANOTHER SAVINGS BANK SUSPENDS.
TIE TRUSTEES OF TIE CLINTON SAVINGS BANK
VOTE TO STOP MISUNDERSTANDING IN DE-
POSTS AND ASSETS SINCE 1o75-TnE PROBABLE
loss To DEPOsuORs.
The Clinton Savings bank at No. 244 Eight
ave- has suspended payments. The trustees met on
Mnnday evening" and after a careful consideration oil
the condition and prospects OF the bank voted in view
Of the gradual reduction III the deposits ana INC
Iehargy in business, and in spirit OF justice 10 he
remaining depostOrs, TO discontinue business from
that night This resolution at once sent TO the otae
Superintendent of Banks. with the expectation mat He
would immediately apply through the Accomplishment
for the appointment OF "A receiver
The clinton Savings Bank received its charter
in 1865, and in June 1869. began business
at No. pa Eighth-ay., with Alfred Moore us rresi
dent 1t was thought that the affairs OF the bank were
wen and economically managed, and It's business grad
uay increased until in September, 1879 the amount oil
its deposits reached nearly 100000. Alfred Moore was
succeeded in the presidency Of the Institution by Ma
tbanel Ellis who, dying office, succeeded by JOIN
Mildeberger who still remains its President. since the
Autumn OF 1878 the business has gradually but steadB
declined until the present step became adylsaDe D'd
ends OF per cent deposits less than SlOOo ana 4
Der cent on deposits larger than 81 00O were declared III
July 1876 and in January, 1877. though little later
than the first OF the month The interest for the last
x months had not been declared when the trustees met
ON Monday evening, and 1t largely for the purpose
Of considering that fact that they came together
The last statement OF the Secretary Orlando T. smith,
made the third week III june shows the following assets
aud liabilities:
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KEEP THE BLOOD PURE by using l)r. JAIME
AITRRATyE aud you drive the system many insgnt
elements Which, left 10 themselNe viii eventually "e'e"V
diseases.
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The Mutual Life InS. Go,
OF NEW YORK

are NOW lOaning money mt q per
cent. on Bond and Mortgage. on
approved productive real prop
eray in the state Of New York,
upon the basis OF present reia.
tive values Of cash and property:
No Iegaa expenses are charged
borrowers i'm this City and
BrOOklyn, beyond those paid GUS
by the Company for actual dis
bursements.
Applications for loans may be
made on the forms provided ny
the Company, and addressed to
I, s, Winston, President lag Broadway, ny.
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[Aunoancemens.J

CHECK AT THE OUTSET,
With MILK MAiSEsIA. those agonlLng coalpa4A's S'ue
rne gravel
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The flagship Minnesota, at anchor off the
Battery. sas dressed ia rainbow Of fags running from
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14
0ampetta's Case.

LONDON, Sept l2.-The Daily News'G
Paris correspondent says the sentence
against Gambetta aud Murat concludes
as follows: at is ordered that judg-
ments shall be executed at once, not
withstanding opposition or appeal
According, however, TO the French
Code, provisional execution applies
onlyto the fine, and Gambetta Is moi
liable TO immediate imprisonment
GambettA's object in allowing judg'
ment by default evidently is to delay
final judgment on appeal until after
the election, while his privilege as 9
Deputy will protect him from arrest
and even, according TO the prevalent
opinion, lead 10 his liberation should
he be put in prison,
LONDON, Sept l2.--Reuter's Telegram
from Paris says the Bien Public vii
be prosecuted. N, Gambetta's sppea
will be heard Monday.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14
a Good word for SIaFshal nant.
vIcKsBURG, Sept l2, ls;7.
Edltor Of the Herald:

vIcEsBuEo, Sept. p, ls;7.
Editor Of the Herald
Your article in this mOrning's paper
in regard to Mr.. Thos. W. Hunt, does
that gentleman great injustice. AS one
Of his friends In this city, / desire to
have you do me the favor 10 publish
this communication.
With Mr.. Hunts politics neither you
or myself have anything to do. As 8
private citizen be had perfect right TO
act with any party he chose. As q pub
lie officer he 10 or will be open to criti.
cism. Until be Is tried, ask a gener.
ous people 10 fOrbear unnecessary or
harsh structures. II he does not make
an honorable and gentlemanly U. S.
Marshal, II will be the first time in bis
life when he failed 10 the discharge OF
any trust confded 10 his care. have
known him for many years. He was
born in Jefferson county, and Is son
of the late Abijah Hunt. His grand
father, David Hunt, was a conspicuous
patron ofeducation, having contributed
to Oakland College not less than $780,
600.
Thos. W. Hunt was appointed
Captain in the army Of the Conieder-
ate States, and was assigned to duty as
a staff officer with Gen. Hardee. lie
served with distinguished gallan;ry
throughout the entire war, was wound
ed in the battle Of Shiloh, and neither
bis courage nor his fidelity to the
South, was questioned during that
long and trying struggle.
He Is q gentleman in every sense OF
the word, and would scorn TO do any
thing calculated 10 injure or oppress
the people among whom he was born
and raised. He has large property in-
terests in this State, and has always en-.
| ioyed the character Of being an honest
and upright citizen. He Is o man OF
quiet demeanor and temperate habits,
educated and refined, the head Of an
interesting family and endowed with
fine business capacity. Capt. Hunt is
q nephew Of Mrs. Judge Farrar, Of this
city, and ! understand intends 10 make
Vicksburg his future home.
In honoriDg such men as Capt. Hunt,
President Hayes has simply done hon
or 10 himself. D.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14

A CORRESPONDENT for whose opinion
we have great respect has written us a
letter in regard TO Marshal Hunt. Our
correspondent assures Us that we have
done Mr.. Hunt some injustice. Our
information in regard to the gentleman
was furnished by citizens OF Jefferson
county, but as politics may be at the
bottom Of the feeling, we will gladly
foIbear further comment until Mr.Hunt
shall have had q fair trial in his import.
ant Office. We were perhaps mlsled by
Redpath's gusb, and as we know
Redpath to be lying slanderer of the
South, 1t may have caused US 10 judge
Mr.. Hunt TOO severely.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14
A Stunning Costume.
DRESS AT A FRENCH WATERING PLACE
A PRODUCT OF HOME INDUSTRY.

DRESS AT A FRENCH WATERING PLACE
A PRODUCT OF HOME INDUSTRY.
Trouyille Correspondence Home Journal.l
Most Of the toilets this year have the
appearance OF having been c Infection.
ed by the wearers themselves in antici-
patton Of week of vacation at the
bord de Ia mer, during the winter
months in the little room back Of the
boutique. In fact, there is o prevail.
ing "hme.made" air TO most Of the
costumes and a very sensible air it
might be did not the designers go pal.
pably ape in cheap materials, and
with but limited school, the sublimest
of Worlh's achievements. One strange
dress glares and flames across the sands
every morning. 1t is of blue linen,
tied back so tightly that one has an
impression that 1t must have been
seduced upon its wearer something af-
ter the manner IN which number six
kid glove is en,iced upon q number six
aud three.quarter hand. Across this
tie-back is broad hand of red-blaZ-
ing, torrld red, such as makes one wink
10 see it In the sunshine, and 10 have a
longing for a private iceberg and an
especial arctic wind, when 1t passes by
This band Is foot wide, reaches In
width from around the hips to below
the knees, and is fastened behind IN
such 9 gigantic bow as reminds one oi
q monslrous tame flamingo following
his mistress about. These bows, by the
way, rage nightly at Trouville. All
the little Children are beloved in such
an afiluence of wide ribbons that when
they stoop over their play in the sand
nothing whatever of them is visible be
meath what seems huge gaudy bntter'
fly with out'presd wings,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14

The Philadelphia Times has a ely
way Of insinuatlng lis wickedness. II
says; at is some months now since we
chronieled the presentation 10 the
President by our old friend Sloanaker
Of q handsome terra Gotta image Of the
Presidents own manly features, and up
10 yesterday Sloanaker was still unem.
ployed. But his reward has come 81
last. This time he Is to be a specia
agent Of the Internal Revenue Bureau
The country will now breathe freely
knowing that the civil service is trul!
reformed. Since the days Of Andrew
Johnson and the wax-works il ha
been the invariable custom of Presi
dents who wanted 10 reform the civi
service to give Sloanaker an Office, an(
be has never yet been known TO de
cline"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14

WHAT'S IN A NAME?-Is this q for.
eign country? Russia leather is made
in Connecticut, Bordeaux wine is man.
ufactured in California, French lace is
woven In New York, italian marble
is dug IN Kentucky, Marseilles linen Is
produced in Massachusetts, English
cashmere is made in New Hampshire,
PArian art-work comes from a shop in
Boston, Spanish mackerel are caught
on the New Jersey coast, and HaVan'
cigars are rolled out by the million IL
Chicago.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14

TIE fashionable women Of New
York and the large cities Of the North
smuggle large amounts Of goods on
their return from European tours, but
they would scorn to speak TO a profess
slonal smuggler. Yet the professional
is the more to be respected Of the two
for he smuggles to make a livelihood
while these rich women smuggle when
there is no necessity for It.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14
TERRIBLE DISASTER.
Collision 10 ihs English Channsl-BOth VsS.
ssls Sink, and One Hundred Souls Perish.

LONDON, Sept. l2.-Iniormation of q
terrible disaster in the EDglish Chan.
mel, has been received. The British
ship Avalanche, Captain Williams,
from London the 4lh, for New Zealand,
collided with the British ship Faust,
Captain Lockhart from London for
New York, of Portland, and both yes.
sells foundertd. Ninety.iix persons
were drowned. The Faust was in bal.
last, and had a crew numbering TWEEN.
ty-one. Captain l. Lockhart, Chief Mate,
and seven others were saved. The
Avalanche had crew OF thirty-two
and fifty passengers. The third officer
aud two seamen only were saved.
LATER-Additional particulars Of
the collision In the channel between
the ships Forest and Avalanche, state
that the Forest struck the Avalanche
between the main aud mizzen mast,
nearly cutting her in two. The latter
sunk Immediately. The Forest, utterly
wrecked, kept aAoat sn hour or two,
Three boats were launched from her,
only one Of which has yet been saved.
II contained the Twelve persons already
mentioned as saved. One boat has
washed ashore, and also several bodies
The other boatp, it is feared, are lost.
The Avalanche had GO passengers, 2C
sailors, II second.class and 20 third
class, mostly colonists. The accident
occurred at half.past 9 o'clock last
night, seven miles Of Portland.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14
BANKERS CONVENTION.

marks-WOrk Of the Executive Commit.
tee - Treasurer's Report - 0ficsrs
Elected.
New YoRK, Sept. 1.-THE third an.
nual Convention Of the American
Bankers Association, began at Asso.
citation Hall to-day. About one hun.
dred members were present. Charles
P. Hall, OF Boston, called the Conveu-
tion 10 order. He spoke Of the time OF
the panic, which had depressed busi-
ness Interests and caused great shrink.
age in values, and thought the dark
period past; with splendid crops and
the large surplus which will be wanted
by Europe, he thought the country was
again on an inclined plane to prosper.
lily. The time had come when some
legislation was required, when the bur.
dens with which the banking business
was trammeled should be dispensed
with forever.
The Executive Council reported TO-
tai correspondence Of $1,000 letters
during the past year, 202, 900 newspaper
clips circulated, and $4,000 newspapers
and pamphlets distributed. They also
reported that a bill was prepared las,
February for a repeal Of the bank tax
and copy sent to every member Of Con-
gress, and that the Assistant Secretary
had visited various points in the West
to promote unity of action. II was re.
solved to extend the membership oI
the Executive Committee from 0 10 q
so as 10 have a quorum at all times.
The treasurer reported duas received
from members $4,000; expenses
$l6j,000.
The following officers were chosen
for the ensuing year: President, Hon
Chas. B. Hall, of Boston; Executive
Council, Geo. S. COe, of New York
Jas. Bull, Of New York; Thos. Cole
man, of Troy, N. Y; Morton Nc
Michael, Jr., Of Philadelphia; j. E
Norris, of Baltimore E. W. Tyler, o
Boston; j. W. LOCKWOOD, OF Rich
mond, Va; ]. D. Hayes, Of Detroit
| L. ]. Sage, Of Chicago; Secretary, Jas
Buell. and Treasurer, Geo. F. Baker, 0
New York,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14
CREEDMOOR.
California Wins the Interstate Match
The Americans Capture Nearly All the
Prizes In the Champions MatCh-Duilsy
Selph Wins the Wimbledon Cup.

Selpn WINS tne Wimbledon Cup.
New YORK, Sept. l2-Creedmoor
range presents lively appearance.
The weather is fine, and wind light
from the South. The British and
American teams are here in full force,
having entered for champion match
which is being shot at 600 yards range.
Teams Of twelve from New York, Con
necticut, California and New Jersey
are present, competing in the inter-
State military match. The New Jer.
sey team is made up from the first and
second regiments.
The following are the scores in the
inter. State military match: Robertson
Of the California Team, making AZ out
of a possible so; Capt. Curtis, Of the
ISth regiment, scoring A for New
York Adjutant rockingham, OF thC
23d regiment, and Corporal Linton, o.
the 7th regiment, scoring IL each
California, 9S2 ; Connecticut, 81 New
York, 967; New Jersey, 744.
In the short range match for team
Of 4, the amateur rife club Of STAN
ford, Conn, and the Rahaway rifle ant
sporting club scored 1853 each; Engi
neers Of the United States Army, 23S
the l4th regiment, Of Brooklyn, 233
company &, 23d regiment, 22j; 32
regiment 1876; Company E,I2d Conn
266.
In the champions match, Fulton woi
the first prize by a score Of l30; Aller
the I'd, by q score Of 1876; Dakin the 3D.
by score of 1874 ; Blydenburgh and 81
Henry Halford the 4th, each scorini
l3l ; T. Lamb, Jr. 49,, Lieutenant-C Col
onel Fenton, l3l CLARK, ,l3l ;Wm, Hsye
$50; ], X. Miner, 100.
In the contest for the Wimbledo
cup at 1000 yards range, Dude
Selph, Of New Orleans, was the winne
making a score of 1877 DR.. Z. E, Ride
Of Rochester, New York, second, l3
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14

The Boston Herald says that, per.
sonally, John Kelley Is an honest man.
He never stole and never will steal q
dollar Of The peoples money. But be
has made no effort 10 conciliate disaf.
fected Democrats. He repels rather
than attracts important elements oi
strength. He is somewhat arrogant
and stubborn and self-willed. But il
thinks that just now Mr.. Kelley has II
in his power 10 heal in q great meas
ure the dissenions in the Democratic
ranks, though he can't please every
body, and wouldn't be likely 10 entict
q man like Andrew II. Green, who i
still more arrogant and overbearing
back into the fold. It is astonishing
how far the Eastern editors can see.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14

A sPEclAL to the New Orleans Dem
oerat says Montgomery Blair has form
ally entered the contest for United
States Senator from Maryland. lie will
enter the Legislature in order 10 man.
age his own case there. His principal
antagonist will be- A. P. Goreman,
President Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company, and the head Of the
Democratic party in Maryland.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14
WAR ITEMS.

LONDON, Sept. l2.-Thc NeWs's Bu-
charest correspondent tGlegraphs q
change in the weather exceedingly
trying; the thermometer had fallen 35
degrees during the past five days, and
there are sharp frosts at night.
The Tlmes's Belgrade dispatch says
fifty thousand Russians are abou! en-
tering Turkey through SerVia.
Wild Reports in Regard to the Cap
tuTe Of Plevna-The Situation.
LONDON, Sept. u, Ga.m.-There is no
news from Plevna, although the Wild
est reports arc current of ils capture,
and prodigious slaughter Of Turks.
One Of these reports even says Osman
Pasha is q prisoner. The Times's vi.
emma correspondent, telegraphing Tues
day, says "Reports about the fall OF
Plevns, which are traced to Roumanian
sources, have not been confirmed from
any side. Ills variously surmised that
the Russians, having approached ih
striking distance, are waiting for move
ments Of their turning columns, which
are supposed TO have been sent TO the
flank and rear Of Plevna, and that the
Turks MAJ have fortified Plevna sc
strongly that Il Is 10 be taken only by
gradual approach. The whole plan o.
attack may thus have 10 be changed,
A dispatch from Vienna TO another pa
per confirms the above, and iays ths
Mehemet Ali has gone to Sornosouder
and that an action is impending 10 tht
west Of Ehidenuma.
Russian Bulletins-OpeTations at
Plevna.
LoSDoX, Sept. l2.-The iol!owin,
Russian bulletins eiIectually dispose
of wild stories about the capture o
Plevna since Saturday; Russian head
quarters, Sept, l0.-Our batteries can
nonaded Plevna all Sunday. Tn
Turks made a considerable sorti
against our left, but were repulsed
losing heavily. The Roumanians mad
q bold reconnaissance of the enemy
redoubts, which opened heavy fire, bu
were silenced by concentrated fire fror
our batteries. The position OF one o
our siege batteries was changed o.
Sunday evening 10 enable II TO cannon
ade the fortified Turkish encampmen
Heavy cannonading continued throug
the night, and increased in extent an
activity from ) o'clock this morning
All is quiet at other points Of ih
theatre OF war,
Russian headquarters, Perdin, Sep
II, ) 20 amour siege batteries car
nonaded all Monday, and til late !
the night. The left wing captured ar
other neighboriug height, which wi
enable US 10 lombard the enemy's pos
tion and the town. The enemy ol
posed very feebly.
Another Montenegrin Victory.
LONDON, Sept. ia Reuter- di
patch from Ragusa reports that Il
Montenegrins yesterday, at Jerrez
defeated Hafz Pashs, who was marc
ing TO the relief Of Nicsics. Six hui
dred Turks were killed and 100 take
,. prisoners.
New Bridge Over the Danube.
VIENNA, Sept. l2.-The Polite
- COrrespoudence's special from Bucha
, est says the new bridge over q
!, Danube a; Metropolis was complete
! Monday.
+ suleiman Pasha's Movements.
: CoNsTAETISorLE, Sept. l2.--It is r
: ported again, this time from Shuml
8 that Suleiman Pasha has crossed !,
Balkans.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-09-14

A CRACK SHoT.-The assistant editor
Of the Democrat, Maj. Grafton, sus.
tanned the reputation Of the Office fol
fne marksmanship at the match among
the honorary members Of the Adams
Light Infantry, In the bayou yesterday
The target was ten feet by twelve In
size, and the Major succeeded in hit,
ting II once out Of fifteen shots. Thil
shooting can only be excelled fol
meanness by that Of Col. DeLap, WHIT
can scarcely hope TO win prize ever
when all the other members are rule(
out Natchez Democrat.