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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-01
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INDICATED balance OF duplicate Land esriihsats
No. u -. iss1ed by Board Of cOmmi sioners OF
Washington county, on the tSenty-1fIh Day o.
May ISL, 20 Richard 1 Perry for third Of .
league Of lana. Ger i6cate for balance Issued
the seventeenth Of August. 1853. Unless found
within the iins prescribed By Law. I aba Apply
for duplicate. J. A. WILLIAMSON,
feIe Mt Agent for owner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
CUBA.
THE SUGAR cRoP-THE MARTINEZ cAMros AND
JovELLAR QUAnnEL-AS ISsrnGEST VICTORY.

THE SUGAR CRoP-THg MARTINEZ cAMros AND
HAVANA, August IS. 1871
The depressed state Of the sugar market here, con-
scquen, upon an equal condition Of foreign markets.
has thus far not had the disastrous influence upon
financial affairs which have reported 20 90 ;ns
case. Firms OF uncertain standing Of course foe.
effects but general thing there anxiety ev,nced
to sell order to raise money; on the contrary,
holders keeping back II has also been said that
the string cncy CT money market such that ban
refused TO advance money agans, sugar certificates
This II 1t should be true, but which doubt, Is
counteroalanced by tho fact that banking firms arc
quite ready TO advance money, and one Of our leading
sugar houses states that money offered them
ally at low rate Taking the of gold baron.
ctcr 1t indicates nothing extraordinary, for Keeps
nrm at average ratio VI l27.
RELEASE ov TIKI CONTRACTORS
The reports about Jovelar having received orde r.
to release the fraudulent army purvcyors
pcme Court OF Span which ordered their release,
what grounds remains = mystery, and Jovcar had to
obey. The short VISIT OF Martinez Cainpos 10 this
city was, no doubt IN relation 10 the question whether
Jovellar should resign in consequences OF this re-.
Dun and expose Affairs the island thereby to
now and very dangerous changes or stay and
pocket the insult and his wounded feelings for tho
benefit of tho expected pacacaon OF the island DO
brought about by his and Campos' combined Efforts
though there are sull rumors ,ha, the afar Is no,
quite settled between HIN aud the Madrid govern
menL
HARD HITTING III THE INSURGENTS.
II Is reported that the nsurgcnt chief Pancho
JimcHez the head o! 200 Insurgents Eel! upon
tachmen, Of thirty spanish soldiers, near Santi-
Spirtus, cutting them TO pieces.
Heavy rains on this anu almost al other West India
islands have favored the growing sugar cane. which
presents very promising appearance every here,
but 1t Is loo early IN tho season 10 predict abundant
crop with surety.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24

NO. LATER COMMENCEMENT OF EMEHGENCE
From the time the moon became visible and the de-
gree which she free from tho umbra the
end OF the total eclipse was about four to FIVE min
utes alter seven. The momentary glimpse afforded
the observer showed him thin, golden limo OF light,
representing the curvature OF tho moon, extending
from the point representing west to that OF SOUTH or,
II take for Illustration tho dial OF clock, the
light would extend from the number indicating SIX
o'clock to that OF nine. The direction Of the Is
line with the diameter from hali-past one TO hali-past
sevep or at an angle OF twenty-five and half degrees
with the diameter perpendicular to the horizon.
ASPECT
The circumference of the moon, even In shadow
that is, when she hrst commenced emergc-was very
striking. The disk yelled by dull yellow smoky
light, duo to the suns rays rcfracted BY the enrhs at
mosphcre. Tho we'll known spots on the moons face
were ndistinct under this shadow, and did not come
plainly into view until portion, say oncfourth OF the
disk had emerged The margin OF the umbra was very
distinctly defined as a curve very much latter than
that Of the moons circumference, and which seemed
to be broken into jagged line 1t slowly crcpt
tho inequalities Of tho surface
PROGRESS PHENOMENON.
At 7:13 the moons southwestern margin was clearly
defined IN bright light whilo her shadowed surface
very distinctly outlined.
7:l5-The cloudiness decreased and gave a magnif-
cent view OF tho disk emerging from the umbra.
server appeared 10 descend the moon, and at 81
completely obscured the disk.
7:22-rhe moon showed the upper point of her
crescent above the cloud and at 3 80 emerged from
1t completely, with very apparent increase of bright
surface.
1880 Fully ono hall the disk had emerged from tho
umbra, and at "a the moon appeared set in a frame
D,ted and presented very pleasing contrast with the
surrounding blackncsS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
A DECIDED SUCCESS,
Gradual Emergsnce OF Our Satellite from
the Earth'S Shadow.
POPULAR INTEREST IN THE MOON.
How New Workers. Observed
the Eclipse.
MARS AND HIS SATELLITES.

The prospects of making successful observation Of
tho total eclipse ofthe not very promising
last evening, and much disappointment expressed
At tho coudness Of the sky that threatened TO the
spectacle The sun went down behind a dark bank OF
clouds in tho west, leaving the eastern horizon OBJ
scurcd by cumulostratus and crrosraus Clouds over
which smoky haze hung like thick veil. Tho wind
from the southeastward carried the detached
clouds the sky with slow and tantalizing
ZION. which gave occasional empscs OF tho blue above
now turning gray tho sunlight decreased. Not dis
rouraged, however,, by the appearances, the HERALD
observer repaired TO his post on the roof of the build
Ing, and armed with powerful glass. prepared to note
tho phases OF the expected phenomenon.
HOW NEW YORK LOOKED.
Stretching away to the norhward lay the great city,
with It's hundreds OF spires pinpaccs, Swallowed
by the smoky haze that overspread everything The
Post ONCE, close at hand, stood out clear and
white against background OF dark looking buildings,
whence CLEANS Of light shot hero aud there the
gas Jeto into reau lston. The spires Of old
Trinity and ST. Paul's looked like great fingers point
ing upward 10 where the lnnite who makes the earth
his iootstooi, is enthroned amid the works
OF HIS hands. The towers OF tho East River
bridge doomed up like the time-stained
monuments of remote agc-tall, rugged
and OF incomprehensble purpose. The darkness pro-
that stretch the East River ana represent the
great engineering work in embryo. From Broadway
tho lesscning hum of traffic over the granite pave
mcnt reached the unlike tho low booming OF
breakers heard when at distance from tho shore.
II was a continuous sound but that increased
and decreased in intensity the stages ratified up and
down town or attachments OF street LETT the
stands at the Post Office and Aston House. Lights
sparklcd along the river lines and on the distant
heights OF Jersey City and Brooklyn. II in truth
beautiful scene-thc picture VI peace
THE ECLIPSE.
As announced yesterday in. the HERALD, the moon
rose at little after O'Clock, totally eclipsed.
but about TO emerge from the umbra For some min
utcs the HERALD observer watched tho direction OF
moon rise without pcrceivpg the least indication
that the yelled lumnary had risen above the horizon.
thick, sratiled bank OF clouds screened the east
md gave hopeless aspect OF gloom TO that part Of
the heavens. But amomen ary gcam OF dull, smoky,
golden light through riit In the cloud bank at ten
minutes after seven marked the position OF tho moon
she was just emerging IN what might be termed q
uthwcstcrly drection-that rs, Stunning that when
the observer faced the moon the top was the north,
the bottom SOUTH the right hand side the east and tue
LETT hand side the west and withou reference the
real bearing Of The line OF VISION These LATTER from
the HERALD Office we're about southeast by east.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
HAYTI AND ST. DOMINGO.

PRESIDENT BAEz's MEssAGE-HE REQUESTS THE
SUSPENSION OF THE CoNsTIIUTIoN-ALL
QUIET IN HAYT-.
HAVANA, August %, 1871
Tho English mail steamer has arrived bringing the
following adviccs:--
Sr. DOMINGO August 10, 1871
President Bacz has sent message to the Legislature
reviewing the last months lie says the relations
with foreign Powers, excepting Hayti, arc friendly He
has sent an embassy to IIayt with the object OF ami
caby settling pendn. difficulties. He states tha.
during tho seven months OF his administration
$500, 600 spcn, or tho solo purpose Suppress
Ing instructions. lie petitions the Assembly to sus.
pend temporarily tho constitutional guarantees
granted the people, and, ns the Assembly Is composed
principally Of Bacz's trends viii probably acccdo to
his wishes but ths measure would, apparently rather
precipac rcvolts The President is reported 10 hav
shipped $40 900 specie 10 Curacoa part pay men:
OF loan Tor private purposes The govern mcnt In.
tends about 500 900 nickel currency coined IN
the United states.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
MOUNT HOLLY'S BANK CASHIER.

MoUyr HOLLY, y. j., August 20, 1877.
To EDITOR HERALD
Tho statement IN your columns of tho 18th inst .
concerning the abscondiug OF Charles ". Harker
cashier OF tho Union National Bank at Mount Holly,
contains some errors which should be corrected In
the first place the amount OF defaIcation is en-
tirely too great The bank will losc not more tina
81, 00O very likely much less, which his securities
will at pay second, the bank oicials have
not endcavorcd to conceal The fact that there had
been irregularities. If they were rcticent about the
matter II was due to tho TACT that the investigation
and is incomplete. Mr.. Harker's liabilities on
notes and other outside debts will amount to about
5000. as far as be asccrtaned The other facts
In tho article as published are IN the man true
DIRECTOR OF THE RANK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24

NO z-~HALF TIE NOUN OUT OF THE SHADOW.
7:3S--Witn increasing brightness, more ma rKcd
rotundity, the moon passed tapparcntlyl through
some light cirrus clouds which, however did not
much lessen her light. From these she passed into
the clear gray blue sky anu shonc magnidccnuy from
her exposed surface.
49, moon now, with nearly Il threc-quarter
:lcar facc, appeared directly the tall, black
pf the New York bridge tower which seemed inky IN
Solcr against the brightness. The dun glow OF the
lights III Brooklyn, and especially on the summit ct
the bridge tower, presented very noticeable eject
Already tho river which looked like steel plate at
tho base OF the tower, began TO sparkle In the now
light.
Tho shadow on tho isk had pow decreased TO
dark Ozongc shaped patch on tho northeast portion
of the surface, aud with the very familiar marks on
the moon which look so like the human features the
poor lumnary might be said have Der left eye badly
damaged md bandagcd up.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
PEACE PREVAILING IN HAYrI.

HAyrr, August 10. 1871
Peace Is reported TO have been entirely reestab.
iished. President Canals health is much improved
Ne attended rcvicw Of tho army at Port au Prince
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
SICKNESS OLE TIE PRESIDENT OF uAYr1

ST. THOMAS, August :, 1877.
President Bosrond Canal is quite sick and had Pc
ttioned 10 resign and leave for Europe. lie has 70.
considered his determination and remains
lire broke out on the sd OF July at Port-au CO.
4 hotc! aud ice establishment we're destroyed aud tho
agency vi the French steamers All tho documents
and vauables Of the French company totally
stoycd. It alleged to DO the work Of an nccndiary
and arrests have been made.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
ACCOMPLISHED HIS PURPOSE.

Charles Mcyiich, aged forty.thrcc. OF No. OIL Dc,
ancey street, dod yesterday aner6on from injuries
no received by buttng his head against the wall OF
the prison whore had been ncarcoratcd for bsassg
his brother on August l6.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
VENEZUELA.

AN ATTEMPT To AssAsslSATE THE PRESIDENT.
News was received at ST. Thomas on July - that
abe Ut beginning OF July General fulgar made an
attempt TO assassinatc tho Prcsidcn, Acantora Pu.
gar and certain othors have been thrown INTO prison
Caracas Is much excited this Is tho rst tinien the
history Of tho Republic that such an attempt has been
made.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
AN ORANGE COUNTY oRsgRvER's DISCOVERY OF
THE SArELLIrEs OF MARS


GOSHEN, orange County, n. Y, August 23 1877.
To THE EpIr0R THE HERALD
The subject OF Professor Halls discovery OF satel-
cs to the planet Mars being one OF the Interesting
novelties at the present moment with which tho news
papers tecming, permit mo to say that also
made the discovery before hearing of It from
any source and. without the aid Of any telescope -
Or Saturday night last. 18th inst, sitting at my win
dow noticed tor the irst time this tho planet
Mars and called my wc's attention to 1t Jupiter also
being in vi,w higher up to the right, the moon,
half full, between them took up email
hand lo0king-glass 10 reflect Jupiter in It
to my wife It's moons, which can DO readily
seen IN that way and then, merely by accident,
turned the glass TO reflect Mars in It, wnen 10 my
surprise, saw satellite 10 IT, Handing the glass To
my wife TO observe II she said, "Why, there Two
the other side, very close to the planet" Taxing
the glass Ia my hand again also the second one
We were dumbfoundcd, as we had never heard Of Mars
having any moons, ana kept up observations until
notice oil the discovery by Professor Hall IN
your paper OF Monday. Ia clear looking glass,
stand in dark room, and through the open window
rolcct Mars IN IT, and the satellites PLAINLY visible
HENRY YOuNGS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
MALPRACTICE.

Bella Smith, aged twcnty-scven years, OF No. >
Roosevelt street, adm Boilevue Hospital
last evening suffering from the effects Of an aborten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-15
Foreign News.

The Ina! communication, which will be SUB
mtted to the Porte day, will contain several
important notifications. The Russian PIeni.
potentiary had still another interview with
Nlldhat Pasha on Saturday, durog which he
mentioned the proposed additional concessions,
| to which the Turks distinctly refused to agree,
| considering the proposals even as modified al
| attack on the independence OF the empire.
Lord Salisbury subsequently, had aD interview
| With the Sultan, which is reported to have
| been vc,y satisfactory one, though the latest
! kilograms represent the Turks as apparently
still stubborn. A Vienna correspondent tells
OF adVces received there from Constantinople
| which confirm the impression that the Porte
| will a, the very last moment accept the com.
promise now offered By the Powers.
General Tchernayef, who recently arrived at
Prague and vas welcomed By demonstration
Of Czcchs, has left that city at the request Of
the authorities A public meeting 10 protest
against the course Of the authorities was dis.
pcrscd BY the police. Further advices from
Prague represent that Gen. Tcheruayef was
ordered to cross the frontier in six hours, and
was threatened with force, as he manifested a
disposition to resist. lie was sent to the Saxon
frontier n wagon, accompanied by police, and
arrived 10 Dresden yesterday.
Lord Carnarvon, summing up the informa-
ton he has hitherto received Of the India
famine, considers it alarming that $4,000
persons we're already employed 90 the relief
works in Madras. and 250, 900 10 Bombay. The
Government estimates show the famine 10
Bombay will gradually increase. reaching the
maximum in April, when million persons will
require relief, after which it will gradually de-
crease. 10 Madras the prospect Is proportion
atey worse. The districts covered in Madras
cover $4,000 square miles, and contain popu.
ation Of IS, 900, 900. In Bombay the famine
stricken territory covers ZOO square miles,
and has population of 5000, 00O-5, 900, 600
of which are 10 districts more Immediately af-
fectcd.
A bill will soon be introduced in the French
Senate providing for the rebuilding Of that por-
ton Of the Tuieries which was destroyed by
the Communists, aud its conversion into an art
museum.
10 the London market coffee continues &C.
tive, with higher range Of prices, but sugar is
noted as beog decidedly dull, aud still lower
prices have to be submitted TO-
Baez. who hiss bacn restored to the prcsi.
dency of San Domingo, returned there on De-
ccmber -, and Was received with apparent en-
thusiasm.
More French communists are to be pardooed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-15

Thorburn, Inc daiaullirg bank clerk Of Peters
burg, made the worst speculation, in his line of
business. that we nave heard Of lately, that is
10 pecun;ary poia; OF view. He carried off
$1,000, OF which he has restored all but $500,
though his expenses 10 getting away and de-.
hosting the money amounted to 500, thus
losing $500 clear by the transaction. lie had
deposited tie money in various banks 10 the
North and in Cauai1. Now ii he had ou!y re-
NAMED at home and attended to his business
he would have 800 in his pocket. have the re-
spect of his friends, saved his family from dis.
grace, aud been without the fear OF the peni-
teptiarv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-15

A radicll newspaper OF St. Louis sometime
ago announced that Res. Stuart Robinson, Of
Louisville, Ky, was dying Of small poz, and
that his suffering was righteous retElbution
for the part he took 10 the distribution OF n-
fected rags from Canada iuto the Northern
cities to spread pastileuce among the homes Of
the people during The late war. The Doctor,
however, did rot die, but lived, and having
sued the paper referred to for slaUder, got
judgment for $50 600 and for ali costs of the suit.
AS he does not put his character at money
valuation, he has only accepted enough Of the
Judgment to pay the expenses of the suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-15
The Sauuctf.May Duel.

1t is now positively asserted that, rs hereto
fore stated, neither May nor Bennett was hrFt
in the late duel.
The Herald news yacht, upon which, i. ap,
pears, James Gordon Bennett had been secret
cd Tor two or three days previous, proceeded
down New York bay Saturday afternoon 2nd
lay off Sandy Hook in the track of outward
bound steamers. Ga the approach Ct the
steamer City Of Richmond, for Liverpool, she
ran alongside and transferred Mr.. Bennett to
her deck.
The New York World Of yesterday states
without reserve that Mr.. Bennett aud Mr..
Robbns were the two gentlemen who boarded
the City Of Richmond from the Herald steam
yacht Mr.. Benefits sister sailed in the same
steamer having taken passage as Miss Il. &.
Coaicn." The World also says: There has
been much speculation IS to the change made
by Mr.. Bennett in his will on the eve of fight.
ing the duel. 1t is said that when Mr.. Ben
nett contemplated marrying Miss May and sail
ing for Europe, he made provisions in his will
for his wife and wilc's family, 10 case Of his
dccease. The plan is said to be that 10 such
event his newspaper shall be disposed Of to a
ioint.stock company, the proceeds of the sale
to 90 to Miss Bennett. District Attorney
Pie !ps is proceeding iu his inquiry about The
due! undrr instructions from Gov. Robinson.
1t is evident from Developments in Albany,
that the prosecution is expected to be conduct
ed with vigor, in order that all concerned may
be brought to trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-15
Acts that have Become Laws.

The following scts have been approved BY the
Governor. January II, 1877
To amend the charter OF the Kyyy. ,.and ca
Of Virginia, and 20 enlarge the oTpv...a bowers
and franchises so a. ~ enable i. 10 purchase
construct and operate railroad from IL and:
to the Potomac river and ship from tcrminu;
thereof mil erals and merchandise
To amend and re.enact the lith section Of an
act entitled an &c. prescribing the times TO-
holding the courts OF the 10Th, ll.h, 18Th snd
10Th Judicial circuits, approved March - 1877
Allowing John II. Scars, Tressur OF Ms.a>
ews county, time to make bis return Of dc!ia.
quents and insolven!s in the revenue OF ls7j
To provide for the appointment and removal
OF district school trustees, aad to repeal the a.
clause OF the 1th section Q! the -S.a chapter D
the code of 1873.
To amend and re- en.c. sec. > aaL OF g. &C.
| to provide Tor the working Of roads in hc cou!:.
| ties Ct Shenandoah, Page and Rockingham.
Authorizing the Board o. SUPERVISORS Of York
county to allow S. G. Cooke the amour. q:
taxes assessed agsius: ard palI by him Tor coun-
| ty purposes upon his farms in York county :
the years 1865, 'G6. e., G3, 49, % and II
To amend tho Bath section Of chapter 2y2 code
of 1873, as amended By al act entitled sn set -
| amend the 34.h section oi chapter 202, cod. o.
1873 with reference to the trisi Of ta!onie;, 81.
proved January 2j 1874.
To amend and ro-enact section -, cLap..r .
| Of the code 1873, in relation - county superb
tendents Of schools.
To amend and re.enact the ninth sec:i5" .: a.,
act, approved March - lS.2. entitled NJ &c. =
incorporate tho Washington, Cincinnati ~!
st. Louis Railroad Company, g: nmcn4cl Is
au act, approved April J., 1874, entitled s. SC
TO amend and re-cnact he rsl and n!c:a So,
tons Of the act entitled an &c: 20 Incorporate Tie
| Washington, Cincinnati and -. Louis R.ilrcn /
Company, so as to exempt the county o. Eapps-
hammock from the operation of said ac.s
10 amend and re-ensct section i, chapter Ii
session acts Of loI4, as amended anI re.cnsc.c
By section t. chapter -, .: Session sets Is -
in regard to times for holding terms o: the cir.
cult courts.
| THE AUDITORS REpoRT.-FrJla the rcpor, O.
the Auditor Of Public Account: /. appear tina.
the following sums are assessed upon the cite
| for taxes uunn liccnsn::
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-15
Telegraphic Summary.

Or the members O: the German Parliament
Il are Conservatives. - Imperialists, % Nation.
al Liberals, IS Progressists. 80 Clericals, 10 Social
Democrats. IL Poles, & Asatisn Autonomi.ts !
belong to the Alsstian Protest Party, and az
here to no particular party.
Nubor Psshs, formerly head Of the Egyptian
Ministry, has accepted tho Governo. ship Of Bull
gsris.
The default case OF II. Body VS. S. L. Tilden
and others was opened in New York this morn
ing.
David Mundell was killed by q policeman st
Bryn 3lawr this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-15

10 addition 10 al tie ctEer e"nvinc!Hs anu
incontrovcr,ioc cV!lcrce that has been educed
to prove Ina; the ra&i!c.'> are eaGag-d IN Il de-
liberate a;teup; 10 cheat the people OF inc
country cut oil the'! laf!; c'@c'eo t2s'"5'V' IL
has no" been discovered eaa' "'ea'''' u "e"'
Grants Cabinet Is not only an a'st''F OF 'he
scheme, but was one Of 'he ofiE!aai rog that con-
cCcteu II, and mas been one CT tue cue. aEta'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-15

The democratic officials 10 South Carona-'
those who we're elected at the late election or
appointed siucc-haye made formal demands
upon the radicals who now hold the offices for
their surrender at cucc, aud II the demands are
not acceacd Immediately, compulsory proceed
iugs by Ian will be instantaaeously commenced
and prosecuted vigorously.