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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-12-13
state of South Carolina
COUNTY or OCLNEE.
In the Probate Court,

Elizabeth Williams, Plaintiff, Us W. II.
Willams, Administrator, Telitha G.
Moore and others, Defen dants.
Petition and Complaint for Partition of
Real Estate.
BY Richard Lcois, Esq, Judge 5f Probate.
TO w. Y. Williams, Administrator, Tclitha
g. Maorc, Sanford Moore, james Moore
nnd Harriet llazlewood, heirs at law of
Emory Moore, deceased, Dcfendauts-
GREETING:
YOU ure hereby required to appear ut the
l. Court Of Pronate, to be holden at "a al
haliu, s. G., for O.once County, ON MON
DAY, 4th day of February, a ID. 1878, to
show cause, If any you can, why the Real
Estate of Em"ry Moore, deceased, situate IN
said County, on Waters Of Conucross Greek,
waters Of Seneca River, bounding lands of
Jam,s Moore, e II: Cox aud others, and
containing seventy acres, more or less; and
also, two Lots in Sedcoa City, known 10
general plain of said town as Lots Nos 1913
aud IA, containing ------ acres, originally
granted to -----, shohlG net he par
titoned and sold. allotting to the said Tell
tina q. Moore onc.third thereof, and the
remaining two thirds thereof 10 equal por-
tinns to the said Elizabeth Williams. Sanford
Moore, James Muore and Harriet Hazewond
GIVEN under my land aud seal, this third
dy of December, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred
and seventy seven and 10 the l02d
year of American Indcpcndedce.
L.s RICHARD LEWIS.
~ Judge Of Probnte.
TO absent Defcdant, Harriet HnMewool-
TAKE NOTICE that the corpplaiut and
summons in the above stated nction has
been filed in the Office of the Probate Judge
at the Court House in Walhallu, S. c., for
tho purposes set forth in the above sum
mons. This Sd day of December, 1877.
S. p. DENDY,
Plointiffs' Attorney, Walhalla, s. G.
Dec 6. 1877 3-Gt
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FlannolS.

We lave beautiful assortment Of Fnnncs,
consisting Of White Shaker, Twi led Red, White
and Blue Common and Plain Red and White,
Opera, all shades, PMils and Stripes.
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Ronatnc Gold, s
odi to th leading
V for tho purpose Of manufacturing Romime
from the "
Tor tho sale all
lsT tholbt:
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Gen. BENZ. IIuger died in Charleston on the
7th Instant in tho 73d year Of Ills aga.
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DRESS GOOD 5.

This department is al all times exceedingly
attractive, being constantly roplenshca with
the I.atcs, Novelties 10 suit the season, specially
selected FOR Richness and Elegance, and in
Gliding AL the most Fashionable Fabrics in the
Newest Shades and Colorings consisting of
Black and Colorca Alpacas, Pure and NonpnYcii
Mohairs, Imperial, Scotch and French Plaids,
All.WOol Cashmere French Mcrnos, Mohaiy
Brilaninrs., Al!.Wool sercgcs, Paris Stripes,
S,aIinns and NGlyrfcnnS
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EXECUTORS Sale OF
VALUABLE LANDS,

WE WILL SELL. TO the highest bidder, on
" TUESDAY. the 18th day Of December
next ut the late residence of Mrs St:phcn
Maret, deceased, near Fair Play, oil the Real
and Personal Property belonging TO the cstat G
of Stephen Mnrct deceased
The Real Estate consists Of two Tracts of
Land as follows:
Tract No. |. or the homestead, containing by
Plat Of same 222 ncres, adjoining the lots OF the
Town Of Fair Play, on which is II comfortable
dwelling and about 10 acres Of laad in cultiva-
tion well suited to cotton corn and wheat
lrhct No. = containing by plat Of same l52
hcrcs. more or less, lying on Bcavcrdnm Greek.
adjoining the home tract On this trnct about
20 acres OF good bottom land is opened and in
cultivation. but no buildings.
Purchaser to have possession by January lst,
1873.
a plat of these lands will be exhibited on day
of salc
at the same time and place small lot of
Personally, consisting Of Household and Kitchen
Furniture, small stock Of Hogs, some rent
Corn, &C., sc.
TERMS or SAFE:
For the Real Estate twelve months credit, with
note and good security and mortgage Of the
premises if deemed necessary, with interest at
per cent. from date.
FOR TIE PERSONALITIES iii sums
under five dollars cash. and for nll sums over
live dollars q credit of twelve months, with note
and good security, with interest from date
CLEVELAND MNRET,
ANDREW J. MNRET,
Executors.
Nov IS, 1877 52-4t
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DRY GOODS,

Consisting in part Of d; nestle. Sea Island and
Hickory ShirIings. Sheetings, Tickngs, North
Carolina Plaids, Prints, Scotch and Domestic
Ginghnms, Lnseys Blcnchcd and Brown Canton
Flanncls, Cambria and India Longcloihs, (com-
prisng the most popular branda--Ncw York
Mills, Wamsutta and Gold Medal,) Blankets,
Ladies' Single, Double and Breakfast Shawls,
Boulevard and Balmoral Skirts, Ladies Cloaks,
&C., is complete i'll every particular.
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$500 Lot.
One Lalics' Opera Guard Chain
One Ladies' Neck Chain and Cross
One beautiful Locket, (cngraved)
One pair Band Bracelets ,U
One Gents Twist Link Vest Chain and Charm
One pair Onyx Sleeve Buttons
Ore set (3) Onyx Shirt Studs
One new improved Collar Button
One extra cut Cameo Seal Ring
One Arizona Solitaire Stud
One set Amethyst or Topaz Pin and Ear Drops
One Ladies Chcmisc Button
One Plain Ring, stamped l8 X
$500 Lot.
One Ladies' Opera Chain, with slide and tasscl,
| retail price So
One Gents heavy Watch Chain, with Chrk
, Charm. retail price SIS
One Ladies' heavy long Neck Chain
| One elegant Chased Miniature Lockct for above
! One set Cameo Medallion Pin and Ear Drops
One pair (2l heavy Chased Band Bracelets
| One Gents Solitaire Diamond Stud
! One Gents Cluster Diamond Pin
| One pnir Amethyst or Onyx Sleeve Buttons
| One set (3) Studs to match the above
One elegant heavy set Camco Seal Ring
One Massive Band or Wedding Ring
One new ''pntcnt" Collar Button
Cnc Ladies' Chcmisc Button
| One Amethyst OR Topaz Ring, (cxlra hnishJ
lot amounts TO exactly ten tunes the price we nsk
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5O-Cent Lot.
One Gents Watch Chain. retail price, 81 90
Ono pair Engraved Sleeve Buttons, retail
price, rs
One Stone Set Scarf Pin, retail prico. ~
One Set (3) Spiral Shirt Studs, Is
One improved shape Collar Button, so
One heavy plain Wedding Ring, {" 25
For so cents wc will send above six articles
postpoid.
$1.O0 Lot.
One pair Sleeve Buttons. stone setting
One set (3) Spiral Shirt Studs
One heavy band Engagement Ring
One set (2) Engraved Bracelets
One Ladies' Long Guard or Neck Chain
One Engraved Miniature Locket for tho above
One Cents Heavy Link Watch Chain
One Lake George Diamond Stud
$500 Lot.
One Ladies Neck Chain aud Charm
One Ladies' Heavy Guard Chain for Watch
One set. Pin and Ear Rims. amethyst
One extra fine Miniature Lockct
One Cameo Seal Ring
One very heavy Wedding or Engagement Ring
One Gents heavy Watch Chain with Charm
Ono pair Pearl lnlaid Sleeve buttons
One Lake George Cluster Pin
One pair (2) heavy baad Bracelets
~.
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in our columns next week, and all persons
desirng to save further cost should come in
pnd pay their taxes by Tuesday evening of
hext week.
Prof. Sloan, of Adger College, has organ
lied military company among the studcnta
of the college. The company numbers about
Is. and bad their first instruction in the
manual of arms on Monday afternoon. Under
Mai. Sloan. who graduated with distinction
Eat West Point. ouf young men will have tho
advantages of IN excellent instructor in
slniitary tactics.
Rev. w. w. Sanders, the former pastor of
the Baptist Church of Wuhalla, has bccn
spending q few days with friends here. Ilc
arrived horc on Wednesday lust frrm Virginia
on his way to Tuscaloosa. Alabama having
received cal from q church at that place.
IIo preached in the Baptist Church here on
Sunday morning and night.
The people residing in the Immediate
ncighborhoods OF Horse Shoe. Pulaski, Battle
/ Creek, Long Creek. Holly Springs and Ram
! says Creek, will send up petitions for Post.
& masters at thosaplaecs without delay. They
can DO left with Postmaster Johnston at Wal
halla Ilo will forward them. Prompt
action is necessary. IA thcmail will commence
on this route January /, 1878.
= Persons who desire to spend their money
1 probably. enjoy nioe rcpast and prepare for
Christmas festivities, should attend the entor.
sainmcnt Of tho Carolina Licr4I Society at the
college on Friday evening, {2lst instant.
The young men desire to osoas proceeds of
the evening for q laudablo pun q, and they
deserve and, as wo doubt moth kill receive,
general patronage. The bill of 4 b is er,icng,
Including oysters. cnkcs, candles, and above and
Albest Of all q bevy Of pretty young ladies, who
n wsill graco tho entertainment with thoir wit and
k.sdAAyh
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
rHI COMING INDUSTRIAL ExHIBI,
TON.

4 meeting Of the Delaware Institute OF
Mechanics Arts was held st the rooms Of
the association last evening. Reports Of an
encouraging character were heard from oil
the committees, showing that much inter
ebt is being manifested in the proposed
exhibition. The exhibition will probably
be held during the coming month At Mer-
rick's Bazaar, Fourth ard French streets.
Application for space have already been
made from parties in Wilmington As well
- Philadelphia. A committee was sp-
pointed to arrange details of proper Or
sanizatlon for tho exhibition. Tho eon-
mittee samed were Lea Pusey, A. J. Van
Duzee, @. F. Trump.
There will be an adjourned meeting on
next Tuesday evening to hear furthsr'fr ON
the committees, &c. ~. ..... .
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
LICEhSE APPLICATIONS.


N-OTICE--I S. w Clement, in conopli-
y snce wi b the r. gu r. ments of The Act
of Assembly in such CAS- made and ro:
vifed do h reby give notice thai L shall
up lv IN writ = TO tbe Court OF Gen erul
4es sio, Of the ''eace and Jail delivery Of
the ,atA > f delaware, aud for the county
Of ''ew C.ssl upon Monday. the letn day
Of November, A D. s77 nei g'he drAt day
Of he uexl November term OF the said
Court f,r a li"ens' keep n inn or Tav ern
in chool Distri' t No a. umn it, Bridge,
HoleI <nown 20 ha um'n 1t House, VI.
| s- Of ~ummitt fridge in New Castle
CMnty IN lha stale O1 delaware, and to
sell IN ostca Ing "a lors in less quantities
t, o a one qu n to he d. unk on the premises
ant tie following citizens recommend the
aid 40 ,licA'i VI, to-wlt:
Ia. n chulson Chas McNsmee,
{. II, LINN W n. Webb,
lex. .mrn"gr obt. Highly.
r. - I'd II, jas toard
nj. rr' sim m.On 'starrs
~ y F. Brown, ]. T. Nix h0lson,
+. icob Dugan, jas. r, hendell.
oct17 8t q. w, CLEMENT,
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
PHONOGRAPHY.

A class in Photography will be formed
at Rugby Academy en- Wednesday next,
October 81, at II 80 o'clock .. m. A ltmi-
ted number of young men, not connected
with the academy, can have an oppertu-
nifty Of joining the class. Persons wishing
to learn this important branch of education
would do well to call upon Dr.. Murphy, the
Principal of Rugby Academy. The charge
for tuition in photography will b "a for
twenty lessons. Glass will meet In Room
No. I, Masonic Temple, second floor, on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1t II
O'Clock,
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
THE CHURCHMAN ESTATE.

The creditors of r. & G. Churchmsn,
having refused to advance the costs neces-
sary for conducting causes wherein tho
bankrupts' estate Is involved. Ignatius G.
Grubb, assignee, through his counsel, j.
q. Honecker, Esq filed = petition IN the
United States Court yesterday morning,
praying that the within named 1gnatius G.
Grubb be discharged Is assignee for said
bAnkrupts and hat he be ollowed to resign
his trnsts. Judge Bradford, having heard
the petition, granted rule upon the credit.
ors to appear and show Cause Why the
prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted. The argument will be heard No
veuber 1e, At 10 O'Clock.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
FOR SALE T1Tc,

i - = = 4 '.,.. j 4
! DUhLIG ALE-M., THOMAS d. SONS,
j AuctiOneAra! :.
hEe.l>G ht.AECH RAILROAD OF
TaE4NILMINGrON AND REA4.>
| I've RAJ ROAD Cn.
| In the Circuit Court OF the United Stat es
III ana for The Eastern Dist, ct OF PEI ns\ J.
van1a. an guilty, No. S.. April session,
/ FREDERICK f. SAMPSON
GEoRGE. RICnARi, on AND orHFRs,
r. UTder andsbys vSrtue Of n dscree enterad
the.l nj rfeer th day Vi Ocl0her,sA D., h677
| IN tue hh W. suit. ,he undersigned Tru :
lees, " W!'oll ait Deediui au'h., i,y in the
| 'rem1ses has hcen given by the sad decree
| VIII Sn TUES DVl, the Goth uay of Janu-
vary, A. ,Is7S, at q o'cIuck, noon at The
,erc"ants' xch.l ge in h. city of rhiIa
de'ph'a. expose to public vendue or out
cry, \. ne eutre lot, The r iiiOad Of he
" u .MlNGTON ANp RhADlNG RAIL-
| hQAD COM NY,.known ~ The RE D.
tom he vl'age Of birdst'a o 70 r'p r.
Neck, ~ The Gu " Beiks state OF
Pc. .sy v.nia ana the r,.way, rails
br'r3es, 'e'ces aud real estate and the frau
chlh. sue n!iLgtO Or III any wise apper
t:'iuing !" thn s,id Retllog Bra CHI, s
he Wilminl'", aud Read re" Rallroa
Coa'l any In IN toa lie ~, dalen lanu-
.ry 9Th, a. H., ls74. made by t"e Be,k:
County tilroad Gem, any ii g sa = IL
mFnyt aid k"aA.in k-ir"ad Company,
g. al that port on o tn, sad Jerks County
tn Sal" rrL,sch kail'oad at Po,.tar Neck
TO a poitt at or nes. Penn ee. w the
city of tead,rg. Tn" said p 'n"'rty will b.
s"ld fee, o ear aud d scl,a ged from al ~.
cumhraDces Su eseq"en' To th.. en- OF
cert tain mortgage dated the Mhd y o. July
l. lR71 Ia NV tho cot mi M q 0f,,n
r. adirg Rel road Cou.pa 10 n un.
''''s '' TERNs OF SALE, itr,
The prop. ry W Ii he sold lv 1 h" b g. a. d
h he b .er upon h signi he G =
ions Of. al', l.. wit: Six Thousand dol
lars 'Sr 0'O) Of 'he pnrcnas' " oney n ne
pa ! III cneh when 1he properly IL 4 ruck
OF aud the balAn y wi hin thtrty $50 days
after the 'cnhf1 m"'ior nf th- sale by the
Un to-, ia es ll.rutCo rtf,r th- Eastern
lhstl c otPennsyluan ~ ProVid d III It The
ba hnce or me unf'lase ."G1e> may e'tht'l
be naid C sh Of >eutled t"r by rec ~lp1ing
to TIE unds r,,gned Trustees for tie divi
dend 1T tire ssid hAiance of he pu chase
L'ony which nay appear tn be pay abl'
on an. M'th+ bo! ds the said comrany
and tn matured coupons at, Gil ed III Areta
S. cured by The aforesaid u'ortgase Of july
the 9Th, a ID 1874 which m y be he'd by
the "a purcha, er. pom the cunfirhiati n
II the sal.: by the Court, anc un"n full
COHpl 'Ance with all thr "Ondit 1rS Of he
sale, tn purchaser shall ne entir'ed 70 y
good and sufficient d ed for i've same t.
Aim i,see niple. fec IN the sad 'rruste@s,
Tree, clear anc disc larged from al inc,m
" ances -ubsequeI.t to the ne If til afi' e.
Sai l4or1gags. ard cIa m or demand nf h.
~ III abroad * mpTy rnf v -'so"s
lailpi"g & under tnem by way Of equity. ot
recemp i"i,. or ~ 'herwise.
GE' 'ltGt R,O IKE,
A GI ROl4s, Trustees
CHAR:F HAp'. Or Counsel with
Ufl AP"SN BIDDLT, eT,ustees
NJ. JH''WA~ 4 SOJ. AuclinDeers,
o.. i39 and l4i South nur,h 81,
oc2R 2t wta III lsce'eh a.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
UNITARIAN CHURCH.

The First Unitarian Church, which b ~
been closed for some time, will open on to
morrow moruing, when the Rev. Mr.. Che
ney, of Boston, one of the leading Unitarian
c]ereymen of he country, will preach; and
also upon next Sunday. Nothing definite
hos yet been arranged concerning the re.
opening Of the church for regular services,
but the trustees hope to be able to do 60
this winter.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
Local .Ana1T0.
THE RELIANCE BALL.

The Reliance Active Association held
thier annual ball last night at Webstsr's
Dancing Academy In the Masonic Temple.
There were forty three couple on the grand
march which was led by Mr., David
McCulin and Miss Maggie Kane. Among
those present were four gentlemen from the
Warrington Active Association, Of Cons
shobocken, Pa. Everything passed off
quietly.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27

[vuaNaE OF OUhS-WlLMLNGTO
~ IVES FERN RAJ e-C0m memo
ESs thursday Dec. 4, l876, Trains will rnn
,avs AVE- Wilmington 10 10 . m, and s 3Op M
aavs laDdsn burg 8 45 4 n and " p N.
Arrive at Wilmington rs N, and B II
Arrive at LandenherR ~ Il m. and y n
eEmNyECTIONs.-Tra leaving Landea
hp,y 4, s IS a. IN. With train Tor Philadel
flN At sl0a.n.
Ttaip leavtnx Wilmington q 1910 u
hid raic l.aving Philadelphia at =. ~ = N
,Is !andenberx at 70 p. n.
Train Leaving IsandenberA at ~ y. m,
EIth Pennsylvania and Delaware tr-in, and
N h train leaving Wilmington for Phtla.
kti ~ p, m. .,~--.. --.e-..
NTH train lsa.,nx u,..Ai-.phtatat p
F'fT n C,NNtId5 1'n'
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
THE "FORTY HOURS DEVOTION" AT
ST. JAMES CHURCH.

The "Forty Hours Devotion" at ct.
James church, will commence to morrow
morning; service being opened by Rev
Father Myers, of the church of the Sacred
Heart, during the late mass, which will be
. solemn high mass, with the folio wing
priests serving: Rev. Fathers Myers, Com
way, Hoecbkepper and Megrane. During
mass there will be solemn exposition Of
the Blessed Sacrament, from which moment
the "Forty Hours Devotion" commences.
After mass there will bss religious process
sion of the Blessed Sacrament, which win
be exposed to view day and night until
Tuesday evening. From 10 O'Clock to.dsy
until Tuesday night, confessions will be
heard at any time that will suit the con"
veniences of those wishing to receive the
Sacrament.
On Sunday evening at ~ O'Clock, there
will be Vespers, 9 sermon bv the Ri. Rev.
Bishop Becker, and the Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament.
Masses on Monday morning will be said
at S and o'clock. Father Conway will
preach at the early macs.
On Monday evening Vespers will CON-
mence at IN O'Clock, to be followed by
sermon by Rev. Father Reilly, and the
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Several priests are expected from Balti-
more and Washington, who will also preach
during the "Forty Hours DEVOTION" but
neither their names nor t, . time of their
preaching can he learned uutjl TO- INC rrow.
Further particulars concerning the services
will be contained in Mondays edition of the
MORNING HERALD.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
- '.li
CLOTHING.
THE. STATE OF MAN,


This is the state OF man. to-day he pu-s
firth -
The tender leaves of hope, tomorrow bios.
sons
And pears htA hlush'ng honors thick upon
him."
Isany one, borrowing trouble,' lest they
Z ! nave not means to purchase comfort
aole Clo'htng? Let h.m 20 to the
CLOTHING HOUsE or A u YATES
20 I~dx ? BulI0tng. Cor. Sixth
aud chestnut
'h-re he will see the great Clothing House
rr Wded with people from mor' ing u" IL
u n .dol e, d succr ssful and large busl-
re already. and only In the seco d week
Of Sep'emb,r. Although the weathe is
Na'm and rainy, yet our sales are 50 far
frnr lanes larger ihan lA-L year Whv IL it
Lfa5"e are doing such y taIgs business be.
yohd all OLtels?
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
RAILROADS.
--u1IADELPAlA, WILMINGTON AND
RALTfMUhE r kAILHOA =. g..
Il rnna 10Th lh77

,uIIADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AMI
BALTIMORE kA ILHOA +, f.
June 10Th 1877.
rra,ns will leave Wilmington AZ follows
or e,,,oa Al oh,a and intermediate stations, Q 4
H. 5 10. 800, le %. \. m. 2 80. 4T' 7N
SsiM'adSrhta sM Is and New York, 2 u, Q II = m,
i9M II4N, S 48 p IN. ~ 9.
.a1timore and inlerniad1ate stations, 8 ~
3sltinore Il; and waaO,nxuoh i os; &ss, am,
ia. l2ba, 5.)H, p "a. ~ Il H.
Trai,s for delaware Division leave for
uaw Castle 500, ,o2. s3J, . ~. Il ~. "
\ yyolnIug and iDter'nediate stations 81"
Jn Sejnar and iptermediate stations B 0j
''O" SUNDAY TRAINS.
,,,sdaiphla and lnLel mediate stations
: IL n. 5 90 8 81 p IN.
krisleDhia and Aew YORK, ~ q m.
,ntuore and " ASH .Agton. W. iii. =,
Tnr further in!orniatiOll messengers are
,.'srsd to the time tables p1sted At the de-
ino4ly see .FkENNEY .1upt.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
THE ALLEGED BANK ROBBERS.
P. K. A. ball Nov. 9th.

Although many parties are endeavoring
to push other similar remedies into the
market by aptcy Advertisements, Dr.. Bnl's
Cough Syrup takes the lead, aud the Drug
gusts are selling more than ever btf,rs.
Price, rs cents.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
DOM E<TlC.

ORDERS FROM COUNTRY BANKS.
WARRINGTON, Oct. 26 Orders for addi-
ton to circulation, which have heretofore
been confined to large cities, are row COM
miag 10 from country banks in large num-
be,S,
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
DOINGs IN WASHINGTON,
BANK ROBBERS.
Htt
LOUIsANA's CONTESTED SEATS
FoREI GIN.
A BANK FAILURE,

LONDON, Oct. 26,-The Bank of New Ca
ledolia has failed It. had note circula-
tion of $500, 900 francs. The European
debts of the bank amount to 1900, 900
francs.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27

On Sunday next, the Forty Hours De-
votiou" will CO.. rmsncs at st. James church
LoyeriDg Avenue and Riddles Road,
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
A CELESTIAL RAILROAD STRIKE

LONDON, Oet. ga despatch from
Shanghai says that the Chinese have stop
ped The running of trains on the Oussoon
Railroad.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
KELLOGG AND sPOFFORD.

KELLOGG AND sPOFFORD.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26-The Senate Com
mttee on Privileges and Elections met this
morning to seceive the written statements
of the Louisiana contestants to seats In the
United States Senate-Messrs. spoford and
Krllosg-giving their respective views as to
the scope the Investigations Of the commits
tee should take. o.! aO .."o
Aching Chairman Mitchell, after reading
The resolution adopted by the committee
yesterday. requesting q written statement
from each of the cont testants as to what
evidence, If any, they desired to present In
their respective cases, inquired II the gen"
tlemen were prepared to furnish such in
formation, to which they replied in the afir
NATIVE.
Mr.. Spoford's statement, 1t g understood,
will treat of the facts contained In bis ar
pument, and claim that be is entitled to bis
seat because the Legislature which elected
him began voting the day previous to that
which elected Kellogg, and that the Legis-
lature he represents is the only one re-
cognized to he legal.
THE ALLEGED BANK ROBBERS.
NEW YORK, Oct. B.-Langdon ". Moore
alias Charley Adams, aud his wife Rebecca,
two of the alleged Cambridgeport, Mass. ,
bank robbers, were brought to tho Supreme
Court to day on nsbeas corpus writs. The
wife was discharged, there being no evidence
against her, and the hearing Of the male
prisoners case was adjourned.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
RUss1A's PURfosI.

The immpression prevails that since the
recent rains The Russians, convinced of the
inpotsibilty of wintering In Bulgaria, will
make desperate effort TO effect the reduc-
tion Of Plevoa and defeat Saleimaa Pasha's
army before retirement into Rounsnia be-
comes necessary. Russia would thus stand
10 the better position should diplomacy In
tervene during the cessation of operations.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
HOW THE VICTORY WAS WON.

HOW THE vIc1 DRY WAS WON.
General Ghourka's movement seems to
have been part of concerted plan. A por-
tion of the infantry of the Imperial Guards
crossed ths Vid between Nikopolis and Pie
vna, passing around Osman's left.
General Ghourks's cavalry crossed the
Upper Vid, west Of Lovasz, swept the Orr
chanie road, got In Communication with the
force coming from the north, and made .
combined attack on the Turks, who were
commanded by RiIzt Pasha, the same who
'o"k the first convoy into Pievns. Stimuli
tsneeusly with this attack heavy conno>
usde was opened along the entire line on
the Gas. Of Plevna, and demonstrations were
made 10 give the impression of an intepted
assault to prevent Ghazi osmsn sending
succor to Hifzi PAshs, who 10 reported to
have been csparcd with . large part Of
his command.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-27
THE EAsTERN WAR.

TIE LATEST RUSSIAN SUCCESS.
LONDON. Oct %.-The defeat of the Turks
aud The establishment Of strong Russian
forcc west Of Plevna look like the beginning
Of serious attempt to shut Ghazl Osman
IN his line, and submit Plevna to regulsr
siege.