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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-01-10

and lee the people of the whole country see
that We are law-abidihg, just and moderate.
tSigned) IFRANcIs T.. NICIoLLs,
Governor Of Louisiana.
FIVE SHOTS FIRED.
About 1890 some one in the crowd OH st.
Louis street fired two shots from pistol into
the auditors offices which are in
the lower portion OF the state
house. and three shots were fired
from within, which caused great excite
merit No one hurt Soon after Major Ed
Austin drove up in carriage and read gov
ernor Nicholls's proclamation to the crowd,
some left, but the larger portion remained
At this writing Nicholls's chief OF police
Boylon, is endeavoring 10 disperse the
crowd.
REVIEW OF THE MILITIA.
About o'clock this evening Governor
Nicholls's militia, about 5000 strong, had a
review on ST. Charles street opposite Lafay-
ette square. As they marched through the
streets they were cheered by men and ladies
who thronged the galleries and waved their
handkerchiefs. They were principally
armed with Springfield rifles. with
bayonets and cartridge boxes. though
some were armed with carbines, shot guns
and old muskets, and they marched in
manner that showed they were. familiar
with the roll of the company. After the
and marched Off to different points. Some
are patrolling the city tonight, but the
most of them were disbanded for the night.
All ages from IS TO 20 are represented
in this militia, and all nations except Africa
are represented. As they passed the custom
house this morning on the march to Jack
son square the windows on old Leyee street
were filled with United States soldiers. The
militia brought their guns to carry arms and
gave three cheers, which were responded TO
by the soldiers.
REFUSED ADNITTANcT.
At o'clock tonight the agent OF the as
sociated press attempted to enter the state
house to interview Governor Packard, but
was halted by the Nichols police and re-
fused admission. Governor Packard and
the legislature are in the state house, but
the new police have refused to allow pro-
visions TO be carried inside, and Governor
Packard and the legislature are in a state OF
siege.
PACKARD's LEGISLATURES IN A STATE or SIEGE.
The legislature had no quorum in either
branch to-day a. some of the members were
outside, and asserted that they were afraid to
risk their lives inside. Consequently no ac-
ton was taken towards the cleo
ton of United States senators.
All kinds of sensational rumors are
afioat tonight. notably one that the state
house is to be attacked On this subject
prominent democrats stated that the plan of
the democrats was to have the supreme
court enjoin Packard from usurpiug the
functions of governor and in the event of
his refusing to have him arrested for con-
tempt
ALL QUIET.
At 10 o'clock tonight all is quiet Mich.
olls's government has strong police force
on duty throughout the city.
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MORE TESTIMONY.
The senate Committee Hard at wora.

New ORLEANs, Jan. "a. Brosom. fcol-
ored) of East Feliciana, testified before the
senate committee that he was taken out by
a band of men and hung up by the neck.
John Brooks (colored) testified that he
was afraid to vote the republican ticket in
that parish.
Aaron Mckenzie (colOred) swore that he
had been taken out by whites and severely
whipped and made 10 promise to.vote the
democratic ticket, and did'so.
The Rev. John Kelley and three other coli
ored men testified to Numerous acts Of yio-
lenee and reign of terror among the blacks
in East Feliciana. Raiiey stated that there
had been great deal of cotton stolen there,
and there was much dissatisfaction with the
officials, not only the republicans but the
democratic ones
Samuel Robinson and seven other eoaosed
men testified that tAey had voted the demo-
cratic ticket witho2t intimidation, as they
thought times were worse and they wanted
change.
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yANDERBILr-s WILL.
h viii De Contested by Hss Children.

New YoRK, Jan. 9.-Already there il
talk OF a contest over the Vanderbilt will
One Iegatee said yesterday the relatives out
side of William H. VanderbiEfs family
would never let il stand a. it is in neane
unless William II. should avoid all cause
OF dispute by giving hig less
fortunate co-clsinarfts liberal shares. IN the
smmense wealth left by the comraodore
OF which, under the will, he controls the
g7eat bulk. The fight would be rnsde by
or For the -commodOre's daughters and his
sons. Cornelius anGJererniab, whose lega.ies
were pittanoes compared with the immense
sums bequeaehed to VIM. II. Vanderbilt and
sons Even is the attemP to break The will
falleor probably IL would be kept in the
courts Tor years. pulled to- and fro by law
yers, and an injunction might be served on
Wiliiars ii. Vanderbilt TO prevent him act
ing as president of the New York Cent-uI
railroad
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THE VENEZUELAN CLAIMS.



WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The committee ON
foreign affairs took up to-day the case of
the Venezuelan claims, and heard the testi-
mony of VIM. Henry Wilton. of Piermont.
New YORK, who was the agent or attorney
for prosecuting what is known. as. the .Tdler
claim, on which certificates to. the amount
or some $4,000 were issued. The testimony
was designed 70 contradict the assumption
that there had been improper conduct by
Mr. Talmadge, commissioner, or sfr Stilwell,
United States minister at Venezuela in re-
gard to that claim. He testified that he had
never spoken to or correspondedi with either
OF them on the subject, and that neither of
them had ever received the slightest oonsid-
Grafton in connection with il. Talmadge had
wlthdrawn the certificate under the power
Oh attorney sent him for that purpose, and
had handed all OF them over 10 the parties
interested. The witness furnished docurnen-
tary evidence of the validity of he Idler
claim.
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RATHER MIXED.


LONDON, Jan. "a dispatch from Constan-
tinople says the Phare Du.. Bosphore news
paper declares that inasmuch as all Articles
on the conference programme are framed
with view TO the establishment of ,priYi-
legged province, therefore, even if the powers
withdraw four-fifths OF their demands the
porte would still persist in its objections
Another dispatch from Constantinople
says Roumania has declared TO the porte that
article seven of the new constitution violates
her rights. She consequently declares her
self released from her vassalage and throw
ing the responsibility of the step on the
porte.
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THEY WONT WATT.
The Turkish Government HsnxfnS
Beck.

CoNsTAErTsoPLE, Jan. 9.-At yesterdays
sitting of the conference the European plen-
ipotentiaries pointeGjout that several points
OF the proposals of the powers formed part
Of the Andrassy note, and the Turkish rep
resentatives indicated their willingness TO
enter into discussion on the basis OF. thet
note. Ii is believed that at tomorrow sit
ting the plenipotenfiaries wilt make q. last
appeal to the Turkish representatives. to dis
cuss the proposal of the powers. A large
Antwerp firm have concluded contract
with the porte for dispatching to Turkey
within three days 800 tons of guaharrels-
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q FRsfsEA 4 FEUnHa
The Louisiana Trouble TO
Be Settled Without
Federal Aid.
Nichols Quietly In Possession
and No War or Fight
ing Yet.
A Cabinet Session and a Cam
eron Order on the South
ern Situation.
Father Taft Finally Gets Out
His Annual Report
for 1876.
TexatiOusly Contradictory StO-
ries As to the Ben
nett-May Duel.
The Only Undoubted Fact Being
That a Meeting Took Place
in Maryland
Commodore vanderbilts Other Children Will
Contest the Will Uni. SIS William n.
Whaeks up Literally,
The Only Undoubted Fact Being
That a Meeting Took Place
in Maryland
Commodore vanderbilts Other Children Viii
Contest the Will Unl. SIS William Il.
Whaeks up Literally.
GRANT MAD.
The Conventions Yesterday Hurt Him
Terribly.
rBy Telegraph to the sentlneI.l

rBy Telegraph to the sentinel.l
VAsHINGroE, Jan. 9.-The president has
been mad and crusty all day, his friends
assert. since reading the accounts of the
meetings yesterday in Ohio, Indiana and
here, and is especially enraged over the
Ee=olutions declaring him personally respon-
sib.e for the eonfusi IN and usurpation in
stare governments of the south. He looks
upon the proposition to hold the demo-
cratic national convention on February u
A. AN attempt TO intimidate congress in its
count of the electoral vote, and in order to
deprive the senate of the wholesome influ-
snce of such convention, he decided that
shese citizens mean TO come armed, and in
Inmates to-day, in an authorized interview,
that he will not hesitate TO declare Wash
int;tOn under martial law.
yo EEws OF VIOLENCE.
None of the democratic congressman have
received any confirmation of the reported
violence in New Orleans. They are all con-
fident that none will take place, as the citi-
rens there are under perfect control of pru-
dent men. who have no excuse for an appeal
10 flOAehCS "ncu siSOOi9 Cdli DC ScCuIeu DI
peaceable means. Longstreet has tele-
graphed the president that the reports of
violence are unfounded, and advises him TO
recognize the Nichols government. Grant
will not assist Packard with troops. Two OF
Casey's chances for the senatorship are set
tied, and when be is defeated, which is now
a soregone conclusion, he will be certain to
refuse military aid. This is strictly family
6ght.
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BRENT AT HOME.
HI. Meeting with Relatives and

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 9.--Charles ]. Brent ar
rived in Louisville to-day, in charge of the
officer sent by Governor NcCreary TO receive
him in New York. Brent proceeded before
court, after his arrival, and trial vas
set for Tuesday next bail being fixed at
81 500. Before offering sureties Brent
went 70 the city Jail, remaining there
two hours in order TO talk with
relatives and friends and to have his hair
cut and face shaved. He is stouter than
year ago. but does not seem In as good health,
the confinement and hardships having
affected him somewhat. The sight of his
native city and familiar faces caused an ex-
hibition of nervousness on Brent's part.
When asked how he liked England, he an
swered, VERY well, but my native land far
the best His penitence and restoration of
feeling in his favor in the community.
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BENNETT-MAY.
They Meet and Fire Onee-May Slightly
Wounded.
TAFT's ANNUAL REPORT,

DOVER, Del, Jan. 9.-This town has its say
about the Bennett-May duel. Bennett and
a party of four persons chartered special
train and went from Clayton, Delaware, to
Philadelphia last night, while May and a
party of three persons came here in car
riage from Slaughter's' station, stopped at
Ford's hotel for the night, and took the
early train for Philadelphia. They did not
register and talked little. There is no doubt
about their identity.
WILMINGTON, Jan. e-May and friends ar
rived here this morning, bound north Al
though May is said 70 be wounded in the
body he does not show il.
ACCOUNT OF IHK DUEL
NEw York, Jan. 9.-The newest or the
latest concerning the Rennett-May dnel is
this: The principals, seconds and surgeons
were in Baltimore night before last, and at
10 o'clock took a northward bound train.
Mr.. Bennett and party drove into the woods
near the place of meeting at Slaushter's sta
tion in sleighs, and upon reaching the spot
where the Rowland Cowles duel had been
fought. Mr.. Bennett and his friends
found Mr.. May and his party on the ground
awaiting them. Mr.. May was walking
briskly 70 keep warm. Mr. Bennett stood
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facing the light, and Mr. May quickly as
suHed his position at the command to
hre-one, two. three-biS. May fired ag the
word one and Mr. Bennett after the word
two, and both were apparently uniniured.
Nr. May was found after moment to have
seen nit. and his seconds conveyed him to
&c sleigh. where it was found his wound.
would prevent another exchange of shots,
which had been demanded By Mr.. Bennett.
Mr.: Bennett left Philadelphia this morning.
and Il now in The city.
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AT NEW ORLEANS.



INV ORLEANS, Jan. 9.-At O'Clock the
members of the White League, which have
been mustered in by the Nichols's govern
bent as militia, are assembling with arms at
Lafayette square with the ayowed purpose
OF maintaining the superior court abolished
by the kellogg government.
STREETS FULL OF ARMED MRN.
At this writing (e:5O a. M the streets are
full Of armed men hurrying to Lafayette
square, where orderlies are dashing about
on horseback presenting all the phases of an
army on the eve of battle. Armed men are
reporting to the sheriff, whose purpose, it
Is said, is to take possession of the
supreme court room 1now in charge of the
metropolitan police and install Nichols
newly appointed judges of the supreme
court 1t Ia more than possible that an at
tempt will be made to capture the police
stations also. An advertisement appears
this morning ordering the members OF the
Washington artillery to assemble at the
srmory at 10 O'Clock.
THE MILITIA COLLECTING.
Armed men are still hurrying through
The streets TO Lafayette square where they
report TO the sheriff, who. IL is said, will
move them at IL o'clok to the supreme
court building facing Jackson square and
endesvor to take possession OF IL. Chief
Justice Ludeling is there on the bench and
Captain tray OF The Metropolitan police,
With strong force is in possession OF the
Building under orders of the chief justice.
PACKARD ASKS GRANT FOR HELP.
Il is stated that the chief justices will re-
move the present sheriff il he attempts to
take the building by force, and appoint an
other sheriff Governor Packard is at the
state house, cool and calm. He has tele-
graphed President Grant asking for assist
ance. While the men under arms disayow
Npy intention OF provoking collision, q
\nken man or irresponsible boy or an ac-
ptal shot may bring on riot surprising
of 1896 or 1874. Governor Nichols Is
Patrick's hall.
LARGE BopIEs OF ARMED MEs.
IL, bodies of armed men are march
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THE CABINET.
Dispatches Ere. New orIeans~Read.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-The cabinet is in
session, and all the members. a,e present.
Dispatches from General Augere commend
ing at New Orleans, to thu secretary of war
have been snbmisted- They repart consid
erable comnotion in thascity. A. Telegram
from Govoraor Packard is alsS. before the
cabinet
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NEw YoRK, Jan. 9.-In the special term of
the superior court to-day Judge sPeer grant
cause why the default by which Judgment
was entered for the plaintiff in the suit Of
Henry H. Body vs. Samuel ]. Tlden
should not be opened.
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A bold Asssek.

PARIS. Jan. A-The lie Pays this evening
publishes an article signed "Cssssenac, ~,
solenNy attacking the government and
.prophesying the return of the prince impe>
rial to France In three years
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LONDON, Jan. "a Telegram froaa
Oonstantinople annoNnces that the next
meeting OF the conference has been post
poned to Thursday at the request OF the
Turkish minister, Who will call cabinet
council tomorrow 10 draw up q new pro-
iect on the basis OF Andrassy's note.
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wNHIsGroS, Dan. 9S-The subcommittee
on appropriations has completed the legis-
lative. executive and Judicial appropriation
bill. The internal revenue districts have
been reduced to l0S requiring some OF the
present districts to be consolidated.
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RsAEzROAD hCCIDEST.
Passenxss- Coach Th-swn Do~u- - Em
bank unent.

RurAASD. VT, Jan. "A nail train. from
Boston. on the Rutland read. was thrown
from che. track by broken nail a passen-
ger car went down the embepkmeAt, tnrning
bottom upwards. The passengers were Sc
yersly bnt none fatally Inquired
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WAsHISGToN San. 9-The senate in ex-
eeutiye session confirmed the following
naval nominations: Commodore, Edward
Donaldson; George II. PEBBLE and Edward
Middletown to be rear admirals
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ing in different directions from Lafayette
square About 500 are passing down St.
Charles street, and are supposed to be NOV
ing for the supreme court Others are
marching south and west.
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ThOrne's Southern Comedy
Company,

This popular troupe played here
last Monday and Tuesday nights to
appreciative audiences. As usual,
they gave satisfaction to all reasona-
bic persons. Monday night the beau
tiful and talented Miss Bonnie Meyer
played the leading part in Fanchon,
the Cricket, and she played well, too.
We have seen Maggie Mitchell in
this her f;lvorite play, and we are not
saying too much when we assert that
Miss Meyer almost, if notquite, equals
her. Her support was in general
very good indeed, fully up to the av-
erage. Mr. Thorne as Didier was
side.splitting in his drolleries. Miss
Hooker, and Messrs Mack, Carroll
and Howard were all well-cast-in
fact Father and Mother Bearbeaud as
rendered would he hard to excel.
East Lynne, on Tuesday night, drew
a large audience. In the characters
of Lady Isabel and Madame Vine,
Miss Meyer did some fine acting, al
though this style of play does not
suit her as well as comedy. In one
or two scenes she was superb. As
Sir Francis Levison, Mr. Mack SEEM
ed perfectly at home, lis action and
style filling the bill exactly. He
makes an excrlleat accomplished vii.
lain. OF course Dill was good with
Thorne to personate the character.
Miss Hooker had a double part to
play. Besides Corny Carlyle-in
which she was the old maid to per-
fection-she filled the partof Barbara
Hare, which does not suit her so well;
but she was excellent in that also.
Mr. CAROLS Archibald Carlyle was
easy and natural Ill many scenes III
others he was little stiff, but that
will wear off. The troupe left for
Paris yesterday, where they are well
and favorably known. From there
they propose to 60 to Middle Tennes
see; and we take pleasure in assuring
our friends of the press in that section
that the company is composed of Ia
dies and gentlemen of talent and re-
finement, and deserving of a liberal
support wherever they may play.
In many respects they are superior to
the Gilbert Sisters troupe. who a year
or two since were such great favorites
in that part of the State. We wish
they may prosper on their tour, land can
safely promise them crowded houses
here if they return next fall or win
ter.
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New Music.

Darling Minnie Gray" is the III
tie of Il new song and chorus, by VIII
l.. Thompson, author of "Poor Old
Tramp" Gathering Shells from the
Seashore." " and other popular songs.
Both words and music are exception
ally good, and the title-page is ele,
gantly illustrated.
Eileen Mavrone" is another new
song and chorus; words by Harvey
Percy, music by r. Buckholtz-both
of the celebrated Carncross and Dixie
Minstrels. Eileen Mavrone" is a
beautiful little Irish song, similar in
style and general character to the
popular song, " Eileen ALBANIA"
Both of the above songs are pub
lished by S. Brainard's Sons, Cleve-
land, O.; price, forty cents each,
postpaid. Persons looking for new
songs, really choice, should send for
these.
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CARROLL NEWS.
lIunfingdOn.
From the Huntington Vindicator.

From the Huntingdon Vindicator.
Mckenzie sent about fifty repre-
sentatives on the Nashville excursion
Tuesday.
Bethel College folks talk of pub
fishing a monthly paper in connection
with their school.
1t is softly whispered, by the know
ing ones, that there is to be two we'd
ings in town shortly. We hope there
wilh just to stop comment.
Arrangements have been made
with the railroad company by which
100 persons can go from here tc Nash
vile and return for 50 each.
A construction train, containing
about thirty eonvicts has been making
headquarters at Hollow Rock for the
past week, and is the centre Of attrae-
ton for little boys.
Monday two of the eonvicts on the
construction train that has been maxi
ing headquarters at Hollow Rock
made their escape by jumping from
the train while it was iu motion some
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Music Hath Charms. >,

And to any one interested In music
Brainard's Musical World must pre-
sent many charms. The June num-
Der is just received and contains the
usual sixteen pages of choice new
music and the same amount of inter-
esting reading matter, nearly all orig
inal, edited by Prof. Karl Merz, one
of the foremost musical writer's in
America. The music in each num-
Der is worth more than the subscrip-
tiOn price year-Only $50 includ>
ing premium. Send 10 cents to S.
Brainartls Sons, Cleveland, and you
will receive 3 sample copy by return
mail.
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Piles. piles! Plies b!

To persons afflicted with piles-nO
matter how severe your case-we will
cure you permanently. What is also
very important to the sufferer, we do
this on a plan almost painless and
bloodless. No caustics. no knife, no
uncertainty of results. We believe
practice makes perfect" therefore
we believe in specialties. A man is
better qualified for doing full justice
to the afflicted when making a spec
ialty of few diseases than in trying
to grapple with the whole range Of
human ills. We treat piles, Rupture,
Fistula, and Varicose Ulcers of the
leg, all on the generous terms of "NO
CURE No PAY" p. 0. address, Mi
Ian, Tenn. Rooms at City Hotel,
Milan, every day for four weeks, be.
ginning June 18th. Send for circular.
Best of references. Consultation free.
Drs HUNGERFoRD Il ANDERSON.
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CITY COUNCIL.

MILAN, June 11th, 1877.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All the members of the Board, except
Alderman Hale, were present.
Minutes were read and adopted.
The following accounts were allow,
ed and ordered paid
George Cole, s1.50.
r. E. Edwards, 75c.
p. d. Warlick, $3.50.
J. D. Lusk, 1928.
The Finance committee reported
their settlement with q. w. Seymore,
which report was accepted and cons
mittee discharged.
The street committee were ordered
to let out the removing of fences on
Taylor street to the lowest bidder.
Y. L. Wares election as city attor-
ney by the people last December was
on motion, ratified. Board adjourned.
S. f. RANKIN, Mayor.