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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03
GraSShOCDerS,

Lincoln, Neb., April 27.-The weekly
report from the counties south Of the
Platte region point definitely TO three
leading facts in reference TO the grass
hopper:
/. The eggs laid in the fall are degen-
erate-the produce of n degenerate
scion. The hopper of last fall was a
weakly animal, did Little damage, as
very large crops testify, and the eggs de-
posted rooted and disappeare in most
cases. A small number OF hoppers have
Matched, but are founo only in isolated
spots, and are rapidly disappearing
with the spring ra:ns.
2. The damage this spring will be
very trl6ing and unappreciable.
3. This region has reached the end Of
grssshopper troubles for years-at least
strong feeling of confidence and secur-
ity is pervading the minds Of the farmers
and business men everywhere. The
blighted seed of the grasshoppers laid
last year IL Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas,
Dakota and Minnesota was on unconge-
NAL soul, ard the elements have destroy
ed seed and off spring. When the grass
hopper scare shall have come to an end
this fact will stand forth, that with The
exception Of the raid IN the fall. of 1874,
the farmers of Nebraska have had their
crops injured by grasshoppers only to
tri6ing extent. The chief damage has
been caused by the grasshopper scare
abroad, which has prevented Immigra-
ton, and created want of confidence
and dissatisfaction among the people
here. This Is drawing to an end, and
the future is looking bright.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03
WAR TO PROTECT CHRISTIANS.

The present Russian and Turkish war
presents some very peculiar compiled
lions affecting other powers of Europe.
Russia declares war avowedly for the
protection of the Christians in the Turk
ish dominions. Her real purpose is
what she has always struggled for: to
gain the key Constantinople)of the East.
Suppose her object (tor the argu-
ment's sske) to be the protection of the
Christians. Even IN so humane an under
taking as that she violates the treaty Of
Paris of eleven gears go,whsn she sign
cd the protocol we have lately read SO
much about, which stipulated that she as
well as the other great powers of Europe
should net disturb Turkey in govern
ing her subjects according to the die.
tates of her own Mohammsdan con-
science. Now that she begins viola
ton of these stipulations it is not at vii
singular that Austria, England and
the ether powers feel like taking hand
In furnishing a nation that goes back on
a solemn treaty. But the sticker is this:
Russia proposes to chastiso Turkey be-
cause the latter porsccutes the Christians.
Christian England and Germany and
other powers certainly would not ally
themselves with the Mohammedans to
fight Christian Russia in her "holy cru
SADIE" II Russia would declare her real
object then would her jealous ncighbors
measure swords with her for suprema-
CIV in the East. England does MOI want
Russia 10 advance towards her Indian
possessions, or give her navy the con-
troll of the Mediterranean Sea. Thus she
must do, if Russia ever gets possession
of tho "key." Germany, jealous Of her
dignity and power, cannot afford TO be
overshadowed by any power-at least
while Bismarck is at the helm, and vii!
naturally wish tho equilibrium" pro-
served, but may not care whether the
terms OF the protocol be complied with or
not. Austria rests on her oars and sees
territorial acquisition" possi5il-
ity, should there be chance to
put her fingers in the pie. Turkey once
served tho Papal states good turn, aud
they will help Turkey, If Christians are
allowed to help Mohammcdans. Hun
gary freedom from tho Russian op-
pressor having ever boon tho very soul
OF her existence) will unite hsr fortunes
with the Turk. France, under tho I'm
perialists, was natural ally OF Turkey.
How wouii she stand nowI But the
declaration is that the war Is undertaken
in the interest OF the Christians. Where
is the "Christian" nation that dsres 10
step forward and join hands with the
virtuous Bashi Bazouk against the
"Christian dogs" Time and diplomacy
must soon answer, for tho combat
dcepens.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The Russians and Turks have recent
ly had several skirmishes. The latest
newsfrom the seat of war is that the Rus
SLAMS having concentrated and advanc-
ed their serge train, have attacked the
Turks before Kars. Tho battle COM
menced at daybreak, Sunday. Belgrade
dispatches say that the Russians will
probably endeavor to force the Danube
at REM and lsmail.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The United States navy now consists
of scventy-onesteam men-of-war, carry
ing from two to fortysix guns each, be
sides twenty-three sailing vessels, TWEEN
ty-four iron-clads, two torpedo boats,
twcnty-seven tugs and small steamers
attached to the various yards and naval
stations, making a total of l47 vessels.
though not ono-half of this number can
be regarded as efficient sea going ships
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The Public Press Of Lcavenworth adj
rocates that On invitation should be ex-
tended to tho editors of Kansas to visit
that city, and then that Leavenworth
should banquet and dahce 'em in good
style. The Press claims that by so do
ing the city will be made to ads ertise its
present condition. And further:
alt is q well-known fact that the great
er part of the State has always been
against ua, and as the people went, so
went the press. We can dispell all these
doubts and ill-feelings by inviting the
editors and publishers, with their wives,
to Join US In a general hand-shaking
across the bloody chasm."
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

And now they say Grant Is to CON-
msnd the troops of the Car of call the
Russias," and that Logan, also. is 10
have an important command in the
Russian army. Rather thin.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

A tow days ago body was discovered
at Euclid, on the shore Of Lake Erie,
which. upon examination, proved to be
that of P. p Bliss. who persisted at Ash
tabula. 1t had been carried fifty miles
from the scene of the disaster on O cake
of ice
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03
From Brookyille.

While large crowd of citizens OF
Brookville were assembled in front of the
postoftice, on Sunday last, awaiting the
OF their mai one of the City
Dads Occupied a central position, and
was with great earnes,ness explaining
why a distinction should be made in re-
gard 10 tho taxation OF dogs. A very
largo isle OF sky terrier" belonging ~
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The Ohio State Journal comes to the
defense o. President Hayes, and says t:
"The man does not live who is more
earnestly anxious for the welfare of the
loyalists of the South, white and black
than the President, and no man will do
more or sacrifice more to promote that
welfare"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The Sultan has issued his manifesto
in reply to that of the Gar. He pro-
tests against the Russian declaration of
war, and makes an appeal for the medi-
alton of the powers that guaranteed his
in the treaty OF Paris.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The first battle of the war has been
fought. 1t took place at Tehurukson.
The Turks were the victors, and the
Russians lost 800 men. This loss the
Russians deny.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The appointment of ox.Gov. Noyes,
of Ohio, as Minister to France, has been
agreed upon, and he has formally nc
cepted the position.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The powder ills of Portland, Maine,
have completed contract for quarter
million dollars worth OF powder for Rus
STA.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The famous "Parson" BrownlCw died
at his residence in Knoxville, Tenncs
see, last Sunday, at the advanced age Of
~ years.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

People holding enigrant tickets over
tho Kansas Pacific road will hereafter be
carried on any Of the express trains on
:hat road
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

The Presidents proclamation to con.
vene congress in extra session in
Juno will be issued within fe W days.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
QUARTERLY REPORT

CIIOwING the condition OF the Treasury OF Saline
- county, kapsas and Lac credit and debit baian
81 the different funds on
Wednesday, ire S5th dayet April, 4. d., 1877.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

Who is George Dutrolt, of Salina,"
the latest historian of the fate of tho
Bcpders.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03

At last accounts Gen. Grant had not
sailed for Europe.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03
MISCELLANEOUS ADVS.
Notice to 1dc-Payers.

orr CT or The COUNTY CLfRE. J
SALINE COUNTY, hAxsts.
SalIna, May 3D. ic11.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Boar or County
~ Commissioners (rN-oIcio e Hrd OF EqualiZa,iOal
w,ii at this Office on the first Monday IN June,
"a, Isl for the purpose OF cqutiiz ns the valuations
oil all personal property IN This county; at which
meeting all persons feeling Themselves aggrieved can
appear and have all in the returns corrected.
as Justice and equity may demand
JOHN ANDERSON, County Clerk.
PERI. N. GsEILzY, Deputy. 1873
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-05-03
CREDIT BALANCES.
sAxE OF ACCOUNT.

StafefCo School fund
Redemption fund !.
Railruai siamsge fuad
County bond lund d.
Normal Institute fund
State of Kansas .....I
School Land Fund. g..
Oyerplus order fund.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
How is This 2

On the night of the 10th instant William
Brownlee and Swan Sullivan, two young bloods
Of the Crescent City. we're arrested and locked
up in the Central Station, charged with disturb
ing the peace. Sullivan, when searched at police
headquarters by turnkey Brugniens, had a
dagger concealed about his person, and hence
the charge of carrying concealed weapons was
recorded against him.
These two prisoners were arraigned on the fol-
lowing morning before the First Municipal Police
Court, and, regardless of the affidavit sworn out
by Officer Crayen, charging Sullivan with carry
ing concealed weapon, he was discharged by
the court.
On Sunday evening James Ma,key, q cotton
picker, was arrested for disturbing the peace.
brought to the Central Station and incarcerated.
When searched by Turnkey Malone. q revolver
was found concealed beneath the prisoners coat
tail. He was brought before the same court yes
terday morning, on the charge of disturbing the
peace and carrying concealed weapon, and dis
charged by the Jucge.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
AN IMPORTANT SUIT.
The Southern Express Company VS.. the
Citizens Rank

The southern Express Company VS.. the
Citizens Bank.
The Southern xpress EOompany, Incorporated
under the laws OF Georgia, brought, Yesterday.
bill OF complaint against the Citizens' Bank and
John G.. Gaines. Ito president, and W. B, Dins-
more, Of New York, president Of tho Adams Ex-
press Company. The bill sets forth that about
the year 1854 tho Adams Express COMPANY
was organized as joint stock association
under the laws OF New York, and has
remained 80 since. That none OF the persons at
the organization engaged in the trahe OF COM
mon carriers held themselves out as carriers OF
gold or bullion, bills, bonds or securities. At the
date aforesaid the Adams Express Company was
organized for the purpose OF affording TO tbs
public reliable agency for the collection on
commission and delivery OF & I'D and silver coin,
bank bills, securities notes. etc, and held itself
out as common carrier in that respect, and @
built up for itself o wide reputation, and local
agencies were established in the prominent cites
and local towns.
BY system OF constructing transportabIe
locked safes, insnring security gsinss fire and
theft, by the enforcement OF series of rules and
checks its custody and transportation of money
was most trustworthy.
The bill sets forth that it was compelled 10 sur
render its rights during the war, in the States of
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisana, Texas, Tonnes
see and Virginia, and it accordingly transferred
its business in these States to the Southern Ex-
press Company. After the cessation OF hostU-
ties these two companies entered into aa arrange
mont for the mutual transportation of goods, and
for collections.
The regulations Of both companies require the
shipper OF money exchanges to declare, at the
time Of shipment, tB full value. From the year
1866 the Citizens Bank has been engaged in the
banking business, having agencies elsewhere.
That 1t has delivered packages for shipment i'm
New Orleans to be sent witnin the limits Of the
Adams Express Company, which packages usu-
ally passed from the custody of one company to
another.
1t has lately com, TO the knowledge OF the
Southern Company that the bank and It's agencies
have ffaudulently concealed the just, full snd
true value Of said scaled money packages, aud
fraudulently undervalued the Same since 1865,
and thus deprived the compliments of their just
charges according to tho uniform tariff.
That said companies have not the means of
knowledge to learn what amount this undervalu-
ton was.
The Adams Express Company refuses 10 join
the plaintiffs. and y therefore made party.
The prayer is for An account Of the moneys
fshipped since 1886 by the bank, and for its pres-
dent, John G. Gaines, to answer ON oath certain
interrogatories.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
Charles M0rxan's Purchase of the I'm
dianOla Railroad.

Learning that Mr. Chas. Morgan had purch ased
the Indanola branch line, running north from
that point in Texas, reporter OF the DEM ocRAr
called yesterday upon Mr.. A. G. Hutchin d, q
partner in the house Of G. A. Whitney ( Co..
agents here OF Mr.. Morgan. Mr.. Hutchinson aid
that this line was OF no direct importa nee as a
connecting link with this city. The road NJ W be-
come part the Pacific road, but that was Ut the
reason Of it's purchase. It seems Mr. Morgan
held all
BUT A SMALL PORTION
OF the stock, and as under the direction of the
corporation it was not paying investment, he
concluded to take the road under his own man
agement, and accordingly the road was put up at
auction and he bid it In.
Mr.. Pandely, one of Mr. Morgan's chief engi-
neera who was also interviewed, said that this
sale was no change in the ownership of the road
but only in the title, the old corporation csasng
to exist and Mr.. Morgan having now complete
and full ownership.
In connection with Mr. Morgan g railroad en-
terprises in Texas, Mr.. Pandely said that the
work OF leveing AMI surveying is still being
pushed forward rapidly from Cuero.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
MISS CORrNNE BOULuGNY.

This evening there will be grand social and
artistic gathering at Grunewald Hall upon the
occasion OF the concert rendered to Miss Corinne
Bouligny by select coterie of the ladies OF New
Orleans. The programme will be seen in the
business columns; we do not like to speak about
programmes, and think it would be better il
such things had never existed but they are a
fact that has materialized into q custom. and we
must submit, as conservative component parts
OF the community. Our only consolation is never
to read them. The programme being thus sum-
marily disposed of, it was our intention to say a
few words concerning the charming eantatrioe
but rs we fear we may be considered partial, we
prefer taking the following account of q private
concert given to Miss Bouligny in New York.
which we translate from the Courier des Etnts
Unis
Louisianas young artistic, Miss Corinne Bou-
ligny, whom Paris has just sent back laden with
fresh-wreathed laures, IL reaping q beautiful
harvest OF flowers and smiles during her stay in
New York. The freshness OF her genius. the
charms of her person, and the graceful dignity Of
her demeanor have already attracted to her q
throng OF sympathetic admirers. 1t rests in her
alone to ascend Immediately to the height Of
popularity by making her entree upon the New
York stage during these closing days Of the sea-
son. But she ls expected in New Orleans and
mefsIy shlus oVeT tuls place Oh ner way to her
natal city, where brilliant reception awaits her
The pressing invitations made to her to appear
before New York audience were almost success
fu', but Chickering Hall, which had been tend.
cred her, not being available before May 3, her
departure would have been too long DELAYED.
The amiahle songstress ia meanwhile content to
entrance privileged few. and this suffices to
make her already the leading topic in the most
select and artistic circles OF New York. On Sat
nrday musical soiree was held in her honor by
Miss Coutan, at the atter's residence in Thirty
fourth street. Numbers Of the most distinguished
ladies, artists, members of the press, and leaders
OF the French colony lent their presence to the
occasion. Mics Coutan acquitted herself Of her
duties in most charming manner.
Miss Boulgny opened the concert with "Doni-
zetti's Zingara," atspa1kling piece, brsting with
difficult passages, which she sang with incom-
parable olearness, ease and grace; again prov
ing herself singer for whom art contains no
secret, and whose natural taste the best of
schools have cultured. She then sang cayatina
from Paul ct Virgne." by v. Masse, and again
in LA Tasse de The" graceful fantasy by
L'huiller which seemed particularly to show the
perfection Of her diction. Each piece tended
only to rouse to higher pitch the enthusiasm OF
her hearers and the amsble young girl was the
recipient OF the most fattering expressions that
can greet an artist at the outset of her career
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
Bar the Doors

The appended "oommand' was given by
Packard personally on the date mentioned, as
the old records in the Executive Office should
show. This was copied from the original
STATE or LOUISIANA
Executive Department,
Hew Orleans, January IL, 1871.
To Major Gen. A. 8. Badger, Louisiana State Ma
tional Guards:
~-You will close all the doors OF the State
House on st. Louis and Chartres street, and keen
them closed this day, not permitting them to be
opened even for the passage OF State officers.
h. Il. PACKARD,
Governor and Commander in Chief
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
Al PYRAMID OFF FLOWERS.
Presentation by the Army of western
Virginia to Miss Mildred G. Lee.

Presentation by the Army of western
Virginia to Miss Mildred g. Lee.
Miss Mildred O. Lee, the daughter OF tho re-
vered patriot who led the armies of Northern vir-
ginis, is in our midst, guest Of Mr.. @. M. Com
rad, Jr., and the army Of Northern Virginia could
not ignore that fact. They have followed the
old General on many hard fought field, and
oherishing his memory as they do they could not
abstain from paying tribute to his daughter the
representative OF that colossal figure that has
illustrated the Confederacy and, we now can say.
the whole country.
Yesterday evening committee composed OF
Major John e. Richardson, Gen. Eugene Wagga-
man, Mr.. John FL. Murray, Capt D. M. Kilpat-
rick, Mr.. Albert Levy, and Mr.. w. P. Kleinpeter,
were entrusted with the sacred and grateful mis-
sion Of presenting to Miss Mildred O. Lee, on be-
half Of the Association Of the Army of Northern
Virginia, a token Of respect to the memory Of her
father and Of admiration and esteem for his
daughter.
The appropriate token selected for presenta-
ton was q magnificent pyramid of the choicest
flowers, cullod from our rich gardsns, on the
apex OF which was placed dove, made up of
'immortelles, an emblem Of tho uadyug fame
OF the deceased hero and Of the gentle Peace
that has now succeeded the interneeine war,
whose sombre shadows brought into bright relief
the light OF his virtues. From the beak OF the
gentle dove, emb'ematio OF peace and good will,
was suspended from streamer, red and white
lthe colors OF the association), the badge Of the
army Of Northern Virginia.
The badge, worked out OF pure gold, represents
on one side the old battle flag OF the tConfed-
eracy. Ia blue diagonal cross with white stars on
q red field) and on the other side bears the in
scription ITO tho Daughter OF our old Com
mander, Miss Mildred @. Lee, New Orleans, May
IA, 1871"
Gen. Eugene Waggaman was the spokesman
ON the occasion, aud acqu tied himself OF the
task Ia his usual felcitous, tasteful and eloquent
style.
II was we'll that the surviving hero who has
carried Lousiana's flag over 80 many q brilliant
field should have been chosen to make the COM
pliment to the daughter OF the deceased patriot.
Miss Lee was so overcome with emotion whom she
received the precious gift, that she could scarcely
give utteranco to her feelings but, with that deli
cacy which only woman knows, tears OF emotion,
and emoion made up CT sacred sorrow and
sublime Joy, the tears well nigh pearling In her
eyes, she plucked the badge from The beak OF the
iowery dove, and inning it to her breast, appro.
priately thanked the gallant donors.
We will not speak OF the hospitalities that fol-
lowed ON the part OF the delighted and liberal
host, Mr. Conrad. They were ample, but We are
afraid to mar the sacrednoss OF the scene with
the recital OF every day realities, however peas-
ant in graceful mnnifcence.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
BY TELEGRAPH.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
No Cabinet Meeting Because the Cabinet
is in New York.
Joubert Boasting that he Can Get the
Naval Office.
Pitkin To BE Removed Before June 10.
Blackburn still In the Speakership Race.
Especial TO N. o. Democrat.1

Especial TO N. o. Democrat.l
WARRINGTON, May 14.-There will be
no Cabinet meeting tomorrow unless it
Is held in New York, where the bulk OF
the Administration went yesterday.
On Friday 1t is expected that several
important diplomatic appointments will
be announced.
Joubert claims that he has been prom
ised the position of Naval Officer at
New Orleans.
Unless Pitkin resigns before June 10th,
he will be removed.
Wharton's commission Is already
made out to date from that time, and
only awaits inclosure to him by mail.
A letter, recently received here from
Joe Blackburn, OF Kentucky, denies
that he has withdrawn from the Speak
ership contest. and says he has pledges
that warrant him In assuring his friends
that he will be second, il not lead,
on the first ballot. BUELL..