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are Ranted
COTTOA.

The market continues firm, but bust.
ness thus far %(noon) is completely
checked by 4 severe rain-storm. Sales
yesterday were $50 bales. Official quo
tatiOns are nsminally unchanged.
aOTToE Exoz.KgR oroTaTIoEs.
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On SaturdaY, juno 10, 1S77.

within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
and city Of Memphis, to-wit:
The undivided half interest Of defendant,
J, IL. Lawrence, in the north half of lot No.
a0i, bounded thus: Beginning at the inter
section Of the south side of Exchange street
with the east side Of Third street thence
south 9 deg. and 80 min. west IA feet and 3
inches 10 a stake; thence east l4S feet and 6
inches to Al alley; thence north IA feet and 3
inches to Exchange street; thence with Ex-
change street l4SH feet to the beginning.
Terms OF sale cash. Equity Of redemption
waived as per decree and decd Of trust herein.
This May 10, 1877.
EDMUND A. COLE, @. & NJ.
BY r. j. BLACK, D. @. & NJ.
e. M. Hearn, Solicitor. 65-s3
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OLD YOLKs.

OLD FoIKs Historical 6ocIETY-mseis at
No. Is Madison street Easement. the lst
Tuesday in each msnth. ". =. Waldran.
Prest: ]. P. Prescott, See'y; j. g. Lonsdaie,
Treas.
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NAroYA TEMPLE or II. AND 7.
10. l-meets every Friday oven

NAroHA TEMPLE or H.. AND 7. Ft4tH
30, i-meots every Friday oven M
ing at 5 o'clock at Temperance M-M
Hall, No. 2s Second street.
J. ii. Thompson, W. @. T.; Earle CAN'T W.
v. T.; @. A, s.. Richardson, W. T.; q. T.
Shepherd. ". A. R.; W II. Harris, w. y. r.;
Bun Y. Price. W Tr.;T 7. y. Callahan, WI ;
O. Olsen, W. D, u; W, W. lapps, W. CT
ID. G. McDougal, W S.
THALEs TEEfLH OF H.. AND I. No. 4-meets
every Thursday evening al ~ o'clock at ball.
No. 29s Second st. W. II. Atkinson. W. .. T.;
j L. Bourne, W. Y. T.; Chaa. Il. Gebhardt,
W. r.; Peter Engles. W. A R.; J. Callahan,
W. F. r.; Jonathan Wood, W. T.; G.. Salem,
w. u; J. 0 Bsrhee, W. D. O.; Geo. Ram
sey, W. g.; John D. Cox, IT, W s.
CHELSEA TEMPLE OF ii, AND 7. No. 2-meots
every Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock, OF their
Eali, Brick Church. Chelsea. W. NJ. Carr,
w. q. r.; r. T. White, W, V T.; Chas. II.
Lanham, W. R.: G.. II. Dawson. W. A. r.;
L, e. Williams, W. f. r.; IL. Chandler,
w. f.;H. Wheadley, W. u; R. j.. Rawlings,
w. D. u; q. r. Egnew, W. g.; l. Isaaes
WIS; y. n. Colby. P. W. g. T..
MONTGOMERY Council No ], 7. A.. AND 5
T,-meets first and third Saturday in eacl
month, in Temperance Hall, at TX o'ol0cl
pm. Horace H. Briggs, G. Of c.; Q. A. S
Richardson, R.
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RATHER MATHEW
SOCIETY.

FASHER MATHEW ToTAL
ABSTINENCE n BEEEyo-
LINT SocfErY No. 23I, U,
or A.-meets LIST and Sd
Sundays Of each month at
2 pm, at st. Bridget's.
Sch Dollhouse, Third ST.,
between jackson and 0verton. Rev. VIM.
Waleh, Pres't; 7. Cousodine, Vice Pres't;
p. r. DOherty. Recording See'y; r. +. Nor
rissy. Financial Seo'y; Francis Riley, ST.,
Treasurer.
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Condition OF the Rivers.

The river rose 10 inches from
noon yesterday up to noon to-day,
and now stands 10 feet 2 inches
above low water mark. At Cairo
the rise was 4 inches, with "A feet Z
inches on the gauge; at st. Louis
it is stationary, with the upper Mis-.
SlsSippi and Missouri rising at
Plttsburg the rise was IS inches,
with . feet on the gauge; at Gin
cinnati 2 inches, with Z feet IL
inches on the gauge /; at Louisville
2 inches, with 5 feet 8 inches in the
canal at Evansville it is falling.
with 9 feet 4 inches in the chan.
mel. The Cumberland declined /
inch at Nashville, with 2 feet 4
inches on the gauge. The Arkan-
sas rose 5 feet 10 inches at Little
Rock, with IS feet 9 inches on the
gauge, and a big rise coming from
head waters. White river is rising
slowly, with a good boating stage
from Jacksonport to the mouth.
miscellaneous.
Rather moist to-day,
The rain deferred shipments and
retarded business on the landing.
A hard and steady rain set in last
night, which continued up to noon
to-day.
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Sherlff's Sale Of Real Estate

pUBLIo NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
y that BY virtue of z venditioni exponis 70
ri5o I,teetea nom the Honorable Bartlett
the case o. W. II: James VS.. W. d, Moncrisf
ana N, A. Moncrief. judgment rendered an
the 9th dag. OF May. 1878 for the sum Of ana
hundred and twenty seven dollars and 6gtv
Genus, with interest ami costs Of suit, to sat-
isiy said Judgment, etc.. ! will, on
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Tuesday, 18th day Of June, 1877.

n legal hours. in froat of the Court-heuse.
memphis, Tenn. proceed to sell. to the high,
est bidder for cash, the following described
property, to-wlt:
A tract of land, section 8, range 7, and on
the waters Of Loosahatchie river, beginning
at a stake 9links south Of a white oak marked
~. johnson. N. W. corner; thence north
with Ell seott's line % chains to an ash
marked II, 5: Benjamin, west S. W. corner;
thence east with said line 30 chains to a stale
IS links south of a black-gum marked u 5 on
the president and trustee; thence south IA
chains TO a stake north 5lo west l6 ink 10 a
white oak marked ] J; thence west 81 Chains
70 the beginning containing AZ acres, being
tbe same land conveyed by W. II. James, II,
A. James, Lucy l.. Wesson and A. d. Moore
to M a. a. MOncrief, Of record in Book No. s.,
Levied on as the property of defendants.
". H., Moncrief and M. A. Moncrief. TO sat.
lsiy SAID Judgment, interest and costs,
Memphis, I'd day of May, 1877.
@. l.. ANDERSON,
Sheriff of Shelby county Tenn.
By %. s. MOGowN, D. s.. I2-77.SS
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For white River.
LEGAL.
mo. 2ll2-R.l
ChaRc0ry Sale Of Real Estate.

W. Littlefeld VS.. James H. Lawrence ct al.
DY VIRTUE OF AN INTERLOCUTORY
ID decree for sale, entered in the above cause
on the sd day Of February, 1877, l will sell
nc public auction, TO the highest bidder, in
front Of the Clerk and Masters office, Court
House, Main street. Memphis, Tennessee,
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PUBBICLEDGER.


50 OA4AQA0AA ~
M - NY
tODaxs, X\
g,rrE MFgPErs,N No. us meets I'd Friday
IN ,ach month. In Odd Fellows' Hau. I'm
Nelson. Nm; BKPrlien. Sec'y.
1SeERoNA, No. 16s-moets LIST Monday IN
..ch month. In Odd Fellews' Hall. CIV
Mosby, W N; &C Lecke. Sec'y;
LEILA SoOTr, No. 2Ss-mee,s lst weqneSaagg
IN each month, in Odd Fellows Hail. AS
Myers, W NJ; RIA Lyle. seo-y.
.,rSoro. No. 2N-meets Sd Friday in each
mont N odd Fellows' HALL. X William
SON " NJ: ALI White, 5ec'y.
K~iLwryNrSe, No. s4l-meots 4th Friday in
.srh menth. In Odd Fellows Hall. James s
Carpenter. W NJ; A knapp, soey'
ROYAL ARcH.
p.ur csAp~rR. No. 22--meeta I'd Monday OF
.ach month-at Masonic Hall. in dEyos0
Block. RObt. Galloway, N. 3. Il. p; Q. e..
HpS1s, s SSSiG sIPfrR, No. g-noets at Ma
sonic Rail, in Gayoso Block. Sd Monday Of
esah month. B. X. Pullen, ". Il. d. P.i
John D. HUM, Acting Secretary.
r. 3. n.
EuKHKA CoUE0u, No. 6-meets Sd Thure-
dsy of each month-at Masonic ball, In Gay
oio Block. B. b. Halter, Th. H.; A. j.
Wheeler Bee -r.p1lns.
CYRnEn C~oMxAEDERT. No. 4-mesta 9Th Mon
dav OF each month at Masonic Hall, 9ayoso
rloek. I'd wOrSham. K. O.; I. J. Bsrehus'
REQ.
I'd tuesday Of esch month at Masonic Hall,
gayoso Block. B. Z. HGller, 4. G.; A. j..
Wheeler. Acting heo.
kSIggrs or RED CRoss OF CONSTANTINE
meets fist and third Saturdays Of each month
al Masonic Hail. l.. B. Hatch, NJ. P. s.; 1.
j, Barchus, X.
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RAILROAD TINE TABLE.

MEMPHIS ANDLoUIsvILLE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

BOATS LEAVING TODAY.
l1ns Eoint Cea1oma.,........-"".~...5 pm.
y. 1ouis, SIy ~ helena,.......-"......5 pm.
scanlan's Landing Carl schurz-...-....5 pm.
ARRIYALs.
Steamer Coaboma, Friars' Point.
Grand Tower, St.. Louis.
City Of Helena, Vicksburg
G B. Churc1, Cincinnati.
DEPAaTURzs.
Steamer A j White, Arkansas City.
Grand Tower, Vicksburg.
c. B. Church, New Orleans.
BOATS ~ PORT.
City Of Helena, Carl schurz. Coahoma,
Cons Millar.
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= idIKbL anu 1877 : ~
ton daily lex. Sunday oN "0
Sleepig cars on nail train. Ticket etnces,
Louisville Depot, 27 Main lcor. Madisonl
". E. SMITH. Acts asn'l sup't.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-20
Gov. Nichols Letter 70 the Commission.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
State OF Louisiana,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.. !
State OF Louisiana, }
New Orleans, April Is, 1877.
To the Hon. ChaH. b. Lawrence, Wayne MoVeigh,
John NJ. Harlan, Jos. II. Hawley, John @.
Brow:
Genaemen-I have the honor TO transmit here
with copy of joint resolutions adopted by the
General Assembly Of the State Of Louisiana.
In 30 doing l desire to say that they express
not merely abstract ideae, but the convictions OF
our people, which will be practically executed by
them through their representatives, their courts
and their executive government.
A the chief magistrate OF the State it will net
only be my pleasure but my boundon duty TO give
every assistance IN my power leading TO that
end.
am thoroughly sau fed that any course of
political acton traced On q narrower line than
the good of the hole people, regardless of color
or condition. must inevitably lead to disaster and
ruin. My views on this subject we're fully stated
TO the convention by which WAS nominated, and
to tha people BY whom was elected, and every
days experience fortfss me In the belief that
anv policy founded on these principles must
n cassarils result in the attainment OF the ends
for which all lust governments are established.
have earnestly sought to oh iterate the color
line in politics and consolidate the people the
baeis of equal rights aud common interests. and
1t is q source OF qualification to be able to say
thst this great object is about to bo realiged.
feel do but speak the sentiments Of the people
when declare that then government will Sc
cure:
/. A vigorous and efficient enforcement Of the
laws, that all persons and property will be fully
and equally protected, and should occasion re-
quire 1t, will proceed in person where any dis
orders may menace the public peace or the po-
litioal ri ghts Of any citizen.
2 The establishment Of system OF public
education, to be supported by equal ard uniform
taxation upon property, go that all without re-
gard to race or color may secure equal advantages
hereunder.
g. The fostering OF immigration in order to
hasten the development Of the great natural re-
sources Of the State.
Having thus committed our government and
people to these great principles, desire to add
the most emphatic assurances that the with
drawsl Of the troops Of the United States to their
barracks. instead If causing any disturbances Of
the peace or any tendency to riot or disorder
" II be the source Of profound qualification to our
people, and will be accepted by them as proof Of
the confidence Of the President il their capacity
for orderly self government. Enjoying under the
Die ssings Of Divine Providence the happiness re.
snlting from 3 government based upon liberty
and justice, the people Of Louisiana cannot fail
to appreciate that their good fortune Is largely
due to the nagnsnimous policy 80 wiaely insugu-
rated snd so consist sntly maintained BY the
President Of the United States.
hare the homer 70 be,
Your obedient eeryaut,
FRANCIS 7. NICHOLS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-20
BY TELEGRAPH.
A slGNIFICAsr INTERVIEW.
The Russian Grand Dukes and Turkish
Ministers Interchange Civilitiss.
A Long Private Conversation Between The
Representatives Of the Two Powers.
Ispecial % N. o. pemeerat.l


WASHINGTON, April 49, To-day there
was an interchange OF eiyilities between
the two Russian Grand Dukes, now visit
Ing here, and Aristarehi Bey, the Turk
ish Minister, which occasioned consider
able comment. After dining at the rest
dence Of the Russian Minister. the two
Grand Dukes proceeded to the Riggs
House, where they met the Turkish EN-
basaador, ard the trio then spent nearly
two hours In private room. In view
OF the present situation between the two
empires, this action on the part OF their
representatives was by many people re-
garded an significant.
It is thought. however, that this was
merely an Interchange OF civilities and
should not be regarded as indicating in
any manner the probabilities OF war.
BUELL.,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-20
llrom Our Evening Edition. OF iesleriay,l
THE AGREE MENT or FEBRUARY.
Several Distinguished Senator'S Explain
Ing Their Position Thereon.
Especial 10 the N. 0, Democrat ]

! I@l7|1 TBVtClHI 10 tHH ". y, DHHIVNFht
WASHINGTON. April 1e.-Several distin-
guished Southern Representatives and
Senators are engaged in explaining
heir respective shares in that celebrated
transaction known as "the agreement
& February"
Gordon, Hill and Lamar are among
tlose who deem 1t necessary to explain
their action In this matter.
The attitude of these gentlemen has
been misrepresented In aeVral partieu-
lars, although why they should explain
and Hewitt. Fernando Wood aud Sam
Randall be allowed TO remain silent is a
pertinent question. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-20

REMNANT DAy.-Look ont for bargains to-mor-
row at 1863 Canal street. Ths wide-swske mer-
chants, III. l.. Byrne l. Co.,, are offering besuti-
full lot OF remnants at half price. Their place OF
busiaess is throneed daily with ladies, all eager
to inspect the exquisite assortment OF spring
goods juat received from New York. These mer-
chants have displayed great taste in the selection
of their spring goods and the ladies will doubt
patronize this popular dry goods house.
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GOV. NICHOLAS POLICY.

An Efficient Enforcement Of the Laws
An Uniiorm System OF Education,
and the Fostering Of Immi-
graiioE Promised to
Louisiana.
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FINE ARTs.-Balance OF oil paintings anf
water colos Will positively be closed out thi'
evening at 1902. m, at corner Camp and Matches
streets, by Messrs. Montgomery.
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Two HUNDRED AND FoKTY BALES CoTToN AT
AUCTION THIS DAY.--See adverti ssmeut OF MessrS
Nash Il Hodgson, at II M, on the levee, head Of
Canal Straat
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A new lot Of beautiful rarasols, III great variety,
which are offered cheap, at M. l.. Byrne K
Co.'S, 1853 Canal street.
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the schooner NJ. r. Rawley, from Phila..
delphia, reports On the 12th inst. fell
In with the schooner Mary w. Hupper.
of st. Georges. Maine. from New York
for Savannah, in longitude 70 degrees
2 minutes, latitude 81 degrees II min.
utes. Her captain. Harry Gilman. had
been washed overheard and drowned.
and the mate, w. G. Massen, was killed
by tatfrail. The schooner HuplHr had
lost her wheel, main boom, low@ rld-
der braces and foresail, and ~ her
aud % crippled man off the nM,ooner
aud placed the Rawlep's secolN mate
on her, with orders TO proceedxo VIII
mington, N. q.
FOREIGN. I
THE IMPENDING WAR
HEsstiIitics Already Besun Betwen the
Turks ana Montenegro.
New YoRK. April 19.--The report is
confirmed that fighting has commenced
around Nicsc.
Russia is negotiating an allialae with
Petsia. {
Austria not disposed 20 Remain geutrai.
VIENNA, April 19.--The Eml eror OF
Austria has written letter to ~ Arch
duke Albert, commanding in Ehief OF
the army, cougtatulating him on tho
llftieth anniversary Of his entrance into
the military service. Archduke Albert
to-day received representatives OF the
army, aud in reply to their congratula-
tions, urged the propagation OF the
ancient Austrian soldier-like spirit, for
with that victory would never fail them.
A Pesth dispatch to tho Standard
cites communication published ky the
| 9tfieial papers, which declare ttlSr Aus
~. will nply ny Il, n ~
30 long as Its interests In the INST are
not menaced. St
Exciting tho scrvians tn Break thesa'eacc
Belgrade leaves no doubt that Russia Ii
vigorously intriguing to excite theS5er
vians to break the peace. A.
The Russian Steamboat Company Nus-
| pended. =
| LONDON, April t9.-The Stdndd l's
special from Constantinople retErts
that the Russian Steamboat ComlGny y
has announced suspension OF theirzer
x!ee; Ts;a;,t the last boat to odes'" sailRpr
noumania warned Not TO Ce-epcrat,
with Russia.
VIENNA, April 1g.-The Deutsche Zei
ttrt1 announces that the Cabinets o
Vienna, London and Paris have notified
Roumania that the privileges she enjoy
by virtue of the treaty Of Paris woult
be considered null and void should sh'
actively cooperate with Russia.
The u. y. Mediterranean squadron,
LONDON, April 10. = The Standard'
Paris correspondent states that The
Mediterranean squadron of the United
States has obtained the requisite per
mission to PASS through the Dardanelle
from the Porte. and will immediately
proceed TO the Bosphorous.
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In good old times importations Of Piper Held.
seick one year reached %, ,0Q0 baskets.
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IN. Y. Heralti.l

WASHINGTON. April 16. Stanley Mat
thews louuged about the Supreme Court
room all day to-day, waiting his turn
ested. He was the centre OF curious OBJ
|servation. Wags spoke Of him as the
President, or tie man who did Hayes
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-20
Appoint tssfCnts.

WASHINGTON, April 10, Daniel Hall,
OF New Hampshire has been appointed
Naval Officer at Boston.
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Antc-mellnm Wall centractars paid.

WASHINGTON, April 10. - After all,
claims OF ante-bellum mail contractors
have been audited and allowed; the
$3.50 .o0o will be divided pro rata, leaving
the balance to be settled by future legts-
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NEW ORLEANS FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1877 PR
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

sion was called Tor ty MIR Ellis, which lasted but
u few minnteE, after which the bill was finally
passed.
MIR. Boatner called mp House bill $50, relative
to usurpation Ia office aud recognition of usurp-
ers.
till IL III. Friday
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WARRINGTON, April 1s--The Secretary
OF State has advices that Hon, Ayres D..
Morrill,, Minister Resident Of Brussels.
has been stricken with paralysis, but IL
will probably not prove fatal.
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The santhMcst PASS Eos Whlntle.

WASHINGTON, April 1e.-The steam
fog whistle at Southwest Pass Light
Station, Mississippi, will not be sound
ed until further notice.
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CsstisaeA o La.s Fsgs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
Old Mr.. Parker's Shave.

Old Mr.. -Parkers beard troubled
him. 1t was week old, and his chin
looked like stubble-field. He was
walking slowly along Cortland street,
when his ear caught the word "Next."
1t came from "A basement, and de-
jected looking smooth-faced man
stepped out upon the street. He
was evidently much fatigued, and in
depressed state of mind. His ov-
ercoat pockets bulged, and the necks
of tonic bottles protruded, but he
was shaved, and fly would have
slipped up on his shining black hair.
Mr.. Parker rubbed his chin and med
itated moment; then he descended
the basement steps.
"IIow do you do, General? Glad
to see you. Take this chair, if you
please. Shave? Yes, | see, hair
cut, shampoo, bath Afterwards
james, black the Generals shoes. y
Thus said the bald headed presiding
genirs tc old Mr.. Parker.
"Let those shoes alone, James,
said Mr.. Parker, as he climbed into
the chair.
"Now, Colonel" said the bald bar.
Der, With shade less effusion,
"how'll you have it cut?"
"Cut?" said old Mr.. Parker, testi
ly, "I'll not have it GU, at ALL"
"Well, Major, quot the tonsorlal
artist, somewhat dis,antly, "you'll
have it shampoo'd, anyhow"
"And I'll not have it shampoo'd,
anyhow" snapped old Mr.. Parker.
He of the bald head and the razor
peceptibly cooled. "Captain," said
he, "shall James be arranging the
bath?"
"Bathw shouted old Mr.. Parker
"bath!-Get out with your bath;
don't want any bath"
"Lieutenant," said the shaver with
freezing poli'eness, edo you prefer
bay rum?"
"Rum?" yelled old Mr.. Parker
tor he was touched on a tender spot
"Rum! Who hath wounds without q
cause? Who hath redness of eyes!
Who" He never finished the CO.
nundrum, but left preclpitately; and
some people who saw him standing
at the corner OF Church and Court
land streets, rubbing a stubby beard
of a weeks growth, wondered what
he meant as he muttered, at was q
close shavev'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

by colored congregation, dressed
in his Boynton suit, used in swim
ming, OF which he Is the proprietor
Dolde accepted the challenge. He
put on his Bonyton suit, inflated il
with air as if ready to plunge into
the river, and, placing n fuse in his
mouth, and carrying powder-testel
in his hand, he entered the church
He walked up the aisle spouting
forth fire from his mouth, and at the
same time exploding his powder
tester. The congr CATION was
struck with CONSERVATION and imag
ined that the devil had come upon
them this time sure. The pastor
caught the infection, and, aftel
breathing forth a short ejaculatory
prayer, he turned round, kicked on,
the window ut the rear of the pnlpil
with his foot, and jumped outside
The members of the congregation
tumbled over each other in their eff
forts to reach the door, and soon the
church was evacuated. The resul,
was that the perpetrator of the wick
ed joke was arrested by the Sheriff
Of st. Francois county and kept in
Jail over night, when, on the interpo
sition Of friends, he was released.