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VANDERBILT.
Cornelius Attempt 10 Set Aside the
win of the dOre--G OF
Objection.

Cornelius Attempt 10 Set Aside the
Objection.
New YORK, March I0.-Cornelius j.
Vanderbilts objections to the will OF
the late Commodore Vanderbilt en-
brace the following points: He AYERS
the writings offered for probate are not
the last will and testament or codicil
OF the late Commodore Vanderbilt,
nor did the testator sign the paper
either In the presence OF attesting wit
nesses or at all, or declared them to be
his last will or codcil thereto; nor did
he acknowledge subscribing thereto In
the presence OF witnesses; that the at
testing witnesses did not sign their
names as witnesses at the request Of
the deceased, nor in the presence OF
the deceased, nor in the presence of
each other. The contestant fur.
ther claims that the deceased was
not OF sound mind when the
paper purporting to have been
signed, nor in any respect capa
BILE OF making will or codlcil therefor
that paper writings were procured by
fraud and undue influence Of William
Vanderbilt, and others to contestant
unknown, or by others at their in-
stance, or by VIM. ii. Vanderbilt per-
sonally, and were not voluntarily exc
cuted by deceased but under restraint.
That deceased was, by reason OF delu-
sion and coercion, morbid or mental
mania, mental disorder, age, or for
other reasons, disqualified to make
such will, but by desire to concen.
trate his fortune in the person of VIM.
Ii. Vanderbilt and his children, he h ad
become incapacitated from making n
fair will, and had disregarded his other
children, and this through undue in.
fluence, and that the paper writings
are therefore invalid in law. The OBJ.
jections were attested by the proctor
and counsel Of the said Cornelius j..
Vanderbilt, the contestant.
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Might Associated Press Report.I
Grant visited the State and Navy
departments to-day.
Sherman assumes the duties of sec
rotary Of the treasury on Monday.
The cabinet officers will all qualify
on Monday, and meet in cabinet Tues
day.
The committees will make no mi
nority reports on the cabinet nomina-
tions.
The treasury made call for ten
millions 5.20s OF May and November,
1865. Interest ceases June 10.
1t is rumored that eX-Postmaster
General Tyner will succeed Major Ca
sey rs paymaster OF the marine corps.
The regulars of this branch of service
will oppose his confirmation.
Cameron voted aye on Evarts nom-
ination 10 his committee had instruct
ed him to report it favorably, and
Conkling abstained from voting.
The friends Of the river and harbor
bill have assurances that the question
of allowing monies appropriated to be
expended will be favorably considered
as soon as the new secretary of war
assumes his duties.
The action Of Senator Sherman, as
senator, in voting to seat Kellogg on
his prima facie case, should not be
misunderstood. His pledge not to
hamper the administration in its
Southern policy applies to his func.
lions as cabinet adviser, but not to his
action as senator.
A Columbus, Ohio, dispatch says
Ben Wade, Governor Noyes, Stanley
Matthews, Aaron +. Perry, and Gar
field are competing for Sherman'i
place in the Senate. Noyes expects 6
foreign mission and will throw hi:
strength for Matthews.
The committee on privileges AIT
elections of Senate took up the case OF
Kellogg, claiming seat from Louisi
ana. The Republican members Of tn,
committee favor seating him on tn,
ground that Kellogg's credentials were
regular and he has a prima facie rlght
TO the seat and should be swOrn In, ant
the investigation, as to which Is the
legal governor Of Louisiana, should be
considered afterwards. The Democrats
claimed the committee have judicia
knowledge that there are rival govern
ments in Louisiana, and therefor,
there should be previous investiga
ton, as to which Of them is legal, be
fore any action is taken regarding tn,
claims. The committee adjourned Il
Monday when the case will be furthe
considered. A majority and minority
reports will be presented to the Senate
probably as early as Tuesday.
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The First Car.

Yesterday at four o'clock the first
trip was made over the Commerce and
Ervay street railroad. The car is the
finest one yet brought to the city and is
a double ender, thus enabling the mules
to be changed to either end, doing
away with turn table. The fare box
can be shifted from one end to the
other very easily, and is done at the
end OF the trip. The car looks very
cityHed, AS ON the outside is painted In
large letters, "Water Works and City
Park. Cars will run every thirty
minutes each way. The car contained
number Of the officers OF the road,
and nearly all the candidates for city
offices. Andrew Jackson was on board
and II is whispered that he will enter
the race for mayor. II 80, then oil
others must look well to their affairs.
All enjoyed the trip, the road bed be-
Ing IN excellent condition, and every
body on disembarkIng wished success
to the new city railroad.
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HORROR. HORROR, HORROR.
allie DOughcrIy. the Cattle Man,
Crushed 60 Jelly by the Cara.

anie DonghcrIy. the Cattle Man
Crushed 90 Jelly by thc Cars.
On Friday night the incoming
freight train, when near Forney, ran
over what seemed 20 the engineer to DO
n calf. When the train arrived at the
Union depot, the engineer got out 10
oil his engine when to his diamay
found portions Of human hair, and
brains, and pieces of clothing, sticking
TO his engine. He therefore notified
the conductor Of No. going east, TO
look out for man that had been run
over. The conductor did 30, aud il
proved to be Bailie Dougherty, Tie
well known cattle man. The remains.
which were jelly almost, " no carried
to Forney and u coroners' jury SUM
moned. The engineer OF the train
went up last night TO attend to ii.
There are several theories OF how he
came to be on the track; he WAS lying
between the ties, and the engineer did
not see him till right ON him aud then
supposed 1t to be cattle and did not
stop. Men in Forney report that
Dougherty had not slept any for three
nights and laid down thore, while
others hint at murder, and chat tho
body was placed on the track purpose
ly. 1t isa horrible affair in any light
IL is viewed.
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Yesterday morning the committee
appointed by the common council,
his honor, the mayor, the city secre-
tary and attorney, the superintendent
and president of the water works, the
chief engineer, and The HERALD re-
porter, assembled in Kerfoot Il Here
ford's office to witness, and participate
In the signing OF the contract between
the city aud the water works. The
contract was slightly amended, and rs
1t now stands the city pays at the end
of every month, for fire protection, for
forty hydrants, at the rate OF 500 per
hydrant per year, on the condition
that the company give public test,
that they can throw four streag = at a
time from different hydrants through
fifty feet of hose, and an inch aud
quarter nozzle, over the highest build
ing along the line of pipes; and the
water company, In case of fire, shall
turn on direct pressure, when notified
to do so by the chief engineer; should
the water supply fail at any time the
contract to be null and void. Owing
to the fact that insurance rates had
been lowered since March /, and the
company had their pipes all laid and
protection furnished since March /, the
contract was so dated, and payments
are to commence from that time. The
contract was signed by the mayor and
secretary on the part of the city, aud
the president of the water works.
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acGer.on Medical College.

PHILADELPHIA, March lO.--The an
nual commencement OF the jefferson
Medical College, at the Academy OF
Music, to-day, was attended by a very
large and fashionable assemblage.
The degree Of doctor of medicine was
conferred on 1893 gentlemen, including
"a from Pennsylvania,l3 from Illinois,
8 from Indiana, and 7 each from Iowa,
North Carolina, New York and Ohio
Nearly every State in the Union being
represented among the graduates. The
valedlctory address was delivered by
Prof. John B. Biddle.
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Night Associated Press Report.l


COLUMBIA, \. O., March l0.--The
following letters are made public to
day by Governor Chamberlain, ut the
special request of Stanley Matthews,
and are the letters alluded to by Mr..
Blaine in the Senate, on the 9TH inst.
WASHINGTON, d, O., March 0, 1877.
Hon. ID. IL. Chamberlain, Columbia, y. q.
My DEAR SlR-I have not the honor
OF d personal acquaintance with you,
but have learned to respect you from
my knowledge OF your reputation. |
take the liberty OF addressing you now
with great distrust OF the propriety Of
doing so, and prefacing 1t by saying
that | speak without authority from
any one, and represent only my own
views. The situation of public affairs
IN South Carolina is too complicated to
be discussed in note, and yet i'm
presses me that it ought to be
changed by the policy Of u
Republican statesman, In such way
as not only to remove controversies
that disturb that State, but TO remove
all embarrassments arising from II to
the party in all other parts of the
country. 1t has occurred to me to
suggest whether, by your concurrence
and cooperation, an accommodation
could not be arrived at which would
obviate the necessity for use of federal
arms to support either government,
and leave that to stand which was
best able to stand of itself. Such II
course would completely relieve the
administration from the necessity, 30
far " executive action is concerned,
Of making any decisions between the
conflicting governments, and would
place you In a position, making the
sacrifice Of what you deemed your
abstract rights for the sake
Of the peace of the community,
which "a would entitle you to
the gratitude, not only OF your own
party, but the respect aud esteem Of the
entire country. trust that you will
pardon the liberty have taken, as my
motive Is to promote not only the pub
lie but your personal good.
With great respect,
STANLEY MATTHEW'S.
Appended to the foregoing letter are
the following lines by Mr.. Evarts:
Dear Governor-I haye read this let
ter and conversed with Colonel Has.
kell and Senator Gordon on this sub
ject, so interesting to us all. should
be very glad to aid in solution of the
difficulties of the situation, and espe-
cially to hear from you speedily. With
my compliments to Mrs. Chamberlain.
Yours very truly.
WIN. NJ. EVARTS.
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Monday, Mrs. Chanfrau and party.
Wednesday and Thursday, the cele-
brated Katie Putnam and her elegant
company.
Johnny Thompson, In his renowned
play of "On Hand" will appear here
during April.
Fay Templeton is playing in Calves.
ton.
The New Orleans Ministries will
soon be here.
Selden Irwin and company are com.
ing here again next month.
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A TALLOW BULLET.
A Bootb,ack PerforAies the Os Fronts
or n White Roy.

=" " Whae hUys
William Davis, u white boy who la
employed at Thompson's theater, was
on the stage yesterday when a ooloied
boy named Aleck came in with his
boot backing paraphernalia. Davis
claimed the darby owed him shine.
Darby refused to polish. Davis said,
"Well, then IN black them myseli.n
Bootblack went behind the wings and
obtained revolver used for "prop,ns
which was loaded with powder and
candle grease. Walking up to Davis,
he said, ~ guess I'll fix you this time,n
and holding the muzzle close to Davis
face, he bla2ed away. Over went Da-
Wis. The bootblack laid down the piss
tol and began to console Davis, saying
he thought the pistol had been shot
OIL. Davis face was badly burned
and filled with powder, IL is q greet
wonder his eyes were not put out, The
darby made tracks. Officer Horny
Waller got after him, aud caught sight
OF him about Il quarter Of u mile away.
Borrowing horse, hejumped upon his
back and cut the darby oil. The col
ored boy took refuge in a house, but
Waller got him and put him in Jail.
Davis went before Judge Mcclure and
made a complaint. The employees
about the theater do not think the
bootblack knew that the revolver was
loaded, and that 1t was unintentlonal.
He should be taught, however, not to
point weapons, under any cireum-
Atnnrps
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NO. 25 l-ESTABLIsHED 1919.

and approve his appointment OF our
distinguished felow-citizeu, Hon. ID
Nj. Key, 10 the position OF postmaster
general, and that our thanks are due to
MIR, Key for his promised acceptance
OF the same.
These resolutions were adopted al
most unanimously, On the committee
on resolutions were General A. q.
Vaughan, Colonel A. ID, Gwynn and
Major N. NJ, Guy, three OK Confeder-
ate officers, the committee being COM
posed entirely of Democrats.
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ETfhiHeut Hnyes VIII Preserve the
status QUO nRd Examine into the
tondiuOU or Anairs Deliberately ns-
fore Acting Tho Evnrt.C hAmberIain
Teller.
Noon Associated Press Reportl
A delegation OF colored people from
South Carolina, partly composed Of
congressman Raiuey, Cain and Smalls,
Judge Wright, Treasurer Cordozo,
State Senator Maxwell and Col. Mem
ton, called on the President this morn
ing. They give the following report
OF their interview: The president
spoke with perfect fankness, stating
that he desired to remove the antago.
nism existing between the races, es.
peciNlly to political differences resting
upon the color line, that colored men
and the Republicans might not need
the protection OF the army. He stated
that the Use of military force in civil
affairs was repugnant to the genius Of
American institutions, and should
be dispensed with IL possi-
BILE. He, however, recognized the ne
cesslty of protection at present, until
that feeling of respect for the lightn of
political opponents should be enter
tanned by the Democrats of the South.
The president also stated that with re.
gard to the peculiar difficulties at pres
ent existing in South Carolina, con-
corning which the delegates expressed
great anxiety, he proposed to preserve
the status quo left by his predecessor,
and to examine into tho condition OF
affairs carefully and deliberately before
he acted. The delegation then with
drew, after expressing their thanks.
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sunday school Uonvention.

On the 9th, 10th and 18th of next
month there will be district Sunday
school convention held in this city,
preparatory to holding the State
convention in Houston, beginning on
the 23d. Pastors and superintendents
are ex.oflicio members OF the conven-
ton. Reduced fares will be given on
the railroads and entertainment pro.
vided for the delegates.
Q. M. WHEAT,
Chairman Executive COMMITTEES.
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ALBANY, N. Y, March l0.-Hon.
Henry Person, OF this city, has been
appointed receiver for the North Amer
lean, Guardian, Mutual, Widows and
Orphans and Reserve life insurance
companies, all Of New York, and the
New York State life insurance COM
pany, of Syracuse, and has filed bonds
to the amount OF $4,000.
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,N,gbt Associated Press Report,l

might Associated Press Reportl
No legislative business was tram
sacted In the Senate, and that body,
after an executive session Of some
length, adjourned to meet on Tuesday,
when the privileges and powers COM
mittee will report on the credentials Of
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SIXTH.

This store Ia free to all, where every one
can come and look around, and price things
without being pushed into buying. Parties
are not always flash, and hence shrink from
asking favors from clerks who are displeased
when left with their unbought wares. The
New York Clothing House has no need to re-
sort to articles, for they are confident that
their prices are low. Goods are goods, and
customer only Injuries his purse who fails to
purchase at
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Advance I'm Freight Rates West,

New YORK, March 10.-The Post
says after several private meetings
between officers Of the trunk railroad
lines the freight rates from this city
west have been advanced from basis
of fifty cents to Chicago to seventy. five
aanta
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Weather Rennrf.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-For the
Gulf States failing barometer, south
and east winds, and warmer, partly
cloudy or hazy weather, possibly fol-
lowed by rain In the southwest.
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The old Chapel Royal Of George lV.'s
paviliou--a picture OF which decorated
the lid OF 'peggotty's work-tox- nc
Brighton, has just been reopened as =
free church (Eplsoopal).
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Chairman Executive Commute

Frank auckland, the English natu-
ralist, says that the skins OF snakes, II
dried and properly purified, might be
made into very attractive trimmings
for ladies' dresses.
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FOURTH.

person OF limited knowledge in regard
to equality ofgoods can purchase to the same
advantage as the most expert. No double
dealing Is allowed In this House. Our desire
is to please, and give full value for the
money.
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--Embroideries Embroideries The
handsomest and largest assortment
ever offered in the city Of Dallas, at as
tonishing low prices, at the Dollar
StOre-3t
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THIRD.

s. 90 for hat. You can purchase a beauti-
full SILK Plug Hat, late style, for 50 80 and
So 20, and fashionable soft hats and stiff hats
from soc to So 10.
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dramatic Nafaa.

GALVESTON, March l0.-Indianapo
Liz, 50; Galveston 0.
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SECOND.

You have the choice of over $4,000 worth
ofreliable Clothing, well made in every re-
Spect, for men, boys and children. You Can
find everything from CON mon to the finest,
and always leading IL style.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

A Quiet Day I'm the senate-No L eg-
isIative Business Transacted.
Moon Associated Press Report
The Senate in executive session con.
firmed all the cabinet nominations.
A communication was read from
MIR. Orion, president OF the Western
Union Telegraph Company requesting
the return of messages, several thou.
sand in number, recently delivered to
the committee on privileges and cleo.
tions. Laid OH the table.
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Kellogg, the claimant tor u seat from
Louisiana.
SOUTH CAROLINA.

President Hayes VIII Preserve the
status Quo nnd Examine into the
tondiuOU Of Affairs Deliberately ns-
fore Acting Tho Evnrt.C Chamberlain
The Morning herald., 1877-02-19

nUBLIC SALE.-The subscriber lntend-
ing to quit farming, will sell at Public
Sale on the premises, situated In Brandy
wine Hundred, at Bellevue station, on NE
mington on the Philadelphia Pike on
MONDAY, MARCH 5th, 1877,
at 10 O'Clock aG. The stock consiss sd $; s as
horses, mostly young. one Of which lisa
Stallion, Stanley and Moscow breed, slZ
years old, will work anywhere end mas
trotted a mile In 2-5O; two mares, both WIN
fOal to The above named Stallion: one OF
the mares has trotted 2-26 on the Westches.
ter Track. Two colts, one years old and
one year old. Twenty-one Head OF COWS,
of1hem will be in profit by day OF sale, the
rest milking; one two year oid durham
Bull. two heifers, 2years old this spring; II
dozen fowls, turkeys, Germantown wa.
gon and harness, top buggy, ! market
Dearborn Il sleigh,2 two horse carts broad
wheel cart / two or four horse wagon
near new, with hay bed attached, 2-norse
spring wagon, set OF heavy Dearborn mar
ness, ! double set of Dearborn harness. SCI
of cart harm. SIS, 3 sets of lead gears Il wheei-
barrow, plows, harrows, cult Valors' noes,
shovels, AIDES. rakes, l steel tootn morse
rake, Telegraph hay cutter, collars, prl-
dies, halters, lcider mill, corn sneiier !
grain fan, threshing machlne, Meillck q
Ouick's. patent with Two cy flinders, 2shak-
ers. belt and everything complete: | large
iron roller, near new, cost sl25 Advance
moving machine, combined Champion
machine No. 4, lo' of hot bed sashes and
covers, lot of milk pans and churns, buck. .as.
cts, strainers measures, acres ~ too
in the ground, al many olherar'lc'es wv
numerous to mention. .-o u
TERMS.--All sums under S5O casn. az
sums Of $50 and upwards, purchaser can
have seven months by giving q banka1ie
note with approved tnaorsernigles' ISan 1ims "oo
y" "a John OSBORNE.
L.W. Stidham & Son, Auct's. feDl3-ts
The Morning herald., 1877-02-19
Striking Engineers.

BosTeN, Feb 1.-THE Boston and Maine
Railroad Company and their striking en-
gineers are are alike firm and unyielding in
the positions which they have taken.
While the road is doing tolerably
we'll with what new men they can
obtain, the strikers are doing what they
can to obtain operations by buying off the
new comers as fast as they appear. This
seems to be policy of war now, and it is
likely to continue indefnitel y, if the railroad
managers and strikers are to be believed.
The hearing before the Railroad Com
missioners was concluded this evening.
Among tho parties heard were the commit
tee of engineers who waited upon the Off
GERS of the road, and Mr.. Arthur, Grand
Chief of the Brotherhood, but their state
ments were nearly the same as previously
elected in interviews with ''Herald's cor
respondent. The probable result of the in
vestigation will be the passage OF law
making it criminal offence for an engineer
to abandon train pending its transit from
one end of route to another.
The Morning herald., 1877-02-19
Death from q SDitz Bite.

HYDE PARK, Mass, Feb. IA most
terrible case of hydrophobia, resulting from
the bite of Spitz dog, terminated fatally
in this town to-day. The unfortunate vic'
tim was Miss Annie Brogdon, who was first
attacked on Tuesday and died in terrible
spasm about ten O'Clock this forenoon. DR..
Edwards, who attended the patient, says
he has never, in the extent of his practice,
seen so much suffering condensed into so
short space of time as in this case: Last
night she foamed at the mouth, barked like
a dog, and endeavored to bite everything
that came in her way. She called for a
glass of water last evening, and it was
handed to her, bnt she could not even get
it to her lips. A gentleman in Boston,
who has cured several severe cases with
pills OF his own compounding, sent some to
Miss Brogdon, but she was so violent that
It was impossible to administer them.
The Morning herald., 1877-02-19
Cotton Factory Strike.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Feb. II, lST.-
At noon to-day the operatives in the
Wamsutta Mills, at this place, suspended
work, in accordance with q resolution adop.
ted at their mass meeting held last evening.
They do not purpose to return to their work
until their demands are fully complied with
by the corporation, who having few days
since voted to restore a ten per cent reduce
tiop on the 1st of March, are determined to
adhear to their original decision, and their
mill, five in number, employing about 1850
hands, will be closed on Monday.
The operatives were informed that unless
they withdrew their two weeks notice OF
intention to strike the mills would close,
hence they decided to strike. The operatives
will meet on the Common at six O'Clock on
Morday morning for consultation, and there
is considerable speculation as to the proba-
BILE result Of their meeting at this early
hour.