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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Tho TOurn0ment nc DelIn,

Those who, like us, are familiar with
the preparations now being made for
the Grand Tournament at Delta, on the
l7th Of next month, will agree with uS
in saying that our neighbor is about
the livellest town in this section.
Preparations are being made for the
reception and accommodation Of five
thousand visitors, and everything else
connected with the affair is on an
equally grand scale, without regard 10
labor and expense. As o sample of the
liberality which characterizes the ar.
rangements we chronicle the fact that
the Committee on Prizes, consisting Of
Messrs. Crandel, Goodman and Floyd,
have selected from the magnificent
stock Of Henry Yoste, 10 this city, q
series Of prizes which in costliness and
beauty eclipse anything ever offered 10
be contested for on any similar oCca'
sion in the United States. The follow
log Is list Of the prizes:
First prize-Tea set aud waiter, OF the
Martha Washington pattern, which wal
awarded the iirst prize for artistic patterns
at the Centen1ial Exposition.
second prize Water set, i've pieces
very chaste and elegant,
Third prize .Wiae castor, one OF the
hRndsomest we ever saw.
Fourth prize-Tilting Ice pitcher, elab
orately and beautifully engraved, and
unique design.
Fifth prize-Berry bowl OF crystal glass
and silver, a perfect gem OF beauty.
Sixth priZe--Butter dish. This is o
beautiful novelty, one OF the most attract
| i've In the list.
Seventh prize--A pair champagne cupI
OF very graceful shape and line workman
ship.
Eighth prize--P Pickle stand which thOugl
last, is second TO none OF the others as
piece for ornament and use.
The whole forms q group which ex
hibits what q high degree OF excellencI
has been reached IN the manufacture o
silver-ware, both as TO ornamentatioI
aud convenience in use, and in its Sc
lection the committee has exercised
great judgment and shown admirable
tasle. The collection cost $3.50 at MI
Yoste's lowest prices, and we under
stand that he will add to it q handsom
testimonial TO be presented 10 th
young lady who ia so fortunate as t
be crowned Queen OF Love and Beauty
The prizes will be on exhibition a
Mr.. Yoste's establishment and every
body should take q look at them.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Cotton Prospects in Louisiana,

THE WORMS PLAYING HAVOc.
New Orleans PicRyune.l
Subjoined are copies Of private let
ters received by planters on Caronde-
lei street:
ALEXANDRIA, RapideG, August 90
Please send me by next trip Of the
boat twenty pounds Paris green, as the
caterpillars are raging and ] want to
destroy them.
MARKsvlLLE, Avoyelles, August p.
The caterpillsrs have made their ape
pearance in large numbers. ! cannot
tell whether they will eat up the plant
this month or not.
PLANTERS LANDING, Red River,
August 24.-Just time to write 9 few
lines. Caterpillars are playing havoc
with the majority Of Hs, but doubt
whether they will eat us mp entirely
but 1t looks squally, / tell you. VIII
write again by mail.
LEsTAGE LANDING, Red River, Au-
gust 25.-Crops are in very good con-
dition cotton has shed very much, and
now the worms will have our fields
clean in q few weekR. will venture Ia
say, that we may average about one
third 10 some sections, and in other
hardly one.fourth. Some planter
have used Paris green and applied i
three times without effect.
CANE RIVER, La, August 2.--ThI
caterpillars have taken Us all by sur
prise. When we first perceived then
they were In full force, but we imme
diaiely began to feed than with Paril
green. On sandy lands l do not think
they will do much damage, but on stif
lands the damsge will be great where
no Paris green is used. Some persons
are still unwilling TO apply Paris greer
to their cotton for fear Of being
poisoned.
CoTToNPoRT, Avoyelles, August %
The cotton worm 10 now general in oul
parish. Arsenic and Paris green doe
not stop the worms, except when 1t Il
put in such quantity as to destroy thu
plant,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07

This old and solid institution con-
linues to flourish and grow In popu-
larity. For the past eleven years it
has been before the people, and to-day
il occupies proud position indeed,
while its operations during the past
season afford the public new causes Of
pleasure and qualification. Its history
was made in tempestuous times, but no
times have been too hard for the man
ayers of the Vicksburg Dank TO master.
Its record is one of which the COM
munity may well be proud, and for
those who watched the course Of this
bank during 1871 and 1873, that record
is ell sufficient to fix, unalterably, their
implicit confidence. The bank is now,
as heretofore, prepared in every way
TO do q general banking business in all
its branches. 1t will receive deposits
from merchants, bankers and in
dividuals, subject 70 check on demand
buy commercial sight bills on all the
leading cities of the Union; sell ex-
change on New York, New Orleans,
st. Louis, Cincinnati, London, Dublin
Berlin aud other principal cities ofthe
world, Approved paper is freely dis.
counted, and moderate interest allowed
on time deposits, Collections are made
promptly at all accessible points at
reasonable rates (clly paper collected
without charge,) aud the proceeds re-
mitted Gu the day Of payment at cur
rent rate Of exchange. While Ondeav.
orng to be reasonably liberal in all itt
dealings, the chief feature ofthe Vicks'
burg Bank, is justice TO itself and se'
curity to its depositors, which mus
secure for 1t in the future, rs in th'
past, a prosperous and honorable
career.
The officers are: Gen. E. s
Butts, President, T. r. Roach, Esq.
! Cashier.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
TURKISH VICTORY.
Battle Of Krashan-The Turks Drive the
Russians from the Field and Turn their
POSitISn-Baker Pasha MISslnq.

LONDON, Sept. L. A correspond
ent Of the Times says Of Thursdays bat
tie: "Three Turkish brigades, two bat.
teries, AMI two squadrons Of cavalry adj
vanced from near Rasgiad Mehemet
Ali and Prince Harsen took position
on q high hill commanding an uninter-
rupted view Of Rasgrad beyond Os.
man Bazar. The Egyptians particle
pated in this battle. The battle field
extended fifteen miles. The Russians
gradually gave way, aud by o'clock
were scampering from the field, the
Turks scampering after them in fine
style" The correspondent concludes:
"The Russians were now in full retreat
in every direction, and by sunset the
Turks had proved for the second time
that they are not only capable Of meet
ing the Russians in open field but also
of driving them from their strongly
entrenched positions. In ten days
the Russians have lost the magnificent
double positions Of LON and Kara
Lom. What may happen next, no one
knows. It is impossible 10 tell what
forces the Russians had engaged, nor
can their losses as yet be estimated.
1t is probable they were not heavy, ex.
cept around Krashan, by which name
this engagement will be designated by
the Turks"
LONDON, Sept. Later editions of
the Daily News aud Standard publish
dispatches from their correspondents
who were eye-witnesses OF the Thurs
day battle, which confirm in detail the
serious Russian defeat on the Lom.
Both correspondents agree that Bapki
has been abandoned and the Russian
position completely turned. The Turks
are continuing the pursuit. Baker Pa.
sha, under whom the Turkish cavalry
cearge was made and who had two
horses shot, is, with Capt. BTiscal,
one of bis staff, reported missing.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07

Ex.GovERSoR POWERS, when here
the other day, The subject coming up In
general conversation, remarked dis.
tinctly that the Republican party Of The
State ls disbauded for all time, aud it
was within bic personal knowledge
that there is no intention of reviving
it. Our theory is, Federal military i'm
reference was the life Of 1t without
which It had died long since. 1t died
for the want Of what cannot now re-
store II. If the Republican leaders
were now TO attempt 10 revive their
party, they could not, not even with
the help OF United States soldiers
Meridian Mercury.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
The Indian Situation.

WASHINGTON, September l,-sheridlan,
telegraphiug from Chicago, giving tho
situation OF the various forces, and saying
Howard should be there also, concludes :
ave should hear Of fight In few days.
There is not much danger Of these Indians
going to Sitting Bull. The Nez Perces and
Sitting Bull are not friendly; always have
fought each other"
The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs re-
celyed telegram from the agent OF tn e
shOshones Indians at camp Brown,
Wyoming, which says the hostile Nez
Perces are reported coming towards this
point. My Indians are perfectly friendly
and loyal to the Government, Wash0ki,
Chief OF the Shoshones says II they will
give him a chance TO mount his warriors
when they come, he can whip them in less
than day.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Malignant Bilious Intermittent Fever
In Florida,

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. L. The dis
ease which appeared in Fernandina, Flor.
ida, few days since is pronounced by
physicians to be bilious intermittent fever,
Of amalignant type. Three deahts have
occurred and there have been fears that
an epidemic might follow. Report ofphy.
slclans was laid before the Board Of Health
OF this city last night, and strict quaran-
tine on freight and passengers was ordered
until the Board is satisfied Of the sanitary
condition OF Fernandina. A special dis.
patch tonight says the disease readily
VieldR IN treatment,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07

JNo. W, You've succeeds ola man
Brigham, as President OF the Mormon
Church. He is the younges: Of :hree
sons, and !: Is said, that be will be &C.
ceptAb!e TO the believing Mormone, and
10 the unbel!eving Norm onF, because
he is better than any Of the others who
could be chosen for the position, He
Ia young map WHO has travelled q
great deal, and, since the building of
the Pacif: Railroad, has made railroad
b1ilding his profession. During The
last five years he has lived more in New
York and Philadelphia than 10 Utah.
lie has come in con!ac. with business
men and capi:Rl!siF, both in the Pacific
and Atlantic StA;es, and would be re-
marked for his gentlemNnly bearing
wherever he might be. He enjoys re.
1rement and the bes; society, and by a
airanger he would never be suspected
Of being the heir p:esumptive 70 the
Mormon throne. !: seemed a shogt
time ago tha: he lad abandoned his
fathers faith. Previous 20 lis associ.
ations with the Genr!es he hsG three
Mormon wives, The last Of whom turn
cd bis heart from polygsmy. lie gave
the igst divorce, ss she had desired ;
the second had only church marriage
with him, end, as size could no: get {
divorce, he made Leg q handsome al
.owance and lived q monogamic lie,
chiefly in Philadelphia, though lie was
large portion of his time guest OF
The ST. Nicholas, IN New York. lie re-
turned to Utah abou; q year sgo, aud
his father elevated hin 20 bis right hand
and made MIN Lis FIRST counsellor, snd
lie develops back sgS.n 70 a faithful
saint lis repor:eliAGt lie has renew.
cd his marital felici,.es with his second
wife, and !: IS sal hG5 k,so ;Sken &c
wife the young widow 5f his ie:eAsed
elder brother.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Labor Troubles.

ClxcINNATI, Sept. 1.-The length Of
trips on the Z. II. & d. Railroad was
modified 10 meet the views Of the
men.
No change in cigar makers strike,
beyond combination Of ell manufac-
turers TO stop unless the strikers return
to work. This move is to prevent EN-.
ployed men giving aid to the strikers.
CINCINNATI, Sept. Ia committee
Of freight men Of the Cincinnati, Ham.
ilton and Dayton Railroad, who &C.
cepted 9 compromise with President
Shoemaker yesterday, are to-day con.
ferring with the strikers at Dayton,
who refused 10 take out trains last
night, with view 10 inducing them to
accept the compromise.
DAYTON, o., Sept. 1.-The engineers,
firemen and brakemen, of the Cincin.
natl, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad, re.
fused to move freight trains yesterday,
At midnight all was quiet, but the men
are determined not to submit 10 chang
es recently made by the company.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07

The practice shooting at CreedmooE
yesterday may not be q very trust
worthy indication Of the result Of the
international match, considering the dis.
advantages Of the British rifemen. So
far as 1t goes, however, It Is altogether
favorable to the home team. The most
remarkable performance Of the day,
however, as Of most recent days, was
that of Mr.. Selph, Of New Orleans, who
virtually beat the record of Creedmoor.
II seems clear that the American rife
men will not give themselves every
chance unless they invite him to Join
the team N. Y, World.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07

Cincinnati Gazette, ThursdAy: The
meeting Of the owners Of steamboats,
10 engage in the Cincinnati and New
Orleans trade was we'll attended yes.
terday morning, all the steamers being
represented, except the U. p. SChenck.
Captain Albert Stein, of the Chas.
Morgan, presided, The gentlemen
whose interests are ct stake are alive TO-
the fact that some harmonious agree
ment must be entered into for the com.
ing season, by which three objects may
be accomplished by which they and
their patrons may be benefited, viz:
Fret, prompt departures Of steamers
on advertised time; second, loading In
turn; thlrd,a uniform and fair rate.
A committee of five was designated TO
draft . plan to accomplish these OBJ
jects, and will meet next Monday
morning. This committee consists Of
Capt. Albert steip, Capt. Vint. Shinkle,
Thos. Sherlock, Esq, Capt. John s. Pat
tsrson, and Capt. Charles Miller.
There will be eleven steamers plying
between Cincinnati and New Orleans
the coming season, viz: Chas. Morgan,
Thon. Sherlock,A @. DOnnally, Robert
Mitchell, Golden Grown, Golden City,
new Golden Rule, new Mary Houston,
Cherokee, U. P. SchenCk, and Q. B.
| Church.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
ENGLISH HARVEST.
James Balrd's Report Of the Prospect
The wheat Crop Below The AVeEaae.

LONDON, Sept. JAS Baird, in his an.
nual letter TO the Times, on the harvest
prospect, says: 1.-THE extent OF wheat is
greater by nearly 100000 acres than last
year, 400, 900 or 10 below the average OF the
ten proceeding years. On careful analy-
sis Of the return from farmers in various
parts Of the country lind that In twelve Of
the principal wheat counties which repre-.
sent One.half OF the wheat growth Of the
Kingdom, three.fourths Of the returns
show the crop 10 below the average, while
one.iOurth give an average crop. For the
remainder OF the country the deficiency is
somewhat less in proportion, the returns
show very general deficiency. They are
below the average crop, but not greatly
below IL. The general yield is better thar
that of lSjO.Is73 and ls76-the three
worst crops in thirty.four years,
but fear that IL will mot be
equal even 10 the defective orop
Of last year, and that uotwithstand.
Ing the increased acreage we shall not
have more than between 50 and 05,C00, 900
quarters Of the home crop. The reduction
OF consumption contingent on the en-
hanced price may reduce the years re.
qulrements TO 2O,6G0, 600 quarters. On the
conditions Of strict economy in consump.
tion, and an early harvest next year, the
foreign supply we should in these clrcum.
stances require might be limited to ll,OOO,'
0l0 quarters.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07

Walter, of Cairo, writes: "The new
iron stage, the first one ever in use on
Western rivers, which the Holiday &
Phillips Wharfoat Company have
placed on their big wharf.boat, was
completed Saturday, and Mr.. Wulden
was the first to drive q dray over It. II
leads to the second story Of the wharf
boat, and iP, believe, the first that was
ever so arranged. It was built by the
Niagara Bridge Company of Buffalo,
and is more solid than the wooden
stages Of the lower story that are only.
forty feet long, while this is sixty"
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07

LlEuT..Gov. WILTz, OF Louisiana, is
very hopefa snd DOESN'T expec; the So
lidity Of the South TO be disturbed for
some time 10 come. lie says 1--WE are
very much p.ea.ed with the manner in
which Mr.. H., cs hss acted. We now
have just VII: we wsnted-local self
government. The Democratic party
will preseu. solid front hereafter, and
of course we will have a solid South.
Why shouldn't We? Our interests all
prompt It; and more than that, the col
ored voters will help US hereafter, and
IN a short time we shall be stronger
and richer than ever we were before.
l have always been in favor Of utilizing
the colored voters by taking them by
the hand and swinging them into line,
but can not get our fellows to do it.
II was d!s.atefu! to them, but they are
coming round all right"
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07

ing,' says Lady Anna Gore.LAngtOn,
is more painful than to see the vacant
melancholy faces Of the adult
women and nothing is more wanted
than lady doctors, who might save Inc
dian women much suffering. Sir salar
Jung exerted himself some time back
to secure o lady doctor for India. He
had TO send TO America for one, and
she has now Q large practice among
the native women"
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Sunday Morning, September ..
Mr.. SELrH, Of New Orleans,

Mr.. SELrE, Of New Orlesns, is
creating & sensation Rs msrksman at
Creedmoor. Las: Wednesday he elec.
trifed the whole field, when be stepped
easily up 10 The scratch and, saying
This is the way we do Il 8; home,
fred quickly at the 1909 yard large, Of
hand and made bulls eye centre as
clear &c a i-Saghtsman could lave
!Ound !: with h.s instruments. AfeE
that they got around the little msn and
bore blm of IL !T;umph upon their
Gtoulders.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Another Insolvent savlngs Band.

Boston, September r1-Ascertainingt that
July dividend had been passed by the
Sandwich Savings Bank, the Bank Com.
mlssiOners found that the bank was lnsol.
vent and obtained an injunction restrain.
ing them from tTansacting any further
business. The total amount OF deposits is
81 100000. The present difficulty is due to
shrinkage in value Of property In Boston
and other places, on which mortgages to
act condition OF the bank cannot be ascer.
thinad
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
MInIntar No1ea ed Parls.

PARIS, Sept. l.-Washburne presented
NOyes to the Duke De Cases, who received
both gentlemen with great cOrdiality and
expressed regret ct Mr.. Washburne's de-
parture, and warmly welcomed Mr.. Noyes,
who made a suitable reply In which he
himself upon entering upon
relations with Minister who had always
shown great sympathy Tor Americana, ana
with country bound by 50 many ties to
the United States.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Parker's Body Recovered.

Editor ofthe Herald.
l herewith inclose you q reply Of the
verdict of the Coroner's Jury by in
quest held over the body Of one Will
liam Parker diver who was engaged
on the steamer T. F. Eckert in wrecking
the steamer Golden Rule, which sunk
at Omega, some time ago, and who was
drowned on the wreck on Saturday The
25th of August, by being knocked off
Of the wheel Of the steamer Golden
Rule by q chain which broke loose
from the derrick Of steamer 7. F. Eek.
ert. Yours respectfully,
CHARLES X, DANCY.
OMEGA, La, August ?s, 1877.
We, the undersigned Jury OF Inquest,
summoned by Charles K. Dancy, Justice
OF the Peace, for the incorporated town Of
Milliken Bend, Madison parish, Louisiana,
to diligently inquire after taking the oath,
into the cause or causes Of the death Of
the deceased William Parker (diver) on
the steamer T. +. Eckert, under command
Of Capt. Dugan, do find and conclude
unanimously, that the deceased William
Parker, came TO his death, frst by q con.
cussion Of the scalp, and second BY acct.
dental drowning.
In testimony whereof, the said Coroner
and Jurors Of this inquest have hereunto
subscribed their names, the day and year
aforesaid CHARLES X. DANCY,
Justice OF the Peace.
FRANK l.. ROE,
JOE NOLAND,
W. W. JOHNSON,
his
PETER 4 HARRIS.
mark
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Meeting OF the Red bone Club.

Meeting OF the Red Bone Club.
There was a large and enthusiastic
meeting Of the Red Bone Club on yes.
terday. All the residents of that vi.
cinity were present and quite number
Of candidates. The people look great
interest in the proceedings. The crowd
assembled in q pleasant grove near the
Church, where there were arrange
ments for refreshments and q stand for
the speakers prepared. After transact.
ing some local business, the Club passed
q resolution 70 the effect that the candi-
dates be invited to address the Club,
ten minutes 10 be allowed each candi-
dale in the opening speech, and five
minutes rejoinder TO all who desired it.
Col. W. 3. Pittmau opened the ball
In a neat and effective speech, suited
10 the occasion. He said be had diff
Guilty in making the speech as there
was no one 10 Sght-not even lnde-
pendents. He greatly deprecated any
Independent movement, or anything
that will weaken the Democratic par.
ty. lie touched on the financial ques.
ton, but there was not time for him 10
do himself or this very important
question justice.
He was followed by Judge Cowsn,
in a telling and earnest effort. The
Judge dwelt principally on his own
record for which he was very excus.
able for two reasons. He has q good
record, snd he could not well attack
the record Of those in his own party.
Gen. Furlong then spoke for his full
time with considerable effect. He
spoke modestly, but we'll of his record
in the Senate, and Of his own acts
which aided the downfall OF Ames and
the Radical party, he created an ex-
cellent impression on his hearers.
Judge Brien then spoke. He com.
plimen.ed all the candidates for every
position, winding up with touching
appeal for gentleman who has lived
in this State thirty.seven years.
II we believe the Senatorial
candidates, they will oil carry
that box, bat the voters down
there can't tel what two OF them
will lead. We were glad to see that
the very bes: feeling prevailed amongst
them all.
All the candidates addressed the
audience, but oar space is too limited
10 refer 10 them Ot length.
After they finished, the two candi
dates for Sheriff spoke. Their remarks
were listened 10 with intense interest
and we are forced TO say that there wal
displayed entirely too much feeling In
regard 10 this contest. We are truly
glad that the day is so near at hand
when the people will decide the ques'
ton.
Mr.. john W. Lawns then recited al
admirable piece OF campaign poetry
and Gang two or three songs to tht
great entertainment; Of the audience.
In answer 10 repeated cries Captain
W. 7. Spears spoke for a short time
and then the meeting adj led.
Our thanks are due cssrs. Mat
tingly, GoodruiH, ST., Glass, Alvrr
son, ,Fortson and J.Gtrs OF the Club, 70
favors while on the grounds. To tn
ladies Of Col. Fortson's family, oursel
arl several o:htr Vi:ksburgers arr
indebted for a time,y, oountitul aux
exce.ier: dinner.
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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Thn EIInfnrN Of alIYIlinnnion

might be written in the gradual pro-
cesses of improvement wrought out in
articles of food. Every progressive
step is q public blessing. To no one
article is more due than to DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER. This with proper care
in baking insures the most delicious
and digestible bread, biscuits, pastry,
air
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-09-07
Marshal Lakes succsssOr-othsr
AnnofuAuauka

WAsRlN6ToN, Sept. I-App0int.
ments-Thos. W. Hunt, Marshal of
Southern Mississippi, vice Lake, re-
signed; Lewis E. Parsons, Attorney
for the Northern and Middle District
Alabama, vice Mayer, suspended ; Sam.
g. Reed, Marshal for the Middle and
Southern District Of Alabama, vice
Turner, suspended.