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Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
FPlghsfal Results ofal ExpeFfs
menG In Burning Aof6 Zeal.
Special Dispatch 70 the Enuuirer.l

FPlghaGal RsuaHts ofal ExpeFis
menG In Burning Aof6 CsaL
Special Dispatch 70 the Enquirer.
SHARON, PENN- July H. About
eleven o'clock this morning 3 terrible
casualty occurred ct the mine Of the
Brooklyn Coal Company, shout two
miles southeast Of this place, by which
seven miners Lost their lives and thirty
were nearly sufIOcated.
The Brookfeld Coal Company have
to haul their coal from the mines
through tunnel about one mile In
length. The tunnel was completed
about two weeks ago ct the cost Of
$4,000. Soft coal and coke have been
successfully used on the locomotive,
but to-day Anthracite coal was tried.
Three trips had been made. On the
fourth the tunnel, which had been
gradually filling with sulphurous gas,
became so charged with the foul cir
that the brakemen and number Of
miners were suffOcated. The engineer
managed 10 get his engine out OF the
bank and give the alarm, after which
be sank into insensibilliy.
About twenty men rushed into the
bank to render assistance, but ell were
overcome. Three men were taken out
dead, and about tWenty-six In various
stages of sufOcAtion. The scenes
around the mouth of the tunnel as
dying miners were brought out were
too terrible to be lightly described.
Wives wept and wrung their hands
over dead husbands. Mothers wept
bitterly over their sous, sweethearts
over lovers, and sisters over brothers,
Physicians were on The ground, and
rendered valuable assistance.
After thirty bodies bad been taken
out eight men from the Cleveland shaft
and Woods house, adjoining, hearing
that others were still in the tunnel, en-.
tered and were overcome, one by one
But they faced death bravely and KEPT
on until smitten TO the earth by the foul
air. OF these eight men three were
subsequently taken out dead and the
other I've insensible. ....
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
Hebrew Council.

PHILADELPHIA, July l2.-The closing
session OF the Council of Union of He
brew Congregations opened this morn
ing with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Lillien-
thai, of Cincinnati. Milwaukee was
selected as the place for next meeting.
The following were selected officers Of
the Executive Board: NJ. 10th, Presi-
dent; J. Treeber, V.P.; Solomon Levi,
Treasurer, and Lepman Levi, Secre-
tary, all OF Cincinnati. Officers Of the
Board OF Governors Of the Hebrew
College were also elected as follows
B. Bellman, Of Cincinnati, President ;
Josiah Cohen, Pittsburg, Pa, V. P.
Jacob Ezekiel, Cincinnati, Secretary.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
THE ORANGENgEN.
A Row at Montreal Oas haa Killed
Great ExOItsmsnt-M Military Called Out,
and the Danger Suppressed - Tame
Celebrations Elsewhere.

NNNNN' ~N'N"N HNNN"HNsNs
MONTREAL, July l2.-l2 :30-All is
peace so far, but large crowds Of omin-
Gus import are gathering In st. james
street, Victoria square and Craig street.
Numbers of the Catholic Union have
gathered at St. Patrick's Hall. The
worst fears are expressed Of approach-
ing trouble. Services in Knox Pres
byterian church are still proceeding, a
large number of ladies are present.
1:30 p.m.-Trouble is beginning. A
man was killed while standing on he
steps Of Dunn's store, where he had
been pursued by the crowd. Fifteen
shots were fred altogether. Two
women standing on Victoria Square
one with an orange lily on her breast,
the other snatched at the lily, and the
women began TO fight A man inter-
fered and triedto separate them. Peo-
pie gathered around, and q fight en-
sued. Several parties endeavored to
protect him and q further row took
place, during which the man, whose
name Is unknown, was shot three times
in the temple, killing him at once.
The police have just marched down to
disperse the crowd.
p.m.-The whole volunteer force
including field batteries, ordered out
Excitement is increasing. 1t Is ru.
mored that the Catholic Union meT
are being supplied with arms and bal
cartridges.
$40 p.m.-rhe city is full of roughI
perambulating the streets. Numbers
are strangers. The Quebec coves prob
ably furnished their quota.
No Parade in Philadelp ia.
PHILADELPHIA, July l2.--For th'
first time in several years, the Orange
men of this place failed TO make theil
usual parade in honor Of the l2lh o.
July. The Associations, however
generally celebrated the event by ban
quets, social gatherings, and excursions
All Quiet.
WAsHINGToN, July l2.-Tho lates
reports from Montreal show no fSrthe
disturbances. The celebrations Of th
Orangemen elsewhere have been tame
and no disturbances reported.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

II we are 10 risk losing all we have
gained by the most tremendous efforts
against organized official thieving in
this county, merely because ofiice-seek-
ers are so desperate that they are de-
termined TO have Office or ruin the
Democratic party, it is time for us to
ask ourselves whether or not the peo-
pie were made for the benefll Of Office
seekers. Arc the people or the Office
seekers to control the Democratic
party? That is the question.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

Two remarkable legal contests,
which have been before the courts
and the public for many years, have
been finally decided during the past
week. The United States Circuit
Court, ii will be remembered, recently
gave judgment In favor Of Myra Clark
Gaines as the legitimate heir of Daniel
Clark and the rightful owner Of his
immense estate in New Orleans. The
time within which an appeal could be
taken from this decision having ex-
pired, and no notice OF appeal having
been made by any oi The present own
ers Of the properly, It is inferred that
they have abandoned the contest Of
forty years and will now proceed to
make the best terms they can with Mrs
Gaines. The other decision alluded TO-,
which was made BY the Supreme Court
on Saturday, il In the famous Jumel
case, and confirms the title of the pres.
ent occupant Of the estate, William l..
Chase, the son OF Nine, Jumel's niece,
and finally dismiss's the claims Of
Bowen, who has been striving for so
many years to set aside Nine. Jumel's
will, claiming to be her son, born out Of
wedlOck before her marriage with
Jumel This case is of much less gen.
eral interest than that OF Mrs. Gaines,
having gained much Of ils celebrity
from Nine. Jumels notorious character
and her connections with prominent
men in the past, but It will be an equal
relief 10 be rid Of it from the court
reports Philadelphia Times.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

A SAND SHOWER IN RoME.-Yester.
day q copious shower Of sand fell upon
Rome. Carried over from the deserts
OF Africa, It filed the upper atmos-
phere like a great cloud,a to such an
extent that the sun at our O'Clock in
the afternoon seemed entirely shOrn Of
Its rays, appearing like a pale moon Of
greenish tint. In some places the sand,
mixed with wafer, fell In little drops Of
mud. In color the sand has a reddish
brick tinge, mixed with grains Of
vegetable pollen. The same atmOs-
pheric phenomenon was observed at
Naples but although Vesuvius was in
partial state of eruption, no sand or
cinders fell there. kilograms from
Naples to-day report that all yesterday
and the day before Vesuvius was emit
ing great quantities OF smoke.-[ Lon
don Times's Rome Correspondence
June 90.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

How much would II cost to put a
branch telegraph line to Jackson 10
connect with the Atlantic and Pacifca
What amount OF money could be
saved to our cotton buyers alone dur
ing the season II the line was built9
provided We get the same rates as the
Atlantic and Pacific proposes giving 10
New Orleans. Antelope says to the
New Orleans Plcayune: "The Atlantic
aud Pacific rate to New Orleans, It is
said, will be fixed at 25 cents for ten
words, a,ainst 81 so, the present rate Of
the Western Union line. OF course,
this will play the mischief with the
Western Unions business, and, like the
coon, II will have 10 come down. The
final result of this really sharp fight be.
tween the two companies is looked for
with no little interest A continuance
OF such low rates 10 moi, of course, be-
lieved in, but win the once autOcratic
Western Union get down on its knees
and beg for quarteF2"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
Texas Railroad Trame-Rsduetion OF
RafAa.

NEW YORK, July. ia large meet.
ing of railroad officials interested in
Texas business, was held at 81. Louis,
yesterday, for the purpose of equaliz.
ing rates to points 10 that State, pFinei-
pally on stock In car loads. Il was
agreed to reduce rates to several points
so as to make rates equal to distance,
preventing the centering Of all traffic at
one point,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

The Norwich Conn Bulletin says
that when Representative Wait re.
buked Mr.. Chamberlain for his assault
on the Administration, and declared
bis own confidence In the integrity and
patriotism Of tbs President, "he simply
vindicated the outraged sentiment Of
his constituents and cOurageOusly dc.
Tended the cause dearest TO the hearts
of this district"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

The Philadelphia mint, says the mdi-
Gator, has resumed work upon double
eagles aud trade dollars, for which
there is a large demaEd. During the
year ending June II, 40,s35720 pieces
l,were coined of the value Of $2l ,3l0 :
6G4. The pieces figuring highest in
the statement just made are half dol
lars, ll,29S, 700, and quarter dollars,
l6,66S,7OO. Nearly all the gold coin
was in double eagles, viz, 4s9,7O0
pieces, Of the value Of S9,974,0OO
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

INSTEAD Of Lowry being nominated,
he will be the third man in the race.
The race is between Humphreys and
Stone; Lowry will have to gain rapidly
from now on 10 save his distance.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

Ben HILL ON "THE PoLIcY.'-Ben
Hill passed through Richmond yester-
day, on his way TO White Sulphur
Springs. He was interviewed by a
reporter of newspaper. In reply to
u question as 10 what be thought ofthe
speeches of Blaine and Chamberlain of
the Fourth Of July, he said: "The
speeches simply indicate what | did
not doubt-that the politicians who
desire to keep alive the sectional pas
sions and antagonisms for their own
personal advantage will make war on
the Administration. AS against such
assailanis, il is the plain duty Of all
patriots to sustain the Administration.
By the way" said Mr.. Hill, Met me
suggest. think the papers ought to
cease speaking ofthe Presidents South
ern policy. He has no Iuch policy. He
has only Constitutional policy, as thus
iar applied to the South. The South
only wants 8 Constitutional policy"
Reporter-"What is the object of the
proposed Democratic gathering at the
White Sulphur Springs3" Mr.. Hill
II have no knowledge Of political
gathering at White Sulphur Springs. l
am going there solely for Mrs. Hilps
health, under medica ! advice. - Gin.
cinnati Enquirer.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
Senior Mata's Credentials.

WAsHISGToN, July l2.-Senor Mata
called at the State Department to-day
to Inquire whether an answer to his
note indorsing his credentials would
reach him 10 time for this weeks Mex
lean mail. Evarts received Senor Ma.
ia cordially, but informed him he was
not yet prepared to furnish a reply,
and assured him there would be no
delay.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
Fighting iOr the Southern Mali Route.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Atlantic
Coast Line via Wilmington, Piedmont
Air Line via Richmond and Charlotte,
and the KennesAw via Lynchburg,
Knoxville and Atlanta, are making q
desperate fight for the great Southern
mail. Il is carried ct present over the
Kennesaw route, and the indications
are II will continue 10 90 over that line.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

DISARMAMENT Of the Mississippi Re.
publicans-Too Many ONCE holders
to Run the Machine.
WAsmNGTON, July l2,- Private ad-
vices from Jackson, Miss, state that the
Republican Committee of that State
met on Saturday and passed by mere
majority, resolution of confidence in
President Hayes. The Committee re.
solved TO make no nominations for the
State election next Fail, for the reason
that the Presidents civil service letter
forbiddln2 Federal officials to engage
In campaign work, left them without
organization, the majority of the Com
mittCe being Office holders. a vote
was passed to adjourn sine die, which
was equivalent to disbanding the Re.
publican party in Mississippi.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
who Committed Fraad?

We are willing 30 tASe the repTO0i o. the
HERALD. "Faithlul are the wounds Of a
iriend' sayeth the wise man. We regret.
ted to differ originally with our able con.
temporary in reference TO the Electoral
BILL" When the measure was pending
we warned all concerned against 1t, be.
cause we saw that 1t led the way TO the
fraudulent overthrow ofthe peoples ver-
dict and the robbery Of the victory they
had won. The HERALD saw the matter in
a different light, and chided Us tnen as it
does now. Therefore
Our withers are unwTung,
Let the CALLED jade vince.
We would not wantonly plant a thorn
in the side Of Democratic "Congressmen +"
our columns attest that VIC have lost no
opportunity TO swell their praises; but 1t
10 not the province Of newspaper TO con.
slider public questions with reference to
men; nor TO speak with whispered hum.
bleness because this one, or that one, hap.
pens to come between its duty and the
performance OF it. So far as the discus.
sion Of this particular question is concern
ed oUr course is in direct conformity to
the urgent advice ofthe Democratic men,
bers in Congress. They have appealed to
the people and the press, 10 keep up an
"unceasing agitation On the third Of
March last, they issued an address con-
tanning the following solemn injunction;
"Iet it not be understood that the fraud
to be consummated March llh, will be ST.
lently acquiesced In by the country. Let
no hour pass in which the uSapd!ioa is
forgotten. Let the dcitq!!0a 10 m.ctGSing,
that at every opportunity the people may
express their adherence Of the Ju!roge.
Glcant NJ roRfdenee b. r9,cG al ettry clec,
.iJu that coRSpirNi9rS may not
again attempt the experiment which now
humiliates the country and has installed
in its highest Office Usurptr."
This is what the people were admonish.
ed by the Democratic Congressman to do
Their opject was to make the crime odiOus;
and above all things, to guard against a
repetil lon OF the dreadful experiment
We would Ike for the Clarion to
tell US the fraud that was perpetrated
aad who perpetra;ed il. Our well-in-
formed contemporary will surely &C.
Knowledge that the fraud was perpe'
trated By the Electoral Commission
and not By those rho cotcd for the ldtC
This is the distinction that we wished
the people to bear in mind, and this Il
the reason we complained of the Clari
on's course. We do not think Hons. c
Z. II poker, L. 9, Z. Lamar, and II. d
Money, in company with all the Sen
ators but one, and large majority o.
the members OF the House, should bC
blamed for the crime and .traud COM
mittCd jy Bradley and Company Tht
very fact Of the Democratic Congress
men issuing the address to thu
people to make the fraud obi
ous and to Increasingly agiiate il
proves that the fraud was committed
by Bradley and Company, If any proc
were needed of the fact, and not by
the men, who in time of great excite
ment and peril to the country made Q
fair aud patriotic law. The Democrat
ic Congressman surely did not issu,
the address to the people 10 make
themselves out "blunderers." In (
word, II is cruel 10 charge that S natol
Bayard blundered because Bradley
acted a scOundrel.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

Mr.. LoNeFELLow, the poet, Il Is said
cannot be Allured into making an after.
dinner speech. This remark ls attributed
10 him: II wouldn't touch q toast llst
with pair Of longs"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
The Now ) Per Cent. Lonn.

WASHINGTON, July l2-The home
subscription TO the new 4per cent. loan
has reached eighteen milliOns. Acting
Secretary Mccormick has advlcss
from London that they are being placed
By the Syndicate at par 10 London.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
Friday Morning, July IS.

TIE Summit Sentiut IS pleased that
the Primary Election plan Is being
almost universally adopted al over tie
State.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20
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Orderei.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-07-20

It Is stated In our exchanges that the
Government of the United States still
owns one-fiHh of all the land in Ala
bama.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-06
MILES LATEST FIGHT.

OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE ATTACK ON rAMA
DEER's CAMP-LIsr OF KILLED AND
WOUNDED.
CHICAGO, Juno s, 1877.
Tho following despatch from General Miles has been
received here:-
HEADQUARTERS or THE YELLOWSTONE COMMAND,
CANroSMESr AT TONGUE RIVER, MONTANA TERRiroRy,}
May ID, 1877.
On the 7th inst, hostile Sioux camp OF $40 lodges
under Tame Deer. surprised, captured and do
stroycd and $50 horses, mules and ponies cap
turcd. Fourteen Indians lett dead the Held
including principal chief aud tho lcadcr and head
warrior Iron Star.
Our losses in killed
Private Charles A. Martndac, Company +, Second
cavalry.
Private Frank GIackowsky. Company +. Second
cavalry.
Private Peter Lewis, Company II, second cavalry.
Private Charles Springer, Company II, Second cav
airy.
The following ID . list OF tho wounded
Second Lieutenant A. N. Fuller, Second cavalry, In
the right shoulder
Private Samuel Fryer, Company +, Second cavalry,
IN the right arm.
Private william osmor, company r. Second cavalry.
Private Andrew LETTERS, company g. Second cavalry,
Private Patrick Ryan, company G, Second cavalry.
In the left
Private Thomas b. Gilmore company II, Second
cavalry. In the mock.
Private Frederick Weeks, Company l. Second cav.
Airy, tho left hand
Private William Leonard, Company L, Second cav.
airy, In tho chin.
Tho wounded arc In comfortable condition. win ro-
port BY mall.
NELSON A. MILES, Colonel commanding.
This is tho first official intelligence OF the battle 70
ccived at tho military headquarters
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HAvASA, June s. 1871
The English mail steamer arrived here to-day from
Vera Cruz and brings the following Intelligence
CRY or Mgxico, May 80, 1877.
Thcrc Is no political news and no military move
mcnt OF importance 10 repor. The passage OF vadcs
across tho Rio Graude has created no sensation.
Tho Judges OF tho supreme Court were installed and
tho new Cabinet took their portfolios on tho 30th.
DiAz ~ coAxiyG MOOD.
Diaz Is favorable tho rchuantepec Railroad project
provided stevens hackers bona fac capitalists and
10 earnest
Diaz has been very successful IN supprcssIng pro-
nunciamentos. bis experience as pronuncador prov
ing OF service IN that direction.
Heucciorth guard OF twenty soldiers Will accom-
pa nv each passenger train between the city Of Mexico
ana Vera Cruz
LEGALtzKD GAMBLING.
Licensed gambling houses have been allowed In the
District Of Mexico Those In the city are divided Into
three classes Tho drst will pay $1,000, the second
81 900 and the third $3.50 monthly license The reason
for this supposed 10 DO the necessity Tor increasing
the revenues Considerable Indignation 10 felt At III
measure
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10 DO ressted and majority OF holders sold out freely
as soon as mptoms Of reaction In. The Offer
ngs both at Mark Lane and in tho country
havc been very meagre and. IN spite Of
ihc downward tendency or prices. hoticrs
Of the little remaining wheat have steadfasy refused
TO sell al less money, feeling confident that
usual scarcity would shortly bring quotations up again.
pyyERkScE BETWEEN BUYERS AND SELLERS
As buyers have not been OF the same idea business
has been almost at stands.iI and sales could only
have been made at a decline OF IS a A. per quarter
After two consecutive weeks OF large imports OF
foreign wheat little else but depression could
DO looked for In ,rade at tbis season OF
tho year. The OF business at Mark
Lane until Friday last, when slcadier ap.
parent has been lisess and uncertain. Prices arc
FULLY ten shillIngs per quarter below the recent
highest points Considerable uncertainty prevails 40
10 the future course OF the wheat trade On tho
ono hand We havo exceptionally light stock
OF English In farmers hands, which would Indicate the
probability OF an increased demand upon foreign and
a consequent enhancement OF value; on the other,
the fact that tho large decrease In supply in America
seems likely 10 be counierbaIanced by an extensive
outward movement from Germany. North Russia and
India.
YELr
Military operations in tho East having beon mucn
mpcded by the long wet the con.
tinues without any apparently decisive action on
either side, and for the present tho Influence Of
politics has ceased TO be felt In trade. Tho blockade
OF the Black Sea has tended to increase shipments
from tho Baltic, but beyond this business has been
little affected Tho fall In maize has been
heavy and rapid. Mixed American, which
few weeks since easily commanded 32z, has
been sold with difficulty at 25a Cd. 26s.
With air arrivals at ports Of call tho floating cargo
tradc for wheat very depressed At tho commences
mont OF last week, but toward the close thore was
better inquiry. The imports into tho kingdom
for tho week ending May 90 were l,209, 500
evil. OF wheat 256, 2o3 cwt. OF -four.
A YAIR LONDON
The weather here yesterday was fair and
very pleasant So little sunshine has bcen
seen here lately that when II does como
It Is thought great doa Of. especially by those who
load In fashionable circles. Rotten presented q
nuc appearance In tho afternoon.
TrriESs RECOVERING
The latest bulletin announces that Nine. Titiens II
gradually recovering Her progress gives the physt
clans every satisfaction.
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The chief defence Of tho Montencgrns against an in
vason by tho Turks Is the lofty and in parts nacccss
bic range tho eastern side, from which tho princ
paty takes its name, Montenegro or the Black Noun
TAIN This wonderful natural defence Is intcrscctod
by four rivcrs-namely tho Drctschka or Lin,
in the east, separating II from Albania, and
two other branches OF tho Drina which divide
the chain intothrcc sections and Moratscha, which
penetrates II from the Montenegrn side and flows
southwark into Lake Scuar The deep valleys Of
these rivers and their numerous tributaries form an
intricate system of passes gorses and canyons which
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-06
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

james Parton, Of Newburyport, Mass, and Surgeon
Grove s. Beardsley, United States Navy, at the
Union Square Congressman Randall L. Gibson, Of
Louisiana, is at tho New York. John r. Smyth, su
perintendent OF tho Now York Insurance Department
and Nathaniel Wheeler, Of Connecticut, arc at tht
Filth Avenue. General James IL Wilson, receiver Of
the ST. Louis and Southeastern Railway Company, Is nj
the Brevoort Colonel John " Du Bots, United States
Army, Is at the Sturtcvant Ex-Congressman Theo.
doro NJ. Pomcroy and Gilmore r. Ross Of Auburn, N Y,
arc at tho Windsor. General John G. Robinson, OF
Bnghamton, Is ut the Coleman. William Bliss, gcn-
cra manager OF the Boston and Albany Railroad, Is al
tho Brunswick. Ex-Congrcssman T. B. Morgan, Of
Aurora, n. Y, Is at tho ST. Nicholas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-06

Some OF the operations Of the Russians preparatory
to crossing OF the Danube, near Rustchuk, havo
been interrupted by tho 1re OF that fortress. 1t
is highly improbable that any attempt at pontoon
bridge building will DO mado within range
OF Inc heavy guns OF Rustchuk. Tho boats dam.
aged and sunk as reported were doubtless being
arranged for bridge sections with tho object of floating
them down stream some distance and then quickly
completing the work by connecting these sections