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the acquisition of Cyprus. Lord Beaconshed said
all the conditions under which that island had been
secured to enable the Sultan to out the regene
ration of the most important part of his domnons.
have been fulfilled. As station Cyprus was not
second in value to Malta In conclusion he said that
though lie could not send an address and casket to
California. he sent his gratitude and sympathy.
AMERICAN GOODS COMING HOME.
Commissioner General Mccormick. now in London.
reports that nearly all the goods from the Paris Ex-
position be returned to the United States have been
forwarded to Havre They will be shipped in tho
Constitution and supply. which will sail thence or
before the lst Of January next.
CABLE NoIEs.
Mr. Gladstone's willingness to contest Edinburgh
shire for the House of Commons is conditioned on
to be given by the liberal committees that
they his return The object is to win that
important seat Lord Dalkeith. the present member
being conservative.
The Porte subject to the Sultan's approval, has
nominated Moukhtar Pacha. Abeddn Pacha and vahan
Efendi Commissioners for the settlement of the
Greek frontier question and intends to invest them
with relatively extensive powers
The French Senate has adopted the budget of
revenue.
The Hungarian Diet. by q vote Of 179 to l25. has
authorized the to issue 900 forms
in gold rentes to redeem treasury bonds.
Nearly all the journals Of Rome unfavorable to
the new Cabinet. which is considered merely tran
stional. Count Corti will the post of Ambas-
sador at Constantinople.
The German government Committee of Inquiry
has rejected Prince Bismarck's tobacco mo-
nopoly scheme, and favors a duty accord
ing to weight. as advocated by the ma
tional liberals. 1t is believed Bis
marck will not accept the decision. The Berlin So
cialist newspaper Zui,nf has been suppressed.
The debate in the Switzerland Council of State on
the restoration Of capital punishment has been post
poned until March next.
The harbor of Kongsberg, Prussia is closed by ice.
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HORRIBLE DISCOVERY.

EVANSVILLE Ind, Dec. ~, 1878.
Considerable excitement prevails in town tonight
over the discovery of the body Of Frank M. Murphy.
q respectable painter, in the dissccting room of the
Evansville Medical College. Murphy buried last
Sunday, and his wife received anonymous note
late this afternoon insructing her to go to the col
lece and she would discover the body She followed
the instructions in the note and the police have
taken possession of the building. She identified the
body which was partially dissccted by marks and
initials On his arm. An inquest is being held with
the intention of getting at the person who robbed the
grave. Developments leading to shocking disclo-
sures are Anticipated.
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LOUISIANA ELECTION FRAUDS.
TWO HUNDRED WITNESSES BEFORE THE GRANDd
JURY-HoRNsBY's CASE

JuRY-HoRNsBYs CASE.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 49, 1878.
The OF Hornsby. who is a most important wit
ness OF the Natchitoches election cases. is
citing considerable attention He came here in obc-
dience the he received from certain persons
10 leave Natchitochcs and s held in our parish
prison AS a fugitive from justice from the parish
Of Natchtoches on a charge OF assault with
intent to kill. which charge told not made
until after he had left the parish. He cannot. 1 am
told be held here after he has testified before the
Grand Jury. can his testimony before this body
be used In the in which he is witness should IL
happen from some cause that he should not appear
when that case is called for trial and his alb
scncc seems to be apprehendcd. Hornsby APP
pears somewhat advanced in years. and
under medical treatment when he was ordered
10 leave Natchitoches, where he has been u
Justice OF the peace for tho past ten years He
ccvod his appointment the petition Of both demo
Gratis and republicans white and colored and xmong
the sgners strange to say, some Of the very
who aftcrward ordered him to leave the parish. In
regard to the charge against him. of assault with In
tent to kill, far as learn IL has foundation
in fact.
Upward Of two hundred witnesses have been sum-
moned before the Grand Jury. which is still in
sion. I am informed. on authority which cannot
question. that true bills will undoubtedly DO found
against quite q number of persons.
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LOSS OF THE BYZANTINE.

MEDITERRANEAN STEAMER SUNK BY COLL
sIoN-Loss OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
LIVES.
BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Dec. 49, 1878.
A telegram to Lloyds, dated Galata, half
past three P. NJ. to-day, reports that the
steamer Byzantine, from Marseilles for Con-
stantinople, has been sunk in collision.
TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE
One hundred and fifty lives were lost by
the disaster to the steamer Byzantine.
Fourteen persons only were saved from the
steamer,
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FREE RELIGION.

PROVIDENCE II. l.. Dec. 10, 1878.
The special convention of the Free Religious Asso-
citation of the United States held in Lows
Opera House this afternoon and evening. There was
q moderate attendance. Professor Felix Adler. of
New York, presided and made the opening address.
The Rev. W. j. Potter OF New Bedford read an essay
Liberal Religion as Phanthropic Power"
which was discussed by Mrs. Anna Garlin Spencer.
of Haverhill. Mass; Colonel T. W. Hgginson and
the Rev. Frederick Hinckley, of Boston.
The evening session addressed by Professor
Adler upon the "Aim OF Free Religion" by DR..
Dudley. Of Boston. True Radicalism:" by Fran
els f. Abbot. of Boston and +. A. Hnckley, of this
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KILLED FOR HIS MONEY.

CIScISgATI Ohio. Dec 49, 1873
special despatch says that Thomas keenan,. an
elderly man, discovered last evening lying in
insensible condition in barn about two miles from
Detroit, Mich. He was badly frozen. and it was at
first thought that he had been overpowered
by the cold and had crawled into the
barn for shelter But upon examination il
was found that his skull was terribly crushed. a
temporal artery severed ANA his clothing saturated
with blood. Upon being brought to consciousness
he stated that he had been enticcd away during the
night by two with whom he had been drinking.
and was knocked down. beaten and robbed of
of money. Soon after making the statement he be-
came delirious and died in few hours
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GRANTS CANDIDACY.

THE RECONCILIATION OF THE Ex-pREsIDENT CON-
sIDERED sEcURED-coNKLINa AND BLAINE
OUT OF THE wAY-wHY THE MAINE SENATOR
IS WILLING TO WITHDRAW.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 10, 1873.
The friends Of General Grant are delighted over
their last success in paving the way to the Generals
denomination in 1880. Having secured Senator Conk-
lng's withdrawal as Presidential candidate and his
cooperation In the Grant movement they had still
Senator Blaine to deal with.
BLAINE sUnnENDERs.
It not believed to be easy to edge Blaine of the
track, but it necessary to make the attempt.
His Pennsylvania friends were approached and
sounded ana the club gossip is that Mcpherson.
who is known of the most jealous well
Of the most astute of the Pennsylvania Blaine
men, was convinced that his chief would do well to
follow Senator Conklings example. confidential
agent was sent down to Washington last week and
turned with message from Blaine that he will not
stand in General Grants way in the convention. but
will stand aside and let the General have his run.
THE BUSINESS SETTLED.
This is regarded settling the business. for with,
Conkling and Blaine promised to keep out of the way
and make opposition the Grant managers rely
fidcntly upon the popularity Of his name and the
general enthusiasm to secure him unanimous nom-
ination the first ballot They do not conceal their
delight at this result.
WHY BLAINE SURRENDERED.
1t is believed in Blaine circles that he does not
slider the chances of the republican ticket in 1880 so
good to warrant him in making fight for the
inaton against the odds he would have to encounter
by union of the Grant and Conklng forces and that
this is the why he has surrendered discre-
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WHITAKER'S LAST WILL.

PHILADELPHIA Dec. 10, 1875
Tomorrow morning counsel will present to the
Register OF Wills and formally offer for probate a
written instrument found among the papers of the
late Robert Whitaker the last will and testament
of the decedent. 1t bcqueaths the entire property to
tho family and next of kin, with the exception of
legacy of $1,000 which is left to the oxford Church
The executors named are William Overington, Lewis
Shallcross and l.. j. Robinson all of whom old
neighbors Of Mr.. Whitaker The parties interested
represent the family and lighting the Dick
ersn will
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CHIEF MOSES BAND.

WAsHINGroN, Dec. 49, 1873.
The Governor of Washington Territory has tele-
graphcd to Secretary Schurz with reference the
dications of trouble between the Indians of Chief
Moses band and the whites, that there better
from east of the mountains. The Governor did not
think there would be collision.
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MANITOBA ELECTION.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba. Dec. 10. 1873.
At the provincial elections held here to-day n the
members of the government party have been elected.
The thus far heard from give the gov
ernment about two-thirds Of the members of the new
House.
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BAYARD TAYLOR'S DEATH.


LIFE-pRosE. POETRY AND JOURNALISM
SKETCH OF HIS CAREER FROM PRINTERS boy
TO MINISTER TO BERLIN.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
BERLIN, Dec. 10, 1878.
Mr.. Bayard Taylor, American Minister to
Germany, died in this capital at four o'clock
this afternoon. He passed away from life
as though sinking into sleep. Until re-
Gently a decided improvement in his con-
dition has been perceptible, and the
tidings of his sudden death will arouse
universal grief and sorrow, because the de-
ceased gentleman, although only accredited
O short time, was universal fayorite. The
Emperor William, the Crown Prince and
Prince Bismarck greatly esteemed Mr. Tay-
ior, whose appointment as Minister to this
Court was extremely welcome to them.
Mrs. Taylor and her daughter devotedly
nursed the deceased during his long illness,
The fatal symptoms came on suddenly.
Mr.. Taylor had been out of bed and was
transacting business with the officials of the
American Legation yesterday. His death
was peaceful and painless.
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty hours, in
parison with the corresponding date OF last year.
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut pharmacy
HERALD Building No 21s Broadway
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GOVERNOR HAMPToN's CONDITION.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

COLUMBIA, $. c., Dec. 10, 1873
Governor Hampton's condition Is virtually un-
changed since yesterday. Though reported being
not quite well to-day his appetite continues good
there is fever and the wound still presents favor
able anDearaucc.
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AN UNKNOWN MAN KILLED.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

By IELEuIsAPH 10 THE HfEALD
TRENTON, n. j., Dec. 10. 1873.
An unknown struck at Barracks
Trenton by the line of the Pennsylvania Railroad
and instantly killed this evening. He had letters
on his person addressed to Daniel Lynch, Bolton
sfrpef Bosfou
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soZoDONT.
SOZODONT.

The advantages Of SOzoDoSr simply thcss:-It is
pure; 1t has wholesome and agreeable odor leaves
pleasant In the mouth the breath
bo depended only whten the teeth temporarily
but preserve then sound. cleanly and beautiful.
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Or rich and poor, IL you're not wont
To brush your teeth with So.oDoSr
You'll one day suffer deep remorss;
For soon they'll crumble In decay,
And soon you'll cry, "Oh, lack-a-day.
That had never changed my course"
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Rev. w. II. II. Murray, of Boston, and Mayor Henry
Bedlow. of Newport, at the Everett. Rev. DR.. w.
G. Catcll President of Lafayette College and Mayor
John G. Baxter. Alderman Godshaw and Tax Collector
David Ferguson OF Louisville at the St. Nicholas.
Speaker John d. Long OF the Massachusetts House of
Representatives; General G. II. L. Collis of Phila
delphia, and Sherman s. Rogers, of Buffalo at the
Windsor. Captain X. r. Breese, United States Navy.
is at the St. James. Professor Francis A. Walker, of
Yale College; Judge L. G. Sears. Of Kansas; A. p.
Laning, of Buffalo. and George Knapp, of St. Louis.
at the Fifth Avenue. Congressman elect William
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WORT. Marshall b. Champlain. Of Cuba, N ", is at
the Metropolitan. James Forsyth, President Of the
Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute is at the Gilsey
General $. G. Armstrong. Of Hampton Va. is at the
Union Square.
PROCRASTINATION IS THE THIEF OF LIFE
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deiay procure "mALn's hoNnr OF HonnnouSp AND TAR'
There Is no discount on its operation cure Is the inev
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RULES FOR ACQUIRING WEALTH
he honest If Satan tcmpts yOn dcfraud your neigh
bor it Is only that he rob you of your lgoten in
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A-CoIREcT STYLES IN GENTLEMEN's HATS
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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-07-05
RATES OF FREIGHT.

UNDER the new constitution
of the State of Missouri, there
is a State Board Of Railroad
Commissioners. This board of
commissioners regulate the
freight rates for all the roads in
the State. 1t is unlawful for
any road to charge more than
the legal rates. In no case can
a less rate be charged for a
greater distance as is the case
in Texas. Freight rates are
cheaper from Galveston TO Aus
tin, than from Galveston to
BRENNAN. The following is the
rates established by the Missou-
ri commissioners, taking effect
July 10. Fourth c,.ass freights
per 100 pounds, IS miles &c; 50
miles LOG; 100 miles IL cents;
I25 miles 10 cents; $50 miles
1Sc; 200 miles 22c: $50 miles
23c; 800 miles 24c; $50 miles
25c. intermediate distances
are omitted, but the above fig
ures give a very fair idea of the
rates charged. The rates given
by the car for a distance of I25
miles is SIG. On the Central
the freight on a car load of corn
has been from $50 to s42 from,
Brennan to Galveston. The
difference between the rates in
Missouri and here is sufficient
to amount to a handsome profit
if the shipper could realize it
on a car load of grain.
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The Whipping Post.

On and aftdr the 9TH of July
in Virginia there is to be no lon
ger imprisonment as a punish
ment for Petty larceny, but in
stead the culprit is to be fog
ged at the public whipping posts
one or more of which are to be
established in each county. This
Jaw has been induced by the in
crease in minor crimes over
crowding the penitentiary. The
Houston telegram remarks
there is good sense and econo-
my in this. 1t is an idea that
may we'll be considered by our
own lawmakers. The peniten-
tiary in this Stete does not now
hold one-quarter of the convicts
and the county jails are nearly
always crowded with prisoners
charged with felony. A SUM
mary trial and the whipping
post would dispose of many
and effect a great saving to the
counties.
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The Austin Sta.esman is OBJ

The Austin Statesman is op-
posed to the Legislature reguls-
ting railway freight and passen-
ger rates, but is in favor ola
state board Of railway COM
missioners. Ifcompetition pre-
duces ruinous rates to points
where lines come together a
regulation of rates by board
of commissioners would prevent
such a result and would also re-
duced the rates to such points
as now unfortunately have no
competing line. A reduction
in rates is wanted and whether
it be brought about bya board
of commissioners, or by the
Legislature matters little to the
people.
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THE Sedalia, Mo-, Demoeyaf
says it is gratifying to note in
all directions indications of re-
viving business and prosperity.
1t is impossible for the country
to change in a day from the
darkness of financial and BUSH
ness gloom to the sunlight of
prosperity. A want of conf
dence has produced idleness of
capital, and idleness of capital
has produced idleness of labor.
This is an inevitable conse-
quenee; SO soon as confidence
is restored, business in all
branches is revived 1t is con-
fdently thought that the bottom
has been reached and that a
new era of prosperity is now in
sight. so mote it be-